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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>So, I have peaked your curiosity, have I? Well, you’ll have to read all the way to the end of the SNIM to have that curiosity satisfied. Keep reading. Lots of good stuff in between. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>It has been an incredibly busy February. The absolutely stunning Scottish Ramble was followed by the amazing visit of the Lord Lyon King of Arms to our shores that left us all just a little giddy and very proud of our community. Look for an article a little later on written by Jackie Johnston. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>We have just got the best Scottish community in the <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and don’t let anybody try to persuade you otherwise. Print this newsletter, hang it on your refrigerator, or transcribe all this good stuff into your personal calendars. Way too much to remember, at least for an old toots like me.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>COMING EVENTS - For details scroll down the page<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>1. March 6 - Molly Quinn’s, our favorite pub, reopens in new location<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>2. March 6 - <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Pipes and Drums, Concert, POSTPONED 'TIL FALL 2004<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>4. March 17 – Rebroadcast of March 13, Sounds Irish: On Stage, <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">noon</st1:time> MPR <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">Midday</st1:time> program<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>5. March 17 – Dunquin at the <st1:City><st1:place>Dublin</st1:place></st1:City> Walk 49 ½ Street & <st1:address><st1:Street>France Ave</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Edina</st1:City></st1:address>, <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="30">3:30 – 6:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>6. March 17 - Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ceili Dance<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>7. March 20 – Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans, Quarterly meeting <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">noon</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>8. March 20 – Twin Cities Scottish Club, Annual General Meeting <st1:time Hour="14" Minute="0">2:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>9. March 27 – Scottish Heritage Dinner, <st1:place><st1:City>Caledonia</st1:City>, <st1:State>MN</st1:State></st1:place> <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>10. March 30 – Tartan Day Promotion on KARE 11 in the backyard with Ken <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Barlow at <st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0">5:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>11.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>April 3 - Tartan Day Ball, 3rd Annual Ball, <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 P.M.</st1:time> <st1:City><st1:place>Edinburgh</st1:place></st1:City> <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>12. April 6 - Tartan Day, 6th Annual Celebration, Parade at noon, <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Celebration on Capitol steps<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>13. ON GOING - Clann Tartan hosts Scottish Country Dancing once a month.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>14. ON GOING - Twin Cities Scottish Club - Fall/Winter Schedule Ceilidh <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>dancing with George.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New"><FONT color=#000000>FUTURE DATES - Additional Information in Future Issues. Mark your calendars now.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Courier New">1.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Courier New">April 24 – May 4 – Duncan Williamson & Helen East – Storytellers</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Courier New">6.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Courier New">June, July, 2004 - Stirling Scottish Renaissance Faire, weekends in June <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>and 4th of July weekend.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Courier New">7.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Courier New">June 12 - Duluth Scottish Heritage Association, Highland Dance Competition, Fitger's Complex, Ceilidh following in the evening<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. MOLLY QUINN’S IS BACK – bigger and better than ever<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. DSHA has registration forms for June 12 Highland Dance competition<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">3. The Pipes are Calling – MN Scottish Fair Needs YOU! <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. MSCDA wants to give you a trip to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region>!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">NEWS<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. The Lord <st1:place>Lyon</st1:place> King of Arms visit to <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> was dazzling<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. Rod Larson, long time St. Andrew’s stalwart recovering from serious surgery<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">3. Six Nations Rigby Tournament – Scotland Games, broadcast LIVE at Kieran’s<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. Minnesota Pipes and Drums declared lots of gold returning from the Winnipeg Scottish Festival.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">5. <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Pipes and Drums Scholarships<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">6. Pippin wears a kilt to pick up SAG award for LOTR<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">7. Transplanted <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> <st1:place>Highland</st1:place> Dancer takes two firsts in <st1:City><st1:place>Montreal</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">8. Rally ‘Round the Flag, boys (and girls)! And they did.