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All you need is love... and chocolate & wine! FEBRUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 339
Community News &
Local Advertisements
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‘MORNING GLORY’ January 9th
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What’s Happening
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association
All you need is love... and chocolate & wine! FEBRUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 339
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health to spare
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WOTL MATTERS
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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 27 LONELY? WANT TO TALK?
4 INSIDE WOLRA THE PERFECT VALENTINE’S GIFT
6 ADVERTISER INDEX 28 WOLRA ADOPT A BENCH / TREE PROGRAM
7 CONTACT INFO 29 THANK YOU TO 3 SPECIAL RESIDENTS
8 BREAKING NEWS - BOARD NOMINATIONS WELLINGTON DUMP
2021/22 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 31 WOLRA MEMBERSHIP
9 Q&A PLEASE KEEP US POSTED
10 LOVIN’ WHERE WE LIVE SHARING STRENGTH
INTRODUCING THE CAPITAL PROJECT SURVEY 32 NEW NEIGHBOURS
11 CAPITAL PROJECT SURVEY PHONE NUMBER CHANGE
12 WELCOME NEW ADVERTISER WELCOME COMMITTEE MESSAGE
HELP OUR COMMUNITY ACQUIRE ADVERTISING 33 THIS TIME LAST YEAR
13 FLOOR & CARGO LINER FOR SALE FUN IDEAS FOR WHEN THINGS OPEN UP
ART GROUP AQ PROJECT 34 YOU ARE NOT INSIGNIFICANT
14 COVID IN HPE CHART BALLAD OF THE PICTON TRAFFIC LIGHTS
COVID HELP LINE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS 35 MOBILITY SCOOTER FOR SALE
COVID ASSESSMENT INFO 36 SLOW DOWN
15 WHO DOES WHAT 37 TAKE IT OUTSIDE WITH CARSON ARTHUR
HOW TO GET NEIGHBOURLY NEWS & EBLAST 38 HEARTWARMING IN THE ‘HOOD
16 SENIORS’ EXAM 39 GLENORA FERRY WINTER SCHEDULE
WOTL RESIDENTS UPDATE INFO FOR THE LONGEST TIME
CHRISTMAS BASKET TEAM PHOTO LOAN OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES
17 SENIORS’ EXAM ANSWERS 40 FOLLOWUP TO SWAN ARTICLE
GOOD OMEN FOR 2021? 41 PEC COMMUNITY CARE TURKEY MEAL
18 LONG TERM CARE ONTARIO PETITION PEC COMMUNITY CARE GROCERY PICKUP
19 BILL C-7 ‘MAID’ UPDATE 42 COUNTY TRANSIT
20 CATHY’S ZOOM YOGA MEDITATION CIRCLE
21 RANDOM INTERESTING WOTL NEIGHBOURS 43 QUINTE WASTE SOLUTIONS
IN HONOUR OF GROUNDHOG DAY WELLINGTON LEGION
22 COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS SERVICES 44 ONLINE READING
23 ELKS LODGE TENTATIVE ROAST BEEF DINNER 45 VIRTUAL HISTORY & HERITAGE OF PEC
PRESENTING SUGAR OF MAPLEHURST 46 VIRTUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS
24 RIGHTS VS RESPONSIBILITY A FUNNY LOVE SONG
ANTIQUE NICKELODEON FOR SALE 47 BACKYARD BIRDS
STILL LOOKING FOR WINTER GARAGE SPACE 48 BIRDHOUSE CITY/THE MASSASSAGA HOTEL
25 WANTED: A DOGGIE TO LOVE 49 CONDOLENCES
BAY OF QUINTE SKYWAY BRIDGE HISTORY 50 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
26 BOTTLE RETURN 51 ‘A VALENTINE’S DAY TO REMEMBER’
50S NOSTALGIA VIDEO 56 FEBRUARY 2021 CALENDAR
DEATH TO 2020
BE SAFE - MAKE SPACE - EVEN OUTSIDE!
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Well, here it is February and winter has set in, in Prince
INSIDE WOLRA Edward County. We all would expect to be enjoying our
winter activities, however, we are in the middle of a
Provincially mandated stay-at-home order. It appears
that cases of Covid-19 are beginning to trend down so
we are hopeful that we will see the full lockdown end by
February 11. It is expected that we will still be in some
form of restrictions, but we would hope to be able to use
the Rec Centre as we did prior to the lockdown in
November. We will keep you informed via E-Blasts
primarily, but please remember we adhere to the
Provincial Regulations, so they will have to change
before we make any changes here in WOTL.
The Board is currently in the middle of developing Plans for the coming years. For 2021, we are
preparing detailed plans to complete the Park (remember, we still need a new name to christen the
park this year). We will be placing the remainder of the gravel walkways in the eastern half of the
Park and finishing all the walkways. There will be trees and benches placed and we will begin our
Memorial Tree and Bench program. We will also be completing the 2nd phase of the Outdoor Living
Centre which will include full electricity and furnishings and the completion of an interlock pathway
from the OLC past the Bocce courts to the bridge that leads to the Park.
The Parkette at the corner of Prince Edward and Empire will also be completed with trees, flower
beds and a walkway. The landscaping around the Rec Centre (RC) will be completed as well in our
2021 plans. The Shuffleboard court will be completed and we will likely engage a new company to
resurface the Tennis court. There are also plans to finish a number of items in the RC such as the
countertop and refreshing the stage and bar areas. All of the above plans are fully funded by
Frontier and/or a Frontier/WOLRA split. Finally, we are planning for several smaller Capital Projects
around the community and more details will follow.
