Community Columns - June 30th, 2022

Jun 29, 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

Sharbot Lake Family Health team has organized an outdoor walking group, which started June 28. There is still time to register for this great exercise program of walking, in our beautiful surroundings. Please call the Medical Centre ay 613-279-2100.

RFCS his hosting a “Getting ready for Kindergarten” 6-week program for kids turning 4 by December 20 3022. If you are interested, please register by July 4 by calling 613-279-3151.

On July 9, the Henderson United Church will be hosting a vendor sale at the Hall, 13:00am to 3:00pm. There will be approximately 30 vendors, a kid’s corner, door prizes and a bucket draw and their famous Bake Table. For more information, please call Sheila at 613-336-2467, Vickie at 613-888-7041 or Angela at 613-876-9712.

The Arden Church still has coffee and conversation at 10:00am Thursdays and everyone is welcome. On July 10 at 2:00pm, there will be a Cemetery Memorial Service at the Olden Pioneer Cemetery on Fergurson Road.

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions are hosting another of the famous All you can eat Breakfasts July 9, 8”00am to 11:00am at the Oso Hall.

Morality is doing what is right regardless of what everyone else is doing.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Here’s a note from Al Rankin (thanks for reaching out, Al!): The Canadian National Pickleball Championship took place in Kingston last weekend and the Sunbury Invitational Pickleball Tournament is coming soon! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the action on Canada Day at Gerald Ball Park starting at noon.

This note is from my neighbour MJ (thanks for the note, MJ!). Yard Sale July 9th rain or shine!! 8am - 3pm at 5586 Battersea RDA little something for everyone!!

The ‘Welcome to Battersea’ sign needs some stone re-pointing work. If you or someone you know is a stone mason and is interested in the job, please let me know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you!

As Alice Cooper once said – Schools out for the summer. Why are Canadian students so smart? They get lots of ehs.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lion’s Club of Land O’Lakes Peace Poster winner is Chloe M. We were finally able to connect with the 7/8 class for a presentation to award Chloe with a plaque and a pizza party for the class participation. Thank you, Mr. Hewitt, for welcoming the Peace Poster Project into your class this past year. It was such a wonderful project for the students to express how “We Are Connected”. Next year’s Peace Poster theme is “Lead With Compassion”.

Great news: as of June 25, 2022 both the Visitor Centre and Greystones Gift Shoppe & Café are open. The visitor Centre is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Greystones Gift Shoppe & Café is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. And do not forget to pick up your day passes from your local library.

News from Rob Heyman: “Yard Sale;11596-Highway 41 on July 1, 2022 to July 3, 2022 and beyond from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Lots of good things at a great price!”

St. Killian’s Church is having their first bake sale of the season on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 5984 Ardoch Rd. in Ardoch from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Something there to satisfy everyone. Come out to check out the large assortment of homemade goodies. You can also pre-order by calling 613-479-0070 or through FB your favorite treat for pick-up by June 24, 2022.

Come out to the Denbigh Diner’s Club on July 4, 2022 for a tasty pork roast dinner from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229.

Sat. July 9- Henderson United Church and United Church Women will host a Vendors sale at the Henderson Hall (2384) Henderson Rd from 10:00 - 3:00 and it will include over 30 vendors, bucket draws, door prizes, grab and go lunch to purchase (sandwiches, hot dogs, drink, dessert/sweet), bake sale and lots of fun. There are washrooms at the hall too. Proceeds aid the little white church to maintain a Spiritual Presence in the community, offer weekly worship, prayers, funerals, outreach, and for the Hall to be rented for funeral lunches, community events, meetings.

Come and enjoy a great pork roast lunch with your friends and family and meet new friends at the Flinton Hall on July 12, 2022 from 12:00-1:00. 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 $10.00.

The Garden Club invites you to the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne on Wednesday July 13, 2022 to hear Tawny Stowe a Métis business owner who works on the traditional unceded Algonquin territory talk to us about “Getting to know plants in a spiritual way." See you at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

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, 2022 at the Lions Community Hall for only $10.00. 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, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00pm. There will be a lemonade stand as well as a few yard sale items. All proceeds from the sale will help support the library.

