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The heat is on... KIds jump into the water in Head Lake Park to keep cool during the heat wave. Photo by Mark Arike Waterfront owners not loving their lakes By Mark Arike according to a scientific review by the 13,487 properties on 72 lakes (60 are in the phosphorus from septic systems is the Muskoka Watershed Council. county). This includes information on four leading cause of its growth. In some places, The latest findings of the Love Your Lake “Only five made the grade,” CHA chair natural shoreline classifications: natural, blooms have led to swimming bans and a program are similar to last year. Paul MacInnes told county council on June regenerative, ornamental and degraded. It drop in property values. Of the 60 local lakes surveyed by the 27. also took into account setbacks and dock “The Canadian Real Estate Association Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners’ A total of 5,228 properties, or 939 km of types. has come out with a statistic that one blue- Association (CHA), only eight per cent had shoreline, need to be re-naturalized, said The CHA obtained more than $300,000 in green algae bloom on a lake will drive adequate natural shorelines. To meet the MacInnes. funding to carry out the work. down property values by 30 per cent,” he standard, 75 per cent of shoreline around Since it launched four years ago, trained Poor lake health can lead to the said. the lake requires a 30-metre vegetative staff and volunteers have collected data on development of algae blooms. In Ontario, The goal is to bring all lakes up to the 75 buffer to maintain the existing water quality, See ‘CHA’ on page 2 WARM-UP THIS WINTER WITH THE JELD-WEN Multinautic WINTER SALES EVENT CHECK OUT Aluminum Docks JELD-WEN is pleased to partner in o ering your customers the biggest savings of the year. Get your custom THE WINTER SALES EVENT INCLUDES DF COLLECTION OUR ON dock today! VINYL AND HYBRID WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS. In Water Dock Display 8% OFF JAN 1ST - JAN 31ST THE WATER 6% OFF FEB 1ST - FEB 28TH Hardware & Accessories 5148 County Road 21 Some restrictions apply. Haliburton • (705) 457-2510 FLOATING Styrofoam e symbol of energy e ciency. Toll Free 1-877-425-5862 Explore our ENERGY STAR® www.haliburtonlumber.com Buoyancy Billets award winning products. [email protected] DOCK DISPLAY! 2 TheHighlander Thursday July 5 2018 | Issue 346

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BROKERAGE - Independently Owned and Operated them.” (Lisa Gervais). 10 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden [email protected] 4 TheHighlander Thursday July 5 2018 | Issue 346 Highlander news Irondale landfill next Minden Hills headache By Lisa Gervais would have the offending material removed has to rely on snow cover and difficulty consultant. Devolin added there’s a “public before the end of June. getting contractors, trucks and materials appetite” for better landfill operation and Minden Hills Coun. Pam Sayne played The residents said Highlands sometimes cause delays. management and he wasn’t happy with peacemaker last week after Mayor Brent Environmental, which is contracted by the “Our road is a constant mess and the public complaints. Devolin and Ivan Ingram, environmental township, cut down buffer trees between Millburn Road community is constantly However, Ingram replied that was it was and property operations manager, had an the dump and nearby property. Ingram said picking up garbage that has either been “pretty hard to meet [council’s] standards” exchange of words over the state of the township staff did the cutting in 2016, in blown from the dump or dumped by people when he hasn’t been given direction, nor the Irondale landfill. order to get the required slope of the bank and animals,” Thompson added. Ingram staff. It came after an Ingram report addressing and it was in that year’s budget. He said replied staff agrees there’s garbage around Later, Sayne said, “We are looking at concerns from Millburn Road residents staff believes there’s still an adequate buffer. the road and front gate but the attendant minimum standards, and it’s biting us in during a May 31 meeting. But Coun. Jean Neville disagreed during does gather it up. the bum.” She said if the public and council Led by Ivor Thompson, a group that the meeting, saying the whole landfill is Ingram dismissed the other complaints wants standards raised, they have to first lives near the landfill complained about its visible from the Millburn Road. It may as unfounded. They included: not meeting go to the MOECC, which would in turn operation and management. Initially, they meet standards, she said, but staff should be approved setbacks; accepting types of waste influence Cambium. were going to ask that it be made into a proactive and do some planting. not in the C of A, including contaminated “I don’t think any of us is immune to transfer station, but after “learning about the Another complaint was that under the material; inadequate fencing; and impact on responsibility,” she said, including council numerous infractions and the environmental certificate of approval, the landfill has to be wetlands. and people who dump garbage at the gate. impact the dump has on the provincially covered and compacted every two weeks Ingram said in his opinion, the 68-year- “But inward fighting is not getting us fixing significant Milburn Wetland Complex,” between April 1 and November 1 and once old landfill should be made into a transfer the situation together.” She said council had they want it closed. a month the rest of the year. Thompson station. to also give staff clear direction. They made 10 complaints and Ingram claimed it’s only being done about three Following the report, Devolin said And, Coun. Lisa Schell said the conceded to some of them at the June 28 times a year. “And in some cases … only staff may be meeting Ministry of the environmental task force has ideas about meeting. after complaining to the township about the Environment and Climate Change improvements at the site. She added if Thompson said they found “a mini dump” smell and the garbage that blows onto the (MOECC) and Cambium minimum council feels its standards should be above of tires, plastic waste and other garbage road and people’s property because it hasn’t standards, but “it’s not to our standards. the MOECC and Cambium, it needs to in and around a creek, despite the landfill been covered and compacted.” It’s not good enough. We may technically budget extra money. For future councils, she having to be 100 feet from any watercourse. Ingram agreed cover is sometimes late but comply but it doesn’t pass our test.” adviseed, “This stuff just doesn’t happen out Ingram said staff had investigated and said they’re trying. He said staff sometimes Cambium is the township’s landfill of thin air. It requires dollars.” Work begins on detailed transportation plan By Mark Arike nearly $50,000. The RFPs were scored on proposal merits and cost. A consultant has been hired to develop a Last year, a task force of local transportation implementation plan for the representatives considered different public County of Haliburton. transportation models for Council recently awarded the area. They prepared a a $46,700 contract to business case with options IBI Group Professional They have the and estimated costs. The Services Canada, one experience that I shared ride model would of three companies that utilize a passenger van to responded to a request think we’re looking transport residents along for proposal. The county for. flexible routes. The cost to allocated $50,000 in this operate five days a week year’s budget for the plan. is estimated at $192,000. “They have the Charlsey White According to White’s experience that I think Planning Director report, the consultant’s we’re looking for,” said plan will “respond to the public planning director Charlsey White, adding transportation goals and objectives of the company has completed implementation the business case and provide an outline plans in other rural areas. of service options related to this form With offices around the world, including of transit system, including delivery 13 in Canada, IBI has also worked on approaches, costs and required resources.” projects for Transport Canada. It will also include fare projections, funding Dillon Consulting came in with the opportunities and a financial plan. lowest bid at about $41,900. WSP Canada IBI Group was to start July 3 and finish in Group Limited was most expensive at County councilors Brent Devolin, Andrea Roberts and Murray Fearrey listen to a the fall. transportation presentation. File photo.

