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THE CHASERS ... Highland Storm Atom AE player Parker Simms leads the pack down the ice during playoff action Saturday, Feb. 3 at the A.J. LaRue Arena in Haliburton. Storm playoff action is continuing. Photo by Mark Arike. RV Hicks family heroicANTI-FREEZE in ice rescue By Lisa Gervais in the rescue about 9:30 p.m. Feb. 2. The Hicks’s live on a point adjacent to towards Buttermilk Falls. Bill, who’s acting district fire chief in Boshkung Lake in Algonquin Highlands. “I’ve lived here my whole life and I know The Hicks family is being credited with Toronto, was quick to praise Spencer, SpencerNOW says he was just hangingIN out in not to go over there because it’s all open saving the lives of four people whose side- telling The Highlander this week that his his room downstairs when he heard a side- water,” he told The Highlander this week. by-side plunged through Boshkung Lake 21-year-old son “saved those guys’ lives ... by-side go down their boat ramp and onto He ran upstairs and onto the deck. Friday night. 100 per cent. He’s the one who should get the lake. He looked out his window and “I could hear them driving around. But all Bill Hicks, his son Spencer Hicks and STOCK! all the credit.” saw the vehicle turning the corner to go of a sudden I heard them go through ... daughter Brittany Hicks were all involved See “OPP” on page 2 MINDEN Granules LG WOOD PELLETS ON SALE (705)286-1351 $ 16 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden PELLETS 5.99 Price per bag. While supplies last. 2 TheHighlander Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325

Live Treat Your Sweetheart on Music! VALENTINE’S DAY Wednesday Feb 14 Highlander Sweetheart’s Dinner Menu news Special Dessert - Call for reservations. 113 Main St. Minden 705-286-6954 • www.DominionHotelPub.ca OPP remind public after accidents: no ice is safe ice Continued from page 1 Told his father had singled him out for his now considering becoming a volunteer OPP remind the public that “no ice efforts, Spencer said, “it feels good, I guess. firefighter. is safe Ice” – avoid driving on frozen like all the ice broke. One minute they were They wouldn’t have known where to go. “Yeah, I was thinking about that for lakes and rivers. Areas that may just driving and all of a sudden they went They could have just frozen out there. I was awhile now and after this happened it just typically be open could appear to be under.” definitely really scared because I knew if opened up my eyes ... I’m definitely going frozen due to a drop in temperature. He yelled at his dad, telling him what we didn’t get out there in time ... we only to try to pursue that,” Spencer said. Check ice conditions beforehand, had happened. They grabbed a rope and had seconds, minutes.” Bill said “Bruce (his brother) has one boy wear a floater suit and carry ice picks flashlight from the garage and headed out He knows what he’s talking about, as does on the fire department. I’d like to have one and make sure they are accessible. onto the lake. Meanwhile, Brittany called Bill, who put his own snowmobile through too.” Always be prepared and travel with 911. the ice in front on their house last winter. Spencer’s uncle, Bruce Hicks, was safety equipment in the event of an By the time the Hicks’s got to the spot Bill said “you’ve basically got minutes or recently awarded a Medal of Bravery by the emergency. where the side-by-side had gone in, the you’re gone. In three to four minutes you’re Governor General of Canada. driver and three passengers had pulled done. That would be a terrible way to die.” Local OPP said that on Feb. 2, about 9:20 provided first aid until EMS arrived. themselves onto the ice. Bill said he couldn’t be prouder of p.m., EMS were called to a side-by-side “We would just remind everyone to know “They were crawling around and my dad his son, and shared that Spencer was gong through on Boshkung Lake. They the ice conditions before heading out on the just started yelling at them, telling them said all four men were able to make their lake and if you don’t know, don’t go.” what to do, to stay on their stomachs and You’ve basically got way safely to shore and that the driver was Earlier in the day, around 4:45 p.m., EMS crawl towards the light,” Spencer said. suspected of having been drinking. A three- responsed to a call about a snowmobile and The first two people reached them and minutes or you’re gone. day driver’s licence suspension was served ATV travelling together and going through Spencer walked them to shore. Two others, In three to four minutes following a warn range result at a road side the ice on Twelve Mile Lake. Four men who had been further back, were then you’re done. That would test. were taken to local hospital by paramedics coached towards Bill Hicks and he and his Algonquin Highlands fire Chief Mike for precautionary reasons. daughter walked them to safety. be a terrible way to die. Cavanagh said this week, “we responded OPP said three of the four males were able The four were checked by EMS, cleared to an ATV and people in the water on to pull themselves out of the water while a of injury, and returned to the resort they Bill Hicks Boshkung Lake, upon our arrival all bystander threw a rope to the fourth male were staying at. Toronto fi refi ghter ATV riders were out of the water and we and was able to pull him out of the water. Food centre cashes in on bingo proceeds By Mark Arike centre, making it wheelchair accessible. Located on The Minden Community Food Newcastle Street, the centre is Centre recently received a a hub for food distribution in $15,426 windfall from Canoe the county. It includes the food FM’s Radio Bingo. It’s the bank and a community kitchen. single largest donation the The proceeds, which station has made to a local represent half the total of organization since launching bingo sheet sales, were raised the fundraiser six years ago. during a six-month period “This is a huge, huge gift (July to December). The for us,” said Marilynne non-profit station will spend Lesperance, chairwoman of the remaining half on items the Minden Food Bank. “This directly related to broadcasting. money is phenomenal for Half the proceeds from the everyone at the food centre.” next six months will be divided They will use the money between Abbey Gardens and to restock the shelves at the YWCA’s shelter. the food bank following a For details, visit canoefm. busy Christmas and install com/shows/bingo/. an elevator or lift at the Enjoy Valentine’s Day ountr yR os e in The Highlands C Reserve your We are open We specialize in spot for LA LUNA DEL NORDO for reservations Valentine’s at ursday, La Luna Trattoria Friday, Saturday omance and Sunday R evenings weekly. 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Community Living home Sales Representative By Mark Arike Since losing access to the basement, C. Blake O’Byrne she said they’ve taken residents on more A few days after a cold Christmas, a water [email protected] 705.935.0011 community outings. Otherwise it’s business line burst at a 24-hour residential home in as usual. Haliburton that supports six Community The water system was repaired Living clients. As a result, one of those immediately, said Andrew Wilbee, manager clients went to stay with her parents and of parks and recreation. The municipality another is temporarily sleeping in another is working with its insurance company room. to replace the flooring and subfloor “in a FREE Property “The immediate damage wasn’t that hard timely manner.” to live with, but because it went under “As a municipality, we are very proactive the subfloor we’re quite displaced,” said on the maintenance of our buildings, but executive director Teresa Jordan. “For Evaluation! with the age of some of them it is very hard mould and everything like that, they needed to foresee something like a water line inside to rip the subfloor up.” a wall bursting and flooding the basement,” The two affected residents had their You will get the full bene t of my over said Wilbee. bedrooms in the lower level of the building, Jordan said they’ve worked closely with 20 years of real estate experience. located at 737 Mountain St. Community the municipality since the incident. She Living leases the property from the expects it will be at least five weeks before municipality. everything is fixed. “We’ve cleared out what would normally You will receive professional advice Community Living supports residents be our staff office,” said Jordan. “Now we with developmental disabilities and their and a customized marketing plan. use the corner of the living room as a staff families. office.” You will be working with a Additional increase in latest recognized expert in the draft of county budget Re/Max Hall of Fame. By Mark Arike was earmarked for reserves. There was a A portion of every reduction of $38,000 in Municipal Property The County of Haliburton’s projected tax Assessment Corporation (MPAC) expenses, increase is now 2.91 per cent instead of transaction is donated due to the fact treasurer Elaine Taylor 2.66 per cent due to some amendments in misread information about MPAC’s budget to Sick Kids Hospital. the most recent draft of the 2018 budget. increase. The impact to residential property owners The tax levy is increasing $1,025,000 is $6.46 per $100,000 of assessed property from 2017 to $16.56 million, up 6.6 per value, up $1.31 from the original figure. cent instead of 5.88 per cent as previously Last but not least, Re/Max is An additional $50,000 was added in reported. the third draft to hire a consultant to The budget will come before council on create an implementation plan for the Feb. 28 for approval. transportation project and an extra $100,000

