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Passing the Torch
Three years ago, Dana Deathe, also known as The Book Lady, took on the role of Editor and Chief of the Town Crier. Many of you who read the Town Crier and send in your submissions are probably very familiar with her and recognize the time, effort, and wonderful job she has done with it. Dana has continued to create a space for tourists, and locals alike to share their stores, experiences, and love for Fenelon Falls. As we move into a new year, the torch is being passed on. New year, new Chief!
Staycation in Fenelon Falls
The holidays are coming and many of you may be at a loss for things to do. You are used to flying down south to escape the brisk winter, heading to the city to visit family and enjoy a meal together, or getting together with a boatload of friends on New Year’s Eve. This year does look a lot different, but you are lucky to live in Fenelon Falls where the options for activities and fun are nearly unlimited.
Passport to Christmas: Double Down this Weekend
Whether you have left your Christmas shopping to the last minute or purposely left it to this weekend, you may just be the most intelligent person in the City of Kawartha Lakes. This weekend is THE weekend to check out participating businesses and double down on those stamps. Passport to Christmas is the perfect opportunity to support your local businesses. Bundle up, grab your passport and get out on the town this holiday season.
Thank You From the Fenelon Falls Lions Club
We could not have done so much without you. A big THANK YOU.
Year after year, you have supported our fundraisers enabling us to look after our community in which we live and work in. Through volunteer work and financial donations, our club has been able to support seniors, community & personal emergencies, Public & Secondary School Awards, Santa Day & Toy Drives and so many important causes that have made Fenelon Falls & Community a place to be proud of.
We look forward to when we can come together as a safe community. Until then, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and stay safe.
Business Milestones
Submitted by Marylee Boston for the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce
As 2020 comes to a close it’s the perfect time to celebrate our local businesses and their hard work, endurance and courage. For some it was also a milestone year which certainly deserves a hip hip hooray and congratulations! Join us in celebrating the following business anniversaries.
Featured Photo - Swans on Cameron Lake
Submitted by Lue-Ann Swanson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Photo Round Up - December 17th, 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!
History Repeats
Submitted by The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society began its second century exactly as it began its first: postponed by a pandemic. The founding meeting of 1918 had to be delayed until 1919 due to influenza but we kept going. Even though we couldn’t meet in person this year, a lot was accomplished in the gardens while practising social distancing guidelines. As well as maintaining our current gardens and growing vegetables in the Victory Garden for the food bank, new projects were undertaken.
Curious' Newest Campaign
Submitted by Curious?
The Curious Tree of Hope! Curious has decorated over the top this year to give our community some Holiday sparkle. Many of us need a little boost this year to find the Christmas spirit as 2020 has tested us in ways we never expected. It has been made crystal clear just how important our human connections are. Our physical contact with family, friends and even strangers is an integral part of who we are and without it many of us are struggling. But we are striving to discover new ways to connect, through energy, random acts of kindness and offering encouragement wherever we can.
New Ownership after Two and a Half Decades
Submitted by Kara Bradimore
The Stone Fountain Motel is under new ownership after nearly twenty-five years. Tome Arsovski bought the family run motel back in October from previous owners Sue and Bob Edwardson, and has various plans to renovate in the coming years to help give back to the community. “Our decision to sell the motel was simply because we were ready to retire,” commented Sue Edwardson, “We are sad to say goodbye to the property, but feel blessed that we were able to create so many incredible memories for so many years. We hope that Kawartha Lakes will welcome Tome as it did us.”
Santa and the Santa Day Committee say Thank You!
Submitted by Santa Day Committee
To everyone that participated in the Santa Day Drive-by on Saturday, November 28th. Such fun watching Santa greet the people driving by and seeing all their smiling faces. This event would not have happened without the help of all our volunteers and supporters. As you’re driving through our village we hope that you are enjoying all the new Christmas lights and decorations provided by The Santa Day Committee. Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
Certainly, whilst the Christmas season brings many joyful times, it can also be riddled with stressors and anxiety but never more so than this year. So how will you be celebrating the Holidays? While we may not be able to participate in the usual gatherings, this should definitely not mean turning into the Grinch. In fact, why not take this opportunity to start some new holiday traditions?
A Note from our Early Bird Prize Winner
Submission by Susan Bean
To all of my wonderful friends in Fenelon, thank you so much for the fabulous gifts in the “Early Bird Prize” from the “Passport to Christmas”. Everything is wonderful and I sincerely appreciate each one so much. Thank you for the gift certificates from the “Kawartha Artisan Market”, “The Little Pie Shack”, “Treasures by the Locks” and “The Butterfly Boutique”.....Thank you, I look forward to shopping!! Thank you to “The Corral” for the lovely candleholders (they are on my table), to “The Lil’ Wee Quilt Shop for the table runner (it is on my table), and to “The Curious Bear Marketplace” for the masks (certainly need those every day!).
A COVID Christmas at St. James Anglican
Submitted by Dana Bachman
Christmas will definitely be different this year. On November 28 the Santa Day committee was still able to come up with a way to create some holiday magic for children -- a drive by Santa! Children can still submit letters to Santa at the library and volunteers from our local post office will write responses. Are you longing for the candle lit Christmas Eve service? Or have you and your family attended the Bethlehem Live Christmas Eve service at St. James, complete with sheep, donkeys and the traditional Christmas pageant? Unfortunately those will not be happening this year, but there are still opportunities for you and your family to experience the message of hope and rebirth at Christmas. And we could all use a little hope right about now.
Featured Photo - Cameron Lake Sunrise
Submitted by Bill Kennedy. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Photo Round Up - December 10th, 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!
Strategic Holiday Shopping Downtown Fenelon Falls
Christmas eve is slowly approaching and you aren’t quite finished with your list, have some hard-to-buy for friends and relatives, shipping times are taking forever! The most economical and efficient way to shop is local. Start from one end to the other and make your way through Fenelon’s downtown while shopping strategically at some of the many unique shops that the town has to offer. There is no time to waste, pack your mask and sanitizer while approaching your shop with patience and kindness. Stop in at SIP for a specialty seasonal coffee to keep you warm should you be waiting outside while capacity is met at some of the local businesses.
Save Money at the Country Cupboard by Eating and Drinking Local
Throughout the month of December, The Country Cupboard is encouraging its patrons to eat and drink locally in order to save 20% on supplements, cosmetics, essential oils, and zero waste products. This is the epitome of small-town support of one another!
Fenelon Falls Got Heart
Submitted by Dana Bachman
Today, Saturday, November 28, was a beautiful sunny day. As I travelled around doing my errands in Fenelon Falls I was struck by what a big-hearted community we are. At Sobeys, a lady in a wheelchair was sitting beside the “Out” door collecting money for the Salvation Army. In a corner of the Sobeys parking lot, two young boys were waving plastic jugs of windshield washer fluid. Trentside Baptist church was offering windshield washer fluid fill up...for free! Not even asking for a donation.
Early Bird Gets the Worm Passport to Christmas Edition
Submitted by Marylee Boston
Passport to Christmas is in full swing here in the winter wonderland of Fenelon Falls. Susan B. was randomly chosen from the 199 eligible entries as the Early Bird prize winner. Double passport weekend was such a success we’ve added another one. Shop or dine at any participating business from December 18 to 20th, 2020 and receive DOUBLE stamps! The contest closes on Dec. 31st so there’s still lots of time to fill your passport or start a new one.