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September 2004
04, Saturday -- Demo at Country Market in Ligonier
07, Tuesday -- BSSB Officers Meeting (Lady Katya's)
07, Tuesday -- Thrown Weapons Practice (Isteri's)
12, Sunday -- BSSB Business Meeting (HGA Center)
14, Tuesday -- Ceili Night at Adams Memorial Library (Canton/BSSB)
14, Tuesday -- Thrown Weapons Practice (Isteri's)
18, Saturday -- Coronation of Rurik & Angelik (BMDL/King's Crossing)
21, Tuesday -- Thrown Weapons Practice (Isteri's)
October 2004
03, Sunday -- BSSB Business Meeting (HGA Center)
05, Tuesday -- Scribal Guild Meeting (Lady Katya's)
12, Tuesday -- Ceili Night at Adams Memorial Library (Canton/BSSB)
For more event listings visit the Kingdom of AEthelmearc Home Page
or the SCA's home page.
Thrown Weapons Practice: Tuesdays from August 21st till Sept. 21st, 6:30 pm till dark. (Contact person: Isteri, a.k.a. Duane Lohr, at 814-443-9711 or isteri@shol.com)
Heavy Weapons Practice: Sundays, 3:30 - 7:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center. (Contact person: Lord Connor MacGregor, a.k.a. Chuck, at 814-736-4885 or gossard@pennswoods.net)
Fencing Practices: Wednesdays, 6pm at Bastiano's & Sundays, 3:30pm - 7:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center. (Contact person: Don Bastiano, a.k.a. Norm Ed, at 814-244-335; 139 Clinton Street, Johnstown)
Archery Practices: no information. (Contact person: Lord John the Brewer, a.k.a. John, at 814-736-9427)
Scribal Guild: 1st Tuesday of the Month. (Contact person: Lady Katya, aka Cindy Leap, at 814-536-0045 or cindleap@atlanticbb.net).
Ceili Night: 2nd Tuesday* of the Month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Adams Memorial Library (Contact person: Rose Thorne, a.k.a. Beth Rose, at 724-850-7404 or RoseThorne@att.net)
Bog Business Meetings: 1st Sunday* of the Month, 6:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center (727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905) (Contact person: Lady Katya, aka Cindy Leap, at 814-536-0045 or cindleap@atlanticbb.net).
*Check the Calendar of Events to verify dates and places.
The dark hand of war has passed yet again. By the fate's good graces we have returned home safe and unscathed. The Dragon of the Middle Kingdom has been crushed and thrown back toward the setting sun while the Raven remains strong and defiant giving ground to no one. This year's Pennsic war saw a remarkable effort from the Bog. From the battle fields to the feast halls to market streets and even the Great Courts of our Sylvan kingdom the Barony stood proud. We can not fully thank everyone for their incredible effort. No words seem sufficient to express our gratitude. We can only say that we remain proud to be Boggers!
Pas pour vous, pas pour moi, mais pour nous
Quinn and Vivienne
Hosted by the Incipient Canton On Saturday, August 28, members of the Barony and Canton gathered in the City
of Latrobe to select by honor, chivalry and skill the new Baronial Champions in
Thrown Weapons, Fencing, Archery and Heavy Weapons. It is my pleasure to announce our new Baronial Champs:
Thrown Weapons, Baab the...
Fencing, Don Bastiano di Iacopo
Archery, Lord Deryk Archer
Heavy Weapons, Lady Brinn Kerr
All the participants fought valiantly. Vivats! To the new Champions and to all who participated in making the day a success!!!
From the Seneschale
Greetings I'm writing this missive prior to departing for
Pennsic. I know we have all had a wonderful time in spite of the (circle one)
rain, cold or heat. Upcoming events to mark on your calendars: An officers Meeting on September 7th at 7pm at our
home, 327 Martin Road, Johnstown. As always officer meetings are open to the
populous of the Bog. Until we next meet if you have any questions or
comments, you may contact me at cindleap@atlanticbb.net or call me at
814-536-0045 before 10pm. In Service and In Peace I remain
From the Chronicler
Greetings all, The Pennsic War is over and the East and AEthelmearc
were victorious. As we all know, Pennsic is a large event (over 11000 people
attended this year), and it’s impossible to be everywhere at once, in addition
there are many people unable to attend. Thus, the October issue of the Sentinel
will feature stories, poems, etc. about memorable experiences - from the funny
to the touching. If you have something to share, please send it to me by the
September 15th deadline. Stories from previous years are also welcome! In service to crown and bog,
From the Chatelain Greetings fellow Boggers, "Why don't we do a demo in our northern area, like
we do in the South at Green Gables?" Jorka
From the Herald
The Baronial Dinner was a resounding success! As was
our Gobi night(s). Raven company again showed its might and power on the Fencing
list, Battle field, and on the Archery and Thrown Weapons ranges.
