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A CHRONOLOGY OF HSR

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1990
  • In February 1990, Scouts Canada signed an agreement providing for first right of refusal to in return for $1,000 from neighbours William and Constance Gail Cornwall, for the cottage lot (Concession 7, part of Lot 10) on Drag Lake.

1991

  • A new Country Store and Administration office (The Dobson Centre) was built on the former "Beaver" campsite and dedicated in the memory of former a HSR ranger, the late Jack Dobson (72-88). Much of the funding was provided by Jack's estate.
  • The camp Health Centre interior is upgraded by the HSR Staff Alumni and dedicated in memory of a former staff member, the late Dr. Tom Munro (58-61).
  • Four new aluminium barges are purchased to replace the old steel barges. Two of the steel barges are cut up for scrap metal, one is dragged up the Hurst Lake Road to be used as a bridge bed across the "River Cry" and one is set up north of the QM shed as a reminder. 
  • Pikes Peak Trail opened from Dobson Trail to the main road west of the Mill site.
  • The KT&T sees a full dial NU92 PAX switchboard installed in the new office and all telephones are assigned a two digit telephone number. The job of switchboard operator becomes redundant! 
  • Two new troop sites on which work was started the previous year are opened for camping - Anii Shores (meaning "welcome" in Ojibway) on the north shore of Buck Island east of Pal Point, and Cedar Steppes, opposite Pittin Point on the south shore at the entrance to Hidden bay. 
1992
  • An 1876 dime was found in main parking lot on the site of the Old Kennaway Road by Murray Crimless (68-73,81-95) while demonstrating his new metal detector. 
  • Cooper's Loop Trail from Hurst to North Lake reopened. 
1993 
  • Cooper's Loop Trail from North to Mislaid Lake reopened. 
  • Waconda campsite (re) opened on Indian point and used by the Composite Troop. 
  • Basic and full flat water "Charge Certificate" courses are offered to Scouters at camp. 
1994 
  • Ted Aylan-Parker and Bob Spencer become Camp Co-Directors. 
  • First digital telephones used on the KT&T system. Separate lines (rather that party lines) were laid to all lake sites but four (allowing individual sites to be called.) 
  • Supported by the HSR Staff Alumni and friends of Frank Standing (66-67,69-72,74-88), the Kennabi Lodge restoration was completed (north and central wing) under the supervision of Ab Morrow (75-87,92-99) and dedicated on August 7th to Frank's memory. It is to be used as the Saturday check-in area and to house a camp historical display. 
1995
  • New H-Dock built. 
  • In the fall, a new bridge is built over the "River Cry" (just below Hurst Lake) by the HSR Staff Alumni at the fall Trails Weekend.
1996 
  • Ted Aylan-Parker is Camp Director.
  • New QM Shed built on the site of the original and named the "Ab Shack" in honour of long time staff member Ab Morrow (75-87,92-99).
  • Archival Display set up in Kennabi Lodge.
  • Barges are named - Wind Runner, Wave Runner, Star Runner, Lake Runner, Storm Runner and Fire Runner (maintenance barge).
1997
  • Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Haliburton Scout Reserve.
  • Driftwood (built in 1949) torn down.
  • New Rappelling program offered.
  • New electronic Meridian Option 11 switchboard system donated and installed by Bell Canada.
  • Meridian 11 SwitchboardMud Bay once again opened to canoes, rowboats and kayaks.
  • A new aluminium barge named "Mist Runner" donated by the Toronto Optimists (making six full size barges in use!)
  • The remaining Queen boats are retired.
  • Barge dock at Hub rebuilt on cribs.
1998
  • New Lakewood Cabin built between the former locations of Lakeview and Driftwood Cabins. It is fully insulated and has electric heating.
  • A sixth IT cabin built to the north of the original five.
  • New crib docks built to replace the east end barge dock, the admin/store dock and the Gohe site dock.
1999
  • A seventh cabin built just west of the IT cabins for the use of the Staff Assistant.
  • Halfway House built between C-Huts and Lookout Lodge as a new cabin for the camp cook. Insulated and with electric heating, it also has a toilet and bath/shower.
  • Two female IT's on staff for the first time.
  • A second lane is opened at the Rappell site.
  • New crib docks built at Rovers Rest, Beacrobra, Canoe Point, Doe Island and Twister Point.
  • Ab Morrow (75-87,92-99) retires as Camp Ranger.

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