Community Columns - January 26th, 2023

Jan 25, 2023

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

For all of you folks who are enjoying our beautiful new outdoor rink, please remember that when the weather warms, the ice surface becomes slushy and unusable. Please heed the request of the attendant and do not skate or walk on the surface. It makes it soo much harder to bring the ice up to where is needs to be for skating/hockey. The “Arden Rink” has a Facebook page where you can follow the conditions, or see the advertising poster.

The Sharbot Lake Lions will be hosting another “All You Can Eat Breakfast” Saturday, January 28, 8am to 1am at the Oso Hall. Proceeds will support the Special Olympics.

Coffee hour continues Thursday mornings at the Arden United Church, with Bible study Wednesdays at 630pm, a board meeting January 24 at 1pm and a Trustee’s meeting February 8, at 2pm.

The Arden Church will be hosting a Pot Luck luncheon, February 2, 11am. Enjoy worship at 10am or just attend the luncheon. Bring what you can!

Early registration, along with a discount ends January 31, at Circle Square Ranch. Registering early allows you to pick your camp spot.

Have you thought of expanding your computer knowledge, Connections Adult Learning may have a program for you. Just a few courses to chose from are a safe food handling course, preserving memories, QuickBooks and Excel to name just a few. Programs are outlined on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phoning 613-279-2499 Sharbot Lake or 613-336-0691 Northbrook.

Reminding Ardenites of the following… Euchre 7pm Tuesday evening and Tai Chi 930 Wednesday morning at the Kennebec Community Centre, and Bingo at 6pm sharp and Euchre 730pm, Thursdays at the Arden Legion.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

The Creek has more live music coming your way this week. Don’t miss Jake Unger from 7pm – 9pm on Wednesday, and Chris Jackson hits the stage on Thursday from 7pm – 9pm. The week rounds out with Scotty Owen playing 6pm – 8pm on Friday. Check ‘em out!

The Storrington Lions Club is collecting food and items for a Community Food Drive from 1 to 5pm on Friday, Feb. 3 at the Lions Club Hall in Sunbury. Donations will support the food bank at Battersea United Church. In addition to food items, the club is asking for personal hygiene products for men and women. Thanks for your support!

Do you have an anniversary, birthday, or milestone you want to celebrate? Why not put it in our Frontenac News column? Give me a call or shoot me an email to get your blurb in. I submit them every Monday morning to be published in Thursday’s paper.

What’s a snowman’s favorite drink? Iced tea.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The LOL Lions Club will be holding an “Indoor” Yard Sale on Saturday, February 4th from 9-noon.  Drop off your unwanted treasures on Friday, January 27th or Friday, February 3rd  between 2-4.

The LOL Lions are excited to be hosting a romantic dinner on February 18th  between 6 and 8pm, followed  by a dance from 8:15-1am. Please check out our website on Facebook for more details.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Finally we have had enough winter conditions to get some ice on our rink.   The Denbigh Rink at Heritage Park is open for skating as long as the weather continues to cooperate.

The Vennachar Free Methodist Church’s ‘Open Mic’ evening last Friday was well attended.  Everyone enjoyed the music and fellowship.  A reminder that the next ‘Open Mic’ at the Church is on Friday February 24th at 7pm.  Everyone is invited to listen to some great local talent.

It was a busy weekend in our area with lots of local and visiting Snowmobilers using the trails and supporting local businesses.   And we also had a few people ice fishing on Denbigh Lake.

Land O’ Lakes Community Services Denbigh Diners will be Monday February 6, 2023 at the Denbigh Hall.  RSVP Betty 613-333-2366.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you would like to share.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Congratulations to South Frontenac on a very successful Snow event this past weekend.

Thanks to the Central Frontenac Roads & Grounds crew for sanding White Lake Road during the icy weather.  I am disappointed that the feeder routes are not getting any attention when the 'roads budget' is being considered. The side roads are getting very dangerous with ruts, holes, and shoulder washouts that perhaps could be prevented with a more permanent solution.

