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Photo Round Up - March 5th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Upcoming Seminar: The Essential Support Role hosted by ABLE
For parents caring for an adult son or daughter with disabilities, the right paid help can provide the support for a good life, along with respite for family. But how do you ensure the support you engage is providing what you and your family member really need? Janet Klees, Executive Director of Durham Family Resources, and a longtime advocate for families challenged by disability, will address this question on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Shiloh Christian Centre, in Fenelon Falls, at 7 pm. in a seminar called “The Essential Support Role: Interviewing, Hiring and Guiding Paid Workers.” The event is being hosted by ABLE, a local family support network. Shiloh Christian Centre is located at 183 County Road 8, 2 km west of Sobeys in Fenelon Falls.
Featured Photo - Rise and Shine
Submitted by Bruce & Diana. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Barn Kats Performing Leap Day Concert
Did you know that 2020 is a “Leap Year”? Since the Earth’s full rotation of the sun takes 365.25 days, every 4 years an extra day known as a “Leap Day” is included at the end of February in order to synchronize our calendars with the passing of the seasons.
To celebrate this rare occasion, the Barn Kats will be performing live at the Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.’s Leap Year Party! This Saturday, February 29th at 8:00 pm, don’t miss this special concert in celebration of Leap Day 2020.
Fenelon Falls Robotics Kicks Off Their Season
For the third consecutive year, the students at FFSS have been competing in FIRST Robotics, an international series of tournaments designed to encourage high school-aged teams to compete head-to-head on a special playing field with robots they have designed, built, and programmed. In conjunction with the Robotics course being offered at the school, and with the generosity of local sponsors, the Robotics Club has spent hundreds of hours designing, coding, creating, and testing their creation in preparation for this season’s upcoming competitions in Oshawa, North Bay, and Mississauga.
Photo Round Up - February 27th
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
![[Advertorial] — RJW Digital Imaging](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6328c692a024bb5f5c750c52/1671165417401-K79NPQMJNGTWKPTMJN3G/RJW+Digital+Imaging.jpg)
[Advertorial] — RJW Digital Imaging
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
This week we’re excited to introduce a new vendor to the upcoming 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show — RJW Digital Imaging. Owner, Robert Waskul, not only offers family and business portrait photography services but also specializes in old (and not so old) restoration of family photographs. To learn more about RJW Digital Imaging, be sure to stop by their booth at #KLCLS2020 from April 24th to 26th. They would love to help restore your beloved old photos.
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[Advertorial] — Neolife with Heather's Help
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
Local community member, Heather LeCraw, is returning to the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show this year with her businesses, Heather’s Help and Neolife.
Heather has been a health educator and advocate for over 20 years. She promotes a healthy, active lifestyle with whole-food nutritional supplements and products for comfort and mobility — country living with vitality and fun! Partnering with NeoLife was a no brainer. They are a leader in nutrition and wellness, with whole-food supplements that fill the gaps in our diet. They are on a mission to end the trend of chronic disease in North America, and poor health related to diet and lifestyle.
We hope you’ll stop by Heather’s booth at KLCLS 2020 to meet her and learn more.
Featured Photo - Blue Jay
Submitted by Cheryl Pearson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Meet and Greet with Fred Walker
Submitted by Anne Kulmula
Have you ever wondered what Tarot is really about, why it works, how it works? Reading Tarot cards has come a long way since being stereotyped as a fortune-telling item, to a tool that can be of great assistance in many areas of one's life. Perhaps you have a burning question about the direction your life is heading or need some clarification on decisions you are making or sometimes just a check-in with ourselves through this ancient system of understanding. To this end a Meet and Greet gathering will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 1 pm at Curious, 10-B Water St. in Fenelon Falls.
Enjoying Winter?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
Regardless of whether you like winter or not, most of us agree that by the middle of February, spring would be welcomed. In fact, while January is considered the most depressing month of the year, I think it is not difficult to argue that February may be a close second. Snow has often lost its appeal, both literally and figuratively and no one is looking forward to another shortened gray day. The only welcome interruption prior to 2008 may have been Valentine’s Day, and that is, of course, dependent on having a special person or persons to share it with. So I for one welcome Family Day, not only as a day off but as a much-needed reminder of the beauty to be found and experienced in our wonderful and vast Province.
