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Autumn skies & pumpkin pies… OCTOBER 2020 - ISSUE # 335
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Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association
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FROM THE EDITOR
Our Neighbourly News Magazine is produced and funded by the
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA) and
managed/maintained completely by volunteers. The NN is available
at all times on the WOLRA website with lots of interesting links at
www.wolra.ca.
The WOLRA website www.wolra.ca, managed by webmaster
Simon Arcand, also has a list of Board Members, Events, Activities,
Photos, Documents, WOTL Heritage items, vintage Neighbourly News issues, plus SO MUCH
MORE!
And if you are a WOLRA member and have given your email address to wotlmember-
ship@gmail.com, you will receive a link to Our Neighbourly News Magazine and the WOTL
Events & Activities Calendar by email each month, as well as the weekly E-blast of upcoming
events. To become a member, call Gail x1096 or go to http://www.wolra.ca/
mainstream/joinWOLRA.html.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER NN IS
OCTOBER 23rd @ 6 p.m.
SUBMISSIONS TO NN CAN BE MADE BY:
• E-mailing neighbourlynews@gmail.com
• Handwritten/Typed in the Editor’s mailbox at 7 Mount Grove
When a submission is made to the NN by email, notification of receipt will be sent to the
submitter. If you do not receive a response after several days, please contact any of the
members of the Editorial Team to confirm receipt of your submission.
Pam Smith, NN Editor & the Neighbourly News Editorial Team:
Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais, Lynne Lamb and Al Smith
NOTE:
The WOLRA Board together with the NN Editorial Team reserve
the right to NOT publish a submitted article and the submitter
shall be advised of the reason for the decision. This does not
include jokes which may be used in a future issue.
May you always have love to
share, health to spare and
friends who care.
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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
4 INSIDE WOLRA 26 THANK YOU TO A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOUR
SLOW DOWN / CAUTION 27 CATHY’S ZOOM YOGA
6 CONTACT INFORMATION 28 GREAT FEEDBACK FOR AN ADVERTISER
7 ADVERTISER INDEX 29 PICTON TOWN HALL FARMERS’ MARKET
8 WELCOME NEW ADVERTISERS EVENTS AT THE ELKS LODGE
10 NEIGHBOURLY NEWS CONTENT 30 WHY SO MANY ANGRY WASPS?
PRINT COPIES OF NN IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS
WOLRA WEBSITE 31 MARSH / WETLAND FLOWERS
Q&A 32 BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT
11 COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUPPORT OFFERED
13 ROMEO $1000 DRAW 33 GREENING YOUR GROUNDS FREE WEBINAR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS PEC AGRICULTURAL DRIVE THRU
13 ROMEO $1000 LOTTERY 34 PEC COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS
POOL CLOSURE 35 RIDE THE BUS FOR FREE WEEK
PARK IMPROVEMENTS RTR - WELLINGTON ON-DEMAND
14 ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM PAINTED ROCKS ISSUE
15 SENIORS’ FITNESS PARK IDEA 36 HOUSE & 4 WHEEL SCOOTER FOR SALE
16 CAPITAL PROJECTS 2022 & BEYOND 37 CONGRATULATIONS SIMPLE FREEDOM DESIGN
MEMORIAL TREE PLANTED 38 TIPS FOR CANADIANS NOT GOING SOUTH
SNOW TIRES FOR SALE REASONS TO NOT WEAR A FACE MASK
17 PING PONG HE STOOD AGAINST MY WINDOW
EMPATHY AS RELATED TO COVID 39 INTRODUCING CHURCHILL AND FRIDA
18 WOTL MEMBERSHIP 40 HALLOWEEN; WHAT’S THE STORY?
KEEP US POSTED 41 NEXT TIME YOU’LL KNOW BETTER
PEC FESTIVAL OF TREES 42 A NEARBY HAUNTED HOUSE
19 WELCOME NEW NEIGHBOURS 43 LOOKING FOR USED GRANDBABY STUFF
PHONE # CHANGES MY GRANDDAUGHTER LEARNED TO COUNT
WELLINGTON DUMP TEMPORARY LOAN OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES
20 SALE FOR CHARITY 44 MEDITATION CIRCLE
SNOOKER WISHING YOU STRENGTH
21 FROM INSIDE THE BUBBLE 45 ADIOS TO NANCY & ROLF
HERE FOR A GOOD TIME 46 SCARECROW FESTIVAL
22 CHILDRENS’ XMAS STOCKING FUND E-WASTE & USED CLOTHING DROPOFF
23 USHERING IN THE FALL 47 GOOD BYE FROM THE CORDICKs
24 SPANISH FLU DEMORESTVILLE (GHOST TOWN)
25 HALLOWE’EN HANDOUT 2020 48 CONDOLENCES
VINYL CAFÉ 49 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
COUNTY EXPERIENCE ONLINE AUCTION 50 OCTOBER CALENDAR
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INSIDE WOLRA
Summer is over and we are moving into the beautiful Fall weather in
the County. Our enjoyment is still being impacted by COVID, still
among us after all these months.
As we have recently seen, we in WOTL are not immune to COVID. As
a community we cannot let our guard down, we cannot get
complacent and we must continue to follow the Provincial regulations
and protocols.
We are all familiar with the protocols, but they bear repeating…hand
washing, sanitizing, wearing of masks indoors and maintaining 2 meters (6 feet) of physical
distancing. It is not rocket science yet, we have experienced cases here and in our Health
Unit, and cases are increasing rapidly in our Province and across Canada. We have to double
down and make sure to follow the protocols – yes, it can be a royal pain the butt, however, we
have to be smart and do the right thing to prevent any virus transfer to our neighbours and to
protect ourselves.
