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New Town Mayor pledges to preserve the community spirit of Clitheroe


by Vicky Carlin


A PLEDGE to main­ tain the generous and caring community of Clitheroe has been made by the town's


newly-elected Mayor. Embarking on his new


role as the town's first citi­ zen, Conn. Alan Yearing, who spent the last year as Deputy Mayor, told a packed meeting of town councillors and specially- invited dignitaries that he hoped to carry on the good work of past mayors, including out-going Mayor, Coun. John McGowan, who will now be the new Deputy Mayor. Coun. Yearing, a


Extravaganza of music in


GET FIT FOR aid of Kosovo THE SUMMER


PUPILS of the Figures House at St Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst, pre­ sented a musical extra- vanganza in aid of Kosovo refugees on Fri­


day. More than 170 family


members and friends of the school attended and £272


was raised. The concert was held in


the Stonyhurst College Orchestra Room, and was organised by housemaster Mr Jonathan Ilewat and conducted by director of music Mr Vincent Conyng-


ham. The 92 boys and girls of


Figures House took part, with 30 of them playing instruments. There were trumpet,


piano, violin, 'cello, flute, clarinet, oboe and saxo­ phone solos, and several choruses from all the chil­


Clitheroe newsagent, moved with his wife, Susan, and children, Michael and Jaqueline, to Clitheroe from Lincolnshire in 1986 and described the town as being "full of character, history and charm". He comment­ ed: "I like to think wo have become part, and been accepted as part, of Clithoroo by its people. Clithoroo is a very generous and caring community pre­ pared not only to look after its own residents, but those from other areas and lands." He praised the wonderful


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dren. A house pop band.


Streetwise, also took part. Composers chosen ranged


from Handel through Gilbert and Sullivan to Lionel Bart and the audi­ ence was highly impressed with the versatility and attainment of the perform­ ers, all aged about 11 or 12. The event ended with a


work done for the children of Chernobyl and the town’s young and the elderly, as well as the efforts to make Clithoroo more colourful, with hanging baskets in the


centre. In his wide-ranging


speech, the Mayor praised the progress in lighting the town at Christmas and the work done by Coun. McGowan in creating a


town band, as well as his hopes for the future. Ho commented: "I want to see developments that will improve the lives of the peo­ ple of Clitheroe. We have a town to be proud of, so let’s keep it that way." The Mayor revealed his


official charity will be the Friends of Clithcroe Heart Machine, but admitted it had been a difficult decision to choose from all the local worthwhile causes. During the ceremony.


both the Mayor and Coun. McGowan were praised for the way they have .served the community over the past year, and Coun. McGowan was especially praised for being a "firm friend" to the people of Clitheroe during his two years as Mayor. The day also provided an


opportunity to say thank you to Coun. Bert Jones, who has retired after 27 years as a town councillor


and 23 years as a borough councillor. His tirele.ss efforts in Lhe.se roles and in local community projects earned him the prestigious award of Honorary Burgess of the Town of Clithoroe. In an emotional speech, which met with a standing ova­ tion, Coun. .Jones thanked his wife for her support over the years. "1 could not have done it all^ without her," he


said. Tradit on took centre


Chairman of parish council is censured over election leaflets


THE chairman of a vil­ lage parish council has been censured for his actions in the run-up to last week's elections. Coun. Frank Goss,


chairman of Sabden Parish Council, was criti­ cised by fellow members at a heated meeting last


week. His opponent in the bor­


ough council election, Coun. Roger Westbrook, angrily proposed the cen­ sure motion after saying the chairman had used the work of the parish council for his own political ends. Conservative Coun.


Westbrook demanded to know why the parish coun­


cil had become involved in Liberal Democrat leaflets promoting Lib Dem candi­ date Coun. Goss. The leaflets had been delivered around the village pointing out work carried out by the parish council in recent


years. Coun. Goss replied that


he had not broken any standing orders. But Coun. Westbrook said he had bro­ ken the ethos of the parish council. "When I joined this council four years ago I did not know I was working for the Liberal Democrats. I'm just so angry that 1 was taken for a ride by Coun. Goss. You've denigrated everything we've done. This is a non-political body," he said.


added: "Are we a Lib Dem parish council'? 1 didn't


Coun. John Shorter


.said: "I've enjoyed being on the parish council for 20 years because it was non­


know we were." Coun. Marion Procter


political." Coun. Eileen Lowe criti­


cised the leaflets mention­ ing the parish council's involvement in the village youth shelter plans, when she said it had not been


cal leaflets given out to the general public of .Sabden during April 1999. The leaflets were on behalf of the Liberal Democrats and were issued as part of a campaign for district coun­ cil election for Ribble Val­


ley." The motion was agreed


by three members, with three abstentions. Coun. Westbrook - who


involved at all. The censure motion stat­


ed: "It is propo.sed that the chairman of the Parish Council, Coun. Goss, be censured for u.sing the work of the parish council in the years 1995 to 1999 as bene­ fit to himself in two politi­


was narrowly beaten by Coun. Goss in the election — added: "There are 39 wards in Ribblo Valley and this has only happened in two. This is a disgrace." He went on to add that


the standing orders should bo changed to ensure that nothing like it happens


again.


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have done their bit for the local Mr Bailey commented: "The lodge branch of the MS Society.


has been raising money for Clitheroc Members of the ladies’ committee. Hospital for many years and wanted


cheque for £250 to Mr .fohn Bailey, branch, at a special event at the


to help the MS Society, which heljis and serves some of the same people. The ladies' committee then decided to do their own bit to holj) us.” Our picture shows ladies' commit­


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stage during the annua mayor-making iiroccedings and the pomp and ceremo­ ny brought the town centre to a standstill, as the now Mayor, dignitaries and guests made their way through the town, led by mounted hor.se guards from Lancashire Constabulary, Town Crier Roland Hail­ wood, two halberdiers and Clithoroo Police Inspector Los Martin. © During the annual


meeting, the now Mayor presented this year's Clithoroo Town Awards to Mrs Rosemary Lancaster, on behalf of the J. and R. Lancaster Foundation for the work done at Text House, in Edisford Road (building enhancement and restoration) and to Clitheroc Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club and Rib blesdale Wanderers Cricket and Bowling Club for its services to the town.


Campaign to save hedgerows


CONCERN in the Ribble Valley about lo.sing impor­ tant hedgerows is reflected in a CPRL campaign. The Ribble Valley Borough Council discu.ssed the latest


laws about preserving hedges when they wore implement­ ed two years ago.


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Man charged with indecent assault


LANGHO man Robert James Mustoc (26), of The Dales, was committed on bail for trial at Preston Crown Court, when he apiJoarod before Blackburn magistrates charged with indecently assaulting a female over the ago of 16.


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A PEUGEOT scooter worth £1,700 has been .stolen from Whalley Road, Langho. The S-regisLorod machine was parked on Sunday afternoon, and by Monday morning it had


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