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Issue No. 42 January 1998

Never Mind the Grade,Feel the Quality! Tourism 1997

Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond. Stirlingand the Trossachs Tourist Board was thefirst of all the STB regions to have 1998Accommodation Brochures availablefor potential visitors, and with plans toinvest over £800,000 on its advertisingcampaign for 1998, we must hope thatthis bodes well for tourism in the area.We are lucky that this huge and diversearea offers almost everything a holiday-maker could want.

In 1997, although our Tourist Board wassecond only to the Highlands, in thenumber of requests for tourist informa-tion, each smaller area, and each indi-vidual business, must still be prepared tomarket its own potential. Depending onyour honesty, or how much you wantyour competitors to know, 1997 waseither a very good year or a poor one! Tobe serious, some areas experienced avery poor tourist trade in 1997, as visi-tor numbers to Scotland fell, in general,compared to recent years, with thestrong pound, the building society wind-falls, and no "Rob Roy" or"Braveheart", all contributing to the fall.There does appear to have been a notice-able decline in "passing trade" in 1997,while there was a general trend towards

more advance booking. There is noquestion that visitors are becomingmore discerning and want holidayaccommodation of some quality. AllArea Tourist Boards are now insistingon participation in the Scottish TouristBoard's new Grading and ClassificationScheme, as a condition of accommoda-tion membership. This will not pleaseeveryone but it must be seen as a verypositive move to improve the quality ofservice offered to the tourist. As anadded incentive for our Board members,the STB waived its joining fee for thoseapplying before 30th November, 1997.

The STB have plans for a similarscheme to improve the provision ofFood. The Natural Cooking of Scotlandseminars have been attempting toencourage more use of local and freshproduce in the preparation of meals, butthe problem with such a scheme, is thatthe majority of those attending arealready "converted" and it does notreach those who have yet to discoverwhat fresh produce is!

A new development is the Green Award,which may be given to those establish-ments that are demonstrating an aware-

ContentsArticle

Killin Community CouncilStrathfillan Community CouncilTim Frost,Health ColumnRed SquirrelsTourism 1997Indoor Riding SchoolReview of Music RecitalReview of 1997Glen Dochart Adult EducationKillin Initiative A.G.M.CommentKillin's First Diamond WeddingObituaryThank youLettersMervyn's WeatherClubs and Societies

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ness of environmental issues and couldencourage local people to take morecare of their environment. Litter is a realproblem around our countryside.

All the STB schemes, whether we arefor or against them, are there to improvethe quality of service for the visitor, inwhat is a very competitive market onboth a national and international level.Perhaps there is a case in the future, forall establishments offering accommoda-tion to be registered with the local coun-cil, as happens in some countries.

We should also remember, in the end.that all the schemes in the world are nosubstitute for a friendly smile, goodfood, comfortable and clean accommo-dation, and the willingness to go out ofthe way to make the visitor feel reallywelcome, whatever part of the trade youwork in.

Killin Community Council

The meeting was held in McLaren Hallon 9th December, 1997 those presentwere:

William Rew (Chairman), F Stewart(Secretary), William Douglas(Treasurer), J McPherson (ViceChairman), P Christie, C Grant, CMcRae, J Mallinson.Three members of the public were pre-sent

Park Convenor: Charles Grant wasvoted on as Parks Convener for aperiod of one year.

Community Council Meetings - A mini-mum of 6 meetings per year as required.It was decided that the meetings wouldtake place every second Tuesday ofevery month, starting on 10th February.J Mallinson asked if it was possible toencourage more members of the publicto attend the meetings. More noticeswill be distributed around the villagetwo weeks before the next meeting. AWalker informed the committee thatthere was a community council noticeboard in the village situated outside theBreadalbane Park for which he has akey.

The committee decided to informMembers of the public to address anyquestions to be sent to the Chairman, MrWilliam Rew, or the Secretary, MrsFiona Stewart.

The Chairman brought to the commit-tees attention the problem of lack ofprogress on housing at the Mart. Workhad started on the flat beneath Mr JGaulds house. The Chairman thoughtthat Stirling did not have much controlover the Mart, as it was privately owned.

Toilets in Breadalbane Park - TheChairman thought that this issue wouldbe controlled by the EnvironmentalServices. J McPherson thought a lettershould be written pointing out that chil-dren using the new play area wereexpected to cross a busy main road toreach the nearest public toilets.

Council to be asked about a Handrail atthe entrance to the Public Toilets at thetop of the village. J McPherson said itshould be pointed out about the acci-

dents that have happened recently. TheChairman suggested that an estimate beobtained and the possibility of a grant beapplied for from Stirling Council.

Dochart Bridge - Scrub and trees arenow obscuring the view across theDochart Bridge. This is hazardous totraffic using the bridge, especially in thesummer months. Stirling Council arecoming up after Christmas to advise onwhich trees should be removed.

C C T V - The proposed installation ofthe C C T V at each end of the village ison hold at the moment. The police havea mobile unit which will be brought upnow and again for use in the area.

Ballechroisk Terrace - A complaint wasreceived from a resident in BallechroiskTerrace regarding the damage to thekerb on the corner by the Bin Lorry.Although the first three houses in theterrace are council owned, the others arenot and therefore the road is not councilowned. The council should be liable forrepairs to the kerb. A letter to be writtento the Council regarding this matter.

Loch Lomond and Trossachs NationalPark - P Christie brought to theCouncil's attention the proposed LochLomond and Trossachs National Park.The Boundary Line possible stopping atLix Toll but a map of the proposed areato be acquired. A further discussion willtake place at the next meeting.

Wester Lix Holiday Chalets - Enquiriesto be made regarding a Right of Waythrough Wester Lix as the road had beenblocked off about halfway through.Some doubts were raised as to whetherthe road went through the Estate.

Water Contamination - C Grant raised

the issue of the recent tap water contam-ination. He stated that the new watertreatment plant was not obviously ableto cope with what is required. Therewas also the problem of people notbeing informed until hours later. Atlease one elderly person was admitted tohospital caused by water contamination.The distribution of drinking water wasslow and some people did not receiveany. The priorities of this distributionwas all wrong with businesses receivingwater before householders.Explanations for this to be asked forfrom East of Scotland Water. A reporton the contamination is also required.

Planning Application - C MacRaeinformed the committee that there hadbeen four planning applications and noobjections had been. The Old EssoGarage - a few months ago the newowner had applied for planning permis-sion to change the garage into a HotTake Away. The application had notbeen approved by the PlanningAuthority.

