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Former Haliburton resident Kate Campbell returned home to perform a number of classic Christmas tunes at a benefit concert for the YWCA. See story on page 13.
Arena gets new identity with its facelift
By Will Jones
Dysart Community Centre will be renamed when the hockey
rink reopens in February.
The new name will be the A.J. LaRue Community Centre.
LaRue was president of the Dysart Park Board when the
original arena closed down in 1963, and when Haliburton
residents voted for a new arena to be built, he worked
tirelessly to make that dream come true. The present arena,
built with his and the community’s efforts, opened in 1965.
LaRue’s influence on the project can not be overstated. The
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$100,000. Grants were available from government and Dysart
council spent $37,000 on the project but that left around
$15,000 to be raised by the public. LaRue used his standing
See “LaRue” on page 3
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Minden councillors take a look
at new Riverwalk sign idea
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Scott presents Trillium plaque to Minden Legion
From left, Francine Newton, Keith Welborn, president of Branch 636, and Laurie
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Laura Cunliffe, administrative assistant and deputy clerk, holds up a piece of interpretive
signage that is being considered for the Minden Riverwalk.
By Mark Arike
Minden Hills councillors got a sneak peek at
some interpretive signage that may end up at
the Riverwalk.
“We have two components to this – we have
some interpretive signage and we also have
a sculpture,” said Roy Haig, president of the
Riverwalk committee, in a presentation to
councillors at their Dec. 13 regular meeting.
Haig brought a decorative black steel frame
to the meeting to show councillors what the
holder for the information could look like. In
his report, Haig indicated that the committee
is in the process of developing signage that
will depict heritage properties and heritage
life along the river (past and present).
“We are going to increase the size of this,”
he said while describing the information
found on the metal frame. “This is eightand-a-half by 11 [inches] and we’re going to
increase it to 11 by 17 [inches]. There will be
a picture and a caption.”
Materials found in the metal frame will be
protected by plexiglass, which will be bolted
down.
Haig reported that the committee had been
approached by an individual wishing to
donate a stone sculpture to the project.
“There’s a sculpture that has been on display
at the township office for a number of months
and that was the ‘Thunderbird’ sculpture.”
The individual has agreed to install the piece
for the township and is aware that he would
be responsible for any repairs due to damage
or wear. The donor is prepared to enter into
an agreement with the township for the
maintenance of the sculpture, said Haig.
Ward 1 councillor Brigitte Gall asked Haig
if the committee had incorporated the signage
into future plans for the Riverwalk.
“Is there an overarching plan for the look
of the Riverwalk so that as the years go by
we don’t end up with disparate pieces? The
boardwalk sign is very different from the
Riverwalk sign.”
Haig said Gall’s question was a valid one.
“We as a committee have considered this.
We are working in the best interests of the
township. It’s our intention to ensure that this
doesn’t get overcrowded or cluttered,” he
said, adding “there is no overall plan where
each item will go.”
The committee received funding from the
Haliburton County Development Corporation
for the project.
Reeve Barb Reid said that the item will be
referred to staff to be included in a report.
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LaRue ‘guiding force’ behind arena
“I have always thought that the arena should
be renamed because Mr. LaRue was a great
in the community, writing to local and
person. He was always there to help us. He
remote businesses, to bolster support. He
coached and really looked after us. He was
also personally oversaw the construction and
the guiding force behind the arena.”
organized volunteer groups to do all manner
Fearrey and Black were also extremely
of things, including manually pouring the
happy with news that the council’s
concrete floor pad and installing the roof
application to the federal Community
sheeting and shingles.
Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) for
Reeve Murray Fearrey told of the decision
financial assistance with the arena renovations
to rename the arena at the Dec. 17 meeting
was successful. Also announced at the council
of Dysart et al council. He explained that he
meeting, the news means that Dysart will
had received a letter from
receive a non-repayable
Haliburton resident Brian
contribution of up to
I have always thought
Black suggesting the
$405,118 towards the
name change, and that he
that the arena should be
current upgrades.
heartily agreed with the
Work at the arena is
renamed because Mr.
sentiment.
progressing well, with
LaRue was a great person. concrete floor pads
“I don’t think anyone
could argue about what
to the dressing rooms
A.J. LaRue did to build
already having been
both the arena and the
poured. The pouring of
Resident
teams who called it home
the concrete pad for the
ice. I think that renaming
rink is scheduled for
the arena in his honour is a great idea and it
Dec. 27.
would be nice to do it at the reopening after
“The pour itself will take from six to 12
the renovation works are complete.”
hours plus there’ll be another eight hours of
Black, who was just 17 when the arena
finishing work on it,” explained Ray Miscio,
opened in 1965, was delighted at the news of
director of parks and recreation. “Then, the
the renaming.
pad must be left to set and fully cure for four
“I remember the chain going on the gate of
weeks.”
the old arena and the two years of hard work
The arena is currently set to open in late
to fundraise and build the new one,” he said.
February.
Continued from page 1
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Merry
Christmas
You’ve read a lot in these pages about
shopping local this holiday season.
In fact, last week we had a full
section about it. We wrote about stores
and ski hills, theatres and bakeries. It
was a good example of the diversity
you can find in the Highlands.
But how practical is it to shop local
in Haliburton? Do you eventually have
to go to a big store to find that ‘wow’
gift?
This year, we’re shopping for two
30-year-olds, some 50-year-olds,
a 20-year-old, a couple of seniors
and a few tykes. My girlfriend and
I wondered if we could we find
everything we needed in the Highlands.
Challenge accepted.
Without giving anything away
(because the above-mentioned giftgetters will be reading this column
prior to the big day), we’ve found
gifts for all of them. We purchased
clothes, furniture, literature, décor,
toys and even tech. And we did it all in
Haliburton County.
I know they’re all going to have
smiles on their faces come Christmas
morning. It is proof that you really can
shop local for any age if you know
where to look and take the time to ask
around a little bit.
For example, we received a request
for something bear-related. At first, it
seemed a little daunting. But then we
remembered a conversation we had
with someone who enjoyed bear décor.
We took a quick trip down the road
If I had a
million dollars
and we were able By Matthew Desrosiers
By Matthew Desrosiers
to knock one
more gift off the
‘to-get’ list.
We aren’t giving away any big screen
TVs or bluray players this year, but
we’re going to be proud on Christmas
morning to say the gifts were bought
locally in Haliburton County. Each one
has a little touch of home in it, and
we’re happy to share that, too.
For anyone keeping count, this is The
Highlander’s second Christmas. We
would like to take this opportunity to
thank all of our advertisers, supporters
and readers who have made this a
successful year for us.
It never ceases to amaze me how
many people come up to me on the
street or at events to talk about the
paper. It’s nice to hear from you and
listen to what you have to say about
The Highlander, whether a heartfelt
kudos or constructive criticism. It
shows you’re engaged and care about
this newspaper.
I said it when I first came up here:
we are committed to being your
community newspaper. So please,
keep reading us and remember that we
always have an open door (or inbox) if
you have something you want to say.
Thank you very much, Haliburton
County. We know we wouldn’t be here
without your support.
Merry Christmas.
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willing to overlook
By Bram Lebo
basic math, or
because we don’t understand basic math in
the first place.
True, the money the government collects
goes to programs and projects. That’s great,
but imagine what would happen if we put our
lottery cash into a bucket, right here in the
Highlands.
There are about 5,000 families here, and if
each put $10 a week into a pool, in twenty
years we’d have 72 million — yes, million —
dollars. That’s enough for a county swimming
pool, a CAT scanner, housing, job training…
you name it.
Instead, we give it to OLG who gives it to
the province to spend in other places, on other
things, many of them entirely wasteful.
It’s a wonderful thing to have two lottery
winners in the Highlands, as long as we
understand what it means: nothing. They did
not beat the odds; thousands of communities
across the province had no such luck, and
next week we will be one of the have-nots yet
again.
It’s just another example of how we miss
long term opportunities by putting our bets
on short-term payoffs. And of how, together,
we can do so much more than we can on our
own.
To the winners, congratulations. To
everyone else, put your money back in your
pockets, give it to your kids or to a worthy
cause. Just keep it out of the blinkin’ machine.
Merry Christmas.
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The probability of winning the 6/49 draw is
less than one in 13 million. What that means
is if you were to buy 13 million tickets, the
chances are that you would win exactly once
and break even.
Those are longer odds than being struck by
lightning. And much longer odds than if you
were to put ten bucks a week into a savings
account for your working life, say 40 years.
At the end of that time, with an interest rate
of 3 per cent, you’d have $41,000. If interest
rates went back to their historical average,
you’d have $88,000. That’s a sure thing. If
you could afford to sock away a hundred
bucks a week, you’d have nearly that same
million as the lottery, except with a 100 per
cent chance of winning.
