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KINMOUNT 150TH ANNIV ERSARY COMMITTEE A S U B - COMMITTEE OF T HE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

October 28 2009 Volume 1: Issue 16

Kinmount Then and Now Inside this issue:

NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS 2

HISTORY OF MINER’S BAY LODGE 2

REMEMBRANCE DAY 6

SPOT THE SHOT REVISITED 7

KINMOUNT KIDS’ CORNER 10

THE HOT STOVE 11

EDITORIAL 15

Top: Kinmount Main Street in 1908. This picture was taken from the balcony of the Northern Hotel at the North Side of Monck Road (beside Community Centre) this hotel burned down in 1942; Bottom: Town shot Thanksgiving Sat- urday 2009 by Holly Lougheed at Har- vest Homecoming , 101 years later. You can see the Railway Station in the background, along with the Icelandic Settlement. The bridge is a pretty back- drop and the flags are flying proudly on the beautiful day. The Kinmount Gazette Lives On When the Kinmount Gazette were adamant this little paper to keep the quality of these support. If you have any ideas was launched in April, we was worth continuing. The new editions as good as the or articles to submit, please (the 150th Committee) Gazette will be published once original 16: why mess with feel free to contact one of the planned to run 16 editions. a month for the next 6 months, success! Our committee is committee members. This is edition #16. But due until April 2010, when we will hard at work seeking advertis- to popular demand, the Com- reassess the project. The paper ers & sponsors to raise the mittee has decided to con- will be published the third necessary funds to keep the tinue the Gazette. The resi- week of every month. The Gazette going. We will be dents of Kinmount & area Gazette Committee will strive looking for your assistance &

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Neighbours and Friends: A sister community to fic was done by steamboat. A number of farmers clustered Miner‟s Bay is Moore‟s Falls. However, the arrival of the in the Gull River Valley and At this point on the Gull Victoria Railway at Gelert in along the Deep Bay Road. River, Gull Lake ends and the 1878 led to the demise of the The site was an obvious na- Main Street Kinmount waters tumble into Moore‟s steamboat service as access by tive campgrounds, and numer- Lake. An early lumberman‟s rail for Minden shifted east. ous artefacts were found along Kawartha Credit Union is a dam & timber slide was built A stage coach connected the falls. Thomas Leary ran an full-service financial here to control water levels on Moore‟s Falls with Norland inn at the Falls and carried institution with 19 branches Gull Lake. Moore‟s Falls and the railway at Coboconk. passengers down the Cameron in North and could be access with Minden Road to Norland. East-Central Ontario from by water, and most early traf- Trenton to Parry Sound.

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The History of Miner’s Bay Lodge ily of Ohio was searching for All the grocery boxes were their niche in life when they saved in case an exodus back David Galloway patented the into the resort business. met Rev J Windsor, a Baptist to the US was necessary after lot now currently the Miner‟s minister familiar with the the first season. Capitalizing Bay Lodge in 1881. He ran a The Traceys added cottages fishing delights of Gull Lake. on gorgeous scenery and a sawmill and a general store to and built up the resort over the The Wunkers were mesmer- solid reputation for quality serve the local farmers & next 18 years. After World War ized by the tales told of life at service, the lodge grew & lumbermen then clustering I, tourism began to grow as city Miner‟s Bay and decided re- expanded until the claim for around the east side of Gull dwellers fled the urban con- sort life in the Haliburton 100 guests per week was a Lake. The natural beauty of fines for the summer season. Highlands might be for them. reality. the little bay and Gull Lake in The lodge was expanded and To make a long story short, in general., gave Galloway the cottages were built for the more 1938 the Wunkers purchased One of the fascinating fea- idea of selling cottage lots independent campers. But dur- Bay View Hotel and the rest tures of the Lodge is the re- about 1906. In 1911, he sold ing the 1930s, a decline set in is history. peat clientele. Over 80% of his operations to Hopkins & to the point where the operation the yearly visitors are return Marks from Kinmount, who was in danger of collapsing. The boast the lodge could customers. The Lodge hon- seemed interested in starting a The Tracy family were desper- accommodate 100 guests ours those families who have fledgling tourist resort. They ate to sell, but during the De- aside; the Wunker family be- attended for up to 50 years! rented the old farmhouse for pression, buyers were scarce. gan a steady increase in the Some have been vacationing $35 a season. In 1920, the fortunes of the newly named on the shores of Gull Lake for Tracy family purchased the Meanwhile down in the USA, Miner‟s Bay Lodge. The first 5 generations! There must be property, renamed it Bay fate was dealing a hand to an- season, a week‟s accommoda- some magic on the shores of View Hotel and seriously got other family. The Wunker fam- tion with meals was $12.50. Gull Lake for such customer loyalty. Page 2 Kinmount Gazette

