A story in yesterday's paper incorrectly stated that the annual July 4 fireworks display at Chelston, the US Consul General's residence, will be open to all. Attendance will be by invitation only.

Proposals for a new $5 million sewage treatment plant for Hamilton are set to be examined by Environment Ministry experts.

The new plant -- to replace ageing pumps which currently handle waste water from the city and surrounding areas -- is expected to be cleaner and greener than the existing system.

The current system cuts up solid waste into tiny particles before pumping it out to sea -- but the new system will filter out solid objects and grease as well.

The plans have already received backing from scientists at the Bermuda Biological Station.

Notice of intention to build the new plant was published in the Official Gazette on Friday.

Anyone who wants to object to the proposals, which will see several new pumps built at Number 7 dock on the city's Front Street, has 14 days from last Friday in which to register their objections.

MPS TO DEBATE HOMES HOA MPs to debate homes Two leases to provide special housing for the elderly and an eco-tourism village will be discussed by MPs on Friday.

The Bermuda Housing Trust wants to build specially-adapted housing for seniors on Southside, once part of the former US Base.

And Destination Villages is seeking a lease on land once part of the Canadian military base at Daniel's Head to build as many as 125 lightweight eco-friendly, canvas-roofed `cottages' to appeal to tourists who want to get close to nature.

Development and Opportunity Minster Jerome Dill tabled the leases in the House of Assembly last week.

Mr. Dill said yesterday that the elderly housing plan would be a benefit on two counts.

The development would allow elderly people to live in an environment adapted to their needs and release the homes they formerly lived in on to the housing market, easing the demand for family accommodation.

FOSTER PARENTS PICNIC CLB Foster parents picnic The Foster Parents' Association (FPA) is reminding its members that families that play together, stay together.

This Sunday, the Association will hold its annual picnic and fun day at the Clearwater Beach in St. George's.

FPA president, Ch. Insp. Sinclair White of the Bermuda Police, said the day was an opportunity to bring together the children and their parents -- the "unsung heroes'' of Bermuda.

And although the special day is not open to the public, interested persons are encouraged to support the FPA by purchasing raffle tickets from the Esso City Automarket or at Harbour Night on Front Street tonight.

For further information please contact the Department of Child and Family Services, Ch. Insp. White at 295-0011, or Penny Saltus at 232-0047.

FIREWORKS ON JULY 4 EVL HOL Fireworks on July 4 The skies will light up on July 4 as two beach areas have obtained fireworks display licenses from the Bermuda Police.

In celebration of the United States' Independence, the US Consul General's Residence will ignite its rockets at 9.30 p.m. on Grape Bay beach. At 10 p.m., the Coral Beach & Tennis Club will do the same.

Although members of the public are not permitted on the Coral Beach premises, all are invited to witness the Grape Bay spectacle.

OFFICIAL ON COURSE CON Official on course A local college administrator recently left the Island to attend a two-week training programme at Harvard University.

Jeanette Matthew, the new admissions director at Bermuda College, is the first Bermudian participant in Harvard's College Admissions Administration programme.

The programme trains participants in managing enrolment, organising guidance functions, budgeting and cost analysis.

SWITCHBOARD DISABLED GVT Switchboard disabled The severe lightning storm that affected the Bermuda area has disabled the telephone switchboard system at the Ministry of Heath and Family Services.

Therefore, the public is advised of some dealays on the Ministry's lines until the problem is fixed.