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Watch this space We have to inform you that this issue is the last to be edited by the present editor. Subsequent issues will be handled by Linda FitzGerald who has agreed to be, with the approval of the Production Committee, the new Editor. Linda has recently been living temporarily outside the village - at Loch Lubnaig-side, but she and her husband will be moving back to Killin in the near future.

Linda has been deeply involved in and committed to the paper for some time now and we have no doubt that she will effectively keep the paper going, and maybe give it a new dimension. We are sure you will give her all the support possible.

Contents Bye Bye Lay-bys Article Page In the November Issue of the Killin News warrant wasting even more money which Community Councils 2 we reported on the coned-off lay-bys in as they said, "probably wouldn't stop Curling Club Burns Supper 3 Glen Ogle, we now have an update on the people parking in them anyway". Senior Citizens Burns Supper 3 farce - it was only a pantomime over the festive period! We asked where cars could park to admire Folk Music Festival 4 the view of Glen Ogle and were informed Mervyn's Weather 4 The result of The Scottish Office "Safety that there was "ample off-road Next Issue 5 Audit" was that four out of the five newly parking"(?!) and that a "Route Action Tim Frost - Gamekeeper 5 laid tarmac lay-bys had reduced visibility Reduction Plan" had highlighted that "no and were to be closed having been deemed additional parking was required". We New Pricing Policy for Killin News 6 "unsafe". We highlighted the waste of suggested that Glen Ogle was not unlike Opening of Salmon Fishing 7 public money and inconvenience of the Glen Croe (the Rest and be thankful) Police Column 8 traffic lights which littered the Glen albeit in miniature. It is stunning in all Doctor's Column 8 during the peak summer months. Dave seasons and much admired by tourists, Hamilton of the Scottish Office said that locals and business travellers. A car park Pantomime Review and Pictures 9 although they regretted this, "Public and viewpoint would allow drivers to pull Comment: Water Problem 9 off the road to admire the scenery and Safety must come first". Yes, we had to Sport and Leisure Club 12 agree - but should that not have been their perhaps reduce the number of accidents? main priority before laying the tarmac? Dave Hamilton said this would only be Floral Awards/Hanging Baskets 13 Their solution was to lay raised kerbs to considered if The Scottish Office was Letters 14 hinder parking. We pointed out the aware of a public need - we thought we Retiral of David Murray 14 additional expense, and as a direct result were raising their awareness - but Thank you 15 of our enquiry, The Scottish Office have apparently it is required that you, locals decided NOT to lay raised kerbs, they will and visitors alike, write to The Scottish Obituaries 16 remove the "P" signs and will solid white Office in Edinburgh either directly or Welsh Male Voice Choir 17 line entrances to all five lay-bys to prevent through us at the Killin News and then Clubs and Societies 17, 18, 19 them being mistaken for "official lay-bys". perhaps some action will be taken. Church News - Easter 20 They admit four are un-safe but cannot LF Killin Community Council further comment could be made. (See Strathfillan Comment Page 11). Community Council Meeting 10 February Outline Planning has now been granted There were six Committee members, Two representatives from the East of to Mr Addis, although it should be noted four members of the public and Water Board Authority gave a that at the time of the Previous Councillor Ken Campbell present at the presentation about forthcoming work on Community Council Meeting, planning meeting. sewage works. Starting in had not been granted. March/April 1998 a large pipe will be There are no plans to build public toilets built from the existing works beside Council to put up a Dog Waste Bin in in Breadalbane Park in the foreseeable Pine Trees Leisure Park up to the main the Lyon Road/Ballechroisk area. future. The Council suggests the use of road, along the side of the main road, the pavilion toilets. Permission would An application was made for permission down the old road at to be required before this could take place. to use the park for the weekend of the discharge into the River Fillan at the The requirement of a handrail at the Folk Festival. There were no objections White Bridge. This is an interim Dochart Bridge toilets - no handrail to this and permission was granted. measure to cure the problem that the would be installed. Crom Allt (where sewage outflow is The boundary wall between Fassifern currently discharged! is too small for the CCTV, is still on hold. Police say it and Breadalbane Park has collapsed and present volume of outflow A detailed may still be coming but there will still responsibility to rebuild was in question. investigation is underway, and within be the use of the portable one on No-one appears to know who actually five years a new larger sewage system occasion. has the responsibility of the up-keep of will hopefully be built outside the the boundary walls and fences surround- village. The pipe building work - will Concern was expressed about the ing Breadalbane Park. Councillor take eighteen weeks and will cause non-mains connection of the water and Campbell will look into this and let us disruption on the main road for about sewage in the surrounding areas of know. four weeks. The Community Council Killin. With the continuous expansion stressed that traffic hold ups must not of holiday accommodation in outlying Killin Initiative/Millennium Fund - It take place over Easter or the holiday areas there was concern about the was raised at the meeting that Killin weekends in May. The Water Authority present system not being able to cope. should be seen as putting forward a was reminded of the problems with project for the Millennium. Funding 's sewage capacity. An The Chairman informed the committee could be available and ideas for the investigation into the way forward there that a report was coming out on the project were asked for. It was decided is to start in about a year. Friday following the meeting that a letter in the Killin News for ideas concerning the water contamination. for this project would be a good idea. Readers who would like more detail on He said that the Water Board realised the our discussions are reminded to read the seriousness of the problem but would Councillor Campbell passed round a Strathfillan Community Council have to wait for the report before any map with the proposed boundary of the minutes which are displayed in the National Park. There are three councils glass-fronted noticeboards outside the Notice in the proposed Park area, , village shops in Crianlarich and Argyll & Bute and West Tyndrum. Date of next meeting: The Community Council are planning Dunbartonshire. These Councils are Wednesday 1 April, 7.30 pm in Tyndrum to make a presentation to Dave Murray hoping to set up a joint committee. The Village Hall. Members of the public are our retiring constable. Donations can Government would also like to have very welcome to attend. be handed in to the Bank of Scotland, Community Involvement. Killin. See page 14 Next Meeting - 14 April, 1998.

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2 Curling Club Burns Supper Senior Citizens Burns Supper Talk about tickets for the World Cup in France! Getting into the Suie Lodge Burns Supper is probably more difficult. However the Killin News, using its heavy media power managed to get in. Unfortunately in the hassle to get in the KN camera was slightly damaged: so, we apologise - no photos this year (everyone can now relax)!

As usual a great night was had by all and it's this writer's view that this must be one of the top Suppers in Scotland - and we say this with no disrespect to the runner-up, The Senior Citizens' one.