But still, more people play the lottery than
save money every week. They think they’ll
beat the odds. They can’t, and so they give up
a guaranteed forty or eighty-thousand dollars
in exchange for a microscopic chance in 13
million.
It’s easy to understand why. A million
bucks is a lot of cash, and even the fantasy
of winning it can be worth the price of a
ticket. Winning a million dollars, even when
it’s not you, has a fairy-tale quality to it. If
Mr and Mrs Average can be made instant
millionaires, well, anything can happen. It
gives us hope in an age where hope can be in
short supply.
Still, there’s something unsettling about the
government getting so much of our money
because we crave wealth so much we’re
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Letters to the editor
Volunteering award
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Dear editor,
I would like to thank Donna Monk and the Minden Hills
Council for awarding me with the Gordon A. Monk Volunteer
and Citizenship award for 2012. Also to those who nominated
me, what a great honour.
To all of you volunteers, keep doing it as some day you may
receive the award.
Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2013.
Helen Burk
Minden
Re: Trophy Wall advocates
a barbaric sport
Dear editor,
If A.M. is a vegetarian then all I can say is more kudos to him/
her. If, however, he/she eats meat from the local supermarket, I
would urge him/her to visit a commercial abattoir on a killing
day and then consider the beam in his/her own eye before
further complaining of the mote in others’ eyes.
Chris Todd
Kingston
A Black Capped Chicadee stops to say hello during a walk at Fish Dog Meadow.
Fashion roadkill
Dear editor,
Early in the morning on Saturday, Sept. 29, the day of
Colourfest, while making a mad dash to finish errands
and at the same time wearing faulty footwear, I managed
to get my foot caught on the asphalt and took a nasty
twist of the leg and landed on the sidewalk, unable to
move. Within seconds, a couple of members of our
council appeared by my side as first rescuers. There are
many excellent people I want to thank for their help along
my medical journey. First, there is Denis (Ward 2), and
Ralph, a former paramedic who kept me propped up and
wouldn’t let me move, while Dolly at Foodland called
911. Then there is Carmen and Brad who arrived with the
ambulance in what seemed like less than five minutes and
TheOutsider
scraped me off the sidewalk and who eventually rushed
me down to Peterborough.
Thank you to Rudy our X-Ray technician and Dr.
Dawson who gave me the bad news that yes it was
broken. In the community, thank you to Melinda for
nursing care, Barb for physio, Kathy for the canes and
Carol for helping with the Boutique. Also, thank you to
Barb from Oshawa for her concern and thoughtfulness
and David and Dianna for their prayers.
I’m so glad we moved to Haliburton. Thank you so
much. Merry Christmas to all!
Mary Hawkeswood
Haliburton
Christmas spirits anyone?
What is the true spirit of Christmas? It depends on who you
ask.
Now, in my previous urban life this was not an issue. I had
surrounded myself with a group of fine friends who liked
to celebrate Christmas just as I did – with a tipple or two,
plenty of fine food and a gift for one and all. It was a simple
life, sullied only by the fact that to find those gifts I had to
negotiate a billion other Christmas shoppers and to reach the
bar I had to fight my way past many of the same folks I’d
been battling against in department stores earlier that day.
Once gifts were secured everything was hunky dory, trusting
that my lovely girlfriend (now the lovely wife) liked said gift.
There were nervous moments but on the whole I did good,
even if I do say so myself.
Yes, my urban friends made Christmas easy because they
all did as I did, thought how I did and drank as I drank.
Christmas spirit was most often a nice single malt.
But here in rural Canada things are different. My family,
once so easy to dismiss due to their relative nearness – a
quick trip up north to see the folks then back down to the
big city and festive friends – is now a whole ocean away.
Grandparents, who in my childhood were always present for
the presents, don’t get to see Little Z’s face as he peels off the
wrapping paper. Brothers and sisters with whom I shared the
first 18 Christmases of my life are now spread far and wide,
and, while I think of them a lot it is only at this time of year
that I really miss them. Most importantly, I don’t get to eat my
mum’s turkey on Christmas Day. It seems there are benefits
of living 4,000 miles away, after all!
Here in Haliburton County people and their views also
differ. No longer am I surrounded by jovial clones of my
sensibilities; instead, I have met and befriended a wide and
varied group of people, many of whom I am coming to love.
And asking them what Christmas spirit is doesn’t always get a
cheesy response about whiskey.
I am now much closer to religion than I was in London.
I don’t mean that I am becoming religious but that religion
plays a larger part in the lives of many folks here than it did
in my previous life. Christmas suddenly takes on a whole
different set of meanings and to many the commercialization
of this celebration is troubling.
Where did the idea of Santa Claus get conjured up from?
Who first decided that it should be a turkey feast? Trees
festooned with tinsel? How we got from the story of the
birth of Jesus to a fat fellow in a red suit, roast potatoes and
decorations baffles me and I’m sure it downright annoys
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some folk. That said, everyone enjoys a
nice gift and a hearty meal, and so, this
heathen hopes that church goers of all
denominations will forgive him his faults
and clink a glass in the best possible
Christmas spirit.
By Will Jones
And, talking of commercialization,
London was like Mecca when it came to
shopping, whereas now I live in one of the poorest parts of
Ontario. Once again, life here is making me stop and think
about Christmas. Can I justify my previous excesses? Should
I consider cutting down on buying presents and donate time,
money, gifts instead? Oh how easy life once was but oh how
good I feel as I donate to a food bank or buy a gift credit for
the 4Cs, in the spirit of Christmas. I hope my small charitable
acts make someone else feel good, too.
What is the true spirit of Christmas? Depends who you ask.
It also depends upon where you live and who you know.
I feel indebted to my new home and my wonderful new
friends and acquaintances in Haliburton County for helping
me to find a new type of Christmas spirit. And I don’t mean
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Eye on the street:
Dave Shaw
What do you think of naming the Dysart Arena after A.J. LaRue?
Dorell Iles
Elaine Anderson
Haliburton
Wilberforce
I think that is a great idea. He was
Scotty LaRue’s father and ran the
bus lines here forever and was
just an all around great guy.
I am a newcomer to this area. It
sounds like he was instrumental
in starting the arena. I live in
Wilberforce and we are getting
all the hockey players and their
money right now as there is no
arena in Haliburton.
Joan Mints
Harcourt
Doug Goode
That name sounds fine to me. If
he is the man that worked on it
then that is really good. Second
choice would be The Dave Shaw
Arena.
Kennisis Lake
Gooderham
Do we have to rename it? What is
wrong with calling it The Dysart
Arena?
I think that A.J. LaRue Arena is
a good name. That sounds good
to me.
OPP R.I.D.E turns to bust
On Dec. 17, a routine holiday season R.I.D.E.
check turned into a drug arrest as officers of the
Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP) found marijuana
and cocaine in one of the stopped vehicles,
according to a release.
Rowan Joffe, 23, of Belleville was charged
with possession of a schedule I drug –
marijuana – and possession of a schedule II
drug – cocaine – for the purpose of trafficking.
Logan Primeau, 28, of Elizabethtown, was
charged with possession of a schedule I drug –
marijuana.
Both of the accused will appear at the Ontario
Court of Justice in Minden on Feb. 6 to deal
with these charges.
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Minden Food Bank donates $3,500 to Food For Kids
Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Association of Food Banks, the Minden Food Bank donated $3,500 to the Food For
Kids program on Dec. 12. The money will be used to help provide healthy food for Archie Stouffer Elementary School
students. From left, Aaron Walker, Food For Kids county coordinator, Barbara Walford-Davis, chairperson of the Minden
Food Bank, Joanne Barnes, manager of the Minden Food Bank, and Max Ward, treasurer of the Minden Food Bank.
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Monday, December 24th, 2012
To
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
The office will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd @ 8:30 a.m.
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College of Trades should be abolished: Dunlop
Guthrie said if the skilled trades are to compete against other be compulsory and what apprenticeship ratios should be, can
industries like education and health care, they have to be a
be tackled by the industry through a process facilitated by the
There’s change in the air.
sector with something
College, Guthrie said.
Garfield Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North and PC critic for
to offer.
“The College
skilled trades and apprenticeship reform, visited Haliburton
“Being able to offer a
facilitates an
with Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, to career path and raising
independent process
meet with the Haliburton County Home Builders Association
awareness of skilled
where the industry can
about WSIB and the new College of Trades at Emmerson
trades is going to give
come and submit their
Lumber or Dec. 11.
employers in the sector
evidence to an impartial
The College of Trades, set to open in 2013, is an
a fighting chance.”
panel representing
independent, industry-driven body, according to its website. Its
While he understands
employers, employees,
mandate is to raise the profile of and promote the involvement the increase in fees is
and a third neutral
in skilled trades.
a sore point, Guthrie
party, and they will
Dunlop said if the conservatives were to win the next
said they are necessary
take submissions from
election, they would promptly abolish the College.
in order to cover the
industry and make
“The big issue is that it’s something that no one called for,”
investment being made
a decision based on
he said. “The average trades person in Ontario knows nothing to maintain this system.
criteria that are public
about this. They didn’t demand it or ask for it, and now they’re The College’s expenses
and transparent.”
going to have to fund it.”
in 2013 are estimated
But Dunlop isn’t sold.
