Community Columns - August 10th, 2023

Aug 09, 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

Did you go to the “George Parks Pig Roast”? If you did not, you missed a great meal and get together. Mark it on your calendar for next year.

The Kennebec Lake Association is hosting its Annual General meeting, August 12 at the Kennebec Community Centre. At 9:15 there will be exhibits, a continental breakfast and a chance to speak to committee members. The business meeting will begin at 10am with discussions on the Lakes’ state with care and planning, the financial report, and ways to mitigate potential wildfires. This is your chance to purchase your 2024 calendar. Come out and join in to tis informative event.

At Oso Hall the Sharbot Lake Lions will be hosting this month’s All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8am to 11am in support of the Food Bank. Help this wonderful group reduce some of their expenses by bringing you own plate, utensils, cup, and glasses. They do not want to raise the price per person or the money donated back to the community. Please do your part.

Make your way around Arden as you visit the many artisans in our hamlet; Arden Batik, Judith Versavel, Joanne Picket and Gordon Wright Fine Art. Guest artisans will also be at the studios to display their works as well. There will be a draw for Door Prizes at 4pm on August 20. The studios will be open August 19 and 20 11am to 4pm.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Did you hear about the piece of corn that got into trouble? It got quite an earful.

Enjoy food and fellowship at a Community BBQ at Storrington Lions Club Hall every Thursday in August from 5 to 8pm. This event includes cash bar and free parking.

Join the Dog and Cranberry Lake Association for the 2023 AGM on Saturday, August 19th (rain or shine) at 9am – 11:30am at Gilmours Point Beach. There will be a delicious light breakfast, guest speakers, entertainment AGM, draw prizes and a chance to connect with friends and neighbours. Members and family FREE!! Guests; $5 (please bring your own chairs and coffee mugs). Please RSVP either by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 3rd Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride is on August 12th at the Storrington Lions Hall! Registration starts at 9am and Kick Stand Up at 10. Registration is $30 (or $40 with a passenger) and includes a Hamburger Lunch, Door Prizes, and a Silent Auction. Proceeds are in support of Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs.

The next Youth Dance at Storrington Lions Club is from 6:30 to 9:30pm on Friday, Sept. 22. This event is for Grades 5-8 and includes supervision, a canteen and free parking. Cost is $5 pp.

Please save the date for a Community Fish Fry at Storrington Lions Club from 5 to 7pm on Saturday, Sept. 23. Reserve your meal by calling Marie at 613-449-4744. Cost is $20 pp or $10 for children 12 and under.

Be part of Wild Woods Art Walk, a unique, enchanting outdoor installation of art along the Milburn Creek Trail happening in conjunction with Battersea Pumpkin Festival. Art will be displayed along the sides of the trail, hanging from trees, set up on rocks or logs. Have an idea or something you've made you want to share? From creative dabblers to experienced artists, all South Frontenac residents and Indigenous residents from across townships are invited to contribute art for this exhibition. Participation is voluntary. One day exhibit - October 14th. Three-week exhibit- October 1st- 22nd. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested or for more info.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Author J.E. McBee will be at his first-ever Canadian book signing event Sunday August 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Finnegan's General Store in Cloyne, Ontario. All interested readers in the area are invited to attend this free event.

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes invites you to play golf at our Tournament on August 12th at Hunter’s  Creek Golf Club . Shotgun start at 9am. Contact Chuck at 613-336-1822.

Don’t forget to come to the Lions Auction at 2pm at Hunter’s Creek GC. Lots of fantastic items , proceeds going to establishing an Emergency Shelter at the Hall in Northbrook. Everyone welcome.

Come to the Lions Hall weekly for Euchre Tuesday’s and Bingo Thursday’s. Doors open at 6, play starts at 7pm.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The summer is going by fast.   Hope you had a fun long weekend!

Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a CORN BASH August 12 from 1 - 5pm at Heritage Park in Denbigh.  Admission by donation.  Family Fun games for all ages.  Bring your favorite salad to share. Farmers Market featuring produce, beef, pork, crafts, local artisans and baked goods.  Vendors wanted; please contact 613-633-9885 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

The Denbigh Recreation is hosting Horseshoes at Heritage Park every Friday evening at 7pm.  Everyone is welcome to join in the fun $2.00.

