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Press release submitted by Dennis Geelen, KLSRC Coordinator

Throughout the rest of 2019, childcare centers and some TLDSB classrooms will be provided with equipment bags (funded through the OTF grant) and activity suggestions, as well as implementation support through subsequent workshops to help link physical literacy into their curriculums.

Submitted by Barb Young for Residents of Rosedale (ROR)

The Residents of Rosedale (ROR) are very pleased to announce that we have finally received our new boundary signs which were installed on Highway 35 at the north and south ends of town earlier this month. Obtaining the signs involved lengthy negotiations between the Community, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the MTO.

This weekend, from July 19-21 enjoy the annual Fenelon Fair at the fairgrounds, brought to you by the Fenelon Agricultural Society. This year’s fair is jam-packed with fun and features, including livestock shows, a truck and tractor pull, artist exhibits, midway exhibits, demolition derby, and more. The fair promises fun for the whole family, so bring the kids to check out the petting zoo and the children’s pedal tractor pull.

Submitted by Andrea Strachan

I immigrated from England to Canada as a young girl with my family in 1957. We lived in the Toronto area and in the mid-60s my parents bought a cottage in Gooderham. My journey to Fenelon Falls had begun!

Submitted by Kayla Donaldson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.

The Tourism Ambassador program launched in the summer of 2018 with only two Ambassadors. Last summer was a success and showed that there was opportunity to expand and grow the concept so this summer there are 5 Tourism Ambassadors! The TA’s are local students who bring their own experience, enthusiasm, tech smarts and hometown knowledge to the job. You will see them all around downtown Fenelon Falls, at the museum, the beach park, and the locks in their bright blue uniforms. They are also helping the Horticulture Society volunteers take care of the many beautiful gardens in the village. 

Submitted by Marina Hodson. If you are one of the millions of Canadians who enjoy singing in the shower, keep it up! While you may have heard of some of the benefits associated with singing such as its mental health impacts which have been linked to reducing depression and lowering stress levels, other benefits might surprise you.

Arlene Colman, Seniors Chairman for the Fenelon Falls announces the winners of its first Literary Contest for Seniors. She hopes to run the contest again next year so put your thinking caps on and get started on your entry in 2020.  There’s something for everyone: poetry, short stories, memoirs and essay.

The long weekend and Simcoe Day are fast approaching in Fenelon Falls. Last year over 4,000 people attended events on Trent Severn Island, Water Street, the Fenelon Museum and the Fenelon Falls & District Lions Club’s Car & Truck Show. Fenelon Live is looking for volunteers for Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd for FOUR-HOUR shifts. This is a great opportunity for families, youth groups, soccer teams, hockey teams, individuals and organizations to support community projects and build Community Spirit!

“Residents and businesses in Eastern Ontario would benefit from improved access to online services which allow people to connect with friends, family, business, and community organizations. Most importantly, this proposal will save lives by ensuring cellular access to emergency services in remote areas and improving public safety by connecting all first responders on a dedicated network,” said Schmale.

This beautiful piece was submitted by Sandra L. Silva on behalf of her sister, Linda Gorrie. The article highlights their summer trips to Fenelon Falls in the 1960’s and includes some beautiful pictures. A must read!

The creation of a Seniors' Play Park for Fenelon Falls is the initiative of local resident Penni Holdham. The basic idea behind designing outdoor gyms and play areas for older adults or those with mobility challenges is to help improve people’s overall health and fitness and reduce isolation. The park, located at the Lloyd Kelly Parkette behind the Red Apple, will provide 24/7 outdoor space with activity stations that have no barriers to access. 

The Hunt for the Jewel of the Kawarthas, an immersive mystery adventure, launches this weekend on July 6th at 10 am and is available until September 1st, 2019. This unique event is completely free to participate in and promises fun for families and participants of all age groups. The adventure begins at the Tourist Information Centre located at 15 Oak Street in Fenelon Falls, where participants can obtain their adventurer’s kit and their first clue. The mystery will lead adventurers to discover and learn more about our history, notable landmarks, and local businesses.

Submitted by Bruce Forrester & Diana Wood. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.

One of Fenelon Falls longest-running traditions is back on June 29th: it’s Midnight Madness! From 7:00 pm - Midnight, lots of local shops will be open late with special sales and offers. Here is a sneak peek of ten+ local businesses who are participating in Midnight Madness this year. We hope you’ll come out for a great night!

Our 2019 Fenelon Falls Canada Day celebration schedule is now available. Click Read More below to learn more about 10 different activities that will be taking place throughout the day, starting at 10 am and ending at 10:15 pm with fireworks!

“Healthy communities, healthy families: Dr. Bruce Allin (left) and Mike Perry (far right), Executive Director of the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team, welcome new Nurse Practitioner, Cherisse Young (centre) to the Fenelon Medical Centre on Francis Street East. Ms. Young begins seeing patients on July 2nd.

In 2015 a group of volunteers in Rosedale undertook a project to re-establish the once well-used parkette by the Trent Severn Bridge. With the assistance of the Coboconk Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce and Kawartha Conservation, grants were obtained and a wonderful parkette established. The parkette includes a large pollinator garden which we have been watching over the years to see if they "work." Last year at least one Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar were spotted. However, this year things are greatly improved.

Kawarthas Northumberland invites local businesses to be involved in Canada’s first ever waterway “Trail Town” program, featuring the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada as the trail. Similar programs elsewhere have created trail-friendly towns that successfully entice trail tourists into local business districts, generating millions of dollars in sustainable economic growth for small businesses.

Submitted by the HKPR District Health Unit. When hot, humid weather hits home this summer, take precautions to beat the heat, the local Health Unit advises. This summer, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will issue public warnings in the lead-up to extremely warm conditions in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. A heat warning will be issued when day-time temperatures are forecast to be 31°C or higher, with a minimum day-time low of 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days. A heat warning is also issued if the humidex will be 40°C or higher for two consecutive days. The Health Unit will issue an extended heat warning when the same conditions apply, but the heat event is expected to last for three or more days in a row.

Submitted by Garry Watson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.