May 18, 2022

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

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Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Well, the first long weekend of summer is upon us, and I’m sure everyone is excited.  During the Pandemic, the Annual Fireworks display held at the Kennebec Recreation Park was suspended, but it’s with great pleasure that I tell you that our annual event is back to its old self.  In fact, I’m sure the display will outdo other years.  The Fireworks will be held on Saturday, May 21 at dusk, with a rain day of Sunday, May 22.  There will NOT be a canteen this year, but coffee will be available.   Come out and get a few glow sticks and enjoy yourselves.  If you wish to see this event continue, there will be a free will offering bucket at the canteen.  This event is hosted by the Kennebec Recreation  Committee.

Is everyone as excited about gardening as I am this year?  Beds are ready and seeds are purchased, and the tomato plants are getting used to the outdoosr.  Happy gardening, everyone!!

I’ve found the key to happiness is to surround yourselves with animals and stay away from idiots.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

On Tuesday, May 10th, our community suffered a devastating house fire as Jeff, Jill, and Jackson of Keelerville/Battersea lost their home. Very sadly, they also lost their three pets in the fire. Thankfully, Jeff, Jill & Jackson were not home and are uninjured. With permission from the family, we have started a fundraiser to support them while they get back on their feet. The money will be used as an emergency fund to restart their lives and purchase necessities while wading through the insurance process. Jeff, Jill & Jackson want to thank everyone who has called or messaged the family since the fire. The kind thoughts and any contribution to the fund are greatly appreciated. If you are able to contribute, please go to https://gofund.me/1a5f1d1f

Bake Sale in Support of Walker-Turcotte & Jackson Family – Alisha McMaster of Battersea is hosting a bake sale and lemonade stand in support of Jeff, Jill and her classmate Jackson who lost their house in a fire. The sale is happening on Saturday, May 21st at the Battersea Ball Park from 9:00am - 12:00pm. If you would like to donate baked goods to the sale, please drop them off (portioned and ready for the sale, please!) at the ball field before 9:00am or call/ text Lyndsay for an alternate drop off time - 613-453-5350. Be sure to come on out and bring some cash to support Alisha and the Walker-Turcotte & Jackson family!

Tickets are still available for High Tea happening at the Storrington Lions Club on Saturday, June 4th. Tickets are $20 per person and can be reserved by calling 613-353-2257.

The next community food drive is Friday, June 10th at the Storrington Lions Club. Drop off is from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you’re in need of the foodbank, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Battersea United Church at 613-353-6609.

What is an herb garden’s favourite singer? Elvis Parsley.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Congratulations to Holden’s Hearth at Home as they celebrate three years in business. On May 21, 2022 they will be cooking on their unique smokers. There will be opportunities to enter into a draw.

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is holding its first-ever Book and Trunk Sale at the Barrie Community Hall on Saturday, May 21st of the May long weekend. The sale will run from 10am to 4pm. The parking area will accommodate up to 25 vendor vehicles, so it is suggested that you book your spot early. The cost is $15 per vehicle. You must be registered, and your spot paid for one week before the event. Contact: Janet Wilson via email or Facebook messenger or you call 613-480-5278 or cell 613-243-0125. There will be a BBQ and drinks available for purchase, and entertainment featuring the Pickled String Band and Coop De Ville.

On 21 May, The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes will hold a Yard Sale at their Yard in Northbrook starting at 08:00hr.  Donations of items other than mattresses and couches would greatly be appreciated.  All items can be dropped off at their shed by the hall at any time.

The Land O' Lakes Garden Club is pleased to let you know that they will be holding their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 28th at 1444 #506 starting at 9:00am sharp.  They will have a wide variety of perennials for sale at excellent prices, Hostas are their speciality. If you have any plants, you'd like to donate so the Garden Club can continue on with their many community projects, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The NAEC Parent Council is inviting all on June 2, 2022 for a community fun fair! There will be games, prizes, food and lots of entertainment! This event will be at the Flinton Recreational Centre. For more information, check out their FB page.