Watson's Village Shop Closing: Rhonda is Retiring!
Things are changing on Colborne Street: after 55 years in business here in the downtown of Fenelon Falls, Watson's Village Shop is closing their doors! Rhonda, the shopkeeper and a very friendly face around town has decided to retire. Ahead of the store’s closure, Watson’s Village Shop is currently having a 50% off Retirement Sale and everything must be cleared out. For now, the shop is open Wednesday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Merchandise won't last long, so come on in and take home a little piece of Fenelon Falls history from the historic Watson’s Village Shop. Congratulations on your retirement, Rhonda!
Photo Round Up - February 20th
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Meet the Dietitian Events Provide Helpful Nutrition Advice
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Healthy eating advice to nurture childhood growth and development will be served up to families in Kawartha Lakes in the coming weeks. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is again offering free Meet the Dietitian events between now and mid-May at local EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Registered Dietitian Laura Abbasi will share her nutrition expertise with parents of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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[Advertorial] - Fenelon Dental
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
Dr. Dhaliwal of Fenelon Dental strongly believes in patient education, prevention and being as thorough as possible. Don’t be surprised if you find him taking pictures of your teeth with his iPhone during a check up or treatment. It’s his goal to make sure that patients understand what is going on. He is well aware that being in a dental chair is not on anybody’s fun-list and makes it his priority to be as gentle as possible. His dental team have been helping patients for over twenty years
![[Advertorial] - Kawartha Blinds](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6328c692a024bb5f5c750c52/1671165613674-Z7162G5AK6Y6KMK04LJA/image-asset.jpeg)
[Advertorial] - Kawartha Blinds
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
Let's welcome Kawartha Blinds to the 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show. Kawartha Blinds offers custom window treatments in the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas. Their goal is to help you select the best window coverings for your home, cottage, or office. Owners, Lisa, Ian, and their son, Zach share, “We make a promise to listen to our clients, and provide our professional expertise. We offer a variety of window coverings for residential and commercial spaces, which include custom made and fitted products at affordable prices. We are proud to service Kawartha Lakes and the surrounding area.”
![[Advertorial] - Highlands Propane Inc.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6328c692a024bb5f5c750c52/1671165618117-98KKDLZ50Y1KSN21ELK2/STAFF-PHOTO-DEC-2018-1024x424.jpg)
[Advertorial] - Highlands Propane Inc.
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
The 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show is returning to the Fenelon Falls Community Centre from April 24th to 26th. Longtime supporter, Highlands Propane, is back at the show this year and invites you to visit them at their booth. Founded in May 1991 by owner, Shawn Bellwood, Highlands Propane originally started as a small seasonal business serving local trailer parks. The following fall, they expanded to providing residential propane as well. Now, with the help of their team, Highlands Propane has grown to be one of the most well-known independently-owned propane facilities in the City of Kawartha Lakes and serves residents, tourists, and
businesses alike.
Featured Photo - Suet Eats
Submitted by Bruce & Diana Forrwood. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Important note for curbside collection
Reshared from Kawartha Lakes News
Residents are reminded to follow the curbside waste and recycling collection requirements, to ensure all your items are picked up every week:
Bagged recycling will not be picked up. All recycling must be loose, rinsed of food residue and placed in an approved container for pick up
Waste and recycling must be accessible from the road: Waste, recyclables, leaf and yard materials and bulky items shall not be placed atop or behind a snow bank or other visual obstruction and out of the path of the snow plough or other maintenance equipment
Bins and bags should not weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg)
Calling All Artists
Submitted by Belinda Wilson
The Kawartha Arts Festival is expanding! We invite new and returning artists to submit an application to be part of this year’s event. Established in 1989, we are one of the largest juried Art Shows in Southern Ontario, with free admission, free parking and a free shuttle service between the Fenelon Fairgrounds and downtown Fenelon Falls. Featuring artist demonstrations, live music and a food concession, it attracts thousands of visitors each year, and is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talents in a wonderful outdoor setting.