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Issue No. 26 May 1995

Memorial Service for RAF Tornado Crew

On the afternoon of Wednesday22 March, on the hillside, high inGlenogle, swept by wintry winds, alarge number of people gathered totake part in the Thanksgiving Servicefor Flight Lieutenants Patrick PeterHarrison and Peter John MichaelMoseley, who lost their lives in thetragic crash of their aircraft inSeptember of last year.

As well as the parents, friends andrelatives, there was also a largecontingent from No 13 Squadron RAFMarham. Also represented were thevillages of Killin, Lochearnhead andBalquhidder, and all local services thathad been involved.

The Service was introduced by theRev. David McNaughton of Killin andhymns were sung to music providedby the RAF Kinloss Voluntary Band.Ministers from Callander andBalquhidder also took part, as didPadre Ian Greenhalgh, StationChaplain RAF Marham.

Following the Bugler's Last Post, anAct of Dedication of a MemorialStone took place involving the parentsof the two airmen; and the proceedings

were concluded by the playing ofFlowers of the Forest andMo Dhachaigh (My Home) by lonepiper Duncan McKinnon ofArdeonaig.

Rising costsof the Killin News!

Those of you who attended our recentAnnual General Meeting will rememberthat there was considerable discussionabout the costs of your local newspaper.The last issue, for example, cost about75p per copy! Although it was slightlylarger than usual, it merely illustrates therecent trends. The production costs haverisen by more than 60% and in spile ofthe great support of our advertisers weare currently running at a loss. In theshort term, therefore, we will have toincrease our advertising rates, probablyby about 20 to 25%, and be somewhatless generous about extra copies. In thelonger term, we are examining how wemight reduce our production costs bytrying to do ourselves some of the work,currently done by the SDC ResourceCentre. When we started some four yearsago, the Resource Centre operated as arelatively cheap "service tocommunities". About a year ago, theCouncil decided it had to "pay its way";hence the 60% increase in productioncosts.

In forthcoming issues, therefore, we aregoing to be dependent on the continuinggoodwill (and generosity) of ouradvertisers. Meanwhile we shall do ourbest to improve on the present productionmethods.

Sinclair Aitken

ContentsReports of Community CouncilsVillage Enhancement ProjectComment: A Youth Club?Review of Drama Club productionSports & Leisure Club: FundingCentenary of Masonic LodgeFolk Music FestivalA & B Services: Success StoryClubs and Societies

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Killin Community CouncilThe Council met on Thursday 13 Aprilin the McLaren Hall and Dr M McCollwas in the chair. Councillor Susan Duke,CRC and Councillor Ian Martin, SDCwere present.

Breadalbane Park Play Area: II wasreported that the European Grant for thiswork has not materialised. CouncillorDuke, however, though! that there werestill possibilities for re-siting andimproving it. Estimates for the repair ofthe fence between the SchoolhouseGarden, Glenairlie and the Park had notyet been received. SDC to be asked tocontribute.

Dumping Refuse at Mart or opposite:Anyone doing so to be reported to thePolice.

Killin Folk Festival: 16-18 June: Itwas agreed that camping in BreadalbanePark during this event should be allowed.It was suggested, however, that thoseusing the facility should be asked to makea payment to the Community CouncilFunds. The Traders' Association to becontacted about this.

Revaluation of Commercial Properties:It was agreed to write to Michael ForsythMP about the excessive increase in theabove.

Rights of Way: Now that Dunmuir wasto be sold, some effort should be madeto re-establish the right of way in thisarea, it was agreed that Mr Holmes.Killin and Tim Dickson, PrincipalCountryside Ranger should be consulted.

Mr Ian McGregor, Retiral: Dr McCollpresented Mr I McGregor with a chequefor £250 as an expression of thecommunity's appreciation of his varioushelpful activities.

Next Meeting: 8 June at 7.30 pm in theMcLaren Hall.

StrathfillanCommunity Council

By-Election

II has been decided by Stirling DistrictCouncil Community Services Departmentin consultation with community councilsto postpone Community CouncilElections from May 1995 until October1996. However, Strathfillan CommunityCouncil decided at its meeting on7 December 1994 by a majority of fourvotes to two that they would prefer tohold an Election to enhance theircredibility with the community.Accordingly, a By-Election has now beenarranged for 27 June 1995 and thetimetable is summarised below:-

Last Dale for Lodging Nominations 29May. Last Dale for Withdrawal ofNominations 5 June, Polling Day (ifrequired) 27 June, Inaugural Meeting tobe advised.

Community Council Elections aredifferent from those for Local Councillorsor MPs in that an Election only takesplace if the number of nominationsexceeds the maximum number ofCouncillors defined in the Constitution.

In Strathfillan this maximum number is14 and there were only seven nominationsfor the May 1993 Elections, theremainder of our Councillors having beenco-opted. Many people are doubtfulabout the credibility of a communitycouncil which has been appointed withoutthe need for an Election. However,others consider that providing an Electionand the opportunity for nominations havebeen well publicised then the councilappointed, without an Election, is just asvalid. Effectively those people who wishto serve the community are given thatopportunity. In order to promote thisElection on 27 June 1995 we havedecided to print a special By-Election

issue of the "By the Way" newsletter.Our wish is that the Strathfillancommunity will lake an active interestin this Election and ensure that thenumber of nominations exceeds 14, thusnecessitating an Election and assuring thecredibility of the new council.

