Community Columns - July 8, 2021

Jul 07, 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

Arden was saddened to hear of the passing of Keith Steel last week.  Pre Covid, it was not unusual to see Keith on his way to the Community Centre for the monthly diners luncheon or to participate in the weekly Euchre games.  Life long Ardenite, Keith will be missed by all!

Sarah Hale would like to know if anyone would like to continue Coffee and Conversation throughout the summer. Please give her a call at 613-335-2073.  You could also make an appointment to shop at the Batik while you are speaking to her.

The Crossing Pub has changed their hours of operation to Thursday and Friday 12pm to 7pm and Saturday 11am to 6pm.  Use their online order form or call 613-279-2198 to place your order.

Ontario’s Safe Boating guide is now available online at tc.canada.ca.  The guide is available to all on a printable PDF.

On Thursday July 8, 6pm to 9pm, the Frontenac County Minor Softball Association is offering a Skills and Drills Clinic for ages 11 to 14.  You need to bring your own equipment and you need to wear appropriate clothing such as long pants and athletic shoes.  Upon arrival, Covid forms for screening will be filled out.  Masks are recommended but not necessary.  The cost per participant is $15.00 or $10.00 along with a food bank donation.  For more info, please go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The OPP has announced a new, toll-free number to report animal welfare concerns.  Simply dial 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625) to report your concerns.  Please look out for our fur babies.

If you’ve neglected to book so far, spots are still available for the Monday, July 19 Ophthalmology Screening test, hosted by RFCS.  The book your appointment time, please call 613-279-3151. 

Keep safe, because there seems to some light at the end of the very long tunnel!

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

The South Frontenac Recreation Department is excited to host the Park Days program for families this summer! Offered every Monday – Friday at various parks in our community, the program will invite families to participate in guided activities such as crafts, sports, games, puzzles, science experiments and more within their household bubble and in a contact free environment. Participants of any age are welcome so long as they are accompanied by an adult aged 18+.  Registration and pre-screening is required, though there is no cost to participate. Please see www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/swim-and-daycamps.aspx for more information and to register! For more information about the Park Days Family program, connect with Riley, Program Coordinator, via at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-985-7946.

Reserve your free tickets for the Lakes and Trails Festival, taking place in and around Sydenham on July 17^th! The Festival is a community celebration of our many natural and historical assets. It brings people together around the active outdoor lifestyle and sense of community that many of us value. Due to public health measures, pre-registration is required this year. Check out www.lakesandtrailsfestival.org for more information and to register!

Tickets are on sale now for the Lion’s Club BBQ Chicken Dinner taking place on July 24^th. Orders are $20 per plate and include a ½ chicken dinner, sides and a dessert. Pick-up will be drive-thru style at the Lions Club Hall from 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Reserve your take-out plate today at 613-353-2086.

What’s a frog’s favourite summertime treat? Hopsicles.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Flinton Library is having a book sale on Saturday, July 31, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Please bring a bag. $2.00 for a small bag, and $4.00 for a large bag. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing while at the sale. Thank you for supporting the library!

Game on! TD Summer Reading Program from July 5, 2021 to August 26, 2021 at the Flinton Library on Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Sign up for the reading club at the branch or call the library at 613-336-1091. The program will be held outside. Masks are required. This program is also available for weekly curb-side pick-up if you would like to participate but cannot make the program days.

Want some Mazinaw Lake Swim Program clothes? Check out their online store. The Program gets 10% of sales! Choose from various styles. Your order will be ready in five business days. Shop at MAZINAWLAKESWIMPROGRAM.ENTRIPYSHOPS.COM

The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program staff has started their training. Look for virtual lessons and safety tips.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Addington Highlands Public Library is now OPEN for in-house browsing, and as of today, summer hours are in effect through to August 31st. Today is also the start date of the TD Summer Reading Program at the Denbigh library, happening outside from 6-7pm.  Please wear a mask.  Call the library at 613 333 1426 to sign up.  The program is also available for weekly curbside pick up if you would like to participate, but can't make it on the days it is held.

The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, July 20th.  Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre.  COVID rules in place.  Food Bank dates are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.  Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance.

A friendly reminder that when you take your empty bottles and cans to the bottle return at Glaeser's Store, you can ask to have the money go to the Denbigh Food Bank.

Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives will be at the Farmer's Market in Northbrook on July 3,17 & 31, Aug 14 and 28 at 10am.  New and exciting books on local history, both fiction & non-fiction, will be available, as well as the 2022 calendar.  Stop by their booth for a free issue of the Spring/Summer Pioneer Times!

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Harlowe
Marie White

Our sympathy to the family of Clifford Kelford, who passed from our planet.

