Community Columns - March 2nd, 2023

Mar 01, 2023

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

The Sharbot Lake Lions have Chocolate Easter Bunnies for sale. Please call 613-375-6318.

There will be a Board meeting at the Arden United Church, Wednesday March 8, 7pm at the church.

With the weather being so unpredictable, it’s worrisome that some of the budding plants and trees may not survive the new frost.

The many who enjoy winter and skating at the new rink are soo happy that, unlike Ottawa and the Rideau Canal, there is still ice in the Village... Make sure you thank the attendants when you are skating or playing hockey.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Head down to The Creekside Bar & Grill for some live local music. They’ve got Jake on Wednesday, then Jordy on Thursday both from 7pm – 9pm. Scott will take the stage on Friday from 6pm – 8pm.

Be sure to come to the South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair happening on March 25th at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) from 10am – 2pm. You will be welcome to learn about and register for local recreation, leisure, and social programs for all ages and interests. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

They’re back! The Storrington Retirees luncheon and entertainment is Wednesday April 12 at noon at the newly renovated Storrington Centre 3910 Battersea Road. All retirees are welcome come join us for a hot home cooked meal and meet your neighbours for some conversation and enjoy the entertainment We will meet every month on the second Wednesday of the month.

After reading the paper last week, my dad says to me ‘I didn’t get your joke’. Well, nobody did as I did not put in a column.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Land O'Lakes Lions Club would like to thank you for supporting our February Food Drive. All proceeds will go to our local Food Bank.

The Lions would like you to mark your calendars for May 28th when we will be hosting a   “Dog Walk” supporting the Lions Foundation  of Canada Dog Guides. More information in the coming weeks.

The Lions would like to make a “shout out” to anyone who would like to participate in our 3rd Annual Farmers Market. This will be a bigger and even better gathering of Agricultural and Craft Vendors. It will run every Saturday from June 3rd to September 2nd. Please contact Carol if you have any questions at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The weather has continued to surprise us with cooler temperatures and snow this past week.   For those who love outdoor winter activities, it looks like there will be good conditions in early March.

Land O’Lakes Community Services will be hosting Denbigh Diners on Monday, March 6 at the Denbigh Community Hall.  They will be serving a Greek dinner.  Betty will give everyone a call the week before. If you are not on the list, then please call 613-333-2366.   Everyone is welcome.  Lunch is served at noon.   Please arrive earlier to visit with friends.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will be hosting BINGO in March.  Details to follow in the next couple weeks.

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

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Community Café at Piccadilly Hall, 1025 Oak Flats Rd. The Frailty Network Healthy Aging Project would like feedback to improve physical activity and nutrition for seniors in rural areas. Start: 11am, soup and social to follow. Free for seniors 60+. For more information, call/email Juana 613-279-5131 ext 106, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

March 9th from 7-9pm at the Sydenham Library there is a planning meeting for the upcoming Sydenham Canada Day Celebration Committee. They are seeking volunteers to join the committee and help with the 2023 event.

Can you help solve an attempted arson in Sydenham? Frontenac OPP is investigating after a Molotov cocktail damaged a commercial building on George Street around 11pm on Feb 15th. See/know something? Call Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS: A few days of extreme cold temperatures doesn’t mean local lakes are safe. Ice conditions are unpredictable right now and change daily. Don't roll the dice, STAY OFF THE ICE!

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Saturday, March 11, 2023 is Euchre night at the Harrowsmith S and A Club, 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario.   Starting at  7pm.  Entry fee $7 for non members, $5 for members. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to join the group.  Come out and join the fun!

Sunday, March 12,  2023 is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike.  At the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, Ontario from 13:00 to 17:00, followed by dinner.  Please bring a dessert to share, cost is $12.00.  For more info, call 613-372-2410.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Harrowsmith S and A Club.  From 730pm until 11pm.  Green beer and Karaoke.  Cash bar.  Come and join for a $5 entry fee. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is St Patty’s day with Jeff Code at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Dancing from 7pm to 11pm with a late night snack provided. Cost is $20.00.  For more info, call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, March 19, 2023 is a take out beef (not turkey) dinner, at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, March 15.  The cost is $20.00 with tickets available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more info, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Sadly we report the death of our own Henderson French toast creator Ed Schlievert this past week. Ed will be remembered for his community service, fantastic restaurant Ed’s Place in Ardoch, and for all the french toast he cooked for Henderson United Church breakfasts before Covid. We thank God for his life, that’s for sure, and think of him every time we eat french toast!