TyndrumVillage Hall Association

I am pleased to announce that we havebeen awarded a grant for refurbishmentof the Village Hall of approximately£12,000 from the Scottish Office and£6,000 from Stirling District Council.The cost of the project will beapproximately £24,000 the remaining£6,000 being provided from Hall fundsplus an overdraft at the Bank. TheVillage Hall is the property of allresidents on the electoral role ofTyndrum, all of whom are entitled toattend all committee meetings and voteon issues raised. The purposes of thevillage hall are:-

1 To provide recreational facilities of asocial, educational, cultural and sportingnature.2 To promote a spirit of friendship andenhance community life, beingwelcoming to all members and theirfriends.3 To improve conditions of life in thecommunity, without distinction of race,sex or political opinions.

It is the hope of the committee that thepresence of a newly refurbished hall willencourage much greater numbers ofpeople to enthusiastically andenergetically take part in both rejoiningand enjoying our activities. Pleasecontact the writer or Lamond Gosden,Vice Chairman; Elizabeth McLellan,Treasurer or Lesley Ann Thomson,Secretary, for further information.

John Riley, Chairman

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Visiting Canadian Band Two Killin families and one ex-Killinfamily (the Bedwells, Mardons andInglis) were hosts recently to a visitingband of musicians from Toronto,Canada.

The Centre Wellington High SchoolBand were on an organised tourarranged through McLaren HighSchool. They performed variousconcerts in Callander and ended theirstay in Scotland with a splendidceilidh in McLaren High School.

The photograph shows the youngsterstogether with their visiting hosts,Fraser Bedwell, Marissa Mardon andAndrew Inglis.

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Looks like another star for MiltonMorenish Stud. Nikita, bom 7 April1995, is a Cleveland Bay Cross BavarianWarmblood Filly. Herdam,Samantha,is a pure bred Cleveland Bay. TheBooths also own her 4 year old son MrFox who is proving to be exceptional,both in the showjumping and dressageworld. Nikita, the top Bavarian StallionJapaloupeS. now has to prove her qualityto keep the Milton Morenish flag flying,as Amadeus, the colt, bom 2 years agoat the stud, has been a prolific winner inthe show ring. Her owner, Mrs Booth isquietly confident that he will make a topdressage horse. Nikita will enter theshow ring later this year and with heroutstanding quality and breeding shoulddo very well.

Thomas Neill ButcherMain Street, Killin

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Killin VillageEnhancement Project

At present Stirling District Council'sPlanning Department are consultingresidents and proprietors of homes andshops adjacent to the Breadalbane Parkentrance. This process will assist inensuring that revised environmentalimprovements for this area have the fullsupport of the community. We will knowby 11 May 1995 the outcome of thisproject's bid for European funding underthe European Regional DevelopmentFund. Once this information is availablewe will know what resources can bedeployed. Negotiations are continuingfor the purchase of the ground beside theCapercaillie restaurant. This site has beendesignated as the preferred site for a newcar park for the Village. The RuralStirling Partnership will endeavour to talkto the various Coach Tour operators whovisit Killin to establish what wouldencourage them to stay longer andthereby allow their passengers access tomore of the villagers amenities. Thiswill be done prior to any final decisionon coach parking to ensure that all parlieshave been adequately consulted. Onceall these threads have been pulledtogether it should be possible to hold thenext meeting of the Killin VillageEnhancement Group to discuss the nextmoves.

Hugh Lightbody

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Salmon FishingDispute Settled

Owners of salmon rights on Loch Tayhave been in dispute with the TayDistrict Salmon Fisheries Board.Briefly the storm on the Loch has beenover the number of rods a singlefisherman with a salmon right mightuse to troll for salmon. Traditionallyon Loch Tay a single rightholder orsomeone with the rightholder'spermission could fish with three rods.Recently a policy of one rod only wasbeing promulgated by the Board.After intense pressure from salmonright holders, pointing out theprovenance of rights, preceding the1951 Salmon Scotland Act, the Boardaccording to a report in the Courierof 25 April 1995, has accepted thatsalmon right holders on Loch Tay maycontinue to fish with three rods, butno more than three per boat.

This ruling means that revenue fromrenting out salmon rights will not belost. Anglers would be loath to renta right which would allow only onerod to the individual fisherman. TheBoard, according to the Courier,wishes to commend proprietors andanglers who have in the past restrictedand will continue to restrict the totalnumber of rods used in their boats toa maximum of three.

It is unfortunate that the Board didnot discuss the matter with the WestLoch Tay Salmon Fishers Associationbefore attempting to put policy intoaction or indeed give notice to salmonright holders, many of whom wereharassed by the Bailiffs employed bythe Board.

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We should like to draw your attentionto the letter on page 13 from fouryoungsters in the Village.

It seems to us that they have come upwith the germ of a good idea.

It is certainly true that there isn't a lotfor young teenagers to do in theVillage, particularly in the evening.Of course there are certain activitieson certain evenings, badminton, Boys'Brigade, even floodlit footballtraining, but the youth club idea whichthey are presenting is different and ifit were a reality, it would attract awide group of youngsters and as theold fashioned saying goes "keep themoff the streets ".

What these youngsters now need issome kind of response to their letter.