The Land O’Lakes Community Services Board of Directors is conducting a Community Needs Survey May 16-20, 2022. Residents can participate at one of the participating businesses in the community (Denbigh: Cafe & General Store; Cloyne: Finnegan's General Store; Flinton: Service Ontario Post Office; Northbrook: LOL Comunity Services, Northbrook Foodland; Kaladar Shell  or online at https://lolcs.com/needs-assessment-survey/ for a chance to win 1 of 2 $50 Gift cards.

Come join Land O’Lakes Community Services as they host the Denbigh Diners on June 6, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Enjoy a delicious lunch of hamburgers and cold salads for $10.00.  Please call Shelby at 613-336-8934 x 229 to RSVP.

Land O’Lakes Community Services is inviting all to join them with the Flinton Diners on June 7th from 12:00-1:00pm to enjoy a great spaghetti lunch for only $10.00! They need a minimum of 15 people to put on this event so do not hesitate and RSVP with Shelby 613-336-8934 x229 as soon as possible!

The Lions Club of Land O'Lakes will be hosting a dance, "Dancing Through the Decades" on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 8pm to 1am at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. There will be a DJ, Light Snack at 11pm, Cash Bar & Door Prizes for only $15.00/person (Advance tickets sales only-NO tickets will be sold at the door). To purchase your tickets or if you have any questions, Please contact Lion Maude at 905-449-2160 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Tickets can also be purchased from Lion Red - 613-336-8011, Lion Pam - 613-827-6700 and at the Kuriosity Shop in Northbrook. Time to dust off those dancin' shoes and have some fun! Limited number of tickets to be SOLD... Don't be disappointed... Buy yours NOW!! You can now purchase your tickets at Finnegan’s General Store in Cloyne.

Land O'Lakes Rescue Petting Farm has last year's compost available for your gardens. We will load it on your trailers. Cash donations are welcome and needed to purchase hay. Call to book an appointment 613 336-0330.

Still accepting donations of wine/liquor/beer cans/bottles/bags. We trade them in to purchase hay. Please help by donating to keep this farm going. We really appreciate it. If you wish to visit the farm, we are open every Saturday, Sunday, P.A Days and Holidays from 11am to 3pm. You can also come through the week with a scheduled appointment. See you soon!

Community Stewardship Program:  This program covers the entire Municipality and applies to anyone wanting to pick up garbage or recycling along any municipal roads or road allowances, County roads, Crown land roads or in parks or at the beaches. The garbage and recycling collected can be taken to the Township Waste Sites at no cost to the volunteer. For more information and to register for this program contact the Township office at 613-336-2286 ext 203 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Interested in being a vendor at the Lions Club Farmers Market in Northbrook?  Please contact Carol Kavish at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The Land O' Lakes Community Services Team needs your help, to better serve you.  From now until May 30th, you are invited to fill out a survey for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.  Pick up a survey at one of the participating locations or participate electronically at lolcs.com.  There will be a box placed at Rosie's where you can pick up a survey.  Your feedback is valued and much appreciated.

Meals on Wheels for Thursday, May 26th is soup & roll, fried chicken, wedges and veggies, with apple pie for dessert.  On Thursday, June 2nd, enjoy soup & roll, BBQ pork chop, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies and a date square for dessert.  Contact Shelby at 613 336 8934 ext.229 to place your order.

Open Mic Night is back at Vennachar Free Methodist Church on Friday, May 27th at 7pm.  Bring a friend, bring your instrument!  Refreshments provided.  For info contact Coleman at 613 333 9203.

Vennachar Free Methodist Church will be hosting two adult Archery Nights; a practice night on Saturday, May 28th at 7pm, and a tournament night on Friday, June 10th at 7pm.  For info, contact Coleman at 613 333 9203.

Denbigh Diner's Club BBQ lunch will be held on Monday, June 6th, 12noon to 1pm at the Denbigh Hall.  On the menu are hamburgers and cold salads for just $10.  RSVP Shelby at 613 336 8934.

Denbigh Recreation is hosting coffee at the Rink Building in Heritage Park, every Friday morning at 8am.  We look forward to people joining in the Community Coffee and Social event.  Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 for info.

