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Photo by Mark Arike Two firefighters douse what’s left of Dunloe Farm Bed and Breakfast after fire ripped through the two-storey building early December 10. No one was injured, but Darlene McConnell was taken to hospital for a precautionary examination. Dunloe Farm owner saved in heroic rescue By Mark Arike that Barry Miscio and Joel Voicey came through the smoke,” wrote Maughan in Although she was uninjured, McConnell Staff writer across the fire at of Dunloe Farm Bed and an email. “After getting her into the truck was transported to hospital for a Breakfast. According to Maughan, the men she told them her husband was still in the precautionary examination. Two local men are being hailed as heroes went to the door and yelled to see if anyone building.” Unfortunately, the family’s two dogs and after rescuing a woman from a burning home was home. The owner, Darlene McConnell, “They attempted to re-enter the building but two cats perished in the fire, said Maughan. on Dec. 10 before firefighters arrived on responded but couldn’t find her way out. the smoke was too thick. It was discovered “When the call came in we were told that scene. “Mr. Miscio entered the house and found later that Mr. McConnell had gone to town somebody was trapped. That changed our Dysart fire chief Miles Maughan revealed Mrs. McConnell and dragged her out and was not in the building.” See “Two” on page 3 MINDEN VISIT OUR CHRISTMAS CENTRE!! Fresh cut Decorate with Christmas trees beautiful poinsettias! HAPPY and wreaths are here! HOLIDAYS (705)286-1351 16 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden BEGIN WITH US! Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 6:00pm Don’t forget to browse our Sunday 9am - 4pm Christmas catalogue. 2 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 Highlander news Feed company reopens at temporary location By Mark Arike Soon after, the community came to the Staff writer couple’s aid and they received an offer for space in The Beer Store plaza from local Less than a month after their beloved business businessman Jerry Walker. burned to the ground, Maureen Adams “We had a lot of help,” smiled Adams. “I and Charles McAleaney are back open for don’t think we could have done this without business at a temporary location. all the stuff that people have given.” “It feels like it’s been three years, not three In addition to selling pet food, supplies and weeks,” Adams told a customer during the other products, the business takes in stray and store’s reopening on Dec. 5 at 33 Hops Drive baby animals that they put up for adoption. in Haliburton. They will continue to provide this service, but On Nov. 13, The Great Haliburton Feed Adams is asking the public to call in ahead of Company was ravaged by fire which resulted time if they plan on dropping off an animal. in the deaths of nine cats, two rabbits and one The Great Haliburton Feed Company can be rat. The cause of the blaze, which occurred on reached at 705-457-9775. Industrial Park Road, remains unknown. The Photos by Mark Arike damage was estimated at $400,000. The owners of The Great Haliburton Feed Company, Maureen Adams and Charles McAleaney, stand in front of their new location at 33 Hops Drive in The Beer Store plaza.

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Highlands East council has been sworn in to office, and the councillors are ready and eager to get to work. “I’m humbled the people of Highlands East have elected me as their reeve for another four years,” said Reeve Dave Burton, who defeated challenger Steve Cosentino in the October election. “I’m overjoyed with the return of many of the former council members – Suzanne [Partridge, Ward 2], Cec [Ryall, Ward 3] and Joan [Barton, Ward 4] – and I’m happy to welcome Cam McKenzie [Ward 1] to our council.” Two departments During the ceremony, Highlands East CAO Sharon Stoughton-Craig battled Dunloe fire and Michael Bainsbridge unveiled the municipality’s official chain Continued from page 1 of office, which incorporated minerals found in the area. The attack,” he told The Highlander. chain was placed around Burton’s Thirteen Dysart firefighters arrived neck. He will be the first reeve in on scene to battle the blaze which had Highlands East to wear it. completely engulfed the home around “We will never waver from our 8 a.m. Firefighters from Algonquin commitment to perform our duty Highlands were then called for assistance. to the best of our ability,” Burton EMS confirmed that no one was in the said of his council. “I cannot wait home when firefighters showed up. to see what we can accomplish in According to a press release, the property the next four [years]. We have a is owned by Dale and Darlene McConnell. dedicated, enthusiastic team here The cause of the fire is unknown at this in Highlands East.” time and an estimate of the damages is yet The students from Wilberforce to be determined. Elementary School attended the Maughan couldn’t confirm whether ceremony at the Lloyd Watson the Fire Marshal would be called in to Community Centre, and sang ‘Oh investigate. Canada’ to open the meeting. “It’s a total loss,” said Maughan of the In the ensuing council meeting, state of the building. Partridge was nominated and Firefighters pumped water from a nearby chosen to be the municipality’s stream to contain the fire and remained on deputy-reeve for the term of the property until 1:30 p.m. council. A portion of Barry Line was closed to Photos by Mark Arike traffic while fire crews were at the scene. Top: A firefighter puts water on the building as clouds of smoke continue to fill the sky. Above: Firefighters douse what’s left of the two-storey home on Barry Line. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men —Luke 2:14

