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By Alex Coop When he and his wife go back to their with flexibility, since he doesn’t rent the neighbours on the lake, and only rents to home in Toronto, they sometimes rent out cottage out on a regular basis. people he feels comfortable with. During a lengthy fire ban last summer, their cottage through Airbnb, an online “It’s the only way to defray the costs of Most of the time, the renters are young Highlands East cottager Douglas Roger marketplace that enables them to advertise owning a cottage,” Roger said. “We price couples with a dog. recalls paddling around Salerno Lake and their cottage on Salerno Lake. for two people with additional charges for Roger charges anywhere from $150-$250 telling people to put their fires out. The two make sure their renters every person beyond that. per night, depending on the time of the year. Many of them, he presumes, weren’t understand the rules and regulations that “And I’ve refused to rent to people.” Airbnb users can post reviews about from the area and were likely renting the come with the territory. He and his wife live in Toronto, but have renters, who can also post reviews of their neighbouring cottages. Finding renters is a simple process, Roger owned a cottage in the Highlands since own. Users with low reviews, or sometimes “Most of them told me to screw off says, and Airbnb provides the former 1995. no reviews, are cause for suspicion, says because they were on vacation,” Roger said. president of the Salerno Lake Association Roger hasn’t received complaints from Roger. NOW inSee Stock! ‘Creation’ on page 7 MINDEN Laminate Flooring - Huron Collection $1.99 SQ. FT. RENO SEASON (705)286-1351 16 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden IS AHEAD! Maitland Perth Blyth CALL THE EXPERTS! T:10.25” 2 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271

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By Lisa Gervais money could be offset from reserves or O’Byrne borrowing. She also mentioned another Dipping into reserves and borrowing major project, the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Sales Representative money for major projects such as the Arena and community centre renewal proposed new fire hall appear to be the and how council will have to decide solution to a Minden Hills budget with 705-935-0011 how to fund that, suggesting it may be a increasing costs but stagnant revenue. debenture project in future. The township held its second round She said if council had no appetite to of budget talks Jan. 12 and is so far go above a six per cent increase, it has to sitting on an increase to taxpayers of look at reserves or debentures. FREE Property approximately six per cent. Coun. Pam Sayne said she was However, it became clear during the worried about a six per cent or higher meeting that council is now ready to tap rate increase and taxpayers’ ability to into reserves, which are estimated to be pay and said the provincial and federal Evaluation! about $7 million by the end of 2017. It government have to help. But Deputy also appears it will explore debenturing. Reeve Cheryl Murdoch said the days of You will get the full bene t of my big infrastructure dollars appear to be The reserves are over. 20 years of real estate experience. “The reserves are there for a reason. We there for a reason. We shouldn’t deplete them but waiting for shouldn’t deplete them the provincial and federal governments is You will receive professional advice but waiting for the not the right way to do business.” Overall, Reeve Brent Devolin said he and a customized marketing plan. provincial and federal thought council was on a sustainable governments is not path to protect its assets. He said they the right way to do knew they would be playing catch-up at budget time. Referring to a 14.6 per business.” cent increase in the roads budget so far You will be working with a in talks, he commented “it’s a struggle to recognized expert in the Cheryl Murdoch even get to that.” Deputy Reeve “To try to pick low numbers for short- Re/Max Hall of Fame. term satisfaction is not good planning. We directed staff to up to 6 or 6.5 per “We are healthy in reserves,” CAO/ cent. We expected it was going to shake A portion of every treasurer Lorrie Blanchard said when up around this. I think we’re being discussing the budget to date and some responsible and can talk and defend this. transaction is donated unbudgeted items, such as two crumbling I am happy to have the public see this bridges in the municipality as well as a level of detail. And, I know we’re not to Sick Kids Hospital. call for a community improvement plan. done yet.” Blanchard said she would also Blanchard said she is concerned investigate the debenturing process for about commercial tax revenue along things such as the new $2M fire hall Last but not least, Re/Max is the Highway 35 corridor since national proposed to be built in 2017. chains such as Tim Hortons and Dairy The CAO/treasurer said she thought Queen have successfully lobbied that council should include all three bridges their continual rebranding causes in the 2017 budget. So far, only one has depreciation and MPAC assessments have been written in. It is estimated it will cost decreased. “One particular commercial more than half-a-million-dollars to repair property has dropped significantly,” she Ritchie Falls Road Bridge (A), Soyer’s said. Lake Road Bridge and Ritchie Falls The township is proposing no increase Call me at Road Bridge (B). All are currently under in water and sewer user fees. load restrictions. Blanchard said the 705-935-0011 Budget talks resume Jan. 26.

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He insists on [email protected] people who thought our coverage was trying to pay their municipal taxes, short- knowing how many one-sided. They believe we are pandering term rentals are a blessing. people will be staying to people who aren’t fans of short-term A businessman spoke on behalf of and charges them on ROBERT LOWES | Sales By Lisa Gervais [email protected] rentals, and particularly of sites such as people who depend on this industry, a sliding scale. They Airbnb. saying “the short-term crowd are some of have house rules and tell the renters DAWN POISSANT | Sales That certainly wasn’t what we were the biggest spending tourists and we need to abide by them. He gets a neighbor [email protected] trying to do. every dollar we can get.” to check in. He also tells neighbours We reported on what was said at a He said it’s a cottage owner’s right to do to contact them directly if there is a LISA GERVAIS | Editor public municipal meeting. For the most with his or her property as they see fit. problem. [email protected] part, people there expressed concerns We don’t disagree…which is why the “We are responsible for what happens MARK ARIKE | Staff Writer about online short-term rental sites. front-page story had some 16 lines of at our cottage and do not want to cause [email protected] A representative of the local cottage text about how short-term rentals are problems for others,” he said. rental industry mostly agreed that online an important part of our economy. We All indications are that our local cottage ALEX COOP | Staff Writer rental agencies do not enforce the same also stressed that in our editorial. And, rental agencies are just as vigilant, if not [email protected] standards as his and other local firms. incidentally, five of the five people we more. There weren’t too many Airbnb hosts in polled for our Eye on the Street said they Alas, considerate people and JUSTIN VAN LIESHOUT | Video Production the crowd but, fortunately, a few of them like sites such as Airbnb and would rent professional businesses such as these are [email protected] contacted us this week. from them. not the problem. Nobody is saying that CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jack Brezina, One told us that short-term rental The best feedback was from a man who they are. Anabelle Craig, Jennifer Hughey, Charlie Teljeur, listings, through agencies and on uses Airbnb to rent his place and does But, as it is with driving, just because George Farrell, Lisa Harrison & Will Jones international websites, market the what we have asked councils to do – you – or even most people – obey the Highlands and draw people here from ensure the people who are renting aren’t rules of the road, doesn’t mean we don’t HEATHER DEVEAUX | Business Manager around the world without costing causing any problems – because in some need them. That’s what rules are for – to [email protected] Haliburton County a cent in advertising cases they are. bring those who don’t quite have or care HEATHER KENNEDY | Production Manager costs. She said short-term rentals offer He said he personally has had no about common sense and consideration [email protected] a unique accommodation experience; problems. He vets people who ask to rent, into line. in parts of the Highlands where even if he doesn’t meet them beforehand. In a nutshell, that’s all we’re asking for. BENJAMIN DAVIS | Marketing & Production Support [email protected]

Audited Circulation 8,062 A little bird told me (Jan 1 - June 30, 2016) Canadian Media Circulation Audit - Canadian There is a character in the Game of of their ilk although completely and what I do with it.” Community Newspapers Association Thrones by the name of Varys who takes wholeheartedly justified given the Frankly, I agree with great pride in listening to his “little examples. To put it bluntly they’re him. Yes, they must The Highlander acknowledges the support of the birds”, which translates to spies, which very unhappy about the sad state of the respect local bylaws Haliburton County Development Corporation. means that Varys is very aware of all the roads, sidewalks and parking lots in and their newfound The Highlander is a local, independently owned and operated things that are happening around him. His the Haliburton area mainly due to the neighbours but I weekly newspaper for Haliburton County. Please note the views birds keep him well-informed. excessive buildup of ice that makes travel think this issue hits By Charlie expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily Well Varys isn’t the only one with that in these parts quite treacherous. Given at the core of what’s reﬂ ect the views of the paper or its owners. Liability for incorrectly Teljeur displayed or placed advertisements is limited to correcting the kind of advantage. I, too, have my own the older demographic that lives in this wrong with Haliburton error in future issues or providing advertising credit to be applied little birds although they’re not so much community it’s kind of inexcusable that County in that the bevy of “concerned” at the advertiser’s discretion. Letters may be edited for clarity and spies as they are people who keep me things have gotten this bad. citizens and special interests leaves little length and are published at the editor’s discretion. All advertising informed on what’s going on in the world The birds wholeheartedly agree that room for natural commerce that is so and editorial content is © 2016 The Highlander Newspaper Ltd. of Haliburton County. One group of birds somebody isn’t doing their job and, from vital to a struggling area like ours. In in particular see me at least once every their experience, things used to be a lot other words the No Fun Police around 705-457-2900 week and are quick to tell me what I need better. here have such excessive powers and are 195 Highland Street, Box 1024 to know. These birds know this area well. The other issue they brought up was wielding them so often we end up being Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 Let’s just say they’ve been around. actually quite (pleasantly) surprising, often (rightfully) portrayed as a region What amazes me the most about my again given the stereotype we tend to not really open for business which the

CANADIAN collection of birds is how worldly they have with their demographic. It was growing list of evidence tends to support. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012 are. Given that they occupy an older regarding the recent concern about For me to express this independently demographic one would think they’d part-time rental units in the area and becomes a lone voice in the woods, but to naturally gravitate towards conservative how this has led to partying and (to hear this sort of support, nay protest, from The Highlander’s policies and shun newer ideas. Such is not some) excessive noise and commotion the type of people you wouldn’t naturally the case with these ones. At least not for in their little piece of heaven. One bird assume would speak out shows me that Mission the most part. in particular was especially outspoken we need to to start listening. The birds To tell the story of The first issue they brought up was about this subject. “If I pay my money might have something really important to Haliburton County each week something you might consider typical and rent a place then it’s up to me in say. To be a source of information and inspiration through stories and ideas To report on issues, people and events important to the community To reflect and promote pride in the culture, people and landscape of The Highlands Send your letters to [email protected] To encourage Highlanders to believe in themselves, in our community, and in their (Word Count: 300 max) power to make our place in the world better every day. Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 5 Editorial opinion Reader doesn’t think we’re ‘overrun’ by tourists Dear editor, here from around the world without costing PHOTO OF THE WEEK Haliburton County a cent in advertising Ouch! If I was about to book a week’s costs. Short-term rentals offer a unique vacation for my family in the Haliburton accommodation experience. In parts of Highlands, I would be looking elsewhere the Highlands where accommodations are after reading this paragraph in the limited, short-term rentals fill a void. Jan,12 Highlander regarding short-term From a retailer point of view, short-term rentals: rentals bring good fortune and prosperity. “So, it’s time for Dysart and the other For cottagers trying to pay their municipal municipalities to do their homework, pick a taxes, short-term rentals are a blessing. solution that works for them and hopefully The municipalities should take a implement it before we are overrun with favourable look at short-term rentals and short-term renters once again this summer.” solve any challenges that may jeopardize Really? Overrun? Synonyms are pestered, their existence before we ‘welcome’ short- harassed, plagued, invaded by. Was that an term renters to the Haliburton Highlands appropriate word to use? Short-term renters once again this summer. are comparable to a mouse infestation? Short-term rental listings, through Mary Barker agencies and on international websites, Agnew’s General Store, Wilberforce and market the Highlands and draw people 40 Winks Guest House, Airbnb host. Disappointed in coverage Dear editor, who depend on these people to come here and spend money. The short-term rental After reading the front page article in last crowd are some of the biggest spending week’s paper (Jan. 12, 2017 Worries over tourists and we need every dollar we can cottages becoming ‘party pits’) I was very get. Also not mentioned was the right of a disappointed. The article was extremely cottage owner to do as they wish with their one-sided. There have been many articles cottage. Many people rely on rental income written from the point of view of the to keep the family cottage in the family. various cottage associations. The paper should try to do a better job of balancing Andy Rickard these special interest groups with the Minden businesses and people of Haliburton County Health care and the Internet Dear editor, physician, even in the same building? Why is there not a connection between Much has been reported about high speed the hospitals, emergency departments, Internet. I thought hospitals and medical and medical centres for accessing tests? centres were to be connected with the I always give my family doctor’s name highest speed. Who is their provider? Last expecting her to be notified of any Friday, I had a specialist appointment in the appointments elsewhere. There should be Haliburton Medical Centre. The specialist a relationship with the health care system had come from Peterborough. His first and your family physician. We, the patient, words were “the system was down” so need to advocate for a better system of he couldn’t access my files. Fortunately, connectedness or what’s the point expensive I had them with me. On other occasions high speed Internet. Dr. Danielle Martin at the Minden site I have had the same has written a book with excellent ideas on A unique sculpture adds some life to a tree in Haliburton. Photo by Alex Coop. experience. Why is this happening? Why connectedness for patient care. are they always “changing the system”? Why is the emergency department unable Lois Rigney to access your tests from your family Canning Lake TheOutsider Cold comfort from fashion faux past “If it’s one, two, then through, you’re of geography. I have to admit to being It seems that this is a tried and tested all the scientific buttons good to go,” explains a friend of mine swayed by some of what he’d said, too, way of finding out if the ice is strong when I stop to query it but I’m not so sure I’m going to take his and by the end I thought my choice of enough to withstand your weight when as an indisputable advice. 1980s style was cool as … and I went out walking across a lake. If, when pounding fail-safe to falling You know the scenario. You’ve asked to the local disco looking like the rejected your spud bar on the frozen surface of the in a hole of freezing By Will Jones for some sound direction in whatever it offspring of a clown and an Indigenous lake (please, someone write in and tell me cold water. is that you’re doing and someone steps person from a spaghetti western. why it’s called a spud bar) it takes two As such, I have taken to wearing baggy forward with a knowing smile to offer Oh, yes, you should have seen the war hits before going through, you are OK to pants with ankle cuffs when I venture you a tidbit of their long learned and paint, sorry, make-up, it quite topped off walk on the ice. Hmm, I have a couple of out onto the lake early in the ice fishing extensively tested wisdom but when they my look. questions. How hard is one and two? And, season. I stuff said pants with those have finished saying what they are saying That’s the point, I guess. I listened to who was it that tested out this theory to foam packing peanuts (they can’t escape you still are nowhere nearer to the answer this friend of mine back in high school get a definitive answer? because of the handy cuffs at the ankles) than when they started. and sort of took his advice, the bit that I It’s not that I don’t believe my friend. and they make for excellent buoyancy It’s a bit like the time when I asked a understood, and where did it get me? I’m He is, after all, a big fellow, somewhat aids in the event of falling though thin school pal of mine whether I could wear sorry, I can’t mention her name and it’s heavier than I am and the perfect person ice. moccasins, white socks and baggy pants probably best because neither she nor I to follow out onto the frozen lake if you I did forego the moccasins, though. For with an elastic cuff around the ankle. His could admit to being proud of the entire are at all worried that there may be thin the life of me, I couldn’t finds a pair with advice was long and rambling, it covered debacle. ice ahead. However, the one, two and cleats anywhere! fashion history, sexuality and even a bit But back to one, two and then through. then through technique doesn’t really hit 6 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Highlander opinions

