Community Columns - June 16th, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

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

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

The Henderson United Church has extended their Yard Sale to 2 Saturdays, June 18 and June 25. They must have a lot of stuff so get over there and you may find your personal treasure. The fun begins at 8 :00 am.

Coffee hour continues, at the United Church, on Thursdays starting at 10am.

There are two big things occur on Thursday June 23. First there will be a village cleanup. Volunteers will meet at the Kennebec Community Centre at 9am. That evening Circle Square Ranch is holding a Chicken BBQ dinner with sides. Dinner starts at 6pm and reserve either dine in or take out.

Community Living is sponsoring a Duct Tape Boat Race at the Sharbot LKE Beach, held July 1. Registration will take place that day at the Kids activity centre, and the boats must b made out of Cardboard held together with Duct Tape.

You do not have to attend every argument you are invited to.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Here we are again, twinny! Sending you some birthday well-wishes and keeping some for myself. I hope our second 29th birthday is as good as the first! Warm regards from your wombmate.

Good luck to those going out for opening day of bass fishing this weekend! It should be another beautiful day on our many lovely lakes here in South Frontenac. If you catch anything notable, send the size and weight my way for some newspaper brags. I’d be thrilled to hear about them!

It’s back! Enjoy a fish fry with strawberry shortcakes for dessert hosted by the Battersea United Church on June 18th at 6:00 pm. Plates are $20 per-person, $10 for kids under 12. Call 613-353-2846 for more information.

Canada Day in South Frontenac is gearing up for another memorable year. There are events taking place all over the community throughout the day, ending with fireworks in Sunbury, Sydenham, and Harrowsmith. Volunteers are needed for all events. Visit www.southfrontenac.net/canadaday for more information or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Here’s a note from Al Rankin (thanks for reaching out, Al!). Intro to Pickleball Clinics: Are you curious about North America’s fastest growing sport? The Sunbury Pickleball Club is sponsoring clinics at the beginner and intermediate levels at Gerald Ball Park. Certified pickleball instructor David Bussiere focuses on making sure that pickleball is fun! All equipment provided. For details contact Al Rankin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 353-6650.

What’s the difference between a bad joke and a dad joke? One letter.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Flinton bingo.  Monday night.  Doors open at 6 pm.  Sponsored by Flinton Rec Club.

Our neighbours at Henderson United Church are hosting a yard sale on Sat. June 18 and 25 from 8am to 12 noon and are seeking your donations of gently used items. Please give Sheila Deline a call at 613-336-2467 to find a time to drop it off at the Henderson Hall- from now until June 13. This will really help the historic church to keep offering weekly worship, outreach at home and around the world, and maintain a Presence in the little village of Henderson.

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Treat your “father” to a great meal. Mazinaw Lakeside Resort is offering their Manly meatloaf with mashed potatoes and veggies for $11.25. Addison’s Restaurant will be offering prime rib, haddock, and shrimp.

Come out to the Annual General Meeting of the Cloyne & District Historical Society. It will be held in the Barrie Hall on Monday June 20th at 1PM. Learn about the early history of the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes with Red Emond, our guest speaker.

Mark your calendars for the St. Kilian’s Bake Sales on July 2, July 30, and September 24. More information will be coming your way.

Come out to the Denbigh Diner’s Club on July 4for a tasty pork roast dinner from 12noon to 1pm. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229.

Come and enjoy a great pork roast lunch with your friends and family and meet new friends at the Flinton Hall on July 12from 12 noon -1pm.. Please RSVP Shelby soon t at 613-336-8934 ext. 229. as there needs to be a minimum of 15 people for this event to take place. The cost is $10

Spaces for artists for the 2022 Festival of the Arts happening July 23-24 are quickly filling up. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a spot and be a part of this exciting weekend.

Come and enjoy a great lasagna lunch with others from the community at the Northbrook Diner’s Club on July 26 at the Lions Community Hall for only $10. The Land O’Lakes Community Services needs a minimum of 30 people to put on this event. Please reserve your spot by calling Shelby ay 613-336-8934 ext. 229.

The Flinton Public Library is hosting a Book and Bake sale on Saturday, July 30, from 9am to 12 noon. There will be a lemonade stand as well as a few yard sale items. All proceeds from the sale will help support the library.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

No column; check back next week!

