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NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338
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Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association
NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338
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WOTL MATTERS
OUR MISSION
The Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA), Our Neighbourly News Magazine
and all the other hard working WOTL volunteers, strive to ensure that all WOTL residents feel
connected, included and engaged in this great community of ours, Wellington on the Lake!
ARTICLE INDEX
2 EDITOR’S DESK 26 STORY BEHIND WELLINGTON SWANS
4 INSIDE WOLRA 27 PHOTO, PEC RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT OF
5 LOVIN’ WHERE WE LIVE PHOTO CANADA SAFETY RESOURCES
6 CONTACT INFORMATION 28 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA PROGRAMS &
7 ADVERTISER INDEX SERVICES, BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT
8 EXCELLENCE IN ILLUMINATION RESULTS 29 THE PULSE; A NEW COUNTY NEWSLETTER
9 WINNERS 30 FOR SALE - 4 WHEEL MOBILITY SCOOTER
10 PHOTOS 31 PRESENTING 3 NEW WOTL PUPPIES
11 HISTORY OF THE E-BLAST 32 OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS
12 HOT CHOCOLATE & MULLED WINE 33 FERRY SCHEDULE, FREE ASSISTIVE DEVICES
13 COVID RESOURCES & VACCINATION Q&A, 34 NEED COMPANY OR HELP?
EDITOR’S NOTE PLUS UPDATE 35 COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS
14 Q&A, IN THE LOOP, OUR WEBSITE 36 COUNTY TRANSIT, MEDITATION CIRCLE
15 CHRISTMAS CHEER BASKETS, TAKE CARE 37 I AIN’T BEEN NOWHERE, I BEEN EVERYWHERE,
OF YOU, USE FOR OLD CHRISTMAS TREE QUINTE WASTE SOLUTIONS
16 SAFETY REMINDERS, MEN’S SNOOKER 38 ONLINE READINGS, DRIVE THROUGH DINNER
CANCELLED, PROGRESS, THIS YEAR IS A AT THE ELKS LODGE
DUMPSTER FIRE - VIDEO 39 THE 3 P’S, WINE WINDOWS
17 CATHY’S YOGA - WINTER SESSION 40 CHRISTMAS STOCKING FUND COMMITTEE,
18 COUNTY DUPLICATE BRIDGE WELLINGTON LEGION
19 INDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD, MR. BEAN 41 FREE - HUGE BOOK COLLECTION
20 ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM 42 NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITION
21 WELLINGTON DUMP, FRIDAY DARTS 43 A THEATRE CLUB ‘BAR NONE’
22 LOOKING FOR GARAGE SPACE, UPDATE 44 CONDOLENCES
YOUR INFORMATION PLEASE 45 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
23 WOLRA MEMBERSHIP, CELEBRATIONS/ 46 JANUARY CALENDAR
TELEPHONE # CHANGES, WISHING YOU
STRENGTH
24 NEW NEIGHBOURS, MESSAGE FROM THE
WELCOME COMMITTEE, HAPPY NEW YEAR
MR. BEAN
25 THIS TIME LAST YEAR
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I can’t believe it’s finally (almost) 2021! I want to wish
everyone in Wellington on the Lake and everyone who
reads this; a most happy, exciting and fulfilling New
Year...remember, as C.S.Lewis said, “There are far
better times ahead than any we leave behind.” I am
excited about where we are going in 2021, in our
Community, our Province and our Country. I hope we
all look to the upcoming year as something to get
excited about, so may all your troubles last as long as
your resolutions and let’s get excited about the future…
the past won’t mind.
Our future is beginning to look very promising with the COVID-19 vaccine available and rolling
out now across Canada. I encourage everyone to get the vaccine and let’s put an end to this
pandemic.
As you know, we had a COVID-19 exposure in the Rec Centre (RC) during the week of
December 11th. The RC was closed for a week to allow for deep cleaning and to ensure our
going forward protocols were safe and a strong deterrent against the virus. We must follow
these protocols whenever we enter the RC for the foreseeable future, even after the vaccines
begin to rollout in our local area. I know it is repetitive but here are the reinforced protocols
for the use of the facilities in the RC that we must continue to follow:
• Masks must be worn at all times in the RC, with a few exceptions. Masks may be
removed while exercising (gym, ping pong games and line dancing) but must be put on
again after the exercise, ping pong game, or line dance.
• The only exception to the wearing of masks is for the Quilters who work over a machine,
but do maintain physical distance and therefore can wear a face shield. In the RC it is
required that everyone wear a mask, not a face shield.
• Physical distancing must be maintained by everyone in the RC and in fact, everywhere
you go until this pandemic is officially over.
• The emergency exit doors in the fitness centre and the snooker rooms are for emergency
use ONLY!. Please use the door at the end of the hallway next to the fitness centre, the
pool side doors as well as the exit door in the main hall just to the right of the stage to
exit the Rec Centre. The front doors are for entry only, you must disinfect, sign-in and
disinfect again.
• Upon entry to the RC, it is mandatory to sign in to the Contact Tracing Sheet. We would
ask that everyone print their names, and please enter the time and where you are going
in the RC. Please sanitize your hands, sign in, then sanitize your hands again. This
process will ensure that everything at the sign-in table is constantly sanitized.
• Please remember to wash and sanitize your hand whenever possible.
So, if we continue to follow the protocols and then move to the vaccination of our residents,
2021 should look very bright for all of us in Wellington on the Lake.
And speaking of the future in 2021, the following is an overview of where we are going as a
Community in 2021. The Board is currently in the throes of preparing a three to five year Plan
for our activities and improvements in WOTL. We plan to finalize the plan in January and we
hope to involve the community in our planning as well.
Continued next page...
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The Plan will be divided into sections for 2021, 2022-25, and Special Projects. The following is
an overview of what we are putting together:
• 2021 Plan – this will focus on the completion of the Park (north of the tennis court) which
will require more pathways, trees, and benches. The Parkette at the corner of Prince
Edward and Empire will also be completed with gardens and benches. The Outdoor Living
Centre (OLC) will also move along with the completion of electricity and hopefully
furnishings as well as BBQ’s etc. We will be searching for a new contractor to complete
the Tennis Court resurfacing.
