Community Columns - April 14, 2022

Apr 13, 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
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

It’s nice to see programs gradually reappearing in the Hamlet.  Euchre will resume Tuesday evening at 7:00pm, Tai Chi is already in full swing, and Stretch and Strength will begin Thursday the 14th.  All programs are held at the Kennebec Community Centre.  It is still uncertain about start dates for Line Dancing and Kids Klub, but I will forward that information on to you when I know more.

If you haven’t registered for RFCS’s youth cooking group, you still have a chance to do so.  This 4-week program is open to youth 6 years to 12 years, April 13 to May 4, at the Child Car Centre.  Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The Cost is $10.00 per child.

St, Lawrence College, Sharbot Lake, is offering at Traffic Control Course, April 21, 9:00am to 12 noon.  This is a free course!  Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-545-3949  x 3.

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions invite you to their first “all you can eat breakfast” of the year.  Join the gang at Oso Hall, Saturday April 23, 8:00am to 11:00am.  Proceeds will support the Central Frontenac Swim Program.

I know everyone is anxious about getting out in the sunshine and working those garden beds.  If you have any concerns about the butterflies, bees and other pollinators, I urge you to wait a couple more weeks.  Many of these friendly insects are just waking up from their winter hibernation in dead leaves and dried out stems from last growing season.  Preserving their existence helps us all!

Prayers are sent to Connie Tryan in her time of grieving.

Stupidity is knowing the truth, seeing the truth but still believing the lies.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

A very hippity-hoppity birthday to my Mom! I hop you have an egg-cellent birthday, Ma! Lots of love, from the family!

Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella on the 4th Tuesday in April, May and June - 7pm. A fun, active, meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Everyone welcome in the circle of song. $10 per night, first time free. For Information: Donna 613 353-2889 (Unfortunately the phone number submitted to the 2022 South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide was incorrect. Sorry about that.) or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SOLD OUT! The Pumpkin Pie Coffee House Music Series proudly presents The Gertrudes on April 30^th at 7:30pm. The event is hosted at the Battersea United Church Hall. For those attending, don’t forget to bring some extra cash to purchase a slice of homemade pie.

The Battersea Pumpkin Festival organizing committee is coming together on April 20^th to start discussing the 2022 event. Everyone is welcome! Call or email me if you’re interested in joining us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-353-6653.

The Storrington Lions are hosting another food drive in support of the Battersea United Church food bank. It’ll be at the Lions Club on April 22^nd from 1pm – 5pm. If you can’t make it, consider a cash donation which can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you’re in need of support from the foodbank, call 613-353-6609.

The Storrington Lions are looking to host euchre nights in April; they’ll likely be on Wednesday evenings at $5 per week. Contact Mark at 613-929-7377 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to get onto the email list.

There will be an all you can eat LobsterFest on May 28^th from 7pm – 9pm with a DJ and live music at the Storrington Lions Club. Tickets are $125 per person and can be reserved by calling Philippe at 613-583-2135.

High Tea is back at the Storrington Lions Club! This event is taking place on June 4^th with two seatings: 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and must be reserved no later than May 30^th by calling 613-353-2257.

Don’t forget about the Vendors Show happening at the Ken Garrett Memorial Park in Inverary on Saturday, April 30^th. I heard there are over 90 vendors registered! Bring lots of cash and your reusable shopping bags.

What did one Easter egg say to the other? Heard any good yolks lately? (The answer would be yes if they keep up with the Battersea column. Egg-cept for last week, I fried to put a joke in, but it got poached.)

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

EASTER EGG HUNT AT MYERS CAVE RESORT on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Come for a fun couple of hours. There will be 2 rounds of egg hunt: Below 6 years from 4:00 – 4:30pm, 6-12 years old from 5:00 – 5:30pm. Easter games from 5:30 - 6:30pm (parents can play with kids).

Finnegan’s General Store is hosting Shout Out Saturday Coffee Group every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00am until mid May.

The Mazinaw Eatery will be offering a Ham Dinner Easter Sunday, April 17^th, from 12 to 3pm. Ham/ scalloped potatoes/ baked beans/ dinner roll/ beverage for $15.25.

Addison’s Restaurant is offering an Easter dinner of turkey, soup or salad and dessert on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cost is 25.00. They will be open Monday from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Gala’s Pit Stop Restaurant is hoping to be open Thurs, Apr 14th! Stay tuned.

The Tweet Boutique has a new sign. Fly over and take a look and while you are there, stock up on bird food and check out the books on birds.

