Community Columns - May 11th, 2023

May 10, 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 Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to send out a huge thank you to Dave and Dawn Hansen, Leslie Merrigan and all of the other members of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions for their very generous donation, and lovely luncheon Saturday the 6th. It was a great get together over lunch, and the donation was a complete surprise. Thanks to all!!

There will be two very large events Saturday the 13th. First, the Arden United Church will host a Community Yard Sale at Springwood Cottage Resort. There will be a variety of vendors selling their goods as well as a cash canteen. If you wish to be a participant and would like a table, please contact Judy Kennedy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and she will explain. The sale runs 9am to 1pm.

On the same day, there will be a Giant Flea Market held at the Parham Ball Field. The Rec Committee will have the canteen open for some great food and there will also be baked goods, for your pleasure. If you are interested in a table, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The sale starts at 10am with a 2pm closing.

There will be an all you can eat breakfast sponsored by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Saturday, May 20, 8am to 11am at the Oso Hall. Adults $10.00 and Kids 6-10 $6.00. This breakfast is in support of Villages Beautiful.

Just a reminder about regular events in Arden. Tuesday, Kids Club 5pm, and Euchre 7pm., Wednesday Tai Chi 9:30am, Thursday Stretch and Strengthen 9:30am and Kids Klub 5pm. These programs are all held at the Kennebec Community Centre. The Arden Legion hosts Bingo at 6pm sharp and Euchre 7pm., both every Thursday at the Legion. Thursday mornings the United Church hosts Coffee and Conversation at 10am.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

An offering from Dog and Cranberry Lake Association: What Covid Taught Us About Bass Fishing; a presentation by Dr. David Philipp, avid angler and researcher into fish genetics. The Association is pleased to present this community event on Thursday May 11th from 7-8:30pm at the Storrington Centre. All welcome.

The Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association is holding a Native Plant Sale. 9 species of beautiful perennial plants that are hearty in this area and attract pollinators, are available for sale. 4" pots are $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Order deadline is Friday May 19th. Go to www.dogandcranberrylakes.com for more information.

The next youth dance at the Storrington Lion’s Club will be May 19th. All grades 5 – 8 are welcome. Admission is $5, and the canteen will be open. See the Lion’s Club website for the event rules.

The library has new operating hours. The Storrington Branch will be closed on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s, and Sundays. On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, it is open from 1 pm – 6pm, and on Saturday’s, it is open from 9am – 2pm.

Volunteers are wanted for the South Frontenac Summer Kickoff Music Festival taking place on May 27th from 4pm – 10pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. There are lots of opportunities to help out. These events simply cannot happen without a team of volunteers. Consider lending a hand! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to get involved.

Wondering what flowers to get for Mother’s Day? Why not some chrysanthemums.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

GARAGE & BAKE SALE, Saturday, May 20th, 10am to 3pm. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton, 3529 Flinton Rd., Flinton. Clothing, furniture, books, fresh homemade baked goods & pies & SO MUCH MORE! **Please drop off your treasures/donations on Friday, May 12th from 2pm to 4pm.** Thank you for your support!

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The Blackflies have just started here in Denbigh.  The weather is getting warmer.  Hope you have started your gardening.

We wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14th.

Mother’s Day Event - The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 3pm at the Denbigh Hall.  There will be prizes for the best dressed and best hat or fascinator. You can purchase a ticket by making a donation at Rosie’s Café or Glaeser’s Country Store or make a donation the day of the event.

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

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Condolences to Karen Harvey (Peters), friends, and family, on the recent loss of Lynn who battled cancer for many years. She will be missed in this community.

Councillor Nicki Gowdy will be hosting a breakfast on Saturday, May 13 at Piccadilly Hall from 8-10:30.  It is free and the fire department will be there for recruitment and fire prevention as well as letting residents see the trucks and equipment.  District 4 Recreation Committee will also be represented to let residents know of activities and recruitment of new members.  Rural Frontenac Community Services will have a table set up with information on their programs and volunteer recruiting will also take place.

May 22nd, meet Scott Reid at a Royal Tea  (King's Coronation & Queen Vic Birthday) at Picadilly Hall 1025 Oak Flats Rd, Godfrey Ontario from 1-3 PM. RSVP by registering with Event Brite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royal-tea-party-tickets-628606798857

Shout out to Ellen & Gavin from the SFCSC for the excellent cleaning of the front gardens at the Grace Centre! Also, well done to Don (a driver & keeper) for the new garden boxes that he built. Do you have an untapped skill or love working with people? The SFCSC is always looking for volunteers to help support their programs.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Day Program Support Monday to Friday 9 – 10am or 3 – 4pm.

Support ADP staff and clients during pick-up and drop-off.