The next Denbigh Community Foodbank is Tuesday, August 22.   If you are in need please call 613-333-2224.  The Foodbank is open from 10:15am until 11am. Please call in advance so a box can be prepared for you.

The community sends condolences to the family of Therese Madigan. Therese was well known in our community and attended many community events where she enjoyed visiting with everyone.

The community sends condolences to the family of Kylan White.  Kylan will be missed by all his family and friends and his shenanigans will never be forgotten.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Congratulations to Sarah Rafferty and Brandon Feijo on their weekend nuptials!  Also to Joanne Bird and James May on their weekend wedding.

Condolences to Christine Lavallee on the recent passing of her father. I have fond memories of sharing a chat with him outside on the patio with your mom!

Welcome to our newest residents, Bethany and Adam, who are currently renovating in the hopes of moving in September to our little community!

Nice work to Blake Summers on his fencing project. Nice to see the old Campbell farm coming back to life one project at a time!

If you get a chance, pop over to Cole Lake FM Church, to take a selfie with the hay cowboy and roped calf!  They are getting ready for Vacation Bible Study school coming up this month!  Very creative and fun way to advertise! Well done.

A reminder to everyone to slow down on dirt roadways as you head to your destinations. There are quite a few animals that roam our streets, and we also have small children playing outside in this rural community.

To the group that left their fast food containers along White Lake Road, SHAME ON YOU. How hard it is to take it with you or pop it in a bin when near a gas station?

We are still holding our breath as we await the construction of new pickleball/tennis courts at Glendower/Bedford Hall! We have been told by the end of August... Fingers crossed.

Congratulations to South Frontenac Fire, Station 8, on moving into their new location on Battersea Road, the building is beautiful!

Farewell to Joanne Silver (SFCSC) and I wish you well in your retirement!

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Thanks so much to Greektown Restaurant in Kingston for donating 15 dozen eggs for the Golden Links Hall function on the holiday weekend. The Lianos family are always so generous and giving to this community. They always say yes when I ask... Brenda Crawford.

This is a reminder of holiday garbage and recycling changes which will be one day later the week of August 07 - 11.  Load the  South Frontenac Recycles app  to take the guesswork out of knowing when collection changes occur due to holidays.    

Saturday, August 19, 2023 will be the South Frontenac Music Festival in The Point Park in Sydenham, featuring Tyler Brett Forkes.  The Music Festival promotes local musicians and gives members of the surrounding communities the opportunity to listen to live music.  Thanks to the generous support of local sponsors Ryan Rose Realty, SFRC and the Verona Community Association.  For more information, visit the website or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Thursday, August 24, 2023 1 - 3pm the Grandparent & Grandchild Fun & Games will be held in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith.  Come out with your grandchildren for some outdoor fun, followed by a cool summer treat!  Please register to attend with Natalee Lennox 613-376-6477 ext 310.  

Come sing with us!  The Frontenac Women's Chorus is welcoming new members for September.  The ability to read music and previous choral singing experience is advised.  Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 7 in the Trinity United Church in Verona.  Send an e-mail telling us all about yourself to: Stella at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Special thanks to our Township who are refreshing our Henderson hall with a super duper new interior paint job. It will look wonderful for our big Oct. 21 Vendor Bash held at our hall from 10- 2 with over 40 vendors on site, bake sale, amazing prize table and it’s all in aid of Henderson United Church and Hall. Our United Church helps to pay the hydro and oil bills at this Township Hall- making us partners in our community. So set Oct. 21 aside for this pre-Christmas bash and opportunity to visit and be sure to bring a chair. The rain date is Sun. Oct. 22- following church from 10 – 2.

Thanks to virtual reality, our Pine Meadow people took a trip to Paris and never left home. Some folks shared their memories of past visits and all enjoyed french pastries while reminiscing. Another celebration honoured Merritta’s 105th birthday-congratulations indeed. Also their newest volunteer is Finn - a charming local poodle type dog who brings joy to one and all.