Call me at Nearly 100 curlers 705-935-0011 hit the rink for mixed bonspiel FOR YOUR Ninety-six curlers enjoyed three days of their favourite NO COST sport during the annual Todd’s Make Independent Invitational Mixed NO OBLIGATION Bonspiel. The action began Feb. 2 and continued until Feb. 4 at the Haliburton Curling Club. The a Wise PROPERTY event also featured raffle prizes donated by local businesses, a EVALUATION! silent auction and entertainment Choice provided by the Dean James Band. (Mark Arike)

Tyler Warham, a member of a 705.286.2911 x 226 Haliburton team, watches the rock as it travels along the ice. 1.800.567.1985 Photo by Mark Arike. North Country Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated 705.935.0011 10 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 4 TheHighlander Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325 Highlander news Algonquin Highlands in brief meeting, calling it a windfall since the Xplornet gets tower new program came as a surprise. It will internet contract be discussed during budget deliberations, which begin Feb. 13. A 10-year lease for internet equipment All single and lower tier municipal installation on the Dorset Scenic Lookout governments (except Toronto) are to Tower has been approved by Algonquin receive funding from the $26-million Highlands council, enabling greater program to help revitalize downtown high-speed internet coverage for the and main street areas, according to the surrounding area. Association of Municipalities of Ontario. In a report to council’s Feb. 1 regular The association will administer the meeting, staff advised that Xplornet had program. declined council’s earlier request for a five-year lease because the company’s standard term is 20 years. Also, if the Updated AH bylaw proposal was not approved in this meeting, it would be cancelled because affects council recording Algonquin Highlands main office. File photo. Xplornet wants to complete the build by Members of Algonquin Highlands council March 31. and council committee meetings must will receive a letter from WSP advising A bylaw to enter into the structure now provide any declarations of interest AH launches septic them to call WSP to book an inspection. agreement will be tabled at the Feb. 15 in writing under the updated procedural Systems fewer than five years old at the regular meeting. reinspection program bylaw passed at the Feb. 1 regular council proposed inspection date will be exempt meeting. Algonquin Highlands has established a until they are older than five years. AH to receive ‘windfall’ Bylaw changes cover those required septic system reinspection program. A fee of $179.11 will be invoiced upon by revised provincial legislation and Council passed bylaws implementing the completion of the inspection. If not paid of up to $38K general housekeeping items. They include program through consultant WSP Canada within 90 days, the fee will be added to the aforementioned change as well as Inc. and appointing six building inspectors the property owner’s tax bill. Algonquin Highlands is slated to receive increasing the number of conditions for the program during its Feb. 1 regular A copy of the inspection report will a grant of up to $38,035 under the Main under which closed meetings may be meeting. be provided to the owner, including Street Revitalization Initiative unveiled held, limiting delegations to 15 minutes, A letter will be sent to ratepayers information about how to proceed if the in January by the Ontario Ministry of prohibiting recording of council and detailing the program, which will include system is deficient. Refusal to remedy Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs council committee meetings except a public information session. deficiencies will result in an Order to (OMAFRA) and Small Business. by prior approval, adding items to the The program divides the township into Comply, and enforcement may be taken in Mayor Carol Moffatt announced the mayor’s duties, and changing reeve to four zones to be inspected from 2018 to accordance with relevant provincial Acts. news at the Feb. 1 regular council mayor. 2021. Property owners in a targeted area (AH briefs compiled by Lisa Harrison)

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They EDITORIAL prognostication,” as he was deemed, After a 3-2-1 countdown, Jackson leaned are getting into those LISA GERVAIS | Editor allegedly declared six more weeks of winter down to the tank to listen to “the young lines of credit to see ... but the manner in which the whole king of perfect predictions” supposedly tell them through the lean [email protected] livestream unfolded. her six more weeks of winter. days, in anticipation of By Lisa Gervais MARK ARIKE | Staff Writer There were fireworks, live music and Is it just me? Why did I have a vision of a spring and a return of [email protected] dancing and South Bruce Peninsula Mayor somewhat free-range Willie popping out of their cottaging bread and butter. Janice Jackson and town criers, Bruce and his hole and either seeing his shadow or not But, the sky isn’t falling, folks. You’ve CONTRIBUTING WRITERS McGregor, dressed up in some strange gear. and then being sent back to his comfortable got this. You go through this every winter Jack Brezina, Anabelle Craig, It was the 62nd annual Groundhog Day lodgings to eat and sleep for the next at this time. You begin to bite the nails and Lisa Harrison, Jennifer Hughey, but this particular Willie’s debut. He’s a 364 days? On Tuesday, I had visions of scratch the head and ask yourselves ‘why Will Jones, Emily Stonehouse three-year-old albino pug-nosed groundhog PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of do I do this?’ But, you make it through. You & Charlie Teljeur found on a farm in Oro-Medonte a Animals) rushing the stage. always do. As the weather slowly begins few years ago. His predecessor died in But, hey, it’s a fun Canadian tradition, to warm up and the tourists return, things SALES September at the ripe old groundhog age of so who am I to judge? Besides, scientific will pick up. And, before you know it, WALT GRIFFIN | Sales Manager 13. studies show groundhog predictions to have you’ll be complaining about how busy you In the lead-up to the day, Mayor Jackson a success rate of around 37 per cent. are, working seven days a week, dreaming [email protected] was quoted as saying, and I’m not kidding, Which leads me to chicken little. about post-Thanksgiving and a respite from DAWN POISSANT | Sales “he is an excitable little guy. He is much All joking aside, Willie’s prediction is all of that work. [email protected] younger and more rambunctious and I am a good or bad thing depending on what Just as Groundhog Day is a tradition that ERIC CYR | Sales thinking he is going to be an awful lot of business you operate in Haliburton County will return for its 63rd year in 2019, many fun.” and how soon you want the cottagers to Haliburton County businesses, now in their [email protected] Well, they piped Wee Willie in. He was return. traditional doom and gloom cycle of the ADMIN encased in a glass enclosure not much We are into early February and those business year, will also be back. HEATHER DEVEAUX Business Manager [email protected] A paperless society PRODUCTION It is the picture of a winning hockey team the result of the shrinking bottom line, sharing sites which HEATHER SCHMIDT splayed out on the ice ... the grip and grin a corporate conspiracy to eliminate have emerged in the Production Manager photo with the oversized cheque ... the competition, dwindling advertising past few years. [email protected] obituary notice of a relative or friend ... the revenue, shrinking circulation, the The citizens of LYELCA RODRIGUES opening of a new store ... graduates posing intrusion of the internet into the news Haliburton County proudly with their diplomas. It is a mirror and advertising business ... probably a can take some Production held up to a community reflecting the combination of all of the above and more. comfort in the Audited Circulation 8,062 significant events in its day-to-day life. For In some instances, earlier cost saving selection of media numerous villages in southern Ontario, that efforts resulted in cuts to the editorial available to them. In By Jack (Jan 1 - June 30, 2016) Brezina Canadian Media Circulation Audit - Canadian mirror was shattered recently. staff, which left the papers little more than particular, the quality In a business agreement, two major advertising sheets awash in press releases. and depth of the news appearing in the Community Newspapers Association newspaper publishers in this province, Haliburton County was isolated from the printed pages of the three newspapers The Highlander is a local, independently owned and operated Torstar and Postmedia, traded newspaper consolidation that took place is heartening. The shots of the winning weekly newspaper for Haliburton County. Please note the newspaper titles and promptly closed in the 1970’s. Back then, big companies soccer team are as important as the views expressed are those of the contributors and do not them down. Many weekly newspapers were looking for economies of scale, service club gathered behind the oversized necessarily refl ect the views of the paper or its owners. Liability and some significant daily papers in consolidating printing in central locations, cheque. But the more important value of for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited medium markets, were shuttered and sharing editorial and production resources a community newspaper is its coverage of to correcting the error in future issues or providing advertising close to 250 people lost their jobs. and so they scooped up weeklies and small local politics, articles that probe issues of credit to be applied at the advertiser’s discretion. Letters may While the sudden and heartless loss of dailies close to Toronto. The companies importance to the community, the weekly be edited for clarity and length and are published at the editor’s employment for such a large group of came north, looked at papers like The opportunity for an exchange of opinions discretion. All advertising and editorial content is © 2017 workers is unconscionable, the closure Times and Echo and found they did not that challenge the status quo and as a The Highlander Newspaper Ltd. of an important source of community fit their business model. I like to think platform for its readers to speak out. information is equally sad and impactful. we were just too far from their core and Here in Haliburton County, we enjoy Many of the more than 40 newspapers so these two newspapers and a string of a wealth of locally created community 705-457-2900 closed have been around for years, other upstarts, were passed over until media. If we want it to continue, we must 195 Highland Street, Box 1024 stretching back a century or more. They recently. Interestingly, rather than shedding realize its value and support it because were institutions in their communities, media, Haliburton County increased the there are now more than 40 communities Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 often quoted sources of historical options, including this newspaper, The like ours whose mirror have just been information and perhaps, most importantly, Highlander, which emerged from the shattered. CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER a soap box through which citizens express ashes of the County Voice. The community (Jack Brezina was the publisher of the AWARD 2012 their opinions for everyone to see. is also served by two radio stations, the The Times, Minden from 1979 to 2001). There are many reasons for the demise latest additions to a vibrant media scene. The Highlander’s of these publications. It could just be There are also any number of online news- Mission To tell the story of Haliburton County each week The Highlander is looking for your best photos for To be a source of information and inclusion in this year’s The Highlander Handbook. inspiration through stories and ideas We are looking for pictures that show the best the Highlands has To report on issues, people and to off er in all of its seasons. The best submission will be printed events important to the community on this year’s cover and others inside. We are looking for good To reflect and promote pride in the culture, quality, high resolution photos (JPEG, 300 dpi). people and landscape of The Highlands PHOTO Please limit 3 entries per person. To encourage Highlanders to believe in Deadline Feb. 23, 2018 – by 5 p.m. themselves, in our community, and in their power Please ensure the photographer’s name and contact details are to make our place in the world better every day. CONTEST in the email. Send entries to [email protected] Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325 TheHighlander 7 Editorial opinion Eye on the street: Do you want six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Amanda Clark Amber Lynch Erin Lynch Jim Packard Taylor Luecke Haliburton Haliburton Haliburton Haliburton Haliburton Being up here, I don’t mind An early spring. I’m mixed. We haven’t had I’ve had enough of this I’m not the biggest fan of winter. I can snowshoe and much of a winter for outside winter. I’d prefer an early winter but I’m enjoying cross country ski. winter activities. spring. snowshoeing on the lake.