The Board is also working on plans for 2022 to 2025. To this end, we will survey WOLRA members
to determine your priorities for large Capital Projects in the years ahead. You will recall that we
asked, and received, some suggestions for projects to improve the community and lifestyle. We
will ask you to rank your priority from top to bottom on these capital projects. This will tell us what
the community would like to do next, and we will then begin preparation to complete the list over a
number of years. You can find a more detailed description of the Survey on page 11 of this issue of
the Neighbourly News. So, please take a minute to complete the survey and get your voice
counted as to where we are going in our future development and improvement plans for WOTL.
There are also several Special Projects that the Board will work on in 2021 and beyond…these
include COVID-19 management, volunteer development and recognition, Leasehold street paving
and MPAC issues. So, we have our hands full and the Board remains actively working for the
Community during these difficult times.
Also, within our planning we are looking at Revenue Generation this year and into the future. Our
traditional revenue generation programs did not take place last year. We had to cancel the 2020
Garage sale which usually nets us $6-7000, and it appears that we will not be able to conduct the
Garage Sale in 2021, meaning we will not have the approximately $6-7000 to work with again this
year.
You will also recall that we cancelled our 2020 WOLRA Membership drive which resulted in the loss
of approximately $12-14000 of revenue that is used to fund our operations. We did manage to cut
expenses and COVID forced the closure of some of our activities resulting in expense savings, so
the bottom line impact was modified. Many indoor and outdoor activities were functioning this year
when COVID restrictions allowed us to perform them.
Continued next page...
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All you need is love... and chocolate & wine! FEBRUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 339 So, new revenue generating projects and events are being planned to take up the shortfall and increase our revenues. We need to increase our revenues to help fund our portion of the future projects that will be shared 50/50 with Frontier. We have decided to increase the prices we charge for advertising in the Neighbourly News and our Telephone Directory to help address revenue short- falls. Another item to generate revenues that the Board spent many long hours discussing, is an increase in Membership Fees from $15 per person to $20, which was requested by the Membership Committee. After much discussion over several meetings, the Board approved a motion to increase the Membership Fee to $20 for the 2021/22 year. With this motion, it is now necessary to submit the fee increase to the Membership at large to approve this with a majority vote. Our plan to do this is as follows: there will be an Internet Vote that will be conducted March 8 to March 15, with full details on our rationale and the voting procedures in the March Neighbourly News as well as selected E-blasts. The Membership Committee will be conducting the Membership Campaign in late March and early April with a fee that will be determined by the vote – either $15 or $20 per member. We would have preferred not to request a fee increase of $5, but we did so for several reasons. Firstly, the loss of revenue from last year’s Membership fees, combined with the loss of revenue from the Garage Sales last year and this year, have created a need going forward for more revenue. There was also a drop in Advertising revenues caused by businesses removing their ads due to the pandemic, and we gave our advertisers a 25% reduction in rates to retain as many advertisers as possible. We believe we have made some progress in 2020 in driving and funding improvements in the Community, and we want to continue with improvements such as those described in our Capital Projects Survey. We want to take advantage of our current 50/50 funding arrangement with Frontier to fund new projects (for example the Outdoor Living Centre last year), so it has become necessary to increase revenues. The proposed fee increase of $5 is but one of the ways that we plan to increase revenues and continue to drive the community improvements that we all would like. So, more to come with the Internet Vote planned for March 8-15. We expect that WOLRA members will have comments and opinions on this proposal prior to voting and they can be directed to the Board via email to wolraboard@gmail.com. And speaking of the Board, we are forming the Nominations Committee to actively search for new Board members to join the Board at the end of the current two-year term that concludes in July 2021. We expect several Board members to run again for another term but we will need new people to volunteer to work on the Board. We believe that giving back to your Community through volunteering is very important and that if we all can take a turn then we will all lighten the load, become better informed and more committed to our community, making it the best place to live for all of us. See page 8 and there will be more to come on this. Finally, we have, through great volunteer help, been able to develop and use the Neighbourly News, our website, surveys, E-blasts etc. to better communicate to all WOLRA Members. With the completion of the construction in WOTL, there are now over 1000 of us living here. These numbers, along with COVID restrictions, have made it difficult for us to communicate with you and for you to communicate with us. So, we are looking at doing more and more of our communications in a virtual mode. We are planning a virtual meeting in the Spring that will allow us to talk to you, and you to talk to the Board. We will have ability to conduct a virtual General meeting that will have up to 1000 participants. We envision the ability for all of us to be informed, to meet and to discuss issues, and conduct the business of WOLRA virtually… so, more to come on this, we will communicate with everyone. Let’s enjoy the winter months despite COVID-19 restrictions and move forward in the improvement of our Community… we have an exciting time ahead of us in WOTL! Derek Mendham, WOTL Board of Directors Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 5
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ADVERTISER INDEX CLICK ON ADVERTISER NAME & GO!
