Community Columns - August 05, 2021

Aug 04, 2021

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Mountain Grove
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Jordon Chatwin is still looking for people who wish to contribute to his community BBQ and parade.  Please give him a call at 343-884-5588.

If you are still looking for activities for the kids, you may want to register for one or maybe both of the workshops available at the Kingston Library.  The first one is Scientists in Situ and available August 16, 2:00pm to 4:00 pm.  Humans have always been fascinated by flight and this workshop will allow kids to explore the wonderful world of birds and other things that fly.  Make a birdfeeder, fly a glider and explore how a taketombo works.  You may also be interested in a Summer Sculpture workshop which is a three-week program, starting August 11.  The program starts with sculpturing, second week painting and the third week decorating.  To check out these programs or any others available, go to the Kingston Library web page.

Just a reminder about the Babysitter course offered through RFCS.  Please email youth @rfcs.ca for more information or to register.

The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association will be holding a virtual fall seminar.  The webinar will be held Saturday, November 6, 9:00am to 11:30am.  Please go to the Federation’s website for all pertinent information.

Nancy Benn reminds everyone about the Vendors sale, Saturday, August 21, 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Parham Fairgrounds.  There will be many vendors on hand to help you start your Christmas shopping.

Did you know that the laid back and unassuming cucumber is considered a superfood because it contains Vitamin B, C and K1, plus fiber, copper, potassium and magnesium? 

Mom always told us that salad was good for you… Here’s the proof!

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Here is a message from Morley Burwash: Free Seniors Fitness Classes held each Tuesday and Thursday at the Storrington Centre from 10:30-11:30am. You can use poles or be seated, and now the hall is open for the washrooms and inclement weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Let’s get fit!

The Lion’s Club is hosting another food drive in support of the Battersea United Church’s food bank. Bring your items to the Storrington Lion’s Hall on August 27^th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you cannot make the food drive, you can also e-transfer the Church at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Contact the church if you are in need of food at 613-353-6609.

Willow Family Wellness Occupational Therapy of Battersea is hosting a parent and baby mini group this August! This group is perfect for parents with babies up to six months old, but everyone is welcome. Four sessions to connect, learn, and share parenting journeys. Register for one or all! Register online or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Join South Frontenac as we celebrate the completion of the new Multi-Use Facility at Centennial Park on August 21st from 11am - 2pm! Never tried Stock Sport? You're in luck! The South Frontenac Stock Sport Club will be rockin' the stocks, giving you a shot at the sport and a chance to win great prizes and giveaways. You'll get 5 stock throws for $2 and automatically be entered to win! Plus, the Frontenac Farmers Market will be selling local homegrown goods, Gilmour's Market is hosting a cash BBQ, and we'll be rockin' out to K-Rock 105.7 on the loudspeaker. What more could you want?! Tickets are FREE but you must register in advance to ensure we're in compliance with COVID-19 public health measures. Contact Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 for more info. See you there!

Starting in August, the South Frontenac Museum is excited to welcome visitors once again to the historical one-room schoolhouse at 5595 Road 38 in Hartington. Featuring exhibits of everything from farming tools to tea sets, the museum has something interesting for all. Visit www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca for updated operating hours and COVID-19 protocols.

South Frontenac is hosting virtual public engagement events in preparation for the new Official Plan. Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net for how to get involved and have your say!

Why did the elephants get kicked out of the pool? They kept dropping their trunks.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Have you heard of the new business venture called Klondike Kindling? Two young entrepreneurs split and sell kindling to local businesses. They are saving money for their family trip to the Yukon next year. Thanks to Finnegan’s General Store for ordering them their own special sign. In the words of Stephanie and Michael, “Aspen & Quinn are two of our favourite people and these young entrepreneurs captured our hearts & interest when they started their kindling business a few months ago. Their professional, polite, respectful nature was deserving of a professional sign. Thank you, Lakeside Designs, for showcasing their hard work.”

