Community Columns - October 14, 2021

Oct 13, 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

Hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Do you have kids?  Are you in need of some help with getting them outfitted for the winter?  If so, please either contact Rural Frontenac Community Services for kids 0-5 years or your local school so they register you in their Clothes for Kids program.  RFCS phone number is 613-279-3151 x 305 or visit their website at  www.rfcs.ca.

Circle Square Ranch is sponsoring a Christmas Market Saturday, November

30, 10:00am to 3:00pm, and are in need of local vendors.  Application for the vendors may be requested by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Vendors’ fees are $50.00 plus a donation to the Silent Auction.  Get in touch with the Ranch if you have any questions.

Jill Weese, of Henderson is offering a weight-loss class which includes cardio, endurance and strength training, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 19 for 14 sessions.  Classes will be from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Lions Hall in Northbrook.  The cost is $182.00 with a 10-person maximum attendance.  If you are interested, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-888.8922.

If you missed out on the Thanksgiving Raffle Basket, you are in luck because there is now a Halloween Raffle Basket for your pleasure.  The basket contains a glow necklace, a spider ring toss, 2 Halloween movies, ghost lights and a $25.00 gift card to Mike Deans.  The tickets are $5.00 each and are available at the Child Centre or the RFCS office at 1020 Elizabeth Street.  The draw will be October 22.

RFCS’s youth program has partnered with Scientists in School and is presenting Up, Down and All Around, a fun, free virtual STEM workshop, October 28 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for kids ages 4 – 12 years.  Explore how things move, and discover the science behind a magic trick, defy gravity by creating a balancing bird and engineer an elastic racer to chase down Newton’s laws.  All materials are included.  Please email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-27-3151 x 305 for more information, or to register.

Sad to hear that the Festival of Trees has cancelled their Annual event again this year.  Covid has really taken a toll on many of our favorite events.

If you haven’t been by the Kennebec Heritage Park lately, take a few minutes and check out the addition of the large decorative rocks placed on the site.  If you would like a beloved family member to be honored or you’d like to have your family plaque mounted, please get in touch with the Kennebec and District Historical Society and they can help you out.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

This sounds delicious and fun! Be sure to save the date and check out what’s happening on October 16 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is hosting a Harvest Fest from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Bring your appetite and for $6.00, enjoy a pancake breakfast with bacon. Breakfast will be served from 9:00am to 11:00am. There will be children’s games, a bouncy castle, pumpkin carving, vendors and much, much more. Come out and celebrate the fall harvest season with the Lions and your community.

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. "Nikko Jesse Forbes", a 7 yr old disc golfer that has 3 wins in the amateur division, will come to Hunters Creek this weekend. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on Facebook & Instragram.

The Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm is open every Saturday and Sunday including Holiday Thanksgiving Monday. As long as they can keep the water on and it does not freeze, they plan to stay open until October 31, 2021. Their hours are Monday to Friday by appointment only. If you do call and get voicemail, please leave a message and we will call you back. Saturdays & Sundays including Holiday Monday OPEN 11am to 3pm. No appointment necessary.

The Petting Farm wants everyone to know that they have lots of FREE fertilizer manure ready for pickup for next year's gardens. Many people have benefited from their organic manure and have had plentiful vegetables and beautiful flower gardens that thrived so well. Bring your trailer and they will load it for you. Donations are always welcome.

Stop at the Red Barn Zone on Fridays and get a yummy lunch box for your children. Order in advance at 613-336-9900 and just drive by and grab it. Each box contains a plain bagel with cream cheese or butter, an apple or orange juice box, Rice Krispies Square bars, box of raisins, carrots or celery sticks and a tiny toy, colours, and stickers. All this for $5.00.

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

Trick or Treat at the Red Barn Zone! Get ready for scary treats! Come and scare the owners and you will get a double treat! Come out between 5:00pm and 7:0pm. The Red Barn Zone is located at 2471 Highway 506.

The Land O' Lakes Garden Club will be holding their AGM on Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00pm.  Please check our website https://landolakesgardenclub.com for the venue, as we will be complying with the Public Health Covid guidelines at the time of the meeting.

The month of October was designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada in 1992. This year’s theme is “Women Making History Now”. Does anyone cross your mind? A role model, maybe; a volunteer in your community; a colleague? Visit our website to see if this exceptional woman is eligible for a Canadian honour. Let’s celebrate excellence together! #GGHonours #WomensHistoryMonth https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Lennox & Addington Resources for Children has a couple new options for families.  Playgroup in Denbigh will be held on Mondays at Heritage Park, 48 Lane Street from 10am to 12 noon as a Story Walk Playgroup.  There is also a Cloyne Infant/ Toddler Playgroup 9:30am to 12 noon at North Addington Childcare Centre, 14196 Hwy 41 in Cloyne.  Families are invited to book their time ahead with Picktime.  These FREE programs are open to all parents, grand-parents and caregivers with young children up to the age of 6 years.  At EarlyON playgroups, parents and caregivers can meet and learn from each other, interact with staff, learn about child development, all while making crafts, singing and playing with their children.  For more information, please contact Morgan at 613 336  0125.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will host a Drive-Thru Hunter's Lasagna Dinner by Schmidt's Catering from Pembroke, on Friday, November 12th, 4:30-6pm.  For $20, you get lasagna, garlic bread, salad and a yummy dessert.  Pre-order by calling 613 333 1984 or 613 333 1423 or e-transfer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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

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Harlowe
Marie White

Hope everyone had their tummies full of turkey and an enjoyable with friends and family.

