Community Columns - January 27, 2022

Jan 26, 2022

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Mountain Grove
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

I am not going to fill up this column with comments about the massive snowfall we had last week, but I will thank G.E. Matson & Sons for all of their hard work and diligence after the storm.  Working as soon as the snow stopped and making sure the roads were clear was very much appreciated.  Thank you.

Sunday Worship for the Arden United Church remains online at this time, as does Coffee and Conversation. 

Is your family looking forward to the free family fishing weekend February 19 through 22 ?  Available in town is the Arden Ontario Bait and Tackle shop for all of your fishing needs and more.  Not only do they sell bait and tackle, but they also sell hot soup and hot drinks. Located at 1264a Cox Road, in Arden at Camp Walleye, the facility is open 6am to 6pm and their phone # is 613-848-1396.  Fish on!!

Has anyone ever said to you, “That’s the greatest apple pie I’ve ever tasted.”? Well this might be your chance to show Canada and your neighbours what a great baker you are.  Online applications are now being taken for Season 6 of the Great Canadian Baking Show.  Go to the CBC website/The Great Canadian Baking Show, and the application is right there, waiting for you to fill it in and submit. 

Good luck and happy baking!

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

There will be an Inverary Spring Vendors Market at Ken Garrett Memorial Park on Saturday, April 30^th from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Vendors are wanted! If you’re interested in hosting a booth, contact Marie Wilkins at 613-449-4744 (text or call), or you can email Marie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Storrington Lions Club is hosting food drive in support of the Battersea United Church Food Bank. Drop off is at the Lions Club in Sunbury on February 4^th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

Have you got your tickets for the February 12^th ham supper hosted by the Storrington Lions Club yet? Fear not! They can be reserved by calling 613-353-2086. Each meal is $20, you can it pick up at the Club from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. All proceeds from the supper go towards projects and initiatives in our community.

South Frontenac’s Music in the Park – This three-part series will invite local families to a day in our parks for free, live local music. They will be from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on February 12th at Centennial Park featuring Lucas Pell, February 26th at The Point Park featuring Chris Murphy, and March 12th at Gilmour Point Park featuring Jordy Jackson. There will be a few other family-oriented activities and hot beverages for sale. Families are encouraged to bundle-up, bring their lawn chairs, and enjoy the winter weather in our parks! COVID-19 pending/safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved, visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/music or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

South Frontenac Family Day – Hosted once again at the Frontenac Community Arena on February 21st from 11:00am – 3:00pm, this modified event will be a comeback of some favourites and introduce some new activities. There will not be a free BBQ as done in the past, but we are looking forward to snowtubing and other snow activities, free skating and more. COVID-19 pending/ safety protocols in place. Volunteers are wanted! For more information and to get involved visit www.southfrontenac.net/familyday/ or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How do you find Will Smith in the snow? Look for the fresh prints. Shout out to Zach in Harrowsmith for this week’s joke! It’s seasonal, timely, has a pop culture reference… I give it a 10/10 and a spot on the fridge in the Spiler house.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Many people went to Facebook to thank our volunteer firefighters as they braved the extreme cold temperatures while fighting a fire. They are indeed our community’s true heroes! Thank you for your service to our community!

Madawaska Coffee is coming to Finnegan’s! They will have a medium roast, a dark roast and decaf ground for sale in 1lb bags.

Hurrah! Hunter’s Creek Golf Club restaurant is cooking up a storm for tantalize our taste buds! Friday is pizza night, Saturday brings Chinese and Sunday brings you ham and scallop potatoes; all for pick-up. Call 613-336-2587 to place your order.

Darts will be starting back up Monday, January 31st at the lions hall, 7pm start. Hope to see you all there.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Though words can not express our heartfelt sympathy, we send our love to you, Tammy and family, on the passing of Mark.  We are praying for you today, and in the days ahead. 

Lennox and Addington Resources for Children (LARC) has fun, interactive online programs for families throughout the week.  Connect with them on Facebook for videos, crafts and music to play, learn and explore.