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New" color=#000000>9. St. Andrew’s Society Secretary passes her exams. Congratulations!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">10. Rock and Roll with the <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Pipes and Drums <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Whuppity Scoorie Day tradition lives on in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> – Chuck Bushey<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. March 6 - Molly Quinn’s, our favorite pub, reopens in new location<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Great news from himself, Bill Watkins, our favorite keeper of the pub:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Hi Babs, just a quick update on Molly Quinn's - we had our final licensing meeting last night and it passed unanimously! We are all set to go for 6th March and you will be pleased to hear that we can now hold some of your larger events, as our restaurant has seating for 98 and a capacity figure of 140. (That means 42 of you will be standing! ;-) ;-)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Molly’s new location is: <st1:address><st1:Street>3300 East Lake St.</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Minneapolis</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. March 6 - <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Pipes and Drums, Concert, POSTPONED 'TIL FALL 2004<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>This month, classical music host Tom Crann brings the celebration back to the Fitzgerald Theater with "Sounds Irish: On Stage" Guests include:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">William Eddins, pianist and principal guest conductor of The <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Ann Heymann, Gaelic harpist; Erin Hart, reader and author of Haunted Ground;<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Bill Watkins, reader and author of Celtic Childhood; Tom Dahill, Uilleann piper; 5 Mile Chase, guitar and fiddle duo; John Patrick Fitzgibbons, Irish tenor, featuring the works of Thomas Moore; Patrick O'Donnell, Fintan Moore and Kieran Folliard, Irish natives and readers of Irish prose and poetry. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">WHEN: <st1:time Hour="20" Minute="0">8 p.m.</st1:time>, Saturday, March 13<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">WHERE: The Fitzgerald Theater, <st1:address><st1:Street>10 E. Exchange St.</st1:Street>, <st1:City>St. Paul</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">TICKETS: Tickets are $28, $23 or $18. Minnesota Public Radio members <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">receive a $3 discount.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Fitzgerald Theater or through Ticketmaster. <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Public Radio <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">members may also order tickets by calling the Fitzgerald box office <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">during regular business hours, 651-290-1221 (noon-6 p.m., <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. March 17 – Rebroadcast of March 13, Sounds Irish: On Stage, <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">noon</st1:time> MPR <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">Midday</st1:time> program<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>TUNE IN: "Sounds Irish: On Stage" will be recorded for broadcast on <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">5. March 17 – Dunquin at the <st1:City><st1:place>Dublin</st1:place></st1:City> Walk 49 ½ Street & France Ave, <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="30">3:30 – <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>6:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Sherry Ladig writes: The only "open to the public" gig I can report for Dunquin is that we will be at Dublin Walk, 49 1/2 Street and <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region>, in <st1:City><st1:place>Edina</st1:place></st1:City>, on St Pat's (March 17th) playing Irish music from <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="30">3:30</st1:time> to <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6 pm.</st1:time>, free. Come check out Dublin Walk's new location if you haven't been there, or return for some fine Irish music!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">6. March 17 - Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Ceili Dance<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>WHAT: The Minnesota Folk Festival is sponsoring its annual Irish Ceili Dance taking place on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, at the historic C.S.P.S. Hall, <st1:Street><st1:address>383 Michigan Street</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:City><st1:place>St. Paul</st1:place></st1:City>. Dances will be taught by Ann Wiberg, beginners are welcome, no experience is necessary, and you don't need to bring a partner.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">WHO: The music will be provided by Barra, "<st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State>'s Best Loved Ceili Band," one of the most exciting Irish bands currently performing in the Twin Cities. The band features John McCormick: button accordion, vocals; Deborah Martin: fiddle; Paul Garding: guitar and vocals; and Dave Cammack: bodhran, accordion, and Karie Oberg, vocals.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">WHEN: <st1:date Month="3" Day="17" Year="2004">March 17, 2004</st1:date>, Dance Instruction at <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="30">6:30 pm.</st1:time>, Dance begins at <st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00</st1:time>. