This document provides information about upcoming events for Clan Donald Mid-East, including an annual general meeting and Christmas parade in Alexandria, Virginia. It summarizes the plans, including breakfast at a local restaurant before the parade, then an annual dinner afterwards. The document also shares details about attendance numbers at the last annual general meeting and thanks volunteers. Finally, it includes a folktale passed down from a traveling storyteller about a young man named John who encounters giants and a helpful brown bear.
Chapter 1 of Rob Pyne: A Far Northern LifeRob Pyne
Rob Pyne was born in 1967 in Gordonvale, Queensland near the sugar town of Edmonton where he grew up. Edmonton had a population of around 2,000 people and was centered around the local sugar mill and agriculture. Pyne recalls a carefree childhood exploring the surrounding sugar cane fields and creek near his family's home. Life in Edmonton was quiet and relaxed, revolving around the small community and sugar industry.
The document discusses a collection of poems by Abdul Haye Amin about love and religion in foreign countries. It details how the author was invited by the local Tower Hamlet Council in London to discuss following the teachings of Jesus Christ, but then unexpectedly received a "Notice of Quit" ordering him to leave his residence by Christmas without explanation. The author questions what offense he committed and believes there may have been a conspiracy against Jesus. He asks the Queen of England or council to clarify the reasons for this action.
M. clark creative writing seminar presentation 1mclark098
The document is a visual narrative essay by Maxine Clark about moving from England to America as a child. It summarizes her experiences through images and captions, including watching American Westerns on TV, saying goodbye to family and pets in England, experiencing culture shock after arriving in America, and gradually becoming accustomed to her new home over many years.
SYNOPSIS: MORE THAN 50 SHADES.
Author: JAMES KRISHNA.
The story unfolds in Fiji in 1944 on the arrival of the American military—who were there to protect the islands from the Japanese if there was an invasion.
James describes that day vividly, his friendship with the Americans that follow and the day he was taken away by Catholic Missionaries, baptized and educated towards priesthood.
Brought up by nuns, the boy robs the church of communion wafers and wine as well as a few shillings of the collection plate—to satisfy his constant hunger.
Later, another kind of hunger arises as the teenager falls in love with a young and beautiful white Australian orphan.
The passion that follow between the two teenagers gives him a tantalizing taste of lust for sex. He continues his quest for sexual discovery with a number of convent school girls—fast switching from student to teacher.
At an early age of seventeen James is lured by money to get him out of poverty and on his way to England to fulfill his life long ambition. He enters the boxing ring as a prize-fighter and some how manages to leave Fiji.
On his way he travels to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand, demonstrating his inexhaustible energy in an out of bed with world wind affairs and orgies with beautiful native women—where his imagination and lust run wild. Here he indulges into the wildest fantasies, which is explained in tasteful—yet explicit detail.
From New Zealand he embarks on a veritable ‘love boat’ type of a cruise on a passage to England. On board this luxurious ship he meets some high-spirited teenage Dutch girls—with liberal ideas of teenage sex.
Whatever takes place between the liberal minded girls from Rotterdam on the high seas, has to be left to the reader’s own imagination.
After a five weeks journey on a floating paradise James finally arrives in England at the height of ‘make love and not war’ sixties flower power era. What could be more fitting; he finds employment in Liverpool and frequents the ‘Cavern Club’ where he meets John, Paul. George and Pete Best, the first drummer of the up and coming rock band the Beatles.
Here young James is in his elements. His Hindu guru like features is embraced by the flower children and the free love if the sixties has begun.
There are many events happening in September in Prince William County and Manassas, Virginia related to history, music, crafts, and beer/wine festivals. Some highlights include Oktoberfest celebrations at local breweries, concerts at Jiffy Lube Live, the Manassas Latino Festival, the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show, and Civil War reenactments at historic sites like Brentsville Courthouse.
Chris Lally and Danny Beech were awarded scholarships totaling £11,000 to attempt to set the world record for cycling the length of the Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. Over 4 months, they trained and prepared for the 14,000 mile journey through 14 countries. They began their journey on July 28th in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Along the way, they received crucial support from the University of St Andrews alumni network who provided resupply packages and places to stay. However, illness slowed their progress and they ultimately missed breaking the record by 5.5 days, completing the journey in an still impressive time.
The passage provides details about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains that the first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 when the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag Native Americans to a three-day feast to celebrate the autumn harvest after surviving their first year in America. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated with families gathering to eat turkey and express gratitude, and is also marked by parades like the Macy's parade in New York City and football games on television. The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables and pumpkin pie.
The document summarizes the history of Savannah, Georgia from its founding in 1733 through the present day. It discusses how General James Oglethorpe established the colony and laid out the city's grid plan. It then covers the city's role in the cotton industry, the Civil War, growth of the port and tourism industry. It concludes by providing brief descriptions of some notable landmarks, neighborhoods, and day trips outside the city.
Chapter 1 of Rob Pyne: A Far Northern LifeRob Pyne
Rob Pyne was born in 1967 in Gordonvale, Queensland near the sugar town of Edmonton where he grew up. Edmonton had a population of around 2,000 people and was centered around the local sugar mill and agriculture. Pyne recalls a carefree childhood exploring the surrounding sugar cane fields and creek near his family's home. Life in Edmonton was quiet and relaxed, revolving around the small community and sugar industry.
The document discusses a collection of poems by Abdul Haye Amin about love and religion in foreign countries. It details how the author was invited by the local Tower Hamlet Council in London to discuss following the teachings of Jesus Christ, but then unexpectedly received a "Notice of Quit" ordering him to leave his residence by Christmas without explanation. The author questions what offense he committed and believes there may have been a conspiracy against Jesus. He asks the Queen of England or council to clarify the reasons for this action.
M. clark creative writing seminar presentation 1mclark098
The document is a visual narrative essay by Maxine Clark about moving from England to America as a child. It summarizes her experiences through images and captions, including watching American Westerns on TV, saying goodbye to family and pets in England, experiencing culture shock after arriving in America, and gradually becoming accustomed to her new home over many years.
SYNOPSIS: MORE THAN 50 SHADES.
Author: JAMES KRISHNA.
The story unfolds in Fiji in 1944 on the arrival of the American military—who were there to protect the islands from the Japanese if there was an invasion.