Dunlop is referring to an increase in fees, which go from
Photo by Matthew Desrosiers
at $22 million, going
“We’ve got no control
$20 for a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) to $120 to be a
Garfield Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North, addresses members of the
up to $30 million the
over the bureaucracy
member of the College.
following year, a far cry Haliburton County Home Builders Association on Dec. 11.
they’re creating,” he said.
“People have been paying $20 per year, or $60 for three
from the $84 million
“We’ll have to import our
years. People are happy with that. But now the sticker is going conservatives are claiming, he said.
tradespeople from other countries, the U.S., and that’s a sad
to be $360 for three years. They have set that already, so we
Issues facing the skilled trades, such as which trades should
situation.”
know that will be the fee.”
Initially slated to begin operating in January 2013, Dunlop
said they aren’t ready yet, although this has been the goal for
three years. Legislation was passed to create the organization
in 2009.
The College of Trades will be responsible for the work
develop a promotion plan for some of the attractions we’ve
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that was previously done through the Ministry of Training,
got.”
Colleges and Universities. That includes management of
A list of nine priorities have been identified in Minden
“There’s regional populations out there between Bancroft
CofQs, setting criteria for compulsory and voluntary trade
Hills’ economic action plan.
and Bracebridge who are not that far away from us.”
designations, and reviewing apprentice ratios.
“I got some feedback from members of council that we
Reid said she just recently learned that the Haliburton
The issue of apprentice ratios is a big sticking point, he said.
really needed to establish some more specific initiatives,
County
Fair is one of the longest-running events of its kind.
Currently, certain trades have a set ratio for how many
and things that we want to work on in 2013,” said Reeve
“It’s
one
of the 10 oldest county fairs in the province and
apprentices can be trained versus how many journeyman are
Barb Reid at the Dec. 13 council meeting. “Before we
next year (2014) is going to be its 150th anniversary. We
within the company. Dunlop said a one to one ratio is working
move to the stage of asking staff to resource these various
would like to offer help to the fair board to really punch up
in places like Alberta and New Brunswick, so he doesn’t
initiatives, it’s important that council is on side with them.”
that event and make it a bigger draw than it currently is.”
understand why that system isn’t good enough for Ontario.
The list of priorities includes: a community improvement
Ward 1 councillor Brigitte Gall said that although the list
“Lots of big companies are really complaining because
program application; consumer survey on shopping habits;
was “fantastic” and “quite full,” she didn’t feel comfortable
they’re saying we could easily train… one to one,” he said.
new website; promotion for the Riverwalk, boardwalk
endorsing it right away.
“To get more men and women into the trades, get them a
and River Cone raft ride; promotion plan for Family
“As the chair of two different committees, there are a
chance to apprentice. We’ve got the baby boomer thing the
Day weekend; a new downtown event in mid-late June
number
of things that I see that should be included in
government is completely ignoring.”
organized by the business community; Minden Hills
economic development that aren’t on here,” she said.
However Bob Guthrie, registrar and CEO of the College of
package for housing developers; mobile sign program to
Councillor-at-large Larry Clarke, who heads the
Trades, said the College will increase the number of people
promote downtown businesses; and the Haliburton County
township’s
economic development committee, said that
entering the trades. Currently, the trades suffer from a stigma,
Fair.
council
and
staff would be able to provide their feedback
he said.
While covering the many points, Reid said there’s an
on the items in the list.
“We can’t rely on government to fix this, the industry has to
opportunity to promote the township’s attractions to a
“To me it’s a starting point for discussion for the group,”
do it for itself,” he said. “The College is going to become a
broader audience.
he
said.
credible voice that is going to get out there with the message
“We have several exciting events in our municipality
It
was decided that CAO Nancy Wright-Laking would
about the right opportunities in skilled trades, and its going to
but we don’t really do much more than talk to people in
hold on to the list and receive input for consideration.
put it on the radar for young people.”
the county,” she said. “We think there’s an opportunity to
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Minden Hills completes cultural plan
By Mark Arike
“Why is this place here, where are we now and where do
we need to go?”
These questions and others are addressed in Minden
Hills’ municipal cultural plan, which is now complete and
ready to be released.
“Out of all this, we’ve created six strategies in words
that provide you a positive framework and several
organizational structures that you can use going forward,”
Brian Arnott, head of cultural development for Novita
Interpares Limited, told councillors at their Dec. 13
meeting. “We would love to have had more time on this,
but I think we’ve covered a lot and identified the major
pieces.”
The work on the plan began nearly two years ago with
the preparation of the first background report. According
to Arnott’s report, work was put on hold for a year at the
township’s request and resumed in late spring 2012.
“The overriding purpose of the municipal cultural plan
is to create the policy framework and the organizational
structures and processes which will allow all cultural
programs and initiatives in Minden Hills to be sustained
and flourish,” states the report.
Arnott said the study started with research into the
community’s history.
“Our heritage is in fact yesterday’s culture. We need to
understand yesterday’s culture to create the culture for
tomorrow.”
Time was spent examining Minden Hills’ various
cultural assets and conducting interviews. Two workshops
were open to the public – one of which saw 45 people in
attendance.
“We asked five key questions and we had 45 people
in the room… It was a very rich afternoon and evening.
There was a ton of material [that came] from it.”
The research has revealed that Minden Hills is rich in
its cultural heritage.
“There was, in Minden Hills, a rich cultural narrative
– a very high level of activity. There are exceptional
cultural assets.”
Although the area is rich in its cultural offerings, Arnott
said there is a need for organizational clarity.
“We found out that there’s a ton going on and there’s
a ton of people involved. That is all well and good, but
who is doing what and who needs to be doing what?”
The other five goals are to: formulate and communicate
municipal cultural policy, increase the understanding of
culture in Minden Hills, build the organizational capacity
of the cultural sector and develop a cultural program
investment program.
An action plan – also consisting of six goals – has been
outlined in the report.
Now that the plan is complete, Arnott said that it is
important to follow through with a communications plan.
“It needs to be circulated through the community, and
continue the dialogue.”
He said the information should be made available to
stakeholders, including on the township’s website.
“We’re suggesting that there should be some sort of a
launch associated with this, a celebration of the fact that
we now have a plan.”
He added that it will be vital for the township to
monitor the plan going forward. The report included a list
of items that should be considered when compiling data.
“I think this is a really important function of the
municipality. In any area of management today, if you
don’t have data then you really don’t know where you
are. We’ve outlined a program here that can outline,
monitor and assess your progress going forward.”
Reeve Barb Reid said the plan contained valuable
information and added it would be extremely beneficial
to the incoming community services director Janette
Loveys. Reid then asked Arnott how he would describe
cultural heritage.
“It’s really the oral history of the community,” he said.
“It’s the personal history of the important people and the
ordinary people. It’s basically everything that has come
forth and made Minden Hills what it is.”
Reid agreed with an emphasis being placed on getting
the word out through the township’s website.
“Our own municipal website really needs to shout it out
in a big way, all of our cultural heritage, living culture,
and our festivals and events,” she said.
The plan will be referred to staff to determine the next
steps.
Chamber requests $250K for development plan
By Will Jones
Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce brought
a delegation to the Dec. 12 county council meeting to
request financial assistance and partnering for its business
development plan.
Chamber director Peter Brady and president Eric
Thomson presented their vision for business in the
Highlands for the next 20 years and expressed their
concern that various entities were not working together
towards a common goal. They then set out their plans to
attract more business and opportunity to the county and
asked that the county council and municipalities consider
their requests for funding over the next five years to
bring the plan to fruition.
“Many people want to make the Highlands a great place
to live and work but currently there is a duplication of
effort,” said Brady. “We are all expending energy on
trying to achieve the same thing. There is also no overall
strategy and no single clear point of contact for anyone
considering moving their business to the Highlands. We
need to work together to provide a first stop for business
development in the county.”
Thomson then outlined the cost of formulating a unified
business plan and actively going out and marketing
the county to the business community. He asked for an
agreement on budget and an agreement on participation
in the plan, stating that the county would be asked for
$50,000, each of the municipalities for $10,000 and the
Haliburton County Development Corporation for $35,000
per annum to implement the plan.
“We are looking for your support initially for two years
and we’ll measure the levels of success at the end of
those two years,” he said.
Dysart et al reeve Murray Fearrey asked how much
money the chamber was putting into the plan.
Brady outlined that currently the cost of operating the
Chamber of Commerce is around $150,000 per year and
that this plan may mean that new hardware and software
would be required.
“We’ll work it out on a project by project basis,” he
said.
