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St Andrew Society of Colorado Volume 42, Issue 1 : January/February 2018 IT’S TIME! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never FOR THE ANNUAL brought to min’? Should auld acquaintance Saturday, January 20, 2018 be forgot, and days o’ lang syne? Burns Suppers have been part of Cocktails 5:00pm~Dinner 6:00pm Scottish culture for over 200 years For auld lang syne, my Denver Marriott Tech Center dear, For auld lang syne, as a means of commemorating our 4900 S. Syracuse Street We’ll tak’ a cup best loved bard, Robert Burns. Denver, CO 80237 o’ kindness yet, Close friends of Burns started the for auld lang syne. 303.779.1100 ritual a few years after his death in ~Robert Burns 1796 as a tribute to his memory. Early-bird: Please join us for poetry, prose, $70 members/$75 non-members and general gaiety from the open- After Jan 7th: ing Selkirk Grace, Address to the $75 members/$80 non-members Haggis, Lassies and Laddies, numer- For ticket purchase check online at ous toasts involving Scotch whisky ColoradoScots.com/burns-supper and much fun! Award, If you wish information by phone, Youth Achievement Award presen- please call the SASC info line tations. 720-675-7268 and leave a message.

Flowers of the Forest: Brenda Shupp (July 25, 1948 - December 19, 2017) It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of Brenda Shupp on Tuesday, December 19th. Brenda was born in Glasgow, and In This Issue was proud of her Scottish heritage. When Brenda moved to Colorado in 1991 she signed her daugh- • BURNS SUPPER: Jan 20 ter, Heather Cronkhite, up for • Chieftain’s Corner Scottish Highland • Member News lessons and soon became • Community/Flowers of the actively involved with the Forest Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers (RMHD). At the • Colorado Scottish Festival time, she probably never • Chieftain Awards imagined that 26 years later • Club Concert she would still be volunteer- • Scottish Holiday Traditions ing for the organization! • Wedding in Moab, UT Brenda was always willing to step up and help out, • Scottish Facts although she preferred to • Tartan Day Sweetheart Tea do her work behind the • Winter Storm Scholarship scenes. One of her favorite • Scots in History events to help with was the annual RMHD Highland • Calendar of Events • Last Page Notes BRENDA (Continued on page 4) 1 The SASC Chieftain and Council (Gaelic: Ceannard agus Còmhairle) Fàilte! ABOUT THE I hope this edition of the Highland Herald COUNCIL finds you in good spirits and good health this holiday season! SASC Council Meetings As another year draws to a close, I think The Society Council meets about all the things that brought joy monthly to review and plan Soci- throughout the year, and one of those ety business. Location rotates things is serving on the board of the St. between council member Andrew Society. Firstly, I enjoy, and am homes. proud of, how we are able to bring our Scottish culture and heritage to the people of Colorado through our events and auxiliary groups. I Meetings are normally held on the second Monday at 7:00pm. truly believe that we bring a taste of home to some, and give a taste The 2017/2018 schedule is be- of something new to others. Either way, what we do as a community low. The AGM in October is gen- is special. Secondly, it’s the many friends I’ve made with our mem- erally on a Friday. bers along this journey and the fun we have, along with all the hard work. • Mon, Jan 8, 2018 • Mon, Feb 12, 2018 Of course, as I reflect back on 2017, I’d be remiss not to • Mon, Mar 12, 2018 acknowledge the tragedies and natural disasters that impacted so many in the United States and hope for their recovery. Here in Colo- • Mon, Apr 9, 2018 rado, we are truly blessed. • Mon, May 14, 2018 • Mon, Jun 11, 2018 Cheers to a happy holiday season with your loved ones and I wish you all a healthy and happy New Year! I look forward to seeing you all in your at the Burns Supper Janu- ary 20, 2018. Cheers, Timm