Next meeting -Tuesday 10 February 1998.

StrathfillanCommunity Council

Our 'new' Community Council is in factthe same as the old one. but with thewelcome addition of Irene Graham. BillPaulin has resigned after years of hardwork as Treasurer and as creator andeditor of our local newsletter 'StrathfillanBy the Way'. The decision was made toseparate the 'By the Way' from theCommunity Council, and we are pleasedthat Bill will continue as Editor.

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Next IssueThe Killin News Production Committeewould like to wish all our readers,writers and advertisers the very bestfor 1998. We especially thank ouradvertisers without whose support thepaper would come to an end. We try tokeep our advertising rates fromincreasing, but we do offer a realpositive advantage in that the KillinNews is delivered by hand to everyhousehold and business in the area - andthat beats all the national and provincialpapers!

Copy and advertisements for the nextissue which will be distributed towardsthe end of March 1998, should be withus by the end of February and canadvertise things happening in April andMay.

Vintage Cars Visit Killin

Killin PrimaryRemembersDunblane

You may have noticed much activityin the Killin School Garden on recentWednesday afternoons! Much weed-ing was required before the pupils ofP6 and P7 planted rose bushes inmemory of the children and theirteacher at Dunblane Primary who sosadly died in March 1996.

Three bushes named 'Innocence'which should have apricot blooms,were planted for the children in frontof the infant room and the others forGwen Mayor (peach) are in the plotto the right of the school steps.

AW

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This picture shows unusual visitors to Killin this summer. It is not every day that weare able to see 6 vintage cars on their way from Northern Ireland to Glamis Castle toparticipate in a 3 day vintage car extravaganza. The photograph shows the groupduring an overnight stop at the Dall Lodge. Killin.

From left to right: 1933 Austin Harley - James & Elizabeth Forgrave: 1927 AustinHeavy 12 - George, Danis Lauren & Mark Fulton; 1926 Humber 12/25 - Des & EllaBallentine; 1939 Rover 6/10 - Sam & Shirley Marsden; 1933 Austin 12 - George &Sadie McCaig; 1928 Austin 6 - Pat, Anna & Patrick Morgan.

The route from Ireland took them on the new ferry from Ballycastle to Campbeltown.through Argyll and onto Killin, thereafter to Aberfeldy and onto Glamis. The return wasvia Oban and Inveraray - not bad for these hearty old cars.

David Wilson, Dall Lodge, Killin

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The pheasant shoots are over after almosthalf of the last year spent feeding, rearingand protecting the birds. Some have beenshot and maybe forty percent will finishup as someone's dinner. The others willlive wild and rear broods on their own asbest they can (a pheasant's best is not verygood, they are awful parents!).

Over also are the apres shoots for thebeaters. These provide rare occasions forneighbouring keepers, fishermen and

Fox sleeping

Tim and his dogs

others concerned in the countryside to gettogether for a good blether. At such timesthe blether inevitably comes round tofoxes. Denning will not be far away andstories are exchanged from years past.I'm sure that this is because the fox reallyis the smart guy portrayed in children's"stories from all over the world. Not somuch the sly fox - as the clever fox.Similar to dogs, the fox follows generallythe same inherited behaviour patterns buteach animal is an individual and younever know exactly how he or she willreact to any given situation. Hence allthe foxy stories told over again - back tothe days of old Fred Simpson!

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respect of all who hunt him. They are notonly clever but beautiful and graceful ani-mals. Anyone who has had the chance tosee one on the hill - maybe finding andchasing mice, is privileged indeed.

We have so much folklore about Mr Fox -but unfortunately they need to be con-trolled. They do take lambs and notalways sickly ones. Foxes are resource-ful and adaptable, as can be seen by theirspilling into urban areas. A few can beshot but this could never be the wholeanswer because of the type of ground andits vastness. One of the most successfulways of keeping foxes within workablelimits is by Hushing them from their densat breeding time by putting terriers downthe holes. The running fox can then beshot. Many of the denning holes areknown, some over three thousand feet!People ignorant of the ways of the coun-tryside will only think of this as wantoncruelty, but I'm afraid that this is real life.Just like when you watch wildlife filmswhere the lions are killing antelope andcrocodiles are dragging down zebra, likefoxes eating mice and lambs, like theaverage family cat bringing in wee birdiesand little fluffy bunnies. Of course thefox population might be naturally con-trolled to smaller numbers than existtoday. This would be by starvation andinability to rear cubs due to lack of avail-able food. But man has so changed theenvironment, by planting alien forests,urbanisation, and farming practices thatnatural population control no longerworks. We have created the situation sowe must control it.

It is a fact of existence that cruelty exists:alongside factory farming, veal crates,battery hens, commercial fishing, andpesticides - the hunting of foxes with ter-riers seems welt down the cruelty charts,don't you think?

Tim Frost

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The Plight Of TheRed Squirrel

North & South Loch Tay

There are two communities of RedSquirrel, based in the old Scots PineForests around Loch Tay. The forestsnear to Ardeonaig and from Killin toMorenish were both felled andreplaced, post 1940, with blanket SitkaSpruce plantings. Up until the late'80's red squirrels were occasionallyseen around the Loch side but in recentyears there has been an increase insightings. Unfortunately most wereseen dead on the road. The death rateon the road is now so noticeable as toaffect the remaining stock. BetweenMarch and September this year 9 bodieswere seen dead on the road from Killinto Morenish and 11 on the road fromKillin to Ardeonaig. Two of thesesquirrels had a young squirrel in arms!

Along the roadsides there are lots of

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Hazels and open forest trees and thesquirrels constantly cross the roadsseeking food. Their movement hasincreased lately due to the blanketfelling of trees on both sides of theLoch. Provided you are not drivingfast, the squirrels can cross safely, but

with so much fast traffic and heavy ser-vice lorries on the road, they have littlechance of crossing safely.

Written requests have been made to theRegional Council for a Red SquirrelWarning notice to be set up but the

Regional Council have not replied.The death toll will continue unless roadusers can be made aware of the squirrelspresence and interest aroused by thegeneral public in these unique survivorsof the old Caledonian Forest.Otherwise the small Red Squirrel com-munities in this area are in danger ofextinction.

The variety of mammals and birdskilled on these short sections of road isdisturbing. In the last few years theyhave included badgers, pinemarten, roedeer, tawny owl and sparrow hawk.