It was like old home week to visit with Ronnie Peterson and enjoy his freshly extracted honey.

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Kylen “Gifford” White, a student at North Addington Educational Centre (NAEC) who died in a motorcycle accident this past week. Students and staff gathered in the school parking lot to remember, grieve together and create a journal of memories for Kylen’s family to cherish in the difficult years ahead. Kylen loved riding his dirt bike, motorcycle, snowmachines and he will be severely missed by all who knew him.

Deepest sympathy to Natasha Bandy of C-4 Country Convenience in Arden in the loss of her partner Larry Birney. An open mic benefit that welcomes all musicians will happen this Sat. Aug. 12 at the Arden Legion from 1- 5 and then on Sat. Aug. 27 Larry’s life will be celebrated at the Arden Legion from 2 – 4. 

Also sympathy to Pastors Mark and Debbie Hudson in the loss of Deb’s Mom Lorna Pelley in Embree Newfoundland.

This Sun. Aug. 13 Parham United Church will honour the memory of the late Archie Meeks at their 11:30am service.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Worship Services - Worship Service on August 13th is 9:15 at Gilmour Beach in Battersea. The rest of August services are at Battersea United Church at 9:15.

3rd Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride Join us August 12th at the Storrington Lions Hall! Registration starts at 9am. - Kick Stands up at 10! Registration is $30 ( $40 with a passenger) and includes a hamburger lunch, door prizes and a Silent Auction. All proceeds in support of Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs.

Breakfast on the Beach - Dog & Cranberry Lakes Association is holding a breakfast and AGM on Saturday, August 19th at Gilmour Pt. Beach, Battersea from 9am to 11:30am, rain or shine. Breakfast, guest speakers and draw prizes. Members & family free – Guests $5. Bring a chair and a coffee mug! RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through Eventbrite link.

Plowing Match September 10th at the farm of Charles & Norma Barr, 4382 Latimer Road, Inverary.

Youth Dance at Storrington Lions Hall on Friday, September 22 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. This event is for Grades 5-8 and includes supervision and a canteen. Cost is $5 per person.

Community Fish Fry at the Storrington Lions Hall, Sunbury. Date is Saturday, September 23rd from 5 to 7pm. Accessible, lots of parking, great food and great company! Reserve your dinner by calling Marie at 613-449-4744. Cost is $20 per person or $10 for children 12 and under. See you there!

Community Barbecue every Thursday till August 31st from 5 to 8pm at the Storrington Lions Club. Barbecued burger or hot dog, salad and dessert for $10. All proceeds are in support of Nankind and Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs. Only 4 Thursdays left! See you there.

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

Fall Prevention Program by the VON at the Storrington Centre on Tuesdays 9 to 11:00. Register by calling Dayna VanKoughnett at 613-354-6668 ext 105.

Soulful Singing - Join us the fourth Tuesday of August at 7pm. Info and directions call Donna 613-353-2889. Great fellowship & fun and singing voices not judged!

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

Battersea Pumpkin Festival from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, Oct. 14th. More info on what you will enjoy and how you can be involved coming soon.

Open Farm Days from September 1 to October 15 in the County of Frontenac, City of Kingston, South Frontenac, Frontenac Islands, Central Frontenac, and North Frontenac to highlight the importance of agriculture in the region. This is your opportunity to explore, engage and learn more about farming. Explore the farms, farmers markets and various locations across our region.

Each location is offering unique experiences including tours of fields, beekeeping, introduction to growing of fruits and vegetables, demonstration on coffee roasting, harvesting hops, learning about animals, farm equipment, culinary tours, tastings, and experiences.

Open Farm Days launch event will take place Friday, September 1, at 4pm at the Frontenac Farmers Market, in Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The Frontenac Farmers Market i sfrom 3 -7pm. For the Open Farm Days listing or to purchase tickets visit www.OpenFarms.ca.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

At the Tay Valley Municipal Offices on Harper Road a computer is set-up for public use. You can also drop off your dead batteries for recycling, and pick up drinking water test bottles at the desk just inside the front doors during weekdays between 8:30am and 4pm.

