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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-06-12, Page 6• Page 11-1.4dcnow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 12, 1985 o, a yi:,l+.,.}i;%?•;}. it %4 illr..:l..'- } E ,Z: �•�•� a9�`rixF mow r q :k• F • AMOSW "The Sepoy Town" BLUE RIBBON AWARD Thomas Thompson .-Advertising Manager Sharon Dietz -Editor Pat Livingston -General Manager Joanhfelm -Compositor Merle Elliott -Typesetter Alan Rivett -Reporter Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable' allowance for signature, will not be charged for, ', but the balance of the advertisement will be paid at the aptilicable rates. Subscription rates in advance: • 516.00 Outside Canada 545.00 Senior Citizen/ S13.50 Outside Canada 543.00 Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 Public participation valuable to ptoject The planning towards a sewage system for Lucknow is slowly but surely taking shape. One of the most important steps towards finally making this project a reality is to have public input into the decisions concerning .the new treatment facility. Council is now making plans. to ensure public participation in the project. The town council is planning to have an open house and public meetings to get some idea from the taxpayers. of what type of sewage collection system and treatment. facility they would prefjer. From this input, council will be better able to make an informed decision on behalf of the citizens about the type,of treatment facility that would best . suit .the needs of Lucknow. The need for the sewage treatment system is great. Several problems related to,• the present sewage system continue. to plague Lucknow. The "problems identified are caw sewage from private sptenSS•have made its way into the Lucknow river and the existing storm drainage system resulting in surface contamination as well as the potential for, public health problems and the problem of odour. . Council saw.the need for more public participation in the ,--Sewage• project after strong opposition for residents near the Finnigan - Snobelen properties, which were the origihal choices for the site of the sewage treatment facility. These residents objected that the sewage .project might devalue their properties or present odour problems. The council has scheduled an information centre to coincide with an environmental study connected to the treatment facility which is due June 24. In addition, council is planning a review of the alternative solutions along with ' a public meeting on July 19, and a detailed review of the best solution as to what type Of disposal. system is'needed" for Lucknow. This report along with a public meeting is scheduled for September 30. Now that town council has opened the project up for public scrutiny; it's" time for the taxpayers of Lucknow to 1 do their part. In order for Lucknow to. have a suitable sewage system that will service the town in the future, this public dialogue is definitely needed now. Write a letter to the editor The students of Iuclmow Central School abandoned the dassrooms and took to the pits for the school's Field Day last Tuesday. The students turned athletes competed in a number of running, jumping and throwing events. Principal. Charlie Davies was pleased to announce that almost all competed in all the events. Here, Tracy Ward lets go a mighty pitch during the girls ball throwing event and Russell Sutton, with a little encouragement from his friends, attempts a throw in the boys shot put event. . (Photos by Alan Rivett) Rebecca Barclay was . a very strong- willed young woman, but she was also extremely diplomatic and tried to avoid personal conflict with anybody who might otherwise have tended to incite her anger. When she entered the doctor's residence,' she went straight to the surgery, % even though she was - fully aware that Jane Cameron was in the house. Rebecca cleaned up her instruments and placed some bottles fromherbag on the shelves of the medicine cabinet. While she was thus engaged, Jane Cameron came into the room, her long fashionable skirts swishing to her walk. "And who pray, might you be?" she rudely asked Rebecca. Rebecca smiled and tried to put on her very best appearance, in spite of the jealous and spiteful glint in Jane's eyes. "I think you may have heard of me, ma'am. I am Rebecca Barclay - Doctor Cameron's assistant." "Oh yes, I've heard of you," Jane said, looking Rebecca up and down. "But I think you are a little more than an assistant. By' the way, I am the doctor's wife - Jane Cameron." Rebecca sensed it was time to take the bull by the horns and put this pompous woman in her place. Nevertheless, she spoke softly and without a trace of anger. "I am fully aware of who you are, madam, and though you still bear the name of Cameron, I also know you are no longer the doctor's wife. Since I am in charge during the doctor's absence, I would remind you that your presence here is not welcome. If you intend to wait and see him, I suggest you' do so elsewhere in the house - I am far too busy to engage. in trivialities." • Jane blushed crimson. She was not used to being talked to in this manner. She took a few paces towards Rebecca and wagged her .finger. • "Are you telling me what to do in this house? I own it - every last log and shingle." Her eyes narrowed. "I also hold mortgages and promissory notes from many of the farmers in Redtrees. Long before you ever heard of this place, I was there. It was my money which helped to' get the community started." ,„ Rebecca kept perfectly cool. She had no intention of letting Jane take out all her pent up frustrations on a comparative stranger. "That is none of my business, madam," she said firmly. "As I have already said, it would be better if you wait in the drawing room. I cannot become involved in your personal affairs." Jane stamped her foot in anger, turned and walked from the surgery in a huff. In spite of her feelings, Rebecca was inclined to chuckle to herself. Later that morning, Doctor Cameron arrived back in Redtrees and was very perplexed to find Jane waiting for him. She was the last person he wanted to see. Although Rebecca kept the surgery door closed she could not help but hear the gist of the conversation. In essence, Jane had come to plead with the doctor for a reconciliation. That would, of course, have meant remarriage. It was obvious that Doctor Cameron wanted no part of such a dea. "Whatever feelings I had for you have long since disappeared," Rebecca heard the doctor say. "I tried many times to rea- son with you and gave you many chances to allow our marriage to work. The whole business has been settled" in a court of law..." "Not quite," Jane interjected. There is the question of my equity, not only in this house, but in the various properties of Redtrees, against which I have advanced a considerable portion of my total wealth. If we not longer have anything in common, I shall be forced to protect my interests and foreclose!" 7/ "You must do what you have to do Jane," the doctor said. "Hut whilst you are considering it, I shall be pleased if you would remove youself, out of this residence. It is neither opportune nor decent that you should remain here overnight!" When Jane's carriage eventually left the doctor's house, James came into the surgery. He was tired and his face looked sad and drawn. Rebecca came to him and took his hands. "There, '-there, my dear. Do not look so glum. I am quite sure Jane will do little to hurt you." "It is evident that you do not know my ex-wife, like I do," the doctor said grimly.