Community Columns, June 13, 2024

Jun 12, 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

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Battersea/Storrington

What did the grizzly cub give it's Dad on Father's day? A bear hug! On that note, I'm back and wishing all the Dad's out there a great day on Sunday! 

Thanks to Jeff for the lovely shout out to the columnists and for explaining the editing process! When I took on this column, I didn't know how nerve-wracking the deadline could be! LOL!

Oh my! What a wedding it was! Michelle and Don had a picture-perfect day on June 1st! I wish I could thank everyone individually. But special mention for sure to all our immediate neighbours who put up with the traffic, noise and general chaos over the weekend! Thanks to George for generously letting us use his property for parking and campers. Thanks to our friends, neighbours and the Pumpkin People who joined us. Thank you to Julie Jackson for the amazing food! And thanks to the Boulton family for all their help! The happy couple spent the last week resting up in Par-home!

Happy Birthday on Saturday to Amanda and Michelle!! Born June 15, 199_  ! No, I won't tell!

Best birthday wishes also going out to Roberta Smith and Catherine Sleeth and Vern Harris!! Hope you all enjoy your special day.

Good luck to all the bass fisher's on Saturday! Bonus joke this week! What fish just won't shut up? A large-mouth!!

A family of 5 (3 adults, 2 children) are actively looking for a house to rent on or before August 1st. While they would prefer to stay in the Sunbury, Inverary, Battersea area, they will take anything into consideration.  If you have a rental property that may work for them, please email me and I will pass on your contact info. Hopefully there is something out there for them.

Learn to play pickleball! Sunbury Pickleball Club offers both Intro sessions for beginners and Up Your Level for experienced players.  Lessons with a certified instructor and all equipment provided. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church: “Thank you all for coming to our 1st Summer Spectacular Outdoor Market Fundraiser! It was a huge success! It was a cool day, and the rain held off. Thank you to the volunteers that came out to help & our wonderful bakers & a special thank you to the vendors that donated the items for the raffle baskets. Your generosity was appreciated. We couldn't have done this without all of you.

Come on out to the Lions Farmers Market in Northbrook every Saturday 10-1pm. Many vendors with veggies, honey and preserves, plus the Lions Canteen with hotdogs, Eggers and home baked goodies.

News from Finnegan’s General Store: “Are you new to the area or a long-time resident? Come out for coffee and meet up with some of your neighbours. Free community event, June 15th, 11-1 pm at Finnegan’s at 14222 Highway 41.”

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is having a yard sale on Saturday, June 22nd from 8am - 2pm. If you wish to make a donation, please call Sarah at 613-336-9120 ext. 226.

News from Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives: Join us June 26th at the next Speakers' Forum at 7pm at the Northbrook Lions Hall. Our guest speaker will be Rita di Ghent (BFA, MA), who has been mentoring creatives for the past 23 years as faculty in the Arts, Media, Performance, and Design Department of York University. She also regularly holds women’s fires and circles and Song Medicine Gatherings. Her singular brand of storytelling involves music, singing, and drumming. Rita lives in Prince Edward County. Rita will speak about navigating her life and career as someone with a neurodivergent brain, specifically, a brain wiring known as aphantasia. Free admission, everyone welcome!

Save the Date…Saturday, June 29th St. Kilian’s Church in Ardoch will be holding their first Bake Sale/Yard Sale of the summer season! More information to follow.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

There were 26 teams in total at the hugely successful horse pull on June 1. The prize winners follow:  Heavy Weight Class with 14 teams entered: 1st prize winner Teamsters Snider and Wilson with horses Jay and Toby from Deseronto Ontario with a Full Draw of 10,400 pounds;  2nd prize winner Teamster Alex Thibault with horses Teddy and Dock from Gatineau Quebec with a distance of 2’-2” pulling 10,400 pounds;  3rd prize winner Teamster Kevin Gabbie with horses Boomer and Rex from Gatineau Quebec with a Full Draw of 10,000 pounds;  4th prize winner Teamster Shawn Gabbie with horses Banner and Jim from Kazabazua Quebec with a Full Draw of 10,000 pounds.  Congratulations to all.  Light Weight Class with 12 teams entered: 1st prize winner Teamster Shawn Gabbie with horses Dan and Tom from Kazabazua Quebec with a Full Draw of 9,200 pounds;  2nd prize winner Teamster Shawn Gabbie with horses Dan and Pete from Kazabazua Quebec with a distance of 14’-6” pulling 9,200 pounds;  3rd prize winner Teamster Jonthan Robert with horses Sam and Fred from Masham Quebec with a distance of 5’-11” pulling 9,200 pounds;  4th prize winner Teamster R.J. Snider with horses Skooter and Rue from Deseronto Ontario with a distance of 5’-5” puling 9,200 pounds.  Congratulations to all.  Special Prizes: Youngest Teamster was Josh Proulx from Douglas Ontario;  Oldest Teamster was Jim Uens from Thomasburg Ontario;  Furthest from Home was Chris Crities from Gracefield Quebec;  Best Dressed Team was Ben and Pat with teamster Billy Lee from Parham Ontario.   Thank you to the Teamsters and to the visitors and helpers who made it an entertaining afternoon.