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[email protected] upgrading their presses and could only print The planning of this edition’s The As the county’s only MARK ARIKE | Staff Writer 32 pages at any one time while the work Highlander Weekend has been a little easier. truly locally-owned By Lisa Gervais [email protected] was being done. That left us in somewhat of We had more time and a natural theme in and operated media a conundrum since we’ve had papers as big sharing graduation stories and photos with outlet, we strive to remain committed to the FELIX WONG | Staff Writer as 70 pages in the summer. all of you. mission statement that we drafted nearly [email protected] However, McLaren said we could print We plan to continue The Highlander seven years ago. That’s the little green blurb inserts. And, that’s why last week we Weekend all summer long. (Well, McLaren on the bottom to the left. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS introduced The Highlander Weekend along has given us no choice). But, in all honesty, But, even more than that, we want to Dan Bajorek, Jack Brezina, Anabelle with our real estate guide. we really like the section. It allows us to evolve and change with the community, Craig, Lisa Harrison, Our friends at McLaren gave us a bit of showcase our photography and highlight too. We think The Highlander Weekend is Will Jones, Emily Stonehouse a jolt last Tuesday, though. Instead of the some of the lighter side of news in this the perfect addition. At a time when people & Charlie Teljeur change beginning on July 5 as we were county. We will continue to print stories lament that all news is doom and gloom, SALES initially informed, we were told the day about people and the things that they love we can proudly point to our new section before production that it was happening for to do. and say, actually, there’s a lot of good stuff WALT GRIFFIN | Sales Manager last week’s edition. So, we had a couple of In addition, we would like readers to going on around here … and we can have a [email protected] days to totally plan and produce an entirely take a bit of ownership of this section. We whole lot of fun with it as well. DAWN POISSANT | Sales new 16-page section for our readers and can’t always find room in the paper to run So, crack a copy and have a great [email protected] advertisers. This on top of a 24-page real contributed content but if you send quality Highlander weekend. estate guide and a 32-page newspaper. photographs (minimum 200 dpi JPEG’s) ERIC CYR | Sales As the midnight hour approached last and well-written stories, we will consider [email protected] BENJAMIN DAVIS | Sales [email protected] Giving back ADMIN Making a difference in our community by members who explain why each was commitment). In … most of us want to approach our civic worthy of support, they discuss the merits some cases, group HEATHER DEVEAUX responsibility with that kind of mindset. of each, ask questions and then vote. The members pair Business Manager However, it is not always an easy and winner is the recipient of $100 from each up sharing the [email protected] simple task to accomplish. Many people member of the group. $100 per meeting donate their time and talent by volunteering. Now there are some rules of course. contribution. PRODUCTION Others join clubs and organizations that As Joan explained, One Hundred Women The Haliburton LYELCA RODRIGUES promote good work by raising money offers a bridge for people who want to County group Production Manager and then sharing the proceeds with those contribute to their community but can’t currently has By Jack Brezina [email protected] in need. All worthy endeavours, which make a big-time commitment. Since it was more than 60 contribute to the well-being of our fellow formed, the local chapter has donated a members. The Audited Circulation 8,871 citizens. total of $22,450 in its first five sessions. chapter in Kawartha Lakes has more than (Jan 1 - June 30, 2017) But not everyone has time to give. Busy The recipients were: Food for Kids; the 350. The membership number is flexible. Canadian Media Circulation Audit - Canadian family and business schedules leave some Food Bank; Family Support Centre; The One Hundred in the name is more of a Community Newspapers Association hard-pressed to find time for regular Volunteer Dental Outreach; and the YWCA target than a requirement. The Highlander is a local, independently owned and operated meetings or to participate in fundraising HERS shelter in Haliburton County. One Hundred Women Who Care, weekly newspaper for Haliburton County. Please note the ventures. Members write their cheques directly to the Haliburton County is always looking for views expressed are those of the contributors and do not And so I was intrigued to hear of an organization and receive a receipt for their new members. Prospective participants necessarily reﬂ ect the views of the paper or its owners. Liability organization called One Hundred Women donation. are welcome to sit in on a meeting to get for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited Who Care, Haliburton County. Joan The organization operates with little a sense of how it operates. The next one is to correcting the error in future issues or providing advertising Featherstone, of Minden, is the woman who overhead. Members donate skills July 25 at the Dominion Hotel, Minden. credit to be applied at the advertiser’s discretion. Letters may brought the concept to Haliburton County. and resources to support what little While it is well recognized that often a be edited for clarity and length and are published at the editor’s discretion. All advertising and editorial content is © 2018 It is something new here, but has been an infrastructure it takes to keep the volunteer gets as much out of sharing time The Highlander Newspaper Ltd. idea which is being adopted around the organization operating. and talent as the recipient, organizations globe. The name of the organization can be a like Women Who Care provide another The concept is quite simple. Three little misleading. 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5 Thursday February 9 2017 TheHighlander || IssueIssue 274274 Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 5 The Highlander’s Editorial Editorial opinion opinion Not enough info to dismiss ranked ballots PHOTO OF THE WEEK Dear editor, Reader doesn’t think we’rehere ‘overrun’ from around the by world tourists without costing Dear editor, I suppose the local governments might be Haliburton County a cent in advertising Re. “Council says no to ranked ballots,” The costs. Short-term rentals offer a unique forgiven at least for inattention. PHOTO OF THE WEEK Ouch! If I was about to book a week’s Highlander, page 8, Thurs., Feb. 2, 2017 But consider this from Local Government accommodation experience. In parts of I don’t think the Minden Hills council had vacation for my family in the Haliburton the Highlands where accommodations are in Canada, Seventh Edition, Tindall and Highlands, I would be looking elsewhere much information to discuss this matter Tindall, page 19. ‘A municipal government’s limited, short-term rentals fill a void. before rejecting it. after reading this paragraph in the One councillor claimed obligation to engage citizens in democratic From a retailer point of view, short-term Australia uses the ranked ballot system and Mission Jan,12 Highlander regarding short-term rentals bring good fortune and prosperity. governance is far more important than its it can take months to formalize results. Can rentals: For cottagers trying to pay their municipal obligation to manage the services delegated “So, it’s time for Dysart and the other anyone imagine it would take that long to it by the provincial government.’ Of taxes, short-term rentals are a blessing. counting the 5000 or less votes cast in 2014 municipalities to do their homework, pick a The municipalities should take a course, the Tindalls are trying to assert that in Minden Hills by whatever process? local government is of primary importance solution that works for them and hopefullywith favourable look at short-term rentals and implement it before we are overrun The amendment to the Municipal Act referring back to Earl Durham in 1840, page solve any challenges that may jeopardize short- of 1996, which enabled consideration of short-term renters once again this summer.” their existence before we ‘welcome’ 27 in the book mentioned above, ‘municipal To tell the story of Haliburton County each week Really? Overrun? Synonyms are pestered, ranked ballots, stipulates a process of public institutions of local self-government … are Was that an term renters to the Haliburton Highlands information by public meetings before harassed, plagued, invaded by. once again this summer. the foundation of Anglo-Saxon freedom and appropriate word to use? Short-term renters enacting a bylaw on the subject but not for civilization.’ leaving things as they are. are comparable to a mouse infestation? Mary Barker We don’t believe that now. Turnouts for Short-term rental listings, through The national government fumbled the municipal elections are always lower than Agnew’s General Store, Wilberforce and electoral reform process recently and agencies and on international websites, 40 Winks Guest House, Airbnb host. those for provincial and national elections. market the Highlands and draw people abandoned it. The Ontario government, in To echo a famous foreign politician, ‘Sad.’ To be a source of information and 2007, proceeded with a referendum on the Have an opinion? subject but fumbled the education process. Jim Milne Disappointed in coverage who depend on these people to come here Haliburton Dear editor, and spend money. The short-term rental The good old days weren’t so bad crowd are some of the biggest spending inspiration through stories and ideas After reading the front page article in last tourists and we need every dollar we can Dear editor, week’s paper (Jan. 12, 2017 Worries over get. Also not mentioned was the right of a to go two blocks. We washed the baby’s cottages becoming ‘party pits’) I was very cottage owner to do as they wish with their The environment weighs heavily on diapers because we didn’t have the throw disappointed. The article was extremely everyone’s mind, however, there are many cottage. Many people rely on rental income away kind filling our landfills. We dried our one-sided. There have been many articles to keep the family cottage in the family. things we have forgotten over the years of clothes on a line not in an energy-gobbling written from the point of view of the prosperity. machine burning up 220 volts. Wind and Send your letters to various cottage associations. The paper Andy Rickard I can remember when we returned milk solar power really did dry our clothes back To report on issues, people and should try to do a better job of balancing Minden bottles, soda and beer bottles to the store. in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down these special interest groups with the They would send them back to the plant to clothes from their brothers or sisters, not businesses and people of Haliburton County be washed and sterilized and refilled so the always brand new clothing. We had one same bottles could be used over and over. TV or radio, in the house, not a TV in Health care and the Internet In a manner of speaking, they really were every room. The TV had a small screen the physician, even in the same building? recycled. events important to the community Dear editor, size of a handkerchief (remember them?), Why is there not a connection between Grocery stores bagged our groceries not the 60” screen of today. In the kitchen the hospitals, emergency departments, in brown paper bags that we reused for we blended and stirred by hand because Much has been reported about high speed and medical centres for accessing tests? numerous things. Most memorable besides we didn’t have electric machines to do Internet. I thought hospitals and medical I always give my family doctor’s name household garbage bags was the use of everything for us. We packaged a fragile centres were to be connected with the expecting her to be notified of any brown paper bags as book covers for our [email protected] item to send in the mail using wadded up highest speed. Who is their provider? Last appointments elsewhere. There should be Cheryl Riley took this photo of an owl in her yard on Jan 22. school books that were provided by the old newspapers not styrofoam or plastic Friday, I had a specialist appointment in the a relationship with the health care system school. This was to ensure the books were To reflect and promote pride in the culture, Haliburton Medical Centre. The specialist bubble wrap. We didn’t fire up a gasoline bottle every time we had a drink of water. and your family physician. We, the patient, not defaced by our scribblings and could be powered lawnmower but used one that had come from Peterborough. His first need to advocate for a better system of We didn’t need a computerized gadget reused over and over. ran on human power and we exercised by If this seems somewhat harsh I guess a words were “the system was down” so connectedness or what’s the point expensive to receive a signal beamed from satellites We walked to the grocery store where working so we didn’t need to go to a health reality check is what I have just outlined to he couldn’t access my files. Fortunately, high speed Internet. Dr. Danielle Martin 23,000 miles out in space in order to find feasible, and didn’t climb into a 300 club to run on treadmills that operate on embrace the fact the good old days weren’t I had them with me. On other occasions has written a book with excellent ideas on A unique sculpture adds some life to a tree in Haliburton. Photo by Alex Coop. the nearest burger joint and yet with all horsepower machine every time we had electricity. We drank from a fountain when so bad and (were) healthier. people and landscape of The Highlands at the Minden site I have had the same connectedness for patient care. this so called technology our younger thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic experience. Why is this happening? Why generation can’t even make change without Bev MacDuff are they always “changing the system”? Lois Rigney the cash register telling them how much. Gooderham Why is the emergency department unable Canning Lake to access your tests from your family TheOutsiderWinter weather blues (Word Count: 300 max) Last week, I thought my lovely wife might be going out of her mind. And, it had TheOutsider To encourage Highlanders to believe in all the scientific buttons out because we were going away. Can you nothing to do with me. Honest. Cold comfort from fashion fauxIt seems that past this is a tried and tested when I stop to query it believe it? She’s mad, I say, mad as a toque- moan about going away on holiday to the of geography. I have to admit to being way of finding out if the ice is strong Well, it may have had a little to do with wearing hatter. “If it’s one, two, then through, you’re as an indisputable Caribbean in the middle of a Canadian misery by whooping it swayed by some of what he’d said, too, enough to withstand your weight when me but I am positive that you’ll side Her reasoning, and she almost always has good to go,” explains a friend of mine fail-safe to falling winter. up on his toboggan and and by the end I thought my choice of walking across a lake. If, when pounding with meBy if Will she Jonesever decides to make her good reasoning (never argue with my lovely but I’m not so sure I’m going to take his in a hole of freezing Her scowl, however, told me that my asking if he could go 1980s style was cool as … and I went out your spud bar on the frozen surface of the grievance official. wife, you won’t win), is that it was snowing themselves, in our community, and in their power advice. cold water. answer had been less than satisfactory; to the ski hill on the to the local disco looking like the rejected lake (please, someone write in and tell me You see, I booked a vacation for all of and it was going to snow for most of the You know the scenario. You’ve asked As such, I have taken to wearing baggy probably due to my furrowed brow and weekend. offspring of a clown and an Indigenous why it’s called a spud bar) it takes two us, my lovely wife, Little Z and me before next week. That’s this week, as in now, to for some sound direction in whatever it pants with ankle cuffs when I venture rolling of the eyes. person from a spaghetti western. hits before going through, you are OK to you go assuming that I’m leaving the two you guys. So, if it is snowing lots please “We can’t,” said By Will Jones is that you’re doing and someone steps out onto the lake early in the ice fishing “Can’t you see, it’s perfect weather for my lovely wife, rather tersely. “Daddy is Oh, yes, you should have seen the war walk on the ice. Hmm, I have a couple of of them behind in Haliburton while I jet don’t tell her when we get back on Sunday. forward with a knowing smile to offer season. I stuff said pants with those skiing!” she snapped. making us go on holiday.” paint, sorry, make-up, it quite topped off questions. How hard is one and two? And, off to the sun. Oh, no, I’m the sane one I have to admit that I didn’t really to make our place in the world better every day. you a tidbit of their long learned and foam packing peanutsand (they skipping can’t out escape on my lovely wife would ‘Can’t you see it’s perfect weather for That was last Friday. my look. who was it that tested out this theory to understand her ‘logic’ but when she stated: lying on a beach,’ I thought, or maybe extensively tested wisdom but when they That’s the point, I guess. I listened to because of the handybestow cuffs on at methe aankles) fate worse than death if Thankfully, a few days in the sunshine, get a definitive answer? and they make for excellent buoyancy “I can’t believe we have to go away just mumbled. Either way, she read my mind, have finished saying what they are saying this friend of mine back in high school ever I dared return. Or so I thought until one or two mohitos and some serious It’s not that I don’t believe my friend. aids in the event of falling though thin when it’s really snowing a lot here,” being lips or some other part of my body that you still are nowhere nearer to the answer and sort of took his advice, the bit that I last week. And I say this because my lovely grovelling on my part has turned around my He is, after all, a big fellow, somewhat ice. the ever-unwitting husband, replied: “Oh seemed to be disagreeing with her and I than when they started. understood, and where did it get me? I’m wife is grumpy, even a little annoyed, lovely wife’s mood. She’s relaxed, tanned heavier than I am and the perfect person I did forego the moccasins, though. For yes, snowing, of course, dear.” was slung headfirst into the dog house. It’s a bit like the time when I asked a sorry, I can’t mention her name and it’s because I booked a week’s holiday for us and happy now. But, we return on Sunday to follow out onto the frozen lake if you the life of me, I couldn’t finds a pair with Now, I thought I’d responded perfectly, As I looked out, from the kennel, the school pal of mine whether I could wear probably best because neither she nor I all on the sun-drenched island of Aruba. and I expect you all to keep quiet about the are at all worried that there may be thin cleats anywhere! especially considering that I had obviously weather didn’t seem to be helping either. moccasins, white socks and baggy pants could admit to being proud of the entire Yes, she got that bottom lip stuck right snow, even if it’s piled up to the window ice ahead. However, the one, two and completely missed her point and also Big fat white flakes of snow began to fall with an elastic cuff around the ankle. His debacle. ledges. then through technique doesn’t really hit found it quite incredulous that she could and soon the backyard was carpeted in advice was long and rambling, it covered But back to one, two and then through. If you see my lovely wife, just smile, fashion history, sexuality and even a bit fluffy white. Then Little Z added to my nod, and for Pete’s sake, don’t mention the holiday! Thursday June 5 2018 | Issue 346 TheHighlander 7 EditorialHighlander opinion news