• 2021 Revenue Generation – this will focus on restarting and completing our WOLRA
membership drive in the Spring. We will also be laying out our plan for generating
revenue from our Neighbourly News advertising program. Also, we expect to have a
Garage Sale in 2021 and it will require some planning and some changes from past
Garage Sales. Finally, we will be rolling out various other revenue generating programs
for us in the Community and to return our solid giving to local charities.
• 2022 – 2025 Plan – this will focus on defining where we want go next in our Community
Improvement plans. We have already received many ideas for projects from the
membership and we now have to prioritize these ideas and get your thoughts as to how
we can proceed. So, we hope to get community agreement on the plans.
• Special Projects – this will focus on special issues and projects and once again, we will
be asking for the membership’s help in defining and assisting the Board with these Special
Projects – more to come.
• So, we have our work cut out for us in 2021 and remember, we will be looking to replace
some Board members who will complete their terms in 2021, so please consider a term of
volunteering for your community.
The Board is excited about where we are going in 2021 and we
hope you are as well. There is going to be a lot of challenging,
fulfilling work for our membership and we are asking everyone
to be engaged and do their part in making our community the
best it can be for all our residents. So, remember that what the
New Year brings to us will depend on what we bring to the New
Year...all the best to all of us in 2021.
Derek Mendham, WOLRA Board of Directors
PHOTO BY
SHEILA ASCROFT
https://www.sheilaascroft.com/
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CONTACT INFORMATION
REMEMBER: RESIDENTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS SHOWN IN THE NEIGHBOURLY
NEWS MAY BE THE LAST 4 DIGITS ONLY. IF SO, DIAL 613-399 BEFORE THE 4 DIGITS.
Information about Wellington on the Lake: infowolra@gmail.com
WOLRA Board Snail Mail Address P.O. Box 561, Wellington, ON, K0K 3L0
WOLRA BOARD E-Mail: wolraboard@gmail.com
WOLRA BOARD Secretary: secretary.wolra@gmail.com
WOTL Website: www.wolra.ca
Contact WOLRA Webmaster, Simon Arcand: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Post Photos on Website: wolraphotos@gmail.com
Post Articles FOR SALE OR WANTED On Website: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
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neighbourlynews@gmail.com / Advertising Info: wolra.advertising@gmail.com /
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cheque to 7 Mount Grove with name and address.
REGISTER TO RECEIVE MONTHLY LINK TO Neighbourly News
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
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BECOME A WOLRA MEMBER and/or ACQUIRE A NAME TAG: Gail Post – x1096 OR
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Telephone Directory Changes: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Rec Centre Room Bookings: Go to website for ONLINE BOOKING: www.wolra.ca
(or wotlbookings@gmail.com)
Frontier Site Administrator: Renie Thompson: x3835 or reniet@sandbankhomes.com
DAIMLER: (613) 848-6490, dkendall.drpl@gmail.com
ALL HOME ALARM SYSTEM PROBLEMS INCLUDING NEW BATTERIES, ETC.
QUINTE SECURITY SYSTEMS (Don & Sandra Pollard)
24 HOUR SERVICE 613.393.1364 OR 1.855.703.1236
https://quinte-security-systems.business.site/
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ADVERTISER INDEX CLICK ON AD NAME & GO!
Tell our advertisers you found them in WOTL’s Our Neighbourly News Magazine
ACCOMMODATIONS HEARING CENTRE
Twin Birch Suites & Cottages 613-399-2250 Hitchon’s Hearing Centre 613-471-1800 PLUMBING & HEATING
ADULT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEATING/HVAC Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating
Wellings of Picton 613-707-0431 Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating 613-393-2262
Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence 613-393-2262 PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/
613-743-3008 Lloyd’s Heating & Cooling Ltd OFFICE SUPPLIES/SIGNS
ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT STORE 613-393-1437 Printcraft 613-476-3272
Koopman’s 613-393-1732 Andy’s Home Comfort - Heating & Cooling REAL ESTATE
AWNINGS (email) 613-813-1545 EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
EC Awnings 613-921-1350 HOME CARE/HELP/RENOS CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
BEER & WINE MAKING In Home Services Plus (email) 613-848-4810
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693 613-743-2010 ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
BLINDS Simple Freedom Design 416-361-1572
County Blinds 613-921-6651 1-905-464-0818 EXIT - Christine Rutter
Quinte Paint & Wallpaper (& Blinds) HOME ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS 613-849-6068
613-645-2190 Quinte Home Installations 613-243-0002 THE COUNTY REAL ESTATE -
CHIROPRACTOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Stephanie Sokolowski 613-503-2060
County Chiropractic 613-399-1491 Simple Freedom Design THE COUNTY GUYS REAL ESTATE GROUP
& Massage Therapy 1-905-464-0818 613-813-7676
CLOTHING Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp RENOVATIONS
The Dressing Room 613.966.7171 905-751-9791 BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
ELECTRICIAN Doug Crowe Home Repairs (Phone only) 613- Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
Mark Higgs Electrical 613-813-2100 970-6409 905-751-9791
FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR KITCHEN Simple Freedom Design
Active WealthManagement (website) Simple Freedom Design 1-905-464-0818
Sharon Visser (email) 613-771-0115 1-905-464-0818 RESTAURANTS
FOOD LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, Hoss’s Diner 613-392-7257
My Pies 613-399-3300 IRRIGATION ROOFING
FOOT CARE Weed Man 613-476-3065 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Family Foot & Wellness Centre Atlantis Irrigation 613-476-3065 613-403-0335
613-645-3668 Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) SKIN PRODUCTS (NATURAL)
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 613-403-0335 Essential Relaxation 613-922-1056
Ainsworth Funeral Home BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682 SNOW REMOVAL
613-399-3177 Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Hicks Funeral Home 613-476-5571 905-751-9791 613-403-0335
Whattam Funeral Home 613-476-2450 Ideal Lawncare Plus 613-476-1452 TILE CRAFTSMAN
Arbor Memorial (Bay of Quinte Cremation Cardinal Property Grooming (email) ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
Service) 613-968-4807 613-920-4725 TRAVEL
FURNITURE
Quality Outdoor Landscaping Maritime Travel 613-902-0172
Lavender Furniture 613-399-3177 613-813-6156 Journeys by Escape 1-888-685-6888 x545
GARAGE DOORS MASSAGE THERAPY WINDOW CLEANING
Central Garage Doors 613-847-7488 County Chiropractic & Massage Therapy PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
613-399-1491 613-403-0335
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) PAINTING PEC Window Cleaning (email)
613-403-0335 Boyce’s Painting 613-827-0487 613-827-7584
Boyce’s Painting (and Odd Jobs) 613-827-048 PAINT & WALLPAPER WINE & BEER MAKING
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp Quinte Paint & Wallpaper 613-645-2190 Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693
905-751-9791 PET NEEDS
Cardinal Property Grooming (email) Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729
613-920-4725 Brighton Pet Cremations 613-475-2718
JP Grooming - Dog Groomer 613-848-5882
PHARMACY
Wellington Pharmacy
613-399-2420
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The Votes For Excellence in Illumination Are In
An unanticipated result was an entire street getting so many votes. Hard to divvy up
an LCBO gift certificate among an entire street, so a new category…
HONOURABLE MENTION
The Villas on Aletha for the prettiest lit-up street (x18). K&C Norris - “Walking
or driving down the road is magical with each boulevard tree decorated.”
