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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, May 26, 2010 WATER Continued from front early in the year. About 50mm of rain has fallen in May, but regular rainfall is still needed to return to normal conditions. While the GRCA have experienced Level 1 conditions in the past, it is unusual for conditions to be dry so early in the season. The last time the GRCA experienced a Level-1 low water condition was in 2007 from August through November, and also in 2005 from July through August. A Level-1 low water condition is when stream flow in the Spring is less than 100-percent of the lowest average summer month flow, or when three months' precipitation is less than 100percent of average preciptation. Based on provincial guidelines, local watersheds have entered into a Level-1 Loyal Printing Ltd. 5310 Main St., Orono 905-983-5301 low water condition because of below-normal precipitation levels. The affected major watersheds are Midtown Creek, Cobourg Creek, Gages Creek, Ganaraska River, Port Britain Creek, Graham Creek, Wilmot Creek, Plainville Creek, Harwood Creek and other numerous smaller tributaries of Rice Lake and Lake Ontario. In the major catchments, the recorded flows are above 100-percent of the lowest average month's flow (August) for the long term period of record. This is due to high water retention in the largely forested headwaters of our systems. However, since February the precipitation volumes have been low. All weather stations operated by the GRCA recorded below 80-percent of the normally expected precipitation. These numbers are based on the three month accumulated totals from February 1st to April 31st 2010 compared to historic averages over a 30- year record. The Conservation Authority will continue to monitor local conditions and provide updates as conditions warrant. For further information, please contact GRCA staff at 905-885-8173 during regular business hours or Low Water Response at 905-373-2038 or 289-251-2094 (after normal business hours). Willie Woo says he is "For You" Willie Woo, currently the local councillor for Ward 3, has announced he will be seeking the Regional seat for Ward 3 and 4. In a press release issued on Friday, Woo announced his candidacy, saying, "I am, to this day, still very honoured and humbled to be serving as your Local Councillor and being able to fulfill that trust. While this has been a challenging term of Council, the contribution and participation on your behalf has been rewarding and exhilarating." Woo says he is optimistic about the future for Region and I would like to lead us there," he stated. Economic growth and managing your tax dollars to maintain a service level you have come to expect will be of high priority, says Woo. As in his last campaign, Woo will respectfully decline contribution dollars from developers for his campaign. Woo first ran for office in 2000, for the Regional 3 and 4 seat, and was defeated by Charlie Trim by a very narrow margin. In 2006, he was elected as the local councillor for Ward 3. the Muncipality of Clarington as we recover from the "global meltdown." "Clarington is poised to take its rightful place in the Community meeting being held in Kendal Kendal Crown Lands, Kendal Recreation Area or the Kendal Pond are just some of the names for the approximately 349-hectare (862-acre) property that runs west from the Kendal Village to Andrews Road and from Regional Rd #9 south to Concession #6. This property, that in the past provided multi-community recreational uses, requires management. On Monday, June 7, at 7 pm, a community meeting will be held at the Kendal Community Centre to discuss possible community involvement in the property management and what vision the community might have for the property. This is a community meeting -there is no agenda, bring your ideas and your volunteer spirit! June 7 at 7 pm at the Kendal Community Centre. Donations always appreciated at the C l a r i ng t o n E a s t Food Bank 987-1418