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Jason Bradley KassieMinden Wright Larry Bradley Mal Eskelin Ron Nesbitt Barrie I like that we have our own Aurora Minden Minden community and culture. I like the fact that I’m part of a I like that I’m not American! Well – I was born here. I like I like the freedom and the I also enjoy spending time community that looks out for each the people and w e have great friendliness. Canada is a outdoors. other. I’m a fisherman and hunter healthcare. land of opportunity. so I also enjoy spending time outdoors. PHOTO OF THE WEEK Letters Worried about precedent if quarry approved Dear editor, Although the MNRF is the final authority for aggregate permits on Crown Land, the Aggregate Resources Act and Regulations state that the ministry must take into consideration municipal comments and planning and land use considerations. The applicant’s implication that the township has no say in these areas is disingenuous and wrong. The MNRF is absolutely right to consider the township’s views on these matters. There is a substantial amount of Crown Land in Haliburton County and a precedent on this new quarry is a danger to all residents and cottagers. That is why over 300 people have signed petitions opposing the quarry. We hope Laurie Scott, our MPP, will be given the senior position in the new government she deserves and will ensure that the wish of local government and our environment is respected. (editor’s note: Scott has been named Minister of Labour)

Aaron Court The NoMcClintock Quarry Team This image of Twelve Mile Lake was taken by Silvana Garofalo. Deer flies are my friends TheOutsider It’s the first night of two weeks with my parents-in-law, burners and we’d have to limit lighting it to ‘on location’ at The deer flies bounce off the who are visiting from England. How do I feel about it? Cape Canaveral, just in case of lift off. back of my head as I lounge on Let’s say I have mixed emotions. Little Z is excited to see But you know the best thing about the barbecue? I’ll the deck, luxuriating in the silence. his grandma and granddad, mainly because they spoil him tell you. Better than its shiny good looks. Better than Where once I would have swatted at rotten. My lovely wife is really happy that they’ve come to its 50-burger capacity. Better even than its rotisserie them and become agitated, now I stay. I’m happy because she’s happy. Yep, let’s leave it at attachment. The best thing is that it is outside. take it as manly camaraderie. Like a that. Outside with the bugs. And my mother-in-law hates the chest bump, or the clinging of beer By Will Jones On a more positive note, yesterday I purchased a new bugs. bottles. We are on the same side, so to barbecue. A real one, with a side burner and bottle opener Now, I have for many years thought of mosquitoes and speak. attachment. A barbecue that a Canadian would be proud to deer flies as a pest, an annoyance that needs to be stamped But two weeks. Can I pull this off for two whole weeks? own. Or at least not embarrassed, as was the case with my out. However, now for the first time, I see their real role in It could go one of two ways. Either my lovely wife will old grill. nature. They tame the over-talkative mother-in-law. They catch on to my ruse and shut it down (she’s good at that) or That old one was a $200 Canadian Tire special on keep her imprisoned inside the house, while I, a fellow of we’ll be eating barbecued food for a fortnight and all need which no self-respecting barbecue master would dream of leathery skin and ample Deet immersion, can roam my a meat-free cleanse by the end of the holiday. torching anything on, other than his reputation. This new deck without worry that my relaxation will be disturbed by I’m hoping for the latter. I have all manner of flame one is big and shiny, and heavy. The lid is weighty. It takes another story from ‘back home’. grilled meal ideas lined up and a case of beer, ready to test Little Z two hands to open so it must be a good one, eh? “Yep, I’ll be outside at the barbecue,” I call. out that bottle opener attachment to breaking point. So, It also took a good hour to build, boasting more parts than “I know it’s only mid-morning, but the grease trap needs bring on the parents-in-law, and I’ll be outside all day at your average IKEA wardrobe and more bling than a top cleaning. Just prepping the barbecue for this evening, dear the barbecue, slow roasting a giant shoulder of pork. of the range truck. And power, oh the BTUs. Many more ...” 8 TheHighlander Thursday July 5 2018 | Issue 346 PAUL’S FIREWOOD SALES Order now for fall delivery of quality seasoned fuel wood. Highlander news Cut to your speciﬁ cations. PHONE / TEXT 705-457-8454 | [email protected] | MINDEN