James describes that day vividly, his friendship with the Americans that follow and the day he was taken away by Catholic Missionaries, baptized and educated towards priesthood.
Brought up by nuns, the boy robs the church of communion wafers and wine as well as a few shillings of the collection plate—to satisfy his constant hunger.
Later, another kind of hunger arises as the teenager falls in love with a young and beautiful white Australian orphan.
The passion that follow between the two teenagers gives him a tantalizing taste of lust for sex. He continues his quest for sexual discovery with a number of convent school girls—fast switching from student to teacher.
At an early age of seventeen James is lured by money to get him out of poverty and on his way to England to fulfill his life long ambition. He enters the boxing ring as a prize-fighter and some how manages to leave Fiji.
On his way he travels to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand, demonstrating his inexhaustible energy in an out of bed with world wind affairs and orgies with beautiful native women—where his imagination and lust run wild. Here he indulges into the wildest fantasies, which is explained in tasteful—yet explicit detail.
From New Zealand he embarks on a veritable ‘love boat’ type of a cruise on a passage to England. On board this luxurious ship he meets some high-spirited teenage Dutch girls—with liberal ideas of teenage sex.
Whatever takes place between the liberal minded girls from Rotterdam on the high seas, has to be left to the reader’s own imagination.
After a five weeks journey on a floating paradise James finally arrives in England at the height of ‘make love and not war’ sixties flower power era. What could be more fitting; he finds employment in Liverpool and frequents the ‘Cavern Club’ where he meets John, Paul. George and Pete Best, the first drummer of the up and coming rock band the Beatles.
Here young James is in his elements. His Hindu guru like features is embraced by the flower children and the free love if the sixties has begun.
There are many events happening in September in Prince William County and Manassas, Virginia related to history, music, crafts, and beer/wine festivals. Some highlights include Oktoberfest celebrations at local breweries, concerts at Jiffy Lube Live, the Manassas Latino Festival, the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show, and Civil War reenactments at historic sites like Brentsville Courthouse.
Chris Lally and Danny Beech were awarded scholarships totaling £11,000 to attempt to set the world record for cycling the length of the Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. Over 4 months, they trained and prepared for the 14,000 mile journey through 14 countries. They began their journey on July 28th in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Along the way, they received crucial support from the University of St Andrews alumni network who provided resupply packages and places to stay. However, illness slowed their progress and they ultimately missed breaking the record by 5.5 days, completing the journey in an still impressive time.
The passage provides details about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains that the first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 when the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag Native Americans to a three-day feast to celebrate the autumn harvest after surviving their first year in America. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated with families gathering to eat turkey and express gratitude, and is also marked by parades like the Macy's parade in New York City and football games on television. The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables and pumpkin pie.
The document summarizes the history of Savannah, Georgia from its founding in 1733 through the present day. It discusses how General James Oglethorpe established the colony and laid out the city's grid plan. It then covers the city's role in the cotton industry, the Civil War, growth of the port and tourism industry. It concludes by providing brief descriptions of some notable landmarks, neighborhoods, and day trips outside the city.
1) Two reporters were sent to cover Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi after the devastating storm made landfall. They encountered uncertain housing and gasoline shortages as they traveled to Biloxi.
2) Upon arriving in Biloxi, the reporters witnessed unprecedented destruction across the Gulf Coast from Katrina's 30-foot storm surge and 145 mph winds that crushed homes and landmarks.
3) The reporters worked with the Sun Herald newspaper to provide disaster coverage and relief information to the community, acting as a lifeline for those without power and basic resources in the aftermath of the storm.
The story tells of a poor farmer who lives with his aged mother at the foot of a mountain in a village governed by a despotic leader. The leader issues a cruel decree that all aged people must be put to death. To obey this law but spare his mother, the farmer carries her up the mountain to abandon her. However, his mother drops twigs along the path as they climb so they can find their way back. Moved by her kindness, the farmer decides to hide his mother instead of abandoning her. Later, the governor demands the villagers make a rope from ashes, which the mother helps the farmer create to impress the governor and get the cruel law abolished.
Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus have a tense conversation on the roof of a tower. Mulligan had earlier offended Stephen by crudely commenting on the recent death of Stephen's mother. Their discussion touches on death, religion, and Mulligan's disregard for others' feelings. As they look out at the sea, Mulligan tries to brush off his comments but Stephen remains upset by the memory.
The document summarizes the legend of Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines. It describes how Daragang Magayon, the most beautiful maiden of Bikolandia, fell in love with a stranger named Panganoron despite a local suitor and traditions prohibiting marriage outside the region. When the local suitor Paratuga kidnapped Daragang's father, she agreed to marry him to save her father. However, on the wedding day a war broke out between Panganoron and Paratuga, and Daragang was killed. Both she and her lover were buried, and her grave grew into the volcanic Mount Mayon, named after her.
The document describes how funerals and burial traditions have changed over time for native islanders. Traditionally, the dead were buried in the backyard of their own home and wore a special suit. A man on horseback would announce the death while drinking alcohol. Friends and family would gather for nine nights of eating, drinking, and mourning. Now, funerals typically occur in cemeteries for both natives and non-natives, and many customs have changed with modern times. However, some traditions like celebrating for nine nights after a death remain.
The document is a collection of images, reflections, and essays from students who studied abroad during the 2014-2015 school year. It includes photographs from locations around the world along with short written pieces describing experiences, observations, and reflections from the students' time spent studying internationally. The selections provide a glimpse into the personal growth and self-discovery the students experienced while abroad.
Yet more from the Deserted Village (Part 2 of 3)Lee Manchester
This document is from Henry Smith Huntington's 1853 diary of his trip to the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. It provides a detailed account of his journey, including descriptions of the scenery and places he visited each day such as Cheney's farm, Indian Pass, Colden Lake, and Newcomb Lake. He describes the terrain, wildlife spotted, meals eaten, and recreational activities such as fishing and hunting. The diary conveys Huntington's appreciation and awe for the natural beauty of the Adirondack region.
1) A farmer lived with his aged mother at the foot of a mountain in a peaceful village. However, the governor issued a cruel decree that all aged people must be put to death.
