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25 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of March 28, 1997
The parents of pupils at two Sutherland secondary schools have enthusiastically backed plans to upgrade them to full six-year status. The Highland Council’s plan to upgrade Farr Secondary School, Bettyhill, and Kinlochbervie High School were outlined to parents at consultative meetings this week and last. The results of the consultation process will now be reported to the council’s education committee.
Strathy and Armadale Community Council paid tribute to the survivors as well as those who died in the First and Second World Wars at a ceremony to floodlight the Strathy War Memorial. To fund the illumination, the community council received £1800 grant aid from Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise and the lights were installed by the Highland Council’s lighting department engineers.
The North Lochinver Childrens’ Playpark is expected to open shortly after a series of delays and not a little red tape.
50 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of March 24, 1972
Interested parties, including such as the Helmsdale River proprietors, the Forestry Commission, British Rail and Suisgill Estate, should be asked to contribute to the cost of repairing the pedestrian swing bridge across the river Helmsdale at Killearnan, it was suggested to Sutherland Roads Committee last week. It serves one occupied house and is used by anglers and shepherds.
At one time Sutherland Education Committee kept it under repair for school children living on the other side of the bridge from the main road. If there is refusal, the committee suggest that the family concerned should be offered a council house.
Sutherland Roads Committee are planning to spend £4500 on improving the Little Rogart road which passes the local primary school. They are also to ask the Scottish Development Department to agree to money being spent on the Sciberscross road which serves a sheep stock club, with 12 shareholders as well as a crofthouse.
100 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of March 23, 1922
It is with feelings of deepest regret and sympathy that we have to record the death of a young ex-service man, Pte. George Thos. Campbell, Cameron Highlanders, at the age of 21. He was more or less in failing health since his return from France, where he was wounded in battle and contracted the illness which finally cut him off. Deceased was of a quiet, unassuming disposition and a general favourite. What makes his loss more pathetic is the fact that his eldest brother Pte. James Campbell was killed in action in Mesopotamia at the age of 21. Bereft of both sons - the support of their old age - the parents, Mr and Mrs John Campbell, Sangomore, have elicited the sympathy of the whole community in their sore bereavement. This was amply testified by the number present from all ends of the parish when the burial took place on Wednesday, the 15th inst., at Balnakeil.
A SALE of sheep and cattle was held on Monday in the "little park", Helmsdale. It brought to memory the old market days.