Get well wishes are rushing to Belleville General Hospital, to my aunt, Marg Rosenplat, who was admitted on Sunday.

George had a little bit of a swollen lip – no, I didn’t do it. A bee flew on his lip and stung him, but it's not bothering him now.

I did not find any news. No birthdays, no anniversaries last week. All was quiet. Not much going on, so I will tell you a little story. I had two year-old roosters that lived in a house together. Now and again, they would have a fight, and one got a bit blind over time. I spoiled him. At night time, they would wait for me behind the house to go to their house. I would pick the semi-blind one up under my arm and carry him. The other one would walk beside me, chatting. When I dropped the rooster in the pen, the other one would fly on me or give me a big peck on the hand, often resulting in me being left bleeding. Now he has passed on, I think maybe from a heat stroke last week. The blind one is left to mourn.

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

July 18 TAKE OUT roast beef dinner, Golden Links Hall.  PICK UP between 4:30 and 6:00pm. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY  with a cut off date of July 14, 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.  The Oddfellows and Rebekahs Humanitarian Services are looking for hospital equipment.  This could be walkers, wheel chairs, transport chairs, commodes or bed rails, just to name a few.  These must be clean and in working order.  If you know of anyone who may have this type of equipment and are no longer in need, or perhaps you may have borrowed some and do not know where to return it, please get in touch with Dale at 613-293-4795 or Brenda at 613-372-2410. 

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Thanks to the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council ( FATC ), who awarded Trappers Heritage Awards to our three local high schools. They thank all who applied and who were awarded. Thanks, FATC, for all you do for us in our area and beyond. This non-profit trappers council, established in 1980, fosters conservation, encourages wise use of land, maintains and enhances fur bearers, wildlife and fish habitats, and promotes a positive and humane image of the trapping tradition, while maintaining close contact with associated groups.

The current stage 2 Covid requirements have increased the indoor attendance at public events from 15% to 25% with all Covid protocols still in place. Thanks, everyone, for complying and keeping us all safe.

The paperless future is being embraced by The National United Church of Canada’s Worship United Development Committee, who are creating a new, totally digital hymn and music resource - called Then Let Us Sing! - Scheduled for release in 2024, it won’t be a book, rather it will be a digital resource with all permissions for printing, projecting and streaming! It will include most of the hymns in Voices United, More Voices, and Nos Voix Unis, plus many new hymns and songs.

Some recent comings and goings included Miles Detlor, Jessie Detlor- Sajavec, Terry and Sharon Mercer, various Clarks, Cowicks, Arney’s, Newtons, Kelfords, Delines. Great to see folks cautiously embracing the new normal in Henderson after our recent Covid shutdowns.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Thank you to Sheila Arthur for the donation of over 300 of her hand-made cards to the Inverary Youth Activities Group, to be sold as a fundraiser for Ken Garrett Memorial Park.  The cards have been crafted with talent and are blank inside for your personal message.  Order your package of 5 assorted cards for $10 from any member of the committee. Sheila remembers her dad being a busy man, but when it came to the park’s needs, they were number one. The Inverary Youth Activities was formed with the help of Ken and many others, with a goal to establish a park for the benefit of the youth in the area. 

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. for more information. 

EarlyON programs are free for parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 6 years.  Enjoy sensory play, creative art, music & movement, language & literacy cognitive & problem solving, science, dramatic play and active play. Most programs are 9:30 am until 12:30. 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.

Free Seniors Urban Poling Fitness Classes  - held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Storrington Centre in the parking lot.  Class sizes limited to 10 persons.  Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Note: washrooms are not open.  Poles are available. Let’s keep fit!

Order your chicken dinner now!  July 24^th - enjoy a half chicken barbecued dinner with all the trimmings, prepared by the Storrington Lions Club.  Cost is $20.  Call 613-353-2086 to order.  Pick-up time is between 4 to 6pm in the parking lot of the Lions Hall in Sunbury.

Bicycles, please!   The Canadian Cuban Friendship Association is collecting used bicycles to be sent to Cuba in the fall. Cuba is dealing with hard times and a bicycle can make a huge difference to a family there. Looking for adult or children’s bikes.  To donate, call Al Rankin at  613 353-6650 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Bottle drive results:  Beer bottles, wine bottles, wine bags and beer cans, along with the donation jug at the Northway Beer Store, raised $5,978.30.  This total reflects strictly what has been received in the trailer or put into the donation jug. This money is for the new washroom building in Ken Garrett Park.  Well done!  A great show of community support and we sincerely thank you!  By popular request, the trailer will remain active till October.

Playground in Ken Garrett Park has been “spruced” up with fresh mulch, just in time for the summer school break, thanks to the support of Harry McLaren and Sydenham Landscape Products.  Diamonds are ready for action... Batter up!

