Community Columns - September 23, 2021

Sep 22, 2021

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Mountain Grove
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Hope everyone voted Monday.  We chose to mail in our vote this year.  It was easy and efficient and no masks were required.

C4 Convenience has again brought the needs of the community to you.  Adding breakfast sandwiches and cooler bag snack packs (with various combinations for your pleasure), along with baking every morning, the weekend chip truck and pizza and wings.  Warm lunches will soon be returning, as well.  All of your cravings satisfied in one stop.  If you are travelling west, please stop in and pay Sylvia and Lynn a visit.  The Gala Pit Stop serves a variety of burgers and other sandwiches and their poutines are a hit with many.  2 great Arden entrepreneurs.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) and Central and North Frontenac are sponsoring a “free” presentation on Fire & Safety for Seniors.  Central Frontenacs’ presentation will take place Wednesday September 29, 11:00am to noon, approximately, at the Sharbot Lake Beach.  If you wish to attend the presentation and lunch in Sharbot Lake, please contact Catherine Tysick at 613-279-3151 x201 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

That evening, RFCS hosts their Annual AGM, via Zoom.  Please call or email your RSVP to 613-279-3151 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

There is still time to register for the S.L. Medical Centre’s “Mindful Movement and Pain Self-Management” program.  8 sessions, via Zoom begins Wednesday September 24.  To register or for more information please call 613-279-2100 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You are free to choose but you are not free of the consequences to your choice.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Visit the village on October 2nd from 10:00am – 4:00pm for the 27th Annual Battersea Pumpkin Festival! The organizing committee has been hard at work preparing for a modified, COVID-19 safe event featuring a vendors market, live music, and of course – pumpkins! Beloved and traditional interactive elements like crafts, games and cookie decorating will not be offered on site this year to help keep everyone safe. The event will be hosted in the Ball Park only opposed to all throughout the village, admission is $5 per person up to $20 per immediate family. Volunteers are wanted! Call Michelle at 613-572-6213 to learn how you can help out. Visit www.BatterseaPumpkinFestival.com for more information.

Sands Produce Farm is offering a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch! Visit them at 4322 Battersea Road or call 613-353-2877 for more details.

Storrington Lions Club is hosting a mouth-watering Turkey Dinner on Saturday, October 9^th. This meal is entirely homemade and includes turkey, dressing, potatoes, bun, salad and dessert. Orders are $20 and you can reserve your ticket(s) by October 6^th by calling Teresa at 613-353-2086. All money raised is in support of Storrington Lions Club.

How are you supposed to talk in the apple library? With your incider voice.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

For those of you planning on coming to the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Land O' Lakes Community Services at Hunters Creek Golf Course on
Monday, September 27th, noon to 2:00pm, please be aware of the following.  We have been advised that, as of September 22^nd, all those attending events such as this must be prepared to show proof of double vaccination and ID so we can verify that information and also make note of your contact tracing information.  Being double vaccinated means that your last shot should have been administered no later than 14 days prior to Sep 27th.  All other Covid protocols such as masks and social distancing will be followed at that time.

Congratulations to Doug and Helen Hefford on their 60^th anniversary!

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is hosting a Lions Harvest Fest on October 9, 2021.

They are looking for the following: Home vendors to sell their canned jams and pickles; for our homemade baked beans contest, names and contact information.

12 hay bales for the day; and donations of pumpkins for carving. Please PM Lion Debbie Sarault on Facebook or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St Kilian’s Church at 5984 Ardoch Rd is having a Chilli and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Grab n’ go chilli and a bun for $5.00! Don’t miss out… If you would like to pre-order a favourite treat, call 613-479-0070 or FB a message to St. Killian’s Church by September 19, 2021 for more information.

This weekend is the Back Roads Studio Tour from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Look for the Back Roads sign to lead to our very creative artist and artisans. Check out the FB page for more information.

Hunter’s Creek Golf Course is holding their Hunter’s Creek Fall Fling on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This is a disc golf singles tournament.  Please register on-line hunterscreekgolf.com.

The 4^th annual Trunk or Treat will be happening on October 31, 2021 at the Flinton recreation hall parking lot from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Trunkers are wanted! Come hand out candy to kids of all ages. If you would like to hand out candy but cannot attend, no problem, as there will be a community trunk where candy is handed out.

Curling season starts at the Land O’ Lakes Curling Club in Tweed! 

As summer draws to an end, it’s time to start thinking about possible activities for the winter season. After a year of closure due to the pandemic, the club is eager to open and welcome everyone to learn and enjoy the sport of curling. What better way to have an afternoon or evening out, to stay active and make new friends? 