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">WHERE: CSPS Hall, <st1:Street><st1:address>383 Michigan Street</st1:address></st1:Street> (corner of Michigan & W. 7th), <st1:City><st1:place>St. Paul</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">ADVANCE TICKETS: Available at Irish on Grand, St. Paul; Homestead Pickin' Parlor, Richfield; Irish Indeed, St. Paul; Irish Indeed, Mall of America, and by mail from the Minnesota Folk Festival. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Courier New" color=#000000>FURTHER INFO: <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Folk Festival - (651) 292-4900 - </FONT><A href="http://www.minnesotafolkfestival.org/"><FONT face="Courier New">www.minnesotafolkfestival.org</FONT></A><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">7. March 20 – Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans, Quarterly meeting<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Cooper</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>High School</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, <st1:Street><st1:address>8320 47th Ave. N.</st1:address></st1:Street> New Hope 55428 <st1:time Hour="11" Minute="0">11:00-11:30</st1:time> entry, pot luck lunch thereafter starting at <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">12:00</st1:time> ish, and meeting 1-3 or so. To vote on issues that come before the MCSC you must be a paid membe and authorized to represent your clan. If your clan is not currently represented and you would be interested in information on how to become a clan rep write to Vice President Jack Campbell </FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:jcampbell@postalbox.net"><FONT face="Courier New">jcampbell@postalbox.net</FONT></A><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> If you have been a member in the past and have let your dues slip, Jack would love to hear from you as well. </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">8.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>March 20 – Twin Cities Scottish Club Annual General Meeting <st1:time Hour="14" Minute="0">2:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>At <st1:City><st1:place>Providence</st1:place></st1:City> Place on <st1:Street><st1:address>38<SUP>th</SUP> Street</st1:address></st1:Street> and <st1:address><st1:Street>23<SUP>rd</SUP> Avenue</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Minneapolis</st1:City></st1:address>. Ask for conference room on One-South. TCSC members will meet to plan all sorts of great events to enjoy in the coming year and need everyone’s help and expertise. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">9. March 27 – Scottish Heritage Dinner, <st1:place><st1:City>Caledonia</st1:City>, <st1:State>MN</st1:State></st1:place> <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>We have long heard of the Scottish community in <st1:place>Caledonia</st1:place> but now we have information provided by our good friend Ray Ricketts in <st1:City><st1:place>Rochester</st1:place></st1:City>. <st1:place>Caledonia</st1:place> was founded by a Scot and is celebrating their SESQUICENTENNIAL this year. For all the information about the Scottish Heritage Dinner coming up on March 27 and the other events scheduled throughout the year go to their web site at: </FONT></FONT><A href="http://www.caledoniascottishheritage.com/"><FONT face="Courier New">www.caledoniascottishheritage.com/</FONT></A><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">10. March 30 – Tartan Day Promotion on KARE 11 in the backyard with Ken Barlow at <st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0">5:00 p.m.</st1:time><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Our good friends at KARE 11 have invited us to be their guests in the backyard with Ken Barlow during the <st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0">5:00 p.m.</st1:time> segment of the news. We hope to bring several highland dancers and a piper to entertain while Babs shares news of the Tartan Day events with the KARE 11 viewers. Mark your calendars. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">11. April 3 - Tartan Day Ball, 3rd Annual Ball, <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 P.M.</st1:time> <st1:City><st1:place>Edinburgh</st1:place></st1:City> <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The 3rd Annual Tartan Day Ball will be held in the Sutherland Ballroom at <st1:City><st1:place>Edinburgh</st1:place></st1:City> <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, <st1:place><st1:City>Brooklyn Park</st1:City> <st1:State>MN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode>55443</st1:PostalCode></st1:place>. Social Hour will begin at <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 p.m.</st1:time> in the Turnberry Room with a cash bar and the piano music of David Lohman. Dinner will follow with a menu of Sauteed Breast of Chicken with Fresh Mushroom Marsala Wine sauce, Grilled Fillet of Salmon with Tomato Arugula Salsa. Both entrees will be served with tatties and neeps, green beans almondine, and a baby Sinach and Romanine salad with fresh berries, toasted almonds and raspberry vinaigrette. Our traditional dessert of Tartan Day cake will complete the menu. A lovely vegetarian entrée is available. Of course, there will be Haggis from Camerons in <st1:State><st1:place>Florida</st1:place></st1:State> with Jack Barker delivering the address accompanied by Gary Webb on the Pipes. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Following dinner, the 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to a wonderful woman who has personified Highland Dance in <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> for nearly 40 years – Florence Hart. We are thrilled to give this award to <st1:City><st1:place>Florence</st1:place></st1:City> and urge you to be present for an evening filled with surprises. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>And then, for all of you ladies and gents sporting new kilts or kilt skirts or if you’ve had them for a while but they’ve just not been christened, our annual Kilt Christening Ceremony will be held for the class of 2004. This is a popular and delightful event guaranteed to warm your heart and make you proud.