[Ansteorra] German Fest Thank You and Lost and Found

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Greetings all,

First, We hope that those who traveled to the Lands south of us to Raven's 
Fort had an enjoyable time.

Second, our heart felt sympathies to those who mourned the passing of HL 
Centurion
Lawrence the Rampant of Ram's Isle 

Thirdly, We would like to thank those who took the time, energy and money to 
come to Brad Leah's German Fest.   We hope that you where not disappointed.   
There are so many people who deserve thanks but if we listed them all, this 
post would flow for days so we are choosing just a handful.   To their 
Excellencies Eldern Hills, thank you for hosting our courts and bearing the 
responsibility of the royal presence. To their Excellencies North Keep and his Excellency 
Wiesenfeuer, thank you for gracing our event.   Baroness Michelle, as always, 
you have helped in anyway that was needed.   Lady Capricia, thank you for 
being our dance mistress (my feet are still recovering ). Lady Simone, thank you 
for taking over all the vocal and court heraldry needs at the event.   Dona 
Antonia, thank you for stepping in at a moments notice for the Rapier Tourney.   
Lord Talenson and his son Christophe, your help in the tavern was greatly 
appreciated Lord Angus, thanks for running the Brewing Competition.   From our 
own shire, we would like to thank Centurion Krag McIntyre for handling all the 
Heavy tournaments and to HL Monica de la Cueva for cooking the best tavern food 
we have had.

We are proud to announce the titled Defenders and Champions the Shire of Brad 
Leah. 
       Heavy Defender: Ritter Erasmus Totengraber
       Rapier Defender: Don Benedict Ashton
       Bard of Brad Leah: Dona Antonia Bianca Santiago de Lagos 
       Premier Brewer of Brad Leah:  Lord Barrett
       Heavy German Tourney Winner:  Lord Adam
       Scholar of Brad Leah: Baron Ainar Magnusson 
       Arts and Science Champion:  Terrence of the Syke
       Children's A & S: Annalyse
       Archery Defender:  Terrance of the Syke
       Wench Games Winner: Lady Nicolette

The following good gentles received awards.
       Centurion Krag McIntyre: Sable Crane 
       Lady Helen Shiercliffe:  Sable Comet (Brad Leah) 
       Lady Gwenhuyvar verch Morgant Dedwydd:  Sable Thistle (Scribal Arts) 
       Lady Bianca Mantegna:  Sable Thistle (Costuming) 

If a name has been omitted or misspelled, please overlook our error and let 
us know so we can make sure it is correct next time.

Here is a list of lost items that where found.  Contact event steward if you 
see your missing item.
       One Blue camp chair
       One Minnetonka moccasin, size unknown
       One black overnight bag, empty
       One fuzzy brown and tan blanket with a tiger image in the middle 

HL Hans Faust and Lady Bianca Mantegna
Event Stewards, Bread Leah German Fest