Community Columns - September 30, 2021

Sep 29, 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

Rural Frontenac Youth Program is offering a 4-week program, starting October 6, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, on self care.  There will be a discussion, then helpful hints on how to develop personal care products.  Please call 613-279-3151 x 305 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to register.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is sponsoring an “Autumn Raffle Basket” which includes fall plates & napkins, a “be thankful” platter, tea and hot chocolate, a plaid blanket and 2 fall mugs, plus a $50.00 certificate to Mike Deans.  The basket has a $100.00 value, with tickets available at the Child Care Centre in the office at 1020 Elizabeth Street.  Call 613-279-3151 x 305 for more information.  The draw will be October 6.

The Learning Curve’s Isaac and Sue still have fall veggies available for purchase.  Get in touch with them for some fresh picked produce.

Please be careful on the roads now that school has started.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival is this Saturday at the Ball Park from 10:00am – 4:00pm! The organizing committee has been hard at work preparing for a modified, COVID-19 safe event featuring a vendors market, live music, and of course – pumpkins! Beloved and traditional interactive elements like crafts, games and cookie decorating will not be offered on site this year to help keep everyone safe. Admission is $5 per person, up to $20 per immediate family. Visit www.BatterseaPumpkinFestival.com for more information.

Sands Produce Farm is offering a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch! Visit them at 4322 Battersea Road or call 613-353-2877 for more details. You can also catch them in the vendors market at the festival this weekend.

Storrington Lions Club is hosting a mouth-watering Turkey Dinner on Saturday, October 9^th. This meal is entirely homemade and includes turkey, dressing, potatoes, bun, salad and dessert. Orders are $20 and you can reserve your ticket(s) by October 6^th by calling Teresa at 613-353-2086. All money raised is in support of Storrington Lions Club.

What was the pumpkin’s favorite sport? Squash.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is hosting a Lions Harvest Fest on October 9, 2021.

They are looking for the following: Home vendors to sell their canned jams and pickles for our homemade baked beans contest, names and contact information, 12 hay bales for the day; and donations of pumpkins for carving. Please PM Lion Debbie Sarault on Facebook or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hunter’s Creek Golf Course is holding their Hunter’s Creek Fall Fling on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This is a disc golf singles tournament.  Please register on-line hunterscreekgolf.com.

The 4^th Annual Trunk or Treat will be happening on October 31, 2021 at the Flinton Recreation Hall parking lot from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Trunkers are wanted! Come hand out candy to kids of all ages. If you would like to hand out candy but cannot attend, no problem, as there will be a community trunk where candy is handed out.

Trick or treat at the Red Barn Zone! Get ready for scary treats! Come and scare the owners and you will get a double treat! Come out between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. The Red Barn Zone is located at 2471 Highway 506.

Did you know about the North Frontenac Amateur Astronomy Club, which had their first meeting on September 27, 2021? Find out more about this club by visiting the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve on Facebook!

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Play Group has moved indoors to the Addington Highlands Community Centre gym, 31 Central Street, Denbigh, every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm, hosted by Lennox & Addington Resources for Children.  Visit www.picktime.com/LARC to register for the group.

Meals on Wheels for Thursday, October 7th is roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, turnip and pumpkin pie for dessert.  If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, call Land O Lakes Community Services at 613-336-8934 for more details.

The upcoming dates for the Food Bank are Tuesday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 26th.  Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre.  COVID rules are in place.  Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

The Golden Links Hall Board would like to announce that there will be no Turkey Dinner in September.

OCTOBER PIE SALE – Harrowsmith Rebekahs are once again selling home made frozen 9” pies at $12.00 each.  These pies must be ordered by October 1st and they can be picked up at Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on October 8th between 9:00am and 12.  To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Folks honoured Sue of Lakelands Family Health Clinic on her 65th birthday with a drive-by full of appreciative honks and waves. Congratulations, Sue - and thanks to you and the whole team for all your help and support - especially administering those life saving Covid vaccines.

Great to see our recent election in Henderson Hall so fantastically co-ordinated by the Kelford sisters, Sharon MacDonald, and Steve Wilkes. Thanks for keeping us all safe and following Covid protocols so we could all vote and exercise our franchise.

Our Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue, whom we admire and appreciate, are seeking old vehicles to practice on for their upcoming Auto-Extrication Course Oct 15-17. Please contact Jamie Riddell if you can help out while beautifying our neighbourhood areas.

Some comings and goings included Rodger MacMunn, who added the latest info the Henderson United Church sign reflecting the new student clergy: Kaitlyn Ostrander. Also good to see Carol (Sherwood) Hopkinson and many others refreshing graves in our well kept cemetery.

Wonderful to see our own Cindy Kelsey back at the post office again after a prolonged medical leave. We sure missed you, Cindy, and are glad you are back with us again.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Soulful Singing is starting this month on September 28^th at 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Have fun with your voice – singing talent is not necessary!  Socializing time afterwards for those who wish to stay.  This will be a backyard event at the home of Donna Wood at 5339 Battersea Road.  Campfire when needed.  Contact info to RSVP by September 26th or for more info:   613.353.2889 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  COVID protocols will be in place.  Dress warm, bring your own snacks and drinks and remember your mask.

Pumpkinfest!  At Battersea Ball Park from 10 – 4pm on Saturday, October 2.  Cost $5 per person or $20 per family.  Music, vendor village and of course pumpkins!  Fun for everyone – all within COVID guidelines.

