Community Columns - March 9th, 2023

Mar 08, 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

Following up on the Sunday pledge to meet and organize events, please be advised that the Legion will hold three events in the month of March. This Sunday, March 12, Shirley Swanton will be hosting a bake sale, 2pm-5pm. To donate baked goods or for more information please get in touch with Shirley by phone at 705-821-1965.

The second fundraiser planned is a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. 5pm-7pm stew and shepherd’s pie; rolls, salad along with pie and ice cream. The cost is $20 per person and tickets are available at the Legion, at C4 Convenience and through Mitch Laufman, who is chairing this event. There also some tickets for sale at Finnegan’s General Store in Cloyne. If you would like to donate a door prize, volunteer in any way, or would just like more information please contact Mitch at 613-200-7967. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,

Dart players, Tammy is organizing a dart tournament for March 26.

The Arden United church would like everyone to know that Coffee and Conversation continues Thursday mornings at 10am in the social room. There will be an Arden Stewarts meeting Monday March 13 at 7pm.

St. Pat’s Day reigns supreme this month as the Arden Church will be hosting a breakfast of egg and ham brekkie sandwiches, hash brown potatoes, baked beans, tea, coffee and juice along with a special St. Patrick’s Day sweet treat, Saturday April 18, 8am to 11am. A free will offering would be gratefully accepted.

Other church happenings are a meeting of the Christian Education Committee Thursday March 23 at 6pm.

The Pastoral Charge’s Annual meetings will be held as follows; Mountain Grove Sunday March 26, Henderson March 27 at 9am and Arden March 30 at 7pm.

Please keep checking the Arden Rink Facebook page as the attendants keep the rink open, weather permitting.

If anyone has a special event planned or birthday to announce please send me an email and I’d be please to insert it in the Arden column. Stay warm.

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Happy belated birthday wishes to Battersea’s own Mr. Danny Page! I hear it was a big one. All the best, Dan.

Another birthday wish for none other than my very own Pa. Happy Birthday, Dad! I hope you treat yourself a new camper at the sportsman show, because I am not.

Be sure to come to the South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair happening on March 25th at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) from 10am - 2pm. You will be welcome to learn about and register for local recreation, leisure, and social programs for all ages and interests. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

They’re back! The Storrington Retirees luncheon and entertainment is Wednesday April 12 at noon at the newly renovated Storrington Centre 3910 Battersea Road. All retirees are welcome come join us for a hot home cooked meal and meet your neighbours for some conversation and enjoy the entertainment We will meet every month on the second Wednesday of the month.

Did you know the best pet for daylight savings time is a watch dog?

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

No column; check back next week!

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

Well, it looks like winter is going to hang in there for a little while.    Hopefully those who want to enjoy some outdoor winter sports during the March break will get their wish!

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday March 18 from 5pm – 7pm at the Denbigh Hall.   This homemade traditional meal will be Irish stew with a bun and Dessert, all for $12.00 with children under 8 being $8.  There will be live music with The Pickled Chicken Band. 

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will be having bingo in March 14 at 7:30pm.  Doors open at 6:30pm. 

The Denbigh Library will be having a LEGO and K’NEX Day on Saturday March 18 from 10am-11am  at the Denbigh Library.  Please call to register 613-333-1426.

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

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Nomad Yogini classes (yoga, pilates & foam rolling) start on March 13th, sign up for the spring session online nomadyogini.ca/prices or send a message. Starts on March 13th with 7 classes a week to choose from. Hope to see you on your mat soon!

The Academy of Light Sabre Dueling has come to Harrowsmith. Come find out what Combat Sabers are about! 3876 Harrowsmith Road, Sunday 3pm-4pm, use the side door.  They are now accepting new students ages 8 and above. Located at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information 

White Lake Pickleball is offering another Learn to Play Pickleball in March, this 2-hour session will have you on the courts and ready to play!  Call 613-374-5662 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Grab a group of 3 for your own personalized session.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

It's Income Tax Time! South Frontenac Community Services Centre has volunteers who can complete your return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. No self-employment, business or rental income.  Pick up a tax envelope at our main entrance, fill out the forms and drop it off to us with all your tax slips inside.  Our volunteers will contact you if more information is required and your return will be filed electronically.  We'll call when your paper copy is ready for pick up. How easy is that!  For more info, call Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext 308.

Saturday, March 11is Euchre night at the Harrowsmith S and A Club, 4041 Colebrook Road.   Starting at 7pm, entry fee $7 for non members, $5 for members. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to join the group.  Come out and join the fun!

Sunday, March 12 is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike.  At the Golden Links Hall from 1pm-5pm, followed by dinner.  Please bring a dessert to share, cost is $12.  For more info call 613-372-2410.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Harrowsmith S and A Club.  From 7:30pm -11pm.  Green beer and Karaoke.  Cash bar.  Come and join for a $5 entry fee. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Friday, March 17, 2023 is St Patty’s day with Jeff Code at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Dancing from 19:00 to 23:00 with a late- night snack provided. Cost is $20.  For more info call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, March 19, 2023 is a take-out beef dinner, at the Golden Links Hall - advance tickets only with a cut off date of Wednesday, March 15.  The cost is $20 with tickets available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more info call 613-372-2410.

