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community Storming the Castle hand combat to ensure everyone’s safety. Right, safety. I bet you have been wonder- ing about the weapons and armor these folks use when hitting, jabbing, stabbing and swinging at each other during full contact combat. Weapons for armored combat, or “heavy” combat, are made from rattan- which is similar to bam- boo, and wrapped in duct tape for added safety, rather than using steel weapons. All major vital points of the body must be covered by armor, including the head, kidneys and joints. The fighting is a full-speed, full-force competition be- tween two or more combatants, and it is designed to resemble medieval combat dueling or melee. What else do you need to know? How about some history of how all this started? The SCA traces its roots to a backyard graduation party at UC Berke- ley in 1966 that included a “Grand Tour- nament” in which the participants wore motorcycle helmets, fencing masks, and some semblance of a costume, and whacked away at each other with weap- ons including plywood swords, padded maces, and even a fencing foil. It was styled as a “protest against the 20th cen- june28 2011 19 continued from page 11 tury”. The name “Society for Creative Anachronism” was coined by science fiction author Marion Zimmer Bradley, an early participant, when the original group needed an official name in order to reserve a park for a tournament. In 1968, Bradley moved to Stat- en Island, New York and founded the Kingdom of the East, In October 1968, the SCA was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in California. By the end of 1969, the SCA’s three original kingdoms had been established: West, East, and Middle. All SCA kingdoms trace their roots to these original three. Is your curiosity getting the bet- ter of you yet? Interested in attending the event on Von Schaumburg’s estate this July? If you attend you have to “pay to play.” It is a private event, but, “we invite anyone to come and play,” says Morello. As stated earlier, all partici- pants are just that, participants--there are no spectators. It will cost $15 for the whole weekend, including camping, plus a $5 fee if you are not a member of SCA. One day entrance is $10, plus the non-member fee. Don’t own any chain mail, a suit of armor or other medieval garb? Mo- Columbia County Fair & Rodeo July 13-17, 2011 Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 10pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12midnight Sunday 10am - 5pm rello says first timers are given a little slack--an attempt to dress somewhat medieval is acceptable—maybe a tunic over a pair of pants. Remember that ten- foot rule, if it looks like you made an at- tempt you won’t be sent to the dungeon. Don’t worry; they also have some loaner wear you can borrow so you don’t spoil the authentic look and feel of the event for everyone else. ia n o n r e V Contra Dance *** t July 1s Event Schedule 8:00 —10:00 Dance ~Location~ Vernonia Grange 397 North Street Vernonia OR 97064 Caller: Stephanie No ll Admission: $5 per person or $15 per Family The Grange is a Tobacco and Alcohol Free Facility Promoting a Family Friendly Environment. All ages and all levels of experience welcome! Sponsored by: Contact Heather Lewis For More Information 503 429-4677 Vernonia Prevention Coalition Dancin’ in the Dirt with Backstage Pass Friday Night after the Rodeo Hit Machine On the Main Stage Saturday Night after the Rodeo July 1! Pig Races Kid’s Peddle Tractor Pulls Every Day Teddy Bear Picnic Thursday @ 12noon Jr. Rodeo Thursday @ 6pm Tickets on sale now at the following locations: Wauna FCU - all in county locations St. Helens FCU - all locations All About Mail - Scappoose Event Complex (Fairgrounds) - St. Helens Skinny’s Texaco - St. Helens Chubbs Shell—St. Helens Rainier Hardware - Rainier Hump’s Restaurant - Clatskanie w w w. c o lu m b ia c o u n t y f a i r a n d ro d e o . c o m Celtic Music by Alexander Adams! Boy Scouts Flag Retirement ! A Patriotic Rendition! Local Arts & Crafts! Win Super-Cool Stuff! Kids Activities! Snacks!