Pine Meadow’s Special Needs Fund is looking for your support. Each $25.00 donation will receive a Proud Supporter of Pine Meadow sticker and a chance to win the beautiful Christmas-themed “To All A Good Night” quilt custom designed with a unique hand-crafted applique top panel by Debbie Kelford. Donations received on or before July 15, 2022 will receive an early bird reward; an extra chance to win the quilt. The draw will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Join us (mostly mature) for slo- pitch at the Cloyne Recreation Park. We play Tuesday at 6:30pm and Friday mornings at 9:30pm. No equipment needed and no cost. For further info contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

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Harlowe
Marie White

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

For the Harrowsmith Community Report this week - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OPENING CEREMONIES FOR CANADA DAY WERE INCORRECTLY REPORTED LAST WEEK AS 13:00pm - THE OPENING CEREMONIES WILL BE AT 11:00am. 

Although there will not be a Canada Day parade this year, the Harrowsmith and District Social and Athletic Club presents: Canada Day in the Park 2022 in Centennial Park - Great Family Fun, Entertainment, Games, Fireworks

Program of Events include:

11:00am Opening Ceremonies (at the Pavilion) Mayor Ron Vandewal, Councilor Doug Morey, MP Scott Reid and his Office Manager Sandra Finnegan

Oh Canada- Girl Guides, Flag raising- Girl Guides, Decorated Children's Bike Viewing & Prizes, children decorate your bike and bring it for display and prizes for all!

11:30-2:30 In the Ball Field - Drama Queen Face Painting, Balloon Twisting. Kendall the Magician, 11:30-5:30 In the Ball Field - Inflatables, Several different creative activities for all ages! Games for Families with Giant Checkers,

Giant Tic Tac Toe, Bean Bag Toss and more. Guessing Jars.

11:30-5:30 In the Trailer - Ticket Sales for: Gift Tables, 50/50 Draw, Wolf Creek Carving Draw, Pre-Registration for: Children’s Scavenger Hunt (ages 10 and Under)

11:30-5:00 Vendor Village East of the Ball field and North of the bleachers

11:30-5:00 Canteen & Snack Concession, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Drinks, Treats & more.

11:30-5:00 Wolf Creek Carvings west of the Tennis Courts

12:00 to finish  Horseshoe Tournament ** must pre-register before noon at the pits north of the pavilion

1:00-2:00 Water Fun – Portland Fire Department west of canteen ** bring your bathing suit

11:30-5:30 Entertainment

11:30-12:30 - Three Amigos

12:30 – 1:00 Captain Elvis

1:00 – 1:30 Team Absolute – Dog Show

1:30 - 2:00 Captain Elvis

2:15 – 3:15 Still Standing

3:15 - 3:45 Team Absolute – 2 nd Dog Show

3:45 – 4:45 Lloyd Wilson and the Ottawa Valley Fiddlers

4:45 - 5:15 – Team Absolute – 3rd Dog Show

5:15 – 5:30 Draws & Prizes

9:45 approximately Fireworks Finale.

Sponsored by: The Government of Canada, the Township of South Frontenac and many local businesses (please review the list of all businesses at the event). 

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Deepest sympathy to Rev. Cheryl and Don McMurray in the recent loss of their son, Duane. We will uphold this family and all grieving in our prayers.

My word, the recent United church and UCW yard sale was super duper and it’s finally over and cleaned up with thanks to all who donated, purchased, attended, cleaned up and made it happen! We can truly say we had a blast while visiting and selling and, most importantly, the church and the hall can continue to serve God and the community, being a Spiritual Presence.

Check out the new sign near the residence of the late Molly Arney on Kirk Kove Road. It’s made by Sheila Marie of wood from Mollie’s land so it’s a real keepsake.

Student Clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander, a Commissioner to the General Council, has been busily and prayerfully representing God and all of us at these first ever completely virtual meetings.

Henderson United and United Church Women (UCW) are gearing up for their next fundraising adventure on Sat. July 9- a Vendors Sale at the Henderson UCW Hall in downtown Henderson from 10:00am – 3:00. My word, we can’t wait! It will feature over 30 vendors- some of whom have connections to our village or were born here, with others being newcomers but all are preciously enthusiastic. A bake sale, grab n go lunch to purchase (sandwiches, hot dogs, drink, fruit, sweets) bucket draws, door prizes, children’s corner are some of the features, including an indoor washroom and outdoor jiffy biffy rental for the overflow. Folks are “coming home” to visit and attend the event, so it’s a real homecoming.