The site of the Dark Night Preserve is now open for events! The event will be held at the sire after the grand opening. There is a grand opening of the North Frontenac Observatory featuring the 16” Fred Lossing Telescope. Come join members of our amateur astronomy community as this incredible telescope and building are unveiled. There will be special guest speakers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Come out to 5816 Road 506 on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  We ask those coming for the grand opening to be there at 7 and those coming for the event arrive around 9. There is a restriction of 100 people at the site at a time and, as last year, only 10 allowed on the pad at a time. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

The Township of North Frontenac is hosting an Essential Service Fair on August 21, 2021 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Barrie Community Hall. Come out and meet the great organizations that serve our community. There is no admission for this event and there is a free BBQ and free fun! Along with the participants, there is a fire extinguisher inspection, touch a truck, fire prevention activities trailer, and more.

The Flinton Library is now open for in-person browsing, computer use, printing and faxing service. It has lots of new book releases and DVD's available. It is now open on summer hours until August 31, 2021. The  hours are Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-1pm, Thursday 3-6pm and Saturday 9-noon.

It also has the Quinte Conservation and Ontario Parks free parking day passes available for loan with a library card.

Bence Motors is celebrating their 75^th anniversary on Saturday August 14, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Check out their FB page for more details.

There will be a Summer Market at Joje Café in Kaladar on Saturday, August 28, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The Maz will be closing at 6pm. for the month of August. They are pleased to announce that their Traditional board packages have finally arrived and their friends at Aqua Bound have been able to supply them with a nice selection of kayak paddles.

 Mark your calendars for September 25 & 26 for the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour!

North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives are looking for help from families who have relatives buried in Dempsey Cemetery. There are a lot of Perry, McCausland, Meeks, and Hawley family members in Dempsey. If you have photos of any of these people or more information, please contact Brenda at (613) 479-2837 or e-mail her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Or Sheryl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

A friendly reminder that if you ordered peaches, pick up day is tomorrow, Friday, August 13th, 9am at Fritsch Farm, and that orders must be paid for upon pick up.  Coffee and treats will be on hand and you are welcome to stay and visit.  For info, contact Gail at 613-333-2224 (leave a message) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The next Food Bank day is Tuesday, August 24th.  Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre.  COVID rules in place.  Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Drive Thru Fish Fry happens on Friday, August 27th, starting at 4:30pm.  Fish & chips with fix-ins is $15, with fish by Mundell's Surf & Turf.  Preorder by calling 613 333 1984 or 613 333 1432, or order and pay any Lion member. Orders need to be placed by August 25th. 

A big thank you to all who came out to the Denbigh library book sale on Saturday!

The Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives 2022 Historical Calendar is now available.  Visit pioneer.mazinaw.on.ca for info.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

August 15, TAKE OUT lasagna dinner, Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith.  PICK UP between 4:30pm and 6:00pm.  ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY  with a cut off date of August 11, cost $15.00.  Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Gas Station,  Hartington Gas Station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  For info, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Last week, I welcomed Anglican clergy the Rev. Canon Blair Peever to St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake. This week, a warm welcome is extended to student minister Kaitlyn Ostrander, who preached her first Sunday at Henderson United this past weekend, and also at sister United Churches in Arden and Mountain Grove. The three churches are a training site for student clergy and known as a Student Ministry Education Site (SME). This means that Kaitlyn and the church folks, guided by God, will learn together in how to serve God as a minister and congregations. As a former clergy, there is a conflict of interest for me to get too closely involved, at my request, so the news will be doing a feature article on Kaitlyn, to whom we wish all the best. On Mon, Aug 16, Kaitylin and the Henderson United Church will host a meet and greet at the church at 10:00 featuring lemonade and cupcakes and all are welcome.

Our own Rebecca Kelsey is visiting home for a bit and we are so excited to see her once again! Her partner is busy busy with harvesting crops in Saskatchewan and unable to come. Rock on, Rebecca - we love you!

All the best to our own Marilyn Meeks - former Mountain Grove reporter, who is moving to Kingston. We’ll miss our weekly visits through the news, for sure!

