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Minden for Handlen Case - See Page 6 Luxury Condominium Suites overlooking EMMERSON LUMBER LIMITED Head Lake, Haliburton from $199,000 to $309,000 “Home & Cottage Design Specialists” 705-457-8899 (705) 457-1550 graniteview.ca Toll free: 1-888-339-3325 Fax: (705) 457-1520 Brokerage Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.emmersonlumber.com Peter Brady BROKER OF RECORD www.trophypropertycorp.com HALIBURTON COUNTY’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER FREE TheHighlanderThursday Dec 11 2014 | Issue 164 INSIDE: CBC COMES TO MINDEN FOR HANDLEN CASE - SEE PAGE 6 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. Haliburton Chiropractic welcomes Engage Your Senses! Al Kwan R.Ac., R. TCMP Registered Acupuncturist, and Buy 1, Get 1~ 1/2 Price Sale!! 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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 With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family all the blessings of this holy season. “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.
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