Of course a Youth Club, completewith premises, pool table, arcadegames and music, costs money andperhaps quite a lot. But in a Villagewhich has seen over the past few yearsa good part of a million pounds spent,or about to be spent, on facilities fortourists and visitors, surely its timesomething was done for the Villageyoungsters.

Who's going to respond to their plea?The Community Council? StirlingDistrict Council Leisure & RecreationDepartment? Forth Valley Enterprise?

Come on somebody, make a start!And it's not just money we need; it'salso people who are willing to becomeinvolved in such an enterprise.

Next IssueCopy and Advertisements for thenext issue, distributed towards theend of July, are needed by the endof June - preferably earlier thanthat.

Remember advertisements willrefer to the months of August andSeptember.

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Killin Drama Club

This year again Killin Drama Clubprovided us with a feast of variedentertainment with three one-act Plays.

The evening started off with theyoungsters performing the WaitingRoom. While a good performance, itwas disappointing that some of theyoung actors could not be clearlyheard by the audience. There are somepromising young people in this group

and perhaps with a firmer guidinghand, they could excel.

It was good to see some new facesjoining the "oldies" to tackle an AlanAyckbourn play "BetweenMouthfuls", which is a difficult playboth to produce and act. "In a Spin"by Richard Hodge told the tale of anunlikely robbery and was wellhandled by an experienced cast.

I hear talk of a new lighting system,and a Pantomime, which, if true,would give the Club a great boost.

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A bad Winter for the SheepWhen asked to write a bit about the effect of the Winter on sheep, we had justhad three very wet months with over 30 inches of rain since 1 January. Cold,wet weather over a long period is just about the worst a sheep has to stand.

In cold, dry weather the fleece provides excellent insulation so the sheep needsless energy to keep herself warm. She therefore has more chance of givingbirth to and rearing a healthy lamb.

In wet weather the sheep uses all her energy trying to keep warm. It is alsoharder to get a dry place to lie and the ground becomes very soft, making itharder for her to get about.

The sheep give birth at the end of April until mid-May. The six weeks priorto this are the most important.

Fortunately, this year, although the sheep were lean at the beginning of April,it has been a better month with little rain or hard frost.

If the weather behaves for the next few weeks a reasonable lambing is hopedfor.

As far as Chernobyl is concerned, another farm was released from the schemein January. Levels continue to fall, but testing will probably continue for a fewmore years yet.

Stewart Christie

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Killin & District Leisureand Recreation Club

This is a plea for more members to comeforward and help us to keep the Clubgoing. Although the Club is stillmanaging to function and meet itscommitments and pay the Summer staff,the fall off in membership means thatthere is less revenue for the Club.

Since our inception, some three yearsago, we have not increased themembership or our prices for use of thefacilities. However, our costs continueto rise and although money is tight thesedays, a full adult membership of £25 isless than 50p a week. Children could hegiven a membership of £12 as a presentfor a birthday or suchlike. Membershipentitles members full use of the facilitiesat no extra cost for the full year April toMarch.

The committee are always looking atways to expand or enhance the facilityand any suggestions are very welcome,from members and non members alike.There is one way a lot of you do help usand that is buying the weekly tote ticketswhich have been a great source ofrevenue for the Club, in fact, if it werenot for the tote, the very existence of theClub itself would be in doubt.

We are determined to keep the Clubgoing, as at the moment the facilities arecomparable with any. So if you feel thatyou require a healthy outdoor pursuit,please consider us for a membership, ageis no barrier. We have tennis, bowling,football, five a sides and basketball. Ifyou don't feel a membership is for you,keep buying the tote tickets. As well ashelping us keep going, you never know,you might be lucky like Rachel andPeem.

D Osler

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End of an EraWith the retiral of George and Paddy after 47 years, Smith's Joinery firm closed, thelast of four including the Breadalbane Estate Joinery that once flourished in Killin.Fred Smith took over the business in 1942 from Ronnie Fraser. When George andPaddy started in their present premises the machinery was worked by two millwheels, water driven. Electricity was put in in the 1950s. George started hisapprenticeship at 10/- a week working on the wooden clinker built Estate and Hotelfishing boats.

The firm saw social changes, worked and made the last cart wheel and produced thelast working mill wheel for Edramucky and provided shuttering for the Hydro Electricschemes formative buildings. At one time employing eight people, work took thefirm to Glen Etive and Blackmount for estate projects. George remembers carrying

materials up to the Lawers/Ben Ghlassite hut for repair work. As well askeeping the books since 1947 Paddylooked after customers DIY needs,supplying nails, screws etc.

Although the business has closed, joinerywork is being undertaken by John Sinclairwho worked with the Smiths for 32 years.

We wish George and Paddy a happyretirement. George's wife Anne, now

recovered from recent illness, iscontinuing with her plant nursery.

No doubt Paddy will be able to give moretime to her many interests and Georgemore time to his golf!

WeatherNot since the glorious April of 1984 hasthe lambing period passed without atleast one disastrous day and night ofcold, downpour, gale and highlyunpleasant conditions. Although Aprilwas a month of contrasts with periodsof cold north east winds, on the wholethe weather was reasonably dry, which,coupled with warmer interludes, alsodry overhead, was a boon to the newborn lamb which stands a much betterchance of survival when dry, thoughcold, than when conditions perhapssome degrees less cold are wet andstormy and where wind chill andexposure arc detrimental to survival.