2) The farmer loved his mother dearly and did not want to kill her. So at night, he carried her up the mountain to abandon her as the law required. His mother left a trail of twigs to help them find the path down.
3) They returned home, and the farmer hid his mother. When another impossible decree was issued, his mother helped him solve it, revealing their secret. The governor then realized the wisdom of the aged and abolished the cruel law.
The document summarizes the story of the Pilgrims journey from England to America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. It describes the hardships they faced including sickness, hunger and cold during their first winter. It then discusses how the Wampanoag tribe helped the Pilgrims by teaching them skills like hunting, fishing and farming which prevented the colony from failing. The document concludes by describing the first Thanksgiving celebration between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag in 1623 where they had a three day feast to give thanks for their survival with the help of the Native Americans.
This document provides a rhyming summary of a trip taken by four friends through Ireland. It introduces the characters - Bill the pilot, Karen the navigator, Ms. Right the caretaker, and GOD the guiding light. Over the course of three parts, it describes their adventures driving through scenic areas, learning about Irish history and saints, and creating lasting memories together through their travels across the Irish landscape.
In 1812, John D'Arcy moved his family to a remote area of western Ireland that he called Clifden, establishing what was essentially a frontier settlement in a wild landscape. Over the ensuing two centuries, Clifden grew into a market town that provided local farmers an opportunity to sell their goods. The area attracted artists and writers due to its scenic beauty and solitude. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Clifden's founding, a committee is planning a week of celebrations in May-June 2012 centered around Irish music, traditional boating, and seminars on the area's history.
A poor farmer lives with his aging mother in a village governed by a despotic leader. The leader issues a cruel decree ordering all elderly people to be put to death. The farmer loves his mother and is heartbroken by the order, but feels he has no choice but to obey. He carries his mother up a mountain to abandon her, but she leaves a trail of twigs to mark the path so they can return together. They hide in their home, narrowly escaping further unreasonable decrees, and the governor comes to appreciate the wisdom of the elderly.
Civil War Account - Gloucester, Virginia Andrew J Andrews Chuck Thompson
http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com The sketch of the boyhood days of Andrew Jackson Andrews. Civil War history as told by Mr Andrews of Gloucester, Virginia. Visit us for the uncommon.
Jim has been asked to write down his account of the events surrounding Treasure Island from beginning to end. He describes an encounter with an old sea-faring man at his father's inn, the Admiral Benbow. The grizzled sailor had a sea chest, scarred hands, and a cut on his cheek. He would sing an old sea song and pay in gold to stay at the inn, following a daily routine noticed by Jim.
Peter Gerardi is a real estate broker in Illinois who provides his contact information including his office, cell, and website. The document also includes Scorpio horoscope information for November and lists some notable Scorpio birthdays. Additionally, it highlights some historical events that occurred during the month of November.
The aged mother lived with her son, a poor farmer. A despotic ruler decreed that all old people must be killed. The son took his mother up a mountain to abandon her, as was the custom, but could not leave her. She guided them home by dropping twigs. They hid in their home. When demanded to make a rope of ashes, the mother advised how. When the son told the ruler, the cruel law was abolished and wisdom of the aged was recognized.
The document announces the worldwide release date of Memorial Day 2016 for the Nicolas Cage film USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. Directed by Mario Van Peebles, the film is based on true events and tells the story of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis in 1945 who spent 5 days in the water after the ship was sunk, with only 317 surviving. It provides contact information for the sales agent Hannibal Classics and representatives Richard Rionda Del Castro and Kristy Eberle who are located at the EFM in The Ritz Carlton, Room #549.
The governor of a Japanese village declared a cruel law that anyone over 75 years old should be abandoned in the mountains. A young farmer's mother fell under this law. Though he loved his mother, the farmer took her to the mountains as required. However, his mother dropped twigs as markers so the farmer could find his way back and bring her home. Later, when the governor demanded someone make an impossible rope of ashes, the farmer asked his mother, who told him how to do it by twisting straw and burning it. When the farmer succeeded and the governor learned of his wise mother, the governor abolished the cruel law, realizing the elders had great wisdom to offer.
This document summarizes an interview with three Gaelic language teachers at a Gaelic language and song week in North Carolina. It discusses their backgrounds and experiences learning Gaelic. Christine Primrose is a native Gaelic speaker from Lewis, Scotland. Nicholas Freer first encountered Gaelic while traveling in Scotland in his 20s and has since maintained it through classes, books and friends. Angus MacLeod's parents spoke Gaelic but did not teach him; he later took a serious interest in learning the language. All three teachers said maintaining Gaelic requires continual effort, through teaching, living in Gaelic communities, and keeping in contact with other Gaelic speakers.
The document summarizes the activities of the Clan Donald Mid-East regional group over the spring season. It discusses successful games held in Maryland and Virginia. It also announces a fundraiser dinner and sword raffle to be held on June 3rd at Killarney House restaurant. Tickets for the raffle and dinner menu options are provided. Finally, it shares a traditional Scottish story called "The Story of the White Pet" about a group of animals who find fortune by scaring away thieves from a house.
1) Two reporters were sent to cover Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi after the devastating storm made landfall. They encountered uncertain housing and gasoline shortages as they traveled to Biloxi.
2) Upon arriving in Biloxi, the reporters witnessed unprecedented destruction across the Gulf Coast from Katrina's 30-foot storm surge and 145 mph winds that crushed homes and landmarks.
3) The reporters worked with the Sun Herald newspaper to provide disaster coverage and relief information to the community, acting as a lifeline for those without power and basic resources in the aftermath of the storm.
The story tells of a poor farmer who lives with his aged mother at the foot of a mountain in a village governed by a despotic leader. The leader issues a cruel decree that all aged people must be put to death. To obey this law but spare his mother, the farmer carries her up the mountain to abandon her. However, his mother drops twigs along the path as they climb so they can find their way back. Moved by her kindness, the farmer decides to hide his mother instead of abandoning her. Later, the governor demands the villagers make a rope from ashes, which the mother helps the farmer create to impress the governor and get the cruel law abolished.
Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus have a tense conversation on the roof of a tower. Mulligan had earlier offended Stephen by crudely commenting on the recent death of Stephen's mother. Their discussion touches on death, religion, and Mulligan's disregard for others' feelings. As they look out at the sea, Mulligan tries to brush off his comments but Stephen remains upset by the memory.
