Community Columns - October 27th, 2022

Oct 26, 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

Do you love Bingo?? If so, Amherst Island Radio Charity Bingo is coming to Arden. Starting tonight, Thursday October 27, and continuing each Thursday evening, the Arden Legion is hosting this event at the Branch. Each card is $6 The Bingo begins at exactly 6pm and ends at 7pm. There is a total payout of $800 per evening. Play at the Legion or from home. Your choice. Check it out tonight. Everyone is welcome.

Are the kiddos ready for Halloween. Bring them to the Kennebec Community Centre, Saturday October 29, 10am to 1pm, for the Rec Committee’s Annual Halloween Party. Games, crafts, a costume parade and a hot dog lunch will be provided. All are welcome!

Join the growing group of Community residents who support and join into the Community Shell Out, at the Kennebec Community Centre, October 31. Parents bring the little ones, costumes and all, to the parking lot where they can come to a safe lighted area to fill their candy bags.

If you would like to donate candies but do not want to want to participate you can leave your handouts with one of the folks at the shell out or any member of the Kennebec Rec Committee. Come out about 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm and don’t forget your costume!!

Coffee hour continues at the Arden Church, 10am, Thursdays. Beginning Wednesday November 9, the Arden Church will hold a Bible Study workshop beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Have you made it to Sand’s Farm yet for the corn maze and pyo. Pumpkin Patch? Get in the spooky-spirit for Halloween and visit them on Friday from 2pm – 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:am – 4pm for some family fun on the farm. 4322 Battersea Road.

The Storrington Lions Club is requesting warm socks for donations at the next Community Food Drive happening October 28th from 1pm – 5pm at the Lions Club in Sunbury. If you or someone you know is living with food insecurity, please reach out to the Battersea United Church and get connected with the food bank – 613-353-6609.

Enjoy live music by Chris Murphy with special guest Jess Wedden at 7pm on Oct. 30 at Inverary United Church.

Save the date for a Ham Supper at the Battersea United Church happening on Saturday, November 5th. Tickets are $20 per person and includes all the fixings. There are two seating’s at 5pm and 6pm. You can reserve by calling Roberta at 613-353-2846.

There is a drive-thru flu shot clinic happening on November 8th from 3 pm – 8pm at the South Frontenac Public Services Department, 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham. Remember your health card, wear short sleeves, and stay in your car. Masks are strongly encouraged. Visit Sydenham Medical Clinic on Facebook for more information.

What kind of cars do zombies drive? Monster trucks.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will be holding their AGM at the Lions Hall in Northbrook at 5pm on Wednesday November 9th.The Land O’Lakes Lions Club will be hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday October 28th at 7:30. Tickets are$15, available in advance or at the door. Come and have a ghostly good time.

The Lions Club will be doing their annual Hunter’s Toll Road Thursday November 3rd - 6th. Please be generous as it supports our community.

The LOL Lions will be having a “Dine in or Take out” Ham dinner on November 12th. This is in support of Diabetes. The cost is $20 and you will need to reserve your dinner by November 8th by calling Lynn at 613-336-9426 or emailing

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a Halloween party at the Denbigh Rink Building on Saturday October 29th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a free lunch and treats for everyone.  There will be games, pumpkin carving, Halloween BINGO and a craft.  The Halloween party is a fun event for the children to look forward to.   We hope to see you there.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is hosting a Hunters Lasagna Dinner on Friday November 11, 2022 from 4:30pm - to 6pm.  You can eat in or take out your meal of Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad and dessert; all for $20..  This event is catered by Schmidt’s Catering of Pembroke.  Please pre-order by calling 613-333-1984 or 1409. You can also e-transfer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Christmas is just around the corner and the Denbigh Recreation Committee is planning a Stationary Parade on Saturday December 17 at Heritage Park.  Start to think about ideas and join in the fun by entering a float.  We will also be carrying on the tradition of the annual Christmas Lights Contest.  More details to follow in the next month.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

South Frontenac is introducing 'South Frontenac Recycles', a new app that sends custom reminders to your phone so you never have to miss a collection day again!

Simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play, enter your street address, then start receiving updates on which items you should put out to the curb each week. The Waste Wizard is an easy search tool that allows you to enter any item and see if it can be reused, recycled, composted or picked up as garbage.