The Regional Authorities are not slowto erect large expensive roadsignsinforming the public of twinningarrangements with obscure foreigntowns, perhaps they could be persuadedof the need to erect similar signs askingdrivers to slow down and thereby avoidthe continuing decline of the redsquirrel.

Pat Sandeman

"Designed to Care"Last month the Government published itsplans for "Renewing the Health Service inScotland". Essentially, this ends the"internal market" in the NHS. with theplanned phasing out of fundholding. Thewhite paper is long on "vision" but shorton practical details. It seems clear thatthere will be two main changes whichmay affect you.

The number of hospital trusts in Scotlandwill be reduced. That will probably meanan amalgamation of Stirling and Falkirkhospitals. There is a lot of duplicationbetween these units in, for example,specialities such as Obstetrics andAccident and Emergency. There is almostbound to be some "slimming down" offacilities. That might mean that you haveto travel further for your care. Or youmight feel that Perth or Oban are nearerthan Falkirk...

Primary Care will be organised by aPrimary Care Trust which will besub-divided into "Local Health CareCo-operatives" Since a Co-operative willcover some 25,000 - 150,000 patients,they are likely to be based on the existing"Locality" structure, which, in our casemeans being linked with Bridge of Allan,Dunblane, Doune and Callander. Some of

the priorities in these areas might bedifferent from yours. We will do our bestto make sure your needs, for example forhospital transport, are recognised.

One of the main problems for all the neworganisations will be how to get "a quartfrom a pint pot" in a service which isstrapped for cash. No doubt the co-operatives will be blamed for poor plan-ning and inefficient use of resources. Ofcourse doctors are trained to look aftertheir patients' best interests rather than toundertake financial planning but that'sanother story...

The past few years have seen a number ofchanges in the way health care isorganised. The great comfort to me in allthis is that my main job of helping peopleto deal with their health by a basic processof listening to a story, performing anexamination and coming to some sort ofconclusion. That hasn't changed sincedoctoring started, so yet anothergovernment pronouncement isn't likely tomake much difference!

Happy 1998David Syme

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The Tourist Information Centres throughoutScotland continue to provide an excellentservice for travellers and our ownBreadalbane Folklore Centre has a hugenumber of visitors passing through its doors.However, 1997 has seen a large decline inthe number of accommodation bookingsbeing made through TIC's. visitorspreferring to gather the information onaccommodation and then choose forthemselves. Perhaps this will at last dispelthe belief that TIC's exist to provide themwith guests!

You can not make someone stay somewherethe TIC says is next on their list. In a marketthat is more and more competitive, it is up tothe individual business, with support fromtheir local Tourist Association and the AreaTourist Board, to sell themselves. AreaTourist Boards and Local TouristAssociations, would both like to see anincrease in support and membership fromthe non-accommodation business sectors.Too many people view the two bodies asserving only accommodation providers anddo not recognise the wider implications forall types of business. The response frommany is to ask, "What is there in it for me?"

Perhaps they should take time to reflect onthe business that already comes their way,both directly and indirectly, as a result oftourism. Each year, our local TouristAssociation receives a grant from the AreaTourist Board and a percentage of the localmembership fees. In the Killin area, this isspent on promoting the district to the poten-tial visitor and encouraging them to staylonger, through the annual What's OnLeaflets, Events Posters, plus the productionof other tourist literature giving generalinformation on the area, local walks, localhistory etc.

Unfortunately, the Killin and DistrictTourist Association is in great danger ofbeing disbanded, due to a lack of positivesupport from Association members. Evenrecent Committee meetings have beenunable to form a quorum. In 1997, theAssociation had 63 names on its list ofmembers but only a handful, continue toshow any real interest in what theAssociation does. Too many people adopt anegative attitude because they receive fewreferrals from the TIC or gain no businessfrom the Folk Festival etc., and thereforethink they are "getting nothing" from theTourist Association. Perhaps it is timely topoint out that the Tourist Association hasnothing to do directly with either and worksquite independently to promote the wholearea, not just the village of Killin. TheAssociation needs more people who areprepared to help it continue its work.

in what is fast becoming a very competitive,global market place. It is no good sittingback waiting for the buyers to appear at yourdoor, as if by magic!

Tourism is essential to the economy ofScotland, and much as we all enjoy therelative peace and tranquillity in the quietermonths, if the tourists ceased to come, manycommunities such as ours would struggle tosurvive. More liaison and less isolationmight help. However, that can only happenif there is a willingness on all sides to meettogether, listen to what others have to sayand then work positively towards a goal.Any new initiatives, must be in sympathywith the wonderful environment in whichwe live. This does not mean that we shouldbe negative and unwilling to try new events,to encourage new activities or to repeatsomething that failed the first time.Whatever we do. should be viewed withinthe whole structure of the community, witha view to strengthening and benefiting thecommunity, and complementing the area.

Santa visitsthe 'Wee Ones'

On 18th December the Killin Playgroup andthe Mothers and Toddlers held their AnnualChristmas Parly in the Hall. Much fun washad by all in the various party games which

were followed by a good and appropriatebanquet. When that was over the big eventtook place - the arrival of Santa Claus, whohad in his 'sleigh' a present for everyone (seephoto).

Thanks go to all who made the party so suc-cessful, and particularly to Charlie Methven ofBalquhidder, who took on a role far moreimportant than the Dame in last year's panto!

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Music lovers had a treat in the McLarenHall on Friday 5th December when a wellbalanced selection of classical and lightermusic was presented by Arleen Barlow(soprano), Lydia Buttigieg (piano) and theMcLaren High School Orchestra, whichincluded Killin's own Jamie Callan, JanetKennedy and Gillian Ferguson.

With compositions by Mozart, Grieg,Chopin, Lehar, Andrew Lloyd Webberand Scott Joplin, it was an evening whichpleased a wide range of tastes, and theorchestra youngsters" enthusiasm fitted inwell beside the ladies' experience.Highlights included Arleen's 'Velia' andthe orchestra's premiere performance of'Star Wars', while Lydia sparkled inAlbeniz 'El Puerto', playing on a splendidKawai grand piano hired from Edinburgh.