J. Clarke - “A wonderful sight!” L. Burbidge - “The street looks so magical!”
K. Bode - “Stunning!” “A fairyland of lights-absolutely beautiful!” E. Jackson
Below are the votes in the order received, including number of times voted for:
33 Aletha (x15) D&C Pettingill 17 Gilbert (x3) B&D Fowles
30 Mount Grove (x3) M&E Baldwin (“Best outside tree day or night.”) 5 Mount Grove A Noronha
21 Conger (x7) D&S Rempel 22 Merrill R&J Perkin
35 Conger (x21) J&J Carson 10 Dorchester D&B Rocha
7 Conger R&L Cull 7 Dorchester J&P Kaplan
18 Heritage (x26) (Full Griswold!) R Thomson & J Sparling 4 Dorchester (x2) M&B Hicks “Love the angel!”
37 Heritage (x4) (Full Griswold!) L&L Scammell 42 Elmdale A&B Cumming
51 Cretney (x5) H&J Van Den Oetelaar 32 Maplehurst (x2) B&C Baker “Magnificent tree!”
70 Aletha (x3) J&R Agombar 84 Sandbanks (2) D&R Biernaskie
40 Conger (x22) E&M Patterson 41 Conger P&J Busich
1 Dorchester (x8) R&M Stevens 60 Dorchester S&J Houlahan
25 Merrill (no #25) garage door winter scene 33 Maplehurst D&P Gray
38 Conger G&S Jarvis 6 Dorchester D&D Gordon
28 Cretney (x13) H Thwaites & J Wong 34 Maplehurst J&C deBellefeuille
54 Elmdale (x7) K&C Desroches 16 Conger (x2) J&A Garand
51 Aletha G&S Rheaume 51 Maplehurst C&T Mainville
7 Mount Grove (x3) A&P Smith 20 Conger P&A Staples
28 Aletha C Deleon 85 Sandbanks R Bound & V Waspe
31 Conger A&S Rye 21 Maplehurst W&B Richardson
25 Gilbert (x10) R&S Wettlaufer 69 Sandbanks G&E Jackson
48 Cretney W&N Craig 63 Dorchester D&J Huether
17 Conger (x12) K&C Norris 19 Empire A&B
5 Conger (x3) S&M Arcand 27 Aletha R&C Ireland
63 Aletha B&C Hughes 33 Cretney R&M McMillan
80 Aletha (x2) M&L Pacheco
62 Heritage J Clarke
Continued next page...
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Continued…
THE WINNERS OF THE
GRISWOLD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN ILLUMINATION 2020
ARE
‘FULL GRISWOLD’ - $100 LCBO GC to RON THOMSON & JEANNETTE SPARLING
of 18 HERITAGE
$50 LCBO GIFT CERTIFICATES TO
EVAN & MARY PATTERSON of 40 CONGER
JIM & JOAN CARSON of 35 CONGER
DOUG & CATHY PETTINGILL of 33 ALETHA
HAL THWAITES & JAMES WONG of 28 CRETNEY
KEITH & CAROL NORRIS of 17 CONGER
ROBERT & SANDRA WETTLAUFER of 25 GILBERT
And of course the HONOURABLE MENTION goes to
~ THE VILLAS ON ALETHA ~
EVERYONE is a WINNER; such a fabulous, creative display by our
community. Congratulations to ALL of you who participated by
lighting our way and by voting. Thank you also to Conrad and
Mrs. Guziewicz for their generous contribution. The WOLRA Board
“So wonderful to see so many lighting up our community.” M. Pacheco
“The WOLRA Board (and the Christmas Committee) should be congratulated on the
decorating of the main entrance and the Rec Centre. This is the first time this has
ever been done and, in addition to their request for us to decorate our homes, has
resulted in what I think must be the most illuminated subdivision in Canada for the
Christmas season.“ R. Thomson
“Fun contest. I know we had fun digging out old lights and decorating our place.”
B&D Fowles
Photos of the Villas on Aletha - Honourable Mention below (photos do not do it
justice; must see for yourself!). The Griswold Award Winners are on the next page.
These plus more on our website: http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/
photogallery.html.
