Community Columns - October 21, 2021

Oct 20, 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

Have you gotten your Halloween Basket raffle tickets yet?  The draw is October 22, with a $100.00 prize value.  The $5.00 tickets are available at the Child Care Centre, or RFCS’s office, so purchase them soon or you’ll miss out. 

If you are a family who needs a little help with winter wear for your kids, please contact RFCS at 613-279-3151 before October 25 to register for their Coats for Kids Program.

The Arden Pastoral Charge is hosting a Game Night for the youth at 7:30pm, October 22, at the church.  You can bring your own game, but please don’t forget the Covid protocols.  For any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The UCW join Henderson United Church in hosting a vendor sale Saturday, October 23, 10:00am to 2:00pm.  There will be an assortment of goodies to choose from, along with home baking and a “grab and go” lunch.  The rain date is October 24, with all Covid protocols in place.

RFCS Youth will be hosting a Halloween party outdoors with games, crafts and goodie bags.  There are 3 different locations on 3 different dates, October 23 in Parham, October 24 in Clar-Mills and October 29 at the Sharbot Lake Beach. Please call 613-279-3151 x 305 for the requirements.

The next in the series of Health and Wellness for Seniors programs continues with guest speaker Gabrielle Deschenes, Nurse Practitioner for the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, Thursday October 28.  These are Zoom presentations so register at 613-279-3151 and receive the link to join the conversation.

Vendors are still required for the Circle Square Ranch Christmas Market, Saturday November 30.  Please contact the Ranch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

There is still lots of time to pick-your-own-pumpkin at Sands Produce Farm. Check out the patch at 4322 Battersea Road or call for more information, 613-353-2877.

The Spooky South Frontenac House Decorating Contest is back for its second year with three new fa-boo-lous categories: Spookiest (most frightening display), Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About (best jack-o-lantern display), and Bold & Boo-tiful (best fall themed display). Decorate your front yard and enter into the contest for your chance to win a $75 gift card to a local business! The winners will be announced on Friday, October 29^th, all entries will be promoted on the Township’s website and social media pages and families will be encouraged to take a tour of the community and celebrate the spirit! To enter, you must submit an entry form and up to three (3) photos of your display by October 27^th. Visit www.southfrontenac.net/spooky/ for more details and to enter.

The Friday Night Open Mic is back. Join the gang as the return to Sunbury Hall Details: Time 6-10pm (doors open at 5pm). Admission is $2 per person. Proof of full vaccination. Max allowed in is 81. Adults only. Dancing allowed. Cash bar and free parking. Masks must be worn unless you are sitting in your chair eating or drinking. We’ll see you there!

How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Our area has a new business, The Tweet Boutique, located at 1007 Road 506! This is a backyard birding boutique and fine art photo gallery offering wild bird supplies, fine art photography prints and unique gifts. Check them out on their Facebook page. This is an amazing store for all your bird food and bird feeder needs. You need to check out the beautiful photo prints. I made a couple of purchases and will be back!

On behalf of the Friends of Bon Echo I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Gabrielle Meeks for earning this year’s $1000 FOBE Bursary. Gabrielle is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at Queen’s University and plans to specialize in astrophysics.

The FOBE Bursary is awarded annually to an employee of either the Park or the Friends who will be continuing on to post- secondary education (Trade school, College, or University). The Park and the Friends are grateful for the opportunity to play a small role in the continuing education of our incredible employees.

Great work, Gabrielle. Keep shooting for the stars.

Jamie Uson Executive Director

Jack Scott lived on Hughes Landing Road on Skootamatta Lake.  He died on June 12, 2020.   Because of the pandemic, there was no funeral at that time.   Louise Scott invites you to raise your glass in memory of him.   If you are double vaccinated, and wear a mask, she will greet you in the Lions Hall, 57 County Road 8, in Napanee on Sat, Nov 13 between 1pm and 5pm. 

Darts have started back! Every Monday evening at 7:00pm starting October 21, 2021, darts will be played at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. The fee is $5.00. For more information, check out Northbrook Darts on Facebook.

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 4^th 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 7:00pm. 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.

Land O’Lakes Community Services is excited to let you know the Northbrook Diners Club is back at the Northbrook Lions Hall! Come out November 30, 2021 from 10:00am to 2:00pm and socialize with family, friends, and community members. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please bring your own plate and cutlery. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP the newest member of the LOLCS team, Shelby Summers at 613-336-8934 ext. 229. COVID rules will apply.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Denbigh Denbigh Diners Club is back at the Denbigh Hall!! Come out and socialize with friends and family over a hot meal, coffee, and tea on November 15th and 29th, 10am to 2pm. Cost is $10 per person. Please bring your own plate and cutlery. RSVP to Shelby Summers at 613 336 8934 ext.229, as spaces are limited. COVID protocols in place.