Wednesday, March 22, 1pm-3pm, painting workshop at the Sydenham Legion Hall, 4361 Amelia Street.  Bring a photo of your house, cottage, curled-up cat or anything that says home to you.  Aged 55+ beginner to experienced painters welcome.  Canvas, acrylic paint and brushes provided for a $5 donation.  Bring an apron, paper towel and a sense of fun!  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register call Denzel Maradza 613-376-6477 ext 310 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Saturday, March 25, 2023 is the South Frontenac Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair at the Storrington Centre (3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury) 10am-2pm PM.  Learn about and register for local recreation, leisure and social programs for all ages and interests.  E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for more information.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

My word, we’ve been snowed both in and under this past weekend and are so thankful to our road crews for all their efforts on our behalf- toiling night and day to keep our roads clear. Thanks to our Super Heroes/Heroines! Soon we’ll have more daylight and better visibility in the storms so be sure to turn your clocks forward this Sat eve (March 11) and we’ll have more daylight hours- which is truly exciting!

Our sister United Church in Arden is hosting a few up-coming events such as a St. Patricks Day Breakfast on Sat. March 18th from 8 - 11 am as a way to reach out to the community and raise some funds for the church with the free will offering. Menu includes a breakfast sandwich, hash browns, baked beans, and a St. Patrick's treat. Then on Sat. April 1st, youth are invited to Arden United Church for a game time from 2:30 – 4:30. Please bring along a board game and have some fun. For more info on these two events, please contact student minister Kaitlyn 613-335-2474 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Great Job! To all the snow plow drivers and workers - well done! My morning runs never faltered. Roads were good and you worked fast at getting it pushed back for safe running or walking. Thank you!

Spring Ahead! Spring may be in a winter disguise … but change your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, so you wake up on time Sunday morning! Spring Break! Have a good time – I’ve heard that the maple syrup is on the move!

Minor Baseball online registration will commence on March 1st and run until April 15.  Website is FCMSA.ca.  In person registration will be as follows March 22, 6pm-9 pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park, March 25, 10am-2 pm at the old Fire Hall in Sunbury, and March 26, 9 am- 12 pm. at Ken Garrett Memorial Park

Self- Defence! First class planned for March 18th. Call to register. Hamid Nam will be teaching Self-Defence Techniques classes at Inverary United Church Hall, one class every three months. If interested or for more info call 613 328-6742 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Youth Dance! for students in grades 5 to 8. Friday March 24th at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Music & Fun! Supervised. Cost $5 per student.

Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair on March 25 from 10 am. to 2 pm. at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. Come and learn about recreation, leisure and social programs available for all ages.

Food Bank Drive! Mark your calendars for the next Food Bank Drive on March 31. Drop off at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury between 1 – 5 pm.

Mother Nature or Mother Goose ( I knew every rhyme) actually I think this is an “old wives tale” March in like a Lion and out like a Lamb! now I have really dated myself! Regardless here’s hoping!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Maberly Euchre supporting Maberly Agricultural Society - Note change in times and dates. Beginning March 13 the Euchre games will be on the 2nd and 4rth Mondays of each month at 1pm until November.. Price is still $5 and the proceeds still go towards the Maberly Fair.

ABC Hall Events – Line dancing with Rhonda Aisbitt. A fun workout. Motion is lotion! Fridays, January 13 to March 17, 10am to 11am. Cost 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 - Mahjong. 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 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.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

A big shout out and “thank you” for all the help this week from my friends and family.

Sympathy is extended to the families of Doreen Churchill and Jim Ruckstill and Erwin Dunlop.

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating in March. I can only remember a few names but there are lots of you: my granddaughter Lisa, my great grandson Jamie, and my daughter Sharon plus Elaine DeLisle, Erma Millar, Mason and Landen Gilchrist, Alison Gemmill, Valerie Truelove, Gladys Walters, Ruth Wark, Liam Buske.

Mother Nature has been wreaking havoc again – not sure who ticked her off but she did enough roaring that the snowmobile club cancelled their breakfast on Saturday. Let’s hope she is calmer for the next breakfast on March 14th.

Seeing as I have so little news I will send out up a little chuckle: (How about that?) A Texas farmer goes to Australia for vacation and he meets up with and Aussie farmer and gets talking to him. The Aussie showed off his big wheat fields and the Texan said “We have wheat fields that are twice that large”. They walked around the ranch and the Aussie showed off his herd of cattle and the Texan immediately said “We have longhorns that are twice as large as those cows”. The conversation was almost dying and the Texan sees a herd of kangaroo hopping through the field and asks “What are those?” The Aussie who is fed up with all the Texan’s bragging replied “What? Don’t you have grasshoppers in Texas?”