Eye on the street: Are you excited about the upcoming IFSS Sleddog World Championships?

Paul Longo Mark Mertens Dan LaPierre Patricia Bett Terry Bullerwell Haliburton Gooderham West Guilford Haliburton Wilberforce

I’m really excited and will I really want to go. I love Absolutely. Anytime a big We love dog sledding. No, it’s not something I’d be attend if possible. sled dogs ... I used to have event like this comes to town Definitely looking forward to it. interested in. a husky. it’s great for the county.

Photos and interviews by Alex Coop

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Reeve Burton on long road to recovery Haliburton Highlands CHAMBER of COMMERCE By Mark Arike It’s 1 p.m. on a Thursday at the Haliburton hospital. Highlands East Reeve Dave Burton is on his iPhone, in the midst of a call with his surgeon about what lies ahead on the road to recovery. It’s his third week in hospital following a slip and fall accident at his home in DEADLINE ONE WEEK Wilberforce on the evening of Dec. 23. But AWAY! despite being confined to a bed for most of the day and not being able to bend his legs, Time is running out to the reeve is in good spirits. nominate for the 11th Annual “It’s a setback—that’s all it is,” said Burton in an interview with The Highlander. Business & Community Burton was home alone when he slipped Achievement Awards. on the ice and landed with both knees on the running board of his truck. Then he hit the ground. Nominate for one of ten “It was not as if I fell 100 feet off a roof categories: or anything,” he said. “It’s just the way it Business Achievement, happened and the way I came down on them.” Customer First - Business, Burton ruptured the tendons and quad New Business, muscles in both legs. He underwent surgery Highlands East Reeve Burton isn’t letting a nasty slip and fall accident hold him back. for three hours at Ross Memorial Hospital With a phone and computer, he has managed to stay in the loop from his hospital bed in Not-for-Proﬁ t of the Year, in Lindsay on Christmas morning. A total of Haliburton. Photo by Mark Arike. Entrepreneur of the Year, 200 staples were used to close the wounds, been doing daily exercises for about half an Burton is also grateful for their support, Tourism & Hospitality, which start about three inches above the hour to maintain upper body strength. and the many well wishes he has received knee and run two inches below. As an avid outdoors person, Burton has from the community. Innovati on & Creati vity, The staples were removed more than two struggled with being stuck in a hospital “I’ve had so many calls and so many cards Skilled Trades & Industry, weeks ago, but he has to wear splints every room. But just prior to this interview, he ... it’s been overwhelming actually.” Customer First - Employee, day. caught a whiff of some fresh air in his The care from staff at both hospitals has Burton was transported to the Haliburton wheelchair. been second to none, he adds. and Highlander of the Year. hospital two days after surgery, which is He has kept his mind busy by Skyping in Burton’s message to his constituents is: where he will remain until he is able to go to to council meetings, and is regularly in touch “Things are good in Highlands East.” Show someone they are a rehabilitation centre. Once he finishes an with Highlands East CAO Shannon Hunter At this time, Burton is unaware of what appreciated for what they do eight-week stint in Haliburton, he can expect and Deputy Reeve Suzanne Partridge. the long-term effects might be. In the future to spend anywhere from three weeks to three (Partridge has stepped into his role at the he expects to undergo knee replacement in our community. months in rehab. municipality and will chair council meetings surgery on his right knee because of “I’ve got a long road ahead of me here.” until he returns.) arthritis. Find awards criteria and Ever since he arrived in Haliburton, he has nominati on forms at www.haliburtonchamber.com Creation of short-term rental regulations to take time Need help? Continued from page 1 Call 705-457-4700 Nominati ons close on “You just have to have your radar on. If But that process takes a long time, and Reeve Dave Burton, and Deputy-Reeve th someone with large power-motored jet skis would include a series of staff reports, Suzanne Partridge. January 27 , 2017 wants to rent the cottage, I will say no.” council and public meetings. Cottage Care Rentals is also a member of at 4:00pm But many people who rent out their Townships should work collectively the task force. cottages rarely say no, and it results in to curb irresponsible renters, Moffatt “It’s going to be a slow process, but we Tickets for the Gala go on disruptive behaviour, specifically on suggested. want to start with education and ensure lakefront properties. County Warden and Dysart et al Reeve people understand we’re not trying to sale mid-February. Save the th Algonquin Highlands Reeve Carol Moffatt Brent Devolin is on the same page as hammer in policies that will prevent people Date: Saturday, March 11 at has received many complaints about Moffatt. He said short-term rentals are part from doing anything,” she said. Pinestone Resort disruptive renters over the years. of a bigger picture involving comprehensive Last week, Dysart’s economic It’s not something the township has zoning land use discussions as well as development committee discussed the hot- ignored, she says, but short-term rentals are Official Plans. button topic at great length with Cottage UPCOMING EVENTS a complicated issue that won’t be resolved He said there will be discussions at a Care Rental co-owner Don Critchley. any time soon. county and municipal level this year, There is no easy answer, says Carol Chamber Breakfast “We have no means of separating out including public input sessions. He said the Dewey of WRD Cottage Rental Agency, Tuesday, February 7th those people who give their renters a goal is to put bylaws in place that represent but property owners need to understand the 7:30 am landfill card, instruct them about separating the county’s constituents and could be on a rights and comfort of their neighbours. Topic: Tax Planning recycling and ensure they aren’t disruptive, municipality by municipality basis. “This problem is growing with the advent from those who aren’t responsible Highlands East formed a task group in of large international marketing platforms Locati on: TBC landlords,” Moffatt said. December to research what other townships such as Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, and RSVP by Friday, February 3rd to “Municipalities can’t do anything unless are doing about short-term rentals and locally Canada Stays and Kijiji,” Dewey [email protected] they have a bylaw policy or zoning to back identify specific concerns. told The Highlander. it up.” Zoning, environmental, health and safety But Moffatt says the means by which or 705-457-4700 The Township of Algonquin Highlands is and parking are the primary issues so far, properties are rented is not the issue. preparing to review and update its official says the township’s chief administrative “The responsibility for being a good Haliburton Highlands plan, which could open the door to new officer Shannon Hunter, who is a member neighbour falls squarely on the shoulder of CHAMBER of COMMERCE regulations surrounding short-term rentals. of the task force, alongside Highlands East whoever is renting the place out,” she said. 8 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Highlander news Municipal tax dollars doing the heavy lifting Several capital projects in Dysart slated for completion this year

By Alex Coop by $700,000 to fund capital, infrastructure and maintenance projects, many of which Dysart’s tax dollars are expected to were deferred to this year. work hard again in 2017, a draft budget “The anticipated draw on our working meeting Jan. 12 revealed. fund reserve was not required [last year],” Fifty per cent of the township’s total Swannell said. municipal expenditures will come from Some of Dysart’s major projects municipal taxes, and those taxes are going slated for 2017 include the rebuilding to increase a little bit. of the Harcourt Community Centre, Barbara Swannell, Dysart’s treasurer, which burned down November 2015 says residents can expect a 3.9 per cent and is expected to cost $890,000, road increase on the residential tax levy, construction and maintenance that will resulting in a residential tax rate of cost a combined total of about $1 million, $257.06 per $100,000 of assessment. arena upgrades and bridge repairs. Last year’s budget included a 9.7 per Staff at the township office are hoping cent increase over 2015’s tax levy. for major software upgrades that, if The 2017 draft budget also proposes a purchased, will streamline the day-to-day commercial rate of $381.12 per $100,000 activities and make archiving easier. and an industrial rate of $441.63 per “We’re still very manual,” Swannell $100,000, respectively. told councillors. “In HR, we don’t have Both are similar to last year’s rates. much record keeping. You go to a file in “Levy budgets are trending upwards,” a cabinet and hope that the file is there … Swannell told councillors, attributing the a new system will help us become more trend to growth within the municipality. productive.” Despite tiny annual increases in federal Fifty per cent of the township’s total municipal expenditures are expected to come from A new software system is projected to and provincial funding since 2014, grants municipal taxes, and those taxes are going to increase a little bit. File photo. cost about $100,000. are still hard to access. Councillors also spent a great deal of “It has become a very competitive time talking with Dysart fire Chief Mike process, and there’s less provincial and timeline on it, and anything we wear into are outfitted properly with the right Iles, who presented his department’s draft federal funding out there,” Swannell said. a building has an expiry date on it.” equipment,” he said. budget and proposed a $1 increase to The controversial billing model for Coun. Walt McKechnie told Iles not Coun. Nancy Wood-Roberts agreed. hourly wages and updated computer and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is to worry about the budget and stressed “It’s the reality of doing this properly,” material supplies. entering its final phase-in year in 2017, the importance of letting council know she said. “Firefighting has changed in the last 10 but budget reserves are expected to drop exactly what the department needed. The next budget meeting will take place years,” Iles said. “Our equipment has a “We have to make sure you guys Feb. 9. INFORMATION PAGE 7 Milne Street, PO Box 359 Minden ON K0M 2K0 Phone: 705-286-1260 In Season, Every Season Toll Free 1-844-277-1260 Fax: 705-286-4917 • www.mindenhills.ca Roads 705-286-3144 Community Services 705-286-1936 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 9-1-1. FOR ALL OTHER MUNICIPAL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 1-866-856-3247.

Meetings & Events NOTICE - Budget Standing Notice of Load Restriction Employment PUBLIC WELCOME Committee Meeting As per By-Law No. 16-144, being a by-law to enact load restrictions Opportunity on Municipal Bridges, the Township of Minden Hills have placed load Jan 26 - COTW/Regular meeting of Council, 9:00 am, Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Minden Hills, The Roads restrictions on the following structures: Minden Council Chambers will meet as the Budget Standing Committee on Thursday, Department is January 26, 2017, to review the 3rd Draft of the 2017 Budget. 1) Ritchie Falls Road Bridge (A) – 5 tonnes max currently seeking Jan 26 - Budget Standing Committee Meeting to follow This meeting will follow the Regular Council Meeting in the 2) Ritchie Falls Road Bridge (B) – 3 tonnes max Regular Council meeting. 2 Full Time Council Chambers located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON. 3) Soyers Lake Road Bridge – 10 tonnes max Equipment Operators. Feb 9 - COTW/ meeting of Council, 9:00 am, Minden For further information regarding the Load Restrictions signs have been placed at each structure Council Chamber Please see page 26 meeting please contact Dawn Newhook, and are strictly enforced. for details or visit For Council, Boards & Advisory Committee meetings, visit Clerk at 705-286-1260 ext. 205 or For inquiries or more information on the above, please contact the www.mindenhills.ca www.mindenhills.ca [email protected] Road Superintendent at [email protected] for more information.

