Community Columns - August 3rd, 2022

Aug 03, 2022

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 Artisans and their guests would like to thank everyone who visited their studios last weekend.  It was a great turn out and a good time was had by all!

Is your garden flourishing this year? The weather has been great and the crops hardy.  If you have too much produce, don’t forget to share it with your neighbours.  Everyone enjoys fresh veggies.

The Arden Untied Church will be gathering youth during the month of August on Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 6:30pm.  There will be arts and crafts starting August 16.  Bring the kids out for some fun times.

The “All you Can Eat Breakfast” is back and will be held Saturday, August 6 at Oso Hall, 8:00am to 11:00am.  Proceeds of the breakfast will support Youth Activities.

Trust is like glass.  Once broken, it will never be the same.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from the Cloyne Pickleball Club: “Open Invitation for any pickleball players and any who would like to learn. The Cloyne Picklers group meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the newly resurfaced courts in Cloyne - Just north of the Shell station. Contact information- text Peter Hurley at 905-999-8262 or home phone- 289-312-0427. Hope to see you out there.”

Congratulations to Bishop Lake Trailer Park on their 35^th anniversary!

Hurrah! The veggie (and more) stand in Northbrook is open! News from Darci: “Good morning everyone, I usually have this already posted, so here we are. Summer is finally here and the Corn Stand will be opening on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. We will be opened for around 11:30am or 12:00pm. We will have some goodies for you all, coming in for tomorrow other than corn we will have flowers (flower arrangements, and glads.), bean (both yellow and green) cucumbers, zucs, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, onions, blueberries and honey. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Tomatoes are still about 10 days or so out, so heads up for those who love to can their tomatoes or just looking for field tomatoes for that lovely tomato sandwich. We will be working out the hours we will be open by the end of the week.”

The Denbigh Diner’s Club will be serving up a deli cold plate and salad on August 8, 2022 at the Denbigh Hall for a cost of $10.00. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229

The Garden Club invites you to come out to the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne on August 10, 2022 at 7:00pm to hear Susan & Brian Nilsson speak about Monarch Butterflies, how to help protect and encourage these beautiful insects.  This meeting will include a Show & Tell 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.  All are welcome.

News from Pastor Rob Heyman of Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kaladar: “Our church will be showing the Narnia Movies. The dates and times are listed below. It is free to attend. Please bring your own snacks and invite a few friends.” Movie dates are Friday, August 12, 2022, Friday, August 24, 2022, and Friday, September 9, 2022 with the movie beginning at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, please call Pastor Rob at 613- 243-9661.

The next Flinton’s Diner’s Club is on August 16, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. You will be feasting on lasagna. Please RSVP by August 8, 2022; call Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229 A minimum of 15 people is needed.

Parham Fair is a go for Saturday, August 20th and is seeking vendors for the Vendor's Market.  If you have wares to sell, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

Hurrah! It is always great to see the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour being advertised. We have such talented artisans and artists in the community. The tour is on September 24 and 25, 2022 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Great news from the Dark Sky Preserve on Highway 506: “It's official!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS - The North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve is hosting the "North Frontenac Festival of Stars" Star Party September 23-25, 2022! Admission is FREE but please sign up with number of people who will be participating in your party. More details to follow shortly. There will be a registration page on the NFDSP Facebook page in a few days. Please Like and Share with all your astronomy friends!”

The North Addington Soccer Association is looking for student volunteers on Thursdays between 5:30 and 6:30pm beginning August 18, 2022 to October 6, 2022.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The weather over the long weekend was great.  We couldn’t ask for anything nicer.   I hope you took some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful area we live in.

The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open August 9th and 23rd at 11am.  Please call 613-333-2224.  We will be happy to help in your time of need.

A reminder of the delivery of fresh peaches to our area.   Local Pastor Jon is making his annual trip to Niagara to bring fresh peaches to our area as a fund raiser for The United Church Golden Lake Kids Camp.   This year the peaches are $8.00 a basket or $42.00 for a 24 Litre box.   We will be taking orders until Saturday, August 7.  Pick up will be at Heritage Park in Denbigh on Friday, August 12 from 9:00am to 10:00am.   That same morning, the Denbigh Recreation Committee will also be serving breakfast, drinks and treats for a donation to the camp.  To order peaches, please call Gail 613-333-2224 (leave your name and phone message and phone number if no answer), or send an email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can drop by Glaeser’s General Store and place your order with Karen.