Henderson United is now up and running again weekly at 845am, starting this Sunday, March 5 with student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander. All welcome.

In our area the Hunter's Creek Golf Course is offering a special fundraising time of hayrides with pizza or hot dog lunch (adults 20.50, kids 16.50) as a fundraiser for the Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting Farm on Sat. March 11, from 11-2 at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club (1200 Rod 506 Cloyne).

An area wide babysitting course for ages 11 and up happens Thurs. March 16 at the Barrie Township hall in Cloyne from 9am to 330pm at a cost of $45.00. Please bring your own lunch and snacks. Info: 613-279-3151 ext 305.

Our Lakelands Family Health Team are hosting a Community Health and wellness day at the Flinton Hall on Fri. March 31 from 10am – 3pm that will feature a variety of agencies and services related to health and wellness, door prizes, live music and info sharing. Info or to offer to be a part of this free event This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Congratulations to Adelaide Ormsbee! Adelaide is off to OFSSA as the alternate on the girls relay swim team from Kingston Secondary School. She was awarded the EOSSA Ron Groom Award in recognition of “commitment to the sport of swimming, significant contribution to a positive atmosphere, willingness to support others and persistence in achieving personal goals”. But wait there is more! Her curling team finished undefeated in the Kingston Secondary School Athletic Association and are the Mixed Curling Champions. They will play in the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association Championships March 6 – 7 at the Royal Kingston Curling Club.

Storrington Centre The ribbon was cut by Mayor Ron Vandewal with assistance from council members and before a large gathering of community members! The renovations have greatly expanded the space available for group events and the wall of windows offers perfect natural lighting! The kitchen is fully equipped and “ready for business”. Open Mic under the guidance of John, presented a musical rendition of “This Hall is Your Hall”. Toes were tapping and soon he had the audience singing the chorus. Not to be out done, the VON rep had toes tapping as well. We were on our feet and moving for a 10 minute workout. This is YOUR hall and it is beautiful! A great accomplishment for South Frontenac.

Minor Baseball online registration will commence on March 1st and run until April 15th.  Website is FCMSA.ca..   In person registration will be as follows March 22nd 6-9 pm. at Ken Garrett Memorial Park, March 25th 10-2 pm. at the old Fire Hall in Sunbury and March 26th 9 am-12 pm. at Ken Garrett Memorial Park

Diners Lunch Club for 55+ Southern Frontenac Community Services is hosting this event on Thursday, March 2nd at 12 noon. Enjoy a delicious turkey lunch with dessert and beverage at the Grace Hall, 4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham. Melody Makers will be providing musical entertainment. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 613-376-6477, ext 303 OR email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Attendance is limited to 65 people, so reserve early.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Maberly Euchre Supporting Maberly Agricultural Society - Note change in times and dates.

Beginning March 13 the Euchre games will be on the 2nd and 4rth Mondays of each month at 1pm until November. Price is still $5 and the proceeds still go towards the Maberly Fair.

Maberly Fair is proud to say two of our exhibits made it to the Provincial level judging in Toronto on Feb 18th at the O.A.A.S. Convention.  Annelle Lalonde won with her honey and Gordon Patterson won with his Maple Syrup at the Maberly Fair 2022.  They both then competed at District Level against 11 other fairs and won again!  From here they went to the Provincial level competing against 15 other districts.  Sadly Annelle Lalonde did not place at Provincial but long-time resident Gordon Patterson took a second place ribbon.  Maberly Fair is proud of our exhibitors.  Gord has been making syrup for over 60 years on his farm just north of Maberly.

Condolences go to Emily and Mac McNaughton on the death of Emily's mom Barbara Somerville on Feb 17th, 2023.  She lived on the Maberly Station Road.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

I haven’t been out anywhere to get news this week. Get well wishes to Jim Ruckstill and Doreen Churchill.

There are now red lights on the cell tower in Snow Road so at least hydro is connected and workers have been going in and out so hopefully that means cell service will be available in the not too distant future.

A good crowd attended the great concert put on by the White Brothers Country Band on Thursday night. It was a great night of toe tapping, hand clapping music with some local history tidbits shared by Bill and Murray about growing up in this area. Barb McKinnon and Joanne Hall were lucky winners of tickets for next month when Chris Murphy and Jessica Wedden will provide the entertainment. Mark your calendar for March 23rd.