The teddy bears are once more arranging area picnics, munching away on discarded garbage, which of course tames them down and promotes defensiveness and aggression. So please, everyone - let’s keep our barbecues cleaned up and the garbage taken away regularly so we can live in harmony with the birds, bees, animals, and neighbours.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Elwin Burke, well known municipal councilor, friend and mentor to many municipal counselors. We always visited with Elwin at the Harlowe suppers and musical events, enjoying a yummy visit and a few laughs along with super duper food cooked by George and Marie and crew. We sure have many fond memories of life before Covid!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Happy 100 birthday wishes to Helen Williamson on August 6th at Helen Henderson Care Centre.  Family had a birthday party at a park on Lake Ontario and Councillor Ron Sleeth presented a certificate from the Mayor, and she also received a certificate from the Queen.  Helen grew up on the family farm on Holmes Road where her son John still farms.

Welcome to Larry & Terry, who have recently moved to Inverary!  They are looking forward to meeting their neighbors and exploring the area.

Free Seniors Fitness Classes held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Storrington Centre. You can use poles or be seated, and now the hall is open for the washrooms and inclement weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Let’s get fit!

Martial Arts classes at Inverary United Church hall Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm beginning August 5.  Anyone interested, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742.

Food Bank Drive sponsored by Storrington Lions Club on August 27^th.  Bring donations to the Lions Hall, Sunbury between 1 – 5pm.  Special wish list:  school snacks, bread & butter, eggs & milk, cereal, applesauce, pasta sauce, juice boxes, baking supplies, laundry soap and toilet paper.  Any items you can donate are appreciated and definitely needed.  Thank you!

History of the Rideau Canal with Hunter McGill on Sunday, August 29^th from 1 to 3 at Upper Brewers Locks, presented by Dog Cranberry Lakes Assoc.  Cost $5 for non-members.  Register at www.dogandcranberrylakes.ca  More info:  Kari (613) 328-9079 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Bring a lawn chair.

Rent for your special event!  Storrington Lions Club Hall is open and available for rent! Call 613-353-6920 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cleaner needed for Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury.  Proposals accepted until 4:00pm August 19^th.  Contact 613-353-6920 or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Parham Agricultural Society is hosting a Vendor's Market on Saturday, August 21^st from 9am till 3pm on the Parham Fairgrounds.  Have something to sell?  This is your chance.  Cost per vendor is $25.00 which will be reimbursed the day of the event.  To register, email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Pickleball introduction sessions -  Register now for both Beginner Level I and Beginner Level II.    Contact Kelli at 613-545-5288 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

EarlyON programs are free for parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 6 years. To register or find a locations near you:  Marcie Webster at 613-279-3151 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bicycles -  Thanks to all who donated bicycles to the Canadian Cuban Friendship Association’s Bikes For Cuba campaign. Over 500 bicycles will be sent to Cuba by ship in September. Over 100 bikes were collected in the South Frontenac area alone!  Well done, Al Rankin.

Bottle drive continues with the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road.  All proceeds for the new washroom building at Ken Garrett Memorial Park.

Student wanted to clear brush, move and stack firewood, other outdoor work at our property on Dog Lake. Please call or text 416-823-8120.

Our Lakes is a free monthly e-magazine celebrating South Frontenac. August edition now out. Subscribe by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   Learn about the area.  Read stories about people and places close to you and find what you might want to explore further.  Unsubscribe at any time by replying with “unsubscribe” in the subject line.  Enjoy your visit to ourlakes.ca. 