Photos and interviews by Lisa Gervais Letters PHOTO OF THE WEEK I commend Coun. Pam Sayne for speaking Minden tax proposal out against this tax increase, however the Dear editor, unmitigated gall of Coun. Jean Neville to say “I don’t feel too sorry for people Again, we are blessed with the flippant and living on the lake “reminds me of Barrie arrogant comments of our “mayor” Brent MPP Ann Hoggarth’s comment “if a Devolin. It appears this is his go-to way business can’t afford upcoming minimum of dealing with any subject where people wages increases, they need to re-evaluate disagree, question or bring up doubts about their operating model.” This says a lot decisions made in the so-called best interest to her constituents. The idea of wasting of Minden. money to buy a sculpture for the cultural The Scotch Line situation is a very centre has left me speechless, perhaps the expensive example of “the ostrich method,” genius or geniuses who came up with this sticking your head in the sand, not dealing idea, if they feel so strongly about it, can with a major environmental problem that buy it with their own money and not the has been festering for a number of years taxpayers. and to be fair it was happening before the last election but has been compounding L. Henderson since. Ingoldsby This council and mayor all know the reports from Cambium Inc. showed there Guenter Horst snapped this photograph of flora in winter. Photo submitted. were leachate problems increasing every year and appear to have chosen the “ostrich We’ve come a long way create an implementation plan for public and staff who saw and have acted on that method.” Dear editor, transportation in Haliburton County. vision. We’ve gone from skepticism and That, and staff, managed to get the We have come a long way, thanks to disbelief to “when and how.” Well done, all MOECC orders issued against the town. When RTO (Rural Transportation Options) the work of RTO, part of the Haliburton of us. This is something the taxpayer should not began as a committee of Environment County Community Co-Operative, the be expected to pay for. I think our treasurer Haliburton! and we started to talk about Transportation Taskforce who, led by Sue Heather Ross Lorrie Blanchard better dig a little deeper public transportation in Haliburton County, Shikaze and Michael Andrews, gave a Rural Transportation, a part of the into the reserve to offset the landfill portion we were greeted with skepticism and concrete vision to a public transit system Haliburton County Community of the tax increase which is the town’s fault. disbelief. in the county as well as county council Co-Operative Period. And, now, we have $50,000 allocated to TheOutsider Two skiers and a drunken penguin Holy moly, what a topsy turvy winter we with my enthusiasm and reminded me to fun paraphernalia. My office, my den, my kinds) or boarding, or are having. The weather is certainly testing put on my cleats. But, just as I’m getting man cave ... call it what you will, is first skating, or tobogganing, to make sure that you guys have got all the into the groove of their amazing traction, and foremost a depository of stuff. Summer or sledding, or ‘toys’ required to enjoy the season. First and not falling over my own super grippy stuff in summer and winter stuff in winter, snowshoeing, or pond it’s out with the skis, toboggans and sleds feet, the snow returns and my lovely wife and fall stuff (my hunting gear) all the hockey, or ice racing, By Will Jones for some snowy fun. Then, quick as a flash, and Little Z have deserted me and my time. Today, I can see two types of skis, a or simply cuddling up by the fire and being well almost a flash freeze, the snow is gone homage to a hole in the ice, itching it seems pile of skates, snowshoes, touques, gloves, cozy not enough for them? Can they not and skates or an ATV are the best way of to fling themselves off the top of our tallest neck warmers and an ice auger. Goggles, just bundle up and make the best of our traversing our crystalline frozen lakes. hills at Sir Sam’s. ski wax, a small silver flask (for a nip of clean white winter? Some people, eh! Even We almost got out cross country skiing But that, I guess is what winter is all whiskey, not tea), even the harness that we in this topsy turvy weather, most of us can once but the lack of padding – that means about, making the very most of this strap to Jeff the dog to pull my lovely wife make the most of it, no matter ice, snow, soft snow alongside the trail for me to crash gloriously unpredictable frigid season, in along on her skis. sunshine or rain. Let’s get out there, or in into – meant that the trip was postponed which one day can be warm (and by that So much stuff, so much fun to be had. there and enjoy winter, that’s what I say. by my lovely wife and Little Z due to their I mean ‘Canadian warm’, and above zero) And so what is it with these folks who Oh, and just in case you don’t see my lack of faith, or to be precise, their probable while the next can dip to unbelievable want to escape Haliburton County and fly column in the newspaper for the next fear of me falling and breaking something. Arctic temperatures which will freeze the south for the winter? Do you mean to tell couple of weeks, don’t worry, I’ll be Instead, I slipped and slid like a drunken nuts off of a polar bear, never mind the me that they can’t find a winter activity enjoying winter ... in sunny South Africa. penguin for my first couple of times ice proverbial brass monkey. to enjoy during these chilly days? 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Haliburton Highlands CHAMBER of COMMERCE Bob boat launch saga continues By Lisa Gervais own response Jan. 30. Dave Roberts, on behalf of the The staff report says Claude Brown Road assocaition, responsed in general that, “the WELCOME NEW Minden Hills township staff have now would cut through the boat launch area, BLA firmly believes, in contrast to many MEMBERS! tabled a report saying the Bob Lake creating traffic congestion and safety and of the conclusions within the report, that Association’s (BLA) plan for a new public enforcement issues. Staff noted the site is our original proposal is the best solution boat launch will have to be altered, costing partially on private land so may require available to restore public boat launch more than $180,000 – a far cry from the buying property. They’re worried about access for Bob Lake. It provides the lowest association’s $30,000 price tag. noise and lights affecting nearby properties. cost option as it does not require any land However, the association has fired back They said they would also have to cut acquisition, it’s the only option clear of saying much of the costs in the report are vegetation including mature trees on a lake public right-of-way issues, and is by far the either over-inflated or for things that aren’t already deemed at-capacity. They added most environmentall-friendly option given needed. the actual ramp would have to be wider it will avoid the inevitable construction of The report, by planner Ian Clendening, than what was proposed. Further, they have many future private launches.” was tabled at the Jan. 25 Minden Hills tacked on legal and planning costs as well The matter is on today’s meeting agenda. council meeting. The associaton offered its Above Board Carpentry as contingency costs. 705-455-2196 AboveBoardCarpentry.com