The remarkable array of talent never The Committee members of Killin Youth Club would like to take this opportunity to ceases to amaze us. Happily chaired by thank everyone for their help in making the above event a very enjoyable one. Special Chrissie Fenton the night started off with, thanks to Diane and Roger Twigg, Tighnabruaich Hotel for the Soup, Margaret and John of course, the pipes (Charlie Methven) Mallinson, Clachaig Hotel, for the Tatties, Colin MacRae for the Haggis, Mitch and and Bill MacIlroy addressing the Haggis, Julie, Costcutters, for the Turnips, Alex Stewart for the Trifles, Kate Stewart and Morag carried in by Sheila Aitken. The haggis MacKenzie for Transportation, Myrica Mardon, Claire Ramsay, Kate Stewart, Fiona of course was fiercely attacked and we all Stewart, Joyce Webb, for assembling the above in a manner fit for a King. Allan Walker, got down to it (with drams all round, Jean Henderson, Alex Stewart and Bill Naismith for the toasts, Jim Sutherland for especially for the Piper). chairing the proceedings, Dave Thornton, Peter Shuttleworth, Willie Allan for Entertainment, Duncan MacKinnon for Piping, and everyone else who helped. The subsequent entertainment was a usual of top quality; Gilbert Christie effective- This is a tradition in Killin that the Youth Club is honoured to be involved in, and last ly addressing the Lassies and Pamela but not least thanks to all the young people who waited at the tables. Their parents can Farquharson replying as lively in a be proud of them as a fine example of modern youth in action. rhyming speech. Then there was the Killin Youth Club music, Davie Thornton on the fiddle (?) sometimes along with Pat and Gilbert; songs, of course from Jim Cushley and ERIC MCALLISTER Mary Masterson, and this time too from Jack Rough. But, over and above the CARPET FITTER musical items, we remember Robert Bruce And The Spider (Charlie & Colin), Holy Willies' Prayer in the dark with a "Tredaire" candle.... Tel: (01567)820359 "O Lord. Thou kens what zeal I bear, When drinkers drink and swearers swear, SPECIALIST ON ALL Well, Willie was on a loser that night for there was certainly much singing (I don't FLOOR COVERINGS know about the swearing!).

But clearly the great event of the evening was the absolutely marvellous "performance" of Tarn O' Shanter by J & C McWilliam Charlie Methven, involving us all powerfully in the drama of this great poem. And need I say it? The night Funeral Directors would not have been complete without a 18 - 22 Bank Street couple of good stories from who else? Johnnie Burton! ABERFELDY Tel: 01887 820436 Stewart Christie formally brought the ARTIST evening to a (temporary!) close with a Sign Writing Complete Personal Service vote of thanks for all who contributed to Speciality Animal Studies the evening. The Old Schoolhouse , by Killin, Perthshire FK21 8RF Prop. David Gauld SA 01567 820535

3 Plans are already well advanced for this end. The Hoteliers have jointly agreed they may come from. All the advance year's event. Once again there will be to restrict the opening hours to 1.00 am. publicity will be aimed at getting the a quality line-up for your entertainment, which will be publicised further by a message across, that the Festival, which with some exciting workshops, talks, relaunch of the 'Pub Watch Scheme'. is established as one of the top ten in and yarn spinning, and the usual frantic- This will be co-ordinated by the , is here to stay, providing an sessions, so get ready! However, there Publicity Officer, and articles will opportunity for locals and our many vis- are to be a few changes, and close co- appear in the press. itors, to enjoy a week-end of the very operation between Central Scotland best in traditional music, song, story Police, Hoteliers, and the Committee, At the end of March the booking flyers and dance. will make the week-end run smoothly. will be available and once again the 'Outdoor Centre' will be taking the local Here is a taste of this year's artistes. The Festival Camp Site will be pre- bookings. Please note, get your dinner Brian McNeil, Ron Kavana, Ian Bruce, booked and access strictly controlled. arranged for half an hour earlier this Thomas Lynch, Deaf Shepherd and Old Professional Security Officers will be year, since the concerts will be starting Blind Dogs. Heard of them? Take our on duty each night to assist everyone, at 7.00 pm. word for it - you will!! and to make the visitors stay enjoyable. Police Officers, including a contingent The committee are determined that the A.J.M. Stewart, in plain clothes, will be circulating in Killin Festival will not be over shad- Festival Secretary varying numbers, throughout the week- owed by unruly elements, wherever

Mervyn's Earth's crust - may be partly responsible. Mull Theatre Weather Incidentally this ridge is thought to have given rise to the theory of "The Lost Comes to Killin Continent of Atlantis" and the Celtic legend of "Tir Nan Og" "The Land of the El Nino and Sunami are natural Mull Theatre will be playing in the Ever Young". phenomena which occur in the Pacific McLaren Hull on Friday May 22 as part and are held responsible for meteorologi- of their 1998 tour. The excellent cal departures from the usual, and indeed Many reasons have been put forward for professional company will perform a have been blamed for the recent "twisters" the present long spell of ultra mild play specially commissioned by them, in Florida which is of course outwith their conditions. As well as the fore going and which was a very great success normal influence. comments. Global Warming may or may when performed in 1993 on Mull. not have an effect. Meanwhile the very Please make a note in your diary to persistent area of high pressure that has In the Atlantic however it is unusual for come and see 'Dr Sullivan and Mr been swanning around to the south of the such dramatic upheavals but never the Gilbert' a play with music, as we are British Isles is still in evidence and has less a huge body of water such as this is certain this will be an entertaining sucked warm winds from the Sahara for bound to have an affect on climate and some time. evening. weather of the surrounding land masses. Watch out for posters nearer the time Much of our British weather derives from A new moon on 26 February could assist in breaking down this pressure system with more details. The event is being the line of demarcation between the Gulf promoted by Killin Drama Club as part Stream, or more correctly The North and allow more normal conditions to of their commitment to increase the use Atlantic Drift, which is comparatively bring March "in like a lamb"!! of the McLaren Hall by 'outsiders'. warm, and the Labrador Current which is obviously much colder emanating as it Mervyn Browne, Ardtalnaig, 26 Feb. '98 does from an ice berg ridden source. It would appear that the positioning of this dividing line - the source of many low pressure systems - can vary, thereby deciding whether our islands are battered Falls of Dochart. Killin, Perthshire by westerly gales and rain or, should it Telephone: Killin (01567) 820270 move northwards allowing the semi- permanent Azores "High" to do likewise, then we could expect quieter and more pleasant conditions. All this is obviously STD 3 Crown, en suite rooms over simplifications and it has probably All rooms with Sky Movies not been established why this aforesaid MacNab restaurant open at weekends division of warm and cold move around. Egon Ronay recommended bar food There is the possibility that submarine in the AA new guide "Britains Best Pubs" geological activity along the line of the Les Routiers recommended Dining Room Tel: (01567) 820270 mid Atlantic Ridge - a fracture area in the

