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Skiers compete in the International Ski Federation races at Sir Sam’s this past weekend. See the full story, results and additional photos on p. 20. Photo by Lisa Gervais Pretrial set in David Palmer murder case By Mark Arike Ministry of the Attorney General. released. saw suspicious activity is asked to call Savage was arrested in Fenelon Falls “That forms part of the evidence, which Det. Const. Matthew Carmichael of the A pretrial in the David Palmer murder last October and charged with first-degree going forward will obviously form part of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit case will take place later this month. murder. He was 47 years old at the time. the case before the courts,” said OPP Sgt. at 705-324-6741. William Savage of Fenelon Falls has Palmer, also 47, but from Bowmanville, Peter Leon. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime made eight court appearances by video was last seen alive on Oct. 2, 2015. His The men were known to each, but police Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), since November of last year. During abandoned car was found 12 days later wouldn’t elaborate further at the time of online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca his most recent appearance on March near Spruce Lake Trail, a few kilometres Savage’s arrest. or Crime Stoppers at www.stopcrimehere. 2, a pretrial was set for March 27 at the north of Haliburton village. Seven months Police have still not found Palmer’s ca. Lindsay courthouse. later, investigators found his remains in wallet, black Samsung flip phone and his Informants may be eligible for a cash A trial date has not yet been set, said the Spruce Lake area. St. Louis Blues hat, said Leon. reward of up to $2,000. Emilie Smith, a spokesperson with the The cause of death has not been Anyone who finds the missing items or MINDEN SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER... MARCH BREAK ...and we’re getting ready! DOCK SALE 15% OFF (705)286-1351 ALL DOCKS 16 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden AND ACCESSORIES 2 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 Energy Audits Home & Septic Inspections Thermal Imaging Robert Ramsdale Certified Master Inspector ® Certified Energy Advisor ® Highlander news www.indepth.energy Anyone Else Is Just Looking Around.® Health unit wants Moving the more money By Mark Arike The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has told health units “not to anticipate Although more than two-thirds of the any additional growth funding,” according Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District to a press release. Health Unit’s (HKPR) budget is funded by Since 2015, employee salaries have the province, it’s not enough because of increased 5.25 per cent, including a Highlands rising operational costs. negotiated 1.5 increase this year. Further To meet the shortfall, it’s asking for a two increases of one per cent annually are [email protected] per cent increase from the municipalities expected for the next two years. it serves as well as the government. This The HKPR employs 136 full and part- means an $8,000 increase for Haliburton MovingTheHighlands.com time staff, including 15 at its Haliburton County, or 9.6 per cent of the total share, office. Ten employees in the organization from $397,000 last year to $405,000 in earned more than $100,000 in 2015. The DIRECT 2017. 705.935.1011 highest paid employee was the medical “Like other health units across the officer of health, who earned nearly province, HKPR has not received a $300,000.   provincial increase to its base budget Insurance costs also went up 1.5 per since 2014,” said Chandra Tremblay, cent to $110,000. Most of this covers communications services manager. the HKPR’s equipment, but there is also liability insurance that enables staff to Like other health units participate in community events. across the province, Brent Devolin, county warden and Minden Hills reeve, is frustrated with the HKPR has not onus being placed on municipalities and received a provincial says it’s another example of government Sales Representative increase to its base downloading. “Downloading has many faces,” said budget since 2014. Devolin. “This (with them not increasing the base funding) is about to begin the step Chandra Tremblay to reconstructing the pay formula.” communications services “I take great offense on whatever level. The province creates constructs ... that we manager have no input or control to pay scales and budget. And then, [we] are left with the tab,” he said. The HKPR board recently approved a In order to decrease expenditures, the budget of $16,256,835, which includes the HKPR closed a branch in Brighton. Some Let s Talk increase. The total municipal contribution positions have been left vacant after people is more than $4.2 million while the one- resigned or retired, including two program ’ time request from the province is $177,500. director positions vacated last year. If the HKPR is unsuccessful getting Further, the organization is “examining more money from the province, it won’t ways to redesign its organizational expect the municipalities to increase their structure to capture efficiencies and ensure contribution and instead “will continue the organization is poised to meet future Exposure to implement changes to our budget to program and service requirements from the address the shortfall,” said Mary Catherine province.” Masciangelo, director of corporate services. This year’s budget includes a voluntary A total of 72 per cent of the cost- separation program that provides an shared budget is funded by the province. incentive for eligible non-union and The remaining 28 per cent comes from management staff who wish to resign or Haliburton County, Northumberland retire. An allocation capped at $100,000 County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Strategies has been set aside. For 2017, Northumberland County was The HKPR expects to hear from the assessed at $2,013,449 (47.9 per cent) and province sometime in September, said Kawartha Lakes at $1,786,930 (42.5 per Tremblay. cent).

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our entire team at Baked & Battered! Thank you for your continued support. Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 3 Highlander news Blake O’Byrne Sales Representative A proposed change in the tipping fees for compaction trucks and bins came to council March 9 but with councillors Jeanne Anthon and Lisa Schell absent, the issue will be 705-935-0011 brought back to the March 23 meeting. File photo. Neville says major problems FREE Property at Scotch Line landfill staff.” Evaluation! By Lisa Gervais Ingram said, “Staff has been contacted Minden Hills councillor Jean Neville thinks several times by the MOECC regarding too many recyclables are being dumped into You will get the full bene t of my our dumping and recycling practices, and the Scotch Line landfill. in each case the township was found to be 20 years of real estate experience. But Ivan Ingram, environmental and compliant with MOECC standards.” property operations manager, insists the Blanchard responded to criticism that the township is compliant with Ministry sector is being subsidized, reporting that, “It of Environment and Climate Change You will receive professional advice costs the township approximately $100.03 (MOECCC) standards. And, CAO/treasurer to address 10 cu. yards of compacted Lorrie Blanchard said the municipality isn’t and a customized marketing plan. material, and $613.28 for the same amount subsidizing compaction trucks and bins. of construction waste.” She said that if A proposed change in the tipping fees for anything, the township is subsidizing the compaction trucks and bins came to council construction sector. March 9 but with councillors Jeanne Anthon You will be working with a Ingram said they could always do better and Lisa Schell absent, the issue will return but the life of Scotch Line landfill was to the March 23 meeting. recognized expert in the recently extended to 33 years, from 31, Ingram said the proposed change came “So are we going the right way? I think we about because of disagreements between Re/Max Hall of Fame. are. It’s really a determination of what’s landfill attendants and the compaction contaminated.” truck and bin drivers over whether a load However, Ward 3’s Neville disagreed. A portion of every had six per cent or more of recyclable “I think there’s a major problem at Scotch material. Loads of six per cent or more Line – maybe the MOECC don’t want to transaction is donated are charged more per cubic yard in tipping look that deeply,” she said. fees. However, Ingram said it isn’t easy to to Sick Kids Hospital. “We have to do some major education of determine. businesses that aren’t sorting because they “Staff assessed various pictures of should be sorting. We can’t continue to compacted loads received from the current ignore our environmental responsibility,” landfill attendant company … given the Last but not least, Re/Max is Neville said. amount of compaction, size of the load, She added the township should be giving a condition of material, colour of bags, etc. financial break to people who are dumping it was difficult to provide an accurate sorted waste. She said she agreed with assessment.” ratepayer Jim Davis who wrote that the He said that is why staff suggested a township should be charging people more to flat rate of $35 per cubic yard. Blanchard force them to sort recycling. added in a written report, “It would still be “There is nowhere to put this. 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We see it, for SALES But Saturday night was my first his first awards gala three years ago as example, when two WALT GRIFFIN | Sales Manager experience with the chamber of commerce a nominee, he was really nervous and local restaurants in [email protected] business awards here in Haliburton. anxious. But the minute he walked into the same jurisdiction Manager Autumn Smith, the board the room he felt proud and a sense of coordinate their ROBERT LOWES | Sales By Lisa Gervais of directors and the gala committee all belonging. He thinks we have the most schedules around each [email protected] deserve a thunderous round of applause. Of determined and strong-willed entrepreneurs other. One woos the breakfast and lunch DAWN POISSANT | Sales course, so do the sponsors, nominators and that he has seen anywhere. We do. crowd, the other stays focused on dinner. [email protected] nominees. The fact that the chamber has 270 Gala committee member and stand-in EDITORIAL It’s so nice to see our community come members is astounding. By contrast, the emcee Heather Kennedy commented that, together to celebrate the work we do in much larger Lindsay and District Chamber “Our chamber and community is stronger LISA GERVAIS | Editor every sector. of Commerce has 350 members. when we all come together.” She is [email protected] Ours is an interesting area in which The awards gala on Saturday was the absolutely right. MARK ARIKE | Staff Writer to work. Essentially we toil in a rural third sell-out in a row, with 210 people During the evening it was also said that [email protected] environment with a transient summer attending. The only hitch was an early we should support those who support us population. These two factors create a departure by local go-to host, Mike and our families. In other words, we should ALEX COOP | Staff Writer challenging annual business cycle that must Jaycock, who had an attack of vertigo. The buy from local businesses who, in turn, buy [email protected] be closely managed. And we are subject to show did go on, and Mike has now fully from us. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jack Brezina, the whims of a third factor as well — the recovered. That’s not bad advice. Saving a few bucks Anabelle Craig, Jennifer Hughey, Charlie Teljeur, weather. The fact that there were 95 nominations out of town may make us feel better in the George Farrell, Lisa Harrison & Will Jones To start a business in Haliburton County from 75 different businesses, organizations short-term, but in the long-term it leads ADMIN and maintain it over a sustained period of and individuals – a record – is also to closed businesses and lost jobs. What’s HEATHER DEVEAUX time is indeed not an easy row to hoe. remarkable for a county of this size. been called the Walmart effect can have us And, yet, many of our businesses have not As chamber president Jerry Walker shopping ourselves into economic decline. Business Manager only survived but thrived against all odds. said, our business community is alive Let’s continue to shop local, and ensure [email protected] Wayne Lavery of Patient News said and well. He quite rightly said the our business community does indeed PRODUCTION when he moved his internationally-focused business community is a real driving remain alive and well. HEATHER KENNEDY marketing business to the county 20-plus force for Haliburton County. A feeling of years ago, it was an anomaly. But now we camaraderie infuses our local economy, Production Manager [email protected] JENNIFER MYKOLYSHYN What’s Up Production Assistant The art in life Audited Circulation 8,062 For me, this is the time of year for particular torch myself. Wood, (Jan 1 - June 30, 2016) reflection; to both look back at the year At this precipitous time, I give thanks and I most Canadian Media Circulation Audit - Canadian just past, and ahead to what the next few for art and music. I’m using both heartily Community Newspapers Association months might reveal. Twenty sixteen was expressive forms as a diversionary thank those a tough time for our family. Just about a tactic to stave off misery. I seek solace musicians The Highlander acknowledges the support of the By George Farrell Haliburton County Development Corporation. year ago, mom had a fall that broke her in music, the blues specifically, and my who take hip. The incident seemed to quicken her ravaged heart at least gives forth with real the time to entertain our elderly and The Highlander is a local, independently owned and operated weekly newspaper for Haliburton County. Please note the views slide down the slippery slope of dementia, emotion whenever I sing; sometimes in infirm patients. Consequently, mom is expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily and now she’s in Highland Wood. Mom, silent internal accompaniment to a tune much happier where she is than she was refl ect the views of the paper or its owners. Liability for incorrectly at 91, has terrific physical vital signs, but on the radio, or with musical friends who at home. The only missing ingredient is displayed or placed advertisements is limited to correcting the she’s in her own little world mentally, give me the opportunity to get out some dad. But hopefully he’ll be with her soon error in future issues or providing advertising credit to be applied with those ‘good and bad days’ you’ve all of what’s going on inside. enough. at the advertiser’s discretion. Letters may be edited for clarity and length and are published at the editor’s discretion. All advertising heard about. For my mom, who was once a fine Looking ahead, I realize that the and editorial content is © 2016 The Highlander Newspaper Ltd. My dad and I go at least five times a spinner and weaver and who was also at range of emotions I go through every week to see her. He’s 94 and still living the forefront of the early arts movement day actually helps in creating a more 705-457-2900 at home in Minden. But he’s lonely and the Highlands, art in the form of knitting insightful me, and I’d like to use these 195 Highland Street, Box 1024 anxious to join mom. He’s presently on and drawing classes, gives her life in experiences to create: vocalizing nuances Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 a waiting list. This is that interminable Highland Wood a sense of purpose. It I’ve not expressed before, a more in-between time for dad and me, which also gives her the opportunity to be with empathetic base to my writing, and a

CANADIAN perversely parallels the weather, neither people, and whereas at home she was different perspective that will result in COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012 spring nor winter, but some kind of in a cocoon of her own making, at the some new aspects to my image-making. purgatory where ‘hurry up and wait’ is the long-term care facility she has made On a broader palette, I hope, too, The Highlander’s mantra being sung by confused birds and friends, and is interacting in a way she that other creators in the Highlands, also by our inner demons. It’s also that hasn’t done in years. Art can do that. But specifically artists, come to grips with time of my life where the legal mantle it couldn’t happen without considerate their own conflicts, and that they use Mission of authority, that power of attorney, is programming and a compassionate staff. those particular by-product energies to To tell the story of slowly coming my way when I’m not Mom also enjoys the music events that produce not just pretty pictures, but art Haliburton County each week that far removed from passing on that happen quite frequently at Highland that truly reflects the human condition.