Beautiful church service at Ken Garrett Park on July 4^th!  Of course, music was exceptional, with Chris Murphy.  Next service in the park is on July 25^th.  Items for the food bank welcome.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

No column; check back next week!

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

The Elf Inn Express is open again with plenty of room for social distancing and safety.   Hours from Friday to Sunday are 4 to 8 pm and Saturday noon to 7pm.  Phone number is 613-278-1880.  Expect a wait at peak hour dinner time.  While you are waiting, check out Rocking Rick’s Record Store right next door.

I had Bev Ladurantaye and Olive in for cake and coffee on June 21^st for Olive’s 92^nd birthday.  Many more, Olive.  A big thank you to Molly Hartin for the beautiful bouquet of flowers.  I think they are peonies.   I am not up on my types of flowers but that’s what they look like and they are still blooming. 

Steve Goodberry (my Elvis) is going to do another concert over the phone for me.  I can have 5 friends over to listen to him with me.  My oh my oh my, who do I pick?  Valerie Truelove came for a visit on Wednesday and brought strawberries – freshly picked,  washed and cleaned.  They were not long being devoured.  Thanks for the visit and the berries, Valerie.  Both were enjoyed very much.  Harriett and Shirley came for a visit on June 24^th and Shirley brought a lovely loaf of double cheese bread.  It was fantastic and so was the bread.  Elaine came for a quick visit on Wednesday.  I love your visits, Elaine.  Thank you, Alice, for taking me for my final Covid shot on June 28^th. 

Alice and I went to Northbrook on Wednesday the 30^th to visit my daughter, Pam, and have lunch with her.  We got a chicken and 3 lettuce salads, and a fruit salad for a picnic lunch, and had a wonderful visit and lots of laughs. 

I go to Kingston on July 21^st for a bone scan to see if the radiation got rid of any tumours or whether any more tumours are growing.   It will be a long day, as I will be in hospital for 4 hours and it takes 3 hours of driving to get there and back.  I hope for good results. 

Thank you, Gail Hermer, for checking out my basement for mice and fixing my Christmas lights.

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend.  Get your Covid shots. Soon, we will be free of social distancing and the use of masks.

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Mountain Grove
Marilyn Meeks

We are now in the month of July. Time goes so fast.

Anniversary greetings to Lyn and Arlene Uens, Norman and Christina Gibson, Percy and Shirley Burke, Duane and Judy Meeks, Allan and Louise Taylor, Fred and Dianna Kirkpatrick, Dave and Judy Froats.

Birthday greetings to Tanya Larmon, Kim Teal, Christie Jones, Terry Fox, Lacey Latimer, Sarah Hawley, George White, Norman McIntosh, Christine Steele, Jean Smith, Kevin Teal, Tucker Teal, Theresa Armstrong, Carrie Vinkle, Madeline Burke.

I was saddened to learn that my friend, Jocelyn Blain, had passed away. I met her at Providence Care and then she came to SLRR for a month. She certainly will be missed.

I read that an old euchre player, Keith Steele, had passed away. My sympathy to his family. He was from Arden and we played every Tuesday night.

We need to still practise safety, even  though we had our second shot.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The libraries in North Frontenac are now open.  The Ompah Community Library is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 to noon.  The usual hand sanitizing and masking are required with a limit of 2 visitors at a time.  Some new-to-the-library books have arrived, including a couple of Stephen King and Tom Clancy novels.

On Canada Day, I wore my orange shirt and did some reflecting. Then, I heard Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delormes, on The National, say better than I possibly could. "I would never tell somebody what to and what not to celebrate. You know, in 2021, we all inherited this. Nobody today created residential schools. Nobody today created the Indian Act.
Nobody today created the Sixties Scoop. But we all inherited this. And if we want to say we're proud Canadians, then we will accept the beautiful country we have today, and we will accept what we all inherited.”

As part of a Health and Wellness Series that RFCS is presenting, there is an opportunity to have your eye health assessed. There will be a special clinic for this on Monday, July 19, at Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1042 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake. To book an appointment, call 613-279-3151. It would be good to have a driver for your appointment, so that the examiner can dilate your eyes to get a better idea of their health.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Colleen Steele & Christine Teal

Hope everyone had a good Canada Day. We noticed a lot of fireworks.

Seemed to be a lot of yard sales back on the weekends since the lockdown.  Still, we have to keep up the good work, keeping the pandemic at bay.  A lot of folks seem to be sporting new hair do's and cuts, too.

So many folks are using the track bed and looks like they are enjoying riding bikes, ATVs and side by sides... So nice to see - please respect the fellow users.

Little excitement in Parham with the accident near the Anglican Church.  Hope no one was seriously injured.

Thinking of Dave Kellar.