Then set aside Sun. July 10 for the Historical Societies strawberry social from 10:00- 3:00 at the Kennebec Hall in downtown Arden. Some from our area are active in this precious group and the strawberries are yummy in the tummy. The homecoming crowd will be visiting and attending these two local events- will be a blast.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

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

Drivers needed in Storrington District: Melissa Elliott, the Volunteer Coordinator for Southern Frontenac Community Services needs your help. We have seniors in rural Kingston and north of the 401 corridor who need occasional rides to medical appointments, to go shopping or to attend social activities, these would be seniors who do not or cannot drive. We need occasional drivers in your area to support these seniors to get where they need to go. Thank you for your time and consideration of this need. Please contact Melissa Elliott of Southern Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477 ext. 209 .

Summer Music in The Park - Summer is now officially here, so enjoy a musical evening by the water. South Frontenac Township is offering a performance once a month. First musical event is July 9th from 6 to 8pm at McMullen Park Beach.

Local Talent – Open Mic Night on Tuesday June 28th from 6 to 9pm 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.

The Catalpas Are in Bloom! Come and see the Northern Catalpas at 3248 Round Lake Rd. Inverary. Catalpas are a beautiful shade tree with large heart-shaped leaves and thousands of white orchid-shaped flowers with yellow and crimson accents. 3-year old trees for sale while supplies last - will bloom in 2 years.

New LED Ball Diamond Lights! are being installed on the ball diamonds at Ken Garrett Memorial Park – the cost is worth the saving of energy and reducing our Hydro bills. Thanks to all who are donating to the fund jar at the Inverary Beer Store, the fund jar at the canteen and the LCBO empties at Mrs. Garrett's Bakery. Thank you to the Township of South Frontenac for the Capital Grant of $5000 to kick start our campaign to raise $17,000.

Food Bank! Next Food Bank Drive will be on July 22nd. You can drop your donations at the Lions Hall in Sunbury between 1 and 5 pm. Big thanks to the Lions Club for their commitment to this project.

Looking Ahead! Vendors register now for the Inverary Fall Market to be held on September 10th in Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Happy Canada Day to everyone! Students, teachers and bus drivers – enjoy your summer!

There is a fundraiser for the Battersea United Church scheduled for July 10, featuring our own musical star, Chris Murphy. Free will offering, 7pm, at Battersea United Church.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

July 2 – Pie in the Sky – come out to the Maberly Fairgrounds to look at the sun through a high-powered telescope, and buy a pie at the same time. Come in the morning because the pies are sometimes sold-out by noon. Proceeds go to the Maberly Agricultural Society who put on the Maberly Fair for us.

Also, Archives Lanark will be setting up a table at the Fairgrounds too. So if you missed them at Beckwith Heritage Days, or couldn’t make their book sale at Drummond Centre, you still have a chance to purchase local books at the Pie-In-the-Sky event.

The Maberly Fair will be on Aug. 27th this year.

Summer Yoga Program at the ABC Hall – we are very pleased to be able to offer two yoga classes this summer with Alana Brankin; The Common Denominator is You.  The summer program will run for 8 weeks from July 5 to August 25. Gentle Vinyasa Flow – Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm. This gentle vinyasa flow class is for anyone that has some yoga experience and is wanting to deepen their practice. We will flow through poses that strengthen our bodies and minds while improving your flexibility and balance. You can expect smoother transitions while engaging your muscles throughout the class, breath work and meditations. Gentle Hatha – Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm. This Gentle Hatha class is for anyone new to yoga, experiencing limited mobility or injuries. We will flow through gentle supportive postures closer to the ground and some standing poses to help improve balance and flexibility. We will use props and our breath to support us going deeper into the poses. We will take things slow and hold poses for longer periods of time. The cost is $80 for each 8 week session. If you decide to join both 8 week sessions the cost is $150. If you don’t want to commit to an 8 week session you can drop in for $13 a class. You can register on-line at this link: https://abchall.ca/summer-yoga-2022/ Once there, click on the button that says Follow Link, and you will be brought to a registration page. You can also register by sending an e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mailing or delivering a cheque payable to ABC Association and mailed to Margaret Miller, 367 Crow Lake Rd., Maberly, ON, K0H 2B0

