THE NEWSLETTER OF THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI

ISSUE 17 / FALL ’12

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Scots Boarding School 5 REMEMBER!!!—St. Andrew’s Night is Low Down 6 the Weekend BEFORE Battle of 8 THANKSGIVING This Year!!! “Wills” Gets Thistled 11 CALL 513-574-2969 For Information Out of the Sporran: Nessie 12 REMEMBER!!!—St. Andrew’s Night is the Weekend BEFORE THANKSGIVING This Year!!! ISSUE 17 / FALL ’12 Bill Parsons, Editor 6504 Shadewater Drive Hilliard, OH 43026 513-476-1112 [email protected]

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI

In This Issue: GREAT Cornroast!!! 1 HOT SUMMER and Scots Roasted!!!! Come to St. Andrews 2 *Schedule of Events 2 ’m still smiling! We had a wonderful CP&D IS 100! 3 time yesterday at the Caledonian Society CSH Dancers 3 IFounder’s Day & Family Corn Roast at Keehner Park in West Chester. CH Dancers 3 We had 85 people in attendance! Scholarships Matter 4 I’d like to thank Rex & Bev Wolfgang *Resource List 4 for reserving the nice shady pavilion for us Scots Boarding School 5 and for their time and energy in preparing Thistle Low Down 6-12 the food for the event. And, thanks to everyone who shared a *Email PDF Issue only* dish and pitched in to make this a famously Battle of Largs 8* successful event. “Wills” Gets Thistled 11 There was PLENTY of food and drink for all. I don’t think that anyone went away Out of the Sporran 12* hungry. It was so nice to see old friends and to welcome new ones to our Society. We were entertained by the Award PAY YOUR DUES! Winning Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes Don’t forget to pay your current & Drums. Following their outstanding dues. You will not be able to vote performance, they won this years’ Tug-o- at the AGM unless your dues are War title. (They brought their own rope..... current. and had Katie as anchor person). The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati, I will post the new physical training Mike Brooks, Secretary regime for the Society’s “Grey Beard Crew” 4028 Grove Ave after the first of the year. Next year we Cincinnati, OH 45212-4036 WILL reclaim the title. ;-) If you have any questions please I will post pictures of the event as soon contact Mike at: as we edit them. 739-3326 or A great time was had by all. n [email protected] —Mike Brooks, Secretary

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We solicit any and all articles about the 1 Scottish Culture and Organizations St. Andrews Ball Is At Maketewah AGAIN!

Magic and atmosphere in a traditional Scottish Manor was the feeling of Maketewha last year, as it will be this year.

aketewah is one of the premiere private country clubs in the Mid- All Saint Andrew’s Photo’s Courtesy of Louise Reid, and David Abad Mwest. Founded in 1910, it’s stately and elegant clubhouse was completed in 1930. Last year’s atmosphere was stunning alight with the spirits of Rob Roy, , to all, this manor channeled our past back and Prince Charlie Across the Water. As the great room to Scottish days of glory and pomp. comes alive in 2012, symbols of heraldry and flags of Maketewah takes pride in exceeding the clans will bedeck the room. guests’ expectations not only in golf, but also After a generous meal; dance, entertainment in providing a unique dining experience. and Scottish culture will ensue as it did at last year’s And, like last year “generous” pours from the successful Ball. From bagpipes, highland dance, country bar facilities for the money you spend. You dance, and modern ballroom dancing this evenings will In these will find the same impeccable service and fresh, delicious be unforgettable. cuisine throughout the club. So, in these difficult economic days, this Society times, it’s The Executive Chef, Rachel Hostiuck, plans a seasonal provides a Saint Andrew’s of qua