Arleen and Lydia. whose rapport camethrough clearly, perform together regular-ly, more or less dividing the time betweenLydia's Malta and the U.K. whereArleen's sister Barbara Riley lives inTyndrum. It was this neighbourhood con-

nection which prompted Arleen and Lydiato put on an evenings entertainment, freeof charge, to benefit local activities. TheKillin Drama Club, well versed in stagingproductions in the McLaren Hall, readilyagreed to organise and promote the occa-

Our thanks go to all concerned for a mostenjoyable evening, which was successful-ly rounded off when the McLaren HighSchool Orchestra and the McLaren Hallwere each presented with a cheque for£150 which rose to £200 after a finalcount, and as Ian Milligan. orchestraconductor, remarked, the Killin musicianswould get home early for once after aconcert!

I.L.

New Indoor RidingSchool at Morenish

An enormous building of Olympic propor-tions was officially opened on 13 December.Part of the overall development at Morenishon Loch Tay side, this indoor riding schoolwill greatly enhance the existing equestriancentre.

There was a varied and skillful display ofhorsemanship in front of some 250

spectators. The former Olympic perform-ers Joanna Jackson on Mester Mouse (aDutch Horse) gave a great performance ofdressage to musical accompaniment, thehorse appearing to almost dance to themusic.

Pamela Booth and Kirsten Uhlenbrockopened the event with a pas des deux, twohorses moving through an intricate patternas one. Pamela riding on Mr Fox has beendoing well in competition.

For me the highlight was a formation ride oflocal children who belong to the "SaddleClub" some of whom have not been ridinglong. They provided a good sometimeshilarious display. I noticed one or twoproud mums beaming in the audience. Welldone to Laura Mitchell, Jonathan Campbell.Hollie Alexander. Jamie Callan, KarenSimpson, Sarah Thomson, Katrina Tickner,Gillian Fleming and Madeline Moffat.

How big is the Indoor Centre? I suggestedto Maureen (Cruachan) that you couldprobably get a lot of sheep in there.Maureen replied. "It would cover the wholefarm!", - or words to that effect!

Some £487 was raised for the Riding for theDisabled Association.

AW

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1997- A Closed BookWhat a year it was for Killin FootballClub. Numerous success's were reward-ed by promotion into Perthshire AmateurLeague Second Division. It was the yearwhich heralded the (welcomed orun-welcomed?) arrival of the wheely bin.It saw the massive planting of hundreds ofwhite bollards throughout the area (exceptat Lix Toll!).

Several "firsts" come to mind - the launchof the Heritage Society's first KillinVideo, 28 February 1998 will be the firstbirthday of Costcutters official opening.Flooding of the Dochart Bridge wasanother first as were the new trafficcalming measures and village signs forCrianlarich. Our throats are burning totell you that Hazel Guild has completedher first year as a non-smoker! Killinresidents were for the first time instructedto "boil water" as heavy rain hadapparently contaminated the new£900,000 East of Scotland TreatmentWorks! The "advent" of the Rev. JohnLincoln as the first minister for thecombined parishes of Balquhidder. Killinand Ardeonaig.

During 1997 AMC Motors closed it'sdoors for the last time. The dedicatedservices of Bill Stitt as Chairman of theMcLaren Hall Committee wererelinquished after 17 years. Close to ourhearts were the retirals of Audrey Weaver.District Nurse and Health Visitor in Killinfor over 20 years and School TeacherSheena Chisholm after 15 years teachingin the area.

Within the Killin News we have under-gone some changes during 1997. Theresignations of Jan Willison and RichardShand were a big loss to the team but we

look forward to Ian Lithgow, Bill Douglasand David Blaney's participation as newCommittee Members. Our "beloved"Editor, Sinclair who helped conceive theKillin News is also looking forward towell earned retirement from the paper.Our aim has been to report and inspiredebate without passing judgement ortaking sides (not an easy task) though wenever cease to be amazed by what sparksoff a deluge of letters compared witharticles which pass quietly withoutcomment from you. In 1997 the disputeconcerning Dall Lodge and the SportsPavilion was probably the most livelypiece in the immediate locality whilst thearticle about short stay coach parkingbrought surprisingly controversialopinions from further afield. We regret ifflak was received by any participants inthe "Bus Stop" article, but thankfully youhave not "consigned us to the dustbin!".The itchy article on the lifestyle of ticksreally stirred up a "hornets" nest, whilstBSE passed without comment.

In 1997 we involved ourselves with thedilemmas of Jake and his long awaitedbarrow and Gladys with her ice creamtrailer. We hope you enjoyed Tim Frost'sregular articles about life up the Glen, andAlex Stewart's Angling Club News. Weare indebted to Helen Cole for "TheGreen Team". Dr. Syme for "SurgeryNews", Ian Donaldson for "Police News"and to Mervyn for the weather.

At this the start of the New Year, we findourselves wondering if the Killin DramaGroup can possibly surpass last year'sRobinson Crusoe - we will report in thenext issue - Oh yes we will! Can we sayof 1997- "It's behind you!?".

Killin Arts and CraftsExhibition 1998

The Killin Art and Crafts Exhibition willbe held in the Lesser McLaren Hall.Killin, during the first week of August,1998. This advanced notice will allowanyone who may be interested to thinkabout possible exhibits.

Painting and Crafts may be entered forexhibition only, or for sale, if the exhibitorso wishes, in which case a commission onany sale will be charged.

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Terry Goes for aNaval Career

Terry Douglas, Manse Road, Killinaged nineteen has recently successfullycompleted the first stage in his quest tomake a career for himself in the RoyalNavy.

Terry applied to join early in 1997, aftera six months wait he was advised inAugust that he was to report on ISeptember to HMS Raleigh, nearPlymouth to start 14 weeks of basictraining as an Artificer Apprentice.Together with 71 other young men and2 young ladies he started an intensiveprogramme of instruction which, duringthe first week included how to wash andiron clothes, sitting a technical assess-ment test, taking the RN swimming test,getting an initial taste of parade trainingand a first look at an assault course.There then followed 13 weeks ofgeneral training which Terry said wasespecially hard at the beginning whenthe day started at 5.30 am and frequent-ly finished after 9.00 pm. A keensportsman, Terry particularly enjoyedthe physical training and was awarded

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the trophy for the Best Apprentice inGym Work. Also as sports representa-tive of Burgess Division he received ontheir behalf the Challenge Trophyawarded to the Division achieving thegreatest success at sport.

Terry successfully completed his train-ing and a proud Mum, Dad and twobrothers travelled to Plymouth towitness the Passing Out Parade on 5December where Terry with hiscolleagues of Burgess Division formedthe Guard of Honour.

