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By Howie Crichton The Review-Mirror Tankers started haul- ing Westport's waste- water to Smiths Falls last week and they were adding trucks at the start of this week in an effort to put a dent in lagoon levels. Bartel Environmental Services, the hauler who provided the same ser- vice in 2014 and earlier this winter, added more trucks starting Monday. They now have up to six trucks making as many as 34 trips per day, carry- ing between 40 and 45 cubic metres (m3) a load – or just under 1500 m3 daily. They also plan to start hauling some on Satur- day's as well but could still be here a while if last week's numbers contin- ue. "As of Friday, they had hauled 4330 cubic metres but they just brought up the number of trips," Westport Clerk- Treasurer Scott Bryce told Council Monday. With no hauling over the weekend, the levels in the main lagoon one actually edged up. It may have been sunny and dry Thursday through Sun- day, but rainfall and thawing from the previ- ous few days was starting to show up and the Snowfluent season is essentially over. They need at least six hours of -7°C for any effective treatment. "Over the last four days the flows ranged from 515 to 616 cubic metres per day, an aver- age of 575," Bryce told council Monday. Lagoon one creeped up to 165cm deep – it's capacity is 180 cm. Lagoon two has been kept at 148 cm deep. Its capacity is 170cm and is used as the source for summer application. It can't start until at least the end of May. Westport estimates they may have to haul up to 40,000 m3 so they can make it to June. The village has applied to the Ministry of Environment for permis- sion to land apply again this summer. They have been given permission for the past four years starting back when the Snowfluent system trou- bles first surfaced. They hope 2016 will be the last season for Snowfluent and summer Enthusiasm for a renewed Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce has continued to grow after the launch of the 2016 membership campaign last month. Chamber members met last Wednesday at Elly's in Westport. The attendance of 35 people, including busi- nesses from outside of Westport is an indication that new outreach with meetings in Rideau Lakes and a membership drive could bring new spirit of cooperation among the area's business communi- ty. "To see so many busi- nesses is a positive turn- around for a chamber which was imploding," said chamber co-chair Ken Rose. A canvas of potential members has around 65 ready to sign up for 2016, said Co-chair Marty Hawkins. "I've had no one say they wouldn't be a mem- ber of the chamber. I'm confident by July we'll have over 100," he said. The chamber is plan- ning on meeting in Port- land on April 20, part of a rotation of meetings from Westport to Rideau Lakes. The renewed chamber will be developing a new website under the leader- ship of a new member of the Chamber executive, Gary Petro, who operates Terra Utopia an informa- tion technology service. 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, March 24, 2016 Serving North Leeds and area since 1893 Vol. 125, No. 12 $1 incl. tax •Continued on page 3 Sewage trucking effort increased to keep ahead of lagoon inflows Chamber membership on the rise Westport's second annual impromptu St. Patrick's Day Parade, led by Ian Traynor, right, and Terry Bryan (not shown) grew in numbers this year as it made its way down Bedford Street Thursday. PRIDE IN YOUR RIDE Opening Friday, March 18 RUB'S CORNER DETAILING Ultramar, 2765 Hwy. 15, Portland Low Introductory Prices • Wash & Wax Hand Car Wash • Complete Detailing Call Keith at 613-803-9675 for an appointment •Continued on page 3 Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Dishwashers 24" Built-in Dishwasher •Bladespray™ Wash Arm •Granite Grey™ Tub •Adjustable Upper Rack •White Model #FGBD2445NW $ 499 00 24" Built-in Dishwasher •OrbitClean® Technology •Sahara Dry™ •34 Minute Quick Wash •White or Black Model #FGID2466OW/B $ 599 00 Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds Cash & Carry - Delivery & Set Up Available 24 Family Lane, Smiths Falls Hwy. 15 S. & Bay Rd. 613-205-1212 streetmotorsales@cogeco.net streetmotorsales.com Charlie Franklin Sales Representative 2011 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, 4x4, silver, 74,000 km $23,995 2012 Honda Civic 4 cyl., maroon, 38,000km $13,884 Canada Post Contract No. 40021501

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