The Denbigh Library is hosting a Father’s Day craft and story time on Wednesday June 12 from 6pm – 7pm.

St Luke's United Church is having their annual Memorial Service on June 9th.  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. 

St Paul’s Lutheran Church is having their annual Memorial service on Sunday June 23 at 2:00 p.m.  There will be fellowship at the Denbigh Hall after the service.  Please bring something to share.

The Community sends its condolences to the Liedtke Families in the passing of Elaine Hass and Richard Liedtke. Our prayers are with you all.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

We're excited to announce that the Parham Pickleball Courts are almost ready!  Stay tuned for more details on Learn to Play and Skill Development sessions!

Glendower Courts are open and the back netting has been hung!  Check out the FB group and advertise when you want to play to build momentum!

June 22nd from 4-9 PM the Full Moon Festival will occur at Wintergreen Studios, you can find more about the five sets of spirited music and dancing at wintergreenstudios.com

The Sharbot Lake FUN Pickleball Tournament will be held on June 17th at 4 PM at the courts on Garrett Street. The rain date is June 18th.  Come cheer them on, and witness the fastest-growing sport in North America.

The Frontenac Phantoms 1st Annual Golf Tournament will be held July 20th with a shotgun start at 1 PM.  Prizes!  Amherstview Golf Club. e-transfer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. $500.00 per team, first 30 teams. Registration deadline is July 10th at 3 PM.

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Harlowe
Marie White

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Thanks to the Mudhouse Spa for planting flowers in their planters outside of their business.  Another great addition to the color and beauty of our village main street.  They look great!!    

Happy Birthday Adele (it's 59 right?) from all of your friends and family.   

Adult and teen volunteers are needed for the Canada Day celebration in Harrowsmith Centennial Park for canteen and toll booths.  Please contact the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thursday, June 15th, 2024 is the monthly Euchre night at Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club 4041 Colebrook Road.  Starts at 19:00 PM sharp.  Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 08:30 AM is the Annual General Meeting for South Frontenac Community Services.  NOTE:  the site has been changed from the Grace Centre to the Storrington Centre.  For more information contact Chantal Tyrell at 613-376-6477 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 there is a Painting Workshop at the Sydenham Legion Hall, 4361 Amelia Street from 13:00 - 15:00 PM. Bring an apron, paper towels and a sense of fun!  Everything else is provided.  Beginners to experienced (55+) donation $5.00.  Please register a few days in advance with Natalee Lennox at the South Frontenac Community Services, 613-376-6477, Ext 310 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Henderson
Jean Brown

This Sun. June 16 Henderson United Church will feature their annual cemetery Service of Remembrance and Hope on site at 2pm led by the Rev. Kailtyn Ostrander with chairs provided. Rain location is the church. Morning worship is postponed for that day only.

Our own Angela Deline and many others from the area sold their wares at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton on Saturday, and it was a resounding success. Meanwhile, on the same day our Henderson United Church offered their yard sale and it was a real hoot thanks to many generous donors and of course our volunteers who out did themselves. We are truly grateful and even are offering a second time around finally final sale on Sat. Jun 22- at the Henderson Hall from 8am – 12noon. We’ll have some more bargains (donations welcome if you call first please so we’re around!!) and stock by then - so come on up and we’ll have a chin wag.

At the church yard sale we met up with the new owners of the Newton houses: Cathy and Murray Baumhour of Cloyne and Katie and Dennis Lloyd of Cambridge. Welcome to the area folks!!   Also enjoyed visits with Arden Alexander of the lake, Ed and Diane Rohr of Plevna, Gene and Donna Dixon of USA, Rhonda McFarland, Penny Hartwick, Arlene Arney, and many many locals.

Congratulations to our neighbour and super friend Harriet Riddell who received "Citizen of the Year Award" in the Township of North Frontenac with 6 family members and 6 friends in attendance. Congratulations to "our  second super duper Mom" who always shares herself with all of us. We love you to pieces!

Congratulations to the Kirk Kove newly weds Julie and Steve Adams who were married April 19 and honeymooned by opening up the resort and enjoying our super duper area.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Celebration Week! To all the Dad’s and the many Father Figures in our lives - wishing you the best on Sunday and always!

Bass Season arrives the 3rd Saturday in June in zone 18 which is this area. Saturday is the big day! Be equipped for safe boating, good luck fishing and remember patience at the boat ramps.

The calendar says Summer arrives on Thursday June 20th! Hope Mother Nature reads this and turns the temperature up a notch or two!