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Copy and advertisements for the May The hind season ended on 15 Another Spring activity this year issue are required by Thursday 30 February, and about this time many was the Countryside March. On the April. It will be distributed towards estates feed deer to help them over first of March an estimated 285,000 the end of May. you will be able to the last of the winter days. On or more country people braved the advertise and give prominence to many estates it's the stags which rabbit warrens of London's tube anything happening in late May, June come in to feed, but on some it's the system to emerge near Waterloo and July. Think about it now! - and get the stuff to the editor or members hinds. Any one of a variety of foods Bridge to march to Hyde Park. It of the committee. can be used; hay, turnips, maize or took a good deal of organising and cobs may be chosen. At Boreland commitment for many country folk Kilchurn, Killin, Tel: 01567 820298 we put out 20 tons of turnips. We to get there, apart from the distance take them as far up the hill as we can with the Argo. In contrast, in Sutherland about 250 stags came in Costcutters Award daily, feeding by hand from the Winning Successes buckets of maize. A couple of miles out the younger stags came to call, We are delighted to report that the middle feed attracted the 'middle Costcutters was Highly Commended of the road' stags and at the policy in the Competition for Retailer of the fence the older and wiser boys were Year. But better still, the shop was waiting. They would come up close runner-up in the competition for and it was always advisable to fasten Village Store of the Year. up your jacket to avoid getting Presentations were made on 26th February by the Scottish Grocer, and caught on the horns. The food is you can see the framed award notices always well spread to avoid fighting. and the threat of 'three' Frosts being in the shop. Congratulations to Mitch Vitamin blocks are also often put out there, they all have animals and and Julie and of course all the staff. to provide valuable trace elements in responsibilities to leave behind. their winter diet. This is a measure of the fear in the countryside at the moment. The Also in mid-February the deer are rally was well organised, the most ANDREW ANDERSON counted. To facilitate planning and good-natured that the police had &SONS numbers to cull it is necessary to witnessed, enjoyable and was a know how many deer are in the area. triumph for unity between the FUNERAL DIRECTORS It is far better to count on dry bright various country factions. One days with snow lying. This means banner said it all with 'Eat British Funeral Plans Available that the deer tend not to move so far lamb. 30.000 foxes can't be wrong.' 14 Camp Place, or spread out so much. In the clear It was impossible to get an accurate light of such days it is easier to sex count (a bit like the deer count - but Telephone the deer when spying. much easier to sex at a distance!) Callander (01877) 330567 Let's hope by the time that you read / (01877)330398 Most of Scotland is covered by deer this the huge tide of tweed had some Fax (01877) 331079 management groups who meet to effect and made politicians realise plan future policy. This area is cov- that they must listen to the man on ered by the West Rannoch group. the ground (literally). We were glad MAUREEN H. GAULD Neighbouring estates try to count on to escape back to Glasgow and a the same day so that large groups of breath of fresh air - yes, even beasts are not double counted or Glasgow smelled fresh! Remember Antiques and Arts missed. This can be a long day out. these proposed laws affect you all - Bric-a-Brac So next time you see a stalker even your pet dog would be acting sleeping on the hill it may be just the illegally if chasing a rabbit! result of counting the deer instead of Craiglea, sheep! About every six years the Tim Frost Main Street, Killin Deer Commission count each area. Tel: (01567) 820475-SHOP 820605 - House

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6 Again this year we had a calm, mild day for Killin's big annual event - well, at least for the anglers! And once more there were two starting points. Highland Lodges and Kinnell Boathouse, and for the first time both venues were attended by a minister of the Church; John Lincoln at Kinnell and David MacNaughton at Highland Lodges: so all the bouts were properly blessed. Of course, other 'spiritual' accompaniment was enjoyed at both places; that is to say a good dram was taken as a toast to the elusive fish! Blessing the boats at Kinnell It never ceases to amaze this writer that Kenmore gets such lavish coverage on TV and in the press (excluding the KN) for their opening day procession. Quite clearly the 'big event' is at Killin. We must have a word with the media next year.

For the record, this year was not blank in terms of fish caught, but our heart goes out to David Rew from Ayr who caught a 131b 8 oz. fish, only to be beaten as the last boat returned in the dark with one at 131bs 9 1/2 oz. taken A Confident Crew leave Highland Lodges by Colin MacPherson from Glasgow. Congratulations, therefore, to Colin.

Altogether a successful day, and one which saw the attendance of Killin's new minister successfully fulfilling the traditional role.