To all you people who are so loving and kind to me - Thank You for the sunshine you bring to my life.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

The 2nd annual Ompah Snow Stomp will be held this Saturday, March 11 from 4pm-5:30pm. Meredith will lead the outdoor dance in the parking lot so dress for the weather.  Chairs will be around the fire pit for resting and chatting.  Since the parking lot will be the dance floor, please park across the road at the rest stop. There will be refreshments.  Come on out and join in the fun for free.

Coffee and Chat is held at the hall on Wednesdays from 10am to 11:30am or so.  Recently Betty has sharing her research on local mills. Saralyn has brought several local historical books.  Both led to a lot of discussion, questions and memories.   All are welcome to attend to share the refreshments, coffee, tea and chat.

The March Birthday Bash Community Pot Luck will be held on Wednesday, March 15th at 6pm.  Bring a dish to share.  All are welcome.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

Well, I guess March came in like a lion!!! What a blast of weather.  He but it is good for those who enjoy skiing, snowshoeing or snow mobile riding!! Have fun!!

The Lions are holding their breakfast at OSO Township Hall in Sharbot Lake, this time with the proceeds going to the local swim program on March 25th.

Keep on collecting those pop can tabs and also the plastic bread ties as well as the used stamps with the 1/4" border.

If you are out of books or if you want to share yours be sure to drop off at the little boxes in most villages.  Take one, leave one.  Or you can always visit the library if nothing is there to your liking.

Remember next week is March Break so be on the lookout for those little ones who are out and about playing around.  Be safe and have fun!  Enjoy to all those that are travelling next week … you deserve the break!!

Remember the Ball registration is open as of March 1st - you can register on line at www.fcmsa.ca or in person at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake Wed. March 22 from 6 to 9 pm or March 26 from 9 am to noon.  Teams are capped at 13 to be sure to secure your spot.  Both money and forms must be turned in - these can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Condolences to the family of the late Jim Ruckstuhl who passed away last week.  Thinking of you all.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Evens at Perth Rd. Sunday School Hall: Tuesday Lunches continue. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

Watch for information about the Maple Syrup Festival on April 8th.

Perth Road Village Crafters continue to meet every Wednesday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-1336-7303

Yoga classes on the Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for full schedule: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-453-4195.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

11 out of the 14 North Frontenac neighbours weighed out last Sunday in our last 8-week Community Weight Loss Challenge. In total 53.8 pounds were lost! Congratulations to everybody that participated and tremendous congratulations to Juliette Bozsik, the highest percentage weight loss winner, she lost 14.2 pounds and earned a weight loss of 6.47%. 2nd place went to Angela Tooley who lost 6.6 pounds and earned a 3.53% weight loss! Best of luck to everybody that joined back in again, for the next challenge.

Don't forget that this Sat Mar 11th the 2nd Annual Ompah Snow Stomp Outdoor Dance at the Ompah Community Centre will be happening between 4pm-5:30pm! You can park at the Rest Stop and refreshments will be available. Please no alcohol and for more information you can text Liz at 613 806-4745.

Next Friday March 17th you are invited to come on out to the Plevna Library for The Exciting New Library Card launch from 11am to 12noon! You will meet the Library's friendly T-Rex and get one of their limited edition Kingston Frontenac Public Library cards, while supplies last. To get a card all you need to do is bring a friend or family member to sign up for a new card or strike a pose during their marketing photo shoot! I hope to see you there.

Tues Mar 28th all North Frontenac Contractor's and Tradesperson's are invited to the Clar-Mill Hall from 7- 8:30am for a free Breakfast and an information session regarding 2023 updates on building codes, cloud permitting, minor variances and more. If you have any questions, please contact Don Reed, Chief Building Official at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613 479-2231 ext 224.

On Sunday April 2nd at noon community Dr Doneisha Dodd ND will be holding an online Blood Sugar Simplified workshop and cooking class. For more info. you can visit drdoneishadodd.com

Sat April 22nd there will be a Stag & Doe at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna for Samantha Schonauer and Anthony Crousen! You won't want to miss this fun night filled with dancing raffles and games in honour of this fabulous young couple! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door and all tickets purchased will be entered into an awesome door prize! For tickets you can contact the bride or groom, their parents or anybody in their wedding party. 

Finally, I am very happy to remind everybody to spring your clocks forward one hour this Sunday March 12.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Style Revival will be open three Saturdays this month, March 11th, 18th and the 25th from 10 am to 1 pm. It will also be open as usual Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. 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

On Sunday March 12, Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic will be held at the Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, from 1 pm to 5 pm followed by dinner, please being a dessert to share, cost is $12.00. For more info call 613-372 -2410.

Verona Free Methodist Church is hosting a March break Carnival on Wednesday, March 15th starting at 2 pm. Drama presentation of "Joseph's Journey" by Quinte Youth Unlimited Performing Arts, many carnival games, canteen and hotdog supper. See the advertisement in this paper for full details.

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