Sandy Downs in Griffith is also taking orders for the Griffith/Matawatchan area and pick up is Friday, August 12 at The Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall.  Please call Sandy at 613-333-1932.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is planning an ‘End of the Summer’ event for Saturday, September 3rd.  Check next week for the details.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Great news for Frontenac area boys and girls! Home Alone Safety for Kids (ages 9-12) will be at the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road, on Monday, August 22, from 9 am-3 pm. Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11 and up) will be in the same location on Wednesday, August 24 from 9am-4pm.

Both courses teach street smarts, stranger danger, safe snacking, internet/fire safety, first aid, and babysitter training and expand on those skills by learning how to keep other children safe, including an intro to CPR and how to use an epi-pen and asthma inhaler. Each course costs $60pp which includes a take-home workbook.

Please text First Aid/CPR instructor Colleen Cameron at 613 498 4415 to save a limited spot. Confirmation and reminder notices will be sent out prior to the day of training.

Buck Bay is still closed at Westport Road so you have to take the detour off White Lake Road and it does add a bit of time to your trip.

It was nice to see so many vendor markets this weekend and families getting outside and enjoying the less humid weather.

The Verona Car Show is coming up on August 7th at the Verona Lions Hall, stop by for a snack, a chat, or a browse of some classic cars!

Thank you to Wendy & Don from the musical group 'R Banned' for an excellent performance on Howes Lake where they entertained a flotilla of boats and shoreside residents/campers for 3 hours last Saturday. Let's hope this becomes an annual event! If you are interested in booking their band for land or sea performances, they can be contacted on Facebook.

Did you know....Depot Lakes Conservation Area got a 5-star review, on Trip Advisor, as a 'Best Thing to do in Godfrey', online. It may be one to add to the list to visit located at 1662 2nd lake Road, Godfrey. Conservation, Camping, and Swimming.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Check the Community Report under Verona for the 26th Annual Verona Car Show to be held on Sunday, August 7.  They hope to have 350 cars on display this year.

Municipal Council and School Board elections are scheduled for Monday, October 24.  There are now three (3) candidates running for Mayor - Ron Vandewal, Alan Revill and Mark Schjerning.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

The United Churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove hosted a Youth night this past week featuring raucous rock paining. The next one will happen August 16 @ 5:00pm featuring outdoor water games. If it rains, board games inside will happen.

Great to have the Perth Emergency opened up with thanks.

Do we need bylaws to monitor properties and what’s in or on them or around them? The Township is working on some of these issues and if you want to try to figure out the proposed changes to the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law # #2011-52 then be sure to attend the two up-coming open houses. They will be held Saturday, August 13th from 11:00am to 2:00pm and Thursday, August 18th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Soldier's Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake. Presentations will be made at 1:00pm (August 13th) and 7:00pm (August 18th) and will be live streamed on the Township's YouTube channel.

Howard and Nadine Clark welcomed their new Great Grandchild Millie Grace to their house on the weekend, on Millie’s first trip to Henderson. Millie is the daughter of McKenzie and Matthew Green, and the Grandaughter of Dave and Lynn Clark.

Our community bade farewell to John and Lorraine (Clark) Newton who have lived in Henderson all of their lives, both being part of founding families going back several generations. We will miss them indeed and look forward to some visits back once they get settled in Bowmanville.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Next Food Bank Drive will be on August 18^th!  Drop off spot at Inverary United Church.  Everything collected will go to Battersea United Church Food Bank for distribution.  Please consider what you can share.  Drop off between 1 & 5pm.  See you there!

SALE!  Fundraiser for Inverary United Church August 19 & 20 from 9 to 5.  Book your table now! $25 for the two days OR  donate items to be sold to benefit the church.  Donated sale items can be dropped off at the church between 10 am & 8 pm on Thursday August 18^th.  For info, call Mike at 613-328-1680 or Judy at 613-353-1768 or cell 613-545-5017.