FIRE & ICE 2017 Overnight Parking AGNES JAMIESON GALLERY Winter Riverwalk & Under the winter stars and moon the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Pursuant to By-Law 09-01, Curator Talk and Opening Reception January 20 at 5pm. Sand A By-Law to Regulate is presenting a fun-fi lled adult only event called FIRE & ICE. Wetlands Boardwalk Is available at Parking, Overnight Parking ECLIPSED January 4 to January 14 From the Permanent Collection Tickets are $25 per person. The evening offers top notch scotch the S.G. Nesbitt on municipal roadways Winter Usage and cognac tasting, craft beers and wine. Local restaurants will be The AJG exclusive exhibition of the works by Andre Lapine ARCA Memorial Arena, and parking lots, between onsite offering a selection of their Winter Specialties in either spicy (1866-1952) concentrating on a timeline of his life. The Curatorial Talk The Boardwalk & Logger’s lower parking lot, the hours of midnight and will discuss the dramatic life of Lapine – his rise to fame and his eclipse Crossing Bridge are cleared 55 Parkside Street or cool foods. Giant bonfi re will warm all - join the dance party! 8:00 am, is prohibited from for residential use. FIRE & ICE happened Family Day Weekend, Sunday February November 1st to April 30th to obscurity. Talk also includes the group exhibition of juried work by of snow regularly but are not 19 at 7pm to 10pm. Your ticket gives you admission, 2 tasting of each year. local artists of work in clay, glass, fi bre, wood, metal and stone. Skill is sanded or salted. Residents Individual tickets and food. Games and prizes. Outdoor event dress in your under appreciated today but may very well become the ‘fi nancial’ asset Use Only No Vehicles parked in these are advised to “Exercise of the future. Are we at a tipping point where global trade will threaten Commercial warmest clothes, mukluks and red fl annel. For tickets contact the areas that prohibit the Caution” when using these employment yet make living everyday so costly people will revert and Users Please. Agnes Jamieson Gallery at 705-286-3763. Tickets can also be removal of snow will be pathways as they could purchased at the door. Located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road Minden. cultivate local community economics? Where the butcher, the baker, towed away and/or ticketed develop slippery conditions. Must be 19 year and older. at the owner’s expense. the candle stick maker become the important part of society? Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 9 Highlander news

Left: Loon Lake dam prior to repairs. Right: A worker removes damaged concrete. Photos submitted. Loon Lake dam repairs on schedule

By Mark Arike give the soon-to-be reconstructed dam spillway, a temporary channel has been Parks Canada’s $3 billion investment over its shape,” stated a report from Darryl created for water management. five years “to support infrastructure work Repairs to the Loon Lake dam are going Whitehead, external relations manager for “Once work is completed on the spillway to heritage, visitor, waterway and highway well and the project should be finished by Parks Canada. “If all goes well with this it will once again pass water and work will assets located within national historic the spring, according to Parks Canada. process, new concrete will begin to be begin to reconstruct the wing wall.” sites, national parks, and national marine Crews began working on the $350,000 poured in the coming weeks.” The 82-year-old dam is located east of conservation areas across Canada.” project three months ago. It includes An estimated 35 cubic metres of concrete Haliburton at the outlet of Loon Lake and Parks Canada is an agency of the federal the removal and replacement of one full will be poured at the site by the end of is part of the Burnt River watershed—one government. wing wall of the dam, the deck and a next month. The entire project should be of six watersheds in the Trent-Severn For questions or concerns, or to receive considerable section of the peers. wrapped up in March. Waterway. It measures about 11.5 feet tall updates, email [email protected]. “Parks Canada staff have been chipping The work is being done by Park’s and 24 feet wide. But it’s more than 100 ca and include “Loon Lake Dam” in the away damaged concrete and are now Canada’s own team members. feet wide with both wing walls. subject line. placing reinforcements and formwork to During the reconstruction of the main The rehabilitation of the dam is part of 10 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Highlander business Chamber award nominations closing

By Lisa Gervais Money is nice but sometimes a pat on the back can make all the difference to Haliburton County businesses, organizations and their employees. That’s why the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to nominate for the 11th annual business and community achievement awards prior to the Jan. 27, 4 p.m. deadline. Chamber manager Autumn Smith said the awards, which will be held in March, are important “because they recognize those businesses, organizations, and individuals that make our community great. “That recognition is crucial because it helps people realize they are appreciated and the hard work they put in day in and day out is making a difference. “There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you find out someone from your own community has nominated you for an award. Small businesses and our organizations are the backbone of our community – without them and their hard work, we wouldn’t be the incredible place we are today.” Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce manager Autumn Smith is encouraging people to nominate businesses, organizations Nominators and nominees don’t have to and individuals for the 11th annual business and community achievement awards. File. be chamber members. Smith said some people are intimated a great experience with a business, how call and she’s happy to walk them through and shining the light on those people that by the process but they shouldn’t be. Her would you describe it to your friend? That’s the form and even help put it down on make it what it is. advice is to not overthink it. all you need to write down. The personal paper. “It’s all about celebrating our She said the nomination form is touch you put on it, that shows why they “We want to make it as easy as possible to community.” important, but it doesn’t have to be an deserve the award, is what helps move nominate so if there’s anything we can do Find awards criteria and nomination forms essay or high-level writing. them through the first level of judging. to help, don’t hesitate to contact us. at haliburtonchamber.com. Need help? “Just write the story about the nominee She added that she is there to help. “This really is about celebrating Call 705-457-4700 or email autumn@ like you would tell it to a friend. If you had Anyone can send her an email or give her a excellence across the Haliburton Highlands haliburtonchamber.com BMO manager Richard Wannan headed to HCDC By Lisa Gervais HCDC,” Wannan told The Highlander his clients. In his current managerial role business.” in an interview this week, adding that isn’t always easy. He believes a job with the HCDC Richard Wannan is leaving his job as its mandate ties in with his personal In many ways, Wannan said he is will be similar, since it is a community manager of the BMO in Haliburton philosophy. returning to his roots. He used to work for organization supporting community to become a Haliburton County He likes the fact it is a “hands-on the Sudbury Vocational Resource Centre, members. Development Corporation’s (HCDC’s) community organization” and views his which helped people get back into the job Of course, leaving BMO is bittersweet, loans officer. new role as a way of continuing to give market. he said. He has been with the branch He will begin his new job Feb. 1. back to the community. He is looking “It was a lot of fun … bringing business more than six years. “I have the utmost respect for the forward to having more time to commit to ideas together through to running a

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By Mark Arike she had to listen to it a few times to After recording the track, which was better understand it and link the lyrics to produced by Richard Joudrey, Saxby then Cassidy Glecoff quickly learned that personal experiences. approached Tammy Rea about making a making a music video isn’t quite the “As a teenager trying to figure out who music video. same as performing in a packed Northern I want to be, I eventually found it very Rea is well-known in the community for Lights Performing Arts Pavilion. relatable since the song is about being her work with digital video. In fact, it’s perhaps more intimidating lost and trying to find yourself.” She is the head of Sticks and Stones when there are several cameras pointed at In the fall, Glecoff, who lives in Productions, and also coordinator of the you while everyone sits in silence. Haliburton and attends the high school, Moving Image Design certificate program “It’s not easy,” laughed the 17-year-old embarked on her first music video shoot at the Haliburton School of Art and singer and musician. for “It’s Just Love.” Design. “At first it was really weird having all The tune was written by Albert And it was her students who volunteered these cameras on me, and just being the Saxby, a fellow local musician who has to take on the project—free-of-charge. centre of attention.” collaborated with Glecoff and helped her “I just kind of threw it out there as a It was also hard to inject emotion into develop as an artist over the years. reading week project,” said Rea. the song, especially since she didn’t write She credits him with the concept and They filled all of the necessary roles, it. vision for the video. such as director, producer and drone “I found a way to kind of connect “It was Albert’s idea,” she said. operator. A few non-Fleming students, with it,” said Glecoff, explaining that including Gr. 12 student Rowan Tofflemire, were part of the crew. The majority of footage, which was shot over two days, was taken in Essonville on property belonging to Saxby’s NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION and PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF Aand COMPL NOTICEETE APPL OFI COPENATION aHOUSEnd PUBLIC MEETING grandparents and Ritchie Falls in Minden. and NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT It involved long days, and cold weather, CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN A MENDMENT Cassidy Glecoff sits on a rock at Ritchie AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT recalls Glecoff. AND ZONINGNOTICE O BY-LAWF A COMPL AMENDMENTETE APPLICATION and PUBLIC MEETING Falls during the making of “It’s Just Love.” 8 PECK STREET & SOUTHEAST CORNER OF aPECnd NKO &T IBCOEB OCFA OYPENGEO HNO (PULSEOZ A2017005) “She spent in all close to eight hours 8 PECK STREET & SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PECK & BOBCAYGEON (PLOZA2017005) CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT *Still taken from the video shoot. TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Minden Hills has received a complete application to amend the over a couple of days in below zero TAKE NOTICE Township’sthat the Township Official Plan of & MindenZoning By-l Hillsaw. Thashe sireceivedteA NspDe ZciOficN a IaN completemeG BndY-LmeAnWts AaapplicationpMENply tDo MENpropTe r toty mamendunicipall ythe Township’s known as 8 Peck Street and a vacant parcel at the southeast corner of Peck & Bobcaygeon (see Key [degree] weather in a skimpy dress and Official Plan & Zoning By-law.8 PECK The STREETsite specific & SOU TamendmentsHEAST CORNER apply OF PEC toK property& BOBCAY GmunicipallyEON (PLOZA 2known017005) as 8 Map below). bare feet,” said Saxby. Peck Street and a vacant parcelTAKE at NOTICE the southeast that the Town cornership o off Mi Pecknden H&ills has reBobcaygeonceived a comp le(seete ap Keyplicat iMapon to abelow).mend the International singing PURPOSE AND EFFECT:Township’s T hOfficiale subj ePlanct p ro& pZeortnyi nigs By-lpreseawn.t lyT hzoe nsieted spVilelacigfiec Cameomnmdemrcienatls (Cap4p) lya ntod pirso perty municipally “I cannot begin to tell you how PURPOSE ANDlocated EFFECT: within theThe Downtownknown subject as 8T raPeckpropertynsiti oStreetn desi gandisn apresently tiao nva. Tcahen tp pua rprcezonedosel a ot f tth heVillagee soapupthlicaea tCommercialstio nco wrnoeurld o af ccoPeckm (C4) m&o Bdao tbeandca yg eison located(see Key within the Downtowna proposal Transition for the Mapsales designation.below). and a ssembly oThef en epurposergy efficien oft b utheildin gapplications together wit hwould space faccommodateor training and a proposal impressed I was with that.” rental to artisan manufactures. The applicant seeks amendments which would permit this use and to competition on hold for the sales andallow assembly for the outside ofPURPOSE storageenergy o f efficientANDfour (4 EFFECT:) tra ibuildingslers aTnhde th sue togetherdbijspectla yp roofp ae rtwithmyo dise lpspace hreosemen.t l yfor zo ntraininged Village and Com rentalmercial to(C 4artisan) and is The four-minute long video debuted manufactures. The applicantlocated seeks within amendments the Downtown which Transit iowouldn desig npermitation. Th ethis purp ousese o fand the a ptopl icaallowtion w forould theacco moutsidemodate Just like six other finalists, Cassidy AND TAKE NOTICE that the applicant will be hosting an Open House to give the public an informal on Jan. 1 on Glecoff’s newly-created storage of four (4) trailers anda proposal the display for the salesof a andmodel asse mbhome.ly of energy efficient buildings together with space for training and opportunity to reviewrental and to ask artisan quest imanufactures.ons about the pTrohep oasappll.i caAnnty sepeerksso na mmeany damettendts thweh iOchp ewno Hulodu sepe rtmo it this use and to YouTube channel. Glecoff was supposed to travel to the discuss their commentsallow forand the co outsidencerns storagewith the o fa fpopulrica (4n) tt raanilde rsmu anndici thpea l dpisplanlanyin ogf ast mafof.d Celo hmomen. t s and AND TAKE NOTICEconcerns that received the applicant as a resul twill of t hbee O hostingpen Hou sean w Openill be co Housensidere tod i ngive the theprep apublicration o anf a informalPlanning opportunity Since then, it has exceeded 1,700 views U.K. in December for the grand finale AND TAKE NOTICE that the applicant will be hosting an Open House to give the public an informal to review and Reportask questions for Council’s aboutinformatio then, a nproposal.d may resul tAny in mo persondification smay to the attendproposa l.the Open House to discuss their of the Open Mic International Singing comments and concerns withopportunity the applicant to review and and askmunicipal questions planningabout the p rostaff.posa l.Comments Any person m anday at teconcernsnd the Ope nreceived House to and been shared many times on Facebook. AND TAKE NOTICEdiscuss that Co theirun cicommentsl for The C andorp ocoranticeonrn osf twheith T tohwen ashppipli caof nMt ianndde nmu Hnillisci pwailll pblea nhnoilndgin stg aaf f. Comments and as a result of the Open House will be considered in the preparation of a Planning Report for Council’s “Everyone is being super supportive,” Competition. Public Meeting, as concernsrequired ureceivednder the asPl aan nresuing lActt of. tThhee O Pupebnli cH Meouseet inwgil li sb ea nco onpsipodreturendit yin f otrh eC opurenpcial rtaot ion of a Planning information, andhear mayand consider result Reportincomment modifications for sCouncil’s related informatioto toth ethe pron pproposal., oasendd ma amey rensudmelt in tmos. Adinfiyca mtioenmsb teor t hoef pthroep opsaubll.i c may she said. But that didn’t happen and organizers speak in favour, or opposition to, the proposed amendments during the Public Meeting. AND TAKE NOTICE that CouncilAND forTAKE The NOTICE Corporation that Coun ofcil fother Th Townshipe Corporatio nof o f Mindenthe Town shHillsip of willMind eben Hholdingills will be ah oPubliclding a Glecoff admits there is room for have not yet publicly announced how Public Meeting, as required under the Planning Act. The Public Meeting is an opportunity for Council to Meeting, as required under the Planning Act. The Public Meeting is an opportunity for Council to hear and the competition will proceed. DATE AND LOCATIONhear andOF OconsiderPEN HO commentUSE s relaDteAdT Eto AthNeD pLroOpCoAseTdIO aNme OFnd PmeUBnLts.IC A MnEy EmTeINmGb e r of the public may improvement, but she was pleased consider comments related speakto the in proposedfavour, or opposition amendments. to, the prop oAnysed amembermendment sof du ritheng t hpublice Public mayMeeti nspeakg. in favour, Date: Tuesday January 24, 2017 Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017 with the level of professionalism of the “Unfortunately I am unable to or opposition to,Time: the proposed2:00 pmamendments to 6:00 pm during the PublicTime: Meeting.9:00 am comment or … speculate on current DATE AND LOCATIONLocation: OF OPENMindenDATE HOUSELionsAND LOCATIONClub OF OPEN HDATEOLUoSEcat iANDon: LOCATIONMDuAnTiciEp AaNl CDo LuOFOnciCl A PUBLICCThIOamNb OeFrs P MEETINGUBLIC MEETING students. 166 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, 7 Milne St., Minden, ON Date: Tuesday January 24,Date: 2017 Tuesday January 2Date:4, 2017 Thursday,Date: FebruaryThursd a9,y, F2017ebruary 9, 2017 situation,” wrote Christina Rossetti, a ON “For their first project, it was really Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pmTime: 2:00 pm to 6:00 p mTime: 9:00T iamme: 9:00 am contestant support agent, in a Facebook Location: Minden Lions Club Location: Municipal Council Chambers well done. I was really impressed by how Location: Minden Lions Club Location: Municipal Council Chambers 166 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, 7 Milne St., Minden, ON prepared they were.” message. “Competition founder is 166ADDITIONAL Bobcaygeon Rd.,ONINFOR Minden,MATIO ONN 7 Milne St., Minden, ON regarding the proposed Amendment is currently liaising with contestant ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the proposed Although they weren’t graded and available to the public for inspection at finalists discussing various options.” Amendment isthe available Township toof MindentheADDITIONAL public Hills Mufor ni ciinspectionpal INFOR MAat TtheION faculty stayed off the set, Rea said it Township of MindenOffice locatedHills Municipal at regarding7 Milne Office theStre proposede tlocated on Ame at n7d meMilnent is was a very valuable, real-life project for In a Facebook post on Dec. 29, Street on MondayMonday to Friday,to Friday, availablebetween theto thehou publicrs of for inspection at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30the p.m Township or by cal liofng Minden Mr. Hills Municipal students. And as a result, music video Rossetti wrote that the competition is between the hoursIan Clendeningof 8:30 a.m. Officeat and 705-2located 4:3086 -1at p.m2 670 Milneor by St callingreet on “taking a break.” (ext.206). production will now be a component of Mr. Ian Clendening at 705-286-Monday 1260 to (ext.206).Friday, between the hours of ANY PERSON may8:30 attend a.m. andthe 4:30pub lip.mc or by calling Mr. the program. “We will not be running international ANY PERSON meetingmay attend and/or themakeIan public writtenClendening meetingor verb alat and/or 705-2 8make6-1260 competition registration during 2017. (ext.206). “They learned so much,” she said, written or verbalrepresentation representation either in eithersupport inof osupportr in of or in Website remains active. Please do not opposition to theopposition proposed to the proposedOfficialANY PERSON PlanOfficia andl Plmayan Zoning attend t hBy-lawe public pointing out the Highlands is full of and Zoning By-law Amendments. Amendments. meeting and/or make written or verbal talented musicians to work with. subscribe to competition at this time.” IF A PERSON OR representationPUBLIC BOD Yeither does in support of or in Last spring, Glecoff was informed IF A PERSONnot ORmake PUBLIC oral submissionsopposition BODY a todoest athe pu proposedblnotic make Offici aloral Plan “And they pulled it off beautifully,” she and Zoning By-law Amendments. submissions meetingat a orpublic make written meeting submissi oorns tomake written added. she had beaten about 200,000 contest the Corporation of the Township of submissions to the CorporationIF A of PERSON the Township OR PUBLIC of BO MindenDY does Minden Hills beforenot themake of oralficia l submissionsplan at a public As for upcoming gigs, Glecoff is one hopefuls to earn one of 13 spots in the Hills before theamendment official planis adopted meetingamendment or theor makeby-l ais wwritten iadopteds subm issioro nthes to public voting round. 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For more information about this matter, including An event can be cancelled or information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the undersigned at [email protected] . It’s Just Love can be viewed online at youtube.com/watch?v=WMRlIK3W1HU. postponed if there are insufficient DATED this 19 th day of January, 2017 numbers, according to the Ian Clendening, Planner The track itself is available on Spotify. 7 Milne Street, P.O. Box 359 competition’s terms and conditions. Minden, ON, K0M 2K0 12 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Highlander arts Oxtongue Lake’s big day

