Community Columns - November 24th, 2022

Nov 23, 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

On Saturday November 26, the Arden Legion will be hosting a Euchre Tournament, with registration at 12:30 pm. The $10 per person with the games beginning at 1pm. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. Lunch is available at noon.

Take in the first celebration of the Christmas season joining the Friends of Arden Saturday evening, November 26, 7pm at the Mill Pond. There will be carol singing and Hot Chocolate and cookies available for everyone.

Bingo, at the Arden Legion, continues Thursday evening 6 pm sharp. If you think that this is just a waste of an hour of your time, I will tell you that there was a lucky winner last Thursday. Actually, this person was a double winner on her single card. Congrats to her. You could be the next lucky person. To make this short one hour more exciting, mark Thursday December 8, as this is night all cash prizes are doubled!!

Festival of Trees weekend is just round the corner, awaiting your entries. Bring your creations to Oso Hall Thursday December 1, at 1pm. Friday morning, December 2 the judging will take place, with a luncheon at the Sharbot Lake Crossing. Raffle tickets will be drawn on Saturday December 3 at 4pm. Just a reminder to everyone, the Festival of Trees helps the community with summer plantings.

On Wednesday November 30 at 6pm Circle Square Ranch will host a full course Turkey Dinner. Please RSVP this free will offering dinner, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-335-5403.

There are 2 Christmas Vendor sales on December 3. One a Circle Square Ranch, in Arden 10am to 3pm and one in Northbrook at the Northbrook Lions Club. Both sales feature local crafters most from the Arden and surrounding districts. Arden’s Loonstruck Creations will be one of the vendors in Northbrook.

Every Wednesday at 7pm there continues to be Bible study at the Arden Church. The Saturday December 10. The Arden Church will be holding a Fundraiser luncheon. Starting at 11am and ending at 1 pm the luncheon will cost $15 per person. There will sandwiches, soups and many tasty desserts. On December 11. 2pm to 5pm. there will be an open house at the Church Manse. This is a time for fellowship with everyone welcome.

On Saturday, December 10, the Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be hosting “A Visit with Santa” at the Sharbot Lake Legion, 2pm to 4pm. Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate will be available.

Now that the snow is here, drive carefully.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Calling all youth! Four Rivers Youth Cluster invites you for Christmas crafts and cookies from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Battersea United Church. Thank-you to Kaye from K’s Cottage for being our leader! Please let Rev. Heather know by Dec. 5, 2022, if you can join us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Santa is coming to town! Head to the Storrington Lions Club on December 3rd from 8am – 11am for Breakfast with Santa. There will be a delicious meal and children’s activities. All available with a free will offering.

Santa will be busy on December 3rd. After breakfast with the Lions, Santa will be in Battersea for the Third Annual Battersea Santa Parade! The parade leaves Storrington Public School at 1pm and will make its way to the Battersea United Church where there will be hot drinks offered. Be sure to bring a food bank donation and help ‘Fill the Boat’ once again. To enter a float, call Roberta at 613-353-2846. There will be three pizza prizes offered from The Creekside Bar & Grill for the themes of ‘Carols & Songs’, ‘Battersea Rocks!’, and ‘Favourite Christmas Movie/ Story’.

November is a hot month. Not as hot as Novfire, but much warmer than Novashes.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

A reminder that Saturday November 26th Santa and some of his reindeer and elves will be having a Parade sponsored by the LOL Lions Club starting at 1 pm in Northbrook. The Holly Shoppe will be open in the Hall for children to buy some gifts for family, all under $1.

The Lions are hosting a Christmas craft Extravaganza on Saturday December 3rd between 10am and 2pm. Hopefully you will come and support locally made products from about 18 vendors. Loonstruck Creations, a local company from Arden will be there. Ther make handcrafted goods including wood turned writing pens, bowls, kitchen gadgets and professionally hand knitted hats and slippers.

Christmas Turkey Bingo, Dec 5th @ Flinton Rec Center. Doors open at 5:30. 1st Bonanza called at 6:30. Bingo starts at 7:00. Total Jackpot prize of $1500 which includes: Inside frame $200; Outside frame $300; First full card $500; 2nd full card $500; Sponsored by Flinton Rec Club.

December 10th the Lions will have another visit from Santa and his elves as the children will really experience the magic of Christmas in Santa’s Workshop between 10 am and 1 pm. Crafts and cookies will be offered.

