Community Columns, May 30, 2024

May 29, 2024

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
• Sharbot Lake
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison Final Column

Please do not forget the Circle Square Ranch roast beef dinner tonight at 6pm. If you haven’t registered as yet, you can still get in touch with the Ranch at 613-335-5403 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The District #2 Recreation Committee thanks everyone for the great turnout to their Music at the Hall event last Saturday. There was dancing, wonderful music, food and a lot of fun. They have already scheduled their next Musical Afternoon June 29.

Last week, Mike Proctor was awarded the Sharbot Lake and Lions outstanding Citizen’s award for 2024. This certainly is well deserved as Mike have devoted much of his time and efforts in creating Sharbot Lake we know and all of its many endeavours to make it so. His contributions were many and he made a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Congratulations, Mike!! You are appreciated.

Speaking of the Lions, I have been told that their very popular All You Can Eat breakfast will continue on during the summer.

The Kennebec Rec Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Quarter auction, at the Hall, June 8 at 5pm. All proceeds from the dinner will be applied to their phase 3 of the restoration of the washrooms at the Sports Centre. Contact Jeff Matson at 613-532-1004 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

The first of Henderson United Yard sales will be June 8, 8am to 12 Noon, with the second one June 22.

The Friends of Arden are hosting their Annual Village Cleanup on Thursday June 13, with a rain date of June 14. Volunteers will meet at the Kennebec Community Centre at 9am, and there will be a free lunch at 11am. Bring your working gloves, boots, if necessary and bug spray. The volunteers are thanked in advance.

A few dates to keep in mine for the Kennebec Rec Committee coming events are July 13, for their 2nd Canoe & Water safety Course, July 20 for a pickleball tournament and August 11 for a Cornhole tournament. There is also ball hockey at the rink as well.

If you do not play sports you can certainly support those that do. The 3-pitch league of Central Frontenac have games in Mountain Grove, Parham and Sharbot Lake Sunday’s at 2pm. Fun in the sun.

The C4 Convenience Chip truck is open for business.

We send our prayers to the families involved in that horrible boat accident on Bob’s Lake, and also thinking of Dawn Hansen as she recovers at home.

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Battersea/Storrington

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Pine Meadow Nursing Home News: Our Spring Vendor Sale was a success! Thank you to our Vendors and to all who came out!

Hope to see everyone at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton1st SUMMER SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR MARKET FUNDRAISER ! Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 10am-2pm Come & Enjoy Over 20 Vendors, a BBQ, Raffles, 50/50 Draw & Church Bake Sale too! VENDORS STILL WANTED ~ We have a large church yard to fill! Please contact Maude at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 905-449-2160 for your Vendors Package and any questions you may have. Thank you.

Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kalandar News: Women's Potluck Brunch. It is from 10-12 on Saturday, June 8th. We will have the directors from New Life Women's Home sharing about their ministry. They are from the Belleville area. If people are planning to attend, we ask them to bring a dish to share as part of the brunch. There will be a love offering so people can give towards the ministry at New Life Women's Home. If people have questions or would like further information they can contact Carol-Lee Heyman at 289-251-2877.

Saturday, June 8th is the opening date for the Lions Farmers Market. Lots of vendors returning and of course the Lions Canteen with the now famous “Eggers”. The market will run from 10-2 every Saturday through to Labour Day Weekend…come have a specialized coffee and check out the new vendors too. Also going on Saturday June 8th at Foodland when the Maple Leaf Community Cruiser will be holding a BBQ from 11-2 with hotdogs, sausages and drinks available by donation with proceeds going to support the Lions Club. Come join in the fun that day in Northbrook. Come join the fun at Music and Friends on Sunday June 9th 2-5 at the Lions Hall.

Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives News: Join us for a bus tour of the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village in Prince Edward County! Explore 18 preserved buildings in all their splendour. Staff may be in period dress, too. Members and non-members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society are welcome Friday, June 14th. We leave the Barrie Hall in Cloyne at 8:30 am and return at 4:30 pm. The cost is $20.00 p.p., which includes admission. Lunch will be at the Northway Restaurant in Belleville, on your own. Only 20

spots are left on the bus. Call Eileen Flieler at 613-336-9593 or Nawar Hage at 613-336-9900 to reserve your spot.