5 To be a source of information and inspiration TheHighlander Thursday February 9 2017 | Issue 274 Thursday January 19 2017 | Issue 271 TheHighlander 5 through stories and ideas Editorial opinion Editorial opinion PHOTO OF THE WEEK Not enough info to dismiss ranked ballots Reader doesn’t think we’rehere ‘overrun’ from around the by world tourists without costing Dear editor, Dear editor, Haliburton County a cent in advertising I suppose the local governments might be costs. Short-term rentals offer a unique Re. “Council says no to ranked ballots,” The forgiven at least for inattention. PHOTO OF THE WEEK Ouch! If I was about to book a week’s accommodation experience. In parts of Highlander, page 8, Thurs., Feb. 2, 2017 But consider this from Local Government vacation for my family in the Haliburton the Highlands where accommodations are I don’t think the Minden Hills council had in Canada, Seventh Edition, Tindall and Highlands, I would be looking elsewhere limited, short-term rentals fill a void. much information to discuss this matter Tindall, page 19. ‘A municipal government’s before rejecting it. after reading this paragraph in the From a retailer point of view, short-term One councillor claimed obligation to engage citizens in democratic Jan,12 Highlander regarding short-term rentals bring good fortune and prosperity. Australia uses the ranked ballot system and governance is far more important than its rentals: For cottagers trying to pay their municipal it can take months to formalize results. Can obligation to manage the services delegated To report on issues, people and events “So, it’s time for Dysart and the other anyone imagine it would take that long taxes, short-term rentals are a blessing. to it by the provincial government.’ Of municipalities to do their homework, pick a The municipalities should take a counting the 5000 or less votes cast in 2014 course, the Tindalls are trying to assert that solution that works for them and hopefully in Minden Hills by whatever process? overrun with favourable look at short-term rentals and local government is of primary importance implement it before we are The amendment to the Municipal Act referring back to Earl Durham in 1840, page solve any challenges that may jeopardize short- short-term renters once again this summer.” their existence before we ‘welcome’ of 1996, which enabled consideration of 27 in the book mentioned above, ‘municipal Really? Overrun? Synonyms are pestered, ranked ballots, stipulates a process of public Was that an term renters to the Haliburton Highlands institutions of local self-government … are harassed, plagued, invaded by. once again this summer. information by public meetings before the foundation of Anglo-Saxon freedom and appropriate word to use? Short-term renters enacting a bylaw on the subject but not for civilization.’ important to the community are comparable to a mouse infestation? Mary Barker leaving things as they are. We don’t believe that now. Turnouts for Short-term rental listings, through Agnew’s General Store, Wilberforce and The national government fumbled the municipal elections are always lower than agencies and on international websites, 40 Winks Guest House, Airbnb host. electoral reform process recently and 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.’ 2007, proceeded with a referendum on the Disappointed in coverage subject but fumbled the education process. Jim Milne who depend on these people to come here Haliburton Have an opinion? Dear editor, and spend money. The short-term rental crowd are some of the biggest spending The good old days weren’t so bad 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 disappointed. The article was extremely diapers because we didn’t have the throw To reflect and promote pride in the culture, cottage. Many people rely on rental income everyone’s mind, however, there are many 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 written from the point of view of the clothes on a line not in an energy-gobbling prosperity. machine burning up 220 volts. Wind and various cottage associations. The paper Andy Rickard I can remember when we returned milk should try to do a better job of balancing solar power really did dry our clothes back 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 businesses and people of Haliburton County clothes from their brothers or sisters, not 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 In a manner of speaking, they really were Health care and the Internetphysician, even in the same building? every room. The TV had a small screen the Send your letters to people and landscape of The Highlands Dear editor, recycled. size of a handkerchief (remember them?), Why is there not a connection between Grocery stores bagged our groceries the hospitals, emergency departments, not the 60” screen of today. In the kitchen Much has been reported about high speed in brown paper bags that we reused for we blended and stirred by hand because and medical centres for accessing tests? numerous things. Most memorable besides Internet. I thought hospitals and medical I always give my family doctor’s name we didn’t have electric machines to do centres were to be connected with the household garbage bags was the use of everything for us. We packaged a fragile expecting her to be notified of any brown paper bags as book covers for our highest speed. Who is their provider? Last appointments elsewhere. There should be item to send in the mail using wadded up Cheryl Riley took this photo of an owl in her yard on Jan 22. Friday, I had a specialist appointment in the school books that were provided by the old newspapers not styrofoam or plastic a relationship with the health care system school. This was to ensure the books were Haliburton Medical Centre. The specialist and your family physician. We, the patient, bubble wrap. We didn’t fire up a gasoline bottle every time we had a drink of water. had come from Peterborough. His first not defaced by our scribblings and could be powered lawnmower but used one that need to advocate for a better system of reused over and over. We didn’t need a computerized gadget If this seems somewhat harsh I guess a words were “the system was down” so connectedness or what’s the point expensive ran on human power and we exercised by to receive a signal beamed from satellites he couldn’t access my files. Fortunately, 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 high speed Internet. Dr. Danielle Martin feasible, and didn’t climb into a 300 23,000 miles out in space in order to find 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. club to run on treadmills that operate on the nearest burger joint and yet with all To encourage Highlanders to believe in at the Minden site I have had the same horsepower machine every time we had electricity. We drank from a fountain when so bad and (were) healthier. connectedness for patient care. this so called technology our younger experience. Why is this happening? Why thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic generation can’t even make change without are they always “changing the system”? Bev MacDuff 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 TheOutsider Winter weather blues [email protected] Last week, I thought my lovely wife might TheOutsider all the scientific buttons be going out of her mind. And, it had out because we were going away. Can you Cold comfort from fashion fauxIt seems that past this is a tried and tested nothing to do with me. Honest. 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 themselves, in our community, and in their 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 as an indisputable wearing hatter. “If it’s one, two, then through, you’re swayed by some of what he’d said, too, Caribbean in the middle of a Canadian misery by whooping it enough to withstand your weight when fail-safe to falling me but I am positive that you’ll side Her reasoning, and she almost always has good to go,” explains a friend of mine and by the end I thought my choice of By Will Jones winter. up on his toboggan and walking across a lake. If, when pounding in a hole of freezing with me if she ever decides to make her good reasoning (never argue with my lovely but I’m not so sure I’m going to take his 1980s style was cool as … and I went out Her scowl, however, told me that my asking if he could go your spud bar on the frozen surface of the cold water. grievance official. wife, you won’t win), is that it was snowing advice. to the local disco looking like the rejected answer had been less than satisfactory; to the ski hill on the lake (please, someone write in and tell me As such, I have taken to wearing baggy 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 offspring of a clown and an Indigenous probably due to my furrowed brow and weekend. why it’s called a spud bar) it takes two pants with ankle cuffs when I venture 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 person from a spaghetti western. rolling of the eyes. “We can’t,” said hits before going through, you are OK to out onto the lake early in the ice fishing you go assuming that I’m leaving the two you guys. So, if it is snowing lots please By Will Jones is that you’re doing and someone steps Oh, yes, you should have seen the war “Can’t you see, it’s perfect weather for my lovely wife, rather tersely. “Daddy is walk on the ice. Hmm, I have a couple of season. I stuff said pants with those 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 paint, sorry, make-up, it quite topped off skiing!” she snapped. making us go on holiday.” questions. How hard is one and two? And, foam packing peanuts (they can’t escape off to the sun. Oh, no, I’m the sane one I have to admit that I didn’t really power to make our place in the you a tidbit of their long learned and my look. and skipping out on my lovely wife would ‘Can’t you see it’s perfect weather for That was last Friday. who was it that tested out this theory to because of the handy cuffs at the ankles) understand her ‘logic’ but when she stated: extensively tested wisdom but when they That’s the point, I guess. I listened to lying on a beach,’ I thought, or maybe Thankfully, a few days in the sunshine, get a definitive answer? and they make for excellent buoyancy bestow on me a fate worse than death if “I can’t believe we have to go away just have finished saying what they are saying this friend of mine back in high school mumbled. Either way, she read my mind, 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 ever I dared return. Or so I thought until when it’s really snowing a lot here,” being you still are nowhere nearer to the answer and sort of took his advice, the bit that I lips or some other part of my body that grovelling on my part has turned around my He is, after all, a big fellow, somewhat ice. last week. And I say this because my lovely the ever-unwitting husband, replied: “Oh than when they started. understood, and where did it get me? I’m seemed to be disagreeing with her and I lovely wife’s mood. She’s relaxed, tanned heavier than I am and the perfect person I did forego the moccasins, though. For wife is grumpy, even a little annoyed, yes, snowing, of course, dear.” 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 was slung headfirst into the dog house. and happy now. But, we return on Sunday (Word Count: 300 max) to follow out onto the frozen lake if you school pal of mine whether I could wear 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 probably best because neither she nor I are at all worried that there may be thin all on the sun-drenched island of Aruba. and I expect you all to keep quiet about the moccasins, white socks and baggy pants cleats anywhere! especially considering that I had obviously weather didn’t seem to be helping either. could admit to being proud of the entire ice ahead. However, the one, two and Yes, she got that bottom lip stuck right snow, even if it’s piled up to the window with an elastic cuff around the ankle. His completely missed her point and also Big fat white flakes of snow began to fall debacle. then through technique doesn’t really hit found it quite incredulous that she could ledges. world better every day. advice was long and rambling, it covered But back to one, two and then through. and soon the backyard was carpeted in 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 March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 5 Editorial opinion wee PHOTO OF THE WEEK Wisdom

By Anabelle Craig Music can change the world, part 3

This week, I delved into the hearts and minds of local performers and music lovers to find out how this emotional art form has changed them and the people around them. “If people were exposed to more music maybe people would be more peaceful.” “Music can provide a platform for important social commentary.” “It’s essential.” “I think that music is one of the most powerful things that humans have invented.” These are just a few of the inspirational and uplifting quotes from some amazing May the luck of the Irish be with you … the staff at Dollo’s Foodland in Minden get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by people that I’ve talked to in our Walt Griffin. community, a community that embraces our amateur musicians and encourages feeling. There was dancing, shouting and that are triggered when you hear it or is This comment kept coming back to me. them. clapping well into the night. Monday, I it the collective energy in the room when It’s the reason I have immersed myself in Two weekends ago, I experienced an was exhausted. Why? All of my energy the band starts? this topic for the past two months. And incredible mix of musical performances. had gone into these concerts. Excitement Music allows us to be vulnerable. it’s how I feel every day. My parents took me to see Tanya Tagaq, and nervousness overcome with grief By opening our hearts and minds, we The C string on my cello is deep. It is an Inuit throat singer, perform with the yet blissful satisfaction. That feeling can meet new people. It allows one to one of the reasons I prefer it over the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. It was of happy/sad that comes with moving overcome their fears and let loose their violin. That rich, bass note vibrates inside an emotional experience watching her experiences. emotions. Music gives you strength. And me. To some it is a sad, melancholy sing improv, with the orchestra as her Do you get an emotional response from by honing one’s skills and practicing, you sound but to me, it is my voice. back, to a full house. Her black sequin music? I posed this question to my fellow become more humble. dress contrasted her bare feet and raw musicians and I was touched that the It even has a way of uniting strangers Please stay tuned for part 4, how music emotion. Her piece, about missing and answers I received came from the heart. regardless if the song has no lyrics, is can change your brain. Do you use music murdered Indigenous women, brought The variety of music ranged from a foreign language or that the audience for therapy or know someone who does? me to tears. This was the first that music classical to jazz to blues then rock and may not know the true meaning of the Do you think music can change human has done this to me. We followed that even a children’s performance brought songwriter’s inspiration. behaviour? Please email your answers with an amazing blues concert at Winter grown men and women to tears. But is it “Music has the power to touch and your music stories or adventures, Folk Camp. The energy in the room of the type of music that is important or is something fundamental in people, your favourite song and overall comments this concert was different. It was raw, it how it is performed? Is it the memories something special inside them.” to [email protected] but with an energetic and uplifting TheOutsider It’s all in the grin The tooth fairy has been rather busy at paying him up front for the next four or because, in times gone by, just like the And so it is that Little our house, recently. Little Z has been five that fall out. I told him not to expect majestic elephant, when our teeth fell Z is made to brush his dropping teeth faster than Donald Trump any cash for a while, as I knew, for sure, or wore out that was probably our lot, teeth and the holes in has been losing cabinet members and, she’d not be stopping by any time soon. so to speak (with a little bit of spit and between them every By Will Jones after the front four fell out in almost as My son doesn’t believe me but I’m pretty drool thrown in, too). We’d not be able night, even if he does many days his smile looks like the back confident that the molar loving midget to chew our hardtack and beef jerky, thus complain that brushing time should be cut of a pickup truck when the tailgate’s will be staying away. slowly starve and make way for another down to match his current less than full flopped down. All this talk of teeth in our household poor but toothier bugger to cozy up to the set. Can you believe that, he is bargaining Little Z is OK with this, of course got me talking about it at work, too, and workhouse broom. on time taken to brush being dependent because the tooth fairy has been quite one of my colleagues, who is, how shall There you go, I’ve answered my own on number of gnashers. good to him. One night we’re guessing we put it, dentally challenged, bemoaned question. We only get two sets so that we That did it for me. I bared my own that she must have been really busy in the the fact that we only get two sets in a don’t last too long. But if that’s the case, yellowing mouth pegs at him, partially to neighbourhood because she’d obviously lifetime. This got me thinking. then why don’t sharks live forever, and show what happens when you don’t take run out of loonies, right out of change, no Why is it that we do only get two goes beaver’s too because their teeth grow or the best of care, before snarling, “brush less. The little blighter got a $10 dollar at our teeth? Surely, we’d be a lot better regenerate constantly, don’t they? Mind your teeth boy or I’ll wait up for the bill under his pillow. off if a third set pushed its way through you, having teeth like these guys would tooth fairy and take out my own dental My lovely wife was quite surprised but I on or around our 40th birthday. But then put a whole new meaning on giving a disappointment on her before she gets to guessed that the tooth fairy was probably again would that mean we’d live forever toothy grin! look under your pillow again!” 6 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 Highlander opinions

Eye on the street: What’s been the best part of March break for you?