Recently, due to surging cases in Ontario, Premier Ford reduced the gathering sizes from 50 to
10 indoors and 100 to 25 outdoors. So, what does that mean for us here in WOTL – we have
had clarification from the Province via our local Health Unit and we have reduced the numbers
of people in the Rec Centre to 10 per room. This means that we can have up to 10 in the
main hall, up to ten in the card room and of course, nothing changes for the gym with a
maximum of one person, snooker room with a maximum of 4, and the Library with a
maximum of two; these do not change because social distancing prevents higher numbers.
The lower gathering numbers are in place for the next 4 weeks. This will delay the start-up of
darts, card elimination, and indoor shuffleboard that were planned to start in the near
future. We are hopeful that the gathering numbers will go up and we will be able to offer
more activities in the Rec Centre – in the meantime, please hang in with us. Remember, we
don’t make the rules and regulations, we don’t get any input into them, we just have to follow
them for the safety of the people and the community at large.
Note: If 2 or more gatherings are taking place in the Rec Centre, the participants of each
activity must not commingle with any of the participants from another activity and that the
Frontier staff are not included in any gathering numbers.
One final point that rose often in recent days and weeks while there was a COVID case in our
community. COVID is a terrible disease and it can be fatal, so it has created fear and severe
anxiety in people. We, as a Board, do not wish to contribute to these fears, but we, again
must follow the regulations. COVID is a Public Health issue, not a WOLRA Board issue. Even
if we knew that there were confirmed cases in the community, we are under the same
restrictions and laws as the Public Health Unit. They cannot divulge the names or the
locations of any confirmed COVID cases, other than, that the case is located in the Hastings
Prince Edward Health Unit. So, when you ask a Board member, due to Privacy laws, we do not
know any more than the rumours that circulate, and even if we did, we couldn’t divulge any-
thing.
Many people have stated that they do not agree with these rules – to the point of screaming,
at me and other Board members, in our faces and over the phone. Please understand that
COVID is a Public Health issue and we as a Board just implement Provincial regulations.
Beyond hoping and praying that everyone one is safe, there is nothing else we can do without
violating the law and possibly subjecting ourselves and our community to fines and possible
law suits. So, please, we as Board members are your friends and neighbours, and we are
doing all we can to get us through these difficult times. Continued next page...
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Changing subjects…we are coming to the end of the summer and our 2020 projects to improve
the community. I am sure you have seen an improved Rec Centre, inside and out, the creation
of a parkette on the corner of Empire and Prince Edward, and walkways and trees in the Park
north of the tennis courts. We have a newly constructed Outdoor Living Centre and resurfaced
shuffleboard courts, we have a refurbished pool table and much more. In fact, there has been
so much going on that we have written a separate article on the subject that can be found on
page 11. This article will describe what we have accomplished this year and what we plan to
complete next year in great detail – please have a look. All the best to everyone, enjoy the Fall
and please be kind and stay safe.
Derek Mendham - WOLRA Board of Directors
* PLEASE *
WARNING! Remember to
Since some drivers always walk on left
still insist on and remind visiting
grandchildren to
speeding through
watch for speeding
our streets... cars, especially
around corners!
25 kph
PRINCE EDWARD DRIVE AND EMPIRE BLVD
Please remember there is not
a stop sign for vehicle traffic
coming north (towards the
golf course) from Highway
33; they do not have to stop.
Please take a good look and make sure the
vehicle is turning, even when the turn signal
is on some still go straight so please be
careful.
http://www.hitchonshearingcentre.ca
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CONTACT INFORMATION
REMEMBER: RESIDENTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS SHOWN IN THE NEIGHBOURLY
NEWS ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS ONLY. 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
Our Neighbourly News Magazine ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS/Requests/ Questions for Editor:
neighbourlynews@gmail.com / Advertising Info: wolra.advertising@gmail.com /
Home delivery of NN: $24/year E-transferred to wolra.annualfees@gmail.com or
cheque to 7 Mount Grove with name and address.
REGISTER TO RECEIVE MONTHLY LINK TO Neighbourly News
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
REGISTER TO RECEIVE WEEKLY E-BLASTS of Important Upcoming Events
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
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
To advertise: www.wolra.advertising@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS HEARING CENTRE
Twin Birch Suites & Cottages 613-399-2250 Hitchon’s Hearing Centre 613-471-1800 PHYSIOTHERAPY
ADULT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEATING/HVAC Wellington Physiotherapy & Sports Injury
Wellings of Picton 613-707-0431 Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating Clinic, Wellington 613-399-3332
Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence 613-393-2262 PLUMBING & HEATING
613-743-3008 Lloyd’s Heating & Cooling Ltd Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating
ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT STORE 613-393-1437 613-393-2262
Koopman’s 613-393-1732 Andy’s Home Comfort - Heating & Cooling PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/
AWNINGS (email) 613-813-1545 OFFICE SUPPLIES/SIGNS
EC Awnings 613-921-1350 HOME CARE/HELP/RENOS Printcraft 613-476-3272
BEER & WINE MAKING In Home Services Plus (email) REAL ESTATE
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693 613-743-2010 EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
BLINDS Simple Freedom Design CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
County Blinds 613-921-6651 1-905-464-0818 613-848-4810
Quinte Paint & Wallpaper (& Blinds) HOME ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
613-645-2190 NEW Quinte Home Installations 613-243-0002 416-361-1572
CHIROPRACTOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS EXIT - Christine Rutter
County Chiropractic 613-399-1491 Simple Freedom Design 613-849-6068
& Massage Therapy 1-905-464-0818 THE COUNTY REAL ESTATE -
CLOTHING Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp Stephanie Sokolowski 613-503-2060