On June 12th all are invited to The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club and listen to speaker Master Gardener Susie Everding. Susie who calls herself an Urban Farmer and has converted her gardens into a space where she can grow all the vegetables she needs for her own personal use and also to share with friends. She will tell us how and when to grow the best veggies for our area. All are welcome. Location, the Barrie Community Hall, 14225 Hwy #41, Cloyne, mix and mingle at 6:45pm, the speaker will start at 7pm. For more information, our e-mail address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting a Horse Pull Light Class and Heavy Class at Heritage Park 48 Lane St. Denbigh on Saturday June 1 starting at 1pm.  Admission is $10 per Adult and under 12 free.  Canteen will be open around 10am.   That same evening there is a 19+ Dance in the Denbigh Hall with Pitch Black from 8pm until 1am; tickets are $15.

Have you heard the news that Elvis and Johnny Cash will be performing at the Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall 25991 Hwy 41 Griffith ON. On Saturday June 1, 2024.   Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7pm,  $20.00 a ticket at the door.   Rock the night away!!

The Denbigh Library is hosting a Father’s Day Craft and Story time on Wednesday June 12 from 6 to 7pm.  Please register by calling 613-333-1426.

The Matawatchan Hall at 1677 Frontenac Road is hosting Suzie Vinnick at the Hall on Saturday June 8 with opening guests The Pickled Chicken Band at 7pm.   The event will have a cash bar.  Get tickets now for $30.00 by e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or to reserve for cash payment at the door call 613-318-8308 .

St Luke's United Church is having their Annual Memorial service on June 9th, 2024.  Anyone wishing to light a candle in memory of a  loved one, please contact Evelyn Petzold at 333-2291 or Judy MacPherson at 333-2762.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

No column; check back next week!

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Brenda Crawford took $50.00 over to the Food Bank from the sale of her woolen items.   

It's Spring Time and what do we do?  Clean up, of course.  Bring your treasures to sell at the Parham Fair on Saturday, August 17th.  Vendors of arts, crafts and basement / garage relics that need a new home.  E-mail Nancy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  

Well the Summer Kickoff Music Festival on Saturday in Centennial Park in Harrowsmith was a huge success!  There were multiple food trucks, slushy drinks, cider and beer.  And, of course, a kids' zone and music!!!  It rained just before the event, but then cleared up just in time for everyone to come out and have some fun. 

Sunday, June 02, 2024 Choirs for Change is performing at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, 3876 Harrowsmith Road, from 2:30 to 4pm.  This is a fund raising event for the South Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC).  For information call Chelsea Thomas at 613-376-6477 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Friday, June 07, 2024 there is a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, from 7 - 930pm for public school children.  Cost is $7.00.  For more information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, June 09, 2024 is the Olde Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, from 1 to 5pm followed by dinner.  Cost is $15.00.  Please bring a dessert to share.  For information call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

 No column; check back next week!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Community BBQ every Thursday at the Storrington Lions Hall from 5 to 7pm. Enjoy a burger or hot dog, salad and a dessert for $10. All proceeds for Frontenac 4H and K for Paws.. Cash bar available. See you there!

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet! Join us on Saturday June 1st. Doors open at 7am. and serving until 10am. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, local maple syrup, toast, juice, tea and coffee. $10 per adult. 12 and under $5. Set-up is Friday morning at 9am. Welcome summer! Next breakfast will be in the fall.

Spring Market at Gerald Ball Memorial Park on Saturday June 1st from 10am to 3pm. Vendors welcome. Text or call Marie at 613-449-4744.

Fill the Bin! Remember to save all those drink cans to fill the bin at the Lion’s Hall. Next date is August 25th but you can drop off anytime to a member of Storrington Lion’s Club or at the hall.