Reminder that the Verona Kids Club is back starting on October 27th for students in grades 2-5. Visit the Youth Program Page or call 613-279-3151, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

District 4 Recreation Committee presents Hallowe'en Activities including crafts, candy and costumes. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. October 29th from 11am-1pm at the CE Building in Parham.

Bingo Night! Friday October 28th 7-10pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre, Sharbot Lake.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Rebekah’s pie sale - Apple, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry, pumpkin, raspberry, cherry.  To order call 613-876-1330.  The last date to order is Sunday, December 4 with a pick-up date of Sunday, December 11 between 9am and 11am at the Golden Links Hall.  Cost is $15

Saturday, November 12 is the Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft & Bake Sale between 9am-2pm at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith.  Lunch will be available.  To rent a table please call 613-372-2410.  

Saturday, November 19, will be the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Annual Craft Fair from 9am-2:30pm, at 3876 Harrowsmith Road.  Call 613-372-1238 for more information.  Admission is free.

Sunday, November 20, there will be a Chinese dinner and silent auction at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith.  This is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Almost Home “Kimmy fund”.  Doors will open at 4pm and dinner will be served at 5pm followed by the auction.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  They can be bought at the Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith gas station, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  Cost is $20.  For more information call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Henderson experienced their very own “homecoming” and almost had a traffic jam, what with all the moose hunters returning home and all the folks travelling to the Harlowe Hall on Friday and Sat for the open mike and fiddlers events! We even thought of having a traffic circle to handle the increased traffic, but realized that circling the church was our own traffic circle- Henderson style!

Folks here are cooking up a storm- for the hunters and visitors. I hear that some of our chefs are cooking up a holiday “away” to hunt for shopping bargains and have their own fun. Our own Marie White cooked chili for her Harlowe Hall events and it was yummy in the tummy!

Recently our Pine Meadow People report a boot scooting & boogieing good time barn dance at their facility. Sounds like blast for everyone. On Halloween evening - Mon. Oct 31 Pine Meadow is hosting a Haunted Courtyard outdoor experience and hope that folks will bring (and remain with) their younger ones starting at 5:3pm0, starting with a wave at the residents outside the viewing window.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Pickleball. Storrington Lions Hall is ready for action! Reserve your court at 613-353-6920.

Drive-In Flu Shot Tuesday November 8th from 3pm. to 8pm.at 2490 Keeley Road. Bring your Health Card and wear short sleeves. No appointment necessary. Info: 613-376-3327.

Flu Shots are available at Inverary Pharmasave! Just walk-in during regular business hours.

Warm Socks! If you can provide some warm socks – all sizes needed – please drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall during the Food Drive on October 28th.

Food Bank Drive on Friday October 28th! Items can be dropped off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1 – 5 pm. Really appreciate kids’ lunch snacks, frozen, canned or fresh vegetables, cheese, eggs & milk, canned fruit, pasta & sauces, peanut butter, cereals – what ever you can give. Your donations are definitely needed and gratefully accepted!

Craft & Bake Sale plus a Penny Auction by the Perth Road Crafters on Saturday October 29th from 9 am to 2 pm at 5612 Perth Road Cr.

Chris Murphy in Concert with special guest Jess Wedden on October 30th at 7:00 pm. at Inverary United Church.

Roast Pork Noon Hour Dinner! at the Grace Centre on November 3rd. Cost is $10 per person. Live music to follow dinner. Reserve at: 613-376-6477 ext 303.

Baked Ham Dinner – 2 sittings 5pm. & 6:30pm. on November 5th at Battersea United Church! Tickets are $20. Reserve now at 613-353-2846.

Tickets Available! Win one of 7 Prizes! Light Up Our Diamonds Campaign for Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Tickets available from all members of Inverary Youth Activities. December 2, 3, 4 will be a three-day Mega LCBO Bottle Drive 10 to 4 pm each day at the park gates. Save your returns! December 4th at 4 pm. will be the draw for the 7 Prizes at the park gates. Call or text Judy for tickets at 613-545-5017. Judy will be selling tickets outside Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Rain or shine! Thank you to D. Martin Welding & Fabricating for their donation.

Last week I reported to you from West Chester, Ohio (Cincinnati). Great trip visiting family and friends in St. Catharines; Erie, PA; West Chester, Ohio; and then homeward bound, Chatham; and London. But sure felt good to see the lights of Inverary at the end of the adventure!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The ABC Hall presents: Margarita Pub and Dance Night – Join us for a Mexican themed Pub and Dance Night November 12, 2022, featuring the music of the Three2GO band. Doors open at 7 pm, Music at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at ONstagedirect.com Mexican snacks will be served and the bar has margaritas available as well as all your drinks of choice. ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, Maberly. www.abchall.ca For more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Congratulations Alvin Lake on your honorary life membership award. It was always great to see your smiling face when I was getting Meals on Wheels and having a wee chat with you. So happy for you – you deserve it.

