Community Columns - July 13th, 2023

Jul 12, 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

All Arden residents are sending prayers to the family who lost their son in a tragic but preventable ski do accident. Personal safety devices only help if they are worn.

Hope every one enjoyed the Open Mic/Fish and Chip dinner at the Legion, and the Annual Strawberry Social the next day. Thanks is sent to all of the volunteers who helped make these events possible, I’m told that the Legion will have Open Mic’s the second Saturday of each month.

Do you have a youngster 12-17 years old? If so, you may want him or her to be enrolled in a Tandem Canoe Course sponsored by the Kennebec Rec. Committee. This course follows Canoe Canada regulations which will include how to paddle safely, paddling stokes in the bow and the stern as well as water safety knowledge and rescue techniques. This course will allow participants to be eligible for a Paddle Canada certificate. The $15.00 registration fee is refundable upon course completion. For more information or to register please contact Lynn Klages at 613-305-0953 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

On Saturday July 15, the Sharbot Lake and District will hold their famous “All you can Eat” breakfast, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, at Oso Hall, Tickets are $10 for adults, Kids 6-10 $6.00 and 5 and under free. This month’s breakfast is in support of Ontario Blind Golf.

On July 25, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm there will be a Youth Garden Day. For more info, please call 613-335-2474 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

What type of markets do dogs avoid? Flea markets.

South Frontenac Township is partnering with the Frontenac Farmers Market for the Dog Days of Summer event happening this Friday, July 14th from 3pm – 7pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. There will be something for all members of the family including vendors with dog themed goods, facepainting for the kids, live music, and more.

Please support the next Community Food Bank Drive from 1 to 5 pm on Friday, July 14 at Storrington Lions Club. Donations are shared with the food bank at Battersea United Church. Everything is appreciated!

Please join Battersea United Church for its annual summer fish fry and strawberry social! Everything is homemade and delicious… This fun community event is from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, July 22 at the church. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for kids 12 and under.

The next South Frontenac Music in the Park is on July 29th at Gilmour’s Point in Battersea with Dewy Roadkill. The show is from 1p -3pm.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Lions Club of LOL will be selling Turkey Pot Pies at their Farmers Market on Saturday July 15th between 10-1.

The Lions will be holding their annual Fish Fry on Friday July 21st. This is a Dine-in or Take-out meal. The cost $20. Contact Debbie at 613-921-3015 to place your order.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

No column; check back next week!

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Exciting news……..we are awaiting the completion of the Glendower Hall Pickleball and Tennis courts on Westport Road!  Stay tuned for more details on restoration progress this month! 

Are you missing an orange tabby cat? There is still one hanging around White Lake Road just east of Forty Foot Road.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, will being having their Bedford Social at 2950 Westport Rd, on Sunday, July 30 from 4-7. Fish Fry by Mike Mundell, music provided, silent auction and entertainment for kids. Prices: Adults-$20, children under age 9 $10. For advance tickets call Anne @ 613 484 3677 or Karen 613 770 8017.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Friday, July 21, 2023  from 11am-1pm, Bhavin Patel from our local pharmacy will be giving a S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) presentation at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.  He will provide information on the medications that a pharmacist can now prescribe, online doctor services, the vaccines that Seniors should consider and the benefits of a personal Pharmacist.  To register, please call the Grace Centre at 613-376-6477 ext 303.  A hot lunch will be served afterwards to eat in-house or take home. 

Friday, July 21 through Friday, July 28, 2023 the South Frontenac Stock Sport Club is hosting the America's Cup at the "Centennial Grand Pavillion" in Centennial Park in Harrowsmith, Ontario throughout the week.  The America Cup features six (6) different countries showcasing the sport.  Stop in and enjoy some stock sport competition and grab a bite to eat from a local food truck.     

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 13:00 - 15:00 PM the SFCSC Arts Committee invites you to a Painting Workshop at the Bellrock Hall and Gardens, 6034 Leveque Road, Bellrock.  Age 55+ beginner to experienced painters welcome.  Canvas, paint and brushes provided for a $5 donation.  Bring a sun hat, sunblock, apron, paper towels and a sense of fun.  Pre-registration required with Natalee Lennox 613-376-6477 ext 310.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

This Saturday July 15, our church neighbours in Sharbot Lake are offering a Doors Open day from 10am-2pm whereby folks can see the inside of Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church, Sharbot Lake United Church, St. James Major Catholic Church, St. Andrews Anglican Church.. See the church interiors, learn a little about the church history and see the beautiful village of Sharbot Lake.

