Community Columns, January 25th, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

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

Thank you, Jonas Bonnetta, for the lovely article on Ken Lee. You hit all of the many wonderful things about Ken that all loved. I know, as a mature resident, he was so kind! On a regular basis he helped, and most times, climbed those steps to the recycling bin for us, so we could still do the right thing, without getting hurt. So, thank you Ken. You will be missed!!!

The Arden United Church will continue coffee hour Thursday morning and Bible study on Wednesday evening.

Please remember the Pot Luck Luncheon, after service, at the United Church. If you can bring something to share, great,. If not, just come out. Everyone is welcome.

As I wrote last week, the events are being added almost daily, for participation in Heritage Weekend. The Kennebec Lake Association is now officially on board, holding their 12th Annual Winter Fun Day, Saturday, February 17. All events remain the same, skating, hockey, ice fishing, along with other winter activities. The only the changed this year is the location. All events will begin at 11am at Springwood Cottages, 1018 Blue Heron Ridge.

On Friday, February 16 there will be a movie night at the Kennebec Community Centre, with the show starting at 7pm. The film featured is Migration. Everyone is welcome.

The second Adult Game Night will be held Friday, February 9 with a 7:30pm start at the Kennebec Community Centre. There will be lots of tables and numerous games. Do you have a game you like and are willing to share? Bring it along. Light refreshments will be available.

It’s great to see most outdoor ice rinks are now open. Arden’s rink is supervised Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 9pm. All of this, of course, is weather permitting. Check out FB pages for ice conditions on all of the rinks.

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Battersea/Storrington

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes are pleased to say that on January 22nd marked 55 years since they were founded. A celebration will take place on May 4th. “We continue to serve our community with kindness as we have done since 1969”, said Lion’s Club President Lynne Oborne, who is also celebrated a birthday that day, but not her 55th.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

Denbigh Rec Committee is hosting cards on Friday January 26 at 7pm at the Denbigh Hall.  Come join the fun!!

Denbigh Library is hosting a Valentine’s Day Craft on Wednesday February 7 from 6 -7pm.  Please call 613-333-1426 to register your child.

The Denbigh Rink is now open.  The change room hours are Monday to Friday 6:30pm - 9, and Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 4pm and 6:30pm - 9pm.  When the change room is not open, there is a nice outdoor bench for you to use to put your skates on, as well as a privy to use.   Take some time and have a skate!

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Thank you to Noel Freeman for the lovely maple butter left on my doorstep. It is yummy and I can see why people offer to be your 'taste testers'. 

At the time of this note, Betty the Bernese Mountain dog is still missing from Ball Road/Hwy 38 in the Godfrey area. Please keep an eye out and check all outbuildings.

A reminder to clear a pathway, if you can, for the local propane delivery people. They greatly appreciate a clear/safe pathway to your tanks etc...

Happy belated birthday to Dr. Leslie Reade, and best wishes to the following January babies:

Alana Way (nice seeing you at Snow Day!), Erin Jessome, Laurie Swinton, Jean Jones (RIP, would have been 89), Ken Deroche and Jill Jackson.

The next budget meeting for Central Frontenac is Monday, January 29th at 9am at OSO Hall or you can watch it on YouTube. You can find the agenda online.

The rink in Sharbot Lake is now open and ready!  The canteen is open for limited hours.

Congratulations to Nicholas Grona who has been named an assistant captain for the Frontenac Phantoms.

"This A is well deserved and was a unanimous choice from all his teammates. A genuinely good human, who takes the time to ask how you’re doing, and even knows your family’s names. On the ice, Grons has a wicked shot, plays a full 200-foot game, and loves to catch people with their heads down. This Sasky boy plays hockey the old-fashioned way, not soft."

Congrats Nic, we’re lucky to have you!" #forthephans

Community grants help fund events and projects that enrich the quality of life within South Frontenac. South Frontenac Township is now accepting applications for their 2024 Community Grant Program. Learn more and apply today https://vist.ly/w73n

Time to plan for the summer. Registration for Day Camp and Swim Lesson programs are set to open on March 25th at 9am. Check out the South Frontenac Township website for rates, dates, and details! www.southfrontenac.net/camp

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Congratulations to Harrowsmith for winning the Peanut Butter Challenge!!!  All proceeds went to the Food Bank.  Brenda Crawford also took $90.00 in sales of her "warm things" to the Food Bank.  A big thanks to the merchants and residents who made this possible.  