Ben Robinson Cole Grinwis Dineke Verstege Logan Verstege Zachary Tompkins Haliburton Haliburton Hanover Haliburton Haliburton I have been playing That my friends came to Coming up to Haliburton I am looking forward to Skating on my pond at my hockey every day. visit for a couple of days. to see my friends. seeing horses over the house. March break. Photos and interviews by Lisa Gervais County in brief Cottage fire in Highlands East Three snowmobile accidents A snowmobile caught fire at a cottage on Benoir Lake in Haliburton Forest Saturday afternoon, spreading to the truck beside it. Highlands East fire Chief Bill Wingrove said Monday that Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to three separate one wall of the cottage beside the truck then caught. snowmobile accidents on the weekend at Haliburton Forest. However, “HEFD (Highlands East Fire Department) On Friday, March 10 just before noon, OPP were called knocked down the fire quickly and stopped loss,” the chief after a 52-year-old female driver from Haldimand County said. lost control of her snowmobile and collided with a tree. She He said 12 firefighters responded, with one pumper, two was transported to the hospital by ambulance with non-life tankers and a rescue vehicle. threatening injuries. The fire was at 1077 Patrick Lane. (Lisa Gervais) A day later, a 57-year-old man from Niagara Falls lost control of his snowmobile and struck a tree just before 11 a.m. He was transported to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries. Haliburton Highlands OPP officers along with OPP’s Technical Collision Section are investigating, said media relations officer Tim Negus. Three hours later, a 37-year-old man from Dundalk lost Fully Insured and control and was thrown from his snowmobile. He was taken Licensed for to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Scissor Lift/Skyjack Negus said as of Monday, March 13, all the victims were in stable condition. The Forest’s general manager, Malcolm Cockwell told The Highlander he wouldn’t comment on any specifics E mail: [email protected] regarding the accidents out of respect for the privacy of the people involved, but praised emergency services for their quick and efficient work. “They do an excellent job, every time, and we are Deep Roots Adventure fortunate to have them in our community,” he said. Full Day Survival Workshop “I am also proud of the professionalism of our staff, who Highlands East firefighters battle a blaze on Benoir Lake. Saturday March 18, 2017 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. provided valuable support and assistance to the emergency Photo submitted. Haliburton Highlands Museum services personnel, despite the stressful situation and Includes Survival Essentials Kit challenging conditions.” office in Lindsay 705-324-6654 or e-mail laurie.scottco@ and Custom Notebook! Negus said snowmobilers must drive according to pc.ola.org (Lisa Gervais) $115/adult & $90/youth (12-17) conditions and level of experience, and to give plenty of Deep Roots distance between other trail users. (Alex Coop) The Strength Within For 5% o use 150 flags arrive in county code Highlander5 Jamie Schmale, MP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Brock, 705-854-0628 Sex trafficking awareness delivered a few commemorative flags to all four local www.deeprootsadventure.com/wilderness-school/ On Thursday, March 23, MPP Laurie Scott will be hosting municipalities for the country’s 150th birthday. a community event in Lindsay to raise awareness about The white flag, which features a maple leaf comprised of the issue of human sex trafficking. It’s at Fairview Baptist several diamond shapes, is now in Highlands East, Minden Church, 130 Colborne St. W. from 7-9 p.m. Hills, Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al and three other Speakers include: Simone Bell, a survivor of human municipalities in the riding. trafficking and advocate with VoiceFound, the City of “It was important to me that each municipality be able Kawartha Lakes Police Service and Kawartha Haliburton to fly the very symbol of this national celebration and Victim Services. to commemorate the historic significance of 2017,” said “Ontario is a major hub for human trafficking, but most Schmale. The flag’s diamonds, or “celebratory gems,” at people aren’t aware that this heinous crime is happening the base represent the four original provinces that formed right in their communities,” Scott said. That’s why she Confederation in 1867: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick introduced her Private Members’ Bill, the Saving the Girl and Nova Scotia. Additional diamonds extend out from the Next Door Act, to provide better protections for victims of base to create nine more points—in total representing the human trafficking and to raise awareness. 13 provinces and territories, according to a press release. For more information, you can call Scott’s constituency (Mark Arike). Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEW HOMES RENOVATIONS 705-457-7341 DEREK [email protected] Highlander news BEACHLI CONSTRUCTION BUILDING QUALITY HOMES FOR 20 YEARS DEREKBEACHLICONSTRUCTION.COM

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Call Bill Kulas today for more details. for your new business enterprise/venture. By Lisa Gervais Skilled trades and industry: Harcourt Park Marina A United Church minister, who’s helped Tourism and hospitality: Bonnie View Inn feed and shelter area residents, is the Warden’s award: The Haliburton County Highlander of the Year for 2016. Snowmobile Association Max Ward received the honour at Customer – First – Employee award: All the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of SOLD! the nominees were declared winners. Commerce 11th annual business and community achievement awards’ gala The local chamber has 270 members and Saturday night at the Pinestone Resort and Hunter Creek Estates – $96,500 Bob Lake – $450,000 this year’s gala was sold out once again. • Private and nicely landscaped lot backing onto • Level double waterfront lot with 235 feet of Conference Centre. Chamber president Jerry Walker said, green space/ravine. prime lakefront. Pristine lake trout lake. He has been working with the food bank • Bright and spacious open concept living, • Gorgeous big lake view and your very own “Our business community is alive and in Minden, where they have built a new kitchen and dining area. Appliances included. private boat launch! Only minutes from Minden. well and it shows here tonight. It is a real, • Upgraded windows, forced air oil heating, • Nicely treed 1.4 acre lot with two driveways. food centre. His other big hat is Places for driving force for Haliburton County.” laminate fl ooring, two spacious bedrooms. Nature lovers paradise! People, providing affordable housing in the Matthew Roberts of title sponsor, Heat- • Four season sunroom, main fl oor laundry, • Rustic cottage with stone fi replace and community. deck, detached garage and more. detached garage. Very private! Line Freeze, commented on attending his He told The Highlander at the event that first chamber gala three years ago as a he was “shocked” to be named top citizen. nominee and feeling anxious. However, “So many good nominees. It’s hard to pick he said once he walked into the room one. I’m glad it was me this year,” he said. that was “replaced with pride and a He was up against Don Bamford, Janis sense of belonging.” He commented Parker, Kim Emmerson, Laurie Jones and on the “determined and strong-willed Sean Pennylegion. entrepreneurs” in the county. A humble and happy Ward simply added, Peter Brady, in presenting an award, spoke “I do feel it’s living out my faith. That’s of how it is encouraging and exciting to what I tell people. I’m trying my best and see the germination of a concept into the it’s showing.” fulfillment of an idea and a dream. For Lease - Commercial Hwy. 35 Minden Gull River – $339,500 • Great highway exposure location next to • Just listed! 160 feet of waterfront with direct And Algonquin Highlands Reeve Carol Subway Minden. Lots of Parking. boating into beautiful Gull Lake. Other winners were: Moffatt, in presenting the tourism and • Immediate possession. • Level lot with westerly exposure. Great family hospitality award, said the county needed • 1628 square feet of rental space with propane four season getaway vacation cottage. Business achievement award: The Pump forced air heating and air conditioning. • The main cottage is a duplex set up with a to be proud of the advances it’s made in • Current confi guration is made up of several detached bunkie/guest cabin. Shop tourism. private offi ces and main reception area. • Five bedrooms in total with 3 bathrooms and a Customer first business: Wintergreen Warden Brent Devolin chose the • Great highway signage. Call Bill Kulas today private back yard pond. Maple Products and Pancake Barn Haliburton County Snowmobile Association for details and move in for your spring launch. • Very, very private 1.9 acre lot at the end of the road. Entrepreneur of the year: Mike for his namesake award, saying they McFadden of McFadden’s Meat Market were in their 46th year, had hundreds of FREE Property Evaluations! Innovation and creativity: The Haliburton volunteers and had committed millions of Real Estate Team dollars in terms of assets and labour. North Country Realty Inc., Brokerage 10 Bobcaygeon Rd. New business: Highland Glass and There were a record 95 nominations from Independently Owned and Operated Minden Windows 75 different businesses, organizations and Not-for-profit of the year: Community individuals at this year’s awards. [email protected] • www.billkulas.com Living *Not intended to solicit properties presently listed 8 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 Highlander news Algonquin Highlands in brief Their report, which was submitted to the AH chooses paper ballots Ministry of Energy and Climate Change There will be a sense of familiarity for on behalf of the township, says the landfill Algonquin Highlands residents when they will require a closure plan in the next two vote during the municipal election next to three years. The item was discussed at year. an Algonquin Highlands council meeting Councillors voted to use the traditional March 9. vote by mail method during a regular The remaining capacity of 2,080 square- council meeting March 9 at the Stanhope metres was calculated last year. Firefighters’ Community Hall. While Cambium’s report also says a total of all councillors agreed that Internet and 70.1 tonnes of blue box recyclables was telephone voting is in the township’s future, diverted from Hawk Lake. The quantity concerns over Internet accessibility and of household hazardous waste collected in seniors’ adjusting to a new system were 2016 from Township residents exceeded cited. 19,000 kg. Aside from minor leachate, “You don’t want people, seniors water quality surrounding the site is stable. specifically, to feel intimidated by a new A report for the Maple Lake landfill was system,” Reeve Carol Moffatt said. also filed, which cited a remaining lifespan Coun. Brian Lynch said no matter how of approximately 68 years. straightforward the Internet and telephone The volume of waste and cover placed in system may seem, many seniors would Maple Lake last year was approximately need assistance. “Seniors will look at 1,400 metres-squared. The remaining the screen and just freeze, despite its capacity of the landfill is approximately simplicity,” he said. The township’s chief 137,900 metres-squared, as of November administrative officer filed a report which 2016. Water quality surrounding Maple says voting by mail, without tabulators, will Lake is stable. cost the township approximately $23,000. Voting by Internet and telephone would Grant to help with have cost $27,200. In 2014, there was only an election for playground replacement Ward 1, which had a voter turnout of 28 Algonquin Highlands will receive per cent, and Ward 3 (45 per cent voter nearly $44,000 from Canada’s Enabling turnout). The reeve was acclaimed as well Accessibility Funding that will go towards A simpler time as the councillor for Ward 2. the replacement of playground equipment next to the Stanhope Library. More than a dozen children participated in Tuesday’s Victorian Games afternoon at Hawk Lake landfill The Ministry of Employment and Social the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Kids from as far as Waterloo came with friends reaching capacity Development Canada approved the funding and family to play games reflecting late 1890s Haliburton culture. Several children request Jan. 18, and according to a report were spending their March break visiting grandparents in the Highlands. Pictured The Hawk Lake landfill in Algonquin from the ministry, the township has until above: Justin McGrath of Stouffville participates in potato races. Photo by Alex Highlands has approximately four to Jan. 31, 2018 to complete the playground. Coop. five years left before it reaches capacity, (AH briefs compiled by Alex Coop). according to a report from Cambium Inc. INFORMATION PAGE    7 Milne Street, PO Box 359 Minden ON K0M 2K0 Phone: 705-286-1260 In Season, Every Season Toll Free 1-844-277-1260 Fax: 705-286-4917 • www.mindenhills.ca Roads 705-286-3144 Community Services 705-286-1936 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 9-1-1. FOR ALL OTHER MUNICIPAL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 1-866-856-3247. Meetings Employment Announcing: Festival of PUBLIC NOTICE Notice – Public Meeting PUBLIC WELCOME Opportunities Banners Call to Artists! Mar 30 9:00 am, Regular Council Proposed Proposed Fee Change Meeting, Minden Council Chambers The Community Services The Minden Hills 2017 Festival of Department is seeking the Banners has launched! This year’s Amendments to Please take notice that the Apr 13 9:00 am, COTW meeting of theme is Canada 150. Council, Minden Council Chambers following positions: Procedural By-law Council of the Township of Minden Hills will be holding For Council, Boards & Advisory • One (1) Recreation Anyone/everyone (Grade 3 - adult) is welcome to design a banner for the 2017 Please take notice that the a Public Meeting regarding a Committee meetings, visit & Events Assistant. proposed change to its Fees and www.mindenhills.ca program. Guidelines and submission Council of the Township of Application deadline is May sheets are available at the Minden Hills Charges By-law on March 30, 1, 2017 by 12:00 noon. Minden Hills, at their March 2017 commencing at 9:00 a.m. in Cultural Centre or the Minden Hills Library 30, 2017 Council Meeting, will Request for Tender and on the Township of Minden Hills web the Council Chambers located at • One (1) Seasonal consider amendments to its Tender #CSD 17-01 - The Community site online at http://www.mindenhills.ca. 7 Milne Street. Operator. Application Procedural By-law being a by- Services Department is accepting The proposed fee change submissions for the Design & deadline is March 31, 2017 Please note: Entries should be submitted law to govern the calling, place will apply to “Schedule H” Construction for a Shelter at by 12:00 noon. by March 31st. Designs chosen will and proceedings of Council and Community Services Programs the Minden Ball Diamonds. need to be painted in April and/or May at Committees meetings. Deadline for Submissions is Please visit www. the Minden Hills Cultural Centre by the & Facilities to establish a special March 20, 2017 by 12:00 noon. mindenhills.ca for complete contributing artist. The meeting will commence hourly rental rate of $31.25 posting details, submission for the use of the Minden For more information, contact Sue at at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Tender #CSD 17- 02 - The Community instructions and job Community Centre to facilitate Services Department is accepting [email protected]. Chambers located at 7 Milne descriptions. Community Fitness Programs by submissions for the One (1) 2016/2017 Street, Minden, ON. outside providers. Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) side-by-side. Deadline for Submissions is March 24, For more information please 2017 by 12:00 noon. Notice of 2017 Spring Load Restrictions contact Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services at As per Bylaw 16-39, The Township enforces reduced load restrictions to protect municipal roadways during spring thaw, [email protected] or when road damage is most likely to occur. Reduced load limits will be in effect where and when Visit www.mindenhills.ca/tenders/ 705-286-1936 ext. 201. for complete details. signs are posted, depending on road and weather conditions. Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 9 Highlander news Minden Hills in brief secure entertainment/talent,” director Mark Coleman said safety and accessibility standards. The play area was also Councillor costs released in a report. affected by the flood of 2013,” director Mark Coleman Not surprisingly, Reeve Brent Devolin made the most said in a report. money of all Minden Hills councillors in 2016. Council to apply for Rotary He added, “This project would be comparable to the According to the statement of council and committee recent playground/swings equipment upgrade completed remuneration report for 2016, Devolin earned $29,338.52 playground grant at Lochlin Community Centre in 2016. A request for a in renumeration, benefits, travel expenses, conference and letter of support and invitation to participate would be Council has approved submitting a grant application to education expenses. extended to the Minden Rotary Club once again.” the Access4All Barrier Buster Program in support of the Next up was deputy reeve Cheryl Murdoch, at $24,898.49. Coleman said the grant application would be for $22,000 replacement of the Rotary Park Playground in Minden to They were followed by: Coun. Pam Sayne ($23,955.08); and must be submitted by the end of the month. If meet current accessibility standards. Coun. Jeanne Anthon ($22,787.49); Coun. Jean Neville successful, work would have to be completed by Dec. 31, “The current playground, swings and play surface area ($21,629.76); Coun. Ron Nesbitt ($20,292.22) and Coun. 2017. are in excess of 10 years of age and do not meet current Lisa Schell ($19,199.66).