SASC 2017-2018 Council THE HIGHLAND HERALD St Andrew Society of Colorado Elected Members The Highland Herald is published for members of the Chieftain Timm Herrod 720.219.2689 St. Andrew Society of Colorado Vice Chieftain Heather Cronkhite 303.948.8869 six times per year in Treasurer Jean Hess 720.323.4674 January, March, May, July, Secretary Janet Carroll 303.204.2911 September and November. Member-at-Large Ian Hughes 720.324.1391 (Deadline is on the 10th of the month Member-at-Large Charlie Sherwood 303.993.3942 before the issue, Member-at-Large Chris Andrist 720.922.3604 by Noon MST) Ex-Officio Member ~ Feb-10, Apr-10 ~ Immediate Past Chieftain Don Lowe 970.330.9603 ~ Jun-10, Aug-10, Oct-10 ~Dec-10 For Advertising, Article Associate Members Submission or Information Colorado Tartan Day Council Cory Waggoner 303.642.0259 contact: Rocky Mountain Highland Jacqueline Buchanan, Editor Dancers Cristy Jones 303.564.0031 10875 Linda Vista Dr Scottish Country Dancers Bob & Kathy Burnham 303.431.6870 Lakewood, CO 80215 Membership Secretary Team Burnham 303.431.6870 575.644.9678 Newsletter Editor Jacqueline Buchanan 575.644.9678 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Emeritus Heather Miller-Nugent 303.941.5081 For Membership information Games Marshal Heather Miller-Nugent 303.941.5081 (including address changes) contact: Committee Members and Appointments Bob & Kathy Burnham Web Site Designer Timm Herrod 720.219.2689 Membership Secretary Archivist Vacant 16357 W 76th Ave Heritage Fund Director Dave Cottrell 303.987.1649 Arvada, CO 80007-7117 303.431.6870 or For Council meeting times and locations, please call [email protected] The Highland Herald Editor at 303.941.5081

2 What’s Happening With Members (Gaelic: Caraidean)              RENEW NOW! Brandon Justice Membership year is (Clan: Chattan) Firestone, CO June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 Terri Veragen              (Interest: ) Join or renew online: Lakewood, CO coloradoscots.com/membership/              2 new members Ceud mile failte 23 new since June 2017 (Key-ut Meeluh Fawl-chuh) 148 renewals 2017-2018 “100,000 Welcomes” *164 Life Members A hearty welcome to our new *492 Active Members members, who have recently joined the 176 PAST DUE FOR 2017/2018 St. Andrew Society of Colorado:              SASC Members Visit Scotland Trish and Mike Saunders snapped this photo while in Scotland earlier this year. When they saw the sign, they turned around, went back, and took the picture. Dull is a small village (population of approximately 84) located in Perth and Kinross, just a few kilometers west of Aberfeldy. Photo to the right of Trish and Mike was taken at the Toma- tin Distillery, located south- east of Inverness. “We absolutely love Scot- land! We were there last year, this year, and we're going back again next year. We'd like to spend the summers there after we re- tire (for the last time).”

December Council Meeting and Holiday Party Thanks to Val and Larry Hay for opening their lovely home for the December Council meeting and Holiday Celebration. A short meeting was held with reports given on the Festival plans, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, and the treasurer report followed by great food and conversation. Enjoying the SASC Scottish Gala (November 4, 2017) L-$: Susan Cam- eron, Rob McIntosh, Heather & Mike Miller. More photos inside!!

