Mixed bag summer
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Posted By Jenn Watt
Posted 2 months ago
It was a struggle this week to squish in all of the stories and photos of all the events going on in Haliburton.
We've hit that critical period where summer is ramping up, but school is still running and added to that a municipal election is looming.
There is a plethora of things to talk about – and write about – in the Highlands.
Downtown Haliburton was jammed with cars on Saturday as people visited the locations on the Doors Open tour, rummaged through the Treasures 'n' Trash sale for the Rails End Gallery and watched the unveiling of Matt Duchene's mural on the arena.
At the high school, students aren't just getting ready for their own graduation, but are saying goodbye to three outstanding faculty members: Walter Tose, Paul Morissette and Gary Brohman.
It seems every event at HHSS has a tribute to the three hardworking, inspiring educators due to their popularity.
Then there is the municipal election, which isn't actually happening until October, but you wouldn't know it by the way candidates are scrambling to get their platforms out to the local and cottager populations.
They have a difficult task; a large part of the potential voter base is only here part of the time. How do they reach the seasonal population and, more importantly, how do they make them vote in the fall when their attentions are focused on all things career and city?
It is the perfect environment for a newspaper. It keeps our pages full of colourful, fun-filled photos of people enjoying life, but also grounds us with serious stories about how to make our communities better.
It's going to be a great summer.
Shifting gears the fifth time
The Haliburton cycling festival is just less than a week away and will be the centrepiece of the weekend's activities in the village.
Whether you cycle or not, the spirit of a festival geared to clean transportation that makes you healthier is inspiring.
The organizers of this event are some of the biggest community boosters we have – even if they're a little fanatical about everything with two wheels – and the festival, in its fifth year is a tribute to their enthusiasm for creating a better Haliburton and better world.
Even if you don't care for cycling, the principles behind the festival still ring true: find ways to be better stewards of the environment, be kind to your body and try to have some fun along the way.
It's a message worth celebrating.