Flinton/Northbrook Christmas Diners held at the Flinton Hall, December 13th, 11am-2pm. Turkey and all the Fixings. Cost $15. For Reservation please contact Katie 613-336-8934 Ext 229

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

The Denbigh Library has a few more new additions for everyone to enjoy.  The Denbigh Community Foodbank is open Tuesday December 13 at 10:30 a.m.  If you are in need they would be glad to help.  Call 613-333-2224

Land O Lakes Community Services is hosting Denbigh Diners (Turkey Dinner for $15 each) on Monday December 5, 2022. They will be having special music and you will have opportunity to visit with the community.  Call Betty 613-333-2366 to reserve your spot.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Council members who were recently sworn in for the 2022-2026 term in the Frontenac counties.

Cereal needed!!!  Please donate a box or two if you can...drop off at the food bank deck at 4295 Stagecoach Road, or use the collection bins at your nearest Foodland. Watch for food drives happening at businesses around the townships as well--thank you to the Municipality of South Frontenac, Mulrooney Trucking, and Deep Rooted Massage who are all collecting food for them this month!

Saturday, December 3rd at 11am-2pm, Santa Claus is coming to Verona. Santa and his sleigh will be located in the Revell parking lot. Event presented by Nicole's Gifts.  Bring your own camera to capture the moment.

Central Frontenac Holiday Lighting Contest is looking for homes with holiday lights.  Submit a photo or video with the home address by December 11th to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and then head to the Facebook page to vote between December 12-18th.  Winners to be announced on December 19th.

GREC's children's Christmas store is looking for donations of gently used items. Their elementary students 'shop' for the special people in their life. No student is turned away & nothing is more than $2. Items can be dropped off at GREC by Dec 5th.  Donations should be small enough for students to be able to carry home on the bus.

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Harlowe
Marie White

I want to thank the people for taking the time to pick up the phone, saying ‘Marie, how are you?’ and for telling me how much they miss my column in the paper. It gave me a burst of strength. So nice. There is so much I would have liked to share with you over the months, but could not pick up the pen.

Earlier in the summer a raccoon got in the pen and ate my 4 ducks. Next night he got 7 hens. Thanks to Terry Good, the raccoon went to the great unknown, beyond the sunset, with a full tummy. This surely upset me.

Our usual date in December for the Fiddlers in December would be on the 16th, and for Open Mic it would be December 24, Christmas Eve. So, we are combing the two into one event, on December 17. We will be service hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, veggies and pie. Admission is $15 for the public, $10 for entertainers. It runs from 1pm -5pm. If you play, bring your instrument, or bring your voice if you sing. All welcome. December 17, don’t forget.

Belated birthday greeting to Kim Dix. I hope Lorraine made you a big cheesecake with 80 candles last Friday.

A joyous and merry Christmas season to all.

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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

Friday, November 25, the Harrowsmith  and District Social & Athletic Club is once again pleased to announce their semi-annual Chinese dinner and Quarter Auction.  At the club at 4041 Colebrooke Road, Harrowsmith.  Dinner starts at 18:30. Tickets are $18 for active members and $20 for non-members available through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-549-2937.

Rebekah's twelve (12) days of Christmas draw.  The first draw will be December 1st and the last one on December 12th.   Tickets are $5 each or 3/$10.  You could win a 32” smart TV, $100 cash and much more. Tickets can be purchased at the Golden Links Hall on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 12 AM and Thursday afternoons from 3pm -5pm.    All proceeds going to the Almost Home Kimmy Fund.

Friday, December 2, from 7pm to 9:30pm the Harrowsmith Odd Fellows & Rebekah’s are starting up youth dances for children in elementary school.  Cost is $6.  Although there is no grade limit, we tend to get mostly children from grades 5 to 8.  If your child is in grade 4 and you feel that he or she is mature enough then please bring them.  The canteen will be open with pop, bars, gum and chips.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Folks are looking forward to this Sat Nov. 26 for a tree lighting ceremony at the Mill Pond in Arden at 7:00 PM, featuring cookies made by local volunteers, hot chocolate from Circle Square Ranch, decorating by the Matson family and volunteers, and power for the lights by Helen Maberley. Our Fire Dept will direct the traffic and they are truly fantastic- having seen them here in emergency and perilous situations.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

South Frontenac Township Council! Thank you from all of the volunteers attending the luncheon last Saturday. Special thanks to Amanda Pantrey for a job well done and to The Cookery – food was delicious. It was a perfect setting with opportunity to mingle and meet volunteers from the various organizations. Mellow Lily is beauty and talent all in one! A wonderful musician with a wide range of music offering something for everyone.