3 Community (Gaelic: Sluagh)

FLOWERS OF THE FOREST—Sadly, the Society has also learned (Continued from page 1) BRENDA of the death of a beloved member: VAN PELT, JOHN (JACK) MILTON (age 79) Tea. Her shortbread recipe has be- come legendary and she was al- John Milton Van Pelt (Jack) was born December 1, 1927, to Louella ways coming up with exquisite (Herrmann) Van Pelt and William McKinley Van Pelt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. goodies to bake each year to fill the He passed away November 30, 2017 with all four of his children by his side dessert trays. at Sunrise of Pinehurst in Denver, CO. Brenda was a strong supporter of Jack, a 25-year life member of SASC (since 1993), was raised with his older the St. Andrew Society of Colorado sister, June (Van Pelt) Davis in Fort Wayne and after school, served in the as well and often would be seen U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy National Guard, and U.S. Army Aviation. He received buzzing around before the Gala and his degree in aeronautical engineering after attending Purdue University and Indiana Institute of Technology. the Burns Supper helping to deco- rate the tables with beautiful center- In May 1951, Jack was hospitalized for pneumonia in Akron, OH, where he pieces. Brenda was so proud that met a pretty nurse named Betty. They married in December 1951. They had her daughter, Heather, has become 5 children; Jim, Sharon, Dan- an integral part of the St. Andrew iel, Janet and Ginger. Jack Society, currently serving as Vice and Betty, also a very active SASC life member, were mar- Chieftain and that her granddaugh- ried 64 years when she ter, Abigail, is following in Heather’s passed away in May 2016. footsteps as a successful Highland dancer. Jack worked for Goodyear and then for Martin Marietta Sadly, Brenda was diagnosed at the from the ’50s until he retired. end of November with glioblastoma, During that time, he was an an aggressive form of brain cancer, integral part of the American which took her away from us too space effort working on the soon. Titan and many other pro- Services for Brenda will be held at jects. He was an amateur astronomer and built a large 1pm on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 reflecting telescope which at St. John’s Episcopal Church was a permanent fixture in (1350 North Washington St., Denver his backyard where he hosted 80203), followed by a reception. star-gazing parties for his Wearing of tartan is strongly encour- kids and neighbors. aged. Jack had many passions and A brief performance of a couple of meticulously researched any will also occur during the new interest he pursued, such as model rocketry, hot air balloons, golf, spe- reception. Please email danc- lunking, beer brewing, wine tasting, Ufology, and Boogie-woogie. [email protected] if you plan to at- Jack and Betty, in addition to being life members of the St Andrew Society of tend and would like to perform. Colorado were active with Ascension Lutheran Church. They were members In lieu of flowers, the family re- of Colorado Ghost Town Club, Colorado Historical Society, Denver Jazz Club, quests donations are made in Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum and supported The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, The Denver Art Museum and The British Air and Brenda’s memory to either the Space Museum. Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers or the St. Andrew Society of Colora- Those who knew him best remember Jack for his sense of humor, his love of music, and his love for his wife and family. He is survived by son Jim Van do. Pelt and his wife, Tammy of Grand Junction, CO; daughter, Sharon Parker Donate SASC and her husband, Kirk of Englewood, CO; daughter Janet Buntrock and her husband, Jim of Littleton; daughter Ginger Glodowske and her husband, Kai- Uwe of Littleton; and grandchildren: Dylan, Sam, Teague , Nick, Staci, Randy and Megan. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, and his son, Daniel. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, 16 December, 2017 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association.

4 Colorado Scottish Festival (Gaelic: Fèis) THE COLORADO successful tradition of bringing tradi- tional to life for SCOTTISH FESTIVAL members and the general public. Report through 11-Dec-2017 It Takes a Team! Next meeting: was submitted by Games Treas- The Organizing Committee is com- urer, Heather Miller-Nugent. Tue 09-JAN-2018 7:00pm at the prised of over 50 wonderful people Held on-site meetings at Citi- Edgewater Rec Room in the Mu- who give so much of their time and th zens Park in Edgewater for the nicipal Building (25 & Gray). effort to making the Games a reality core logistics team (Fri 17-Dec- each year. Many, many thanks to all Review budget and section task of you! 2017) and full committee (Sat 02 progress. -Dec-2017) to review general Meeting Venue space requirements and initial             Thanks to our new relationship with draft of layout. the City of Edgewater, we have a FESTIVAL new meeting space that is centrally Parking: confirming that the va- ORGANIZING . . . located at the city’s municipal build- cant lot next door will be availa- ing. 5485 W 25th Ave, Edgewater, ble for parking. GAMES COMMITTEE CO 80214 Discussed communications, New Games Marshal! Monthly meetings are currently on transition leadership, and the second Tuesday of the month! At the December Council Meeting, open committee roles. Please WEBSITE coordinate all section activity the Council appointed a new Games Marshal to chair the Games Keep tabs on what’s happening with with Timm and Heather. Want to the Festival planning! ensure we stay in scope and in Committee after the retirement of www.ScottishGames.org budget this year. our beloved John Thornton. Heather Miller-Nugent (Games So many great photos and a Catherine and Heather complet- Treasurer the past four years) has wonderful evening with friends ed moving items to the new accepted this important appoint- at the annual Scottish Gala! storage unit at Life Storage in If you didn’t make it for this, Lakewood. Catherine took an old ment. Heather has the full support of the Council and the Games Com- come on out for the steel file cabinet to recycle and Burns Supper! got $7 for it! mittee and is committed to ensuring that the 2018 Games continue the

5 Scottish Country & Highland Dancing (Gaelic: Dannsa Chieftain’s Awards at November Scottish Gala

(Left to right) Susan Cameron, Neil Gillette, Larry Hay, Neil Crowley, Timm Herrod, Kirsten Yinger

