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Am Fear-Gléidhidh “The Guardian”

Published by the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide. Est. 1966.

Fall 2008 VOL 42, NO 3

From the Desk of the President New Members

Donna Wallace, Darrell Wallace, Howard On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Sloane, Jim ‘Bowie’ Wallace (incumbent), Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Charles Wallace (incumbent) and Jean President and the Board of Directors Wallace (incumbent). Thank You and welcome the twenty four individuals good luck. listed below to the fellowship of our

Society. In September, I will visit the Long’s Peak Scottish/Irish Festival and Highland Games ANNUAL MEMBERS to reconnoiter for next year’s gathering and meet with our Society hosts: Richard, and Bridger Rawlings Santaquin, UT Mary Anne Whiteside Cross Junction VA Debra Tomlin and Arlene Tomlin. Lisa Sherman Wallace Cleveland ,VA anticipates mailing definitive information Jeremy Wallace Venice CA and registration form about the end of the Marshall Wallace Marina CA first quarter of 2009. To be sure get the Ivy Lorraine Wallace Camarillo, CA information in a timely manner get your Glen Wolfe Marietta, OH $10/person pre-registration fee into Lisa by Amy H. Wachtel Dayton. NV January 2009. Norman C. Knight Woodslee, Ontario Archie Beare Wainwright, Alberta Our award winning newsletter needs you. Kathleen Wallace McMinnville. OR William Wallace McMinnville, OR Specifically, Jim Wallace is looking for an Nic Crawford Afton, TN assistant editor to learn the ropes and help Raymond Ward N. Charleston, SC From The President’s Desk him continue to produce the fine newsletter Kelly J. Wallace Nampa, ID Autumn 2008 we all know. Please contact Jim at 940- Melvin W. Wallace Nampa, ID 321-3067 or [email protected]. Margo A. Wallace Nampa, ID Kendrick Edward Wallace Kuna, ID As the 2008 highland game and Celtic fes- tival season begins to wind down, on be- Here is some Society trivia for you. Margaret Mascorro Carrollton, TX half of Society members, Thank You to our 521 members have Wallace or Wallis Kevin Wallis Centennial, CO conveners, and their families, who expend as their last name. An additional 136 UPGRADE TO LIFE MEMBERS time and energy to host Clan Wallace Soci- members have Wallace as their first or ety tents at approximately 79 games middle name. Voting (Council) members William Wallace Succasunna, NJ throughout Canada and the USA. A quick constitute 374 or 27% of the approximately look at the membership database and list of 1390 members. NEW LIFE MEMBERS games on the web site shows that approxi- mately 56 members convene at about 79 William St. Clair Wallace Grisham, OR Until next time, Slainte mhath, festivals. Roughly 4% of members provide Martha B. Steinbacher Allenwood, PA Bill hospitality for approximately 1360 mem- Scott M. Wallace Stow, MA bers as well as visitors at games. Again, Oregon News Thank You conveners! Norma and Bill Wallace find Oregon has a plethora of Scottish events—It’s As this is being written the annual election amazing!!!! We couldn’t begin to go to Today, there are 13 89 of Directors is underway so I do not know them all, wish we could!!!! Had fun at Members of the the results. Whatever the results turn out to these three where we were able to set Clan Wallace Society be, the Council members who ran for direc- up tents since last reporting about Al- Worldwide. tor’s positions deserve recognition and bany. More recently, Albany also had thanks. The following members volun- a free Men of Worth concert. How www.clanwallace.org teered for Society leadership positions: great is that!!! PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008