Chris Murphy in Concert! with special guest Jessica Wedden, November 27th at 7:00 pm. at Inverary United Church. Free will offering in support of the church. Definitely an event not to miss!

3rd Annual Battersea Santa Claus Parade Saturday December 3 starting at 1 pm. from Storrington Public Scool and ending with hot chocolate with Santa at Battersea United Church. Family Fun – Everyone Welcome!

Tickets Available - $5 ! Ten Days Left! Great Prizes. Please support the Light Up Our Diamonds Campaign for Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Draws December 4th at 4 pm.

Mega LCBO Bottle Drive December 2, 3, 4 from 10 am. to 4 pm. at the entrance to Ken Garrett Park. Drop your returns in the trailer – and buy your lucky tickets! We need your help! $24,000 still owing on the lights.

Breakfast with Santa! on Saturday, December 3rd at the Storrington Lions Club Hall 8:00 to 11:00 am. Includes a meal, activities for kids and time with Santa! Cost is a free-will donation.

Food Drive to fill Christmas Baskets! December 9th drop off time 1 to 5 at the Storrington Lion's Hall. Suggestions are cereal (ie Rice Krispies and Cheerios), crackers, ketchup, toothpaste, relish, mustard, dish soap, white sugar, cookies, peanut butter, jam, spaghetti & sauces, Stove Top Stuffing, cranberry sauce, white bread, brown bread, cheese, eggs, butter, bacon or small hams , paper towel, gravy, coffee, tea. Any and All donations gratefully accepted. Also give thought to warm mittens, hats and socks! Put a warm smile on a happy face!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Tay Valley Township Recognizes Volunteers - 2018-2022 - It was a brisk fall evening on October 28, 2022, but inside the walls of the BVM Hall in Stanleyville, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming with the sound of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra. Tay Valley Township Councillors and staff gathered to show their appreciation to the volunteers who dedicated so much of their time and effort to help make Tay Valley Township the caring, connected community that it is. At least 59 volunteers were thanked.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Sympathy to the family, friends and neighbours of Mary Gemmill on her passing.

Thank you to Gilbert Riddell for the lovely Elvis picture clock. It is beautiful. Thank you so much. Everyone knows how much I love Elvis.

Reminder: Sunday, December 4th, the Mississippi Free Methodist Church is hosting a pot luck supper at the Snow Road Community Centre. Dinner at 5:00 PM. Turkey and ham will be supplied. Bring a friend and your favourite dish. Music by the Abrahms and the Waltons. Everyone is welcome.

On November 17th, seven people from this area headed to Northbrook for the Alzheimer Society Fundraiser. Lorie Ryder, Erma Millar, Valerie Truelove, Harriett Riddell, Alice Gilchrist (our driver), Denzel Killingbeck and myself. It was held at the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Fifty-two people attended. There were people from Pine Meadow Retirement Home, the Golden Girls, the Lion’s Club and others from the area. It was a wonderful morning that just flew by. There was a lady playing the piano and everyone joined in singing Christmas carols and another lady was teaching people how to line dance with some great country music. There was a table full of Christmas ornaments and decorations available for a donation. A lovely table of fruit, squares and other goodies and pots of coffee and tea. A great morning. Between donations and sales of Alzheimer Forget Me Not coffee they raised over $2,000. After it was over we headed to Plevna and enjoyed lunch at the North of 7 It was a great girls day out (with one man).

Happy Birthday to Kip and hello to Esther.

Pearl’s Gem: Use your wits to amuse not abuse.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

Linda and Stan blew out the candles and made wishes at the November Birthday Bash.    There is quite a bit of food in the freezer left over from the Hunter Dinner.  So at the December 21st Bash, roast beef, gravy, potatoes, corn, carrots and turnip will be served.  Just bring a small salad or dessert to round out the meal.  Everyone is welcome.

There is a box in the foyer of the Community Centre for Food Bank collection.  Please put non-perishable healthy foods in the box and it will be delivered to the Food Bank.  I understand that collections are also being made at each of the fire halls.  Let's help out those who could use a little extra.

The Children's Christmas Party will be held in the Ompah Hall on Sat., Dec. 3 at 2:00. There will be crafts, face painting, light snacks and photos with Santa.  Please register with Michelle (1-613-318-4039) as soon as possible to arrange a gift for your child.  The Santa Claus Parade takes place that evening starting at the Township Office at 6pm and ending at the Ompah Hall. Christmas is coming!

