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A meeting on Tuesday between Westport Mayor Robin Jones and provin- cial Infrastructure Minis- ter Brad Duguid didn't bring a long desired com- mitment of money for the village's wastewater treat- ment plant renewal. The village learned ear- lier this month that they would not be receiving more funding for the pro- ject under a second pro- gram which could have realized completing con- struction of a new process- ing facility. "Minister Duguid and his staff encouraged us to be "shovel ready" for the Federal grants, which should be announced in April," wrote Mayor Robin Jones who noted the scope of the new feder- al grants is still unknown to the province. "According to our schedule of events includ- ing the tendering process, we should be (shovel ready)," she said. Jones asked for leeway in the spending of the remainder of the existing grant which is required to be spent by December 31, 2016. "Normally, this is not approved by government – but as the Minister said, due to our "unique" situa- tion, he and his staff will see what they can do. The Minister was a real gentle- Township of Rideau Lakes public work crews had a long day and a short- er night last Tuesday after a record one-day snowfall made snow clearing a 24- hour a day job. While snow plowing had to stop for the town- ship crew after a 13 hour shift the two contract trucks kept on going. "The three contract trucks switched drivers and plowed all night and then switched again at 3 when our guys all came in," said Roads Coordina- tor Dan Chant. The contract operators weren't without problems and some delays. One of the trucks ended up on its side and was righted, while another overheated but was soon replaced by another from the contrac- tor's fleet. "All the snow was cleaned up by one or two in the afternoon on Wednesday," said Chant, Justin Martin President 613-530-0773 RR 2 Westport, ON K0G 1X0 jtmartin@kingston.net 4 Septic Systems 4 Excavating 4 Landscaping 4 Road Work 4 Rock Excavating 4 Trucking 4 Residential & Commercial Snow Plowing & Sanding 4 Damp Proofing LTD. Mirror The Review Thursday, February 25, 2016 Serving North Leeds and area since 1893 Vol. 125, No. 8 $1incl. tax Canada Post Contract No. 40021501 •Continued on page 3 Westport Village Pharmacy 3 Church St., Westport, ON 613-273-2922 westportvillagepharmacy@gmail.com Mon.-Fri.: 9-6 • Sat. & Sun.: 10-4 Even MODEST WEIGHT LOSS Can Have an Enormous Impact on Your Health Join us for an OPEN HOUSE AND PRODUCT TASTING Stop in and see us for more information. www.idealprotein.com 'No pot of money' for Westport: Minister Duguid Snow removal frays some nerves Contractors took the better part of the week to clear sidewalks around Westport after last Tuesday's dump of snow. It wasn't until Friday that sidewalks were getting cleared on the Main Street. A meeting is being held Thursday to share concerns about snow removal in the village. Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Range •Self Clean •Hidden Bake Element •Express-Select® Controls Regular 1099.00 Model #CGEF3030PW $ 899 00 Refrigerator •Custom Flex Door™ •Bright LED Lighting •Spillsafe® Shelves Regular 1199.00 Model #FGTR1845QP $ 999 00 Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds - Delivery & Set Up Available •Continued on page 3 Fundraiser Saturday for boy stricken with cancer See page 5 RDHS brings Peter Pan to the stage this weekend See page 8 Third-generation Portland farm recognized with national award See page 9 Rideaus earn bye, meet Stittsville in first round See page 10 WESTPORT IN BLOOOM 10th Annual Tree Sale - 2016 To order or for more information call or email: 613-273-8760 • jauer@kingston.net Order now for late April pick-up. Contact early for best selection.