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“Three locations to serve you better” Haliburton · Minden · Wilberforce 705-286-6001 4 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 Editorial opinion HE moving forward Fuel for thought I’m not a big fan of seeing the price go down appear, cracks that The future is bright in Highlands East. deputy-reeve is at the fuel pumps. Sure there’s that instant will eventually lead The municipality’s council – all returning selected internally gratification of knowing you just saved to cleaner, more from last term except for newly elected from the group 12 cents on your latest tank of gas, but it’s affordable alternative Ward 1 councillor Cam McKenzie – has of elected the subtext that doesn’t sit well with me. It energy sources. This been sworn in. The reeve has some new councillors. implies that the fuel industry is somehow like isn’t heady, hippie bling to wear and already the municipality There had all other industries – that is, driven by market pipe dream. It’s an is moving forward with its first major been rumours By Matthew conditions and the basic laws of supply and economic reality. By Charlie project of this new term: the new food leading up to the Desrosiers demand. Big Oil, in my mind at least, doesn’t You needn’t look any Teljeur centre in Wilberforce. nomination meeting that work that way. further than some of The mood during the inauguration Ward 3 councillor Cecil Ryall had his eye We’re told that because of surplus the alternative energy providers we have ceremony and the first council meeting on the position. However, at the nomination reserves and “low demand” (as most of the in our own county as an example of that. held afterwards was optimistic. And while meeting, Ryall instead put Suzanne industrialized Western and Northern world While there might not be an exact perfect McKenzie has some catching up to do (a Partridge’s name forward for the seat. Her enters the winter season, mind you) the price replacement for the internal combustion fact made evident during that first meeting, reaction, and that of Reeve Burton, would per barrel of Texas crude now is plummeting. engine just yet, these local innovators are where he opted not to weigh in on a council indicate the rumours of Ryall’s intentions Meanwhile, late last spring, the narrative was leading the way towards home and business decision regarding committees), that’s had been true to some extent. Partridge told for consumers to expect sharp price increases based alternative energy generation, whether something that will come in time. Ryall the nomination meant a lot coming given the impending summer traffic and its it’s solar, wind or energy cell production. It If anything, the new councillor has shown from him, and Burton called Ryall’s move extra fuel volume demands for cars, boats, is safer, cleaner and eventually it will be just his willingness to be patient and have a classy. lawnmowers etc. This seems ludicrous. Don’t as affordable. The mere idea of being off- good understanding of an issue before What ratepayers should take from that we drive just as much in the winter? In fact, the-grid or at least not being at the mercy of casting a vote – a trait that should serve him is not that Ryall changed his mind about I would argue that winter fuel consumption large energy producers is not such a foreign well over the term of council. wanting the position, rather that council is easily rivals the rest of the year when you concept anymore, and this growing wave of The municipality also took the opportunity united in its desire to work for the people consider idling and warming concerns for a alternative energy solutions grows in lockstep during the inauguration to unveil its new of Highlands East, and Ryall didn’t want to frozen vehicle. This doesn’t even begin to with escalating oil prices. official chain of office. The gold chain jeopardize that with a challenge to another consider the added energy needs of a typical Miraculously some of the more forward- sits atop a green sash, and is secured at councillor. North American home during the winter thinking oil companies actually understand the back with four keys representing the It also means that he has faith in Partridge, months yet somehow, miraculously, the price this. Some can appreciate consumer municipality’s wards. Mounted on the which speaks strongly to the respect this of oil is falling. frustration and, more to the point, are adapting chain are several minerals that can be found council has for one another. With several Now I’m not an economist but, like most of to this changing landscape. They get that throughout Highlands East. irons already in the fire, Ryall and his you, I understand basic business whether the fossil fuels have a short shelf life in both The chain is a strong symbol for the fellow councillors all feel they’re ready to commodity is mufflers or macaroni noodles. finite reserves and in regards to a patient municipality. It speaks to the community’s move forward. I don’t buy those conspiracy theories when it customer base. They know that their very pride in the things that make it unique. So what does all this mean for Highlands comes to Big Oil but what I do subscribe to survival depends on the ability to transition Congratulations to Dave Burton, who will East? is the price of crude being based on two other from being just an oil company to becoming be the first reeve to wear it. While he’s still It means there is a council in power that insidious factors: greed and arrogance – greed an energy company. They know people value unsure how often he will wear the chain, the is ready to work hard for its ratepayers, that inflates the price and arrogance which sustainability in energy production as much as answer should be to every council meeting and that will do so as a cohesive unit. They assumes that consumers will always line up at they do price and availability. and municipal event. won’t always agree, and it’s unlikely they the petroleum trough. Necessity is, as they say, the mother One storyline that did not play out during will always get their decisions right, but As it stands now we all just grit our teeth, of invention, and when that necessity is the first council meeting was a challenge like last term, it will be both interesting and wave our fists in protest and stick the hose precipitated by an industry driven by a to the deputy-reeve’s seat. In Highlands exciting to see what they can do. into the car. This is something oil companies palpable greed and overwhelming arrogance, East, as in Algonquin Highlands, the know all too well. In fact they count on it doesn’t take long for the seeds of innovation it. Why shouldn’t they? Our fossil fuel to be planted. And planted they are. So feel dependency is legendary. free to enjoy the occasional price break at the Published by The Highlander But this is where Big Oil has it all wrong. pumps, but know full well that every extra HALIBURTON COUNTY’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER 705-457-2900 Just because something has been a certain cent we end up paying brings us one step 195 Highland Street, Box 1024 way for what seems like forever doesn’t mean closer to those revolutionary (and alternative TheHighlander Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 it will always be that way. energy-rich) winds of change. As fossil fuel prices steadily creep up over BRAM LEBO MATTHEW DESROSIERS time, cracks in the marketplace will start to Publisher Editor [email protected] [email protected]

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This area, Here we are, starting another winter in right next to Highlands East, desperately the Haliburton Highlands. I read with needed the jobs and the business generated interest (actually excitement) the letter from from this venture. We must not allow a few Rosemarie Jung, Manager of Haliburton misinformed hotheads to influence councillors Highlands Chamber of Commerce, and into making bad decisions to get their vote. following that, the article from Matthew This has to be an intelligent business decision Desrosiers about the new tool available by business professionals. online that will track the labour market in the Nor can we allow seasonal cottagers to Highlands. regulate what business comes our way. As Rosemarie is excited also. She wants to long as it does not affect their enjoyment of increase business in Haliburton, bring in new their cottage and surrounding environment, business, and keep people living here and they’re happy. But they do not have to survive working. What a new concept, something that here. has evaded past councils, even though the If you look at Banff, Alberta, everything people of this community have continually is regulated to enhance business, from demanded action. encouraging entirely different businesses to Now we have a brand new term for come, to ensuring Christmas lights are on the councils. It is my opinion that these people stores. Here we need year-round industry in should stick to what they know best, areas such as in the Industrial Park. Rosemarie running the county. Organizations such as Jung and those of the same mind just might the Chamber of Commerce, the Haliburton be what the Haliburton Highlands needs to County Development Corporation, and input bring us to a vibrant community standard. from currently located businesses, should be the major part of any decisions regarding Ted Cumber incoming businesses to the area. The rejection Gooderham Blue jays: seriously? Dear editor, for it, and one has no exit, so it’s great that you can always see what road you were on I am just going through all of the papers I as you leave! So many people miss our turn brought home from our cottage on Wenona because you are driving along Wenona East, it Lake, back in October. One of these was a is basically a hidden intersection, and the road letter I cut out of the Highlander, from Diana that many people miss on the left is Wenona Coleiro of Minden, about a civic address sign West (our road), whereas the road that goes which had been damaged and the letter she straight ahead is Hasley Pass. Go figure! received from the county indicated that the So, is the blue jay story really legitimate? damage was due to blue jays. Was this letter I have related it to many people and few genuine? How unbelievable, if it is. can believe it. If it is true, it should be on On the other hand, I can believe it, as the YouTube. Photo by Rosemarie Jung signs around our lake are located in totally This friendly otter popped up through some ice in Birch Narrows. inappropriate places. You actually have to Mary Sharp turn onto the road before you can see the sign Wenona Lake and Ancaster, Ontario Outsider Puppy love The It was the other night when it happened. have ever seen and we argue about just how kids running round madly, chewing the table might even throw him a “Get down!” I scolded, followed by “good his vessel would fly without wings: “But legs and peeing up the corner of the couch – bone. Only kidding. boy,” when my perhaps somewhat barked it has a special pole to make it fly, Daddy! and she’s laying down rules for how to make However, my son is initial request was obeyed. And it flies faster than all of your spaceships these little monsters behave better. a bright little fellow By Will Jones “You know, you talk to your son just like because they’ve got wings that get in the “Positive praise. Always praise them when and at times he likes you speak to the dog,” my lovely wife way.” they do something well or obey your wishes,” to test his boundaries. Climbing onto the informed me, with a raised eyebrow and When we go wandering through the bush says Super Nanny. “Lots of encouragement. kitchen worktop and pilfering cookies from pursed lips. looking for animal tracks: “Look, here’s a If they are trying their best big them up, make the cupboard is one of his favourite cheeky “No I don’t,” I began, but quickly realized turkey track.” them feel special. But don’t forget that they tricks. I don’t mind really but, knowing that the futility of any sort of argued defence, “What if it’s a tiny T-rex, Daddy? What if need well-defined boundaries. They need Super Nanny says I have to well-define those following the two previous phrases that I’d it’s gonna grow up and eat everything?” to know what is right and what is wrong, boundaries, I can’t be seen to let him steal the directed at Little Z. And so instead, I tried “T-rex are extinct, buddy.” and you mustn’t be afraid to tell them, and odd Orea. Instead, I growl, “Get down!” to rationalize my behaviour, my somewhat “How do you know? What if they’re just perhaps punish them if they step out of their Then send him to his crate. Oh, sorry again, sparse, some would even say terse interaction hiding?” And so it goes wonderfully on, with boundaries.” She went on a while longer, that’s Jeff the dog. with the small person most precious to me. me marvelling at how his young mind works. talking about stimulating environments and But you see what I’m getting at. Little boys “Well, he’s only five and the dog is still a However, there are quite a few instances parental participation during which I have to and puppies are very similar, and, if every puppy, and...” My sentence tailed off. when I have to admit that it does sound like admit to zoning out (is that a bad sign?) and once in a while when I’m talking to Little Z “They both seem to have selective hearing I’m talking to Jeff, our dog. But you know then she ended on, “most of all lots of love.” it sounds like I’m talking to a dog, I’m just when it comes to doing what I ask, and...” what, on contemplation, I do think I’ve come Now, Little Z isn’t what I’d term doing my best at being a dad in this world again I floundered for suitable words. My up with some kind of defence as to why I do dysfunctional, unless he really wants to be, where our every thought and action seems lovely wife’s stern look told me I should quit it. and then I guess you’d probably just call it recorded and pawed over... see what I did while I was, shall we say, not too far behind. I was watching a show, a while back now, down right annoying, but Super Nanny’s there? Since then, I have been thinking about how I about raising children. It was one of those words did strike home. And so, when he does Now, you wanna go pee? Come on then, talk to Little Z. There are lots of times when I awful ones (imported from my home country, something well or is trying very hard, even if let’s go pee... Good boy! enter into proper discussions with him. When unfortunately) and on it was Super Nanny. not succeeding, I’ll throw out the encouraging Oh, and you too Jeff, come on then... we play Lego games and he builds spaceships There she was, in the midst of major family “Good boy, well done.” I’ll even reach out that resemble nothing like any spaceship I dysfunction – parents crying and shouting, and ruffle his hair, for added emphasis. I 6 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 Highlander opinion

