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The hauling of effluent from Westport's waste treatment plant (WTP) lagoons is continuing this week with three tanker trucks moving loads to the Smiths Falls WTP. The trucks are antici- pated to complete the required hauling by the end of the week. The purpose of the emptying of the lagoons is to recover additional storage capacity which was lost after the con- struction company missed its November 21 deadline for the comple- tion of the project. The lagoons continued to be filled at a time when the plant should have been processing the waste. The construction company is financially responsible for the haul- ing of up to 19,000 cubic meters, the capacity which the lagoons had at the contracted date of completion. The plant has treated up to 525 cubic meters of waste a day but cannot sustain those rates over time. The system has been approved by the Ministry of the Environ- ment and Climate Change to operate at 325 cubic meters per day, a target which is averaged over the year. One tanker can haul up to 40 cubic meters per load. A Westport walking tour has gone new school and old school with the use of a mobile app along with an attractive booklet as your guide. The mobile version which can be downloaded for iPhone or Android users has 37 stops com- pared to the booklet ver- sion which includes only 25 destinations. The booklet version, printed in a limited edition can be purchased at the library, the museum, the town hall and the welcome centre for $5. "We thought someone might like something to take home," said Council- lor Jackie Brady, who was part of the Mayor's task force to create the brochure. Rideau District Muse- um curator Christine Janeway, who is very familiar with the images of the village's past, was behind the design of the brochure and the app. The new tour builds on a former tour which was printed in a modest brochure. The app version contains more anecdotes and more stops, from 25 to 37. A virtual tour can also be taken on a desktop or laptop computer by Googling The Walking Tour of Westport, Ontario which will take you to the pocketsights tour. By downloading the app you have access to hundreds of tours which have been created for sites and events across North America. •Continued from page 1 Mayor Robin Jones has expressed an intention to run. Councillor Gerald Schwinghamer has said he will not run. The decision of the other councilors is unknown. Just one candidate in TLTI so far Leeds and the Thou- sand Islands still has just one candidate, Terry Fodey, who is looking for a seat in Ward 1, the for- mer Front of Leeds town- ship. Race for mayor in South Frontenac The Township of South Frontenac now has a race for mayor with incumbent Ron Vandewal running against a fellow Lough- borough district resident Councillor Mark Schjern- ing. Other incumbents have also filed their papers including Alan Revill for Bedford Councillor, Ross Sutherland for Loughbor- ough and Norm Roberts for Storrington. No one has filed to rep- resent the Portland Dis- trict. The Seeley's Bay Area Residents Association will be bringing the communi- ty and visitors together on and off the water with the Red Canoefest Sat., June 2. The event includes an 8 a.m. to noon pancake breakfast at the Legion which is served for free to registered participants of the event's Silent Poker Run and Kids n' Cops fishing event. Registration for both events is available online at www.redcanoefest.com. There is a registration fee for the Silent Poker Run. The Kids and Cops Fishing Derby is hosted this year by Just Fishing - 'Big' Jim McLaughlin at the Seeley's Bay docks from 9 to 11 a.m. Children, accompanied by an adult buddy should bring their own fishing gear, including a fishing rod and a water safety vest. Kids can come down to the docks and meet a local OPP Police Officer and have a try at landing the biggest fish of the day. The event includes lots of giveaways and prizes and the kids can enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast at the legion starting at 8am. The Silent Poker Run is an opportunity to explore a scenic part of the Rideau Canal and get the opportu- nity to collect the best poker hand. The event leaves from the paddling station in Centennial Park where there is a parking lot off of Haskins Point Road. Participants stop by a number of docks on the map and collect cards. The boats with the best poker hands have the opportuni- ty to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. More information is available online at www.redcanoefest.com. Seeley's Bay Canoefest next weekend The Review-Mirror May 24, 2018 – 3 Effluent hauling continues The Rideau Canal opened its navigation season on Friday to a mix of weather over the weekend which was a 100 per cent improvement over last year when high waters through the canal during the months of May and June hindered through passage. Nominations opened May 1 Users can download an app or pick up a tour booklet Westport unveils new historical walking tour Fresh Local Bullheads NORRIS' HUNTING & FISHING CENTRE 8877 Hwy. 42, between Westport & Newboro info@norrisfishnhunt.com (613) 273-6462 CROSBY FLEA MARKET OPENING May 19 th to September 1 st Saturdays only! 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Info: Eleanor 613-272-2469 Upper Rideau Branch 542 10099 Cty. Rd. 10, Westport 613-273-3615 Hamburger Fridays 12-2pm delicious burgers, hotdogs, sausages, and fries. Take-out available. 613-273-3615. Freedom of the City - Sat., June 9 "Salute the Troops" "Spring into Summer" Draws June 21 – Pot of Gold basket • July 21 – 49" Sony 4K Ultra HD Smart TV Tickets, good for all 3 draws, are 3/$10 or 1/$5 at the Branch All proceeds to the Generator Fund. All-you-can-eat Spaghetti 6 pm (3rd Friday monthly) Lounge hours Tues. 4-7•Wed 4-7•Thurs 4-7•Fri 4-7•Sat 3-6 Celebrate your special occasion with us... Weddings, receptions, anniversaries and parties. Full catering, kitchen & bar available with plenty of parking and full handicap accessibility. Call Juanita at 613-273-8455. Bingo 7 p.m. BONANZA $2000 • JACKPOT $1050 PROGRESSIVE TOONIE POT • All 55#s or less MONDAY We are the Guardians of REMEMBRANCE Follow us on Facebook for the latest on Legion 542 events Sunday, May 27 , 2-6 pm. Sunday in the Country with Jeff Code & Silver Wings Light luncheon Jackalyn Brady files her papers with CAO Paul Snider. Ron Vandewal

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