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AN elderly Clitheroe woman appeared before the Borough Police Court on a charge of sleeping out. The woman was found at 1-30 a.m. by P.C. Feather in the porch of Clitheroe Tennis Club tents, on Chatburn Road. She pleaded not to be sent to prison, but for an opportunity to pay the fine. However, the chief constable said if the prisoner paid a fine the sky would fall. He suggested that she should either go to the workhouse or prison for a month. The prisoner said she would go to the workhouse if she could have medical attention. ® The rector and workers at St James’


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kids are up to?” Last weekend someone came on to our


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driveway in George Street,Whalley, and, using some sort of tool, forced off my daughter’s car badges front and rear. Having reported this matter to the


police, it turns out that a lot of vehicles were damaged in this way that weekend. To the people who do not report these


things because they think it is pointless, I would say although nothing can be done (until they catch the culprit) please do report it to the police so that the problem is seen as a big problem and not a one-off event. This is not a new problem as it has gone


on for years. I am not too old or too much of a “Victor Meldrew wannabe” not to recall a pop group wearing car badges around their necks on chains. This caused a wave of car damage


WOULD like to take this opportunity, through your newspaper, to ask par­ ents: “Do you really know what your


As I see i t . . by Deborah Chatburn


around the country as kids ripped off these badges. And here we go again, this stupid mindless hobby has come around again, only this time it is any car, so it might be


yours next! So to that, I would ask parents to check


their children’s bedrooms. Oh I know that there will be kids screaming out that it is an infringement of their privacy or some other nonsense. But I would reply that it was also an


infringement of my privacy when someone comes on to my property and my daugh­ ter’s property for the purpose of causing


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


JOE BYGRAVES, the 24-year-o!d British Empire heavyweight boxing champion, stepped unhurt from his wrecked car after it had skidded and struck a wall at Hor­ ton Bridge, on the A59 near Gisburn. His brother, Winston, the only other


occupant of the car, received slight injuries and was give first aid. O Scholars of Riversmead Modern


School, Grindleton, would learn geogra­ phy the easy way this year. After putting away their books at Easter, a party of 13 children and four teachers would leave for a 10-day trip to Austria. O Visitors to Bashall Eaves, would be


able to sit down to a meal in the former Methodist Chapel, which was currently being converted into a cafe, seating about 50 people.


damage to our belongings. So “get over it because we are bowered” and we want it to stop. Kids today are not collecting keyrings or


even stamp collecting, so take a look. You might be surprised that your little darlings are not little darlings after all, and, if caught in the act, they might get a little more than reported to the police. Having spoken to people in general about this new wave of criminal damage, the majority said they would deal out the punishment themselves should it happen to their cars if they caught the culprit. Although 1 would not advocate this, I can quite under­ stand. So to the culprits I would say: you have


been warned, please stop what you are doing now! What if it was your parents’ car and they had no money left for pocket money because they spent it on car repairs! Don’t make your head just a hat rack,


think about it - it’s not clever and it’s not fair.


Andrew lands a vital


management book deal F


o r m e r Ribblesdale High School pupil and Langho resident Andrew Scotchmer (pictured) has secured a publishing deal for a book dealing with


improving businesses through a Japanese management technique known as “oS”. In an industry littered with rejection


slips, what makes this achievement even more special is that it was Andrew’s first serious attempt at finding a publisher. He has signed the deal with established com­ pany Management Books 2000 Ltd and is now busy writing the book. Andrew (38) said: “I did flirt with the


idea last year and approached Manage­ ment Books 2000 with a suggestion, but that was all it was. Needless to say they didn't respond.” Undeterred by this early failure, he


decided to get serious and began studying how to put together a wanning proposal iria the Internet. “I never realised the amount of work


25 years ago


A FOUNDER member of Clitheroe Mor­ ris Men, Bruce Dowles, was off to Aus­ tralia to meet a group of British expatri­ ates who practised the traditional form of dancing in Sydney. Bruce, of Whalley Road, was flying out for a brief holiday “Down Under” with his elder brother, Robin, who had emigrated 12 years ago, and was planning to take the opportunity to compare notes with the Sydney Morris Men. 9 Competitions, window displays, spe­


cial offers, raffles, late night opening and shopping for the disabled were among the features of Clitheroe’s first shopping festi­ val to be held in the spring. The fortnight- long event was designed to tie in with part of the Ribble Valley Arts Festival, organ­ ised by Ribble Valley Borough Council.