Eye on the street: What was your reaction to the news about Garry Handlen? Doug Palmer Kristen Monk Minden Minden

I am surprised and shocked. Shocked! You do not think of We have to bear in mind he is that sort of thing in our small arrested and not yet been found community. We think that we guilty. So far it is innuendo. are removed from city things like that. Bill Deguire Karl Mueller Shirley Kirk Minden Stanhope Hunter Creek

I do not appreciate guys killing My reaction was more shock I did not know him. I have anyone. We should still have than anything. I was wondering very little reaction. I was very the death penalty. why it took so long to catch surprised that someone with him and how they did it. that reputation was living here.

Photos and interviews by Walt Griffin Award-winning filmmaker on Handlen’s trail in Minden By Mark Arike The same year he embarked on the film, after her disappearance in an undeveloped announced they had new evidence against Staff writer Ridgen made contact with Lyn Winans, area. him. a local resident and longtime friend of Last week, Ridgen conducted interviews In one of his most well-known Shortly after Garry Taylor Handlen was Handlen’s. He stayed in touch with her in Minden to try and find out what the documentaries, “,” arrested and charged for first-degree murder because of her connection to the alleged community knew about Handlen from his Ridgen looked into the murders in the deaths of two girls dating back to the murderer. time in the area. Participants weren’t willing of two African-American youths in 1964. The 1970s, Gemini award-winning producer Three years later, as an independent to go on-camera, but agreed to be interviewed film has been cited as one of the reasons state was packing up his gear to filmmaker, he strapped on his camera and for a radio story that will air on CBC’s The officials re-opened their investigation into the head to Minden. confronted Handlen at a residence in Minden. Current. case. The unsolved murder of 11-year-old He confirmed the man’s identity and asked “I’m not sure when it will air, certainly not “I basically had a Klansman put in jail Kathryn-Mary Herbert, which dates back him a set of questions, one of which resulted during any period that would affect the case because of the film,” said Ridgen, referring to nearly four decades, is a cold case that in Handlen slamming the door in his face, in any way,” he said. “That’s not the aim. The , who was sentenced to three Ridgen began working on in 2009 for a CBC said Ridgen. aim is to tell a story – how it affects the town life sentences for the two murders. documentary, “Garden of Tears.” The nearly According to information from CBC, and how it’s affected the people closest to the As challenging and emotionally exhausting 20-minute long piece includes interviews Handlen is a convicted rapist. In 1978, he defendant.” as they can be, Ridgen finds that tackling with Herbert’s mother, Shari Greer, and police picked up a hitchhiker near Port Hope, B.C. Ridgen said he would likely return to town these cases is somewhat therapeutic for the involved in the initial investigation. and sexually assaulted the woman, who to conduct further interviews. families and communities affected by such In researching Herbert’s murder – she managed to escape and was picked up by Garden of Tears was part of a cold case violent crimes. It’s also about trying to bring disappeared while heading to her home in a passing motorist. He was sentenced to series that Ridgen pitched to CBC. Other the perpetrators to justice, which can lead to Abbotsford, B.C. on Sept. 24, 1975 – Ridgen 18 years, but on appeal that sentence was cases he covered included the murders of some form of reconciliation between families read an article that linked an unnamed suspect reduced to 12 years. Wayne Greavette, Sharin’ Morningstar and those who committed the crime. to the case. On Nov. 28, Handlen was arrested by Keenan and Christine Harron. “Any time the media can shine a light on “I thought ‘oh, that’s interesting,’ but nothing police in Surrey, B.C. without incident and The man responsible for Harron’s murder, old allegedly intractable cases like these, it’s ever happened,” he said in an interview at The subsequently charged by the RCMP with first- Anthony Edward Ringel, initially confessed a good thing. It lets family, police, and even Dominion Hotel in Minden. degree murder in the deaths of Herbert and to the crime but the case was thrown out perpetrators know that the case has not been Ridgen eventually obtained Handlen’s name 12-year-old Monica Jack. because some of the evidence was deemed forgotten and it has the potential to bring new through a source and found an address for According to a press release from the inadmissible. information to light,” he said. him in Edmonton. He visited the home with a RCMP, Jack was riding her bike near the “I was the only reporter who’s ever Handlen, now 67, made his first court hidden camera, but was greeted by someone Nicola Ranch in Merritt, B.C. when she interviewed the guy. ... Eight months after the appearance in Abbotsford on Monday. else and told that Handlen had moved away. vanished. It took 17 years before her body broadcast he ends up being arrested – again,” According to Abbotsford News, his next court Footage of that encounter can be seen in the was found in a rural area, approximately six recalled Ridgen. date was set for March 2. documentary, but any mentions of Handlen’s kilometres from where she was last seen. Ringel was arrested and charged with first- name are bleeped out. Herbert’s body was discovered two months degree murder last February after police

