Community Columns - September 16, 2021

Sep 15, 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

There will be a movie night Friday, September 17 at the Arden Church at 7:30pm.  There will also be PA Day camps October 1, April 29 and June 3, 2022.  Please get in touch with Kaitlyn Ostrander of the Arden Pastoral Charge for more information and registration.

Early On has asked me to correct the location of Monday’s program, held at the Kennebec Wilderness Trails.  The address is 936 Highway 7, Arden.  The program begins at 9:30am and continues to 11:30am.

The Sharbot Lake Family Health team will be offering a “Mindful movement and pain self-management” series of classes.  This program will begin Friday 24 at 1:00pm via Zoom and is offered free of charge.  The 8-week program will cover a variety of self-help methods to improve your daily functions.  For more information or to register, please call 613-279-2100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Board of Directors for Rural Frontenac Community Services are holding the 46^th Annual general meeting, via Zoom.  To RSVP your attendance, please call 613-279-3151 or e mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sometimes, it’s just better to remain silent and smile.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

A very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Tony and Renee Veldman! Congrats on 25 years and all my very best to you on this special milestone!

Visit the village on October 2nd from 10:00am – 4:00pm for the 27th Annual Battersea Pumpkin Festival! 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. The event will be hosted in the ball park only opposed to all throughout the village, admission is $5 per person up to $20 per immediate family. Volunteers are wanted! Call Michelle at 613-572-6213 to learn how you can help out. Visit www.BatterseaPumpkinFestival.com for more information.

I got this message from Marcie at the EarlyOn Centre: When you attend an EarlyON program, you can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play. EarlyON programs use an emergent curriculum model. This means that EarlyON staff plan the learning experiences they offer based on the interests and developing skills of the children in attendance at the program. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/. In September, they are at the Storrington Centre on Mondays from 9:30am – 2:30pm.

What kind of apple throws the best parties? Gala apples.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes thanks Foodland and Milligan Meats for donations of hamburgers, hot dogs, and buns and to members of the community for the condiments for the First Responders Free BBQ held at the Lions Hall this past September 11, 2021. Thank you to the community for coming out and showing your support for all our First Responders. The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes donated $300.00 to Boots On The Ground, a peer support organization for all first responders.

Individuals born in 2009 or earlier are invited to get their COVID-19 shot at KFL&A Public Health’s mobile clinics at the Barrie Community Hall this Friday, September 17th – 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  No appointment needed!

On Saturday, September 18, 2021 the Mazinaw Lakeside Resort will be hosting a live band: Park Road South. There will be a BBQ available beginning at 6:00pm with hamburgers, hotdogs and salad. The band will follow. All are welcome! The cost for admission is $5.00. See you at the stage; bring your dancing shoes!

St Kilian’s Church at 5984 Ardoch Rd is having a Chilli and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Grab n’ Go Chilli and a Bun for $5.00! Don’t miss out… If you would like to pre-order a favourite treat, call 613-479-0070 or FB a message to St. Killian’s Church by September 19, 2021 for more information.

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

The AGM for Land O'Lakes Community Services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hunters Creek Golf & Country Club in Cloyne from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.  Pizza will be supplied. Come, stay, and play! If you do plan on attending, please call to confirm at 613-336-8934 by September 20, 2021.

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

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.

News from the Flinton Trunk or Treat: “I received approval today from our municipality to use the property for Trunk or Treat. Wahoo! I’m going to make shortly to share. Looking for Trunkers to make the event a success for our kids. Most importantly is for it to be done safely and we will have to follow the guidance of our Health Unit. Oct. 31 2021 - Flinton Hall Parking Lot or Rink depending on weather.”

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

I had a lovely conversation with Danelda Robinson this past week.  Back in the day, Danelda and her husband delivered milk and ice cream up this way, and it was nice to hear stories of days gone by.  Danelda reached out to me, as she is interested in piecing together her family's genealogy and would certainly appreciate any information you may have regarding the Gregg family; names, dates, whatever you would like to share. Danelda can be reached at 613 375 6802.

Want to start gardening? Explore some no-till gardening methods in this FREE, online No-Till Gardening course, Monday mornings 9:30-10:30am, running from September 20th to November 1st. Pre-registration is required with Connections Adult Learning Centre. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-336-0691 or 613-279-2499.