A time to die


USA! In 1962 Robert Ettingor pub­


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lished “The prospect of immortal­ ity” introducing cryostasis - the technique of deep-freezing the human body at the moment of death. From Ettinger’s initiative the Cryonics Institute was formed, offering the possibility that “if future medical technology allows” (notice that ‘if) - “our member patients hope to be healed, rejuvenated, revived, and awakened to a greatly extended youthful good health, free from disease or the ageing process”. The mind boggles at the idea of


being defrosted and brought to life, say in 2075, with friends and family gone and in an unrecognis­ able lifestyle of post-post-moder- nity! Mind you, it’s doubtful if your pension would see you


v e r l a s t in g life? Something of the kind seems to be on offer in the


through to your first death because Life (?) Membership of the Cryonics Institute will set you back $1,250 and the deep-freeze process on death costs $28,000. It is the perverse tragedy of the


wonderful success of medical research that we are now faced with the dilemma and distress of patients who feel that their life should be preserved as long as pos­ sible and at whatever cost to rela­ tives, carers and the spiralling expense of medication. In con­ trast, from time to time the media present us with sad cases of people so ill that the desire for termina­ tion takes them across the North Sea to find suicidal relief. Apart from the emotional support clung to, in a time of bereavement, few people these days rationally believe that death is a gateway to now life. Yet almost all religions hold this as fundamental - the body may wear out or be


destroyed, but the personality - the spirit - moves on to closer association with the source of all life. The Christian Faith would never have got off the ground if it were not for the evidence of those who, having known Jesus dead and buried, encountered His living presence in mysterious ways which defy description, but must be taken seriously. So 21st Century Christians, by­


passing ancient images of golden gates or harps trust that all who have begun to learn the art of lov­ ing in this life will be caught up in an environment beyond space and time where each individual is known, affirmed and loved as never before. That is why even the death of infants is no final tragedy, for every child from the moment of conception learns to live in a relationship of trusting mutual dependence. No wonder Jesus said “whoever


does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter i t”.How different death looks from this point of view! Instead of clinging to the right to live here at whatever cost and condition, maybe we should accept our duty to die when the circumstances


make it right. An ancient Hebrew poem


(which made Top of the Pops in thel970s) speaks of “a time to be bom and a time to die” - and Josie Grove, who died recently aged 16, understood that wisdom. Know­ ing she was terminally ill, she refused further invasive treatment and we saw her on TV, at home with her family having accepted that her own “time to die” was near. My favourite prayer, to mark the end of every precious day, is “May the Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end’.


THE REV. IAN ROBINS, Anglican priest.


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A CLITHEROE entrepre- ZA neur enjoyed a star stud-


x T L d e d birthday bash. I t was a double celebration for Kevin Horkin. Not only was it his birthday,


he was also marking a business milestone - 24 years in the industry. The event, held at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel, was


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attended by stars from the world of entertainment. Comedians Frank Carson


and Jonnie Casson supplied the laughs, while vocal entertain­ ment came courtesy of “Soap- star Superstar” winner Richard Fleeshman, as well as Kelly Fox and Maxine Barry. Said Mr Horkin: “I was


OPIES of a new book chronicling the history of Grindleton’s village school will soon be available.


