Santa Claus Parade changes a hit with participants and spectators

  Santa had a line-up of children waiting for him at St. Edward School after Saturday’s Lions Club parade. Our November 22nd meeting started on a sad note. Jim McGlade lead the Club in a minute of silence to pay our respects to past presidents Tony Dunleavy and Joe DeKroon who both passed away recently. … More Santa Claus Parade changes a hit with participants and spectators

The Lions’ Newest Member: Rene´Reynen

  Meet our newest member, Rene´ Reynen While boating the Rideau system for years, one of Lori and Rene´ Reynen’s favorite stops was Westport. After selling their company, which manufactured stethoscopes for the medical profession, Lori and Rene´ decided to explore Westport by auto. They loved what they saw, and were impressed with Westport and … More The Lions’ Newest Member: Rene´Reynen

Sixteen Groups Share in $5,000 worth of Lions’ Donations

  Lions Heather Huth and Dorothy Maynard laid a wreath at the cenotaph in Westport. In Newboro, Lion David Blair laid a wreath in behalf of the Westport Lions. The Westport Lions Club held their semi-annual donation meeting on November 15th. Of the many organizations requested funding support, sixteen groups will split $5,000. President Wayne … More Sixteen Groups Share in $5,000 worth of Lions’ Donations

Meet our newest member, Robert “Bucky” Merkley. Robert “Bucky” Merkley says he prefers to be called Bucky, “because there is another Robert Merkley in town and it is less confusing.” He laughs when he says he often gets calls to power wash some building, and him and Rob Merkley sometimes exchange each others mail. He … More