Convenor’s Corner MEMBERS INFORMATION CHANGE FORM This Convenors Corner is for all mem- listing of games convened. It will help Current Name ______bers and Convenors. “Wanted”, mem- members who want to attend a game bers to convene across the country! We when they see a Convenor listed their Current Address ______

have many good Convenors, but there area. This is why it is so important that ______are many more games than Convenors we have the information listed on the Memb. No. (on mail label) ______can cover. There are loads of games web site. Also, when your attend a where we do not have a Clan Wallace games and you go to the Wallace tent, Phone Number ______tent. The requirements are very easy; volunteer to sit for awhile so that they Old Email ______

you need to be a member of Clan Wal- can run out get something to eat, or just 03-2008 lace - Annual, Life or Council. We have so they can have a little break. a FREE kit available with supplies to get Convenors, do not forget to send in arti- WRITE ONLY WHERE CHANGES APPLY you started. There are other items avail- cles and pho- able that may be purchased, and I will be tos from the New Name ______

happy to send you that list by email, or festivals you New Address ______by snail mail if you do not have access participate in to the Internet. across the ______

Members, be sure to check out the web country. New Phone Number ______site and see where games are being held These need to New Email ______in your area. If you go to a festival go to the where there is a Clan participant we do Newsletter Comments ______

not have listed on the web site, please Editor. Charles M. Wallace visit their tent and get the name of the 3464 N Beechwood Dr people convening and let me know who Jean Wallace Macon, GA 31210-2304 they are so we can add them to the web EML: [email protected] News from our Canadian Commissioner The Flag Under bright sunny skies and cool breezes off beautiful Loch Huron,Kincardine held their 9th Scottish The Flag. festival and Highland Games. Eleven Standing on a hill I watched the fray, clans lined the avenue of clans. Blood, sweat and gore on a summers day. Eight Wallaces signed the Pain and hurt that made men cry guest book. This festival is getting big- To die and sleep ,no fond goodbye. ger and better every year. After the fes- tivities, at 8 o'clock, the Kincardine Pipes and Drums parade down main Some fought, some knelt, some ran away, street with the townsfolk, kids, dogs, But the Banner man helped carry the day. and pets following them. There are as he charged with heart ,across the field, many lining both sides of the street as well! This is a ritual every Saturday Men turned and rose and would not yield. night with a Celtic Concert following. Unfortunately, Chatham and Fergus Festivals were totally wiped out with It was a rout by any means, thunderstorms on both Saturdays!. However, at Fergus, the rallying of the 41 The flag survived those awful scenes clans and the tattoo went well Friday evening. Three other Festivals in Ontario To grace the halls where clansmen lay, were also subject to storms. Mother Nature was not kind to us this year. To live and rise another day. The photo accompanying this report is a new addition to our tent display. It is a hand-crafted cross with "Wallace" oak leaves and acorns. I display it with Allan Wilson the book "The site of "The Wallace Oak" and A Stone Circle and Bronze Age Settlement "by Dr.J.C.Orkney FSA (Scot) Highland Line International On Aug.30, I will be joining our new convenor at the Calgary games and on the 31st, the Canmore games in Alberta. This will be a 1st for Clan Wal- Richmond Hill, Ontario lace to be represented at Festivals in Alberta. This will be John Wallaces' 5th games of the season. I congratulate him on his endeavours and wish him much success in his new ventures. Dorothy Knight Canadian Commissioner Woodslee, Ontario PAGE 3 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008

Cooking Corner ~ Fall Fun & Tail Gate Favorites

To a full moon on a dark night, and Whisky Cake sugar and Whisky and bring to a boil the road downhill all the way to your over medium heat stirring constantly. door. Let boil 5 minutes. 1 18.25 oz. box yellow cake mix, pre- Cracker Snacks pared to directions

½ cup raisins Using skewer, poke holes into top of 1 1 oz. pkg. Ranch dressing mix ½ cup pecans, chopped cake and pour the syrup over the cake. ¼ tsp. each; dillweed- dried whole, 1 tsp. flour Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes then lemon pepper remove to cake plate to cool com- ¼ cup butter 1/8 tsp. garlic powder pletely. ½ cup sugar 2 bags oyster crackers ½ cup Whisky ½ cup vegetable oil White Chocolate Salties