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

It is Stroke Awareness Month. Learn the signs of a stroke with this short acronym: Face … is it drooping? Arms … can you raise both? Speech … is it slurred or jumbled? Time … to call 9-1-1 right away. FAST

Tickets are now on sale for The Moth Project at ABC Hall - 3166 Bolingbroke Road, Maberly on July 2nd from 8-11 PM. "The Moth Project is a multimedia performance of music, pictures, and words about and inspired by Moths. It features Peter Kiesewalter (keyboards) and Whitney La Grange (violin) playing a wide variety of music - from Bach to Joni Mitchell to original songs - while weaving stories, myths, and science throughout a visually stunning tour of photographs, video, and motion graphics."

Lennox & Addington County is offering an informative laser-guided tour of the night sky Next one is June 24th! The popular Laser-Guided Stargazing Tour events take place on Friday & Saturday nights near a new moon, weather permitting. Each start about an hour after dusk and last approximately 60 minutes.

Frontenac Forest Bathing - Saturdays are back and the next one is planned for July 9th at 10 am at Frontenac Provincial Park, 6700 Big Salmon Lake Road in Sydenham.

Family Forest & Nature Play Drop-ins continue at the Kingston Forest & Nature School located at 3711 County Rd 38, Harrowsmith, and dates are now available kingstonforestandnatureschool.ca

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

No column; check back next week!

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Wow- Henderson United sure has lots of super-duper items for their annual yard sale- this Sat- June 18 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 and we’re some excited. Come and check it out at the Henderson Hall and have some laughs after a long time of Covid isolation. It’s also on next Sat- June 25 – same time, same place, different jokes!

A bumper crowd of 25 attended the Henderson United Church Cemetery service led by student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander. The grass cutters out did themselves with thanks, however the rain prevented an outdoor service, so the service was held in our historic church- once again built by our ancestors. It truly was a meaningful service of hope and respect and a meaningful tribute to God. Doug and Edythe Bridgen “from away” attended and celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary at the service- congratulations. So many locals returned and it was fantastic to see Angie Deline (who is one of the vendors at our up-coming Vendors Sale on July 9) and have a great chin wag.

The Land O’Lakes Lions club in Northbrook are hosting a weekly Sat. vendors market starting June 18- every Sat. Until Sept. 3 from 10:00 – 1:00. This sounds like a fun time.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Vaccinations! Public Health will be offering first, second, third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines from 10:15 am. to 3 pm. on Friday, June 17th at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Walk-in only, no need to book appointments. For more information and to check your eligibility if unsure, contact the health unit's call centre at 613 549 1232 ext. 4.

Pilates & Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church. Pilates on Mondays at 6:15 pm. and Yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.

Intro to Pickleball Clinics. Are you curious about North America’s fastest growing sport? The Sunbury Pickleball Club is sponsoring clinics at the beginner & intermediate levels at Gerald Ball Park. Certified pickleball instructor David Bussiere will show you that pickleball is fun! All equipment provided. For details contact Al Rankin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 353-6650.

Fish Fry & Strawberry Shortcake! Join us on Saturday June 18th at Battersea United Church. .

Dinner is from 5 to 7 pm and includes homemade potato salad, cabbage salad, pickles, rolls and baked beans. Cost is $20 pp or $10 for children 12 and under.

Hopeful Harvest is located at 1239 Sunbury Road. Open Thursday & Friday from 12 noon till 6 pm. and Saturday & Sunday from 10 am. to 5 pm. The store is open various hours, so it is best to check their Facebook page for updated timings. Website is http://hopefulharvest.ca

Bass Season Opens! Saturday June 18th. Fathers' Day is Sunday, June 19th and Happy Summer on June 21. What a weekend!

Craft Show! June 25th from 9 am to 4 pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Vendor info at 613-929-7377.

Local Talent – Open Mic Night on Tuesday June 28th from 6 to 9 pm. at the Coffee House at the Italo-Canadian Club. If you want to perform call 613-542-9323 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |Open to everyone.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

(Editors note – Under the Maberly banner in last week’s edition, the Inverary column was re-printed instead of the Maberly information. The items from last week are reprinted below, followed by this week’s items.Our apologies to Karen Prytula and all of our readers from Maberly and Bolingbroke. JG)

Sympathy is extended to the Parks family of Maberly for the loss of their brother Dwayne.

Get well wishes go out to a long-time resident of Maberly; Eleanor Munro.  May you recover quickly. 

 Sympathies and Condolences go out to the Bremner and Dixon families for their loss of Rose Dixon and Robert Bremner, both of Maberly.

 A huge Thank You goes out to our volunteer firefighters who went door to door doing wellness checks. Thanks also goes out to ALL the first responders, and hydro powerline maintainers. Powerline maintainers from different parts of the province were here to help get power restored.

