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BOG STANDARD—WINTER 2014 Sponsored by 1896 EIGHTEEN NINETY SIX GALLERY &COFFEE SHOP Delivered Free, £1 in Shops boatofgarten.com Boat of Garten’s Community Newsletter Issue No. 45 Winter 2014 Lorraine on the golf course See pages 15 & 16 Lorraine and Family, 2012 Wee Bogees—See page 6 Mary enjoying the outdoors with Ben Nevis in the background Mary and Family—See pages 14 & 16 See Page 8 A Little1 Loco Difficulty —Photo by John Davison BOG STANDARD—WINTER 2014 Welcome to our Winter edition. Whilst we look forward to Christmas, and reflect on the many activities that have taken place in the village over the past three months, this edition is also tinged with sadness at the loss of two very respected and loved members of our community—Lorraine MacPherson and Mary Clark. Both are remembered in words and photos on pages 14- 16. These tributes have been compiled with the help of their families, friends and colleagues. But there are happier stories to celebrate as well—the success of the Youth Club, teenagers who are spreading their wings and whose exploits are recorded on page 3, the continued success of Wee Bogees, Strathspey Winds, TOMS and the involvement of the school in activities led by our RSPB Ranger—and of course we await with anticipation the Brigobroon production by Showboaters. There has been a lot happening to the infrastructure of the village—a new gallery has opened (sponsors of this edition), the new waste water treatment plant is currently being installed and underground electricity cables have been laid. Some information on change within the wider area has been omitted, due to lack of space, but it has been well covered in the local press. As always, there is particular focus on the people who contribute towards making the village such a vibrant place to live in and to visit. Our next BOG Standard will look different, in that it will be published in full colour. This is being launched as a trial during 2015, as the printing will obviously cost more. However, we are well supported by local businesses who faithfully advertise with us, so we hope that the income generated will cover our additional costs. It will be well worth a try, and will greatly enhance the reproduction of photos and other artwork. It only remains to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year, on behalf of the Community Council and all Jackie Wilson, Editor involved in the production and distribution of the BOG Standard. Email: [email protected] 01479 831056 BOG Standard is published by the Community Council, which appoints the Editor and underwrites the costs not covered by advertising. Articles published express the views of the authors and not the Council or Editor, unless otherwise stated. Boat of Garten Waste Water Treatment Works - Update The Boat of Garten WWTW Construction Team would like to thank all the local residents for their patience during the works being carried out at Boat of Garten. We would like to especially thank those directly affected by the works and those in the neighbouring properties. We are currently programmed to complete works on the main site in June next year. The majority of the heavy civil installation is complete New Tank arrives and we are moving onto electrical and mechanical installation. (Photos by Alison Grant) The Sewer upsizing works has proved particularly challenging. How- ever the permanent reinstatement was completed on Nethybridge Road on the 7th of November 2014. There is still a section of permanent reinstatement at the bridge directly in front of the site entrance. This will be permanently reinstated in the new year with the remaining section of sewer upsizing on Drumuillie Road. Work has commenced on Drumuillie Road and continues into the new year. We expect to complete the final reinstatement in January (weather permitting). The road will be temporarily in-filled over the Christmas period to minimise disruption. Trish Wilson Scottish Water A raffle at the recent Village Hall Open at Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club raised almost £500 for Hall funds - Jacqui Bell from Boat of Garten Community Hall is pictured accepting a cheque from the Club Secretary Nigel McConachie. A lovely walk along the coast at Cromarty raised £830 for WaterAid—organised by Sue Murray and enjoyed by all who took part 2 BOG STANDARD—WINTER 2014 Jessica Louise Barlow hai restaurant. My favourite experience was visiting the Many in the village will Statue of Liberty. The weather was fantastic as it was know Jessica from the time very sunny and warm. It was an amazing experience and she spent under the care I would love to visit again. and parenting of Heidi Spencer. On 23rd October, Dear friends December 2014 Jessica posted the The Christmas season is upon us and once again we can following message on her be dismayed by all that needs to be done. The result is facebook page after receiv- that many people do not particularly relish this time of ing a “Believe in your year. It certainly can be a hectic period for many. Success” award: Maybe, though, by reflecting on the original story of the “I don’t usually like posting stuff like this, but last night I birth of Jesus, we can be more open to God’s message to was thankful to receive an award for being a successful us, more quiet in spirit, and more enthused as we young person brought up within the care and after care prepare to celebrate this amazing event in our homes, system. I’m posting this to show young people who have work places, community and churches. been through the fostering and social work system that, In the account of Luke, a 1st century doctor, he tells us no matter how hard your life has been, you can achieve many significant aspects of how God provided us with a anything you want. I do feel a lot of young people in Saviour. Have a look for yourself in chapter 2 vs 1-20. “the system” do get a lot of bad press, but the amount of young people receiving awards last night was out- The birth was in Bethlehem. This had been proph- standing! Thank you to my foster mum, Heidi Spencer, esied hundreds of years before. and her family Julia and Frank Spencer, Evril Spencer and The heavenly choir announced the arrival of this Kalli and Shannon Spencer. special Son of God. The shepherds were amongst the first to hear this good news that was for all people, that God’s New York Trip 2014 Messiah had been born. We wonder at them By Victoria Derrick returning to their sheep having seen the baby Jesus and “glorifying and praising God”. In October, I was lucky enough to be given the oppor- tunity to go on a performing arts trip with 49 other They spread the word of this dramatic event, and pupils from Grantown many were enthralled. Grammar School, which also A great man who lived centuries ago, St Ambrose, wrote included Eva Eastwood from of Jesus ..... Boat of Garten. The trip was for a week and included lots “He is little and weak, that you may be great and strong. of amazing experiences. I He is bound in swaddling clothes, that you may be un- visited places such as Liberty bound from the fetters of death. He is on earth, that you Island, Ground Zero, Empire may be in heaven.” State Building, Central Park, This child has come to bring us to God, to free us from Times Square and many our wrongs, to give us a lasting peace, to be our faithful more. We saw “Carmen” at friend for ever. The desire of this Christ, who lived and died and was raised to life again, is for us all to open our hearts to Him, to journey through life with Him, and to the Metropolitan Opera celebrate all He is and has done. House, the musical “Once” on All being well, you will receive a Christmas card from the Broadway and had a drama Boat of Garten Church with details of our services and workshop and a hip hop events. We would love you to join us. dance tour. We were staying at the West Side YMCA on the Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a good New west side of Central park and Year 2015. were taken to a different Donald Walker place to eat every night, including the Hard Rock Cafe, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Planet Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? Hollywood and John’s Shang- The mince spy. 3 BOG STANDARD—WINTER 2014 STRATHSPEY WINDS How can we improve Milton Loch and Woodland for all By Jane Kerr our benefit? Can you help in any way? This need was identified at the Community Consultation as one of our objectives. There will be an informal PUBLIC MEETING, on Thursday 22nd JANUARY, in the LOUNGE at the COMMUNITY HALL. 7:30 pm. Please come and contribute your ideas and infor- The Strathspey Winds started as a group learning project mation. in November 2009. At that time most of the members This meeting will start a process where we gather all had never played a woodwind instrument before and to relevant information together, record what has begin with they borrowed or hired instruments or, used happened to the area previously, and set out what the those left behind by their children. They have since been Community would like to see there in the short and joined by other players and are always happy to longer term.