Category Archives: Uncategorized

Uncategorized

Town Clean Up Day – Mark your calendar

Saturday, May 14 will be the 2nd Annual Volunteer Town Clean up Day in the ‘Port.  Last year we had 35 people show up to rake, pick up and bag leaves and garbage for a few hours.  Our Village was sparkling after their efforts.

Let’s put our best foot forward again this year!  Please join us at Town Hall at 09:00 on May 14.  Wear a brightly coloured top/t-shirt and bring your rake and gloves.  Town Hall will supply the  coffee and muffins, the post clean-up BBQ at the Spring and the garbage bags.  Come with a group of friends and you will be given an assignment where you can all work together or come alone and join some of your neighbours.

Join the clean up crew and enjoy a morning of getting the Village ready for the summer!

Uncategorized

Province of Ontario Senior of the Year Award

It is time to nominate someone for the Province of Ontario Senior of the Year Award for the Village of Westport.  The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local Ontarian who after the age of 65 has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community.

Recipients must be at least 65 years of age and have made their community a better place to live.

Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed in many different fields, such as the arts, literature, community service, voluntarism, education, fitness and sport or humanitarian activities.

If you know of a deserving senior who you would like to nominate, please contact Niki at Town Hall for the application form or go to our website @ villageofwestport.ca and print, complete and drop off the form to Niki.

Nomination forms are due at Town Hall by Tuesday, April 26.  Councillors will select one nomination for the award and submit it to the Ontario Government.

Here is the link :http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/seniorofyear.shtml

 

Uncategorized

Village of Westport Committee of the Whole Meeting tonight

Tonight’s agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting has a variety of items that will interest you.  Ken Rose and PREVENT ANOTHER WESTPORT STRAY (PAWS) is scheduled for a 10 minute delegation to provide an update on what PAWS has accomplished in regard to the Westport stray cat population.  A new by-law to allow designated staff to conduct inspection of properties for the purpose of determining compliance with municipal by-laws will be discussed.  A new performance management policy and procedures for municipal staff is also on the agenda.  7:00 at Town Hall.

In my last post about grant opportunities for the WWTP, I said I would keep you updated on any announcements from the federal government.  No news yet.

The Village of Westport web site is launching its interactive calendar this week.  Our goal is to incorporate as many of the activities in the Village as possible – so that everyone is using one calendar.  Watch for an announcement and a submission form to get your information on the calendar.

 

Uncategorized

Rules for LEADERS in 2016

Gone are the days of the “top-down autocratic” leader.   In 2016, people expect to be included in decisions in the workplace.  This also holds true for volunteer, non-profit and church organizations.

While doing some research on leadership today, I was inspired by this gem for today’s leaders.    Thought I would share …

The modern day CEO develops from a different set of rules:

o When the rule says be out front, allow others to ride the horse. 

o When the rule says be the hero, let the others carry the flag.

o When the rule says retain power, make sure power is shared.

o When the rules say know it all, make sure others learn more.

o When the rule says tell people what they do, teach people how to do it.

o When the rule says put the portrait on the wall, put others up first.

o When the rule says have all the answers, look for the answers from others.

o When the rule says take all the credit, give all the credit away.”

Uncategorized

Aquatarium in Brockville is OPEN

Mayor David Henderson hosted the Counties of Leeds and Grenville Joint Services today for a tour of the newly opened Aquatarium in Brockville.  It is an educational and fun filled location, which provides a rich understanding of the St Lawrence and Great Lakes while offering fun and learning for all ages.  Mayor Erika Demchuck of Gananoque and I had time to do some fishing.  Not bad, eh?Aquatarium April 6-16.jpeg