Cor Meibon BRO ALED Male Voice Choir

Wales is renowned for its male voice choirs, and Killin is to be visited by one of them in the McLaren Hall on the 23rd May. Bro Aled has between thirty and forty members, under the musical director, Mair Selway. Their repertoire is very extensive and delivered in their distinctive style. Last year their performance in Oban Cathedral played to a packed audience. Following what promises to be a night to remember there will be a ceilidh Dance to give our guests a taste of Scottish late night revelry. Tickets will be available from the 1 st April. Funds will go towards the Choir's Charity and Initiative. 7 "The Path To Salvation" Police News Cycling is a "good thing". It is non- polluting, low technology and good Theft of people to walk a few yards to park exercise. You will have seen the partners where they should. Unfortunately it in the practice on their bikes, so we prac- Between Thursday 19 and Friday 20 appears to be the same people who park tice what we preach. (We haven't been February, two outboard engines were indiscriminately time after time. 1 hope able to persuade Kitty to don the lycra stolen from boats berthed in the River they heed this warning. tights and set off over Glen Ogle yet!) Lochay opposite The Glebe, Killin. One was a 5 hp Yamaha and the other 4 hp On the same subject, people still continue For some time, a charity called "Sustrans" Yamaha. Both were blue in colour. If to stop outside the school, I can only (Sustainable Transport) has been anyone has any information regarding [his assume that it is parents dropping off their developing a network of cycle paths so as theft, please contact Constable Ian children for school. Once again these to separate cyclists (and pedestrians) from Donaldson at Killin Police Office. markings are on the road to make it safer motor transport and improve safety. for the children, so if you are one of the There is now an extensive network of In light of these thefts, boat owners are culprits, please have a little thought for these tracks which are often along the advised to review their security measures, other people's children and refrain from track of disused railway lines. As you particular attention being paid to leaving doing so. know, there are many miles of disused as little in boats as is necessary. railway in this area as a result of the If engines are capable of being removed Continuing in this vein, during recent closure of the Callander, Oban and Killin without loo much difficulty, it is advisable road checks the number of people not Junction lines. After a lot of negotiation, to do so rather than leave them attached to wearing seatbelts was very high. Advice and with the help of grants from the boats. Items that you are unable to was given at this time and the situation National Lottery, Sustrans have gained remove should be secured as best you can seems to have improved dramatically, but access to a fair bit of the trackbed in this to make it more difficult for the thief. If there arc still some who continue to refuse area. the persons responsible find 'easy to wear a belt. Ask any member of the pickings' in this area they will no doubt Fire Brigade or Ambulance Service about return again and again. The more the number of people who are now Providing an alternative route through difficulty they have may make them target walking away from serious Road Traffic Glen Ogle will no doubt increase the other areas. Accidents because they were wearing a number of cyclists who visit the area. belt. Then ask them about the ones who This summer will see a major project to weren't wearing one. line the car park at Glenoglehead with the Parking on Double Yellow Lines trackbed past Acharn. This will be under- taken by volunteers who will be working Despite numerous attempts to educate Vandalism in August. people about not parking on double yellow lines, a large number of local Recently one of the ornamental horses' I see this as an exciting development for people still continue to do so. Please heads outside the entrance to the the area which will increase the recre- appreciate that these lines are there for a Capercaillie Restaurant was knocked off. ational opportunities for locals and particular reason - TO PREVENT This is not the first time that this has tourists alike. A representative from ACCIDENTS. occurred and any information as to who Sustrans will explain more about the char- the culprit was would be appreciated. ily and the plans for the area in the Lesser One of the objectives of Central Scotland Any information will be treated in McLaren Hall at 7.30 pm on Friday 17 Police is to reduce the number of confidence. April. I hope there will be a good turnout accidents in the area we live in. This is for what promises to be an interesting achieved in various ways. One is evening. education and another is enforcement. The first would appear to have failed and it would appear to be due to the inability David Syme Killin News Annual General GRANTS K. Taylor & Sons Meeting LAUNDRY MAIN STREET, KILLIN Haulage Contractor, The Annual General Meeting will Livestock Removers. be held in: Services to Hotels. Guest Houses, etc. Hay & Straw Contract Linen Hire supplied and delivered, Killin Hotel Most items washed Local & long distance transport Duvets, Blankets and Curtains on Tuesday 21st April, 1998, Competitive rates at 7.30 pm. Give us a call for a Laundry Collection Dall, , Killin Tel: 0 1 5 6 7 8 2 0 6 5 8 We cordially invite our readers Tel(01567) 820235 or 820744 or 0 8 3 1 2 8 4 2 0 8 and advertisers to attend. The curtain rose once again in the middle of January, when Killin Drama Club presented the pantomime "Dick Turpin" - and what a pantomime it was! Each year something bigger, better and even more ambitious. And did it pay off? - it certainly did judging by the audience participation and reaction.

The scenes romped along at great speed with good comedy, good singing and excellent visual effects. The children were very good, so much better than in previous years. Their singing and dancing was excellent, especially the nifty footwork in the Maypole Dance - my heart was in my mouth just watching it unfold. The "pro's" did their stuff with equal enthusiasm and skill, with the baddy being even nastier than ever - hisssss! The musical arrangements and colourful costumes are to be congratulated upon and the stage crew again excelled themselves with their obvious hard work.

My only criticism is that the pan- tomime was slightly too long - singing only two verses of certain songs and cutting down on the dance routines could have shortened some of the scenes. Normally no one is singled out for their performance, but Glenda Mardon, the Panto Dame, deserves a special mention for an all round outstanding performance (especially in that dress!!). Congratulations to all concerned with this excellent We have a selection of dependable furry, winter-coated ponies, production. all excellent with and very used to children! FI Children are welcome from 7yrs upwards and they learn about general horse care and management as well as having fun! Our already happy band of regular "saddle clubbers" are supervised by child-friendly, qualified staff and hard hats are provided.

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Opportunity Knocks - The Clackmannan shire, Falkirk and Stirling Local Authorities (CFSLA) Payroll Lottery invites locally based charities and community groups to apply to them for assistance with equipment needs. The lottery obtains its funds from voluntary donations of past and present employees of CFSLA.

Fun and Games The 24th annual Viewforth Garden Fete takes place this year on Saturday 6th June. A full entertainment programme is being organised including visits by the Scottish Claymores players and cheerleaders, Presentation of Cheque for £487.44 from proceeds of LTHL Charity Opening Night of climbing wall, falconry display, silent new Indoor Riding School held on 13 December '97. to Mrs Jean Gardner, Chairman of auction and a chance to abseil 80 ft from the West and Central Scotland Region RDA. main building.

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10 From John & Julia Lincoln at the Manse We have been here for about eight 1767. No one could miss the memo- East of Scotland Water months, and at long last I have got rial erected by the Gaelic Society of round to putting pen to paper for the Perth in front of the parish church. Having written twice to the East of Killin News. We are still settling in Stuart did not carry out his labours Scotland Water asking them to give the at the manse and it will be some time unaided being assisted by the "pious Killin News an explanation of why we before we finally unpack all the boxes and learned" Rev. James Fraser and suffered a "Boil Water" incident in and even longer before the car sees by Dugald Buchanan. September 97, we have not yet received a the inside of the garage! reply, never mind an article. So we're only a small local paper; but apparently Buchanan is probably the greatest they were communicating to all the Both the Parish of Killin & Ardeonaig religious Gaelic poet and we have dailies and weeklies about how well they and the Parish of are every reason to be proud of him. were handling what they called "The becoming used to sharing a minister Again there is a link between the Waterborne Hazard Incident" in Killin!!. and I am trying to ensure my diary parishes, for just a few yards south of doesn't put me in two places at the the village store in is a However, we have now located their final same time! memorial to Dugald Buchanan. A report on "the incident" - sent to the generation before Buchanan another Community Council - a 50 page docu- I find it fascinating that two such religious poet walked the hills of ment!, which we can't really summarise parishes should be linked by the Sutherland - in the parish in which I here. It is in fact a very detailed account Presbytery. Today the parishes are ministered before coming here. John of how well they handled the incident thus Mackay was a tacksman at Mudale, a described in their own words "East of very different, yet they share a com- short distance from Altnaharra. His Scotland Water were of the opinion that mon history as both are associated the failures were associated (sic) with a with the first Gaelic Bible. The his- story provides another link - this time rapid increase in raw water colour at the tory of both parishes points to the between the far north and the works, where chlorinated raw water was importance our forebears laid upon Perthshire hills. Next time I put pen having to be mixed with treated water to the Word of God being accessible in to paper perhaps I'll explore that link. meet demand" - in September?! They go the language of the people. on, "The incident occurred following a period of extremely heavy rainfall which The "language" has all but resulted in exceptionally poor raw water In Balquhidder the Rev. Robert Kirk disappeared from these glens. The quality entering the Killin Treatment laboured in translating a metrical ver- Bible or "Books" are no longer in Works" - which incidentally cost the best sion of the Psalms which as published daily use by the vast majority of the part of £1 million! in 1684. He also transliterated the people. Our children still hear the classical Irish of Bedell's Old well known stories from the Bible but OK! It happened, and they certainly Testament and O'Donnell's New that is not enough. I feel that handled the situation well, but we just Testament to produce a complete something is missing, something wonder, why did it happen at all, and yet Bible which was published in 1690. which our forebears enjoyed when never before! As for "extremely heavy Visitors can see copies of the finished they read from the Word in past days. rainfall" - they've seen nothing yet! product in the "Friendship Room" at The "Books" brought them closer to the church to this day. God, and opened a channel of blessing The Report is now available for all to read in Killin Library. which perhaps we have lost today. I Here in Killin, Kirk's work was super- hope that we may recover the best of seded by the labours of the Rev. James our heritage, so that we may be Stuart who produced the first Gaelic strengthened and prepared for what translation of the New Testament in will be our future.