Municipal hazardous & special waste items are collected for free at the MHSW Depot located at the 506 waste site, 3444 Road 506, Cloyne, for North Frontenac and Addington Highlands residents.  Depot opens May 18th through to October 1st.  Hours are Wednesdays 1:30pm to 5pm, and the second Saturday of each month 12noon to 5pm.  

Interested in taking over the Denbigh/Vennachar column?  As of the end of this month, I will be retiring... Again!   Please get in touch with the paper directly if you would like to be the local contact.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Happy birthday to Dawn MacGregor, May 25th!

June 3rd the 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is back at the Rivendell Golf Club, 7539 Hwy 38, Verona with dinner at the course. Four-person Scramble -Shotgun start at 1:30pm. Contact David Townsend at SFCSC 613-376-6477 x.301 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Youth Month Celebration is May 28th from 12-3pm at the Parham Fair Grounds. Games, crafts, touch the truck, bake sale, and raffle baskets. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/485017240039085/

There is a GoFundMe set up for the Jackson/Turcotte family who recently suffered a devastating house fire just north of Battersea. You can contact Amanda Pantrey or Heather McClurg-Murphy for more details or find it on Facebook.

Well done to the 4H club on their food drive today at the Sydenham Foodland.

Thank you to Rick and Brenda for the great Bye Bye Deerfly trap, it seems to be working and it was a nice drive out to meet you in Tweed.

Nice turn out at the Verona Lions Hall for the vendor market this past weekend, with lots of great items to choose from.

Tick season is upon us!

As we seem to have gone right into summer, remember to hydrate, wear sunscreen, and watch for signs of heat stress and heat stroke when working and playing outdoors.

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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

Henderson folks are soaking up the sunshine and many events after a long and tough winter of Covid restrictions. Rock on, everyone!!

Yard sales are happening in our area, so set aside this Sat, May 21 @ 8:00am for the Annual Lions Club of Land O’Lakes Yard Sale in Northbrook. Donations can be dropped of at the hall- please, no mattresses.

Here’s some news/needs from a not for profit in our area: Land O'Lakes Rescue Petting Farm is OPEN EVERY weekend from 11am to 3pm, and no appointment is needed. Please bring along your empty wine, beer, liquor cans/bottles/bags and pop cans to help out with expenses. Folks needing compost can help themselves- it’s all natural with no chemicals. The farm is in need of lumber for fencing and repairs to shelters, plus cash donations to pay outstanding bills (Hydro $1,300.87, Farm Insurance $1,059.99 Marquardt & Sons Ltd. - Well $3,531.36 (Originally $8,500.00), Bay of Quinte Vet $30.51, Remaining Hay Bill from Fall 2021/Spring 2022 $875.00, North Frontenac Twsp. Property Taxes $587.11) For E-Transfers, please send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Password - rescue (lower case) or send cheques payable to Land O'Lakes Rescue Farm - mail to 1200 Road 506 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Thank you from Jeff, Jill & Jackson, to everyone who called or messaged since their house fire on May 10th.  Not only did they lose their possessions, but also their three pets.  With permission from the family, a fundraiser has been started.  This will provide emergency funds to restart their lives and purchase necessities until the insurance process is in place.  To give your support, use the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-jill-jacksons-fire-relief-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Effective May 13, 2022,  a Level One fire ban is in effect for the Township of South Frontenac for a duration of two weeks, after which conditions will be re-evaluated.  A Level One restricts the use of fireworks and open air burning for the purposes of burning grass, brush, or other combustible materials.  Campfires and cooking fires are permitted as defined in By-law 2012-68.

Native Plant Sale sponsored by the Dog – Cranberry Lakes Association.  Choose from Sneezeweed, Sweet Joe Pye Weed, Blue Flag Iris, Wild Columbine, Showy Tick Trefoil, Evening Primrose, Grey-headed Coneflower, Prairie Smoke, Culvers Root and New England Aster.  Order deadline is May12th with pick up on May 28th at a location to be named near you.  Order a minimum of 3 of each species cost is $5 per plant or non-members $6 per plant.  Email your order to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Reservations Open for the High Tea on June 4th  at the Storrington Lions Club. A Jubilee Celebration!  Cost per person is $20.  To reserve, call Shirley O'Neil at 613-353-2257.  Two sittings, one at 12:30 and the other at 3:00pm. All profit will benefit the non-funded Child Life Specialist Program at KGH which gives support to patients in pediatrics as well as their families.