October birthdays: Me (Pearl), Liam and Dawson and Lloyd Gilchrist, Kevin Ough (new resident in Snow Road) Sarah Fowler, Earl and Walter Gemmill, Caroline North, Gib Riddell, Chloe Woodman, Dave Hopper and Sara Armstrong. Hope everyone enjoys their day.

97 people were fed at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club breakfast on October 15th. The next breakfast is October 29th from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Congratulations to Phyllis Buchanan of McDonalds Corners on winning the Lanark Legion Catch the Ace. Her bingo buddies are hoping some of her luck rubs off on them.

Get well wishes to Bob DeLisle who is going through chemo treats right now and get well wishes to Mary Gemmill who is now in the comfort of her home and also to Molly Hartin. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you who are coping with cancer.

Thoughts are with Mike and Gladys Waters who are trying to cope with all the catastrophe in their winter home. I am keeping track of you on Facebook - such a terrible storm with devastating consequences. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Florida who have gone through this terrible tragedy

Sympathy to Wendy Crain on the passing of her brother Shawn in Brockville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Wendy.

Mark your calendars for the next community supper at the Community Center on Wednesday, November 9th. The theme is “Romantic Italian Dinner”.

Pearl of Wisdom for this week: Never believe all you hear – spend all you have – and sleep all you want

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

No one went home hungry from the Birthday Bash Pot Luck last week.  The tables were filled to overflowing with wonderful homemade dishes. Ralph, Neil, and Carl celebrated their October birthdays.  It was Ralph's actual birth day.  His family came bearing large blow-up balloons to celebrate his 97th birthday! The next Birthday Bash is November 16.

Hunting season is not far off.  The Ompah Community Centre Association will be once again holding the Hunter Dinner after two years of Covid restrictions.  On November 9 a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies will be served from 5 to 7.  Cost will be $25.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

A little bird told me that 2 gentlemen from the Godfrey area celebrated their birthdays earlier this month...Don Lee - 103 years young on the 8th and Gordon Crawford turned 92 on the 2nd.  Happy Belated birthdays to them.

Happy Travellers Seniors enjoyed the Rural Frontenac Community Services at their meeting.  Did you know about all the services they have to offer besides foot care, housework help, meals on wheels, drivers, day away and now Community Cafe is up and starting...need any of these give them a call.  They are a phone call away.  They are always looking for volunteer drivers.

Some folks from the area are enjoying and learning new ways to update their skills on the electronics by attending classes offered at the Learning Center in Sharbot Lake.

Don't forget the Turkey Bingo at GREC on Friday night!  They are doing cheese orders for Christmas so keep that in mind.

Sincere sympathy to the families of Charlie Hannah, Verna Webber and Pearl Robinson.  Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.  

Heard Jean Hole has returned home wishing her all the best.

Hope everyone was ok from the "guardrail cleaning" accident in Sharbot Lake around the 14th also from the incident outside of Tichborne on Friday.

COVID numbers at the Seniors Residence were way up.  

Don't forget about the Harvest Auction to be held at the OSO Hall on Saturday night.

Don't forget to bring the kiddies dressed up to District #4's Halloween party on Saturday at the CE Building in Parham at 11 on Saturday.

We were so sad to hear of the passing of Michel Alarcon.  Thinking of Carol, Nic and Claire during this difficult time.

District #4 Recreation Committee is hosting a Christmas Vendor Event at the CE Building on Saturday Nov.12 from 10am to 2pm - be sure to pop in and start your Christmas Shopping or maybe finish it or grab something for yourself.  The rec committee will have some baked table and offer a lunch so come out and support them.  If you are a baker - we are accepting donations to the bake table - you can drop off the morning of the event or get in touch with any rec committee member.