The Meals on Wheels dinner for Thursday, September 23rd is BBQ pork chop, oven browned potatoes, sunrise veggies and bread pudding 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.

Just as the weather is crisping up and you want to curl up with a good book, the Denbigh library adds some new titles:  A Darker Reality by Anne Perry; A Question of Betrayal by Anne Perry; An Image in the Lake by Gail Bowen; Daughters of the Morning Star by Craig Johnson; Forgotten in Death by J D Robb; Jailhouse Lawyer by James Patterson; Maple Leaf Harvest by Catherine Anderson.  The library is located inside the Addington Highlands Community Centre, 31 Central Street. Library membership is free for residents of Addington Highlands; just $10 for non-residents.  For info, visit www.addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca.

Vennachar Free Methodist Church invites you to a BBQ and afternoon of music on Sunday, September 26th.  The regular service begins at 10:30am, with Marie Joynt as guest speaker, and Marie, along with Coleman Boomhour, will minister in music.  A BBQ lunch will follow outdoors, with the music beginning at 1pm.  Please note this event is dependent on good weather.  Please bring your lawn chairs. For information call the church at 613 333 2318.

The next day the Denbigh Food Bank is open will be Tuesday, September 28th.  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, I didn’t die – quite alive. Somehow, my columns did not get printed in the Frontenac paper. I apologise to my readers. I get over looked quite often, for some reason. This is a repeat from last week.

I wanted to send my condolences to the Yanch family. I heard late that Mrs. Yanch passed away. She was a super cook. I used to buy her fudge at the bake sales, it sure was delicious on the taste buds. I always called for more.

Sympathy also goes out to the Snider family on the passing of Roger. Another entertainer has left us. Roger, if you remember, played in Laurie Perry’s band quite frequently, and also his brother, Odie, played and sang. Good times have come and gone. How sad.

Our neighbours, Quinn and Laura-Lee Mieske, celebrated 20 yeas of marriage recently. Happy belated and many happy years together - great couple.

Get well greetings are rushing to Napanee hospital. Leta Parks was rushed last week by ambulance for high blood pressure. We are cheering for you, Leta. Quick recovery.

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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 1^st and they can be picked up at Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on October 8^th between 9:00am and 12.  To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

All roads led to Henderson on the weekend what with yard sales, boating, biking, walking, visiting - all in the comfort of our beautiful outdoors. Great to visit and see folks again.

Our united churches are busy in service and will host PA Day camps (ages 5-12) for which advance registration is required. Isn’t it such a sacred privilege for our churches to serve in this way? As well, our Henderson United hosted their second time around yard sale, having received so many fantastic gently used items (thanks, everyone!!) that a second sale was required. Truly, we had such a fun time serving you all while helping out our church. Thanks and thanks.

As well, the three churches hosted an afternoon farewell event to say a formal goodbye to the Rev. Cheryl McMurray, who served our three United Churches prior to our current student minister, Kaitlyn Ostrander.

Stay safe, everyone - let’s keep up our vigilance in the struggle with Covid. We can do it, folks!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

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.

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 Lions Club would be glad to have them.  Donate anytime by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club.  Help the Lions Club to help others in need.

Library boxes at the gates to Ken Garrett Park are free for all to use.  We would welcome the donation of children’s books.  Maximum book size is 8X11.  Books can be left in plastic bags by the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road.

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.

Thank you to Rideauview Contracts and the Jackson family for their donation of stones for Ken Garrett Park.  The bottle drive will continue till October 31 as we near the completion of the washrooms.  Trailer is at 3950 Round Lake Road.

Duck hunters : September 25 is opening day!  Hunters must have an Ontario small game license. These are available at Northway Home Hardware and they also have Duck Stamps available. Not being a hunter, I decided to delve deeper into Duck Hunting on the internet and was immediately overwhelmed!  There are so many varieties of ducks and rules for different types!  I did see that the daily bag is 6 and possession is 18.  Good luck, hunters. I now have new respect for the difficulty!  Hunt carefully and stay safe.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

CPHC exercise classes begin September 20 at the ABC Hall, and will run on Monday mornings 9:30 to 10:30am with all COVID protocols in place.  Registration may be in-person on Sept 13^th at 9:30am, or by calling Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244.  You can register up to September 20. More information and forms can be found at https://www.abchall.ca.  This is a free program.