 June 2nd saw the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Maberly Fall River Park. Reeve Brian Campbell gave a short speech then cut the ribbon. On hand were members of the public, municipal staff, and members of the Tay Valley Heritage Properties Township Working Group. The new park has an interactive board as well as a plaque that talks about Maberly’s connection to Leonard Cohen; Canadian poet icon. There is a place to park, two new pic-nic tables, and a canoe/kayak launch. See accompanying photo.

Book Sale at Archives Lanark – Saturday June 25. 10 am to 4 pm. Come on out and look at all the books we have on local history. Some are used, some are brand new. All are very interesting. Every part of Lanark County is written about. Archives Lanark in located in the old Drummond Township Hall, 1920 Concession 7 Rd., Drummond Centre (off Highway 7). Many of the books are written by local authors. Some books will be discounted only at this event. If you go be sure to tell them that you read about the sale in the Frontenac News! (Archives Lanark is a registered charity within Canada)

Weekly Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, at the ABC Hall every Thursday at 1 pm. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. Everyone is welcome. Come out for fun and laughter. Lessons provided for beginners on request. For more information contact Freda Russell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-273-2571.

Weekly Musicians Circle – every Thursday evening at 7pm at the ABC Hall. All musicians welcome and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass, etc.) There is no audience, giving musicians an opportunity to network, to learn new material and to play along with others in a relaxed setting. For more information contact Dave Pollard. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Congratulations to Carolyn Eckersley who won the ABC Hall 50/50 draw on June 4 at the Lobrsterfest. The ABC Hall raised $567.50, and Carolyn took home the same!. Carolyn is from Ottawa and has a cottage on Bob’s Lake.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Belated Mississippi News: Sunday, June 5th, approximately 40 people gathered at Snow Road Church for the 137th anniversary of the church. The first service since 2019. Rev. Barry Carr officiated and Wayne, Mary, Brian and Tanya Abrams were the singers. They said it was so lovely to have the beautiful voices back in the church. Hope we don’t have to wait 3 years to celebrate the anniversary again. A lovely luncheon was served at the Community Centre after the service. I know it was lovely because I got three plates of “loveliness” – fruit, sandwiches and dessert – delivered to me by Elaine with a beautiful bouquet of purple irises. The most beautiful fragrance went all through my house. Thanks a million Elaine.

On June 4th, I had a wonderful visit from Olive and Brenda Allan. They came for two hours and the time just flew. Great to see Olive out for the day.

Harriett and Bob and Rose Riddell took me to Verona and we had a wonderful meal at Muddy Waters on that pouring rain day around the 1st of 2nd of June. It was great to spend the rainy day with friends, enjoy a great meal and each other.

Harriett and Alice and I went to the Fall River Café on June 7th after my doctor appointment. Eating again! There is something so good about eating out with your friends. Shirley Mumby joined us. It is a fantastic restaurant to eat at, lovely tasty meals and great staff. If you haven’t been there – go. You will not be disappointed.

On Saturday, June 11th Harriett and I went to the Highlands Store in McDonalds Corners for groceries. We were going to have coffee, but the place was so packed we even had to wait for someone to leave to find room to park. Nice to see everyone enjoying that great little store. Seeing we couldn’t get a coffee there, we drove to Paul’s Creek. This was the first time since the pandemic that we went there. We were only going to have coffee but decided to stay and have breakfast. They have a lovely breakfast and we ate outside. There were so many lovely people dining there and I think we talked with all of them. Great staff, great meal and lots of great friendly people. Even met some relatives – Valerie and Norm Truelove were there. Everyone around us was super friendly and kind.

eating steady for the past two weeks. I have a man coming to widen my doors. Haha

Some June birthdays: my granddaughter Amber Armstrong, Olive Allan (a young 93), Donna Virgin (a very young 71), grandson Rob Lemke, great grandson Rowan Lemke, Tricia Mumby, John Kirkham, Emily Riddell, Rose Riddell, Barb Crain, Wayne Abrams, Phillip Wark, Sandy Ryder, Gerry Lichty.

Get well wishes to Evelyn Killingbeck.

Rain anyone? We seem to be getting an abundance of rain lately. But it sure has everything looking lush and green and it is good for the gardens.

My thought for the week: Walk gently on the lives of others. Not all wounds are visible.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The Palmerston Lake Association will be presenting a workshop on Eurasian Water Millfoil, invasive species, on Saturday, June 25 from 10:30am to 12 noon.  The workshop will discuss how to reduce the effect of this invasive species on: water quality, recreational activities, survival of aquatic life and protection of the ribbon of life at the water's edge.  All are welcome to attend at the Community Centre or on line by registering at Palmerstonlakeassociation@gmail,com by June 23.

