Feb 01, 2023


These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

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Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Please mark Sunday February 5 on your calendar because the Arden United Church will be holding a Pot Luck luncheon at 11am after the service at 10am. Attend the service or not, you are still welcome to the pot luck lunch. Bring a dish everyone can share!

The Church will have a trustee meeting Wednesday February 8, at 2pm.

The Sharbot Lake Country Inn is hosting a live show featuring Turpin’s Trail & Jess Wedden Saturday February 11. Book your tickets on line at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-279-2198.

Family weekend is just around the corner and the Kennebec Lake Association will be hosting their 11th Annual Winter Fun Day Saturday February 18 with a “bad weather day” Monday February 20. See posters or the Lakes’ Facebook page, for all of the details.

On Sunday February 19, I’m told, that the Matson Family will host a winter event at their farm. More details will follow.

Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer and with that said the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is inviting all to a “Pap Party” Saturday March 11, 1pm to 4pm. Coffee, refreshments and snacks will be in the waiting room for you. You can register to attend the party at www.surveymonkey.com/r/PapClinic-March11-2023 or call 613-279-2100.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

This Friday (Feb 3rd), the Storrington Lions Club is collecting food and items for a Community Food Drive from 1 to 5pm at the Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Donations will support the food bank at Battersea United Church. In addition to food items, the club is asking for personal hygiene products for men and women. Thanks for your support!

Sydenham High School 150 Reunion Committee is hosting their second euchre tourney in Sydenham at the Legion Br. # 460 on Feb 11th starting at 6pm. No need to bring a partner! Cost is $20/player. Light snacks and desserts will be served and cash prices and small donations up for grabs! For more info please contact Jeremy Snider at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the SHS 150 co-chairs on any of their social media sites! Proceeds go to help raise funds and awareness for the upcoming reunion on Aug. 25th-27th, 2023.

Join South Frontenac at the Frontenac Community Arena on Monday, February 20 from 11am – 3pm for the Family Day in South Frontenac community event. There will snowtubing and other snow activities, free skating and more. Volunteers needed. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Battersea’s own Patchworks Gardens are nt5

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Flinton Recreation Hall will be hosting a Pancake Dinner on February 21st from 4-6 pm. Money raised will go to the 150th Anniversary of St. John’s Church in Flinton happening in August. It’s a great way to get out and socialize and help the oldest church in our area organize a special celebration.

Milligan’s Meats on 41 highway is open 7 days per week, 10-4pm. If you haven’t been to Milligan’s you must check it out.

Finnegan’s General Store & Greco Pizza Express on 41 highway is NOW open 7 days per week. Monday to Saturday, 9-6 pm. Sunday’s, 12-6 pm.

If you haven’t had a chance to ever attend a Winter Event in North Frontenac, the wait is over ! Clar Mill Hall is hosting a Winter Event on Saturday February 25th. Please go to the North Frontenac township website for details.

Our beautiful Bon Echo Provincial Park is hiring! Please go to the Career Edge website before the postings expire.

LOL Lions “Indoor” Yard Sale Saturday February 4th 9-noon

LOL Lions Valentine’s Dinner February 18th 6-8 pm. Reservations are are required so please call 613-217-8710 by Feb. 11th. Details on our Facebook page.

LOL Valentine’s Dance February 18th 8:15-1 a.m. come join the fun and enjoy the chill, macaroni & cheese, desserts and of course the wonderful music.

Bingo at the Lions the whole month of February....bring your sweet tooth because everyone will be given a free chocolate bar!

Weekly walking club at North Addington is every Monday & Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Please note if the school is closed for the day, the walking club will be cancelled for that day. Admission is free , please go into the school through the side door on the north side of the school to sign in and use the hand sanitizer. All are welcome.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Finally we have had enough winter conditions to get some ice on our rink.   The Denbigh Rink at Heritage Park is open for skating as long as the weather continues to cooperate. Take time to go out and enjoy our community rink.   And for sure, it was also a great weekend to go out tobogganing or snowshoeing with family or friends.

It was a busy weekend in our area with lots of local and visiting Snowmobilers using the trails and supporting local businesses.

Land O’ Lakes Community Services Denbigh Diners will be on Monday February 6, 2023 at the Denbigh Hall.  RSVP Betty 613-333-2366.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions are having BINGO on Valentine’s Day February 14th at 6:30 p.m.  And on Wednesday February 15th at 12 to 3pm there will be Food and Fellowship at the Lions Hall.