With winter and early sunsets these days, it would be a good idea for anyone out walking to wear a safety vest with visible stripes or at least colorful clothing that can be seen in the dark.

The Mudhouse Spa & Resort would like to thank our clients for their continued support!  We love our new location in Harrowsmith, Ontario!  The perfect building to expand even more services!  To help us celebrate, we are offering the "Love is in the Air" special for the month of February. $99+tax for singles and $195+tax for couples.  Package includes:

30 minute massage using a special chocolate oil

30 minute Mudhouse facial using a special chocolate mud mask

non-alcoholic wine and snack served at a romantic candlelight table

gift to take home

If purchased as a gift certificate during the month of January, you will also receive a complimentary foot treatment of a scrub, massage and paraffin wax.  

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 there will be a Painting Workshop with a Valentine theme at the Sydenham Legion Hall at 4361 Amelia Street.  Materials will be provided but attendees should bring an apron, paper towels and a sense of fun!!  Donations of $5 will be accepted for Beginners through to Experienced (55+).  Please register a few days before with Natalee at South Frontenac Community Services 613-376-6477 Ext 310.  

Friday, February 2, 2024 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, from 19:00 - 21:30 for public school children.  Cost is $7.00.  For More information call 613-372-2410.  

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 the winter / spring session of the Frontenac Youth Choir will begin and continue every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30pm at the Trinity United Church in Verona.  There are limited afternoon school bus seats available from the Harrowsmith Elementary School to Verona.  For more information contact Rachael 613-539-5625.

Sunday, February 11, 2024 is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Open at 1 until 5pm followed by dinner.  Cost is $15.00.  Please bring a dessert to share.  For more information, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

We’re all looking forward to the Heritage Festival weekend on Feb. 16, 17, 18 with so many wonderful events planned.

Our Harlowe Hall is the place to go for good music and fantastic food- having recently offered a musical bash last weekend. If you missed that, then this Sat. Jan 27 bop on over to Harlowe Hall for an open mic from 1 - 5. Public $5.00 Entertainers $2.00 and there is yummy food available to purchase.

This Sunday, Jan. 28, Arden United Church offers a combined worship at 10am followed by a pot-luck lunch.

Our sister church, Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook, lovingly requests that donations to their Little Church Thrift Store be suspended during the winter months when the store is closed down. There is no storage room and it’s too cold to work at the building and to heat it in winter. Please wait until the spring when they re-open and we can all resume shopping again and hanging out with the friendly folks - can’t wait!

We enjoyed a swell visit with fellow reporter and friend Pearl Killingbeck at Moira Place in Tweed, sharing memories of the good old days. Pearl asked to be remembered to everyone. We love you to pieces, Pearl - and hope that in the spring an Elvis concert might happen at your facility and we can get “all shook up!”.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, January 27 at the Storrington Lions Club Hall from 5 to 7pm. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, caesar salad, dessert and tea/coffee. All yours for $20. Children 6 to 12 $8, under 6 are free. Cash bar available. Eat-in only. Call 613-449-4744 to reserve your seats. Come and support the club that gives so much to our community. See you there!

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Septic Re-inspections” A virtual presentation by Alan Revill on Tuesday January 30th at 7pm via Zoom. This is a presentation by the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association. Alan Revill is Chair of the South Frontenac Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee and a former Building Inspector. The link for this presentation is posted at dogandcranberrylakes.ca

Storrington Stingers Hockey Dance on February 3rd at Storrington Lions Club Hall. Includes music, buffet and raffle. Free parking and cash bar. Doors open at 8pm. Text for tickets: 613-929-9793.

Transition Storrington - The inaugural meeting had a great turn out! Next meeting is February 10 from 1 to 3pm at the Storrington Community Centre. For more info on the meetings and future workshops, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Youth Dance - for those in grades 5 to 8 on February 16th from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Storrington Lions Hall. Music, canteen available, adult supervision. Cost is $5 pp.