Chieftain's Piper six different pipe bands; and he and Bugle Corps (back then, it Neil Gillette was Director of the Scottish cost $3,000 a season--it's more Neil started piping nearly 44 Heritage Program at Lyon Col- now), he decided to try pipe years ago, at age 16, learning lege in Arkansas. Also, Neil was band drumming, and was under Pipe Major Andrew founder and Director of the Col- hooked. Planck, who had a "Beginning orado Youth taking Since then, Neil has participat- Bagpipe Class" at Denver Free that band to Scotland and the ed in seven pipe bands and one University. World Pipe Band Championship and drum band. They are: in the year 2000. Neil met his future wife, Shari, • City of Denver Pipe Band a Highland dancer, at the 1975 Neil is currently the pipe major of the 79th Highlanders Pipe • Colorado Irish Pipe Band (as Drum William Grey Memorial Highland Sergeant) Games in Denver, and the next Band. • Colorado Youth Pipe Band (as month, at the Rocky Mountain For his solo, first sang in Senior Drum Instructor) Games in Golden. They decided (: they had a lot of interests in • Western Argyle Highlanders Pipe literally, 'chanting'), then Band common and have been to- played on the bagpipes, a com- gether ever since. They have • Colorado Emerald Society Pipe petition , "The Braes of Mel- Band (as Drum Sergeant) four children. linish." • 79th Highlanders Pipe Through the years, Neil has Chieftain's Drummer Band (currently Drum Sergeant) been the Champion Piper at Neil Cowley • Michael Collins Pipes and Drums five games, including Grade I Neil started in the pipe band (currently Drum Corporal) Champion at the Colorado world in 1987 when Tim Robin- • Mile High Fifes and Drums (a Civil Scottish Festival. He has been son, drum sergeant of the City War and earlier period ensemble) an avid piper for Highland of Denver Pipe Band, visited Further, Neil was on "special dancers, and was a piper for area high schools recruiting assignment" with the El Jebel several different Highland drummers for his band. Since Shrine Pipe Band performing dance competitions. Neil couldn't afford to partici- with them in their final "Red, He has been the pipe major of pate in the Blue Knights Drum (Continued on page 7)

6 Scottish Facts Fact 1: YOU are invited to a FREE Scotland is the second largest country in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Scottish Fiddle Club Concert Fact 2: The concert will feature the was the first city in the world to have its own 2017 winners of the Scottish Fiddle Competition as well fire-brigade. as the other talented, lon- Fact 3: time members of the Club Scotland is considered the home land of golf. Where: St Philip Fact 4: Lutheran Church The most famous actor from Scotland is probably Sean 7531 S Kendall Blvd, Littleton, CO 80128 Connery. (Near West Ken Caryl Ave and South Kendall Blvd.) Fact 5: When: Saturday, Mar 3, 2018 2:00pm Scotland is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone. Come enjoy the fiddle, dance and vocal music os Scot- Fact 6: land and Ireland which laid the foundation for Ameri- The highest point in Scotland is Ben Nevis at 1,343 can folk and fiddle music. meters. Also featured will be Kelly O’Dea and Scott Sherman Fact 7: of the Juice of the Barley Irish band performing tunes The official animal of Scotland is the . Yes, the from the band’s new CD.(www.juiceofthebarley.com ) Unicorn! What: No charge. Fact 8: (refreshments will be served after the concert) Scotland is well known in the world for its whisky. The Club would like to support the Children’s Diabe- Fact 9: tes Foundation The motto of Scotland is "No one provokes me with (www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/ ) and dona- impunity". tions will be accepted. Fact 10: Email to Ken McIntosh at [email protected] Edinburgh was just like Rome, built on seven hills. or call him at 303.234.0469 for questions.