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Dec 31 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Family Fun New Year’s Eve, SG Nesbitt Arena, Skating, tobogganing, horse drawn Agnes Jamieson Gallery ~ Minden Hills Museum wagon rides and more! Pioneer Village & Nature’s Place 705-286-3763 176 Bobcaygeon Road • www.mindenculturalcentre.com Weekly in December Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com NOTE: The Cultural Centre will be closed from December 22 Minden Hills Volunteer Tuesdays - 7:00 pm, Euchre Night at the to 28, reopening for December 29 and 30 for Family Fun Days Fire Department Lochlin Community Centre. and closing December 30 to January 5, 2015. THE AGNES JAMIESON GALLERY Annual Food & Toy Drive The 2014 Members’ Show Wednesdays & Sundays Nov 18 - Dec 20 12:00 to 2:00 pm A great opportunity to see the varied works of our members who are also artists. This year’s show features George Farrell’s Collecti ng non-perishable food items and Public Skating, ‘Fatal Abstraction,’ a photo series on rust. new unwrapped children’s toys for this Minden Arena. Helmets recommended. Dec 20 at 3:00 pm - Closing reception and the celebration of the 2014 People’s Choice Children must be accompanied by an adult. Award recipient. year’s Holiday Season on Tuesday December 16, 2014 Donations accepted. IN THE COMMON ROOM Skate rental & sharpening not available. ART’n AROUND: an after school program with instructor Sarah Jowett Beginning at 7:00 pm Tuesday’s from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm For students wanting to improve their art skill, try a wide variety of art materials and gain Please note there is no public skating on Sun Dec some knowledge of art history. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Please watch for the fl ashing lights of the 14th due to the Bantam/Midget Silver Stick Hockey FEE: $20 pp includes supplies for three month duration If you are interested please contact the Agnes Jamieson Gallery curator Laurie Carmount fi re trucks to announce their arrival. Tournament 705-286-3763 New! EcoWatch: An after-school program for students in grades 6 to 8 Donati ons may also be dropped off Wednesdays – 7:00 pm, Euchre Night at the Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:00 pm from Dec to May Irondale Community Centre. Focusing on the stewardship of our lakes and waterways. In the main foyer of the Administrati on Building $20/month, includes nature journal and supplies. th Indoor/outdoor program. Call 286-3154 to register up to Tuesday, December 16

Visit www.mindenhills.ca/calendar/ National Film Board Thursdays for details on these and other events. Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (ongoing) All items collected will be used in the Short Animations/Documentaries from the National Film Board of Canada. December 16 - THE WHIRLWIND OF YOUR PASSION: A PHILANTHROPIST’S Minden Community Christmas Basket Program DREAM (2009) 7 min, THE GREAT TOY ROBBERY (Jeff Hale,1963) 6 min and NOEL NOEL (Nicola Lemay, 2003) 22 min.

Painting Time with Harvey Walker- Adults (ongoing) The Township of Minden Hills Monday mornings from 10:00 am - 12 noon $5/day/person

Holiday Family Days Employment Opportunity Family Fun Dec 29 & 30, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm When the kids are out of school these two days may be a time when you would like to do a day of family activities outside the home. Come for some family movies, crafts and other We are currently seeking casual part-time Bartender(s) fun activities for the whole family. for the Community Services Department. New Years Eve MINDEN HILLS MUSEUM & PIONEER VILLAGE 30 Years 30 Artifacts Qualifi ed applicants may submit their resumes no later Wednesday December 31st Nov 2014 – Mar 2015 When: In an exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Minden Hills Museum, 30 artifacts than Wed Dec 17, 2014 by 12:00 noon. have been chosen as premier pieces. Some of these artifacts have national and provincial signifi cance, while others simply tell us a story about our local history. Join us as we SG Nesbitt Arena celebrate and make visible, 30 years of our past. Please visit http://mindenhills.ca/employment- Where: opportunities/ or call 705-286-1260 ext 313 Dec 12 at 4:00 pm – Opening reception for 30 Years/30 Artifacts Exhibition for full details. What: 5:30-8:30: Skating, Tobogganing Holiday Hike Dec 20, Cultural Centre, 10:00 am 6:00-8:00: Hot Chocolate and Horse Come along on an easy hike into the forest where we will decorate a tree with natural decorations, make a snowman and sing carols. It’s fun for the whole family (peanut/nut drawn wagon rides. products may be used) FREE Holiday Warm up by the fire and roast a NATURE’S PLACE Public Skating Times The Dead Zones: Lake Ecology - Dec 12-14 to Mar 20-15 Dead Zones in bodies of water are developing in the lakes and oceans throughout the marshmallow or two! world. How are they being created? What will happen if we ignore the problem? This at the S.G Nesbitt Memorial Arena, exhibition explores the dangers, vulnerabilities and threats of the Dead Zone phenomena. 55 Parkside Street All for FREE! Overnight/Winter Parking December 23 - 12:00 – 3:00 Please note: Skates and toboggans not provided Avoid having your vehicle towed and/or ticketed. December 24 - 9:00 – 11:00 Pursuant to Parking By-Law 09-01, overnight parking December 27 - 2:00 – 3:00 on municipal roadways is prohibited from December 28 - 12:00 – 2:00 Riverwalk & Wetlands November 1st to April 30th of each year. December 29 - 1:00 – 3:00 Boardwalk – Winter Usage December 30 - 12:00 – 3:00 Any vehicle parked on Township maintained December 31 - 12:00 – 2:00 The Boardwalk and Loggers Crossing Bridge roadways that prohibits the removal of snow will are cleared of snow regularly but are not sanded or salted. be towed away and/or ticketed at the owners expense. & 5:30 – 8:30 For you safety, Residents are advised to “Exercise Caution” For more information, please call the Roads as these pathways could develop slippery conditions. Superintendent at 705-286-3144 January 2 - 12:00 – 3:00 January 4 - 12:00 – 2:00 Winter Sand Thank you to our Sponsors Karen Nimigon at Available at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena parking lot for residential use. Century 21 for sponsoring 2 hours of ice time Please note this is for Individual Use Only – No Commercial Users Please & Tim Hortons for 5 hours of ice time. Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 TheHighlander 9 Reach your goals with…..

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Inch and Roly and the Sunny Day Scare a box and unfolding seasonal perfection Vivian watched from the window as the Ben half carried, half dragged it back by Melissa Wiley (Picture Book) in a few minutes. However Vivian made two set off across the backyard and up toward their backyard as Vivian held the 2. Be a Wilderness Detective by Peggy such a moving argument for the natural the hydro line’s hill. She then returned to saw and Simon lead the way. Unleashed Kochanoff (JNF) alternative that he agreed. her computer work, already thinking they he trotted ahead purposefully, guiding “I’ll just walk up the hydro line behind could check out the side road later, when their little expedition around snow-hidden AUDIO AND VIDEO AT HCPL our property. There are bound to be trees Ben and Simon returned in defeat. depressions, fallen limbs and gnarly roots. 1. 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Everyone in the Minden area is invited to any one of our Family Christmas Specials Sunday Dec. 14 @10:30 am - Concert and Carol Sing Sunday Dec. 21 @10:30 am - Carol Sing and Christmas Story Wednesday, Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @5:30 - 6:30 pm Sunday Dec. 28 @10:30 am - Co ee with Gold