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Althorpe 109 Years Ago – John Norris of Althorpe nearly lost a valuable horse. The animal fell in a deep well. A crowd of men soon collected and, with a horse hitched onto a rope thrown around it, the horse in the well was soon drawn out. [Perth Courier, Aug. 9, 1912]

Friends of the Tay Watershed, who are celebrating their 20^th anniversary this year, are committed to conserving the health and natural features of the Tay Watershed. The Tay Watershed includes 46 lakes, and extends 95 km from Carnahan Lake in Frontenac County east to the Rideau River. Our mandate is to raise the public awareness about this significant natural asset and to encourage all those living in the watershed to take responsibility to help to conserve habitat for fish and wildlife and to mitigate the impacts of flooding. Friends of the Tay Watershed are pleased to share their information by inviting all residents to attend our Watershed Discovery Day at the Perth Farmers’ Market, Crystal Palace, on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 8am to 1pm. Our exhibitors will be prepared to answer all your questions about the conservation of our precious water resources, how to maintain sustainable shorelines and waterfronts and to share information about their respective programs and initiatives. Learn how you can participate in watershed conservation and perhaps join our river keeper program. Since this is also market day, you will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce from the local farm community vendors.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Harriett had Rose and Bob Riddell visiting for the long weekend.  They had supper in beautiful downtown Elphin on Sunday evening at the Elf Inn Express.  Barb had some pretty good meals on this weekend, as she always does – she is such a good cook.  Olive Allen and her family had a reunion on Saturday at Kathy and Doug McMunn’s in Sharbot Lake. 

There were about 30 people who attended the meet and greet coffee break outside at the Community Centre in Snow Road on Friday, July 30. They had to take their own chairs and coffee.  Such a good crowd attended and they will continue every Friday, weather permitting.

Joelle Hubner-McLean has her new book released – Opus and Me Solar Spark.  You can contact Joelle on her website or you can buy it at the Highland Country Store in McDonald’s Corners.

Happy 49th anniversary to Don and Joelle McLean this month.  August birthdays – Kathi Zarfas, Lindsey Rollo, Stanley Snow, Delmer Sargeant, and Mary Gemmill, plus any others celebrating this month.

Thank you, Alice, for getting my groceries, taking me to my doctor’s appointment and taking me to Holly’s for a pedicure. 

Thank you, Ginger, for such a great visit with my favourite niece and also to my daughter Sharon and great grandson Hudson.  I enjoyed these visits so much. 

Jim Riddell has Lyme’s disease.  He thought he was sick from the Covid shot but it turned out the sickness was from a tick.  I also heard of several other people who have found ticks on their body and been to the doctor for them.

Cemetery service at Robertsville Cemetery  was on Sunday, August 8.

Now for a laugh of the day - a different version of Elvis’ Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Are you lonesome tonight?  Does your hair look a fright?  Are your thoughts just drifting apart? Have you got a big chest making holes in your vest?   Does your spare tire reach into the night?  Are your stockings all laddered, are you wearing them thin?  Do you hold up your knickers with a big safety pin?  Are your false teeth all worn?  Do they drop when you yawn?  Well it’s no wonder you’re lonesome tonight. 

That’s it for this week.

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Mountain Grove
Marilyn Meeks

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

What an exciting two weeks of Olympics.  I was obsessed with watching - to the detriment of my home and garden.  Now that it is over, I'll get back to cleaning the house and pulling weeds.

The fridge in the foyer at the Community Centre is available for gardeners to leave extra produce.  If you would like some fresh veggies, help yourself to whatever you can use.  When I was last in the foyer, there were some bags of green beans and a couple of zucchini.

The Township will hold a meeting to discuss combining Wards 2 and 3 into one ward and thus reducing the number of council members. On Sat. Aug.

The Hall clean-up date has been moved to Tuesday, August 17 at 9:30am due to the Township meeting on the 14th. Jobs to be done include: raking gravel back onto the parking lot, weeding, cleaning the entrance, painting the bench and rails etc. If you can spare an hour or so, the Hall would appreciate your help.

An Essential Services Fair will be held on Sat, Aug. 21 at the Barrie Hall from 10:00 to 12:00.  Various community services, fire extinguisher inspection, fire prevention information, etc. will be on display and available for questions. A free BBQ lunch will be provided by the Salvation Army.