The annual Cookie Exchange takes place at the Ompah Hall on Sat. Dec. 10 at 10am.  Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share, and take home a wonderful variety of others favorites.

Fiddlers and Friends will provide the music for the Carol Service at the Sharbot Lake United Church on Sun., Dec. 11 at 10am.  Come out and enjoy the music and sing Christmas carols together.  Everyone welcome.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Big thank you to all those who said they enjoyed the poem "Silver Cross"

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Jack White as well as the Hannah family on the loss of Jane daughter of the late Fred and Vivian Hannah.

Thinking of you to Davide Sly and Doug Fox.

Did you know that Nov. 29 is National Day of Giving.  Think about what you are able to give whether it's time, monetary or food donations.

Central Frontenac District #3 Recreation Committee is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for Central Frontenac residences. 1st prize is $100 gift card, 2nd prize is a $50 gift card. Be sure to cast your vote for this.

Festival of Trees is once again happening on Dec. 2 and 3 entitled "My Favourite Things"

The Red Lamp Play is on this week Nov. 24, and 25.  Hope you have your tickets.

Winter seems to have sneaked upon us.  But we can be grateful we didn't get the six feet Buffalo got!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Upcoming events at Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall:

Tuesday Lunches. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sandwiches and desert.

Xmas Concert: Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg to get you in the Holliday spirit! Dec. 11th. Payment by Goodwill offering.

Local Rotary cash calendar and photos. 312 chances to win giving $15,000 in prizes. For only $20.00 great Xmas gift. Available at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett's Bakery, Trousdale Home Hardware, Sydenham Farm and Pet store, or call Darlene at 613 353 1142

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

The 2022 North Frontenac Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Party is coming up on Saturday December 3rd! You are invited to visit and get your photo with Santa! There will be crafts and face painting at the party too!  The parade will leave the North Frontenac Township office in Plevna at 6pm and make its way East on the 506/509 towards the Ompah Community Center! Everyone is invited to participate with a float in the parade and if you are interested, please contact Dillon Boles at 613 650-7746.

The Lions Club of Land O Lakes Santa Claus Parade in Northbrook is this Saturday November 26th at 1pm. This Parade starts at the Lions Hall South on Hwy 41 to Peterson Road to Airport Road to Allison Drive and ending back at the Lions Hall. To join this parade, please contact Lion Maude at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After the parade you are invited into the Lion's Hall to meet Santa and his live Reindeer from 1-3pm and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Children are also invited to shop at the Holly Shop! Fun for the whole family!! 

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Syd’s Cafe has returned.   Syd’s Café returns to Sydenham High School today (Nov. 24) for the first time in years .. student artists will be performing their talents (singing, playing instruments etc) and all proceeds will be going towards the food bank. Come out and see some of our own local students perform, Admission is $2 or a donation to the Food Bank.   Baked goods and Drinks for sale

Wow. Friday night, tree lighting ceremony at township hall, and Santa Claus comes to town Saturday.  Craft and vendor sales.  If this doesn’t get one in the festive spirit.  Perhaps you need to add some spirits to your egg nog (haha)

If this coming weekends Christmas events have you in the shopping mood.  Our village is amazing, we’ve got some pretty amazing local options to help with your Christmas shopping list.  Thanks to all our local businesses who have worked hard to ensure our locals have all they need this holiday season.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Lions are having an Eat in dinner with limited take out (please let them know ahead of time) Includes chicken, fries, coleslaw, dessert. Advanced tickets only, they cannot offer ticket sales the day of the event. Saturday November 26 , 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Tickets can be purchased at Verona Hardware and Asselstine Hardware. You can also log onto the facebook page of Lions International Club of Verona, Ontario to see the link for purchasing tickets.

A Christmas Concert by the Frontenac Women's Chorus will be held on Sunday November 27 at 2 PM at Trinity United Church in Verona. Admittance is by an item for the food bank and a free will offering. Wearing of masks is encouraged. They hope to see you there!

It's going to be a very merry Christmas Dinner's Club on Thursday December 1st at Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 Hwy 38. Join us at noon for a fabulous turkey dinner, lots of laughs, and a conversation about the health benefits of humor by Nurse/Comedian, Amy Sloan. Just $10 per person, 55+. You must pre-register by November 28. Please call Joanne at 613-376-6477 ext 303.

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