Tell our advertisers you found them in WOTL’s Our Neighbourly News Magazine
ACCOMMODATIONS HEARING CENTRE PHARMACY
Twin Birch Suites & Cottages 613-399-2250 Hitchon’s Hearing Centre 613-471-1800 Wellington Pharmacy
ADULT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEATING/HVAC 613-399-2420
Wellings of Picton 613-707-0431 Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating PLUMBING & HEATING
ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT STORE 613-393-2262 Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating
Koopman’s 613-393-1732 Lloyd’s Heating & Cooling Ltd 613-393-2262
613-393-1437
AWNINGS PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/
Andy’s Home Comfort - Heating & Cooling OFFICE SUPPLIES/SIGNS
EC Awnings 613-921-1350 (email) 613-813-1545 Printcraft 613-476-3272
BEER & WINE MAKING HOME CARE/HELP/RENOS
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693 REAL ESTATE
In Home Services Plus (email) EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
BLINDS 613-743-2010 CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
County Blinds 613-921-6651 Simple Freedom Design 613-848-4810
Quinte Paint & Wallpaper (& Blinds) 1-905-464-0818 ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
613-645-2190 HOME ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS 416-361-1572
CHIROPRACTOR Quinte Home Installations 613-243-0002 EXIT - Christine Rutter
County Chiropractic 613-399-1491 613-849-6068
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
& Massage Therapy THE COUNTY REAL ESTATE -
Simple Freedom Design
Stephanie Sokolowski 613-503-2060
CLOTHING 1-905-464-0818
THE COUNTY GUYS REAL ESTATE GROUP
The Dressing Room 613.966.7171 Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
613-813-7676
905-751-9791
ELECTRICIAN
Doug Crowe Home Repairs (Phone only) 613- RENOVATIONS
Mark Higgs Electrical 613-813-2100
970-6409 BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
KITCHEN
Active WealthManagement (website) 905-751-9791
Simple Freedom Design
Sharon Visser (email) 613-771-0115 Simple Freedom Design
1-905-464-0818
FOOD 1-905-464-0818
LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE,
My Pies 613-399-3300 WE DELIVER! RESTAURANTS
IRRIGATION
NEW SARAH’NDIPITY 343-262-7736 Weed Man 613-476-3065 Hoss’s Diner 613-392-7257
WE DELIVER! Atlantis Irrigation 613-476-3065 ROOFING
FOOT CARE Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Family Foot & Wellness Centre 613-403-0335 613-403-0335
613-645-3668 BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
SKIN PRODUCTS (NATURAL)
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
Essential Relaxation 613-922-1056
Ainsworth Funeral Home 905-751-9791
613-399-3177 Quality Outdoor Landscaping SNOW REMOVAL
Hicks Funeral Home 613-476-5571 613-813-6156 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Whattam Funeral Home 613-476-2450 613-403-0335
MASSAGE THERAPY
Arbor Memorial (Bay of Quinte Cremation County Chiropractic & Massage Therapy TILE CRAFTSMAN
Service) 613-968-4807 613-399-1491 ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
FURNITURE PAINTING TRAVEL
Lavender Furniture 613-399-3177 Boyce’s Painting 613-827-0487 Journeys by Escape 1-888-685-6888 x545
GARAGE DOORS PAINT & WALLPAPER WINDOW CLEANING
Central Garage Doors 613-847-7488 Quinte Paint & Wallpaper 613-645-2190 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
HANDYMAN SERVICES 613-403-0335
PET NEEDS
Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729 WINE & BEER MAKING
613-403-0335 Brighton Pet Cremations 613-475-2718 Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693
Boyce’s Painting (and Odd Jobs) 613-827-048 JP Grooming - Dog Groomer 613-848-5882
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
905-751-9791
NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE
BUT WHEN WE CAN…
LET’S
SUPPORT LOCAL
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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. SAME WITH TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY BTW.
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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We have been anxiously waiting and IT IS FINALLY HERE !!!!
Yes, we know everyone has been waiting for information on
the Nominations for the WOLRA Board of Directors. As
everyone knows, the two-year term of eight members of the
current WOLRA Board of Directors will expire in July 2021.
There are currently two Board members whose terms do not
expire until July 2022.
The Board is fully aware that this information is very important to members of the Wellington
on the Lake Community (WOTL), because it means that other people can finally submit their
names to be nominated to the WOLRA Board. We strongly believe that every member of the
Community will, eventually, want to give back to the Community and take a turn in
helping to run WOLRA to develop, maintain and improve our Community and make Wellington
on the Lake a great place to live and prosper.
Now is the chance for those people who have told us what a great job the Board is doing via
email or face to face in the community, to finally have the opportunity to be a part of making
WOTL a great place to live. It is also the chance for those people who think the Board should
be doing better or taking different directions to make WOTL a better place to live, to get
involved and make that happen.
There are currently eight members of the WOLRA Board whose terms will expire this year, and
therefore, there is a potential for eight new candidates to join the Board. It is expected that
several of the current Board members will run for another term, but we will need people to
step up and volunteer to be a formal part of making our community a great place to live. So,
we are asking everyone to consider joining the Board for a two-year term, beginning this July.
We are forming a Nominations Committee to officially conduct the process of recruiting
potential new Board members, and this will be announced soon. In the meantime, we would
like everyone to consider serving on the Board…it is a rewarding experience. If you would like
more information, please feel free to talk to any Board member, or if you wish, give me a call
directly and I’ll provide any information you would like.
Derek Mendham, President WOLRA
IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME AGAIN…
The 2021-2022 WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
is now being updated by many busy hands
and is due to come out in April.
So, if you are aware of any errors, omissions or
updates required for the next telephone directory,
please contact Evelyn wolramembership@gmail.com
or Gail 399-1096.
Every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit.
Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
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Questions have come up in our walks around the neighbourhood which may be of
interest to a broader audience. The answers to these are mine alone and are to be
taken as opinion, albeit steeped in some history.
1. Why are our monthly fees going up again?
Maintenance assessment fees go up 3% per year according to each resident’s Agreement to
Purchase, which was signed by all freehold homeowners when they purchased their homes.
This is a signed document that is an addendum in your Purchase Agreement
2. That same Addendum states (for many of us) that an audited accounting of those
service costs will be provided annually. This has not occurred and repeated
requests to provide them have been ignored.
Presumably this information is being withheld because refusing to provide it will cause less fuss
and upset than providing it. Numerous WOLRA Boards have requested and/or demanded this
accounting to no result. After 15 years of getting the same non-result we needed to take a
different approach. The WBE agreement facilitated such a change and today we have an
agreement that states new and/or improved amenities etc. will attract matching investments
from Frontier. In other words if we are willing to invest our WOLRA monies, Frontier will match
those funds. It is not ideal but it gives us a measure of control over our future as opposed to
the hat-in-hand requests of the past.
3. The departure of Bruce Rogers was upsetting for many of us and rumours ranged
from ‘he left as a statement of disappointment in the releasing of Peter ahead of
Christmas’ to ‘he was doing too good a job’.
While I spoke with his daughter shortly afterward and believe I have an understanding, these
too are just rumours at this point. Bottom line is, it is none of our business.
This Board, led by our President Derek Mendham, has managed to strike a business
relationship with Frontier. The catalyst created by the WBE agreement has provided early first
steps and shows promise. A comprehensive list of potential future capital projects is coming for
your input as well as suggestions for fundraising initiatives. There is no guarantee this course
of action will work long term but the prospects are certainly better than continuing on the path
we were on.
There was heated opposition to WOLRA signing the WBE agreement in some quarters because
of a long history of real and/or perceived betrayals. I can attest that all promises made
stemming from that agreement have been honoured at time of writing. I also fully expect this
agreement will hold going forward and I am encouraged by our prospects for the future.
Board openings this summer offer an opportunity for more
input and involvement from our membership. I hope we can
attract people who see the benefit to building this community
but, of course, those who long for a return to past practices
are certainly welcome to apply.
Negative chatter is never far from the surface in any
community but we have several opportunities to get involved
in a positive way as you'll see in the article on page 33.
Let's work together, have some fun (when we can do that
again) and make the most of the time we have.
Al Smith, Director of Communications, WOLRA Board
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All you need is love... and chocolate & wine! FEBRUARY 2021 - ISSUE # 339 The page that follows is addressing a topic that is quite unusual for us so please take a moment to think about your community and what sorts of things you would like to see the community pursue. These are major capital projects requiring investment of WOLRA funds which anticipate matching funds from our landlord. A survey has been posted on our website in the Members section (your membership card has the password). Would you please complete this survey by February 14th. Please understand this is just an information/opinion gathering exercise; no monies are being spent. Your opinions matter and we will publish the results by way of a ranking of the projects listed. These projects are in no way all of the possible future projects (just all that we have thought of so far) and suggestions (with some details) are welcomed at wolraboard@gmail.com. The format is 1 for your absolute 1st choice , 2 for second etc. up to 8. I suggest you pick the top 2 or 3 projects that you favour, then the 1 or 2 least favoured and fudge the rest. We are facing an opportunity that has not been present in past years. We have an opportunity , as a community, to direct and build upon what we currently have. This is an ongoing plan that over the years will add significantly to the quality and quantity of the amenities that we enjoy. For those unable to complete the online survey, please tear out the following page, complete it and put it in the mailbox at 7 Mount Grove. Al Smith, WOLRA Communications Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 10
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WOLRA FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS 2022 & Forward
(List is in no particular order)
If money was no object what would be your 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice,
etc.? 1-8 Suggestion: Fill in your top 2 or 3 choices and then your bottom 2 or
3 and then the middle gets easier. Remember that these items may add value
to your home when you decide to sell, even if you don’t use them yourself.
PRIORITY
ITEM Estimated
1 = MOST
IMPORTANT
Costs 8 = LEAST
IMPORTANT
A. EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR REC CENTRE Total $20,000
"Insurance" type expenditure: A warm/cool place for our most WOLRA portion
vulnerable residents, available for preparation of meals, assuming 50/50
showers, etc. in the event of a prolonged power outage. funding
$10,000
B. ALLOCATION TO FURTHER AUGMENT THE PARK AREAS Total $10,000
A fountain, special trees, more seating, etc. The park areas are WOLRA portion
presently under development. An allocation to further augment the assuming 50/50
Park areas recognizes wolra’s commitment to build upon Frontier’s funding
base level park $5,000
C. ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTATION AS TO THE VIABILITY OF WOLRA $5,000
ENLARGING THE REC CENTRE (maybe a 2nd floor?)
This consultation might point to solutions and provide a path
forward or, at minimum, put to rest the notion.
D. ALLOCATION TO AUGMENT THE OUTDOOR LIVING CENTRE Total $10,000
This could be a storage shed, bar/ kitchen, outdoor BBQ, lighting, WOLRA portion
audio, etc. assuming 50/50
funding
$5,000
E. RESISTANCE POOL, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE Total $50,000
EXISTING POOL, UTILIZING THE EXISTING POOL WOLRA portion
INFRASTRUCTURE assuming 50/50
A major investment, payback by raising property values, confirming funding
WOTL’s "active lifestyle". $25,000
F. SENIORS FITNESS PARK Total $25,000
A well-equipped park area where we could all exercise using WOLRA portion
equipment offering a wide variety of activities to help seniors regain assuming 50/50
lost agility, increasing strength, balance and cardiovascular health. funding
It should be easy and fun to use with instructional decals on each $12,500
equipment piece.
