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RMH Auxiliary widens the winners circle with a new 50/50 series
The New Year brings a new series of the Ross Family and Friends 50/50 raffle, the RMH Auxiliary’s popular Hospital fundraiser. Close to $50,000 has already been won by lucky participants, with the other half of the proceeds to support equipment and capital needs at the Ross.
Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw
The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is thrilled to announce Peter Brendle as the lucky winner of $710 in the first 50/50 Draw, drawn by Mike Perry and presented by Rosemary McColeman on January 11th, at the building at 58 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls. The 50/50 Draw tickets sold very quickly before the holidays and now preparations are in place to begin sales for the second 50/50 Draw scheduled for March 8th. The third and final 50/50 Draw is scheduled for May 10, 2022.
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Plans Year of the Garden Celebrations
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society is holding its annual “Spring into Gardening” Plant Sale on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 8 am to 2 pm. With plans to be bigger and better than before, the sale will be held at the Fenelon Agricultural Society Memorial Building on the Fenelon Fairgrounds.
2021 TC Photo Contest Winners
At its core the Town Crier is a community based newsletter and so each week we feature articles and photos submitted by you, our readers. The photos you’ve submitted over the years are so beautiful that we curated the best of them into a hard cover coffee book! As a way of saying thank you for your contributions, each month, a random winner is chosen to receive a $25 gift card from the local business of their choice. We’d like to celebrate the 2021 winners and encourage you to keep sending in your wonderful photos and articles about local events and people.
Photo Round Up - Jan 20, 2022
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!
Have You Heard the Word About Lovin' it Local?
What’s your favourite local gem? Is it a store? A restaurant? An artisan? A beautiful place? How much do you know about the diverse and interesting opportunities offered by the our local businesses? Whether you’re a business owner, a customer, a chef or a someone eating delicious local grub (or anyone and everyone in between!), we invite you to join us in participating in the Lovin’ it Local campaign!
Readers of the Town Crier - We'd Love Your Help!
As the Town Crier switches over to a new editor, we thought it might be an ideal time to make a few other changes! We’ve been talking about adding more local bingo options, or maybe an advice column, but wanted to consult with you first. As readers, what would you like to see in your weekly Town Crier? Interviews with local businesses, more fun activities, guest writers, photos? If you have an idea you’d like to submit, please contact us at submissions@explorefenelonfalls.com. We hope to hear from you! Thank you!
Health Unit Urges People to Get COVID Vaccines, as More Appointments Are Available
If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, there are more places and spaces to get your dose of protection in coming days. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is promoting the continued availability of first, second or third doses of COVID-19 vaccine at its mass immunization clinics.
#TakeOutTuesday - The Locker at the Falls
With both takeout and delivery available and featuring specials like $5 Tallboys and Coolers and Wing Wednesday, The Locker at the Falls wants to ensure you stay both well-fed and hydrated!
#TakeOutTuesday - The Cow + the Sow
Offering promos that include discounts to local residents and a menu that serves everything from classic pub food to a delicious sweet and savoury charcuterie board, use their takeout or delivery service to enjoy some amazing food from The Cow & Sow!
Photo Round Up - Jan 13, 2022
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!
Lovin' it Local: Meet the Owner
The Lovin’ it Local campaign has been in full swing for a few months, hoping to encourage residents of the Kawartha Lakes + Haliburton regions to explore the hidden gems in their own backyard. A number of the beloved local businesses of Fenelon Falls have been featured, and we wanted to highlight a few of the interviews and photoshoots that were conducted to help you learn about our local business owners!
P2C Winners!
The Passport 2 Christmas promotion is wrapped up for another year and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated. This year we received 220 eligible entries which account for an estimated 900 purchases when accounting for double stamp weekends.
Passing the Torch
Hello Town Crier Readers: I am thrilled to announce that I will be taking over as Editor of the Town Crier so that the lovely Emily can prepare to welcome her new bundle in the coming weeks! I would love to hear your stories, your ideas and what you would like to have delivered to your inbox weekly. If you would like to get in touch, please email submissions@explorefenelonfalls.com.
Photo Round Up - Jan 6, 2022
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!
Adult Volunteers Needed for the Navy League Program
Kawartha Lakes Navy League Branch is looking for adult volunteers for the Navy League Program. If we do not get volunteers, we will likely have to shut down this FREE youth program. If you enjoy working with youth aged 9-12, we have the volunteer opportunity for you!
Country Cupboard January Sale!
We love our locals at Country Cupboard!
If you live here, are still here, or are still coming up in January, please enjoy a twenty percent discount on supplements for the entire month!
Health Unit Notified of Potential Local Case of Omicron Variant
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who has COVID has shown the person has the markers consistent with the Omicron variant.
Cranberry Vinaigrette by TheDevineKitchen
Here’s an EASY, colourful, and delicious vinaigrette recipe to brighten your table over the holidays. It’s welcomed back at my table year after year. “Toss it” with mesclun greens or arugula, and “top it” with Three-Seed Brittle Recipe in Edition 290 -Dec 2nd, 2021, of Town Crier.
Increase in COVID-19 Cases Forces Health Unit to Make Changes to Clinics and Contact Tracing
Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says that a recent increase in cases has stretched the capacity of the health unit staff, and the organization has had to change some process to balance the work involved with new cases while continuing to offer mass immunization clinics in the communities.