The next meeting of the Denbigh Recreation Committee is Monday February 13th at 7pm at the Denbigh Community Hall.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you would like to share.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

SHS 150 Reunion Committee is hosting their second euchre tourney in Sydenham at the Legion Br. # 460 on Feb 11th starting at 6:30pm. No need to bring a partner! Cost is $20/player. Light snacks and desserts will be served and cash prizes and small donations will be up for grabs! For more info please contact Jeremy Snider at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the SHS 150 co-chairs on any of their social media sites! Proceeds go to help raise funds and awareness for the upcoming reunion on Aug. 25th-27th, 2023

Spend Family Day at Furnace Falls Farm and enjoy a fun outdoor family scavenger hunt; build a natural bird feeder to take home. Create a pizza with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled cider. The cost is $10 + tax per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult—on February 20th from 10 am to 2 pm. Call 613-561-2177 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.

The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is throwing a 'PAP party' for you on Saturday, March 11th from 1pm to 4:30pm.   They will be providing coffee, refreshments, and snacks in the waiting room. 

Be their guest of honour - it's 5 minutes that could save your life! A Pap test is recommended every 3 years...*for women 21 years old and older who are or have been sexually active and *for transgender men who have a cervix who are 21 years and older and who are or have been sexually active.  

Please complete the following registration form to book an appointment: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PapClinic-March11-2023 or, call us at 613-279-2100. For more information, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks to the Central Frontenac Road Crew for clearing our roadways after the large snowfall last week!  We appreciate the effort you are putting into getting the roads cleared and sanded after the storms roll through.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

You know at Christmas we were hoping for more snow, but now we've had enough!!

Thank you to Joanne and Elaine for donating more yarn so the BC Knitters can continue to make scarves, tocques, etc and sell them to make money for the local food bank. Very much appreciated

Friday, February 3, 2023 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith 7 - 930 for public school children.  The cost is $6.00.  For information please call 613-372-2410

Sunday, February 12, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers with Open Mike will be hosted at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith  1 - 5, followed by dinner.  The cost is $12.00 and please bring a dessert to share. For info call 613-372-2410

Sunday, February 19,  2023 there will be a TAKE OUT turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, February 15.  The cost is $20.00 and tickets are available at the gas station in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  For info call 613-372-2410

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Henderson
Jean Brown

This past week our Pine Meadow people created more fabulous memories with some snow art- painting bright and vivid colours in the mounds of snow, and we’ve got tons of snow here! They said it was a hoot and a holler!!

We’re all excited about attending an indoor yard sale this coming Sat. Feb. 4 hosted by the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes in Northbrook from 9am to noon. Wow- this is something to look forward to as we continue to face storms, school closures, and extreme cold. There’s going to lots of treasures and even some hot coffee.

Henderson United Church has suspended worship for January and February. However for this coming Sunday folks are invited to worship with our sister church in Arden at 10 followed by a pot-luck lunch at 11am. If you are able please bring some sandwiches and or dessert to share.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Happy Ground Hog Day! Shadow – Yes/No? Not sure if Mother Nature and the Ground Hog converse but according to Alexa my morning runs are going to be quite chilly!

Food Bank Drive February 3rd. Drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1 and 5pm. Wish list includes hygiene products for men & women, cereal, crackers, bread, milk, cheese, eggs, butter, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and peanut free school snacks. Also welcomed are frozen & fresh vegetables, frozen meat, canned & fresh fruit. Whatever you can give is needed and appreciated! Eyeglasses & hearing aides can be dropped at the same time! Thank you.

Euchre Tourney in support of the Sydenham High |School 150th Reunion! The Tournament is February 11th at 630pm at the Sydenham Legion hosted by the Reunion Committee. $20 a person. No need to bring a partner. Light snacks and desserts will be served and cash prices and small donations up for grabs! For more info contact Jeremy Snider This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the SHS 150 co-chairs on any of their social media sites! Proceeds to raise funds and awareness for the upcoming reunion on Aug. 25th-27th, 2023

Pull Tabs are continually being collected by the Storrington Lions Club. Presently they have 36 lbs. collected. Drop off at the Food Bank Drive or leave your bagged tabs anytime at the Lions’ hall in Sunbury and they will be picked up.

Rotary Calendars offering 312 chances to win $15,000 in prizes are available at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett's Bake Shop,  Neil's Flowers, & Limestone Creamery. For info call Darlene at 613-353-1142. Help Rotary to help others!

