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Photo Round Up - April 23rd, 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!
Featured Photo - Morning Reflections
Submitted by John Donahue. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Country Cupboard Giving Away 100 Trees for Earth Day
The good folks at Country Cupboard have started an annual tradition: every year, on Earth Day, they give away 100 trees that are ready to plant! There is no purchase necessary and the seedlings are only available while supplies last - first come, first served. The trees will be marked with their type and planting instructions, and they will be set out on the front porch of the Country Cupboard for contact-less pickup.
FanSaves Helps Gift Certificate Program
Submitted by FanSaves
With local businesses forced to close or reduce their hours amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the newly launched FanSaves Helps Gift Certificate Program is helping give business owners a boost across the country, Kawartha Lakes and Fenelon Falls. The program is working with the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and features gift certificates from local stores which can be used once things get back to normal.
“We noticed some areas were starting their own gift certificate programs so we decided to create a one-stop-shop and a hub for gift certificates from local businesses in partnership with Chambers, BIAs and organizations in regions across Canada. This is our way of giving back during this time” explained FanSaves Co-Founder & CEO, Shannon Ferguson.
What Are You Missing?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
As I talk with friends and family, remotely of course, it is interesting to hear what it is people miss the most during these strange times. Of course, I often hear they “miss personal contact, visiting grandchildren, going to the office”, all of which are expected. What I find more interesting are the small things people miss and the most intriguing are the things they never thought they would miss!
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. Launches Colouring Contest
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has launched a Beer Colouring Contest with original designs released each week. To join in on the fun, visit their website to download a new poster each week. Colour in the poster, including the featured can of beer. Then, once you’re done, post on social media and be sure to tag @fenelonbrewco
A winner will be selected every Wednesday.
Kawartha Lakes to increase leaf and yard collection days
Submitted by Doug Elmslie
As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts away, residents across the municipality are getting ready for spring. While practicing physical distancing, many of you may want to, or have already started, doing some outdoor spring cleaning. All that yard work creates additional waste, such as leaves, branches and twigs.
Kawartha Lakes landfills remain closed to the public due to COVID-19 to ensure staff and public health and safety. To recognize the desire to dispose of leaf and yard waste, Kawartha Lakes Waste Management Division has added a second spring leaf and yard pick up for this season. In addition to the scheduled June pick up, there will now be an additional pick up in May.
Kawartha COVID-19 Response Team Mask Challenge
Submitted by Sandra Clements
The Kawartha COVID-19 Response Team would like to challenge the community of Kawartha Lakes to make 2020 masks in 20 days. We are getting requests for these masks on a daily basis. If you make them we can pick up and distribute to the groups that are requesting them. Please contact me if you are able to help, have masks ready for pick up or your community group or essential service requires masks. If you can help but need supplies we can help with that too. If you are sewing and already handing out to friends and neighbours - send me a message with your count and we will add to the tally too. Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated.
Here’s a link for the mask pattern: https://www.skiptomylou.org/face-mask-pattern/
Health Unit Issues Order
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
To help protect area residents, the local Health Unit is taking stronger steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit today (April 14) issued a Class Section 22 Order that will require anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, is considered a probable case, or has had contact with a confirmed case, to self-isolate in their home for 14 days. If the person fails to self-isolate as required, the Health Unit can ask the court to fine them up to $5,000 a day.
Shopping Local is Fantastic!
Submitted by Shirley Hackett
With the closure of walk-in stores in Fenelon Falls, it takes some creativity to shop local...but we did! And the results are fantastic. The Butterfly Boutique and the Barn and Bunkie offered online shopping and Easter Bags as well as free delivery or arranged pick up. So we gave it a try for our Easter and were impressed by each store’s commitment to customer service. This morning I opened my Easter Bag and online purchases.
From the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Randy Johnson
During this most difficult time, the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls has suspended our regularly held Thursday evening meetings, but we have not gone away. We have made a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank of $4,000.00 as well as a donation of $1,000.00 to the Kawartha Food Source, to help those in our community. The Rotary Classic Car Draw is also in suspension – however, we are still selling tickets.
Photo Round Up - April 16th, 2019
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!
Featured Photo - Hearts for Frontline Workers
Submitted by Kayla Groeneveld. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
COVID-19 = Feeding our Community
Submitted by WG Jackett & Sons Construction, Youngs Construction, and Rockwood Forest Nurseries
On March 11, the outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.
In response, communities across Ontario and the world are coming together by fundraising for those in need. Our initiative is to feed the community by providing vegetables which are potted in 1-gallon containers, through the support of three industry leaders:
- WG Jackett & Sons Construction (https://www.wgjackett.com/ )
- Youngs Construction (http://youngsconstruction.ca/ )
- Rockwood Forest Nurseries (http://www.rockwoodforest.com/
Our goal is to pot a minimum of 100,000 containers, but with a target of 200,000 containers, starting in early April, with availability for "zero contact" distribution by June.
Easter Eggstravaganza Activity Package
This year we have had to make changes to our community Easter Eggstravaganza event. While we are all at home trying to make the best of our new situation, we wanted to help entertain you from the comfort of your living room with a complimentary Easter Eggstravaganza Activity Package available by clicking on the Read More below.
We also want to encourage residents and businesses to put up a picture of an Easter Egg in this window for passers-by to see. We look forward to seeing what everyone creates! By posting your window eggs or activity package creations on Facebook or Instagram with #ExploreFenelonFalls, you are eligible to win one of five $25 gift certificates to a local business of your choice!
A message from The Kawartha Store
Submitted by The Kawartha Store
This April is sure to be one like I have never experienced in my life. First thing we are hoping for is that everyone out in the world is taking care of themselves and their family. These are definitely different times for all of humankind. One thing that hasn't changed is that our Spring lines have come in and were delivered before the lockdown. Great colours and refreshing patterns, styles, and cuts. We can ship via Canada Post or deliver in the area, or you can do a curbside pick-up.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. partners with Ross Memorial Hospital
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has partnered with Ross Memorial Hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes to support urgent COVID-related equipment and technology needs as the RMH team responds to the pandemic.
With the spread of COVID-19 in the world, and now in the Kawarthas community, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. is giving back to people that need support most. Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has partnered with the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation to support urgent COVID-related equipment and technology needs as the Ross Memorial Hospital team responds to the pandemic in the Kawartha Lakes.