Preheat oven 350. Spray bundt pan Combine spices in large bowl. Add with non-stick spray. crackers tossing well. Drizzle oil – stir 8 2 oz. squares vanilla almond bark Small bowl combine raisins, pecans well. Place mix in large brown paper 2 3 oz. pkgs. salted nuts and flour. Mix until thoroughly coated bag, fold to close. Let stand 2 hours – 3 cups thin pretzel sticks then stir into prepared cake batter. shaking occasionally. Remove and Pour cake batter into pan and bake 32 store in airtight container. Melt candy coating in microwave ac- to 35 minutes or until tester comes cording to directions – cool 2 minutes clean. Remove to wire rack. Do not Alternative: then add nuts and pretzels; stir till remove cake from pan. 1 bag oyster crackers, small pretzels, coated. Drop by spoonsfuls onto wax rice checks & gold fish. paper. Let set and store in air tight In small sauce pan combine butter, container.

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From the Editor MS_Publisher Has lots of tools to simplify the preparation of the newsletter. It does have some quirks and there are several ways that you can make the job easier. Suggestions: 1.Submit your article in plain text or MS-WORD format. 2.Submit pictures in .jpg format From our Canadian Commissioner Doro- 3.Label your pictures. Most cameras label them with something like 100-234 thy Knight comes this picture of the city which is pretty meaningless. limit sign: Wallacetown, Ontario, Canada. Do not embed pictures in MS-Word documents or if you do also submit them separately. Once the picture is in Word Format, I have no way to open it in MS Picture Manager and compress it. Cropping and resizing pictures reduces them somewhat but not nearly enough. For instance some of the better digital cameras have the capability of producing pictures greater than 1.0 MB in size. Great if you are going to blow them up to cover a wall but a couple in a MS- Publisher document renders it too large to send through my DSL access to the internet. If you send me a paper copy through snail mail I can scan it and put it into digital format. The important thing is to let us hear from you. What is going on in YOUR corner of the world. Ray Morehead of Clan Marcus J. (Jim) Wallace Jr. Muirhead [email protected] PAGE 4 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008 Clan Wallace - Chicago, Il Arlington, Texas KEY CONTACTS