Fully Insured and By Lisa Gervais documentary producer Bob Hilscher will present the Licensed for trailer for his latest feature, Among the Trees, outlining With the 100th anniversary of Group of Seven painter Scissor Lift/Skyjack the history of logging in the Oxtongue and Algonquin Tom Thomson’s death in Algonquin Park this year, Park area and its connection to paintings by Thomson the Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture (OLAC) is and the Group of Seven. The event will also feature organizing a major one-day festival for next Sept. 23. themed local food producers and live music. It is called the OLAC Artist’s Day Festival and will One of the events is a Hike Haliburton festival hike be held at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre. and paddle that will explore easily accessible sites to E mail: [email protected] OLAC’s Chris and Jan Woods attended a meeting of view vistas painted by Casson and compare them to the Algonquin Highlands Council. They wanted council paintings. The walk will be followed by a short paddle to waive insurance, community centre rental fees, and in 25′ Voyageur canoes to view what is believed to be to lend any white tents and picnic tables as well as a the setting of Thomson’s iconic “Northern River” and microphone system. VISIT OUR WEBSITE visit two interpretive plaques on the Oxtongue River, “We’re looking forward to a very exciting event,” celebrating Thomson’s painting and the journey of THEHIGHLANDER.CA Chris Woods told councillors. surveyor/explorer David Thompson. Coun. Marlene Chris said the art festival will celebrate working artists Kyle, who is an OLAC member, said the festival will and the regional legacy of both Tom Thomson and enhance community spirit and ties into the township’s the Group of Seven. Fifteen local artists will be in Bessette Design-Build Construction In c cultural plan. attendance to discuss, show and sell their work. A walking tour will begin at the community centre As part of the festival, OLAC is teaming up with Custom Homes to look at locations where A.J. Casson created some Algonquin Outfitters, which is celebrating its 55th Cottages of his works of art in the Oxtongue Lake community. anniversary, on a paddle art contest. Special presentations will see Phil Chadwick interpret Renovations For $25, you can buy a paddle blank from Thomson paintings from the perspective of a Algonquin Outfitters. You can paint, carve or use meteorologist and weather forecaster, demonstrating "From Concept to any other creative method to create your one of a that Thomson truly painted what he saw. TT Last kind work of art. Winners will be determined by Completion" Spring is a writer who has been posting online as auction. All entries must be received by Aug. 31, Tom Thomson’s Last Spring, using journal entries and 2017. Contests proceeds will be donated to OLAC Twitter posts to create a historical timeline as events and the Township of Huntsville Fund for Future Terry Bessette - President 1034 Ski Ridge Trail, Eagle Lake, ON occurred 100 years ago. He will attend and OLAC is Phone: 705-791-8379 Email: [email protected] Acquisition of Public Art. The store is at 218 setting up a Thomson-like tent for him. Award-winning Highland St. Haliburton.

Right: Artist Janine Marson had already submitted her paddle for this year’s festival. Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture (OLAC) members Chris and Jen Woods brought the paddle to an Algonquin Highlands council meeting. Photo by Lisa OPEN FOR BUSINESS DURING CONSTRUCTION Gervais.

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By Jennifer Hughey It’s been awhile since Kate Campbell played Sandra D in a high school rendition of Grease. Fast forward to present day and it’s safe to say she has remained centre stage since her days at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS). From acting in feature films and gigging with an LA-based band, to releasing her own solo album and getting her pilot’s licence, the former Haliburtonian said she always knew this is where she wanted to be. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be both an actor and a singer,” Campbell told The Highlander. Kate graduated from HHSS in 2000, turning down several athletic scholarships to study musical theatre performance at Sheridan College in Toronto. She said leaving Haliburton was a shock. “I loved growing up in Haliburton. It gave me the ability to dream very big dreams and to imagine that anything was possible … it was a shock to my system when I left.” While in Toronto, she shot a number of television and film projects, co-hosted the Latin American Awards, co-produced and starred in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things, and co-directed a benefit concert for St. Michael’s Boys’ Choir featuring The Barenaked Ladies, John McDermott, and Michael Burgess. Kate Campbell says she’s where she wants to be. Photo by Emileigh Barrett. She returned to Haliburton in the summer The Highlander. an organization of female pilots originally feel like this is just the beginning. Whatever of 2004 to play Maria in the Highlands Those qualities have landed her many founded by Amelia Earhart in 1929. the future holds, it will be more of the Summer Festival production of The Sound opportunities, including playing a journalist She hopes to shoot it in Ontario this same, writing, producing, acting in and of Music, working again with musical in the Oscar-nominated crime drama Gone summer, providing a chance to reconnect standing up for the things that matter most director Melissa Stephens, who was also Girl, starring Ben Affleck and Neil Patrick with the Highlands.This month, Kate to me and material that I’d love to see in the musical director for Grease. Harris. She’s also been nominated for a officially incorporated her own production the world.” Kate reminisced about her first play, Love Maverick Movie Award for best supporting company, S.H.E Lifts Off Films. To listen to Kate’s album, I am that Girl, Affair with Hollywood, written by fellow actress for her role in Badsville, in theatres “The S.H.E stands for Shine, Heal, check out iTunes or Spotify and to learn HHSS student Cass Weyrich. It was one of July 2017. Elevate,” she said. “The company’s more about what’s next for the actor visit only a handful that featured Bob Sisson, Kate is hard at work on her own feature focus is on pushing the boundaries of katecampbellactress.com. another Highlands rising star who was film (which she wrote) called Boundless, female storytelling forward to more tragically killed by a drunk driver in 1997. Do you know someone we should a historical fiction which focuses mainly multidimensional, truthful and riveting “He played a small-town boy who makes profile? Email [email protected] on the Women Airforce Services Pilots stories about women.” it big in Hollywood. I was a groupie and of WWI and the theme of liberation and Reflecting on her journey had to scream, faint and kiss him. I’d never freedom. to date, she shared that “I had so much fun in my life.” She was inspired by her maternal am grateful for everything She spoke fondly of talks she and Sisson grandmother, Betty Greply (nee Ward), that (has) brought me to would have about moving to Hollywood who was a member of the Ninety-Nines, where I am now … and I and making movies, and how devastated she was when he died. “He was one of the most influential people of my life. He’s still very much with me in spirit today.” In 2008, Kate moved to Los Angeles– an adventure that has allowed her to share the stage with musicians like Robbie Kreiger of The Doors and actor/musician Jeff Goldblum and his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. It’s also where she first teamed We Build up with award-winning jazz musician and World-Class Homes… composer, Nick Mancini. and We’re Just “Kate has a huge heart and is probably one of the most talented people I know Down the Road when it comes to balancing resilience and www.confederationloghomes.com. grit against fragility and humility,” he told 14 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Highlander outdoors ‘Pondemonium’ about to break out

By Lisa Gervais It’s hoped that 14 hockey rinks can be built on the pond at the Pinestone as organizers of the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships prepare for the arrival of more than 120 teams in late January and early February. Dubbed Pondemonium, the event is being held over two weekends: Jan. 27-28 and Feb. 3-4. The first weekend is set aside for the youngsters, players 19 to 34 years of age, while the second weekend is for the old- timers, those 35 and up. Event owner John Teljeur is crossing his fingers for temperatures in the minus double digits so construction of the 14 rinks can be completed in the next week or so. He said they would like 12 to 15 inches of ice so they can use the recently purchased Zamboni. “It’s pretty intense,” he said of the work required. He said 10 of the rinks would be in constant play with four spares. The rinks will be 60 by 130 feet, pretty much back-to-back. Because of the number of teams they will have to play from about noon Friday to 10 p.m. Friday night and then again from 8 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. Saturday. There will be no Sunday games. A game under the lights on Head Lake at the last pond hockey championships in Haliburton. Submitted. There will also have to be lights for night play since the schedule is compressed due to no Sunday games. there are three or four local teams and of registration opening with many teams even higher profile event in coming years, “Special thanks to CRS for stepping up, squads from as far away as Pennsylvania staying at other local accommodation including moving back to Head Lake in and being willing to help us light up the and possibly the East Coast of Canada. providers. “It brings people to town.” downtown Haliburton. night, and Ventrac for providing all the He said they are hoping to attract As for volunteers, he said they were “When I bought the event, I thought it tractors to help create the ice surfaces,” spectators as well as teams and said about halfway to the desired number of would likely fold if someone didn’t grab Teljeur said. sponsors would be onsite with plenty 70-80 and urged anyone interested in it. I want to see this event flourish. I’m Ice aside, there has been good registration of “freebies” and there would be a scoring and marshaling to get in touch. not quitting on this event. It is probably for the event. Teljeur said they had 40-plus mini winter festival atmosphere at the Training is provided although the jobs are the second or third largest pond hockey teams sign up for the first weekend and Pinestone, with some live entertainment pretty simple. tournament on the planet.” “we’re sold out the second weekend” with in the evening during Friday and Saturday Teljeur said because he is a new owner This year they are planning to fly a drone 80 ATOMAto 90 teams. ALLERGYnight pond parties. and it is a new location, he isn’t expecting overhead to get some amazing images and Most of those teams are from the Greater Teljeur said the Pinestone was booked this year’s tournament to make money. hope to live stream the action. TorontoFORMULA Area (GTA), although 60’STeljeur said for the February weekend within a day However, he is hopeful of making in an For more, see Canadapondhockey.ca