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Ron Thomson & Jeannette Sparling
18 Heritage
Winners of $100 LCBO Gift Certificate
The six below are each the winners of
a $50 LCBO Gift Certificate:
Evan & Mary Patterson Jim & Joan Carson Doug & Cathy Pettingill
40 Conger 35 Conger 33 Aletha
Hal Thwaites & James Wong Keith & Carol Norris Robert & Sandra Wettlaufer
28 Cretney 17 Conger 25 Gilbert
* Everyone is encouraged to go on more walkabouts to check out the winners’ homes along
the way. Also, please try to leave your lights up/on until mid February if you can.
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KEEPING WOTL INFORMED - HISTORY OF THE E-BLAST
As this year draws to a close, we can look back on the early days of our COVID learning curve,
when everything was new and scary. Paul Denault's regular e-Blasts kept us up-to-date,
connected, and informed. This valuable communication tool has something of a history which
you might find interesting.
In 2014/2015 when Kate Brookfield was our WOLRA President, Lawrence Northway had the
idea of distributing the monthly newsletters via email thereby saving a bunch of money on
printing costs as well as having a tool with which to quickly communicate with the whole
community. He presented this idea to the Board and then the community; overcoming
considerable resistance stemming from fears of hacking and widespread distribution of
frivolous stuff like jokes, etc. Lawrence assured us all that the distribution list would be safely
stored on his computer and no frivolous emails would be sent. He spent many an afternoon
sitting at a table in the Rec Centre collecting email addresses and reassuring folks that he
would safeguard their privacy. The campaign was successful and Lawrence emailed the
Neighbourly News out using that list for many months.
A travel schedule and personal issues saw the duties of what then was called e-Com passed on
to Gerry Ippersiel, who saw to the electronic delivery of the Neighbourly News for a couple of
years. When Gerry had had enough, our Webmaster, Simon Arcand took over the distribution
of the NN as an attachment, then later by emailing just a link to the Neighbourly News on the
website. The Membership Committee began collecting email addresses during the
membership drives, collecting many more email addresses and bringing us to where we are
today.
A fateful meeting in Elaine Jackson's kitchen (Elaine was our WOLRA President by then) of the
Communication Committee was called to address the issue of timeliness of communications.
There had been a couple of events that went by poorly attended due to forgetfulness and over-
sight. The Committee was looking at possible solutions that could serve as reminders of
upcoming events. Paul suggested a weekly update of the coming events and volunteered to
send these weekly updates via e-Blasts.
Paul Denault has been our Master of the Blast ever since. Paul's
judgment, as to what constitutes suitable blast material, has been criticized
occasionally but has been lauded over and over again by most of us. Paul
and Pat moved to WOTL in October of 2015, headed south for the winter and
returned in the spring of 2016, jumping in to help at our annual Garage Sale
and then volunteering for the WOLRA Board. Paul completed his "tour of
duty" as a Board member in 2018 and was called back for a one year term
in 2019 replacing a Board member who had suddenly resigned.
The e-Blast has been around long enough now for us to take it for granted. Please, let’s take a
moment to reflect on how useful it has been, and imagine how many times personal interests
had to be subordinated to get the Blast out. Thank you Paul, and thank you Gerry, Simon, and
Lawrence for your foresight and dedication to better informed lives here in Wellington on the
Lake.
Al Smith, Roving Reporter
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HOT CHOCOLATE & MULLED WINE FOR THE WALKABOUTERS
Hosted by the WOLRA Board
L-R Rick Stevens, Bob Hicks, Gerry Stewart, Derek Mendham,
WOW, WHAT A TURNOUT!
Al Smith, Alison Whittaker, Gail Hardie
After months of not socializing, WOTL
was ready for this. On Monday,
January 7th and Tuesday, the 8th from
6pm to 7:30 hot chocolate, mulled
wine, cookies and candy canes were
offered to walkabouters by the WOLRA
Board.
Everything was COVID-safe; cookies
and candy canes were individually
wrapped, hot chocolate was in packets,
hot water on hand (bring your own
mug, some Styrofoam cups available).
Masks were worn (most of the time;
hard to drink or eat while masked!),
sanitizer was provided, congregating was discouraged but those who did, did so while safe
distancing.
So nice to hear sounds of happy chatter after months of silence. The weather cooperated;
very cold but at least no wind so that was helpful. Thank you from the WOLRA Board to all
those who came, and thank you from all of us to the WOLRA Board for coming up with the
idea and standing out in the cold for hours to provide the goodies. Photos by Barb Mendham
“What a beautiful idea to hand out hot chocolate and wine (although we were too late for the
mulled wine LOL). To all the volunteers who braved the cold weather and to the Board, thank
you very much. It gave us a chance to meet up with a few of the faces we have not seen in
many weeks and months, and to visit all the beautifully decorated houses.” R&D St James
“A great idea; well organized gathering, mulled wine shuperior (hic, hic).” B. Beasant
Editor’s Note: Votes on
nominees for the Griswold
Awards came pouring in
during and after these
evenings, so that was great!
A personal observance… most
if not all walkabouters WERE
practicing safe-walking; on the
left and with lights of some
sort. BRAVO! Let’s keep up
the good work.
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COVID IN HASTINGS AND PRINCE EDWARD COUNTIES
UPDATED MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 11am EXCEPT STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
https://hpepublichealth.ca/covid-19-cases/
Use the “Open in a new window for best results” option (just above the chart) for better viewing.
Click the link below from 99.3 County FM for lots of useful COVID info all in one place:
https://993countyfm.ca/grid-post/emergency-preparedness-plan-coronavirus/
DR. AGUS ANSWERS
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
QUESTIONS
Dr. David Agus is an American
physician and author. He is a Profes-
sor of Medicine and Engineering at
the University of Southern California.
He is co-founder of Navigenics, a personalized
medicine company and Applied Proteomics, as well
as a CBS News contributor. In this 4 minute video
contributed by Derek Mendham Dr Agus answers
questions on the coronavirus vaccine.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?
ui=2&ik=9f51b8c027&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-
f:1686361506633961041&th=176728db05cf4e51&view=
att&disp=safe
EDITOR’S NOTE
When this pandemic struck, most of us became (for the most part) highly
concerned and super cautious. We felt fortunate to be on our island, somewhat
isolated from the rest of the world. Yes, summer tourists (“outsiders”) worried
us but we made it to autumn mostly unscathed. When news of a COVID
vaccine being given over the next few months hit, it was met with feelings of
relief, and hope on the horizon.