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11 Killin and District Forth Valley Sports and Leisure Club Local Health Council The annual general meeting was held The Club is run by a management on Thursday 12 February. Reports committee set up under the rules laid included reference to the extensive down by the Club Constitution. Some Breast Screening work of improvements to the putting members and officers of this commit- green, problems of wear and flooding tee have represented the village since Programme on the all-weather tennis court surface the Club's instigation. There are some and the improvement to the financial who were also on the steering commit- The National Breast Screening position of the club following a tee. Their length of service is only Programme offers routine breast revision of the annual rent and grants because there has been no one else pre- screening for all women aged 50 to 64 from Stirling Council. Appreciation pared to take an interest and it is felt and invitations are sent out at the was expressed for the considerable that the time has come to review the sit- appropiate time to all women eligible to assistance given to the Club by the uation. Two officers are unable to con- attend. Women aged 65 and over who Community Services Department of tinue because of ill health and two would like to be screened can arrange Stirling Council. more take the view that they are not through their own G.P. or Health Centre. prepared to continue and that the time Only 4% of women over 64 self referred during the last round of screening. The Only eight members of the Club has come for others to take an interest Breast Screening Service in Forth Valley if the village is to have a Sports Club at attended out of a membership of 45 is provided by the West of Scotland and all. (excluding junior members). Whilst it the South of Scotland Breast Screening was appreciated that there were Services. extenuating circumstances applying for The situation is being actively pursued some members, it was clear that there by the management committee. is little interest in the Club by residents Anyone who feels that they can help West Of Scotland Breast of the village and none from outlying should contact the chairman, Mrs F. E. Screening: residents. It must be remembered that MacKinnon. (820716) the Club was formed after much effort Killin, 15-17 June by a number of people exploring the The total ages of the 8 people present possibilities. At a public meeting held exceeded 600. Younger residents of on 27 June, 1990 attended by the area must now come forward to Callander, 19 - 30 June approximately 65 residents, it was take part in the running of the Club. unanimously resolved to 'proceed with the Killin Sports and Leisure Project.'

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12 Floral Awards and Hanging Baskets 1998 will see the running of the Floral heathers, perennials etc., and not just Awards taken over by a village com- displays of summer bedding plants, to mittee, with initial financial support participate. This section involves the Cancer Research Disco from the Killin and District Tourist whole village and everyone should be A very successful disco was held in the Association. The latter has felt for greatly encouraged by the highly school on Friday 27 February. This event raised over £150 for Cancer Research. some time that the Floral Awards complimentary remarks made during As usual the standard of behaviour among should not be under its auspices alone the final judging last year. The those attending was excellent and a good and should be more of a community Commercial sections will be open time was had by all. Thanks go to staff project. There will be some changes to competitions, which it is hoped will and other volunteers for their support. the way the scheme is organised and encourage more businesses to make to the distribution of prizes but it is an effort to brighten up their premises Tesco hoped that with floral displays. Once again Tesco will be running its com- villagers will continue to give the puter coupons offer. Last year we col- same tremendous support that they Hanging Baskets lected enough for a CD Rom. This year we hope to collect enough for a have in the past. It was encouraging The new committee will also take laptop/notepad for use by our pupils. to see new names on the list of prize over the hanging baskets, on lamp There is a collection point in the Entrance winners in 1997 and it is hoped that posts in the village. This has proved to Hall. Pupils should place coupons in the 1998 will see a further increase in the be a great success and it is hoped that boxes provided. Thank you for your sup- number of entries. The colourful dis- all those traders and individuals who port. plays to be found around the village were kind enough to sponsor them last are not only an added attraction for year will be willing to do so again, School Board visitors but give pleasure to local res- this year. There are 24 baskets at pre- The School Board has recently been dis- idents throughout the summer months. sent, and with that in mind, the Floral cussing the issue of settling-in classes, Award Committee would welcome with particular reference to S1/S2. Discussion will continue in the summer There are four categories again this offers of sponsorship from both com- mercial establishments and private term, to take on board forthcoming year for private entries. For three of national advice and discussions in school individuals. Sponsorship remains, for these - Hanging Baskets, Window on this. Also under discussion at the Boxes and Tubs - it will be £1 per the third year, at £25 per lamp post, School Board has been the quality of entry for adults and free for children. and names should be given to Kay catering in McLaren High, various Health Entrants should try to achieve a vari- Riddell.. 1997 saw Willie Inglis do a and Safety issues and the recent ety of planting and colour, producing splendid job of planting up the baskets Government proposals on enhancing the a balanced overall effect. Entrants and looking after them until they were role of School Boards by giving them should remember also, that small is in situ. However, once in place, some more powers in relation to some aspects often beautiful, so do not think you sponsors who agreed to water their of school life. The School Board can be contacted on this or any other matter have to have huge displays to be in baskets, did not give them the suste- through: with a chance of winning. Entries nance they needed! Some baskets were resuscitated but for others it was Mr Brian Luti, should be handed in to Kay Riddell at Willowbrae, Ancaster Road, too late. The watering throughout the the Library. The fourth category Callander - (Chair) remains an open one and prizes will summer remains a problem and the Mrs S. Battye, - be awarded for "The Tidiest Garden Floral Awards committee would be Armandave, Leny Feus, Viewed From The Road". This will pleased to hear from anyone who Callander - (Clerk) allow those gardens that have shrubs, would be willing to help.