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Midget Storm defender Andrew Hall looks to clear the puck against the South Muskoka Bears Jan. 15. Photo by Alex Coop. Storm reports man advantage. It began with a nice rush and he went full speed and beat the goalie three-minute overtime periods of 3-on-3. The Highlander/Smolen by Owen Patterson-Smith. He gave a with a great shot. That goal gave the The Storm successfully captured the 4-3 sweet drop pass to Chris Thompson who Storm some drive and they used it. Ryan win in the eighth period on a breakaway Family Dentistry snapped it in for the first Storm goal. A Prentice fed Jon Morrison the puck and he by Haedicke. Midgets few minutes later, the Otters answered pushed hard along the boards. He fought The first offered lots of back and forth back with a goal, making it 3-1. The his way through the defence and chipped action and remained scoreless. The second The Storm Midget A team finally played Storm picked up some momentum nearing it in, closing the gap to 5-4. That ended was rough with frustration. The Bears its last regular season game against the the end of the first. While on a power play, the second and was all that the Storm scored on a two-man advantage. Minutes Huntsville Otters Jan. 13 in Haliburton. Patterson-Smith came around the net and could do against the Otters. later, they caught the Storm off guard It was a tough game from the start and fooled the goalie with a backhanded shot. The third period was tough and the and rushed in for a short-handed goal to resulted in a 7-4 loss for the Storm. The Help from Shawn Walker and Andrew Otters calmed the Storm with two more end the period up 2-0. Early in the third, regular season respectably ended with 12 Hall, ending the first 3-2 for the Otters. goals that ended the game, 7-4. the Storm dominated a power play. Hall wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. The second period began and it was The team began the MPS playoffs patiently moved along the blue line and The Otters took the lead early in the another quick couple of goals against against the South Muskoka Bears waited for the ideal time to shoot, making game with two quick, unanswered goals. the Storm, now 5-2. A pass by Lucas Saturday morning. It was an incredibly it 2-1. Shortly after, the Storm worked The Storm got on the board during a Haedicke gave Patterson-Smith the break entertaining game that ended after five, aggressively and earned another goal. It

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Stats G A GP Stats G A GP Stats W SO 3 2 3 2 2 3 1 1 Liam Harrison Andrew Hall Chase Winder NOVICE MIDGET NOVICE The Highland Storm Novices kicked off the The Highland Storm Midgets participated Chase receives our third star nomination this first round of playoffs against the Newcastle in the Muskoka-Parry Sound Tournament week, thanks to his stellar play as the second Stars this past weekend in Newcastle. The this past weekend in Minden, playing in season began against the Newcastle Stars Storm were looking to set the tone early, and three games over the two days. Though the this past weekend. Even though the Storm’s they did exactly that, jumping to the early Storm ultimately finished the weekend with offence was firing on all cylinders, Chase still lead and never looking back. There were one win and two losses, Andrew Hall was stole the show, stifling Newcastle’s offence seven different Storm players who recorded a a strong presence on the ice throughout the on the few chances they were able to muster point during the 9-0 win over the Stars, with three games, finishing with two goals and two leading to the 9-0 victory, and shutout. Liam picking up two goals and a helper. assists.

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Continued from page 15 Storm reports continued was Hall once more, moving along the deep and respond. A goal from Harrison blue line, looking for the opening, he found tied it but the Storm were unable to contain it and tied the game. Help came from Haliburton Timber Mart/ the firepower of the Stars and dropped this Patterson-Smith and Owen Gilbert on both one 4-1. goals. The Storm got a major boost that Canadian Tire Novice The team is back in action this weekend delivered the go-ahead goal. Patterson- On Jan.14, the Highland Storm Novice when they head to Port Carling for the Smith led the rush, manoeuvred in and travelled to Newcastle to take on the Stars Muskoka-Parry Sound Novice tournament. then passed it over to Gilbert, who was in game one of the first round of playoffs. Playoff action resumes when the Storm ready to top corner the puck. That made From the opening puck drop, the Storm return to Newcastle on Jan. 28. (Submitted it 3-2 for the Storm. Minutes later, the were relentless in their pursuit of the puck by Janice Scheffee) Be sure to Bears tied it and that led to the nail-biting and defensive play. The Storm opened the overtime. The team played its second game scoring and never looked back. Excellent of the playoffs against the Parry Sound passing, defence and positional play led JoAnne Sharpley’s listen to Shamrocks. This was a close game with to a dominant win. Great teamwork and Source for Sports/ lots of end-to-end action that went into an excellent start to the playoffs. Goals 93.5 MooseFM overtime. Unfortunately, the Storm lost in were scored by Liam Harrison, Brechin Haliburton Family period six, 3-2. The Storm came out strong Johnston, Jace Mills and McLean Rowden. with some awesome give-and-go from Superb goaltending by Chase Winder led Medical Centre Peewee each morning Patterson-Smith to Trevor Turner and back. to a shutout. That led to a breakaway and the first goal. The Novice team hosted the Muskoka On Jan. 15, the Highland Storm Peewees Late in the first, the Shamrocks tied it. Rock for their last league game of the took on the Muskoka Rock in Minden. for all your Early in the second, the Storm worked hard season on Jan. 15 in Haliburton. The Both teams battled back and forth for the to control the play. It was the tenacious Storm scored first and continued to first two periods with the score 0-0 going Highland Storm effort of Haedicke and Greg Crofts that apply offensive pressure resulting in into the third. The Rock managed to score moved the puck behind the net. Crofts more scoring opportunities. Excellent two in the third with the Storm playing came around and snuck it past the goalie, defence kept the Rock outside the hard and giving their all. The Storm were updates. making it 2-1 for the Storm. Once more the offensive zone, minimizing their scoring unable to get on the board and the Rock Shamrocks evened it. That continued and chances. Storm goals were scored by took the game 2-0. The Peewees head the game went into overtime. A familiar Harrison, Evan Jones, Jacob Lloyd and to Bracebridge Jan. 21 to participate in situation for the Storm but this time the Josh Scheffee. Excellent goaltending by the Muskoka-Parry Sound playdown luck of the Shamrock showed in period six Hudson Horsley sealed the deal on the 4-1 tournament. Their first game is at 1:30 p.m. and the Storm lost 3-2. The Storm Midget Storm win. After a short rest, the team versus the Parry Sound Shamrocks and A team met the Huntsville Otters for game was back in action, hosting the Newcastle then again at 4:30 p.m. against the South three Sunday in Haliburton. They did their Stars for game two of their playoff series. Muskoka Bears. (Submitted by Ron Hall) best to compete but the Otters managed to The Stars came out hard and lit up the take the game 6-0. (Submitted by Suzanne scoreboard first, forcing the Storm to dig Haedicke) Jets reports Did you know we do investments? See us for all insurance/financial needs, including RRSP’s and TFSA’s. Marsden picked up a loose puck in The Bancroft I.D.A./ the neutral zone and slipped a sweet wrister inside the blocker-side far post Red Eagle Family to give Bancroft a 2-1 win. In game Campground Midget B two, a 10 p.m. late night tilt against the home team Orillia Hawks, Little The midget girls travelled to Orillia this opened the scoring again, early in the weekend, using the Sunshine Tourney first with another half-clapper from to help them gear up for their end of the the high slot. Orillia tied the game 1-1 season and forge into league playoffs with a deflected wrister that found its and provincial playdowns. way into the back of the net with just On Friday night, they faced off seconds left in the first. Both squads against the Hamilton Hawks in pool continued to battle, with the Jets having play. Jamie Little opened the scoring the bulk of the chances, to try and find midway through the first period with the tie-breaking goal but neither side a half-clapper from the point. The could find the twine. The tie game gave Jason R. Cottell & Associates Inc Hawks capitalized early in the second, Bancroft a Saturday bye to another 10 stuffing home a bouncing puck in the p.m. late night game in the semi-finals. 1-41 Maple Ave. Haliburton Bancroft end, to tie the game 1-1. The On Saturday night, Bancroft met the 705-457-5199 Jets continued to pressure and with less North York Storm at the Rama Rink. Cooperators.ca/en/jason-cottell than a minute in the game, Kenndal The Jets opened the scoring early in the Proud Supporter of your Highland Storm Continued on page 20

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Continued from page 19 Jets reports continued first period with Tori Shpikula finishing off a sweet two-on-one pass from Marsden. Bancroft’s first period pressure continued to frustrate North York and Jules Croskery capitalized, putting a goalmouth scramble marker on the board. The 2-0 Bancroft lead energized the game into an aggressive and spirited battle as the Storm tried to stay close. Stellar defence and focused team play stymied any North York attack. Bailey Wiltshire put the game out of reach with an empty net 3-0 wrister from the point with less than a minute to play. The Storm did manage to spoil Katie Hoover’s shutout with a goalmouth tally with just seconds left in the game. Looking to build on their spirited effort from the previous night, the Jets took flight in the championship game against the Puckhounds from Temiskaming Sunday afternoon. Bancroft fell behind 1-0 late in the first period on a defensive breakdown and then 2-0 with a goalmouth scramble that Temiskaming stuffed into the net midway through the second period. The Jets could not find a way to get on the scoreboard and the Puckhounds put the game out of reach late in the third with an empty net goal. The Jets’ next home game is Jan 21. at 3 p.m. in Haliburton when they host the Lindsay Lynx and then Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. when they host the Keene Wolverines. (Submitted by Dan Marsden) The Jets Peewee Girls celebrate their tournament win. Submitted.

game, no goals were scored entering the The Leveque Brothers / third period. That came to a quick end when Villamere scored a perfect goal to Rock Breakers Peewee wake the Jets up and get their adrenaline The peewee girls travelled to Orillia this going, assists going to H. Hudder and past weekend to participate in the 21st Ives. Before the game ended, two more annual Orillia Hawks Tournament. Friday snipers stepped up to give the girls their saw the girls matched up against their third win of the tournament. Goals scored division rivals, the Peterborough Ice Kats. by Armstrong and Tidey, assisted by M. The Ice Kats were not going to make the Hudder and Jenkins. game easy on the Jets first thing in the Sunday morning was a do or die semi morning as they challenged on every play. final game against Brockville. This game Getting the jetlag out, finally, in the second saw a lot more aggressive play but the Jets period, the Jets found the score board first remained calm with the puck and secured by a beauty goal scored by Emma Tidey their place in the gold medal game with a and assisted by Olivia Villamere and Ava score of 3-0. Goals scored by Armstrong Smith. Having the first game jitters out (2) and Tidey with assists going to Ives, of the way, Tidey potted three more goals Jenkins and Rupnow. to lift the Jets to their first victory of the The gold medal game saw the Jets facing weekend with a final score of 4-1. Assists off against the Kitchener Rangers in a went to Trista Young, Mackenzie Hudder, rematch from a tournament earlier in the Megan Jenkins and Ryan Rupnow. season that saw the girls on the losing end The second game of the day saw and they were out for revenge. This game them face off against the Temaskiming proved to live up to the hype with some Puckhounds. In an easier matchup, the great passing, amazing rushes and all shots Jets came out firing on all cylinders with being turned away at both ends. After three two goals in each period for the second periods and one five minute overtime the win of the day by a score of 6-1. Goals score remained zeros on both sides and scored by Elyse Ives, Rupnow, Hailey headed to a shootout. Lots of eyes were Hudder, Peyton Armstrong, Jenkins and peeking through hands in the crowd as M. Hudder. Assists to Armstrong (2), Ives, they saw the three shooters from each Rupnow, Chloe Billings, Smith, Villamere side take their spot one after the other to and Young. The win put the Jets into the face off against the opposing goalie. With quarter finals. Elyse Ives’ lone top shelf peanut butter Saturday night saw them take on the shootout goal and Bella Smolen, the Jets Puckhounds yet again in an elimination amazing netminder, turning away all three game. The Puckhounds changed up their Kitchener shooters, the crowd went crazy game play and were a force to be reckoned as the girls celebrated their gold medal with. In an on the edge of the seat-style victory. (Submitted by Melissa Armstrong) Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 21 Highlander events

Balance and precision The 2017 SO Speed Series SBX/SX took place Jan. 14-15 at Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride. Dozens of racers, young and old, tore down the hill on skis and snowboards as part of the Ontario Series Snowboardcross. Final results can be found at ontariosnowboarders.ca/events/results-from-past-events. Photos by Alex Coop

How’d you do that? Professor Wick’s Incredible Magic Factory paid a visit to the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion Jan. 15. The show was part of the Razzamataz Kids Shows program. Right: Alexandra Humphrey is selected by Professor Wick to help with a magic trick. Photos by Alex Coop.