Peck Street reconstruction The township is proceeding with the reconstruction of Peck Street in downtown Minden but got a shock when it recently opened tenders to find the pricing far over budget. NORTHERN EXPRESSIONS The municipality had earmarked $220,000 for the project but the lowest bid came in at $370,922.50 excluding GST. Roads superintendent Travis Wilson came to council MARCH SAVE 20% TO 50% OR MORE seeking direction. on select items throughout the store! Council awarded the tender to Royel Paving Ltd in HOT Lindsay. but instructed Wilson to discuss the project further with them as well as the consulting engineer, and to examine SPOTS ½ PRICE! his roads budget, to see where savings can be found. “It’s been a mess for a really long time,” Reeve Brent GIFTWARE, CANDLES, AREA RUGS, WALL ART, Devolin said of the need to redo the road. Spring flooding and drainage issues are historically QUILTS, TOSS CUSHIONS & MORE! problematic. One item that is now definitely off of the table, though, is SOLID WOOD rehabilitation of the boat launch. 50% OFF 40% OFF Wilson said staff included a provisional item for the SLEEP THERAPY LUKX BATHROOM VANITIES COAT RACKS rehabilitation of the boat launch, including new pre-fab MATTRESSES Reg. $199.99 ramps, earth works and asphalt paving. The lowest bidder for optimal support, & GRANITE/QUARTZ TOPS provided a price of $31,000 for this work. However, he - all sizes. Now $79.99 advised against proceeding with the large shortfall on the comfort and a no disturb project. sleep - all sizes. Devolin, who uses the launch, said while he would love to CANADIAN MADE 100% COTTON SHEETS see the work done, “We can get by with it. It functionally QUEEN KING works.” BAMBOO Reg. $ 69.99 Reg. $ 79.99 MEMORY Winter maintenance over budget Now Now FOAM The township’s costs for wages and benefits for plowing 25% OFF $ $ and sanding is significantly up for the period Dec. 3, 2016 CAMBRIDGE TOWELS 49.99 59.99 PILLOWS to Feb. 10, 2017 when compared to Dec. 5, 2015 to Feb. 23, 100% Egyptian Cotton - all colours QUEEN $ 2016. CANADIAN MADE Reg. 29.99 In a staff report, roads superintendent Travis Wilson said $ his department had spent $38,690 more so far this winter. 25% OFF Now 19.99 “The beginning of the 2016/2017 winter season has been 20% OFF - Heritage Maple Furniture KING a challenge for all roads departments within the County of - Crate Designs Furniture Reg. $ 39.99 Haliburton, with several freeze-thaw cycles, freezing rain, RECLAIMED PINE FURNITURE and large amounts of snow,” his report said. Select Unique Pieces - Rustic Pine Furniture & Mirrors $ “The freezing rain and thaw cycles have created icy CANADIAN MADE Now 29.99 conditions. This has caused our sand to be used at a faster rate than historic timelines. Staff have contacted the • SOLID WOOD & LOG FURNITURE • OUTDOOR PLASTIC FURNITURE contractor who produces our winter sand and requested that • MATTRESSES & BEDDING • CANDLES • HOME DECOR they start production on our 2017 sand; however, staff have • RUGS • LAMPS • LIGHTING • KITCHEN & BATH ACCESSORIES not hauled any material to yards yet,” Wilson wrote. • MIRRORS • WALL ART • MOCCASINS • HEADWEAR He’ll provide another report to council in the Spring. • UNIQUE GIFTWARE & SO MUCH MORE! “We’re not happy, but we’re not surprised,” Reeve Brent Devolin said. SERVICE • QUALITY • VALUE • SELECTION Planning for Canada Day 2017 Since 2007 The township’s application to the Ontario 150 grant program for $5,000 to put towards enhanced Canada Day/Canada 150 celebrations was unsuccessful. However, council has Canada agreed to transfer nearly $6,000 from an unused reserve to offset the lost revenue. 13588 Hwy 118, Haliburton Phone: 705-457-8957 “This transfer of funds would be used to ensure baseline [email protected] www.NorthernExpressionsCanada.com funding for the enhanced evening activities; provide for a matching contribution of $2,500 to the OHTO grant Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm application; and provide $2,500 to be used as a deposit to • GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE • CANADA WIDE DELIVERY • 10 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 2017 Chamber awards

ATOMA ALLERGY Top: The chamber gala committee, Autumn Smith, chamber manager, Heather Kennedy Schmidt, Jeff Strano, Lauren Forbes, John MacDonald, Amanda Manary, Melissa Tong, AndreaFORMULA Strano, were all smiles 60’Sfor the big event. Above left: Haliburton Chiropractic were masked up and ready to go for the 11th annual Business & Community Achievement awards gala. Above right: The Moontones entertain the sold-out crowd at cocktail hour. Photos by Sarah Bell Photography.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Business Achievement The Pump Shop Customer First - Business Wintergreen Maple Products Entrepreneur of the Year Mike McFadden Innovati on & Creati vity The Haliburton Real Estate Team New Business Highland Glass & Windows Not-for-Profi t of the Year Community Living Skilled Trades & Industry Harcourt Park Marina Tourism & Hospitality Bonnie View Inn Warden’s Award Haliburton County Snowmobile Associati on Highlander of the Year Max Ward THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Students from Columbia International College work toward their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. They were at the centre from Dec. 15-18. Title Sponsor: Photo by Sandra Dabrowski. Plans to rebuild moving ahead Recepti on & Print Sponsors: at Bark Lake Leadership Centre By Mark Arike that space yet.” offering donations of items such as artifacts It housed a classroom and educational for educational purposes, he said. Last summer, a fire destroyed two buildings items such as skulls, bones and turtles A sales coordinator was hired a few that were part of the Bark Lake Leadership shells. months ago to generate new business, he Centre in Irondale. They are also considering building a new added. No one was hurt but the damage was sports and activity centre for kids to play Last spring, some confusion arose estimated at $1.5 million. The cause was games in. It would include a stage for talent regarding the centre’s fate when planner never determined. shows. John Ariens told The Highlander it would But despite the destruction it left behind, a And renovations are underway at existing eventually be phased out to make way Award, Decor & Media Sponsors: commitment was made to rebuild—and that buildings on the property, said Fortin. for 83 single-family cottage lots. County could begin as early as the spring. There are a total of 60 buildings, ranging council approved the draft plan for the Lakeview Motel, County of “Currently we’re working on floor plans,” from storage sheds to accommodation subdivision in April. said Joe Fortin, assistant operations director. Haliburton, ACM Designs, Moose spaces such as the Oak Centre, on the Ariens, who represented Century Lane The fire levelled the recreation centre, property. The centre is a host site for several Developments, a company also owned FM, The Highlander, Canoe FM, which was one of the largest buildings on camps with visitors from all over the world. by Columbia International College, told Minden Times, Haliburton Echo, the 650-acre property. The new building About 1,000 people from more than 20 council that 10 years ago the owner will about the same size, but will feature K. Brewer Financial Services, different countries attend each summer. determined that youth leadership was no a larger deck and windows on three sides Technicaliti es Plus, Pati ent News, It is owned by Columbia International longer financially feasible. to give it “a feeling of being outside,” said College, a private boarding university But Fortin maintains that the development HCDC, Trophy Property Corp., Fortin. It will also offer meeting space and preparatory school based in Hamilton. is plan B. more room for keynote speakers. Bank of Montreal, Minden The fire hasn’t negatively impacted the “It may have even been pushed back to “It’s amazing,” he said, referring to the Subaru, OHTO & County of business. In fact, it’s become busier. omega—the very last plan,” he said, adding new space. “From a business perspective, it didn’t the centre’s owner is very passionate about Haliburton Tourism The cost to rebuild will likely be “north of hurt us in the least. I think we’re above offering children a camp experience. $1 million.” projections for this year.” Bark Lake Leadership Centre opened The ecolodge building was also ruined, Haliburton Highlands The camp community and Highlands in 1978 as the Ontario Camp Leadership CHAMBER COMMERCE but its fate is unknown at this time. of East have both been extremely supportive, facility. “We’re not sure what we’re doing with Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 13 Shop local

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April 29 Lions Club member Bob Heeps, left, presents a $1,000 donation from the club to event HALIBURTON LEGION BRANCH 129 organizer Bonnie Roe, YWCA executive director Lynn Zimmer and board member Doors Open - 5pm until 10pm • Dinner at 6pm Jennifer Fraser. Photo by Mark Arike. (pulled pork, baked beans, salad, pies, brownies, tea & coffee) Dancing at 7pm Women celebrated and Door Prizes, Spot Dances, 50/50 Draw, Country Auction, Cash Bar Dance the night away to the best music supported at HERS from the 60’s & 70’s By Mark Arike For five months, between 2015 and last Dig out your tie dyed shirts, bell bottom trousers, year, the YWCA had to close the shelter Many women and a few men united on in Minden due to a lack of funding. They head bands, love beads and gogo boots! March 8, also known as International went through their budget faster than usual We guarantee you will have a fun evening Women’s Day, to ensure an important because the shelter was always in use. service remains in the community. full of Peace, Love & Great Music. “Last year, eight women and eight The generosity of the Highlands once children called it home for 70 days each on TICKETS $25 again shone through at the Haliburton average,” said YWCA executive director Available at Canoe FM in Haliburton School of Art and Design during the YWCA Lynn Zimmer. & On the Spot Variety in Minden Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace About 61 per cent of the operation has (HERS) fundraiser. Eighty people attended Proceeds support Community Radio in the Haliburton Highlands been funded by the government. In the the event, which raised about $7,800. past three years, the organization has spent But thanks to local residents Susan and nearly $300,000 it has raised to operate the Pulled Pork by Wintergreen Maple Products Keith Hay, who recently pledged to match shelter and continue offering other services, up to $10,000 in donations for the shelter, she said. the actual total is $15,600. The goal now is to raise $120-200,000 to “I dream big but the night was amazing,” support the YWCA’s local services for the said Bonnie Roe, HERS volunteer and next two to three years. organizer. “I feel very blessed by this Other recent contributions to HERS Winter outpouring of community support.” include $25,000 from the County of The event included musical performances Haliburton and a $1,000 donation from the by local artists Zoe Chilco, Cassidy Glecoff Haliburton & District Lions Club. and Sage Christiano. LOCAL FOOD: GROW. LEARN. SHOP. Workshops

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From left, Aren Addison, Zebedee Jones and Garrett Breathwaite show off their creations. Hands-on fun at Abbey Gardens Kids explored the outdoors and got crafty during March break at Abbey Gardens. A For more information and to book your experience, contact Abbey Gardens: total of 22 children participated in the “Where the Wild Things Roam” workshop on 705-754-4769 • [email protected] Tuesday. Led by Brandon Jarvis, it gave them an opportunity to use found objects and www.abbeygardens.ca • 1012 Garden Gate Drive, Haliburton, ON natural materials to create creatures of their choice. Two other workshops were held on Wednesday and Thursday. All were full. Photo by Mark Arike. Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 15