Saturday evening, August 14, at the Star Gazing Pad, the unveiling of  our new 16" telescope, known as the Fred Lossing telescope, will be held. The telescope was donated by the Ottawa chapter of the Royal  Astronomical Society, on condition that we provide a building for it. With volunteer labour and Gofundme, private, and township money,  a  small building was constructed. The volunteers were Gary Colwell, Paul Thiel and John Inglis. Betty Hunter is starting an astronomy club. Contact her for more information (613 483 3297).

There will be a grand opening of the new telescope at the star gazing pad in Ardoch this Saturday night, Aug 14^th, at 7.00pm.  The Fred Lossing Telescope was donated to the Dark Skies Preserve by the Ottawa Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and its installation will be complete by Saturday.  The installation ceremony will be followed by a deep skies event, during which Master amateur astronomers will have their sophisticated telescopes present and can show people the heavens.  Another Dark Skies Event will be held on the site on Thursday night, the 12^th, for the Perseid meteor shower.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Hokey Dinah, she’s been humid this week!

There’s a lot going on at Hinchenbrooke Hill’s Farm.  The chicks are hatching and the produce is sprouting; we’re talking cabbage, tomatoes, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, and cucumbers.  They have weekly harvest bags to boot! It’s a surprise bag of veggies for humans who like to cook. They can be ordered off their website at hinchinbrookehillsfarms.com.   You can order by Thursday at noon for Friday home delivery or get the full experience with farm gate pick-up!  You can look them up on instagram for more info!

Did your friends tell you that Back To The Farm was cancelled? It’s an excellent event held in Bath, ON at The Mackinnon Brothers Brewery (that I happen to be playing at with Terra Lightfoot) “Theres no way they could pull it off”, said your hoo hah jimmy jazzer friends.  Wrong.  It’s on August 22nd. Hopefully you can buy a ticket off your neighbour or mow their lawn for the next year in exchange for one! BECAUSE IT IS SOLD OUT. But don’t despair. It’s all good, because two weeks after christening the newly erected “grandstand” the Wilderness and Bluestones take the stage on September 5th. Get your tickets @mackinnonbrothersbrewing.

As the summer hits full speed, we realize how delicate the warm winds truly are.  Covid has taken our plans and turned them upside down.  Luckily, we have our friends, our family, and the community that helps keep us well connected. 

As always, send me what you’d like to see here!!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church will remain with podcasts only until further notice.  For the podcast, please tune in from home at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website at:  www.pruc.ca.

BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

Leland Helping Hand is holding a charity bake sale and yard sale Saturday, August 14 from 9am – 2pm at the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road Crescent in Perth Road Village. Please come out and support this worthy cause. Monies raised support the local community. 

From Nancy Benn: Saturday, August 21st will be a big day at the Parham Fairgrounds.  At least 40 vendors will be present from 9am to 3pm selling their wares.  Expect anything from attic and garage sale treasures, to jewelry, handwork, baking, stained glass and maple syrup.  Let's help these artisans get back on their feet after this long pandemic.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Big shout out to long time Pine Lake resident, Dave Rose, who is celebrating his 60^th birthday today!! May you have a wonderful birthday and an exciting year ahead of you!! Oh, and I didn’t hear this news from your lovely wife, Lisa! Wink wink!!

How exciting to hear that fellow community member, Bill White, was featured in an article in Bluegrass Canada Magazine! It was Volume 15, issue 3, if you would like to check it out! The article is titled “From Plevna to Wheeling Jamboree Award Winning Gentleman of Bluegrass”. Bill’s son, Jim, has a copy of the magazine here in Plevna and If you would like your own copy, you could call or e-mail Mike Kirley at Bluegrass Canada at 519 653-4975 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and maybe he could help you out!

If you haven’t checked out the Hot Rod Smokehouse takeout truck in Cloyne yet, you will want to pay them a visit! Sooo delicious!! When you are driving down Hwy 41, they are right across from the gas station behind the hotel. You will see the sign, so you know where to turn! I just heard that they have changed some of their pricing and all of their smokehouse dinners will now be $18.00. A great value, considering their portions!!