Monday Night Euchre at the Storrington Centre. Starting time is 7:30pm. Four handed euchre. Cost  is $6.00. Join us for a fun evening of Progressive Euchre – a partner is not necessary.

A Vendors’ Event! Happening on Saturday, August 24 from 10 – 3pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall, Sunbury. Book your spot now either indoors or outside. Tables and chairs provided. Vendor fees are in support of the Capital Fund for improvement to the Lions Hall. Vendor Coordinator Marie Wilkins 613-449-4744 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Yoga Class every Wednesday at 6pm at the Inverary United Church Hall. More Yoga, Pilates and Foam Rolling classes in other locations. Full schedule and sign up at nomadyogini.ca or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!

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

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

ABC Hall’s biggest fundraiser of the year, LOBSTERFEST, is on Saturday, June 8. Enjoy 2 delicious hard shell Atlantic Canada lobsters, boiled on-site, and served with salads, roll, and dessert. $75 per person, no tips, no tax. Choose from one of four pick-up times or dine-in at 7:15pm. Tickets are available in advance from OnStage Direct.com. See https://abchall.ca/get-cracking-lobsterfest-2024/

Learn to Dance at the ABC Hall - Rumba, Foxtrot and other types of dancing. No experience needed. Pairs and singles are all welcome! The Dance Club is held on the first Sunday of the month at the ABC Hall from 2 to 4 pm. What to Bring: A clean pair of indoor shoes; a bottle of water; and $5 per person for hall maintenance. For more information email Tom at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tay Valley Township is proud to partner with Black Raven Tai Chi. Starting June 4th at 6pm - 7pm, come and enjoy the practice and participation of this six-week free program at Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road.

Register by calling 613-267-5353 ext. 110

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

Events Planning Meeting: Thank you to everyone who attended our Ompah Community Centre Events Planning Meeting last Thursday. We had a great turnout, with so many enthusiastic people with lots of great ideas. Stay tuned as the event ideas are explored by the various volunteers to see which ones will take place later this year. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please contact me. Leane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Music Night: What a terrific night of music last Friday night at The Snow Road Community Centre with Jon McLurg and friends!! If you missed it, please plan to attend the next month’s Music Night on June 20th. More details to follow. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community Café: On Wednesday, June 5th, at the Ompah Community Centre, from 11am to 1:30pm, there is a Community Café event on “Bringing health and wellness to seniors in rural areas”, presented by Rural Frontenac Community Services. Learn about the Home Support Program for Seniors. The event is free for seniors ages 60+, and snacks and a social will follow. For more information, call 613-279-3151 ext 201, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives NFHSA, presents their annual meeting on Saturday, June 1st, at 1pm at Clar-Mill Hall, in Plevna. (Historical displays are available to view starting at noon). The guest speaker is Wendy Parliament. The meeting is followed by entertainment by the White Family, Ron Lemke, and Brooke Gunsinger. For information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The next Birthday Bash/Potluck Dinner will be on June 12th, at 6pm.

There is no Wednesday morning Coffee this week, due to the Community Café Event, but the library is open as usual from 10am until 12noon.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Big thank you to the Wulf-Knapp family for donating little pots of pansies given to all the mothers who reside at the Seniors Home in Sharbot Lake.  What a nice gesture!

Sorry to hear of the passing of Freda Gendron.  Freda was president of the Women's Baseball League and she also played for the Arden team.  Sympathy to her family.

Wow, wasn't that a party!  Thank you to the organizers of the Kick Off to Summer Music Festival in Harrowsmith on Saturday night.  It was a great lineup of entertainment!!  The food and beverage vendors were amazing and offered something for everyone!!!  The event was well thought out and executed to perfection - so if you were involved in anyway - kudos to you... You rocked it... Almost as much as Lowery Mills did!!! Fantastic job!  Can't wait for next year!

Congregation of Parham United Church enjoyed another delicious soup luncheon after the service on Sunday.

Don't forget about the Spaghetti Dinner on June 1st for the Youth Outreach starts at 5 - 7 at the Parham United Church.  Come out and support the local Youth Program.  $12 Adult, $6 Children (ages 6 to 12).