By the beginning of December, COVID case numbers began trickling into our Green (Prevent)
zone which has now become a Yellow (Protect) zone; first in Wellington’s elementary school,
then our Rec Centre and now the Legion. As of December 20th there were 8 active cases of
COVID on our island. The next level is orange (Restrict)...
There are some among us who strongly believe we already had COVID back before it was
official, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get it again, or pass it on asymptomatically to another.
Please, let us continue to be careful out there; it is not over yet but we WILL get through this!
As of 12:01 a.m. December 24th, Ontario will be in Gray (Lockdown) zone
(skipping past Red (Control) Zone) for 28 days in hopes of curbing the growth
of COVID cases, which is expected to rise significantly after Christmas.
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“I HAVE NEVER SEEN A NEIGHBOURLY NEWS
ISSUE NOR RECEIVED AN E-BLAST...HOW
DOES ONE ACQUIRE SUCH THINGS?”
Contact gailpost300@gmail.com to become a
WOLRA member. If you are a member but
have not received the monthly emailed link to
NN on our website or an e-blast, contact
wotlmembership@gmail.com.
NOTE: The NN can be accessed at all times
on our website (http://www.wolra.ca/ ‘W H O D O E S W H A T’
mainstream/newsletterdocs.html).
REMINDER
WOTL WEBSITE www.wolra.ca
“I USED TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE NN &/OR
Up-to-date source of community
THE E-BLAST BUT NO MORE…”
information including past & present NN
issues. Webmaster Simon Arcand sends
That is probably just a technical glitch. For the link to residents each month of NN.
NN, contact our webmaster wolrabulke- wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
mail@gmail.com. For the E-blast wolrae-
blaster@gmail.com.
E-BLAST
Last minute news and reminders of up-
Of course if you are not receiving the NN or
coming events emailed to you weekly.
Eblast how will you read this? Paul Denault wolraeblaster@gmail.com
OUR NEIGHBOURLY NEWS MAGAZINE (NN)
Monthly, mainly online community
magazine; information, entertainment &
local advertising. Pam Smith
neighbourlynews@gmail.com
* 3 completely separate entities, though all are
under the WOLRA umbrella and all are managed
by WOTL volunteers *
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE WEBSITE
www.wolra.ca
YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST SOURCE OF UP-TO-
DATE INFO; CHECK IT OUT!
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What a wonderful
community we
live in!
PH# 613.813.2100 Congratulations to our Wellington on Lake
residents. You have stepped up yet
markhiggselectrical@kos.net another year by donating baked goods and
money in support of our Christmas Cheer
Baskets. You have brought joy to 24
residents. Thanks to our helpers Joan Van
Feeling alone or isolated these days? Den Oetelaar and Pam Davis. A special
Go for a walk; talk to people on the shoutout to the 160 Legion Branch for the
street. use of their hall and allowing us to put our
Eat your favourite food, enjoy a drink, baskets together. We wish you all a
read a book, binge watch a series, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
phone a friend.
Brenda Silver and Theresa Mainville
DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR YOU
Regarding the Christmas Cheer Basket article above; according to inQuinte.ca 12/19: “While the risk of transmission through
food or other objects is relatively low, individuals who received food or packages from the Legion between Nov 30 and Dec 18 are
also advised to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, the health unit said. These individuals are considered low-risk contacts at the
current time and are not required to isolate unless they are otherwise instructed to do so by HPEPH.
DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
If you have a real tree and you plan to get rid of it in the
New Year, here’s an idea. Put it in your backyard so it will
give some shelter for the birds. If you want to go further,
hang a few spruce cones slathered in peanut butter and
coated with corn meal. Or fill up pine cones with sunflower
seeds or just dip them in suet or melted bacon fat. See page
32 for more recipes. The birds will love you and give you
something to watch this winter. You can also buy suet balls
or suet rings mixed with seeds and hang
those. Sheila Ascroft
QUALITY OUTDOOR 613.813.6156
LANDSCAPING Offering Interlock Brick
Stone Walls
Jamie Cutler Driveways
Gardens
Quality Landscaping Sod Installation
at Affordable Prices! Soil Leveling
Email:
“We work on one project at a time” qualityoutland@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Qualityoutdoorlandscape
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SAFETY REMINDERS MEN’S SNOOKER CANCELLED
• Keep your house Attention Snooker Club Members:
air in-out, furnace, Due to the COVID outbreaks related to the
water heater, HRV snooker room many members have advised
and dryer vent that they will not be attending for the
clear of snow; remainder of the snooker season. Therefore,
check your we will be cancelling the remainder of the 2020
neighbours’ too. - 2021 season as of now.
• Be careful when Hopefully this will get us safely through this
walking the period of the COVID pandemic and we can
streets; there may resume next year
be ice patches. after we have been
Wouldn’t hurt to vaccinated. Have a
carry a flashlight happy holiday; stay safe
too. Also wearing and healthy.
slip-on cleats over Martin Gettler
your boots for
NOTE: Snooker Room
extra traction
remains open for individual play.
could help.
PROGRESS
Have you noticed on your walkabouts?
There is now a ramp to the outdoor living
structure; that’ll be handy!
And a small bridge to the golf course off
Dorchester...especially good news for
golfers!
3 MINUTE MUSIC VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DRternsL3M
Office:
264 Front St.,
Belleville, ON,
K8N 2Z2
Elsie Wiersma
Sales Representative
613.848.4810
elsie.wiersma@century21.ca
www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma Call me!