Fearrey pressed, asking again what the chamber was
putting in, but Brady would not be drawn on the question
and reiterated his earlier statement that by working
together people would save money.
Warden Carol Moffatt then stepped in, stating that the
2013 budget had not yet been finalized and so there could
be no promises from the county at this time.
“We need to take stock of our assets and look at other
priorities before we can consider this,” she said.
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Make it a Dramatic Christmas
What’s on Stage this Summer?
Five nuns invite you to join them
as they present a wild and hilarious
variety show in an attempt to
raise money to bury four of their
colleagues. The four nuns died of
food poisoning and await their
final interment in the convent’s
freezer. This laugh-filled tongue-incheek satire complete with music,
dance and audience participation,
is great family entertainment. Opening Monday, July 1 with
performances on July 2-5 & July 10-12
A juicy cabaret by Tom
Allen based on a group
of artists (including
W.H. Auden, Benjamin
Britten, Gypsy Rose Lee
and others) who lived in
February House in Brooklyn in the early 1940s. The story is told
in dialogue, readings and music. Featured performers include
Tom Allen, Lori Gemmel, Bryce Kulak and Patricia O’Callaghan.
Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. with performances July 22 & 23 at
8 p.m.
A devastating fire at the Orange
Hall in Larkspur leaves it a
Thornton Wilder’s classic play about
smouldering ruin. Walt Wingfield
life in a small town one hundred
leads the charge to get it rebuilt,
years ago, just before the First
but lighting a fire under his fellow
World War. This gentle reminiscence
committee members proves a
reveals that in fact those times are still part of our lives, if we will
daunting task. Is it courage they
only look around us. Funny and touching at the same time, this
lack, or is the devil in the details?
play has become a classic of the North American stage since it
Dan
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clever
script
and
the
superb interpretation by actor
was first performed in 1938. With its large cast and interwoven
Rod
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comedy
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story, patrons are sure to recognize a character or two on the
Summer
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stage. Opens July 15 & runs July 16-19 & July 24-26
July 7 at 8 p.m. with two other performances on July 8 & 9.
Neil Simon’s rollicking
comedy is a perennial
favourite. Two retired
Vaudevillians who haven’t
spoken to each other since
their last show, 12 years ago,
must get past bruised egos and unresolved grievances if they
are to appear together in a television special about their careers.
Sharp, witty and full of humour. Opens Monday July 29 with
performances July 30 to August 2 & August 6 to 9.
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All performances take place at the Northern Lights Performing Arts
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Highlight Concerts are at St. George’s Anglican Church, Haliburton.
Join Us for a spectacular
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Master Classes
An opportunity to hear what makes a great opera performance
even better as Highlands Opera Studio participants receive a
public adjudication from an opera professional. Admission is by
donation. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 1,2, & 3 at St.
George’s Anglican Church in Haliburton at 8 p.m.
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selections from famous operas from around
the world. A different program for each of the
concerts, August 6 and August 8 at St. George’s
Anglican Church in Haliburton and the third
concert on August 15, details to follow.
La Traviata
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A story of doomed love in 1840s Paris. Four performances at the
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton: “one of the worlds
most well loved operas” August 23, 27 & 29 at 8pm and August 25 at 2pm
Special Tribute to
Benjamin Britten
A celebration tribute to the 100th birthday of English composer, Benjamin
Britten features humorous, dramatic, and moving selections from his
operas tied together with dialogue bringing to life the music that will be
performed. One performance only, Tuesday, August 13th.
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By Will Jones
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Moffatt, and her fellow councillors at the Dec. 12 meeting,
predicting surpluses in some departments and only a small
rise in taxes for 2013.
“Our departments’ individual budgets are largely complete
and our reserves are healthy, ensuring that we don’t have
to borrow,” she said. “This is the first time in ten years that
we are going into a budget debt free, although we do expect
to have to borrow in the near future for the new ambulance
base.”
Janke went on to outline that both the Roads and Social
Housing Departments predict surpluses at the end of 2012.
Monies not spent in both departments will be retained for use
on new and upcoming projects in 2013.
She described how the reserves, often utilized to move
projects forward, would not have to be tapped into so heavily
due to these surpluses and that currently the county has some
$3,700,000 in reserves.
The county did lose out on Community Infrastructure
Improvement Fund cash, which has been decreased and the
diminishing government and third party grants have also had
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Destination Guide ad sales down
Advertisement sales are down for the 2013 Haliburton
County Destination Guide, Janis Parker of Parker Pad &
Printing told representatives at county council meeting
on Dec. 12. Parker said that the cost of the guide will still
be covered though, and that fewer ads made the design
look less cluttered. The most pressing problem for all
concerned now is the choice of front cover image. Parker
presented councillors with 20 options at the meeting and
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Haliburton County Development Corporation has already
expressed its commitment to both the Canadian Pond Hockey
championships tournament and Housing Study for 2013.
Both the Children’s Water Festival and Haliburton Highlands
Outdoors Association have had their funding reduced on a
year on year basis but funds are still available for the Doctor
Recruitment Program, explained Janke.
Janke then discussed the levy – the portion of monies that
the council goes to the taxpayers for – explaining that it had
risen from $8 million in 2005 to $12,128,000 in 2012. She
predicts that in 2013 council will up the levy to $12,553,000.
Warden Carol Moffatt asked what councillors thought,
after explaining that she was comfortable with the amount, it
equating to a $3.35 increase on a property worth $100,000.
Councillor Murray Fearrey cautioned that the Education
Property Tax and the Health Unit requests could have an
impact upon the final figures but Janke assured him that she
had provisionally accounted for these.
Councillors will meet with the individual county
departments on Jan. 9 to discuss their cost projections for the
coming year and the budget will come before county council
again for ratification in the coming months.
Changing the title of Reeve to Mayor is not the most
pressing question on council agendas at the moment
but it was deemed important enough to bring up at the
Dec. 12 meeting of Haliburton County council. The
views of reeves and warden differed on the matter. New
Warden Carol Moffatt supported it, while Murray Fearrey
thought there were more pressing things to deal with. The
decision lies with the municipalities though and so it will
be discussed by all four municipal councils before any
decision is made.
County requests funds for bridge repair
County council gave the go-ahead for an application
for funding to repair Head Lake Bridge on the outskirts
of Haliburton Village at its Dec. 12 meeting. The
concrete piers that support the bridge are cracked, its
footings deteriorated and the road bed leading up to it is
sinking, according to a bridge needs study conducted in
November. Council staff will now apply to the province’s
MIII Capital plan for 90 per cent funding of the total
project cost of $1.9 million.
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Highlander arts
Haliburton County’s
Hot Reads
The following are the top five fiction and nonfiction titles as requested this week at the
Haliburton County Public Library.
HCPL’s TOP FIVE FICTION
1. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by
Rachel Joyce
2. The Black Box by Michael Connelly
3. Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay
4. Winter of the World by Ken Follett
5. Up and Down by Terry Fallis
HCPL’s TOP FIVE NON-FICTION
1. The Ravenous Brain: How the New Science of
Consciousness Explains Our Insatiable Search
for Meaning by Daniel Bor
2. Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight,
and Find Your Path Back to Health by William
Davis
3. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That
Won’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
4. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest
Trail by Cheryl Strayed
5. The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton
Consciousness has been
described as our gateway
to experience. It enables
us to recognize things:
sights, sounds, smells, and
allows us to stare in awe
at the world’s marvels.
Yet Consciousness is
subjective, personal, and
extremely difficult to
examine. Philosophers
the world over have
for centuries declared
this mental entity so
mysterious as to be
impenetrable to science.
In The Ravenous Brain,
one of the most popular
new non-fiction titles
currently at the library,
neuroscientist Daniel Bor
departs sharply from this
historical view, building
on the latest research
for how consciousness
works. His particular
model explains our brains’
ravenous appetite for
information—and in particular, its constant search
for patterns, linking cognition to creativity.
If you are interested in exploring the mysteries of
the human mind, The Ravenous Brain might be a
good book for you to reserve for the holidays. It is
available at the Haliburton County Public Library.
Library News
Free holiday children’s programming is set for the
Minden Hills, Dysart and Wilberforce branches of
the Library! Stop by Minden on Dec. 27 and Jan. 2
(10-11 a.m.), Dysart on Dec. 29 and Jan. 4 (10-11
a.m.), or Wilberforce on Dec. 28 and Jan. 3 (12:301:30 p.m.) for stories, games and crafts.
Photos by Matthew Desrosiers
Top: Todd Jeffrey Ellis purchases a piece of art from Caitlyn Bloch. Middle left: Amanda Iannacito (left) talks about
her photography with Debbie Caldwell. Middle right: Chris Smerdon (left) checks out his son, Jamie Smerdon’s, work.
Above: Many people gathered to see the exhibition of these students’ work.