Joint Worship Services  August 7th Congregations of Inverary & Battersea United Churches will worship together at Battersea United Church at 9:15 am. August 14^th the Joint Services begin at Inverary United Church at 11:15am.

Save Your Pop Tabs! Drop them off  at the Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Your donation will help the Lions support the training of guide dogs for Canadians in need.

2022 Municipal Election! Is Monday, October 24, 2022. If you want to add, remove, or change your listed information  contact your municipal clerk. Deadline to file a nomination for council or school trustee is Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2pm.

Vendors wanted!  Register now for the Inverary Fall Market to be held on September 10^th in Ken Garrett Memorial Park.  Call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LED Ball Diamond Lights Campaign! The lights are in! on Diamonds A & B at Ken Garrett Memorial Park.  Your support is needed and greatly appreciated. Thank You to those dropping off LCBO returnables at Mrs. Garrett's Bake Shop and the donations in the jug at the Beer Store. 

Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 

FREE Zumba classes! Instructors host a class every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the parking lot of Glenburnie United Church.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The Maberly Agricultural Society is hosting a Euchre Card Party on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road. $5 per person. Light refreshments will be served. Proceeds go towards the Maberly Fair which will be on August 27, at the fairgrounds in Maberly. For more information, please contact Sue Munro at 613-268-2507.

Volunteers Needed for Sundance Artisan Show to be held Sep 3 – 5 in Maberly. Your main task will be to welcome visitors and direct people to the free parking. No experience required. If you are a student, please bring your school’s volunteer hours program form for signature. For more info, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

My apologies - I have had no energy for putting in news for the last couple of weeks.  Some days my pen doesn’t work or spell right anyway.  Some days I just don’t have anything to write about.  I hate all these soupy hot days that turn into tornados when it starts to rain.  I was always scared of thunderstorms but now I am scared they will turn into tornados ending up in my yard. 

June Kerr and Bev Ladurantaye and I went to Chuck’s to pick up a birthday cake for Bev.  It was the first time that June had ever been to Ompah or that either one of them had seen Palmerston Lake.  They enjoyed the visit with Chuck and the beautiful scenery from the store’s back door. 

I want to thank Beth Webster for giving me my very first cucumber of the season. It was small but very, very tasty.  Thank you so much.

I want to thank Judy Amell for the two jars of the best marmalade ever made.  It is the best and I couldn’t wait to get the jar open and start eating it. 

Thank you Susan Everson at Garden 6759 for the yellow beans (yum), the eggs and the zucchini.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Norman Riddell.  Sympathy to his wife Dee and all their family and friends.  I had a great visit with Dee a couple of weeks ago at the Medical Center and I did not know that Norman had passed away.

Sympathy to Vanessa Lemke (Rob) on the passing of her father.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

On August 7^th, Mississippi Church will the opened up at 2:00 p.m. for a service.  Pastor Jack Bradley will be speaking.  There will be special music by the Abrams and Bob Burns and the Barton Believers.  Lunch to follow at the Snow Road Community Center.  Everyone is welcome.

Get well wishes to all those people who have contacted Covid lately – there seems to be a lot of people around with it. 

Belated happy 60^th wedding anniversary to Denzil and Evelyn Killingbeck.  Get well wishes to Evelyn.  I know I am late getting this out but my body tells me when I can do things and when I can’t.  Better late than never.

Happy birthday to Jasmin Clement, Noella Menard, Deb Morey, Lindsey Rollo, Kathi Zarfas, Mary Gemmill, Rick Cuomo, Stanley Snow, Delmar Sargeant, Bella Riddell, Lorna Sergeant and anyone else celebrating in August.  Happy anniversary to Peter and Betty Crabtree – I think it will be 66 years on 18^th August. 

There was a lot of action at the Elf Inn Express on Saturday with lots of vendors with jewellery and other goodies as well as book selling and signing by author Rick Revell.  Also there was a successful bake sale at McDonalds Corners Knox church on Friday the 29^th  - I heard everything sold out.