After the Christmas break, Terry hasgone to HMS Collingwood, nearPortsmouth to continue his 4 yearapprenticeship.

Thanks to Judge Stroyan forour Village Christmas Tree

Judge Stroyan, as usual, provided thevillage with its Christmas Tree, as well asthose at the McLaren Hall. Kirk Care andthe School - all of course delivered by TimFrost. Thanks are due also to Willie Stittand the "Boys' who, under the watchfuleye of Jimmy Gauld. got the tree up, andto Scott Semple who fixed the lights. Weare also grateful to the Episcopal Churchfor the use of their electricity.

Lodge Breadalbane St.Fillans No. 815

The Lodge held it's annual installation ofOffice Bearers in the Masonic Hall onFriday 3rd December. DouglasMcRobbie was placed in the Chair of theLodge as Master, by P.M. Eddie Chant ofLodge Almondale No. 1658 assisted byP.M. Alex Stewart of the Killin Lodge.Supper was taken at the Clachaig Hotelwhen the traditional toasts were honoured,followed by an enjoyable harmony.

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Annual General Meeting of theKillin Initiative Committee

The meeting was held with J. Mallinson inthe chair. In addition to the Committeeitself, eight members of the public attended.

The Chairman began by expressing hisdisappointment that there was little repre-sentation from local hoteliers who in factgained the immediate benefit from theevents that were run: and this in spite ofnotices being distributed to every hotel andshop in the village.

The Secretary reported that the year, in spiteof difficulties, had been a considerablesuccess with the Folk Festival and theHighland Games now firmly established onthe calendar. The subcommittees runningthese events had done a tremendous job. butmore help was still needed for both events.She also staled that due to other commit-ments she was obliged to resign as secretary.

The Highland Games Chairman (C.Grant)said that although the Games were a successmore sponsorship was needed, and morehelp needed from the village.

The Folk Festival Chairman (J. Mallinson)said that many top Artistes in the U.K. andIreland thought that Killin was the bestfestival they had been to. It was certainlysuccessful as a festival, although it had itsfinancial difficulties. Some problemsoccurred this year, but these had beendiscussed with the police and furthermeetings would be taking place and hehoped that next year's festival would beproblem free. He also hoped for more

participationHoteliers.

and co-operation from

The Treasurer's report was distributed tothose present. It was noted that the FolkFestival had made a small loss and theHighland Games a small profit. Althoughthe figures did not seem 'life threatening'the Initiative Chairman said the financialsituation would have to improve consider-ably if the events were to continue. Againhe asked for a greater degree of support andsponsorship from the village itself, as wellas businesses outside the village.

New Committees were Appointed asfollows:Initiative Committee: Chairman, J.Mallinson; Vice-Chairman. C. Grant:Secretary. A. Aitken: Treasurer. D. Reid,and seven ordinary members.

Highland Games Committee : Chairman. C.Grant: Secretary, F. Stewart: Treasurer. D.Reid, and four ordinary members.

Folk Festival Committee : Chairman, J.Mallinson; Secretary. A. Stewart:Treasurer, D. Reid, and four ordinarymembers.

The Initiative Chairman brought up thesubject of future fund raising. It was thegeneral feeling that the local hotels shouldtry to raise money for the festival, since theywere the ones who made the profit. J.Mallinson and A. Aitken agreed to liaiseand letters would be sent to all concerned.

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Spring Courses:Computing for Beginners - Crianlarich:for 10 weeks starting Monday 19 January1998 - 10 places. To book phone: 01567820753

Computing for Beginners - Killin: for 10weeks starting Tuesday 20 January 1998 -10 places. To book phone: 01567 820753

Aerobics - Killin: for 10 weeks startingWednesday 21 January 1998. For infor-mation phone: 01567 820472

Yoga - Killin: for 10 weeks startingThursday 22 January 1998. To bookphone: 01567 820374

Further Courses: Communication Skills -i.e. Reading, Writing. Listening. Talking.If anyone is interested in attending a 10week course in the above please phone01567 820374

AGMSince our second AGM in December thenew committee is as follows:Chairperson: S McRobbie01567 820374Treasurer: C Russell01567 820472Secretary: J Rhys01567 820753Committee: K Riddell. A Cloud.G MacNicol.

Also, we want to hear from anyone aboutcourses they are interested in attending orteaching. If you have any good or madideas then please contact one of thecommittee members.

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Killin's First Diamond Wedding

On the 3rd January. 1938. Annie Scott andWillie Allan were married in the Bridge ofLochay Hotel by the Rev. DonaldThomson. Willie went off to the navyshortly afterwards.

This January 3rd Willie. Annie, and theirlarge family, some 50 people includingchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren, had a magnificent party in theCoach House Hotel, and they werehonoured by a letter of congratulationfrom the Queen,

For the record 7 grandchildren (out of 9)and 9 great grandchildren (out of 11)actually attended; and Danny Allan(Willie's wee brother) best man at their

wedding also attended. Just to make sureno one was left out grandsons Brian Allanand Graham Cowan phoned fromAustralia and the Falkland Islandsrespectively.

Like any other party including Willie andfamily there was much singing - fromWillie of course - but others too (evenDouglas!). The finale was in fact a"singing group" consisting of great grandchildren singing 'Caledonia, I'm cominghome'. The music for the do was provid-ed by a delighted Roger Sharp.

We offer Willie and Annie our heartiestcongratulations.

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We notice that an 'Alternative News' hasappeared in the village. 'The DochartTimes' has, we notice, as yet a very limit-ed distribution. This office did not receivea cop !y

However lets' not be unwelcoming. Welook forward to the next issue! So far ithas been kind enough to offer some faintpraise to this publication, but accuses usof too much sitting on the fence, beingneutral too often. Well, it remains thepolicy of the Killin News not to takesides, except where the interests of the vil-lage are under threat or are ignored.

In the Comment Column of Issue No. 40for example, we took the East Of ScotlandWater to task over the "Boil Water' notice.and asked them to explain why such acostly filtration plant led to the firstinstance of contamination in recentmemory. They have not replied; theywere sent copies of the paper. For therecord also, we do provide in the letterscolumn and elsewhere plenty of opportu-nities for those with strong views toexpress them. See this issue's letter col-umn. Finally, why is the Dochart Timesanonymous?