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

Save the Date – May 13th! Support the Storrington Lions Club. Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual High Tea! Plan this outing for Mothers’ Day Weekend.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Lanark County Genealogical Society presents – “The 50% - The Women in Your Tree”, February 4, 2023, 1:30pm. You do not have to be a member to attend this on-line event. Presenter Diane Duncan has spent much of the past ten years finding information about her several-times-Great grandmothers, their siblings, daughters, mothers, and ancestors. As a result, she has doubled the number of Lanark County families that she has researched and linked in her records. By researching the maternal lines, not just the paternal lines; she has discovered nuggets that make for a much richer family history. This has been especially important in Lanark County, a community with so much endogamy [inter-marriages] in the early years. Many of the settler families continued to intermarry among themselves well into the 1900s. How many times have you heard a new DNA researcher throw up their hands and say, "I 1don't recognize any of these names?!" Every time a female enters the relationship lineage, the name changes. Diane's research on female lineage has enabled her to track cousin-matches with a high-level of success. “In The 50% - The Women in Your Tree”, Diane will give an overview of information she has gathered on two Janet Millers in her tree, one an aunt of the other, both born in Scotland. Janet, daughter of William Miller and Elizabeth Gilmour, arrived in Canada at the age of 20, married Robert Boyle and emigrated for a second time when the Boyle family moved to Queensland Australia in 1865 when Janet was 64 years of age. The second Janet, daughter of William Miller and Margaret Burns, a niece of the older Janet, was 8 years of age when she arrived in Canada in 1820. She married John Callander, a neighbour in Dalhousie Township and soon after their marriage, moved with her husband's family to North Gower. Until a couple of years ago, this Janet had been lost to the family story. Assistance from cousins in Queensland has extended the family story beyond what can be found in public records. Diane Miller’s childhood was spent in the village of Glen Tay near Perth, Canada. After her marriage she moved to ‘the other end’ of the county of Lanark. Diane graduated from Perth and District Collegiate Institute and later from Carleton University, with an Honours B.A., in Canadian Studies. She taught in Carleton Place and Almonte schools and served as Museum Project Coordinator during the years preceding the opening of for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte. Diane has been a regular contributor to recent books published by the Lanark County Genealogical Society. Diane is a member of the Alberta Family Histories Society and leads a Special Interest Group (SIG) of people using the program Legacy Family Tree to record their research. Diane is the author of Tayside Memories: The Story of a Lanark County Lad, based on her father’s memoirs and the Miller family photograph collection. This event is on-line only. Please register in advance by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. At a date closer to the time of the event you will receive an email on how to access the meeting, and so you will be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home! No winter travelling!

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The Clar-Mill Hall parking lot was full on Saturday for the Day of Romania and Bulgaria.  Many local folks attended along with many Romanian and Bulgarian visitors.  We were introduced to local connections and Rumanian and Bulgarian history, songs, dance, wine and fancy desserts.  The highlight for me was a chance to join in a folk dance led by beautifully costumed dancers.  What a delightful afternoon.

Well looks like winter has truly arrived.  Snow piles have created canyons along my lane and pathwayss.  Thank you to the road crew who clear the roads starting early in the morning.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

For those who want a bit of exercise or something to do as a family, how about lacing up your skates as there is free skating at the Frontenac Area on Sunday 12 to 130 and Wednesday 9 to 1030 all season long.  Did you also know that you can rent snowshoes or kick sleds at the arena, also, in case you want to buy some? It is always nice to try them to see if this is your thing before you spend the money!

Euchres at the Legion starting at 1pm every Wednesday.  Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendship and often there are some delicious morsels to nibble on!

Friday, Feb 3 is a Roast Beef Dinner at the Legion Hall in Sharbot Lake at 530 at a cost of $17 each.

Happy birthday to Philip Fox who turned 50 on Jan. 30.  Hope you had a wonderful day!

Thinking of John Whan originally from O'Reilly Lake with some health issues now in Peterborough.

We have received some great news!!!  The Tichborne rink will soon be operational!!!  Thank you to owners Bob & Rhonda for being so supportive through this all!

Special wishes to our February Birthdays: Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, Savannah McCelland, Will Cooke, Richard Webster, Tammy Hartwick, Sylvia Cota, Angie Teal, Helene Riddell, Kenna Brown, Nathan Lowery, Sheena Price, Shawn Kehoe, Tammy Parks, Betty Babcock, Tyler MacPherson, Kaden Dupuis, Debbie Pond, Carson Hamilton, Keegan Bertrim, Harmonie Ruttan, Geraldine Badour, Crystal Ferdinand, Danny Meeks, Hunter Cooke, Skylar Lee, Judy Huffman, Ed Goodfellow, Troy Wookcock, Kelly Kehoe, Bentley Schonauer, Saylor Cota, Liz Steele-Drew, Julie Teal, Cheryl Gordon, and Janice Conway

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

EVENTS: Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall:

Tuesday Lunches have resumed. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sandwiches and desert.