Community Youth Dance is from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on Friday, June 21 at Storrington Lions Club Hall. Grade 4 students are welcome at this event that is in support of Perth Road Public School.

Pickleball! Learn to play and enjoy a fast growing sport. Sunbury Pickleball Club offers Intro to Pickleball sessions for beginners and Up Your Level sessions for experienced players. Certified pickleball instructor and all equipment provided. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

Community BBQ every Thursday at the Storrington Lions Hall from 5 to 7 pm. 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!

Coming Soon – Plan Ahead! September 14th Gerald Ball Memorial Park - Vendor Market 10 am-3 pm. Spring Cleaning – Garage Cleaning September 15th - Community Garage Sale - Gerald Ball Memorial Park 9 am-12 pm. A free event for local community members to off load their treasures to new homes.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Euchre at Maberly Hall. 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0, the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 12pm – 4pm. If you enjoy playing euchre, come test your skill and knowledge of the game in a relaxed, fun setting for all ages. Facilitated by the Maberly Agricultural Society, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and spend time with familiar faces. It’s the perfect place to gather for a social afternoon. For more information, please contact Sue Munro, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (613) 268-2507.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

Please join us on Wednesday for coffee and treats starting at 10am. It’s a great way to meet your Ompah neighbours and friends. While you are there drop by the library which is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to noon.

The June Birthday Bash/Potluck Dinner will be on June 19th, at 6pm. Please join us for a fun dinner with neighbours, and friends. Bring a dish to share and a toonie and join us as we celebrate our friends with June birthdays. Everyone is welcome to attend, and I look forward to seeing you there.

When it is almost summer, I get out my summer clothes and put away my winter ones. I discover some clothes that I don’t and won’t wear, but maybe someone else would. I propose a Clothing Swap on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10am to 11am at the Ompah Community Centre. Here’s how it works: Bring your give-a-way clothes, put them on one of the tables, wander around the hall checking out other’s “treasures”. At the end take home your new treasures and your clothes that don’t find a new home. No money exchanged, men’s/women’s/children’s clothes welcome, check out the offerings, even if you have nothing to swap. For more information, contact Marily at 613-267-8980, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The next Snow Road Community Centre Music Night is on Thursday, June 20th, at 7pm, and features Emily Jean Flack. Emily combines her original songs, Celtic instrumentals, and percussive step dancing to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets are $15, and can be ordered by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 613-278-1853

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Happy Father's Day to all celebrating this weekend.

Wow, what a great show of support on Friday night and Saturday for the Tournament to support Zach Norris.  The tournament started off with some wet weather and man, did it pour!!  Two teams battled it out through the rain with the puddles and mud flying...and maybe a bat or two!!!  But the sky cleared up making way for a great evening of ball for the second game and the weather cooperated for Saturday!  Thank you to organizer Tammy Dupuis and helpers (and there were a lot!) for putting this together to help Zach and his family.  As the day went on, Zach was on the phone and was chatting up a storm … yes, there were some tears shed as you could see those in attendance were amazed and moved that on the day of the tournament to support him … he was talking!!!  Huge shout out to all team participating - there were some great ball games played.  In the end it came down to Tichborne Termites (Riley Teal's team) facing off against Balls Deep (Chase Matson's team) with the Termites taking the game.  Thank you to both teams for donating their winnings back to Zach.  You got this Zach - the community is behind you.

Bridal Shower held for Victoria Hammond bride to be of Skyler Howes was held in the beautifully decorated CE Center on Saturday.  There wedding will be held in August.  Great get together for family and friends.

Then on Sunday there was a bridal shower for Taylor Babcock who will exchange vows with Chris Love later this year.

June 19 the Happy Travellers will hold their last meeting for the summer with a pot luck luncheon, draws, games and meeting later.  Hope to see you there.

Hashkap berries are ripe for the picking located down the Hinchinbrooke Road at Hartington.  Watch for signs.

There will be a yard sale at 1085 Neadow Road from 8am – 2pm in Parham on Saturday June 15th.  Check out all the neat things.

June 16 is the Zealand Cemetery Service at 2 pm.

Rev. Micheline Montreiul retires from her ministry at the Calvin & Althorpe United Churches.  Best of luck in this transition time.

Sunday June 23 the 150th Anniversary Service of the Parham United Church will be held at the Parham Fairgrounds at 11:30 am.  Music featuring some of Parham's own like Kathy Lowery-Kin and granddaughter Katie, David McCullough, Jordon Lowery & Collin Hamilton as well as the church organist Stanley Stinchcombe with a BBQ after service.  Sounds like a fun event please help us celebrate this milestone.  Service to be led by Rev. Shelley Roberts.  Sharbot Lake Congregation will be joining us so there will be no service at the Sharbot Lake United Church.  In case of rain the event will take place at Parham United Church.