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Police and students draw Hours: Monday - Saturday 705-286-3167 9am-5pm & 92 Bobcaygeon Sunday RIVERVIEW Road Minden massive crowd for showdown FURNITURE & FLOORING By Alex Coop The teacher whose class raised the most 10:30am-3:30pm money received a pie in the face. The A 20-year-long tradition wrapped up last winners were Mrs. Chapman from J.D. week as the Haliburton Highlands OPP Hodgson and Mrs. Patterson from Archie faced off against students from Haliburton Stouffer. County’s elementary schools in a friendly “They were great sports,” said Const. Tim MARCH hockey game, this time with the goal of Negus, the local detachment’s community raising awareness about youth homelessness safety officer. and supporting the Push for Change In Haliburton County, 271 households campaign. access food banks on a monthly basis, BLOWOUT Students from Wilberforce Elementary, 30 per cent of those people are children, Archie Stouffer and J.D. Hodgson joined according to Haliburton County’s poverty forces to take on the OPP one last time reduction strategy. March 9 at the A.J LaRue Arena in Negus has addressed the high poverty Haliburton. rates in Haliburton and said many police There was not a single seat left by the time calls are directly related to the issue. SALE! spectators settled into the arena. “Often times we will intervene at an early Police took on each school individually stage and direct them to the appropriate during the month of March. resources,” he said. “That’s the key … ONE WEEK ONLY Shopping carts were placed at all dealing with the underlying issues.” venues for donations of clothing and non- Clarifying some of the misconceptions perishable food items. Eight bags of food surrounding the work police do is also were collected, in addition to six winter important, Negus explained, because it clothing items, all of which will be donated IN STOCK EZ-LAY makes members of the community more to local food banks and reuse centres. comfortable and open to approaching A Matt Duchene World Cup jersey was police, especially youth. auctioned off for $300. That money will go FLOORING “Sometimes kids are afraid to reach out to directly to the Push for Change campaign, us. We really care about our youth and their $ while the $326 raised from the barbecue success in life. They can reach out to us.” Reg 5.99/sq.ft. during the final game in Haliburton, will Negus also said the detachment would like be split between Push for Change and the to thank everyone who attended the games, United Way. made a donation and sponsored the event. NOW The schools also participated in a coin “This event would not have succeeded drive. $ .99 without your support,” he said. 3 /SQ.FT Maple Fest Arianna West, cottaging with her parents near ALL IN STOCK CUSTOM Carnarvon, enjoys a cup of maple syrup at the Haliburton WOOD FURNITURE Highlands Museum on Saturday. Steve Hill built by Riverview prepared maple syrup the old fashioned way over a wood fire using a 115-year-old sap 20% OFF! kettle. There were tasty sample and treats, and fun contests with kids’ crafts and activities. Photo by Lisa Gervais. IN STOCK CARPET BLOWOUT 0.75c/sq.ft

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Emsley during last year’s Canada Cup in East Hereford, Ont. Submitted Teen cyclist ready for 2017 season There’s a marathon coming up in April, and champion and former Norco Factory Team Haliburton teen cyclist, Nick Emsley, can’t racer to discuss where his focus should be wait. in 2017. The 17-year-old is looking to follow “We came to a decision that I am going up a successful 2016 race season with to focus more on cross country Olympic additional hardware, after placing second racing instead of cross country marathons at the Canadian Marathon Championships, which has been my focus for the past few winning the Ontario Marathon Series and years,” Emsley said, adding his success placing fourth overall in the Ontario Cup in cross country racing last year was a big Series in 2016. reason why. His first race April 15 will be during the “This will be my last year as a junior,” he Ontario Marathon Series’ first event at added. Mansfield, Ont. The Ontario Championships at Sir Sam’s “I’m super excited for the 2017 season,” Ski and Bike is one race Emsley says he’s Emsley said. really looking forward to. Not long after the 2016 season was Visit nickemsley.ca to track his progress complete, Emsley sat down with his coach, throughout the season. (Alex Coop). Andrew Watson, a four-time Canadian Enter Our Contest to draw the Cover of the 2017 Wilberforce Fair Book Submit your design at the Highlands East Municipal Office in Wilberforce on or before March 31st, 2017. Fair, recognitionOPEN inTO the ALL Fair BookAGES. and Social Media AND bragging rights! Winner receives a family pass to the 2017 Size: 5.5” wide x 8.5” tall - colour Please include the following information: 34th Annual Wilberforce Fair Friday & Saturday August 11 & 12, 2017 Please use an agricultural theme and cut out and paste the logo below and add it to your design.

Provincial champions The Haliburton Red Wolves Special Olympics curling team recently travelled to Cobourg to participate in the Ontario Special Olympics curling tankard provincial finals in the B division. They defeated a team from Brantford by a score of 8-2 to capture the B division provincial championship. Pictured from left to right are: team coach Dave McKay, skip Dawn Piercey, alternate Trever Brauer, lead Brent Leffering, second Slylar Pratt, and vice Emily Boccitto. Missing is assistant coach Dave Piercey. We are very proud of their achievements. (Submitted by Dave McKay) Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 19 The Sixth Annual Haliburton Doc(k) Day Documentary Saturday, April 8 2017 Film Festival

DYSART 150: THE MOVIE 10:00 AM – 23 min

Travel with Kim and Linda Emmerson through England to find the roots of our local heritage. Who knew there was a connection between Dysart, Downton Abbey and King Tutankhamen?

OBIT 10:30 PM –93 min

Within the storied walls of The New York Times, a team of writers is entrusted with reflecting upon the lives of luminaries, icons and world leaders of our day. Their stories are juxtaposed snuggly beside the details of their subjects to create an exceptionally tight, often hilarious film.

CAMERAPERSON 1:30 PM – 90 min

Cameraperson draws our attention not just to what we're seeing, but to how we're seeing it. It encourages us to wonder how a camera operator negotiates personal space in tense, intimate, emotionally fraught situations.

WHAT LIES BELOW 4:15 PM – 80 min – Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker Lawrence Gunther

Lawrence Gunther draws on his perspective to explore and share what others aren’t able to see taking place beneath the waves. A blind graduate from York University’s master’s program in environmental studies, Gunther is a highly regarded speaker, writer and radio host on the subject of fishing and Canada’s aquatic ecosystems.

IN PURSUIT OF PEACE 7:30 PM – 87 min – Followed by Q&A with Director Garry Beitel

Follow four Canadians on the front lines of international peace initiatives in South Sudan, Turkey, Congo and Iraq. We experience the challenges of their work, exploring how their peace building strategies are put to the test in this new 21st century paradigm of conflict resolution.

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Photos by Lisa Gervais. Womens (U21) U16 Results: 1st - Zoe Chore (Canada) Male Saturday 2nd - Antoinette (Annie) Tansley 1st - Andrew Hevey Saturday - FIS Mens (Canada) 2nd - Andrew Ouellet 1st - Mathieu Leduc (Canada) 3rd - Alexa Velcic (Canada) 3rd - Colton Eggert 2nd - Kevin MacDonald (Canada) 3rd - Satoshi Furono (Japan) Sunday - FIS Canadian Junior Title Open Male Saturday - Mens (U21) 1st - Cameron Gray Saturday - FIS Womens 1st - Reece Howden (Canada) 2nd - Jeff Patterson Please support the new 1st - Alexa Velcic (Canada) 2nd - Jared Schmidt (Canada) 3rd - Trevor Smith Haliburton Highlands 2nd - Zoe Chore (Canada) 3rd - Gavin Rowell (Canada) Palliative Centre! 3rd - Antoinette (Annie) Tansley (Canada) U14 Female Sunday Results from the open race Alpine Ontario 1st - Leah Dufresne Sunday - FIS Mens race: 1st - Reece Howden (Canada) U14 Male Sunday 2nd - Mathieu Leduc (Canada) U12 Male Saturday 1st - Andy Bulloch (Muskoka Ski Club) Thank you! 3rd - Kevin MacDonald (Canada) 1st - Ben Wheeler (Fenninger Racing) 2nd - Ezra Hill (Fenninger Racing) 705-457-1580 or Sunday - FIS Womens U14 Female Saturday U16 Male Sunday 705-286-1580 1st - Zoe Chore (Canada) 1st - Leah Dufresne 1st - Andrew Hevey [email protected] 2nd - Antoinette (Annie) Tansley 2nd - Colton Eggert www.hhhs.ca/foundation (Canada) U14 Male Saturday 3rd - Andrew Ouellet 3rd - Alexa Velcic (Canada) 1st - Andy Bulloch (Muskoka Ski Club) 2nd - Logan Baird (Fenninger Racing) Open Male Sunday Sunday - FIS Canadian Junior Title - 3rd - Ezra Hill (Fenninger Racing) 1st - Cameron Gray 2nd - Trevor Smith Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 21 Highland Storm

2016-17 TYKE YEAR IN REVIEW

2016-2017 Highland Storm Tyke team. Message from Coach, Greg Scheffee

It has been a tremendous pleasure to player confidence. Our practice plans staff is very proud of. players developed a sense for the game have been a part of the coaching staff remained consistent throughout the The highlights of the season include and good sportsmanship. for the 2016-2017 Highland Storm Tyke year and it was marvelous to watch winning the “C” Championship at the The future of the Tyke program team. This season we had a diverse as the pace steadily increased and our Centre Hastings Tyke tournament and looks promising as many of these group of players ranging in age from competitiveness challenged even the the “A” Championship at the Bancroft players are eligible to return for next five to seven. The success of this young best teams we faced. Watching this Tim Hortons Cup. years’ team. It has been a rewarding group should not only be measured by group of hockey players develop a The goal of Tyke hockey is to improve season with tremendous growth and wins and losses but more importantly passion for the game and learning the individual skills and foster a team all players should be proud of their by the level of skill development and fundamentals is something the coaching environment. Throughout the season our accomplishments.

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Vanek Logan Deagan Davison Hudson Horsley #4 #14 #33 GOALIE Vanek is the first star of the Highland Throughout the 2016/17 Tyke The first season can be stressful for anyone, Storm Tyke season thanks to a penchant season, Deagan often was a threat but the first season as a goaltender? It for scoring the big goals. Vanek’s to score on the opposition any didn’t seem to faze Hudson, our third star offensive output remained consistent, as time he was on the ice. During of the tyke season. Hudson’s season was he not only was one of our three stars the Kawartha Coyotes’ home highlighted in late December, as he not of the week in early December, but also tournament near the start of the only brought home the ‘C’ championship, a couple of weeks ago in February, after season, Deagan was able to score but was also named top goalie of the recording a hat trick in the Kawartha five goals over the three games in Centre Hastings tournament. Hudson was Coyotes’ home tournament. which the Storm took part. a workhorse during this past weekend’s Bernie Nicholls Spring Classic Tournament. Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 23 Highland Storm Storm reports

Tom Prentice and Sons Tykes The Tykes played in the first annual Bernie Nicholls Spring Tournament this past weekend, hosting at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden. Facing off at 8 a.m. first thing Saturday morning, the Tykes came out with a tie against the Tillsonburg Tornadoes. Their second game was a struggle and they couldn’t come out on top, losing to the eventual champions, the Kawartha Coyotes. In their third and final game of the day, they pulled out a strong win against the Huntsville Otters. Back in action for the “B” finals on Sunday, the team played its best. Each player used their skating, stick handling and passing abilities throughout the game. Tying it in the third period, the Tykes went into a three-on-three, three-minute overtime. Neither team scored, leading to five more overtime periods of end-to-end action. Exhaustion started to take over, but each player still tried their best. The team ended up losing in the ninth period, but we couldn’t have been more proud. Hudson Horsley played tremendously in The Tyke Highland Storm team chases the puck against the tournament’s eventual champions, the Kawartha Coyotes. Photo by net. (Submitted by Tamara Bain) Lisa Gervais.