Something new at the Snow Road Community Centre: On the 1st Tuesday of each month, a new skill will be featured to further your learning in a non-threatening and socially positive environment. The facilitators volunteer their time, and materials are provided at cost. We hope that these workshops entice you to further investigate the topic, or just add a few hours of fun to your day. On March 7th, Sue Sworowski will share her love of line dancing from 10am to noon. Contact Hanne at 613-858-8883 to let us know you are coming.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

Stan Seitz competed in Toronto at the Canadian National Masters Track and Field Championships in Toronto last weekend.  He entered two events (pole vault, high jump) and came home with 2 gold medals. He missed setting a new Ontario record in high jump by 2 cm. though he did set a new meet record.  Congratulations, Stan.

Be sure to get your dancing boots shined up as the second annual Snow Stomp will be held in the Community Centre parking lot on March 11 from 4pm to 530pm.  Once again, Meredith will lead some dances with easy to follow steps.  Chairs will be set up around the fire pit for rest between dances and for those who wish to chat.  Refreshments and warm drinks will be available.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Ed MacFadgen.  Ed was a member of the OPP Force having done a stint in our area at Sharbot Lake.

Sincere condolences also to the family of the late Norman McIntosh.

Sad to report that there were a number of vehicles broken into in the Parham area last week.  Be sure to lock your belongings.

Parham United Church was so pleased to have Kathy King and her granddaughter entertain the congregation with special music on Sunday.  The Lay Worship team led the service as Rev. Shelley Roberts was at Christ United Church in Lyn.  After the service, folks that could stay enjoyed a soup luncheon.

Saturday night at the OSO hall in Sharbot Lake was the place to be!!! District #4 Recreation Committee hosted their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction which we haven't been able to host for 3 years - so both the committee and the community were excited to have this back... and it showed!! Tickets sold out in record time and judging by the smiles on those in attendance, it was a wonderful night!  The money raised will be used for community projects at the Tichborne Rink, Parham Ball Field and to help out where we can.  Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and helped out in any way.  We have said it before and will say it again: we live in a great community!

Lion Dave Hansen surprised Bob and Christine Teal with presenting them with a Community Service Award at the dinner.  This is to acknowledge them for all the hard work they do within our community.  It is great to be recognized and honoured for our work but we do it because we love where we live and are always looking for ways to give back.  Thank you!!!!

Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association will be hosting in person registration on Wednesday, March 22 from  to 9pm at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake and Sunday, March 26th from 9am to noon at the OSO Hall but registration will be open online on March 1st . We are excited that we can accept etransfers for payment so please send your form and payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  We are also looking for coaches, umpires, sponsors, and committee members so again please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know.

Happy birthday to our March readers:  Tanya Whan, Dan Hole, Dale Bertrim Annie MacKinnon, Alayna Jackson, Darrell Hannah, Dave King, Gord Bertrim, Charlotte Brown, Delbert Bertrim, Melody Cooke, Cheryl Hole, Collin Hamilton, Sophie Neumann, Robert MacPHerson, Phillip Bertrim, Tina Howes, Keith Steele, Marcie Webster, Rick Goodfellow, Melvin LaPointe, Stephen Thompson, Jennifer Cota, Brandon Hole, Charlotte Thompson, Chris Bertrim, Bill Lee, Katie Teal, Sam Kempe, Helen Pike, Ben Gray, Genny Kelly, Natasha LoFasa, Nicole Pond, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Dylan Cox, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, Annette Jackson.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

EVENTS AT Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall: Tuesday Lunches continue. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

Watch for information about the Maple Syrup Festival on April 8th.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every Wednesday: 930am – 1130am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-

YOGA classes on the Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for full schedule: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-453-4195.

Canada Day Celebration Committee meeting being held on March 9th 7-9pm at the Sydenham Public Library. Looking for volunteers to join the committee to help make the 2023 a success.

Parham Fair is accepting registrants for the Vendor Market at the Parham Fair, August 19th, 2023. Send an etransfer for $25.00 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to guarantee a spot for selling all your creations. Include all your contact info as well as a description of what you will be selling. For further info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Plevna was the place to be Sat, Feb 25th! The Township of North Frontenacs 2023 Winterfest was so much fun!!

Neighbours throughout the Community gathered to celebrate and it was delightful!

Some extra parking was moved over to the library to make room for all of the amazing festivities!

When you first walked up the parking lot at the hall, to the left you could enjoy chatting with the firefighters and watching some demonstrations and to the right was Rural Frontenac Community Services with so many fun activities for the kids. There was great music and a fun skating party in the ice rink and gratefully, two warming stations were set up by Ross Ranch and Lonnie Watkins Tree Service with marshmallows to roast because it was a chilly day! If you are wondering about Lonnie's benches, yes they are for sale. If you are interested, please contact us!