Want to fi nd out what the Rent increase for Lochlin Community Centre Chamber is doing and how we By Lisa Gervais The fees range in price depending on the outstanding claims from the last flood can help your business succeed? intended use of facilities. Council decided she hopes will be resolved shortly so Minden Hills council, at its committee last year that it made sense to alter its the municipality can start rebuilding Contact Autumn at of the whole meeting Jan. 25, indicated insurance policy to make it easier and some infrastructure. However, the flood it will increase rental rates at the Lochlin 705-457-4700 or more affordable for people and groups deductible will rise to $100,000, from Community Centre. [email protected] to rent out space in light of insurance $50,000, to offset clams, and more The charge for a minimum four-hour pressures. extreme weather events expected in future. rental will go to $60, from $48. Each Coun. Jeanne Anthon said, “it will give That resulted in a 20 per cent increase in additional hour will go up to $15/hour security to user groups ... without having that category alone, she said. from $12. to assume huge liability costs.” Blanchard said there was a reserve for Coun. Jean Neville, who sits on the centre You can see the rates on the Minden insurance increases. committee, said the increases are justified Hills website. as it’s an old building and the committe is looking at doing some upgrades in the Road study progressing Proudly Sponsored By: future. She added that she did not think the Insurance costs rising increased pricing is “out of this world.” Council, at its Feb. 8 meeting, is expected Renting the entire property for the Minden Hills’ insurance costs will rise to award the tender for consulting day would remain at $100 and the table about six per cent in 2018, a figure engineering services for a comprehensive damage fee stay unchanged at $30. treasurer Lorrie Blanchard said can be road needs study. The schedule of fees can be found on the absorbed by the municipality without a hit Roads supervisor Travis Wilson has Minden Hills website. to taxpayers. recommended that council award the Nominati on Deadline: The township’s insurance company, tender to C.C. Tatham and Associates Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada, came to Ltd. for $98,175 excluding HST prior to Thursday, February 15 at Easier for community the meeting. finalization of the 2018 budget. He also 4:00pm Account manager Jennifer Roach said recommended that a bylaw be passed to groups to rent facilities it was a good news story for the liability execute an agreement. Details and nominati on Council also looked at new user fees category, with claims down, allowing no Wilson said it will allow the company to forms online at – to cover a change in township insurance increae in that area. However, the property monitor traffic on 90 per cent of township – for individuals and groups wanting insurance category was up, due to flooding roads, do a GPS inventory of traffic haliburtonchamber.com to rent its community centres or park in 2014 and 2017. barrier/signage, and inventory and assess Or in person at the property in future. Roach said there were still be some of public works facilities. Chamber offi ce or your local library branch Anyone can submit a St. George’s 79th annual nominati on, and any can be nominated. Not sure what category to choose or what to write? PANCAKE Call us and we are happy to help! 705-457-4700 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm SUPPER! Tuesday | Feb 13 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m at the Haliburton Legion Hall (Gluten free available) ALL WELCOME! NO CHARGE! [email protected] (705) 457-4700 Free-will donations to support Haliburton county’s Fuel for Warmth program Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325 TheHighlander 9 Highlander business

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[email protected] www.highlandelectric.ca [email protected] www.highlandelectric.ca 10 TheHighlander Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325 Highlander arts New website may solve age-old dilemma By Mark Arike the picture. And ever since, he’s dedicated develop a website with a comprehensive “We’re trying to create a place where many volunteer hours to coming up with a calendar that users would be able to update everyone draws from, because it’s just more For more than a decade, members of the solution. themselves. It’s also designed to easily convenient,” he said. arts community have wondered if it would On Jan. 18, a small group of individuals, integrate into existing websites, meaning Tammy Rea has supported Love ever be possible to plan an event in the including events organizers, gathered at the people who curate existing events calendars by working with stakeholders in the county without competing with another Pinestone Resort to get the first look at his will no longer have community. major event. It’s been a daunting task to online creation. to do that job. When The website is a try and come up with a way of finding out “Hopefully, this may be the cure-all for all information is added We’re trying to create a project of the arts about everything else that is happening, this,” said Sean Pennylegion, who emceed or altered, it will place where everyone council’s performing mainly due to the fact there are multiple the unveiling with Jack Brezina. automatically populate arts roundtable. It will sources of information. draws from, because it’s Love, who is also a musician, decided to on those sites. host workshops to Then a year ago, Jim Love, a man with get involved when another event overlapped “You have a number just more convenient. teach people how to a long-standing career in IT, came into with his CD launch party. His goal was to of people posting use the site and Love is to calendars, and Jim Love creating an educational you have different Calendar creator video. They want each needs and interests,” municipality to endorse explained Love. “We spend all this effort the site, which will make it possible to creating these things, but we have no apply for federal funding. central place in there. It creates some “We need to take it to the municipalities PUBLIC NOTICE anomalies.” first,” said Rea. “If they are on-board, we NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Corporation of the The site, which is live and can be should be able to get funding toward an Township of Minden Hills proposes to consider by-laws to stop up, close, used now, is available at two addresses: education campaign.” and convey those parcels of land more particularly described as follows: artscalendar.ca and ourcalendar.ca. The final A few of the main performing arts group address name is up for discussion. Some of in the county have been asked to populate 1. File No. PLSRA2017055: Part of the original shore road allowance the features included colour-coded events the site. This will be a test prior to a full- along the shore of Gull Lake, lying in front of Lot 9, Concession categories, an artists’ gallery and business scale launch. 11, Geographic Township of Lutterworth, designated as Part 4, on directory. a Plan of Survey 19R-10070, registered January 10, 2018. 2. File No. PLSRA2017069: Part of the original shore road allowance along the shore of Gull Lake, lying in front of Lot 16, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Lutterworth, designated as Part 2, on a Plan of Survey 19R-10073, registered January 8, 2018. 3. File No PLRA2017059: Part of the original road allowance between Concessions 10 and 11 in front of Lot 20, in the Geographic Township of Lutterworth, designated as Part 1 on on a Plan of Survey 19R-10074, Registered January 11, 2018. The above noted plans of surveys are available for inspection in the Building and Planning Department located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, Ontario during regular offi ce hours. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed By-Laws will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held in the Municipal Council Chambers at 7 Milne Street, Minden, Ontario, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. At that time, Council will hear in person or by their counsel, solicitor, or agent, any person who claims that their land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. If deemed advisable, the proposed By-laws will be passed at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018. DATED AT THE Township of Minden Hills, this February 1, 2018 Jack Brezina, left, and Sean Pennylegion introduce Jim Love, the creator of a new events calendar website (pictured on-screen). Photo by Mark Arike.

  

INFORMATION PAGE In Season, Every Season 7 Milne Street, PO Box 359 Minden ON K0M 2K0 Phone: 705-286-1260 Roads 705-286-3144 Community Services 705-286-1936 Toll Free 1-844-277-1260 Fax: 705-286-4917 • www.mindenhills.ca Facebook: @Township.Minden.Hills • Twitter: Minden Hills@twpmindenhills IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 9-1-1. FOR ALL OTHER MUNICIPAL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 1-866-856-3247. Shinny at the SG Nesbitt Arena Notice: Public Meeting Meeting and Events Employment Draft 2018 Budget ADULT ONLY Opportunities Tuesday mornings, ongoing to Meetings are held in the Minden Council Chambers, 7 Milne Street TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the March 29th 11:00am-12:00pm The Community Services Department

Corporation of the Township of Minden is seeking the following positions: DID YOU KNOW? CHILDREN/YOUTH Feb 8 - 9:00 am, Budget Standing Hills will be holding a Public Meeting on It is against the law Sunday mornings, ongoing to April 1st Committee Meeting Thursday, February 22, 2018 during its • Summer Students – Parks to remove batteries 10:00am-11:00am Ages 8-12 Feb 8 - 10:00 am, Committee of the Position Regular Meeting of Council regarding or tamper with CO 11:00am-12:00pm Ages 13-17 Whole Meeting • Summer Students (Heritage the Draft 2018 Budget. alarms in any way. Feb 22 - 9:00 am, Regular Council Meeting Interpreters) for the Minden Hills COST IS $2.00 Visit www.mcscs.jus. Cultural Centre The meeting will commence at 9:00 am in gov.on.ca, Offi ce of the For Council, Boards & Advisory Committee the Council Chambers located at Every player MUST wear protective gear on the ice. Every player Visit www.mindenhills.ca Fire Marshal, for more MUST have a waiver signed (by a parent/guardian if under 18 meetings, visit www.mindenhills.ca 7 Milne Street, Minden ON. for more information. information. years of age) (Staff reserves the right to deny participation). February 8 2018 WELL-EQUIPPED FROM Thursday | Issue 325 TheHighlander * 11 $20,895 WELL-EQUIPPED FROM $20,895*