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Photo by Mark Arike HHHSF campaign co-chair Don Popple and executive director Dale Walker announce the launch of the Cash for Care lottery at the Minden hospital. Cash for Care lottery will

support palliative project 1016 Ravine Rd Minden • 705-286-1003 • www.generatorsolutions.ca By Mark Arike “What you stand to get is your money back Staff writer plus a few hundred bucks,” said Don Popple, HHHSF campaign co-chair. County residents can support health services Early bird prizes include two draws in the Highlands and receive a shot at for $500 and one for $1,000. The finals Have A Ball… winning up to $25,000 in the third annual draw will take place on May 22 and offer Cash for Care lottery. cash prizes of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000 and The lottery officially got underway during $15,000. It’s Christmas! a Dec. 4 launch event at the Minden hospital. To date, the Making Moments Matter “We’re really hopeful that this will do very campaign has raised approximately $660,000 well, and have a sellout of the 4,000 tickets for the Haliburton Highlands Palliative Care As we that we have,” said Dale Walker, executive Centre. The fundraising target is $900,000. celebrate director of the Haliburton Highlands Health Tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and another Services Foundation (HHHSF). can be purchased at the following locations Over the past two years, the lottery raised in Minden and Haliburton: Dollo’s Foodland, holiday a net amount of $60,000 for the construction TD Canada Trust, Bank of Montreal, Todd’s season, we of a new palliative care centre at the Independent and Haliburton Foodland. thank you Haliburton hospital. for giving us so much to celebrate Minden salutes volunteers this past By Mark Arike and contributions in the community on a year. Staff writer volunteer basis. Newly-elected Reeve Brent Devolin Two Minden Hills residents who have greeted those in attendance and thanked HAPPY made their mark in the community were them for their involvement in the recognized during a volunteer appreciation community. HOLIDAYS reception on Dec. 4 at S.G. Nesbitt “It makes the fabric of our community TO ALL! Memorial Arena. what it is,” he said, before pledging to Casey Cox was the recipient of the create an environment that supports the Gordon A. Monk award for his extensive work of local volunteers. volunteerism over an extended period of “Thank you very much for your efforts in time and the Good Neighbour award for the past and I’m looking forward to your taking the initiative to do “spontaneous help in the future.” or unheralded deeds,” according to the Each year, members of the community nomination criteria. are given the opportunity to nominate who The Ross Rigney award went to local they feel is most deserving of the three Minden Electric teenager Spencer Devolin, which is awards. Electrical Contractor • Home • Cottage • Commercial • Custom Wiring & Services given to youth for their achievements 705-286-2946 • www.mindenelectric.com 12 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 Highlander life

Photo by Mark Arike From left, Veronica Nelson, director of diagnostic imaging; Varouj Eskedjian, HHHS CEO; Dale Walker, HHHSF executive director; Peter Oyler, HHHSF chairman; and Don Popple, HHHSF campaign co-chair. Foundation makes $280K ultrasound project possible By Mark Arike patients per day will be able to undergo radiologist on-screen in Peterborough. meant they had little control over the Staff writer an ultrasound locally rather than having “Generally within about an hour, the service being provided, said HHHS CEO to travel to Ross Memorial Hospital in physician has the report in their hand,” Varouj Eskedjian. County residents won’t have to travel far Lindsay. said Nelson. “That’s pretty amazing that “This way... we know from a quality for an ultrasound now that Haliburton “This is a great service for the that can happen.” perspective that we’re exceeding all of the Highlands Health Services (HHHS) has community,” said HHHSF executive By utilizing high-frequency sound standards,” said Eskedjian. been able to purchase and install this director Dale Walker, adding that the new waves to obtain an image, the equipment Walker said the donation was made equipment in the Haliburton hospital. equipment will result in cost-savings for can be used to help diagnose a host of possible due to monetary donations and The $280,000 project was funded by patients and provide much faster results. problems and view a developing fetus “several nice gifts” from estates. the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Veronica Nelson, director of diagnostic during pregnancy. It’s also capable of Nelson pointed out this money would Foundation (HHHSF), a registered charity imaging for both the Ross Memorial echocardiology (ultrasonic images of the also cover maintenance costs for the next that raises funds for health care in the area. and Haliburton hospital, explained that a heart). seven years. The installation means that around 15 sonographer would perform the ultrasound Before purchasing the equipment, the The ultrasound unit has a lifespan of and the images would then be seen by a hospital relied on a private provider which seven to 12 years.

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Disney is probably where we have perceived the heroes and villains we remember most from our childhood, like Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Throughout our childhood, our teenage years and our adolescence, we have seen many good and evil figures come and go. We even go so far as to be inspired by these characters, for better or for worse. We alter our moral compasses in the process of striving to be a better person, or adopting the traits of someone who takes advantage Century 21 of others. It’s kind of like that game you would play with your friends in elementary school, cops and robbers. Some people realtors help aspire to be police and protect and help the innocent, while others aspire to become criminals and further their own lives at the food banks expense of others. Hopefully most choose the former option, but sometimes people don’t feel like they By Mark Arike have much of a choice. Staff writer Do I believe children are influenced by what they see on the news and on TV? 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Alicia McLean opened the scoring during a power play, passes from O’Neill games and goalie Nate Misco showed that (the first of two and eventual game winner) to Lucas Haedicke onto the stick of Cooper Submitted by Jon Petrie he can flash the leather with the best of with a bank shot from behind the net off and he snapped it in, ending the first period The Highland Storm Peewee AE hosted the them. the Lindsay tender midway through the 2-0. Next goal came half way through the annual Silverstick Tournament in Minden Thanks go to all of the parents who first period. The Storm added four more second from a high slap shot by Jacob this past weekend. Unfortunately, the volunteered their time to make this tallies in the second period with goals by Haedicke that stunned the goalie, assisted squad had a tough go and failed to get a a fantastically well-run tournament, McLean, Kelsey Maracle, Sydney Feir and by Cooper and Lucas Haedicke. win in the three games they played, but all team manager Jenni Sisson for keeping Maddie Allore, who also chipped in with a The Storm continued to pressure the of the kids kept their heads held high and everything organized and Bill Newhook for hat trick of helpers. Erin Little rounded out Bears. O’Neill closed in and passed it to displayed great sportsmanship when faced being the tournament convenor. the scoring in the third period with a nice Manning, his sharp eye found Cooper with this disappointing adversity. You’ve The coaching staff of James Baldry, Jeff wrister in the 5-0 win. Connor Marsden open and ready to complete his hat trick, got to hand it to this team for continuing to Martin, Jamie Walker and yours truly, earned her fifth shut-out of the season ending the second 4-1. Early in the third, show up and play hard game in and game appreciates the patience and support securing first place for the Storm squad. Manning was in the right place to capture out, despite the losses. our parents continue to display week Great team effort girls! Keep the focus as a rebound goal that came from a shot by There were some bright spots. Jaylin after week. The season may not be what we head into the winter break with a road Jacob Haedicke. Then Patterson-Smith did Frost continued to develop her defensive everyone had hoped for as far as wins game to Ennismore next week and then his magic, deked through and snapped it in. skills, learning a difficult position very and losses are concerned, but the lessons to Peterborough in the new year on Jan. The Bears turned it up a notch late in the quickly and showing that she has the learned by these great kids may end up 3 to take on the second place Ice Kats for third and surprised the Storm with some being much more valuable a battle to maintain first place bragging goals, closing the gap but it wasn’t enough. in the end. rights. Next home game is Jan. 4 at 1:30 in It was a nice 2-0 shutout win for the Haliburton hosting the fourth place Keene Storm against the Oro Thunder on Minden Wolverines. Saturday. The game was entertaining, with lots of back and forth action. Scoring CARQUEST Auto Smolen Dentistry began with a surprise gift goal, a shot by BOOK YOUR Midget B Girls Cooper from centre deflected in. Late in Special Events Bantam A the second, Patterson-Smith pushed past Submitted by their defence and found the opening. It was Submitted by Suzanne Haedicke Corporate Functions Dan Marsden an awesome game to all the boys, and a Boy & Girl Camps The Minden CARQUEST The Storm took the Bracebridge Bears 6-4 special mention to Bellefleur who earned Birthday Parties are our specialty Auto Midget B Girls hosted in Haliburton last Friday. Although missing the shutout. the Lindsay Lynx on Dec. a few key players, the Storm held strong. Located at 12281 Hwy 35 in Minden, ON 7 in an afternoon contest Hats off to Captain Cooper in this game. Phone: 705-286-3900 Email: [email protected] to secure first place in their The first goal came when the Storm Merr y Christmas to all from Rob and Larry Bring a SANTA DAY camera! Dec 21 2-4 pm Open Daily Mon - Thurs 7am - 7pm & Fri - Sat 7am - 8pm Boxing Day 8am - 3pm New Year’s Eve 7am - 9pm serving Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, Fresh Grilled Vegetables, choice of potato, our famous chocolate funnel Desert and Tea or Coffee $24.95. 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Winter enthusiasts hit the slopes By Mark Arike weekend and all lift tickets, equipment rentals Staff writer and lessons were half price. The special pricing continues until Dec. 24. Skiers and boarders took to the hills on Dec. 6 The surface is currently machine-groomed and 7 for the opening weekend of the winter granular (manmade), whereas last year at this season at Sir Sams Ski/Ride. time there was two feet of natural snow on the “Business was as good as last year, which ground. was a great start,” said general manager Chris Sir Sams is only open on weekends until Bishop. “We’re happy with the attendance.” Dec. 19, at which time the public will be able Photos by Mark Arike Four out of 14 runs were open during the to enjoy the slopes every day. The only day Top: A skier catches big air off a jump at Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride on Dec. 7. Bottom: Local the hills are closed is on Christmas day. resident John Atkinson looks on as a friend learns to snowboard.