March 1995 contained what was perhapsthe worst of the winter's weather. Thearrivals of spring migrants was more orless on cue. Although a notable absencein recent years is that of skeins of geesflying north over Ardtalnaig, this maymean that for some reason these birdsare taking perhaps a more easterly routeon their journey from the Solway,Morecambe Bay and other winter-waysto their nesting grounds in the Tundra'sof Spitzbergen, Novaya Zembla and soon.

Mervyn Brown

Volunteers Required forBefriending Service

Men and Women, with a few hours tospare, needed to share in social andleisure pursuits with people who havehad, or are experiencing menial healthproblems - evenings, weekends or duringthe day. Informal training and supportwill be provided. Expenses paid. Contact:Stirling and District Association forMental Health: Tel. 01786 451203 orwrite to "The Cabin", Rear of CowaneCentre, Stirling FK8 1JP.

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Bank of Scotland offers a Financial Health Check to advise you on allaspects of your finances relative to Life Assurance, Pensions and UnitTrusts.

If you feel your finances would benefit from a health check, please callin to your local Branch or telephone (01877) 330149 to arrange ameeting with Morag MacLeod, Financial Services Consultant.

Bank of Scotland is an Appointed Representative of Standard Life, a Member of Lautrofor life assurance, pensions and unit trust business only.

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Centenary of Killin Masonic Lodge

The 100th Anniversary

A milestone was reached this year with the Killin Lodge, Breadalbane St FillansNo 815, celebrating 100 years since it's establishment in the Village.

The members had been making plans for this occasion for some time and thelast few weeks of hectic preparations culminated with the Centenary Meetingon Saturday 25 March in the McLaren Hall. There was a large attendance ofLodge Members and representatives from the Lodges in the Province, supportedby friends of the Brethren from as far afield as Nottingham and Huddersfield.

The RWM Brother William L Stitt welcomed the assembled Brethren into theLodge on this special day and hoped they would all enjoy (he proceedings. Thedeputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Perthshire West headed byBrother David H Cramb DPGM was then admitted and welcomed. TheDeputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland headed by Brother (he RightHonourable The Lord Burton MWGMM was received in due form and welcomedby Brother Stitt on behalf of the Lodge members.

The impressive ceremonial of re-dedication was then carried out by (he GrandMaster Mason of Scotland Brother The Lord Burton and the Office Bearers ofGrand Lodge.

The Centenary Dinner followed at the Killin Hotel when the traditional Toastswere honoured.

Across the Years

The Lodge has always been supportedby a wide cross section of thecommunity and its records, which arecomplete, are full of local familynames from Lawers to Tyndrum andGlen Lyon to Balquhidder. There areentries which mark members leavingthe area from overseas; Canada,America, South Africa, New Zealand,Australia, India and Spain and to otherparts of the UK.

it is also fact that visitors to our cornerof Perthshire who had stayed for afew years joined the Lodge and thereis mention in later Minutes that theycontinued their Masonic interest backin their home locality.

From the early days the Members haveassisted in supporting localorganisations and have been presentat fund raising events, the first of thesebeing a concert in the Drill Hall, nowKillin Crafts and associated premises,in aid of local charities. Today theLodge plays its part in carrying onthe example set by our founders.

The present Lodge Members trust thatthey carry the hopes and aims of ourfounders with pride and it is our prayerthat caring Masons will still bemeeting into the millennium and forall time to come, in the Lodge Roomat Manse Brae.

Incidentally among the differentmeeting places over the years, onecannot be accurately located, namelythe Killin Armoury, where there wasa meeting in March 1906; anythoughts on this would be appreciated.

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Membership Certificates

There were two certificates presented for long standing membership of theLodge. Brother William Allan received his certificate for 60 years and BrotherJohn Lawrie his certificate for 50 years membership. Brother Allan joined onthe 4 December 1933 and Brother Lawrie on the 5 February 1945.

At the invitation of Brother Stitt, Brother The Lord Burton handed over thesigned documents and warmly congratulated the two worthy Brothers whoreceived resounding applause in appreciation of their service to the Lodge fromthe assembled company.

Killin & DistrictTourist AssociationFloral Awards 1995

The competition covers classes forprivate houses, commercial premisesand children, in the followingcategories:- hanging baskets, tubs andwindow boxes.

To enter, please give your name andaddress to any of the staff in theTourist Information Centre.

Judging will take place during August.

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Killin and Breadalbane Angling ClubThe trout angling club was foundedin 1881 by permission of the Earl ofBreadalbane who agreed to incorporatehis name in the club name. Therehave been many notable members:-Peter Ross, a local shopkeeper,developed a trout fly which still bearshis name, as does the corner of theisland in the confluence of the Lochayand the Dochart. Danny Campbell,local newsagent for many years fishedfor Scotland many times, as indeeddid Willie Allan, his successor at thenewsagents. Mr Kynoch, theoriginator of the Kynoch Killer andthe Split Kynoch, lived at Tir Artairwithin quite recent memory.

The Centenary Dinner was held in1981, when 100 people celebrated 100years of club life. The Guest ofhonour was Alistair Nicholl, Secretaryof the Scottish National AnglingSociety and an international angler.In 1984 the local team progressed tothe semi-finals of the Benson andHedges National Competition at

Alex Stewart and Willie Allan

Graffham Water, but failed to reachthe final. The team comprised WillieAllan, John Elders, George More, JimSimpson, the late Jim Christie andTony Weaver. In 1981, early in themorning, two poachers were arrestedwith two salmon under the bridge onthe Dochart. No owner could befound to take out an injunction. Oninvestigation by Douglas Allan andTony Weaver, it was found that,despite denials by Breadalbane's

Solicitors, Countess Breadalbane stillowned the Salmon Right for the waterbetween the old mill and the bridge.This Right was purchased by the clubfor use by members who arepermanent residents of the village.