Hockey Day in Battersea! Family Day Weekend Event - 3 on 3 Tournament. Form your team with as many players as you like. Cost per player is $60 and this includes lunch and dinner. To register your team, email Kyle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A chess club for youth ages 6 to 16 is forming at the Inverary Playhouse (4750 Latimer Rd). Join us on Monday evenings beginning February 26th unitl May 13th. Cost is $50. Enjoy a quick lesson by a Chess Professional and then enjoy games with others. Boards, pieces etc. provided. May 13th will be a finishing evening with pizza and chess fun! Call Christine Harvey to register at 613-314-3505 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Vendors wanted!! Inverary Spring Market will be held Saturday, April 27th from 10 to 3 at Ken Garrett Memorial Park! A great event for all ages! Confirm your spot by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text Kim at 613-530-7446.

Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!

Line Dancing from 7 to 8pm every Monday night at the Storrington Lions’ Hall. The cost is $5. Contact Crystal to reserve your spot: 613-453-6303.

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

VON SMART Exercise & Fall Prevention Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 10:30am at the Storrington Centre. To register call Danielle McTaggart at 1-800-301-0076  ext 3414.

Yoga Class every Wednesday evening at 6pm at Inverary United Church Hall. Also Pilates & Foam Rolling. Full schedule at nomadyogini.ca  or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Fight Inflation – [From the Perth Courier Jan. 4, 1945] – Hand-me-downs are the fashion this year. Cutting down clothes is helping to cut down inflation. So, swing into line with a snappy creation of your own making. Plan to do your own tailoring and the nearest ‘Remake Centre of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board’ will help you. A message from John Labatt Limited.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

As I write, the cold is moving out.  We stayed warm as we went through a lot of wood.  I hope everyone stayed warm enough.  I walk with the dog in the morning but during that cold sometimes we made shorter walks and missed two days.  Brrr.

The Community Pot Luck Birthday Bash was held last week.  No one present had a January birthday but the cake and wonderful pot luck dishes were enjoyed by all.  The next Bash will be on February 21 at 6:00.  Everyone is welcome.

The 3rd annual Snow Stomp dance will be held on Sat. Feb. 17 from 4:00 to 5:3:30. Everyone is welcome to come and stomp off your boots.   As usual, it will be in parking lot at the hall, Meredith will lead some Zumba dances, there will be refreshments, and a fire pit to warm up to. There is no admission charge but donations to the Community Centre are always welcome.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Thank you to the behind the scenes workers who are keeping the Friday Night Bingos going.  

Don't forget to come cheer on the players participating in the 4 on 4 tournament at the Tichborne Rink this Saturday - games start at 9am and all money goes to support Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association.

It's so great to see all the hard work of getting the outdoor rinks in shape for the community being appreciated!  Thank you to everyone involved in the flooding, the repairs, the shoveling... You guys are amazing!

District #4 Recreation Committee is still looking for donations for their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction.  If you have something to donate, please give me a call at 613-375-6525.

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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.

TUESDAY LUNCHES at Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

For information about The Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033

YOGA, Pilates and Foam Rolling in South Frontenac. Including 3 classes a week at the Perth Road studio.

See full schedule at nomadyogini.ca, Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There are many angels in our Community! A few in particular that Don Morton would like to thank this week! Marc and Jared of the North Frontenac Fire Department drove all the way to Lindsay to pick up Don and his truck after his knee surgery, and Cindy and Laura took him into their home to care for him during his rehabilitation. Don is feeling very blessed to live in such a kind community! Good luck with the new improved  knee, Don, and thank you for sharing!

More angels were out to our first Euchre of 2024 last Tuesday night. 18 people came out to play and $196 was raised for Craig Schonauer to help him with his recovery! Congratulations to Mike B who won the high score prize with 92! 8 people tied for the most lone hands of 2 and Carolyn W won the prize by drawing the high card. Congrats Carolyn! Our consolation prize winner was Don B and he went home with a fun mind teaser game to keep him sharp! You are invited to come out and join us at the Plevna Clar-MIll Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) at 6:50pm. Games start at 7pm and refreshments are served after games are finished and when we give out the prizes. 

The draws for Craig Schonauer's recovery will take place at the North of 7 Restaurant in Plevna on Sun, Feb 4th at 2pm. It will also be livestreamed there for everybody on the Craig Schonauer - Recovery Support Page. Prizes will be there at that time for pickup or it can be arranged for a later time if you are not able to attend. 

Would you like to enjoy a delicious $10 lunch (soup, sandwich, dessert and drink)?  Come on out to the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers Poker Chip Bingo Lunch bi-weekly at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall on Tuesdays from 11-1pm. Games start at 11am and lunch is served at intermission. Take out is available! Our next Bingo lunches are Tues Jan 23, Feb 6 and 20th, we hope to see you there!!