Soulful Singing in Battersea with Wendy Luella is May 24th at 7pm. A  fun, active, meditative practice that promotes mindfulness, joy, creativity and community. Everyone welcome in the circle of song. $10 per night, first time free. For Information: Donna 613 353-2889 or Wendy Luella 613-549-3109 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Food Bank!  Next Food Drive is June 10th.  Drop your donations at the Lion's Hall in Sunbury between 1 and 5pm.  The need is there and any donation helps.  Suggested items are:  bags of frozen vegetables and canned vegetables, cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned fruit, various pastas and pasta or rice sides, pancake mix & syrup, fresh vegetables & fruit, butter, cereal, bread and peanut butter.

Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Southern Frontenac Community Services on Friday, June 3 at Rivendell Golf Course in Verona.  Cost is $110 per person – includes green fees, golf cart, dinner & prizes.  Cost is $90 for Rivendell members.

Annual General Meeting for the Southern Frontenac Community Services open to anyone on Friday, June 17th .  This is a Breakfast Meeting.  Please RSVP to David Townsend at 613-376-6477 Ext 301 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Happy May! Enjoy the May issue of Our Lakes, https://ourlakes.ca/data/documents/May-2022-Our-Lakes.pdf. This issue includes our salute to the dogs of Our Lakes, the latest on our red-hot recreational real estate market, and an angling adventure a little further afield than most!

Black Flies! With lots of gardening to do, I googled black flies to see how I could convince them that they do not like me.  Peppermint!  I doused myself with peppermint food flavouring – they loved it! 

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The Fall River Cafe in Maberly is open for business, and serves an all-day breakfast and a lunch menu.  They are open Tues. to Sun. They are right on Hwy 7 and have comparable prices to the restaurants in Perth. There have been good reviews. Maberly is open for business!

On a sadder note, our sympathy goes out to our new neighbour, Martin Whan and family, for the loss of their brand new house on Monday, May 9th, 2022 as it went up in flames.  Fire began in the garage but flames engulfed the house quickly and although it is only a year old, it is a total loss.  The Whan family had just moved to Maberly a year ago. Everyone got out safely.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

Last week, I reported on the beginnings of Trillium blooming and blackflies beginning to bite.  With the heat of the week, the woods are now covered with blooming Trillium, and the blackflies have been horrible.  Several people have reported seeing dragonflies, which is good news as dragonflies eat many, many flies. Eat, little dragonflies, eat!

I wonder how many of you stayed up to watch the eclipse!  I watched the moon get covered and turn red but then the clouds came in.  I went to bed.  I will watch the whole thing on the news.

The long weekend is coming up.  Many people will be planting their gardens and getting the dock and boats in the water.  Happy Victoria Day weekend.

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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

In-person services continue Sundays at 10am, 5614 Perth Road Crescent. Everyone is welcome. Masks are still required and Covid-19 protocols are still in place.

At present, we are going through the search process to hire a new minister but will continue with Supply/Lay Ministers or personnel until a suitable candidate is found.

BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week.

Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. is hosting a Bake, Craft, and Plant Sale Fri, May 20, 2pm-6pm & Sat, May 21, 9am-12pm. Crafts, home-made jams, fresh pies and other baked goods will be available, as well as a variety of plants. You can donate baked goods and plants/bulbs on Thursday evening or Friday morning.  Money raised will go towards the purchase of a new furnace for the Sunday School Hall.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leland Helping Hand are looking for new members, please contact Peggy Newport 613-353-2635. Perth Road Crafters meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Cost is $2.00. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.

 

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

May Long Weekend is here! My favourite long weekend of the year! 48 years ago, at an Ottawa all-night drive-in, I decided to make my grand entrance! My Mom tells me stories about how my Dad was getting frustrated because she had to keep visiting the little girls room and in those days you couldn't turn the dome lights off. When Mom realized what was happening, Dad jumped into action and maneuvered them out of the drive-in and to the Grace Hospital. After 36 hours of labour, at 12:51pm on May 21st, their reward was a bouncing baby girl: me!!

