Ned Kennaugh describes burning gorse in the fields in Slieau Whallian Farm in the 1940s and 50s at the end of April.
Although not specifically done on the evening before 1 May, this burning of gorse was known as Burn the Buitch, and curiously only ever done at night.

This is an interesting variation of a Manx tradition for Oie Voaldyn: https://youtu.be/SJV0zZf2zM0

This is an extract from the oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates recorded by James Franklin on 21 February 2023. The full interview is available online here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/oralhistory/-kennaugh-ned-and-joyce-oates-758092/

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Burn the Buitch at Slieau Whallian Farm

Ned Kennaugh recalls 1950s teenage mischief around St John's village, wherein he and his friends were bored one day hanging out in the bus stop and so they set about lifting and moving about gates around the village.
The next day, Ned was found waiting at the bus-stop by the policeman, who called him in to confirm some of the rumours he had heard around the village...

This is an extract from the oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates recorded by James Franklin on 21 February 2023. The full interview is available online here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/oralhistory/-kennaugh-ned-and-joyce-oates-758092/

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Teenage mischief around St John's in the 1950s

First-hand memories of the pinpound at St. John's in use in the 1940s.

Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates here recall the time in their youth when the pinpound in St John's was not only still standing, but also in-use, with stray animals being impounded within its high walls, only to be let out when a fine was paid to the adjoining smithy, where the key was held.

This is an extract from the oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates recorded by James Franklin on 21 February 2023. The full interview is available online here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/oralhistory/-kennaugh-ned-and-joyce-oates-758092/

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The St John's Pinpound

Ned Kennaugh was not the most-suited to school education in his youth, as is shown by this lovely story of a conversation about algebra with the headteacher of Ballakermeen one day in the 1950s...

This is an extract from the oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates recorded by James Franklin on 21 February 2023. The full interview is available online here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/oralhistory/-kennaugh-ned-and-joyce-oates-758092/

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"It's quite simple; my brother does my homework!"

A conversation about St John's in the 1940s and 50s with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates.

Ned Kennaugh was born in Doalish Ard, over Foxdale, on 29/08/1940, but moved to Slieau Whallian Farm at the age of two, where he remained until moving away only when he was 26.
Joyce Oates, nee Kneen, was born at California Cottage on the Slieau Whallian Road in St John's, on 08/04/1938, where she lived until she got married at the age of 24.
Both attended St John's School and took full part in the St John's community throughout the 1940s and 50s.

The following topics were discussed in the conversation:
• St John's School under George Sayle as Headmaster
• Ballroom dancing
• Football and badminton
• The Railway, including Joyce's father's role as signalman
• The mart
• The pin-pound and its operation
• A number of blacksmiths around the village
• The shops around the village, including the Post Office and photography shop
• The pubs: the Tynwald Inn, the Junction, the Central and Ballacraine
• The police station and a run-in with them after youthful mischief about the village
• Village characters, including the man who would 'wink' with the tattoos on his bottom
• Activities through the year, including Burn the Buitch, Tynwald Day, Hop tu Naa, Christmas and the Quaaltagh.

This oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh and Joyce Oates was recorded by James Franklin on 21 February 2023.
The interview is a part of the collection of over 150 oral history recordings freely available on the Culture Vannin website: www.culturevannin.im/watchlisten/oralhistory/

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Oral history interview with Ned Kennaugh & Joyce Oates (21 Feb 2023)

Radio call from Joe Smith and Casey Smith on z925 The Castle of the St Johns vs Fowlerville boys varsity basketball game on 2/24/23

02 - 24 - 23 St Johns 68 Fowlerville 56 (WJSZ) JS & CS

Radio call from Casey Smith on z925 The Castle of the Haslett vs St. Johns varsity football game on 9/8/23

9-8-23 Haslett 15 St. Johns 14 Varsity FB

Radio call from Ted Fattal on z925 The Castle of the St Johns vs Lansing Eastern varsity football game on 9-22-23

9-22-23 St Johns 48 Lansing Eastern 6 WJSZ TF and BM

Radio call from Casey and Joe on z925 The Castle of the St Johns vs Haslett boys varsity basketball game on 1/11/24

1-11-24 St Johns 49 v Haslett 42 WJSZ (CS & JS)

Radio call from Casey and Joe on z925 The Castle of the St Johns vs Fowlerville varsity boys basketball game on 1-19-24

1-19-24 St Johns 58 Fowlerville 49 WJSZ (Casey Smith & Joe Smith)

Radio call of the St Johns vs Haslett varsity boys basketball by Casey and Joe on z925 The Castle on 2/15/24

02 - 15 - 24 Haslett 31 St Johns 27 (WJSZ) CS & JS

June 28, 2024 St Augustine Local News

The Killers - Somebody Told Me (Flame Boy Re-Heat)

Jimmie spent the weekend in the Big City for the Big East tournament, he has some details about Creighton's run to the championship game. 

