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Drought prompts authorities to issue warnings
Conservation group encourages residents to reduce water use by 20 per cent Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com
EMC news – It can finally be said with minimal irony in this part of the world: Hot enough for ya? Trouble is, those at Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVC) – where a level two of three low water conditions advisory was issued on July 17 - aren’t laughing about the weather. Level two means areas such as West Carleton are encountering minor water supply issues. “We are hoping people are aware this is a critical situation and will conserve,” said water management supervisor Gord Mountenay. “It will remain a difficult situation until
we get some rain.” Find tips on conserving water and daily water levels and flows on the MVC website at www.mvc.on.ca. At Mountain Creek Golf Club up near White Lake, for five weeks now workers have been pulled from other areas to help with watering, said club pro Jonathan Schaepper. “In this weather they are up at 3 a.m. to water,” he said. “And they have to do it by hose, because the sprinklers aren’t reliable in this wind.” The drought of 2012 has many on edge about everything from carelessly discarded cigarette butts to shallow wells running dry to getting enough glasses of water in the
day. It is like nothing Kinburn Farm Supplies owner John Herrick has ever seen before. “I’ve never seen it this dry. It better rain soon,” said Herrick, who’s been selling equipment and supplies to farmers for almost 30 years. “We need two or three inches of water and we need it now.” He said crops such as corn and soya are “a disaster” and that no amount of rain will bring some of them back. Even second and third cuts of hay are at risk. Others say the corn is two to three weeks ahead of normal growing time. And that hot summers come and go, just like cold winters. As for this year being a
one-off versus a new reality for farmers to deal with? Herrick treads carefully. “Who knows,” he said. Eli El-Chantiry also said he doesn’t know if this summer is a sign of climate change or a freak season. The West Car-
leton-March councillor is focused on making folks aware to pull over when they see a volunteer firefighter flashing the green light in their private vehicle. And that it was likely a cigarette that caused last week’s Moodie Drive brush
fire. “I know some people have a habit of throwing butts outside, but I hope to God people will think first,” he said. “And please, please out of courtesy please make room for the volunteer firefighters.”
TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE WINTER SAND TENDER 2012-02 SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the CAO/Clerk until 10:00 a.m. local time. Tuesday August 7, 2012 For the supply, hauling and stockpiling of approximately 3,500 Tonne of screened winter sand at the Township yard, 2508 Russett Drive. Tender documents are available at the Municipal Office, 2508 Russett Drive, R.R. #2, Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Brian Box, C.R.S. Road Superintendent R0011512129
Tree donation
Derek Dunn
Milliken’s Landscaping donated an emerald queen maple to Veteran’s Park, at the corner of Frieday and Ashbury streets in Arnprior. Placed in a way to provide shade over the bench, next to the play structure, the $500 tree will turn yellow in fall. Landscaper John Milliken, right, is talking of giving the town another to shade the play structure itself. On hand for the big dig is, from left, town director of parks and recreation Glenn Arthur, and Milliken employees Austin Grainger, Jason Diotte, and Stephen Milliken.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
McNAB/BRAESIDE 2012 FINAL TAX PAYMENT NOTICE Residential/Farm Only Taxpayers are reminded that the Final installments of 2012 property taxes are due on JULY 31, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2012. If you own property in the Township of McNab/Braeside and did not receive a Tax Bill, please call the Township Office at 623 5756 or 1 800 957 4621.
If you require a receipt, please bring or mail the entire bill to the office when making a payment. Thank you.
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You may pay your tax bill in person at the Municipal Office (cash, cheque and bank debit card accepted), by Mail, Bank of Nova Scotia (Arnprior), Telephone & Internet Banking (all major banks). There is a mail slot located at the front door of the Municipal office for after hours drop off.
Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk 0712.R0011503332
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