The document summarizes the legend of Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines. It describes how Daragang Magayon, the most beautiful maiden of Bikolandia, fell in love with a stranger named Panganoron despite a local suitor and traditions prohibiting marriage outside the region. When the local suitor Paratuga kidnapped Daragang's father, she agreed to marry him to save her father. However, on the wedding day a war broke out between Panganoron and Paratuga, and Daragang was killed. Both she and her lover were buried, and her grave grew into the volcanic Mount Mayon, named after her.
The document describes how funerals and burial traditions have changed over time for native islanders. Traditionally, the dead were buried in the backyard of their own home and wore a special suit. A man on horseback would announce the death while drinking alcohol. Friends and family would gather for nine nights of eating, drinking, and mourning. Now, funerals typically occur in cemeteries for both natives and non-natives, and many customs have changed with modern times. However, some traditions like celebrating for nine nights after a death remain.
The document is a collection of images, reflections, and essays from students who studied abroad during the 2014-2015 school year. It includes photographs from locations around the world along with short written pieces describing experiences, observations, and reflections from the students' time spent studying internationally. The selections provide a glimpse into the personal growth and self-discovery the students experienced while abroad.
Yet more from the Deserted Village (Part 2 of 3)Lee Manchester
This document is from Henry Smith Huntington's 1853 diary of his trip to the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. It provides a detailed account of his journey, including descriptions of the scenery and places he visited each day such as Cheney's farm, Indian Pass, Colden Lake, and Newcomb Lake. He describes the terrain, wildlife spotted, meals eaten, and recreational activities such as fishing and hunting. The diary conveys Huntington's appreciation and awe for the natural beauty of the Adirondack region.
1) A farmer lived with his aged mother at the foot of a mountain in a peaceful village. However, the governor issued a cruel decree that all aged people must be put to death.
2) The farmer loved his mother dearly and did not want to kill her. So at night, he carried her up the mountain to abandon her as the law required. His mother left a trail of twigs to help them find the path down.
3) They returned home, and the farmer hid his mother. When another impossible decree was issued, his mother helped him solve it, revealing their secret. The governor then realized the wisdom of the aged and abolished the cruel law.
The document summarizes the story of the Pilgrims journey from England to America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. It describes the hardships they faced including sickness, hunger and cold during their first winter. It then discusses how the Wampanoag tribe helped the Pilgrims by teaching them skills like hunting, fishing and farming which prevented the colony from failing. The document concludes by describing the first Thanksgiving celebration between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag in 1623 where they had a three day feast to give thanks for their survival with the help of the Native Americans.
This document provides a rhyming summary of a trip taken by four friends through Ireland. It introduces the characters - Bill the pilot, Karen the navigator, Ms. Right the caretaker, and GOD the guiding light. Over the course of three parts, it describes their adventures driving through scenic areas, learning about Irish history and saints, and creating lasting memories together through their travels across the Irish landscape.
In 1812, John D'Arcy moved his family to a remote area of western Ireland that he called Clifden, establishing what was essentially a frontier settlement in a wild landscape. Over the ensuing two centuries, Clifden grew into a market town that provided local farmers an opportunity to sell their goods. The area attracted artists and writers due to its scenic beauty and solitude. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Clifden's founding, a committee is planning a week of celebrations in May-June 2012 centered around Irish music, traditional boating, and seminars on the area's history.
A poor farmer lives with his aging mother in a village governed by a despotic leader. The leader issues a cruel decree ordering all elderly people to be put to death. The farmer loves his mother and is heartbroken by the order, but feels he has no choice but to obey. He carries his mother up a mountain to abandon her, but she leaves a trail of twigs to mark the path so they can return together. They hide in their home, narrowly escaping further unreasonable decrees, and the governor comes to appreciate the wisdom of the elderly.
Civil War Account - Gloucester, Virginia Andrew J Andrews Chuck Thompson
http://www.gloucestercounty-va.com The sketch of the boyhood days of Andrew Jackson Andrews. Civil War history as told by Mr Andrews of Gloucester, Virginia. Visit us for the uncommon.
Jim has been asked to write down his account of the events surrounding Treasure Island from beginning to end. He describes an encounter with an old sea-faring man at his father's inn, the Admiral Benbow. The grizzled sailor had a sea chest, scarred hands, and a cut on his cheek. He would sing an old sea song and pay in gold to stay at the inn, following a daily routine noticed by Jim.
Peter Gerardi is a real estate broker in Illinois who provides his contact information including his office, cell, and website. The document also includes Scorpio horoscope information for November and lists some notable Scorpio birthdays. Additionally, it highlights some historical events that occurred during the month of November.
The aged mother lived with her son, a poor farmer. A despotic ruler decreed that all old people must be killed. The son took his mother up a mountain to abandon her, as was the custom, but could not leave her. She guided them home by dropping twigs. They hid in their home. When demanded to make a rope of ashes, the mother advised how. When the son told the ruler, the cruel law was abolished and wisdom of the aged was recognized.
The document announces the worldwide release date of Memorial Day 2016 for the Nicolas Cage film USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. Directed by Mario Van Peebles, the film is based on true events and tells the story of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis in 1945 who spent 5 days in the water after the ship was sunk, with only 317 surviving. It provides contact information for the sales agent Hannibal Classics and representatives Richard Rionda Del Castro and Kristy Eberle who are located at the EFM in The Ritz Carlton, Room #549.
The governor of a Japanese village declared a cruel law that anyone over 75 years old should be abandoned in the mountains. A young farmer's mother fell under this law. Though he loved his mother, the farmer took her to the mountains as required. However, his mother dropped twigs as markers so the farmer could find his way back and bring her home. Later, when the governor demanded someone make an impossible rope of ashes, the farmer asked his mother, who told him how to do it by twisting straw and burning it. When the farmer succeeded and the governor learned of his wise mother, the governor abolished the cruel law, realizing the elders had great wisdom to offer.