Our club offers many leagues to choose from – a drop in afternoon league, doubles leagues in the morning and evening, a ladies’ league, mens’ league and junior leagues.  For those who haven’t curled before, the perfect choice would be our Learn to Curl Program that starts on Wednesday, October 27^th for 8 weeks.  The cost is only $100 and we provide all the equipment. It’s a great way to learn the sport with our qualified instructors. We are also having a Try Curling Day on Sunday, October 24^th when you can drop in and try throwing your first rock.  Bring your friends and give it a shot!   

The club is situated beside the arena in Tweed and is part of the recreational hub of Tweed. 

You can find out all the information on our website www.curltweed.ca and on our Facebook page. Our friendly club looks forward to welcoming members.  See you there! 

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Vennachar Free Methodist Church invites you to a BBQ and afternoon of music this Sunday, September 26th.  The regular service begins at 10:30am, with Marie Joynt as guest speaker, and Marie, along with Coleman Boomhour, will minister in music.  A BBQ lunch will follow outdoors, with the music beginning at 1pm.  Please note this event is dependent on good weather.  Please bring your lawn chairs. For information, call the church at 613 333 2318.

Here are the next two menus for Meals on Wheels; Thursday, September 30th is farmers sausage, wedges, green beans, with a date square for dessert; Thursday, October 7th is roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, turnip and pumpkin pie for dessert.  If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, call Land O' Lakes Community Services at 613-336-8934 for more details.

The next day the Denbigh Food Bank is open will be Tuesday, September 28th.  Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre.  COVID rules are in place.  Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance.

A few more books at the library: The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath, The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell, The Other Emily by Dean Koontz, The Spires by Kate Moretti, The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy, To the Rivers End by William Johnston, The Wish by Nicholas Sparks.  For info, visit www.addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca.

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Harlowe
Marie White

Update on Leta Parks. She was in the hospital for three days. Imagine this. They sent her home, knowing her blood pressure was still high even though she lives alone and her bedroom and bathroom are upstairs and she is still quite dizzy a lot of the time. Where do you go for good help? And Caring? The lady is 94 years young.

Great chat with Carl Gray on the weekend. He recently had a birthday on September 3.  We wish Carl many happy belated wishes and if made wishes while blowing out candles, we hope they came true.

There were celebrations and wishes flowing at my aunt Leta’s cottage on the weekend. On Friday (September 17) her grandson Kyle celebrated his 26^th birthday, and my aunt Leta celebrated her 90^th the next day. There was chatting, music, and food galore, enough to feed an army. It sure was delicious. The 14 of us had a fantastic weekend with lots of laughs and the weather could not have been any nicer. Hope you two relatives have many more happy returns.

Hope you all have a good time, and stay safe. The COVID seems to be increasing again.

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

The Golden Links Hall Board would like to announce that there will be no Turkey Dinner in September.

OCTOBER PIE SALE – Harrowsmith Rebekahs are once again selling home made frozen 9” pies at $12.00 each.  These pies must be ordered by October 1st and they can be picked up at Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on October 8th between 9:00am and 12.  To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Fall is in the air in Henderson and folks are thinking ahead to duck hunting and fall adventures. Folks do so well to mind the fence lines, respect the water ways, and respect everyone’s property, which means so much. Speaking of hunting - many wore their camouflage gear last week, on Sept. 17, to recognize that hunting, trapping, fishing are a continual and on-going part of Canada’s national heritage.

Great to see so many folks exercising their freedom by voting on Monday of this week at our Henderson Hall in downtown Henderson. We are so fortunate to have our hall as a place to vote and to congregate. So, please, everyone get your vaccines so we can insure that public events can continue over the winter.

Readers and bakers of baked beans- here’s your opportunity to shine on Saturday Oct. 9 when the Lions club of Land O’Lakes in Northbrook host a “Harvest Fest” featuring all kinds of fall items for sale and also a baked bean contest! It sounds like a blast, as we have such good bakers and cooks in our entire area.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Fall arrives on September 22^nd.  Howard Scott’s weekend garage sale will soon be shut down for the winter... Don’t miss the final bargains!

Turkey dinner with all the ”fixins”  Saturday, October 9^th , prepared for you by the Storrington Lions Club!  Complete dinner is yours for $20.  Don’t miss out – call 353-2086 to order your meal(s). Pick-up times from 4 to 6pm.

Foodbank drive Friday, October 15^th from 1 to 5pm sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club. Bring your donations to the Lions Hall in Sunbury.  Make a difference in the well being of others!  You can also bring any used eye glasses or hearing aids at the same time.

Battersea and Inverary United Churches have returned to in-person services at regular times.  The service is also available on both Facebook and YouTube during the week.  COVID safety protocols are in effect. Masks need to be worn and hand sanitizer is available. Sanctuary capacity is limited to 30.  If there is overflow in Inverary, the hall can be open and the tv monitor on.

Eye glasses! Hearing aids!  If you have some spares, the Lion’s Club would be glad to have them.  Donate any time by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club.  Help the Lion’s Club to help others in need.