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT William J. Wallace 19326 Laurelhurst Way Bend, OR 97702-3192 TEL 541-633-7685 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Bob Wallace 1500 Riverpark Parkway Dayton, NV 89403 TEL 775-246-8316 [email protected] Peter and Mary Ellen Aishton Three generations of Wallace’s attended the June games in Arlington, Texas. The SECRETARY event began with cloudy skies and winds. Kay Fulfs Cayler While occasional rain gave periodic pause 510 Spruce St nd While the wind toyed with our handouts to activities at the 22 Annual Illinois St. and sign-in register, we assisted guests. I Dixon, CA 95620-3742 TEL 707-678-2448 Andrews Society Scottish Festival and was so proud of my 13 year old nephew, Highland Games, it didn’t dampen the spir- [email protected] Johnathan, who was eager to answer ques- its or the fun at the Clan Wallace Society tions and could tell folks where the birth GLEIDHIDH EDITOR Tent. place of Clan Wallace was located in Marcus (Jim) Wallace, Jr. A constant stream of visitors stopped by to Scotland. Being Jim’s grandson, the poor 3200 Blake St learn more about the Clan Wallace, it’s kid never had a chance! Corinth, TX 76210-1602 roots and history, and to discuss their own My father and I attended a whiskey tast- TEL 940-321-3067 Scottish/Celtic heritage. Many were fasci- ing sponsored by The Six Classic Malts of [email protected] nated with the Clan map, and while hunting Scotland. Have you ever tasted whiskey for the location of their own Clan, stayed FORMAT EDITOR under a tent in high heat and humidity? Tom E.S. Wallace awhile to learn more about ours. Of the six tastings offered, I could only Peter and Mary Ellen Aishton served as 50 Cavalier Drive taste two, but they were lovely. As al- Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia first-time conveners, and thoroughly en- ways, the music was inspiring. Seven Canada B4C 3K3 joyed meeting and talking with old and new Nations was back this year with a new TEL 902-252-2653 friends alike. As Peter put it - “It’s like fiddle player. And I always take great [email protected] discovering you’ve got an extended family pride in my heritage when I witness the you never knew you had!” Wallaces came North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums CONVENORS’ AFFAIRS Jean R. Wallace from throughout the surrounding Chicago- led by Pipe Major Don Shannon. land area, with one family coming all the 3005 Ridge Pass Rd These games were poignant this year for Little Rock, AR 72227-2123 way from Milwaukee. my family as this may be the last year that TEL 501-227-7116 The day was a rousing success, with a mul- my father convenes in Arlington. During [email protected] titude of activities held during its two-day his tenure, I have learned much about run. Guests enjoyed bagpipe and dancing Clan Wallace, William and my own fam- MEMBERSHIP CHAIR competitions, heavy athletics, whiskey tast- ily. My goal is to continue with my fa- Charles M. Wallace ing, a shortbread competition, sheep herd- 3464 N Beechwood Dr ther’s work for the Clan and uphold the Macon, GA 31210-2304 ing, shopping, Celtic bands, Genealogy, a tradition that he worked hard to establish. men’s “Knobby-Knees” contest, and the TEL 478-471-7489 Pro Libertate, [email protected] women’s ‘Haggis-Hurling” contest. Donna K. Wallace WEBMASTER High Desert Celtic Festival & Highland Jim “Bowie” Wallace Games Bowie, MD Madras, OR caber. Kids were enthralled with sword [email protected] The HDCS have held their festival in at fighting demonstrations, of course, and least five other locations since forming in many had their wooden swords. It was fun www. 1988. It appears that they have found a for them to compare their swords with The friendly, festive & fair-like quality at this Wallace Sword replica at our tent. Besides clanwallace. small community. Hopefully, Madras will their eyes getting very big when looking be the festival’s permanent home. First and testing the sword, they gained a little org time competitors competed along with old knowledge of The Liberator of Scotland. times hurling the hammer and tossing the That’s the point, after all. PAGE 5 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008 6th Clan Wallace International Gathering: Sept 11-13, 2009 Mark your calendars now and plan to costs will be borne by those wanting to attend the 2009 Clan Wallace Interna- attend. Please check out their website at tional Gathering to be held in Estes Park, www.scotsfest.com for Festival structure Colorado September 11th – 13th in con- and pricing. junction with the 33rd Longs Peak Scot- tish / Irish Highland Festival. We are currently in the process of secur- We’re proud to announce that Clan Wal- ing hotel rooms for the Gathering and lace has been chosen as one of the Hon- preparing a Gathering schedule. Format ored Clans for the 2009 Festival. and pricing will be made available in the near future. Over 75,000 are expected to attend the If you want to receive Hotel, Festival and Festival, one of the largest in the United other pertinent information, send your States. Over 50 events run throughout full name(s), ages if youth, address, the weekend including a US / Interna- phone numbers and e-mail addresses tional Jousting Competition, Amateur & along with a non-refundable payment of Professional Scottish Athletics Champi- $10 per person made payable to CWSW onships, Evening Tattoo’s with Pipe and mail to Lisa Donant, CWSW Treas- Bands from around the country perform- urer, 7454 Plum Rose Court, Mechanics- ing. Dancers, Food, Clan Exhibitions, ville, VA 23111. Dog Competitions, 100+ Celtic Importers and Crafters, nightly Concerts and much, Persons responding will be placed on a much more! Priority List for the Gathering and pro- vided with all required information for The cost of the Festival and their events attendance to be mailed early 2009. Ad- dress any questions to Lisa Donant at are separate from the Gathering and it’s [email protected] or 804-730-5580.