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A Storm player gets ready to fight for the puck in the game of the week. Photo by Mark Arike. Storm reports opportunities but the game remained open net. Coumbs made no mistake and stickhandling in front of the net, tied the Pepper Mill Steak and scoreless going into the third period. scored the tying goal and sent the Storm game at two. The see-saw battle continued The Crusaders took the lead early in fans into a frenzied cheer. The game went with the teams exchanging goals. Storm Pasta House/Dollo’s the third on a power play goal and even into overtime and with momentum and goals were by Sam Hoenow and Desi Foodland Bantams though the Storm controlled the game for boisterous fan support behind them, the Davies, however neither team was able much of that final frame, they just couldn’t Storm’s Tim Turner scored the winning to get that elusive insurance goal and the The Highland Storm travelled to Whitby get on the score sheet. goal to send the series into a fifth and game was tied at four until Durham got a Feb. 3, facing a do-or-die situation against With just over a minute left in the game, deciding game on Sunday. lucky break on a weak shot to take a 5-4 the Durham Crusaders in game four of this the Storm called a time out and upon Unlike Saturday’s defensive battle, lead into the third period. playoff match. Down two games to one in winning the ensuing faceoff they pulled Sunday’s game showed a lot more scoring The Storm coaching staff obviously the best of five series, the boys knew that Landry for the extra attacker and one last with the Crusaders notching one 40 performed some magic during intermission they were going to have to give it their all. chance at tying the game. The final minute seconds in off the opening faceoff. Durham because the boys came out flying with The first two periods were full of end-to- was very intense with the Storm swarming went up 2-0 shortly after and the Storm three unanswered goals in the final period, end action with Storm goalie Ben Landry all over the Crusaders until with about 30 had to begin playing catch up. Tyson one by Zach Davis and a couple by captain rock solid and the defensive unit on their seconds left the puck landed perfectly on Clements put the Storm on the scoreboard Jackson Gill giving the Storm a thrilling game. The Storm came close on numerous Brenden Coumbs’ stick in front of a wide and Hunter Arnott, with some deft Continued on page 15

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(Submitted by Gord period was dominated by the Storm with some big saves to keep the Storm up 2-0 Hoenow) many shots on net but they were unable at the end of the first. Cottage Country Building to get one past the Otters’ goalie. It was In the second frame, defenseman Ethan Maclean Rowden that picked up the DeCarlo repeatedly prevented the Otters JoAnne Sharpley’s Supplies/Ridgewood rebound shot and scored the first goal of from reaching Braun. Then, with 57 the game. Unfortunately, the Otters were seconds left, Tomlinson dove to slide Source for Sports/ Ford Atom A’s hot on their heels and scored a goal of Vanek Logan’s rebound off a pass from The Highland Storm travelled to the their own sending the game into another Prentice into the net. Storm 3-0. Haliburton Family Shelburne Arena to face the Shelburne exciting overtime. In the third, Burk passed to Saunders Medical Centre Peewees Wolves for game one of round two of the The Storm played hard and didn’t let who then got it out front to Casey for playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 3. up. They kept the battle going until the another goal. Minutes later, the Otter The Storm travelled to Whitby Feb. 3 to The first period started with Cheyenne Otters snuck a goal in, ending the game goalie saved Logan’s initial shot but take on the Durham Crusaders in game Degeer skating off the boards, spinning in a 2-1 Storm loss. However, the Atom gave up the rebound and he put it in the four of their playoffs, looking for the win and passing to Brechin Johnston out AE season isn’t over yet. They move net, assists going to Tomlinson and Luke to take the series. The Crusaders scored front who made no mistake, going high onto the playdowns with games yet Gruppe. Matthew Scheffee got the puck first but less than a minute later, Kyan on the backhand and putting the puck in. to be determined. (Submitted by Lisa onto Perrott’s stick and from behind the Hall scored, assisted by Sawyer Boutin However, the Wolves scored right after Reinwald). net Perrott bounced it off the back of the and Austin Boylan to tie it at one going and the score was 1-1 going into the goalie to score. Unassisted, Saunders next into the second. second. got his second goal of the game. With The Crusaders scored again but Hall The second began with Johnston passing Tom Prentice & Sons just under two minutes left, the Otters answered back to tie it once again, to Addison Carr at the red line for a scored but the Storm took the game 7-1. assisted by Cooper Coles. breakaway hard shot, glove side, to score. Trucking Tykes The Tykes travel to Parry Sound on Feb. The score remained tied at two into the Shelburne scored two minutes later. Next, It was an exciting game between the 10 to face the Parry Sound Shamrocks. third period when the Crusaders took the Johnston scored out front on a pass from Storm and South Muskoka Bears Feb. 3 (Submitted by Jessica Tomlinson) lead again. The Storm gave everything Degeer. Then, Scheffee took a pass from in Bracebridge. Early in the first period, they had. Boylan scored, assisted by Degeer on a scramble in front after a Jaxen Casey banged in a rebound to score HAVE A COFFEE ON US Avery Degeer, and Evan Armstrong tied rebound and scored. Next, Carr scored the first Storm goal. it up at 3-3. Both teams gave everything on a rebound after Kadin Card hit the Minutes later, Zach Prentice prevented a AT THE STORM GAME they had, putting shot after shot on net post. Then, Shelburne scored right after. breakaway goal scoring opportunity. But, OF THE WEEK and storm goalie Damon Harriss gave his However, Scheffee carried the puck and with a minute left in the first, the Bears team a chance to win. passed it out to Johnston who got it and scored two quick goals to go up 2-1. Stay warm and support the In overtime, the Crusaders scored for a flicked it top cheese and the score was Storm goaltender Carter Braun rallied Storm! Present this coupon at 4-3 game win to tie the series. 6-3 Storm going into the third. with a big save early in the second the Game of the Week and get On Feb. 4, the series shifted back to The third started with Mak Prentice period. Later, Perrott sent a pass to up to two coffees courtesy of Haliburton for the do-or-die series finale. passing to Austin Latanville who passed Tomlinson out front, who scored to even The Crusaders scored two back-to-back to Carr, and Carr won the foot race, the game at 2-2. But the Bears made it The Highlander. quick goals at the end of the first to give deking and scoring. Then, Prentice 3-2 late in the period on a one-timer that them a 2-0 lead. cleared it to Johnston who drove to the snuck past Braun. They scored another right at the start of net and scored high glove side. Then, Highland In the third, Perrott and Tomlinson Storm the second to put them up 3-0. The Storm Shelburne was handed a penalty shot and got by the Bears defense, passed to kept trying and on a long pass from scored and then scored again before the Perrott who shot on net with Tomlinson Midgets Armstrong, Hall scored, also assisted by period ended – but the Storm prevailed picking up the rebound to tie it 3-3. Still vs. Keller to put the Storm on the board. The 8-5. (Submitted by Amber Card). working off that momentum, Perrott put Shelburne Storm kept the pressure on and Zander it top shelf with the help of McCartney Wolves GO Upton scored, assisted by Boutin to put Saunders to stretch the lead to 4-3 and them within one. Then, not letting up, G.J. Burtch Construction that’s how it ended. Boylan scored to tie it, assisted by Gage S.G. Nesbitt The Storm hosted the Huntsville Otters Arena, Hutchinson going into the third. Atom AE Feb. 4 in Haliburton and showed what Minden The third period saw a lot of back-and- The Storm played the Huntsville Otters great team players they are. Casey opened forth action and goalie Harriss made on Feb. 3, at the A.J. LaRue Arena in the scoring with a backhand goal, assisted some great saves. Again, the buzzer Haliburton. The two teams were battling by Saunders and Easton Burk. 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HELP WANTED EMMERSON LUMBER EMMERSON LUMBER LIMITED LIMITED We are currently looking for staff FULL TIME OR PARTIME YARD WORKER/ in the following position: DRIVER POSITION Applications are being accepted for immediate positions We are currently looking for a Full Time : Sales Associate of full or part-time Yard worker/driver at our Haliburton SALES MANAGER Responsibilities include customer service, inventory and Carnarvon locations. Responsibilities include customer For our Gooderham Locati on. control and product merchandising. Candidates service, delivery of products and material handling. Responsibiliti es include, customer service, inventory control should have a good general knowledge of building Successful candidates should have a good working and product merchandising. products and have good keyboarding ability. knowledge of lumber products and a clean driving record. Candidates should have a good general knowledge of Please submit resumes for the Haliburton store to Emmerson building products and have good keyboarding ability. Please submit resumes to Emmerson Lumber Lumber, Attention Cleve Roberts, P.O. Box 150, Haliburton, Full Benefi ts and Salary will be based upon Experience. Limited. P.O. Box 150, Haliburton, ON. ON. K0M 1S0 or E-mail [email protected]. K0M 1S0 Attn: Cleve Roberts or e-mail them to Carnarvon applicants can send resumes to the same address Please submit resumes to: Highland Timbrmart or E-mail [email protected]. PO Box 13, 1004 Chester Crescent [email protected] Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0 63 Maple Ave, Haliburton 705-457-1550 63 Maple Ave, Haliburton 705-457-1550 [email protected] 705 448 2268 (P) 705 448 2344 (F) [email protected] www.emmersonlumber.com bruce.smith@ti mbrmart.ca www.emmersonlumber.com