In the first period, both teams fought hard minute left, the Coyotes scored and the There was seven minutes left and the Cottage Country but Aiden Perrott sunk one back door off score was 3-2 Storm going into the third. Storm had to hold the Coyotes off or score a rebound by Avery Degeer. However, the It was the most eventful. Addison Carr another goal and they held them off and Building Supplies/ Coyotes scored and the period ended 1-1. scored first on a breakaway. The Coyotes the final score was 6-5. Ridgewood Ford Atoms The second period started with Perrott scored right after. Then Carr scored again The next game for the Atoms is in scoring his second after a pass from after a pass from Card. And, Perrott scored Baltimore, Ont. for the Cross Border On Saturday, March 11, the Highland Degeer. Logan Tripp scored a beauty from his hat trick goal after a pass from Degeer. Clash Tournament on the March 24 Storm travelled to OPS to face the the blue line after a pass from Kadin Card, However, a minute after that, the Coyotes weekend. (Submitted by Amber Card). Kawartha Coyotes in an exhibition game. who won the face off. But with only a put two in the net and it was 6-5 Storm. Jets report Armstrong and Olivia Villamere with The Leveque Brothers/ assists going to Ryan Rupnow (2). The Jets travelled to Lindsay on Rock Breakers Thursday night to close off the series Peewee girls with a very dominating 7-0 win. They controlled the game from start to finish The peewees locked up their spot in the with some great passing plays and Lower Lakes Championship weekend awesome teamwork. Goals were scored March 31 with a sweep over their series by Armstrong (4), Ava Smith, Elyse Ives opponents, the Lindsay Lynx. The girls and Tidey. Assists going to Mackenzie took to home ice on Tuesday in game Hudder (2), Tidey, Emily Alexander, one and were the first to the scoreboard Villamere (3), Avery Coens (2), Megan early with a great rushing play that Jenkins (2) and Trista Young. Bella “the ended with Chloe “fireball” Billings wall” Smolen turned away every shot finding the back of the net to set the she faced in the playoffs and playdowns tone for the rest of the game, assisted by earning her multiple shutouts. Learning to curl Emma Tidey. Before the period ended, The girls will participate in the Lower Peyton Armstrong sniped one of her Lakes Championship weekend in The Minden Curling Club Youth League recently celebrated its final results. The own, unassisted. The girls shut the Lynx Vaughan on March 31-April 2 and then wooden curling club trophy is more than 100 years old and was donated to the league out before scoring two more goals to in the provincials in the GTA April 7-9. by the Gillespies. The top three teams from the league win gold, silver and bronze win the game 4-0. Final goals going to (Submitted by Melissa Armstrong) medals. This year the gold medals went to Crystal Petry, Georgia Code, Broden Boisvert and Hailey Switzer. Coach Dave McKay made the trophy presentations. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful year of learning to curl. During the last bonspiel of the season, first year curler, Broden Boisvert put all three of his shots into the rings including a button shot. Thank you to McKay for heading this program and dedicating 20 years to it, Jane and Scotty Boyd for their 16 years of dedication to the THEHIGHLANDER.CA program, Peter Alexander, whose grandson James Alexander was a coach this year, and to Stuart for helping. (Submitted). 24 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 Highlander community

Canskate goes to Bobcaygeon Minden Skating Club continues winning streak Skaters working through the Skate Canada Canskate Learn to Skate Program Minden Skating Club skaters competed at the annual Toni Carr Interclub skating competed in the Bobcaygeon Funskate Competition Feb. 25. Skaters competed competition in Lakefield on March 4. Skaters competed in a number of events and between stage levels one through six. The Minden Skating Club sent 22 skaters. earned points throughout the day. In the end Minden came out on top, winning Pictured, left to right, Rayah Garbutt, Kate Walker, Myla Ecclestone, Freyja Neimann- Interclub for the fourth year in a row. Pictured are most of the skaters that took part. Rowe, Abby Schreiber-New Love, Breezy Schreiber New-Love, Sarah Mee, Anastasia Submitted. Mongrain, Jayla Bird, Elyse Kernohan. Submitted.

HALIBURTON COUNTY INSPECTION RED WOLVES High scores, Jan. 25 Inspection of Approved 2017–2018 Annual Work Schedule 1. Jason Cochrane 165 2. Emily Boccitto 156 Bancroft-Minden Forest 3. Skylar Pratt 155 4. Jeffrey Coulson 139 The Bancroft District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed 5. Caitlin Peacock 136 and approved the Bancroft Minden Forest Company Inc. 6. Sarah Hudson 133 April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Bancroft-Minden Forest. High scores, Feb. 8 Availability 1. Jason Cochrane 219 (personal The AWS will be available for public inspection for best) a fifteen day period at the Bancroft Minden Forest 2. Sarah Hudson 185 Company Inc. office and the MNRF public website at 3. Russell Whetstone 179 ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 15, 2017 and 4. Emily Boccitto 150 available for view throughout the one-year duration. 5. Buddy Plouffe 147 Ontario Government Information Centres at the North Kawartha Township Public Library, Woodview Branch and 6. Jason Hollowell 140 the ServiceOntario office in Minden provide access to the Internet. High Scores, Feb. 15 Scheduled Forest Management Operations 1 Andrea Austin 217 2 Jeffrey Coulson 193 The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, 3 Skylar Pratt 192 forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree 4 Robin Fletcher 172 planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during 5 Jason Hollowell 172 the year. 6 Russell Whetstone 167 Tree Planting and Fuelwood Bancroft Minden Forest Company Inc. is responsible High Scores Feb. 22 for tree planting on the Bancroft-Minden Forest. 1 Skylar Pratt 223 Please contact Bancroft Minden Forest Company Inc., 2 Jeffrey Coulson 208 Peter Nitschke for information regarding tree planting 3 Andrea Austin 186 job opportunities. 4 Emily Boccitto 177 For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the Bancroft 5 Kim Buie 172 District Office, Glenn McLean at 613-332-3940, ext. 211. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact Bancroft 6 Jason Conchrane 169 Minden Forest Company Inc., Peter Nitschke. More Information High Scores March 1 For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS 1 Casey Heley 212 operations summary map, please contact: 2 Jason Cochrane 200 Tim Reece, R.P.F., Management Forester Peter Nitshcke, R.P.F., General Manager 3 Skylar Pratt 183 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Bancroft Minden Forest Company Inc. 4 Jeffrey Coulson 166 Bancroft District Office 27578 Hwy. 62 South 5 Buddy Plouffe 165 106 Monck Street, P.O. Box 500 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 6 Russel Whetstone 155 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-332-6890 tel: 613-332-3940, ext. 248 fax: 613-332-6892 fax: 613-332-0608 High Scores March 8 1 Jason Cochrane 209 2 Casey Heley 185 3 Melinda Nesbitt 185

BLEED 4 Skylar Pratt 155 5 Brent Leffering 140 6 Kim Buie 134. Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 25 Highlander classifieds

SERVICES FOR SALE WANTED FOR RENT NEW YEAR, NEW FIREWOOD - Dry HOUSE FOR RENT LOOK - Professional STAMP CARPET firewood, delivered, $300 WANTED ANTIQUES near Blairhampton Golf painting is one of the J.P.G. DECKS and DUCT CLEANING Bush or $160 1.5 Face. Furniture, glass, china, Course. Very clean, easiest ways to make a Installation, Cleaning, IICRC Certifi ed, carpet Call or Text 705-935- decoys, military medals, 2 bdrm, 5 appls. with change - and it adds value Staining. Plus doors, & upholstery cleaning, 0950 costume jewellery, gold & 30x24’ workshop, on to your home! Call the trim, int/ext painting. powerful truck mounted silver, silver dollars & 50 3 acres. Great decks & experts at Kashaga Wood Quality & Reliability. system, air care HUNTER CREEK 3 cent pieces, pocket watches, yard space with flowers, & Paint, 705-457-5818. BDRM, large living waterfalls, pond. $1,250/ 705-447-9900 duct cleaning. paintings, etc. ANYTHING Call Rick room, kitchen, laundry & OLD Call 705-887-1672 mo. Heat & hydro not Cell 705-455-2818 bath, sunroom, covered included. 1st & last, plus 705-457-4715 R Carruth HIGHLAND [email protected] porch. Corner lot, carport, refs. No smoking. June 1. APPLIANCES metal roof & storage Dave 705-455-2050. Home Appliance Repairs. areas. Mostly furnished, THANK YOU All Makes, All Models. SIMPLY GOOD SQUEEGEE $89,900. Appt’s to view 2 BEDROOM HOUSE 705-457-1048 HOUSEKEEPING – CLEAN 4U avail. April 1. 705-286- in Gooderham. Full 13 Industrial Park Road since 1999. Serving Free Estimates, 0814. The family of the late basement, $750/ Haliburton reasonable, reliable, Donald Lloyd would Minden, Haliburton, fully insured. month plus utilities. No Bancroft areas. Year- WINDOW like to thank all those Smoking. Please call Carl round, seasonal, weekly, CLEANING who called at the funeral or Gloria. 705-447-2116 COMPUTER biweekly, monthly or POWER WASHING home, also for the after 2 p.m. daily except PROBLEMS? We as needed. Residential SIDING/DECKS beautiful flowers and Tues., call after 4 p.m. County-wide service Nicely Cut & Split all the donations to the fix Macs, PCs, smart and cottages. Final clean Firewood upon moving. Cottage Call Rick at hospital. Thanks also phones. Virus removal. 705-455-2230 Dunloe Farms Computer sales; in-store, checks in off-season or West Guilford for all the lovely cards I at your home or business. as needed. 705-448-1178 705-754-3034 received. Classifieds dogpawlodge@gmail. Remote service available. $8 for 25 words, Call Solidstate at 705- com. 50 maximum. $ 457-3962. 237 Highland FOOT CARE IN 705-457-2900 Street Haliburton. OAK TILTING QUILT 8 YOUR HOME. RN with FRAME, 3 pole design, HELP WANTED certification in no basting, ratchet wheel PSW certified tensioning, steel pole for in-home care advanced foot care. Diabetic foot care, design, reverse tilt $500. STOUGHTONS in Haliburton and Call Judy 705-457-0469 surrounding area. toenail health, QUALITY ROOFING callus & corn Stanhope Recreation Committee David Cranstoun Members Required Lifetime STEEL roofing reduction. HONEY – Award- 705-457-4234 The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking volunteers to systems! IKO fibreglass Call Colette winning, unpasteurized, pure clover, golden comb establish a Stanhope Recreation Committee. The function of this architectural shingles. 705-854-0338 committee will be to promote and encourage use of recreation NEW eavestrough & and honey butters. Ideal for cold & flu season facilities in the Stanhope area. As a member you will work with gutter guard installation. Township recreation programming staff, members of Council and We offer year-round ABOVE BOARD FOR SALE and helps with seasonal like-minded, enthusiastic individuals. Together you will plan and CARPENTRY - New allergies. Call Tom 705- roofing and are booking THE FOOD HUB at make recommendations to Council regarding the implementation company, experienced 286-3628. of recreation programming. for the spring and Abbey Gardens - Open summer. Free estimates. and licenced carpenters. As a committee of Council, meetings will be held once per month. 15 years construction Wednesday - Saturday, 10 In addition to attending meetings, members would be willing and Call us today 705-457-0703. a.m. - 6 p.m. Classifieds [email protected] experience. Renovations able to commit time and expertise to implementing programming. stoughtonsqualityroofing.ca and new construction. If you are interested in working as part of an exciting, newly References available. Call established committee, please contact Melissa Alfano, Recreation $8 for 25 words, 705-455-2196 for a free 50 maximum. $ Programming Supervisor at [email protected] or call 705-766-9968 by April 7, 2017. estimate. 705-457-2900 8

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HELP WANTED FOR RENT CARNARVON. Nice single bedroom side split apt. with private driveway and deck, perfect for POSITION AVAILABLE 1 person. Level lot. Employment Opportunity Life Insurance Administrative Assistant Available April 1st or Summer Students – Two Positions May 1st. $700/month plus The Municipality of Highlands East is currently accepting applications for the position of Sewage This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with the Financial propane. Non smoking Disposal System Maintenance Inspector. Services Offi ce of Kyle Brewer. This position includes benefi ts. and no dogs please. Call

st th or txt 705-457-6077 This is a seasonal position that will run from May 1 , 2017 to August 25 , 2017 (40 hrs/week). The following are requirements of the Applicant: Position Details: • To be Life licensed or be prepared to become Life licensed HELP WANTED during the probation period • Conversing with property owners and the public; • To have excellent organization and follow-up skills • Prepare property survey form and discussions with owners; • To have excellent written communication skills DRIVERS NEEDED for • Obtain fi eld measurements as requires; • To have excellent customer relations skills and telephone Hyland Taxi. G License • Prepare journals of completed “inspections”; manner • Prepare site inspection reports/sketches; for taxi is required. B,C • To be comfortable working with numbers or F License for 11 • Take photos as required in addition to site review; • To be profi cient in the Microsoft Offi ce Suite of programs • Maintain care for equipment/vehicles as required; passenger van and bus. • Practice fi eld safety. Applications will be accepted up to March 24, 2017 either by Call 705-457-9898 mailing to Position Requirements: K. Brewer Financial Services Inc. • Hold a valid G driving license P.O. Box 505 HIGHLANDS TOWING • Has been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intends to return to Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 is accepting applications school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. Or deliver to 253 Highland Street, Haliburton, ON for part time drivers. Qualifi cations: Or email to solutions@kbrewerfi nancial.com Must be 25 yrs of age, • Preference for Civil or Environmental Technology, Public Health and Safety or Environmental Or fax to 705-457-3324 with a clean driving Science program; Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted. record. Training provided. • Some knowledge of On-Site sewage disposal system operation; **K. Brewer Financial Services Inc. will be moving this Spring to 13321 Hwy 118** Call 705-457-6433 or • Good oral and written communication skills’ email hightow5@hotmail. • Ability to read maps and use GPS; • Ability to exhibit polite and respectful attitude; TRANSPORTATION com • Knowledge of safety in the workplace. Interested applicants may submit their resume including references, in confi dence to: Shannon Hunter C.A.O. Classifieds Municipality of Highlands East P.O. Box 295, 2249 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Fax: 705-448-2532 E-Mail: [email protected] $ Direct inquiries to: Laurie Devolin, Chief Building Offi cial at 705-447-0051 Applications clearly marked “Application-Sewage Disposal Maintenance Inspector” may be submitted on or before April 4th, 2017 at 3:00 pm via Mail, In Person, Fax or Email. $8 for 25 words, 50 maximum. The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. 705-457-29008 Personal information collected will be used solely for applicant selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO, 1990. OBITUARIES The Municipality of Highlands East is an equal opportunity employment employer. Accommodation will In Loving Memory of be provided in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon advance notice of specifi c accommodation required. Phillip “Phil” Reginald Sawyer Passed away suddenly at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Friday, March 10, TENDER 2017, at the age of 74. Son of the late Roy and Florence (nee Dudman) Sawyer. Soulmate of Sharon Hughes of Minden. Dear father of Laurie (Tim) Smith, Randy (Marcie) Sawyer, and Sherry Tender for the Municipality of Highlands East Sawyer. Loving papa of Leea, Amber (Jonathan), Matthew, Dallyn, Alana, Andrew, and great papa Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost of Cheyenne, Claire and Melcolm. Dear brother of Ronald (Bev), Keith (Sheila), and Wayne (Janet). Roof Tender #2017-01-PR Fondly remembered by Bill and Janet Hughes, Christine Sterling, Janet Hughes, William Hughes (deceased), and also by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Sealed tenders, clearly marked “Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Roof Tender #2017-01- In keeping with Phil’s wishes, Cremation has taken place. A gathering to PR” will be received up until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the address listed below to celebrate Phil’s life will be announced at a later date. the attention of the undersigned. Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated Specifi cations regarding the above work will be available at the Municipal Offi ce located at by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com 2249 Loop Road in Wilberforce or on the Highlands East website at www.highlandseast.ca. Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. Bids must include a 10% tender deposit. FUNERAL SERVICES Work is to commence on Monday, May 15, 2017 and is to be completed by no later than Friday, June 02, 2017, weather permitting. Funerals and The lowest bid or any bid is not necessarily accepted. Memorial Jim Alden, Property Supervisor Municipality of Highlands East Services 2249 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0 Offi ce: 705-448-2775 Cell: 705-455-7515 127 Bobcaygeon Rd Email: [email protected] Minden, ON 705-286-2181 www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 27 Highlander classifieds