This document summarizes an interview with three Gaelic language teachers at a Gaelic language and song week in North Carolina. It discusses their backgrounds and experiences learning Gaelic. Christine Primrose is a native Gaelic speaker from Lewis, Scotland. Nicholas Freer first encountered Gaelic while traveling in Scotland in his 20s and has since maintained it through classes, books and friends. Angus MacLeod's parents spoke Gaelic but did not teach him; he later took a serious interest in learning the language. All three teachers said maintaining Gaelic requires continual effort, through teaching, living in Gaelic communities, and keeping in contact with other Gaelic speakers.
The document summarizes the activities of the Clan Donald Mid-East regional group over the spring season. It discusses successful games held in Maryland and Virginia. It also announces a fundraiser dinner and sword raffle to be held on June 3rd at Killarney House restaurant. Tickets for the raffle and dinner menu options are provided. Finally, it shares a traditional Scottish story called "The Story of the White Pet" about a group of animals who find fortune by scaring away thieves from a house.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming local events in March and May 2012 for military families in Northern New York. It also notes that United Concordia will no longer provide dental coverage and will be replaced by Metlife as of May 1, 2012. Additionally, it announces that the Carthage Central School District has modified its instructional calendar by identifying 5 days where students and staff will not need to attend due to emergency closings.
The document summarizes leadership changes for the Clan Donald Mid-East region. Stan Darroch has taken over as the new Regional Commissioner from Dave Rankin. Several state commissioner positions are now vacant. The first regional events for 2011 are announced. The document also briefly mentions Ellice McDonald, a notable clan member still residing in the region.
Based on a trip to explore Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, Steve Gillick visited castles, Omey Island (on horseback), Cnoc Suain, the Doolin Cliff Walk, Valentia Island (by car), Slea Head, Sneem and Mizen Head, before turning north to Cork and back to Shannon Airport for the flight home.
This document provides a summary of community events happening in March and April 2012 in the North Country region, including concerts, festivals, fairs, and other activities. It lists the dates, locations, descriptions, and contact information for various local events in towns like Lowville, Watertown, Clayton, Alexandria Bay, Sackets Harbor, and Potsdam. Events include the Black River Valley Concert Series, North Country Goes Green Irish Festival, Maple Weekend, the Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society Winter Getaway, Dallas Brass performance, 1000 Islands Spring Boat Show, ballroom dance parties, Taste of the Town fundraiser, a performance of Of Mice and Men, Walk MS, village yard sales
This document discusses Scottish contributions to medical innovation throughout history. It summarizes several key Scottish innovators and their discoveries, including:
1) Alexander Wood who refined the syringe and hollow-bore needle in 1853, making injections less painful.
2) Dr. Ian Donald and his team who refined sonography equipment into medical applications and developed prenatal sonograms in the 1940s-50s.
3) Dr. John Mallard who built the first full-body MRI scanner in 1980, providing usable medical imaging.
4) Innovations in electrocardiography, disease identification/treatment, penicillin, diabetes treatment, anesthesia, decompression tables and more.
This document summarizes three upcoming Highland Games events in the New York area. It discusses the Bonnie Brae Highland Games in New Jersey, the Round Hill Highland Games in Connecticut, and the Long Island Scottish Festival and Games in New York. Organizers of each event provided details about the history and activities at their respective Games. The Bonnie Brae Games benefits a residential school for boys and includes pipe band competitions and Scottish entertainment. The Round Hill Games is the third oldest in the US and includes pipe bands, athletics and dancers. The Long Island Festival was founded by Scottish clans and features pipe bands, games and Scottish performers.
Carols by Candlelight is held annually on Christmas Eve in Melbourne, Australia where tens of thousands gather to sing Christmas songs while looking at the Southern Cross stars. The President of the USA presses the button to light the huge Christmas tree in Washington D.C. In England, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, which originated from boys collecting money in clay boxes that they would break open when full.
The document summarizes the Lewis and Clark expedition reaching the Pacific Ocean on November 7th, 1805 and spending the winter at Fort Clatsop. It describes the constant rain that plagued the expedition and how modern reenactors experience the same miserable conditions. It also discusses commemorative events for the 200th anniversary of the expedition, including lectures by historians and interactions with Native American tribes who helped Lewis and Clark.
Exploring the Wild Atlantic Way from Shannon Airport to Spiddal, Cleggan and Galway and then down the coast to Valentia Island, Slea Head, Mizen Head and around to Cork...and meeting the most fascinating people along the way. Castles, Falcons, Culinary, Horseback Riding, walking the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Dingle, Sneem and more.
The document summarizes efforts by the Sierra Club to address the environmental impacts of housing development in Bakersfield, California. It describes how the Sierra Club used litigation and the threat of litigation to get cities to consider cumulative impacts on air quality and require developers to fund mitigation projects. So far these efforts have resulted in $3 million worth of settlements to fund projects that will offset air pollution from the housing developments.
This document provides a summary of religious services, community events, and recreational activities happening in November and December around Fort Drum, New York. It includes schedules for religious services at the Main Post Chapel, details on an annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade in Watertown, skiing specials at Snow Ridge Ski Resort for military families, and a play performance at Fort Drum. The summary provides information on events and activities for military families during the holiday season.
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Clan donald late fall 2013
1. Clan Donald Mid-east
A’ Bhratach—The Banner
A n nu a l G e n e r a l M e e t i n g ( AG M ) N ew s
Late Fall 2013
As the Mid-East Regional Commissioner, news letter editor and chief bottle washer, I’d like to
thank all those who attended this years successful AGM held at Williamsburg last September. I’ve
heard that most all of you had a good, maybe even great time, and the region is very honored to
have hosted greater Clan Donald and shown all of you some hospitality. This year we had planned
Southeast: 23
Mid-West Great Plains: 11
Rocky Mountain: 10
Mid-South: 9
New England:7
AGM News
1
Alexandria
on about the same turn out as recent AGMs in San Francisco and Milwaukee but were pleasantly
surprised when our numbers ended up far higher
Bessie and Chris Rapp dressed to the 9s for
than we anticipated. The final tally for the event
Saturday’s banquet
was about 150 folks with the following breakdown:
2-3
XMAS Walk
South Pacific: 7
Northeast Atlantic: 6
Central South: 6
Great Lakes: 4
Central Pacific: 1
North Paciific:1
Mid-East (host): 64.