Watch over and socialize with clients while staff transports clients from the parking lot to the ADP room.

Garden Team Flexible Schedule

Help with weeding, planting, watering, and harvesting!

No garden experience is required.

The produce from the garden is used in Meals on Wheels and given to food bank clients.

Please reach out to them if you are interested in either of these opportunities!  613-376-6477 ext. 308 or www.sfcsc.ca or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) committee invite you to a presentation about Privacy and Home Security.  O.P.P. Constable Jamie Davis will discuss the current laws regarding video surveillance, doorbell cameras, and home security systems in Ontario. There will also be a discussion on how best to protect your home from intruders and theft.  

A hot lunch will be served following the presentation. Guests may choose to stay and eat lunch at the centre or take the lunch home. 

Friday May 12th, 11am to 1pm at Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road, Battersea, ON.

There is no cost to attend this event, however, pre-registration is required.  

You may register online at www.frontenacsalt.ca or by calling Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) at 613-376-6477.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers and soon-to-be mothers!!!  Hoping you have a great Sunday with your families.

Happy 50th Anniversary on May 19 to Rod and Brenda.   

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2pm the South Frontenac Museum Society presents Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator - Museum of Anthropology UBC.  Conservation of Collections and Collaboration: Museums and First Nations.  At the Museum, 5595 Hwy 38, Hartington.  Admission by donation.  Limited seating.  For reservations e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sunday, May 14, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers and Open Mike will be at the Golden LInks Hall in Harrowsmith.  From 1pm to 5pm followed by dinner.  Cost is $12.00 and please bring a dessert to share.  For information, call 613-372-2410.  

Sunday, May 21, 2023 TAKE OUT beef dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 17. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and at Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  For information, call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 TAKE OUT Mud Cat Fish Fry, Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, Advance tickets only with a purchase CUT OFF date of Wednesday, May 24. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  For information, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Our Pine Meadow people celebrated their annual Super Hero/Heroine walk and their many accomplishments while frolicking in the warmer weather and dodging the black flies!!

Tomorrow- Fri. May 12 the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church (108 Addington Rd. 2) in Northbrook and the Alzheimer Society are teaming up to host a mammoth yard sale from 9am – 2pm at the United Church site- rain or shine and it will also feature sales of home made pies and baked goods offered by the church folks. Info: Pam Lemke 613-827-6700 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Then on Sat, May 13 from 9am – 1pm a large community yard sale is happening at Springwood Cottages (1018 Blue Heron Ridge) where Arden United Church is hosting a food canteen along with a table or two. Many, many tables will be featured with gently used items of all shapes and sizes available to purchase. Info: Judy Kennedy 613-335-3606.

Tammy Whitelock thanks folks for their help with the Cloyne Big Chair project and reports that the North Frontenac Township has accepted the donated chair and that the Pioneer Museum folks have granted permission to place it on their museum property. Stay tuned for more details of this exciting and ongoing community project.

Sincere thanks to the FRONTENAC ADDINGTON TRAPPERS' COUNCIL, who, despite rain, hosted a fantastic Trapper Carnival recently in Flinton. Teams of volunteers brought their families to help out, along with many vendors who filled the hall and the rink. The Rec Committee made sure that everyone had food and warm drink to keep off the chill, and our trappers offered learning, insights and ideas for all ages- fulfilling their mandate of conservation, education and participation - big time. This non-profit, founded in 1980, offers many conservation projects, help with nuisance wildlife, duck nesting boxes, Youth Trapper Education Program, scholarships, bursaries, trapping and conservation courses. You do us proud!

Looking to the future, be sure to set aside Sat. Sept. 16 for the 75th anniversary reunion of Sharbot Lake High School at the GREC site (same location as Sharbot Lake Hish School-just a different building) from 1- 5pm. This meet and greet is for all former staff, students and guests, and there is no registration, and no fees. Come and have a rootin tootin time!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Landfill Sites re-opened on May 1.

Township Sport Fields and Diamonds in South Frontenac will open on May 15th. Bit of a rain delay!

Fun for the whole family at Storrington Public School on May 13th! 10 to 12 is a free Wellness Event. Experience Zumba, Yoga, Message and Sound Healing. Second event from 10 – 3 Barbecue, Cotton Candy, music by Whiskey Smoke, blow up castle and more. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Native Plant Sale by the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association. 9 species of beautiful perennial plants that are hearty in this area and attract pollinators.  4" pots are $5 for members and $6 for non-members.  Order deadline is Friday May 19th.  Go to www.dogandcranberrylakes.com for more information.

What COVID Taught Us About Bass Spawning Join Dr. David Philipp on May 11 from 7 – 8:30pm at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. Everyone welcome!