Elaine DeLisle, Tracey Laffin, Robert and Hanne Quigley, and Fred and Sarah Fowler attending the wedding celebration of Janice Ling and Garry Welsh at The Coach House at the historic Gothic stone church in Port Elmsley on Saturday evening. Janice wore a beautiful traditional Chinese cheongsam red dress and Garry a kilt. Janice had a special chair for Elaine to sit in to listen to the fantastic music by two guys called the Smokin Roosters who kept toes tapping and people dancing and having a wonderful time. It was so good for Elaine to see Janice’s girls Estelle and Chanel who she used to babysit. Congratulations to Janice and Garry.  [Janice lived in “The Stone House” for a number of years].

Sunday was Pastor Phillip Robillard’s last service for our church.  Happy retirement.

My thought:  Spend less time worrying about who is right and more about deciding what is right.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

It was a lovely sunny and breezy day for the House and Garden Tour last week.  The tour began at Joe and Judy's home atop Wilson Hill with a million dollar view of Palmerston Lake.  The gardens are edged with rocks and are full of a mix of perennial, annual and native wild flowers along with a veggie patch.  The group was also interested in Joe's workshop and Judy's soap making studio. The tour then went to Liz and Jerry's home which nestles against a rock cliff overlooking Palmerston Lake.  The architecture was unique as were the gardens which mixed non-invasive flowers with veggies.  Liz showed her art studio and Jerry showed the house systems and workshop.  A winding path led down to the dock where all enjoyed the lake view and the breeze.  Many thanks to the hosts for sharing their homes.

There was a packed house at the Clar-Mill Hall last Tuesday to celebrate the retirement of Cheryl Robson, North Frontenac Township CEO.  Cheryl was able to mingle with all attendees before the speeches and many gifts were given.  Cheryl leaves behind a solid team of employees and a township in a strong position to go forward.  Thank you to Cheryl for her vision and assistance to individuals and groups over the years.

Corey Klatt takes over as CEO with big shoes to fill but he is up for the task.

Ompah will be busier than usual on Saturday August 6.  There is a Craft Show at Betty Hunter's home on 509 across from the Mosque Lake Road from 10 am to 4 pm.   More than 10 crafters will be in attendance.  All are welcome to drop by.

Also on Aug. 6 is the first annual Ompah Soul Festival from 10am to 11pm at 9055 Hwy 509.  You are welcome to take part in the various activities: yoga, community drum circle, ecstatic dance, meditation, kids zone, vendor village and a performance by singer-songwriter Lynn Hansen at 8:00pm.  Tickets and information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Happy 1st birthday to Crue Goodfellow this past Saturday!  Hope you had a great day celebrating with the U13 Napanee Express team that big sister Amaya plays on as they were at a tournament in Port Perry!!

Congratulations to Andrew Hole and Liv Varcoe who had their first baby, Daxton Hole, on July 26th.  I'm sure you will be spoiled!!!

Hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends.  Lots of memories to be made!!

Archie's Place was the spot to be last Saturday as a group of vendors set up shop both inside and out.  Lots of amazing products were available, thanks to the locals in the area for making us feel special and welcoming us to your area.  We have another vendor event planned for Sunday September 11 - same great location - so mark this down and be sure to pop in and say hi.  If you haven't been to Archie's Place - you need to go!! Diana Meeks and helpers have done an amazing job at making a welcoming environment - so please watch for all the events that she has happening and stop by!

It's good to see Zelda Hannah out and about.  Must be the TLC she's getting from her family.  Keep on improving and gaining your strength back.

Happy Birthday wishes to Andy Robinson who will soon be a "Grandpa" also to his son Camden.

End of the season soccer tournaments were held late last week in Harrowsmith.  Congratulations to all winners.  Big Thank you to coaches, referees etc for all their time and effort.  The ball season is also coming to a close here in Parham with the final games being played and the play offs are either over or coming up soon.  Kudos to all who make these events happen for our young athletes.

August is here and plans for the Parham Fair are getting ready to put into effect.  Check the website for happenings and their times.  Support your local fair.