Last Saturday the Fire Department held a training session at the Firehall/Community Centre.  They were practicing water shuttle/pumper operations.  They drew water from the lake, emptied it into a port-a-tank, then drew water from the port-a-tank into the pumper to spray out through hoses over the green space.  There will be several more practice sessions preparing for certification which could reduce our insurance fees.  Stan tells me that already this year he has attended 51 emergency calls or training sessions.   Thank you to the fire fighters for all the time and hard work they put in to keep us safe.

Wishing a wonderful day to all the dads on Fathers Day.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

No column; check back next week!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Birthday wishes go out to those who have birthdays this week.

June 22 – Fish Fry, Perth Road Crescent. Take out only, (Fish and chips, slaw, beans, and choice of Berry or Apple pie) Cost $20. To order and get your ‘pick-up’ time: Call 613-353-2470, beginning on Thur. Jun. 9, thro Sun. Jun. 19. between 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm Pick up times: 4pm - 4:30pm, 4:30pm - pm, 5pm to 5:30pm, 5:30-6:00pm

Pick up on Wed. June 22. at your scheduled time.

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 26 - Celebration of Holy Communion - at our 10am service in the Church. July 10 – Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service. Wilmer Church at 2pm. July 23, Giant Pie Sale. Perth Road Sunday School Hall. Time: 9am until all pies are sold. Come early, they go fast.

August 14 – Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service, 10:00 am, followed by luncheon and social

The Leland Helping Hand are offering 4 hand Euchre games every Thursday at 1pm at Harris Park Hall in Perth Road Village. All are welcome. Also looking for new members, please contact Peggy Newport at 613-353-2635.

Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Come and learn how to braid rugs. Cost is $2. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

It's that time of year again! Summer is almost here. School is almost out and summer reading fun is about to begin! The Kingston Frontenac Public Library invites you to join one of their summer reading challenges for the whole family! All kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the TD Summer Reading Club. Teens can track their reading progress this summer and inspire others to try reading something new in the Teen Summer Reading Challenge for ages 13-17 and there are tons of awesome prizes! Adults are not left out of the fun, if you would rather be reading, reward yourself by joining the Adult Summer Reading Challenge and the chance to win great prizes too!  All you need to do is visit the kfpl website or your local library to sign up! Happy Reading!!

Did you attend the May 21st lions yard sale in Northbrook and happen to purchase a wooden box with an old watch inside? This watch was given by mistake and the owner is hoping to have it returned because it holds sentimental value to the family! If you have the wooden box with the watch, The Lions Hall would appreciate you contacting them to return it to the owner. Thank you in advance!

It is so Wonderful to see Shamrock Bakery open for business again! This Friday June 17th dinner is Marvelous Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Leeks, Carrots and the most delicious fluffiest mashed potatoes you will ever enjoy in your life! (in my opinion). Meals are $18 each and you can text Nuala at (416) 834-0988 to place your order!! When you stop by to pick up your meal check out the little lady in the green apron (and I am not referring to Nuala) This Gorgeous Creation was refurbished by Jim Craig and Katie Ohlke!! Nuala had a chipped broken lady that her dearly departed sister Hilda had given her many years ago and Thanks to Jim and Katie she looks as good as new! Hilda is probably smiling down from heaven.

The Back Forty Artisan Cheese Factory is opening their doors back up this Friday June 17th! Their new hours will be Fridays 3pm-7pm and Saturdays 11am-6pm

By the way, if you happen to see a younger version of me there, it is my daughter Amy and she loves it when you say hello.

Keep July 2nd free on your calendar to visit St. Kilian's Church for their first Bake Sale fundraiser of the Summer Season! Please stay tuned for more information next week!! 

Happy Fathers Day this Sunday to all the wonderful Dads out there.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Are you an artist or interested in art? Consider joining a proposed arts council at the Grace Centre to bring back the Grace Gallery. Contact Virginia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Verona Free Methodist Church is holding a Drive-in Sunday morning service on Sunday, June 19 at 10 a.m. It will be an Outdoor Concert with the Torchmen Quartet.

There will be a Bake Sale Fundraiser for the Harrowsmith Women's Institute on Saturday June 25. This fundraiser will be held at the Verona Vendor Village and Market. This Saturday the market will have fresh veggies to be picked, potatoes and tomatoes in the pail, salad bowls, veggie plants, perennials, herbs, rhubarb, onions, lettuce and more... 14 vendors items on display. 4309 Maple Dr.

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