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Photos by Marke Arike Left: Red Hawks goalie Jordan Hamilton watches the action from his end of the ice. Above: Connor Dollo, left, gets in front of an opposing player. Hawks douse Flames in fourth game of the season By Mark Arike players, who had some previous experience Staff writer in net. But from the onset of the second period, The Red Hawks varsity hockey team handily the Hawks turned up the heat and wouldn’t defeated the Campbellford Flames 6-1 in a allow a goal against until nine minutes into home game at A.J. LaRue Arena on Dec. 10. the frame. According to head coach Ron Yake, the Players responsible for all of the Hawks’ team played well defensively and maintained goals included Joel Fedeski, Devon Upton control of the puck. (two), Payden Miscio, Jaydon Wood and “Even though we didn’t get the puck Blake Wood. Assists came from Wood, Chris into their end much, we played very well Hall (two) and Connor Dollo (two). defensively,” he said, recalling details of the Yake said his team did a solid job of keeping first period. the puck deep in the other end, forechecking, Yake said the visiting team “came out flying and finding scoring opportunities. He in the first four minutes” of the game. commended goalie Jordan Hamilton for the However, Campbellford’s goalie suffered a role he played in net. head injury with about five-and-a-half minutes The team’s regular season record now left in the first to put him out of the game. stands at 3-1. Prior to Wednesday’s game the Play was stopped for about 20 minutes and it Hawks had four points and were ninth in the seemed as though the rest of the game might standings. have been called off. Last week they played against three teams “I think it affected the mental mindset of in a tournament in Whitby and ended up with all the players on both teams,” said Yake, one win and two losses. referring to the injured player. Going forward, Yake said the team will work He gave the opponents credit for doing what to increase their goal-scoring. He pointed they could to avoid forfeiting the game. out that last year’s varsity team was a solid “Good for their team for trying to come up contender and that this year’s group is nearing with a solution,” he said. “Unfortunately, they that level. didn’t have a back-up [goalie].” The Hawks next home game is on Feb. 4 at The Flames decided to put in one of their 3:50 p.m. against Adam Scott Lions. Fast Lane Bowling Scores Monday afternoon, Dec. 1 High triple handicap: Doug Reinwald – 736 High triple handicap: Chris Cote – 751 Women: High average: Pat Stiver – 175 Men: High average: Claude Cote – 205 Women: High average: Cathy Snell – 219 High single: Barb Ballantyne – 193 High single: Claude Cote – 283 High single: Nancy Charlton – 210 Wednesday Special Olympics, Nov. 26 High single handi: Gladys Routcliffe – 252 High single handicap: Claude Cote – 302 High single handicap: Linda Evans – 258 Men: Trevor Brauer – 220, 201 High triple: Pat Stiver – 531 High triple: Claude Cote – 739 High triple: Nancy Charlton – 588 Robert Boccitto – 147 High triple handicap: Gladys Routcliffe – 681 High triple handicap: Claude Cote – 796 High triple handicap: Nancy Charlton – 726 Ross Anderson – 134 Friday afternoon, Dec. 5 Women: High average: Chris Cote – 177 Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2 Women: Skylar Pratt – 150 Men: High average: Ken Thompson – 207 High single: Norma Terro – 220 Men: High average: Ken Thompson – 215 Heather Fowler – 127 High single: Claude Cote – 279 High single handicap: Norma Terro – 280 High single: Ken Thompson – 244 Lisa Burk – 127 High single handicap: Claude Cote – 300 High triple: Vicki Ross – 508 High single handi: Dennis Middlehurst – 270 High triple: Claude Cote – 694 High triple handicap: Vicki Ross – 664 High triple: Ken Thompson – 677 Thursday, Dec. 4 High triple handicap: Claude Cote – 757 High triple handi: Dennis Middlehurst – 763 Men: High average: Gerry Wagg – 179 Monday night, Dec. 1 High single: Gerry Wagg – 232 Women: High average: Chris Cote – 171 Men: High average: Rick West – 211 Women: High average: Chris Cote – 183 High single handicap: Gerry Wagg – 270 High single: Ren Higgins – 202 High single: Doug Reinwald – 250 High single: Chris Cote – 227 High triple: Gerry Wagg – 600 High single handicap: Netty Alexander – 270 High single handicap: Doug Reinwald – 273 High single handicap: Chris Cote – 263 High triple handicap: Gerry Wagg – 714 High triple: Ren Higgins – 500 High triple: Doug Reinwald – 667 High triple: Chris Cote – 643 High triple handicap: Netty Alexander – 697 Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 TheHighlander 21 Highlander sports