Free seniors fitness classes Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Storrington Centre. You can use poles or be seated, and now the hall is open for the washrooms and inclement weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Let’s get fit!

Martial arts classes at Inverary United Church hall Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm.  For more info, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742.

Duck hunters: September 25 is opening day!  Ontario Small Game License and duck stamps are available at Northway Home Hardware.   Daily bag is 6 and possession is 18.  Safe hunting!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Althorpe 99 Years Ago – Our neighbourhood has had a summer house cleaning, the interior and exterior of the two school houses and the woodshed of S.S.#6, also the Presbyterian Church have received a fresh coat of paint, the work being done by Mr. S. Renaud, and the results have been very satisfactory. – Ruby Dowdell, having attended successfully a summer course at Madoc has gone to take charge of a school in Frontenac County. – Mr. & Mrs. Fred McTavish and Mrs. McTavish Sr., and Everton McMillan of Perth, spent Sunday at Lorne Fournier’s. – We are pleased to know our teachers have both been successful in their examinations; Miss Margaret O’Hara for Normal school, Mrs. Horricks, her agricultural course and have come with new inspirations for school. Work was resumed on Sept. 15. – Delbert Dowdell visited friends in Pakenham and attended the Ottawa Fair last week. – The McTavish’s and Everton McMillan of Perth, spent Sunday at Lorne Fournier’s. [Perth Courier Sep. 1920]

Elphin 130 Years Ago – Harvesting is nearly over, and the farmers report a very good yield. – A foot ball club has been organized here, and bids fair to be a very promising team. Some of the boys attended the foot ball match at Snow Road, last Saturday evening. – Milton Brown has recovered from his severe illness. – Peter McDougall’s new house is nearly completed. – A grand Sabbath School pic-nic was held in Mr. McDougall’s grove, on Wednesday of last week. – A very sad accident occurred near Robertsville, last Saturday evening, which resulted in the death of John McDonald. He, together with his wife and son, started to drive over to a neighbour’s to spend the evening, and only got a few yards when they were thrown out as they were going down a very steep hill. Something about the buggy caught Mr. McDonald’s clothes, and he was dragged a considerable distance by the now thoroughly frightened horses. When he was picked up, it was found that his body was bruised almost to a jelly, his back broken, and his head badly cut. He suffered terribly for about an hour and a half when death relieved him. The remains were buried at Crawford’s burying ground the following Tuesday. Mrs. McDonald was also considerably injured by the upset, but is recovering. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. – There is a waggon in our vicinity that has something mysterious about it. One evening not long ago it came out of the church shed, where it had been very quiet for some time, on the road; a few days later it was found further along the road. Since then it has started in another direction, this time with a load of stones, and has got down the road about a quarter of a mile. Strange to say no one sees it moving along as it always takes its trips in the dark. [From Sep 11 1891 PC]

Fall River 99 Years Ago – The duck hunters are quite frequent along the river. Jack Kirkham spent Monday last in Ottawa. Fleetwood Gray spent Saturday evening in Perth. [Perth Courier, Sep. 1920)

Maberly 99 Years Ago – The heaviest rain of the season fell here yesterday.- Quite a number from here attended the exhibition in Perth on Monday. – Jack and Elwin Kirkham spent a few days last week at the Toronto exhibition. – A number from here took in the School Fair at Sharbot Lake on Thursday of last week and all report a very good time. – We all hope that our school will re-open. – Jack Kirkham motored to Perth on Saturday evening last.[Perth Courier, Sep. 1920]

South Sherbrooke Agricultural Show 130 Years Ago – The annual fall show of the South Sherbrooke agricultural society will be held at Maberly on Monday and Tuesday Sept. 21 and 22. $350 will be offered in prizes, and a good programme of sports and games has been arranged. [Sep 11, 1891 Perth Courier]

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Approximately 20 people enjoyed coffee and chat on Friday at the Community Centre.  Nice to have Barrie and Pat Crampton drop in.  Barrie's mother was Carrie Ryder so he has family connections in the community.  New members in the area are always welcome and we are hoping the weather continues to be nice.  Renovations have started at the community centre.

Fred Fowler asked that the following be shared:  C & N Frontenac Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) will be hosting a Presentation on Fire Safety by the North Frontenac Fire Department at the Snow Road Fire Hall, 14105 Road 509, Snow Road Station with a free BBQ box lunch afterwards on Friday, September 24, 2021, 10:00am to 1:00pm.  To confirm attendance, please contact Fred fowler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Catherine Tysick at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

It is nice to see the yellow busses on the road again and hope all the kids are enjoying being back in an actual class.

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Mountain Grove
Marilyn Meeks

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

By now, the election will be over.  I hope everyone cast their ballot.  A friend whose partner is unable to get out of the house was able to arrange for 2 election officials to come to the home so they could vote.  I was very impressed that Elections Canada made every effort so that everyone could vote.