The Corporation of the Positi on: Groundskeeper / Cleaner Township of Algonquin Highlands Job Type: Seasonal with potenti al for extension requires a HELP WANTED Locati on: Camp Kandalore Tower Coordinator The Mill Pond restaurant is looking Wage: $14.00 Hourly The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced, to hire a full time LINE COOK with Descripti on: Camp Kandalore is located 12 minutes North of Carnarvon qualifi ed persons for the seasonal position of Tower Coordinator. Under the in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario. Since 1947 Kandalore has off ered an direction of the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Trails the Tower Coordinator at least 2 years experience. Must exemplary camp program to campers age 6-16. Kandalore has a rich is responsible for the daily operations of all facets of the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. This includes the supervision of multiple staff, daily administration of the history of paddling and canoe tripping which complements our dynamic be able to cook breakfast lunch and gift shop and multiple facilities as well oversight of customer service delivery. in-camp acti vity program. dinner and willing to take on some The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is an internationally recognized tourism Start Date: April 01/2018 destination. Thousands of visitors come from May to November to enjoy the responsibility. Wages will depend on The Role: Camp Kandalore is looking for a hard-working, positi ve and scenic property with hiking trails, picnic area and superb panoramic view from experience level. reliable individual to join our team as a Groundskeeper and Cleaner. This the top of the 100 foot tall lookout tower, 465 feet above Lake of Bays. 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The general duti es include: The preferred candidate will possess the following skills: [email protected] • Cleaning of camp common areas including washrooms and shower faciliti es • Must have excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal Or by phone to set up an interview • Grass cutti ng and weed whacking skills with a positive, outgoing personality; Experience with researching, • Garbage collecti on and transportati on of garbage to nearby landfi ll sites ordering, stocking and inventory of merchandise items in a busy store front 705-489-3353. setting; Experience using a cash register, point of sale transaction machines • Supply washrooms and other common areas with necessary materials (debit and credit), end of day cash settlements, compiling sales reports and • Assisti ng maintenance staff with the upkeep of the camp faciliti es submitting bank deposits; • Painti ng and other minor repairs of camp structures • Building basic storage boxes, canoe racks, paddle racks, shelving units etc. • Experience scheduling and supervising multiple part time staff; Requirements: • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Offi ce Suite and • Must enjoy working outside and being part of a fun loving community various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter; Township of Algonquin Highlands • Willing to work six days a week, aft ernoons, and weekends • Experience with marketing and promotion through online and print EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Able to lift 25lbs conti nuously and work in a physically demanding resources for tourism destinations; The Parks, Recreation and Trails Department has the following seasonal and part-time positions available for 2018 and is seeking environment • Working knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and applications from qualifi ed individuals. • Able to work as a positi ve member of a team as well as independently Safety Act and the duties of a Supervisor; Facility cleaning and maintenance Position Location Hours/week Term Rate/hr Positi on: Seasonal Camp Cleaners experience; • First Aid/CPR certifi cation; (1) Student Trail Frost Centre 40 May 11 to Sep 2 $14.04 Job Type: Seasonal: End of June - September Technician Locati on: Camp Kandalore • Provide own reliable transportation to and from work site; Frost Centre 40 May 11 to Sep 2 $14.04 Wage: $14.00 Hourly (1) Student Parks/ • Personal vehicle is required from time to time to leave the site to procure Trail Technician Descripti on: Camp Kandalore is looking to hire four candidates to be our merchandise and cleaning supplies, Incumbent will be reimbursed for (Funding dependent) cleaning crew this summer. Located 12 minutes North of Carnarvon off of mileage expenses. (1) Student Parks Stanhope 40 May 7 to Aug 31 $14.04 Highway 35, we are a co-ed residenti al summer camp for campers aged • Candidate should be comfortable with heights as well as physically able Martenance Technician (Funding dependent) 6-16. Since 1947 Kandalore has off ered an exemplary camp program and to walk approximately 200 steps to the observation deck of the Tower on has a rich history of paddling and canoe tripping. Check us out at www. a daily basis. (1) Head Swim Elvin Johnson Park 35 July 9 to Aug 17 $15.67 Instructor kandalore.com. We provide food and lodging, access to camp equipment, Reporting To: Chris Card, Parks, Recreation & Trails Manager and a beauti ful property to explore. (Funding dependent) Hours of Work: This is a seasonal recurring position. 40 hours per week, May (1) Swim Instructor Elvin Johnson Park 42 July 9 to Aug 17 $14.00 The Role: Camp Kandalore is looking for four hard-working, positi ve and 1 to Approximately November 18. Typically 9am-6pm Monday to Friday with (Funding dependent) reliable people to be our cleaning crew this summer. The general duti es a 1 hour unpaid lunch and two fi fteen minute breaks. Hours will occasionally (1) Day Camp Leader Dorset Rec Centre 42 June 25 to Aug 24 $15.67 of the cleaning crew include: include weekends, statutory holidays and evenings as required. After October (Funding dependent) 21, 2018 hours will be 9am-6pm Friday- Sunday dependent upon weather/fall • Supply washrooms and other common areas with necessary materials colours up to and including November 18, 2018. (1) Day Camp Dorset Rec Centre 42 June 25 to Aug 24 $14.00 • Cleaning of camp common areas including washrooms and shower Assistant (Funding dependent) faciliti es Remuneration: $18.21 - $20.50 per hour. (5) Dorset Dorset Scenic 16-24 May 18 to Oct 28 $14.00 • Assisti ng maintenance staff with the upkeep of the camp faciliti es Detailed Job Descriptions: May be obtained by visiting www.algonquinhighlands. Tower Attendants Lookout Tower • Painti ng and other minor repairs of camp structures ca, or by contacting the undersigned. Hours of Work: May include weekdays, weekends, evenings and Holidays Applications: Please quote the job title ‘Tower Coordinator’ in the subject line Requirements: per specifi c position schedule. and submit your cover letter and resume no later than March 2nd 2018 by Persons are invited to inquire and apply in confi dence no • Must enjoy working outside and being part of a fun loving community Applications: email to: later than Friday March 2, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Please quote postition title and • Willing to work six days a week, aft ernoons, and weekends submit your brief covering letter and resume to: • Able to lift 25lbs conti nuously and work in a physically demanding Chris Card, Manager environment Parks, Recreation and Trails Department Township of Algonquin Highlands Chris Card, Manager Telephone: 705-854-0101 • Able to work as a positi ve member of a team as well as independently Parks, Recreation and Trails Department E-mail: [email protected] Township of Algonquin Highlands Web: www.algonquinhighlands.ca 1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario K0M 1J1 Please submit your resume to Gord Darling – Site Manager – [email protected] We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for Tele: 705-766-9033 | E-mail: [email protected] Kandalore thanks all applicants for their interest, but can an interview will be contacted. 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Call 705- passenger van and bus. p.m., Sundays 10:30 – gmail.com. 286-2536 Call 705-457-9898. 11:30 a.m. St. Anthony’s, 27 Victoria e Street, Highlander classi eds Haliburton. All welcome. $ 705-324-9900.are the easiest way BusinessCall us for advertising that works Classifi as well as you do 705-457-2900! eds Starting as low as AL ANON-to get WE your CARE, message read by 20 are you troubled by OBITUARIES someone’sthousands drinking? in the county. Meetings: Tuesday 7 – 8 p.m., St. Anthony’s In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of 27 VictoriaCall Street, Ashley for our rates at Donald Joseph Haliburton. All are Joyce Mary Shaw welcome. 705-457-2900 Cummings Passed away peacefully at the Haliburton Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2018 with her loving family VON SMART exercise August 4, 1953 – February 2, 2018 EASY TO by her side. In her 78th year. FIND program for balance, Loving son of Michael Jos. Cummings and Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Shaw. Loving strength, and flexibility. Mary Alice Bates. Dear brother to Lorne, mother of Barry (Rhonda) and Brian (Michelle). Loving gramma of Minden on Wed. at Kevin (deceased), Carole, Elizabeth, Brenda (Carlos), Patricia, Josh (Amy), Meghan (Tyler), Amanda (the late Eric), Anthony, Ashley EASY TO 11 a.m. in the Hyland Michelle (deceased), Paul and Michael. Dear uncle to Donna, Steven, (Derek), Jenelle (deceased), Christopher (Nichelle), great gramma of Crest auditorium, and in Kamala, Dulce, Melodie, Naku, Peter, Gabriel, Natalie, Jeremy, Ryan Damon, Ryerson, Carter, Tyler (Faith), Makayla, Maverick, Charlie, READ and Joshua. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Don Jadyn, Clarissa, Michael, Hollienna, Daniel, Madison, and predeceased Haliburton on Thurs. at attended school at St. Francis de Sales in Pickering and Lakeview in by her great great grandson Chance. Dear sister of Mervin (Lois) Barry, EASY TO 1 p.m. at Echo Hills. For Haliburton. Junior (Lois) Barry, Gwen Bacon (Murray–deceased), and predeceased more information contact by sisters Della and Myrtle. Lovingly remembered by her family and He did his high school education at Haliburton Highlands Secondary USE Cathy 705-457-2996, or friends. School. Don was a carpenter by trade and a wood sculptor by hobby. Judy 705-306-9064. Don was self-taught on the guitar and harmonica. Friends were invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral  e Highlander Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., P.O. Box 427 Minden, Ontario K0M Friends are invited to join the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral classi eds are the CANCER SUPPORT 2K0 on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 11:00 am until the time of Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 the Service to Celebrate Joyce’s Life at 1:00 pm. Reception to follow in easiest way to get GROUP open to anyone on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 11:30 am until the time of the the Monk-Cray Family Centre at the Funeral Home. Spring Interment who has been diagnosed Service to Celebrate Don’s Life at 1:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. your message read at the Minden Cemetery. with or survived cancer. Memorial Donations to the by thousands in Memorial Donations to the Haliburton We meet the 3rd Tuesday Huntington’s Society would be the county. Hospital Auxiliary or to the Haven of of every month in the appreciated by the family. Rest Chapel would be appreciated by Ruth Parkes Room at the the family. www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com 705-457-2900 Haliburton Hospital from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info: 705-457-2941. FUNERAL SERVICES HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS Stroke Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at the Fireside Lounge, Highland Crest, Minden 10 a.m. - noon. 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Paws and poop make for popular workshop It’s gross and smelly, but children and their families didn’t seem to mind learning all about it. The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust launched its 2018 Discovery Days series with Paws, Poop and Other Animal Signs at Abbey Gardens last Saturday (Feb. 3). About 30 people attended the educational and fun workshop led by Irene Heaven, wildlife biologist and education coordinator of Abbey Gardens. Heaven Top: The Hot Toddies, an all-women’s team from Toronto. Above: Pond hockey taught participants about different animal volunteers Randy and Arlene Burch. Photos by Mark Arike. tracks and scat before they did hands-on activities, including making edible poop. Discovery Days is funded by the TD Pond hockey skates through another year Friends of the Environment Foundation. Nearly 120 teams laced up their skates to play some shinny during the annual (Mark Arike) Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships. The two-weekend event was held Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 2-4 at the Pinestone Resort. Teams played the game on ATOMA ALLERGYAbove: Emery Steele, 3, colours over a frozen ponds located in front of the resort. At night, they were entertained by The scat mould. Left: Lennon Tiffin, 3, examines Road Apples on Jan. 27, and Arden and the Tourists last Saturday. More than 100 some scat that was on display. Photos by volunteers contributed to the event’s success. The festivities were livestreamed at FORMULA 60’S Mark Arike. haliboo.tv. (Mark Arike)