Historic Bowes Mill & Residence Recognized in Tay Valley Township - Tay Valley Township Council has announced recognition of the prominent Bowes grist mill, and its heritage residence, as a legacy property under the municipality’s Heritage Properties Program. Also known as Tay View Mill, the property on the Tay River and Bowes Sideroad, has been part of the family since 1929, when Anson and Mary Wilson Bowes acquired and rebuilt the mill. The property is now owned by Wilson and Jane Bowes. The mill and residence property has had many other well-known owners since it was first acquired from the Crown in 1823, including Joshua Adams, founder of Glen Tay. The grist mill, built about 1844 by Adam Scott Elliott, operated continuously to the 1890s, when it was converted into a hydro generating plant, one of four mills along the Tay River to produce power for the Town of Perth. The Bowes residence, across the river from the mill, was built by John Allan, who owned the property between 1856 and 1867. The wall construction is ‘board-on-board’, a system common in early sawmilling areas, in which boards laid flat build up the wall, providing both the structure and insulation. The home has retained its original roof and first floor windows, and the charm of a classic mid-1800s, vertical wood-sided farm home. It was featured in a recent Christmas Home Tour, by the Canadian Federation of University Women of Perth. The Heritage Properties Recognition Program acknowledges Tay Valley Township’s long and diverse indigenous and settler history, and the wealth of heritage properties that define our community. Properties eligible to receive recognition include buildings that have historic or cultural significance to the community, structures such as monuments, cemetery markers or bridges, and heritage landscapes and archaeological sites. This program is commemorative and carries no legal restrictions for properties. Please note that these are private properties. For further information and to get an application form please visit https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/HeritagePropertiesProgram/    Alternatively, contact: Allison Playfair, Planning Assistant Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 613-267-5353 ext. 129 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Not too much news from Mississippi this week.

I want to extend get well wishes to Gloria McEwen, Paul Warren and Erwin Paul.  Happy birthday to Shirley Mumby and Inta Hagel and anyone else with a birthday in September.

A big thank you to Kip and Esther Tuckwell, who made two old gals very happy.  They took us to Peter’s Restaurant in Perth on Thursday.   Olive and I were treated like royalty.  We had a lovely meal and got to say our good-byes to two of the loveliest people I have ever met.  So sad you are leaving us.  You will be missed.  Happy trails and a safe journey.  I hope your new house is still standing after Hurricane Larry roared through St. John’s.  The whole community is going to miss you both.  I am sending my angels to watch over you so you get there safely.   I will be keeping in touch with all the community news around here.  Newfoundland will now have two more wonderful people in their midst.  I hope the drive goes smoothly for you.  Thank you again for the great day on Thursday. 

Thank you, Alice, for taking me for my x-rays on Tuesday, my MRI on Saturday and my bloodwork on Wednesday.  I sure keep you busy. 

Thank you, Elaine, for the visit and the fresh cranberry jelly on Sunday, and for changing my pictures on the internet. 

Jeff Elliott has now returned to Malaysia after a visit with his parents, Bev and Murray. 

Ron and Alice enjoyed having their youngest grandchild, Addison, spend a few days with them before having to return to school.  

Nice to see the little house on the corner in Snow Road is occupied again.  Welcome to the community!  And also, the house on the hill (once known as the Snow Road Hilton) is getting some renovations.

Smile for the week:  Trust in God but lock your car doors.

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Mountain Grove
Marilyn Meeks

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The Afghan Refugee Support Group will meet at the Ompah Community Centre at 1:30 on Thursday, September 23^rd for a brainstorming session.  All are welcome.  Covid precautions will be in place, and there are a limited number of people permitted in the Hall, so please call Pete at 613 479 2659 if you would like to attend.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

We got in front of a bunch of canning this week. Well, by we, I mean my girlfriend, Thea and her mom, Lee Ann. Now we have salsa and canned San Marzanos to last us well into the winter. Besides work, everything has been comfortably quiet. 