Their number is limited by the extentof the water. Dr Tony Weaverresigned as President after serving 16years, the present President is AlexStewart.

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Killin Traditional Music and Dance FestivalWhat a perfect place for it! Killinwill resound to the sounds of folkmusic, culture and Appalachian clogsduring the weekend of 16-18 June thisyear with the arrival of the first KillinFolk Festival. Performers due toappear include Dougie McLean, AliBain and Phil Cunninghame, JimmieMacGregor and Croabh Rua. Therewill be ceilidhs at several venues inthe area and a "muckle Sangs"concert, sponsored by TMSA(Traditional Music and SongAssociation). Other artists appearinginclude The Sangsters, The Broadsand Steve Carroll.

Workshops planned include ceilidhdancing with Bob Blair, women'svoice with Sheena Wellington andfiddle playing with Aly Bain. TheAppalachian Clog Dancing - comealong and find out at a specialworkshop. Children have not beenforgotten. There will be events for

children over (he weekend - singing,dancing and great fun! Competitionshave been organised for musical pairsand ceilidh bands. Entries invited.

The Folk Festival as it has come tobe called is being run by theenterprising Killin and DistrictTraders' Association in conjunctionwith Danger Inc, a firm of CelticMusic Consultants. The FestivalSponsorship has been secured from anumber of sources including ScottishBrewers and Forth Valley Enterprise.The Festival has been designed to liftthe economic profile of the area andconsiderable interest has been shownjudging by the number of enquiriesfrom the UK and overseas.

Breadalbane Park has been designatedthe official Festival campsite and therewill be a Festival Office situated justinside the gates of the park. Theorganisers acknowledge the assistance

Craobh Rhu

Ali Bain & Phil Cunningham

given by the Killin CommunityCouncil and Stirling District Councilin the provision of this facility andthey will be monitoring the site toensure minimum disturbance to thecommunity. There will be sessionbars throughout the Village andbeyond and already there have beennumerous enquiries from bandswishing to come and play.

Tickets for the individual events areavailable on the door and a weekendticket at a special rate of £18 (£14concessions for children under 14 andOAPs) can be purchased before 1 Junefrom Fiona Stewart, 2 Dochart Road,Killin. Weekend tickets purchasedafter 1 June will cost £20. Weekendtickets holders have priority entranceto all events over the 3 days including3 concert/ceilidhs and numerousworkshops and events so book earlyto avoid disappointment.

So dust down your clogs, tune yourfiddles and beat a path to the firstKILLIN FOLK FESTIVAL ... andjoin in the crack!

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Engineering success story for Killin firm

Gordon and Steve

Next time you're going along theMain Street keep your eyes peeled forthe sign which reads "A & B Services,Scotland".

No, it's not just another touristenterprise! It is in fact, the locationof a highly successful engineeringbusiness run by Gordon Aitken andhis partner Steve Bennett.

Their business, which is concernedwith adapting, improving andmarketing very advanced forestrymachinery, has grown over the pasttwo years to the point where it isexporting to Wales, Ireland, and otherparts of the UK.

The photograph shows one of theirspecialised machines - the ABSLonghaul Skyline, which caused quitea sensation at an Association ofProfessional Foresters Show inSeptember 1994 and gained them

VIC TROJANPlumbing, Heating, ElectricWork and General Building

Wester Lix, Killin PerthshireTel: 01567 820341

many orders. A & B are also agentsfor Tapio Harvester Heads fromFinland, which they have now fittedto excavators, so that this "high tec"piece of equipment is more easily usedin the forest. Add to that, they arealso dealers for the Canadian FirmOregon, which specialises in HarvesterProducts.

In fact, so successful has this latterdealership been, that they earned (fourof them) a prize of a trip to the factory

ABS Longhaul Skyline

in Canada and four days "conferring"in the Caribbean sunshine! Not badfor two lads from Loch Tay! Forthat's where it started. Both Gordonand Steve learned their trade at GRSmiths of Acharn. That companysubsequently went bankrupt, soGordon and Steve got together to formA & B Forestry and AgriculturalServices, now a highly successfulenterprise. (Although we hear on thegrapevine they'll still mend your golftrolley!)

The Local Companywith Countrywide Appeal

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Full servicing & maintenanceFacilities for car & commercials

Accident damage repairs to body,mechanics and paintwork

Scotlands no 1 in Sales & serviceof refurbished Land Rovers

Stockists of emergency parts fora wide range of vehicles.Big selection of tyres & batteriesat competitive prices

Visit our new Forecourt shopOpen 8.30am to 8.30pm

Killin - Perthshire Tel: (01567) 820280 Fax: (01567) 82076312

All quiet at theGreen Team?

Gel your ear plugs out! Regular GreenTeam meetings in the school gardenstarted again on the 27 April, and willtake place on alternate Thursdaysthroughout the Summer months.