A great big THANK YOU goes out to everyone in the community who participated in the sale at Mark Burnham’s home last month. Over $7,000 was raised for Mark’s move, and continuing care in an assisted-living facility. Everyone’s time and thoughtfulness is much appreciated.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Pearl is still recuperating at Kingston Hospital and enjoys the visits from friends and family. She loves to hear the news from the community.

Sympathy to the families of Jean McOuatt, Verna Wheeler and Lena Hannah who recently passed away.

Best wishes to everyone celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month. Special congratulations to Edna and Louis Thomas on their 50th wedding anniversary. They held a gathering of family and friends at their home which included two other “golden” couples (Ron and Alice Gilchrist and Sandy and Lorie Ryder). They had lots of laughs and lots of stories to share.

Erma Millar enjoyed a visit from her son-in-law and her granddaughter from England.

News from the Snow Road Snowmobile Club: An absolutely delicious roast beef dinner was enjoyed by many on Friday night at the snowmobile club.  The club extends a heartfelt thanks to Bob Olmstead who cooked the meal. 

News from the Snow Road Community Centre: Music Night on the 24th of August features Wade Foster and Jeff Callery. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available from Mike at 613-278-1853 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The 'Junk in the Trunk' Giant Yard Sale will be held on Sat. Aug 12 from 10 to 2.  Sellers will be in the Ompah Hall parking lot. Buyers please park across the road in the rest stop and walk across the road.  For more information or to register as a seller, please contact Laurie at 204-996-1138 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 2nd Annual Palmerston Lake Beach Party will be held on Sat. Aug. 19 at Waites' Beach from 1:30 to 3:30.  Come and enjoy some fun by the lake.  It is free with refreshments, children's crafts and music by Fiddlers and Friends.  The Beach Party is organized by the Palmerston Lake Association.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful full moon last week.  Sure lit up the dark night skies.

Hope you were able to take part in the Fun Day the was held at Parham by the Mayflower Lodge.

Surprised and delighted to visit with Jamie Goodfellow, grandson of the late JoAnne & Bud Goodfellow who owned the store in Tichborne when he stopped at my yard sale.  Jamie is the son of Paul & Carol (Stewart) Goodfellow.

Congregation of Sharbot Lake and Parham United Church thank Sharon McDonald lay leader for conducting service at their churches on Sunday.  Big thanks you to JoAnne McCullough for providing the music.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, stop by Archie's Place in Crow Lake Village where there will be a number of local vendors set up with their goodies from 10 to 2 - Hope to see you there!

Don't forget the Lions Club All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday. Proceeds to the Local Food Bank at the OSO Township Hall in Sharbot Lake.

Thinking of Lainey Neadow, granddaughter of Harry & Mary Joy.

This week in baseball: Thursday, August 10 the U19 team are playing at 8:30 in Parham and good luck to the U13 team as they play their year end tournament this weekend as well.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church: Sunday services Continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.

Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service. Welcome all present and past members, and adherent members to help celebrate 140 years of service.

This service will take place on Sun. Aug 13. At 10pm, followed by luncheon and social in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall. (Please note corrected date)

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Community member Sheena Whitworth had an interesting story to share with everybody!  At her place on Big Gull Lake,  she had a bear on her deck last month. Yep, it poked its big  furry head right in through her kitchen window screen to say hello! The window was open and the smell of Sheena's delicious bread on the counter must have wafted outside and was just too tempting for the big fella to resist! Sheena screamed and it must have been a doozy because the bear ran away and Sheena was able to get her window closed. Moral of the story; bears are around and looking for food, so be cautious! 

St. Kilian's Church would like to thank everybody who stopped by their Bake Sale and helped to make it a huge success last Saturday! They were sold out by 12:30 and were very grateful for all the support!! Please circle your calendars for their next Chili and Bake Sale on September 23rd!

Our Community Fish Pick Winner this week is 6 year old Finn H. who used a worm harness to catch this beautiful 8.6lb 34" long Pike on Mississagagon Lake!! WOW!! Congratulations Finn!! 