The Dressing Room 613.966.7171 905-751-9791 THE COUNTY GUYS REAL ESTATE GROUP
DECKS Doug Crowe Home Repairs (Phone only) 613- 613-813-7676
NEW DECK DOCTOR PLUS (email) 970-6409 RENOVATIONS
613-921-9114 KITCHEN BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
ELECTRICIAN Simple Freedom Design Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
Mark Higgs Electrical 613-813-2100 1-905-464-0818 905-751-9791
FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, Simple Freedom Design
Active WealthManagement (website) IRRIGATION 1-905-464-0818
Sharon Visser (email) 613-771-0115 Weed Man 613-476-3065 RESTAURANTS
FOOD Atlantis Irrigation 613-476-3065 Hoss’s Diner 613-392-7257
NEW My Pies 613-399-3300 Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) ROOFING
FOOT CARE 613-403-0335 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Family Foot & Wellness Centre BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682 613-403-0335
613-645-3668 Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp SNOW REMOVAL
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
905-751-9791 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Ainsworth Funeral Home Ideal Lawncare Plus 613-476-1452 613-403-0335
613-399-3177 Cardinal Property Grooming (email)
SUNROOMS
Hicks Funeral Home 613-476-5571 613-920-4725
NEW Quality Outdoor Landscaping NEW DECK DOCTOR PLUS (email)
Whattam Funeral Home 613-476-2450 613-921-9114
Arbor Memorial (Bay of Quinte Cremation 613-813-6156
TILE CRAFTSMAN
Service) 613-968-4807 MASSAGE THERAPY
County Chiropractic & Massage Therapy ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
FURNITURE TRAVEL
Lavender Furniture 613-399-3177 613-399-1491
Maritime Travel 613-902-0172
GARAGE DOORS PAINTING
Boyce’s Painting 613-827-0487 Journeys by Escape 1-888-685-6888 x545
Central Garage Doors 613-847-7488 WINDOW CLEANING
HANDYMAN SERVICES PAINT & WALLPAPER PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) Quinte Paint & Wallpaper 613-645-2190 613-403-0335
613-403-0335 PET NEEDS PEC Window Cleaning (email)
Boyce’s Painting (and Odd Jobs) 613-827-048 Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729 613-827-7584
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp Brighton Pet Cremations 613-475-2718 WINE & BEER MAKING
905-751-9791 JP Grooming - Dog Groomer 613-848-5882 Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693
Cardinal Property Grooming (email) PHARMACY
613-920-4725 Wellington Pharmacy
613-399-2420
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WELCOME 4 NEW ADVERTISERS
MY PIES is a small family-run pie shop at 186
My Pies Main St, in Wellington. We specialize in sweet
186 Main St. and savoury pies of all kinds. Place your
Wellington, PEC, ON Thanksgiving orders now! Menu online
@facebook and Instagram. Christopher Loane
613.399.3300
“I just had the breakfast tart with bacon and egg.
Family Run Pie Shop Pastry is so light and buttery and the tart well
filled. What a yummy breakfast!” Sheila Ascroft
Sweet & Savoury Pies of All Kinds!
Email: mypiespec@gmail.com “I’ve had both sweet and savoury pies from My
Pies and let me tell you - they are divine!”
https://www.facebook.com/mypiespec/
Andrew McLuhan
QUINTE HOME INSTALLATIONS
As a long time resident of Quinte and Brighton,
I have installed countless TV's and home
Theatres, making many visions a reality. Since
WOTL was first started, I have already helped
many of your friends and neighbours with their
home entertainment needs. My services
include everything from basic TV setup, to wall
mounting, sound bar and home theatre
installation, universal remote and custom wiring
and even furniture assembly. No job is too big
or small. My decades of experience in sales,
installation and customer service have enabled
me to explain things in a calm and simple
manner as to avoid confusion. And as always,
if something goes wrong, I am always just a
phone call away to walk you through it. Feel
free to call, text or email and let me help you
make entertainment needs come to life.
DECK DOCTOR PLUS
Hi, I am Morley Dayton and I have been
613.921.9114 operating the Deck Doctor company for over
10 years. I am a born and raised County
resident and love raising my own family in our
beautiful Prince Edward County. I specialize in
Morley Dayton, Owner / Designer building decks, sunrooms and fences. I am
20 years experience the authorized SunSpace dealer in PEC and
SUNROOMS can sell and install all of their specialty
ALL TYPES OF DECKING DOCKS / FENCES / PATIO products. I would love to work with you to
make your backyard dreams a reality. Please
morleydayton@hotmail.com 1099 WILSON RD, HILLIER, ON
reach me by phone (613-921-9114) or email
(morleydayton@hotmail.com).
See next page for one more new advertiser...
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QUALITY OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING has specialized in landscape construction for over 19
years. Owner and operator, Jamie Cutler and his crew can transform your dream into a
reality. They offer many landscape construction services such as: Interlocking brick
installation, Driveways, Gardens, Sod installation and Soil leveling as well as Product delivery
such as premium soils, mulches and aggregates. They offer quality landscaping at affordable
prices for both residential and commercial applications. Quality Outdoor Landscaping is familiar
with WOTL and has completed many and varied projects in the community. Recently, they
completed the first phase of the Rec Centre Beautification, including the stone garden, and will
complete all the landscaping around the Rec Centre next year. Jamie and his crew do high
quality work and they only work on one project at a time. Contact them for a quote and they
can provide many local references of projects for you to view and Check out their Facebook
page.
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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OUR NEIGHBOURLY NEWS PRINT COPIES OF OUR
MAGAZINE CONTENT NEIGHBOURLY NEWS MAGAZINE
During the Rec Centre shutdown, the
Normally, Our Neighbourly News
print copies of the NN were in a box
Magazine consists mainly with the
at the mail kiosk by the Rec Centre.
goings-on of Wellington on the Lake
such as (in October alone): the As of the September NN issue and
Hoedown Dinner/Dance, Pumpkinfest the re-opening of the Rec Centre, the
Parade, Seniors Information Fair, Halloween print copies of the NN are in a box (first
Shell Out and Halloween Howl Potluck Dinner/ come, first served) between the front doors,
Dance to name a few. 2-3 days after the link to the online version
As longer residing residents have surely is sent out. The reason they are between
noticed, there are a lot more ‘interest’ items in the front doors instead of inside the Library
the NN over the last few months. The reason as they used to be, is for your convenience.
