Community Columns Feb 6/'25

Feb 05, 2025

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrook
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Sharbot Lake
• Verona

Arden
by Brent Fehr

Friday Night - WINGS! Arden Legion opens at 4pm, FOOD • SPECIAL 1 lb of Wings & Beer for $15 followed by Darts at 7:30pm.

DAILY - Public Skating! Daily at Kennebec Sports Centre (5998 Arden Road) Hours are; Monday to Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm- 9pm. NOW until March.

Arden Legion - NEW MENU! Check out the new Legion • menu including; chicken wings (breaded or naked), poutine, chicken fingers, and french fries. With sauces & dips to accompany and spice things up.

February 8th - OPEN MIC! Join us @ Arden Legion (5967 • Arden Road) for Open Mic with Neil Purchase. Bring your instruments, and your voice from 1-5pm on Saturday. All are welcome & encouraged.

February 14 - SWEETHEART DAY 2025 at Arden Legion. • From 1-5pm Music and Open Mic with Roy Bradshaw and Country Sky Band. $20 per couple, bar and food available. Put your dancing boots on and have a good time!

February 15th - Bring your family to Springwood Cottage • Resort (1018 Blue Heron Ridge Road) for Kennebec Lake Association’s 13th Annual Winter Fun Day. Saturday from 11 am-3 pm, Activities include: Skating, Hockey, Snow Shoe ing, Free Ice Fishing, Camp Fire, Crokicurl and more. Food available: Hot chocolate, cider, chili, hotdog and marshmal low roasting, home-made soup, and baked goodies. Good will donations accepted to help cover event costs. Participation is voluntary and at own risk. Contact: www.kennebeclake.ca and Facebook for updates.

February 15th - Come to Arden Legion from 8pm to 11pm • for Whiskey Smoke. They are a Kingston based duo featuring local country singers Mike Grice and Amanda Sorensen.

Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

What side of a groundhog has the most fur? The outside!

As I write this Monday morning, the long-range forecast for Sunday, February 2nd is a cloudy with a chance of snow.  So what does that mean for the groundhog??  Keep your fingers crossed for no shadow and an early spring!

Looking a bit ahead, mark Saturday February 15th on your calendar for Hockey Day in Battersea!  For 15 years now, Kyle at The Creek has been bringing the community together for a day of the great Canadian sport!  With 8 teams this year and over 70 players, he can not accept any more entries, but it is looking like another stellar event!  All funds raised this year will be going to Storrington Public School. Thank you Kyle! 

The highs and absolute lows of Battersea...

Hats off the Mike Young for maintaining the skating rink on Battersea Creek! Great job Mike. Thank you so much! 

Kudos to the folks who took the time and effort to build us the cutest snowman ball team you have ever seen!  In Battersea ball diamond, we had a pitcher, catcher, batter, all the bases were covered, it was just absolutely amazing. I was going to ask for suggestions this week as to what we could name our winter team! The Battersea Snow Balls? The Winter Wonderlands?  They certainly made me smile coming thru the village! To whoever did that, THANK YOU!

And now, to whoever went into the park last Thursday night, and knocked EVERY snowman over, SHAME ON YOU!  Do you feel good about destroying someone else's work? Are you proud of what you did?  Is this the same group of teenagers who have vandalized the beach and vandalized the train tracks this past summer?  Are parents aware of what their kids are doing? It's too bad they couldn't be made to repair the mess they made. Again, just shame, shame, shame on you.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Lions invite you to put on your dancing shoes, tap your fingers or perhaps join in by singing at our next “Music and Friends” event on Sunday, February 9th 2-5. Catch the Ace continues with an estimated Jackpot of $6000.00! The Township’s Community Grants Program is now open! Deadline for Application is April 30th. For more information contact the Township of North Frontenac.

From St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton: Experience the warmth of our church community! Our door is always open to welcome you. Join us for Mass on Saturdays at 7:30pm or Sundays at 9:00am. All are welcome!

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting cards again  this year at the Denbigh Hall. The next time is Friday March 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The Rec Committee is also hosting a Family Fun Day on Sunday, February 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Park 48 Lane St. Denbigh. There will be Outdoor Games, Bed Races, Skating, Sleigh Riding, Snow shoeing and Snow Painting, as well as free food and drinks. Everyone is welcome.

The Denbigh Rink is normally open for skating as long as there are good ice conditions. Sharpen up those skates and take some time to enjoy our community outdoor rink.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having a Valentine’s Dance on Friday February 14 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Griffith. There will be Food, Drink, Dancing and Music by DJ Tom. $15.00 per person. For information call Helene at 613-333-1409 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Denbigh Library is hosting a Valentine’s Craft on Wednesday February 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please call to register @ 613-333-1426.

Some upcoming events at the Vennachar Free Methodist • Church: Sunday February 9 at 1:00 p.m. there is a Student Archery Tournament (grade 4 and up).

