Verona News

Published April 26, 2012

I miss the chipmunks! Usually by this time of year, we are being treated to the antics of these little guys as they tear across the yard grabbing our birdseed and terrorizing the other larger animals. They are so adorable that they bring smiles to even the most sour of sourpusses. However this year they are missing in action. According to Ron Hipfner in a letter to the editor, Frontenac News, April 12, the chipmunk population may have been felled by a disease this winter. I was hoping our Verona chipmunks would have escaped this plight but so far no sightings. So I am plugging for these little tykes and hope they recover quickly and are back to their old selves - eating my flowers and dominating the yard once more.

The Verona Community Improvement Plan has been approved and now is available for Verona residents to utilize. Anyone with residential properties or businesses fronting onto Road 38 in Verona can apply for grants and loans for projects such as Facade Improvement Grants, Commercial Building Improvement grants and Community Improvement Loans. (just a few of the ones available). Information brochures are available at the Verona kiosk or online at www.VeronaCIP.ca. You can also contact Lindsay Mills at 613-374-3027 ext 221.

Bingo! The Verona Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus are cohosting Bingo on Monday April 30 at 7 pm. The doors and canteen open at 6 pm. Early bird game starts at 6:50 pm. The prizes for each of the 12 regular games are meat packages. Value of $25. Verona Lions Hall.

Starting May 1, after 4:00 p.m., lady golfers can play a 9 hole scramble format, enjoy a great meal, have a chance at a door prize and receive a starter kit at a reduced cost of $9.99. If playing a scramble format isn't your thing, you can also play the regular stroke play. For more information contact Cathy Goodfellow 613-375-6651 or Rivendell Golf Club 613-374-3404

Beverlee Smart and Pampered Chef are holding a " Help Whip Cancer Fundraiser" on Wednesday, May 2. Part of the profits from this evening will go towards Cancer research. Featured speakers will talk on topics such as breast screening, mammograms and proper bra fittings. Draws. Free admission. Call or e-mail before April 27 to reserve a seat. Beverlee Smart 613-374-2888 or bev.smart@sympatico.ca. Trinity United Church 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm

Make sure your first weekend in May will include visiting the Frontenac Farmers Market. The market moves outdoors and extends their hours from 9 am to 1 pm. The Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast starting at 8 am and The Verona Community Association will give free rides to all the children on the Verona Cattail Express. (weather permitting) 9 am to 1 pm.

Deborah and Paul Spaar-Mueller from Sunrays Holistic Health will be setting up a booth at the "Healthy Lifestyle Showcase" at the Cataraqui Town Centre in Kingston. April 25 to April 28.

Debbie Lingen

For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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