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Annie and Willie Allan wish to thankmost sincerely all those who gave giftsand sent cards of congratulation on thecelebration of their Diamond Wedding onSaturday 3rd January 1998.Willie Allan.

Margaret MacKenzie would like to thankfriends and neighbours for all their kindwishes, cards, flowers, gifts and visitswhich she received during her recent stayin Stirling Royal Infirmary. Thanks alsoto the local doctor and nurses.

Mairi & Ian Hunter and family wouldlike to thank all who sent cards, lettersand flowers and also those who offeredwords of condolence on their recent sud-den bereavement. Fiona, Claudia andStephanie have been comforted by thecards and letters sent to them in German)on the loss of a dear husband and father.Thanks to all.

David Main would like to thank all thosekind friends in the village who sent cardsand good wishes during the time he was inhospital and also for the support receivedfollowing his return home.

Gilbert and Pat would like to thank mostsincerely everyone who sent gifts andcards on the occasion of their RubyWedding.

Helen MacGregor would like to thankeverybody for the beautiful flowers, gifts.cards and good wishes received duringher stay in hospital. What a nice boostwhen she was feeling down.

Sponsored Parachute JumpScottish H.A.R.T. (Heart at risk testing)for schools. 1 would like to thank allthose in Killin who gave so generously insupport of the charity. The incrediblesum raised by the village was £333. Theoverall total was £2,200. Thank you all.Elizabeth Todd (Fulton)

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My neighbours Jimmy and Joan are nowliving in Strathyre. I would like to thankboth of them for being such wonderfulneighbours. Jimmy is a marvellouspostie as well as an excellent golfingfriend. Both he and Joan have helped mein many ways during the past year.

I could not have wished for betterneighbours and I hope they will be very

happy in the community in Strathyre.

Jean HendersonFingal Road. Killin

OBITUARIESViolet Cameron died in BellsdykeHospital after a long illness. Althoughliving in Killin most of her life, she wasborn in Newcastle. Orphaned at anearly age she came to her grand fatherAlexander Cameron the saddler.Brought up by her Aunt Susan whoowned a newsagents shop, there is ahistoric photograph of Violet aged fiveoutside the shop, with the bill boardsproclaiming the start of the 1914 GreatWar.

Violet was restless by nature, she lovedthe hills and was a great walker andtravelled extensively. She servedduring the wars with both theN.A.A.F.I. and the Church of ScotlandCanteens in Germany and the CanalZone as manageress.

She could be regarded as representingan older Killin where the pace of lifewas different. She was the first LadyCaptain at Killin Golf Club. Hersurviving relations in Killin are AlanWalker and Helen Shearer.

Dear Morag andKillin and District.

R.H.S.C. Leukaemia and CancerResearch Fund.

It was a lovely surprise to receive yourletter and cheque for £2,700 raised onbehalf of Lauren from her parents yes-terday. Lauren's parents tell me thatthis huge amount of money has beenraised throughout the year by yourselfand friends at Killin and District with awide range of activities including a bar-becue, a very successful auction. Ibelieve a stall at the Highland Gamesand also a sale during the summer. Wethank you from the bottom of our heartsfor your fantastic support year afteryear and please pass our thanks to allyour friends who have put in a hugeamount of effort to raise this largeamount of money.

As you know, your donation will be usedto provide care, research and supportfor children with cancer and leukaemiaand their families treated here inEdinburgh. We remain very grateful toyou for your continued support and itwas a great pleasure to see Lauren look-ing so well.

With best wishes for Christmas and theNew Year. With kind regards,

Hamish Wallace, MD FRCP Edin.Consultant Paediatric Oncologist,

Sick Children's NHS Trust, Edinburgh.

Falls of DochartRetirement HomeMain StreetKillin. Perthshire FK21 8UWTelephone: 01567 820237

The Residents and Staff would like to thank all ourFriends and Neighbours for their support and good wishes

over the past year and wish everyonea Very Happy New Year

Dear Sir,Wind Farm For Glen Ogle

Consumers of electricity pay a 10% levyto help pay for alternative methods ofgeneration. There is strong evidence tosuggest that we are subsidising whiteelephants and if there is any suggestionof a wind farm in this district, we shouldvigorously oppose the idea. Many of ushave practical experience of wind tur-bines and I can vouch for them beingexcellent as domestic novelties forpumping water over rock gardens andno more. Recent publicity might easilygive the impression that generatingelectricity from a windmill is as easy asgrinding corn in the nineteenth century.It is far less economic and a lot morecomplex. We once leased residentialpremises near Folkestone in Kent andthe owner installed an elaborate windturbine which was calculated to savehim huge sums of money by providingall the electricity for himself and us, histenants. We had to suffer the autumnalblustery weather with radiators thatreached a lukewarm hand-heat in aforce 10 gale and remained stone cold ifthe wind dropped. 1 looked at the com-plex electronic switching bravely tryingto compensate for the wildly fluctuatingvoltage and 1 shook my head in disbeliefwhen the owner told me he had paid£9,000 for the installation. That was in19S0 - even today, £9.000 buys anawful lot of electricity properly deliv-ered at a constant pressure and currentpotential.

Would we have the benefit of cheaperelectricity from wind turbines? Evensupposing it were cheaper to produce,that would be extremely doubtful. 1once argued the case with the Hydro-Electric Generating Board that energy

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generated by falling water should resultin much lower unit costs - progressivelyreducing as the loan capital is gradual-ly decreased. Even with inflation anddepreciation, a nil fuel cost would logi-cally result in this. Unlike the vagariesof wind pressure, water power is accu-rately calculable and predictably con-stant. But despite this truly euphoricanswer to an environmentalist's dream,Scottish Hydro Electric consumers stillpay the same price per kilowatt/hour asdo consumers who rely on fossil fuelgenerators. (Actually, they pay more ifthey use a lot at off-peak prices - whichis an anomaly if ever there was one!).The classified explanation is that itwould be politically unsound for pricesthroughout the UK to vary by more thata few pence. Would it not be the sameif they augmented the supply with windpower? Doubtless they would arguethat capital investment has to be recov-ered but there is, to my mind, irrefutableproof that the capital cost of wind tur-bines is never recovered. The gains aremarginal, spasmodic and unreliable.And with a useful life of about 12 years,unit replacement is required long beforethe economic break-even point isreached. We might also be tempted toask why they build wind farms near res-idential areas and where the windvelocity is only moderate. Why notcoastal areas? The official answerhere is that too much wind DAMAGESthe turbine! - and that's efficiency!?