Haliburton Highlands Minden Hills news CHAMBER of COMMERCE gymnasium with raised indoor track and staff and encouraged them to discuss the Arena renewal RFP out fitness stations and rooftop solar. situation with Dysart et al.“The smartest NEW The Township of Minden Hills has Coleman said the model would also allow thing we can do is learn from their released its request for proposals (RFP) for for a profit pool, whereby 50 per cent of experience.” MEMBERS management of the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial savings go into a profit pool and 50 of Coun. Pam Sayne had been worried about Arena and Community Centre renewal. savings could be retained or split partially Level 4 (the highest level) of inspections Director of community services, Mark into re-investment. all along. She said that it might make sense Coleman, told councillors at a June 28 Mayor Brent Devolin said in the past during the pause to set a schedule of where meeting, the arena building task force the township has awarded RFPs and then and when inspections will be done. had decided to use an Integrated Project adopted a spectator role. He said that under Coun. Jeanne Anthon asked about striking Derek Beachli Constructi on Delivery (IPD) model. an IPD model they are involved, having a task force and she’s been joined by Sayne 705-457-4020 That means the township, general both insight and oversight. and Coun. Jean Neville on that. www.derekbeachli contactor and architect will be part of the The township has so far talked about IPD team. spending $6.5 million on the arena upgrade. constructi on.com Coleman said the Town of Oakville is the Minden sprucing first to use the model in Canada. “This is about delivering a project on time MH pauses septic up downtown and on budget,” he said. Minden Hills will spend its downtown The RFP was released June 15 and the inspection program revitalization money on signage, street township hopes to award the tender for its The township has decided to take more furniture, flowers and landscaping. IPD team on July 26. They have scheduled time in developing its septic re-inspection That was the recommendation that came public open houses for Sept. 27 and 29. The program. out of the latest meeting with interested plan is to start the work in August 2019 and Mayor Brent Devolin said he’d spoken local businesses. reopen in September 2020. with Dysart et al officials who’d recently They’d like to see more money for Sutherland Power Some of the plans include adding and learned that about half the septic systems planters, barrels and lighting, too, but that 705-341-3308 upgrading dressing rooms and installing inspected on Little Kennisis Lake had some would exceed the $43,000 Minden Hills got community services department offices, issues. He’s worried about there being from the province. a new ice plant system, LED lighting and enough private companies to do the repair It was also decided that a steering accessibility improvements. work across the county. committee be set up as a first step in JOIN US Some of the options that have been “There are times to pause and think rather re-establishing a Business Improvement included in the RFP are expanding to an than charging ahead,” he said. He said he Area. NHL-size ice surface, adding a multi-court looked forward to more information from We are a membership organizati on dedicated to Letters being a strong voice for economic vitality in the election campaign activities of candidates Alabama, where the poverty rate is 24 per Elections are in 117 ridings. Needless to say, the subsidy cent (35 per cent for black people). The Haliburton Highlands. not democratic pays for a lot of road signs, radio ads, poverty rate in Haliburton County is 20 per TV spots on major outlets, campaign cent (highest in Ontario). If you didn’t see Dear editor, We oﬀ er our members volunteers, etc. This explains why my 30 the piece on PBS, I suggest you go online It’s been a few weeks since we elected campaign signs were invisible to public to pbs.org and read it. Other countries exclusive marketi ng a new provincial government. As the awareness when compared to the thousands (especially in Europe) are supporting such opportuniti es, discounts and Libertarian candidate in the Haliburton- of Liberal, PC and NDP signs seen across initiatives. access to the member-to- Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding, I wish to the riding. I applaud the [Minden Hills Housing] share some facts with your readers. What success could the Ontario Task Force in trying to find ways to bring member selling network. Elections Ontario registered 28 political Libertarian Party have had if taxpayer affordable housing to the county. Their parties in this election. Seven were on funding was not provided to the Liberals, efforts must be supported. Contact Jennifer at HKLB ballots. Mainstream media coverage PC, NDP and Green parties and they, Size doesn’t matter so much to those featured the campaigns of only the “big too, depended solely on grass roots fund- who currently live in rotten conditions: 705 - 457 - 4700 three” parties. For this reason, the public is raising? private, energy-efficient, mold-free, clean [email protected] not completely to blame for not knowing The other 24 registered parties have new surroundings are paramount. Freedom that 25 other parties were running elections ideas. If the mainstream media, especially from essential repairs (which are often across the province. the publicly funded CBC, were to cover the unaffordable); freedom from slum Election campaign fundraising rules ideas of all 28 parties and not just “the big landlords; freedom from the stigma of changed after the 2014 election. The three” how would this affect the political poverty. goal was to limit “corporate” donations climate in Ontario? Property prices in the county are obscene from labour unions and big corporations For the record, the Ontario Libertarian -- even those who consider themselves which were believed to have too much Party opposes all election subsidies and middle-class often can’t afford the prices. influence in the outcome. The new rules believes that governments should never be Any solution which improves people’s lives featured a per-vote subsidy to replace the allowed to “game” an election outcome is worthy of the support of all, including offending rich “corporate” donations with with taxpayers’ money. Unfortunately, this local government. a new funding scheme compliments of is our reality today and not enough citizens We are in danger of becoming a dying the Ontario taxpayer. Any political party know this. community: we cannot continue to rely is eligible for the subsidy provided they on “cottagers” and retirees who choose to attain two per cent of the total collected Gene Balfour make the county their home. We need to vote provincewide. Today, the subsidy pays Libertarian Candidate, HKLB attract and keep young people. There is also $2.71 per vote acquired. Based on the 2014 a shortage of affordable accommodation election results, the following payments in for seasonal workers -- we read in the local 2017 (the first payment year) were: Liberals Support housing task force papers of the difficulties this is creating for $5.06 million; PC $4.09 million, NDP $3.1 a number of local businesses. Dear editor, www.haliburtonchamber.com million and Green $630,000. The small home movement should have a To provide some context to the I read your “Opinion” column last week bright future in Haliburton County. significance of these payments, the Ontario with interest. Libertarian Party - the fifth largest in this On June 28, there was an interesting Jane Taylor Eastwood province - collected $45,000. This was piece on PBS Newshour on a project of Haliburton the sole source of funding to support the the Harvard School of Architecture in rural Say Goodbye to Hydro

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Watch Us on Highlander TV Highlander news & Highlander OnLine! Call Brian at 705.455.2637 Rotary club makes $10K commitment to new rink By Mark Arike similar ideas. “I think it was a coincidence,” he said. The Haliburton Rotary Club is donating “I brought it up to our club early in the $10,000 towards the installation of a ball winter.” and hockey rink at the former skate park on The club thought it was worthwhile Maple Avenue. The total cost of the project because it’s another project that supports is pegged at $15,000. children. On June 25, Rotarians Mark Dennys and “Rotary pretty well supports any project Andy Salvatori presented their plans to that involves kids and their development in council. the community,” said Roberts, adding the A blueprint by Emmerson Lumber current space isn’t being used. It’s located shows the 35-by-70-foot rink will include next to the library. boards, doors and netting at both ends. Past The club donated $25,000 to the Rotary president Steve Roberts came up construction of the new skate park last year. with the budget, which includes $12,000 It’s in town, beside A.J. LaRue Arena. for materials, $1,000 for hardware and a Salvatori said the club hasn’t sought $2,000 contingency to hire a contractor if donations but mentioned there could be an necessary. opportunity for advertising on the boards. In the spring, Coun. Walt McKechnie told McKechnie said he’d like NHL stars his fellow councillors about initiating such from the area to be part of the project. He a project. In the fall of 2017, many kids thought a photo of these players would help took advantage of a ball hockey rink set A drawing of the future ball and hockey rink. It will be located at the former skate park inspire youth. He also suggested adding up on York Street during the Hometown site on Maple Avenue. Dysart council files. benches for kids to tie up their skates. Hockey festivities. Council supported the club’s proposal In an interview, Roberts said it was just and Rotarians will help with the installation. Roberts. to partner with the municipality on the by chance that the club and McKechnie had McKechnie has been in talks with a local The goal is to complete the project by the project. The recreation department’s staff contractor to donate some manpower, said end of August. Lavery departure prompts tourism job rethink

By Mark Arike tourism department and main reception included providing information on the suggestions were in Virtanen’s report. in the interim, it is recommended that county’s attractions to visitors, assisting “I’m not sure if the additional duties are With the recent departure of longtime temporary assistance be sought externally, Virtanen with social media activity and enough,” said Coun. Carol Moffatt. tourist information clerk Ann Lavery, the for the short-term,” said tourism director updating the MyHaliburtonHighlands The temporary contract position ends County of Haliburton is on the hunt for an Amanda Virtanen in a report. website. Dec. 21, 2018. Staff and council will interim replacement. Lavery, who is leaving the area, held In the future, the permanent position evaluate the job description for the “In order to support the needs of the the job for 18 years. Some of her duties might include more duties. A few permanent position at a later date.