Our Next Baronial Business Meeting will be held on
September 12th, 6pm at HGA.
And again mark your calendars for November 6th as our
Incipient Canton will be hosting AEthelmearc AEcademy in Greensburg.
Katya
As always, if you have any submissions or suggestions or artwork for the
cover or as inside filler, please contact me, Cait (aka Kathleen) at
724-238-0114 (if you get the answering machine, please leave a message) or
bogchronicler@yahoo.com.
Lady Caitilin "Cait" ni Mhaolconaire
That is the question I have been asked by several of
you. Some of you who live in the northern area have offered suggestions of parks
or fields that might be suitable. Most agree that something in the Ebensburg
area would be best. Since it would be centrally located and there is easy access
from the main highway.
Well, we all know I love demos. So, I have spoken to
various local officials seeking a demo location, but all of them wanted to
charge us a fee to use their parks. I explained that we were a nonprofit
organization and that we don't charge a fee to the public to see us. At best,
some of them offered us a reduced rate. So, I kept looking.
Well, guess what. I think I found the perfect place.
Lake Rowena Park
If you live in our northern area, I'm sure you are
familiar with Lake Rowena. But, for those Boggers unfamiliar with the park,
allow me to tell you a little about it. There is a small lake, surrounded by a
relatively flat grassy area. There are three open sided pavilions, a ball field
and gravel parking lot. The park sits directly off the highway, (you basically
take the exit off of Rt. 22 and there is the park). Yet, because of how the park
is situated, the highway isn't visible. Instead, there is a background of trees.
And of course, there is no charge for us to use it.
I was thinking that we could do a Sunday afternoon
demo, (just like Green Gables); early in October. I met with the Borough Manager
and the Community Development Director, and both were very interested in us
doing a demo. All I need to do is tell them what day we want and we can have the
park. The Mainline newspapers are also interested in doing a story about the
SCA, which would run the week before our demo. (By the way, if you live in the
northern area and would like to be mentioned in the newspaper article, contact
me. The newspapers love to be able to add that "local person involved in this
organization" slant to their story.)
Now, all I need to know is "when". Like I said at the
beginning of this, I would like something along the lines of our Green Gables
Demo. Sunday, start at around noon, run to about 4pm. Have display tables set
up. Little fighting, little fencing, little music, maybe thrown weapons, there
is room for even archery.
Which day would be best this demo? It's only Aug now,
so we have time; (but, not too much time <G>). So, lets hear it, are we a "go"
for this and if so, when?
New Submission forms for names and devices have been sent out. If you want to submit a name or device contact me.
In service,
Baroness Vivienne
If you were born in September, please check your authorization card for the expiration date!
From the Thrown Weapons Marshal
Come one come all……..I would like to announce the beginning of official Thrown Weapons Practice. It will begin on Tuesday August 24th, and continue every Tuesday through Sept. 21st. Time will be 6:30 till dark. There will be equipment available if needed. Also we will be doing Royal rounds. This is now the official scoring that will be turned into Kingdom. If anyone needs info please call Isteri (Duane Lohr) 814-443-9711 or email me at isteri@shol.com.
Thank you,
Isteri
From the Knight Marshal
Greetings Bogger's
Hey have ya heard we have a new site!!!! Great place for heavy and to just come and visit with old friends (not yet the RM but it's getting there). It is at the H.G.A. center, and it is easy to find. If you need direction let me know. Practice is from 3:30 till 7:00 on Sunday's. If there are any changes to that, I will post on the e- list and in the Sentinel (if possible). So come and fight and BS.