G. POOL AREA Total $10,000
Additional outdoor sitting area for residents beside the pool. Move WOLRA portion
pool loungers into this area and provide small tables with umbrellas assuming 50/50
and add nice landscaping. This would encourage people not funding
swimming to sit outside the pool and help maintain the 10 in the $5,000
pool rule until and unless the configuration of the pool is changed to
be shallow at both ends.
If the pool depth is reduced as in H below this area would be
incorporated within the pool fencing.
H. FILLING IN DEEP END OF POOL to a uniform depth to coincide WOLRA
with Frontier replacement of liner. $5,000 approx.
Vote on our website www.wolra.ca OR by tearing this page out and
placing in the mailbox at 7 Mount Grove .
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Welcome
NEW ADVERTISER
Hi! We have just recently opened a Health
Unit Approved Commercial Kitchen where
we prepare a variety of home-made baked
343.263.7736 goods along with daily lunch and dinner
Take the stress out of preparing lunch or dinner! features. We offer delicious treats and meals
Vegetarian & Keto Options Available
Our local commercial kitchen prepares your delicious food. that will satisfy you and take the pressure off
cooking and baking. We are located less than
60+ DELIVERY TO
SENIOR DISCOUNT YOUR DOOR $5 15 minutes from Wellington on the Lake, at
OR CURBSIDE PICKUP
293 Gilead Road. You can find our menu,
https://sarahndipityeatsandtreats.com/ promotional offers and contact information on
~ CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MENUS our website www.sarahndipityeatsandtreats.com.
INCLUDING SENIOR MEALS~ We accept custom orders and can alter our
menu to fit your dietary needs. We also
offer SENIOR DISCOUNTS FOR THOSE 60 YEARS AND UP! We are in the initial stages of
adding Keto options and have continuous updates so stay tuned. Please give us advance notice
of your order by 5pm the night before to ensure availability. Curbside pickup is available or
we will deliver to Wellington on the Lake for $5. We look forward to serving you!
...Sarah Rogers, Owner
https://sarahndipityeatsandtreats.com/valentines
Is your special evening planned? We will be open for orders for this special occasion.
Pre-order your meals by Feb 11th at 5pm. Curbside pickup or $5 delivery.
WOTL RESIDENTS
Looking for a way to contribute to your community? Advertising revenues open up so many
opportunities for us here in Wellington on the Lake.
Have you ever had such a pleasant experience with a business that you wanted to compliment
them and maybe help your community at the same time?
“You guys are terrific, my community would love to get to know you. If you would
like to reach them, please consider advertising in our monthly community news
magazine.”
Handing them this card provides the critical
information and generates a lead for our
advertising team. Please keep a couple of
cards in your wallet or purse for such an
occasion.
Cards will be available in the Rec Centre
Library as soon as access to the building
is allowed (February 12th?).
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2011-2014 FORD EDGE & LINCOLN MKX FRONT FLOOR LINERS AND CARGO LINER
Almost new 3D SmartLiner scanned custom fit
precision fitted to the vehicle. The textured, skid
- resistant surface of the liners can easily be
cleaned by hosing the mats off, wiping them
clean and for a tough mess, utilizing soap and
water.
Also includes a pair of black front factory
carpet mats in excellent condition. $75
Call Doug at
613-399-5494 or Cell 613-286-9494
Provides complete trunk/cargo Area
Protection. Computer designed to fit
vehicle that install easily. High quality
WeatherTech product in excellent condition.
$85
Call Doug at
613-399-5494 or Cell 613-286-9494
This year’s Valentine’s Day
I will enjoy long, romantic walks to the fridge.
WOTL ART GROUP
AQ PROJECT
Roy Goostrey presented members
of the WOTL Art Group with a
project: Create two or more
paintings or drawings, each on a
2 inch square. Roy then mounted
the squares produced to form
what you see on the left. This is
a 16” x 16” Art Quilt which will be
matted, framed and hung at the
Rec Centre as soon as access is
permitted. Nice splash of colour
for our hallowed halls. Be sure to
check it out!
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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.
COUNTY COVID-19 HELP LINE
SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The County COVID-19 Help Line is seeking volunteers to help with shopping and food
deliveries for community members who are unable to or are not comfortable going into
grocery stores or pharmacies. Requests for assistance have increased during the province-
wide shutdown. Anyone who can help should contact the County COVID-19 Help Line at
613.476.2148 x1200 or 1.833.676.2148 x1200. Volunteers can also email
info@pecounty.on.ca. Volunteers will be asked for contact information, including the area of
The County that they are able to serve. The County COVID-19 Help Line is available Monday
to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Residents who need assistance can call 613.476.2148 x1200 or
1.833.676.2148 to speak to County staff who can connect them with:
• Volunteer delivery of food and other essentials
• Information on the County Food Depot's food box program
• Critical community services
• Transportation options
• Sources of accurate and reliable public health information about the COVID-19 virus
VISIT THE COUNTY'S COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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‘W H O D O E S W H A T’
WOTL WEBSITE www.wolra.ca
Up-to-date source of community information including past & present NN issues.