Some months ago we carried an appeal


from those behind the book asking our readers to send in their memories of life at


absolutely delighted to see so many friends join us for a fan­ tastic evening - a great time was had by everyone.” Pictured from the left are


Gaynor Faye, Mark Pickering, Gibbon Bridge owner Janet Simpson, Kevin Horkin, Vicky Entwistle, Jane Danson and Robert Beck, (s)


the school, together with any old photos or other documents, for inclusion in the book. That appeal was successful and now


the book, “A History of Lane Ends School”, is nearing completion.


that was necessary in just preparing the proposal,” said Andrew. “Previously I just wrote them a letter saying ‘I have an idea’ and hoped they would accept. Looking back it w'as a little naive! “As the writer, it was doiyn to me to


show the publisher how' my book would stand out from the many other works available. I had to write a one-page symop- sis of the book, a brief description of each


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re\riew the other works that Management Books 2000 had published in order not to clash or replicate an existing topic.” Armed writh his improved knowledge,


Andrew set about preparing his proposal, which took him over a month, and sent it off to the publishers. This week he received his contract for “5S in 90 Minutes”, with publication expected next year. “5S is a management and improvement


method that helps companies improve effi­ ciency, productivity and quality whilst lowering associated costs,” said Andrew. “It was developed in Japan nearly 50


years ago and is used by many companies around the world such as Toyota, Boeing and Lancashire’s own Leyland Trucks. Unfortunately, most businesses in the West see it only superficially and I hope this book will introduce the reader to the much deeper aspects of this unique management philosophy.” Andrew now gets up at 5 a.m. each


chapter and provide a sample chapter for them to read. I also had to identify a unique angle that would differentiate my work from others and prepare a full mar­ ket summary outlining competitors, costs and marketing strategies. I also had to


morning so that he can write for a couple of hours before getting ready for work at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He hopes to shortly begin speaking on the subject and motivate East Lancashire businesses to adopt this method. As if all that wasn’t enough, Andrew is also studying towards his MBA from Rushmore University. “I don’t know where I'll find the time for it all, but I’m sure I’ll manage,” he said.


Star-studded night for Kevin Search for top village


with the launch of the region’s 2007 Calor Village of the Year competition. The deadline for entries is June 26th. Entries to the Calor Lan­


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cashire and Merseyside Village of the Year competition are invited from any organisation within a village, but should be supported by the parish coun­ cil. Categories are: Communi­ ty Life, Business, Young Peo­ ple, Older People, the Environ­ ment and Information Com­ munication Technology (ICT). There is a £500 first prize


and runners-up prizes of £250 and £100. In addition, one vil­ lage will go forward and repre­ sent the county in the presti­ gious Calor Village of the Year for England competition. For further information and entry forms, call Marion Gelder on 01772 750900 (e-mail laptc@ btconnect.com). Judging will be in July and August.


It will be a limited edition and anyone


keen to secure a copy can add their name to a subscriber’s list by contacting Mrs Hazel Waddington, Stephensons Farm, Lane Ends, Bolton-by-Bowland (Tel: 01200 447239).


h e search is on for the top villages in Lan­ cashire and Merseyside


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A hard task for judges


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s the grass greener on the other side?


That was the


question posed to 28 entrants from three Ribble Valley high schools - Clitheroe Royal Grammar, Ribbles­ dale and St Augus­ tine’s - in the local heat of the Rotary Young Writer Competition 2007. Their answers, in


the form of essays limited to 500 words, delivered a tough task to the five Rotarian judges, who assessed each entry on the criteria laid down. The judging was “blind” in that they had no idea who had written each essay or which school they attended. All the competi­


tors were from Year 7, and the top three, who now go forward into the Rotary Lancashire and Cumbria Dis­ trict Final, were all from CRGS. First was Ben


Buchanan, with Chloe Sherliker in second and Isaac Farinah in third. All three will receive £15 book tokens from the Rotary Club of Clitheroe and local sponsors, Kaydee Bookshop, in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, plus a Certificate of Merit. A few of the judges’ com­ ments about the winners were: 9 Ben: “A nice


style, looking at ‘both sides of the fence’ with an argument in favour of each - well bal­ anced. A great deal of thought has gone into this. Good use of lan­ guage.” 9 Chloe: “This


writer thought outside the box. International dis­ aster of an earth­ quake was a mature choice, given the broad nature of the title.” 9 Isaac: “Well


written with a clear understand­ ing of the subject and good use of exartiples.” Ben’s winning


article will feature in full as the “As I See I t ” article in next week’s Clitheroe Advertis­ er and Times.


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