1 once attended a conference sponsoredby Seeboard in Thanet and was able totalk frankly to their engineers aboutwind-power. Faced with a barrage oftechnical implausibilities they said, and1 quote: "Pressure groups had beenmaking waves in local authority circlesand this conference was a public rela-

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tions exercise designed to placate theso-called green environmentalists whowere getting a little to fashionable". 1make no further comment.

Alan E JennerGe Leith, Manse Road, Killin.

Dear Sir,

Wind Farm For Glen Ogle

I write to express concern over the errorin you lead article in Issue Number 41.It was stated that "the farm would infact be out of sight of both villages, andprobably not visible from the mainroad". For your information, it isdemonstrated in the plans that the windfarm will be CLEARLY VISIBLE in theapproach to Lochearnhead from theSouth - effectively from the Braes ofBalquhidder down the length of the A84to the edge of Lochearnhead village. Itwill also be clearly visible from theSouth Loch Earn Road from Carstraanalmost to Ardvorlich (3 miles).Needless to say, it will also be clearlyvisible from all the surrounding hillsabove this level.

Ian J OrrockEdinample House, Loch Earn.

Correction

In our last issue the report of St. FillansEpiscopal Church stated that "MrsAudrey Weaver was presented with abook token". This should have read'Mrs Audrey Symon was presented witha book token".

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Mervyn'sWeather

The glorious early Autumn of 1997gradually slid from view under the mistsand drizzle of November andDecember. Most late autumns havetheir fare share and more of dark misty,sunless days, but in particularDecember 1997 was remarkable for itslack of sunshine. On only fair daysduring this unexciting month did the sunrecorder here at Ardtalnaig have a briefmark burned in its cards. On the otherhand during these two months frost waspractically absent. What there wasconsisted of quick and short-lived pre-dawn descents below freezing level,which of course produced patches ofblack ice sodetrimental to motorists. Snow did notfall on the lowground and only thehighest hills were intermittently dusted.This itself is unusual as normallyDecember produces at least a short spellof snow and frost, almost always gonebefore Christmas.

The rainfall finally rectified itself as lateSummer and Autumn had produced aconsiderable deficit, but the heavy rainsof late December brought the annualtotal to within 2 inches of the average.

Now 1998 has started with a series ofdeep depressions giving heavy rain andsoutherly gales, so that already(6th January) almost 4 inches havefallen. Should this pattern continue foranother 10 days or so there might be apossibility of a cold, drier spell late inthe month.

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Killin Football Club

Killin have continued their successfulstart to the season. Since the last reportup to 25 October, another 7 games havebeen played with Killin recording 6 wins(5 league and 1 cup) and 1 defeat. Thedefeat against Vale of Earn was the team'sfirst in the league for more than a year.This year's league record reads played 12,won 9, drawn 2, lost 1, goals for 34, goalsagainst 14.

Games since 1 November-Killin 4 v Blairgowrie 0Killin 6 v Ballinluig 0Killin 4 v Methven 0Breadalbane 0 v Killin 1Killin 3 v Perth Caley 1Killin 5 v Burrelton 2Vale of Earn 3 v Killin 2

Bill Douglas, Secretary

Killin Carpet Bowling Club

The Killin Club held it's annual InvitationPairs Tournament on Saturday 6thDecember, when forty pairs took part.The competition was fierce but friendly .with an unusual number of games beingdecided on an extra end, an indication ofthe high standard of play in the ties. Theresult was a win for the Balquhidder pair-ing of Brian Perks and Dave Campbellwith our own club President Jock Guildand his wife Hazel taking the runner-upspot. Brian Scott and Jimmy Johnstonefrom the Crook of Devon and HughMcLeod and Eddie Holland from NorthConnel filled the play-off places. Theconsolation singles was won by JimmyHermiston from Camserney, with AlexStewart from the Killin Club the runner-up. The next Open Competition is therinks on the 7th February, spectators arewelcome to come along and see the fun.

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The November meeting took place in theLesser McLaren Hall. President, Mrs LizLambert welcomed members and guests fromDull and District, who showed examples ofSwedish Christmas Decorations. OrnamentalMetal-work and read Poetry. They also chal-lenged members with a quiz about 'Sweets andChocolates'.

Competition winners were:Filled Baked Potato - 1. Monica Naismith. 2.Ellen Stewart. 3. Elizabeth Woods.Favourite Postcard - 1. Ellen Stewart. 2. LizLambert. 3. M. Twigg.

Votes of thanks were given by Mrs KateWinton. Hostesses were Mrs Winton and MrsNaismith.

The December meeting took place in theMcLaren Hall. Members and visitors fromBalquhidder and Ardeonaig Institutes werewelcomed by President Mrs Liz Lambert.

The speaker for the evening was Mr A. Jasperwho informed us of the health and nutritionalproperties of Aloe Vera and also of BeeProducts from the deserts of the U.S.A.

Prizewinners in the competitions for MincePies and Christinas Crackers were as follows:Mrs Ellen Stewart and Mrs Monica Naismith.

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Gun Club36 guns turned out for the last Club Shootfor the year. The Club has been wellattended throughout the year. Manythanks to all our Members and supportersfor all their effort in helping the commit-tee on shoot days.

Shoot results for 9th November, 1997.:Class (A) D.T.L. 1. E.McAllister. - 74. 2.G. Coyne. H. Campbell & R. McC. - 69.

Class (B) D.T.L. 1. D. Stewart - 65. 2. B.Donaldson - 63. 3. G.Muller & R. Mills-60.

Class (C) D.T.L. 1. R. Lewis - 63. 2. K.Campbell - 51 3. E. Paterson & V.Carrisi -47.

Class (A) Sporting. 1. E.McAllister - 72.2. H. Campbell - 69. 3. R.McC - 66.

Class (B) Sporting. 1. D. Howson - 45. 2.S. Christie & S. Argo - 39.

Class (C) Sporting. 1. R. Lewis - 42. 2. IFullarton - 42. 3. M. Howson - 39.Continuation - G. Coyne - 30. Veterans. -Lennox - 94. Class (C) - R.Lewis - 105.High Gun - E. McAllister - 146.