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CATHY’S ZOOM YOGA
The Winter Yoga Session begins January 5th and runs through to
February 23rd (8 weeks, fees do apply). Given the current situation with
COVID19, these classes will take place as Live Online Zoom Classes with
the following schedule:
Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00/9:15 am: Level II Balance & Challenge
Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30/45 am: Level I Gentle Yoga
I am more than happy to help coach you on what you need to do for set up on this user
friendly Zoom app. Once you get the hang of it, it's really only a click from your weekly
invitation, quick set up in the program and you're set for the class in the comfort of your own
home. No battling the elements to come to yoga class this winter!
I live here in WOTL. I am a trained yoga
instructor who has been teaching yoga for more
than 16 years - 6 years in this community. For
more information about my background and class
description, check out the WOLRA website
through this link http://www.wolra.ca/
mainstream/cathyYoga.html.
Contact me if you have any questions or
concerns. Drop me a line or give me a call to
reserve your space. Looking forward to hearing
from you!
Namaste,
Cathy Ness
cathyness54@gmail.com
613-885-7707
Quinte Paint
Ken Campbell & Wallpaper
Trainer/Owner
Canine Behaviourist
613.393.2729 B.J. McLEOD
www.winsteaddogs.com
365 North Front Street 13239 Loyalist Pkwy
206 Gilead Rd, Bloomfield, ON Belleville, ON K8P 5A5 Picton, ON K0K 2T0
613-969-9521 613-645-2190
Customized Training Sessions
Puppy Session to start you off right belleville@quintepaint.com picton@quintepaint.com
Problem Correction
Service Dog Training Shop Online Option www.quintepaint.com
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Real Bridge Online
Seen above in screenshots are Anthony and Norma Griffith, John Sylvester,
Len Eagle and of course Simon Arcand and Ann Mau, PEC Administrators
COUNTY DUPLICATE BRIDGE
County duplicate bridge players have found a cure to the loneliness and isolation of the current
pandemic: over 40 players from the Wellington and Picton areas are now meeting online twice
a week for a friendly session of bridge. We are using the new RealBridge.online platform.
RealBridge takes online bridge to the next level, with built-in video and sound, bringing the
true face-to-face experience online:
See and speak to your opponents - just like face-to-face bridge.
Bid and play using a modern, intuitive interface.
Connect with everyone at the table, or play with screens.
Players participate in a regular game with their own electronic device in their own homes. The
director moves them virtually from table to table in a very smooth-for-the-knees migration.
Nobody dreads the infamous table located directly under that cold downdraft. The group has
been enjoying the game since mid-November and numbers keep increasing.
New players are always welcome. Even though many players are not technically savvy, no
worries, we have helped them navigate through the various options offered by this powerful
online bridge platform. We have conducted online training sessions so that our newbies know
what to expect at their first regular game.
Positive comments have been overwhelming. It is so wonderful to sit and chat face-to-face
with our bridge friends who we have not seen since March! And, of course, we are playing
bridge! If you are interested in playing, send an email to PECBridge2020@gmail.com and we
will send you some instructions. Come and play with us!
Ann Mau and Simon Arcand, PECbridge Administrators of the Realbridge sessions
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INDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD
Indoor Shuffleboard happens in the main
hall (Saturday mornings, 10-12:30).
About 32 had signed up for this Social
Event as of December.
After a small break for Christmas,
Shuffleboard will begin again in January,
so if you are interested please sign up!
Don / Joan Deyell
Email: dondeyell3@gmail.com
Mr. Bean helps WHO spread the word on how to
protect yourself from COVID-19 (32 sec)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFCDu--F-YI
Keep your distance Bean! (14 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwMYxu_G834
HUNTERS BEWARE!
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Other services offered include
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A tree planted in someone's memory, or in their
honour, is a living tribute that benefits present and
future generations, and is perhaps the most fitting
memorial gift of all. It is a Gift of Life which helps to
ADOPT A TREE support and heal both those who receive it, and our
OR BENCH PROGRAM planet.
Planting a tree, or purchasing a park bench, in someone's name is a unique way to celebrate
events such as birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings, new births, anniversaries, or any
special occasion. Your tree will be planted in our beautiful WOLRA Park during a springtime
dedication ceremony. The benches, with an appropriate plaque, will be installed then as well.
Looking for that perfect gift for any occasion? Why not honour a loved one by
participating in the WOLRA Adopt a Tree or Bench program.
For a donation of $500 (plus signage), a new tree will be planted, or a bench installed, in the
Park in the spring of 2021 during a special dedication ceremony.
Note: Should you wish to anonymously recognize an individual, we will also accept donations
to place signage on a Frontier funded tree or bench and to use the remainder of the donation
for general park purposes.
Please choose which species of tree you would like planted:
Sugar Maple……..Acer saccharum
Red Maple……….Acer rubrum
White Pine………Pinus strobus
Red Oak…………Quercus rubra
Black Cherry…….Prunus serotine
Hackberry……….Celtis occidentalis
River Birch………Betula nigra
DONORS MUST SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW (OR A FACSIMILE THEREOF)
WITH THEIR DONATION TO WOLRA
Dale Smith, Parkland Committee Project Coordinator
WOLRA ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM
Donors must submit this form with their donation to WOLRA. Form information with e-transfer
can be submitted via email to wolratreasurer@gmail.com or by snail mail to: WOLRA Treasurer
P.O. Box 561, Wellington, ON, KOK3L0
Tree Donor: ________________________________________________________________
Tree Donated in Memory Of: ___________________________________________________
Tree Selection: ______________________________________________________________
Contact Name and Phone #:____________________________________________________
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WELLINGTON DUMP
Frontier Maintenance Staff do pick up yard
waste in spring and fall of each year. But if
you want to dump your waste at other
times: 275 Consecon Street, Wellington
Saturday 8am- 4pm
Yard waste is free to dump. To see what is
or is not accepted and the cost for
dumping, click on the link below:
https://www.thecounty.ca/residents/
services/garbage-recycling/landfills-
transfer-sites/
FRIDAY NIGHT DARTS
Looking for individuals interested in playing darts (501/301
and cricket) on Friday nights at the Rec Centre from 6:30pm
to 10pm. Per the guidelines in place, there will be 4 teams, 2
in the main hall and 2 in the card room, with 4 players per
board (total of 4 boards). This is not a
replacement for Jane’s Monday league. Please indicate in your
reply if you are playing in the Monday night league. The Friday
night league is to accommodate those unable to get in on
Monday night. One can play on both nights if space is
available. We will play through to the end of March or April
with a break over the holidays.