HELP WANTED EVENTS HOUSEKEEPER & LUNCH FOR THE VON SMART exercise EVERY TUESDAY. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP open to anyone who MORE Looking for BEREAVED, an informal program for balance, Royal Canadian Legion has been diagnosed with or survived cancer. We meet a dynamic, energetic get-together for those strength, and flexibility. Branch 519, Coboconk the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Ruth Parkes person with an eye for who are experiencing Minden on Wed. at 11 Progressive euchre at Room at the Haliburton Hospital from 1 – 3 p.m. detail. Duties include bereavement. Light lunch, a.m. in the Hyland Crest 1:00 pm. Cost is $2 per Please contact Lynn Higgs Thompson 705-457-2941 housekeeping, front desk no registration required. Auditorium, and in person for more information. and serving. This is a Fridays 11:30 a.m. – 1 Haliburton on Thurs. at permanent, year-round p.m. Haliburton: 1st and 1 p.m. at Echo Hills. For EVERY TUESDAY. position. Weekend work 3rd Friday at SIRCH, 2 more information contact Euchre at West Guilford is a necessity. Contact us Victoria St. Minden: 2nd Judy Webb at 705-286- Community Centre 7 IN MEMORY for more details. Drop by and 4th Friday at Minden 5098 or Carol Browne at p.m. For information, call or email your resume to: Legion on Hwy 35. For 705-457-4551. 705-754-2464 info@lakeviewhaliburton. more info: 705-457-2941 ca, Lakeview Motel ext. 2932 Every Monday EVERY THURSDAY 4951 County Rd. 21, PICKLEBALL at 7 – 9 p.m. Shout Sister Haliburton Every Monday Pickle Haliburton High School, Choir is welcoming Ball – Lloyd Watson 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost new members at the EVENTS Centre – 3:30 p.m. – 6 $2, equipment supplied. Haliburton United Church p.m. Bring clean indoor shoutsisterchoir.ca BLISS IN THE NORTH running shoes. Energy & Chakra Group, Thurs. evenings @ 6:30 p.m. Learn about chakras NOTICE & how energy works. Call Denise 705-457- R. I. (Bob) McCausland, 7827 for info. Jan 16/43 to March 17/92 I’ll love you till I die COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ST. PATRICK’S DAY APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE You’ll forget in time LUNCH at the Haliburton TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of Minden Hills will hold a 25 years have passed by Legion, Friday, March Public Hearing on: Daily you’re on our mind 17th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 DATE: Monday, March 27, 2017 p.m. Stew, coleslaw, TIME: 9:30 a.m. We remember the year LOCATION: Municipal Council Chambers,  at Bob McCausland died dessert, tea/coffee, $8/ 7 Milne Street, Minden, Ontario. adult, $4/kids 12 and You know the last few years to consider minor variance application PLMV2017018. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to under. consider the proposed Minor Variances to the Township of Minden Hills Zoning By-law pursuant to He su ered, but he never cried Section 45 of the Planning Act. The minor variance applications being considered are listed below: You should have seen our frantic faces ALCOHOLICS  e loss cut like a knife ANONYMOUS - WE PLMV2017018 - Part of Lot 1 & 2, Concession ‘A’, Geographic Township of Minden; being Part 2 of Plan 19R-9784; and located on Heaven gained an angel CARE Meetings: Highway 35 (vacant land) (see Key Map). We learned the cold hard facts of life Wednesdays, noon –1 Purpose and Effect of the Application: The applicant wishes to p.m., Sundays 10:30 – permit the construction of a new Fire Hall. To permit the proposed What’s that darling 11:30 a.m. St. Anthony’s, development the applicant seeks a reduced side yard setback of 7 You’re all doing  ne 27 Victoria Street, metres whereas 10 metres is otherwise required. Just to know it Haliburton. All welcome. Means so much to me 705-324-9900. HAVE YOUR SAY: lnput on the above noted application is welcome and encouraged. You can You loved the girls out to bingo provide input by speaking at the public meeting or by making a written submission to the Township. While the boys got stinko AL ANON- WE CARE, lf you do not attend the public meeting, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise are you troubled by provided in The Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings. You thought no more of inko someone’s drinking? WRITTEN SUBMISSION: To provide input in writing, or to request written notice of the decision, On a Gtown Saturday night please contact the undersigned or e-mail [email protected]. lf you do not make a written Meetings: Tuesday 7 – submission prior to a decision, nor make an oral submission at the Public Hearing, and subsequently  ey should have put you in the movies 8 p.m., St. Anthony’s submit an appeal of the decision, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. Made a big star out of you 27 Victoria Street, MORE INFORMATION: Additional information regarding these applications will be available for Played the part of a man strong and worthy Haliburton. All are public inspection until noon on the day of the hearing at the Township of Minden Hills Building and All you had to do was act naturally welcome. Planning Department during normal offi ce hours, and online at www.mindenhills.ca. For more information about this matter contact [email protected]. You couldn’t ride or wrangle VOLUNTEER INCOME Dated this 16th day of March, 2017. You always cared to make a dime Loved music played on guitars TAX PROGRAM Ian Clendening, MPl. – Haliburton Legion: Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment You were happy all the time Thursdays from Feb P.O. Box 359, 7 Milne Street, Minden ON., K0M 2K0 When the battle stopped 23 to Apr. 20, 9 a.m. – And the smoke had cleared 12 noon. Wilberforce CAREERS  ere was thunder from the throne Legion, Wednesdays from Feb. 22 to Apr. 19, 2 – Seven Spanish Angels took another Angel home 3:30 p.m. •NEW YEAR•NEW CAREER• Who’s gonna  ll those shoes Consider a career in Real Estate. Who’s gonna stand that tall We will train you to make an above-average income in this Who’s gonna keep the music going Classifieds exciting business. Contact us now for details. No one like you at all Kate Archer, Broker/V.P. Remembered with love and alway missed $8 for 25 words, $ 705-457-2220 Direct Line: 705-930-4040 50 maximum. [email protected] RealEstateCareerInfo.ca Joan, R. Guy, Robin and families 705-457-2900 8 28 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 Highlander classifieds

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EVENTS HELP WANTED HALIBURTON FREE EVENTS & HIGHLANDS Stroke WORKSHOPS Support Group meets the at third Thursday of each Haliburton Solar + Wind month at the Fireside Municipality of Highlands East Call 705-455-2637 ext. 101 is accepti ng applicati ons for the following positi ons: Lounge, Highland Crest, or visit our website Minden 10 a.m. - noon. for more information. Swim Instructor/Lifeguard Visit Canada’s First O Grid Assistant Instructor/Lifeguard Contact Lois Rigney 705- Shift guard 286-1765 Demonstration Centre. GRAND OPENING For the Cardiff Pool/Gooderham Beach/Wilbermere Beach JUNE 10th haliburtonsolarandwind.com Qualifi cati ons Needed: LOYALIST COLLEGE • Must be (16) years of age Personal Support • Possess current Bronze Cross certi fi cate Worker Program – Every Tuesday and • Possess current Standard First Aid certi fi cate with “CPR” C Thursday SQUASH • Swim Instructors need to possess the Red Cross WSI Certi fi cati on Delivered in Minden HOUSE LEAGUE - 7:30 & the Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor Certi fi cati on • Assistant Instructors need to possess the Red Cross Assistant March 28, 2017 – p.m. Highlands Squash WSI Certi fi cati on December 15, 2017 Club – beside A.J. LaRue • Possession of current NLS certi fi cate for Pool is required for Contact Rebecca Arena – all welcome Swim Instructors/Assistant Instructors/Lifeguards [email protected] • Possession of current NLS certi fi cate for Waterfront for the McGuey 1-877-309- beach is an asset 0317 ext. 235 • Must have reliable transportati on to the Cardiff Pool and Our classifieds Gooderham Beach/Wilbermere Beach as required. Applicants are to state the positi on they are applying for as well as work! state qualifi cati ons and supply proof of the same HAVE A FREE Apply in writi ng before April 30th, 2017 Stewart Hurd Environmental Supervisor EVENT? P.O. Box 160 Cardiff , Ontario K0L 1M0 Send your events to Phone: 1-613-339-2442 Fax: 1-613-339-1028 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Call 705-457-2900

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The Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) currently has exciti ng opportuniti es available for energeti c individuals to join the team!

REGISTERED NURSES & REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES Centre For Community Based Research (Acute Care/Emergency Department & Long-Term Care) You’re invited to join in the Celebration! The Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) currently has permanent, contract and casual U-Links is hosting its annual opportuniti es for RNs and RPNs to join our healthcare team! Opportuniti es are available for nurses to provide rural nursing at both the Minden and Haliburton Emergency Departments, which have an average 30,000 combined visits per year, and in the 14-bed Celebration of Research inpati ent unit. In additi on, opportuniti es exist for nurses to provide holisti c care to residents at Hyland Crest, a 62-bed facility in Minden, and in Haliburton at a 30-bed facility, Highland Wood. Saturday, March 25th, 2017 As a member of the health care team, the RN and RPN has a unique role in promoti ng health, in preventi ng illness, and in helping clients att ain and maintain the highest level of health possible. The Fleming College, Haliburton Campus RN is responsible for providing comprehensive care to pati ents, with predictable and unpredictable 1pm to 4pm outcomes who may or may not be clinically stable. The successful candidate will possess a diploma/ With Guest Speaker: degree in Nursing and a current Certi fi cate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Recent experience in an emergency or long-term care setti ng is preferred. Ken Doherty Director, Community Services Department EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN City of Peterborough (Haliburton Emergency Department) "Leveraging Sustainability"

The Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) also has a great opportunity for an Emergency Outlining the evolution and structure of Sustainable Peterborough, Ken will discuss Medicine Physician to provide pati ent care to a wonderful and appreciati ve community at the how Peterborough’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan has leveraged significant funding support and other Haliburton site. The Haliburton Emergency Department is a busy rural community hospital which sees significant initiatives like their recently approved Climate Change Action Plan and Healthy Kids Community Challenge. He will also speak about how it has influenced other significant plans like the City of Peterborough’s Municipal Cultural an average 15,000 visits per year. The successful applicant must be eligible for independent practi ce Plan and Plan It Peterborough, as well as other regional initiatives like their Age Friendly Plan. Ken plans on sharing licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario with CCFP (EM) certi fi cati on or some exciting news on other significant related regional initiatives and will end with some salient advice learned along the CCFP with experience is preferred. In additi on, the candidate must have ACLS and PALS certi fi cati on. way. Please come out and enjoy hearing about all the exciting topics Ken will present on “Leveraging Sustainability”! Emphasis will be placed on candidates with strong communicati on skills and experience working in Research Poster Presentations: View displays of this year’s research initiatives in Haliburton. Talk rural environments. Family Medicine positi ons are also available within the community. with the university students who undertook the research. Network with researchers and community developers. Enjoy refreshments! If you are interested in joining the HHHS team for any of the above positi ons, or would like more Poster printing by: Space provided by: informati on on the opportuniti es, please contact: Human Resources Haliburton Highlands Health Services

Box 115, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0 [email protected] Fax: 705-457-4609 • www.hhhs.ca For more information contact: Sonja Marx at [email protected] or call 705-286-2411 U-Links is a member of the Haliburton County Community Co-Operative Haliburton Highlands Health Services thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted by HHHS regarding a job opportunity or testi ng, please advise if you require accommodati on due to a disability. Informati on received relati ng to accommodati on needs of applicants will be addressed confi denti ally. 30 TheHighlander Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 LISA MERCER BROKER D ’t keep me a What’s on se et!