End of Season Trophies 1997. D.T.L.Class (A) G. Coyne -391. Class (B) Jas.Sinclair - 303. Class (C) R. Lewis - 265.Sporting Class (A) G. Coyne - 356. Class(B) J. McKay - 292. Class (C) I. Fullarton- 257. Agg. Shield - E. McAllister - 544.Runner-up - G. Coyne - 523. Currie RoseBowl - E. McAllister - 290. Junior Agg -R. Lewis - 367.

G.D. Coyne, Secretary.

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The annual general meeting of theKillin/Breadalbane Club was held at theKillin Hotel on Monday 10thNovember, 1997, with Mr Alex Stewartin the chair.

Minutes - the minutes of the 1996meeting were read and approved.

Office Bearers - Neil Cairns proposedthat the office bearers remain as theywere and this was seconded by DonaldMcLarty. All office bearers agreed toserve for another year. It was thenproposed that the committee should beincreased in number and this wasagreed. Kevin O'Reilly proposed thatGregor MacAulay be included in thecommittee and this was seconded by G.Main and accepted by Gregor. NeilCairns proposed that Taff Mantle beincluded in the committee and this wasseconded by Ian Downie. Taffaccepted the nomination. The commit-tee were elected as follows:

President: Mr Alex Stewart. Vice-pres-ident : Mr Kevin O'Reilly. Treasurer :Mr Angus Inglis. Secretary : Mr DaveMurray. Competition Secretary : MrIan Downie. Committee : D. Twigg,S.Gillies, N. Cairns, C. Booth, J.Scougall, T. Mantle, and G. MacAulay.

Balance Sheet - The annual balancesheet was presented by Mr Angus Inglisand its acceptance was proposed by J.Scougall and seconded by G. Main.

Annual Subscriptions - Mr N. Cairnsproposed that the subscriptions for theyear remain as at present i.e. £10.00. per

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annum for trout and £20.00. for salmon.This was seconded by Ian Downie. Itwas unanimously agreed that visitorspermits should remain as at present, viz.£4.00 per day or £5.00 if issued bybailiffs or on the water, £12.50 per weekand in all cases a 50% reduction forOAP's, Juniors and the unemployed.

Salmon Fishing - Rule Change - DonaldMcLarty proposed that the rules regard-ing fishing times be changed to allowworkers to fish in the early morningsprior to commencing work i.e. from15th January to 15th October, 1998.from one hour before sunrise to 12.00hours and from 14.00 hours to when thestreet lights are switched on. This pro-posal was seconded by Jack Scougall.

A.O.C.B. - The meeting wished torecord their thanks to Mr John Hewittfor allowing the club the use of his shedfor repairing the club boats and to MrJim Callan for his help in repairing theboat engine.

The meeting decided that the AGMshould be held in a different hotel eachyear and the Fishers Hotel will be askedto allow the meeting at 7.30 pm onFriday 6th November. 1998, followedby a buffet supper.

The secretary was instructed to write toMrs Francis Taylor, the Killin ShowSecretary to get permission to hold thecasting competition at the venue ofKillin Show. He was also instructed towrite to the Council LightingDepartment to have the settings on thefloodlights at the rear of theCapercaillie Restaurant changed to keepthe lights from shining into the pool.

Mr J. Scougall asked that the committeeinvestigate the possibility of havingelectric power installed at the BoatShed.

Mr Gregor MacAulay has kindlyoffered the use of rods and reels to anyyoungster interested in taking up the'NOBLE ART'.

There being no other business themeeting closed, with a vote of thanks tothe chair.

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Crossword By Safarian ACROSS DOWN

Christmas Prize Crossword

We are sorry to have to report that thisyear there were NO correct solutions sub-mitted for the Prize Crossword.Consequently, we have decided with theBank of Scotland's agreement to donatethe £40 prize money to the KillinBrownies.

The correct solution to the crossword is asfollows:-Across: 1. pensioners 8. exempts 9.woven 10. open 11. Oslo 12. roe 14.antler 15. petrol 18. ivy 20. nice 21.bloc 23. nacre 24. dormice 25. stormcloud.Down: 1. present 2. nope 3. insist 4.newcomer 5. rover 6. decorations 7.interlocked 13. reindeer 16. rallied 17.acidic 19. yacht 22. ergo

NB Letters commenting on Crustacean'slast crossword should be sent in a sealedenvelope!

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1. Glasnost initially and Russianroulette giving us confidence (8)

5. Supporters absorbing in greymatter (6)

9. Saucy awe constructed to providelink across the water (8)

10. One slept troubled but soft-hueddrawing appeared (6)

12 Sharpened pencil eagerly displaysthe language in return (6)

13. The big deer also found inScotland, but much smaller (5)

16. Split personality?But damage anyway (6)

17. What you might see througha telescope (4,4)

20. North Eastern device importantlegally. (8)

21. Redraw and reassign the man fromPeterhead, possibly (6)

23. Flower of Spain and Portugal (5)25. Top teams speaking sotto voce? (6)28. Initially no good removed and

changed ignoring the source (6)29. Transport obtained from the

French chives (8)30. The Spanish draw a team (6)31. Tea dress declared out of order (8)

1. Electrical discharges seen initiallyin any reactive current system (4)

2. Short command on parade - easythis is not (4)

3. Concerning an old pit but lookagain closely (2-7)

4. Change first navigation and relay.That's close enough (6)

6. Domain located in secure AlmaMater (5)

7. A double ration of 5 but can'tdecide (2,3,5)

8. Arrange view sale involving Rolls-Royce for these valuables (10)

11. Noble young descendant possibly(5)

14. Recipe for soup of the day - chop upone German monster and mixtogether (10)

15. March hare leaping around? (10)18. Source of wine the way it's

rumoured (9)19,22- Rulers of the waves? (5,6)24. Odds in the East - now that's

backbone (5)26. Look in the road for this groove (4)27. American journalist all finished

up (4)

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Should you wish to make a donation orhave any suggestions on how toimprove the Killin News, please feelfree to get in touch with the Editor orany member of the ProductionCommittee.

The PyrenneanMountain Dog

In the last issue we mentioned thememorial to a dog on the slopes of theTarmachan range. DuncanMcDonald tells us that the dogbelonged to David McKenzie whowas one of a large family living on oldGrey Street.

AW

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Sinclair AitkenFiona InglisJulia ThorntonJudy ForsterLinda Fitzgerald

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David Main, Angus Inglis, Allan Walker,Kay Riddell, David Blaney, Bill Douglasand Ian Lithgow.

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