The three United Churches of Arden, Henderson, Mountain Grove are partnering with Woodland Priestess to offer a Youth Garden Day on Tuesday, July 25th from 1-3pm to explore, create, and discover together. All youth are invited to meet for the event at Arden United Church on July 25th at 1pm.

Our Pine Meadow people received some artistic and thoughtful quilts from the Plevna craft ladies, for which they are truly thankful.

Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook welcomed Licensed lay leader in training Siobhan Flynn from Grace United Church in Napanee as guest leader on Sun. July 9. The air conditioned church made for a comfortable time of worship with Siobhan.

Harlowe Wesleyan Church welcomed minister of music Ron Lemke to the pulpit offering music to the glory of God followed by a scrumptious pot- luck lunch. It rocked!!

Special thanks to all who attended Angela Deline’s pop up vendor sale in aid of Henderson United Church and Parham District 4 Recreation. We appreciate the super-duper support!!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Students! Looking for students who needs volunteer hours. Grade 8 grads are welcome. Presently have two positions needing your help....one for gardening and another for help on a shore line around a dock, raking weeds. Location is Inverary. Call 613-545-5017 if interested.

Food Bank! Next collection date is Friday July 14th at the Lion’s Hall in Sunbury between 1 – 5. Fresh garden produce is welcomed (fresh or frozen).

Leopard Frog Barn Concert Friday July 14th at 7:00 pm. enjoy the Swedish 5- piece acoustic band touring Canada. A good time for all! For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Annual Butterfly Release Saturday, July 22, 2023 - 10:00 am. to 11:30 pm. at 4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham. Southern Frontenac Community Services invite you to the annual Butterfly Release In honour and remembrance of your loved one at Grace Hall 4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham (rain or shine)

Fish Fry & Strawberry Social! on Saturday, July 22nd at Battersea United Church from 5pm -7pm. Enjoy fresh fish, potato salad, cabbage salad, rolls and strawberry shortcake dessert! Adults $20 and children 12 & under $10. Guaranteed delicious – hope to see you there!

Kingston Charity Bike Night every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. at the Storrington Lions Club. Barbecued burger or hot dog, salad and dessert for $10.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Beginning July 9th, Gospel Tent Meetings will commence each night Sunday through Friday at 7:30 PM. The Gospel meetings will be located at the corner of Maberly-Elphin Rd and Highway 7 in Maberly. Come and hear Bible-based preaching by Murray Pratt from Beachburg, Ontario and Eric Fowler from L’anse au Loup, Labrador.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

We spread the word about Leta's surprise birthday party for several weeks and told folks to keep it a secret.  Well done everyone.  When she walked into the hall expecting a bake sale, she was amazed when the hall erupted with 'Surprise" and 'Happy Birthday'!  Mayor Lichty awarded her with a framed certificate acknowledging her years of service to the community.  She said, "Thank you, and that a whole lot of people had been lying to her lately!"  Thanks to Marilyn who planned the party, to those in the community who provided food, and to all those who lied to Leta.

The Ompah Community Centre Annual General Meeting will be held this Saturday, July 15 from 10am – 11am. 

The Annual House and Garden Tour will be held on Wednesday, July 26.  Meet at the hall at 1pm, then carpool to two local homes where we will see two different types of gardens and homes.  Everyone welcome.  

The "Junk in the Trunk" Giant Garage Sale will take place in the hall parking lot on Aug. 12 from 10 to 2.  Bring your junk (or treasures) in the trunk.  Contact Laurie (204-996-1138 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information and to reserve your spot.

Cutline - Leta Kirkwood with Certificate of Appreciation from North Frontenac Twp. at her surprise Birthday Party.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

This weekend there will be a Pop Up Vendor Event in Godfrey at Harpers - over 20 vendors will be on site for our shopping needs - Remember to support local.

Thank you to my friends Brenda and Shirley for sending me the cancelled stamps for the church.  Also to Penny for the pop can tabs!

Big Thank you to Jean Brown for conducting Sunday service at the Parham and Sharbot Lake United Churches.  Enjoyed your message!

Thinking of Rachael Neadow, and Paige Drew who both had accidents near Parham.

Condolences to the family of Joanne Teal on her recent passing and we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Diane LeClaire last week.  Big hugs to the families.