On Monday February 10 at 10:30 a.m. there is a Ladies Coffee Circle; bring a friend and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

On Friday February 14 at 5:30 p.m. there is a Valentine’s Day adult Potluck and fun evening .

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Happy birthdays: Denise Redmond, Tim Alton, Kim Grant • Perry, Gillian Vimbai, John Jennings, Wayne Fink, Barry Campbell, Neil Pond, and those we have lost. Cheers!

Online registration opens March 1st for the Frontenac County Minor Softball and in-person registration is March 19th from 6-8pm and March 22nd from 9-11am, locations can be found online @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Congratulations to the 11 firefighters from the South  Frontenac Fire & Rescue who were recognized with Fire Services Exemplary Service Medals and ribbons from the Provincial and Federal governments. Also, in the Snow Social article last week, I forgot to mention the extra special contribution by Hartington Equipment. It was impressive and much appreciated by all.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

BC Knitters is donating $130 to the local Food Bank this week.

Friday, February 7, 2025 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, 7 to 9:30pm, for public school children. The cost is $7.00 and the theme will be Valentine's. Come dressed in red and white and make a card for your favorite DJ`s. Win a prize. For information call 613-372 2410.

Sunday, February 9, 2025 is the Ole Tyme  Fiddlers open mic at the Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, 1-5pm followed by dinner and we ask that you bring a dessert to share. Cost is $15. For information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, February 16, 2025 there will be a  TAKE OUT or DINE IN turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Tickets are not required but you must call 613-372 2410 IN ADVANCE to reserve your dinner. Cost is $20.00 and pick up time is between 4 and 5:30pm. The cut-off date for orders is Wednesday, February 12, NO EXCEPTIONS!  For more information, call 613-372 2410. 

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Henderson
Jean Brown

We got all shook up when our Henderson Henrietta ground hog promised an early spring, and warmer weather - can’t wait!

Folks are excited about Family Weekend  with the Matson Farm event on Sunday, Feb. 16, along with skating at Arden, Sharbot Lake and Tichborne, plus the fantastic Kennebec Lake Association offering fun times for folks.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Thank you to all who braved the cold last Saturday to enjoy Bob’s Breakfast Buffet. Over 150 guests sat down for breakfast. The volunteers (Friday & Saturday) who worked to make it happen were amazing. Approximately $1100 was raised for the church. Next breakfast on March 1.

Chicken & Biscuits including salad & dessert at the Storrington Lions Hall on Saturday, February 15th from 5 to 7pm. Cost is $25 per adult. Children 12 and under $15. Reserve by February 12th. Call Marie at 613 449-4744.

Youth Dance for grades 5 to 8 at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury. Time is 6:30 to 9:30. Cost is $5 per person. Canteen avail able and adult supervision.

Fill the Bin! Calling all pop cans, as well as alcohol beverage containers. Storrington Lions Club thanks ANS Scrap Metal and Environmentall Contracting Services for their support. Funds raised are for the Lions Foundation of Canada Service Dogs program. Start saving those cans!

Impact! Have you noticed how often the  Storrington Lions Club or the Storrington Lions Hall is continually mentioned weekly in this and other columns? Community spirit and support is always out front with this group. We can show our appreciation and support by giving to the Storrington Lions Club Hall Revitalization Campaign. Donations grate fully accepted on their Go Fund Me Page or just drop off or mail a donation to the club at 2992 Princess Rd., Inverary, K0H 1X0

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Join us for February's Tay Valley Diner's Club Luncheon - February 13th 11:30am-1 pm FREE Lasagna & Caesar Salad with Live Music! Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road on February 13th. Register online by going to the Tay Valley Township website OR call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.110. Register right away before you miss out, limited space avail able! Live Music by Smoke & Whiskey. Funding provided by the Seniors Active Living Centre. 

Maberly Memory Café - Come by the hall  to socialize with other people who share a similar journey with Alzheimers. All welcome - prevention is the first step. Contact 866 576-8556, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Upcoming Dates: 10am - 12pm, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17.

CPHC Exercise Class for Seniors, Mondays (except holiday Mondays) at ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd, 9:30-10:30am ALL LEVELS are welcome! This is a FREE class. Call Margaret at (613) 273-9244.

Early On! Playgroup at Burgess Hall. The  first Wednesday of each month. Drop in any time between 9:30am and 12pm. Geared for ages 0-6 years of age. Come play, socialize, be creative and have fun!

Check out FoodFit! - Having fun with cooking and physical activity. Every Wednesday, from 10am - 1pm at The Maberly Community Hall. 180 Maberly-Elphin Road. To sign up call 613-267-6428 EXT 105 or email joey@theta blecfc.org or call Joey Wright 613-267-6428

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

Valentine’s Dinner, hosted by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers is on February 14th, with seatings at 5pm and 7pm. $60/couple, includes chicken parm pasta, caesar salad, garlic cheese bread & dessert. RSVP to Mary-Ann at 905-213 3820.