In service to the Bog,
Lord Connor MacGregor
Knight Marshal
Attention Heavy Weapons Fighters New & Old
Anyone who wishes to make or work on armor, please contact THLord Tower (aka Dave Chapple) to set something up. Please call (814-266-1347) or email him (asqtowerkm@floodcity.net).
From the Scribal Mistress
Scribal Guild, we are meeting the First Tuesday of each month at our house, starting at 7pm. For More Information: cindleap@atlanticbb.net.
From the Webmaster
There are more photos online! From 7-Pearl Tourney, Green Gables Demo and Spring Thing.
http://www.stswithinsbog.org/album.html
Lord Kenn the Just
Baronial Court Report
Being the report for the Court of Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, at our Baronial Championship Event held on August 28th, AS 39 (2004). Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire and Baroness AElfra Long, reporting heralds.
~ Baab the..., as the previous year’s Baronial Champion for Thrown Weapons, was called in absentia to be dismissed, then reinstated as Baronial Champion for the 4th straight year!
~ Lord Francis Martin was asked before Their Excellencies and, with Their thanks for honorable service, he was dismissed as Baronial Champion for Fencing.
~ Don Bastiano di Iacopo was called in absentia to be name the new Baronial Champion for Fencing.
~ Lord Deryk Archer, as last year’s Baronial Champion for Archery, was asked before their Excellencies to be dismissed and reinstated as Baronial Champion for the 2nd year!
~ Gunther Grunbaum was requested in court to be thanked for his chivalrous service as last year’s Baronial Champion for Heavy Weapons, and then dismissed.
~ Lady Brinn Kerr was demanded in court and made the new Baronial Champion for Heavy Weapons!
~ As the final order of business, Lady Augusta Long known as Talishar skipped into court and Lady Katerina de la Marne scootered into court so that the traditional throwing of the Seneschale key could take place. Lady Katya prepared her net, and Lady Talishar happily tossed the key to her!
With no further business, the Court of Their Excellencies, Baron Quinn and Baroness Vivienne, so closed.
Submitted in faithful service by Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire
Our next gathering will be September 14th at Adams Memorial Library in Latrobe (1112 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA; 724-539-1972.) Everyone is welcome!!!
For more information visit the Incipient Canton of Geal Moor's Newsletter & Website!
Country Market Demo
Help! All available citizens of the Barony and Canton, please
come out and
play with as we do our first official demo as an Incipient Canton!
The demo will run from 7:00 a.m. till Noon, on Saturday, September 4th in Ligonier. We plan to display photos, information, and items such as armor, a cloak, feast gear. If you are unable to attend, but have anything to contribute for displaying please contact me (Cait at 724-238-0114 or snowdragon1027@yahoo.com).
There is also plenty of room to rope off for heavy weapons and fencing. Bardic demonstrations are encouraged! Anyone working on a project, bring it to work on. If you require anything special, please contact me ASAP.
The Market typically has a good turn out, and the majority of people arrive around 7 a.m., but participants are welcome to arrive at any point in the morning. The Market will provide us with a tarp, but we need to bring our own tables and chairs.
Anyone wishing to participate or willing to help out, please contact Lady Cait (724-238-0114; or snowdragon1027@yahoo.com).
The Market is just off Route 30. We’ll be near the back, where there’s more room should any fencers or fighters turn up.
From the West: make your best way to route 30 follow to Ligonier, at the first turn (just past the Welcome to Ligonier sign) make a left, as you cross over the West-bound lane of 30 you will see the Market in front of you. Turn left at the 2nd road - just before a little bridge - and another left into the Market.
From the North: make your best way to route 711S. At the stop sign at the Diamond, go all the way around to West Main Street (between Diamond shops and the Library). Follow to Quick G’s, cross a little bridge (you’ll see Market ahead), make a right, and make left into parking lot.
From the East: make your best way to route 30. Follow to Ligonier at 4th turn into Ligonier (the first being near Ruthie’s Dinner), make right, make left at 2nd road - just before a little bridge - and another left into parking lot.
If I missed anyone, please contact me and I’ll give you directions.
