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14-Nov-12, 11:07
Caithness Courier's headlines: November 14

THE number of people gaining access to dental health care in Caithness has increased significantly since a new NHS clinic opened at the beginning of this year. Figures show since Dunbar Hospital in Thurso, opened its doors to its new dental clinic in January, 4000 people have had dental examinations in the last 11 months meeting 83 per cent of the waiting list.

PAYING tribute to those who died fighting for our freedom, a Korean war veteran said it is more important than ever to remember the lives of fallen soldiers. Benny Grant was among a number of former servicemen who congregated with members of the public to honour the armed forces during Remembrance Day services across Caithness. Sixty years on from when he was first sent out to Asia, he joined fellow members of the Wick Royal British Legion in remembering those who never came back.

SEVERAL thousand people turned out to honour the war dead at memorials churches and cemeteries in Caithness on Sunday. The presence of Second World War veterans inevitably continues to shrink at the services and parades organised by local branches of the royal British Legion Scotland, on a day when Remembrance Sunday coincided with the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War 1. But there continues to be a strong representation from youth, uniformed and service organisations at the events at Thurso, Wick and villages.

UP to £9 million is being offered to support a range of projects in the west of Caithness, if plans for a new wind farm are given the go-ahead. Infinergy is offering a community benefit package of up to £360,000 for initiatives in Reay, Forss, Melvich and Thurso if plans for its 24 turbine scheme is approved by planners. But members of Caithness West Community Council are waiting until the planning application is submitted to Highland Council, before deciding whether or not to support the development.

SCOTTISH Education Secretary Mike Russell is “very impressed” by plans for the new Wick High School. He gave his backing to the £19.8 million project during a visit to the school on Friday when he was shown round the premises by rector Thomas McIntyre and met staff and pupils. Mr Russell said Wick High seems “like a very good school with a great deal happening” but he acknowledged that the premises need to be replaced.

HIGHLAND Council and TranServe Scotland are being urged to make a greater effort to clear Caithness roads of water to prevent serious accident from occurring. Landward Caithness councillor Willie Mackay said that across the county, drains have been unable to cope with the amount of surface water caused by a significant amount of heavy rain that has fallen during the last week. He said that roads based in the rural areas of Caithness, have been the worst affected, forcing motorists to drive through several inches of water or pull around the side of the puddles at dangerous corners.

YOUNGSTERS from Wick’s South Primary School are holding a colourful and fun-filled art exhibition this month in the town’s St Fergus Gallery. Pupils from primary one to seven have contributed pieces to the gallery in the Carnegie Library, making vibrant display, with everything from Andy Warhol-esque self portraits to mosaic elephants and a pop art image of the Queen.

THE mighty Can-Cans put four goals past Wick Academy on Saturday though the Scorries still managed to hold on to top spot in the Highland League table. Academy remain in pole position on 24 points but three of the chasing pack are now just two points adrift in what is shaping up to be the most open title race for many years. Academy had the stronger start at Mosset Park with Sam Mackay almost succeeding in setting up Richard Macadie for an early goal just three minutes in. But Macadie missed the connection in the Forres box, arriving fractionally late for the cross.