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Xplornet® is a trademark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2018 Xplornet Communications Inc. 10 TheHighlander Thursday July 5 2018 | Issue 346 Highlander news Public asked for input on Dorset library By Lisa Gervais Deputy Mayor Liz Danielsen, who sits on FHL_boshkung_Layoutdirection. 1 2015-01-28 4:00is PM committed Page 1 to assisting Algonquin the Haliburton County Public Library Board “I don’t think anybody wants to close the Highlands in their quest to provide optimal People in the Dorset area are being (HCPLB), said it’s had declining use and library … but they know they’re faced library services.” encouraged to fill out a survey about how circulation for with having to Danielsen added that at the more recent the hamlet’s underperforming library could years and is make a decision meeting, the board said they would not be transitioned into a new space. now down to of some sort,” increase library hours based on current use Algonquin Highlands council approved operating just A great community Danielsen said. and circulation, and that volunteers and the survey for distribution at their council eight hours a She later added, municipal staff could not be trained to run meeting on June 21. It is now open to the week. discussion about a “they would the library based on the requirements of the public, targeting library users and Dorset She and be the ones to Ontario Libraries Act. Recreation Centre patrons. some fellow discontinue Discussions that have taken place since In early May, council reviewed a transition community space … councillors the service … January suggest that Algonquin Highlands proposal they’d requested at a Jan. 18 expressed but they don’t could continue the Book Club, Koffee meeting. what we do with it is some want to take Klatch, Tech-Times and Early-on children’s Essentially, the Dorset Library branch as frustration responsibility programs, the latter on a modified basis it now operates would cease. There is talk the outcome. We’ll get with the for saying we’re depending on the availability of funding. If of a book drop service instead. Under that, library board closing the the survey results are positive other newly people could order books online though the the survey afloat and at the meeting, library.” designed programs could also be available. county library system and pick them up at that the board Coun. Marlene AH’s plan would see the hub open 40 the Dorset Recreation Centre. The survey see what we get back. has been Kyle said she felt hours a week, the same as the recreation says township staff could be trained by the reluctant to AH was “being centre. library board to operate this service. publicly voice put in a terrible In an April 19 staff report, Chris Card, The plan would then be to remove all Moffatt consideration Carol spot by the manager of parks, recreation and trails, books and existing furnishings and renovate to close the library board.” said it would take five months to change into a hub space. It could include computer Mayor Algonquin Highlands library, leaving Board chair the space at a cost of just over $24,000. He and work tables, a lounge area and an Algonquin Highlands to consider possible Nancy McCluskey said she was unable to recommended implementing the plan on entranceway check-in and counter space. next moves. comment on remarks made at a meeting she April 1, 2019. Mayor Carol Moffatt said the survey FHL_boshkung_Layout 1 2015-01-28 4:00 PM Page 1 Danielsen said she took some council did not attend. She referred The Highlander Kyle said they wanted to get the messages opened the door to “a great community questions to a recent board meeting but to library board minutes of September 2017.FHL_boshkung_Layoutout, “It’s 1 new 2015-01-28 … 4:00it’s PM inviting Page 1 … we’re not discussion about a community space … “found both the answers to her questions It is reported in those minutes that Moffat closing the doors.” what we do with it is the outcome. We’ll and the board’s unwillingness to participate shared her municipality’s challenges with The survey is at surveymonkey.com/r/ get the survey afloat and see what we get in the survey very disappointing.” respect to the Dorset branch, which is in the DorsetLibrary and is open until 4:30 pm on back.” For example, she said she asked if the recreation centre, and “reviewing library Aug. 31. There are also hard copies at the The township has been discussing the library can continue to operate as is and services is part of the board’s mandate library future of the Dorset library for months now. was told they will continue based on board and is done on a regular basis. 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Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Services, CARP – a non-profit MP Jamie Schmale and MPP Laurie organization promoting social change Scott addressed some of the needs that will bring financial security and of county seniors June 25 at the equitable access to health care – and Haliburton Legion. many others. This is the third year Schmale Later on, Scott and Schmale and Scott have held a seminar in discussed numerous issues relevant Haliburton. to seniors, including: palliative The Haliburton seminar began with services, nutrition, banking fraud, registration at 8:30 a.m., followed summer health, the keys to healthy by a viewing of various exhibits relationships and more. The seminar relevant to the issues seniors face in ended at noon with a free lunch. the county. There were booths from (Felix Wong) the Haliburton Highlands Health

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New chiro and rehabilitation clinic opens Agilec helps fight By Felix Wong battle against hunger Patients, friends and family of Dr. Kassie Wright and Dr. Jason Bradley brought By Felix Wong cards, gifts and flowers to celebrate the The Minden office of employment grand opening of Haliburton County consultant firm Agilec participated in Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Minden their annual Turn the Tables on Hunger on June 30. Along with their new massage initiative June 21 by volunteering with therapist Shay Wright, Wright and her the Haliburton Rotary Club to help fill fiancé Bradley have opened a clinic that Good Food Boxes. offers a diverse range of chiropractic and Turn the Tables on Hunger is an event rehabilitation options including massage that Agilec created and participates therapy, muscle release therapy, custom in all year round. Every year in June, bracing for people with worn-out arthritic the company picks a day for all 180 joints and more. They will also look after staff in 17 locations across Ontario to WSB, car accident and long-term disability engage with the community, participate claims. in various fundraisers and take steps Bradley believes their rehabilitation space towards eradicating hunger. and unique services will set them apart Good Food Boxes are filled with from other clinics in the county: “We’re potatoes, carrots, cabbage and other really the only chiropractors that blend in kinds of fruits and vegetables by the active component, the strengthening volunteers and shipped out to more component and the education and exercise than 200 people in Haliburton County. component. “Since our beginning 33 years ago, “From a service perspective, we’re one of we recognized the importance of the few clinics that looks after concussion working with the community on a patients and also vestibular and dizziness professional level while at the same patients,” he added. “I would say that time taking every opportunity to give another big differentiator for us is that we back to those that we serve,” said want to work very closely with the doctors Agilec CEO Wendy Legere. “We care in town and we want to build a bit of a about individuals, our communities, team, which maybe hasn’t always been the and society as a whole and this is our case in the market.” opportunity to support our values and Wright and Bradley met at, and graduated Kassie Wright stands next to her degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic also our mission to help people and from, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College during the grand opening of Haliburton County Chiropractic and Rehabilitation organizations develop their potential.” College before settling down in Dorset. on June 30. Photo by Felix Wong. So far, Agilec has volunteered more Wright’s grandmother grew up in Minden than 1,500 hours, raised more than and her parents also live there. “I have “Kassie has built a really strong following overwhelming,” said Bradley. $18,000 and donated more than 2,000 really strong roots in this area,” she said. in the community and a lot of people have Dr. Wright will be working every Monday pounds of food to local charities in Bradley grew up in Barrie and his family come to see and support her business … to Saturday while Dr. Bradley will be Ontario. has a cottage down the road from the clinic. the response from the community has been available via appointment on Saturdays.