Several meetings took place over theWinter, when we were able to use theformer shop a! Lynedoch (orHorwoods). The room is quite bareat the moment but members havebrightened it up by decorating it withsome of their artwork. In January,we all made 'green' resolutions so thatwe could all try and be moreenvironmentally friendly. Let's hopewe stick to them!

Last Autumn, the Team had collectedhazel nuts and some other seeds,which were planted during the Winter.The seedlings which grow from thesewill be planted by the children nearthe Lawers Burn to provide food forthe red squirrels living there. At themoment no young trees are growingup in the wood because of grazing.

The Green Team have an excitingprogramme of events lined up for theSummer including some bat detection,navigation, practising their observationand much more. We are also hopingto be able to take some of the groupto Killiecrankie, to learn about thewildlife there and see grey-hairedSteve! New members are welcome,just come along to the next meeting(ask Mrs Frost when it is) and we canalways use extra adult helpers.

Helen Cole

Killin Crafts and Woollens

Quality Gifts and Knitwearat honest prices

Barbour Jackets and accessories

Main Street, Killin

Dear Sir

Alan McKenzie, Drew Wright, StevenGrant and myself (Graham Grant) havethought of an idea for 10-18 year olds.Some of the younger age group get intotrouble at night because there is nothingto do.

What we had in mind was a games roomfor us to play pool, arcade games andlisten to music. If we had to, we couldraise money somehow to pay for theequipment. We hope to try and get a lotmore kids and adults interested in thisidea. We would have to think of a placeand then ask permission. We could evenmake up a petition to see who is for andwho is against this idea.

Yours faithfullyAlan McKenzie, Drew Wright, Steven

Grant and Graham Grant

Election Results

A new Unitary Council was electedfor Stirling on 6 April, which willwork in tandem with the presentDistrict Council until it takes over fullresponsibility in 1996.

The composition of the new "Shadow"Council is 13 Labour, 7 Conservativeand 2 Scottish National.

The member elected for NorthQueensland, which includes Killin,Crianlarich and District, is KennethCampbell, SNP. He won with amajority of 50 votes.

Killin Highland Games

Remember, the Highland Gameswill once again take place inBreadalbane Park on Wednesday,2 August, and again we'll have theFamous Strong Men.

Falls of Dochart Retirement HomeMain Street, KillinPerthshire FK21 8UWTelephone: 01567820237

Care for the Elderly

Family run with trained staffproviding 24 hour care

Single and companion rooms,en-suite with call system, centralheating, colour television andtelephone points.

Long, short term andholiday care.

Home baking and cooking withspecial diets catered for.

Passenger lift

Close to all local shopsand amenities.

Outings and activities arranged.

Why not join us for the day, sample our hospitality and view the home at yourleisure. Please call in or telephone the proprietor Mrs Hilary Martin.

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Killin Gun ClubKillin Gun Club held their first clayPigeon Shoot of the year on Sunday 2April. 23 guns turned out on a verywindy but dry day. Shoot results asfollows;

DTL Class A: 1. H Paterson 58; 2. ALennox 56; 3. G Ross 54; 4. E McAllister& H Campbell 51. DTL Class B: 1. GCoyne 58; 2. D Deans 48; 3. J Sinclair38. DTL Class C: 1. R Mills 47; 2. ADonaldson 47; E Paterson 40. SportingClass A: 1. J Sinclair 65; 2. G Ross 57;3=. H Campbell & E McAllister 54.Class B: 1. D Deans 57; 2. R Cairns 54;3. A Lennox 51. Class C: 1. ADonaldson 42; 2. F Frost 39; 3. R Mills33- High Gun & McGregor Cup: GRoss 111 points. Continuation: ADonaldson.

Notice: The Club is to hold a Clay PigeonShoot for Beginners. All interestedshould contact the Secretary on Killin820487. We will then set a date for theShoot. New Fixture List: 11 June, 23July, 13 August: 50 Bird Open Sporting,sponsored by A & B Services (Scotland)3 September - Open 50 DTL 1 October,12 November.

George Coyne, Secretary

Killin Curling ClubResults for Season 1994/95

Winnipeg Cup: Gilbert Christie and hisRink. Runner Up: Douglas McRobbieDr Mairi Salver: Kay Riddell. PointsCup Gents: John Blyth. Runner Up:James Reilly.Points Cup Ladies: Kathleen Blyth.Runner Up: Chrissie Fenton.Province Cup: Killin No 1 Skip JohnBlyth. Medal Presented at Ladies Outing:Morag McAllister.

P Christie, Secretary

KillinCarpet Bowling Club

Killin Carpet Bowling Club held theirAnnual Dinner and Prize Giving inthe Killin Hotel on the I April, musicby Kevin Walker, and a fine nightwas had by all. The prizes were asfollows:-

Singles: C McLarty. Pairs: CMcLarty, N Lawrence. Triples: HCampbell, G Donnelly, C McLarty.Rink Trophy: D Livingstone, HCampbell, G Donnelly, A Walker.League Trophy: J Willison, J Guild,A Walker, R McAllister. RinksHandicap Shield: C Grant, JWillison. Points: J Willison.Knockout Trophy: C McLarty, HCampbell.

Footnote: At the Annual Matchbetween the Green Bowlers andCarpet Bowlers, the latter won with38 points to 4. Nevertheless it was agood social evening with a good buffetand a dram.