for that is because there really isn’t a lot going As you know, the Library (temporarily) has
on here lately (except for all the fabulous work limited open hours, but once the Library
being done to improve our community of opens with regular hours, the print NN will
course!). For you newcomers, WOTL is a be back inside.
vibrant, fun community (normally) with lots
happening to report on. “I HAVE NEVER SEEN A NEIGHBOURLY NEWS
So, in an attempt to keep this magazine ISSUE NOR RECEIVED AN E-BLAST...HOW
interesting, a lot of research goes into keeping DOES ONE ACQUIRE SUCH THINGS?”
it going until such time as activities can safely Contact gailpost300@gmail.com to become a
resume (contributions gratefully received btw). WOLRA member. If you are a member but
Hang in there; we will be back! have not received the monthly emailed link to
NN on our website or an e-blast, contact
wotlmembership@gmail.com. The NN can be
accessed at all times on our website
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE (www.wolra.ca).
WEBSITE
www.wolra.ca Of course if you are not
receiving the NN or Eblast
LOTS OF GREAT, UP-TO-DATE-INFO; how will you read
CHECK IT OUT! this?????
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OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS - WHERE ARE WE AND WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Summer is rapidly going and Fall is here. We have been working on the community projects
that were defined in our WBE Support Agreement for some months now. Some indoor projects
were begun on time and some of the outdoor ones were either delayed or otherwise impacted
by COVID and the safety rules, regulations and protocols that have been put in place.
The good news, however, is that we have made great strides over the summer and things are
looking different in WOTL. I am taking this opportunity to tell you exactly where we are in our
projects, what is the plan for next Spring, and most importantly to thank the many people who
have helped to pull this off so far. So, where are we?
In the Rec Centre…
• The electrical, climate control and washroom issues in the Rec Centre (RC) have been
completed.
• The RC has been refreshed, painted and the floor deep cleaned and polished. New
window dressings have been purchased for the main hall and will be installed shortly, as
will a new bar counter top.
• The pool table has been completely refurbished to its’ original specifications.
Outside the RC…
• Phase One of the landscaping improvements has been completed including new and
reconstructed flower beds, removal of dead plants and the installation of new drought
resistant, native plants.
• The large wooden garden in front of the RC was removed and replaced with an attractive
stone garden structure. In addition, drainage was corrected and redone and the interlock
driveway levelled.
• Postal kiosk landscaping was removed and redone as well as the
interlock pathway.
• The shuffleboard courts have been resurfaced, but it looks like the
tennis court will not be redone until next year, unless the Contractor
can still fit us in this year)
The Parkette (corner of Empire and Prince Edward)…
The Parkette (corner of Empire and Prince Edward) was established, a garden defined and
created and most importantly for future landscaping, water has been brought and permanently
established in the Parkette.
The Park (north of the tennis courts)…
On the west half of the park, the crushed stone walkways have
been completed and decorative trees have been planted.
The Outdoor Living Centre…
The structure has been constructed, the concrete floor installed
and electricity will be installed in the last week of September.
There has been a significant amount of effort and work done,
despite issues thrown at us with COVID, by many people who deserve our thanks and they
deserve a huge thank you and a shout out here, so here goes…
Thank you to all members of the Board who have all worked hard to get to where we are…while
navigating COVID. A special recognition goes to Rick Stevens and Gerry Stewart who managed
the RC and Parkette projects and Park projects respectively.
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The committees that were established during the past winter have worked long and hard and
have done some great work for the community. The Park Committee, whose Board liaison is
Gerry Stewart, the Chair and Project Manager is Dale Smith and is made up of Alison
Whittaker, Helen and Roy Hood, Chris Peers, Chuck Martin, Thomas Drysdale and Maryse
Migué. Maryse started us on the right track with her sketch of our original ideas. A special
thank you to Dale Smith for his expertise and attention to detail that will ensure we have a
beautiful park when completed.
Another shoutout goes to Rick Stevens, the Board liaison, and Mary Lynn Stevens, the Project
Manager for the Rec Centre Beautification and the establishment of the Parkette. The
committee members who developed the plan are: Gail Post and John Langschmidt, Dale Kerr,
Linda Tierney, Elaine Jackson and Tom Drysdale.
Also a major thank you to Roy Perkin for his lead role in the development of the Outdoor Living
Centre. Roy, not only designed the building and developed projected costs, but assisted in the
supervising of its construction. And finally, we have to thank Frontier, not only for funding the
work, but to the employees. We would not have been able to accomplish these projects with-
out the solid help and support from Peter, Renie, Bruce and Chelsea. Without these folks,
nothing gets accomplished – a hearty thank you!
So, what is on the books for next Spring?
Outside the RC
• Completion of the stone planters in front of the building.
Completion of the RC landscaping around the entire building, including the pool and the
Outdoor Living Centre.
The Parkette
• Completion of the landscaping including trees, walkway and benches.
The Park
• Completion of the east side of the park with crushed stone walkways, trees, and benches.
• Completion of the central garden and installation of perennials.
• Start of the Adopt-a-Tree/Bench program
The Outdoor Living Centre
• Completion of the building (gable ends, ceilings etc. and all electrical.
• Purchase and installation of furnishings such as tables, chairs, sunscreens, BBQ’s etc.
So, we still have a way to go, but everything is funded. We may need more help in our email
campaign since the date for the Approval of Subdivision meeting has been moved to October.
We would like to thank all the volunteers and the community at large for supporting our efforts
this year. We have had a complex and busy summer but with great help from everyone
involved, we have made progress towards an improved WOTL community. Remember, we are
all on the same page here; we want to make this community the best it can possibly be for all
our residents.
We look forward to next Spring / Summer and the
completion of our projects; and hopefully, some new
projects that will benefit our community.
WOLRA Board of Directors
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ROMEO $1000 LOTTERY DRAW WOTL POOL CLOSURE
The pool closure is scheduled for
The Draw for the famous ROMEOs $1,000
Wednesday, September 30th.