The fall leaves are beautiful with different colours falling gently to the ground. Old man winter is around the corner. So far we have been lucky; not frost yet.

Our sympathy goes out to the Crockett family on the passing of Norma. She was born here in Harlowe, later moved to Colborne. We grew up together (many years ago). Her maiden name was Gray.

The two old crows (the late bloomers) will be celebrating on Wednesday, the 13^th, George and I. 14 years of marriage. How sweet it is!

I hear that music and dancing will be wide open in Napanee on Sunday. It sure does not make sense when the restaurants cannot be open to capacity. My idea is, it is still risky out there with COVID lingering. Don’t forget to play it safe.

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Oct 17, TAKE OUT Beef Dinner, Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, PICK UP between 4:30 and 6:00, advance tickets only with a cut off date of Oct 13, 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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Henderson
Jean Brown

Henderson United Church and United Church Women (UCW) are hosting a Vendors Sale at their UCW hall (both inside and outside the hall) in our Henderson village, coming up on Sat. Oct. 23 from 10:00 – 2:00 and it will be a fun and yummy time. Proceeds aid the Henderson UCW group, who support both the Henderson hall and the church. Many vendors are coming - featuring jams, jellies, knitting, crafts, bath and body products, clothes and many items for Christmas presents and decorating. Come and have a visit and there will be home baking sales, along with a grab and go lunch to purchase, and loads of fun. Our own Angela Deline, who hails from our village is one of the many vendors. The rain date is Oct. 24 - same time, same place! All Covid protocols apply, so wear your mask, and sign in for contact tracing - all of which we’ve been doing for the last 20 months - so will surely be able to comply. Come and have a hoot and a holler in our village!

Our own Jill Weese, who grew up at Kirk Kove, is starting some weight loss classes (Oct 19-Dec 2) to improve cardio endurance, strength, along with fit tips on Tues. and Thurs. from 4:30-5:30 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. There’s an ad in the news about it - so please check it all out. Registration is today, Oct. 14 at 4:30 at the Lions Hall.

Thanksgiving brought so many families together in much needed gatherings. Last year, Covid canceled so many get-togethers, so we are cautiously yet carefully optimistic that this up-coming winter will be a good one. Vaccines will really help us get through - so please, everyone - get those vaccines! We’re all in this together.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Turkey was in season this past week!  Storrington Lions Club sold over 240 turkey dinners! A sincere thank you to the community for supporting this fundraiser.  Thank you, also, to the Storrington Lions Club who give back so much support to the community.  A win – win event for both sides!  Except maybe the turkeys.

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

Food Bank Drive Friday, October 15^th from 1 to 5pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury, sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club. Needed items are toothpaste, toilet paper, pancake mix, syrup and canned vegetables and fruit – remember ANY donations are welcome!  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.

Eye glasses! Hearing aids!  Donate anytime by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club.  Help the Lion’s Club to help others in need.

Free Seniors Fitness Classes Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Storrington Centre. You can use poles or be seated.  Let’s get fit!

Martial Arts classes at Inverary United Church hall Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm during October.  Kids Karate classes will begin on November 4^th in the hall from 6:30 to 7:30 and the adult classes will then be 7:30 to 8:45pm. For more info, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Soulful Singing has started at 7:00pm – 8:30pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month!  Next session will be October 26^th.  For more info:   613.353.2889 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Inverary Youth Activities wants to sincerely thank everyone for supporting our LCBO Returnables trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road.  Your response has been amazing, and since the spring up to September 30^th we have raised over $12,000 from your returns.  The trailer is in place until October 31… Can we make it to “lucky 13”?

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

"Althorpe 98 Years Ago – A very successful meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church was held at Mrs. R. Tysick’s on Saturday, October 6th. The proceeds of the social held at Mrs. Norris’ previously added $31 to the funds. – Messrs. E. Ritchie and D. Dowdall who are running a threshing outfit in Bathurst spent Sunday at their homes here. – Mr. R. Tysick returned to his home here after nine months engagement with the C.P.R. – Our teachers Miss Whitmore and Mrs. Horrocks are attending the convention at Smiths Falls this week. – Nature has donned her gaudiest array and our country roads by our numerous lakes and hillsides present to the traveler as beautiful scenes as anywhere in Canada and therefore in the world. [Perth Courier Oct 12 1923]"

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Mountain Grove
Marilyn Meeks

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

No column; check back next week!