Meals on Wheels has some delicious comfort food on the menu.  Thursday, February 3rd is soup & roll, BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, Italian mixed vegetables and a date square.  On Thursday, February 10th is soup & a roll, salmon, rice and New England vegetables, with banana cake for dessert.  To place your order, contact Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext.226.

Addington Highlands public Library has some new E-Resources for kids. Visit the AH library Facebook page to check out World Book for Activity Corner, Early Learning, World Book Kids, and World Book Student.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Thank you to the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church for the lovely ‘welcome basket’ that was dropped off! What a kind surprise!
If you know of someone new to the area, let us know so the welcome committee can pop by to say hello! #CommunitySpirit As the extreme cold weather continues, please remember to keeps pets indoors and watch for symptoms of frost bite on any exposed skin during outdoor activities.

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Harlowe
Marie White

I would like to compliment the write-up in Lola Gray's obituary. I've known Lola all my life, and as the   wording and verses in the obituary were worded, it was beautiful and touching. I loved it. She did have a  hard life, but never complained, just kept on trying to help other people. She had another great skill: hanging wallpaper. She did a bedroom for me years ago, right to perfection. Great lady. I'll always remember her laugh and friendship.

We have another lady down on Gull Lake who is going to turn another year younger. Her name is Marilyn Tellier and her birthday is today, January 27^th. Happy birthday, Marilyn, and do have many more. Hope all your dreams and wishes come true.

What a month of birthdays to start the new year. Lots of activity. Anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month, do have a good one, and many more.

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

No column; check back next week!

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Special thanks to our road crews who risked their lives to keep us safe in the recent blizzard of Jan 17. Their road clearing and extra attention to detail and safety was over and above the call of duty. Also thanks to all who checked in with our vulnerable folks to insure their safety.

Speaking of weather, we are hoping that our Harriett Henderson Ground hog doesn’t see her shadow next week, as we want an early spring. Do us proud, Harriett!

I know that many have “yummy” memories of the Valentine candy made by the late Marie Deline of our village. Her daughter, our own Angie Deline is reviving these recipes to make home made peppermint patties - hand dipped in chocolate, and other candies “from back in the day”. This sounds yummy in the tummy!

Covid isolation is causing an increase in addictions and the Ontario government has announced $32.7 million in new annual funding for targeted addictions services and supports, including treatment for opioid addictions. According to a spokesperson, funding will be received within the Ontario Health’s five regions across Ontario. This is truly good news.

On the topic of addictions, I heartily recommend a TVO documentary called “Come Clean” which came out on Tues Jan. 25. Taking place in Canada, it shadows various addicts and their attempts to come clean. It’s quite an eye opener.

Take care, everyone, and stay safe.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Food Drive on Friday, February 4^th.  Cereals, canned goods (meats & pasta), pasta and sauces, rice, freezable foods and snacks for school lunch bags. Also household necessities such as toilet paper.  Anything you can give is very much appreciated. Drop off at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury between 1:00 and 5:00pm. 

Baked ham dinner!  Reserve your dinner(s) NOW.  Storrington Lions Club is offering a take-out ham dinner on February 12^th.  A delicious Valentine's treat for yourself or someone else.  $20 per dinner!  Deadline to order is February 9^th.  Call Teresa at 353-2086.

Pilates on Mondays at 6:15pm & yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Inverary United Church Hall beginning January 31.

Martial Arts classes at Inverary United Church hall on Thursday evenings will resume on Thursday, February 17^th.  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..

Rotary Cash Calendar 2022 for $20!   You can win more than once.  Calendars available at Mrs Garrett’s Bake Shop, Inverary Pharmasave, Maple Country Home & Farm and Limestone Creamery or call Darlene at 613-353-1142.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

No column; check back next week!

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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

Hello from Ompah.  Apparently my mind has been on holiday as I've not written a column yet this year!  Happy New Year.  I hope everyone had as good a holiday season as was possible with the Covid restrictions.

A catch up from before Christmas:  The Ompah Choir led the caroling at the gazebo at the Community Centre, then sang at homes around the village.  It was a cold night but without a wind so folks stayed warm. Everyone appreciated singing and being sung to.