Lottery has finally arrived.
The Draw will take place on SATURDAY, Due to COVID concerns the pool had a late
OCTOBER 3rd @ 10am. opening but was SO welcomed when it did.
What a HOT, humid
Due to mandatory social distancing
summer we experienced,
regulations this Draw will take place on the
and it was so nice to have
front lawn of 9 Cretney Drive.
a nearby place to cool off.
Anyone interested in Especially in light of
witnessing the Draw is County beaches being full
welcome to attend. most days, weekends in
GOOD LUCK! particular.
Wayne King, Snooker
See you back next
Club President
summer!
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
As many of you may have noticed, the park behind the
tennis courts is looking a lot different these days.
Thanks to Frontier, who agreed to fully fund an
upgrade over two years, we now have the first half
done which includes a new pathway and several new
trees. I would like to thank the Park Committee made
up of Allison Whittaker, Helen and Roy Hood, Chris
Peers, Chuck Martin, Thomas Drysdale and Maryse
Migué who started us on the right track with her sketch
of our original ideas. A special mention to Dale Smith
who volunteered to be the Project Coordinator, who,
with his knowledge made this first part of the park
upgrading go very smoothly. We can all look forward to
the completion next year.
Gerry Stewart, WOLRA Board Liaison
FAMILY FOOT AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Crystal Pang Hon. B.A., D.Pod.M.
CHIROPODIST - FOOT & ORTHOTIC SPECIALIST
45 Main St. Suite 1, Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0
(613) 645-3668
footandwellnesscentre@gmail.com
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WOLRA ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM
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 support and heals both those who receive it, as well as our 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. The
minimum donation per tree or bench is $500 (plus signage). Twenty-five (25) trees and six
(6) benches will be available for adoption. What a wonderful way to “plant the future and
celebrate the past.”
TREES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
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
Dale Smith, Parkland Committee Project Coordinator
Please Submit Below Form
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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One of the suggestions for future spending of WOLRA funds mentioned in the
September NN was a Seniors’ Fitness Park.
This is Ann Mau’s “baby” and she is doing a lot of research into the technicalities of having
something similar in our community. “I am exchanging emails with one equipment company.
I sent them pictures of the park area that would be ideal for our purposes. I have asked for
suggestions and plans with prices. Hope I'll get a reply soon.”
UPDATE: Prices and suggestions have been received and Denise Frenette and Mary Lynn
Stevens have offered to help Ann with the grant applications. Go Team!
In addition, Ann has supplied the following information, images and video:
SENIORS FITNESS PARK
Wouldn’t it be great to have a well-equipped park area where we could all exercise in a
relaxed environment? We could choose equipment that would offer a wide variety of activities
that help seniors regain lost agility and can increase strength, balance and cardiovascular
health. It should be easy and fun to use with instructional decals on each equipment piece.
Improved Health
The studies have been done, the data is in, and news stories abound on the benefits of
seniors exercising. Muscle mass and bone density increase, stamina is improved, it slows
dementia, improves flexibility, and balance. An outdoor fitness package can produce
dramatic overall health improvements in a relatively short period of time. It would also help
prevent falls. It is an extremely cost-effective way to improve the lives of older adults.
(Excerpts from https://greatoutdoorgym.ca/retirement-
community/ have been modified for this text.)
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=PaYuCMtnlYk
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2022 & BEYOND
We have a listing of 7 potential future
capital projects on our website currently
and these can reviewed at http://
www.wolra.ca/docs/wolraMeetings/
SuggestionsForFutureCapitalProjects.pdf.
These include an emergency generator, augmentation of park areas, viability of enlarging Rec
Centre, augmentation of outdoor living centre, resistance pool and augmentation of pool area.
Our intention is to poll the community in the coming months to get a ranking or priority listing
of what we all would like to see added to our community. We received a couple of suggestions
this past month that included suggestions for a dog park and a hot tub but in order for us to
objectively judge the merits of any proposal someone needs to do the leg work necessary to
price this out and detail location etc. Any volunteers?
As you saw on the previous page, Ann Mau raised the intriguing prospect of a seniors play
ground. There appears to be an opportunity to perhaps get funding (a grant) for some or all of
this and Ann, Denise Frenette and Mary Lynn Stevens are pursuing this on our behalf.
Al Smith, Communications Director, WOLRA Board
MEMORIAL TREE PLANTED IN THE PARKETTE
Elaine and Gord Jackson donated a beautiful Autumn Blaze Maple Tree in
memory of their son Bruce, a talented arborist who loved trees,
especially this variety . In his short time here, Bruce found happiness in
this welcoming community. The tree was planted in the parkette at Prince
Edward Drive and Empire Blvd. Not only will it be a memory of Bruce,
but will also add to the beauty of our community.
Photo by Mary Lynn Stevens
“Being twenty in the seventies was much more fun than being
seventy in the twenties.”
Contributed by Pat Sawyer
FOR SALE
Snow tires with rims for sale. 2 years old,
virtually brand new, for a Hyundai Sonata
(2016) and some other
cars.
Nexen Winguard Size
215/55r17
Phone # 613 399 1107
Barbara MacGillivray
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PING PONG EMPATHY (AS RELATED TO COVID)
‘The capacity to put oneself into
Due to COVID restrictions, Ping Pong will now another's shoes.’
start on Wednesday, October 14th at 10am.
Maximum 10 people. See you there! We could think of it as “It could happen to
any of us”, and it just might before this
Chris Peers pandemic is over.
In these difficult times, some of us may, in
spite of our best efforts not to, somehow
acquire COVID anyway. Maybe we got lax in
our attentiveness, after all this has gone on
for a long time and it happens; who among
us is not guilty of that?
Please; be kind, and treat others as you
would like to be treated yourself. The last
thing any of us want is for a family member,
a neighbour or a friend to feel ostracized
either for being ill, or for being a responsible
citizen by self-isolating to protect others ‘just
in case’.