LCBO Bottle Drive – Light Up Our Diamonds! Trailer is at 3950 Round Lake Road and continues until June 30th Drop off as well at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery.

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

Fall Prevention Program! The VON invites you to the Storrington Centre on Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For more info or to register, contact Danielle McTaggart at 613-634-0130 ext 3414 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 20 spots available!

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th at 1pm at the Storrington Lion’s Hall is sold out! Remember a cash only bar will be available! Thank you to all who bought tickets to make this such a successful event!.

Conservation of Collections & Collaboration: Museums and First Nations on May 13 at 2pm at South Frontenac Museum, 5595 Hwy 38 in Hartington. Guest speaker Miriam Clavir, retired Senior Conservator, Museum of Anthropology, U.B.C. Admission by donation – Limited seating. Reserve at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kingston Charity Bike Night every Thursday from 5 to 8pm starting May 18th at the Storrington Lions Club. Barbecue dinner available and enjoy fellowship time games and prizes. Cost is $10

Youth Dance! for all those in grades 5 to 8 on May 19 from 7 to 10pm at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Adult supervision. Cost is $5.00 per person. Canteen is available.

Summer Music Festival in South Frontenac kicks off on May 27th in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith. Enjoy a line-up of talented musicians from 4 to 10pm. Also on site will be Harrowsmith Brewing Co., K&P Brewery, The Local Brewery and Auralis Botanical Brewing Co. (non-alcoholic refreshments), plus local foods to enjoy. Future concerts are June 24, July 29 and August 19 at various locations.

The Good Lovelies, Juno award winning trio in concert at Leopard Frog Barn on May 28th at 7pm. Cost is $35.00. To Reserve and get directions, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Located at 4587 Kauffmann Lane, Battersea.

Next Community Food Bank Drive will be Friday June 2nd from 1-5 at the Lion’s Hall. You can also drop off hearing aids, can tabs, and eye glasses. NO eye glass cases needed.

Neil Dick Memorial Breakfast at Rideau Acres Campground on June 10th from 8am - 11:30am hosted by Rotary Club of Kingston and the Dick Family. Cost $10.00 adults and $5.00 kids 6 to 12 years.

Self-Defence Class with Sensei Hamid Nam at Inverary United Church Hall, one class every three months. Next class is June 10th at 12 noon to 3pm. If interested or for more info, call 613-328-6742 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The ABC Association is having a luncheon for their volunteers at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road on May 12, noon to 2pm. If you would like to atten, please contact Christine Ormsby. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-314-2940.

Community Garage Sale – May 13, 8am to noon at the ABC Hall. Tables are available for indoor spaces, $15 per table. Outdoor spaces are also available for $10 a space. Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be available for sale. Donations of baked goods gratefully accepted. Please pre-pay your rental fee by Friday, May 12 via e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Euchre at the Maberly Hall supports the Maberly Agricultural Society. The Euchre games are held on the 2nd and 4rth Mondays of each month at 1pm, until November. Price is $5 and the proceeds go towards the Maberly Fair. Everyone welcome.

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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 Maberly Hall was filled with enthusiastic fiddlers galore on Sunday.  The Jam-a-thon, put on by Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, was back after three years off due to Covid.  The Fiddle Orchestra beginners started off playing with several tunes,  joined by whoever was there with any kind of instrument.   Then five other groups played pieces also joined by others.  The day ended with the Fiddle Orchestra playing an eclectic set, led by director Cindy McColl.

Just a reminder that the May Birthday Bash will be held on Wed., May 17 at 6.  Everyone is welcome.  It does not have to be your birthday in order to attend.  Bring a dish to share and a toonie for the hall.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

There is a fundraising baseball tournament at the Parham ball field on May 27th. Cost is 300 per team, proceeds go to GREC grade 8 trip to Montreal. For more info, contact Becci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. As well, our grade 8s are hosting a yard sale, plant sale and bottle drive on June 3 at GREC. Come on out and support these students!!

Parham United Church Reunion - If you attended Parham United Church, Sunday School, Youth Group, Explorers, please plan to join us for a Parham United Church Reunion. This church service will take place on Sunday, June 25th at 11:30am at Parham Fairgrounds and the service will be led by Rev. Shelley Roberts with special music by Stanley Stinchcombe, David McCullough, Kathy Lowery-King and Katie, and Jordan Lowery and Collin Hamilton. There will be a BBQ lunch to follow, after the church service. In case of rain it will be held at Parham United Church and CE Centre.

The next Lions Club Breakfast will be held on May 20th at the OSO township hall in Sharbot Lake.  The profits will help the Local Village Beautiful Projects.

