The Sentinel

04, Saturday -- Demo at Country Market in Ligonier***
07, Tuesday -- Scribal Guild Meeting (Lady Katya's)
12, Sunday -- BSSB Business Meeting (HGA Center)
13, Tuesday -- Ceili Night at Adams Memorial Library (Canton/BSSB)
18, Saturday -- Coronation (BMDL)
19, Sunday -- Possible Demo at Barnes & Noble in Greensburg***

For more event listings visit the Kingdom of AEthelmearc Home Page
or the SCA's home page.

Heavy Weapons Practice: Sundays, 3:30 - 7:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center. (Contact person: Lord Connor MacGregor, a.k.a. Chuck, at 814-736-4885 or gossard@pennswoods.net)
Fencing Practices: Wednesdays, 6pm at Kusar's & Sundays, 3:30pm - 7:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center. (Contact person: Lord Kusar, a.k.a. Norm Ed, at 814-244-335; 139 Clinton Street, Johnstown)

Archery Practices: no information. (Contact person: Lord Deryk, a.k.a. Joe, at 724-433-6784)

Scribal Guild: 1st Tuesday of the Month. (Contact person: Lady Katya, aka Cindy Leap, at 814-536-0045 or cindleap@atlanticbb.net).

Ceili Night: 2nd Tuesday* of the Month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Adams Memorial Library (Contact person: Rose Thorne, a.k.a. Beth Rose, at 724-850-7404 or RoseThorne@att.net)

Bog Business Meetings: 1st Sunday* of the Month, 6:00pm at Hiram G. Andrews Center (727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905) (Contact person: Lady Katya, aka Cindy Leap, at 814-536-0045 or cindleap@atlanticbb.net).

*Check the Calendar of Events to verify dates and places.

*** Check with Rose or Cait to verify dates and times of demos.

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From the Baron & Baroness

Unto the FANTASTIC individuals of the Barony of SSB, Greetings and good cheer!

     Mere words seem not to be enough to express our sincere, heartfelt thanks to every single one of you who made Bog Chaos and especially our investiture, a weekend that will long be remembered. There is no way to simply put out a list of names because it would include every member we have and we would probably miss someone and we certainly do not want to leave anyone out.
     It was a glorious day despite the rain, the tourneys ran well, the kids seemed to be having a good time at their activities, lunch and the evening feast were both fantastic as well as the wing party Saturday evening. (And weren't the flush toilets simply grand????? I understand that we managed to fill the septic system...)
     On Sunday, as Don Lodovic has so succinctly put it, AWESOME, is the only way to describe the Bog Machine going into high gear to tear down, cart off, and return to storage everything that had been brought to the site.
     Our congratulations go out to those members of the Bog who received recognition in the form of Awards, both Baronial and Kingdom:

THLady Cynthia and THLord Tower for Baronial A&S Awards
Gunther for Baronial Martial Award
Istari for Baronial Martial Award
Lady Brynn Kerr for Baronial Martial Award
Don Quinn Kerr for Baronial Service Award.
Lord Ian Campbell for Baronial Service Award.
Lady Augusta Long known as Talishar for Baronial Service Award
Baron Aquila Blackmore for Baronial Service Award
Lady Charmaine of Falkensee for Baronial A&S Award as well as becoming our A&S champion, and later being inducted into the Kingdom Order of the Millrind.
Don Bastiano di Iacopo who was very surprised to become a member of the Kingdom Order of the White Scarf.
Baron and Baroness, Aquila and AElfra, who were made Baron and Baroness of the Court after they had quit the Cattail thrones.

Thanks to all who passed along gifts, took pictures, stood by us and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the day.
Only in the Bog could this have been done the way it was with all of us working together. PALUS ELEMENTUM, ST. SWITHIN'S BOG! Vivat to one and all!