The Ompah February Birthday Bash/Potluck is on Wed.  Feb. 19th. Bring a dish to share and a Toonie to donate and join us as we all enjoy a meal together and celebrate the February birthdays.

Township of North Frontenac presents 2025 Winterfest on Sat. Feb. 22nd from 11am to 4pm at Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna. It’s a great family event with many games, skating, local vendors, food, and a talent show featuring a few of our Ompah neighbours. Free admission and free parking.

Ompah Cooking Class: “Fundamental Food: Bread, Soup  and Salad” with Elaine Moffitt on Feb. 25th from 10am to 2pm. The class will cover making two kinds of bread, secrets to making soup, salads and salad dressings. The cost is $15 including a recipe booklet,and light lunch. To register, please contact: Elaine Moffitt 613-519-3588 or elaineatcanonto@ gmail.com.

The Ompah Community Cupboard fridge in the foyer of the  Community Centre has many types of canned goods, carrots and apples. The Ompah Community Centre Association is purchasing milk, bread, fruit and veggies to add to the offerings. The use of the Cupboard is intended for everyone in the community.

Please join us for coffee on Wednesday mornings at 10am,  it’s a fun way to meet your Ompah neighbours. While you are there drop by the library which is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 12noon. The Ompah Community Centre also offers weekly fitness classes, Bridge, and other activities, drop by to find out more details.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Lots of folks have been feeling under the weather. Thinking of you to Doris Campsall, Mary Howes, Jean Graham, Charlotte Brown and Phil Cowdy. Please be careful on the ice in our local lakes as there was a close mishap in our area. Glad you are ok, Jen. Always check the ice thickness.

Big thank you to David and Shawn McCullough who recently entertained the residents of the Sharbot Lake Retirement Home on Friday and was a big hit with them.

Open Mic was held at the Sharbot Lake Legion on Saturday, Feb 1st. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon... Next one is on March 1st. Come out, bring your musical in strument or your voice and join in the fun with talents that we have in our area.

Be sure to attend the "Tuesday Tea" at the Free Methodist church, might help if you've got the cabin fever.

Don't forget the next Lions Club Breakfast on February 8th,  as well as the vision and hearing clinic on Feb 8th - be sure to get your child registered.

Saturday night is the Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction  thank you to the local businesses in the area for your generous support of us in our fundraising efforts.

Public Skating at the Frontenac Arena on Wednesday, Feb 12th or skate for free at the Tichborne Rink anytime or what about snow shoeing or walking along the trail. Great way to exercise and chase the winter blues away. Call your friend to join you.

Unfortunately a family in the area has lost everything in a  house fire last week. We are thinking of them all at this time.

Happy Birthday to those born in February. Sheri Cox, Ben • Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, Savanah McClellan, Will Cooke, Richard Webster, Tammy Hartwick, Sylvia Cota, An gie Teal, Helene Riddell, Kenna Brown, Nathan Lowery, Har monie Ruttan, Shawn Kehoe, Tammy Parks, Betty Babcock, Tyler MacPherson, Kaden Dupuis, Debbie Pond Kehoe, Car son Hamilton, Keegan Bertrim, Earl Brown, Geraldine Badour, Danny Meeks, Hunter Cooke, Skylar Lee, Judy Huffman, Ed Goodfellow, Troy Woodcock, Bentley Schonauer, Saylor Cota, Liz Steele-Drew, Cheryl Gordon and Janice Conway.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Tuesday Lunches are back at The Sunday School Hall: • Come and try the Home Made fare. 12:00 noon. Come early for Euchre. Join Bill White and the Whites playing an afternoon of • Country Music on Sunday, March 2nd at 2pm in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road Cres. A light lunch available. Free will offering.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers present a Valentine's Dinner at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) on Friday, February 14th. There are two sittings at 5pm and 7pm. They are serving chicken parm pasta, caesar salad, garlic cheese bread and dessert. Tickets are $60 per couple and you can purchase tickets from Lookout Home Hardware or by contacting MaryAnn (905 213-3820) Stephanie (613 282-3276) or Rhonda (613 264-5325).

Thank you to the 17 people who came out to play Euchre last  week at the Plevna Clar-Mill hall. Congratulations to Bonnie B. for winning the high score cash prize with 82 and Sandy S. for winning the most lone hands prize with 5. There will be lots of fabulous prizes to win in February, so come on out and bring a friend next Tuesday night! The games start at 7pm, but if you can arrive at 6:50pm to buy your share the wealth tickets and find a seat, that would be much appreciated! There is no charge, but donations are welcomed for The Holy Trinity Anglican Church. There are refreshments enjoyed at the end of the evening when the prizes are awarded. For more information you can contact Rhonda at 613 264-5325.