(Continued from page 6) Then, he and Neil Gil- Throughout her lette ("the other 'Neil' dancing career, Plaid and Blue--The Instru- ") together played a Kirsten has been ments of War" concert with the "mini" March- a contributor to United States Air Force Acade- - set, RMHD and the my Drum & Bugle Corps. consisting of two 2- Scottish commu- Neil introduced his two oldest part marches, nity in a number sons, Nate and Tommy, to the "Corriechoillie" (cory- of ways. Kirsten pipe band world while compet- coy-lee), and the enjoys perform- ing in the Colorado Emerald Robert Burns tune, ing, and can be Society Pipe Band. The boys "A Man's a Man for a' seen dancing at have competed alongside their That"; one 2-part Strathspey, many events throughout the father with the Michael Collins "Campbeltown Kiltie Ball" by year. Pipe Band for the last four sea- John McLellan of Dunoon; and She enjoys the performances sons. Neil's youngest son, then, the rousing 2-part reel, that require months of practic- Christopher, has performed "Jock Wilson's Ball". es, like Brass & Bagpipes, with him on numerous occa- Chieftain's Dancer where she has been a part of sions with the 79th Highlanders Kirsten Yinger the dance team on three occa- Pipe Band. Congratulations to Kirsten sions. For his solo, Neil demonstrated Yinger who was selected as the Kirsten also enjoys the smaller the Monumental March drum 2017-18 Chieftain's Dancer! local performances for schools setting, which would have been Kirsten is a talented and bright and community events. When heard in the Civil War, although young woman and well deserv- Kirsten was 13 she joined the this performance was on a ing of this award. She’s been a RMHD board as a Dancer-At- modern Highland double snare Highland dancer for more than Large and served in that role drum. a decade and has competed at for two years. the Premier level since 2012.

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8 Scottish Gala

9 Faces of the 2017 Gala

10 Faces of the 2017 Gala

A big Thank-You to the 79th High- landers, RMHD, Scottish Country Dancers, and Pam Patrick & Don McKee for performing!

11 Tradition (Gaelic: Tradaisean Scottish New Year Holiday Traditions

Hogmanay the celebration of bringing in the New Handsel Monday - first Monday of the Year Year, is not the only tradition- Traditionally this was the day on which handsel al festival in Scotland. Many (gifts) were given by employers to their staff, ra- national and local celebra- ther than on Christmas Day. Among the rural pop- tions took place in the past ulation of Scotland, Auld Hansel Monday is cele- and some survive to this day. brated on the first Monday after January 12. This Here is a selection, with links later date was a reflection of the Julian calendar. to other sites, where availa- Today, the custom has been supplanted by Box- ble, for more detailed infor- ing Day. mation. We start on 1 Janu- ary and finish on the major Burning of the Clavie - 11th January celebration on the Scottish calendar - In , Morayshire, a tar barrel filled with tar on 31 December. -soaked wood shavings is carried around the har- bour and then to the Doorie Hill where the Celtic First footing - 1st January Druids used to light their fires. This date also re- Visiting friends and relatives immediately after flects the old style calendar (Julian) and when the New Year's Eve, in the early hours of the morning new year would be celebrated. of January 1st. First footing after the bells have rung in the New Year is still common - the "first - Last Tues- foot" in the house after midnight should be male, day of January dark, and handsome and should carry symbolic Annual celebration since coal, shortbread, salt, black bun ( a spiced cake) 1880. Held in Lerwick, and, of course, whisky. Shetland Islands, a full-sized In Kirkwall, Orkney, there is a New Year Ba' Game Viking Galley, complete with held in the streets of the town which can last most shields and oars is pulled by of January 1st, between the a torch-bearing procession Uppies and the Doonies, or dressed as Viking warriors to more correctly, "Up-the- the beach. Guizer Jarl calls Gates" and "Doon-the- for three cheers for the build- Gates" from Old Norse ers of the longship and after "gata" (path or road). a bugle call, the galley is set Near the Forth Rail Bridge alight by 800 blazing torches. at on Burns Night - 25 January the morning of 1 January, around a 1,000 brave The anniversary of the birth of the poet Robert souls plunge into the icy waters of the river Forth Burns, in 1759 at which many a "Burns Supper" is in the Loony Dook . Many thousands of pounds consumed and the "Immortal Memory", a speech have been raised for a variety of charities asa a in praise of the Bard, will be given. result of this event which has been running now since 1986.

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Events(Gaelic: tachartas taxəRʃdəs ) Colorado Tartan Day Council Sweetheart Tea Fundraiser Annual fundraiser tea for the Colorado Tartan Day Festival. St Brigit’s Episcopal Church 110 Johnson St Frederick, CO Please see the Colorado Tartan Day website for additional details. www.coloradotartanday.com

Surprise Wedding in Moab! We could not be more pleased to share the news that Ian Hughes, SASC Mem- ber-at-Large and then some, enjoyed a surprise wedding arranged by his lovely bride, Shirley at the Scots on the Rocks Celtic Festival in Moab, Utah the week- end of November 4, 2017. Happiest of congratulations to the newlyweds and entire Hughes family!