Another reason I love this long weekend is garage sale season!! 

Clarendon Central Public School parent council is hosting a tremendous plant and bake sale on Sat, May 21st. It will run from 10-1pm at the school! Don't hesitate and be late because you won't want to miss out! There will be delicious bake sale items, house plants, veggie plants, perennials  and chocolate bars for sale, too, in case you wear yourself out and need a pick me up from all your shopping!

Pat Card is hosting a huge family yard sale on Sat, May 21st at 6532 Buckshot Lake Road from 9-2pm, with lots of items for everyone!!

Right beside the liquor store and across the street from the bakery (prime garage sale spot, if you ask me!), 7417 Road 506 is having a moving garage sale and basically everything is for sale!! It is on May 21st, too, and will run from 9-2pm! The hostess requests no early birds, please.

Betty Hunter invites you to follow hwy 506 to 509 heading towards Ompah, where you can also enjoy a terrific craft sale at 9268 hwy 509. It will run on May 21st from 10-2pm with lots of beautiful treasures for sale!

Just when you are probably thinking, “Rhonda, enough. I have to get my gardens planted.” stopping at JP's Flea Market at 6107 hwy 506 in Ardoch will be a perfect way to finish off the day! If the open sign is out, you are welcome to go in and shop! Their hours of operation are Thursdays to Sundays from 9-5pm.

You may want to circle your calendars for next Saturday, May 28th. There will be a yard sale in front of the North of 7! There will surely be something for everybody!! 

Have you stopped by Creative Grapes (in the same building as the North of 7 store) lately? You won't want to miss out on their spring sale! All in stock wine kits are $10 off until May 31st!!

After a 2 year delay, The North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives will celebrate being established as a historical society and charitable organization on May 28th. A brief general meeting at 1pm will be followed by an Entertainment Extravaganza! Local poets and songwriters will share their experiences about growing up and appreciating the country, being at deer camps and other antics.  You will see Bill and Murray White, Brian Robertson, The Cloggers, The Bishops and the award winner of the North Frontenac Township Songwriting contest in 2022. Everyone is invited!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Sydenham community yard sale, Saturday May 21st from 8am until whenever people close up.  From what I’ve heard we have some good numbers of participants.  Maybe we can compile a small list on Sydenham, Ontario Facebook page. So tell all your yard sale fans, they won’t wanna miss this. Or toss me a email with your address to compile a list on page if you want. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Multiple families are setting up at 3807 Harrowsmith road, as well as Inverary.  It’s yard sale season, get your bargain hunt on :)

Are you an artist or interested in art? Please consider joining a proposed arts council at the Grace Centre to bring back the Grace Gallery. Contact Virginia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Trousdale’s Foodland has started summer hours as of this week, store hours are Monday to Friday 7am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 7am-7pm.

Let’s go Sydenham Bulldogs. Come to cheer on our Atom Sydenham Bulldogs at our first and only home football game Sunday, May 29th at 10am at the point. Go Bulldogs!

Wow.. Thanks so much everyone! The Frontenac 4-H Community Involvement Club held a food drive today from 10-2pm at the Foodland parking lot. We had an amazing response thanks to all of you! We raised $1,158.40 in cash donations and 643lbs of food. * Special thanks to Bernie Robinson for donating 200lbs of potatoes  and our local Milk Commitee (Frontenac Dairy Farmers) for donating 26 blocks of cheese! Our local South Frontenac Food Bank thanks you! Way to go Sydenham, our community is certainly a caring one.

Stay safe, and may you all enjoy the first long weekend of summer.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Verona Vendors Market will be hosting the Verona Girl Guide Cookie Sale on Saturday, May 21  from 9am to 2pm. There will also be fresh rhubarb, asparagus, green onions, and fresh herbs to pick as well as plants for sale, along with vegetables in pail planters. 14 Vendors on site every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend - 4309 Maple Drive, Verona.

South Frontenac Community Services is holding their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3 at the Rivendell Gold Club. This is in support of their seniors' programs. New golfers welcome. For more info, visit the SFCSC website  https://www.sfcsc.ca/

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