18 people came out to enjoy The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers Cornhole league last week. If you want to give it a try, it takes place on Thursday nights at 7pm at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall! Teams are determined each week by a draw and there will be a canteen available selling snacks, coffee, water and other treats! It will cost $5 per person each week and prizes will be awarded on the last night of the league. For information call MaryAnn at 905 213-3820.

The next Bi-weekly Grocery Bingo Lunch is on Tues, Feb 11th from 11-1pm at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot lake Road). For just $10, you can enjoy a soup, sandwich, dessert and a Free Bingo Card! Take out orders are welcomed and extra Bingo cards are available for $2 each. For more info, you can contact Mary Ann at 613 213-2820. Beat those winter blahs with a feel-good energy boosting  fitness class for all levels at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm. It’s a friendly and non-competitive environment that is sure to leave you feeling healthier. Call Jeanne at 613-479-0070.

If you are a high school student looking to collect some volunteer hours, consider helping out at this year's Winterfest on Sat, Feb 22nd. Help is needed to set up, front gate, tear down and other duties as required. You must be prepared to be outside, so would want to dress accordingly. For info. contact Cyndy Bonello EDTF Member at cyndy@glenhaven resort.com. Don't miss out on your chance to shine in North Frontenac!

Winterfest on Sat, Feb 22nd has added a Talent Show category this year and you won't want to miss out! It is open to all ages and everyone is welcome to apply, but don't wait because spots are limited and the prizes are awesome! 1st place is $500, 2nd place is $300 and 3rd place is $200. You can contact Cyndy Bonello at cyndy@glenhavenresort. com for more information.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Last week, I offered readers the following Sharbot Lake • trivia question: What was the name of the first murder victim of Sharbot Lake? Marcie Webster was the first to respond with the correct answer: Matthew Garrett. Watch for more trivia questions in coming weeks.

Coming this weekend: Saturday, Feb 8, the next Lions Club  All You Can Eat Breakfast. 8-10:30am at Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO)

Looking ahead: February 16th TH-TH-TH P-P-P Po lar Plu-• Plu-Plu NGE (That’s “Polar Plunge!” if you are hearing about it from a shivering participant!) 11am. Sharbot Lake Marina, 1008 Cannon Road. IMPORTANT: To register, please con tact: Linda Harding-Devries 613-316-5063 or LDEVIES@YA HOO.CA Post plunge $5 chili lunch available at the Sharbot Lake Legion.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Have you started off your February by supporting more Canadian? Support our Royal Canadian Legion. Back by popular demand at Sydenham Legion, Heartland Country will be performing for the Valentine's Day dance on Saturday, February 8th. Doors open at 7pm and band is playing from 730-1130. Get your tickets now at The One Stop or Legion for only $10. With hopes there will still be tickets at door.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy breakfast at the Verona Lions Club on Saturday, February 8 from 8:30 to 11 am. By donation. This event is sponsored by the Frontenac Fury Hockey Teams.

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday, February 8, from 10 am to 1 pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday. Location at the Verona Free Methodist Church.

The Girl Guides are doing a food drive in Verona! The food drive is being organized by the 1st Frontenac Guides & Path finders. The girls are trying to "FILL THE CANOE" with non parishable food donations for South Frontenac's Food Bank. The event is being held on Saturday, February 15 from 9am - 12noon at Foodland in Verona.

Missionaries Matthew and Alison Ja Eue and their three children are moving to the region of Isaan, Thailand later this spring. Missionaries are required to fundraise their own annual salaries. In an effort to support this young Kanata-area couple, Beth and Terry Freeland are organizing a traditional Thai dinner prepared by Matthew on Friday, February 14 at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Following the meal, there will be a presentation about the Ja Eues and Pioneers Missions. $18 per person Please indicate mild, medium or spicy when you register or pre-pay. E transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information or to register, call 613-374-2703.

Family Day in South Frontenac will be held on Monday, February 17 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Frontenac Community Arena. Come enjoy family day with free skating, snow tubing and snowshoeing, outdoor activities and games. February's Women's Social will be held Tuesday, February 18 at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall at Verona Free Methodist Church. A free lunch is provided and donations are welcome. The guest speaker will be Katie Buckley, SFCSC Hospice & Palliative Care Coordinator, presenting on grief, coping strategies and the supports that are available in our county. For more information and to register by February 15, please call 613-374-2703.

Seedlings for sale! Sydenham Lake Canoe Club is selling  seedlings to help raise funds for new boats. Cost is $3 per seedling and there are six varieties available. Look for the order form on the club website at <http://sydenhamlakecanoeclub. com>sydenhamlakecanoeclub.com. Trees will be delivered at the end of April or early May depending on weather conditions. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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