If interested, contact Rick Stevens at rickstevens@bell.net.
Kelly Sorensen
GRABER Consultant
Serving Prince Edward County, Napanee & Belleville
Phone: 613-921-6651
Email: thecountyblinds@gmail.com
Web: http://countyblinds.ca/
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LOOKING FOR GARAGE SPACE
OVER WINTER - CAN YOU HELP?
I had a stroke one year ago and am not
able to drive currently. I am looking for a WOTL Residents: Please advise the office if
single car garage space to store my car there are any NEW updates with your
during the winter months. Willing to pay contact information: a new email address,
up to $75 per month. phone number etc.
Also, if someone is new to the area, can you
905.706.3540 remind them to contact the office.
Harvey Bradshaw on Elmdale
With COVID, I have found I have not been
hearing from new residents and it is
important we keep our files up to date.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Renie Thompson
Site Administrator
613-399-3835
reniet@sandbankhomes.com
WOTL DISCOUNT - 20% TO THE FIRST 5 CUSTOMERS
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WOLRA MEMBERSHIP
In light of the current situation, the 2019/20
Membership is valid until April 2021.
FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES TO BECOME A
MEMBER FOR THE FIRST TIME, contact Gail
Post, gailpost300@gmail.com or x1096 or you BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY
can click here to join and pay by E-transfer: ANNOUNCEMENTS
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/ If you notice any errors or missing dates
joinWOLRA.html. in the Birthday/Anniversary
If you are aware of a new resident who would like announcements, or you would like to be
to become a member of our Residents’ added, please do let us know:
Association, please wotlmembership@gmail.com
have them call Gail
Post (x1096). Some-
times new home TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
owners fall through the CHANGES
cracks without us If you are aware of any errors or
being able to get their omissions in the telephone directory,
information in our please contact Evelyn:
records. wolramembership@gmail.com.
To our friends and neighbours who are
dealing with health issues, the ones we know
about and the many we don’t…
“Wishing that you find strength in the friends
and community around you, that you take all
that love and use it to heal, that each day
brings you renewed strength, brighter times,
and a healthier, happier you.”
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Wellington on Prince Edward
the Lake NEIGHBOURHOOD
County
Rick & Eunice Hill 67 Heritage 343-749-0568
Mike Keep & Isobel Reilly 36 Cretney Mike: 613-539-9792
Isobel: 905-439-5307
HAPPY NEW YEAR MR. BEAN 48min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6RXUA8WOGY
In Canada, “friends with benefits” means neighbours
with a snow blower.”
Wellington on the Lake
We have tried our best during this COVID time to welcome you to your new home and
community. Normally, we would have invited you to a welcome gathering at the Rec Centre,
but since this has not been possible, we visited with you briefly at your front door or left a
welcome package for you. Although not ideal, we want you to know how welcoming a
community we are, and look forward to the time we can resume our normal activities and get
to know each other in a more relaxed manner.
We welcome phone calls if you have any questions about your new community. We are happy
to hear of any new neighbours who may have moved in and have not had a visit from either of
us.
And please remember to contact Renie at the office to make sure your residency is
documented in our records and to get your Rec Centre key (399-3835 or email
reniet@sandbankhomes.com).
Joan Huether 613 - 556 - 1204 Brenda McDonald 613 - 399 - 5859
for the WOTL Welcome Committee
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These are some of the WOTL events & activities of last January we are missing out on:
• Coffee Mornings hosted by the Overnite Chargers, and the Merrillians
• Avro Arrow Presentation
• Dance Tea
• Ballroom Dancing Lessons
• Scottish Dancing Lessons
• Movie Night
• Classical Music Presentation
• Card Elimination and Carpet Bowl
To all the new residents who have moved in over this past
year:
Believe it or not...
We are a VERY fun-loving and active bunch. Our valuable WOTL volunteers with their
fabulously creative minds really make things happen around here! We look forward to the
time when all this is behind us and we can once again be the kind of community we strive to
be! If anyone has any COVID-safe ideas of activities for January to April, please
send to neighbourlynews@gmail.com. You will have LOTS of help...we are out of ideas.
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WELLINGTON
Clifford DeLeon
sales representative
613.920.5984 Scott Johnston
Owner
613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com
www.bellevillebeernwine.com
600 Dundas Street East
200-100 Bell Boulevard, Belleville, ON K8P 4Y7 Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
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Photo & Info by Sheila Ascroft
2 Tundra swans in front, Mute swans behind - Wellington
Trumpeter swans are rare and have a bright
yellow tag. We had 2 here last winter. Both it
and Tundra have black beaks; Mute have
orange. Tundra used to be called Whistling for
the sound its wings make. There are 3 Tundra
right now in the harbour; one’s a juvenile. Some
Mute swans (gift from the Queen to Ottawa in
1967 and lived on the Rideau River for many
decades) have escaped over the years and feral
flocks now exist. The flight feathers of cygnets
are normally clipped in the spring, but
occasionally one or two get missed.
There are only about 900 Trumpeters left in
Ontario. A reproduction program started at Wye
Marsh few years back and has seen some
breeding success. Originally native to Ontario,
the Trumpeter swan disappeared from Eastern
Canada early in the 20th century. Restoration
efforts were initiated in the early 1980's to
reintroduce the Trumpeter swan to its former
range. Through conservation efforts the Ontario,
population has now reached 1000, with at least
131 breeding pairs, and the future looks bright.
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Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 26NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338
New word for 2020:
AIRGASM
The intense pleasure of leaving a public place and taking off your mask.