Scotland 2008 – Oban, Iona and the Lowlands By Bob Wallace By the time this newsletter reaches your computer's Inbox or residential mail box, Lois and I will be boarding our aircraft in Reno for the flight to Glasgow, or maybe just stepping off the aircraft into the terminal at Glasgow International Airport for yet another tour of Scotland. The original intent for this tour was along the lines of the 2005 trip: five or six days in the Highlands, but then a week in the Lowlands taking in areas that we were unable to find sufficient time for during our visit in 2005. This year's tour begins at Glasgow Airport, proceeds along the south side of the Clyde River to Gourock where we'll cross the Firth of Clyde to Dunoon, then travel through the Argyll Forest Park, the first such park in Scotland dating back to 1935. Along the route to Oban we'll also stop near Inveraray Castle, in the area where we saw our first Highland cows back in 2000 on our first visit to this coun- try. Our overnight stop in Oban will allow for a lengthy day on Mull and Iona, with a tour of the Abbey on Iona in the afternoon before re- turning to Craignure and the ferry trip back to Oban for a second night in the Western Highlands. The following morning will find us wending our way to Kilchurn Castle on Loch Fyne's northeastern shore, then through the Trossachs to Peebles for a couple of nights. In addition to touring the town of Lanark, we'll stay in Peebles long enough to take in the Peebles Highland Games on Saturday. Several hours will be spent visiting two of the Border Abbeys and the Wallace statue near Dryburgh before motoring off to Robert Burns country in Dumfries for two days, then on to Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, then on our way back to Glasgow for an overnight be- fore flying home or on to other destinations.

Portland Highland Games The Portland Games are actually held in Gresham, on the college campus of Mount Hood Community College. It didn’t take long to find the bagpipers as the sound resonated throughout the campus. The clan tents and athletics were up on a field a good distance from the athletics and most vendors. That did not deter the Scots who were looking for their Clan Tent to investigate their roots. It was a first for Erik Berg at Eugene Festival to help us at the tent and he did a splendid job. Compliments came from visitors and he recruited William Wallace of Gresham. Tim Garthwaite and his 10 year old son, Shane came by; they plan to be helping in 2009. Over 100 visited the tent- nineteen members and non-member Wallaces signed the register. It was exciting to see, Chip Wallace, wearing the Wallace tartan (of course), throwing weights over the high bar. PAGE 6 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008 Clan Wallace International“THE GUARDIAN”Projects in Scotland – Update Clan Wallace Project Status Submitted by John R. Wallace, then implant them back to try to restore the site revealed that the stone wall Director and Chairman of the health of the tree. We are happy to surrounding the Monument had International Projects report that the tree, although a long crumbled from age and needed Seven travelers of Scottish way from complete restoration, is restoration and repair. Negotiations with descent recently adventured to Scotland looking much healthier than when we the Glasgow Council since that time during the period 3 to 12 July 2008. In last visited in 2005, and looks to be on revealed that upgrades were planned by this group were 3 Wallaces and 5 of the the road to recovery. the Scottish Government in conjunction members were Knights Templar with major development and building of affiliated with the Sovereign Military residential housing and business in the Order of the Temple of Jerusalem. area surrounding the site. Clan Wallace During their stay, 4 days were spent Society delayed offering assistance until staying in the medieval Rosslyn Castle, a site evaluation could be completed, of Templar-Da Vinci Code fame, near which was scheduled for this trip in July Edinburgh and 2 days at historic 2008. The housing and business Borthwick Castle located just southeast development is moving along quite of Glasgow. Fitted into the travel extensively and the site is now located schedule of the group were visits to adjacent to a community of buildings several William Wallace sites to check and side roads. The roadside approach on the status of several of the Societies to the Monument has been up-graded International Monument Projects. with new sidewalks and stone walls. The A. Wallace Yew Tree Rejuvenation

Wallace Yew at Elderslie

B. Wallace Celtic Cross Monument at Robroyston. While in the Glasgow area, the team New Rear Entrance visited this important site located on the west side of Glasgow. Formerly the area Directors Lisa Donant and was quite rural and the monument, Monument has been surrounded by a CAPT John R. Wallace located at a roadside location, was protective iron fence and a new rear surrounded in 2005 by empty fields. In 2005 during the Clan Wallace Project at Elderslie Wallace Monument Site.