Happy Birthday Jamie Riddell, Missy Thompson, Bonnie Beattie, Jason Riddell, Angie Lee, Mark Brown, Julia Schall, Tricia Gaulton, Jeremy Lowery, Seth Willard, Paul Lowery, Charles Lowery, Brenda Woodward, Rose MacPherson, Becci Uens, David &  Andrew Hole, Aimee Towers, Eric Dinelle, Debbie Moon, Tracey Riddell, Cory Thompson, Tyler Gordon, Dale Meeks, Carrie Jones, Kim St. Pierre, Diane Whan, Pete MacPherson, Erin Fox, Wesley Hartwick, Darrell Walker, Jenna Mosher, Brandi Hamilton, Niki Putnam, Claire Alarcon-Belanger, Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sargeant, Holly Raymond, Stu & Ron Howes, Meagan Kehoe

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road Sunday School Halle events: Tuesday Lunches have returned. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sandwiches and desert. Craft Sale - Sat, Nov 5, 9am to 2pm Canteen will be open. (Some tables still available (Call 353-1690 )

Perth Road Village Crafters presents their Handmade Crafts & Bake Sale, Penny Auction, Saturday, October 29, 9am-2pm at Harris Park, 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village. Several Vendors, excellent opportunity for Xmas gifts.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

to all who took the time to vote! May the next 4 years be successful for our whole Community!!

There is going to be a very happy person tomorrow night when the $1000 Jackpot is won at the GREC Bingo in Sharbot Lake. With lots of cash and amazing raffle prizes this will be the place to go Friday October 28th!! Doors open at 6pm and Bingo games start at 7pm. Good luck to everybody!!

The Community Firefighters are getting into the spooky holiday spirit and will be handing out candy at their Fire Halls on Halloween night at 6pm! You can visit the Clar-Mill Fire Hall in Plevna at 6648 Road 506 behind the Township office, The Ompah Firehall at 10200 Road 509 and The Snow Road Fire Hall at 14105 Road 509.

Don't forget to stop at the Plevna Library on Halloween night for some trick or treating because the township internet student is also getting into the spirit and  will be dressed in costume and have treats for the kiddies too! Happy Halloween!!

Every year their displays get bigger and bigger and this year is no different! Riverhill Farm and Fine Foods is working diligently to get their Gorgeous Christmas lights ready for us to enjoy starting Sat Nov 26th to Fri Dec 30th!! The lights are on every night from 5-9pm with the mini donuts, hot drinks and wagon rides available Fri, Sat, and Sun nights!! I got a sneak peek of construction on a new display they will have this year of a walk through present! How cool is that!!

If you or anybody you know is getting rid of any old artificial Christmas trees, they would gladly take them off your hands to decorate and add to their Fabulously Festive light show! Broken, no base, doesn't matter, they will work their holiday magic and put them to good use!! If you have a tree to give away you can contact them at 613 282-3276. 

Don't forget the Annual Plevna Christmas Craft Sale on November 5th at the Clar-Mill Hall! You won't want to miss this incredible event and all of the beautiful handcrafted items!! Remember to come hungry because the delicious soup and sandwich lunch will be hosted by St Kilians Church!!

If you have been seeing annoying little bugs everywhere, that look like ladybugs, but they are not. You are not alone. These pesky little beetles from Asia have been showing up in our area since the 1990's and they have no known predator. Even our chickens that love to eat all insects, don't seem interested in these guys. This time of year they are looking for a place to keep warm over winter and our homes seem to be very inviting to them. Don't let them in! They lay eggs and are only going to get worse. From personal experience though, when you kill them they stink and leave stains and I am positive I have been bitten more than once by them when they have landed on me. Apparently, a vacuum works well, but these little critters will survive the trip through, so the vacuum bag needs to be disposed of immediately. If you have found other ways to get rid of these little red annoyances, I would love to hear about it!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Seniors, join South Frontenac Community Services at the Grace Center on Thursday, November 3 for a pork roast dinner with dessert and beverages. $10 per person. The meal will be served at noon with live music to follow. Reservations are required. Please call 613-376-6477 ext 303 to book your spot.

Style Revival will be open on Saturday, October 29 from 10am to 1pm. It will also be open as usual Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages

The Twisted Knitters Group holds its meetings every second and fourth Wednesday in the Trinity United Church upper hall from 10am to 12noon. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to attend. A small donation will be accepted to cover operational costs.

Line dancing has returned to the Verona Lions Hall on Tuesdays at 9:30am

Start with the basics and all are welcome. Pay as you go $5.

The Roberta Struthers Memorial Craft & Bake Sale will be held Saturday, November 12 from 9am to 2pm at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. Lunch will be available. To rent a table please call 613-372-2410.

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