This Saturday, June 1st, there will be a Yard Sale at the Parham Post office... Be sure to pop in!

If you are out and about on Saturday, there is a HUGE Vendor Event in Sunbury at the Gerald Ball Memorial Park 3364 Moreland Dixon Road, Inverary from 10am to 3pm - stop in and say hi.

Thinking of you to Boyd Goodberry.

June 23 is the Parham United Church's 150th celebration at the Parham Fair Grounds.  Recipes have been collected and have been sent to the printers, they may be here in time to sell at this celebration if not they will be available at the Parham Fair when we have our booth there or you may get them from a church member.

Heart felt sympathy to the family of the late Frank Goodfellow, former resident of Parham, who retired from his family farm in Parham to reside in Godfrey.  Frank was an avid ball player, served on the Fair Board and was an active member of the Parham United Church until his move.

This paragraph is dedicated to the front line workers and responders who have had a great deal to handle with in the last 2 weeks in this area, with the car and boating accidents.  Thank you to those professionals who did an amazing quick response to the scenes and to those who did their jobs both during and after.  Big thank you also to the counsellors who worked with and are still being there for those students and family dealing with such trauma.

Next week in Minor Ball at Parham we have games at 630pm both Monday and Thursday and then Wednesday June 5th we have games at both 630 and 830 - so pop in and watch.

Don't forget you can catch some great 3 pitch action every Sunday at 2pm at Mountain Grove, Sharbot Lake or Parham.  Also, if you signed up and have yet to make a game be sure to message Bob Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Where did May go?!??! June is upon us so here are our June Birthday wishes:

Tanya Thompson, Randy Vinkle, Tom Lowery, Brandon Morrow, Sharon MacDonald, Paityn Morrow, Landyn Whan, Will Clow, Dorothy Clow, Donna Longmire, Tobias Stencell, Janice Morrow, June St. Pierre, Christina Green, Judy Meeks, Sheri Hannah, Julia Goodfellow, Penny Cota, Patsy Quinn, John Morrow, Ben Lusk, Penny Ellsworth, Jason Lowery, Alicia Thompson, Donna Ducharme Denise Neadow, Phillip Smith, Sherry/Cheryl Ferguson, Derek Melkman, Nicole Cole-Godfrey, David Goodfellow, Angie Mallette, Spencer LaFaso, Kale Dupuis, Jon Neadow, Kyleigh Teal, Melanie Fox Wisteard, Carrie Woodcock, Darryl Barker, Christie Jones, Kim Teal, Brent Kehoe, Vicky Pollok.

Happy Anniversary wishes to Rick & Cathy Goodfellow and John & Janice Morrow.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

No column; check back next week!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Saturday, June 1st is the Annual General Meeting for the North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives at the  Plevna Clar-Mill Community Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). Displays showing the most recent projects and some outlining 2024 projects will be open at noon. The business meeting starts at 1pm, followed by entertainment. The White Family will return this year as last year they were a big hit. Also joining the entertainers will be Ron Lemke and Brooke Gunsinger. Brooke is a very talented young lady who plays a number of instruments. This past year she has shared her musical gift with the public and NFHSA is pleased to have her on stage at this Community event where everyone is welcome.

There is a large two bay garage and office for rent right on the main highway in Plevna across from Clarendon School. It comes with a large air compressor and old school hoist. There is lots of lighting and workbenches and nice high ceilings. The exterior will be finished by June 1st and the rent will be $850 a month plus heat in the winter. If you are interested, you can contact Brandon at 613 970-4994.

The Township of North Frontenac is seeking resumes for a vacant position of Administrative Assistant to the Clerk/Planning Manager and Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. You can apply at the Township's Website www.northfrontenac.com > Careers. For further information you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613 479-2231 ext 225. The job posting closes June 13 at noon.