On June 16 the Free Methodist Church in Parham music ministry will be provided by Gord Adrain.  Service at 11 fellowship lunch to follow.  Everyone welcome.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church: Sunday services continue at 10.00 am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0. Sunday School program is available for children.

Happy Birthday to those with June Birthdays

For information about the Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033.

Wimer Church: The Annual Wilmer Cemetery Memorial Service will be held in the Wilmer Church on McFadden Rd. on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm. Mike Mundell will conduct the service.

If anyone has an apartment size piano which they would like to donate to Wilmer Church, please call Vera at 613-353-2470

Upcoming events: Giant Pie Sale - July 20. Anniversary Service (Church) – Aug 11. Concert with Bill White and Bluegrass 4U – Sept. 29. Craft and Bake Sale – Nov. 1&2.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Congratulations to Harriet Riddell, the well-deserved recipient of the 2024 North Frontenac Senior of the year award!

The Township of North Frontenac will be giving away free trees this Sat 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.

St Kilian's first Church Bake Sale and Yard Sale of the season is coming up on Sat June 29th from 10am-1pm at 5984 Ardoch Road. If you would like to pre-order your favourite treat or get more information, you can call 613 479-0070 or Facebook message St Kilian's Church. Pre-orders would be appreciated before June 21st. Remember to go early for the best selection!!

Snow Road Community Centre is pleased to invite you to see Emily Jean Flack at their Thurs June 20th music night! Entertainment is 7-9pm and tickets are $15 each. For more information or to get tickets, you can call 613 278-1853 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Snow Road Community Centre Strawberry Social is coming up on Sat June 29th from 6-8pm. You can treat yourself to fresh strawberries, cake, ice cream and a beverage for $7 per person and an additional $3.50 for seconds. 

On Sat July 6th the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers are hosting a Strawberry Social BBQ fundraiser at the Craft and Vendor sale at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). The sale will be open from 10-2pm.

There are still spaces available to enjoy the North Frontenac Historical Society and Archives Bus Tour on July 11th. An onboard guide will take you through the township to enjoy some very interesting sites. As an added bonus, you get a delicious lunch prepared and served by Community Volunteers. For more info you can call 613 479-5583 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your seat.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

The Royal Canadian Legion Zone G1 had their Cornhole Tournament at Sharbot Lake Legion on Sunday June 09, with approximately 30 people attending from the different Legion branches. A full day of pitching a corn-filled bag 27 feet onto a holed 2.5 'x 4' platform was the activity for the day. The winners have their names engraved on the trophy board and displayed in their home Legion.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Good food, great fun at the Sydenham Legion on June 15. perfect opportunity to relax enjoy yourself and try to win prizes throughout the evening. Ticket price of $20 per person includes ham, scalloped potatoes or mashed, buns, salad and dessert. Tickets available from the Legion in Sydenham, Sydenham One Stop and members of the LA. Drop a comment at facebook.com/LABranch496 and we will ensure you are able to buy a ticket.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Kick off the first 2024 Music in the Park on the lovely shores of McMullen Park. Saturday June 22 from 1pm to 3pm. There will be a disk golf competition, a skills and drills clinic on the new tennis courts with Noble Tennis School, a pop-up StoryWalk installation with Kingston Frontenac Public Library, a free community BBQ hosted by the Verona Lions Club, and live local music.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) wish to invite you to a free information session. “Living with Dementia” presented by Loraine Ross; Education & Support Coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Society of KFLA. This will be held on Friday, June 28 from 11am to 1pm. at the Verona Free Methodist Church. The presentation will be followed by a hot lunch that can be eaten at the hall or taken home. There is no cost to attend this event. Registration is required. You may register online at www.frontenacsalt.ca or call SFCS at 613-376-6477 ext. 310

Don & Linda Back Yard Gardens is held every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at 4309 Maple Drive, Verona . Annual Plants Tomatoes, Cucumber, Cabbage, Beans and more. Perennials Galore, Fresh Romaine, Lettuce, Sorrel, Lovage, Rhubarb, 9 Herbs, Green Onions and more

613-374-1307

The Fourteen Island & Mink Lakes Watershed Association is holding its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 27 at 1pm. at the Rivendell Golf Club. Dinner and silent auction to follow at the Verona Lions Hall. Doors open at 600 p.m. and dinner starts at 700 p.m. Non-golfers are welcome to come for dinner only. All proceeds will be donated to the Fourteen Island Lake Dam Restoration Fund. To register, go to https//fimla.ca/golf.

Do you love to knit or crochet?  Have you ever wanted to learn? The Twisted Knitters Group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Trinity United Church ( Verona) from 10 am to 12 pm.  New members are always welcome; bring any project you are currently working on and enjoy the friendship, laughter and celebrations that this group provides.  Tea and coffee available.

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