Fish Fry at the ABC Hall Saturday, July 9 – Mike Mundell of Kingston will be onsite at the ABC Hall (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.) to prepare delicious New Zealand cod fillets. Join us this year in person, or for drive-thru pick-up. All meals must be pre-ordered. Payment options include e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cheque mailed to Margaret Miller, 367 Crow Lake Road, Maberly, ON, K0H 2B0. Eat-In – Doors open at 5:45pm, with dinner served buffet style at 6 pm. Drive-thru pick-up times are 4:45pm, or 5:15pm. This year we are offering a child’s portion (12 years of age and under), in addition to the adult portion the difference being one piece of fish for the kids and two pieces for the adults. Prices: Adult meals, $18. Child meals, $14. In addition to the fish, all meals include French fries, 2 salads, roll and butter, dessert. The bar will be open for eat-in, and accepts, cash, credit, and debit. This event includes a 50/50 draw. Cancellations with refund accepted up to and including July 6th. For more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bolingbroke Cemetery Memorial Service – Sunday, July 10, 10:30am. Please bring your own lawn chairs. In case of rain, the service will be held at the Bolingbroke-Althorpe United Church, 2686 Althorpe Rd. (County Rd. 6). For more information, call 613-273-5475.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Some of this is late news: On June 17th, on our weekly run to Chuck’s at Palmerston Lake Marina, there was a special early birthday get together for Olive Allen and some of her friends. Chuck decorated the archway with a happy birthday banner and balloons and had a lovely carrot cake made by Michelle Ross. Michelle, it was decorated beautifully and tasted delicious and had all of Olive’s favourite colours. Olive was completely surprised. There were only 6 of us and a tall man named Mike who visited with us. Hope you enjoyed your early birthday and that is was everything you wished for and more. Thanks Chuck for everything you did. As a gift, Chuck bought a lovely box of pastries from Nuala at the Shamrock Bakery. They were delicious. Many more, Olive.

On Saturday, June 18th, Alice (our driver), Erma, Olive, Harriett, Ruth and Morley and I attended the Sharbot Lake 39er’s 50th Anniversary. It was also a gathering for Catherine Tysick - which she knew nothing about (don’t you love surprises?). Master of Ceremonies was Doug Steele. The Sharbot Lake Senior’s Club was organized in May 1972 and they met every 2nd Tuesday of the month downstairs at the North Frontenac Phone Company. A potluck lunch followed the meeting and there was often entertainment after the lunch. There were annual fundraisers for charities – BBQs, bus trips and cruises. This was all before Covid entered the scene. A good crowd was on hand to say good-bye to Catherine Tysick who is on another career journey in her life. She now works with EUCLID Telehealth eye disease screening in Frontenac and Lanark. After Doug welcomed everyone, and a salute to Catherine, there were quizzes from the 70’s: What kind of work did you do in the 70s? What kind of car did you drive? Where were you living? What kind of food were you eating? Etc. etc. Catherine was presented with a painting of her home, painted by Carol Raymo (beautiful). She also got flowers and gift card. There were speeches by Mayor Frances Smith, Catherine’s husband Jim and others but I can’t remember.

It was a wonderful tribute to Catherine. We all miss her. A lovely lunch was served after the presentations and then everybody visited with everybody. It was a great afternoon.

On June 21st, Olive’s actual 93rd birthday, our driver Alice took us to the Fall River Café for lunch. There were seven of us – Bev Ladurantye, Lorie Ryder, Erma Millar, Alice Gilchrist, Harriett Riddell, myself and Olive. We had a great meal, as always, and staff brought out a piece of cherry cheesecake with a candle for Olive and everyone in the restaurant joined in singing Happy Birthday to her. She was not done with her birthday parties yet. That evening, at the retirement home, she enjoyed Chinese food and chocolate cake. Three birthday parties. Olive wants to thank everyone who partook in getting these parties together. You are very welcome, Olive – it is because we love you.

Congratulations to Gerry and Kathi on the arrival of granddaughter Norah Jean and to John and Molly on the birth of twin granddaughters – Sophie and Eilidh. They were over 6 lbs and born on June 1st. I bet all these grandparents are over the moon with happiness.

I hope all the fathers enjoyed their special day and got everything they wanted.

Sympathy to the family of Lorne Cook. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the McCarthy family.

There will be an internment for Gloria McEwen on July 9th at Crawford’s Cemetery at 1:00pm.

Get well wishes to my daughter, Pam and also Shirley Mumby, who both came down with Covid.

Thank you, Elaine, for keeping me in assorted muffins and also for cleaning my Dyson. Thank you, Gale, for thinning out my lilacs. Thanks to Alice for driving me and carrying groceries and all the things you do for me. Thank you to all my friends for all you do for me to bring out my happy hormones. Wish everyone had great friends like I do. You can go through anything with friends. I don’t know what I would do without all of you. I love you all and you all know who you are – Pearl’s angels.