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ROYAL CANADIAN FEBRUARY 2018 • EVENT LISTINGS LEGION EVENTS Thursday February 8 7:30 p.m. – EH! EnviroCafe: Horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, HALIBURTON BRANCH Noon – 2 p.m. – Public Skating at A.J. Emergency Preparedness. Find out snowman building, snowshoeing, sled Monday bridge 1 p.m. how to be prepared for long power LaRue arena, Haliburton. dog rides and a Polar Bear Challenge! Tuesday dart league starting at 7 p.m. outages or extreme weather related For more info see frostfestival.ca Noon – 2 p.m. – Adult-only Public disasters. Minden Cultural Centre, Wednesday bid euchre 1 p.m. start, bingo doors open Skating at S.G. Nesbitt arena, Minden. Minden. For more info contact Eric, 1 p.m. – Polar Bear Challenge, at 6 p.m, bingo starts at 7 p.m. - $500 jackpot, $1000 [email protected] or Kaarina,. $2/person. sponsored by the Haliburton & District jackpot - last Wednesday of the month. [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. – Those Other Movies Lions Club. At Head Lake Park. Thursday general meeting third Thursday of the month Wednesday February 14 presents “A Silent Movie Sampler”, Registration 10 a.m. – Noon, Event starting at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend. Ladies 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Sexual starts at 1 p.m. For pledge forms auxiliary last Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. silent fi lms by Charlie Chaplin & Health Clinic, provided by the and more information available at Buster Keaton, accompanied by Bruce Haliburton branch of the Health Friday meat draw - fi ve draws, fi ve prizes each draw, Vogt on the piano, at Northern Lights Unit. The clinic provides clients e-clubhouse.org/sites/haliburton/index. fi rst draw at 4:30 p.m., last draw at 6:30 p.m., tickets $2 Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton. with confi dential access to cervical php for more info. per draw … Chester Howse, MC. See haliburton-movies.com for more screening, low-cost birth control, The Coby-Norland Frostival! – Join Friday cribbage 1 p.m. start and fun darts - 4:30 p.m. information. pregnancy testing, sexual health us family day weekend and bring the onwards teaching and testing and treatment for Friday February 9 family in the afternoon to Legion Park STD’s. Call 1-866-888-4577 to make an Saturday 50/50 4 p.m. draw, tickets $1 each from noon 8 – 9 p.m. – Adult Broomball at the and the train station in Coboconk S.G. Nesbitt arena, Minden. $2/person, appointment. onwards for some old fashioned winter fun. sticks to be provided, drop-in program. Home-made toboggan parade, chili Sunday breakfast second and fourth Sunday of the Helmets and clean boots/shoes 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Public Skating at A.J. LaRue arena, Haliburton. month – 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $6 per person. Occasional required. cook-off, cupcake café, and winter obstacle course! For more info, contact volunteers are needed. Saturday February 10 1 – 3 p.m. – Grief Support Group, Jennifer at 705-454-1110 or jwilson@ Upcoming Events: Live entertainment featuring 7 – 11 p.m. – Battle of the Bands 3, a 2nd Wednesday of each month, at coboconknorland.ca. Stockdale Central Saturday, Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. in Haliburton Hospital, Ruth Parkes fundraiser for the Haliburton Junction the Club Room. Enjoy a delicious meal for only $6 Room. For more info, contact Amanda Skate Park. Come out and show your 1 – 3 p.m. - Poets’ Society poetry, short prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. $5 cover charge for 705-457-2941 x2932, or arowden@ support! This is an all ages event. See story, and theatrical play group @ 37 non members. our facebook page facebook.com/ hhhs.ca Larch St., Cardiff. All writers are invited haliburtonjunctionskatepark for details, Thursday February 15 to share and discuss their work. Call: MINDEN BRANCH or contact [email protected] Noon – 2 p.m. – Public Skating at A.J. 613-332-1619; fl owertopia.studio@ Karaoke with Fred & Linda 7-11 p.m., Feb 17, 2-5 p.m., open mic. Sunday February 11 LaRue arena, Haliburton. gmail.com 11 a.m. – Noon – Public Skating at A.J. Ladies darts have resumed, Wednesday afternoon at 1 – 3 p.m. – Coboconk Lions annual LaRue arena, Haliburton. Noon – 2 p.m. – Adult-only Public 1 p.m. Skating at S.G. Nesbitt arena, Minden. sleigh ride, at Balsam Lake Provincial Noon – 2 p.m. – Public Skating at S.G. $2/person. Park. Free hot dogs, donations to the Monday-every second week rug hooking; Tuesday, Nesbitt arena, Minden. $2/person. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Canadian food bank would be appreciated. seniors art classes 10 a.m., bid euchre 1 p.m.; Wednesday, meat draw noon; Thursday, mixed Children under 10 must wear a CSA Federation of University Women 1 – 8 p.m. – Catch the Cure, at S.G. approved helmet and be accompanied present guest speakers Chris Lynd darts and euchre 7 p.m.; Friday 7 p.m. mixed darts; Nesbitt Arena & Community Centre, by a parent or guardian. and Sean Pennylegion to speak about Saturday, meat draw 1 p.m.; Sunday, sports day noon. their experiences bringing a Syrian Minden. This is the fi fth annual Lunches every Mon.-Fri, with Friday featuring fi sh and February 10 & 11 refugee family to Canada. Takes event held to celebrate International chips and chicken wings also served 5-7 p.m. Take-out Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, place at Haliburton School of Art & Angelman Day, and three local kids available. Everyone welcome. now an IFSS world cup sanctioned Design, Great Hall. All are welcome, living with Angelman Syndrome. WILBERFORCE BRANCH event, located at the Pinestone Resort in free admission, however donations Join us for a fun family event to Feb. 9 Community Care lunch. To book call Denice Haliburton. haliburtonsleddogderby.com to the CFUW Bursary Fund would be raise awareness and raise funds for Butler 705-448-8865, welcome. research. Pool 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Wing night 6:30 - 9 Tuesday February 13 February 16 & 17 Noon – 2 p.m. – Adult-only Public 4 – 7 p.m. – Stockdale Central in the p.m. Jam session 7:30 p.m. Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival Haliburton Legion’s Clubroom. $5 cover Skating at S.G. Nesbitt arena, Minden. Feb. 10 Meat draw 2 p.m. - Early bird 3 p.m. sharp $2/person. – Join the fun for the 28th annual charge to non-members. 50/50 draw at Dorset Snowball, hosting a variety 6 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal for $6 by Valentine’s dance. $5 cover DJ Mike 9 p.m. - close of winter activities and events. See 5 – 7 p.m. – St. George’s 79th Annual the Ladies Auxiliary. Feb. 11 L.A. Breakfast 9 a.m. - noon. Feb. 12 Bid Pancake Supper, at the Haliburton dorsetsnowball.com for a full event euchre 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Fun darts 7:30 p.m. Legion Hall. All are welcome, free schedule and all the events. 7 p.m. – A Musical Evening at Maple of charge (gluten free available). Saturday February 17 Lake United Church, admission by Sat. Feb. 17. Ken McFarlane Lake Trout Derby. $15/ Donations to support Haliburton Frost Festival 2018, Head Lake Park, donation. Come enjoy performances person. one fi sh per entry. Tickets are available at the county’s Fuel For Warmth program Haliburton - A free, fun-fi lled day of by gifted local residents. Call Kathleen Legion until Feb. 16 before close or the bait shop until gratefully accepted. outdoor activities for the whole family. 705-754-3558 for more info. Feb. 17 before 10 a.m.