The Neighbourly News Team
I love naps, Netflix and long walks
to the fridge.
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
Wellington
JP Grooming
JENNIFER PEEVER - DOG GROOMER
11 Shannon Rd, Bloomfield
613-848-5882
MARK EDWARDS, PHYSIOTHERAPIST Web: https://jp-grooming.business.site/
303 MAIN STREET Email: peever83@gmail.com
WELLINGTON, ON K0K 3L0 One on one dog grooming. No rushing, no sitting in cages waiting for
TEL: 613.399.3332 FAX: 613.399.1644 your turn or your ride. Each dog is done straight through and picked up
when finished.
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WOLRA MEMBERSHIP BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In light of the current situation, the 2019/20
Membership is valid until April 2021. If you notice any errors or missing dates
FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES TO BECOME A in the Birthday/Anniversary
MEMBER FOR THE FIRST TIME, contact Gail announcements, or you would like to be
Post, gailpost300@gmail.com or x1096 or you added, please do let us know:
can click here to join and pay by E-transfer: wotlmembership@gmail.com
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/
joinWOLRA.html.
If you are aware of a new resident who would like
to become a member of our Residents’
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY CHANGES
Association, please
If you are aware of any errors or
have them call Gail
omissions in the telephone directory,
Post (x1096). Some-
please contact Evelyn:
times new home
wolramembership@gmail.com.
owners fall through the
cracks without us
being able to get their
information in our
records.
WATCH FOR
THE PEC FESTIVAL OF TREES
ONLINE AUCTION
NOVEMBER 12 - 27
Click link below for more information:
https://www.pecfestivaloftrees.ca/
Providing the Service You Deserve
Confidentiality Assured
CONTACT ME
C: 613.849.6068 E. crutter@exitrealtygroup.ca W. http://exittothecounty.ca/
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Wellington on the Lake
NEIGHBOURHOOD
DO YOU HAVE NEW NEIGHBOURS WHO HAVE
NEW NEIGHBOURS NOT YET BEEN WELCOMED TO OUR
COMMUNITY?
Bart & Valerie Vos 88 Aletha 343-749-0447
Contact Joan Huether, a member of the
Luciano & WOTL Welcome Committee, @ 613-556-
Maria Masella 86 Aletha Maria 647-999-4196
Angela Mangano 1204 and they will be invited to a Meet 'n
Greet to share all the information about
Reg & Nancy Bell 29 Maplehurst 613-885-5659
Wellington on the Lake.
Scott & Julie Craig 12 Gilbert 613-921-7769
David & Donna Wallace 63 Sandbanks Court
David: 289-600-1742 Donna: 289-600-9437
Jerry & Louise Kedro are moving back to WOTL,
on Heritage, in October. They lived on Elmdale for
And if YOU are a new resident here, please
many years up until they relocated to Stittsville.
contact Renie at the office to make sure
Louise was a very active member of the community
your residency is documented in our records
and we welcome them back with open arms!
(399-3835 or email
reniet@sandbankhomes.com).
PHONE # CHANGE
Ken Killingbeck cell 613-743-9009 WELLINGTON DUMP
Pat Killingbeck cell 613-399-1120
275 Consecon Street, Wellington
Wednesday & Saturday, 9am- 4pm
Yard waste is free to dump.
Wine - (Noun)
To see what is or is not accepted and the
The glue holding this 2020 shitshow together. cost for dumping, click on the link below:
https://www.thecounty.ca/county-
residents/garbage--recycling/landfills-and-
transfer-sites/
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LAWN ORNAMENTS FOR SALE FOR
CHARITY
I have several
glass bird baths /
lawn ornaments
for sale, displayed
at my house. $35
each, $25 of
which will go to
charity.
Stop by and have
a look.
51 Maplehurst Crescent
Thanks, Theresa Mainville
ATTENTION SNOOKER PLAYERS
Snooker Season
October to March on Mondays
MEN'S MONDAY SNOOKER SIGNUP
RESULTS
We have had enough players sign up to fill our limit of players for
this season. The schedule is being made up and copies will be
printed and placed in the snooker room just before our start date of October 5th.
This year's fee for members will be collected as we get a better understanding of what the
COVID rules will allow us to use the money for. Please for your safety and the safety of all
players follow the COVID rules as they have been outlined.
Martin Gettler and your Snooker Committee
DOUG CROWE
HOME REPAIRS
TLC OR ADJUSTMENTS - CALL ME!
Scott Johnston
Owner
613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com
www.bellevillebeernwine.com
600 Dundas Street East
613.970.6409 Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
FREE ESTIMATES
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FROM INSIDE THE BUBBLE
I often tell people that if it weren't for the six figure salary and generous benefits package this
job would really suck. Recent events have driven home that point such that I am prepared to
risk offending people. Some folks have felt the need to share their opinions aggressively by
phoning or dropping in on random WOLRA Board members. While everyone is entitled to their
opinions, just know that when the Board makes decisions on behalf of the community it is done
with the best interests of the community in mind. There are 10 Board members who serve to
balance and counter balance all of these decisions and when we do make a decision it is with
the unanimous support of all of us. The fact that a resident does not agree with any particular
decision is one’s right. That right, however, does not entitle one to call and share one’s
displeasure with that decision. By doing so one sucks the enthusiasm for this community right
out of us. I know, when I am confronted with this behaviour I am tied up in knots for several
days. I suspect the "offenders " will not see themselves in this note but be aware that if calls
and emails begin to go unanswered you may be one.
This is a wonderful, supportive community where kind words and gestures go a long way
toward improving our lives together. We are the folks, in whose
company, we are going to grow old. Let's look for ways to give
one another the benefit of the doubt, and ways we can be helpful
to one another. There will be more COVID cases in our future. I
hope we can find it in our hearts to suppress our fears and look for
ways we can be supportive.