The North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve site is now open for events!! This Saturday, August 14^th from 7-9pm, you are invited to come out and join members of the amateur astronomy community.   They will be unveiling their incredible 16” Fred Lossing Telescope and the new building that it will be stored in. There will be a ribbon cutting and special guest speakers. The observatory is located at 5816 HWY 506.

Also, please don’t forget the community meeting this Saturday, August 14^th at 9am at the Clar-mill Hall regarding the possible downsizing from 6 to 4 council members and 3 to 2 Wards. If it doesn’t work for you to get to the hall, there is also a zoom meeting at 11am. You can call the Township Office at 613 479-2231 ext 235 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.

Please remember to circle September 25 and 26 on your calendars. It is time for the always enjoyable North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour! Stay tuned for more details!!

The Maz Paddle Shop at 14701 hwy 41 is very pleased to let everybody know that their Traditional Board Packages have finally arrived and their friends at Aqua Bound have been able to supply them with a nice selection of kayak paddles! Don’t forget that they have changed their hours for August and will be closing at 6pm. For any questions, you can contact Gerard and Nancy directly at 613 336-1358.

After catching the nicest Pickerel I have ever seen last weekend, and my very first one, I am noticing so many awesome pics of people on Facebook with their catches. I thought it might be fun to add a spot each week in this column where we post a pic of somebody in the community with their fish!! If you catch a really nice brag-worthy fish and would like to share the news with our community, just Facebook or email me and I will choose one each week to include! Thank you in advance for sharing!! This week’s Fishing Pro is Andy Pietrusiak from Big Gull Lake!! Congrats, Andy, on landing this 32” Northern Pike without a net!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Holy moly, we have an event. Virtual, but an event. Check it out. Can you...

Outdraw.  Outlast.  Outpour.

New Leaf Link (NeLL) is hosting the biggest virtual fundraiser of the summer!

The (Not Only Wine) Wine Survivor is an exciting elimination draw like you’ve never seen before! There are over $9000 in prizes to be won by 45 very lucky ticket holders!

Organizers encourage you to purchase your ticket SOON as they are selling out fast!

To buy your ticket using your credit card, please visit www.newleaflink.ca , or a few hard copy tickets are available to pick up in Sydenham if you prefer to pay in cash.

For more information, including the rules and complete prize list (45 prizes ranging in value of $100-$1400) please visit:  www.facebook.com/newleaflink/events  or contact the Fundraising Coordinator, MacKenzie Lee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Did anyone know there was a museum in Hartington?  Well now ya do...  The South Frontenac Museum is at the schoolhouse located at 5595 Highway 38.  

They are open and welcoming visitors starting this Saturday and then every Wednesday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am – 2:00pm until September 4th, 2021. COVID-19 safety measures are in place – Please see the COVID-19 & The Museum homepage information or call 613-376-3027 ext. 2600 for details.

School supplies - yep, I said it, we will hopefully be resuming regular in-school learning this fall, and I wanted to highlight some pretty awesome kids who started a campaign 4 years ago: Dylan, Karter And Cooper have a backpack campaign.  

Here is a pic of the 2 youngest who are keeping this yearly tradition going.  Their social distance table is all set up for donations. If you’d like to help these guys out with their campaign, check out their page on Facebook (Dylan, Karter & Cooper’s Backpack Campaign) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a donation time.  Let’s make this their most epic one yet. Time to get back to school, gang… 

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Free Methodist Church is having drive-in movies every FRIDAY during the Summer.  On August 13,  they will be showing "Dino Dana The Movie". Location is the Verona Free Methodist Church (parking lot). Free admission! All welcome! Donations accepted! Canteen available  from 8:15 to 8:45pm.  Movie starts at 8:45pm.  In case of heavy rain, the movie will be cancelled.

Vendor Village every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at 4309 Maple Drive in Verona. Fresh produce this Saturday will be dill, basil, parsley, chives, sage, lavender, cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes, green, red and white onions, carrots, beets,  garlic, acorn squash, plus 12 vendors with homemade crafts. All items are gift wrapped ready for giving.

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