Haliburton County Folk Society2016 Haliburton County’s Hot Reads Concert Series 2017 The following are popular new additions Homemade Stew to the Haliburton County Public Library’s collection this week. Saturday Jan 28, 2017 7:30pm 1. Chaos by Patricia Cornwell Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion 2. Under The Midnight Sun by Keigo Fifth Business Johnny Burke A celebration of Higashino Dan Riley local musicians Tim Watson Mike McLellan Gabe Petric 3. The Witches Of New York by Ami Cassidy Glecoff Quintet David Piercey & The Highlands Trio McKay Sage & River Christiano The Hawkins, Parker, Miller Trio 4. Lucky 666: the impossible mission Mike Jaycock - MC by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin Individual tickets - $25/person; $20/person for HCFS members 5. CPA The Personal Tax Planner & students Guide 2016-2017 Purchase online at www.haliburtonfolk.com Tickets are available at Halco Electronics/The Source in Haliburton, Organic Times in Minden 22 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 Sleddog championships

To victory! Karen Koehler crosses the finish line with her now five- RHUBARB year-old dog Bundle during a race from year’s prior. RESTAURANT Koehler says Bundle will be joining her and her new team at the world championships. The Haliburton Forest and 705 489 4449 Wild Life Reserve is home to the 2017 Winter Sleddog Corner of Hwy 35 and Hwy 118 in Carnarvon World Championships from Jan. 24-Feb. 1. The first week Craft 9201 Hwy 118, will feature sprint race events. The second week will 705 489 4554 Beer Minden, ON spotlight race events, including 55 km, 82 km and a 375 K0M 1J2 km long-distance race. Photo submitted. www.boshkungbrewing.com A g wa in 9201 Hwy 118, Minden, ON K0M 1J2 rd-winn www.rhubarbhaliburton.com

HARDWATER FESTIVAL: A Celebration of Ice, January 28, 2017, 9:00 – 4:00 pm visit: www.dysartetal.ca/hardwaterfestival/ ICE FISHING: Share your ice shing pictures with us on our Facebook page. Visit the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association or the local tackle shops for more information. SNOWMOBILING: Please visit http://hcsa.ca to check trail conditions prior to heading out. Join the West Guilford Snow Shu e at the end of February. Haliburton Forest Poker Run – February 11, 2017 Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 23 Sleddog championships Representing Canada in her backyard Local skijorer excited for world championships at Haliburton Forest

By Alex Coop place on Canadian snow for the first time tens of thousands of people come out since 2009. to watch the world championships, but Where to watch the Carnarvon skijorer Karen Koehler is Skijoring, pulka, and dog sledding are Legge isn’t expecting those types of looking forward to sleeping in her the primary events. numbers. action: bed with her dogs cuddled up by her Koehler played a big role in helping “North American culture is different and feet ahead of the 2017 International Haliburton Forest Base Camp also a bit less accessible,” she explained. Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) Along the 300m walk to the start and “We are hoping for an average of 500 Sleddog World Championships at finish lines, spectators will make their I don’t think the spectators per day. This could be 200 one Haliburton Forest. way through the dog yard seeing teams day and 1,000 on the weekend.” To save money during other races, CAHDS has ever seen as they get ready to race. Base Camp But Canadians across the country are Koehler and her dogs sometimes sleep in will also be host to opening ceremonies, so many applications very passionate about the dog sledding a tent near the race venue, but because medal presentations, various food vendors to compete at worlds community, says Sarah Warford, CAHDS this year’s world championships are being and other special attractions such as a regional director for the maritime held a short drive away starting Jan. 24, as there were this year. toboggan hill. There will be a $5 per car provinces. she can sleep at home.Almost half of her charge. “It’s always been popular in Canada, races last year were 12 hours away. but it’s the thousands of kilometres that “There will be more competitors this Karen Koehler Spectators’ Corners separate the kennels and race venues that year at Haliburton Forest, so my main Skijorer Continue past the start and finish line on a create a challenge,” she said. “In Europe, goal is to have fun sleeping in my own short 500m walk through a forest trail that the landscape and population is more bed at night and to stay relaxed so I can runs parallel to the race course. Spectators condensed, making it easier to get from perform my best with my dogs,” Koehler will see teams as they come down the one race to another.” told The Highlander. North Road or through the Wild Woods In addition to the strong bonds formed Koehler, who is the president of the Walk on their last 500m to the finish line. between the athletes and their dogs, Ontario Federation of Sleddog Sports Competitors call it “No Man’s Land.” harness dog sports provide the furry and a board member for the Canadian companions with physical and mental Association of Harness Dog Sports Macdonald Lake stimulation, Warford says. In North (CAHDS), is joining a Canadian team Hitch a ride with one of the shuttle vans America, 40 to 50 per cent of pet dogs are that continues to grow every year. and trek through the woods on a 300m obese, according to the CAHDS. “I don’t think the CAHDS has ever snowy trail that once was a traditional Haliburton Forest win the bid for the “There is a huge need for dogs to be seen so many applications to compete at portage route from Redstone Lake to event, says Haliburton Forest project active,” Warford said. worlds as there were this year,” Koehler MacDonald Lake. Concessions and manager Tegan Legge. Koehler agrees. wrote in an email.Eleven countries souvenirs will be available at MacDonald “Karen approached myself and Peter “Skijoring and dog sledding gets dogs are expected to participate in the Lake. Make sure to have cash on-hand. (Schleifenbaum) over two years ago,” that were bred to run to do what they championships. Legge wrote in an email. Several love,” she wrote. “Like many dogs in this Coinciding with Canada’s 150th ** NOTE: snowshoes will be available meetings and consultations later, world that take pride in their work and anniversary, the 2017 IFSS Sleddog to rent at $2/pair through the main Haliburton Forest put its name in the hat get depressed or anxious if they don’t World Championship is an internationally office at Base Camp. Information from and ultimately won the bid. In Europe, have a job, these dogs are no different.” sanctioned, nine-day competition taking worlddogsleddingchampionships.ca

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What are your goals for 2017? See full interviews at thehighlander.ca

Brent Devolin Murray Fearrey Dave Burton Carol Moffatt County Warden and Reeve Reeve of Dysart et al Reeve Highlands East Reeve Algonquin Highlands of Minden Hills “I’d like to see the fire hall done and “Stay the course. But we expect to see “For 2017, I am hoping that we will “I have two goals for 2017: continuing the die cast for the community centre some capital improvements, like an start seeing our visioning and long term with progressive and transparent renewal. I’d like to see us continue to addition to the municipal office, a new planning sessions start to take effect. This decision-making and remaining attentive evolve and upgrade the skills of staff skate park, repairs to Paddy’s Bay Bridge will begin molding our decision-making to the evolving governance landscape and look after the responsibility that the and hopefully the Fort Irwin Bridge. moving forward. We also have quite a to ensure we’re ready and able to adapt. public is increasingly demanding and We’re also looking forward to a new few programs and procedures currently In terms of projects, topping the list are mainly provincial policy is requiring … to Harcourt Community Centre.” in development that we would like continued viable growth at the airport, see a growth and maturing in that whole implemented for 2017. These include a (hopefully) installing solar at municipal process. At the county, I’d like 2017 to be solar installation policy, sewage inspection buildings, and long-term solutions to a year of discussion about what we do, and maintenance program, short term septage, including continued work on why we do it, what has value … things accommodation policy and a grant system the lagoon expansion, a septic system done in the past that currently aren’t done for private roads.” inspection program and participation in … an honest and frank conversation about the provincial hauled sewage review.” the state of affairs.

Jamie Schmale, MP

“While I have many goals and priorities or staying in touch with friends and for the next year, a few that are particularly family. We need to continue to work hard important to me are: Protection and to expand broadband connectivity to the creation of jobs in HKLB. underserviced parts of the riding. We need to work hard to create an Increased support for families. It’s no environment where business can thrive, secret that life under the current provincial where entrepreneurs can feel empowered and federal governments is going to get Laurie Scott, MPP and we provide the necessary support so more expensive over the coming year. our business, big and small, are supported. The high price of fuel, hydro, the CPP “Unfortunately, for Ontario’s seniors, see the Wynne government stop ignoring Increased funding for projects in HKLB. expansion, will all be a burden financially. families and businesses - life will continue rural concerns and fix the mess they have It is my goal to bring as many federal As your MP, I recognize the importance of to get harder under the Liberal government created. I will continue to fight hard for dollars to our riding as possible to support keeping your hard earned money in your this year. In 2017, the Ontario PC Caucus lower energy costs and for a fairer funding critical infrastructure projects, local and pocket. As a member of Canada’s Official will continue to work hard to earn the formula for rural and mid-sized hospitals regional initiatives, and job creation Opposition, I will continue to work hard trust of voters, and hold the Wynne as well as local social services, so that the programs. with my colleagues to hold the government Government to account. I look forward to residents of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Increased broadband Internet. More and accountable.” sharing our positive message for a more Brock get the services they deserve.” more people are online. Whether they are prosperous Ontario. My main goal is to doing business, searching for information Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 25 Highlander classifieds SERVICES FOR RENT

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In Loving Memory of Ward, Norman Edgar Paul E. Pethick January 13 1919 - January 14 2017 Died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, surrounded by his At his residence in Oshawa, Norm put down his golf clubs, curling loving family, at the age of 77. broom, tennis racket and garden tools for the last time (his tomatoes Beloved husband of Susan for 52 years. Loving father of Norah (Raymond), were awesome!). A lifelong resident of Oshawa, Dad served in WW2 Shari (Victor), Stephanie (Ronald) and P.C. (Yoko). Loving grandfather of with the RCAF and wore many hats during his career as an entrepreneur Christian (Vanessa), Miranda, Jacob, Matthew, Jocelyn and great grandfather owning several businesses over his lifetime. Beginning in the early of Lincoln. Fondly remembered by his brother Roger (Margie), niece Sarah 1950’s, Norm introduced cottaging to more than a few generations. A and nephew Andrew. long time Beech Lake cottager, friends and family learned the joys of Paul was a Chartered Accountant and was Long-time Partner of Soberman the woods and water, corn roasts and card games, boats and bon res. LLP, Past President of SIC Eldercare Services Inc., Long-term member of the He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Virgie Trotter and his sister Unionville and Minden Lions Clubs, and spent many enjoyable hours at the Glenda Taylor. Le to cherish his memory are daughter Janet (Charles bridge table. O’Neil) of Haliburton, grand-daughter Eliza O’Neil (James Galea) of A Service to Celebrate Paul’s Life will be held at the Gordon A. Monk Toronto, grandson Scott O’Neil and great grandchildren Gabrielle and Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 William of the Gold Coast Australia, sister Velma Ward, niece Deborah on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 am. (Ian Hancock) of Dorchester as well as his dear friend and companion Reception will follow at the Pinestone Resort, 4252 County Rd., #21, Haliburton. Cremation has taken place. Barb Farrell. According to Norm’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial reception will be held on Monday January 23 rd 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the McIntosh-Anderson- Kellam Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King The family has extreme allergies. Please be scent free. In lieu of flowers, Memorial St. East, Oshawa (905-433- 5558). Donations in memory of Norm to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation Donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF) or to or to a favourite charity would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com