In Season, Every Season 7INFORMATION Milne Street, PO Box 359 Minden ON K0M 2K0 PAGEPhone: 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. Notice of Special Council Meeting Waste Disposal Site Reminder DID YOU KNOW Please take notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre Room #3 located on 55 Parkside Street, Minden, ON. Boat Shrink Wrap is accepted at the Scotchline Waste Disposal Site from Are you Eligible July 1st to July 31st only. The purpose of the Special Meeting is for Council to consider the following: Wrap must be in clean, tight bundles tied with string. The fee is $5.00 per wrap. to Vote in the Please report to the Landfi ll Attendants upon your arrival. · Report #18-027 Community Services Department awarding of the Request for Proposal - CSD 18-02 Integrated Project Delivery Team for the S.G. upcoming Nesbitt Memorial Arena and Community Centre (Arena and Community Centre Renovations); Municipal · To authorize the execution of an agreement between PerfectMIND and the Township of Minden Hills for Recreational Software (Amended Economic Development Plan Public Open Houses Agreement); Election? Visit · Report #18-021 Environmental and Property Operations Department awarding of the Request for Tender - EPO 18-01 Environmental Monitoring and Sat July 7 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM voterlookup. Reporting Services for the Municipalities Waste Disposal Sites; and · Report #18-045 Planning Department awarding of the Request for Proposal - BBP 18-02 Consulting services for the creation of a Village of Minden ca to confi rm Community Improvement Plan; Tues July 10 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Planning Department to provide an update on Report #18-043 Planning PLH2017065 Fulfi llment of Condition regarding alternative options to fulfi ll the At the Minden Community Centre, Room #3 you’re on the conditions verses a donation; and The Township is seeking input and comments from the business community and · Mr. Jay Amer, Amer and Associates Consultant, regarding a presentation of the Draft Economic Development Plan; and list to vote. Have · For Council to proceed into a Closed Session meeting for the purpose of discussing one item pursuant to section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 residents, both year-round and seasonal on the creation of the Plan. your say. Log on as amended, related to a position, plan procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf Visit www.mindenhills.ca/newsroom for more information. of the municipality. today. For information regarding the awarding of CSD 18-02 Integrated Project Delivery Team Arena Renovations; or the amendments to the Meetings and Events PerfectMIND Agreement, please contact Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services at [email protected] or 705-286-1936 ext. 201. Meetings are held in the Minden Council Chambers, 7 Milne Street. July 18 – 9:00 AM, Special Council Meeting For information regarding the awarding of EPO 18-01 Landfi ll Monitoring, please contact Ivan Ingram, Environmental and Property July 26 - 9:00 AM, Combined COTW/Regular Council Meeting Operations Manager, [email protected] or 705-286-1260 ext. 216. August 30 - 9:00 AM, Combined COTW/Regular Council Meeting For information regarding the awarding of BBP 18-02 CIP Village of Minden Community Improvement Plan; or the update on PLH2017065 Fulfi llment of Conditions, Please contact the Planner, Ian Clendening at [email protected] or 705-286-1260 ext. 206. For Council, Boards & Advisory Committee meetings, visit www.mindenhills.ca

For information regarding the Draft Economic Development Plan, please contact Vicki Bull, Deputy Clerk, [email protected] or Note: Council meetings are reduced to one (1) for the months of July, August, 705-286-1260 ext. 215. October, November and December Thursday June 5 2018 | Issue 346 TheHighlander 19

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Call 705-286-3883 Looking for a punctual and ambitious Minimum Quali cations: for more information. • Minimum of ve (5) years’ relevant progressive experience in municipal person who can work independently facilities, parks and cemeteries. • Possession of, or ability to obtain Facility Management and Administration and as a team. Small engine certi cates through Parks Recreation Ontario, Ontario Parks Association and/or Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, speci cally; Certi ed Ice LICENSED ELECTRICIAN experience an asset. Established in 1978 Technician (CIT), Certi ed Grounds Technician (CGT), Certi ed Building Technician (CGT) and Cemeterian Operations and Management. Apply with resume to email address • Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certi cation. Minden Electric, an established electrical • Certi cation or training in Chainsaw Safety and Operation, Tra c Control, [email protected]. Working at Heights, Propane Safety and Handling and Smart Serve. company in the area for over 40 years, has an • Valid “D” Driver’s Licence for the province of Ontario. • Experience in the operation of; ice resurfacer, backhoe, single axle truck and immediate opening for a trailering equipment. • orough knowledge of equipment, vehicles and materials used in Municipal 309A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. facilities, parks and cemeteries and maintenance procedures. • Good understanding of policies, procedures, by-laws, Ministry guidelines, Must be able to work well with others, be good regulations and legislation related to the operation of facilities, parks, with paperwork, punctual and courteous. cemeteries, equipment and maintenance. 705-286-1003 • Good understanding and experience with word processing (MS Word), Email resume to [email protected] spreadsheets (MS Excel) and Outlook (Email). • Strong planning/time management and organizational skills. Preferred Quali cations: • Post-secondary education in the elds of Recreation, Facilities and/or Parks, or a related discipline. PART TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY • Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a unionized environment. • Certi cates or training in Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and HVAC, ALL YEAR ROUND AT SHOP AND SAVE, KINMOUNT, ON Playground Inspector, Turf Management, Horticulture, Arboriculture and WHMIS. *** SUMMER EMPLOYMENT • Familiarity with Facility Scheduling, Radio Communications/Global Positioning System (GPS) and Cemetery so ware. AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AS WELL*** e Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) currently has Salary will commensurate with experience and skills. exciting opportunities available for energetic individuals to join the team! Prior to the nal selection for this position, the candidate shall be required to provide, at their own expense, a Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ontario APPLY WITH RESUME. HOUSING STABILIZATION & SUPPORT WORKER Provincial Police or appropriate Police Force and Driver’s Abstract. Permanent Full-time Position Applicants are encouraged to read the Position Description for all requirements CONTACT SHELINA AT (705)-488 3173 As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Housing Stabilization and accountabilities, obtained in person from the Administration O ce, 2nd oor, downloaded from the Municipal Website (www.mindenhills.ca), calling & Support Worker assists individuals and/or families who are at risk of 705-286-1260 ext. 313 or emailing [email protected] homelessness but part of the Mental Health Services (MHS) to promote and improve quality of life by facilitating timely access to community is is an open call for applications until the position has been lled. Quali ed applicants are invited to submit a letter of application together with a detailed A WATERSIDE COMMUNITY (55 cabins plus) resources necessary to support housing stability and long-term housing resume of education and experience to: on Lake Kashagawigamog requires a maintenance retention. is position assists in a range of administrative, maintenance, support (such as life skills) and case management functions, to MHS and Employment Opportunity person for a 26 week season running mid-April to Supervisor, Facilities and Parks Employment Opportunity to individuals and/or families accepted as clients who become occupants Township of Minden Hills mid-October. Applicants should have basic trade of the housing units operated by the program under the Homelessness – 7 Milne St, PO Box 359, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 skills (e.g., plumbing), and comfort with property Phase 2 & Housing First Initiatives. e successful candidate will have a Attention: Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services management, small motors, and water system related degree and/or diploma with 3 years’ experience in a mental health or email [email protected] management. Applicants please submit a resume to: setting with adults is preferred, knowledge and experience working with We thank all applicants for applying, but only those candidates selected for an interview people who experience mental health, addictions and related conditions, will be contacted. Personal information and supporting material is used in accordance with Charles Wyszkowski, [email protected] and familiarity and experience with housing, rental issues, Provincial the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you are contacted housing initiatives, rent supplement programs, and the Landlord and by the Township of Minden Hills regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Information received relating to accommodation needs KEMCROFT ENTERPRISES LTD. O/A Hyland Tenants Act. of applicants will be addressed con dentially. Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact the Clerk’s Department at 705-286-1260 to discuss Ice Supply, now accepting applications for seasonal MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT alternative solutions. full time and part time Delivery Drivers. Class D 1- Permanent Part Time & 1 Casual Position preferred, class G with experience considered. Please e Maintenance Attendant is responsible for for repairing and maintaining machines, mechanical equipment and buildings at the email [email protected] or call 705-448-2973. Haliburton and Minden sites, to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. To achieve this, the Maintenance Attendant inspects and KEMCROFT ENTERPRISES LTD. O/A Hyland diagnoses problems, determines and coordinates resolutions, frequently Ice Supply, now accepting applications for Drivers checks blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs. is position replaces or xes worn or broken parts, where necessary, or makes Helpers. Please email [email protected] or call adjustments to correct malfunctioning equipment and machines. e 705-448-2973. successful candidate must have post-secondary education such as a trade SALES ASSOCIATE FULL OR PART TIME (e.g. Electrician) and/or signi cant maintenance experience in a similar CLEANER NEEDED – Join our crew cleaning environment. Responsibilities include customer service, homes and offices. Full-time, year round work, If you are interested in joining the HHHS team for either of the above inventory control and product merchandising. weekends off, start ASAP. Attention to detail and positions, or would like more information on the opportunities, Candidates should have a good general police check required. 705-854-0436. please contact: Human Resources knowledge of building products and have DRIVERS needed for Hyland Taxi. G License for Haliburton Highlands Health Services e ortless keyboarding ability. Box 115, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0 taxi is required. B,C or F License for 11 passenger [email protected] van and bus. Call 705-457-9898. Fax: 705-457-4609 www.hhhs.ca Please submit your resume to Cottage Country Building Supplies, 15492 Highway #35, Box 4010, WAITRESS REQURIED. 18 years of age or older. Haliburton Highlands Health Services thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for Full or part-time. Please call 705-286-1818 or drop an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted by HHHS regarding a job opportunity or Carnarvon, On to the attention of Ryan Emmerson testing, please advise if you require accommodation due to a disability. Information received resume off at Mark's Restaurant in Minden. relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed con dentially. or email to [email protected] Thursday June 5 2018 | Issue 346 TheHighlander 21 Highlander classiﬁ eds