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13 Constable Murray Sir, As I sit here in my big hoose wondering what to write Sir I gaze across our lovely glen and see an orange light It is with regret that I feel I must It seems to shine on every night and causes light pollution write to express my disgust at the Can any of you reading this come up slate of the pavements in Killin. I with a solution ? refer to the constant presence of dog excrement. It is a shame that a An orange light in our dear glen is place of beauty such as Killin should very out of place be spoilt in this way, and with the In Princes Street or Morningside it forthcoming tourist season shortly would be very "naice" to be upon us, what memories will But up here in our highland glen where the moon and stars still show they take away? We rely immensely Dave Murray came to this district first as Is not the place for a city light the local policeman in Crianlarich. While on tourism so why spoil what could whose orange light does glow. he was there the Police Station was very be a good memory. Dog owners much the first port of call for anyone in please clean up your act!! So Killin News readers I'm asking trouble and he and his wife did a great you to find a good solution deal to help the Community in many To help to curb the problem of all A disgusted resident. ways. Later he was posted to Killin and this light pollution Alice MacPherson here too his help has been appreciated - A simple shade might do the trick not least for his efforts on behalf of the Ballechroisk Terrace and train the light's bright glow Angling Club. To shine upon the house nearby and not the glen below. It isn't easy to be both a respected police- The Vanishing man and a popular member of the local Traffic Surveys?! Emma Paterson community in a small village, but Dave Barncroft of Murray has achieved it and our good I was the driver of one of the cars pulled wishes for the future go with him as he over by the police to take part in a 10/15 hangs up his diced cap. minute questionnaire being conducted CONFEDERATION OF SCOTTISH COUNSELLING AGENCIES by The Scottish Office on the A85 And as Dave puts it himself: - between Kingshouse and Lix Toll, about OFFICE ACCOMMODATION 18 months ago. The questions were Blue Light Taxis - mainly about how safety could be There is a possibility that (The End Of An Era) improved on this road - did I drive this office accommodation may be The current operator is being put out to road regularly - "yes": did I think more available within Stirling. grass in the near future and wishes to lay-bys were required for tourists and thank all his patrons, voluntary and other- tired drivers - "yes". Was I the only one The accommodation would comprise wise, for their co-operation over the years. questioned who felt this way - it would of two rooms with shared kitchen He hopes that the new incumbent can appear that the results of this survey and toilet. expect the same degree of assistance from produced nothing - except waste even you in the future. May I take this oppor- For further details, please contact more money!? (see front page). COSCA, 64 Murray Place tunity to thank all villagers for making my Stirling FK8 2BX stint in Killin so enjoyable and rewarding. LF Telephone: 0 1 7 8 6 4 7 5 1 4 0 Dave Murray Fax: 0 1 7 8 6 4 4 6 2 0 7 (see page 2)

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14 Catriona Inglis would like to thank Helen Campbell Inglis Lily MacKenzie would like to thank everyone in the village who sent 6 July 1997 - 5 February 1998 friends and neighbours for the cards, gifts letters, cards and flowers to her and and phone calls she received when in hos- her family on the tragic loss of pital, thanks also to the minister for his Helena. The support shown It was a sunny day in July visit and the lovely flowers she received to them by everyone was from the church when she came home. That Helena came to stay overwhelming. She was to us the most precious gift Donations now stand at £1,200 for To ever come our way Audrey Campbell would like to thank the intensive Care Unit at the Royal For seven short months Tony Webb and all his helpers for the Hospital for Sick Children in She filled our lives wonderful Burns Supper. Also the lads Edinburgh. Special thanks also to and lassies of the youth club who were so Pamela, Sandra and Johanna, who With happiness and laughter smartly turned out and professional in have been real true friends indeed. serving the meal. It was a most enjoyable The memories that we share of her evening - roll on next year! Catriona Inglis, Will live for ever after Flat J F2, 95 Restalrig Road, Edinburgh. Hope MacDonald would like to thank everyone for their good wishes, flowers, cards, gifts and visits whilst she was in hospital. These all cheered her up no end when things weren't so rosy as they are now! Thank you very much.

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Alec Wardrope died on 22 January in popular figure in the village where he years she found reading increasingly Stirling Royal Infirmary aged 84. made many friends. He was only too difficult, but talked more telling sto- Suffering deteriorating health, Alec pleased to pass on the benefit of his ries from her youth. She also had a had been in Falls of Dochart considerable knowledge of the Loch very sharp sense of humour which she Retirement Home since July. to newcomers. No opening was com- never lost. plete without Eric's stories of "the Born in Callander, where his father good old days", when two ghillies She will me missed by neighbours was a surfaceman on the Callander rowed the boat and everyone met at an who knew her and the many people Railway, his first job was in the fish- appointed place to have lunch. The from around the world who stayed on mongers shop there. He then served hampers were opened and a fire lit to the farm over the years. his apprenticeship in painting and cook the steaks and sausages. Bottles decorating, He met and married his of wine cooled in the Loch and a dram wife, Katie, when she was working at or two washed down the leisurely Leny House, Callander, thereafter meal. The time spent fishing was Derick Christie - Any death is a time Alec set off to New Zealand to seek a secondary to the enjoyable social of sadness, but more so when the per- job and family home. However, war aspect of a day on the Loch. He son had much more life to live. recalled the first outboard motor, broke out and he was called up in the Derick was 34 when he passed away introduced by a factor from Chequers New Zealand Army and did not return during the night of February 24th at Estate, and the vast difference this to Scotland until the end of the war. Crieff Cottage Hospital. He took up a position at Portnellan, made to a day fishing. Bags of fresh caught salmon were packaged and Crianlarich, working for Lady There will be hard times ahead for sent south from Killin Station daily Glencoats, before moving to the firm Rosie, his widow and Seona and and he often reminisced on this and of Bickerton, Killin, to return to his Emma his two beautiful young daugh- trade of painting and decorating. The other changes in the village over the ters, John and Seona, his parents, and family later moved through to years. Tales of characters who came his younger brothers Peter and Johnny Glasgow where Alec worked for a to fish and of the colourful local all trying to come to terms with transport firm and their daughter, ghillies, were a joy to listen to and Derick's untimely death. Anna, took to a nursing career. taken together traced the salmon fish- ing lore through the years. Our mem- ories of him will now join his stories Since leaving school Derick always After retiring in Glasgow for a num- and pass gracefully into salmon tales shared his time working on ber of years they eventually returned to be exchanged over the years to Lochdochart Estate with other ven- to Crianlarich and lived at 4, come, whenever 15 January looms. tures. After marrying Rosie they Strathmore Terrace. found success together in running a pig farm at Inverhaggernie with up to Alec used to enjoy many days fishing G Butler & A Stewart date equipment and dedication. Their in this area and was extremely keen pigs often commanded the highest on the sport. He often enjoyed trips prices at Perth Market. Eventually further afield on his motor bike and modern pressures made things diffi- walks into the hills. Anne Brown of Tombreck, was born cult. The pigs had to go and Derick in Edinburgh in 1912, grew up in returned to his love of lorries and He leaves his wife Katie, daughter Perth and Islay, and worked as a worked his way into the competitive Anna and two grandsons. District Nurse in the Glasgow area. market of haulage, moving a lot of She married Jimmy in 1947 and came timber in the next few years. Allied to to the Lochside. They had two sons, this, his latest venture was to set up a Drew and Tober. saw-mill at Lochdochart even though Dr. Eric Cooper, affectionately he now knew he had cancer, which known as "The Doc" passed away in Annie, as she was known, was always was to be his final adversary. Suffice Nottingham on 24 January 1998 at the hard working, religious and truly hos- to say Derick lived a lot in his short age of 84. A keen angler, Eric first pitable, enjoying feeding a roomful of life and enriched many other lives on came to Killin with his wife Betty in people at a clipping or making visitors the way with his cheery outlook and the early fifties to fish for salmon. feel welcome. In her youth she was a ability to smile in the face of adversi- For a time he owned a "right" on Loch dance and never lost her love of ty. He was a model to us all and will Tay with a mooring in Morenish Bay music, listening with her eyes closed, be sadly missed by his friends and where the old winch and evidence of her hands and feet following the acquaintances. the shed can still be seen. A regular rhythm. She was also an avid reader, visitor who rarely missed the opening her favourite book being the Bible of the salmon season, Eric became a which she read daily. During her last 16 Killin B. B. win a Co-op Grant. Highland Dancing It is time again to report on the recent success of three of our local Highland dancers. On 14 December, Margaret. Siobhan and Alison all travelled to Grandtully Village Hall to sit their Bronze medal test, the examiner was Miss Anne Wilson from Grangemouth. They did very well with results as follows: Margaret MacLennan - Commended, Siobhan Anderson - Highly Commended. Alison Woods - Highly Commended.