When Santa’s sleigh Photo by Mark Arike Senior volleyball coach Michelle Backus, right, helps Nicole Black with her serve. breaks Seniors girls’ volleyball team sets sights on COSSA down he By Mark Arike Heading into the season, Backus said the calls... Staff writer team will focus on their serving skills and the 5-1 rotation. They haven’t had a win yet, but that doesn’t “Without those you just give up points mean the senior girls’ Red Hawks volleyball because of the fact that it’s rally points,” she team won’t be a force to be reckoned with. pointed out. Carquest Minden “We have not won a game yet, but they So far the girls are excelling at their defence, have played very well,” said the team’s coach, said Backus. 705-286-1011 Michelle Backus. The team will need to work on their The single-A team, which is comprised confidence level, which is somewhat affected of 10 female players, has participated in by the amount of practice time they receive two tournaments and faced some double-A in comparison to other schools. All of the WINTERGREEN MAPLE SYRUP schools (larger student population). Their students have excelled academically, said & PANCAKE BARN current record stands at 0-6. Backus, and several already play other sports. CHRISTMAS SOCIAL “In playing against some of the larger Practices began in November and are Saturday & Sunday ~ 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. schools that have more club players we can currently held in the gymnasium and the All weekends in December until Dec 25th hone our skills,” said Backus. cafeteria after school, four times per week. Open next ~ March 7th 2015 Two of the Haliburton Highlands Secondary Backus would like to see the team give it Surprise family and friends with exotic food gi s for Christmas. Wintergreen specializes School (HHSS) students are in Grade 11 and their all and advance to COSSA in February in custom-made sauces, syrups, and preserves unlike anything in the marketplace. the remaining eight are in Grade 12, three of to play against other single-A teams. But first Maple syrup, fruit syrup, jams, jellies, mustards, BBQ sauces, a new line of Station 81 Hot whom are new to the sport at the high school they must make it past Kawarthas in February. Sauces, and mouth-watering preserves of all kinds can be assembled into a variety of gi level. Those players are Nicole Black, Emily “We’re going to aim for COSSA,” she said. baskets, or bring your own basket and  ll it up. Our regular maple menu will be available Edwards and Callie Dick. It’s been a pleasure to work with the team, while you shop and you can taste many of the products at our sample table. The team’s captain and setter, Maggie said Backus, calling them “a great bunch Call anytime and we will open up the retail store, just for you, a er business hours. Scheffe, has already proven to be a strong of girls who are eager to learn new skills,” We have a personal shopper on site.. make your life easy, phone in your gi order leader for the girls. perfect them and work together. and we will prepare it for you for pickup. Cash or cheque only. “She has excelled at being where she needs The Hawks will play in a tournament at to be on the court, and helping others in their HHSS on Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. The outcomes of 705-286-3202 #3325 Gelert Rd. In our freezer: BBQ roast beef, BBQ pulled pork and BBQ pulled turkey... all in trays ready to serve. rotation as well,” she said. those games will count toward standings. Gift ideas for the Nature Lover on your list . . . Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for someone We also have on your list? Looking for something to give that Gift Memberships “I Stop For Turtles” “someone who has everything”? Or how about the available at $30 and up Stickers. I STOP FOR lover of nature who doesn’t want a gift? $5 each Adopt an Acre of the TURTLES Great stocking Not only will you be crossing someone off your Dahl Forest in their name stuffers! list, but your gift will help support the $50 per acre Haliburton Highlands Land Trust in its efforts at conservation of Nature in the ‘Hood Passports local habitats & wildlife, $40 for a full year of Nature in the ’Hood events Haliburton education and outreach. Highlands Land Trust for more information about any of these gift ideas, see our website or call our office: protecting the land we love for future generations www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/Gifts | (705) 457-3700 | 739 Mountain St., Box 1478 Haliburton 22 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 Christmas

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rry C Me hristmas With Best Wishes From The Whole Gang!

From all of us to all of you, go with our warmest wishes for a simply unforgettable holiday season.

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Photos by Mark Arike Top: Scott Woods, otherwise known as “The Flippin’ Fiddler,” gets the show started. Above: Fourteen-year-old fiddler, step dancer and vocalist, Amanda MacInnis, wows an As we approach the end of another year audience with her range. we wish to say thank you to all our customers and offer best wishes Fiddlin’ through the holidays By Mark Arike The two-hour evening performance took Staff writer place in the gymnasium at Archie Stouffer for the following year Elementary School and was a fundraiser with Canadian Open Fiddle Champion Scott half of the ticket sales going to the Minden Woods and his band combined their natural United Church. Close to 100 people attended stage presence with years of playing the concert. experience to entertain an audience in Minden Minden was one of 24 stops on the on Dec. 5. “Christmas Tradition” tour.

Photo by Matthew Desrosiers Homemade cookies sell out in minutes JAC Kernohan The Haliburton United Church women’s group baked roughly 120 dozen cookies for their annual cookie walk sale, and in a matter of minutes they were gone. The Dec. 6 Construction Limited sale raised $830 that will be spread throughout the community. Hwy 35, Minden, 705-286-1440 Pictured above, Heather Lindsay (left), Marilyn Frost, Julie Kennedy, Lindy Smith, and Joan Kott show off their haul of cookies. Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 TheHighlander 25 SHOP LOCAL Norm Barry Cottage Check & Maintenance NASH Property Maintenance • Security Checks Farrier Services Weekly / Bi-weekly Surveillance of: Heating • Plumbing • Grounds Inspection • Snow Removal

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Jean died peacefully at Highland Wood in Haliburton aft er a brief illness. Jean was born in Gowanstown, Ontario and lived most of her life in Palmerston. She was the daughter of William Bailey and Nellie Kress. Jean was a Registered Nurse, MINDEN COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE Classifieds a graduate of Th e Stratford School of Nursing and worked as a nurse and Director of Nursing at Palmerston and District Hospital. Jean continued to serve others well into her retirement years and was a true friend to many, especially Lorne Moore of Carescent Care, Harriston and his family (her adopted family). Jean was a faithful member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Palmerston and a member of Peace Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Palmerston. Jean was married to the late John Edgar Hunt and was beloved mother of Lynne Johnston of Haliburton, John Hunt (deceased), and only Patricia Kramer (Marc) of Switzerland. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren, Beth Robinson (Mark) of Leesburg, Virginia, Philip (Carol Marriott) of Minneapolis, Minnesota and You are invited to our David Hunt of North Bay. She leaves two great grandchildren, Jayden and Brayden Hunt MEMORIAL SERVICE OPEN HOUSE Friends are invited to call at ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 310 James Street, Palmerston, at Ontario on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014 from 10 o'clock until the time of Memorial $ 24 Newcastle Street, Minden Service at 11 o'clock. If desired, donations to HHHSF - Highland Wood or the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to HALIBURTON COMMUNITY SAT. DEC. 20 FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy 118, Haliburton, Ontario 705-457- 1 - 4 PM for 25 words 9209. 8 www.communityfuneralhomes.com EVERYONE WELCOME 705-457-2900 Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 TheHighlander 27 Highlander classifieds

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Looking for a Family Doctor? Designers & Decorators Minden Subaru, Haliburton Highlands Quilt Guild,TD Canada Trust, Agnes Jamieson Gallery, An invitation to residents of Haliburton County and surrounding Haliburton County Historical Society, Jaklin & Eric Casper, Jeff & Bonnie Penfound, Haliburton Highlands Rug Hookers, Eagle Lake Women's Society, Minden Pampered Chef, Pat Campbell, area, to come to our clinic at 7217 Gelert Road, 1st Floor family sassy digs, Sinclair Russell, Township of Minden Hills, CIBC Minden, Wall Flower Studio, Point In Time Centre for Children, Youth & Parents, Ginger Kulas, Pine Reflections, ECG Mechanical, health team suite, and sign up with one of five physicians taking Wintergreen Maple Products, Ommmh Beauty Boutique. new patients. Residents who have been on the wait list are also Donations of Gift Certificates, Baskets & Product invited to attend and sign up! The Wine Store, Minden Home Hardware, Mark's Restaurant, Minden Auto Care, Stedman's V&S Minden, Tim Hortons Minden, Head Inn Hairstyling, Fast Lane Bowling, The Pepper Mill, Pine WHAT: Please bring your valid Ontario Health Card Reflections, CIBC Minden, Abbey Gardens, Cordell Carpet, Valumart, Wall Flower Studio, Elisha Weiss, Molly's Bistro Bakery, Generator Solutions, Up River Trading, Moon Shadows Estate WHERE: 7217 Gelert Road, Haliburton, ON 1st Floor Winery, Mary & Brian Hamilton.

