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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 21 1988 Region discusses ways to warn of water crises In the wake of water shortages more than a week ago in the Ajax- Pickering area, Durham Region has been asked to come up with some kind of a notification sys- tem to let the public know when problems occur. Regional councillors spent much of last week's meeting dis- cussing the problem that occurred in the Ajax-Pickering area the weekend of June 11-12 when nu- merous homes were without water and more had poor pressure. Works commissioner Bill Twelvetrees said no other others in Durham experienced similar problems, except Uxbridge, and last week, contractors in that com- munity were told to stop puttin down sod until the hot, dry spe was over. SHIRLEY ROAD, PICK-YOUR-OWN FRESHLY PICKED Phone Orders Accepted WHITARERS iar 985-3170 The Ajax-Pickering shortages were not due to a systems break- down, but simply and unprece- dented demand for water. Several councillors from that area complained that they were un- able to respond to calls from the public because they were not able to contact the right people in the Region's Works department to find out what was going on. Ajax Mayor Bill McLean was angry that his fire department was not officially notified by the Re- gion that there was a shortage and a pressure problem. In future, when problems like this occur, one thing the Region will do is contact all mayors in Durham so they can pass informa- tion on to the public. Mr. Twelvetrees told the meeting last week, works officials had no warning that a water short- age was developing, but he said the demand that particular week was three times over normal de- mands. The Region last week restrict- A N t © QQ oS < 3 Si - & « [11] 5 o Shirley Road wv 3 3 o Vv = ed lawn watering in Ajax- Pickering to three days per week. Ironically, the Region will be opening a new 5 million gallon resevoir in Ajax within the next two or three weeks. As chairman Gary Herrema pointed out, had that resevoir been open a week ago, there likely would have been no problems for householders ex- periencing water shortages. One of the reasons for the ex- treme demands for water is the number of new homes that have been built in the Pickering area, homes that are being sodded at this time of year. Scugog councillor Lawrence Malcolm told the Star there were no problems with the Port Perry water supplies during the hot, dry spell last week. Residents and businesses in Port Perry receive municipal water from deep wells located about two miles south of the community. Farmers need water (From page 1) year, he said. And the lack of moisture is also having a negative effect on the herbicide applications. As for strawberry crops, Mr. Bagg said those growers in the area who can irrigate should prob- ably start bringing berries on mar- ket this week. Growers without ir- rigation may see the number and size of the berries reduced because of the dry weather. As for the long range outlook for area farmers, the situation will become very serious if we don't get some steady rain soon, and es- pecially if the month of July is hot and dry, as it usually is. FAST Starting Tuesday, June 28th 7:00 AM to 11 AM Seven Days a Week! 2 eggs, bacon, ham & sausage, tomato & toast. MUSKIE BREAKFAST home fries, grilled $3 " 75 PANCAKES PLAIN...... APPLE........cocu.... BLUEBERRY......... French Toast $1.95 home fries & toast Steak & Eggs $4.99 Ham & Cheese $2.95 OMELETTES with 3 eggs, home fries & toast Mushroom Omelette $2.75 Denver Omelette $3.10 Louise Hill of Prince Albert was the grand prize win- ner of 225 silver dollars, in the savings account con- test at Standard Trust in Port Perry. Mrs. Hill's name was drawn from about 1,000 who opened new ac- counts at the Trust office. Presenting her with the silver dollars is Standard Trust manager Rob Wear- ing. GREAT BRITAIN FESTIVAL DAYS Sponsored by the SCUGOG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th Children's Events at the LATCHAM CENTRE (Barley Mow Pub) * VIDEO NIGHT * THURSDAY, JULY 14th Spectacular Rock Videos on an 8' Screen Fancy (non-alcoholic) Beverages, Pop and Chips Available Prizes for the Best British Rock Star Costume 6 to 8 PM -- Ages 8 to 12 Years Parents please pick children up at the back door by 8 PM SHARP! 8 to 12 PM -- Ages 13 to 18 Years *TEDDY BEAR PICNIC* FRIDAY, JULY 15th - 10 to 12 Noon "Rainbow the Clown" will be present Bring your own blanket and Teddy Bear Prizes for Best Dressed Teddy, Oldest Teddy, Smallest Teddy FREE TREATS Ages 7 and Under Welcome - Children must be supervised