From the Cattail Thrones,
Baron Quinn & Baroness Viv

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From the Chronicler

Greetings all,

     Another fantastic 3-day event has come and gone. Vivats! to the autocrats of Bog Chaos and to all those who helped with the event and who received awards, Baronial and Kingdom. The feast was fantastic!
     The September issue should be Lady Morrigan’s first try at creating the Sentinel, let’s all give her our support by getting articles in by the August 25^th deadline. I know Pennsic makes it difficult, but please try.
     As always, if you have any submissions or suggestions or artwork for the cover or as inside filler, please contact me, Cait (aka Kathleen) at 724-238-0114 (if you get the answering machine, please leave a message) or bogchronicler@yahoo.com.

In service to crown and bog,
Lady Caitilin "Cait" ni Mhaolconaire

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From the Seneschale

Greetings,

     For those of you who live on some other planet and don’t know, the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog has entered a new era with Baron Quinn and Baroness Vivienne. It is official, … We are the proud parents of the Incipient Canton of Gael Mor (name subject to change).
     As our attentions turn toward War, I ask all Raven Company members to proudly wear the favor of those in the disability campground who cannot participate in Marshal activities.
     Don Lodovick is still looking for volunteers to guard AEthelmearc Royal Encampment on Wednesday Aug. 18^th. So please volunteer a few hours of your time.
     I am also asking for help in setting up my camp Friday, the 13^th. A few wonderful ladies have graciously offered their assistance. Now all we need is a few good men.
     Officers mark September 7^th at 7pm on your calendar for an meeting. It will be held at our home, if you need directions call.

In Peace,
Katya

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From the Scribal Mistress

Scribal Guild, we are meeting the First Tuesday of each month at our house, starting at 7pm. For More Information: cindleap@atlanticbb.net.

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From the Mistress of Lists

If you were born in August, please check your authorization card for the expiration date!

WANTED

Are you extremely organized?

Do you like to make lists?

Do you like to watch?

Do you understand the term 'Round Robin', 'Single or Double Elimination'?

Do you have the voice of a Herald or are you as quiet as a mouse?

Can you count to 20 without

taking off your shoes?

If so being MOL may be for you.

Lady Emilia (Baba) has moved on to a higher calling and the BOG NEEDS YOU!

Contact Katya if you would like to fill this position.

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Ceili Night

SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
Due to Pennsic, there is no meeting in August!

Our next gathering will be September 14^th at Adams Memorial Library in Latrobe (1112 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA; 724-539-1972.) Everyone is welcome!!!

For more information visit the Incipient Canton of Geal Moor's Newsletter & Website!

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Baronial Court Reports

Being the report for the Final Court of Their Excellencies, Aquila and AElfra, at Bog Chaos, the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog’s annual 3-day event held on July 17th, AS 39 (2004). Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire and Rose Thorne, reporting heralds.

Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina, gave leave for Their Excellencies to hold Their final court, and the following are the results:

Gunther was inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Marshal activity for his skills in heavy weapons and for possessing the true Bogger spirit.

Don Quinn Kerr was inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Service.

THLady Cynthia Loved of Tower and THLord Caoinlean Seanchaidh known as Tower made their way into court to present retirement gifts to their Excellencies.

THLady Cynthia and THLord Tower were requested to remain in court and were both inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Arts & Sciences.

Isteri was inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Marshal activities for his skills with Thrown Weapons.

Members of the Barony’s Incipient Canton entered court to bestow gifts of thanks upon Baron Aquila and Baroness AElfra for all they did to help them achieve their Incipient Canton status.

Their Excellencies requested the presence of Andrew the Bold, James de Ford, Genevieve de Ford, Edward de Ford, and Lady Nellie to thank them for their hard work and support, bestowing gifts of appreciation upon each of them.

The Scribes, Lord Bastiano, Don Iago, Lady Kathryn and Lady Katya were called into court and thanked for their unfailing dedication as Combat Scribes, and each given the gift of a purple feather quill pen.

Their Excellencies asked the Baronial Champions to come before them to thank them for their service, and request that they show the same loyalty toward Quinn and Vivienne.