Hopefully, we will have more results in the summer and perhaps see some of our class members taking part in Great news for the Killin Boys Brigade who applied to the Co-op Community their first competitions. Thanks again Dividend Scheme for a grant - they asked for a modest £200 and said why they to all parents and friends for wanted it. It appears that they must have impressed the Co-op Committee for supporting the class. It was good to they gave them instead a grant of £400. see so many at our Christmas party.

At a small ceremony held in the Aberfeldy Co-op on 10th February, Norman Aileen - contact no. 01301 - 704283. Campbell. Chairman of the Perthshire Divisional Co-op Committee and Tom Paterson a Committee member, presented the cheque to Yvonne MacPherson, Killin Football Club Elizabeth Woods and 8 boys from the local B.B. Congratulations to Yvonne and Elizabeth for making the initial application. Since the last report, Killin's success has continued and as at 17 February Nursery Admissions Teuchter Fling we are top of the League Division 2 Fancy Dress Dance with 26 points from 16 games Please note - (Perthshire still only awards 2 points To allow for the allocation of places in McLaren Hall, Killin for a win) The record reads - played early May this year, all applications Saturday 11 April, 9 pm - 1 pm 16, won 11, drawn 4, lost 1. must be made before the 31st March, 1998. Prize for Best Costume. Grand Raffle. Recent results are:- In Aid of Intensive Care Unit for Sick Balmoral 1 v Killin 1. Application forms can be obtained Childrens Hospital, Edinburgh. Tickets Methven 0 v Killin 2. from the nursery between 8.30 am - £4 are available from Post Office, Caley Cssa 0 v Killin 0. Library or call Pamela 01567-820820 4.30 pm - Monday - Thursday. Burrelton 2 v Killin 4. Vale of Atholl 0 v Killin 3. (Perthshire All donations would be gratefully received and appreciated. Cup) Bill Douglas, Secretary

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17 Killin Breadalbane Tunnellers, Tango-Dancers and Team Members Angling Club During the winter months, members of and we are interested in photographs, The salmon season started as usual on 15 the Killin Heritage Society have been documents and stories relating to all of January and although our hardy members cataloguing all their archive material and these. Many changes have taken place were out on the river, it was not until are now seeking your help to fill some this century, with work on the land. We February that the first fish was landed by gaps. As the title indicates, we are have some marvellous photographs from Norman Inglis, closely followed by particularly keen to hear from tunnellers, the late 1800's and the early 1900's but Duncan Twigg. Other members have tango-dancers and team members! We would welcome more information from now caught their first salmon of '98 with particularly welcome photographs, as the 1920's right up to the present day. the heaviest to date, a prime nineteen well as verbal and written memories, pound specimen by our Norman. relating to the building of the hydro It is important to record the ordinary, scheme in the Glen Lyon / Glen Lochay everyday happenings of the countryside; Pollution and indiscriminate dumping of area. We would like to hear from any of so do not put something aside because rubbish, cause much damage to the you who worked on the scheme, in you think we would not be interested. environment for all kinds of water life, whatever capacity. The area took on a That photograph of you as a child playing from the bottom to the top of the river and completely different appearance, due to with your friends, at school, with the new loch food chain. Dumping has taken the huge influx of workers and some of car, at a wedding, participating in the place along the north bank of the Dochart you may still be in contact with those who Highland Games, and so on, might supply opposite Inchbuie, and waste cooking oil later moved on to work elsewhere. the very piece of information we are look- has been left at the top of the loch near Around the same time, it seems the Friday ing for. Instead of just reminiscing with Pier Road. night dances were very popular and some your friends over a cup of coffee, write of the temporary residents, pretty nifty on down, or record on tape, all those stories, Gyrodactylus safaris, a name which their feet! How many young ladies of the that will give future generations a true strikes fear into the heart of every angler, 1950's can remember being taught the picture of life in and around Killin. We is a parasite which infects the skin and tango by one such gentleman? We have shall be happy to make copies of any fins of salmon, trout and other fresh water one vivid account, but the 'young' lady photographs, documents etc., should you fish. It has wiped out whole stocks of concerned (a former village post- wish to keep the originals. fish in twenty rivers in Norway. The rem- mistress!), wishes to remain anonymous. Or have you other, even more exciting edy is to poison the whole system and let If you can help, please contact Dr. Mairi tales to tell? nature restart the colonisation from the MacColl, Judy Forster, Gillean Ford or bottom, then give her a helping hand with Allan Walker. new fish. This does not guarantee Over the years the village has had, and success, as tests have proved that this bug indeed still has, many clubs and groups can last for several days in damp clothes and bags. Therefore everyone must be on their guard, and follow the example of our regular German friends who disinfect all tackle before starting out. Pamphlets are Mrs Liz Lambert welcomed members and visitors to the February meeting. Mrs Claire available from most fisheries and the Tay Hunter from Strathyre (who had received a Winston Churchill Award to study embroi- Board Offices in Perth will advise on all dery in South West China) gave us an excellent talk and film show about her stay in precautions. The trout season will have China and brought along some truly beautiful examples of the various types of embroi- opened by the time you read this and from deries she saw on her travels the early indications the mild weather has helped them recover from the rigours of Mrs E. Murphy and Mrs K. Riddell were hostesses for the evening. Mrs Kate Winton spawning, and a plentiful supply in the astonished everyone with her entertainment for the evening. We tried to guess the food chain will get them up to keepable flavours of various (11) types of potato crisps with some very amusing answers. weight. Be careful to put back any under sized or under nourished fish, and all Competitions: Chinese Article 1. Janet Lewis. 2. Helen Stewart. 3. Jan Willison. under ten inches. Tight Lines and 1 hope Embroidered Article: 1. Janet Lewis. 2. B. MacGregor. 3. Mrs Lincoln. to see more members attending the competitions this year. The meeting held on 5 March, 1998 took the form of a demonstration by Mrs Aitken and Mrs Davidson on how to prepare and serve various (17) kinds of exotic fruits. Members A J M Stewart later had the opportunity of tasting, with differing opinions as to the enjoyment of the Club President experience. Nominations for next year's committee were asked for and encouraged by an amusing skit performed and sung by those of the present committee who possessed good singing voices. Fruitful results are expected.

