ALTERNATIVES TO
TRADITIONAL FIREWORKS
FOR LAKE ASSOCIATIONS IN
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Benthic Macroinvertebrates]]> This paper discusses current trends and economic benefit studies as they relate to the recreational use of ATVs. In particular, a focus has been placed on future trends and impacts as they relate to the province of Ontario, County of Haliburton and the Municipality of Dysart et al. The purpose of the study is to provide information on the trends and economic benefits of ATVing for the purpose of informing municipal policy decisions on recreational activities and trail use.



This paper is a literature review of current information related to ATVing trends and economic impacts, but does not constitute a full study on the actual economic impact as it directly relates to the municipality of Dysart. Particular emphasis is placed in predictions for future use and related policy. Studies have been reviewed that identify and examine economic impacts in other areas; including managed ORV trail systems. Conclusions have been provided for future research opportunities.
 

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The percentage of all participants who felt a particular health services was adequate ranged from a high of 80.4% for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 19.3% for family physician (ranked #16). The percentage of all participants who indicated a particular health services as an important health service ranged from a high of 96.6 % for emergency services such as emergency room, 911, and EMS (ranked #1) to a low of 21.6 % for services for substance abuse (ranked #16). The three most important services for the future in Haliburton County were identified as emergency services, family physicians, and dental care services. While both emergency services and dental care services were ranked high in adequacy and importance, family physicians were ranked high in importance and low in adequacy. This suggests that the recruitment and retention of family physicians and/or nurse practitioners should be a high priority.]]> Host contact: Hardy, Janice]]> Department: Nursing]]> Dave Wilfong - Green Plaid Construction]]> Exploration of the County of Haliburton by car. Ten tours are outlined with accompanying maps.

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The report also makes recommendation for follow-up student and community projects to continue this work. ]]> Host contact: Bates, Elva]]> Department: Geography]]> A pilot project in mapping human resources, specifically the contribution summer people make to the civic life of the County. Includes the questionnaires, the completed interviews,and lake association information.

]]> Beginning in 1861, members of the Mason family resided and worked the same farm in Stanhope Township for the next 134 years. For at least nine decades, three generations of the family kept the receipts from all their purchases and the author spent some time sifting through these receipts and cataloguing them into chronological and theme-related categories. From this, a picture of the day-to-day life of the family, a sense of their relationship to their local community, their networking with the larger world outside, and the agencies which facilitated the bridging of these two emerged. This paper outlines the process involved and presents a snapshot of the life of this family gleaned from the receipts.

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Resulting from Haliburton’s experiences in uranium development, they can be historically viewed as one of several centres of uranium development in Canada. Development began in the 1956 and lasted until 1964, producing 500 000kg of uranium oxide which had an approximate value of $105 000 000. It should be noted that the Haliburton region is once again being considered for uranium development due to the recent surge in uranium prices.

Although there are numerous health risks, the government of Canada still promotes uranium development as sustainable. In addition, a large portion of uranium development occurs on or near indigenous lands causing more issues such as land claims and the ability for a community to oppose development. A possible solution for many of these problems is the precautionary principle (PP) which aims to shift the burden of proof from those who are worried about the potential negative effects to those who advocate for scientific certainty. The hope is that through the implementation of the PP, community empowerment will abound and thus sustainable development can be achieved.]]> Host contacts: Barton, Joan; Ross, Heather]]> Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> for Haliburton County]]> demographics, patient health and their dental caries at Volunteer Dental Outreach for Haliburton
County (VDOHC). Data collection consisted of a survey regarding patient demographics,
general health, and oral health status and the factors that affect the number of teeth with dental
caries was analyzed. It was hypothesized that accessibility to dental care for low-income
individuals will affect the number of teeth with dental caries, that age will affect the number of
teeth with dental caries, that gender will affect the number of teeth with dental caries, and that a
diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) will affect the number of teeth with dental caries. The results
supported the first hypothesis and found that patients who received dental care at VDOHC had a
higher average number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth than the Canadian population in the
lowest equivalized household income quintile. The subsequent hypotheses were not supported
based on the results that were found in this study. Understanding the relationships between
patient demographics, general health and oral health status will assist in improving patient
treatment at VDOHC.]]> Feasibility Study 
Recreation & Tourism 
Geography 
Environmental Studies]]> Environmental Studies
Gardening]]> Founded on a case study of the planning debate begun in Haliburton County in 1990, this paper goes on to look at the politics of planning in Ontario and the existing planning framework at the township and county levels in Haliburton.  The concept of bioregionalism is defined and the relationships between land use planning and bioregionalism is examined within the context of the Haliburton debate.  It goes on to address the questions of optimum political control over equitable, sustainable and ecologically-oriented land use planning.  The paper proposes the establishment of a Bioregional Planning Council which would utilize the authority of local decision-makers; ensure that full consideration is given to the entire biological region; and recognize the fundamental significance of the land.

]]> Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> The paper examines the governmental strategies for paper diversion from landfills in place at the time of writing within the context of the government document "Keeping Paper Out of Ontario Landfills: Progress and Action", published in 1993. Locally, the project moves to an assessment of the Fine Paper Recycling Program set up in Haliburton County.

Using the initiatives of reduction, reuse, and recycling, the Ontario government set a goal of reducing waste by 50% by the year 2000. The work of the Waste Reduction Office of the Ministry of Environment and Energy during the early 1990s is outlined, pointing out the successes and barriers to the program. Building on these initiatives, Haliburton County began its own fine paper recycling program and the paper describes the background to this program, its implementation process, and suggests reasons for its eventual demise along with that of the Waste Management Department.  In conclusion, the author suggests areas for future research.

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