The Barony’s court herald, Lady Caitilin was called before Their Excellencies who thanked her for services rendered and requested that she continue to serve the Barony.

Lastly, Gareth Craig, the Captain of the Baronial Guard, was called before Their Excellencies who, with their thanks and love, released him from duty, along with the Baronial guards.

Their Excellencies expressed thanks and gratitude to all who served them over the past three years.

And so closed the Final Court of Their Excellencies, Aquila and AElfra, with thanks to Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina.

Being the report for the Investiture Court of Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, at Bog Chaos, the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog’s annual 3-day event held on July 17th, AS 39 (2004). Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire and Rose Thorne, reporting heralds.

Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina, gave leave for Their Excellencies to hold Their Investiture Court, and the following are the results:

For Their first order of business, Baron Quinn and Baroness Vivienne requested the presence of the Baronial court herald, Lady Caitilin, before them to request her continued service, then the "New Management" banner was pinned to the Baronial Herald tabard.

Don Iago and Lady Emilia were requested in court to verify their service. Don Iago was made Warden of Arms and Lady Emilia was made Lady of the Keys.

Don Lodovick of Grey’s Inn was made the new Captain of the Baronial Guard, his Baronial guards having already taken their places.

The Baronial Champions were into court and were thanked for their continued service until the next Baronial Champions Event.

Baron Aquila and Baroness AElfra (having been made Court Baron and Baroness during the court of Their Royal Majesties) were requested in court. Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, presented them with the gift of new banners baring their individual devices.

Next Baron Quinn asked the populace attending if any objected to he and Baroness Vivienne assuming the Cattail Thrones. One individual began to make an objection but was quickly, to the amusement of all, suppressed by the Baron’s Huscarls.

Knight Marshal, Lord Connor MacGregor; Thrown Weapons Marshal, Baab the... represented by Isteri; Archery Captain and Marshal, Lord Deryk Archer; and Fencing Marshal, Lord Bastiano di Iacopo were all called before Their Excellencies to answer if they would continue to serve the Barony. Lord Connor, Isteri speaking for Baab, and Lord Deryk all agreed to continue serving. However, court was disrupted before Lord Bastiano could answer (and in the court of Their Royal Majesties, he was made a member of the Order of the White Scarf).

And so closed the Investiture Court of Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, with thanks to Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina.

Being the report for the First Court of Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, at Bog Chaos, the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog’s annual 3-day event held on July 17th, AS 39 (2004). Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire and Rose Thorne, reporting heralds.

Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina, gave leave for Their Excellencies to hold Their first court, and the following are the results:

Baron Quinn addressed the populace, expressing the joy Their Excellencies felt and thanking everyone.

Their Excellencies present gift baskets to Their Royal Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses.

Lady August Long known as Talishar is inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Service.

THLady Cynthia and THL Caoinlean Seanchaidh present gifts to Their Excellencies.

Lady Brynn Kerr is inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Marshal for her skills as a Heavy Weapons fighter.

Lord Ian Campbell is inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Service.

Their Excellencies requested the presence of Lady Kathryn, Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion, in court. With Their thanks for her year’s service, Their Excellencies dismiss her from duty.

Baroness Charmaine is invited into court wherein she is made the new Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion.

Emily, Miguel and Katherine, Baron Quinn’s Cadets, present gifts to Their Excellencies.

Baroness Charmaine is once again requested in court, and is inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Arts and Sciences.

Baron Aquila is inducted into the Order of St. Swithin for Service.

And so closed the First Court of Their Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, with thanks to Their Royal Majesties, Maynard and Christina.

Submitted in faithful service by Lady Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire

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Bog Chaos (3-day) Event Thanks Yous!

Greetings and Glad Tidings Good Gentles!

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank ALL of the wonderful people who helped out at 3-Day. Without you the weekend would not have run at all. I am so thankful to have so many good and dear people to turn to when they are needed. Thank you ALL from the bottom of My heart!.

