Gull Lake Residents Mourn Drowning Victim by Lisa Gervais Bradley Was Killed Last Christmas Eve
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Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment This time around, he said, “I put it there “Even though Anand may have only been commander Liane Spong-Hooyenga said A big white teddy bear sits at the gate of to show the family of Anand Baiju, those here for an hour or two, for that time he officers responded to a call for help at 4:45 the University of Toronto’s Survey Camp classmates and first response workers was a part of the Minden community. He p.m. last Tuesday. on Deep Bay Road in Minden - site of that tried to save him, the camp staff, the died here and he will be remembered and “An 18-year-old male from the the drowning death of an 18-year-old University of Toronto Engineering Faculty, mourned here,” Bradley said. Mississauga area had been pulled from Mississauga teen Sept. 4. which my father graduated from, the entire Minden Hills Coun. Pam Sayne, who the water … EMS was also on scene Resident Richard Bradley said he put it U of T community, and our Minden Hills represents the area, told The Highlander, and efforts were made to resuscitate the there because he cares. It’s his thing. He community that I care about them, share the university site is a “generous neighbour victim. The male party was transported to put a large bear at the Toronto van attack their pain, grieve with them and offer up the hosting many Gull Lake resident events. the Haliburton Highlands Health Services memorial and two smaller bears at the lights bear for anyone that needs that big teddy We can only provide condolences of Hospital in Minden where he was later near the Minden ValuMart where Terrence bear hug,” Bradley told The Highlander this this very saddening occurrence.” pronounced deceased. 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Rd. 121 Kinmount 705-488-2107 integrated water system and geology. www.highlandscinemas.com Baiju’s family and friends launched a A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS - Due To The Large Number Of GoFundMe campaign to raise money for his Releases Around Thanksgiving. We Will Be Staying Open A Couple funeral. Of Weeks Past Our Normal Closing Time Of Thanksgiving This Year! “He was a great son, brother, friend, and NOW OPEN FRIDAY SEPT. 14TH TO MONDAY SEPT. 17TH moreover, a wonderful personality. “To his parents, he was the only hope for 4 DAYS FRIDAY TO A WEEK MONDAY them and dedicated their whole life for his DAILY studies. Please help and support Mr. and The Predator 18A 8:00 Mrs. Baiju at this tough time,” the site reads. Boyd Holbrook It raised $27,423, surpassing its $20,000 Crazy Rich Asians 7:15 goal. 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Deputy Warden on-the-spot fine to $925, which includes a Liz Danielsen said she has no sympathy in victim surcharge. Offenders can also face a that situation. $1,000 fine if the matter ends up in court. “I’m a little bit disappointed we’re The purpose of the bylaw is to “protect so closely controlled by the province,” trees in areas adjacent to the shorelines of she said, adding the trees and water lakes, rivers and navigable waterways.” “mean so much more” here than in an White said representatives of the Ministry urban environment. She asked for “little of the Attorney General told her that hesitancy” when providing tickets. increasing the fine “could be tricky and not Earlier this summer, council requested supported by the province.” • Prime location on County Rd 121, minutes to Minden staff review the current bylaw and find • Amazing Custom Built Log Home “I think it clearly says we’re serious about • Upgrades upon upgrades • Older cabin needing repair ways to strengthen it for the short-term • Highest quality fi xtures • Drilled well, year round County Rd this,” said Coun. Brent Devolin. “I trust while “a more comprehensive shoreline • 3 car garage, privacy plus • Picturesque Site - VALUE PRICED! your judgement … if they said this is as far • 3 minutes to Sir Sam’s Skiing and Biking protection bylaw and policy is undertaken.” as you can stretch that rubber band without Council directed staff to apply to the getting a denial, then it’s a good first step.” ministry to increase the fine amount.