St Andrew Society of Colorado: service to the Society and is a current member of Awards SASC. SASC has a long-standing tradition of recognizing contri- Youth Achievement Award butions to the Society and its members. The Tartan and The Youth Achievement Award is in recognition of a St Youth Achievement Awards are presented annually at the Andrew Society youth member (age up to 18) who has Burns Supper in January.. demonstrated service to the Society and is a current member of SASC. Any youth is who is a member of Tartan Award SASC or its auxil-iaries is eligible with 2 letters of rec- The Tartan Award is for recognition of a St Andrew ommendation and a nomination form. Society member who has demonstrated outstanding

13 History (Gaelic: Eachdraidh) I also do a variety of volunteer perfor- SASC Awards mances with my brother, Sam, who is a Scholarship for piper---performances for the local VFW memorial services, the local historical Annual Winter Storm society, and our church. I really enjoy Scottish drumming and hope to learn Workshop much more. In addition to drumming I Congratulations to young enjoy playing the , playing on a drummer: Teddy Duarte baseball team, am a member of my school’s National Junior Honor Society, The Competition, held on October 14, and have represented my school at the 2017, was co-sponsored by the Scottish Regional and State Science Fairs. Fiddle Club of Colorado and the Colora- do Elks Association. The event is open I would love to go to Winter Storm this to kids in 3rd through 12th grades. Cash year because I really want to become a awards are made to the winners. better drummer and would love to learn Teddy wrote a very nice letter to the from the top drummers that will be Council in application for the scholar- there, such as Steven McWhirter and ship. We would like to also note that Doug Stronach. It would be inspiring to Teddy is the grandson of SASC Life see the top performers that will be member of 41 years, Frank Frazer, who there, and to meet other drummers from passed away in July of this year. all over. I would like to become a drum- mer who is skilled enough to compete             at grade 3 as a soloist, and this year This is Teddy Duarte, and I am a 12- finally make the competition band (I year-old snare drummer from Erie, Col- hope the judges will be able to see me orado. You may have seen me before, I between all the adults - but at least I played with my band at your Gala last want to sound great). I would use the fall and I was the grade 4 snare aggre- new skills I gain at Winter Storm to ben- gate winner at Snowmass this last sum- and learning from the judges at different efit my band and to give back to the mer. I take lessons from Darren Mar- games. I also have a lot of fun perform- community by continuing to volunteer to shall. I have been competing in grade 4 ing with the band at their performances play for local services and events. I snare drumming for 2 years, and I am a such as CU graduation, Front Range hope to play again for SASC again too. performance member of the Northern graduation, St. Patrick’s Day parades Colorado Caledonia Pipe Band. I enjoy and performances, kirkins, massed Thank you for considering me for your competing as a soloist, and meeting bands at the games and many more. scholarship.

an improvised piece of telephone wire. Scots in History The first spoken words were: Alexander Graham Bell Mr. Watson — Come here — I want to (1847-1922) see you. Scottish inventor, most notably credited This proved it was possible to communi- with inventing the modern telephone. cate over long distances for the first “A man, as a general rule, owes very time. little to what he is born with — a man is in 1879, the Bell Telephone company what he makes of himself.” bought Edison’s patent for carbon micro- – Alexander Bell phone and this enabled a big improve- Alexander was brought up in Edinburgh ment to Bell’s initial telephone design. Scotland. From an early age he had an The Bell telecommunications company inquisitive mind and became fascinated proved very successful. By 1886, over 150,000 people in the US, owned a tele- with acoustics and voice patterns. This phone. It went on to become one of the interest in acoustics and communication most successful modern inventions. was partly inspired by his mother’s Ironically, Bell wasn’t over-keen on his growing deafness. He devoted consid- invention. He later felt it detracted from erable time to providing solutions for the his other scientific works, and he himself blind and became well known in that wouldn’t have a telephone in his office. field. He helped American Helen Keller Later inventions of Bell included, the to find treatment for her deaf-blindess photophone, a device that transmitted sound on a beam of In 1870 he went to live in Canada where he developed a light and the gramophone, which recorded sound on a wax method of teaching speech to the deaf and in 1873 he be- disc. He made many important discoveries and inventions came a professor of vocal physiology at Boston University. In throughout his life. Towards the end of his life, he carried out 1876 he developed a patent for the telephone, something he research in the field of aerodynamics, looking at giant kites had developed during long evening sessions with the me- and hydrofoils. chanic Thomas Watson. Bell died of anaemia on 2nd August 1922, in his Scottish es- The first telephone call was made on August 3rd 1876, where tate of Beinn Bhreagh, Nova Scotia. he successfully placed a call to another house 6km away on