Lennox & Addington Resources for Children hosts Playgroup in Denbigh 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

No column; check back next week!

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Henderson Special thanks to our Lakelands Family Health Team, who yesterday - Oct. 20, offered a Covid vaccine clinic in Northbrook. We appreciate our hard working health teams for keeping us safe in Covid, and continuing to offer the vaccine. Special thanks to all who are getting jabbed so we can avoid future lockdowns and celebrate Christmas in fine style.

Speaking of Christmas - can you help out with some Christmas cheer, folks? Our Land O’Lakes Community Services are gearing up for their Christmas hamper program that will provide over 100 Christmas baskets to needy ones. So, if you can help, please start saving up new toys, new clothes, gift certificates and non-perishable food items for a big collection day on Sat, Dec. 4 from 10:00 – 2:00 at the Northbrook Foodland parking lot when these items will be received for future distribution. It’s so easy just to grab a bit extra when out shopping. In the past, so many have helped to make Christmas dreams come true - so thanks, everyone - you rock!

Henderson UCW hall is the place to be this Sat. Oct. 23 from 10:00 – 2:00 for the vendors sale hosted by the Henderson United Church and The United Church Women (UCW) with proceeds to help out the hall expenses. We are fortunate that the church folks help out to support our super duper hall- so let’s all do our part, if possible, please, so the hall expenses (hydro, insurance, supplies) can be met. Grab and go sandwich lunches can be purchased, draw table possibilities, vendor tables with honey, preserves, bath products, crafts and Christmas items, sewing, baking, knitting, and endless possibilities. Come and get a start on your Christmas shopping and have a blast visiting with us all. All Covid restrictions in placemasks, contact tracing, distancing and, of course, a few laughs! Rain date is Oct. 24- same time, same place. The event will be held both inside and outside the hall- dress warmly. Folks are getting geared up for that “two week family vacation called hunting season” coming soon. Baking, cleaning, organizing, sighting of guns, gathering apples is all on the go. Baking smells waft out to the roadside when I’m riding my bike - so I peddle faster!!

Congratulations to George and Marie White, who celebrated their anniversary by going out to dinner and sharing time with loved ones. Special thinking of you to George’s Mom, Leeanne White, who took a fall recently, but is feeling improved.

Thanks for inviting me into your homes and for the cosy news items you send.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

I am writing this looking outside on a Fall day!  It has been a beautiful October and I have taken advantage of the good weather to prepare the gardens for winter. Always lots to do this time of year. Double vaccinated and now I am thinking about my flu shot.  Running in the morning, I hear the gun shots as the daylight breaks so the duck hunters are still out there.  I am sure the deer hunters are getting ready for November 1^st.  I also see lots of happy pumpkin faces showing up around the village.  It feels good to be back to normal… With a few alterations.

Flu shots!  Just checked with Leonard Chan at Inverary Pharmasave and you can book your appointment for a flu shot on their Facebook page. Actually, you are put on the waitlist and once the actual shots begin, you will be notified of your appointment time by email. I just signed up and it was quite easy.

Food Bank Drive was a great success!  Thank you to all who donated.

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. – 8:30 pm 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.

Trailer for LCBO Returnables will be in place at 3950 Round Lake Road until October 31^st .

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

No column; check back next week!

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Get well wishes to Harriett, who has had a rough week but is now on the mend. 

Ten police recruits and 4 or 5 trainers were all training on ATVs in the Robertsville gravel pit this weekend.

Thank you, Alice, for taking me to Perth on Tuesday to buy my truckload of winter supplies.  I know I was early getting them, but I like to always be prepared, just like the Boy Scouts.  Thank you, Bob DeLisle, for taking my car to Ford for grease, oil and snow tires,  a new key pad and repairs to my seat belt.  My neighbours are the salt of the earth.  Thank you a million, Alice and Bob.

Sympathy to the Riddell family in Kingston on their loss of Judy. 

Dillon – Nana just wants to say “kudos to you for cutting my grass.  It is so appreciated - you are my favourite grandson.”

So good that the weather has been cooperating with the Community Centre coffee group when they get together with their coffee travel mugs and lawn chairs on Friday mornings.  Olive and I enjoyed stopping by to say hello to everyone.  It will be so nice when the renovations are complete and we can meet inside again.

I am never lonely because I have five men in my house – I get up with Charlie Horse, spend all day with Arthur Itis, I dine with Will Power and go to bed with Ben Gay and when I need exercise I have my Johnny Walker.

