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Last Saturday The Three Amigos' chili has been named the best homemade chili at the Rideau Vista Chili Fest for three years running (r-l). The best commercial entry was won by WTC. (r-l) John Rempel, Bob Weir, Mike McIntyre. The Review-Mirror March 9, 2017 – 16 It took four months and a direct request through the Speaker of the Legisla- tive Assembly, but Leeds- Grenville MPP Steve Clark finally has an answer to his question about what the govern- ment is doing to help non- profit organizations with the cost of mandatory drinking water tests. "I was shocked that after putting my question to the government back in October, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care's response basically just recited the ministry's testing requirements," said Clark. "I'm well aware of what non-profits like Legion branches and churches in my riding must do. That's why I've tabled on three occasions a motion designed to elimi- nate the hundreds of dol- lars a month this is costing them." "They had three years to do something and four months to detail what they're doing in response to my question – this is completely unacceptable," said Clark. The MPP filed his Order Paper Question ask- ing for an update from the minister on October 24, 2016. Under the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly, the minister has 24 sitting days to respond. "I know the non-profits that have asked me to press the government for relief will be disappointed by the lack of action from the government on this issue," said Clark. Clark said it's more urgent than ever to elimi- nate the cost to non-profits of having water tested at private laboratories, given the hydro bills they're get- ting every month. "I'm worried that for many of these groups, these additional costs are becoming too much to bear," said Clark. Clark tabled his motion for the third time last Sep- tember after it died on the Order Paper when Premier Wynne prorogued the Legislature. The motion calls on the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to inves- tigate options to remove the cost of testing from non-profits, including the potential to have the tests done cost-free at public health laboratories. "It doesn't remove the requirement to ensure drinking water is tested, it just eliminates the cost burden," said Clark. The motion received support from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Board of Health and the Royal Canadian Legion Zone G-2, which repre- sents Leeds-Grenville branches. Non-profits still waiting for relief from costly water testing: Clark 43 Bedford St., Westport, ON K0G 1X0 • 273-8000 • 1-800-387-0796 advertising@review-mirror.com The Review Mirror will be publishing a Spring Home Improvement Section Thursday, April 6th Deadline for advertising is Friday, March 31 Contact: Bill Ritchie at Mirror The Review Published by The Review-Mirror in cooperation with Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce Rideau Valley VISITORS' GUIDE Your Complimentary Annual Guide to Events, Attractions and Services in the Rideau Lakes Region 2016-17 An affordable opportunity to reach visitors and local consumers throughout the area and beyond. Distributed to hotels, motels, Rideau Canal locks, liquor/beer outlets, bait & tackle shops, grocery stores, restaurants, municipal offices, tourist information outlets and The Review-Mirror. For more information call Bill Ritchie at 1-800-387-0796 or 273-8000 advertising@review-mirror.com • 43 Bedford St., Box 130, Westport, ON K0G 1X0 Rideau Valley Guide 2017-18 Mirror The Review Published by The Review-Mirror in co-operation with The Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce Deadline April 7, 2017