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Hi, Iʼm Autumn, nice NIGHT to meet you. YPNYoung Professionals Network THURSDAY 705-457-4700 •[email protected] of the month Thursday February 8 2018 | Issue 325 TheHighlander 23 What’s on Gearing up for Catch the Cure By Lisa Gervais skating, maple taffy, horse and sled rides, snowman building, a bake sale, face With $65,000 so far raised for the painting, community dinner, Kawartha Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Dairy sundaes, kid and family activity Therapeutics (FAST), organizers are tables, a town scavenger hunt, a figure gearing up for the fifth annual Catch the skating exhibition, a hockey game and a Cure event in Minden Feb. 17. huge silent auction that already includes It’s the brainchild of Bethan McCutcheon trips, sports collectables, massages, and Sue Tiffin, both of whose families electronics, golf clubs, and autographed have been touched by Angelman memoribilia from Rogue One: A Star Wars Syndrome (AS). Story (director Gareth Edwards has a niece Three kids in Minden were born with with AS). AS, and people with it, aged three to 30, McCuthcheoon, who has two boys from as close as Bracebridge and as far as with AS, said “the energy of this event Pennsylvania, have attended in the past is so loving as we celebrate each other, It’s the only event like it in Canada, and whether it be by cheering on the skaters celebrates International Angelman Day or cheering on the hockey players or (Feb. 15), helping to raise awareness of eagerly anticipating who will be bringing AS, as well as money for FAST. home such amazing auction items like “I think visitors to the event are pretty autographed Star Wars memorabilia or taken aback by how many people - An image from last year’s Catch the Cure event. File photo. massages. individuals, businesses, service clubs, our “Minden has always made space for my incredible school - step forward to help boys, so much so that their friends with contribute,” Tiffin told The Highlander. SWITZER’S, CANADA’S # 1 AS look forward to coming to this event, “Behind-the-scenes, too, there are so several travelling from the US to attend. FIREARMS AUCTION many gestures of authentic kindness and Minden is a unique village and I am proud FEBRUARY THREE SESSION LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION generosity that are so motivating and to co-host this event where families can AT SWITZER'S AUCTION CENTRE, 25414 HIGHWAY 62 SOUTH, BANCROFT, ONT. moving. There’s no way Bethan or I could come and have fun with us at an affordable LISTINGS, PHOTO’S & REGISTRATION @: put into words what it feels like to have price raising money for research that will the entire town come together to celebrate affect us all.” www.switzersauction.com our kids and join to learn more and All funds raised are donated to (FAST). support.” SESSION ONE: ONLINE BIDDING ONLY: Open Now! Bidding Ends Starting 6:00 p.m. E.S.T., Tiffin said treatments to help with some Tiffin said having a child with a rare February 21st., Over 1200 lots of factory and reloaded handgun, rifl e & shotgun ammunition, of the challenges of AS are in the works, disorder in a small community can be brass, bullets, reloading equipment and magazines (clips). including gene therapy, which goes to isolating, “but we live in a place where SESSION TWO: ONLINE BIDDING ONLY: Bidding Ends Starting 6:00 p.m. E.S.T., February clinical trial in 2019. people want to make sure every person can 22nd. Over 1200 lots, Militaria: Hat Badges, Medals, Uniform Badges, Helmets, Hats, Flags, AS is a rare neurogenetic disorder that contribute and every person is valued. We Kit, Equipment, Posters & Books, Accessories: Blinds, Calls, Art, Gun Parts, Holsters, Gun affects approximately 500,000 individuals are in an absolute daze after the event, just Cases & More! worldwide. Symptoms typically include thinking, “wait, what just happened? Did a sleep disorder, gastrointestinal issues, SESSION THREE: LIVE & ONLINE: Live Starts 9:00 A.M. SAT. February 24th., Online Pre- that just happen?” developmental delay, balance and motor bidding Open Now. Firearms Including: Hunting, Target, Collectibles, Hand Guns, Rifl es, The event runs from 1 - 8 p.m. Saturday, impairment, lack of verbal speech, and Shotguns, Antiques, Edged Weapons and Archery. An Amazing Selection of Over 800 Items. Feb. 17 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial profound seizures. Arena & Community Centre. Most CHECK BACK FOR REGULAR UPDATES. For more info about Catch the Cure: activities are by donation/pay what you GET YOUR CONSIGNMENTS IN EARLY FOR OUR APRIL 21st. SALE facebook.com/events/195797234336358/ can. permalink/196235180959230/ PARTICIPATE IN ALL SALES WITH THE SAME BIDDER # AND PICKUP WEDNESDAY’S AND Tiffin said the massive town party will THURSDAY’S WINNINGS ON SATURDAY OR COMBINE SHIPPING FOR INTERNET BIDDERS For more info about Angelman Syndrome include: tobogganing, outdoor and indoor and FAST: cureangelman.org CONTACT US: [email protected] 1-613-332-5581 / 1-800-694-2609 Haliburton County’s Hot Reads The following are popular new additions to the Haliburton County Public Library’s collection this week.

1. City of Endless Night by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child WHO: Adults only (18 yrs +) (AF) 2. The Wolves of Winter by Tyrell Johnson (AF) WHERE: SG Nesbitt Arena, Minden 3. Winter by Ali Smith (AF) 4. Trumpocracy: the corruption of the American Republic by WHEN: Friday nights 8:00pm-9:00pm David Frum (ANF) January 26th to March 23 5. Blade Runner 2049 (DVD) (with the exception of February 2nd and February 16th)

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