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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-08-08, Page 8Times -Advocate Wednesday, August 8, 2007 Watersheds move into Level 2 advisory AUSABLE BAYFIELD - The Ausable Bayfield Water Response Team (WRT) has issued a Level 2 advisory for the entire Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) watershed. The Level 1 Low Water Advisory in place through July has now been upgraded to a Level 2 for all water- courses in the ABCA watershed, based on a combination of the three-month precipitation indica- tors being below 60 per cent of the normal in the Ausable River water- shed and very low stream flows throughout the Bayfield and Ausable River watersheds. Precipitation values for the month of July across the watershed were less than 30 per cent of the normal for the period, according to the WRT. "There were a few areas fortu- nate enough to have received slight- ly more rainfall, which for the most part occurred in very localized thunderstorms," according to ABCA Lands and Water Technologist Davin Heinbuck. "This provided some timely relief to a few areas but it did very little to replenish the moisture in the soil or recharge the groundwater supply and stream flows," Heinbuck adds. Chairman of the WRT Jim Ginn said, with a Level 2 Low Water Advisory, conservation of water is important to prevent further reduc- tion in water levels. "We encourage a 20 per cent vol- untary reduction in water use by everyone in the identified areas based on the current conditions," adding that, "everyone has an important part to play in preserving our water supply." The normal three-month precipi- tation (ending in June) for the Upper Ausable is 240 mm, yet only 113 mm was experienced over the same period, or roughly 47 per cent of normal. Similarly, normal for the three- month period at Springbank (Lower Ausable River) is 255 mm; however, the team only measured 117 mm, or 46 per cent of normal. The WRT also recommends that the Bayfield River watershed and the Upper and Lower Ausable sub - watersheds (including Parkhill Creek) move into a Level 2 Low Enjoying summer's produce HENSALL — Kippen United Church women supplied assistance and prizes for the last bingo in July. Bingo will resume in September with the Hensall Presbyterian women. Monday afternoons in August residents will be out- doors by the fountain enjoying ice cream Sundaes. Pastor Elly Van Bergen of Varna and Goshen United Churches led worship on Tuesday covering for other clergy unable to be here. Belva Fuss was volun- teer organist for the service. Residents have been thankful during this extremely hot weath- er to be living in air- conditioned comfort. The walks and wheel- chair rides outdoors have been curtailed somewhat during the heat wave. Donna Smale had a good crowd out for Euchre on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday morning Food Committee met to dis- cuss food issues and offer opinions and suggestions. All were looking forward to husking corn in the afternoon as well as blanching and peeling fresh peaches for the supper dessert. Everyone enjoys the fresh produce of the season. Lisa Stewart, Registered Music Therapist was in Friday providing her very effective service HENSALL NEWS to the music lovers among us. Queensway thanks all the staff, residents, family members, visi- tors and volunteers who may have been inconvenienced by our security measures implemented during the recent security alert. Your coopera- tion was greatly appreciated. We join the community in gratitude that the police have appre- hended Mr. Imeson. Coming Events Thurs., Aug. 9 -10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trip to St. Jacobs Market. Sun., Aug. 12- 2 p.m. Tea Party with Sharon Fri.,Aug. 17- 7 p.m. Friendship Friday w/Gladys Van Egmond Water Advisory based on below - normal precipitation amounts and very low streamflows. The WRT will review conditions at the end of the month and make any necessary conditions updates at that time. According to the team, if the August precipitation pattern fol- lows that of June and July, it is pos- sible that we could be meeting to discuss the possibility of moving to a Level 3 Advisory heading into September. For further information visit www.mnr.gov.on.ca Arc Angels cheque presentation Fifth donation — The Community Living South Huron Auxiliary Arc Angels Thrift Shop gave all 93 clients a $100 cheque, totalling $9,300, July 25.This is the fifth time since January 2005 the Arc Angels have given each client $100. At left, from left are Community Living South Huron Auxiliary Arc Angels Thrift Shop treasurer Ann Klungel and clients Susan Gynane, Jackie Ratz, Kymberlee Forster, Cindy Weston and Eloise Klungel. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) r Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello North Americans are huge cola drinkers. A recent study on cola drinkers vs non -cola drinkers found that women who drank cola drinks daily had a reduced bone density compared to women who drank no cola. Although the reasons aren't entirely clear, it has something to do with the phosphoric acid, caffeine and cola extract in the cola drink. Non -cola drinks didn't have the same effect on bone. Climate change and global warming could affect our health. Increased summer temperatures could result in deaths from heat waves. Increased sun exposure causes more skin cancers. Air quality is likely to reduce resulting in more respiratory problems. Rising temperatures could decrease productivity of crops and fish stocks leading to food shortages and malnutrition. It's time to ad. People who are under a lot of stress might want to look into Tai Chi as a beneficial activity. Faithful practitioners of this ancient Chinese art find that it can be very helpful in reducing stress and increasing energy. A label reading Do Not Crush on your prescription bottle is there for a reason. Some medications are meant to be swallowed whole to allow safe and prolonged release of the drug into your body. Crushing destroys that goal and could result in side effects. If you have trouble swallowing a medication, check with your pharmacist. There may be another form of drug that would be easier to take. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter PHARM ASSIST "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" I)NICIPAI.ITY QF MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSMISSION WATERMAIN COMMUNITY OF EXETER — THAMES ROAD WEST/DASHWOOD ROAD NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT THE PROJECT: The Municipality of South Huron is planning to construct a transmission watermain along the routes of Thames Road West and Dashwood Road (County of Huron Road No. 83) to connect the Exeter municipal water system to the water supply pipeline being constructed to service the community of Hensall. Completion of this project would provide the Exeter water system with an additional connection to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System (LHPWSS) supply mains (a LHPWSS connection to Exeter is currently being constructed along Huron Street in conjunction with the Exeter-Hensall pipeline project). An additional LHPWSS connection would have several operational benefits for the municipal water system, including: • Increasing the water pressure available to system customers north of the Ausable River; • Improving the flow of water throughout the distribution system; • Enhancing the overall security of the water supply. At this time, the Municipality has identified a potential route for the proposed transmission watermain. The route would extend approximately 1.9 km along the Dashwood Road/ Thames Road West road allowance from the Exeter-Hensall pipeline near Airport Line easterly to a point of connection at McConnell Street (refer to the accompanying key plan). The watermain would be constructed entirely within the existing road allowance. THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS: The project is following the planning process established for Schedule B activities under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. Schedule B projects are approved subject to a screening process. The purpose of the screening process is to identify any potential environmental impacts associated with the proposal and to plan for appropriate mitigation of any impacts. This process includes consultation with the public, stakeholders and review agencies. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: Public input and comment are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project and will be received by the following contact until August 22, 2007. For further information, please contact the consulting engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone (519) 524-2641. Fax (519) 524-4403. Attention: Scott Allen, Planner. (e-mail: sallen@bmross.net). Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality of South Huron intends to proceed with the implementation of this project. This Notice issued July 31, 2007 Laurence R. Brown, C.A.O. Municipality of South Huron mme PROPOSED PIPELINE ROUTE • POINT OF CONNECTION