Big East Tourney Talk - Seg 1 - Mar 17

Season 8 Episode 2!
(4:27) Bengals sign receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins to record-breaking contract extensions
(13:28) Steelers continue waiting on Aaron Rodgers to make his decision on 2025 team and more from relatively uneventful second week of NFL new league year
(31:41) South Region: Under-seeded teams, North Carolina’s surprise bid, and Tom Izzo
(52:27) West Region: Dominant Florida, Hall of Fame coaches, and 30-win Drake
(1:03:57) East Region: Cooper Flagg-less Duke, intriguing Wisconsin and BYU, and overlooked Alabama
(1:12:19) Midwest Region: Houston vs. Gonzaga’s predictive metrics, trendy upset picks, and potential rivalry in Sweet 16

2025 March Madness Preview

Season 8 Episode 3!
(4:15) Lack of upsets, competitive games put damper on opening weekend of March Madness
(10:59) South Region: Auburn and Michigan State struggle through first two rounds, Michigan and Ole Miss surge, and North Carolina goes home early
(29:56) West Region: Florida survives UConn, Maryland wins at the buzzer, and John Calipari upsets Rick Pitino
(47:14) East Region: Duke dominates in first two rounds, Caleb Love shines against Oregon, and BYU wins thriller over Wisconsin
(1:02:35) Midwest Region: Houston takes down Gonzaga, Purdue eases into second weekend, and all-SEC clash in Sweet Sixteen
(1:19:05) Red Sox enter new season with high hopes following busy offseason and more ahead of 2025 MLB Opening Day

March Madness First Weekend Reactions and 2025 MLB Season Preview

The sports world is popping with odd news today. Thank the spirits Dan is writing the questions today.

Buy or Sell - Seg 5 - April 16

Richard Stanley Shimmin interviewed by David Callister in 2003.

Dick was born at Bawshen Farm, but moved to Mullen-e-Cloie, St John's, when he was two. He describes farm work and St John's in the 1930s, including churning milk for butter, St Johns Mill and its owner, St Johns Marts and village life. Dick then goes to to talk about later moving to Dalby and Santon.

This oral history interview with Dick Shimmin was recorded by David Callister on 5 August 2003.

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Oral history interview with Dick Shimmin (5 Aug 2003)

Albert Dalton - Hazmat(DORQ BOOTLEG)

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3 guys, 3 generations, all from the same mid-Michigan town of Corunna. We all played multiple varsity sports at a high level and are currently working as members of the sports media.

Ted, the Baby Boomer of the bunch, attended Central Michigan University and since the mid 80’s has hosted The Sports Forum radio show and called high school play-by-play of a multitude of sports.

Our Generation-X co-host, Matt Burns, moved on from Corunna where he was a record setting wide receiver and graduated from Grand Valley State University. He now makes his living at ESPN.

Our youngest viewpoints will come from the Millennial of the trio Jerod Fattal. J-Rod starred at quarterback for the Cavaliers graduating in 2017, recently graduated from GVSU, and is working at Bally Sports Detroit.

Along with our unique 3 generation look at sports, pop culture, and current events, we have on a wide variety of guests; from ESPN's Ryan McGee, Ferris St. Head Football coach Tony Annese, media personalities Annie Agar and Wes Blankenship, ESPN Detroit Lions Insider Eric Woodyard, and plenty more!

Cory Novotny and Brian Wells discuss the latest happenings in the world of sports and beyond on He's Done It! A (Mostly) Sports Podcast.

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After Hours is live Monday-Friday from 6-8 PM live on 1620 The Zone. We talk all things Huskers, Jays, Mavs Reivers, and High School sports in the state of Nebraska!

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