Thanks to Nuala for the best spaghetti sauce, it was delicious – hope to get to see you soon at the Shamrock Bakery.

To all the kids - have a wonderful, safe summer and make lots of good memories.

Rob Lemke (my grandson) and Maddie Pearl (my great granddaughter) had their annual father/daughter camping weekend on June 17th. They went to Sharbot Lake Provincial Park. Maddie – these will be memories you will never forget. Congratulations to my great granddaughter, Maddie, who graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science with Honours, majoring in Biology who will now have 4 years in Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Health and Science for Doctor of Optometry. We are all so proud of you Maddie. I see nothing but rainbows for you – you go girl!

Best wishes to Matthew Ruis – I bet you are so happy to be home for the summer after being in Toronto Sick Kids for two months for all kinds of operations, tests and rehab, etc., etc. Matthew is our super kid. I wish you a wonderful, safe summer with only good things. You have been through enough.

My thought this week: Don’t burn bridges. You may be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

We sadly report the sudden passing of Patrick McCarthy.    Our sincere condolences to Gordon, Sigrid, Erin and family.

Palmerston Lake Association held a workshop on the invasive species of Eurasian Water-Milfoil at the Community Centre last Saturday. Water-Milfoil can crowd out native plants and reduce oxygen levels which can kill fish. It is a perennial that grows under the water surface and has feather-like green leaves that circle the stem in groups of 4 or 5. It blooms in July/August with tiny reddish flowers on spikes above the water. If cut, small bits of it flow down the lake, drop to the bottom, root and create a new plant in a short time.  So it is important to dispose of all of the plant.  Remove all plants, animals and mud from your boat before moving to a new waterbody.  Pulling the weed out by the roots is the best way to get rid of it.  Remove it if you see any floating on the lake.

When looking at events around the world, we can count ourselves lucky to live here.  Be proud of our country, and be vigilant. Democracy is fragile.  Happy Canada Day.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Wow, where did June go!!!  Let's hope the summer slows down so we can all take some time to enjoy it!

Congratulations to Brandon Hole and Savannah Dee who will be exchanging vows later this year.  A stag and doe was held recently in their honour.

Congratulations to Collin Hamilton and Courtney Meeks who exchanged vows this past weekend!  What a beautiful day for a wedding!  Welcome to the family Court!!!  It was so great to be able to get together at the outside ceremony to celebrate this couple as Covid pushed the first wedding off.  The venue was amazing - the new building at RKY Camp - if you haven't been there - you really need to check it out....and the food … oh wow, awesome job to the staff!

While at the wedding it was great to catch up with people we haven't seen in awhile, as the pandemic restricted access to just have a chat with neighbours, friends and even family!  I'm not sure about you but I feel like I missed out on 2 years of my life!

It is so great to see the grass being cut along the roadside … thank you Township workers!!

Don't forget to check out the local events that are happening on Canada Day - lots of great entertainment in the line up at Sharbot Lake Beach on Friday.  Along with the entertainment and activities, don't forget to check out the Vendor Village on the beach as well!  Come say hi!

Next week at the Parham Ball field we have July 4th at 6:30 our Under 13 team and then on Tuesday July 5th the Under 11 team plays at :30 - be sure to come out to support our local talent!

The Raymo Road sign appears to have gone missing!  If you happen to see it please return it as this is not good for emergency services getting where they need to be!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church Announcements:

Birthday wishes to those who have birthdays this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 10 – Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service. Wilmer Church at 2:00pm.

July 23 – Giant Pie Sale. Perth Road Sunday School Hall. Time: 9:00am until all pies are sold. Come early, they go fast.

August 14 – Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service, 10:00am, followed by luncheon and social time in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall.

The FISH FRY was a huge success and Thanks to all who helped and contributed. The food was wonderful as usual, and the home-made pies were totally delicious.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THE Leland Helping Hand are continuing to offer 4 hand Euchre games every Thursday at 1:00pm 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 continue to meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Come and learn how to braid rugs. Cost is $2.00. 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

St Kilian's Scrumptious Bake Sale is this Saturday, July 2nd at 5984 Ardoch Road! You can pick up your tasty baking treats between 10am and 1pm and if you have any questions about this sweet fundraiser, you can call 613-479-0070 or Facebook message St. Kilian's Church.