January 28th - SFSC (Stocksport Club) 2023 Winter Tournament is planned at Salmon Lake Road on Elbow Lake Lane, 12pm. 5 team tournament. See their event on Facebook for more details.

January 28th there will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Soldier's Memorial Hall (OSO) 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake from 8-11am.  Cost $10.00 for adults, Kids 6-10 $6.00, and 5 and under are free. In support of the Special Olympics.

Thank you to Frontenac OPP Constable Dan Brooks for reuniting a 15-yr old lab with his owners after he was found on the trails.

A reminder that Feb 18-20 is FREE Family Fishing in Ontario. ontariofamilyfishing.com. But please use caution on frozen lakes, ponds, or waterways.

We look forward to the opening of the restaurant Belong in Sharbot Lake, stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

The Rural Frontenac Community Services have opened the snowshoe lending library for 2023.  Various sizes.  $15.00 refundable deposit per pair, to a max of $50.00 per family, and fee can be discussed if a barrier.  Please call 613-279-3151 ext.  305 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

Did you miss a spot at the Family Program Forest School, well here is another chance: February 18th!!

Looking for some snowy fun? Why not join us for a FREE family forest school adventure on Saturday, February 18th! Pre-registration is required so check out https://bit.ly/3knomqx to snag your space.

Thanks to our friends at the Township of Rideau Lakes for making this program possible!

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Saturday, January 28th, 2023 the Frontenac Women's Chorus will be singing O'Canada at the Kingston Frontenac's hockey game at the Leon Centre.  Come out and support your local choir and catch the game!!

Friday, February 3, 2023 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith 7pm - 930pm for public school children.  The cost is $6.00.  For information, please call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, February 12, 2023 the Ole Tyme Fiddlers with Open Mic will be hosted at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith  1 - 5pm, followed by dinner.  The cost is $12.00 and please bring a dessert to share. For info, call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, February 19,  2023 there will be a TAKE OUT turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, February 15.  The cost is $20.00 and tickets are available at the gas station in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  For info, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

January is moving along and our Pine Meadow people are rocking it with a reading group who recently finished their first novel together! Some residents have completed crafts and art work on their own, some have learned to play cards again, while another moved up a size to an even more challenging puzzle and finished it! Another resident has been busy knitting baby hats that are soon to be delivered to a hospital nearby and the beautiful sounds of the piano being practised can be heard throughout the home most times of the day, as these folks show off their talents and get better and better each day.

Our Land O’Lakes Community services are offering grief support groups for individuals and families anticipating a death or recovering from a death at their Northbook offices on the third Tues from 10 - 11am. As well, caregiver support group happens on the third Tues from 1- 230pm and it all happens in a safe and confidential atmosphere of hope.

If you’re planning your Valentine's surprises, be sure to think local, where we have all kinds of folks who can create special baskets and items for your loved ones, plus of course special events. With the cost of gas it sure pays to shop in our area.

Henderson United Church has suspended Sunday morning worship for Jan and Feb and for those two months are worshipping with their sister church in Arden @ 10am. Coming up next Sun, Feb 5 that 10am service in Arden will be followed by a pot-luck lunch at 11am and everyone is welcome. If you are able, please bring some sandwiches and/or dessert to share.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

YGK Thrift located at 165 Princess Street. What a nice surprise! Clothing store with a vintage feel and fun to look around. I enjoyed my visit with Liz and staff, purchased a gift and supported Almost Home! If you have gently used apparel, and want to support out of town families, who have a hospitalized love one and are staying at Almost Home, just donate your items. Male clothing especially needed.

55 + Diners’ Lunch! On Thursday, February 2 join Southern Frontenac Community Services for a hearty beef stew lunch with dessert and beverages at the Verona Free Methodist Church (6804 Road 38, Verona). After lunch, Wilma Kenny will share some rarely heard stories about South Frontenac and the people who settled here. This event is for people 55 and older. The cost is $10 per meal.  To register, please call 613-376-6477 ext 303 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Food Bank Drive February 3rd. Drop off at the Storrington Lions Hall between 1 and 5pm. Wish list includes hygiene products for men & women, cereal, crackers, bread, milk, cheese, eggs, butter, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and peanut free school snacks. Also welcomed are frozen & fresh vegetables, frozen meat, canned & fresh fruit. Whatever you can give is needed and appreciated! Eyeglasses & hearing aides can be dropped at the same time! Thank you.

