Community Columns - August 17th, 2023

Aug 16, 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 Arden Legion would like to thank everyone who attended the open mic “Larry and Friends” for their attendance and donations.

Just a small reminder about the Arden Artisans “Open Studio” event Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 11am to 4pm. See all of our talented artists and their work. This is a great family event. Posters will detail more information as to location and artisan contributors. Fror further information please contact Sarah Hale at 613-335-2073.

The basketball nets have been installed at the outdoor rink location, at the Community Centre. There is still good weather for young folks to play.

If you are planning Labour Day weekend events, please include the Sundance Artisan Show in Maberly. Lots to see and great food.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Did you see the black bear at the Home Hardware? It was buying a bear conditioner.

Weather permitting, Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will again be operating its trains on the club's tracks behind the ball diamond in Battersea next Saturday, 19 August, from 11am till 3pm for the benefit of club members and the general public. Train rides are free but donations to support club activities and growth are always welcome. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.

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 last Music in the Park is happening this Saturday at Sydenham Point Park! Check out Tyler Brett Forks from 1pm – 3pm.

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

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.

A warm kudos to Dave Burns, our neighbour on Wellington Street in Battersea. Dave was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier this year and has since received compassionate care, support, and empathy from the cancer clinic at KGH and wanted to give back. As a bucket list experience, Dave, along with members of his family, leaped out of a plane last week. Using the jump as a fundraiser, Dave raised an incredible $4,750 for the cancer clinic. On behalf of your friends and neighbours in Battersea, we thank you for such a creative and altruistic act during what is sure to be a very difficult time. Well done, Dave! 

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Even with the rain, the Lions Club of Golf Tournament at Hunter’s Creek was a huge success. Due to the weather, the live auction has been postponed until Saturday, September 2nd. This will take place inside the Lions Hall in Northbrook at 1pm, immediately following the last Farmers Market of the season. This is open to the public so come join in the fun. There are many amazing donated prizes. The proceeds of which will go towards making the hall into an Emergency Shelter.

Another upcoming fundraiser for the Lions Emergency Shelter is a “dine-in” Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, August 25th from 5-7pm. The cost is $20 and includes pasta, choice of 3 sauces, rolls, salad and dessert. See you there.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The Denbigh and area community really enjoyed the summer event at Heritage Park on Saturday.    The weather was a little wet at times... However, everyone pulled together and made the best of it.    There was great community participation from babies to seniors.    There was a corn roast for everyone, children’s games inside the rink building and later, outside when it quit raining, a farmer’s market and craft vendors, horseshoes, lots of children running around and having a great time, and a lot of social interaction with everyone visiting and enjoying the afternoon.   Thank you to the Denbigh Recreation Committee for organizing a wonderful afternoon, and especially to the community for supporting the event.

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 Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Show and Shine Car Show is Saturday August 26.  It is a fun event with great food and lots of special cars to look at.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

The Bedford Social Committee would like to thank all who attended or helped in any way with the Bedford Social on Sunday, July 30. Mundell’s Fish was delicious! The event was a huge success and that is because of all who attended, donated, contributed and helped.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

No column; check back next week!

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Folks are looking forward to the Arden Artisans artistic sales event this Sat. Aug. 19, 20 at Arden, and also the Old Tyme Fiddlers in beautiful downtown Harlowe on Sat. Aug. 19 from 1 – 5.

Henderson United welcomed Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL) Sharon MacDonald to the pulpit this past Sunday, and this coming Sunday Aug. 20 will welcome back the Rev. Kaitlyn Ostrander who has been on holidays.

Coming up on Sun. Aug. 27 a musical memorial celebration of life will be held at the Arden Legion from 2-4 in honour of the late Larry Birney, partner of Natasha Bandy of C-4 Country Convenience in Arden. Larry was one of the driving forces behind the Arden Legion open mike and will be remembered for his musical abilities, love of partner Natasha, and love of God and family.

Looking to the future please start setting aside gently used items for the Land O’Lakes Community Services annual yard sale on Fri. Sept. 1 from 9-3 on site at 121497 Hwy 41, Northbrook. Donations can be dropped off there- but please call in advance to arrange a time to drop off.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Charming, beautiful AND 99! Happy birthday Bessie Tye. Cheers!

Welcome to Jake, Sophie and little Knox, as well as their puppy Teddy. Our newest family in Inverary.

Worship Services: Joint Worship Service for Inverary United and Battersea United at 9:15 at Battersea United Church.