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Identify are assets. in Theextreme position weather requires conditions the operatio as wn eolfl eaqsu moipmedenrat aten dto u hnedaevyrta kiphnysig ocaf col dnestmruactndiosn r ealnadte md atoin tmenaannuceal lparboojeuctr s and facilitate repairs where necessary The position requires the operation of equipment and undertaking of construction and maintenance projects within extremeregular exposureweather conditionsto dirt, dust as, owile, lgl reasa semo, dneoraisete, tviob hraetaiovyn , pwheysiatcahelr dcoemnadnitidosn s,re lahtaezad rtdoo musa nmuatl elaribaolsu r Thein extremeposition requiresweather theconditions operatio ans o fw eeqllu aipsme montd aenradt eu ntdoe hrteaakivyng p ohfysi cocanstl druectmioan dasn dre mlaateindt eton amnacenu parlo ljaebctosu r b) Perform routine site checks and document deficiencies andwith chemicals. regular exposure to dirt, dust, oil, grease, noise, vibration, weather conditions, hazardous materials in withextreme regular weather exposure conditions to dirt, adusts w,e lol ila, sg remoadsee,ra nteo iseto ,h vieabvyrat ipohnysi, wcaeal tdhemr coannddsi trieolnas,te dh atoza mrdaonuusa lm laabteoruiar ls and chemicals. c) Prioritize daily repair schedule and complete repairs withand regular chemicals. exposure to dirt, dust, oil, grease, noise, vibration, weather conditions, hazardous materials Upon final selection, the successful applicant may be required to provide, at their own expense, a and chemicals. d) Maintain and regularly test the drinking water system as required backgroundUpon final check selection, from thethe Ontsuccarieossf Proul vianpcipalilca Pontl icema oyr abpep rorepqriuairete dp otolice p rfovircede a, sa wt ethll eaisr ao wclne aenxp Derinveser’,s a Upon final selection, the successful applicant may be required to provide, at their own expense, a Abstract.background check from the Ontario Provincial Police or appropriate police force as well as a clean Driver’s e) Monitor the septic system and ensure it is maintained at all times Uponbackground final selection, check from the the succ Ontessfariou lPro apviplnicacianl t Pomalicey boer areppqrouiprerida teto p oplriceovi dfoer,ce a ta sth weeirl l oaws na clexpeaenn Dserive, ar’ s Abstract. backgroundAbstract. check from the Ontario Provincial Police or appropriate police force as well as a clean Driver’s f) Monitor and maintain the security of all buildings as well as the site Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application together with a resume of education and Abstract. experienceQualified applicantsby are invited to submit a letter o f appl icato tisponre tnotgiceeth@erm winidthe nah riells.sucam eo ro fb eyd umcaaitl ioonr ainn d g) Prepare the site for rental groups during the off-season Qualified applicants12:00 arenoon invited Thu rtsod suayb miFetb ar ulaerttye r2 o, f2 a0p1p7lication together with a resume of education and experience by 12:00 noon Thursday February 2, 2 017 to [email protected] or by mail or in person to: Qualifiedexperience applicants by 12:00 are nooninvited Thu to sursdbmiayt Fae lberttuear royf 2a,p2p0lica17t ioton sptogreenthtiecer @wimthi nad erensuhilmls.eca o f oerd ubcay mtioanil aonrd in Experience and Qualifications person to: Employment Opportunity – Two (2) Full Time Equipment Operators experienceperson to: by 12:00 noon Thursday February 2, 2 017 to [email protected] or by mail or in Employment OpportTuonwitnysh – iTpw oof Mi(2)n Fdeunll THiimells Equipment Operators a) A competent understanding of building construction, carpentry, person to: Employment Opportunity – Two (2) Full Time Equipment Operators 7 MiTolnwen Stshreipe ot,f POMin Bodenx 3H5il9ls electrical work, plumbing and septic systems Employment OpportuniTtyo w– nTshwoip (2 of) MiFunlld Teinme H iEqlls uipment Operators 7 MilneMi Stndreeent ,O PON Box 359 T7o Miwnlnshei pSt oref eMit,n POden Bo Hixll s3 59 b) Capable of training, supervising and support of facility staff K0MiMnd 2eK0n O N 7 Milne StMirenedt,e POn O BoN x 359 K0M 2K0 c) A basic understanding of the Ontario Building Code MinK0deMn O2K0N Attention: Travis Wilson, C Te ch., Road Superintendent K0M 2 K0 d) An aptitude for the operation and maintenance of camp machinery, Attention: Travis Wilson, C Tech., Road Superintendent Attention: Travis Wilson, C Tech., Road Superintendent vehicles and tools Detailed position descriptions can be obtained by contacting the Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant at Attention: Travis Wilson, C Tech., Road Superintendent [email protected] position descriptions. can be obtained by contacting the Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant at e) General knowledge of landscaping Detailed position descriptions can be obtained by contacting the Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant at [email protected]. f) Working knowledge of the drinking water treatment system. A current [email protected] position descriptions. can be obtained by contacting the Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant at If you are contacted by the Township of Minden Hills regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require certification as a Small Seasonal Drinking Water Systems Operator is [email protected] you are contacted Information by the .Township received relating of Minden to accommodationHills regarding a needs job opportunity of applicants or testing, will be please addressed advise confidentially. if you require If you are contacted by the Township of Minden Hills regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require preferred. If you are contacted by the Township of Minden Hills regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact the undersigned to discuss alternative g) Fit to work in a rigorous and physically demanding work environment solutions. h) Valid driver’s license We thank all applicants for applying, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and supporting material is used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and i) Current police reference check Protection of Privacy Act.

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NOTICES HELP WANTED PREVIOUSCrossword WEEK’S 39976ANSWERS A L I S A L E M B O A Haliburton Community Housing Corporation D E C A R O S E A B C Haliburton Community Housing Corporation COUNTY OF HALIBURTON (operating Parklane and Echo Hills Apartments) (operatingHaliburton Parklane Community and Echo Housing Hills Apartments)Corporation S T E A D F A S T L O T has an employmenthas an employment opportunity opportunity for for aa full-timefull-time Administrative Administrative Assistant Assistant COMMITTEE VACANCIES (operating Parklane and Echo Hills Apartments) has an toemployment assist the Housingopportunity Manager for a full-time with day-to-day Administrative operations Assistant to assist the Housing Manager with day-to-day operations B I D N E E D L E S to assist the Housing Manager with day-to-day operations The successful candidate will: e Haliburton County Tourism Committee is S W E D E N O D The successful candidateThe successful candidate will: will: seeking an interested individual to ll a vacancy ● Be willing to be part of a small team of dedicated professionals as a Committee member for the remainder of ● ●BeBe able willing to work to be independently, part of a small team without of dedicated supervision, professionals when necessary; L O R E N S C R E E N S ● Be willing● to●Have Bebe able sound part to workjudgement of independently,a small when team working without of with supervision, dedicated vulnerable when individuals; professionals necessary; the four-year term of Council ending November ● ●PossessHave sound good judgementverbal and whenwritten working communication with vulnerable skills, individuals; and good listening O R G C U E M O E 30, 2018. We are seeking a public appointee who● Be able to work●skills;Possess independently, good verbal and written without communication supervision, skills, and good when listening necessary; ● Haveskills; at least 2 years bookkeeping experience or demonstrate the capacity B E S T M A N E R A S E has an interest in the County Tourism industry.● Have sound●to judgementHave be trained at least and 2 years havewhen bookkeeping experience working inexperience budget with procedures; or vulnerabledemonstrate the capacityindividuals; ● Possess good● Showto verbal be proficiency trained and and in have thewritten useexperience of Microsoft communication in budget Office, procedures; including skills, Word and and Excel; good listening ● ●BeShow able proficiencyto learn job-specific in the use softwareof Microsoft applications; Office, including Word and Excel; E A T L I N E N Any person having an interest in being skills; ● ●BeBe required able to learnto work job-specific at least onesoftware evening applications; per month; ● Have at least● ●PossessBe 2 required years a valid to bookkeeping driver’s work at licence least one and evening experienceuse of pera vehicle; month; or demonstrate the RcapacityI P E N E D A T A appointed to the Tourism Committee is invited ● ●ObtainPossess a satisfactorya valid driver’s Vulnerable licence and Sector use ofCheck. a vehicle; to submit an expression of interest no later than to be trained ● Obtain and ahave satisfactory experience Vulnerable Sector in budget Check. procedures; O N A I R R I T A T E S ● Show proficiencyRelevant post-secondary in the use education of Microsoft will be an asset. Office, including Word and Excel; Friday, February 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., detailing Relevant post-secondary education will be an asset. S K Y L E A V E E N S relevant experience and skills to the attention of:● Be able toResumes, learn includingjob-specific cover letters, software will be received applications; by email at: [email protected], including up cover to 4 letters, p.m. on will February be received 17, 2017.by email at: ● Be [email protected] to work at least up to 4 p.m.one on evening February 17, per 2017. month; E S S A R M E D D E W

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● Obtain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check. County of Haliburton, Haliburton Community Housing Corporation is committed to fair and Haliburton Community Housing Corporation is committed to fair and 11 Newcastle Street, P.O. Box 399, accessibleaccessible employment employment practices. practices. UponUpon request,request, disabilities willwill be be Relevant post-secondaryaccommodatedaccommodated during during education the the interview interview will andand assessmentbe an asset. process.process. Haliburton Haliburton 4 7 8 1 5 6 9 3 2 Minden, Ontario Community Housing Corporation thanks all those who show interest in this Community Housing Corporation thanks all those who show interest in this K0M 2K0 positionposition and and advises advises that that only only those those chosenchosen to be interviewed will will be be Resumes, includingcontacted.contacted. cover letters, will be received by email at: 6 2 1 9 4 3 7 5 8 705-286-4829 fax [email protected] up to 4 p.m. on February 17, 2017. [email protected] 9 3 5 8 2 7 1 6 4 A detailed job description will be made available by email upon request. INSTALLER County of Haliburton 1 8 2 6 7 5 4 9 3 Haliburton CommunityNo experience Housing necessary, Corporation class is committed G licence, to fair and NOTICES accessible employmentclean driver’s practices. abstract. Upon Abilityrequest, todisabilities lift 80 lbs.will be 5 9 3 4 1 8 2 7 6 accommodated& climb during 40 the ft. interview ladders. and Reasonable assessment process. agility, Haliburton 2017 Budget Communityno Housing fear of Corporation heights orthanks confined all those spaces. who show Bring interest in this The Council of the County of Haliburton wishes to provideposition and advisesresume that to: only John those Fountain chosen to Electronicsbe interviewed will be 7 6 4 2 3 9 8 1 5 PUBLIC NOTICE that Haliburton County Council will be contacted. 11718 Hwy 35. discussing the 2017 budget on the following dates: Call 705-286-2536. 3 5 9 7 8 2 6 4 1 • Friday, February 3, 2017, and • Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8 4 7 3 6 1 5 2 9 Tariff of Fees CAREERS And further take notice that Haliburton County Council 2 1 6 5 9 4 3 8 7 will be reviewing and considering amemdments to the Tariff of Fees at the Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 •NEW YEAR•NEW CAREER• Michael Rutter, CAO/County Clerk Consider a career in Real Estate. We will train THANK YOU 11 Newcastle St., P.O. Box 399 you to make an above-average income in this Minden ON K0M 2K0 exciting business. Contact us now for details. Telephone (705) 286-1333 or 1-866-886-8815 ext 223 Kate Archer, Broker / V.P. 705-457- We thank you for a beautifully planned Fax: (705) 286-4829 2220 Direct Line: 705-930-4040 Careers@ email: [email protected]. BowesAndCocks.com RealEstateCareerInfo.ca party at our Little Church in the Wildwood in FOR RENT Ingoldsby last Saturday. Also, thanks for the lovely memory gift of glass. We are moving BEAUTIFUL FOUR COBOCONK but not saying goodbye - Just cya! BEDROOM HOME APARTMENT FOR HELP WANTED in Ingoldsby, available RENT – 1100 sq. ft. We intend to stay in touch with our church Jan 1. Very private large spacious bright 2-bdrm RED UMBRELLA WANTED – Someone Copyrightfamily and many © Boatload friends who Puzzles, have made LLC our life her in Haliburton THE BEST! lot, new kitchen with apartment in downtown INN - Winter Staff, to set up appointments The world's largest supply of crossword puzzles. appliances, big living Coboconk. Walk to for all positions, full for a new local Special thanks to Shelley, Shirley, Sharon and room with gorgeous new grocery, hardware & part time available. business. Work from www.boatloadpuzzles.comall the UCW chics, Santa and his elf. propane replica wood stores and restaurants. Send resume to info@ your own home, stove. Absolutely no Recently renovated, redumbrella.com or call set your own hours. - Love Jim and Lois smoking, no pets. First/ appliances, neutral décor. 705-489-2462. Bonuses also available. last, good references Would suit older person. Please contact 705-455- $950/month. 705-286- Non-smoker/no pets. DELIVERY HELP. 2732 for more info. 2900 evenings. References. Call 705- Valid Drivers licence. EVENTS 454-3913 for further Part time and full DRIVERS NEEDED information. time. Driving, heavy for Hyland Taxi. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS from Deep Roots lifting, etc. Please bring G License for taxi Adventure - Jan 28 - Winter Survival - Classifieds resumes into Riverview is required. B,C or Feb 18 - Winter Camping - Mar 18 - Winter Furniture st 92 Main F License for 11 Survival See DeepRootsAdventure.com/ street, Minden, ON. passenger van and bus. upcoming-events/ for more details. $ 9898. 8 Call 705-457-

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9,500 copies distributed through COMING SOON... over 100 locations county-wide! Seniors are the largest demographic group in the Highlands, and growing. LIVING WELL SECTION, JANUARY 26 More involved, nancially secure and active than previous generations, our seniors add life and boundless energy to our communities. is special Senior CALL DAWN TO Living section addresses some of their issues and needs and is the perfect place to advertise your seniors-oriented products and services. MAKE SURE Living Well Section Prices YOU ARE IN IT - 705-457-2900 Let us help you design an ad that will produce results! Full Page $699 Sixth 1/6 $ Half Page 1/2 169.00 $399 Eighth 1/8 $ Quarter Page 1/4 129.00 $ 247 Twel h 1/12 25% $95.00 OFF BOTH With an audited circulation of 8,104, e Highlander is Haliburton County’s leading newspaper. OurISSUES! quality editorial coverage is always written locally by our journalists and attracts an engaged readership advertisers want to reach. e Highlander’s award-winning website and Facebook page attract thousands more readers every week to read breaking news and watch the only video coverage in the county. All ads include full colour, inclusion in the free weekly download of the paper and design. As the only locally-owned paper, e Highlander is proud to o er marketing planning and advice to local businesses looking for advertise e ectively. Call Dawn at 705-457-2900 or email [email protected] to book today! Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 29 Highlander classifieds