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

A beautiful and productive week is behind us once again. On Thanksgiving weekend, it’s nice to take an extra moment to reflect on all the positive things we have going on. By the time you read this, most of our turkey-times get-togethers will be behind us. But, this morning I’m thankful for the health of my family. And very much looking forward to being able to have a nice big feast with my Grandparents, Wayne & Mary Abrams in Sydenham, joined by more of our close family and friends. Perhaps as time has gone by, and we have figured out more easily how to navigate the pandemic, these gatherings won’t be such a source of anxiety, and more a place of pure thanks for being able to spend time with the people who are most special to us. 

District #4 Recreation Committee has closed up the Community Pantry for the season.  Thank you to everyone who has donated to make this another successful year.  Left over items will be donated to the Sharbot Lake Food Bank.

With Hallowe'en quickly approaching, District #4 Recreation Committee will be handing out candy at the home of Mrs. Mary Howes in Parham.  Stay safe.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

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

BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

The Perth Road Village Crafters meet at the Harris Park Clubhouse on Perth Road Crescent, 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.

From Heather Keeling: The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail have merchandise for sale, benefiting the Cataraqui Trail. All items can be purchased at the Cataraqui Conservation Authority's Outdoor Centre, located at 1641 Perth Road in Glenburnie from 9am to 4pm, daily.

Sweatshirts are $25/each or 2 for $45. Sizes available are medium to 2XL.

T-shirts are $15/each or 2 for $25. Sizes available are small and large to 2XL. There are no mediums left.

Ball caps are $15/each or 2 for $25. One size fits all. The Velcro strap allows for adjustment at the back.

Totes are $2/each. They are fourteen by fifteen inches.

All prices include tax.

If folks don't want to drive to Glenburnie, or if they have any questions, they can call Heather Keeling at 343-306-1087, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thanks for supporting the Cataraqui Trail!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

October 9th marks one year since Creative Grapes opened in Plevna! They wish to thank all the valued customers who have supported their local small business and who have watched and helped them grow!  Interestingly, they have crafted 7000 bottles of wine and have enjoyed and appreciated getting to know each customer individually, through conversations, laughter and multiple wedding wine making days! Their new fall hours began October 1^st. You will now be able to enjoy their superior wine making skills and services; Wednesdays 11-4 and Fridays & Saturdays 10-4.

Rural Frontenac Child Services Plevna Kids Club will be meeting outside at the Clar-Mill Hall every Tuesday afternoon in October from 4-5pm! Outdoor crafts and games will be offered by the youth program. The activities will be most suited to youth ages 6-12 and their families! For more information You can call 613 279-3151 Ext 305 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A facemask will be required when social distancing is not possible.

Circle your calendars for the Plevna Christmas Craft Show on Saturday November 6^th for beautiful hand-crafted items and lots of great gift ideas!! You can visit the Clar-Mill Hall between 10-2 and please remember that covid protocols will be followed.

Congratulations to Wendy Williamson from the Plevna Liquor Store! She enjoyed her last day this past Saturday!! You will be greatly missed, Wendy!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

With Thanksgiving just past, I feel we can be thankful for our amazing community we live in.

Halloween is coming up soon and in keeping the tradition of candy donation and top up, Christine at Memory Lane has graciously offered to be a drop off and pickup location for donations of candy for our local kids.  They deserve all that Halloween has to offer and this is amazing of our outskirts and even local community folks to donate candy so the kids enjoy their evening of Trick-Or-Treating.  Memory Lane Flowers is open from 10-4pm Tuesday to Friday to drop off your donations for our ghouls and goblins. If those hours aren’t practical, please reach out to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-376-9848 and we will do our best.

Some pretty awesome Local ladies were selected to join and represent Canada in Rittlen Italy for the woman’s national ice stock team. A fundraising yard sale will take place at 7588 road 38 on October 16 and 17.  Please check it out and support the girls. More amazing details to follow for further fundraising for their journey.

Fall is here, leaves are falling.  Keep smiling Sydenham, we have come this far.

I see some fall decor has made its presence at the Sydenham sign in Rutledge Road as well as some amazing front porches throughout the village.  Way to go guys

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Christmas in the Sawmill will hold an art and craft show in the mill on Saturday, October 23  from 10am to 4pm.  Location is  6037B Verona St., Verona. One day only. Some new vendors, as well as many returning vendors. Covid protocols

Remembrance Day Service at the Verona Cenotaph will once again be by advanced reserved social distance spaces. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your spot. Space is limited due to Covid restrictions and the unknown factors at the time of printing. You will receive a copy of the service to print or download to your phone. Masks are required, hand sanitizing and social distancing will be in place.

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