Webmaster Simon Arcand sends link to residents each month of NN.
wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
E-BLAST
Last minute news and reminders of upcoming events emailed to you weekly.
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 Wellington on the Lake volunteers
“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.
The NN can be accessed at all times on our website
(http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/newsletterdocs.html).
“I USED TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE NN &/OR THE E-BLAST BUT NO MORE…”
That is probably just a technical glitch. For the NN, contact our webmaster
wolrabulkemail@gmail.com. For the E-blast wolraeblaster@gmail.com.
Of course if you are not receiving the NN or Eblast how will you read this?
AND BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ‘CONTACT INFO’ ON PAGE 7
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE WEBSITE
www.wolra.ca
YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST SOURCE OF UP-TO-
DATE INFO; CHECK IT OUT!
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TEST YOUR SHARPNESS
NEW SENIOR'S EXAM Contributed by Christine Trulsen
You only need 4 correct out of 10 to pass. No Googling!
1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get cat gut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
7) What was King George VI's first name?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?
Check your answers on next page...
WOTL
RESIDENTS
Please advise the office if there are any NEW
updates with your contact information: a
new email address, phone number etc.
Also, if someone is new to the area, can you
remind them to contact the office.
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.
Renie Thompson, Site Administrator
613-399-3835 reniet@sandbankhomes.com
L-R:
(...also please notify wolramember- Joan Van Den Oetelaar, Theresa Mainville, Brenda Silver and
ship@gmail.com) Pam Davis. Photo provided by Joan VDO
CHRISTMAS 2020 GIFT BASKET PREPARATION
My Pies DOUG CROWE
HOME REPAIRS
186 Main St.
TLC OR ADJUSTMENTS - CALL ME!
Wellington, PEC, ON
613.399.3300
Family Run Pie Shop
Sweet & Savoury Pies of All Kinds!
Email: mypiespec@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/mypiespec/ 613.970.6409
CHECK FACEBOOK LINK FOR HOURS FREE ESTIMATES
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ANSWERS TO THE SENIOR’S EXAM QUIZ
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years
2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs
7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert
8 ) What color is a purple finch? Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange (of course)
Only 4/10 answers need to be correct to pass. How’d you do?
An immature Snowy Owl at Welly Beach early New Year’s morning.
Good omen for 2021? Photos by Sheila Ascroft
“Felt like a gift from the universe!”
Clifford DeLeon
sales representative
200-100 Bell Boulevard, Belleville, ON K8P 4Y7
delcliff@gmail.com • www.exitrealtygroup.ca
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JOIN THE CAMPAIGN:
HOW GOVERNMENTS AND YOU CAN
SAVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS
Toronto Star - January 9th - Contributed by Kevin & Sheila Hanbury
“...sad state of long term care for seniors in Ontario and how this has been highlighted by
COVID. Relevant to all of us here as we age and face the dismal possibility of ‘incarceration’
in one of these places for our final years.”
Click link to read and sign the open letter for action:
https://www.thestar.com/ltc.html
Editor’s note: After signing up, (SO easy!) I almost immediately received a response from
Neil Ellis’s office with the following as part of the response:
“Regarding your concerns about long-term care services and COVID-19, you may be
interested to know that the Speech from the Throne delivered on September 24, 2020, did
mention that the federal government will be pursuing national standards for long-term care.
To review the Speech in full, please feel free to refer to the following link for further
details: https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/campaigns/speech-throne/2020/speech-
from-the-throne.html.” There was more and when you sign up you will receive a response
with all the info. I also heard from Todd Smith. Very swift responses; impressive!
Contributed by Ann Mau
2188 COUNTY ROAD 1 – BLOOMFIELD, ON K0K 1G0
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL CODE (MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING)
Though a sensitive topic, many of us have given this at least some thought, whether for our-
selves or someone close to us. Though still not perfect, the powers that be are attempting to
make it easier to choose dying with dignity. Even our pets get that option... well, we get that
option for them but still. The following is an excerpt from Bill C-7 (Government of Canada,
Department of Justice).
October 21, 2020 - Tabled in the House of Commons
“...It is presented to assist in informing the public and Parliamentary debate on the Bill. The
Bill would create two different sets of safeguards for those whose natural death is reasonably
foreseeable and for those whose death is not reasonably foreseeable. For individuals whose
natural death is reasonably foreseeable, the safeguards under the existing law, which are
described in more detail below, would continue to apply subject to two modifications. First, the
patient’s written request for MAID would only have to be signed by one independent witness,
rather than two. Second, the 10-day reflection period would be eliminated.
For individuals whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, the safeguards described
above would apply in addition to four new or clarified safeguards. The additional safeguards,
which are described more fully below, would include a minimum 90-day assessment period, a
second eligibility assessment by a practitioner with expertise in the condition that is causing
the person’s suffering and two clarifications of informed consent.” https://www.justice.gc.ca/
eng/csj-sjc/pl/charter-charte/c7.html
December 10, 2020: “Changes to MAID in Canada are one step closer to being
implemented. Today, proposed changes to Canada’s Criminal Code medical assistance in dying
provisions were adopted by the House of Commons. Bill #C7 will now go to the Senate for
consideration. For more information on proposed changes to Canada’s MAID law, please
consult: http://ow.ly/7ZZu50CImEy Looking for an easy-to-follow online resource that
explains how new laws and regulations are created in Canada? Visit our web page and down-
load and share our infographic here: http://ow.ly/n08v50CImEB“
YESTERDAY
Fixed hair and makeup. Saw no one.