Marcus Beach Cottage Owners Association (MBCOA) Property Maintenance Looking for an opportunity to serve your The MBCOA has an exciting full time opportunity for a self-motivated, customer-oriented community or know someone who is? individual who has skills and background in a variety of trades. The Township of Minden Hills is currently seeking two (2) community-minded residents to serve on the Located just a few kilometers outside of Haliburton, Ontario, Marcus Beach is a 39-acre site Committ ee of Adjustment for the remaining 2014-2018 term of Council. The new members would fi ll a with 19 cottages, four docks and a nature trail (www.marcusbeachcottages.ca) and we need recent vacancy and broaden the Committ ee to a fi ve member panel. someone to help ensure it stays at its current high level of maintenance. The successful Members receive a sti pend of $100.00 for each regular meeti ng att ended and are reimbursed for candidate will work with the Property Manager and the Owner Association Board of Directors mileage associated with conducti ng site visits. Meeti ngs are held at 9:30 a.m. on the last Monday of to maintain this shared cottage ownership property. each month and typically last 2 hours but may extend longer. The successful candidate would have the following skills and background: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT?  Handyman interest and skills; the ability to handle minor repairs and maintenance The Committ ee of Adjustment considers applicati ons for minor variances from the Township’s Zoning activities By-law as set out in the Planning Act. A minor variance may allow property owners to use their land in a  Proven customer service skills way which does not comply exactly with the requirements of the Zoning By-Law.  Good physical condition and interest in working outdoors for much of the time; sample The Committ ee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body made up of citi zen representati ves appointed by tasks include lawn-mowing, tree-trimming and ice rink maintenance Council. Decisions made by the Committ ee of Adjustment may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal  Ability to work cooperatively with local contractors and service firms Board.  Experience with the use of most power and hand tools  Ability to work independently for long periods of time, while working under the AM I QUALIFIED? guidance and priority-setting of the Property Manager and Board It is expected that Committ ee Members be objecti ve in fulfi lling their responsibiliti es. In advance of  Ability to plan preventive maintenance programs and recommend optimal approaches meeti ngs Members are expected to conduct site visits (weather and road conditi ons permitti ng), and to for maintenance and operations review the Minutes of Committ ee Meeti ngs and Planning Reports, which are prepared by Township Staff . Ideal candidates would also have: Appointments to the Committ ee of Adjustment is based upon the following criteria; however those who  do not meet all the qualifi cati ons are sti ll strongly encouraged to apply: A small truck, SUV or similar vehicle that would be available for specific maintenance activities such as handling recycling materials or trash • Resident or property owner in the Township of strong analyti cal skills in order to fully consider  A smart phone with both a cell and data plan for emergency contact and remote cottage Minden Hills; all informati on provided; • Presence and longevity in the community; • Excellent communicati on skills; monitoring • Demonstrated background and knowledge • Reason for wanti ng to serve on the Committ ee;  A Small Drinking Water certificate for Ontario related to the functi on of the Committ ee of • Be available and able to conduct site inspecti ons  Experience at a resort or timeshare property with property management Adjustment; on subject properti es; The expectations will be for a 40-hour week with some on-call work when an emergency • Knowledge and understanding of the land use • Be organized, available and committ ed to att end planning process including minor variance; all Committ ee meeti ngs; and response is required. The salary will be set based on the successful applicant’s skills and • Be objecti ve, possess relevant educati on • Ability to commit the ti me for servicing on the experience but is expected to be in the $20/hour range. component or equivalent experience and have Committ ee Please submit a resume by email to [email protected] with the subject In additi on to the above qualifi cati ons, considerati on will be given to the compositi on as a whole in an line “Property Maintenance” by January 27, 2017. eff ort to balance: • rural, urban and lakeshore interest; • age, gender and ethnicity; • experience and new membership; The Haliburton Highlands Successful applicants will be provided with orientati on and are eligible for learning opportuniti es. Land Trust WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? is seeking Board Members with Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by submitti ng a copy of their resume and a cover lett er to expertise in social media, marketing, Clerk’s Department Committ ee of Adjustment Member and finance. Township of Minden Hills P.O. Box 359 - 7 Milne Street Please contact Mary Lou at Minden, ON., K0M 2K0 [email protected] or by e-mail to: sprenti [email protected] 7054573700

Applicati ons must be received by January 26, 2017. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Informati on and Protecti on of Privacy Act, the informati on gathered will be used solely for candidate selecti on purposes only. Questi ons about the collecti on and Land Trust Discovery Days 2017 use of this informati on should be directed to the Clerk, Dawn Newhook, Township of Minden Hills, 7 Milne Street, Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0 (705) 286-1260 ext. 205. Animal Tracks and Signs

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? When: Saturday February 4, begins at 10:00am to 12:00pm For further informati on regarding the recruitment process, or on the role and responsibility of Committ ee Members, contact Ian Clendening, Planner & Secretary-Treasurer to the Committ ee of Adjustment, at Where: Nature’s Place Minden 705-286-1260 x206 or e-mail at [email protected]. Fun for all ages! Create animal track prints using plaster molds and crayons. Due to space limitations, please pre register at www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca Classifieds Admission by donation $ Coming Saturday March 18th The Reptile Road Show! $8 for 25 words 50 maximum. 8 10:00am to 12:00pm at Haliburton Fish Hatchery. Tickets must be purchased in advance online or call 7054573700. 705-457-2900 Adults $15, children 12& under $10, family $30.

30 TheHighlander Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 What’s on JANUARY 2017 EVENTS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EVERY MONDAY Minden Community Centre Pickleball 9 a.m. – Noon. Haliburton County Lunch for the Bereaved, Family Skate & Activity Drop-in Basketball at the Dorset Recreation Centre, 5 – 6 Raquets are provided, please bring clean indoor shoes. $2/ Historical Society – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1st Day, in support of Parker p.m. Equipment provided, $5/adults, $2.50/youth or seniors, person. Contact Elisha Weiss 705-286-2298 or eweiss@ Canada 150 and Dysart and 3rd Friday in Haliburton Simpson. A.J. LaRue or free with membership. mindenhills.ca for more info. 150 ﬁ lm, speaker Kim (SIRCH, 2 Victoria St.). 2nd Arena, Haliburton, 11 a.m. - Emmerson, 1:30 p.m. at and 4th Friday in Minden 1 p.m. Admission $5 Drop-in Pickleball at the Dorset Recreation Centre, 7 – 9 Tai Chi Class at the Dorset Recreation Centre, Mind – Body Haliburton Museum. (Minden Legion, Hwy 35). p.m. Beginners welcome, some equipment provided, $5/ – Spirit – Health & Wellness. 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Fall Drop-in. For more info Dig In Series: Soup & adults, $2.50/youth or seniors, or free with membership. session runs to Dec. 5. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration Don’t forget contact 705-457-2941 Ext Skate – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at required. Call Valerie at 705-767-1177. today’s edition of 2932. Minden Community Centre. Haliburton Pickleball at Haliburton high school Monday $15/person. Register at nights from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost $2, equipment supplied. Table Tennis, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Minden Community The Highlander abbeygardens.ca/event/dig- Bring clean indoor running shoes. Centre. $3/person. Contact Elisha Weiss for more info 705- series-soup-skate 286-2298 or [email protected] 19 20 21

Highland Classic Vintage Taoist Tai Chi Open Taoist Tai Chi Open Taoist Tai Chi Open Taoist Tai Chi Open Canadian National Pond Deep Roots Adventure Snowmobile Show & House – Two locations: House – Zion United House – Lloyd Watson House – Haliburton United Hockey Championships Workshop Series: Shine, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Galway Community Hall, Church, Carnarvon, 10 a.m. Centre, Wilberforce, 2 – 4 Church, 10 a.m. - noon. (Open Division), Winter Survival the Minden Fairgrounds. Kinmount, 10 a.m. - noon, - noon. 705-457-5829 p.m. and at Haliburton 705-457-5829 canadapondhockey.ca deeprootsadventure.com/ Tickets $10. (Taking place and at St. Paul’s Anglican United Church, 6:30 – 8 Jan. 27-29 upcoming-events on Saturday as well) Church, Minden, 7 – 8:30 2017 Winter Sleddog p.m. p.m. 705-457-5829 World Championship, Death Cafe, Baked & Hardwater Festival, Robbie Burns Night, at Haliburton Forest. Battered, 2 – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Wilberforce Legion (Jan. 24 - Feb. 1) Reserve your spot at Guilford Community Branch 624, 6 – 11 p.m. haliburtonhighlands@carp. Centre See dysartetal.ca/ Refreshments at 6:00 p.m, ca. loveyourlifetodeath.com hardwaterfestival/ for details Dinner at 6:30 p.m., $15/ 22 person. 23 24 25 26 27 28

2017 Winter Sleddog World Championship, at Haliburton Forest. January 14 - February 1

29 30 31 25 26 27 1 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION EVENTS HALIBURTON BRANCH from noon onwards MINDEN BRANCH WILBERFORCE BRANCH Monday bridge 1p.m. Sunday breakfast second and fourth General meeting, fi rst Wednesday of each Friday pool 1:30 p.m. Tuesday dart league starting at 7 p.m. Sunday of the month – 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. month, 7:30 p.m. start spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Wednesday bid euchre 1 p.m. start, bingo $6 per person. Occasional volunteers are Ladies darts, Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. jam session 7:30 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m, bingo starts at 7 needed. Euchre, Thursday, 7 p.m. Saturday meat draw 2p.m. – early bird 3 p.m. - $500 jackpot, $1000 jackpot - last Upcoming Events: Live entertainment Fish/wings & chips, Friday, noon-2 p.m. and p.m. sharp Wednesday of the month. featuring Todd Nolan Saturday Jan. 28 4-7 5-7 p.m. Monday bid euchre 7 p.m. beginners Thursday general meeting second Thursday p.m. in the Club Room. Enjoy a delicious Mixed darts, Friday 7:30 p.m. welcome. of the month starting at 7:30 p.m. All meal for only $6 prepared by the Ladies Bid euchre, fi rst Sunday of the month Wednesday fun darts 7:30 p.m. members urged to attend. Ladies auxiliary Auxiliary. $5 cover charge for non-members (except holidays), noon, $12 Thursday youth league 6:30-8:30 last Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Whether you’re planning a function for 10 Sports fan day, Sunday, 12-5 p.m. p.m. Friday meat draw - fi ve draws, fi ve prizes or 200, for more information call the Legion Lunch menu, Monday – Friday, noon-2 p.m. Upcoming Events: each draw, fi rst draw at 4:30 p.m., last draw today at (705) 457- 2571, email rcl129@ Liver lovers’ special, Tuesday noon-2 p.m. Pat & Phyllis Gallen Lake Trout Ice Fishing at 6:30 p.m., tickets $2 per draw … Chester bellnet.ca or visit haliburtonlegion.com (full menu also) Meat draws, Wednesday Derby, Sat., Jan. 28 - $15/person, one Howse, MC. Come on out and support Haliburton Legion lunch time. Watch for local posters and listen fi sh entry, weigh in 3-6 p.m. at the branch Friday fun darts - 4:30 p.m. onwards Branch 129 … everyone is welcome. to Canoe FM, and Moose FM, for special – participants must be present to collect Saturday 50/50 4 p.m. draw, tickets $1 each events on Saturdays. prizes.

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From left, Cara Steele of Abbey Gardens, Michelle Moraal of Haliburton Solar and Wind, and Jewelle Schiedel-Webb of Haliburton Highlands Brewing. Photo by Mark Arike. Winter workshops full of flavour and fun

By Mark Arike Each workshop, in a series of five Can’t get enough java? County Coffee for people for off-grid living, to learn between January and March, begins at 11 will explain how coffee is grown, traded, about the equipment and to actually view Abbey Gardens has the cure for the winter a.m. on the last Saturday of the month. roasted and brewed for the best taste, equipment,” said Michelle Moraal of blahs and it includes food, beer, the Participants will start their day with a but also with sustainable and equitable Haliburton Solar and Wind. outdoors and learning opportunities. guided snowshoeing tour followed by practices in mind, according to Abbey The business relocated to an off-grid The local destination is teaming up with lunch. Afterwards, they will have a few Gardens’ website. Alternative Energy Presentation Centre on four of its partners to launch the Winter options. Haliburton Solar will offer a workshop the property in the fall. Workshop Series at the end of this month. “In the afternoon, you get to choose on off-grid living. And finally, there will “It’s raising awareness about the kinds “The way we’ve designed it is that you between a few different workshops. You also be a bread baking workshop. of experiences you can have on the site,” can either sign up for one thing or the could come with a group and even if you Each offering is $25 per person. People added Jewelle Schiedel-Webb, co-owner of whole day,” said Cara Steele, program had different interests you could split up can buy gift certificates for the workshops. Haliburton Highlands Brewing. coordinator and ecological specialist at after lunch,” said Steele. Abbey Gardens will provide lunch this People are encouraged to register in Abbey Gardens. “It’s up to you.” For those interested in learning about month and Into the Blue Bakery will serve advance, but last-minute drop-ins are Last winter, groups were able to craft beer, Haliburton Highlands Brewing wood-fired pizza in February and March. welcome. book workshops and create their own will offer a workshop on the brewing There is room for approximately 10 To sign up, visit abbeygardens.ca and experience. The upcoming series is a process. It’s complete with a guided taste- people in each workshop, said Steele. click on “Programming” or call Steele at modified version of that. testing and souvenir glass to take home. “We want to create a learning experience 705-754-4769. Volunteers Wanted! Your Volunteer Community Radio Station Is now recruiting on air volunteers Contact Janice at 705-457-1009 No experience required. Listen live on the internet at www.canoefm.com NEW! Haliburton O ce Minden O ce Kinmount O ce 705-457-2414 705-286-1234 705-488-3060 197 Highland Street 12621 Highway 35 4072 Cty Road 121

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