Tremendous thanks to the 28 people who came out to play Euchre last Tues Aug 1st to help support the Holy Trinity Anglican Church! $176.50 was raised to help pay for the hydro bill, insurance costs, lawn mowing and other monthly expenses. This is such a lovely little church and it would be so nice to see it maintained to its full potential for generations to come. Sitting in service a couple weeks ago, I admired the beautiful windows donated by the various local families in memories of their loved ones. It is really special! I also stood on a hump in the floor that could use some repairing and thanks to our weekly Euchre game,  hopefully it can happen in our future! Congratulations to our BBQ prize winners!! Chris H. must have had a horseshoe in his pocket because he won high score with 105 and most lone hands with 6. He shared one of his prizes with Sandra W. for getting the next most lone hands with 5. Anne W. went home with a brand new delicious bottle of barbq sauce for the low score consolation prize that night! Thanks to the Maga Yard Sale at 1142 Overton Road, we have an air fryer as one of our big gifts this Tuesday at the Clar-Mill Hall! Somebody is going to be very happy this week!! Games start at 7pm, so if you can arrive a few minutes early to find your seats, it would be greatly appreciated.

Our first hall volunteer meeting last Thursday was a great start! Thank you to everybody that turned out to brainstorm and begin our fun Plevna Hall community journey! We voted on our new name and unanimously decided that we couldn't improve on perfection. Everybody voted to keep The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers as our name. Although we did not officially vote on the regularity of our meetings yet, we decided to meet again Thurs Aug 17th at 6:30pm to go over duties of the elected positions, discuss a possible Constitution set up for the group and review our goals. Hopefully you can join our group to meet new people, have fun and make a difference!

Did you know that not only can you get your tarot card reading from our Community local Melanie, you can also visit Liz; the esteemed tarot card reader this week  at the Shamrock Bakery to do readings "by appointment" or "by chance"  from Tuesday through Sunday. For more information or to reserve a spot, you can call 438 922-9564.

You are invited to a humongous downsizing multi-family yard sale Sat, Aug 12 8-4pm and Sun, Aug 13 8-2pm at 9268 Road 509! There will be something for everyone with household items, tools, clothing and crafting items!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

19 August - Bass fishing derby. Fish any lake. Weigh in at Legion in Sydenham between 10 am to 2 pm. Prizes for largest individual fish by weight. Participants must follow Ontario fishing regulations.   Tickets $10 ea sold at the Legion downstairs and the Sydenham OneStop. For info visit www.facebook.com/sydenhamlegion, call 613-376-6808 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Tickets on sale now for big music in a little place. Branch 496 and the Festival of Small Halls have joined forces to bring a music event to Sydenham - Harry Manx. Doors open at 7pm and music at 7:30pm. Buy tickets at https://festivalofsmallhalls.frontgatetickets.com. Co-hosts Branch 496 and https://ontariosmallhalls.com/ 

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy a Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, August 11. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church  and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be Turning Red and is generously sponsored by Reid's Foodland. Free admission. All welcome, donations accepted. The canteen will open at 7:30pm and the movie starts at 8pm. In case of rain, the movie will be held indoors. Style Revival will be opening at 7:30pm during canteen time before the Drive-In Movie.  Style Revival will also be open an additional two Saturdays in August, the 12th and the 26th.

Don & Linda's Back Yard Gardens will have this Saturday - crab apples, tomatoes, potatoes, salad greens, beets, carrots, beans, kale, egg plant, okra, spring turnips and more... Crafts and collectables, bird houses, wind chimes, fairy gardens, sewing, gift baskets and more. Saturdays 9-1 til Thanksgiving , 4309 Maple Drive 613-374-1307

Enjoy Euchre at the Bellrock Community Hall every second Thursday. In August, euchre will be held on Thursdays August 17 and August 31. Pot Luck lunch (optional) at 12 and euchre at 1 pm. It costs $2 to play and $1 for 3 tickets for the 50/50 draw. There is also prizes for door prizes,high score, most lone hands and lowest score.

The Verona Garlic Farmers Market is only a month away. If you want to be a vendor request your application at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   If you are coming to shop add the date September 2 to your calendar so you don't miss out.

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