At this point I am about 97.3% feral
TODAY
and will not be able to be integrated
Looked like Jack Nicholson from The
back into society.
Shining. Saw all the people I know. All
of them.
Contributed by Ann Mau
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ZOOMING THROUGH THE WINTER
The WOTL Winter Yoga Session is well on
its way. I love seeing all those familiar
faces every Tuesday morning as my
students sign into the Yoga class on
Zoom. It’s a great way to connect and
practice with people during this COVID
lockdown.
The Winter Yoga Session runs through to February 23rd (fees do apply). These are
live online classes with the following schedule:
Tuesday 8:00 –9:15 am: Level II Balance & Challenge
Tuesday 9:30 –10:45 am Level I Gentle Yoga
With this cold winter weather, it is a little perk that we can gather together from the comfort
of our own home. The Zoom program may feel a little intimidating. However, I am more
than happy to help coach you on what you need to do to 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 back-
ground 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
Reg & Paula Kelly
Reg & Paula Kelly
Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 Owners
Phone: 613.476.3065 Phone: 613-476-3065
Email: atlantisirrigation@xplornet.com P.O. Box 6130 www.weedmancanada.com
www. atlantisirrigationandlighting.com Picton, Ontario email:picton@weedmancanada.com
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RANDOM INTERESTING WOTL NEIGHBOURS
David & Christine Searle from the Villas on Aletha
Since moving to WOTL from Ottawa (they were born, raised
and married in Winnipeg) Christine and David have fallen in
love with The County. They particularly appreciate and
respect the strength and resilience of our community; the
love, caring and support of our neighbours and a mutual
commitment to get through The Rona together.
Both Christine and David are volunteers at 99.3 County FM,
the Voice of the County; Christine as Treasurer and David as
Emergency Preparedness Leader and part-time marine
weather broadcaster. The community radio station has a
large group of committed volunteers and is a challenging,
fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable place to volunteer!
Christine enjoys her growing fibre arts business, Cosmic Crochet which features a line of
custom-made clothing and home comfort items in Tunisian Crochet for sale online. In
addition, she has been distilling her considerable knowledge and professional expertise with
non-profit organizations into a product offering through her company, WindSea Governance.
She has developed a workshop focussed on assisting local non-profits identify and address
governance issues as they arise and is in the process of transferring it online. Christine has
been instrumental in updating the WOLRA by-laws and policies. She has been a citizen
member of The County's Community and Economic Development Commission for the past six
years, and now serves as vice-chair.
David enjoys his role as Unit Training Officer and Coxswain with Wellington Rescue. A member
of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Wellington Rescue volunteers are on 24-hour call
throughout the boating season to assist boaters in distress, covering an area operations of
2,400 square kilometres. 2020 was a particularly busy year for Wellington Rescue but all the
hours of training paid off and they were able to respond quickly and effectively.
Avid sailors, Christine and David spend much of their summer on their sailboat Panache, which
is moored in Belleville. She is a welcome sanctuary from the craziness of downtown
Wellington in tourist season!
Do you know someone you feel should be highlighted in a future issue? Or maybe yourself...
why not? We want to know! Email neighbourlynews@gmail.com or call 613-885-3160.
IN HONOUR OF GROUNDHOG DAY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb6bfZFDECU
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/
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Kelly Sorensen
GRABER Consultant
Serving Prince Edward County, Napanee & Belleville
Phone: 613-921-6651
Email: thecountyblinds@gmail.com
Web: http://countyblinds.ca/
Contributed by Donna McLaughlin
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TENTATIVE COMING EVENT AT THE ELKS LODGE
ROAST BEEF DINNER 28 FEBRUARY - PICKUP ONLY FROM 4 TO 6:30 PM
PHONE IN ORDER ONLY WILL BE TAKEN - CALL AT THE FOLLOWING DAYS AND TIMES
Sunday 21 February 2 to 5pm and Monday 22 February 5 to 8pm
Call 613-849-7546 and 613-885-3906
The following are the winners of the December Win the World Draw
1st Colin Bain - Roslin, 2nd Gordon Dainard - Picton, 3rd Trish Sparkes - Nepean,
4th Kirby Tebo - Belleville, 5th Pizza Man - Picton, 6th Richard Thomas - Shannonville,
7th Donna Bunting -Tweed, 8th Dianne Martin - Picton
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
PRESENTING...
SUGAR THE COCKER SPANIEL
Sugar is somewhat new to WOTL having moved
here in November 2020. She lives on
Maplehurst with Alan and Jill. She is 9 years old,
very loving and adores her twice daily long
walks. She has freckles and is the colour of
brown sugar
so she is
aptly named.
WELCOME!
home?”
Scott Johnston
Owner
613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com
www.bellevillebeernwine.com
PH# 613.813.2100
600 Dundas Street East
Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
markhiggselectrical@kos.net
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RIGHTS VS. RESPONSIBILITY
I have been thinking lately of what it means to live in and be a member of society particularly
in the context of COVID 19 restrictions and lockdowns. I found this article; a bit of a long
read, I think its pretty good however. Sure it references the U.S., but the underlying notions
of rights coming with corresponding responsibilities resonates. Thought I would share it.
https://thehumanist.com/commentary/rights-vs-responsibility/. Scott McNeill
The following are some excerpts from the article by Tom Krattenmaker in The Humanist:
“Anyone with an ounce of awareness and a semblance of civics education, formal or otherwise,
knows that freedom comes with contexts and limits, knows that freedom means nothing if
your fellow citizen is free to do whatever he wants despite the harm it causes you. We all
ought to know that freedom in our free society has never meant we can do whatever we want,
whenever we want, whatever the consequences.”