Al Smith, Communications Director, WOLRA Board
WE’RE HERE FOR A GOOD TIME, NOT
FOR A LONG TIME
So, let us do what we can to improve not
only our lifestyles during the time we are
here, but also the value of our homes for
when we move on to our next adventures.
‘Here for a Good Time’ by Canadian band
Trooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-
_d79xN45U&list=RD0-_d79xN45U&index=1
Before you click on the above link, turn up
the volume and get ready for smiling,
singing along and feeling good!
Contributed by Gail Post
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING FUND
As Coordinator for the Children’s Christmas Stocking Fund, I would like to thank you so much
for your overwhelming response for funds to support our worthy cause.
As some of you may not be aware of, the purpose of the Stocking Fund Committee is every
year to purchase at Christmas time some of the necessities for infants and children that are
sometimes overlooked because of the cost of living for financially struggling families. This year
is especially difficult because of what is happening with our economy. We specifically purchase
for children of families who make use of the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank on the
recommendation of Linda Downey. These families are most times the working poor who
struggle to make ends meet because of low paying jobs or cut-backs this year, and because
the cost of living is quite high here in the County. Last year we purchased pyjamas and socks
for 111 infants and children. Hard to believe in this affluent County in this day and age. Once
our purchases are complete, whatever balance is left in our account is turned over to the Food-
bank for the purchase of milk and diapers, etc. for infants and toddlers over the winter months
when funds could be dwindling at the Foodbank.
We are still accepting donations that can be remitted to Claire Aubé 613-581-7911, Helene
Cameron 399-3762, Diane Dumais 399-1432 or e-transfer forwarded to our Trust
Account wolratreasurer@gmail.com. Receipts for Income Tax purposes will be sent out
through the Foodbank in the New Year. We
will also provide you with a summary of
purchasing and balance of monies turned
over to the Foodbank.
Please support as best you can; thank you.
Diane Dumais, Coordinator,
Children’s Christmas Stocking Fund
Photo on right is from 2019
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USHERING IN THE FALL
When the dog days of summer are behind you, all you can think about is ushering
in the cooler weather. You're more than ready to finally trade out those sandals for
boots and go for a brisk walk among the changing leaves (or maybe you prefer to
hop in the car for some of the best leaf peeping in the County!). Here are a few
places to check out:
THE MILLENNIUM LOOKOUT
Beautiful View! Enjoy the fall leaves and view of Picton from
the Millennium Lookout – access it from County Road 22.
THE MILLENNIUM TRAIL
Our very own, very close,
Millennium Trail. Great for
hiking or biking, and
great views anytime!
‘FALL’ FOR THE COUNTY!
Want to get lost for a day and free your mind? Take a
drive along The Loyalist Parkway, to Lake on the
Mountain Provincial Park, through Waupoos, all the way
into the South Shore over to Sandbanks Provincial
Park. Or drive north through rural roads in
Sophiasburgh and Ameliasburgh by orchards, the Bay
of Quinte and stunning barns, all the way over to
Sandbanks Provincial Park. And don’t be afraid to
explore back roads along the way that you’ve never
used before; after all, how lost can you get? This is an
island, right?!
And as you have surely noticed; the leaves are already changing!
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THE SPANISH FLU
It was the fall of 1918 and the beautiful new Regent Theatre
was about to launch on Picton’s Main Street, when suddenly
the Spanish Flu hit the entire world with apocalyptic intensity.
50 million people died across the globe—50,000 were in
Canada. With dozens of County victims, the Medical Officer of
Health issued a shutdown order for public venues, like billiard
halls, taverns...and theatres.
To read the complete article, click on link below:
https://lifeaulait.com/born-in-a-pandemic-1918-the-regent-theatre-raises-the-
curtain-again/?
fbclid=IwAR0eRR88WaFS_fb49IuOXERFz_8wSpefM9BI8NPEsmvWSGoNiNdr5LkSnVA
The following information
came from The Prince
Edward Historical Society:
65 people died in the flu’s
brief reign here in PEC,
between September 1918
and January 1921. Thirty-
eight of those people, over
two thirds of those who
died, were aged between
13 and 40; it was startling to learn that no one in that age
group died in the County in the five months before and the
five months after that period. The relative isolation of the
community may have contributed to the low levels of
mortality.
There were a couple of interesting stories behind the
figures such as the young Picton auctioneer who was the
first person to die, and the seven-year-old daughter of the
Telegraph Island lighthouseman.
The following is from an article in the Belleville Intelligencer, August 2019, Luke Hendry:
Melissa Wakeling of Glanmore: “The pandemic hit
here (Hastings County) in the fall of 1918, shortly
before the war ended. A second wave came in the
spring of 1919, with a third in 1920. There was no
effective vaccine available and no antibiotics
available to treat secondary infections. People
scrambled to prevent the spread of the virus. There
was no church. Schools were closed. Public
gatherings were discouraged. There were no
telephone operators left to operate the switchboards
so they started to ask for volunteers, specifically
children, to run messages.”
POSTER FROM 1918
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HALLOWE'EN HANDOUT THE VINYL CAFÉ
AT WELLINGTON TOWN HALL 2020
CANCELLED Stuart McLean, Canada’s favourite story
I have confirmed with the head of the teller, who passed away in February of
Wellington Recreation Committee and sadly our 2017, had visited our bucolic island of
annual Halloween event at the Wellington Town Prince Edward County and was captivated
Hall must be cancelled this year, due to COVID. by Picton’s wonderful and vibrant Main
Street. “From the bookstore with the comfy
Fingers crossed that we will be able to return to armchairs and resident ginger tabby cat to
celebrating my favourite holiday with the kids the lost and found window of the Picton Ga-
in 2021! zette – which on the day Stuart visited dis-
played 9, count ‘em, 9 lost pairs of glasses”
Donna Purcell – Stuart described how Picton has managed
to keep the soul of its main street alive and
thriving. There’s music by the fabulous
Abrams Brothers and a hilarious story about
the time Dave volunteered to take care of
Mary Turlington’s homemade cake. To
listen (approx. 53 min.), click here where
you will also find lots of
other episodes (the 2nd link
is Picton):
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/
live-radio/1-71-vinyl-cafe
Reg & Paula Kelly
Owners
Phone: 613-476-3065
P.O. Box 6130 www.weedmancanada.com
Picton, Ontario email:picton@weedmancanada.com
Reg & Paula Kelly
Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0
Phone: 613.476.3065
Email: atlantisirrigation@xplornet.com
www. atlantisirrigationandlighting.com
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This government
My bed is a magical website has lots of
helpful information
place where I suddenly
for Seniors including
remember everything Safety and Preventing Falls.