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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

Wow, that was quite the rainfall the other night. I’ve sure confirmed all the suspected low spots on my property after some big diggin has happened. Hope nobody got flooded too bad. We had a fresh litter of kittens show their cute little selves in the past couple weeks. Most recently, I tried to handle one and got bit. The adorable little fluff ball has needles for teeth and pierced my thumbnail. At the request of our local health unit, I’m getting treated on a rather long regimen of rabies inoculations. Happy to keep feeding the little guys, but I think my days of trying to cowboy them into the palm of my hands are in the past. I’m sure there is some sort of lesson in there. ‘Just cause it’s cute, doesn’t mean it don’t have rabies.’ Or something to that effect.

Happy 3rd birthday to my little buddy Gracie!! Hope your day was real special, kid! Stay safe and have fun!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

No column; check back next week!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

I hope everybody enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend! We had our element burn out in our oven that weekend and I was having a terrible time finding a replacement element. Well, I found a fella in Perth named Fred Pierman, who retired from Perth Home Hardware and opened up his company, Pierman’s Parts and Pieces! He specializes in fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, vacuums, motors, central vacs, dishwashers, BBQ’s and trailer & RV parts! His phone number is 613 267-2188 or 613 812-2190. He was quick, helpful and had the element I needed, so saved us having to buy a new stove! Our family really appreciated his superior and reasonably priced customer service!! 

Rural Frontenac Community Services invites you to join their Youth Program with your costumes for a Halloween Party!! The fun will begin on Tuesday, October 26^th from 4-5pm at the Clar-Mill Hall!!  There will be games, crafts and goodie bags! Activities will be most suited for youth between the ages of 6-12 and their families! On site Covid screening will be done and facemasks will be required when social distancing isn’t possible.

Congratulations to Eric Tobias and his staff at Tobias Pharmacy in Northbrook on Celebrating 10 years in business!! If you need a prescription filled or a Covid vaccine, this is the place to go! They are so helpful and accommodating there and they have a great selection of Beautiful Hallmark greeting cards!

Holly Labow at Polished Spa Services has a great deal right now on travel-sized Gehwol Foot Cream at $3.99 and get one free! The 20ml is perfectly suited for your carry-on or to use as a stocking stuffer. This generous sale ends October 30^th while supplies last!

Don’t forget that if you need to print off your hunting tags or your Covid vaccine receipts, or perhaps place a liquor order to be delivered to our Plevna Liquor store, our Plevna Library services including public internet computers and a printer are open on Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 5-7 and Friday & Saturday 10-1. There are also just public

internet services available on Monday and Wednesday from 5-8pm and Saturday 1-5pm.

Please keep Leeanna White in your prayers right now, our Community Matriarch had a terrible fall and is currently healing up at the Napanee Hospital. If you wish to send Lee a get-well card, you can forward them to Room 119 at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital in Napanee.

Please keep my husband Lonnie Watkins in your prayers this week too, as he is going in for his hip resurfacing surgery on Oct 19^th. By the time you read this, hopefully he will be home and beginning his healing process. We would appreciate any tips or advice from people that have had hip surgery in the past, we want to make sure we do everything we can to help Lonnie heal up nicely!!

One final note: Thank you very much to Jerry White for helping us with our leaking kitchen sink faucet last Sunday night and to Dan Weber for helping us fix our broken thermostat in the house. Sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

October is breast cancer awareness month, be sure to poke down to Foodland and pick up your cupcakes and goodies, the bakery staff sure have done a great job, and ladies please protect your “girls” and check yourself regularly.

Wishing all our local snowbirds who chose to venture to their southern destinations a safe winter.

Speaking of snowbirds, we’ve seen some winter birds gracing us with their presence, so be sure to remember them when you are buying your groceries, they enjoy eating too and will even sing for you. 

Another week until Halloween, our candy top up is in high force at Memory Lane and if you have questions or wish to help our village residents with top up, or even want to just contribute as you don’t see kids where you live. Be sure to stop in. Or call me or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  The date for pickup for top up will be determined once we know how many goodies have accumulated. It’s been beyond amazingly generous in the past, our community is absolutely the best.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Melissa Elliott , Volunteer Coordinator for South Frontenac Community Services, sends this message: "Volunteers needed ASAP. An hour a month, a week, or maybe more – you let us know what works for you.. We can always use your help! Every hour given makes a difference. If you can drive, garden, listen, hold a hand, then we can really use you. Please call Melissa Elliott 613-376-6477 ext. 209"

There will be a Drive-In Church Concert at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Sunday, October 24 at 10am, featuring Mark Alton and the Gospel Opry Quartet,

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.

Style Revival operates every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. This is a free clothing and accessories store. They accept donations during office hours. If you have donations, please contact the church office at 613-374-1232.

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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