“Citizenship requires that we think before we act and that we ask ourselves some questions.
Like, whose well-being and rights will we be trampling on if we assert our supposed rights in
some reckless, dangerous way?“
“I’m tired of hearing about the right to spew racist or homophobic garbage without any
consequence, the right to choose debunked anti-vaccination nonsense over sound science and
let your unvaccinated kid spread disease at school, the right during a pandemic to eschew a
mask because you think wearing it would send the wrong message.”
“The masks most of us are donning when we venture out these days out are almost perfect
symbols of responsible citizenship. Especially in view of the fact that their main utility lies not
in their ability to protect the wearer but in how they
contain the germs that the wearer might otherwise
spread.“
“As society emerges from this current crisis,
haltingly and unevenly and in fits and starts that are
likely to plague us for some time to come, we need
to act on what we have learned about ourselves
during the ordeal—and come out better than before.
We need to institute a new age: an age of
responsibility.”
FOR SALE LOOKING FOR GARAGE SPACE
UPRIGHT ANTIQUE NICKELODEON OVER WINTER - CAN YOU HELP?
PLAYER PIANO I had a stroke one year ago and am not
able to drive currently. I am looking for a
$500 or best offer single car garage space to store my car
I have an upright antique Nickelodeon player during the winter months. Willing to pay
piano that includes a hundred music rolls for up to $75 per month.
sale. Original cost
was $8,000. I need
905.706.3540
the space.
Harvey Bradshaw
on Elmdale
Harvey Bradshaw,
905.706.3540
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WANTED: A DOGGIE TO LOVE
We have been looking (in vain) for a dog to adopt and/or purchase at a reasonable cost...they
are in short supply these days. We would prefer a Labrador or Lab crossbreed (we have owned
3 of them in the past), but we would consider other breeds too. We do prefer larger dogs and
the colour does not matter. A dog past the puppy stage would suit us best so we'd be happy
to have an older dog but we would consider a puppy too if a suitable one is available. Perhaps
you know of a dog that is in need of a new home, or a dog that is for
sale at an affordable price? Currently, there are almost no dogs
available through the shelters. If you can help, please contact
us. We'd be very grateful.
Gord & Elaine Jackson 613-399-3083 maplejay602@gmail.com
ONTARIO IS IN LOCKDOWN
The police have the authority to come to your house and forcibly remove relatives. It is
unclear if this is a free service or if it can be booked in advance.
Above is postcard view of original Belleville Bay
Bridge on Hwy 62, formerly Hwy 14 (c1910). It
was a toll bridge in 1890 (see photo on right),
replaced in stages between 1927 and 1931 with
new steel truss spans, a swing span, and a
short causeway. It was replaced with the
current high-level structure in 1982. Check out
this interesting site for more info:
https://hastingshistory.ca/News/news.inc.php?
ID=56&command=miniViewArticle&lang=EN&s
=0
A bit ‘o history on
which to
ruminate while
crossing...
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BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT If you haven’t seen this 7 minute video
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9-1 already, enjoy this stroll down memory lane
to the 50s. Turn up the volume because its
Old Mill on Second Street, Wellington
got great tunes too!
Beer, Wine & Liquor
Bottles for Refund/ https://1funny.com/
Donation fond-memories-of-
Rotary Club Wellington the-1950s/
NOTE: CLOSED DURING
ONTARIO MANDATED Contributed by
LOCKDOWN PERIOD. Rene St James
RECOMMENDATION
Many of you will have (probably) already seen this Netflix movie by now,
but in case you somehow missed it...
WARNING:
Not recommended for an easily offended or overly sensitive audience.
“Take a look back at the mad glory of the year 2020 in this comedic
retrospective.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13567480/
“I run like the w i n d e d.”
THAT INCLUDES OUTSIDE!
Contributed by Ann Mau
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Trouble came knocking at the door but hearing laughter,
hurried away.
LONELY? DEPRESSED? WANT TO TALK?
Hello; my name is
Bob Hicks. I am a WOTL If like many of us, you are housebound for the next few
resident, WOLRA Board months and feel lonely or depressed sometimes, please
member as well as an feel free to call me. Depending on COVID regulations, I’d
Ordained Minister with a be happy to come over for a coffee or tea and have a visit.
background in Pastoral and We can talk about anything you like. It doesn’t have to be
spiritual. I’d like to hear about your life before Wellington
Chaplaincy.
and your family. Whatever makes you feel comfortable. If
you know neighbours who might appreciate this, please
do let them know.
And, as always, if there is anything I can do in respect to
talking to you or listening or praying with you and your
family, or even to giving a caregiver a break to go for a
coffee, I am here for you. Everything said or done will be
in strictest confidence.
EMAIL roanhi17@gmail.com PHONE 613-399-5454
ADOPT A TREE OR
A BENCH
A GREAT COUPLES’
GIFT IDEA!
(or a gift in memory of
a loved one)
See next page…
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VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEA
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 support and heal both those who receive it, and
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.
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: All proceeds go to the WOLRA Building Fund which will be invested back in
to our community along with matching funds from Frontier.
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 ADOPT A TREE
Hackberry………Celtis occidentalis OR BENCH PROGRAM
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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