In Harmony We Part,
In Peace We Shall Meet Again,
Morrigan of the WillowBrook

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From the Knight Marshal

Greetings Bogger's

Hey have ya heard we have a new site!!!! Great place for heavy and to just come and visit with old friends (not yet the RM but it's getting there). It is at the H.G.A. center, and it is easy to find. If you need direction let me know. Practice is from 3:30 till 7:00 on Sunday's. If there are any changes to that, I will post on the e- list and in the Sentinel (if possible). So come and fight and BS.

In service to the Bog,
Lord Connor MacGregor
Knight Marshal

Attention Heavy Weapons Fighters New & Old

Anyone who wishes to make or work on armor, please contact THLord Tower (aka Dave Chapple) to set something up. Please call (814-266-1347) or email him (asqtowerkm@floodcity.net).

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Fall AEcademy Update

Greetings everyone,

I know this is way in advance, but I'm starting my planning now for Fall Academy to be held at Seton Hill University in Greensburg on Nov. 6^th. I will need the following volunteers and other things:

BEFORE that day:

(For about early-September)- I need lots of cool display stuff for the display cases in the library, so we can do some pre-promo about what is coming up in November, to encourage those on campus to possibly join in that day. I will also need help setting up the display cases one day early Sept.
Help making directional signs for around campus.

THAT day:

Help setting up & taking down two changing areas with curtained off areas in a large room we have for troll.
Help putting up colored banners or device banners in lunch area or around other areas of campus_ and any other decorative stuff.

*Seton Hill staff will take care of feast, so we just have to concentrate on making it a great medieval atmosphere for lunch and possible court, as well as making sure everyone can get to their classrooms easily.

Help putting up and taking down room signs and directional signs.
Help putting up and taking down directional SCA road signs.
Help putting up and taking down the Baronial Tent somewhere on the grounds for any outdoor activities.
Help with troll throughout day doing the money and paperwork stuff.
I also need good display items for troll area. The troll area will also become an information area (like a demo), with photos, samples, flyers, etc. that people can look at if they might be interested in the SCA, but can not participate that day. So I will need to rotate people through the troll area all day just to be available to talk to the public.

*We will all need to encourage anyone on campus to go to the troll area if they ask you why everyone is dressed up in funny clothes.

Anyone willing to volunteer to help out with any of the above items, please contact me ASAP so I can write you down on my help list.

Thank you all so much! Kat

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Baronial Championship Event

Hosted by the Incipient Canton of St. Swithin's Bog
Saturday, August 28^th, 10am until 9pm
Cooperstown Veterans & Sportmans Association Picnic Grounds, Latrobe, PA

Food: The event will feature an all day buffet. Everyone is asked to bring an item for the buffet. **Please notify our Feastocrat: Trintjen (Sandy Hutchinson) of what you’re bringing ASAP. Contact her at: 724-879-8028 or at: scrappywench@yahoo.com. We request that you try to make a period dish. Make your favorite medieval recipe to show off! There is a fireplace/grill in the main pavilion. If anyone wishes to take on the challenge of grilling, please let Trintjen know. If anyone has any special dietary or physical needs, also let her know ASAP so that she can take care of these things ahead of time. ALSO- keep in mind the site does have a refrigerator, and we will have tables with outlets nearby to put the food on. However, try to make food that will be ok sitting out all day (covered please), or can remain warming in a crock pot. If it needs to be kept chilled, please put it in a well iced cooler. Don't forget to bring and mark any serving utensils so we may get them back to you. For those who are not cooking, bring items such as paper towels, extra plastic-ware, bowls, cups, plates, etc. (for others who may not have feast gear). You may also want to just bring items such as cut up veggies, nuts, whole fruits, and other such period items that are fine just sitting in a bowl on a table - you know, good easy finger food! Again, if you know what you intend to bring in advance, please let Trintjen know.

Drinks: We will be providing quick-mix iced tea and of course water. But this is a WET SITE!! So all of our brewers are expected to bring their latest brews so we may sample them all!