The Plevna Clar-Mill Community Volunteers met last Thursday night for their annual general meeting. The new Executive Committee is in place for this year.  Congratulations go out to Tammy Watson; President, Glenda Huetl; Vice-President, Tammy Mepstead; Secretary and the only returning Executive Member in the same position Rochelle Dickson; Acting Treasurer. Rochelle was kind enough to keep up the position until a replacement is found.  Thank you very much to Amy Gilpin our Past President, who took a Groups Community Vision and made it viable again!! Amy's expertise and skills were much appreciated and we are very grateful that she is still continuing on as a member of the group!

Sharbot Lake Rural Frontenac Community Services is looking for Volunteer Drivers! If you like to drive and would like to make an impact in the lives of others, this may be just what you are looking for to make a difference in your community! You make your own schedule and there is mileage reimbursement. For more information, you can call 613 279-3151 ext 303 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Don't forget to circle Sat, Feb 24th on your calendar! The Township of North Frontenac will be holding our Community's 2024 Winterfest!! Rural Frontenac Community Service will be there with fun children's programs at the Pavillion,  The North Frontenac Fire Department will be delivering safety demonstrations and education for the whole family. For adults over 19 remember to bring your taste buds because K + P Brewery will be onsite with their Fabulously Frothy Beers for us to purchase!! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as we lead up to the Big Day!! If you would like to participate or be a vendor at this can't miss North Frontenac event, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613 479-2231.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Community support is what Sydenham is all about, one of our own Darryl Silver is battling stomach cancer. Darryl is the owner and operator of Silverbrook garden Centre. There is a fundraiser dance with Still Standin’, silent auction and draws. on February 24th at the Legion, tickets are $10 per person and available at the Legion or Sydenham One Stop. Can’t attend but would still like to help “Fight The Fight” there are donation jars at Trousdale’s Home Hardware, One Stop, The Legion, Prime Takeout in Harrowsmith and Sydenham Pet and Farm.

Winter blues got you down? Think spring. Think yard sales. As you do your new year new you purge. Box it up and label it yard sale. Colin of Shelley Home Improvements has offered his lot as well as grass spots. Let’s see.. village wide yard sale.. plus first come first serve to set up at his location. As weather makes it challenging for some to get out and about, perfect time to re organize your spare room, basement or Garage and box up yard sale items for spring.

Thank you to all those involved in making our 2nd annual Snow Social a huge success. Lots of rosy cheeks and smiling faces to be had by all.

Be careful on ice.. looks can be deceiving indeed. We have had some cold temperatures indeed but remember a month ago people were waterskiing, just sayin… safety first.

Don’t forget back by popular demand All-Star karaoke will be upstairs at our Legion this time, $5 cover charge, cash bar, come out and join in the fun, sing a song. February 3rd doors open at 7. All welcome

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy breakfast with friends at the Winter Warm-Up Breakfast at Trinity United Church. This breakfast, Saturday, January 27 will be the last for this season. Breakfast from 8:30am to 11am. Payment by donation. Breakfast includes eggs, sausages, ham or bacon, toast, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice and muffins. Plus a special treat - blueberry stuffed french toast. This is hosted by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association.

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday, January 27 from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Location Verona Free Methodist Church.

The Diner’s Club for seniors will he held Thursday, February 1 at the Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd., Godfrey. Dinner will be chicken in a lemon butter sauce, herbed wild rice, carrots and brownies. Served at noon. Cost $10. The entertainment is the “Chuck Wagon Express” featuring 50’s/60’s and country music. Contact Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation at (613)-376-6477 ext. 303 to reserve your spot.

The next Women's Luncheon will be held at MOM's Restaurant on Tuesday, February 6 at 12:30pm. Topic of discussion will be Valentine's Day and Hearts. Please call 613 374-2703 to reserve. New women are always welcome.

Friday, February 2 is hockey night in South Frontenac. Come cheer on our local senior men’s team, the Frontenac Phantoms, as they take on Tweed.

The winter/spring session of the Frontenac Youth Choir will begin on Tuesday, February 6 and continue every Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 at Trinity United Church in Verona. Limited afternoon school bus seats are available from Harrowsmith Elementary School to Verona. For more information, contact Rachael @ 613-539-5625.

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