PEC GOVERNMENT, SHIRE HALL, ETC.
www.thecounty.ca
COUNTY FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/lovethecounty/
PEC EVENTS, TRAVEL
& BUSINESS GUIDE
http://prince-edward-county.com/
This government
website has lots of
helpful information
for Seniors including Safety & Preventing
Falls.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/
health-promotion/aging-seniors.html
A white-breasted nuthatch on my suet cage. Sheila Ascroft
Who would’ve thought one day we’d be smoking weed at a family gathering, but
the illegal part would be the family gathering.
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Dennis Dunbar www.brightonpetcremations.com
Owner/Operator info@brightonpetcremations.ca
(613) 475-2718
207 Lawson Settlement RD
Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0
INSTALLING & REPAIRING DOORS & OPENERS SINCE 1981
We have a dedicated staff of
Email: centralgaragedoors@gmail.com
professionals who are committed to
personalized service, attention to
Web: www.centralgaragedoors.com
every detail, and providing you with 84 Emily Street, Belleville, ON K8N 2R2
the best possible care you deserve
Phone: (613) 847-7488 Fax: (613) 966-8911
during this time of grief and difficulty.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES FOR SENIORS
There are a variety of programs and services to help you ensure
your later years are safe and secure.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/
campaigns/seniors.html
BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT
FAMILY FOOT AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9-1 Crystal Pang Hon. B.A., D.Pod.M.
Old Mill on Second Street, Wellington
CHIROPODIST - FOOT & ORTHOTIC SPECIALIST
Beer, Wine & Liquor
Bottles for Refund/Donation 45 Main St. Suite 1, Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0
Rotary Club Wellington
(613) 645-3668
footandwellnesscentre@gmail.com
Website: https://familyfootandwellness.ca/
http://www.hitchonshearingcentre.ca
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 28NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338
2188 County Rd 1, Unit 3
RR#1 Bloomfield, ON, K0K 1G0
STORE 613.393.2228
info@alotatile.com
www.alotatitle.com
@alotatile
https://thecountyfoundation.ca/
Lots of interesting reading including
a monthly newsletter.
Andy Lloyd, Owner
613.813.1545
andyshomecomfort@hotmail.com
Fully Licensed & Insured
Sales / Service / Installations
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 29NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338 FOR SALE We have a GO GO Elite Traveller HD 4 wheel mobility scooter for sale. It has only been lightly used and has brand new batteries. A new unit lists for about $1,600 CAD. We will sell for $500. Available for view and to take for a test drive at 3 Gilbert Cres. Bill & Nancy Pennell 416-707-7949 Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this one! (Sent in by Bob Hicks) Did you hear about the Wellington teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why.. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. Finally, when the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost cried when the little boy said, "Teacher, they're on the wrong feet." She looked and sure enough, they were. It wasn't any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on. She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the boots back on - this time on the right feet. He then announced, "These aren't my boots.” She bit her tongue rather than get right in his face and scream, "Why didn't you say so?" like she wanted to. And, once again she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet. No sooner did they get the boots off than he said, "They're my brother's boots. My mom made me wear'em." Now she didn't know if she should laugh or cry. But she mustered up the grace and courage she had left to wrestle the boots on his feet again. Helping him into his coat, she asked "Now, where are your mittens?" He said, "I stuffed'em in the toes of my boots." Her trial starts next month. Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 30
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PRESENTING PRESENTING
INDY MCMILLAN OLIVER GARVEY SHORTHOUSE
We would like to introduce Indy, our new Ollie is a 12 week old Westhighland Terrier.
pride and joy, a blue eyed Siberian Husky. His happy parents are Celia Garvey and
Indy is a real playful and loving puppy, Mike Shorthouse on Aletha.
loves people and all other animals. I’m
sure you will all get to know him as he
wants to meet a greet everyone. Phil and
Lynn McMillan on Gilbert
PRESENTING
BIANCA MARCONI
Nicole and Paul Marconi of
Cretney would like to
introduce Bianca, their 10-
week-old Havanese Shitzu
puppy who is a real bundle
of energy and cuteness.
Jasna Efendic Damjanovic
Sales Representative
294 Main Street , Wellington, ON, K0K 3L0
Direct: 416 361-1572 Direct: 613 393-3393
jasna@royallepage.ca www.princeedwardcountyhouses.ca
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 31NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING...THINGS WILL GET BETTER JANUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 338
When the weather gets cold, we can share our “bounty”
with those around us, including our feathered friends
living outside our homes and in our neighborhoods. The
birds you see in these cold winter months are those who
have decided to stay in the area - either as permanent
residents or winter tourists - and a little kindness can go
a long way.
PINE CONE BIRDFEEDERS
You’ll need:
Foil or wax paper
String
Large pine cones
Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Birdseed
Instructions
Use a large piece of foil or wax paper for your work area. Tie a piece of string around the pine
cone, leaving 6-8 inches to attach the feeder to a tree branch. Spread peanut butter all over
the pine cone and into the crevices. Roll in mixed birdseeds. Hang from a tree branch for birds.
HOMEMADE SUET
You will need:
1 Cup Vegetable Shortening
1 Cup Chunky Peanut Butter
2 Cups Cornmeal
2 Cups Quick Cook Oats
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup White Flour
Melt shortening and peanut
Instructions
Melt shortening and peanut butter together and blend. Stir in the rest of ingredients. Pour the
mixture into a square container about 1-1/2 inches thick. Allow it to cool, then cut it into
squares and store in the freezer.
OTHER TREATS
Berries: Collect bunches of red berries from holly, highbush cranberry, viburnum, spicebush
and dogwood. Tie a string around each bunch and hang them on a tree.
Pine cones: Tie a string around a pine cone smeared with peanut butter and rolled in wild bird
seed mix and hang it on a tree.
Popcorn: String plain popped popcorn with a needle and thread and hang these natural
garlands on a tree or bush.
Suet cake ornaments: Put a homemade suet cake in an empty red plastic mesh bag from
vegetables and hang it on a tree.
Indian corn: Tie a string about the end of the corn and hang it on the tree.
Contributed by Sheila Ascroft (Source: The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust)
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