Other needs & activities: If anyone has tarps and tie down ropes, please bring them to put up around the pavilions in case of rain. If anyone is interested in teaching/demonstrating any non-martial activities, please notify us. There is plenty of room to spread out and do other things: A&S work, dancing, etc. For children’s activities, contact Lady Morrigan (morriganofthewillowbrook@hotmail.com).

Fees: No fee, the Baronial Champs event is on the Barony!

*ALSO, we can have merchants at this site! If anyone would like to merchant, notification is nice, but not necessary. Remember rain could happen, so make sure your wares are well protected by your tent.

LASTLY, The champions still need to contact the Autocrat, Lord Deryk Archer, ASAP so we know what they are doing, how much space they need, what time frame they are thinking of for their activity, and if there is anything else needed. You may also notify Kat by email or phone if you can not reach Deryk.

We hope to see everyone there, and remember to think good weather thoughts!

Autocrat: Lord Deryk Archer (Joe Bartlow): 724-433-6784

Co_Autocrat: Lady Kathryn de Lyon, "Kat" (Lori Mozina) : mozina1@earthlink.net : 724-838-0420

Feastocrat: Trintjen (Sandy Hutchinson): scrappywench@yahoo.com : 724-879-8028

DIRECTIONS:

From the East: make your best way to Rte 30 (through Ligonier) and West toward Latrobe. As you approach Latrobe, you'll pass a traffic light - a bridge and dam on left - continue on Rte 30. Next, you'll pass a BP Station on left, then see an overpass ahead. You will pass a Dodge dealership on right, (the turn is approx. 150 Ft after). Stay in the right-hand lane, and get off at the first exit for Rte 982 & Latrobe (before going under the overpass); at the top of the ramp, merge right onto Rte 982 North toward Latrobe.

***Stay on this road, you'll cross over a bridge and come to a traffic light, continue straight; you'll come to a 2nd traffic light (a Sheetz is on left) continue straight; you will then go over railroad tracks continue straight about one block, make a Right onto Raymond Avenue. Go about 2 blocks and make another right hand turn onto Thomas Street, and into the parking lot.

From the West: make your best way to Rte 30 passed Greensburg and East to Latrobe. You will pass a new Walmart/Lowes shopping center on your right. Then you will see the Drive-in Theater on your right, you will start down a hill and see an overpass, get in the right lane _ take the second right turn, which will loop you up onto the overpass and you will merge right with Rte 982 North that crosses over Rt. 30 and is heading towards Latrobe. *** Follow from above.

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Fall AEthelmearc AEcademy

The Incipient Canton of Gael Moor will be hosting the Fall AEcademy on Saturday, November 6th, 2004 at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. This is a great event to participate in a variety of classes on everything from cooking, painting, herbs, music, martial activities, garb construction/history, even first aid. We are looking for volunteer teachers from our populous as well as our sponsor, the Barony of St. Swithin's Bog. We will be having teachers come from many other lands within AEthelmearc, but we would like to see a strong showing of our members teaching on a wide variety of subjects. There will be a medieval buffet provided by the University which has an excellent reputation for their food. There will be a variety of classrooms available, including the fancy parlor rooms, and plenty of space outdoors available if weather permits. For additional information and details, or if you would like to volunteer to teach, please contact the Autocrat: Lady Kathryn de Lyon de Savoire, "Kat" (Lori Mozina-Ogurchak) at mozina1@earthlink.net, or 724-838-0420, or by mail at: RD 11, Box 692, Rt. 819; Greensburg, PA 15601-9140. Remember we are an organization that is about history and education. Come learn more about something that interests you, or something totally new to you! It will be a great day to learn new things, eat great food, make new friends, and of course have fun!

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This is The Sentinel, a publication of the Barony of St. Swithin's Bog and the Incipient Canton of Geal Moor, of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Sentinel is available from Caitilin ni Mhaolconaire (Kathleen Giesey) and the Bog's Homepage or Canton's Homepage. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., and does not delineate SCA policies.