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>No evening of Scottish Revelry would be complete without Scottish Ceilidh Dancing and our dear George McCracken will be there to lead us through our paces to the wonderful music provided by Thistledown. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>All that for only $40 per person. Make your checks payable to the MN Tartan Day Cooperative and send to Barbara F. Humphrey, <st1:Street><st1:address>6324 Wentworth Ave</st1:address></st1:Street> So, <st1:place><st1:City>Minneapolis</st1:City> <st1:State>MN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode>55423</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> no later than Saturday, March 27. Be sure to indicate your entrée selection. For questions email: </FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:babsfayth@aol.com"><FONT face="Courier New">babsfayth@aol.com</FONT></A><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or call 612-869-7163<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">12. April 6 - Tartan Day, 6th Annual Celebration, Parade at <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">noon</st1:time>, Celebration on Capitol steps<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Aye, it’s back out onto the cold windy steps of the capitol again this year. We did promise to move inside this year, but when the price tags were examined, not having $7,000 to spare to pay Mall of America, we opted to return to where we were welcomed and for free. We are Scots, after all.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Gather down there by the Vets’ building anytime after <st1:time Hour="11" Minute="30">11:30 a.m.</st1:time> and be prepared to step the Parade of Tartans off at <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">12:00</st1:time> sharp. Our usual team of parade marshals, Shaun Hengel, Sharon Gustafson and as many of their kids as we can press into service will be directing the crowds – volunteers welcomed – we need you. We’ll march straight up the Mall to the capitol steps where we will present a stirring and inspiring program. We will re-present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Florence Hart; we will introduce a brand new “calling of the clans” ceremony, as well as the dancing, piping, singing, and cheering you have come to love. As always, there will be surprises. Questions??? Call me, email me – see above. </FONT></FONT><A href="http://www.tartandaymn.org/"><FONT face="Courier New">www.tartandaymn.org</FONT></A><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">13. ON GOING - Clann Tartan hosts Scottish Country Dancing once a week.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Clann Tartan hosts Scottish Country dancing once a week - Dancing continues on the first and third Wednesdays in <st1:City><st1:place>Inver Grove Heights</st1:place></st1:City>, and the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in <st1:City><st1:place>Roseville</st1:place></st1:City>. For dance updates, contact Mary McKinley at <A href="mailto:Mairi28@juno.com">Mairi28@juno.com</A> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">14. ON GOING - Twin Cities Scottish Club - Fall/Winter Schedule Ceilidh dancing with George.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Twin Cities Scottish Club Ceilidh dancing led by George McCracken is now being held EVERY Friday of the month at <st1:Street><st1:address>Providence Place</st1:address></st1:Street>, located on <st1:Street><st1:address>23rd Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street> and <st1:Street><st1:address>38th Street</st1:address></st1:Street> in <st1:place>South Minneapolis</st1:place>. For more information leave a message for George at 612-729-1785.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. MOLLY QUINN’S IS BACK – bigger and better than ever<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>For several months, since its closing in October, many of us who had enjoyed great times at Molly’s were convinced that our great, cheery and cozy gathering place was gone forever. NOT SO! The first sign that Molly’s was on the way back came from a worker friend of mine who had heard from another friend that work was being done on a new site. When we talked with Bill Watkins, he said that Molly’s would be back but his role was uncertain. We are happy to report that cooler heads have prevailed, the owners have seen the wisdom of including Bill in their plans, so when Molly’s reopens on March 6, our favorite, scruffy, Irish storyteller will be holding down the fort telling all those good lies we love him for.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>So let’s get the whole gang together, all those good folks who at one time or another stopped by Molly’s for a pint and a wee bit of camaraderie, and have a grand re-opening bash on March 6 starting at about <st1:time Hour="19" Minute="30">7:30 p.m.</st1:time> I’ll be there, hope you will be too. We donned the kilts to say goodbye, let’s don the kilts, again, to say hello.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. DSHA has registration forms for June 12 Highland Dance competition<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Ginny Johnson secretary of the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association writes: The Highland Dance Competition is scheduled for June 12 at Fitger's courtyard. <st1:place>Lake Superior</st1:place> is the backdrop for the stage. Registration forms may be obtained from Nancy Diener, <st1:address><st1:Street>5818 Morningstar Drive</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Duluth</st1:City> <st1:PostalCode>55804</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">3. The Pipes are Calling – MN Scottish Fair Needs YOU! <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>There are but a few that can hear the sound of the pipes drifting across the greens and not have some feelings well up. For years the sights and sounds of the massed bands playing <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> the Brave, The Highland Laddie, Amazing Grace and so many other wonderful tunes at the Macalester Scottish Country Fair was a magical, mystical moment for many. Creating that moment of magic was not itself a feat of magic, but the result of months of hard work before the event and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers the day of the Fair. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>This year the Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games at the Dakota County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 10 presents new opportunities as well as challenges. The opportunity is to make the Fair and the piping events better than ever. The challenge is to replace some of the resources no longer available to us because of the change of venue and date. For years Cadets from <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>St. Thomas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Academy</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> served as Stewards, helping to facilitate both the solo and band piping competitions. They looked sharp and did a great job! Unfortunately, the Cadets are not available to us during the summer months. Without Stewards it would be difficult to stage the solo and band competitions. Our hope is that members of the Scottish community who love the Fair and the piping will step forward to help us this year. The only requirement is that Stewards be at least sixteen years of age. It isn’t necessary to be a piper or even to understand the ins and outs of piping competitions. The tasks of a Steward are easy learned at the short training session before the fair and there are experienced people around to answer questions during the competitions. Plenty of food and drink will be provided and you’ll hear a lot of great piping! Four Stewards are needed for the solo competition in the morning and three for the band competition in the afternoon. Those volunteering for both will not be discouraged, of course! <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Please call Ron McLane at (763) 546-4159. The best times to call are after <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6:00 P.M.</st1:time> during the week and in the afternoon or evening on weekends. If I’m not home when you call, please leave a message and I’ll return the call right away. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. MSCDA wants to give you a trip to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region>! Just buy a raffle ticket or two or ten – or MORE!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Kitty Hart Stoker, president of MSCDA, writes with the following announcement:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>We are looking for anyone interested in supporting our <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">National Scottish Dance Championships this July 23-25th being held at the </FONT></FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Mall of America.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">We are selling raffle tickets for: <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. 2 Round Trip tickets to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> on Iceland Air<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. American Girl Doll with Scottish dance costumes<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">3. Scottie Dog quilt and matching pillow<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. Stained glass thistle<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">5. 2 nights at the Holiday Inn select<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Tickets are $2 each<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">To buy tickets contact Karyl Cogswell at 651-687-9666 or kkcogs@excite.com <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Okay kids, this is a vital organization in our community and that they have managed to bring the National Championships to <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> is nothing short of spectacular. So, squeeze those bucks out of your wallet and send them off to Karyl or however she wants you to do it. Let’s show these wonderful young Highland Dancers that we mean what we say when we tell them they are “The Best!”<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">5. Found, or rather left behind.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A beautiful scarf was left behind at the Kirkin’ at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Sunday February 23. It has a red background with 3 wide green and 3 wide blue lines and 2 narrow green and 2 sets of 3 narrow blue. Please call Mary McShannock at 651-778-0427 or </FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:macsenach@hotmail.com"><FONT face="Courier New">macsenach@hotmail.com</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A green Balmoral and a large piece of Minnesota Tartan fabric (scarf or sash) were left behind at the Fort Snelling Employees’ Club following the TCSC Burns Night Supper. Call Kirsty at 952-895-6163 or write </FONT></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A href="mailto:THETCSC@HOTMAIL.COM">THETCSC@HOTMAIL.COM</A></SPAN><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">NEWS<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">1. The Lord <st1:place>Lyon</st1:place> King of Arms visit to <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> was dazzling<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The Lord Lyon Visits <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>by Jackie Johnston<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>It was an exciting two days when the Right Honorable Mr. Robin Orr Blair, Lord Lyon King of Arms visited <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> on February 22 and 23. The visit was sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of Minnesota and members of all the<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Scottish organizations in the state were invited to meet him.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The first event was a Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans held at The House of Hope<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Presbyterian Church in <st1:City><st1:place>St. Paul</st1:place></st1:City>. The Lord Lyon assisted in the ceremony.