The disc golf brought by Hunters Creek was so much fun!! You really need to visit them and give it a try!!

Congratulations to Mark and Hudson Lemke for winning first prize in the ice sculpture contest!!

Heading up to the hall building was Kick and Push with their fabulous beers to enjoy! I think my favourite was the bird dog, but I am planning a trip out to their brewery in Sharbot Lake real soon to try the others!

Tammy Watson, The Canadian Handy Woman's Tool Rodeo was outside the front doors and everyone looked like they were having a blast!! Reid Tooley won a hammer drill donated by Lookout Home Hardware and a flashlight donated by the Township with the fastest time of 3.02 seconds! Wow!! Other winners drawn from participants were Andy, who won a toolbox kit donated by Hooks Castle Hardware, and Leaun received a Township water bottle. Kathleen Gaskin won the thermal mug set donated by Lookout Home Hardware!

Randy the Magician filled the hall inside and put on an amazing show for the audience of young and old!!

Clarendon school hosted a delicious luncheon and there were balloon animals by Daniel for kids to enjoy! The Lions Club was giving out activity books and The Red Barn Zone was kindly giving out tea and coffee in the hall!!

Congratulations to Heather White, who won the awesome gift basket from Lemke Carpentry with a guess of 900 skittles in the skittle jar. Therewere actually 910!

28 people came out to play Euchre.

Congratulations to Red Emond, the high score winner with a score of 79!! Wow!!! Red won a $25 gift certificate for North of 7 Restaurant and Market donated by North of 7, a $100 gift certificate for Hunters Creek donated by Hunters Creek and a Crown Royal gift pack from LCBO donated by Lonnie Watkins Tree Service.

Congratulations to Mark Lemke for winning most lone hands with 4 lone hands and winning an electronic card shuffler donated by Lonnie Watkins Tree Service.

Chris K got low score prize with a score of 37 and he won a squirrel picnic table feeder donated by Lonnie Watkins Tree Service!

Below you will see the lucky winners getting their prizes from Mayor Gerry Lichty.

I hope I haven't forgotten to mention anything. Needless to say it was a fun-filled day and our Community is looking forward to next year's Winterfest!! Thank you, Township of North Frontenac!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Yes, it’s March. Will it come in like a lion or a lamb?  Either way, we will survive and spring will be around a corner, just remains to be seen how long the road is before the corner.

Summer sports are being planned already, so don’t forget. Be sure to come to the South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair happening on March 25th at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) from 10am – 2pm. You will be welcome to learn about and register for local recreation, leisure, and social programs for all ages and interests. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

After the huge success for our Snow Social, we can thank the community involvement for all their efforts and helping make it a success. The Canada Day committee needs your help.  Sydenham Canada Day Celebration Committee meeting is being held on March 9th 7-9pm at the Sydenham Public Library. Looking for volunteers to join the committee to help make 2023 a success.  

Hope everyone managed to get a beavertail while they were in town. Which one was your fave?

Has everyone started a garden plan for this year?  Be it vegetable or flower?  We should have a plant trade day once the time is right. Any suggestions or volunteers to head this up?

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Free Methodist Church has this exciting info to share for women in Verona and surrounding area: Looking for an opportunity to eat with your women friends without having to cook or commit to a community project? Starting in March, you can join us at MOM’s Restaurant for a lunch on the first Tuesday of each month. Any community woman interested in coming out to lunch is invited to MOM’s Restaurant on Tuesday, March 7 at 1230pm. Everyone pays for their own meal. Please wear green. A short presentation on St. Patrick will be given while we wait for our meal. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please call Beth at 613 374-2703 by March 2 so numbers can be confirmed for the restaurant. If you are unable to attend but would like to be on the calling list, you can call the same number.

Sydenham Womens Institute is calling for Vendors for their Spring Craft and Bake Sale. This sale will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, Tables are $25. Interested vendors contact Sue Hitchcock at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

On Sunday, March 12, Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic will be held at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. Open Mic will be held from 1pm to 5pm, followed by dinner. Please bring a dessert to share, cost is $12.00. For more info, call 613-372 -2410.

March Break Carnival Day will be held at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 15. There will be ball hockey, face painting, giant Jenga, rope toss, bocce ball, stilt Races, balloon darts, kissing booth and much more. Hotdog supper and canteen. The Quinte Youth Drama Team will present Joseph's Journey. All welcome to the community event.

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