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) i i.- 3:1. The Clitheroe Thursday, July 19th, 2001 No. 6,002


Stars here for a ‘reel’ good do


p a g e ? AT A GLANCE


There have been no new. outbreaks of foot and mouth within the last two


weeks. ■ latest on page 3


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There is concern over an ,e x tra 700,000 traffic movements if a new McDonald’s


' gets the go-ahead.' ■ page 2


The search is on for true-life stories of hope as fund-raisers


' aim to publish a book.


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A controversial new tripod bridge over the rivers Ribble and Calder looks set to go ahead. ' .


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A newly-married • couple take to the . skies to travel from the church to their reception.


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Three young choris- ;. ters gain prestigious awards for . their


efforts. ■ page 7


FOGGITT’S WEEKEND WEATHER: Remaining wet, and windy, with occa­ sional spells of hazy sunshine.


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I A CLITHEROE for­ mer soldier has died 26 months after sustaining severe head injuries in a fall at his barracks in


Germany. Aged 22, Bosnia veteran


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and sporting achiever Mr Paul Trotter, of Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, was a pop­ ular but determined and, when needed, bold person­ ality well known all across the Ribble Valley. He had. numerous school, church and sporting connections and much left to achieve before the tragic fall which left him unable to do any­ thing for himself. Mr T ro t te r's parents,


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Eric and Patty, his twin sis­ ters, Clare and Donna, and other family members this week expressed their thanks for support received during the long ordeal which fol­ lowed the fall. "Everything possible has


been done for our son by many people,” said Mrs


I Trotter. “He has been seen . by specialists from 10 hospi­ tals, but none could suggest any possible surgical or


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medical treatment." She emphasised: "We are


especially grateful to every­ one a t Sue Ryder Care, Bamher Bridge, for the way Paul was looked after in the 11 months he was there up to his death. We shall always remember their love and commitment." Family members visited hom


tat: Hume Although the extent of his Although the extent of his he every day.


I ter (pictured) knew anyone, there were indications that he might.


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back a t their - and his - Clitheroe home. Although confined to a wheelchair, he was a guest at the wedding of his sister, Donna, only three weeks ago. The cere­ mony was a t S t Michael and S t John's RC Church, Clitheroe, which Mr Trot­ ter had attended all his life and where his funeral ser­ vice was to take place yes­


terday. At the church junior


school, Mr T ro t te r was known for his tendency to laugh easily and noisily and claiming - as he continued to do in later life - that he was not a redhead, but a


golden blond. After, going on to S t


Augustine's RC High School, Billington, Mr Trotter studied computing at Blackburn College. He played soccer locally, won trophies with Ribblesdale Wanderers and became a keen member of the local scuba diving club, breaking the ice for lake dives. After deciding he wanted to join the Army, preferably the Royal Signals, Mr Trot­ ter harnessed his usual determination to pass all the tests. He qualified, not just as a soldier and in sig­ nalling, but also as a driver


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injuries made itimpossible . skills desperately neeaea t h e i r to be certain that Mr Trot- during his six months in the - ■ ~ -■ ■


hazards of Bosnia three years ago. He had many testing and some dangerous missions, and was awarded a NATO medal. His regiment benefited


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ation the accident left. Now that events have moved on they prefer not to dwell on recent times, but to look


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i appreciative reception to 50


memory lane A LARGE audience at Trinity Church Hall, Clitheroe, gave an


. pupils from Bowland High School who performed a variety o f music arid dance items.


Governors, parents, staff and friends packed in to watch the performance


| which covered music including 1970s 1 rock, through 1980s blues and into


' 1990s pop.


The performance was produced and directed by Miss Andrea Yates, the


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school's head of creative arts. T h e m u s ic a l


, items were arranged and accompanied by Mr Stuart Willis, tempo-


rary head of music. Our picture shows dancer Ruth Bowness


(15) and fellow pupils in rehearsal for their Sh°W'


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Soldier dies 26 after a


Castle grounds closure to deter the vandals?


A BOROUGH councillor has suggested that the Castle S ^ d s be ebsed^t night or a security firm paid to patrol them m a bid to combat the mcreas


ing vandalism. People, both .locals-and


I away, said Coun. John ^ people, all other gates McGowan, who asked the manypeup.


visitors, are being driven McGowan, who asked toe


borough council to provide. " V c o w a n . a true picture and accurate ° cbun Howel Jones


be allowed to continue," know the total number oi stated Coun. McGowan.


c "This vandalism and J1C c“ ^ H e wanted to trees in the grounds^and the


riminal damage must not tree iei 8


.. concern at the proposed ,


£ * closed," added munity Committee, Coun.


by Robbie Robinson _ J J „J


figures regarding the cost (CUtheroe) represented pub- of the vandalism.


f He mentioned the propos- number planned for felling,


als for a CCTV bid and He also wanted to know if it asked if it was possible to was a one-off exercise or an close the park at night or . ongoing strategy. pay for a security firm to


patrol the grounds. He added: "The police are not able to do much at all." He told his colleagues


that it was his belief that the police had no real powers any more and there were too few of them to provide an effective presence. "There is no respect for people and property shown by the van­ dals, most of whom are youngsters. I just feel so sad to see the park going down­ hill. What is happening is driving people away, both locals and tourists. We must take action now before it is


too late."


motion, placed before the council, he asked the views of other councillors and sev-


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from Mr Trotter's sporting skills - he was a member of the unit cricket team which won the 1998 Army (Eur­ ope) Championship. Mr Trotter remained a


further back and feel quiet' erai supported him. The JJUUV 1U ,vi*v


fruitful life of a young man who searched fo r , . and found, his talents and used them to benefit his church, his town and his country. Yesterday's requiem mass


at St Michael and St John's was to be followed by inter­ ment at Clitheroe Ceme­


tery- The family has invited


donations to Sue Ryder Care in memory of Mr


Trotter. ; An inquest has. been opened and adjourned.


._______________________ __— ■ Young skaters say ‘Don t blame us '•


YOUNG skateboarders, inline skaters and stunt bikers are speaking out for the retention of the Clitheroe skatepark and want to be consulted about


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week's article and photographs in the Advertiser and Times to ensure the full story about the amenity is


. ' . ^ He said th a t af ter the init ia l. _ Tccnf


known. Mr Steve Procter, of Trinity, said tear requirea tne


;T o T e ? t 7 a v f r 'c s 5 L r d nt o i r t solely through vandalism.


whatever the surroundings..


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highly-successful launch, the w j " was doing'the spine and skatepark was used regularly for a


future repairs and materials. • , rds Qn the ranips was made by the new boards, it is claimed, were Although there are no plans to


th a t some of thedamage to the the plywood boards. Unfortunately, . .


' .and were soon damaged.


them rather than not as substantial as the originals .


wood.". . . "Doing the spine' involves a . .


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patrol the grounds. Coun. McGowan also


suggested that people found in the grounds after 10 p.m. should be prosecuted. 1 would leave the bottom path open to Estiton Terrace and Trinity as this is used by


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