Trillium and Maple Woods has changed its name to Canadian Handywoman.

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is holding its first-ever Book and Trunk Sale at the Barrie Community Hall on Saturday, May 21st of the May long weekend. The sale will run from 10am to 4pm. The parking area will accommodate up to 25 vendor vehicles, so it is suggested that you book your spot early. The cost is $15 per vehicle. You must be registered, and your spot paid for one week before the event.

Contact: Janet Wilson via email or Facebook messenger or you call 613-480-5278 or cell 613-243-0125. There will be a BBQ and drinks available for purchase, and entertainment featuring the Pickled String Band and Coop De Ville.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Our sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Alice Heggart, who passed away at 101 years of age.  Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Looking for something fun for the kids to do?  The Denbigh library is hosting Easter craft making for kids up to age 12, today, Thursday, April 14th, 6-7pm.

There will be a Children's Easter Party at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 16th, 11am to 1pm, with an Easter egg hunt, games and a free lunch for children and adults, hosted by Denbigh Recreation.  For more information, contact Gail at 613 333 2224.  Please note: in the event of rain, the event will not be held.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having a fundraiser for Childhood Cancer.  On Saturday, April 23^rd, from 11am-1pm, there will be a Family Scavenger Hunt, with grab bags.  Boxed lunch with assorted sandwiches and dessert is $10.  Pre-order by calling 613-333-1984 or 613-333-1409.  Donations for Childhood Cancer will be accepted and tax receipt issued e-transfer:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Here is the Meals on Wheels menu for the remainder of this month; April 21st soup & a roll, beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies, with bread pudding for dessert; April 28th meal soup and a roll, ranch chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies, with chocolate cake for dessert.  Call Shelby at 613 336 0125 to place your order.

The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open Tuesday, April 26th.  Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 for pick up.^.  The Food Bank serves the communities of Denbigh, Vennachar, Griffith and Matawatchan.

EarlyOn Playgroups are open in Cloyne(Infant/Toddler) at the North Addington Child Care Centre on Tuesdays 9:30am to noon.  There are two days for Playgroup during the week in Northbrook at the Lions Club Hall, Wednesdays 9:30am to 1pm and Fridays 9:30 to noon.  Go to picktime.com to book your time, spaces are limited. For more information, contact Morgan at 613 336 0125.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

No column; check back next week!

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Harlowe
Marie White

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

No column; check back next week!

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Donna and Barry Smith of Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm are opening every weekend starting tomorrow - April 15 from 11-3:00 with no appointments needed, and rubber boots should be worn. The animals miss their visitors! As well Donna and Barry, who are a not for profit organization, are reaching out for help with expenses for vets, animal food, repairs to pen shelters, barn and fencing and are seeking folks to run fundraisers to help, along with donating time or funds through paypal, credit cards, cheque or cash. You can also donate directly to the following companies on behalf of Land O'Lakes Rescue Petting Farm: 613-336-0330 TCO Agromart 11 Pleasant Dr. Selby ON K0K 2Z0 613 354-4424, CASTLE BUILDING CENTRE - HOOKS - 13586 Hwy 41 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 613 336-8416. Teenagers can receive job experience and get their mandatory 40 community hours for high school by learning how to care for animals, building, painting, working with tools. Training is offered and they will also work with groups of students. Art students are welcome to do murals on the shelters that will help to spruce them up and display your talents. Please call the farm directly at 613-336-0330, or text a message to 613-242-4644 to get started. Please continue to donate your empty wine/beer/liquor bottles/bags & cans and also pop cans that are cashed in to purchase hay.

Meanwhile, our Central Township, preparing for a zoning review, wonders if rules are needed about keeping backyard chickens on properties in Central Frontenac that are not yet zoned for livestock? If not, why not? If so, what sorts of regulations are most appropriate? Please answer the survey found at https://bit.ly/3NSsIjm. For all the background info, see the By-law Review Project page here -> https://engagefrontenac.ca/2022-township-of-central...#InFrontenac

Euchre is now up and running at the Kennebec Hall in Arden on Tuesday eves at 7:00 for the noble cost of $1.00! Sounds like a fun time, with thanks to the organizers.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Easter Services:  Maundy Thursday Service April 14 at 7:00pm at Inverary United Church.  Good Friday Service April 15 at 10:00am at Battersea United Church.  Easter Sunrise Service  April 17 at 7:30am at Gilmour Point.  Easter Morning Services – 9:15 at Battersea United and 11:15 at Inverary United.