Students wrap it up
After a long semester, the arts students at Sir Fleming College
put their work on display for people to see, and if they
connected enough, to buy.
The Wrap It Up sale on Dec. 15 brought parents, locals and
visitors into the college to peruse the work of students from
various medias including blacksmithing, fibre arts, paintings,
drawings, mixed media and photography. There was also a
performance.
Event organizer Terri Frew said in a press release that the
event is a student-based initiative and provides an opportunity
for developing artists to gain exhibition experience.
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Highlander arts
Talent shines
bright before
the holidays
By Mark Arike
Photo by Mark Arike
Top: David Mills shares a laugh with Kate Campbell as the two sing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Above: Vibraphonist and
composer Nick Mancini accompanies Kate Campbell along with his trio.
The Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion was
filled with Christmas cheer when former Haliburton
resident Kate Campbell took centre stage.
The singer and actor returned to her hometown on
Dec. 17 for a benefit concert titled “I’ll Be Home
for Christmas” in support of the YWCA’s Haliburton
Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS). At the concert
Campbell performed a number of popular Christmas
tunes and other songs with the help of The Nick
Mancini Trio. Special guests included The Highlands
Male Chorus, under the direction of Melissa Stephens.
The event also marked the launch of S.H.E. Lifts Off
(Shine, Heal, Elevate), a not-for-profit organization that
Campbell recently founded.
TheHighlander
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Highlander arts
New bandshell for Head Lake Park
By Will Jones
Dysart council has agreed to work in partnership with the
Rotary Club of Haliburton to finance and build a brand new
bandshell in Head Lake Park.
Bringing a delegation to the Dec. 17 council meeting, Rotary
president Andrew Hodgson and committee chair George
Kadoke explained that the current bandshell is 35 years old
and looking rather worse for wear.
“We feel a new bandshell would provide benefits both
recreationally and economically for the village,” said
Hodgson. “We believe that by partnering with the municipality
we can bring the plans that we have brought before you to
fruition.”
The proposed bandshell is a timber frame construction,
sitting on a concrete foundation and base. The stage area will
be approximately 26 feet wide by 25 feet deep and the total
height of the structure’s pitched roof is 24 feet.
The Rotary Club proposal estimates the cost of the project
to amount to around $106,600. The club envisages the
bandshell being funded from a number of sources: Rotary
Club, $30,000, Municipality of Dysart et al, $30,000, Trillium
fund, $25,000, Haliburton County Development Corporation,
$10,000 and donations, $10,000.
Kadoke explained that there may be some room to
manoeuvre in the cost estimates and that the Rotary Club
hopes to get some donations in-kind for works required, too.
Reeve Murray Fearrey asked if the new base could be poured
over the existing one because there are solid foundations.
“That might save some money,” he said.
Councillor Andrea Roberts asked about the timeframe for the Head Lake bandshell rendering.
project, pointing out that there will be events in the park from
“I think this is a worthy project and that we can commit to it
July onwards. Kadoke and Hodgson suggested that if action
today,” Fearrey said. “With the newly refurbished airplane and
is taken promptly, then the new bandshell might be complete
train, the flags, clock and completed streetscape, and now this,
before the end of June 2013.
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Highlander sports
Snowcross champ in the making
By Warren Riley
The Calabogie Capital Cup Nationals were
held at the Calabogie Peaks ski resort located
80 kilometres west of Ottawa on Dec. 8 and 9
in Renfrew County. Competing with his new
Polaris 600 sled was 14-year-old Izac Reid of
Haliburton.
Reid is a young professional Snowcross
racer determined to make a name for himself.
He is safety conscious and competes with
confidence and gusto.
“I was very excited to try out my new
snowmobile,” said Reid. “But I got nervous
and had butterflies when I saw the huge hill
I had to race up. I knew I would have to race
up at top speed and come down over jumps
and woops.”
Preparing for any snowcross race, Reid and
his crew pay special attention to the machines
and fine tune them for optimum performance.
“Before each race we have to check lots of
things. My Dad and Jeff (Reid’s mechanic)
make sure that there is lots of gas in both
sleds, check and soften or harden the shocks
depending on the track style and look for lose
bolts. We then ‘jet’ both sleds to the correct
temperatures making sure the belt is tight
enough.”
Reid is used to sled racing but is never
nonchalant.
“Before each race, I have a lot of different
feelings. I am always so excited to be back
on the throttle but nervous as well. I get the
butterflies before each race starts because I
know I’m competing against the top racers in
my age category. I get a good night’s sleep,
jump around and get myself pumped up.”
While Reid is always looking to the
winner’s circle, he’s also a good sport.
“I wish all the kids I race against good luck.
While racing other contestants I’m constantly
thinking about the championship and what
I can do to improve my lap time. I’m
constantly analyzing as to which is the best
line to take for the best finish. ”
“After the race, I have many different
emotions,” Reid continued. “It all depends on
how the race ended. But I’m usually happy
and proud of my finishes. Sometimes I might
get upset sometimes when I have a bad race.”
Reid’s first race at Calabogie was hard to
get used to.
“The race didn’t have a lot of jumps because
the snow amount was minimal. Saturday’s
track was warm, soft and quite rough while
the track on Sunday was cold, icy and solid
most of the day. They (Calabogie Resort)
always do their best.”
Overall, Reid placed second in his age
group, Novice 2, and came in third place
racing in the 14-17-year-old Junior 1 class.
Placing in the top three in his groups, Reid
was honoured and received plaques for his
accomplishments.
Reid is now on a short hiatus but will be
racing again in the Cochrane Gold Cup Jan.
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Sporting the good life
Athlete to watch
Storm show strong effort
Submitted by Trish Phippen
the B class. For snowcross I race all over Ontario and I race
four-wheelers locally and also in the American Motocross
Rounding the bend, the hill becomes ominous. You knew
Association (AMA) series in the United States.”
this was going to hurt. Instinctively you ram the throttle to its
Withy lends his racing expertise to others in the form of a
stop and hope for the best. The quad
training camp every summer at Burnt
screams as it reaches the top of the hill
River.
and becomes airborne. Both machine
“It’s an ATV camp,” Withy explained.
and body are hurled 30 feet skyward.
“They also have dirt bike camps there.
Gravity takes over as the dirt track
My teammate and I do this for five to
rapidly approaches and you prepare for
seven kids and they stay for three days
a hard impact.
and ride. I like kids as they are our
Every bone in your body aches as you
future and I try and mould them into the
smack onto the dirt race course. The
best that we can.”
quad tires spew gravel as they reacquire
Quad racing can take a toll on the
traction and it’s on to the next hill and
body and Withy described one such
another gruelling repeat.
incident.
This is the life of Minden’s 17-year“At Motopark in Owen Sound I ran
old Cody Withy. Quad bike and
into the back of someone last summer.
snowmobile racing are Withy’s passion.
His bike shut off in front of me and I
“For four years now I have been
couldn’t see anything. I flipped over
racing snowcross and three years I have
him, destroyed my bike and had to stay
been racing four-wheelers,” said Withy.
in the hospital overnight. I was able to
He loves the excitement and action
walk the next day, thank goodness.”
of racing and his experience and
The future for Withy is uncertain.
knowledge of racing has greatly
“After four-wheeling I hope to be
contributed to his success.
Photo by Warren Riley far along and eventually [get] into pro
“It’s something fun to do and gets me Cody Withy
racing in the States. I’d like to take it up
out of the house. I get to spend a lot of
professionally but it’s not a reasonable
time with my Dad and it’s a family orientated sport. There are goal for everyone. It just depends on me. I’m into it and it’s a
always families there [at the races] and it’s nice that we can
lot of fun but it’s a lot of work at the same time.”
get together.”
If professional racing isn’t in the stars for Withy, he plans
Withy and family have travelled far and wide in the racing
to complete the correct number of credits required to enter
circuit. One such trip took him to the United States.
the field of policing and become a member of the Ontario
“For four-wheelers I went to Florida last September and
Provincial Police.
finished first in the college boys 16 to 24 class and second in
By Warren Riley
10
reasons to take a closer look at the
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
On Dec. 12, The Highland Storm Novice headed to
Huntsville. The Otters got off to a good start scoring
quickly in the first. The Storm got one on the board
with an unassisted goal by Hunter Winder. The
Otters kept playing strong, and just couldn’t be held
back. Colin Glecoff got another one for the Storm
in the third. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win
the game.
On Dec. 15 we hosted the South Muskoka Bears.
Although it was one of our strongest showings of
the year, lady luck was not on our side and we were
shut out 2-0. It was a great effort by all.
On the morning of Dec. 16, Team Duchene in
the Novice division of the All-Star game was
represented by goaltender Damon Harriss, players
Glecoff, Nick Phippen, Ava Smith and Winder.
After three entertaining periods, Team Hodgson
prevailed with a 5-2 win.