The Hostesses for the evening were Mrs K. Winton and Mrs S. Chisholm who warmly thanked the demonstrators and provided an excellent cup of tea.

18 Killin Mothers and Toddlers Killin Youth Club - The Story so Far During April the toddlers will meet in the Nursery - except on the first Friday of each month when we will use the Church Hall. Recently most of our children have progressed on to the Playgroup so we are extending a big hand of friendship to all those new mums hiding out there!

Our Cake Stall in November was a great success. We would like to say a special thanks to all those who baked for us and to those who bought from us. The total final sum realised was £117.81. Our Christmas Hamper was on display in the paper shop window and was won by Trish Grant. We are especially grateful to Mr and Mrs Rough for their window space. Guess the Weight: Prior to its re-formation in April 1997. the Youth Club had been defunct for some 6 to 7 years our Christmas competition cake was on but under its present leadership has continued to flourish and at our regular Tuesday evening display in Webster's shop - baked by Sarah meeting in the McLaren Hall (7pm - 9.30 pm) we attract some 20 - 30 young people who Donaldson, and weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces participate in the activities on offer. The present success is due in part to Stirling Council's and the winner was Henry Forster. We Community Services involvement, offering financial support and back up through the would like to say thank you to Mr and Mrs Community Services Officer, Theresa Robertson, who visits regularly. Webster and all their staff for displaying the cake and handling the money for us. We regularly hold "Sports Showdowns" with and Crianlarich Youth Clubs anti the most recent involvements have been football and shinty.

The toddlers would like to thank all the We are shortly to visit Ibrox Stadium to see Scotland play Denmark in a World Cup friendly people of Killin for supporting them in the warm up football match, and tickets can be obtained from any committee member. above fund raising events. The Club is open to any S1 - S6 pupil and we look forward to seeing anyone at our regular Julie Rhys, Secretary Tuesday Evening Meetings. Name - Killin Youth Club. Place - McLaren Hall. Day - Tuesday. Time 7.00 - 9.30pm.

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1. "The only pretty ring time"? (10) 1. Banger caused Sue's Aga to break 8. Loose woman loses head and down (7) gets horn (7) 2. Ready to expire in the east (4) 9. A caper in the Atlantic (5) 3. Character of environment (6) 10. Phosphorus strike for an early form 4. Coach the "in" crowd for a run of transport (4) round the track (5,3) 11. Smooth metal (4) 5. Measure of rhythm (5) 12. Essentially yours (3) 6. Forest in porter is setting 14. Polar head gear? (3-3) forth (8,3) 15. Can a pulse be found in 7. Vision training for youngsters? Helen Tilbury (6) (6,5) 18. The leaders of Greece and Persia 13. Cat roved and frolicked (8) make space (3) 16. This English claret is very 20. Unrestricted competition (4) sweet (7) 21. This chap is some beauty (4) 17. Border in world extremes gets 23. Tup's Eastern mix-up leads to stuck (6) disturbance (5) 19. Slippery slope (5) Solution to Last Crossword 24. Pasta dumplings have initially got 22. Boy gets nothing anon (4) Across: 1. Assuring 5. Brains 9. Causeway no chic (7) 10. Pastel 12. Gaelic 13. Moose 16. Impair 25. Second class finished joint for 17. Longview 20. Evidence 21. Warder 23. suitor's position (6,4) Tagus 25. Asides 28. Origin 29. Vehicles 30. Eleven 31. Asserted. Down: 1. Arcs 2. Shun 3. Reexamine 4. Editorial Policy Nearly 6. Realm 7. In two minds 8. Silverware 11. Scion 14. Minestrone 15. The Killin news is a free community Springtime 18. Grapevine 19, 22 Ocean lin- Church of Scotland - Killin newspaper produced and distributed every ers 24. Spine 26. Slot 27. Used. two months by volunteers to households Sunday April 5 (Palm Sunday) and business in Killin and District. The aim 10 am "Why Jesus?" of those involved is to produce an informa- tive, accurate and entertainment journal for Thursday April 9 those who live, work and visit in this area. (Maundy Thursday) Letters and articles published in the news- paper do not necessarily reflect the views 7 pm "Love on its knees" of the Production Committee and the Editors reserve the right to shorten, edit, or Good Friday - Service in the Episcopal not publish, any particular article or letter. Church at 7 pm Contributions will only be published if accompanied by a contact name and Sunday April 12 address. (Easter Day - Communion) 10 am "He is risen" Should you wish to make a donation or have any suggestions on how to improve Roman Catholic Church the Killin News, please feel free to get in touch with the Editor or any member of the Production Committee. Easter Service will be held at 9.30 am in the Episcopal Church in Killin, all other services will be held in St. Joseph's KILLIN NEWS Callander. Production Committee St. Fillan's Episcopal Church Sinclair Aitken Editor Fiona Inglis Asst. Editor Good Friday 10 April: Ecumenical Treasurer between Killin and Kenmore on Julia Thornton Service: All denominations are welcome. the A827, Overlooking Loch Tay Judy Forster Sec. & Adverts Linda FitzGerald Secretary Easter Sunday 12 April: Eucharist - We invite you to try our new menu David Main, Angus Inglis, Allan Walker, 9.30 am and daily specials board and Kay Riddell, David Blaney, Bill Douglas are offering you a Bishop Michael Henley will conduct a and Ian Lithgow. FREE half bottle of red or white wine with every two adult three course Eucharist Service at 9.30 am on 19 April. Address: meals costing over £10 each, Kilchurn, Killin until the end of April Telephone 01567 820298

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