Happy to hear that the Open Farms event is going so well. Congratulations to all the farmers for making beautiful stands and sharing their knowledge and products with all of us! 

Happy birthday to Ben Vandenberg, Meghan Hinds, Holly Blommers and myself! 

Enjoy your week and, as always, let me know what you’d like to see here!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church returned to in-person services last Sunday (September 12^th). 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.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. When you attend an EarlyON program, you can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play.

EarlyON programs use an emergent curriculum model. This means that EarlyON staff plan the learning experiences they offer based on the interests and developing skills of the children in attendance at the program.

EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/

The schedule for September, and locations within your Community can be found at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Registered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd.  Sharbot Lake, ON.  K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: www.rfcs.ca

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.

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON 20^th SEPTEMBER.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Big congratulations to Cheryl Dunham and Kenny Sproule! They exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, September 4^th . Our community wishes you guys many wonderful years of happiness!

Did you hear that St. Kilian’s Church is spicing up their next bake sale? On Saturday, September 25^th from 10am to 1pm, not only can you stock up on your favourite baking goods, you can also purchase a delicious $5 Grab n’ Go Chilli and a bun for your lunch!! To pre-order your favourite treats for that day, you can call 613 479-0070 or Facebook message St. Kilian’s Church before September 19th. There is always a huge selection, but remember to go early, in case your favourite treats are all sold out on you!! Covid protocols will be in place.

I was very sad to hear that Bill Tooley passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, September 11^th. He was the eldest son of Snowden and Rose Tooley. Heartfelt sympathies to all of his family and friends.

Deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Pat Kavanaugh, who passed away last week, as well. She was a dear soul and will be greatly missed.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

It’s canning season...  So much fun watching people sharing their winter preserves and sharing hints and tips, as well as excess produce for those to enjoy during our long winter months.  Any canning tips you’d like to share? Drop me a line.

If you are looking for something to do next Saturday,  mark your calendars and take a drive to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The Frontenac Farmers Market offers a friendly, welcoming environment that brings producers to you. Enjoy access to superb quality, locally produced, locally grown or locally home-made products from home-based industrious crafters, bakers, canners, gardeners, cooks, artists and, most importantly, farmers.  From 9am – 2pm.

September is Hunger Action Month across Ontario! Right here in South Frontenac, our Food Bank served 621 households in the past year, including 634 children and 102 seniors. These are tough times, and your support is needed. For Hunger Action Month, we are encouraging people to donate a different item each week.

September 6 – canned vegetables

September 13 – mac ‘n cheese

September 20 – cereal

September 27 – canned fruit

Donations are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the Food Bank:

4295 Stagecoach Rd., Sydenham Monday – Friday, or a drop bin at Foodland.

Pssstt… It’s almost pumpkin people time... Get your fall groove on and decorate again. So much fun.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

October Pie Sale -  Harrowsmith Rebekah’s are once again selling homemade, frozen 9’’ pies at $12 each. A great variety of pies to pick from - apple, cherry, raspberry, pumpkin, raisin, blueberry and strawberry rhubarb. These pies must be ordered by October 1 and they can be picked up at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on October  8 between 9am and 12pm.  To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

EarlyON  offers free programming for children and their families in Verona.  When you attend an EarlyON program, you can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. The program site is held at Trinity United Church. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/

The Verona Vendor Village will be open this Saturday, September 18 at  4309 Maple Drive from  9am to 2pm. Families are enjoying picking their own vegetables from the raised beds.  There are also 6 local gardeners, including B&B's Veggies, Alex's Apples, June's Garden and Silverbrook Corn. Produce this week is 9 varieties of tomatoes,  turnips, cooking apples & crabapples, cucumbers, fresh carrots, 3 kinds of onions, fresh garlic, fresh herbs etc.  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.

The 25th Verona Car Show will be held on Sunday, September 19 from 8am to 3pm at the Verona Lions Center, 4504 Verona Sand Rd.

Verona Free Methodist Church will hold a drive-in church concert on Sunday, September 26 at 10am.  Jessica Wedden and Jon McLurg will provide the entertainment.

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