in the Family Health Team Suite Sponsors Minden Mercantile & Feed Co. Inc., Paul Wilson Consulting Ltd., Floyd Hall Ltd., Bill Kulas – WHEN: Starting the week of December 1, 2014, Remax Minden, Harper Powersports & Marine Ltd., Subway Minden, Viceroy – Algonquin Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm Projects, Fast Lane Bowling, The Mill Pond Restaurant, Tom Prentice & Sons, Dentistry In The Highlands, Ridgewood Ford, Highlands Electric, Heating & A/C, Dollo's Foodland. WHO: All residents without a local primary healthcare provider GLITTER (parents or guardians may sign for children under the age of 16, Major Sponsor: Up River Trading Company but we still need their Health Card information. Kawartha Dairy, Red Canoe, Torre & Tagus, Lug Canada, Rhubarb Restaurant, Abbott Children 16 and over must sign themselves) Collections, KG Sales, Two’s Company, Highland Summer Festival, Highlands Little Theatre, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, The Highlander, Haliburton School of The Arts, Kawartha If you have any questions, please call Dairy, S. Claus Collections and Lia Sophis Kim Robinson at 705-457-1212, extension 368. We look forward to seeing you!

HELP WANTED NOTICE

Help Wanted: Inventory Receiving/Processing Lead for Th rift Warehouse, Haliburton. You will be responsible for on-site assessment, acceptance and organization of all donations. You are detail oriented Transportation Services The Council of the County of Haliburton will be discussing but are able see the bigger picture. You thrive under the 2015 budget at their regularly scheduled meeting on pressure, are committed to a broad range of recycling, and NonNon-Urgent-Urgent Patient Patient TransferTransfer Attendant Wednesday, December 17, 2014, the January 14, 2015 are able to lift and move heavy items. You are unfailingly PositionsPositions AvailableAvailable Committee meetings and the January 28, 2015 Council positive, proactive and excellent with customers. You have EmergencyEmergency Care Care/ First/ First Responder Responder ((MFR/MFR/EFR) Certificate, , Emergency Patient Care, or AMECA Required meeting. Budget discussions will also include a review and had experience in retail or warehousing, have managed staff , Emergency Patient Care, or AMECA Required www.voyageurtransportation.ca approval of changes to the County Tariff of Fees for 2015. and are known as a great team member. For a detailed job www.voyageurtransportation.ca Email:Email: [email protected] [email protected] The meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the County description and to submit resume with cover letter e-mail Fax:Fax: 519 519-455-455-4402-4402 Phone Phone:: 11--800800--263-7163 extext 252555 Counil Chambers at 11 Newcastle St., Minden. [email protected] or call 705-457-1742. AccommodationsAccommodations for for applic applicantsants with with a a disability disability areare availableavailable upon request.request. 28 TheHighlander Thursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164

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Photos by Matthew Desrosiers Top left: Abigail Kauffeldt as The Chef fights to keep her chocolates secure on the platter. Top right: Abigail Kauffeldt (left) and Daniella Meraw as Raggedy Ann and Andy, fire their cannon as they fight off the mouse attack. Bottom right: Christine Bishop, Sonya Flatman, Rebecca Hamilton, Kendall Harrison, Claire Karaguesian, Rebecca Kidd, Brynn Meyers, and Brooke Stevenson in the Pas De Casse Noisette. Above left: Alyssa Morissette as Marie, and Jack Gmuzdek as Frizt in Heritage Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Nutcracker celebrates spirit of the season By Matthew Desrosiers “I think it went really well, considering and Steve [Galea],” she said. “The big mice on their annual trip. This year, the group Editor our dress rehearsal was pretty scary,” she performance was really great. I wanted is headed to Europe for some exposure to said. them to have fun with it, and they did. I’m professional ballet dance companies. The Parents, families and ballet enthusiasts Overall, Barban is happy with how the hoping they’ll do it next year.” trip is in March. were treated to a magical weekend thanks shows went. But the stage wasn’t solely While the shows didn’t sell out, Barban Barban said the community’s support is to Julie Barban’s annual production of The reserved for prim and proper ballerinas. said they came close on Saturday evening what makes The Nutcracker happen every Nutcracker. Members of the community were invited to and Sunday afternoon. She said after year. Barban, owner of Heritage Ballet in participate as well, which led to some fun expenses, the funds raised should be on par “[There are] lots of thank-yous,” she said. Haliburton, put on three shows over the moments on stage. with last year’s total. “Thanks to all the parents and kids, and the weekend. “I was really pleased with Rick [Lowes] Next for the ballet studio is to refocus volunteers.”

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The Haliburton County Home Builders would like to encourage you to include its Christmas Challenge in your plans. Large or small, each gift will help fi ll the Christmas hampers distributed by the Food Banks in Haliburton County for families in need.

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Photos submitted by LaRae Krieger Above: The choir, dressed as angels, perform during the Calling All Angels Christmas pageant on Dec. 6. Right: Joseph and Marie look over their baby Jesus. The Christmas story comes to life at St. George’s By Matthew Desrosiers some anthems the choir does, and two or Editor three great solos.” The text for the script is taken from the Whether you’re familiar with the King James version of the bible, and all Christmas story, or have always wondered the hymns and carols have been chosen to why and how this holiday came to be, go along with the story. the congregations of Minden’s St. Paul’s “It goes from the prophecy through to the Anglican Church and Haliburton’s St. kings,” he said. George’s Anglican Church are ready to In the Christmas story, the coming of share the answer. Jesus is foretold in a prophecy. The story On Dec. 6, 10 months of work came wraps up when the three kings arrived in together at St. Paul’s for the first of two Bethlehem to find Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Minden performances of Calling All “It’s more of a show than a service,” he Angels, a Christmas pageant put on by the said. “It’s a nice way of getting into the Haliburton and Minden congregations. But Christmas spirit because we’re actually if you missed it, there’s another chance to portraying the first Christmas and the see it live in Haliburton. whole Christmas story.” “It’s a nice example of Minden and The Haliburton show takes place on Dec. Haliburton working together,” said creative 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican director Sinclair Russell. Church. Unlike in Minden, there will only Both church choirs also came together be one showing. There is no charge to to provide music for the show, under the attend, but donations are being accepted direction of Bill Gliddon. towards the church. Russell said the “The music’s great,” Russell said. “There Minden donations will be used for St. are some audience participation carols, Paul’s outreach program. Haliburton O ce Minden O ce Kinmount O ce 705-457-2414 705-286-1234 705-488-3060 197 Highland Street 12621 Highway 35 3613 Cty Road 121 www.royallepagelakeso aliburton.ca

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