The Fall AEthelmearc Academy Event Announcement
Hosted by the Incipient Canton of St. Swithin’s Bog
Saturday, November 6th, 2004
9am - 7pm
Seton Hill University
Seton Hill Drive; Greensburg, PA
Attention all scholars and students, we would like to welcome everyone to attend the Fall AEthelmearc Academy, this year to be held on the scenic grounds of Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. This site offers many amenities for our teachers with ample classrooms available, as well as outdoor areas. Classes will be held throughout the main buildings. Maps of the campus will be provided to help you find your way. It is not a large campus and most of the classrooms are relatively close together. There are rooms and supplies available for just about any type of class you wish to teach. There will be a number of regular classrooms available, as well as a library research room, a computer room, and four beautiful parlor rooms decorated in antiques for those wishing to sit in style.
The university will be providing an inviting buffet of medieval foods for lunch, so you will not need to bring dishes or silverware, but you may bring other decorative feast gear to decorate your table (no open flames please).
The schedule for the day will be roughly: 9am-noon: Classes held, Noon-2pm: Lunch in Sullivan Hall (otherwise known as "the castle"), 2-6pm: Classes held, 6-7pm: Court in Sullivan Hall (if requested). *We are only hosting lunch, but there are many restaurants in and around Greensburg for dinner at the end of the day.
This is a DRY SITE!! So anyone teaching brewing will have to teach without actual samples.
There is no merchanting space available for this event. And only service animals are permitted.
Fees: Adult members will pay $12 at troll, Children 5-15 are $6 and children under 5 are free- there is no off-board available as a sumptuous lunch buffet is included for all attending. Please remember that the $3 non-member surcharge will be due at troll without proof of membership for all attending. Make checks payable to: SCA, Inc.- Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog.
Autocrat: Lady Kathryn de Lyon de Savoire, "Kat" (Lori Mozina-Ogurchak) : mozina@comcast.net; RD 11, Box 692, Rt. 819; Greensburg, PA 15601: 724-838-0420
Reservations Clerk: Lady Caitlin ni Mhaolconaire (Kathy Giesey): snowdragon1027@yahoo.com; 112 Deeds Street; Ligonier, PA 15658: 724-238-0114
Academy Chancellor: Lady Bonita of Steltonwald (Bonnie Novak): novakbonnie@hotmail.com; 720 Sixth Ave.; Beaver Falls, PA 15010: 724-843-4146
DIRECTIONS:
1. From the West: Pennsylvania Turnpike (Rt. 76) east to new Exit 67/ old Exit 7 (Irwin). Follow Rt. 30 east approximately 8 miles. Take the Pittsburgh Street Exit into the city of Greensburg. At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto Bell Way. Go one block to the next traffic light and continue straight onto College Avenue through the tunnel. The University's entrance is on the left.
or Take Rt. 70 east to New Stanton. Then, follow directions from #4 below.
2. From Pittsburgh: Take the Parkway (Rt. 76) and travel east. Travel approximately 10 miles to new Exit 67/ old Exit 7 (Irwin). Then, follow directions from #1 above.
3. From the Northwest: Take Rt. 79 south to Pennsylvania Turnpike (Rt. 76). Travel east to new Exit 67/ old Exit 7 (Irwin). Then, follow directions from #1 above.
4. From the East: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Rt. 76) west to new Exit 75/ old Exit 8 (New Stanton). Then, follow Rt. 119 north to the Rt. 66 north exit. (Toll is $1). Travel north and take Exit 5 (Greensburg/Jeannette, Rt. 130). At the end of the exit, make a right onto Rt. 130 east. After approximately 2 miles, the University's entrance is on the right.
or Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Rt. 76) west to new Exit 75/ old Exit 8 (New Stanton). Then, follow Rt. 119 north (approximately 8 miles). Upon entering downtown Greensburg, Rt. 119 becomes Main Street. Continue on Main Street and turn left onto Otterman Street (at the Courthouse Square). At the second traffic light, turn right onto College Avenue. The University's entrance is on the left.
5. From the Northeast: Take Rt. 22 west to Rt. 66 south (Toll is 50¢). Take Exit 5 (Greensburg/Jeanette, Rt. 130). At end of exit, make a left onto Rt. 130 east. After approximately 2 miles, the University's entrance is on the right.
6. From the South: Follow Rt. 119 north to New Stanton. Then follow directions from #4 above.