It was a strong showing by the Highland Storm
reps with great goaltending by Harriss, Phippen
who scored a goal and an assist, Glecoff with an
assist, strong defensive play by Smith and good
hustle from Winder.
That evening, we headed back up to Huntsville.
Again the Otters played a strong game. We went
into the second period down five. Phippen put us
on the board early in the second. The Storm picked
up some steam going into the third, however it was
not quite enough to win. Another outstanding game
between the pipes for Harriss and strong game
defensively for Smith. The final score was 7-1
Otters.
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and a happy New Year!
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Highlander sports
Haliburton Curling Club seeks
council’s help with grievances
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Representatives of the Haliburton Curling Club came
before Dysart et al council at its December meeting to lay
down a list of grievances and ask for municipal help.
Curling Club President, Rick Ashall, took the floor
to complain about ice and water build up around the
curling club building due to poor drainage, flooding of
the curling surface (sheet) by run-off water, inadequate
parking at competitions and other events held by the club,
and water shortages from the well to which the building
is connected.
“The club dates back to the 1940s and we are, and have
always been, a community-based club, currently with
around 250 members,” he said. “Some 50 per cent of our
income is from memberships, while the remainder comes
from community events held at the club, such as the
Home and Cottage Show. Problems such as the flooded
building surrounds and inadequate parking present a
negative impression of Haliburton. We want to work with
the municipality to find solutions to these problems.”
Ashall went on to give details of each problem.
He explained that flooding around the building was
happening not only during spring run-off but also in
summertime during heavy downpours. Additionally, one
curling sheet had been ruined last season because spring
run-off had flooded it, making it unplayable.
Parking was also high on the agenda, with Ashall noting
that the area around the building is municipal land but
asking why there are so often school buses and large
vehicles taking up space.
“We are asking for your consideration and prioritization
of help with the parking and drainage issues especially,”
he said. “We want to keep communication lines open and
ensure that you’re hearing us. I hope we can see action
on these two main issues.”
“We have already done some remediation work between
the buildings to alleviate some of the flooding but there is
no simple fix,” said reeve Murray Fearrey. “The answer
would be to tear up the entire baseball field and so it is
something we’ll have to consider within the budget.”
“When we follow through with the plans for the
baseball diamond we will take into account your
challenges,” councillor Andrea Roberts added. “We hear
them and we know about them but I’m sure you’ll agree,
we shouldn’t be doing a half-fix, we should be working
to fix the problems permanently.”
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The Computer Guy
And the winner is...
By David Spaxman
I want to thank everyone who sent in their
idea for the “Name the Next Microsoft
Operating System Contest.”
The rumor is Microsoft will be dumping
the moniker “Windows” for its next OS
and I wanted to see what people could
come up with for a replacement. All of
the entries were excellent and I had a hard
time deciding which was the best. Oh,
the person who sent in “Piece of Crap,”
although an accurate description, wouldn’t
do well in the marketing aspect.
So here are some runner ups that I
thought should get a mention:
Sean Pennylegion of Haliburton sent in
“Microsoft Seesaw,” a word that perhaps
evokes simplicity, balance, and a past and
present view. It is friendly and a bit of fun.
I liked this one because it’s lighthearted
and would be fun to market. I can see
Microsoft making this work.
Rick Ratcliff of Minden sent “Microsoft
Omni,” all-seeing and all-powerful. This
one is good because it’s what Bill Gates
has been striving to be ever since he
founded the company.
An e-mail from someone just named
Jane sent in “Microsoft Doors.” Come
on baby light my fire… the classic rock
reference is just too good to pass up.
Paul Schwartz
of Toronto sent in
“Microsoft Live.”
This one covers
By David Spaxman
the expansion of
Microsoft’s OS to not only work on PCs,
phones, and tablets but also Xbox. Since
there is Xbox Live I thought this did a
good job of covering all the platforms.
But since not everyone can win I had to
pick the best. So without further ado…
drum roll please… the winner is Brittaney
Thomas from Canarvon. She sent in
“Microsoft Evolve.” The commercial
pretty much writes itself: “The new
evolution of software, Microsoft Evolve!”
Brittaney, you win an HP Photosmart
printer and you can pick it up at the
Highlander office. Just ask my editor for
the cash to go out and buy it… kidding. It
will be there waiting for you.
Thank you again to all who participated
and hopefully we can do another contest
in the future.
To everyone and especially my loyal
readers, I wish a safe and fun-filled
holiday and the best in the New Year.
If you have questions or comments,
e-mail me at computerguy@
haliburtonhighlander.ca. Happy and safe
computing.
Township moves forward
with website redevelopment
By Mark Arike
Minden Hills has awarded a tender to
NeuMarkets of Kingston for the redesign
of the township’s website in the amount of
$11,865.
“We did tender and received seven
applications for a redesign of our website,”
said CAO Nancy Wright-Laking at council’s
Dec. 13 meeting. “We narrowed it down to
three interviews that we conducted. It was a
pretty exciting opportunity to take a look at
what our website can actually look like and
the types of things we can have included in
there.”
Wright-Laking said the chosen company
will provide a “tremendous opportunity to
showcase Minden Hills to the community.”
She added that the township will have its own
app and that the site will be Facebook and
Twitter friendly.
Submissions from the other applicants
ranged between $8,000 and $49,155. Only
one of the submissions came from a local
business.
Our office will be closed
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2.
Look for our last
issue of 2012 on Dec. 27.
TheHighlander
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Merry Christmas
The friendship of those we serve is the
foundation of our progress.
There’s no time more fitting than now
to say “Thank You”
and to extend our sincere appreciation.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy,
healthy and prosperous New Year.
The staff at Wilberforce Pharmacy
& Dental Clinic
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In these times of financial burden, our goal is
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customers who can only afford a certain
amount of fuel per month on a cash-ondelivery basis, provided they have all their
inspection papers in order.
We monitor the market on a daily basis to
make sure our customers get the best prices
possible.
We do provide fuel to our customers by way
of automatic delivery or call-in basis. We also
provide repair and maintenance through our
local contractors.
We have dedicated ourselves to excellence
and are determined to not only grow but to
give you the best customer service possible.
We would like to thank all of our loyal
customers and would also welcome any new
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Highlander community
Donations go straight to the Highlands
and keep them in the know about how to treat hospice
patients.”
Non-profit organizations in the Highlands rely on the
“I thought that was a very worthwhile and important
community’s generosity in order to offer their programs
cause.”
and services.
One of the reason’s Bull wanted to support SIRCH was
While SIRCH receives the majority of its charitable
because the money stays local.
donations from individual donors, Gena Robertson,
“The funds all stay here,” she said. “One hundred per
SIRCH executive director, said the organization also
cent of the funds raised stay here in Haliburton County,
relies on corporate donations to help out throughout the
and that’s really important to me.”
year.
Robertson said that’s one of the main reasons SIRCH
“The nice thing about corporate donations is that
receives support from local businesses.
its typically a larger sum of money,” Robertson said.
“We’re locally governed,” she said. “The money that
“Sometimes corporate donors have a focus… like they
we raise stays in Haliburton County and helps individuals
support children. In that case, they choose a [specific
and families here. We’re a fairly grassroots organization,
program to support], but quite often donors will donate to so donations go pretty much directly into programs and
the organization because they know we do good work.”
families.”
Robertson said if someone associated with the
The organization’s profile has been on the rise, and the
organization has a specific interest, sometimes the money work they do appeals to many of these businesses, she
will flow there.
said.
Dale Bull, manager, mobile
“There’s a real trend with
mortage specialist with TD Canada
particularly bigger corporations
Trust, is one such example.
The money that we raise
now to have a giving program
Her bank donated $1,000 to
and to have something they
stays
in
Haliburton
County
SIRCH’s Hike for Hospice
want to be associated with,
and helps individuals and
campaign.
that they’re giving back to the
“I wanted to put those funds
families here.
community,” Robertson said.
towards Hike for Hospice,” she
“I think years ago you didn’t
said. “I think it’s really important to
find that as much as you do
be involved in the community and
now.”
SIRCH executive director
give back.”
She said these businesses
Bull said it’s not always easy
are taking a more thoughtful
to get money from the corporate
approach to their giving programs.
office, but they decided to back her in her support of
“Fundraising is becoming more important to all nonSIRCH.
profit organizations,” Robertson said. “We appreciate all
“I got involved with SIRCH for the great work they do
donors, but for the corporations and businesses that step
in the community,” she said. “The Hike for Hospice is
up and donate locally, it’s really having a positive, direct
there biggest fundraiser for the hospice program. That’s
impact on the community.”
where they get funds to train their hospice volunteers
Gena Robertson
Don’t underestimate staycations
Holidays can be made up of many things.
