Calamity Jayne and the Haunted Homecoming by Kathleen Bacus

Author:Kathleen Bacus [Bacus, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing
Published: 2014-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Contrary to what Drew Van Vleet had implied, I was fully capable of following the rather heated discussion in the county meeting room. Between my scribbled notes and my tape recorder, along with my photos, I felt I had a representative sampling of both sides of the gate versus no gate issue. I was surprised at the vehemence of the fishermen who'd voiced their objections. Many of them had been fishing at that particular area of Silver Stone Lake for longer than I'd been alive, and I sympathized with them over the possibility of losing access to something that had become a familiar—and obviously long-enjoyed—tradition.

The hearing broke up around noon, and I hightailed it down the stairs trying to decide where to eat lunch. That's one of the things I look forward to each day: deciding where I'll eat and what I'll order when I get there. Simple pleasures and all that.

I finally decided on the Meat Market, a mom-and-pop place that sold meats, cheeses and deli items, and also served lunch daily. I hurried into the store hoping to beat the rush of high school kids who descended on the place over their lunch hour. It was Wednesday, so that meant the specials were chef salads and taco salads. Since I partook of a good share of food items with south-of-the-border ingredients, I decided to go with the chef salad. Besides, it would be a healthy change from my usual fare.

Unfortunately, the high-schooler in line in front of me sabotaged my healthy choice selection by ordering a tenderloin with the works. Once I got a whiff of that baby, my previous intention to dine on rabbit food was but a fleeting memory.

I was sitting at a back table in the tiny seating area and ripping into my tenderloin like a Survivor contestant tears into the food they win in a reward challenge when the bell on the door rang. I looked up to see my friend, Kari Carter, hurry in.

Kari is a language arts teacher at the middle school. She's been my best bud since elementary school. We've made our share of mischief together. Okay, so I was the one who actually initiated the mischief and then dragged my friend, Kari, into the fray, but she was more than willing to participate. Kari is engaged to be married to Brian Davenport, a physical education teacher at one of our elementary schools. The wedding is set for spring break. Originally, Kari was supposed to walk down the aisle in December over Christmas break, but I think she realized having an anniversary so close to Christmas wasn't a smart move, gift-wise. You know. There's just way too much temptation for the man to simply combine two mega gift-giving occasions. And with men who are notorious for not being power shoppers anyway, it was just tempting fate.

"Kari! Yoo hoo!" I called out to my friend. "Kari!"

Kari saw me and rushed over. "Tressa, hi! I'm on my lunch half-hour. Let me place my order, and I'll visit with you on my way out.

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