MARCH & APRIL 2017 ROYAL CANADIAN EVENT LISTINGS LEGION EVENTS March 17 Public Skating at A.J. LaRue Winter Workshop Series: Into the HALIBURTON BRANCH March Break at the Wolf Centre, Arena, Haliburton. 11 a.m. – 12:30 Blue Bread Baking Workshop, at Monday bridge 1p.m. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., $12/adults, p.m., $2/person Abbey Gardens. For more info or Tuesday dart league starting at 7 p.m. $7/Kids 7-17, family pass $25, to register: abbeygardens.ca includes admission to Wolf Centre, Shinny at A.J. LaRue Arena, Wednesday bid euchre 1 p.m. start, bingo doors open at 6 art/craft supplies and an afternoon Haliburton 10 – 11 a.m., $5/person. Gnome Man’s Land Winter p.m, bingo starts at 7 p.m. - $500 jackpot, $1000 jackpot - of activities. Haliburtonforest.com Full equipment required. Obstacle Challenge, 8 hr race last Wednesday of the month. on 5 km loop. Winner is most Thursday general meeting second Thursday of the month loops, but come for fun and do as March 14 – 18 Thursday March 23 starting at 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend. Ladies March Break Children’s Day Camp, Babysitter Training Course, 4:30 many (or few) as you like! Contact at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. – 5:30 p.m. at Haliburton OEYC. [email protected] for auxiliary last Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Registration at 705-286-3763. 6 sessions, every Thursday from information/registration. Friday meat draw - fi ve draws, fi ve prizes each draw, fi rst March 23rd to April 27th. Cost draw at 4:30 p.m., last draw at 6:30 p.m., tickets $2 per Thursday March 16 $25/student. Must be 12 year old Winter Workshop Series: DIY draw … Chester Howse, MC. Adults-only Skate at S.G. Nesbitt as of June 30, 2017. Space is Solar, at Abbey Gardens. $25/ Friday fun darts - 4:30 p.m. onwards Arena, Minden. 12 – 2 p.m., $2/ limited, register at 705-306-9099 or person. For more information or to person [email protected] register, go to abbeygardens.ca Saturday 50/50 4 p.m. draw, tickets $1 each from noon onwards Public Skating at S.G. Nesbitt Food Handler Course, 9 a.m. – 5 Haliburton Lions Club Hoedown Sunday breakfast second and fourth Sunday of the month Saturday March 18 Arena, Minden. 2 – 4 p.m., $2/ p.m. at the Heath Unit offi ce in Dinner & Dance, at the Haliburton Deep Roots Adventure: Full – 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $6 per person. Occasional volunteers person Haliburton. $40/person. 705-457- Legion. with Gord Kidd & Friends. Day Winter Survival Workshop are needed. 1391 5 – 9 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m, $25/ deeprootsadventure.com/ Public Skating at A.J. LaRue person. 705-457-2064 St. Patrick’s Day lunch in the main hall Friday, March upcoming-events. Arena, Haliburton. 11 a.m. – 12:30 “Grand Central Hotel”, a 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Irish stew, coleslaw & dessert p.m., $2/person presentation of the Haliburton Tuesday March 28 prepared by the auxiliary for $8 adults/$4 kids 12 and Reptiles Road Show! with County Historical Society. Stephen Babysitter Training Course, 4:30 Scales Nature Park, 10 a.m. under. Shinny (ages 8-13) at S.G. Nesbitt Hill, Curator, Haliburton Museum, – 5:30 p.m. at Haliburton OEYC. – 12 noon, at Haliburton Fish Mixed Zones Dart Tournament in the Main Hall 9 a.m., Arena, Minden 4 – 5 p.m., $2/ will be the speaker. 1:30 PM, at the 6 sessions, every Tuesday from Hatchery $15/adults, $10/child, person. Protective gear required. museum. March 28th to May 2nd. Cost Saturday, Apr. 8 $10/person per event-members only. haliburtonlandtrust.ca $25/student. Must be 12 year old Pre-register by March 25 by contacting Christine Briggs at Shinny (ages 8-13) at S.G. Nesbitt Human Sex Traffi cking Awareness as of June 30, 2017. Space is (705) 457-1724 /[email protected] Some Like it Hot!, All-day Arena, Minden 5 – 6 p.m., $2/ Seminar, presented by MPP Laurie limited, register at 705-306-9099 or glassblowing workshop with Terry Whether you’re planning a function for 10 or 200, for more person. Protective gear required. Scott, at Fairview Baptist Church, [email protected] Craig and Jennifer Wanless Craig. information call the Legion today at (705) 457- 2571, email 130 Colborne St. W., Lindsay, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at Artech Friday March 17 7 – 9 p.m. No RSVP required, but Wednesday March 29 [email protected] or visit haliburtonlegion.com Come Studio, Tory Hill. Register at http:// Public Skating at S.G. Nesbitt for more info, contact the Lindsay 100 Women Who Care – Spring on out and support Haliburton Legion Branch 129 … www.yoursoutdoors.ca/event/246/ Arena, Minden. 12 – 1 p.m., $2/ constituency offi ce at 705-324- Meeting, Dominion Hotel dining everyone is welcome. some-it-hot person 6654 or [email protected] room, Minden, 6:30 – 8 p.m. If you are a woman who cares, Gord Kidd & Friends, at Minden MINDEN BRANCH Public Skating at A.J. LaRue Friday March 24 come to our meeting and see how Legion Branch 636, 4 – 7 p.m. No General meeting, fi rst Wednesday of each month, 7:30 Arena, Haliburton. 11 a.m. – 12:30 The Art and Syrup of Maple, 9:30 we do it! http://curriejlf.wixsite. cover charge/ p.m., $2/person a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $99/person, Call com/100womenhaliburton p.m. start 705-754-3436 or 705-451-7557. Ladies darts, Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday March 19 Shinny at A.J. LaRue Arena, yoursoutdoors.ca Friday March 31 Euchre, Thursday, 7 p.m. Taste Spring at the Haliburton Haliburton 10 – 11 a.m., $5/person. The Art and Syrup of Maple, 9:30 Highlands Museum!, maple Fish/wings & chips, Friday, noon-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Full equipment required. Saturday March 25 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $99/person, Call syrup making, sweet treats, kids’ Mixed darts, Friday 7:30 p.m. Stanhope Soccer League 705-754-3436 or 705-451-7557. crafts, and contests. 10 a.m. Canadian Blues Legends Series: Registration 705-766-9968, yoursoutdoors.ca Bid euchre, fi rst Sunday of the month (except holidays), – 5 p.m. 705-457-2760, info@ Chuck Jackson and Tyler Yarema, [email protected] noon, $12 haliburtonhighlandsmuseum.com Dominion Hotel, 8 p.m, Tickets Saturday April 1 Sports fan day, Sunday, 12-5 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Winter Workshop Series: Wild Game Dinner, by the Creative Interlude, with Darby Lunch menu, Monday – Friday, noon-2 p.m. dominionhotelpub.ca Snowshoe and Wood-fi red Pizza Haliburton Highlands Outdoors’ Bayly. Learn about lino block print Liver lovers’ special, Tuesday noon-2 p.m. (full menu also) Lunch, at Abbey Gardens, $25/ Association. Cocktails at 5 p.m., making. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Life of a Leprechaun, at the person. For more info or to register: dinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction. Meat draws, Wednesday lunch time. at Visible Voices Open Arts Studio, Haliburton Highlands Museum. abbeygardens.ca Tickets $35/single, $55/couple. Watch for local posters and listen to Canoe FM, and 130 Industrial Park Rd., Unit 5 Scavenger hunts, games, 705-457-9664 Moose FM, for special events on Saturdays. Haliburton. Suggested donation of crafts and legends from the Winter Workshop Series: $15, or pay what you can, includes Emerald Isle. For kids of all Haliburton Highlands Brewing 14th Annual Ukrainian Easter Egg materials. Space is limited. WILBERFORCE BRANCH ages! 1 – 3 p.m. 705-457-2760, Workshop, at Abbey Gardens. Workshop, Dorset Recreation Register at [email protected] Friday Pool 1:30 p.m. haliburtonhighlandsmuseum.com For more info or to register: Centre, $5/person, age 10 and or 705-321-4529. abbeygardens.ca up, registration required – contact Spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Karaoke Night at Minden Legion [email protected] No jam session Branch 636, 7 – 11 p.m. or 705-766-9968 Saturday Meat draw 2 p.m. – early bird 3 p.m. sharp Monday Bid euchre 7 p.m. beginners welcome Visit TheHighlander.ca for more events and activities Wednesday Fun darts 7:30 p.m. in the Haliburton Highlands

LISA MERCER Dennison Road - $299,000 Broker Private 3.64 acre lot, close to Minden Well Built 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms Featured Property 32’ x 40’ Heated Garage 705-457-0364 [email protected] DON’T KEEP ME A SECRET! Thursday March 16 2017 | Issue 279 TheHighlander 31 What’s on

Local women and children need you! Every dollar you give will be DOUBLED! People gather for a past U-Links celebration of research. Submitted When you support YWCA services in Haliburton County between February 12th and March 31st, your donation will be matched U-Links to hold party dollar for dollar by local couple Susan and Keith Hay (up to $10,000). Celebrating 12 research projects Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to save and change the lives By Lisa Gervais grading projects which eventually become of women and children fleeing abuse! just another grade, this project will carry on The Haliburton Highlands Field Naturalists in the real world.” (HHFN) and the Township of Minden Hills A dozen successful projects in our area know they have a gem with Snowdon Park 4 Easy Ways to Give: will be highlighted when U-Links hosts its but wanted to do a better job of marketing annual celebration of research on Saturday, it. March 25 at Fleming College in Haliburton, So, they partnered with Trent University Fill out the Call us at Plan/attend said Sonja Addison, U-Links projects professor Tom Whillans and students, Joe coordinator. form below 705-286-1942 an event Broughton, Analie Norton and Connor The event is from 1 to 4 p.m. featuring Overbaugh on an updated Snowdon Park guest speaker, Ken Doherty, who is information guide. the director of the community services The park belongs to the township, but Donate online at www.ywcapeterborough.org department for the City of Peterborough. He the HHFN have always assisted in its will speak on “Leveraging Sustainability.” (select Haliburton from the drop-down menu) stewardship. “Come out and enjoy hearing about all the “Over the years, Snowdon Park has exciting topics Ken will present and view naturally evolved and HHFN has also Thank you to The Highlander for generously donating this ad. displays of this year’s research initiatives in grown their knowledge of the natural Haliburton,” Addison said. resources within the park,” said HHFN She said it will be an opportunity to talk director Gus Janca. “A new information with the university students who undertook guide would feature key elements of the the research and network with researchers YES! I want to double the impact of my park and increase community interest with and community developers. the new publication and promote greater Some of the other local projects have support for local women & children. appreciation and use of the park.” included: an educational garden program It was the first time that the HHFN had for preschoolers, expanding trails and q $50 (=$100) q $125 (=$250) q $250 (=$500) q Other: ______partnered with U-Links on a project. developing sustainable agri-tourism at Dr. Whillans said his course is about q I have enclosed by cheque, payable to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Abbey Gardens; softwood ventures in community-based natural resource Haliburton County for Heatbank; traffic management so, “What better classroom q Please charge my q VISA q MasterCard calming and art for the Communities in than a remarkable natural landscape and Action committee; Beech Bark Disease Credit Card# ______/______/______/______Exp. ____/____ what better teachers than the community recommendations for property owners in members who are committed to sustaining Signature ______CSV ______conjunction with the Glebe Park Museum; that resource?” community energy planning with Minden Student Anelie Norton couldn’t agree Name: ______Phone: ______Hills’ climate change and action committee; more. cultivating change: classification and Address: ______“This project gave me real world optimization of farmers’ markets in Ontario ______PC: ______perspective on what my future may contain with IncreEdible Haliburton County in the workforce. It felt meaningful to Email: ______Farmers Market and managing garlic contribute to a project which will be pests in Haliburton County with Growing implemented and where others can witness Please mail to PO Box 348, 11 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0 Forward, HCDC, the Ontario government st our efforts. In my opinion, this project was before March 31 . and Canada, Agricultural Adaptation much more useful than standard university Council IHCFM. NEW! Kinmount O ce Haliburton O ce Minden O ce 705-488-3060 705-457-2414 705-286-1234 4072 Cty Road 121 197 Highland Street 12340 Highway 35

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VACANT LOTS Are prices up or down? • $475,000 - Canning Lake, 700 . FR, 6.8 acres • $39,900 - Hwy 503, 1.64 acres, Glamorgan Rd. • $275,000 - Growler Lake, 633 . FR, 2.93 acres intersection What’s the average time a • $264,000 - White Lake, 335 . FR, 1.84 acres • $39,000 - North Road, 4.23 acres, close to Ski Hill • $139,000 - Hwy 35, 65 acres, access to Halls Lake • $24,900 - Old Donald Road, 3.5 acres, 10 min. house is on the market? • $59,900 - North St., 1.14 acres, in Haliburton fromSOLD! Haliburton Village • $19,900 - Irish Line, 1 acre, level building lot. brought to you by Find out at MarketStats.caMarketStats.ca Are prices up, or down? Median Waterfront Prices $380,000.00 The Haliburton County real estate market is finally on the rise. After taking a hit trilliumteam.ca$365,000.00 in 2008, the region is starting to see an increase in property values for both

$350,000.00 waterfront and non-waterfront homes. On average, prices for waterfront homes and cottages are up by 8.3 per cent over 2015. $335,000.00

$320,000.00 2013 2014 2015 2016 Waterfront Median Price by Municipality Median Days on the Market Dysart et al Minden Hills Algonquin Highlands Highlands East 55

$420,000.00

52.5

$370,000.00

50 $320,000.00

47.5 $270,000.00

45 $220,000.00 2013 2014 2015 2016 2013 2014 2015 2016 Despite irregularities in the median prices, which are easily A good indicator of demand for properties is the number of days a skewed based on higher end sales, the average sale price of new listing stays on the market.This year saw a dramatic reduction improved properties has risen throughout the county. in days on the market. Buyers are interested in Haliburton County which means homes and cottages are selling faster.

For more information visit MarketStats.ca 2017 forecast A strong 2016 property market resulted from increased demand, leaving fewer homes and Happy and cottages on the market than usual. Spring of 2017 is shaping up nicely and we expect continued strong demand combined with lower Prosperous inventory levels. Under these conditions, we foresee a continued increase in property values for Haliburton County. New Year! - Anthony vanLieshout

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