Killin Heritage SocietyThere was a good turnout for the lastmeeting of the 1994/95 season on7 April. Mervyn Brown who has farmedon Loch Tayside for the past 45 years,gave a talk that ranged over the changesin that time. A picture of farm life thatsaw the demise of the horse -mechanisation of farming. The Lochsidewith a two day a week bus service!

The general information combined withMervyn's interest in conservation, wildlife and, of course, the weather, provideda thoroughly enjoyable evening.

BB Car Treasure Hunt

On 9 April, 13 cars set out from theMcLaren Hall to solve the clues, theseincluded two entries from the KillinNews Team. The route was roundGlen Lochay, up past the Golf Course,back through the Village for a walkabout the Dochart Bridge, then to theHall via Lyon Road, for a well earnedcup of coffee and supper.

This was the second venture in thisform of fund raising and Alex Stewartdevised some fiendish clues in anattempt to fox the participants. Theseincluded historical, the obvious, atleast to him and Latin names forcommon birds to translate to English.It is my duty to report that the NewsTeams were no match for KayRiddell's car full of brains, who werethe overall winners, with the Webbfamily coming second after twotie-breaks.

The consolation prize went to CharlieGrant and family and the most originalanswer going to Richard Shand's teamwhose answer to the clue "By thesound of this, females are excludedfrom inspection" was a "a field oframs" when the correct answer was"a manhole cover".

The compiler has, under protest,agreed to easier clues if asked tocompose another hunt and the BoysBrigade benefited to the sum of £66from the evening with grateful thanksto everyone.

The next event will be the Car BootSale in the Park on 29 July. We hopeto see you there.

Main Street, Killin

Good food. Home baking,Evening meals, Take-away menu

Donald and Susan Petigrewwelcome old and new customers

Tel: 01567 820314

The Killin news wish Donald and Susanevery success in their new venture

Beechcroft, Main Street,Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8UT

Tiling Artexing GrainingRagrolling Sponging Stripping

Paper Hanging CornicingFire Proofing

Carpet and UpholsteryCleaning Services

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Boys' BrigadeOpen Night

On the evening of 28 April, the Boys'Brigade gave us a very enjoyable eveningof varied entertainment. Mr IanMcGregor inspected the boys andawarded the prizes.

Junior Section: Best group: Auchlyne.Perfect Attendance for 1 year: RyanDouglas, David Stewart. 3 years:Timothy McColl. Gold Awards:Kenneth Campbell, Timothy McColl,Roger Simpson and Rory Syme.Company Section: Best Squad: 4(Douglas Ferguson). Perfect Attendancefor 1 year: Greig Donnelly, Calum Frost,Stuart Kelly, John Smith and DavidRiddell. 4 years: Cameron Frost. 7years: Gregor Gillies. Best Drilled Boy:Gregor Gillies.

Fraser Bedwell received the President'sBadge, the first time that this has beenawarded to the Killin Company and RevMcNaughton was presented with amedallion in recognition of his servicesto the Brigade. Many thanks are due tothe Officers who give their time andenergies to the Brigade.

Killin Football Clubwins Promotion

Killin 5 - Perth Royale 3

Killin have won promotion fromDivision 4 to Division 3 after this hardfought battle against Perth Royale.Congratulations all round for a greatteam effort. We would like to thankthe 31 supports and 2 strangers whobraved the nice sunny day to comeand shout the team on. Well Done,Killin AFC!

N MacKenzie

MAUREEN H. GAULD

Antiques and ArtsBric-a Brac

Cameron Buildings,Main St, Killin

Tel: (01567) 820475 - SHOP820605 - House

Golf ClubWe are happy to record an achievementthat perhaps only golfers fully appreciate- a bit like scoring a maximum 147 breakin snooker - a hole in one. This was infact achieved by our own George Smith(handicap 4) on 14 April on the thirdhole at Killin Golf Course with a 4 iron.Well done George! Drinks all round?

We would also like to record that one ofKillin's younger members recentlyfeatured in a "Golf World" as one of ourmost improved players in 1994, namelyCameron Taylor. Also featured was JanRough who had a similar achievementamong the ladies.

Badminton ClubWinners for 1994/95 were Sonia Grant -Ladies Champion. James Fenna - GentsChampion. David Riddell - JuniorChampion.

WRIPresident Mrs Sheena Chisholmwelcomed everyone to the last meetingof the season. The speaker wasMrs P Lodge who told us of BeaulyTherapy and demonstrated facial make-up. The vote of thanks was given byMrs M Hunter.

Following lea the annual business wasconducted. Among the visitors was theGroup Chairman, Mrs Rita McEwen, whospoke of the Group's 60th birthday laterin the year.

Competition Results - Carrot Cake: 1Mrs M. Twigg; 2. Mrs S Ferguson &Mrs M Graham. Easier Card: 1 Mrs MNaysmith; 2 Mrs S Ferguson. PointsCup for the Year: Mrs S Ferguson.Points Cup for Best Trier: Mrs MNaysmith.

KILLIN

StationeryBest Selling BooksFull new range ofGreetings Cards

Tel: 01567 820 201

ObituariesMairi Stitt - On Wednesday 29March, our village said goodbye to adear respected villager and friendMairi Stitt. Mairi was a quiet, retiringperson, not one to seek limelight orto be seen in the forefront of events.She was a loyal friend and thatfriendship was given without reserveand for life. A helping hand, alistening ear, a cheery word, comfortand a welcoming smile were alwaysavailable to those in need. Mairisuffered her long illness with greatcourage and fortitude. She is at peacenow but the village is a poorer placewithout her.