Story Corner
This year we were lucky in the head count
thanks to a big turn out by the Southeast
region and plenty of members from Mid-East
who decided to attend an AGM for the first
time. Next year’s 2014 Clan Donald AGM is in
Arizona so start making your plans. Again, I
would like to thank all attendees for coming
and hope you had a good time. Also, If you
happened to have lost a cameral please
contact me because I have one here in
Virginia.
Stan Darroch
Mrs. Dana Niday at the start of the Hagis ceremony
In this issue:
Mid-East Commissioner
Upcoming
Events
4-7
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2. Clan Donald Mid-east
A l ex a n d r i a C h r i s t m a s Wa l k I n fo
We’ve one Scottish event left for the year: The
Alexandria Christmas Walk which is slated for
Saturday, 7 December in Old Town Alexandria.
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Pat Troy’s: breakfast site and
our first event of the day
Our weekend plans start with breakfast at Pat Troy’s
at 900AM with an American or an Irish breakfast.
Last years prices were (American=$10.99 or
Irish=$14.99) and we are told that the prices have
not changed. The Irish breakfast includes rasher
sausage, black and white pudding, home fries and
scrambled eggs). Pat Troy’s is located at 111 North
Pitt Street and is very convenient for walking to our
parade starting spot. Dress is casual.
Pa r a d e
On the 7th of December 2013 (Saturday), Alexandria will host the 43rd Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade,
in partnership with The Scottish Government, The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. and the City of Alexandria. The
event is consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South and regularly draws
nearly 30,000 attendees. We will line up for the parade between 10:30 and 11:00 depending on where we are numerically in the
lineup. If you join us for breakfast then you can walk with us from the restaurant to our start point. If you just want to join us
for the parade, the best way to find us is to check in at the information desk near Lyle Crouch Elementary School on South
Asaph Street to find out our line-up spot. The Campagna Center site is http://www.campagnacenter.org/events/scottishchristmas-walk-weekend if you want more info on the event. We will have and advance party at our starting spot for the
parade if you choose to skip breakfast. PLEASE BRING YOUR LEFT OVER Halloween candy….since we will be handing it
out while we march.
Mid-East Annual Dinner
After the parade everybody can shop or rest up for the annual Mid-East Clan Donald Dinner which will be held at T. J. Stones
restaurant. http://tjstones.com/ located on 608 Montgomery St., Alexandria, VA 22314, near the Alexandria Sheraton.
Dress for the dinner ranges from casual to day jackets and a few Bonnie Prince Charlie jackets. This year, you need to
reserve a spot by sending a check for $25.00 per person when you RSVP to Stan Darroch, 6907 Hard Rock Court,
Alexandria VA 22306. The restaurant will charge the Clan $25 per head for no-shows this year. Upon your arrival at the dinner,
we will gladly give your $25.00 deposit back. Unfortunately, T.J. Stones will hit Mid-East with a big bill if we have no-shows and
don’t take the deposits in advance. Please RSVP with your deposit check by the 28 November deadline. We have been
promised space in the large dining area with a rustic fireplace and plenty of seating if we can get at least 35 folks committed by
this deadline. We will start arriving around 3:15 to 4:00 and pipe in the haggis promptly at 4:00 PM. Dinner is ordered off the
full T.J. Stones menu and each group of folks will settle their bills table by table. I hope to see you all for dinner and don’t
hesitate to contact me (H) 703-768-1526 or stan.darroch@cox.net if you have any questions. (continued)
3. Clan Donald Mid-east
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Mid-East Annual Dinner
For those interested in hotel information we are recommending the Hampton Inn in Alexandria which is Forrest Lee Piver’s
favorite hotel in Alexandria located at 5821 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, 22303. If you want to stay at the Hampton Inn,
please contact the hotel desk at (703) 329-1400 or toll free (800) 426-7866 or check out their site at:
www.hamptoninnalexandria.com
After dinner, folks traveling from greater distances can get home before road conditions become hazardous or join us for after
dinner libations at an establishment of our choice (we are just going to pick a place and head there after dinner). Dinner is likely
to last from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
O u r AG M L o g o
About our AGM pin…….The artwork was executed by
Mr. Robert Sparks of West Virginia whose family has
been Clan Donald Mid-East members for several years. I’d
like to thank Robert for getting this just right. This AGM
pin depict a Scotsman dragging the galley from San Francisco, where last years AGM was held, to Williamsburg,
Virginia. This was to symbolize that Clan Donald was
claiming all of the United States as its territory.
The symbolism behind this pin goes back to very early
history in the western islands of Scotland. In early NorseScottish history during the 10th and 11th centuries Vikings were in control of vast swaths of Scotland’s western
seaboard, the Isle of Man and even some lands in both
Ireland and England. In a time just prior to Somerled’s
ascendency, a new strong and vigorous King of Norway
by the name of Magnus Barefoot gathered together an imposing fleet in 1093. With this fleet he descended upon the western isles to reassert his control over the lapsed territory. At the time, Scotland’s King Malcom II (Malcom Canmore) struck a deal with the Viking King
promising him control of all islands that could be circumnavigated. As the story goes, King Olaf sailed up the Firth of Clyde and around the
Isles of Arran and Bute to claim them as his territory then had his men drag him across the Kintyre Peninsula, probably somewhere near the
present day Crinan Canal. The Scottish King was good to his word and the Kintyre Peninsula was classed by the Scottish government as one
of the South Isles until the beginning of the seventeenth century. Much of this land first claimed by the Vikings and circumnavigated by Olaf
Barefoot was later ceded over to Somerled in 1156 after his fleet of eighty galleys fought the King of Man to a draw. At the time, Somerled
gained what was referred to as the South Isles which were Bute, Arran, Isla, Jura, Mull, several smaller islands and the district of Kintyre .
The Viking chronicler also dated the decline and eventual ruin of the Vikings control of the isles from this date.
T h o s e w h o h e l p e d t o m a ke t h e AG M a s u c c e s s
Among those who made this AGM a success by helping with the AGM committee or donating to the event were:
Marsha and John Gillis, Carla Jackson, Louise and Mike McDonald, Dave Rankin, Bob Scripp, Tim Batten McLeod, Covert Beach, Julie Canfield, Cindy Coppock, Sande Darroch, Sara Bridge, Rick Keller, Susan Makris, Alastair Macdonald, Llyod Craighill, Dave McConnel, Maureen
McConnel, Charlie Chalkey, Dave Chalkey, James and Char McDaniel, Barry McDaniel, Bryan McEachern, Duncan McIver, Jim and Hilda
Muller, Dana and Ian Niday, James and Mary Patterson, Kyle Portopage, Christopher and Bessie Rapp,, William Schwarz, Brian Turner, Gary
Wagner, Charles Wipperfurth, Bill and Lorry Yoder, Mary and Robert Sparks, Michele Bagby, Marilyn Weary, and Tracy Darroch.
