HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-09-28, Page 1Reeve Clark reveals
sewage project progress
Editor's Note:
The following report on the progress be-
ing made on the Lucknow sewer project
was submitted this week by Reeve Herb
Clarke. It outlines the steps currently be-
ing taken by the Village towards the
development of a sewage system for
Lucknow, and the work yet to be
completed.
The Village of Lucknow has now exercis-
ed the options on the sanitary sewer treat-
ment site located east of the village on the
Brooks and Milne properties. The site con-
sists of some 50 acres of land. As soon as
the land survey has been completed, the
deeds for the property will be prepared.
All the reports, environmental
assessments, etc, have now been com-
pleted and submitted and reviewed by the
Ministry of the Environment (M.O.E.).
The Village Council is presently waiting
for the issuence of their certificate of ap-
proval and the approval from the Ontario
Municipalities Board (O.M.B.) for permis-
sion to debenture the village's share of the
total costs.
The project, priced in excess of $5
"million, will be subsidized 85 per cent by
the M.O.E. with the village paying the re-
maining 15 per cent. Unless some unfor-
seen problems arise,. the cost of the
sanitary sewers for a standard lot would
be less than the cost of installing a new
septic tank and tile bed.
The estimated cost at present is $30 per
metre frontage (approximately $10 per
foot), plus a $750 connection charge.
Operating and maintenance would amount
to approximately $140 per year and would
appear on the water billings.
Meeting with ratepayers
Before the financing is put. in place, a
meeting will be held with the ratepayers of
the village to hear any suggestions or
concerns.
At present, Village Council is suggesting
these three alternatives:
1. A one-time cash payment.
2. Quarterly payments which would ap-
pear on the tax bills and be considered
cash.
3. Payments over a ten-year period.
The ratepayer would have the choice,
but the more cash payments that are
received, the less the amount that would
have to be debentured.
Council expects that two tenders will be
called. One to complete the installation in
the village and one to complete the con-
struction at the treatment site.
Connections will be provided for at the
property line and it will then be the
owners' responsibility to make the in-
stallation from the connection to the house.
Construction is expected to begin in the
Spring of 1989 and the project should see
completion by the end of that year or early
the following year.
Lucknow Tourism Committee
Directory sign considered,
An estimated quote of $700 for a village
directory sign was presented to the 15
members of the Lucknow Tourism Com-
• mittee at their regular monthly meeting
held last week. In addition to the eight -foot
by eight -foot metal framed sign, the local,
group will consider the placement of road
signs. outside the village at a cost of $100
each.
Discussion at. the meeting, • which was
chaired by Rick McArthur, centred around
the placement of the directory. It was
thought that the sign might be best placed
on the fence between the funeral home and
Mrs. Fisher's house. It was also proposed
that a bulletinboard be placed at the post
office.
The group, which is working diligently to
"put Lucknow on the map" as a tourist
destination, is also attempting to produce
a brochure for Lucknow and area which
will promote businesses and services.
Larry Cowan has been asked to make a
sketch of the brochure and to produce an
estimated cost of .printing for the next
meeting. Dick Askes will be chairperson
for the fund raising committee.
Jim Lyons made a suggestion at last
week's meeting that the Scotch Thistle and
horse shoe be used as the village ef'nblem
instead of the Shamrock as Lucknow has
always been noted as a Scotch settlement.
He also brought up the idea of developing
Treleavan's mill pond as an area for wild
life such as Ducks Unlimited. It was decid-
ed that Joanne Weber would contact
several people to see if such a venture is
possible.
Other ideas to promote tourism in and
around Lucknow icluded the placement of
public washroom signs at the Town Hall
and a bulletin board outlining village ac-
tivites. It was suggested that a motel and
laundromat would be an asset but that the
current lack of sewers prohibits anything
of that nature.
The Lucknow Tourism Committee meets
on the third Monday of each month at, 8
p.m. at the Town Hall and would ask that
anyone with suggestions or ideas in this
regards attend the next meeting.
The paving
of Campbell
According to a report given to the Sen-
tinel by Reeve Herb Clark on behalf of the
Village Council, temporary repairs will
soon be made at the Campbell Street con-
duit location to eliminate the bump which
currently exists there.
The conduit, which allows water to pass
under Campbell Street, is located just west
of Inglis Street.
The entire street was scheduled to be re -
paved, but Council has now requested a
hold on the paving until the forthcoming
sanitary sewers for the village are in
place. The mains for the sewage system
will cross Campbell Street at different
locations.
Following the sewer installations, ex-
pected to begin next Spring, the area over
the conduit will be planed and the entire
street paved.
This project is to be financed 100 per cent
by the Ministry of Transport and
Communications.
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A three year veteran of trail riding, 11 -year-old Patrick Magee readies his steed for
the day's journey. (Pat Livingston photo)
Good horse sense
By Pat Livingston
Sunny skies and warm temperatures
greeted the approximately 25 riders,
members of the Chesley Saddle Club, who
gathered at the property of Larry Cowan
on Saturday to particiapte in the 12. mile
trail ride through Kinloss Township.
These lovers of horses and the great out-
doors came from as far away as Wingham,
Dungannon, Lucan, Clearwater, Brussels,
Walkerton and Kincardine to take part in
the ride.
When this Sentinel reporter arrived on
the scene, Harold Hardy of Lucan and Bob
Wrigth of Dungannon were found leaning
against their trcuks discussing horse and,
of course, the weather. The animal in the
Hardy trailer was making his presence
very well known, probably in anticipation
of the day ahead. Upon commenting on the
nose protruding from the trailer, we were
informed that this was not a horse at all
but rather a three-year-old mule that Mr.
Hardy takes out on the trail rides. The
mule was indeed an impressive specimen.
Over the next half-hour, more trailers
arrived, some including whole families
who enjoy this form of recreation together.
The Chesley Saddle Club was formed 12
years ago and hold numerous one, two,
three and five-day trail rides throughout
the year. The club's five-day ride this
year, which takes in 100 miles of trails,
was held in the Chesley area and had ap-
proximately 55 riders daily. All meals are
supplied via the club cook trailer. Riders
for that event came from Toronto,
Orangeville, Sarnia and other poinst in
Mid -Western Ontario.
Riding the Rockies
In August of this year, Larry Cowan,
along with other members of the club, flew
to Edmonton and enjoyed a 10 -day trail
ride through the Canadian Rockies. Motor
vehicles are replaced with horses and sad-
dles as experienced mountain guides led
the group into the lure of western adven-
ture. The clear mountain streams and
stunning views of the Rockies were an ex-
perience to remember for the club.
The Chesley Saddle Club is a member of
the Ontario Trail Riders Association.
Anyone interested in joining or obtaining
futher information on the organization is
asked to contact Larry at 528-2730.