Ian Fraser - Killin lost one of itsbest known villagers with the deathof Ian Fraser in April. Ian openedthe Killin Branch of Frasers PlumbingFirm in 1945. Born in Glasgow in1918 he was brought up in Kenmoreand went to Acharn School. He wasa member of the Fire Brigade asleading fireman and then Sub Officer,joining in 1951 and retiring in 1977.He retired from business in 1984. Afriendly and obliging man, it was saidthat Ian knew the plumbing andwhereabouts of every pipe in theVillage. He will be greatly missed.

Thank YouFiona's Wedding

My niece Fiona was married inSt Fillans Church on Saturday29 April.

We had planned for a small weddingwith no more that 60 guests. Manymore were invited but it was assumedthat the overseas guests were unlikelyto come. We were wrong, over 100people replied saying they werecoming. We wondered if Killin couldcope with such an invasion. We nowknow they can and the Village gavethem a big welcome. We had awonderful day, perfect weather andguests were completely won over bythe Killin people and the superbsurroundings. Thank you to the manyguest house owners, hoteliers and shopkeepers who welcomed them andwhetted their appetite for more. Theywill be back.

Gina Angus, Glebe Collage

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Crossword by Scorpio

Solution to last Crossword

Across: 1. Thoughtful 7. Trapeze 8. Rotor 10. None11. Strapped 13. Hauler 15. Fender 17. Nearness 18.Scar 21. Evade 22. Ensweep 23. PlatitudesDown: 1. Train 2. Over 3. Greets 4. Threaded 5.Untapped 6. Stonehenge 9. Radar traps 12. Reinfect14. Unavail 16. Assert 19. Crews 20. Used

ACROSS

1. Of the country under ourfeet! (10)

7. Providing tlc (7)8. One does so in chess or

dance (5)10. Some of it in every piece

of cutlery - well some!(4)

11. At home take drink roundin this instrument (8)

13. In all these set ups, hotresult is easy (6)

15. It's a plan.17. Get in with a spell (8)18. Flightless fruit (4)21. Place for rest (2, 3)22. Get on track (7)23. Money gets round a

spoiled belief to see whogoes first (10)

DOWN

1. It's in a prone position, whencooling (5)

2. Polish, or roast with it (4)3. A groove in masonry (6)4. Five lines for this place! (8)5. "Once more into the breach

..." (7)6. Eleven is one! (10)9. There aren 't many vacant just

now (10)12. Italian convulsion has to do

with l'amour (8)14. Can ease the stomach or start

a colony (7)16. Spoken or written, too much

too long (6)19. Part of it in a new way is quite

silly.20. First under the hammer to

knock out (4)

Forthcoming Events More Thank You's

May 27-29 British National Ski RaceChampionship - LochearnheadWater Sports Centre

27 Killin Golf Club - Mixed OpenCompetition

June 3 Killin Golf Club- Ladies OpenCompetition

4 Ceilidh and Barn Dance - SuieLodge Hotel 3.00 pm-7.00 pm

10 Ki l l in Golf Club - OpenStabelford (and everySaturday)

11 Sheep Clipping and Dog Trials- Glen Lyon

16 Sheep Shearing Competition -Inneshewan Farm, Glendochart6.00 pm

24 Triathlon - Lochearnhead

July 12 Scottish Country Dancing -McLaren Hall 8.00 pm (andevery Wednesday)

19 Killin Bowling Club -Bric-a-Brac Sale

22 Lochearnhead Highland Games22 Fiddlers Concert - McLaren

Hall, Killin23 Killin Gun Club - Challenge

Cup23 Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band -

Killin 1.00 pm26 Church Coffee Morning28 Highland Queen Dance -

McLaren Hall, Killin

Phyllis Aitken would like to thankeverybody who sent cards and goodwishes to her while she was in hospitalfor a hip replacement operation.

She is now making steady progressand hopes to see everybody soon.

Ian McGregor would like to thankeveryone who sent cards, gifts andgood wishes on his recent retirement,especially to the local bobbies whoput up with him for 30 years in thespecials, to the good folk of Ardeonaigfor a superb social evening on hisbehalf and the kind people whocontributed to the Village fund tomark his 45 years' service to thecommunity.

Alec Chisholm: "May I, through'Killin News', say a very sincere thankyou to everyone who sent cards andgood wishes for my recovery, also tothose who visited me while in PRI; itwas very much appreciated. I amhome now and improving.

My very special thanks to Jan, Sandy

and Hilda for transporting Isa to PRIso many times."

Kate Winton and her "CateringBus" - Kate would like to let everyoneknow who signed the petition andthose who wrote letters to StirlingDistrict Council, that the DistrictCouncil have awarded hersite-planning permission for her"Catering Bus". She would also liketo express her appreciation to all theabove for helping her stay on the road.

Sinclair Aitken EditorFiona Inglis Asst EditorJulia Thornton TreasurerJudy Forster Sec & AdvertsRichard Shand PhotographsAngus Inglis, Allan Walker, DavidMardon, Jan Willison, Kay Riddell& John Sinclair.

Address:Glebe Cottage, Main Street, KillinTelephone: 820358

16 This paper is published by Killin Community Newspaper Association. Artwork & printing by Stirling District Council's Community Resource Centre