The Sharbot Lake Medical Clinic have held several vaccination clinics.  We went and found it well organized, quick and welcoming. Thanks to the staff and volunteers.

Thanks also to the road crew who worked long and hard to clear the roads of that huge dump of snow.  We measured 65 cm at our home.

The Book Club met in the parking lot of the Community Centre to have a discussion of the latest book.  It was a short meeting as it was frigid and windy.  Linda brought and distributed copies of our next book. Contact Linda (contact info above) if you are interested in joining the Book Club.

The birds have kept me busy keeping the feeder filled.  I have the regulars; chickadees, nuthatches, hairy and downy woodpeckers, goldfinch and redpolls.  Let me know if you  have other birds coming to your feeder.

There have been many Sold signs around the village which means we have many who are new to the area.  Welcome to our new neighbours.  Hopefully we will be able to have larger group gatherings this summer and we will get to meet and know each other.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

The rink in Tichborne is like something straight out of a hockey version of The Sandlot (1993 children's baseball movie). It's been so awesome going skating up there. And the kids are gracious enough to share their precious ice with us grown folks. It is very much their rink. I would love to see it flooded an extra night a week, but everyone seems thankful for the opportunity to have somewhere to play.

Remember to keep your chimneys clean. At this point in the season, we’ve all been running our stoves for a while now. Be vigilant and look for signs of a dirty chimney. The number one cause of house fires.

Stay safe on the trails and look out for your neighbours.

As always, let me know about your local events, or causes to celebrate, and I’ll be happy to write about them here!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church Announcements: 

In-person services are continuing in 2022: Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. All COVID restrictions/protocols remain in place.

At present we are going through the search process to hire a new minister but will continue with Supply/Lay Ministers or personnel until a suitable candidate is found.

A reminder to all members of the Perth Road United Church congregation: Please complete and mail the questionnaire from the Search Committee as soon as possible. This will greatly help with our search. Thank you.

Birthday WISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

No column; check back next week!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Oh, hi there Winter.  We’ve been pretty lucky to not have had nasty winter weather until recently. Betty WhiteOut was actually a pleasant distraction from the pandemic and so nice to see everyone helping out in clearing snow.  Community at its best.

The ice rink at the boat launch at the point has sure had some good use.  Thanks to the zamboni and snow removal crew for keeping it up to par for all to enjoy.  Lots of memories to be made this winter.

Are you or do you have a highschool student in need of volunteer hours? Maybe you want to volunteer for a fun community event. 

Call out to volunteers for the SF  Family Day event on Monday, Feb 21st at Frontenac Community Arena... They need volunteers to assist with a variety of activities.  1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour or 5 hour shifts available  between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Contact SF Recreation  Committee member, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Keep your calendar open and make some family memories on  family day in the snow.

Well, snowfall amount isn’t an issue. Let’s see some snow sculptures, or snow drawing - food colouring works well on the snow. 

Keep up the good work, Sydenham. Let’s show this virus we are tougher than it.  We have come this far. It’s been challenging and still is, but keep positive and together we will get through this.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Verona Lions are hosting a Take-out Valentine Chicken Dinner on Saturday, February 12 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Dinner Iicludes chicken, fries, coleslaw, dessert and gingerale for $15 each. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the following places: Asselstine Hardware and Verona Hardware. Or online https://www.veronalions.ca/

February 20, TAKE OUT turkey dinner, Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, PICK UP between 4:30 and 6pm. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of February 16. 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.

Friends of the Napanee River's Zoom presentation on the 50 Million Tree Program described large-scale tree planting programs and the value of planting trees to wildlife, watersheds and communities. The presentation provided valuable information to both large and small scale property owners, including the tax benefits.Through this program, Forests Ontario has now planted more than 34 million trees, producing over 17,000 hectares of new forests. Jim Hendry's and Steve Pitt's presentation can be found at the following link to the Friends of the Napanee River YouTube channel. The presentation runs until minute 56 followed by a VERY informative 20-minute Q&A session.  https://youtu.be/AjGZNZXwo24

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