Pull Tabs are continually being collected by the Storrington Lions Club. Presently they have 36 lbs. collected. Drop off at the Food Bank Drive or leave your bagged tabs anytime at the Lions’ hall in Sunbury and they will be picked up.

Rotary Calendars displaying local photography and offering 312 chances to win $15,000 in prizes are available at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett's Bake Shop,  Neil's Flowers, & Limestone Creamery. For info, call Darlene at 613-353-1142. Help Rotary to help others!

Blood is the gift of life! Donations of all types are needed and very much appreciated. Age is not a barrier, google Canadian Blood Services Kingston and book your appointment. Last week was #14 for me and I automatically book for 3 months later when signing in. Well run, easy to do and the snacks are great!

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

Save the Date – May 13th! Support the Storrington Lions Club. Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual High Tea! Plan this outing for Mothers’ Day Weekend.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Lanark County Genealogical Society presents – “The 50% - The Women in Your Family Tree”, February 3, 2023. You do not have to be a member to attend this on-line event. Presenter Diane Duncan has spent much of the past ten years finding information about her several-times-Great grandmothers, their siblings, daughters, mothers, and ancestors. As a result, she has doubled the number of Lanark County families that she has researched and linked in her records. By researching the maternal lines, not just the paternal lines; she has discovered nuggets that make for a much richer family history. This has been especially important in Lanark County, a community with so much endogamy [inter-marriages]. Many of the settler families continued to intermarry among themselves well into the 20th century. Every time a female enters the relationship lineage, the name changes. Diane's research on female lineage has enabled her to track cousin-matches with a high-level of success. Diane Miller’s childhood was spent in the village of Glen Tay near Perth, Ontario, Canada. After her marriage she moved to ‘the other end’ of the county of Lanark. Diane graduated from Perth and District Collegiate Institute and later from Carleton University, with an Honours B.A., in Canadian Studies. Diane has been a regular contributor to recent books published by the Lanark County Genealogical Society. Diane is the author of Tayside Memories: The Story of a Lanark County Lad, based on her father’s memoirs and the Miller family photograph collection. This event is on-line only. Please register in advance by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. At a date closer to the time of the event you will receive an email containing a link to access the meeting. And of course, this is a FREE event.

ABC Hall Events – GENTLE FLOW YOGA with Alana Brankin. Gentle Yoga to rejuvenate the body and mind. Thursdays, January 12 to March 16, 9:30am to 10:30am. Cost is $15 for each class that you drop-in on. ALSO, GENTLE PILATES with Deborah Nordstrom. Low-impact exercise to improve core stability, flexibility and balance. Wednesdays, January 11 to March 1, 9am to 10am. Cost is $15 for each class that you drop-in on. ALSO, Introduction to Meditation with Deborah Nordstrom. Quiet practice to lower stress and enhance mood. Wednesdays, January 11 to February 1, 10:30am to 11:30am. Cost is $15 for each class that you drop-in on. ALSO, CPHC Seniors Exercise with Margaret Miller. Aerobic and strength training for active seniors. Mondays, January 9 to May 29 9:30am to 10:30am. There is NO COST for the Seniors Exercise class. The Seniors Exercise classes are FREE. ALSO, LINE DANCING with Rhonda Aisbitt. A fun workout. Motion is Lotion! Fridays, January 13 to March 17, 10am to 11am. Cost for the Line Dancing is $5 at the door which goes toward Hall maintenance. More info can be found on the ABC Hall website. https://abchall.ca/health-fitness/

More at the ABC Hall - MAHJONNG. It’s a game like Rummy played with tiles instead of cards, typically with four players. Thursdays at noon. Cost is $5 at the door, which goes toward Hall maintenance. More info can be found at the ABC Hall website  https://abchall.ca/fun-games/

Even More at the ABC Hall! – Musicians Circle – Play, sing, learn, and network with fellow musicians without an audience present. Thursdays at 7pm. Cost is $5 at the door which goes toward Hall maintenance. More info can be found at the ABC Hall website  https://abchall.ca/music-for-education-enjoyment/

The ABC Hall is located at 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can’t find what you are looking for at the above links.