Rural Frontenac Community Services has reopened our FREE programs outdoors in your area for our children ages 0-6 years and their caregivers. Make sure to preregister on keyon.ca before participating. Spaces are limited to 8 people. Please find us on keyon.ca.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is also hosting an Ophthalmology Screening Event Monday, July 19th from 10am to 4pm at the Centre 1042 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake.  Call 613-279-3151 to book your appointment.  This is open to everyone and is free, but it's by appointment only.  Remember to bring your health card.

Mark July 17th down on your calendar for a pop up sale in Arden.  We have confirmed Northern Lights Bath & Body Products, I Can, When You Can't - Jam, Jellies, Pickles, Do Terra, Home Decor Crafts, Bee's Wax Products, baked goods & mix crafts and afghans, rustic wood and metal crafts.  The sale will be from 9:30 to 1 - watch for more details.

Another date to mark is Sunday, July 25th... District #4 Recreation Committee will be hosting a vendor event, as we will be in Phase 3 at that point.  The canteen will not be open and there will be a lovely variety of items for your shopping pleasure!  The event will run from 10am to 2pm.  If you wish to be a vendor, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm your spot.

Remember: "positivity leads to possibilities".

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

From Yvonne Wash, secretary, Perth Road United Church: Please note:  While Ontario has moved into Stage 2/Step 2, it has been decided that we will remain with podcasts only until further notice.  With different variants still in play, we want to make sure that everyone is comfortable coming together in person.  We will monitor this and will keep you informed of any changes.  For the podcast, please tune in from home, at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website, which is:  www.pruc.ca.

From Vera Shepherd, Chair of Worship Committee: The Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service (usually held on the second Sunday in July) and the Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service (usually held on the second Sunday in August) will both be postponed until further notice.

Birthday wishes to those who have birthdays this week.

Four quick Canadian trivia questions (sounds like crossword clues)

1. Alberta city named for an eagle-feather headdress. (2 wds.)
2. Seasonal destination near Quebec City. (3 wds.)
3. Program introduced by the Trudeau Government in 1984, colloquially. (3 wds.)
4. Six-time winner of the N.H.L.’s Art Ross Trophy, born in Saskatchewan. (2 wds.)

Answers: 1, Medicine Hat.  2, Winter Ice Hotel. 3, Free Health Care. 4, Gordie Howe.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

In Collaboration with Euclid Telehealth, Galen Eye Centre will be hosting an Opthalmology Screening Event on Monday, July 19^th from 10am to 4pm at 1042 Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake. It is open to everybody and is by appointment only (613) 279-3151. There will be no charge, but you will need to bring your Ontario Health Card. The Galen Team will be conducting an Ocular Assessment with the focus on the health of your eyes! You will need to bring a driver, to give you the best assessment as they will need to dilate your eyes.

Last Saturday, I was able to make time to try out one of Holly Labow’s Fitness Classes at the Clar-Mill Hall. It was a nice 45-minute strengthening workout! When I finished, I was happy that I fit it in! For any questions, you can contact her at 613 479-2166.

It was very exciting to begin greeting patrons inside the library again! As of last Friday, July 2^nd, the Plevna Library can now welcome 3 patrons at a time to enjoy the books, DVD’s, magazines, audiobooks and internet! They are open Tuesdays 2-4 and 5-7, Thursdays 2-4 and 5-7, Fridays 10-1 and Saturdays 10-1.

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library Adult Summer Reading Challenge is back!! It began July 5^th and runs until September 3^rd. This year, they have added a twist! Engage with others and win prizes by responding to weekly discussion questions on their private Goodreads group! Visit www.kfpl.ca/programs-and-events/adult-src for more details!

Attention local musicians!! The Township of North Frontenac has organized a song writing contest to find an official song for our Township! If you would like to enter, just email your name, phone number, original song along with its title to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The winning selection will receive $500 and a recording session for 1 full day!

All styles and genres are welcomed and there is no entry fee! For more information, you can contact the Township Office at 613 479-2231 Ext 236. I have already dusted off our juice harp to get to work on my cottage country classic!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Free Methodist Church will be having drive-in movies all summer. Starting Friday, July 9 and every FRIDAY during the Summer.  On July 9, they will be showing "Abominable". 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 8:45pm.  In case of heavy rain, the movie will be cancelled. For a list of all the movies, log into the VFM website https://www.veronafreemethodistchurch.com/

Enjoy a drive-in concert at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Sunday, July 18 at 10am. The concert will be in the back parking lot. Linda King and the Warrens with Ron Lemke will be playing. Listen on your car radio or bring a lawn chair.

There will be a  TAKE OUT beef dinner on Sunday, July 18 at the  Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP between 4:30 and 6pm. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of July 14, cost is $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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