14 Calendar (Gaelic: Tarchatas) CALENDAR OF EVENTS JOIN US FOR THE             Tue, Mar 14, 2018 7:00pm Scottish Country Dancers ______JANUARY 2018 ______GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING of Colorado Edgewater, CO Mon, Jan 8, 2018 7:00pm Sat, Mar 17, 2018 HEATHER SASC COUNCIL MEETING Heather Miller-Nugent home DENVER ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & THISTLE Lakewood, CO Denver, CO Tue, Jan 9, 2018 7:00pm Sat, Mar 17, 2018 7:00pm-11:00pm BALL GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING SCDC HEATHER & THISTLE BALL Edgewater, CO Boulder, CO ______APRIL ______March 17, 2018 Fri, Jan 19, 2018 6:00pm–10:30pm CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Burns Night Fri, Apr 6, 2018 7:00pm-11:00pm with Colorado Scottish Country Dancers NATIONAL TARTAN DAY Traditional Wellshire Event Center Sodal Hall 3333 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO Mon, Apr 9, 2018 7:00pm (in the Avalon) SASC COUNCIL MEETING Sat, Jan 20, 2018 5:00pm Location TBD SASC BURNS SUPPER 6185 Arapahoe Rd Marriott Denver Tech Center Tue, Apr 10, 2018 7:00pm 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING Boulder, CO 80303 Edgewater, CO  ______FEBRUARY ______Sat/Sun, Apr 14 & 15 2018 (Advance Tickets) Sat, Feb 10, 2018 COLORADO TARTAN DAY FESTIVAL TARTAN DAY SWEETHEART TEA Longmont, CO St Brigit’s Episcopal Church $25/person Sun, Apr tbd, 2018 $50/family 110 Johnson St, Frederick, CO KIRKIN O’ THE TARTAN Mon, Feb 12, 2018 7:00pm St John’s Cathedral (At the Door) SASC COUNCIL MEETING Denver, CO Janet Carroll home ——————— MAY —–————— $30/person Littleton, CO Mon, May 14, 2018 7:00pm Tue, Feb 14, 2018 7:00pm SASC COUNCIL MEETING $60/family GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING Location TBD  Edgewater, CO Tue, May 15, 2018 7:00pm www.scdcolorado.org ______MARCH ______GAMES COMMITTEE MEETING Edgewater, CO Formal or semi-formal Sat, Mar 3, 2018 2:00pm SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB CONCERT Sun, May tbd, 2018 attire is requested. St Philip Lutheran Church SASC SPRING BRUNCH Mt Vernon Country Club Refreshments will be provided 7531 S Kendall Blvd, Littleton, CO Golden, CO Reservations can be made Thu-Sat, Mar 8-10, 2018 ——————- AUGUST ——————- DURANGO CELTIC FESTIVAL Sat/Sun, Aug 4 & 5, 2018 with the area teachers or by Denver Curling Club, Golden, CO contacting Jeff Davis at: 55TH ANNUAL Mon, Mar 12, 2018 7:00pm COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL 970.219.4627 or SASC COUNCIL MEETING Citizens Park [email protected] Location TBD Edgewater, CO

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              the Highland Herald! This is her Thank you to both Jacquie and ANNOUNCEMENT! first issue and we are very happy to Jolene for their enthusiasm! We               welcome her involvement with this look forward to all the great upcom- PLEASE WELCOME important Society communication. ing issues and fresh articles. JACQUIE BUCHANAN And… in additional to Jacquie, we ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ will be seeing contributions from Jacquie lives in Lakewood and has Jolene Whitelaw who has also stepped up as newsletter editor for offered to assist.

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