4. Clan Donald Mid-east
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S t o r y C o r n e r : T h e B row n B e a r o f t h e G r e e n G l e n
This story was originally told by John MacDonald who was a travelling tinker or “Caird”. The word comes
from Gaelic ceard and was first used to refer to a craftsman, an artist mechanic, and later a traveling tinker
or vagrant. This story was captured from the tinker John MacDonald in a quarry near Inverary at Easter in
1859.
There was a king in Erin once, who had a leash of sons. John was the name of the youngest one, and
it was said that he was not wise enough; and this good worldly king lost the sight of his eyes, and the
strength of his feet. The two eldest brothers said that they would go seek three bottles of the water of the
green Isle that was about the heaps of the deep. And so it was that these two brothers went away. Now
the fool said that he would not believe but that he himself would go also. And the first big town he reached
in his father’s kingdom, there he sees his two brothers there, the blackguards! “Oh! my boys,” says the
young one, “is it thus you are?” “With swiftness of foot,” said they, “take thyself home, or we will have thy
life.” “Don’t be afraid lads. It is nothing to me to stay with you.”
Now John went away on his journey till he came to a great desert of a wood. “Hoo, hoo!” says
John to himself, “It is not canny for me to walk this woods alone.” The night was coming now, and growing
pretty dark. John ties the cripple white horse that was under him to the root of a tree, and he went up in
the top himself. He was but a very short time in the top, when he saw a bear coming with a fiery cinder in
his mouth. “Come down, son of the king of Erin,” says he. “Indeed, I won’t come. I am thinking I am safer
where I am.” But if thou wilt not come down, I will go up,” said the bear. “Art thou, too, taking me for a
fool?” says John. “A shaggy, shambling creature like thee, climbing a tree!” “But if thou wilt not come down
I will go up,” says the bear, as he fell out of hand to climbing the tree. “Lord! Thou canst do that same?”
said John; “keep back from the root of the tree, then, and I will go down to talk to thee.” And when the son
of Erin’s king drew down, they came chatting. The bear asked him if he was hungry. “Weel! By your leave,”
said John, “I am a little at this very same time.” The bear took that wonderful watchful turn and he catches a
roebuck. “Now, son of Erin’s king,” says the bear, “whether wouldst thou like thy share of the buck boiled
or raw?” “The sort of meat I used to get would be kind of plotted boiled,” says John; and thus it fell out.
John got his share roasted. “Now,” said the bear, “lie down between my paws, and thou hast no cause to
fear cold or hunger till morning.”
Early in the morning the Maon (bear) asked, “Art thou asleep, son of Erin’s king”” “I am not very
heavily,” said he. “It is time for thee to be on thy soles then. Thy journey is long --- two hundred miles; but
art thou a good horseman, John? “There are worse than me at times,” said he. “Thou hadst best get on top
of me, then.” He did this, and at the first leap John was to earth. “Foil! Foil!” says John. “What! thou art not
bad at the trade thyself. Thou hadst best come back till we try thee again.” And with his nails and teeth he
fastened on to the bear, till they reached the end of the two hundred miles and a giant’s house. “Now,
John,” said the bear, “thou shalt go to pass the night in this giant’s house; “thou wilt find him pretty grumpy,
but say thou that it was the brown bear of the green glen that set thee here for a night’s share, and don’t be
afraid that thou will not get share and comfort.” And he left the bear to go to the giant’s house. “Son of
Ireland’s King,” says the giant, “thy coming was in the prophecy; but if I did not get thy father, I have got his
son. I don’t know whether I will put thee in the earth with my feet, or in the sky with my breath.” “Thou
wilt do neither of either,” said John, “for it is the brown bear of the green glen that set me here.” Come in,
son of Erin’s king,” said he, “and thou shalt be well taken to this night.” And as he said, it was true. John got
meat and drink without stint. But to make a long tale short, the bear took John day after day to the second
and third giant. “Now,” says the bear, “I have not much acquaintance with this giant, but thou wilt not be
long in his house when thou must wrestle with him. And if he is too hard on thy back, say thou, ‘If I had the
brown bear of the green glen here, that was thy master.’” (Continued page 5)
5. Clan Donald Mid-east
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S t o r y C o r n e r : T h e B row n B e a r o f t h e G r e e n G l e n
As soon as John went in --- Ai! Ai!! Or ee! Ee!!” says the giant, “If I did not get thy father, I have got his
son;” and to grips they go. They would make the boggy bog of the rocky rock. In the hardest place they
would sink to the knee; in the softest, up to the thighs; and they would bring wells of spring water from
the face of every rock. The giant gave John a sore wrench or two. “Foil! Foil!! says he. “If I had here the
brown bear of the green glen, thy leap would not be so hearty.” And no sooner spoke he the word
than the worthy bear was at his side. “Yes! Yes!” says the giant “son of Erin’s king now I know thy
matter better than thou dost thyself.” So it was that the giant ordered his shepherd to bring home the
best sheep he had in the hill, and to throw his carcass before the great door. “Now, John,” says the
giant, “an eagle will come and she will settle on the carcass of this sheep, and there is a wart on the ear
of this eagle which thou must cut off her with this sword, but a drop of blood thou must not draw.”
The eagle came, but she was not long eating when John drew close to her, and with one stroke he cut
the wart off her without drawing one drop of blood. (“Och! Is not that a fearful lie?) “Now,” said the
eagle, “come on the root of my two wings, for I know thy matter better than thou dost thyself.” He
did this; and they were now on sea, and now on land, and now on the wing, till they reached the Green
Isla. “Now, John,” says she, “be quick, and fill thy three bottles; remember that the black dogs are away
just now.” (“What dogs?” “Black dogs; dost thou not know that they always had black dogs chasing the
hero!”)