They can include visits to exotic places using many forms of
transportation or they can be as simple as an overnight stay at
a nearby lodge or cottage resort. It’s your choice, determined
by your interest and budget. We are fortunate to live in an
area that many people choose to visit for their holidays. This
gives us easier and more frequent access to the activities that
draw tourists and that many of us take for granted. I started
thinking more about this because some of the people asking
me for advice are not looking to go away for a break but want
to do something special here at home. One of the first places
I looked was our Chamber of Commerce website, www.
hhchamber.on.ca. This is a great resource and a perfect place
to start.
Have you taken a look at the website for Haliburton
Forest and Wildlife Reserve, www.haliburtonforest.com?
What a wonderful unique place. Here you can choose a fun
getaway, for a few hours or a few days, of snowmobiling.
For something really different how about dog sledding?
I have done it and what a fun time we had. It would be a
great family activity. In the summer there is the “Walk in the
Clouds” canopy tour. You don’t have to go to Costa Rica for
this unique experience. Go to the site for more interesting
activities and getaway ideas.
How about our very own Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike experience?
You can turn that into an overnight or two by staying at Sir
Sam’s Inn and Water Spa. Treat yourself to a wonderful meal
and a pampering experience at the Spa. If you stay at lodges
like Bonnie View and Pinestone or smaller places like Sandy
Lane Cottages or Butter Milk Falls Resort, you can receive a
discount on lift tickets and ski lessons at Sir Sam’s. For more
info, visit www.sirsams.com.
There are other local resorts, inns, and B&Bs that are
The lady traveller
offering discounts with Sir Sam’s so
choose your favourite and build your
own getaway.
We have wonderful summer theatre
that attracts people from far away.
Holidays are planned around our
Fall Studio Tour and many of our
city visitors come and stay for a
week or two to attend workshops at
Sir Sanford Fleming College or the
By Carolyn Pawson
high school. We don’t have to go far
to enjoy these wonderful activities.
Think about giving theatre tickets as a Christmas gift. Add in
a dinner out and maybe even an overnight at a B&B and there
is a delightful getaway.
For those who are having trouble finding the perfect
Christmas gift how about giving a few nights stay at a resort
or B&B, or even just a dinner out at your favourite restaurant?
For example, places like Sunny Rock B&B or Stouffers Mill
will give you discount coupons to the Peppermill Restaurant.
There are other places offering discounts. Treat yourself and
your special someone.
There are so many places to stay and activities to choose
from here in Haliburton that you can create a staycation of
your own design that fits your budget and interests. Travelling
is about experiences. You don’t have to go far and spend a lot
of money. Just look around here in Haliburton and enjoy!
Whatever your travel plans this season, I wish you a Merry
Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
What do you want to hear about? I invite your comments
and questions. Let’s talk! E-mail me at ladytraveller@
haliburtonhighlander.ca.
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Announcement
Merry Christmas
Mark!
This will be our second
Christmas without you.
We hope we see you by
the next one. All of your family misses you
and loves you so much.
Lots of love,
Grampa & Gramma
Help wanted
COUNTY OF HALIBURTON
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Is accepting applications for 4
PART-TIME PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC
positions.
Hourly rate and benefits are as per the CUPE
Local 4435 Collective Agreement. Qualified
AEMCA candidates are requested to submit a
resume, no later than Wednesday January 3,
2013 at 4:00 p.m. to the attention of:
Evelyn Fenwick, Human Resources
[email protected]
The job description is available on the County
website, www.haliburtoncounty.ca
under Employment Opportunities.
The County of Haliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will
be used solely for the purpose of job selection.
is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead the
development of our Volunteer Program.
This project must be completed on or before August 31, 2013
Project Description
The Canoe FM Volunteer Management Program will serve
to create, implement and evaluate a comprehensive volunteer
program that will be consistent and sustainable over time.
Central to the project will be the creation of print materials:
volunteer handbook, orientation manual, volunteer training
modules and volunteer records, feedback and evaluation
data. The project will also include volunteer training sessions
designed to meet the unique needs of administrative/office,
on air broadcast, fundraiser, committee, programmers,
remote broadcaster, promotional/marketing and accounting
and volunteers serving as members of the Board of Directors
in leadership roles.
The Canoe FM Volunteer Management Project will also
include innovative and regularly planned radio and
community activities designed to support, recognize
and appreciate volunteers.
For a complete job description, please go to
www.canoefm.com or drop by the Canoe FM office at 739
Mountain Street in Haliburton
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Highlander events
continuing education – WINTEr 2013
fleming college – haliBurton campuS
BUSINESS
HEAlTH & SAFETY
ACCT36
MECH82
Bookkeeping for a Small BuSineSS
Tuesdays, January 29 - April 2, 2013
6:30PM - 9:30PM
$198.00
chainSaW operator
Saturday – Monday, April 20 – 22, 2013
8:00AM - 5:00PM
$172.62
CNST77
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Quick BookS pro
Wednesdays, January 30 - April 3, 2013
6:30PM - 9:30PM
$198.00
fall protection
Saturday, April 6, 2013
1:00PM - 5:00PM
$104.64
HlTH57
BUSN157
Write Your oWn BuSineSS plan
WorkShop
Saturday March 2, 2013
9:00AM - 5:00PM
$68.25
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Starting Your oWn BuSineSS
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Saturday February 23, 2013
9:00AM - 5:00PM
$68.25
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adoBe photoShop – WorkShop
Saturday March 23, 2013
9:00AM - 3:00PM
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ONTArIO BUIldINg COdE
cpr - BaSic reScuer (level c)
Friday – Saturday, March 1 - March 2, 2013
8:30AM - 4:30:00PM
$84.00
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firSt aid – Standard
8:30AM - 4:30:00PM
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recertification
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From left, Barry Butler, Muskoka Shrine Club, Algonquin Highlands Reeve Carol Moffatt,
Tom Brooks, Muskoka Shrine Club, and James Moore, Algonquin Shrine Club.
AH joins $100 million club
As a way to thank Algonquin Highlands for
the use of the Dorset Community Centre to
provide breakfasts at the Snowball Carnival
and raise money for the organization, the
Shriners have made a $100 donation on the
municipality’s behalf to the $100 Million
Dollar Club.
Barry Butler, a representative of the
Muskoka Shrine Club, presented a certificate
to council with details of the donation. The
$100 goes into a fund that is used to support
the Shriners Hospitals and medical research.
Butler said there is currently a $100 million
dollar renovation going on at the Shriners
Hospital in Montreal, which specializes in
spina bifida.
The principal of the fund is never spent,
rather the interest is used instead. Butler said
it’s a donation that gives every year.
HlTH52
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Saturday April 6, 2013
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$59.73
rECr102
CNST79
general legal proceSS 2006
Monday – Friday, March 4 - March 8, 2013
8:30AM - 5:00PM
$549.83
WilderneSS Survival SkillS
Saturday April 20, 2013
10:00AM - 5:00PM
$136.00
rECr103
CNST120
houSe – 2006
Monday – Friday, March 11 - March 15, 2013
8:30AM - 5:00:00PM
$549.83
Wild ediBleS foraging 101
Saturday May 25, 2013
10:00AM - 5:00PM
$136.00
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part 8: on-Site SeWage SYStemS
Monday – Friday, February 25 - March 1, 2013
8:30AM - 5:00:00PM
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Wednesdays, March 6 - May 8, 2013
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$165.00
Elaine Repath (left), Joan Davies and Marilynne Lesperance put the finishing touches on
Christmas ham dinners.
Minden community kitchen launches
To register or for more information please call
705-457-1680 or 1-866-353-6464
For a complete list of courses and descriptions,
our cancelation policy and other academic regulations please visit
www.flemingcollege.com
Christmas dinners have been delivered to
the Minden Food Bank for families who
otherwise might go without this holiday
season.
Volunteers from SIRCH’s new Minden
Hills community kitchen came together at
the community centre on Dec. 17 to cook 50
dinners; half turkey and half ham. They were
delivered on Dec. 19.
The turkey dinners included gravy, mashed
potatoes, stuffing and veggies, said Sheila
Redpath, SIRCH board member and
volunteer with the community kitchen.
The ham dinners came with scalloped
potatoes and veggies.
They also made 12 fruit crisp desserts.
Redpath said the dinners would feed two
people, while each fruit crisp would feed four.
This is the first delivery to come from
the Minden Hills community kitchen. The
volunteers will meet twice a month on
Mondays at the community centre kitchen,
which was donated by the municipality.
The turkeys, hams, pots and pans, and even
the group’s large freezer, were all donations
from within the community.
Effective January, meals made in the
community kitchen will be distributed
throughout Minden to SIRCH clients and
families in need.
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Highlander events
Candle-lit walk through the forest
While the Haliburton Highlands Land
Trust is charged with the stewardship of the
Highlands, there’s nothing saying they can’t
enjoy the land, too.
On Dec. 13, the Land Trust hosted a Winter
Night Sky and Candlelight Walk event at the
Dahl Forest.