Ontario Ancestors Student Essay Awards- Submit your Essay for a chance to win $500. These Student Essay Awards are created to recognize and encourage youth as the next generation of family historians. The Mike Brede Genealogical Essay Prize is open to any full-time student in a university or community college. The Doctor Don Brearley Genealogical Essa Prize is open to secondary school students in grades 11 and 12 in any Ontario school. The submission deadline is April 1, 2023 and that is why I’m telling you about it now, so that you have lots of time to talk to your grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Surely there are some Korry’s, Bell’s, and Lynn’s among many other families still in the Bobs, Crow, and Sharbot Lakes area that could write a very interesting essay about the lives of their family members who once lived in the area of these lakes and all the ones in between. For more information go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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 Saturday, Stan Seitz, local Masters athlete, attended his first track meet in three years.  Despite the long layoff, he came home with a new Ontario high jump record in his age category (75-79). Congratulations, Stan.

There were no January birthdays to celebrate at the Birthday Bash.  When Katie and Linda posed questions from the Canadian Geographic quiz, there was quite a bit of discussion and laughter when the correct answer was revealed.  The next Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, February 15.

Remember to attend the Bulgaria/Rumania/North Frontenac reception at the Clar-Mill Hall on Saturday, January 28 from 1 to 2pm.  How the history of Plevna connects with Bulgaria and Romania will be revealed.  Food and wine will be available at no charge.  See you there.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Don't forget about the Lions Club Breakfast this Saturday at the OSO Hall!!! Proceeds from this breakfast are ear marked to special Olympics - come out and support those that support others.

Special birthday greetings to Eileen Whan - 97 years young!!! Love you, Mom (Gram, Great Grandma!!!). Hope you have a great day!!

District #4 Recreation Committees Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction tickets are sold out but we do have a waiting list.  We are looking for donations to support our fundraising efforts so if you are a small business, local business or have items that you would like to donate, then please let any member of the committee know.  Thanks, every donation helps!

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Be sure to stop into the Invista Centre in Kingston for the 2023 Kingston Ringette and Vendor Show!  Runs Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.  Lots of great vendors will be on hand!!  Hope to see you there!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

EVENTS: Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall:

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

LELAND HELPING HAND, Four Handed Euchre has resumed on Thursdays at 1pm, $5, includes light refreshments at Harris Park, 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road Village.

Perth Road VILLAGE Crafters continue to meet every Wednesday: 9:30am – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. 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

Don’t forget to come out to the Clar-Mill Hall this Saturday, January 28th at 1pm for the can't miss event hosted by the Bulgarian and Romanian General Consulates and our North Frontenac Township to celebrate our linkages with their countries based on the naming of our lovely town, Plevna! Did you know that Plevna was formerly known as Buckshot in 1877? Learn all about this and other interesting facts this Saturday! There will also be music and dancing, along with delicious food and drinks. You will also be welcome to peruse exhibits from our always interesting  Archives Society. I hope to see you there!

Have you met Tammy Watson yet? She is the owner of Canadian Handywoman; a North Frontenac based company that takes care of all your home and cottage maintenance needs. She loves to share her passion for maintenance and repair with people. She has been invited by the Belleville Public Library & John M. Parrott Art Gallery to be their guest speaker on International Women’s Day, Wed March 8th at 6pm. She will be sharing her story on how she is using her skills, talent and passion to not only run her own business, but also share her knowledge to empower others. She'd love to see you there!

I would like to send a little shout out to Tammy for helping me at the dump last Sunday. I keep a heavy weight in my recycling bin for glass and I was in such a hurry, I dumped my glass as well as the weight into the glass bin and unfortunately it was just emptied. Thanks to Tammy's quick thinking and handiness, she found a rake and shovel and the patience that I did not have at that moment to retrieve it! Thanks again, Tammy!!