Turkey dinner with all the ”fixins” -  Saturday, October 9^th , prepared for you by the Storrington Lions Club!  Complete dinner is yours for $20.  Don’t miss out – call 353-2086 to order your meal(s). Pick-up times from 4 to 6pm.

Open Mic at Storrington Lions Club Hall starts Friday, October 15^th. Details: Time 6-10 pm (doors open at 5 pm). Cost $2 fee for all. Proof of full vaccination. Max allowed in is 81. Adults only. Dancing allowed. Cash bar will be OPEN. Free parking. Masks must be worn unless you are sitting in your chair eating or drinking. We’ll see you there!

Food Bank Drive Friday, October 15^th from 1 to 5pm, sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club. Bring your donations to the Lions Hall in Sunbury.  Make a difference in the well-being of others!  You can also bring any used eye glasses or hearing aids at the same time.

Battersea and Inverary United Churches have returned to in-person services at regular times.  The service is also available on both Facebook and YouTube during the week.  COVID safety protocols are in effect. Masks need to be worn and hand sanitizer is available. Sanctuary capacity is limited to 30.  If there is overflow in Inverary, the hall can be open and the tv monitor on.

Eye glasses! Hearing aids!  If you have some spares, the Lion’s Club would be glad to have them.  Donate anytime by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club.  Help the Lion’s Club to help others in need.

Free Seniors Fitness Classes 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.  For more info, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742.

Music seems to be in the air… Or am I still recovering from “Back in ’59”?  Great musical at Thousand Island Playhouse.  I think Shirley is still “at the hop”.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

No column; check back next week!

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next 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

No column; check back next week!

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Looking for something to do on Saturday, Oct 2?  Stop by the IOOF Hall in Parham from 10am to 2pm for the Anything and Everything Sale!  Something for everyone… See you there!

These mornings have been gettin’ darn near frosty! Real pleased to have gotten our woodstove in this weekend. The changing of the leaves is upon us, and when you’re riding behind your buddy on the 4wheeler, cruisin’ the old Kick and Push, she looks like a page from an off-roading magazine. 

Careful goin’ through Godfrey, now. It’s gone down to a 60km/h zone. Makes sense for all the traffic at the store there, as well as my very frequented LD PowerSports. The deer are out in full force, too. Just in time! Buck Bay Rd is really living up to its name. Seen a few real trophies by McNichols quarry. I’m sure they’re all but spoken for. Stay vigilant any time of day!

Happy Birthday to Seth Foster on Sept 24th! We’re cousins of some sort, I’m sure. Shout out to Zach Black and Jess Scalf, who love the paper! Have a great week, y’all!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church has returned to in-person services. While in Stage 3, in-person services are limited to 25 people in the church.  All COVID restrictions/protocols will be in place. We will advise you of any changes.

BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

The Perth Road Village Crafters have started to meet again in the Harris Park Clubhouse on Perth Road Crescent. Meetings are Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am. Looking to get involved? You don't have to be crafty to join us. New members are always welcome. Please feel free to drop in during the meeting times, or call Peggy at 613 353-2635.

I would like to close off this column with a poem of remembrance of nearly 3000 people who died due to the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001

MOURNING GLORIES (9/11)

By Glen E. Smith

I see Morning Glories falling,
Cascading down the wall.
They remind me of that September Morn’,
Watching the Towers fall.
The throng of purple-white blossoms!
I think on God's great-gain.
Green leaves in their profusion
Somehow, cover pain.
The purple and snow-white flowers
Become our people, gone-on ahead.
Green leaves…multi-memories.
We cannot know them dead.
Rebuild the mighty towers!
Send high their many stories.
But remember them please, so gently,
By considering the Morning Glories!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Hi, everybody! Well, another month has come and gone and what a time we have had. Great sunny, warm days, but when it has rained, it’s rained hard! Yes, I am referring to politics as well as the weather.

This past weekend was really hopping in North Frontenac between the backroad studio tour, the catholic church chili and bake sale and the misc garage sales, there was lots to do!

Pine Meadow Nursing Home sends out a big thank you to Gerard and Nancy for treating them to delicious ice cream last week! What a cool treat!!

My family got to enjoy a delicious pork loin dinner at Shamrock Bakery last Friday night and it was superb! If you’re looking for a delicious meal, tomorrow night, Fri Oct 1st, Nuala is serving Irish whiskey Guinness beef stew, with fresh herb mashed potatoes and Irish soda bread! I am getting hungry just thinking about it! Dinner is served at 5pm and it costs only $16! You can phone Nuala at 416 834-0988 to reserve your meal!

Most collisions between cars and deers happen between October to December, when deers are on the move more. Please drive safely, and a good habit that has really helped me is to watch the sides of the road, too. It can really help!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Vendor Village will be open this Saturday, October 2 at  4309 Maple Drive from  9am to 2pm. Families are enjoying picking their own vegetables from the raised beds.  Produce this week is pumpkins, squash, corn,  tomatoes, fresh carrots,  onions, and fresh herbs.  Browse the 12 artisan crafters on site. Christmas gifts will be wrapped. This is a rain or shine event,  there is social distancing, wearing masks and sanitizing. Here every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend.

Do you enjoy pickleball and would like to learn more?  Kelli McRobert is offering Introduction to Pickleball lessons for beginners in both private and group settings. She is willing to offer sessions in Sharbot Lake, Newboro, Harrowsmith, and Sydenham.  There is a nominal fee to cover the cost of balls, loaner paddles, name tags and other training equipment. She is a certified Mixed Ability Sport Coach and has completed her Professional Pickleball Registry Coaching certification, You can contact Kelli at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-545-5288.

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