The storm last week was pretty scary.  As the thunder rolled and lightning flashed creating a display like the first of July. The winds sure played havoc with a lot of peoples gardens especially the corn.  Local corn growers, say corn will soon be ripe for the pickings.

Thanks to all who led our worship services while our minister Shelley Roberts was enjoying some time off.

Don't forget the Lions Clubs all You Can Eat Breakfast this Sat Aug 6 8 to 11 at the OSO Township Hall in Sharbot Lake.  Remember you can still turn in your old eye glasses for recycling.

It's hard to believe it's August!!!  As always the summer is flying by!!  Here are the August birthday's - Andy Robinson, Carol Wisteard, Miranda Bird, Hallie & Hannah Hearns, Boyce Peters, Keegan Teal, Angie Newmann, Cory Lowery, Camden Robinson, Christopher Love, Anna Vinkle, Lisa Smith, Theresa Lowery, Karen MacGregor, Dan Mallette, Sophie LaFaso, the Nybom Twins, Bill Fox, Cassie Cox, Wayne Robinson, Brianna Drew, Cathy Goodfellow, Randy Kempe, Ryan Beattie, Janice Teeple, Michaela Hamilton, Amber Asselstine, Burt Hannah, Kris Stencell, Dwayne Meeks, Joelle Parr, Abby McKinnon, Laurie Love, Holli Millar, Cody McLellan, Becca LaFaso, Jessica Neadow, Scott Love, Jen Wolfe, Beth Lowery, Bob Fox, Lindsay Beattie, Arthur Thomas, Shyann Northmore, Bob Northmore, Aaron Keefe, Tracie Goodberry, Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Pat Quinn, Karen Bertram, Jonathan Whan, and Kelli Bell.  Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Bob & Christine Teal, Lisa & Donnie Smith, Dan & Cheryl Hole, Eric & Muriel Wagar, Shelley & Joe Welsh.

**Please let us know of any important birthdays, anniversaries or events so we can include them in our calendar.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

No column; check back next week!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

It was a tough decision to choose our Community Fish of the week. There were so many impressive pics!! I finally chose Tony Ventrella on Kashawakamak Lake with his 4 lb 19 inch Bass.  His great smile was almost as Big as his fish!!  Congrats Tony and Thank you for sharing!!

A big thank you to everybody else that is continuing to share your Awesome Good Luck on our Lakes! Stay tuned for next week's!!

Members of St Kilian's Church would like to express a huge Thank you! They are very grateful for all of the Community Support at their Delicious Bake Sale last Saturday! Stay tuned for their next Chile and Bake Sale on Saturday September 24th!

Farm Lake in Ardoch was Rocking this past Sunday, Thanks to Steve and Brandy Richardson!! This is the third year that they have hosted a great time for friends and neighbours on the lake that included; live music by the Fabulously Awesome Ambush, great company and a delicious potluck supper after the concert! With over 100 neighbours and friends gathered it was a Fantastic afternoon!!

This week,s Friday night supper on August 5th at Shamrock Bakery is Rigatoni Chicken Florentine with cheesy herbed garlic bread! Remember to text Nuala at 416 834-0988 to reserve your meal!! 

Don't forget to circle your calendars for the next Community Craft Show this Saturday August 6th at 9268 Rd 509 from 10am to 2pm! As always, there will be lots of beautiful treasures to see!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The 26th Annual Verona Car Show will be held at the Verona Lions Center on Sunday, August 7 from 8am to 3pm (rain or shine). There will be 26 vehicle classes judged and awarded prizes.

Celebrate Ewe Can Knit's 7th Anniversary on Saturday, August 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. They will be joined by Joan of Purlin' J's with her yarn truck and All Dyed Up Fibres. There will be a draw for a gift basket.

Drive-In Movie Night this Friday, August 5. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church  and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be Surf's Up and is generously sponsored by L & D Powersports.  Free admission. all welcome, donations accepted. The canteen will open at 8 pm and the movie starts at 8:45 pm. Style Revival will be opening at 8:15 pm during canteen time before the Drive-In Movies all summer long. In case of rain, the movie will be held indoors.

Style Revival will also be open on Saturday, August 13 from 10am to 1pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church.

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