I have had a few inquiries about garbage tags/bags and thought I should remind everyone. You will need to affix garbage tags or use small Westport garbage bags starting this Wednesday.
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Embrace winter with free outdoor adventure kits from Foley Mountain
WESTPORT, March 1, 2021 – Get out and enjoy everything winter has to offer with a free outdoor adventure kit from Foley Mountain Conservation Area.
Beginning March 2, families can pick up one of 100 kits from any open Rideau Lakes or Westport library branch.
The kits include materials to identify animal tracks in the snow, explore the wonderful world of snowflakes, do an experiment with a jello mouse, create a backyard birdfeeder, make snow ice cream and more.
“This is just another way we’re keeping connected with local families and promoting outdoor education,” said site supervisor Rebecca Whitman. “We hope people will be inspired to get outside more and enjoy all the fun winter has to offer.”
The kits were made possible through generous donations from Friends of Foley Mountain and the Township of Rideau Lakes, support from Kudrinko’s grocery store in Westport and distribution services from the libraries.
“This is the first time we’re doing this and we’re thrilled to have so many partners involved to keep families engaged while they’re at home,” Whitman said.
The kits can be adapted for all ages; parents can modify the activities as needed to engage both younger and older kids.
While signs of spring are starting to appear, there could still be another six weeks of winter – and this is the time when families start to feel the fatigue of the coldest months.
“I’m hoping these kits will help families pull through the last stretch of winter and keep the wonder of nature and the great outdoors at their fingertips,” Whitman said.
Questions about the kits can be sent to rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. More “Fresh Air Fun” activities can be found at www.rvca.ca and on our YouTube channel.
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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark HEALTH UNIT COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
I spoke to the Health Unit last week and requested that Westport be selected for a vaccination site. I was informed that a mobile site will be set up at the Community Centre (arena) – likely in July.
The availability of vaccines remains a challenge for the federal government. We are all watching the reports and waiting for some positive signs that large amounts of vaccine are arriving in Canada.
The Ministry of Health has set a 3 phase strategy and within each phase has identified priority populations. The Health Unit has taken these phases and groups and developed a six stage roll out plan for our area.
Stage 1: Long-Term Care Homes/High risk Retirement Homes Staff, Residents and Designated Essential Care Givers
Stage 2: Highest priority and very high priority Health Care Workers (HCW) and Adults (80+)
Stage 3: High priority Health Care Workers, residents and staff of congregate living facilities (such as group homes, shelters, low risk retirement homes), all Indigenous adults, adult recipients of homecare
Stage 4: Moderate priority Health Care Workers, Essential Workers (first responders, teachers, food industry, etc)
Stage 5: High Risk population (to be defined by Ministry of Health) and beginning of age cohorting (ages 60+ to start)
Stage 6: All others in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark that are 16 + and would like the vaccine
Here is the Health Units’ tentative schedule. If shipments from the manufacturer are delayed, timelines will be pushed back.
- Stage 1:
- January – February: First dose*
- February – March: Second dose*
- Stage 2:
- February – March: First dose*
- March – April: Second dose*
- Stage 3:
- March – May: First dose*
- April – June: Second dose*
- Stage 4:
- March – June: First dose*
- April – July: Second dose*
- Stage 5:
- March – August: First dose*
- April – September: Second dose*
- Stage 6:
- July – onward: First dose*
- August – onward: Second dose*
Individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in each stage will be notified by public health. For the first 4 stages (Long-Term Care Homes, High Risk Retirement Homes, Health Care workers, residents and staff of congregate living facilities, and essential workers) this notification will happen through the facility or workplace. For those 80+ in stage 2, and those in stage 5 and 6 (high risk population, and age cohorts), the Health Unit will be communicating widely on social media sites, its website, through local radio and newspaper, as well as through their healthcare and community partners. The Health Unit will continue to update the public about its progress, including which stage they are in and which priority population is receiving vaccine and which priority population is next to receive vaccine.
All vaccinations will require an appointment and I was assured that there will be lots of “help desks” available to provide support in making these appointments.
Here is the Health Unit’s web site. Please watch it for updates.
SAVE THE DATE – WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY @ 7:00 P.M.
This is the 3rd workshop of our three part series on combatting discrimination and harassment and it will be live streamed on the Village of Westport YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 24 @ 7:00 p.m.
The speaker, Tanis Brown, is the lead on Health Equity for the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark District Health Unit. Tanis will introduce the principles and concepts of health equity, explore health inequities in Westport and provide suggestions on how to be a health equity ally and where to identify resources.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – February 22, 2021
Robin, The Mayor 
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