High on the priority list of sites to visit by the Wallaces on the trip (Member Michael Donant and his wife, Lisa, the Clan Society Treasurer, and in company with Director and Past President, John Wallace) was Elderslie, Scotland, at William Wallace’s birth site where over the years the Wallace Yew Tree has New Protective Iron Fence sustained damage from lightning, fire, and vandalism. Clan Wallace Society in partnership with the Renfrewshire access road/walkway has been built Council funded a project to take cuttings WALLACE CELTIC CROSS giving access to the Monument from an from the dying tree, nurture them, and area where some parking is available. AlthoughPAGE 7 the project is still under D. Culloden AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH Battlefield FALL 2008 construction, the site is nearly finished Commemorative“THE GUARDIAN” Paving Stone and looks good. When completed this important Wallace Commemorative site On the old historic battlefield at will be more accessible and visitor Culloden near Inverness in the friendly than ever since its original Highlands, erection. The National Trust of Scotland has constructed a marvelous new Visitors’ C. The Wallace Well Site at Center. During 2007, Clan Wallace Robroyston Society commissioned a large tile Just down the road from the paving stone to be cut from slate and Wallace Celtic Cross Monument is engraved with the Clan Wallace Crest to located a Well Site attributed to William be laid in the entrance walkway to this Wallace with limited roadside access new Center. The team visited the site to CWSW Rewards Program and no parking. Cars and buses on tour the battlefield, visit the museums tours of the area must park on the road and displays in the new Center, and to Clan Wallace Society continues to gain access. Since the 2005 Tour visit view the Wallace paving stone. The new to support our International Projects from the Council has rebuilt several of the building is very modern and utile; the generous donations received through containing several museum areas with the Rewards Program. The President and movies, live action, and interactive the Board of Directors of Clan Wallace displays of this important part of Society Worldwide extends its Scottish history. The site has adequate “Appreciation and Thanks” to the many parking, as well as a nice tea room and donors who support the Society with par- souvenir shop. Well worth a visit should ticipation in this innovative program. you be in Scotland. Unfortunately the Those who have earned to Rewards Me- dallions, Medals, and Pins are encouraged to wear them whenever appropriate so that you may be recognized and thus en- WALLACE WELL courage others to join us. The program’s success will only continue if we continue to get your help and support. stone walls and walkways in the area of All persons, whether members of this site although one section of the the Society or not, may participate in this wall on this possible has sustained important Rewards Program and receive accident damage and needs repair. It the uniquely designed pins, medals, and appeared that this work may be medallions that represent their tax-exempt underway. Further discussions may be NEW VISITORS CENTER donations. Information on how to get in order with regards to a future involved is found on the Website at < project. Wallace Tile Paver, although completed www.clanwallace.org > or by contact- and ready for shipping from the ing the CWSW Rewards Program Coordi- engraver, had not arrived and installed nator at: at the time of our visit. The Host Staff John R. Wallace were most attentive to us and assured CWSW Rewards Program us that they would send a photo along 110 Azalea Drive MIKE AND LISA DONANT as soon as the tile paver was installed Walterboro, South Carolina AND CAPT JOHN AT EN- in the walkway. Look for more on this 29488-2605 TRANCE TO NEW VISITORS project in future newsletters. Phone: 843-782-4480< CENTER [email protected] >

Please take note of the address and information changes for the Program Director due to his recent move from Vir- ginia. CW Conveners should insure that the address information change is re- flected in the Rewards Program Bro- chures that you use at your Festival Tents this summer.

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Sharing the Fun in Washington it isn’t necessary for the song books— Stirling to CWS. On the back is an however, with many just learning about Lori & Darrell Wallace and Norma & Bill original poem about Scottish freedom by their heritage it was so nice to see all the Wallace have shared the fun. Since the Raymond words to tunes that were well known to Puyallap Festival in the spring they have our ancestors. helped each other in Tacoma and Enum- claw. The Rising of the Clans with a flaming Tacoma Highland Games saltire was a sight to behold! The band The bagpipes, athletics and Celtic, music competition and dance competition were all part of Highland Games, brings differ- inspiring as dancers performed in front of ent thoughts to those who are entering filled bleachers. into a wee bit of Scotland for the day. To add to the fun at the Clan Tents there was an official Sheep Napping Contest. Hamish, the sheep, was sheepnapped throughout the day. Specific rules were in Danhua and place to prevent cruelty to animals, even Howard the stuffed one. All was in fun and Ham- mish spent several hours at the Wallace Wallace tent until he was spirited away by the with Adellia Campbells. The winning Clan was Bill and Raymond Kleefeld awarded a “ransom” basket. A novel idea that might be tried at other festivals.