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In Loving Memory of Frederick “Fred” Houtby EASY TO FIND Donald L. Finlay (Resident of Haliburton, Ontario) At his residence on Sunday evening, September 17, 2017 in his 84th year. Beloved husband Passed away at the Haliburton Hospital on and best friend of Irene Houtby (nee Gough-Wormald). Loving stepfather of Larry (Irene) ursday, June 28, 2018, in his 85th year. and David (Doug). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren omas, Joseph, Robert and EASY TO READ Beloved husband of Kay. Dear father of Lynn Taylor. Dear brother of Gordon, Walter and William. Predeceased by his sisters Evelyn, of Vancouver Island, Lee of Stroud, Sean and Alma, Mabel, Louise, Helen and by his brother George, Harold, Edward and Arthur. his wife Angela of Tory Hill. Loving poppa to Also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Fred was an active gardener, Jacob, Jonathon, Amy and Cole. Dear brother woodworker and sports enthusiast of both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. of Ian of Penticton. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Graveside Service & Reception EASY TO USE Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Friends may call at the ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CEMETERY on Monday morning, July 9, 2018 Donald’s Life will be held at a later date. for a Graveside Service at 11 o’clock. Reception to follow in e Community Room. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary or the Alzheimer’s Society would Memorial Donations to the Charity of your be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON choice would be appreciated by the family and www.communityfuneralhomes.com COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209. can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, e Highlander classi eds www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com Ontario K0M 2K0. Kenneth Gainforth are the easiest way FUNERAL SERVICES (Resident of Haliburton, Ontario) Peacefully at Haliburton Hospital on Tuesday evening, June 26, 2018 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Doreen Gainforth (nee Coumbs). Loving father of Bill (Melanie) and Dan (Karen). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren omas, Ryan, Kristen and Mitchell. Dear brother to get your message read by of Skip. Predeceased by his sisters Sandy Barr and Nancy Strohack. Also lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Ken worked as a Millwright for A.G. Simpson Manufacturing in Oshawa for over 20 years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, the outdoors and most of all his family thousands in the county. Graveside Service & Remembrance Gathering A Private Graveside Service will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton. Friends are invited to visit with the family Services provided include: at THE COMMUNITY ROOM 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209 on Sunday a ernoon, July 8, 2018 from 1 - 3 p.m. A time of sharing will take place at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, pre-arrangements, cremati on, burial, donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation - Palliative Care Unit would funeral and various types of memorial be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the HALIBURTON Call Ashley for our rates at COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 HWY. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209. www.communityfuneralhomes.com services, green burials and Aft erLoss. 705-457-2900 38 Bridge St W, Bancroft , ON K0L 1C0 (613) 332-3990 www.baragarfuneralhome.com Funerals and Honouring the Importance of Saying Goodbye Memorial Services

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Located between Haliburton & Minden Refreshed, upgraded, well Spacious modern home with full fi nished lower level. 3BR Viceroy on 24 Acres with a pond, minutes from Charming 3BR/2pc cabin on beautiful level lot. maintained, solid rental history, landscaped. Desirable location at the Wraparound deck, terraced landscaped lot to pretty riverfront Haliburton. Detached garage, shed, great possiblities with Seasonal access, for those who enjoy the true cottaging junction of Soyers & Kash Lakes. Dock the boat at the Marina & enjoy with dock and access to 3 lake chain. some TLC and updating will be a beautiful family home. experience. Fantastic 180’ frontage with large lakeside deck. fi shing & boating the 5 lake chain. Largest unit has 3 BR, so live there $459,000. $ 209,000. $465,000. quite comfortably and collect rent from the rest of the units! $388,000. Little Redstone Lake VACANT LOTS & WATERFRONT North Shore Rd Lot, 2.8 Ac...... $49,000. Harburn Road, 23 Acres...... $69,900. NEW LISTING! Twist Lane, 1/2 Ac Lot ...... $25,000. Wigamog Road Lot, 1Ac...... NEW...... $49,000. Loon Lk Rd, 2.2 Ac...... SOLD...... $29,900. Little Hawk Lk Rd, 1.4 Ac...... NEW...... $27,000 Excellent 3BR brick bungalow with fi nished loft & full unfi nished W/O basement for you to complete. Gentle lot with good treed privacy, stepped to the lake. 10x16 bunkie, 8x14 shed at the lake for water toys & equipment. Treehouse, southwest exposure, large Ross Lk Rd, 2.2 Ac...... $28,500. dock and raft, deep swimming off the dock, 3 acre lot. $785,000. Little Kennisis Lake

4 season enjoyment. Open concept. Sunken NEW PRICE! living room. Bunkie over the large garage. Large sitting deck at the waters edge, extensive docking system. Nice clean shoreline has shallow to deep water. Drilled well and septic. $750,000. Kennisis Lake, Elmhurst Lane Soyers Lake,Celestial Drive Spectacular Normerica Timberframe home or cottage. This beautiful private and forested lot has 155 ft of Custom quality throughout. Breathtaking open lake frontage, grassy play area for children, magnifi cent lake southwest view visible from every room. 3 bedrooms, view, clean rocky shoreline with multi level decking, 3 baths including a fully fi nished walkout lower level. deep water off the dock and year round access on a quiet 2 bedroom guest cabin close to the lake, brings the NEW LISTING! private road for all season enjoyment. Stunning cottage sleeping capacity to 18. 280 feet of shoreline, private or home, stone wood burning fp, cathedral ceilings open & stunning with both shallow pebble beach and deep to large fi nished loft area. Lots of windows for natural water ledge. Impressive landscaping with granite light and awesome view. Master Bedrm with ensuite and private balcony, 4 main and lower level bedrooms, stairs & patios. 1600 sq ft of deck and dock space. 3 baths $2,257,500 $1,199,999 Soyers Lake! Kashagawigamog Lake

2800 sf custom designed Viceroy. 3 bdrm Stunning Timberframe 4 bdrm waterfront waterfront home or cottage. Spacious loft & cottage/home on Soyers Lake. Quality ﬁnishing custom copper fp. Dbl att & insul garage. inside & out. Oversized insulated double det’d Perfectly level lot, sunset west exposure & garage. Enjoy peace & quiet in this tranquil bay excellent sand beach. 5 minutes to town by w/little boat trafﬁc & easy access to the 5 lk chain. boat or car. $2,150,000 $1,249,000