Some people are just gifted and Brooke Cooper of Country Lane Hair Studio on Gully Road is one of those people! I went in to visit Brooke last week and asked her to work her magic and I walked out feeling 10 years younger! If you want to call Brooke to book an appointment, you can reach her at 613 278-0013!

Last Tuesday ,someone pulled into the Plevna liquor store and lost a rectangular rear red light off their trailer on hwy 506. Sweet Nuala is keeping it safe at the Shamrock bakery across the road for you.

If you are planning on visiting the Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum, you can borrow a pass with your Kingston Frontenac Public Library Card! The pass provides regular admission for a family of 5 (maximum of 2 adults). You can visit kfpl.ca or contact your local library for more information! To save you looking up the number for Plevna Library, it is 613-479-2542 and is open Tues and Thurs 2-4pm and 5-7pm and Fri and Sat 10-1pm.

Creative Grapes - Winemaking and Bottling in the North of 7 Restaurant Building's July hours will be Wednesday - Saturday 10-4 with three Saturday hours and Friday July 22 of 10-2. 

Best wishes and good luck to Stephanie Regent of Finnegan's General Store and Greco Pizza! She has put her name into the Township to run for Councillor of Ward 1, the first female to run in our Township since 2014!! 

Congratulations to all of the 2022 Community Graduates out there!!

Happy Canada Day to everybody!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Way to go, Sydenham Bulldogs. I know there was a few different teams and finals last weekend.  But a huge shoutout from Jayden Ryan’s number one fans, Mom mom and Papa Ryan, who very much enjoyed the final game at the Invista centre.   Way to go, Bull Dogs, sounds like you all had a great season.

Happy Canada Day, Sydenham.  Make some memories.

Welcome back… Cottagers from afar, summer is just beginning and seeing some familiar faces after the pandemic affected our travel is nice.  Please still be kind and respectful to those around you.  As we still should be cautious where that “c” word is concerned.

It’s nice to see smiling faces out and about, kindness and courtesy goes a long way.  We’ve all had challenging times and we have come this far.  Let’s make Summer 2022 in Sydenham a summer to remember.

Congratulations to all the graduates this year, be it kindergarten, Grade 8, Grade 12 and College/University.  A huge shoutout to the educational staff, volunteers and parents for all you’ve endured. And above all, the students. Enjoy the summer. You’ve earned it.

There is a bbq and karaoke at the legion on Canada day. Starting at 12:30 for the bbq and karaoke from 1:30-5:30 hosted by Showman’s karaoke.

Are you 55+ and looking for some summer fun that your grandkids can also join? Join us Mondays 10:30-11:30am in the Grace Hall at SFCSC for weekly activities. The first event will be Bingo on July 4th. Free to play and prizes to be won. Call Denzel at 613-376-6477 ext. 310 for more information or to register.

Let’s see the red and white out in full force as we celebrate our country for Canada day.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Loughborough Christmas Committee & Emergency Relief Chair Linda Bates received $3182.18 from manager Dave Steacy. These donations were collected at Trousdale's Sydenham Foodland over the Christmas Season through the "Outstanding Joy of Giving" program. Thank you to Trousdales Foodland, Dave, staff and customers for your generous donations. See photo attached.

Sydenham Women's Institute are holding a Bake Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, June 25. This fundraiser will be held at the Verona Vendor Village and Market. The bake sale will have a variety of pies including fresh homemade rhubarb pie, tarts, cookies, squares, breads, plus more... All ready for your Canada Day guests. The Verona Vendor Village and Market will have lots of veggies for picking; snow peas, sugar peas, beets, lettuce and much more, plus vegetable garden planters ready for your deck and patio. 14 Vendors on site. 4309 Maple Dr.

Drive-In Movie Night starts Friday, July 8 and continues every Friday during the summer. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church and will be held in the parking lot. The first movie will be Peter Rabbit and is generously sponsored by the Verona Community Association. Free admission. All welcome , donations accepted. The canteen will open at 8:15pm and the movie starts at 8:45pm. In case of heavy rain, the movie will be cancelled.

South Frontenac Museum is bringing Our History, Art & Culture To Life www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca They are open Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. This year the museum opened with a new and exciting display of the costumes, music, technology of the “Roaring Twenties”. Also new this year is the beginning of a permanent display celebrating the Township of South Frontenac. A refurbished display of the amazing Lovegrove WW1 146th Battalion has also been retained from last year.

South Frontenac Recreation & Leisure Services is hosting Music in the Park on Saturday, July 9 at McMullen Park Beach from 6pm to 8pm.

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