A special thanks to How- ard and Danhua Wallace who were a great help in Enum- claw, staffing the tent and greeting visi- tors. The Crawfords and Wallaces had their tents next to each other—both clans had Norma and Hamish before he was record number of attendants. After the Bill, Norma, Darrell and Lori sheepnapped opening with each clan being announced Wallace Terry Pea of Clan and welcomed to the games in the most genuine friendly manner ever, the Wal- Crawford Society laces and Crawfords were joined by Clan Raymond Morehead, who has been work- The Pacific Northwest Scottish High- Lindsay for a group picture. One big fam- ing with Marcus Wallace for several years land Games, Enumclaw These games ily. Comments were made that marching to have Documents Illustrative of Sir Wil- have the Wow factor going for them. and celebrating their Scottish Heritage was liam Wallace, His Life and Times trans- Starting on Friday night after the set up, such a privilege. Nice to hear! Certainly lated into modern English, presented a there was a sing along with most of the true beautiful framed photograph of The Lib- audience joining in. Why, because we had erator statue on the Wallace Monument at a great leader and song books. In Scotland

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The Re-enactment of Lord Selkirks' Landing at Baldoon Ont.

, ----Wallace Day-----,was a beauti- ful ,hot and hazy day. But it did not de- ter the re-enactment of Thomas Doug- lass', (Lord Selkirk), landing at Bal- doon, located just west of the town of Wallaceburg.Circa1830.This area was chosen for its rich and fertile lands. Some 15 families settled here on the Some of you may remember post cards of this era. banks of the Syne River. Later some Contributed by Dorothy Knight relocated to the forks of the Sydenham River and made up the community of Wallaceburg, in honour of Sir Wm Wal- lace ,Scottish hero and patriot. During the enactment. ,canoes of the French voyageurs lined the shore. and the settlers also arrived by canoe. They proceeded to make temporary homes by pitching their tents, digging fire pits, with tripod and suspended iron pots and kettles for their stoves. The men were knowledgeable in vari- ous trades, set up demonstrations in rope making, furniture and wood work- ing. and toys for the children, Ladies proceeded to making candles, and the household items they would need. The voyageurs displayed pelts of bear, beaver, muskrat and ermine. They would skin the animals and dry them on pelt board to stretch and dry. Children played with simple items ...... 2 balls tied together ,each with a stick to catch the balls...a game too dangerous for today's children!!! The local "store" displayed the nesces- sities:blankets, simple clothing, food, beeswax candles. The men also demonstrated the can- ons and a musket loader. Corn on the Doug Patterson and Dorothy Knight cob was boiling in a huge covered pot. During the walk-about, marveling at the fortitude and perseverance of these hearty settlers, we were entertained by highland and Irish dancing; Celtic mu- sic; the Chatham pipes and drums. and a story of the Saltire by Doug Pat- terson, history buff and storyteller. Later that afternoon, moose tongue was served for supper. Needless to say ....we didn't stay for supper! It was a wonderful learning experi- ence. Dorothy Knight Canadian Commissioner CHILDRENS TUG OF WAR AT GLASGOW GAMES FALL 2008 PAGE 10 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH FALL 2008