When he filled the bottles with the water out of the well, he sees a little house beside him. John said to
himself that he would go in, and that he would see what was in it. And the first chamber he opened, he
saw a full bottle. (“And what was in it!” “What should be in it but whiskey.”) He filled a glass out of it,
and he drank it; and when he was going, he gave a glance, and the bottle was as full as it was before. “I
will have this bottle along with the bottles of water,” says he. Then he went into another chamber, and
he saw a loaf; he took a slice out of it, but the loaf was as whole as it was before. “Ye gods! I won’t
leave thee, says John. He went on thus till he came to another chamber. He saw a great cheese; he
took a slice off the cheese, but it was as whole as ever. “ I will have this along with the rest,” says he.
Then he went to another chamber, and he saw laid there the very prettiest little jewel of a woman he
ever saw. “It were a great pity not to kiss thy lips, my love,” says John. Soon after, John jumped on top
of the eagle, and she took him on the self same steps till they reached the house of the big giant, and
they were paying rent to the giant, and there was the sight of tenants and giants and meat and drink.
“Well! John,” says the giant, “didst thou see such drink as this in thy father’s house in Erin?” .
(Continued page 6)
6. Clan Donald Mid-east
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S t o r y C o r n e r : T h e B row n B e a r o f t h e G r e e n G l e n
“Pooh,” says John, “Hoo! My hero; thou other man, I have a drink that is unlike it.” He gave
the giant, “I will give thee myself two hundred notes, a bridle and a saddle for the bottle.” “It is a
bargain, then”says the giant; but, to make the long story short, he left each loaf and cheese with the
other two giants, with the same covenant that the first sweetheart he ever should get them if she came
the way.
Now John reached his father’s big town in Erin, and he sees his two brothers as he left them—
the “blackguardian!” “You had best come with me, lads,” says he, “and you will get a dress of cloth, and
a horse and a saddle and bridle each.” And so they did; but when they were near to their father’s
house, the brothers thought that they had better kill him, and so it was that they set on him. And when
they thought he was dead, they threw him behind a dike; and they took from him the three bottles of
water, and they went home. John was not too long here, when his father’s smith came the way with a
cart load of rusty iron. John called out, “Whoever the Christian is that is there, oh! that he should help
him.” The smith caught sight of him, and he threw John amongst the iron; and because the iron was so
rusty, it went into each wound and sore that John had; and so it was, that John became rough skinned
and bald. Here we will leave John, and we will go back to the pretty little jewel that John left in the
Green Isle. She became pale and heavy; and at the end of three quarters, she had a fine lad son. “Oh! in
all the great world,” says she, “how did I find this” “Foil! foil!” says the hen-wife, “don’t let that set thee
thinking. Here’s for thee a bird, and as soon as he sees the father of thy son, he will hop on top of his
head.” The Green Isle was gathered from end to end, and the people were put in at the back door and
out at the front door; but the bird did not stir, and the babe’s father was not found.
Now here, she said she would go through all the world till she should find the father of the
babe. Then she came to the house of the big giant and sees the bottle. “Ai! Ai!!” said she, “who gave
thee this bottle?” Said the giant, “It was young John, son of Erin’s king, that left it.””Well, then, the
bottle is mine,” said she. But to make the long story short, she came to the house of each giant, and she
took with her each bottle, and each loaf, and each cheese, till at length and at last she came to the
house of the king of Erin. Then the five-fifths of Erin were gathered, and the bridge of nobles of the
people; they were put in at the back door and out at the front door, but the bird did not stir. Then she
asked if there was one other or any one else at all in Erin, that had not been here. “I have a bald rough
skinned gillie in the smithy,” said the smith, “but,” “Rough on or off, send him here,” says she.
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No sooner did the bird see the head of the bald rough-skinned gillie, than he took a flight and
settles on the bald top of the rough-skinned lad. She caught him and kissed him. Thou art the father of
my babe.”
“But, John,” says the great king of Erin, “it is thou that gottest the bottles of water for me.”
“Indeed, ‘t was I,” says John. “Weel, then, what art thou willing to do to thy two brothers?” “The very
thing they wished to do to me, do for them;” and that same was done. John married the daughter of
the king of the Green Isle, and they made a great rich wedding that lasted seven days and seven years,
and thou couldst but hear leeg, leeg, and beeg, beeg, solid sound and peg drawing. Gold a crushing from
the soles of their feet to the tips of their fingers, the length of seven years and seven days ■
Upcoming Events
There will be two Glencoe
Clan Donald AGM cake at the Friday night Mariner’s
Remembrance events coming up in
February. One will be in Richmond Museum dinner in Newport News, Virginia
but we don’t have the details on this
event at this time. The other
Glencoe Remembrance will be held
at Rick Keller’s home in Arlington,
VA on 16 February 2014 from 1PM
to 6PM.. More details on both these
events will be noted in an upcoming
newsletter after the Alexandria
Christmas Walk.
I would like to wish all you Clan
Donald types a happy Thanksgiving
and hope to see you at the Scottish
Christmas Walk in Old Town
Alexandria on 7 December.
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Clan Donald Mid-East Officer Information
Clan Donald Regional Officers
Regional Commissioner: Stan Darroch
Email: stan.darroch@cox.net
Deputy Regional Commissioner: Vacant
Regional Genealogist: Louise McDonald
Email: juslouise@gmail.com
Chaplain: Rev. Ernest McDaniel
Email: revernest@chatmosscable.com
Chancellor: vacant
Newsletter Editor: Vacant
Region Historian: Bob Scripp
Email: wildpict@verizon.net
Webmaster & Glencoe Day Event Coordinator:
Rick Keller
E-mail: rkeller49@verizon.net
Delaware Commissioner: Vacant
District of Columbia Commissioner: vacant
Maryland Commissioner: Michael McDonald
Email: oothorns@aol.com
Virginia Commissioner: Maureen McConnell
Email: meamcconnell@verizon.net
West Virginia Commissioner: Vacant
9. Clan Donald Mid–Ea st
6907 Hard Rock Ct
Alexandria, Virginia 22306
Tel: 703-768-1526
E-mail: stan.darroch@cox.net
Check out the Clan Donald Mid-East Website
http://mid-east.clan-donald-usa.org/index.html