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POWER PLANT GIVEN GREEN LIGHT
Published:  09 May, 2008

A SEVEN-STOREY power station to be built at Achnabreck will create up to 30 jobs and be a ‘huge boost to the local economy’ say the developers.

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Inveraray Community Council stand down
Published:  09 May, 2008

A SHORTAGE of members forced Inveraray Community Council to dissolve last week – but it now means that other people in the town have the chance to stand for election.

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Lochgilphead pupils are picking up
Published:  09 May, 2008

Pupils from S1 and S2 at Lochgilphead High School took part in a litter pick near the school grounds with teacher Mr Braid. The event was organised by the Eco Schools committee and was part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign The youngsters picked up 15 bags of rubbish, and the two bags of glass they found lying around will be recycled.

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Pupils aim for Heartstone art exhibition
Published:  09 May, 2008

COLOURFUL art displays should brighten the entrance to Lochgilphead High School over the next few weeks as primary pupils from across Mid Argyll take part in the Heartstone exhibition.

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Lochgilphead teacher takes the high jump
Published:  09 May, 2008

LOCHGILPHEAD High School teacher, Dieta Korbel has returned safe and sound after leaping 10,000ft from a plane.

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News 
Fish and chips at Cairndow
Published:  09 May, 2008

FISH and chips was the aim of the game in Cairndow last Friday but not in an entirely edible sense.

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News 
Strachur piping group celebrates 40 years with emphasis on the young
Published:  09 May, 2008

FOR MANY years, Strachur and District Piping Association have nurtured the musical talents of local youngsters.

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News 
Down in the woods today
Published:  09 May, 2008

BLARBUIE Woodland Project and the Dalriada Project collaborated for two days of woodland activity in the woods by Argyll and Bute Hospital and the Mid Argyll Community Hospital.

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Sport 
Red Star extends unbeaten run
Published:  09 May, 2008

STAR stretched their unbeaten run to 11 games last Saturday as they traveled to face Paisley Reid Kerr and picked up another three points with a 3- 0 victory.

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Sport 
Mid Argyll sailing club’s slipway success
Published:  09 May, 2008

SAILORS in Mid Argyll are looking forward to trying out a new community slipway in Ardrishaig.

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Memory lane 
Down Memory Lane
Published:  09 May, 2008

THIS WEEK’S Down Memory Lane was taken from The Argyllshire Advertiser’s archives.

Pictured is Dr Alastair Ranger taking over the keys from M and K MacLeod for the new Lochgilphead Surgery in Lorne Street in September 1988.

Also pictured are Doctors’ Pat Guy, Mark Simpson and Colin Mackie.

Anyone with a picture for the Down Memory Lane section can hand it in to the office or email it to editor@argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk.

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