Participants in the event brought blankets
to keep warm as they watched the Germinid
meteor shower, before having hot chocolate
and walking through the forest with candles
in hand. Over 30 people participated in the
walk.
The Dahl Forest is a 500-acre property
under the care of the Land Trust. Currently
the organization has an adopt-an-acre
campaign going on where people are able
to purchase an acre of land within the Dahl
Forest.
For more information on the Land Trust, or
to enquire about the Dahl Forest adopt-anacre campaign, contact Kim Robichaud at
705-457-3700.
Experience Haliburton-Photo Contest
Photos by Walt Griffin
Over 30 people came out to Dahl Forest to enjoy a meteor shower and a walk
through the bush.
With Best Wishes
From The Whole Gang!
From all of us to all of you, go with our warmest wishes
for a simply unforgettable holiday season.
YOU COULD WIN A CHANCE TO FEATURE YOUR PHOTO ON THE SPLASH PAGES OF
THE HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS TOURISM NEW WEBSITE!!!
Picture categories include year round in Experiences, Lifestyle, Wildlife,
Scenes, Events, Arts & People Shots. Ten pictures per submission.
It’s quiet simple… go to experiencehaliburton.com, login with your Twitter or
Facebook account, and upload your picture! The picture will be entered in the
contest and shared on either Facebook and/ or Twitter.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, January 28, 2013
We really appreciate your pulling for us this year and
hope you’ll visit us again in the coming year. Thanks!
Emmerson Lumber Ltd.
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fax: (705) 457-1520
email: [email protected]
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internet/cable included. Three
3 BEDROOM – Main level
of house in Haliburton. 1,250 acre treed lot. 11 minutes
sqft. $1,000/mth, all inclusive. to Haliburton or Minden!
References required. Call 705- Great for single or couple.
Credit check and application
457-0701 or 705-457-2987.
required. $900/month, $900
(TFN)
deposit. Call (519) 826-9832
or text (226) 971-1393. (TFN)
HALIBURTON VILLAGE
– 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
BEAUTIFUL 1,000 SQ-FT
home on level lot. $1,250 +
loft apartment overlooking
utilities. Non smoker, must
Head Lake. Hardwood floors,
be responsible, references
kitchen with dishwasher, off
required. 705-457-2987 or
street parking. Walk to all
705-457-0701. (TFN)
amenities – 1 block from
downtown core. 3 km to
School of Fine Arts, available
immediately, short term rental
ONE & TWO BEDROOM
in town. Walking distance to
amenities, utilities included.
One bedroom is furnished,
$800/month. Two bedroom is
$850/mth. Call 647-700-6620.
(DE27)
For sale
NICELY SEASONED
FIREWOOD. Dunloe Farm.
Call 705-754-3034. (DE27)
FIREWOOD LOGS single or
double load, cut into blocks
or cut and split. Call 705-8540951. (TFN)
SUPER DEAL! PORTABLE
GARAGE, 10ft x 20ft. Brand
new, in a sealed box, less than
½ price at $225. Call 705-2862900 (evenings).
TRACTOR CHAINS – 24”
x 7’ with ice bars, $100. 26”
x 8’, heavy duty, $150. Call
705-447-2551. (DE20)
TRACTOR & TRUCK
CHAINS, all sizes. 1-800954-9998. (JA31)
50kw diesel
generator portable on
trailer, 6.2L Ford motor.
Completely gone over, ready
to go. 120-240, also set up for
308 + 480. $5,000 OBO. 705741-6097. (JA31)
INVERTOR GENERATOR
– 3,000 watts. Manual pull,
brand new, $850. 705-7416097. (JA31)
ANTIQUE SHOP, 136
Bobcaygeon Road, Minden.
Eclectic mix for your
Christmas list. Open Saturday,
December 23 from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. (DE20)
2006 BUICK RANIER CXL
AWD 6cyl, sport utility.
125,000 km, leather heated
bucket seats, tow hitch,
traction control, luggage
rack. $9,500 certified. 705457-3134 or 705-457-5508.
(DE27)
Help Wanted
ROCKCLIFFE TAVERN
is looking for an individual
able to work varied hours.
Experience is preferred.
Please drop off resume, 98
Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden.
(TFN)
Careers
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Obituaries
Thomas Ernest “Tom” Barry
Passed away peacefully at the Quinte Health Care Centre, Picton on Saturday,
December 15, 2012 with his loving family by his side. At the age of 75.
Tom is predeceased by his wife Maureen (nee Dunigan)(1989). Loving
father of Dale (Tim) Dobush, and Andrea (Brian) Kent, grandpa Tom of Kyle,
Adam, Sarah, Brock and great grandpa of Issac Kent. Tom is predeceased by
his parents Jack and Kay Barry and by his brothers Garry and Ray. Lovingly
remembered by his common-law wife Lynn Webber and by her daughter Michelle.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family
for a Graveside Committal Service and Interment at the Maple lake United Church Cemetery,
Maple Lake on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 12:00 noon. A reception will follow at the West
Guilford Recreation Centre where there will also be a time to reminisce and share memories of
Tom.
Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated and
can be arranged locally through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd. P.O.
Box 427 Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.
www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com
Brenda Henderson (Resident of Haliburton, Ontario)
Peacefully with her family by her side on Friday evening, December 14, 2012 in her
74th year. Beloved wife of Thomas Henderson. Loving mother of Arlene Bendall and
Alan Henderson (Kristine) all of Sarnia. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren
Brian (Melissa), Leah (Jason), Cassandra, and by her great granddaughter Quinn. Dear
sister of Lenora (Bob McMinn), Stanley (Phyllis Watt), Sheila (Edward Burke) and
Bradley (Donna Watt). Also lovingly remembered by her many nephews, nieces and
cousins. Brenda enjoyed singing, ceramics and Bingo. She loved meeting people and
socializing.
Visitation & Graveside Service
Friends are invited to call at the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton,
Ontario (705)457-9209 on Monday afternoon, December 17, 2012 from 4-7
p.m. A Graveside Service will be held in the Spring. As expressions of sympathy,
donations to Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary or the Haliburton Highlands Health
www.communityfuneralhomes.com
Services Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Highlander events
When Santa Claus
came to town
Photos by Matthew
Desrosiers
Above left: Despite poor
weather, Santa Claus
made an appearance in
Wilberforce on Dec. 16.
Above right: Even the
animals got dressed up
for the parade through
town. Right: Boys and girls
enjoyed the model train
set that was set up in the
community centre before
meeting with Santa.
The weather may have been bad, but Santa Claus still made it
to town.
Residents came out in the rain to see the big man in red
parade through Wilberforce on Dec. 16. Afterwards, families
filled the community centre where hot chocolate and other
goodies were provided. Santa Claus then made another
appearance, hearing from the kids their last-minute Christmas
wishes, before sending them to the gift table to receive an
early present.
Happy Holidays
from all the staff at Minden Pharmasave
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*Festive Fragrances *Dazzling Decor
*Toys, Games &Party Favours
*Something for EVERYONE!
December
- 9am-4pm, December
and 26 - CLOSED
NEW24ENTRANCE
BEHIND25BUILDING!!
December 27 - 29 - 9am-6pm December 30 - CLOSED
Thank you
everyone for
December 31 - 9am-4pm January
1 -toCLOSED
all of your patience during
the renovations!
110 Bobcaygeon Rd, Downtown Minden 705-286-1220
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Customer Parking available at rear of the store.
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Highlander events
WE
wish
YOU A
Merry
CHR ISTMAS
From left: Bob Bullock, business manager, Jason Curry, Haliburton Highlands Secondary School co-op student, Andy
Salvatori, sales manager, and Dale Walker, HHHSF executive director.
Highlands residents drive for the cause
Whether or not you planned on buying a car, last week’s
Drive For the Cause event at Curry Motors was the perfect
excuse to test drive your dream vehicle.
Driving the cars wasn’t even the best part. For each test
drive, $25 was donated to the Haliburton Highlands Health
Services Foundation (HHHSF).
The event took place at Curry Motors from Dec. 12 to 14.
Any new car on the lot was available to drive, from the
smallest cars to the biggest trucks and SUVs. At the end of
the two-day event, 88 test drives were completed at the car
dealership. That means Curry Motors will donate $2,200 to
the HHHSF’s Christmas Campaign, where the money will go
towards new patient monitoring systems.
from
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THE COMPUTER GUY
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[email protected]
1year
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4 GB RAM
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Microsoft Office 2010
20” LED Monitor
1 Year Warranty
$
700 (I Pay The TAX!)
ACER MICRO TOWER
Intel i5 2320 CPU (3.3 GHZ)
4GB RAM
1 TB Hard Drive
DVD-R Optical Drive
VGA/HDMI Video Output
Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Microsoft Office 2010
20” LED Monitor
2 Year Warranty
$
850 (I Pay The TAX!)
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