Sincere condolences to the families who lost loved ones including Lynn (Peters) Smail, Heather (Moyst) Gillespie and Dorothy Kehoe.  Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Don't forget to drop by Parham Ball Field on Saturday, May 13 from 10 to 2 to check out the amazing vendors we have on site.  There will be flea market items as well as new crafts that our vendors will be selling.  The District #4 Recreation Committee will have the canteen open where you can grab lunch - you remember the poutine that you have been craving all winter long!!!  As well, there will be a bake table  under the covered section of the canteen - lots of yummy goodies.  The Oddfellows will have their tickets available with some great prizes.  Please come out and support our vendors!

While you are at the Ball Field, please check out the beautiful fence that the Recreation Committee along with Richard Benn built along the Fairgrounds and Wagarville Road - great work to all those involved!  Looks amazing!

Baseball is starting up, if  you registered you should be hearing from your coach soon.  If you are interested in joining the Minor Softball committee we would love to have your help as well we are still looking for umpires.  You can send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Jon Neadow.

Beginning Thursday, May 18, Sharbot Lake Legion will be hosting a weekly open mic. Every Thursday (until summer) at the legion from 1-4pm. By donation. Bring your own instruments or just your singing voice. With your musical contribution we will strive to keep classic country/bluegrass/gospel music alive on the open mic stage. We're looking forward to seeing dear friends at this event.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

No column; check back next week!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering a new way to get where you need to go with a Community CarPool! It connects people looking for a ride with people offering to share their ride. No money is exchanged, except to share the cost of fuel or parking. If you are interested, you can register online and connect with people who match your ride needs. To find a ride or share a ride you can visit communitycarpool.ca.

It's official, Summer is on its way! Nuala is back and Shamrock Bakery will be opening up in Plevna for all of us in the Community to enjoy on Thursday May 18th! Yum!! To place your order you can call 416 834-0988 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Red Dragon Gallery & Gifts in Ardoch will also be opening up this long weekend on May 20th!! Stop in and say Hello at 1091 Ridge Lane by Malcolm Lake. For more information you can call 613 479-2137 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are a North Frontenac Resident/Property Owner circle May 27th on your calendar to get free trees to assist with forest regeneration efforts to recover from the 2022 Derecho. It is first come first serve and starts at 9am at 6638 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna. Reserving of trees is not permitted and there will be a limit of certain species. 1-2 year old trees are available; including, Red Sunset Maple, Eastern White Cedar, Sugar Maple and White Oak. For more information you can contact Brooke Hawley at 613 479-2231 ext.233 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Four times a year, Canadian Residents can fish in Ontario for FREE. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license! This Mothers Day Weekend, May 13 and 14th, is one of those times! You can also fish for FREE on Fathers Day weekend June 17-18, Family Fishing week July 1-9th and Family Fishing Weekend February 18-20. Happy fishing, everybody!!

Clarendon Central School's 1st Annual Spring Sale is coming up May 20th from 10-2pm at 7356 Road 506 in Plevna. Plant, Yard and Bake Sale, Vendor tables and  BarBQ! For more info you can call the school at 613 479-2264 or Jilene at 613 479-0174. 

Today, May 11th is the 25th Anniversary of Lonnie Watkins Tree Service in Ardoch! It all started with an ice storm in 1998 and the purchase of a wood chipper and borrowing his Dad's tractor. Today, Lonnie no longer has that wood chipper, but this family run business now has 3 tractors; including his favourite tractor; Bob! You will often see Lonnie out and about taking down trees or cleaning up big messes. If you see Lonnie, please wish him a Happy Anniversary!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Not a fisherman or woman? Our local legion has you covered. Sydenham legion has a fish fry Friday, May 26th. Get your tickets now - $20 gets you two pieces of blue cod, fries and coleslaw. Eat in or take out. Live music will be playing, come out and make some memories. Tickets available at the Legion or the One Stop.

Love to yard sale? Need to downsize? Looking for a bargain? Our annual Sydenham community wide yard sale is a GO. Date is June 10th, 8am until whenever works for you. Let’s get together and have a good amount of participants. If anyone wants a specific location highlighted in upcoming columns, just email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.t.

Wishing all the Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, especially my own and my mother in law. Enjoy your day.

I think it’s safe to say Spring has sprung, all things coming to life. Green grass, green leaves, and gardens budding :)

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Verona Vendors Market will be hosting the Verona Girl Guide Cookie Sales on Saturday, May 21 from 9am to 2pm. There will also be fresh rhubarb, asparagus, green onions, and fresh herbs to pick as well as plants for sale along with vegetable's in pail planters. 14 Vendors on site every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend. 4309 Maple Drive, Verona.

South Frontenac Community Services is holding their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3 at the Rivendell Gold Club. This is in support of their seniors' programs. New golfers welcome. For more info visit the SFCSC website https://www.sfcsc.ca/

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