Happy 70th be-lated birthday wishes to Ardoch resident Dan Weber!! He celebrated his big day on Saturday, January 14th!!

If you like to read and watch movies in this winter weather, stop by the Plevna Library on Tuesday and Thursdays from 2-4 and 5-7 and Friday and Saturdays from 10-1 to check out the great selection and learn about the new Libby app that has accessibility features that make reading easier, including large print and open dyslexic font. The most rewarding card you will ever get will be your library card!

After some weather issues, the Clar-Mill Rink is reopened and ready for skaters to enjoy!! Plevna resident Michael Falle dropped by our outdoor neighbourhood rink and he said the ice looks great and there are shovels there to remove any snow. The change house is warm and there are lights there that can be turned on by anyone when you visit. He wanted to send out a great big thank you to the Township staff that did such an amazing job getting the ice ready for us all to enjoy!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

That was snow awesome...  I think people will be talking about our first ever Snow Social for a while.  Thanks to all those who made it possible. The community loved every minute of it, the pictures of smiling faces and families gathering says it all.  A huge shout out to Mother Nature for bringing the snow... A mud social would’ve been fun as well, but snow is what it was all about.

Clint Lawrence has taken it upon himself to organize the 3rd kids' ice fishing derby. 

This year we have a colouring contest planned for the kids. Each seating will have their own prize. There will be one hour of jigging, food will be hotdogs and chili, until we sell out. This event is free for kids and all proceeds will be donated to the Sydenham food bank. So far, we’re planning 30 holes and 4 sittings, so 120 kids. We have about 45 kids registered already. Seats are still available at 9am, 11, 1, and 3. Bait, rods, and jigs are provided, and are property of the kids derby. Donations are still rolling in, so I can’t list everything, but we have a fishing kayak for raffle. Estimated msrp over $900!! Paid for by sponsors (Delta Waterfowl, Kayak Barn, EZ- flow pool and spa repair, and Bergeron Clifford injury lawyers). Several guided day trip fishing charters from Fin Addicts outfitters in tweed, some for raffle, some for kids' prizes. We have baskets of fishing gear, Norwex supplies, an ice auger from SFRC, ice fishing gear from Bronson and Bronson, food donated by local restaurants and Trousdales. It’s going to be a great event!   Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info or to get those kiddos registered.  

Did you grab fido their bling bling yet? 2023 dog tags are now available for purchase. Buy yours before February 28, 2023 and pay just $15 per tag. After that date, the fee increases to $30.

The one thing for  certain in these changing times, Sydenham proves over and over we’re not just a village, we’re family.  

We are one amazing community, Sydenham.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

"Winter Warm-up Breakfast" is this Saturday, January 28 in Trinity United Church in Verona, from 8:30am to 11am. Back by popular demand: blueberry stuffed French toast, western omelets, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, toast, orange juice, apple juice or cranberry juice, tea, coffee or hot chocolate. This is the last warm up breakfast until next January. Admission is by donation. For take out orders, please call 343-422-4110 by 9am Saturday. To reserve your breakfast pick-up or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday by 11am.

Style Revival will be open Saturday, January 28 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.

Join Senior's Diner Lunch on Thursday, February 2nd, for a hearty beef stew lunch with dessert and beverages at the Verona Free Methodist Church . After lunch, Wilma Kenny will be sharing some rarely heard stories about South Frontenac and the people who settled here. 55+ $10 per meal. To register, please call 613-376-6477 ext 303 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Verona Free Methodist Church is hosting an inside family movie night on Friday, February 3 at 6:30pm. This is a PA Day. They will be showing The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The canteen will be open until 7pm. There is no charge for admission but donations are always welcome.

Free Public Skating at Frontenac Arena! Wednesdays from 9am to 10:30am and Sundays from noon to 1:30pm. It's free all winter long, thanks to a Queen's Platinum Jubilee grant.

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