Thinking of you to Tabitha Freeman, Doug Steele, Nathalie Wotherspoon, Tanya Scott, Mike Price, Dale Whan and Dale Bertrim.  Hope you are all doing better.

Thank you to everyone for coming out to support the Pop-Up Vendor Event in support of Henderson United Church and District #4 Recreation Committee Tichborne Rink Fund - it was so great catching up with our friends and neighbours!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church: Sunday services continue at 10am

Wilmer church memorial service; sun. Jul. 9th at 2pm

Watch out for the Ottawa to Kingston bike race, rescheduled, on Sat. 29 July and return on Sun. 30 July, Riders will be stopping for a refreshment break before the last leg to Kingston.

Upcoming giant pie sale, sat. Jul. 22. 9am until all pies are sold.

Yoga classes on 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.

Jam sessions at Storrington Centre: Friday nights: 6 pm – 9pm. Continuing through July and August as an open–mic / music circle evening

Admission is $2

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Thank you to the 22 people who came out last Tuesday night for Euchre at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna! $149.75 was raised for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Rodney W. took home the high score prize! We hope you can join us for a fun night out on Tuesday nights at around 6:45pm, games start at 7pm.

Everyone is invited to join the Drop-in sessions to play and learn Pickleball! The Plevna Picklers are at the courts at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9-11:30am.

The 2023 Summerfest is coming up on Saturday July 22 at the Clar-Mill Hall! It will be starting at 7:30 am with a delicious pancake breakfast and there will be lots to see and do throughout the day; including vendor tables, live music, hay bale toss, axe throwing, falconry, kids activities and much much more!! If you are a musician, a vendor or local business who would like to participate in this Super Fun day, it is not too late to contact Matt Walker at 613 479-2231 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from the Township of North Frontenac and get added to this can't miss event!!

This week's Fabulous Fish Pic winner is Chris P. who caught this big beauty Canada Day on the Mississippi River in Ardoch! Wow!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Wow Sydenham, Slither our friendly rock snake is growing and being admired by young and old.  So awesome, the giggles coming from kids who added to him is contagious and makes one smile.  Let’s keep him going.  Located right beside Foodland along side The Trail.  

Thank you so much to our local Lions club for my amazing win on Canada Day, my apologies for not getting a column in last week but thanks to whomever congratulated me. The local Lions sold out in May, and their proceeds stay within our community.

Congrats to the winner of the 4-wheeler at the legion, way to go Tim Meilleur on your new ride. Huge thanks to all those who bought tickets.  New tables and window coverings for the hall upstairs will be a very pleasant addition to our local legion.  Be sure to contact them if you need a rental for your event.  Air conditioned and local. Can’t beat it.

There is something neat at The Point, the Storywalk exhibit, be sure to check it out.

SFCS ANNUAL butterfly release on July 22nd from 10-1130 at 4295 Stagecoach road.  Join them for the annual butterfly release in memory of loved ones.

Food bank numbers are in for June--68 hampers were requested, feeding 200 people in South Frontenac! We registered 5 new households, including 16 people who needed food assistance for the first time.!

The 150th reunion is coming up quick, online registration will close on "July 31st" at 12 pm!! After you can still register via the hotline at 1-866-386-2835or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  walk ins will be accepted at the door during the reunion weekend but it would help us greatly to register before!!   Go Eagles Go.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

There will be a Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, July 14. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be Disney's George of the Jungle and is generously sponsored by Verona Hardware and Nicole's Gifts. Free admission. all welcome, donations accepted. The canteen will open at 8:15 pm and the movie starts at 8:45 pm. Style Revival will be opening at 8:15 pm during canteen time before the Drive-In Movies all summer long. In case of rain, the movie will be held indoors.

Come gather with fellow community members for the Bellrock Hall Community Potluck on Thursday July 20 from 5pm to 7pm. Comment on the Bellrock Hall Facebook page with the dish you are bringing.

South Frontenac Community Services invites you (ages 55+) to a Painting Workshop on Wednesday July 26 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Bellrock Hall and Gardens. Beginners to experiences painters welcomed. Canvas, paint and brushes provided for a $5 donation. Bring a sun hat, sunblock, apron, paper towels and a sense of fun (weather permitting, we will paint outside). Pre-registration required. For more information and to register contact Natalee Lennox 613-376-6477 ext 310 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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