You are invited to a FREE MultiCultural Dinner on Sunday, June 9th at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). The doors open at 5pm and for more information you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

North of 7 Restaurant and Market is hiring a full time store clerk. Responsibilities will include; operating cash register, stocking shelves, receiving shipments and pumping gas. If interested, you can apply by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Township of North Frontenac will be giving away FREE TREES again this year on June 15th from 9-noon at 6638 Buckshot Lake Road. This is open to North Frontenac Property Owners and is first come first serve. Reserving of trees is not permitted and limitations may apply. There will be 1-2 year old trees available; including Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Silver Maple and Red Maple. For more information you can email recreationnorthfrontenac.ca or call 613 479-2231 ext 233. This is funded by the Ministry of Natural Resources to support forest restoration and encourage recovery from the 2022 Derecho.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

No column; check back next week!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Thoughts and prayers with all the families and friends and EMS involved in last weekend's tragedy.

Want a fun night of rock and dancing?  Don’t delay, get your ticket today. The Trevor Walsh Group is coming to the Sydenham legion on June 8th, $10 per ticket, for sale at the One Stop and The Legion, performing from 730-11:30 pm.  The Trevor Walsh Group is an in your face rock group that will have you tapping your toes, singing along or up dancing all night! 3 guys that sound like 5 giving all the classic songs as well as originals.  Don’t be that person who says I wish I had gone.  

The dragonflies have arrived. Neat tidbit on them: If you come across a dragonfly in life, it can serve as a reminder to live life to the fullest and appreciate every moment. Dragonflies can also symbolize that you're ready for a change in your life, and they can be a great initiative to get started. Also, they fly faster than most insects.

Happiest of birthdays to all our June babies, myself included.  Enjoy your special day 

Word on the street is our Lions are roaring in their sales for the Canada day draw which can have you taking home a cold hard cash winning of $2500.  They still have a few left!  This coming Friday,Saturday and Sunday we will be located at the   Sydenham One Stop...  come down get your gas, and ice cream cone and buy your winning ticket... 1 in 1000 chances to win the $2500.00 cash prize!!  good luck!! Let’s see if we can help them sell out this weekend.

Always wanted an ATV?  You could also win one on Canada day, tickets are moving fast at the legion, $100 per ticket, 1 in 200 chance of winning, a 2023 Artic Cat Alterra could be yours.  Help the Legion help others.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Help support the South Frontenac Food Bank. There will be a Stuff a Fire Truck food drive on Saturday, June 1 at the Verona Foodland from 10am to 2pm.

Don & Linda's Back Yard Gardens will be held this Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 1pm. Plants galore, tomato, kale, cabbage, cucumbers, onions, rhubarb, plus over 200 perennials, fresh asparagus, herbs, salad greens, garden planters salad bowls, crafts and more... They will be collecting for SFCSC food bank. In May they collected 66 kgs for the food bank and hope to surpass this for June. 613 374 1307. Location 4309 Maple Dr. Verona,

Frontenac Women’s Choir and Melodia Chamber Choir will present Chorus for Change on Sunday, June 2 from 2:30pm to 4pm at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. This is a fundraiser for the South Frontenac Community Services. $25 at the door.

The next Women’s Luncheon will be held Tuesday, June 4 at 12:30pm at Mom Restaurant. Guests are asked to come prepared to share and learn about mini staycation ideas for local summer. Call 613-374-3052 to register.

The next Diners Lunch Club for seniors (55+) will be held Thursday, June 6 at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Enjoy lasagna, a side and dessert. Entertainment is Peter Rutherford. Lunch served at noon. Cost $10. Please call 513-376-6477 ext 303 to reserve.

The Annual Artisan Sale will be held Saturday, June 8 starting at 9:30am. Get ready for a day filled with creativity and local talent as they showcase a variety of unique artisan items from our community distributors. From handmade crafts to one-of-a-kind artworks, there's something for everyone. Garden art, woodworking, knitting, homemade jams and jellies and more. Location is at 6522 Rd 38.

There are two Free Food Pantries in Verona. One at Rona Hardware and the other beside the Revell used lot at 6618 Road #38. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbours, nourishing neighbourhoods. Help keep the pantry stocked with non-perishable food and other household necessities, toiletries, etc. “Take What You Need and Leave What You Can”.

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