LELAND HELPING HAND, Four Handed Euchre has been cancelled.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303

SHS 150 Reunion Committee is hosting their second euchre tourney in Sydenham at the Legion Br. # 460 on Feb 11th starting at 6:30pm. No need to bring a partner! Cost is $20/player. Light snacks and desserts will be served and cash prices and small donations up for grabs! For more info please contact Jeremy Snider at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the SHS 150 co-chairs on any of their social media sites! Proceeds go to help raise funds and awareness for the upcoming reunion on Aug. 25th-27th, 2023

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

You were not seeing things last Saturday if you noticed the two vehicles with the red diplomat license plates driving through Plevna. They were the Consuls of Bulgaria and Romania and they were headed to the Clar-Mill Hall to celebrate Diversity day. Did you know that both these Countries also have a Plevna? There was dancing, food, wine and a whole lot of fun for everybody there to enjoy! The Archives society presented both Consuls with a copy of "Away Back" ; a book about the history  of our area by Charles Armstrong. If you are interested in reading this book or others about the history of our Community, you are welcome to visit our local Plevna Library and check them out.

The Lions Club of Land O'Lakes in Northbrook is super excited to announce that they are looking for young leaders in the community to sponsor into a Leo Club. Leos around the world form the future leaders, young people who learn the skills of serving the community, building networks, and running their own clubs. Additionally, hours spent at Leo also count into High School Community Service. If you are interested in learning more about that opportunity, or know of some young leaders in your community ages 16-22, then contact Nawar (778) 384-3381 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Don't forget to circle Sat Feb 25 on your calendar! The Township of North Frontenac presents the 2023 Winterfest for us all to enjoy! It will be at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road and will run from noon to 4:30pm. There will be so many fun things to do in and outside; including a magician, a delicious lunch, a skating party, dancing , a euchre tournament and kids activities, local vendors and so much more! Free entry for everybody and all are welcome!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Football your thing?  Super Bowl Party at the Legion on February 12. Doors open at 4pm. Fun and games for all ages. All are welcome.  

In case you aren’t aware, the Sydenham Legion has decided to cancel their pike derby this year, lakes have been so so.   So please exercise caution when venturing out on them. Hopefully some good cold temperatures will make it safer, but when in doubt, just don’t.

Are you passionate about planning social and recreational activities and helping seniors increase their health and wellness?  We are looking to hire a full-time Activities Coordinator.  For more details about the position and how to apply, visit our website at https://www.sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities

Jenevive of Jenevive's Hairstyling stopped into the food bank last week with a generous donation--$5 from every cut at her home salon, or travelling salon services. She is located in the Sydenham area with a home salon just off Campbell Road, but also provides salon services in your own home! Call 613-888-5574 to support a local business that is also supporting our community! Thank you, Jenevive!  Such an amazing idea, providing service as well as helping our community. 

What are you all doing to help with the rising food costs?   Any tips or frugal ways to stretch a nutritious  meal shoot me an email. I can highlight in in my column. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We made it.  January is behind us, February is upon us, wishing all the February babies a Happy Birthday

Okay Mother Nature, what happened to normal snow, like seriously, we know it’s winter, but snow thunder and lighting,  but interesting little tidbit.   Thundersnow, also known as a winter thunderstorm or a thunders nowstorm, is a kind of thunderstorm with snow falling as the primary precipitation instead of rain. It is considered a rare and unusual phenomenon.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Linda Bates, president of the Verona Community Association sent us this message: "After 3 years of no January Winter Warm-Up Breakfast in Verona, a very successful four Saturdays in January, 2023 occurred. With the support of our friends, neighbours and neighbouring communities. Trinity United Church and Verona Community Association hosted and served approximately 600 guests for breakfast. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in January 2024. A huge thank you to the following weekly sponsors; Findlay Foods Kingston, Burnbrae Farms Lyn and Reids Foodland Verona. Without their generous donations this would not be possible. Thank you to our weekly volunteers who were and are very much appreciated."

Join Senior's Diner Lunch on Thursday, February 2nd, for a hearty beef stew lunch with dessert and beverages at the Verona Free Methodist Church . After lunch, Wilma Kenny will be sharing some rarely heard stories about South Frontenac and the people who settled here. 55+ $10 per meal. To register, please call 613-376-6477 ext 303 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Verona Free Methodist Church is hosting an inside family movie night on Friday, February 3 at 6:30pm. This is a PA Day. They will be showing The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The canteen will be open until 7pm. There is no charge for admission but donations are always welcome.

Bring the whole family to enjoy "Family Day" on Monday, February 20 from 11am to 3pm at the Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Road, Godfrey. This is a FREE event that includes skating, snowtubing and other snow activities. Volunteers needed. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Don't forget your doggie dog tags. Bowser must be tagged by the end of February to get the special rate of $15. After that, the bite on the wallet will be $30. Scamper down to Verona Hardware or Asselstine Hardware to purchase your dog tags.

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