Midland Scottish Irish Faire 2008 Loch Norman High- The Midland Scottish-Irish Faire is held Haggis hunters at the Faire seeking the land Games inside the Horseshoe Arena in Midland, elusive Haggii even though Haggis Hunting TX. This year's Faire was March 7 to 9, season has ended in Scotland. The Haggii th The 15 Annual Loch Norman Highland 2008. There were a number of vendors and whom I suspect hid out due to the Flemish Games, held on the weekend of 18-20 entertainers present. And since it is an warhorses present for the jousting shows. I April this year were dedicated to the indoors venue, there were no Scottish certainly spotted no haggis during the participation of Scots in building Amer- games held. Some of the entertainers were, Faire! The biggest draw was probably the ica. This excellent Festival is sited at Don Gabbert, Jed Marum, Red Knights of the Guild, Rural Hill Centre at the shores of Lock McWilliams and Hugh Morrison's band, http://www.knightlife.net/, with their large, Norman near Huntersville, North Caro- "Murder The Stout." The entertainers put Flemish Warhorses. lina This year there were over 80 Clans on shows throughout Saturday and Sunday. The picture shows Thor (6 years old), at and Societies represented on the field 20 hands tall, Galahad, a much smaller and thousands of people attended on all horse, and Thor's younger brother, three days of the event to enjoy a full Maximilian (4 years range of entertainment, Athletics, Com- old), who is expected to be larger than petitions, Historical reenactments, Pipe Thor! Bands, and Ceremonies. The weather Life Member Clifford H. Sherrod and his was beautiful during the entire event. wife Joyce were there as Cliff is the piper CWSW Conveners Nina and David Wal- for the event. Wayne Wallace of Canyon lace from Huntersville hosted the Clan Lake, Texas set up for the Clan Wallace Wallace Tent for the weekend, providing It was reported that by 11 AM on Saturday, Society (Worldwide) and Frank set up for a gathering place for large numbers of attendance exceeded last year's total, Clan Leslie. our Clan who annually attend this pres- making the 6th Annual Faire a huge Frank Wallace Leslie tigious event. AS always the Friday success. There were a large number of William Wayne Wallace night opening ceremonies, “The Calling of the Clans” was inspiring and heart Eugene Scottish Festival warming. Clan Wallace was represented A bit O Scotland existed in Eugene Oregon at the Peace Presbyterian Church on May th in the ceremony by CWSW Member 17 . Although a wee festival it had many unique features. Would you believe the Clan Ron Heacock from Fairview, NC and tent space was free and this was the first year to charge admission—all of $2.00. CWSW Past President and Director John Inside the church there was a unique ‘Scottish Museum” with displays ranging from Wallace from Walterboro, SC. This year William Wallace to Scottish castles. Outside a ‘Highlander’ answered children’s ques- was particularly popular with the Wal- tions about Scotland while nearby women in period costume presented a waulking dem- lace children, who flocked to the Chil- onstration. dren’s Activities, including a large asort-

rd ment of animals Truly a Highland The 23 Annual Glasgow Highland probably the best and most comprehensive Games to put on your calendar for 2009. Games Highland Games in the Midwest. This years highlight event was the Clan Tug-of- Over the weekend of May 29th through War Challenge, when the mighty Clan June 1st 2008, Barren River State Resort Wallace Team defeated the challenging Park near Glasgow, Kentucky, teemed Clan Donald Team, for a record 13th con- with thousands of visitors visiting and secutive year win in this event for Team participating in this wonderful event. This Wallace, led by Convener and Host Tim year’s weather was marvelous. Over 75 Young, and this was followed, of course, Clan and Society Tents surrounded the St by the popular Alice Wallace Young Chil- Andrews Field, while athletes tossed ca- dren’s Tug-of-War (sponsored by Clan bers and pipe bands marched en-mass to Wallace in honor of Tim’s deceased entertain those present this year. As al- mother, Alice), where the children annu- ways the entertainment over this 4 day ally “out-pull” and humiliate the Clan Festival was exceptional. This coupled Wallace Team; all in good fun. The Clan with the aromas of the ethnic foods and Wallace Tent area was filled with clans- the sounds of the bag pipes echoing up men at all times. This year’s Honored from Strathbarren Field made it all worth Chief of the Glasgow Highland Games while. Each year this exceptional event is was Clan Wallace’s good friends and our sponsored by the City of Glasgow Family, hosts for the 2005 Wallace 700 Ceremo- made up of Scottish descent citizens who nies in Aberdeen, Scotland, David Irvine, band together to jointly sponsor what is the 26th Baron of Drum. GLASGOW CHAMPIONS