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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020

There will be no ceremony at our Cenotaph in Lockwood Park this morning due to COVID-19. Although unfortunate, this is the right decision by the Legion as the majority of people who attend the service are over 65 years of age.

Legions have suggested that at 11:00, you stand in remembrance at the end of your driveway. The church bell from St Paul’s will be ringing for the two minutes. (I can‘t confirm whether St Ed’s bell will be participating.)

Yes, this is another change in our lives due to COVID-19. However, the most important part of Remembrance Day is to remember those who have paid the ultimate price in defence of Canada. It is also the opportunity to stand behind the men and women who continue to serve in our military.

Terry Kelly wrote these lovely lyrics for a song that the Westport Ecumenical choir has sung the past few years at Lockwood Park during the Remembrance Day ceremony.


They fought and some died for their homeland
They fought and some died, now it’s our land
Look at his little child; there’s no fear in her eyes
Could he not show respect for other dads who have died?


Take two minutes, would you mind?
It’s a pittance of time
For the boys and the girls who went over
In peace may they rest, may we never forget
Why they died
It’s a pittance of time


God forgive me for wanting to strike him
Give me strength so as not to be like him
My heart pounds in my breast, fingers pressed to my lips
My throat wants to bawl out, my tongue barely resists


But two minutes I will bide
It’s a pittance of time
For the boys and the girls who went over
In peace may they rest
May we never forget
Why they died
It’s a pittance of time

Please take 2 minutes in time at 11:00 today. It’s a pittance in time.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

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door to door trick or treating cancelled in westport this hallowe’en

The issue of Hallowe’en in the Village of Westport has been discussed by Council on three different occasions this fall. At the September 15 Committee of the Whole meeting, I asked members of Council to speak with their constituents before the October 6, 2020 Council meeting to learn any concerns by local residents and businesses. At that Council meeting, members reported hearing the strong message that door to door trick or treating was not supported during COVID-19 and the decision was taken to cancel this activity in Westport for this year.

Council reconsidered this resolution at the October 20, 2020 Special Meeting of Council, and the result of the debate did not change – the original decision of council would stand and door to door trick or treating would be cancelled.

The decision was difficult for council and for the members of the public who had plans to head out in Westport on Saturday night. This is the first issue in my time as Mayor that has been considered and reconsidered. I want to assure you that the decision was not taken lightly.

You can watch all three debates on the Village of Westport You Tube channel.

Please call if you have questions or concerns. 273-9195