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.

Food bank - Next Food Bank Drive is on Friday, September 8th. Drop off at the Lion’s Hall in Sunbury any time between 1 & 5pm. School is on and lunches are needed. Remember – peanut free! Also school supplies are appreciated. As always, thank you for your constant support. All food items, fresh, frozen, dairy and non-perishables are gratefully accepted.

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

Something new! Feeling a bit of a let down that summer is gone and fall is here? Come and join us! Beginning Thursday, September 21 and continuing the third Thursday of each month ALL are welcome to drop in to Inverary Church Hall for cards, games, social time etc. complete with tea, coffee and cookies! Door is open and the welcome mat out from 1pm till 4pm. Visit as long as you like or your time permits. Cost is $5 and all proceeds go back to the church.

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.

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 - three Thursdays left! Ends on August 31st . Burgers and hot dogs are delicious along with a salad and dessert – all yours for $10. Join us from 5 to 8pm at the Storrington Lions Club. Too hot or rainy weather, we dine inside. All proceeds are in support of Nankind and Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs.

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. 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 15th . Explore, engage and learn more about farming. For more info or to purchase tickets visit www.OpenFarms.ca.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

141st Maberly Fair – This year’s theme is ‘Bugs, the good, the bad and the lovely’ – Saturday Aug. 26th, 8am to 6pm. Admission: Adults $5.00, ages 7 to 17 $3.00, 6 years and under FREE. Musical entertainment, horse-draw, zucchini races, children’s games, adult games, lamb auction. www.maberlyfair.ca There are prizes for eldest person on the grounds, youngest person on the grounds, longest married couple, most recently married couple, and more. All transactions are CASH ONLY – NO ATM on site. Archives Lanark will be there so bring your historical questions.

Fundraising Events at ABC Hall – September 9 – Cluck ‘n Corn Dinner Dance on Saturday, Sept. 9. Rotisserie chicken dinner and live music by Average Height. $40 per person. Details at https://abchall.ca/cluck-n-corn-dinner-dance/

September 11 – Fall Fitness Classes begin September 11. FREE CPHC classes for seniors, Gentle Yoga and Pilates classes ($120/10 classes), and Line Dancing ($5 at the door toward hall maintenance). Details at https://abchall.ca/health-fitness/

September 23, 2023 12pm – 9:30pm – The 1st Annual Friends of the ABC Hall Fundraising Golf Tournament. JOIN us “FORE” an enjoyable afternoon of Golf at the Evergreen Golf Course. 463 Wolfe Lake Rd., Westport. Registration and Putting contest 12 (noon). Shotgun Tee Off 1pm. Buffet Dinner 5:30pm. This is a fundraising event for the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall. Cost is $110 and includes 18 holes “Scramble” format, cart, buffet dinner and prizes! Register in advance at abchall.ca. Deadline to register is Sept. 3rd.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

SMART Exercise Classes for Seniors who want to have fun exercising for muscle/bone strength, flexibility and aerobic endurance. To find out more:  Please contact Elaine Moffitt at 613-519-3588 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 2nd annual Beach Party will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 at Waites' Beach. This is a free event features entertainment (Fiddlers & Friends), kids crafts, watermelon, and snacks.  All are welcome to attend the party sponsored by the Palmerston Lake Association.

Wade Foster (fiddler extraordinaire) and friend will play at the Snow Road Hall on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30pm.  Admission is $15.

The Community Cafe starts up again on Wed., Sept. 6 at the hall from 11 to 1:30.  The topic of the day will be how to avoid frailty, presented by the Canadian Frailty Network.  Free to all seniors over 60, snacks and social will follow the presentation.  For more information, contact Juana at 613-279-3151 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Junk in the Trunk Giant Yard Sale beat the rain last Saturday.  People kept coming throughout the morning to view and buy from the many vendors.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Sharbot Lake and Parham United Church welcome back Rev. Shelley Roberts to the pulpit after her vacation.  At Parham, the Meeks family donated a plaque in honour of the late Archie for his dedication and service to the church.  Thanks to Joanne McCullouh for playing the music for us in absence of Stanley Stinchcombe.

Don't forget the Parham Fair is this weekend!!  Friday night is the time to drop off your entries to the Palace as well as the competition for the Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl, the pet show, frog jumping contest and, of course, the horse draw!  Saturday will feature the cattle show, the vendor market and the petting zoo, as well as the mechanical bull, the beer tent, live music, and of course the much loved demolition derby which will begin at 4pm!  See you at the fair!!