I was supposed to do. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/
services/health-promotion/aging-seniors.html
THANK YOU TO A WONDERFUL
NEIGHBOUR!
I lost my husband two years ago, his main hobby
for nine years had been providing shelter for
Purple Martins. After his passing the Purple
Martin house fell into disrepair. My backyard
neighbour, David Biernaskie, in Bob’s memory,
took it upon himself to clean, repair and put it
back up!
I can’t wait for the
return of our
feathered friends
in May 2021; a
huge thank you,
David for your
thoughtfulness!!!
Sincerely,
Jean Clarke
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CATHY’S ZOOM YOGA
Because of current COVID conditions, I have decided to once more conduct
the upcoming Yoga Session through Zoom. I know that some of you have not
experienced Zoom before and may feel intimidated by it. I am here to help! I
would be more than happy to tutor you on what you need to know to use this
user friendly app for the Fall Yoga Session. Once you get the hang of it, it is
really only a click from your weekly class invite and quick set up in the
program and you are set for the hour class.
The class schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00 am: Level II Balance & Challenge.
Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30 am: Level I Gentle Yoga.
Classes will start on Tuesday, October 6th and run through to
Tuesday, December 1st; a 9 week session. Fees do
apply. Looking for more information about me and my classes?
Check out the WOLRA website with 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.
Namaste,
Cathy Ness cathyness54@gmail.com 613-885-7707
In a dead silent room of about 30 people (Pre-COVID)…
Stomach: “I shall now demonstrate a whale’s mating call.”
Cardinal Property Grooming
Forget the rest, we’re the best!
Services:
Grass Cutting, Trimming, Cleanups, Pooper Scooping, Weeding /
Removal / Planting Gardens
Based out of Consecon, ON K0K 1T0
Tel. 613.920.4725 Email cardinalpg1@gmail.com
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LOTS OF ONLINE READING
WELLINGTON TIMES
http://wellingtontimes.ca/
PICTON GAZETTE
http://www.pictongazette.ca/
BELLEVILLE
INTELLIGENCER
https://www.intelligencer.ca/
QUINTE NEWS
https://www.quintenews.com/
COUNTY NEWS www.countylive.ca
GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE
https://
www.grapevinemagazine.ca/ Lots of great feedback regarding Ideal
LIFE AU LAIT Lawncare Plus from our residents. Ideal is
a seasonal advertiser and this will be the
https://lifeaulait.com/ last ad until next spring so REMEMBER
THEIR NAME!
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
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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Picton Town Hall Farmers' Market
2 Ross Street, Picton
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
EVENTS AT THE ELKS LODGE
Friday, 16th October 20 FISH FRY (CURBSIDE PICKUP) 4pm to 7pm $15
WIN THE WORLD DRAW
Win the World Draw is in support of the Elks and Royal Purple fund for Children;
helping those children with hearing and speech problems to communicate
effectively with those around them. Tickets are $20 each, only 400 tickets will
be sold. 1st prize $2000, 2nd prize $1000, 3rd prize $500 and 5 prizes of 2
dinners steak BBQ/fish fry. The Draw is on the 27th of December at the Elks
Lodge. There will be a get-together from 1pm to 4 pm, with a light lunch and
refreshments available. Bar will be open for the purchase of alcohol. Draw will
take place at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Chuck Scammell 613-243-4261.
50’S
TUNES FUN!
2544 COUNTY ROAD 64, CARRYING PLACE
613.392.7257
OPEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 11AM TO 7PM
LICENSED PATIO DINING & CURBSIDE PICKUP
WWW.HOSSDINER.COM
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WHY SO MANY WASPS IN FALL, AND WHY IN THE WAKE OF THE VIKINGS
ARE THEY SO ANGRY? If you are a fan of Vikings, or just love
This article is inspired by a conversation with Sheila breathtaking scenery in general, check
Ascroft after being stung while walking Bella, minding out this video (3 minutes):
my own business. ...Pam Smith
The Norse originally set sail from
Iceland in search of plentiful farmland,
As worker wasps have such tiny waists, they struggle
and their search was rewarded in the
to digest the tasty soft-bodied insects that they
beautiful and fertile fjords of
collect to feed the colony’s young. Therefore, they
Greenland. Follow Erik the Red’s
need an alternative – when they feed the food to the
original route to explore this seldom-
larvae, the grubs produce a sugary spit that the
seen coastline, visiting important
worker wasps can drink. Delicious. After producing
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her new heirs, the queen stops laying eggs
Greenlandic communities along the
completely, meaning that the worker wasps
way.
have nothing to eat as there are no more larvae.
Therefore, the wasps head out in search of other food
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sources, leading them to become more of a nuisance
re-
The wasps’ propensity to consume rotting fruit also
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has another unwanted effect. The fermented fruit can
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actually make them drunk, meaning that the insects
descending upon your dinner might seem a little
rowdier than your average summer wasp. But
these little grievances don’t last long. Colder
temperatures cause the entire colony to die off –
including the original queen – leaving only the new,
hibernating queens to
continue the species
with brand-new colonies
come the spring.
Information above from
various Google
responses.
Andy Lloyd, Owner
613.813.1545
andyshomecomfort@hotmail.com
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