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">This is a unique American tradition for people of Scottish descent and he<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">said he found it quite moving.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>After the church service, there was a reception in the Kirk Parlor where<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">anyone who wished to meet him had the opportunity to do so. Among the<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">guests was State Senator Ellen Anderson who was instrumental in the passage<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">of the resolution for the Minnesota State Tartan. Another guest was a member<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">of the <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> Supreme Court, Justice Paul H. Anderson. Both are<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Scottish <st1:City><st1:place>Andersons</st1:place></st1:City>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>There was also a brunch at Rush Creek Golf Club in <st1:City><st1:place>Maple Grove</st1:place></st1:City> and it was<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">there that we had the unique opportunity to sit at a small table to have<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">lunch with the Lord Lyon. We talked of Scots in <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> and the impact<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">they have had on our state's history from the earliest settlement, <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">government, the arts and industry. He was very charming an asked a lot of<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">questions. It was a very memorable experience for my husband Dennis and me.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Following the lunch he spoke on Heraldry and the Scottish Clans in Modern Times. Everyone had an opportunity to ask questions.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The next day, he visited the <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Federal</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Court</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName>Building</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, the State Capitol and<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">the Grain Exchange. He was told by friends in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> that the Grain<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Exchange was a must see. For those of us in <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State>, that came as a great<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">surprise. None of us in the group had ever visited it before. He said he<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">found it very interesting.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>We were able to have dinner with him and about twenty other Scottish leaders of organizations in the evening and then it was back to the church to hear him speak again on Heraldry and the Clans but this time with a slide show presentation.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Following the seminar, we gave him gifts from <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State>. He had fun going<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">through a bag of products made in <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> such as Post It Notes, Scotch<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Tape, Nut Goodie and Salted Nut Roll candy bars, wild rice and a can of<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Spam. We also gave him a Minnesota Tartan Scarf with a booklet about its<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">creation and the book <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Lake Wobegon Days</I>, written by a fellow Minnesota Scot, <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Garrison Keillor. It was a light hearted exchange of laughter while he was<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">revealing each item.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>It was a wonderful visit and he told us he was looking forward to his visit in the fall to <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Estes</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Longs Peak Highland Games. He said that with each visit, he comes home to <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> with a new perspective of what Scottish heritage means to those who live in other countries. He said he saw more kilts at the <st1:place>Stone Mountain</st1:place> games last year than he had in his<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">entire life before. His visits to the <st1:country-region><st1:place>United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region><st1:place>Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region> have<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">given him new insight to the importance of the work he does as Lord Lyon.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>For more on the Lord Lyon, I invite you to check out his web site at http://www.lyon-court.com <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">2. Rod Larson, long time St. Andrew’s stalwart recovering from serious surgery<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Tom Parry, past president of St. Andrew’s Society and current president of the St. David’s Society (<st1:country-region><st1:place>Wales</st1:place></st1:country-region>) offers this report: I had a chat with Rod’s wife Max (2/19 AM) about Rod. She told me the surgery went well but after the surgery his heart started to fibrillate and they became very concerned. Apparently the medicines caused this. They have his heart under control now and are watching him closely to be sure the heart is stable. They can’t put in a pace-maker if things are not well. He starts therapy this morning (2/19) and must have at