There is only one game this week as the season comes to a close with the U15 team playing in Parham at 630, then the following week we have the Junior Men on both Tuesday and Thursday night at 830 - let's fill the stands!  Good luck to the U19 team who are playing in their play offs this week - make us proud!

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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.

Thanks to all who helped and donated food to make the Anniversary Service a great success.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

The Plevna Column fish pick for this week is Ruth B. with her beautiful big pike she caught on Canonto Lake May 21st! Congrats Ruth!! 

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library Plevna Branch was the place to be last Tuesday! Meredith visited with birdhouse kits for children to put together and take home. It was great fun and we can't wait to see what fun event our public library has planned for us next! 

Thirty-three people came out for a fabulously fun night of Euchre last Tuesday! The Holy Trinity Anglican Church would like to send out BIG thanks to everybody for the $218.60 in donations that was raised!! Congratulations to Carolyn W. for winning the air fryer with a high score of 82! Chirs S. was one of 3 people with the most lone hands of 3 and he drew the high card and went home with the Boat Safety Basket! Our consolation prize winner Juliette B. went home with her very own zucchini! If you want to come out for a fun night, our next Euchre game is Tuesday night at 6:45pm (games start at 7pm) at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road).

If you would like to meet new people, feel good about helping your community and have fun, our next Community Volunteer Meeting is Thursday, August 17th at 6:30pm! We hope you can make it out! Tonight's meeting will be covering our constitution, roles the elected members will have and we will cover the events that everybody suggested for the group, plus we will have some discussion about the upcoming children's Halloween party with the group planning it. There won't be any elections tonight.

Don't forget the Palmerston Lake Association Beach Party this August 19th!! Everyone is invited to the Public Beach at 1193 Arcol Road (by the dam) from 1:30-3:30pm. It is going to be a super fun time with live music from Fiddlers & Friends, FREE snacks & refreshments and crafts for the kids! For more information, you can contact palmerstonlakeassociation.com.

And last, but certainly not least, big happy 60th anniversary wishes to Yvonne and Jack Lavigne on Ardoch Road!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Sydenham legion is hosting a bass derby this coming Saturday.  Fish as early as you like at any lake. Bass will be weighed in from 10am to 2pm at the Legion in Sydenham 4361 Amelia St on 19 August. You must take your fish with you and must follow Ontario fishing regulations. Tickets $10 each from the Sydenham One-Stop or from the Legion downstairs Tues to Sat 2pm to 5pm or whenever you see the open sign lit. Prizes awarded by individual fish weight. Not a big derby and not a ton of prizes - just a chance to get together, enjoy the company of others, visit the Legion and the sport of fishing.

The Frontenac County Minor softball U13 teams played their year end tourney last weekend. Some fun weather to be had but a congratulations to all our U13 teams who all played in their year end tournaments this weekend! 

Congrats to Sydenham who won gold, Central who won silver and Verona who won bronze. Congrats to the Sydenham girls team 1 who got the silver in the B pool. Many thanks to all the coaches, volunteers and umpires and spectators. 

We have a family of osprey who have decided Sydenham is pretty awesome - check them out by the ball diamond at the point. Thanks to the township for building a pole for them to nest on.

Getting ready for the big SHS 150 Reunion in August? Be sure to pick up a South Frontenac hoodie or t-shirt from @trousdalesgeneralstore in Sydenham or at the Cookery in Inverary, or just add one to your wardrobe as South Frontenac is where it’s at!

The final Music in the Park is quickly approaching! Come to the Point Park in Sydenham on August 19th from 1pm to 3pm to enjoy the musical talents of Tyler Brett Forkes. Be sure to check it out. Thank you to our sponsors!  Ryan Rose - Re/Max Rise Executives SFRC Verona Community Association

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy a Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, August 18. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church  and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be Spirit Untamed. 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 Saturday, August 26th.

The B and B Memorial Show N Shine will be held Saturday, August 26 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith from 10am to 4pm. All proceeds going to South and Central Fire Departments. There will be awards, food trucks, raffle draws and vendors. This is sponsored by Wrapture ltd and Jim's Auto.

Don & Linda's Back Yard Gardens  will have fresh veggies to pick Saturday, August 19. Crafts, gift baskets, perennials and more... Garage sale and collectables from 9am to 1pm. 4309 Maple Drive Verona.

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

The Verona Garlic Farmers Market is only a few weeks 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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