Reservations open for the High Tea on June 4^th  at the Storrington Lions Club. A jubilee celebration!  Cost per person is $20.  To reserve, call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257.  Two sittings, one at 12:30 and the other at 3:00pm. All profit will benefit the non-funded Child Life Specialist Program at KGH, which gives support to patients in pediatrics as well as their families.

Library Boxes at the entrance to Ken Garrett Memorial Park are now “in service” for your enjoyment!

Food Bank - Next Food Bank Drive is set for April 22^nd.  Drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.  Wish list:  bags of frozen vegetables, blocks of cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni, rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit, carrots, onions, peanut butter.

New washroom building at Ken Garrett Memorial Park will be celebrated and open for viewing on Saturday, April 23^rd.  Ribbon cutting at 11:00am.  The building will be open for viewing till 4:00pm.  All are invited!

Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella on the 4th Tuesday in April, May and June, at 7pm. A  fun, active, meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Everyone welcome in the circle of song. $10 per night, first time free. For Information: Donna 613 353-2889 or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

50/50 Draw – Your chance to win!  Storrington Lions Club is selling 50/50 tickets. Proceeds will be used for a new wheelchair accessible doors at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The draw will be held at 4 pm at the Inverary Spring Market on Saturday, April 30. Buy tickets at the vendors’ show or call Shirley at 613-353-2257.

Inverary Spring Market!  Don't miss this event.  Over 100 Vendors will be on site on April 30^th from 9 – 5pm at  Ken Garrett Memorial Park.  Definitely something for everyone!

Call for China!  The Storrington Lions Club is looking for donations of china teapots.  If you have one or more china teapots looking for a great new home – this is the answer!  Call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257.

Our Lakes - Enjoy the free, super-sized April issue of Our Lakes.  This issue is packed with information about a few of the wildlife warriors around Our Lakes and beyond in our spotlight of wildlife rescuers.  https://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/April-2022-Our-Lakes.pdf.

She's back!  Duane reports that the resident Osprey at Ken Garrett Park is back and building her nest.  She seems to enjoy the platform provided to her by Blair of the Inverary Youth Group.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

ABC HALL is looking for Volunteers. The ABC Hall in Bolingbroke needs you! Want to have a great time, with great people, doing a great thing? Please think about joining our team of volunteers. Choose a specific event to help at… or choose them all! We are delighted to be scheduling upcoming events. In order to make them successful, we need volunteers. Depending on the event, we are looking for volunteers to help with food preparation and plating, serving, doing dishes, parking assistants,event set up, event clean up/tear down, and bar-tending (if you are smart serve certified). Come one, come all and bring your friends. Please don’t hesitate to write to our fabulous events coordinator Lynne Lang if you have questions. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

This news should have been put in on March 29^th but I was not well enough to do it. 

Thanks, Elaine, for the muffins, opening my cans, emptying my Dyson, and for the calls and visits.  Never did find out who left the spaghetti in the pretty red dishes.  Guess the dishes are mine now as nobody came for them. Thank you, Rick and Barb, for the scrumptious Chinese food from the Skye Dragon.  It lasted two days and was sooo good!

Sympathy to family, friends, and neighbours of Jocelyn Whalen.  Rest in peace, Jocelyn.  One more heavenly angel to look after us. 

Get well wishes to John French, who had a bad fall and broke his hip.  Lots of prayers for John’s recovery. 

Some April birthdays – Shannon Barr, Shawna Rowland, Bev Ladurantaye, Mary Abrams, Valerie Truelove.  Best wishes to anyone celebrating their birthday this month.

On April 4^th, Harriett and Elaine came for a wonderful visit.  We solved all the world’s problems and then some.  It was a great afternoon of laughter and fun.

On April 5^th, Harriett, Alice and I took Olive to Wheeler’s Pancake House to say “so long”.  She is moving into the retirement home in Sharbot Lake on April 23^rd.  There is no place you can get better sausages, pancakes and maple syrup than at Wheeler’s.  We enjoyed our time together and had a wonderful breakfast.

On Wednesday, April 6^th, Mississippi was burning.  A huge thank you to all the fire departments and all the volunteer firefighters who attended the fire at 1406 Gulley Road that quickly spread to neighbouring properties.  Also, thank you to family, friends and neighbours who quickly stepped in and helped to fight the fire.  Bravo to all the men and women who kept a bad situation from turning into a tragedy.  It could have been much worse.  Thank you for saving our beautiful little village. 

