We are sorry to report long-time MW*C attendee and fanzine publisher Elaine Batterby has passed away from a sudden heart attack.
Obituary at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21092577/Elaine-M-Batterby
You can send flowers or arrange to plant a tree in her memory there also.
We would like to add virtual Art Show and virtual Dealers Room pages to the MW*C website if there is enough interest.
We hope this will aid the many artists and dealers who are struggling due to Covid-19 shutting down conventions and other fannish outlets.
There would, of course, be featuring SF/Media fan artists and fan dealers/fanzine publishers/creators.
The virtual Art Show would have a link (or other contact info) to artists websites, artists/studio name, a short artist bio, and perhaps a thumbnail of a representative work.
The virtual Dealers Room would have a link (or other contact info) to dealers website, dealers/press name, and a short description of wares, feature new products, etc..
The webpages would be ongoing, so can be updated periodically.
There is no charge for listings.
The remainder of the MW*C website will continue to be archival.
To supply artist or dealer info for listing, or for more info, please e-mail mediawestcon@aol.com.
We also still have DIY MW*C 40 kits available. See MW*C website (www.mediawestcon.org) for details.
From Michael Short:
I have sad news.
My lovely wife Robin Wood lost her battle with cancer this morning just after 3AM. There will be no in person visitation or memorial. At Robin’s request there will be a Zoom meeting (or two or three).
Thank you all for your friendship and support over the last couple years.
— Mike
From Joyce Dudley Hindman:
Bast’s family and I have come to the decision that it is time to say goodbye to Requiem. April 30, 2021, will be the last day for orders of ‘zines or e-zines through the website.
Please post this info to fannish sites that welcome ‘zines.
More information about ‘zines from other publishers for whom Requiem acted as agent will be made available as soon as we have it.
It’s been a long run. We’ve met amazing people, many of whom have become lifelong friends. Thank you for everything.
Questions can go to me at ReqPub@gmail.com
From Joyce Hindman:
Bast Ravenshadow, who ran AngelWings Press and Requiem Publications, and did over 400 ‘zines as publisher, author, artist, has passed due to Covid related kidney failure. There will be no service. She attended MediaWest*Con for over two decades, and was active in Due South, Sentinel, MFU, S&H, Company Business and SWAT fandoms, as well as writing numerous original stories with her writing partner Sekhmet.
A little late for International Women’s Day, but here’s this:
https://www.startrek.com/news/living-star-trek-how-two-women-breathed-new-life-into-the-franchise
We finally made it to see the MCU exhibit at the Henry Ford!
Masks were required at all times. Note the markers for social distancing in line.
The monitor screen indicated the current time for admittance, as noted on your ticket.
Exhibits were mostly chronological, beginning with the early days of comics including original art and sample comics.
And, of course, the movies.
From Karen Rae Travers – BEARLY SPACED ENTERPRISES:
It is with Heavy Heart that I wanted to say that I have lost a VERY DEAR Friend — Sophia R. Mulvey, co-founder of BEARLY SPACED Enterprises and long time MW*C attendee as well as co-editor of The SEVEN LIVE ON and writer of the Delta Base series and several others. Sof passed on 29 Dec 2020, her son Tommy & his wife Kayla at her side. Her husband Tom predeceased her 2 years ago yesterday.
https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/251270
We are sad to report two recent deaths:
Holly Wilson was a fan writer and editor.
Sue Glasgow was a fan writer, fan artist, ‘zine publisher, and vidder.
We are sorry to report fan writer and long-time MW*C attendee Melissa Mastoris (AKA Khylara) passed away on November 5, 2020.