least three days of this before they'll let him come home, so at least not before this weekend. I know that cards will be greatly appreciated (often even more than flowers) so I'd like to encourage you all to spread the word. Rod's home address is: Rodney Larson, <st1:address><st1:Street>1918 - 149th Avenue NE</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Anoka</st1:City>, <st1:State>MN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode>55304</st1:PostalCode></st1:address><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">3. Six Nations <st1:place>Rugby</st1:place> Tournament – Scotland Games, broadcast LIVE at Kieran’s<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A personal invitation has come from Peter Killen, of Kieran’s, the Local and The Liffey and John Cosgrove to join them at Kieran’s to watch the Six Nations Rugby tournament LIVE. Here is the schedule of live broadcasts as sent us by John:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Saturday<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>6-March <st1:time Hour="7" Minute="30">7.30 am</st1:time> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> v <st1:country-region><st1:place>Italy</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Sunday 21-March <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="9" Minute="0">9:00 am</st1:time> <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> v <st1:country-region><st1:place>France</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Saturday 27-March <st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10:00 am</st1:time> <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> v <st1:country-region><st1:place>Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">These games will be shown LIVE in the Titanic Lounge at Kieran's Irish Pub, <st1:address><st1:Street>330 2nd Ave South</st1:Street>, <st1:City>Minneapolis</st1:City></st1:address> (612) 339-4499<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">If you need any further details e-mail John Cosgrove: <A href="mailto:johnc@the-local.com">johnc@the-local.com</A> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">4. Minnesota Pipes and Drums declared lots of gold returning from the Winnipeg Scottish Festival.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>First place soloists include Joe Hawthorne, awarded Piper of the Day for his outstanding performance with firsts in Grade 3 Piobaireachd and Grade 2 Hornpipe & Jig and a second in Grade 2 MSR.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Mark Lucas won the Grade 3 March and was second in Grade 4 Piobaireachd.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Andi Dierich won best bass for Grade 4 band and was second in Professional/Open Bass MSR, Tom Hinrichsen placed first in Grade 4 March and the MPD quartet won the Grade 4 quick march medley.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Other soloists who brought home medals are Ben Briese -- second in Grade 3 Piobaireachd and third in Grade 3 March.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Janet Waack -- third in Grade 4 March and Klaus and Tom Hinrichsen -- third in the Piping Duet.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Marcia Franklin was second place finisher in Novice Tenor MSR and Paul Savereide finished third in the Grade 4 Slow March.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>CONGRATULATIONS to all the outstanding pipers from <st1:State><st1:place>Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State> who participated in <st1:City><st1:place>Winnipeg</st1:place></st1:City> over the February 21/22 weekend.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The third annual Minnesota Pipes and Drums scholarships were awarded at the MPD Burns Night celebration, January 24th.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>2004 winners are bass drummer Kim Darke and pipers Ben Briese, Tom Hinrichsen, Jeff Perry and Janet Waack.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The band awards two types of scholarship:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Musicianship and Leadership.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Musicianship award is given to applicants who show musical promise and a demonstrated commitment to the Minnesota Pipes and Drums.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Leadership scholarship is awarded to applicants whose training will help them in a leadership role in the musical organization of the Minnesota Pipes and Drums.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The awards fund tuition, room and board at a week-long piping or drumming school.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>As the awarding of the Academy of Arts and Science Annual Award is keenly awaited, those of us who are LOTRaphiles took great pleasure in watching the cast of LOTR Return of the King receive the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) award for the best ensemble cast acting. (<A href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040223/482/sag22402230411">http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040223/482/sag22402230411</A> ) That alone would have made it a satisfying night, but then, to watch Billy Boyd, that rascally Glaswegian, climb up on the stage wearing his splendid kilt with all the accouterments was the cherry on top of the sundae. <A href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040223/ids_photos_en/r2923237670.jpg">http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040223/ids_photos_en/r2923237670.jpg</A> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">He commented that just a few years ago he was working as a waiter in <st1:City><st1:place>Glasgow</st1:place></st1:City> and now he was in the same room with Clint Eastwood and Al Pacino. FRODO REIGNS!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>My good friends Ron and Alma Kincaid, the proudest grandparents I know, pass along this news from their granddaughter now living, and dancing in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region> with her parents. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>From an email sent by the Kincaid’s daughter Leigh Tanquist: Elisa did well yesterday, taking 1st place in both the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance. In the middle of the Lilt, she all-of-a-sudden forgot the next step and had to wait about 5 seconds until it came back to her. It cost her a bunch of points and probably the over-all trophy. But, she has nothing to be ashamed about and we (Mark and I) think it was probably a good thing to learn all kinds of things from (why we need to practice, honoring others, being humble, showing good sportsmanship, etc.) She competes again on March 20th. It will be interesting to see if growth takes place between now and then...<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>We are very pleased to announce that several of our strong, supportive Scottish organizations have put their checkbooks where their mouths are, in a manner of speaking. Generous contributions to the 2004 Tartan Day fund have come from St. Andrew’s Society and Clann Tartan. The Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans and Twin Cities Scottish Club have both promised their financial support through sponsorships as well. The sale of Tartan Day buttons has now exceeded the cost of producing the buttons and so we are showing PROFIT. Our sincere thanks to the good folks within these organizations for showing their strong support in this way and to everyone who has bought Tartan Day buttons. Other organizations have promised dancers, pipers, and entertainment for both the ball and the capitol celebration. We thank you all very, very much.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">9. St. Andrew’s Society Secretary passes her exams. Congratulations!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Tune in to 101.3 KDWB on St Patrick’s Day and listen to the Minnesota Pipes and Drums as they join “Dave Ryan in the Morning.” The popular show will be broadcasting live from O’Gara’s Bar and Grill in <st1:City><st1:place>St Paul</st1:place></st1:City> from 6 to 9 AM. And what better group to send but the MPD teenagers Joe Hawthorne, Mark Lucas, Ben<BR>Briese and Janet Waack. These talented musicians demonstrated their skills recently with award-winning solo performances at the Winnipeg Celtic Games. Don’t be surprised if you hear some “non-traditional” tunes.<BR>What a way to start the day.<BR><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>A great start deserves a great finish and the Minnesota Pipes and Drums will cap off the day with a performance at the famous club <st1:Street><st1:address>First Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>. In what has become an annual tradition, MPD will be opening for the legendary band “Boiled in Lead.” The doors open at <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6 pm</st1:time> and tickets are available at </FONT></FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><st1:Street><st1:address>First Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New">Whuppity Scoorie Day lives on in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region> – by Chuck Bushey, Yellowstone Highland Supply<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>yelhs@mindspring.com<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Spring comes officially to <st1:place><st1:City>Lanark</st1:City>, <st1:country-region>Scotland</st1:country-region></st1:place> on March the 1st and is when youngsters are encouraged to take part in the ancient custom of “Whuppity Scoorie,” a Scottish “noise” festival.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This festival might be a surviving belief that making a “great din” frightens away the fairies and evil spirits.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Church bells did not ring at their normal <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6 PM</st1:time> time from October until the last day of February.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>On March 1st the custom was resumed and the youngsters gathered at the local church waiting for the bells to be rung.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As the bells started they would run three times against the sun (widdershins) around the church swinging balls of paper tied to a piece of string over their heads hitting one another with their projectiles until the church bells stopped.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Adults would grab bells, brooms and whistles and throw open the doors and windows of the town to drive out the evil spirits.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At the end the children would push, shove and scramble for coins from the Common Good Fund and thrown by members of the local Council which organized the event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Origins of the event are vague and there are several theories.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some say it is a remembrance of days when miscreants were whipped (“whuppin’) round the cross and then “scoored” in the <st1:place>Clyde</st1:place>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It may also reflect the change in curfew as spring replaced the dark winter nights.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is most likely a distant pagan connection possibly connected to the end of Winter and the start of Spring and intended to either drive away the “dark” evil spirits of winter or greet the new planting season.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That the children would run “widdershins” around the church tends to reinforce this idea as Scottish witches were said to stir their cooking pots in this direction.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It has also been suggested that this might be one of the origins of “spring cleaning.”<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Courier New"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Whatever its distant origins might have been, generation of children have taken part and made sure that this tradition survives.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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