On Friday, April 8^th, I saw that the Old Pharts were at Wheeler’s for lunch so we pancake crashers (not wedding crashers) crashed their party.  Alice, our chauffeur (wearing her chauffeur’s hat and all) drove Valerie, Harriet and myself.  It was great to see all those Old Pharts after two years and it was their first meal out since before the Covid pandemic.  A lovely meal of pancakes, sausages, French toast and coffee for all.  There were 22 at the table.  Thank you for letting us join you.  We also got to chat with my daughter Pam who is the leader of this men’s group. 

My thought this week:  A life well-lived is a precious gift.  It is a joy of pride and lasting memories.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church Announcements: 

In-person services continue - Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. Capacity limits for gatherings have been lifted as of March 1st. Everyone is welcome to attend. Masks are still required and Covid-19 protocols are still in place.

We are now in the season of Lent and continue with our Lenten Challenge.  Please bring either peanut butter or canned meat or fish during this time to go to the Food Bank. If you have your Lenten "containers" for the Mission & Service Fund from before, please bring them in with your 'spare' change whenever you are able.   Any container will do - just make sure your envelope number is on it. (Please note that although Lent ends on April 14, donations will be accepted through the following week.) Thanks to all who have donated.

For those of you who give towards our sponsored child from Bolivia, or new people who wish to give, either place your donations in a clearly marked envelope in the collection plate or pass it along to Lois Johnston.

Join us for our Easter Sunday Service on April 17.

The Annual General Meeting & Communion Sunday will be on April 24.

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.

Birthday wISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Leland Helping Hand are looking for new members. Please contact Peggy Newport 613-353-2635. Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Cost is $2.00. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303. There is no meeting on April 20 due to their annual restaurant outing. Meetings will resume April 27.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Our Plevna and Cloyne Library Branches are very happy to report that each branch now has two MiFi's to lend out to our community! We are truly blessed!! Don't wait to get your name on the list of reserves and start enjoying free unlimited internet data. All you need is a Kingston Frontenac Public Library Card!

If you are interested in doing something good for our community, as well as the Earth, Kingston Frontenac Public Library is offering take home kits for Earth Day! You can pick up your free kit and your local library branch. Please visit kfpl.ca to register or call your local library for help to get registered for your kit today.  The phone number for Plevna Library is 613-479-2542. Pickups will be the week of April 22nd. 

If you have had the opportunity to drive past The Tweet Boutique on the corner of Hwy 41 and Hwy 506, you may have noticed the new addition of their gorgeous sign, hand-crafted by Brian Kay! It is definitely on my to-do list to stop in and visit and get some shopping done! I have heard that Amy Kay has a beautiful selection of photos and gifts and decor, with premium seed feeders available! For more info, you can contact The Tweet Boutique at 613-336-0200.

I would like to end the column this week by sending out huge happy birthday wishes to one of the best husbands, dads and tree guys! On Saturday, April 16^th, Lonnie Watkins celebrates his 51st birthday!!

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna, will hold its Easter Day celebration of the Holy Communion at 9am on April 17. The Rev. Canon David A.P. Smith of Perth will be the officiant. All are welcome, with breakfast/brunch following at North of 7 Restaurant nearby.  

The next scheduled service will be on Sunday, May 1, at 9am with a short Annual Vestry Meeting following, and breakfast/brunch as usual.  The Rev. Richard Hetke, priest-in-charge, together with Canon David A.P. Smith and Archdeacon John M. Robertson will officiate at the Eucharist.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Bottle Drive fundraiser for the 2022 Prince Charles Graduating class: This will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Verona Trailhead, Hwy 38 from 9am to 3pm. Pick-up is available. Contact Ali at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Due to the pandemic, this will be a no-contact drop off. They will have a table set up, and they ask that you place your empties into a box (or bag) and use the table for drop off.

South Frontenac Scouting will be holding their Pancake Breakfast on Good Friday, April 15 from 8am to 11am.  This is a Scouts Canada Event and will be held at the Verona Lions Center. All you can eat! Adults $10. Youth (age 3 to 12) $5, under 3 eat free.

Verona Free Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday Service, including Communion, on Friday, April 15  at 10am. Then join them for Coffee House on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10am.

Join SFCS for lunch on Wednesday, April 20 at noon at Southern Frontenac Community Services in the Grace Hall, in Sydenham. Lunch will be followed by BINGO. Seating is limited so register today by calling 613 -376-6477 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   Must be 55 years or older to attend. Cost of lunch is $10.00.

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