The Back Roads Studio Tour is coming up this weekend.  Get out and support our local artists and artisans whose work will be on display and for sale.  The Tour is September 25 and 26 from 10:00 to 4:00.  A printable map and artist profiles are available at www.NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com.

You may have noticed vehicles at the Fire Hall many days this month. Our firefighters and emergency first responders have been attending many different training sessions.  These volunteers not only offer their time to respond to emergency calls, participate in local training 2 to 4 nights a month but also volunteer to upgrade their qualifications by attending provincial training courses.  Thank a volunteer firefighter for their dedication in keeping us safe.

John W has spent a lot of time removing rust and then painting the railings.  They look great now.  The Community Centre is clean and tidy thanks to the many volunteers.

The last time I was in the foyer of the Community Centre, the 'Share the Harvest' fridge was full of cucumber, tomato, zucchini, squash, kale, carrots, onions.  Thanks to those who are making the deposits of vegetables.  And I hear that those who are making veggie withdrawls are thoroughly enjoying them.  The foyer of the hall is open all the time and you are welcome to go in and help yourself.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

No column; check back next week!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church has returned to in-person services. While in Stage 3, in-person services are limited to 25 people in the church.  All COVID restrictions/protocols will be in place. We will advise you of any changes.

Birthday wISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/

The schedule for September and locations within your community can be found at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information, please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Registered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd.  Sharbot Lake, ON.  K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: www.rfcs.ca

The Perth Road Village Crafters have started to meet again in the Harris Park Clubhouse on Perth Road Crescent. Meetings are Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am. Looking to get involved? You don't have to be crafty to join us. New members are always welcome. Please feel free to drop in during the meeting times, or call Peggy at 613 353-2635.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

After much anticipation and excitement, The Back Roads Studio Tour will finally be arriving this weekend!! This Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 from 10am-4pm, you can travel around our North Frontenac Community and visit many of the talented Artists and Artisans! For more information , you can visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com.

How exciting to have a cheese factory in our area! The Back Forty Artisan Cheese is very excited to be one of the studios on our Community Back Roads Tour! They will be set up outside under cover with their cheeses and Jenna Rose screen printed textiles! This year, they will also have Carol Kavish, a talented artist visiting with her paintings!

North of 7 is now hiring part time and full time cashiers, servers and kitchen staff! Experience is always an asset! Feel free to e-mail your resume to Bill James at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or apply in person at the store.

Happy 30^th wedding anniversary this month to Karen and Carl Schonauer!! Wishing you both many more years of happily wedded bliss!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

What is a Kairos Blanket Exercise? It is a workshop designed to help non-indigenous Canadians understand the experience that indigenous peoples had when white settlers began to take over the land. If you have been uncomfortable, shocked, saddened or frustrated by hearing the stories of children who suffered in residential schools, this is a way to broaden your understanding and make a commitment to reconciliation. Just in time for September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will be holding a Kairos Blanket Exercise on Saturday, Sept 25 at 1pm in the Legion Hall in Sydenham. The workshop is free, but registration is required, at eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/myevent?eid=170725403277

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Do you enjoy pickleball and would like to learn more?  Kelli McRobert is offering Introduction to Pickleball lessons for beginners in both private and group settings. She is willing to offer sessions in Sharbot Lake, Newboro, Harrowsmith, and Sydenham.  There is a nominal fee to cover the cost of balls, loaner paddles, name tags and other training equipment. She is a certified Mixed Ability Sport Coach and has completed her Professional Pickleball Registry Coaching certification. You can contact Kelli at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-545-5288.

October Pie Sale -  Harrowsmith Rebekah’s are once again selling homemade, frozen, 9’’ pies at $12 each. A great variety of pies to pick from - apple, cherry, raspberry, pumpkin, raisin, blueberry and strawberry rhubarb. These pies must be ordered by October 1 and they can be picked up at the Golden Links hall in Harrowsmith on October 8 between 9am and 12pm.  To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

The Verona Vendor Village will be open this Saturday, September 25 at  4309 Maple Drive from  9am to 2pm. Families are enjoying picking their own vegetables from the raised beds.  There are also 6 local gardeners, including B&B's Veggies, Alex's Apples, Junes Garden and Silverbrook Corn. Produce this week is corn, baby beets, tomatoes, peppers, fresh carrots, green and red onions, fresh garlic,  basil, parsely, chives and sage.  Browse the 12 artisan crafters on site. Christmas gifts will be wrapped. This is a rain or shine event,  there is social distancing, wearing masks and sanitizing. Here every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend

Verona Free Methodist Church will hold a drive-in church concert on Sunday, September 26 at 10am.  Jessica Wedden and Jon McLurg will provide the entertainment.

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