The Deer Hunt, continued on page 4

Every community has its cul- breed “swamp bucks”. Bush” forbids other hunters ing white-tails. Often the deer will tural traditions, often unique from infringing upon these flee to water to stop the scent trail to that society. Such is the The lumbermen and farmers territories, even if they are and because wolves (and many phenomena of Deer Hunting gradually destroyed much of Crown Land. Most camps dogs) refuse to get their feet wet! Season in Ontario. In our ru- the deep forest and created were set up as a lumber- The hunters may stay at their ral area, there are other hunt- large open spaces; ideal for shanty style, no hydro, TV or watches until sundown, if they wish, ing seasons for waterfowl fringe dwellers like the other such modern distrac- but it is illegal to hunt in the dark! (ducks primarily), small game white-tailed deer. Mother tions. (partridge), turkeys and Nature took her course and The deer hunt is in November be- moose: all with different dates the white-tails multiplied in The hunters are on their cause it helps thin out the deer herd on the social calendar. But the our area, submerging the watches by daybreak. The before winter sets in. The weather is deer hunt is the largest and previous species. Thanks to hounds are released soon af- also cool enough to preserve the most famous. In rural deer- the new habitat, white-tail ter, it being easier to track deer meat and there is enough frost friendly areas like the Ottawa- deer became so numerous, it deer scent while the morning to run the dogs. The leaves are also Huron Tract, deer season of- was easy to add venison to frost is still on the ground. off the trees, but deep snow is not ten sees a radical change in the pioneer family‟s menu. Once a deer scent has been yet on the ground. Hunters are re- local habits. Many men (yes, In the pioneer era, no regula- found, the hounds usually quired by law to abide by a whole it is primarily a male-sport) tions existed on seasons or start to bay or tongue, alerting series of safety measures, including disappear for the hunt into limits. By 1900, a deer sea- both prey and predators of the wearing “hunter orange” to identify remote camps. For many men, son was brought in and a presence of white-tails. Deer themselves. Camouflage is not nec- it is a holiday-time where they limit of 2 deer per hunter are creatures of habit, fre- essary as deer are totally colour- “go back to Nature” or touch established. An obvious quenting the same trails or blind! All of Ontario is divided into base with their ancient hunter move was the licence and runways, and when chased, zones, and different regulations ap- roots. game wardens were hired to flee along their favourite ply to each zone. For example, the enforce the game laws. As trails. The hunters are sta- zones to the south of Kinmount of- The Deer Season occurs every deer populations and habi- tioned at key spots on these ten have a 1 week hunt, no dogs & year in the first 2 weeks of tats changed, regulations runways to intercept the flee- Continued on page 4 November. The origins of the were altered by the Ontario deer hunt are clouded in the Department of Land & For- mists of time, but we can ests, now called Ministry of speculate on its history. Deer Natural Resources. are the most plentiful of the CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE “big game” animals in our Over the years, an entire FRI NOVEMBER 6TH section of Ontario. It was not culture has grown up around always so. Deer were rela- the annual deer hunt. Per- 12 - 7 PM tively rare in pre-settlement haps the most obvious part SAT 7TH & SUN 8TH Ontario. White-tail deer are is the organization of hunt- 10-5PM „fringe‟ dwellers who favour ing groups or camps. Most open areas such as fields & of these gangs have a dedi- meadows that are bordered by cated camp as the headquar- HANDMADE * FUNCTIONAL * STONEWARE forest or bush. In pre- ters of their hunt, usually FOR EVERYDAY LIVING settlement Kinmount, the placed in an out-of-the-way LOTS OF GIFT IDEAS landscape was densely cov- or remote location. The WELCOME TO OUR HOME! ered by thick forest: not ideal hunts themselves are usually habitat. According to the “old organized with a planned 121 S. of Kinmount -timers”, the few deer present series of “watches” where to Crystal Lake Road then were mostly a variety of mule the hunter awaits his prey. 1 km to French Line. deer. These members of the The deer are pushed by 197 French Line deer family were stockier and dogs, usually hounds. Each darker than their white-tail camp or gang has a specified cousins, but put up some im- area where they hunt; some- Jamie & Bernie Nicholson pressive racks of antlers! times private land, some- 705 488-2400 Many of the current hunters times Crown Land. The still call the remnants of this “Gentleman‟s Code of the

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The Deer Hunt, continued from page 3 Sabine Henderson H.C.A. Certified & shotguns only regulations. number of these doe tags is a food source & it is more of In recent years, bow-hunting regulated by the MNR and a a sport. But it is also a chance has also gained in popularity. lottery draw is held each sea- to thin-out deer populations. Call 705-488-2205 son. The doe tag law is meant Over-population can often For appointment Deer populations can fluctu- to protect the number of fe- lead to starvation over the ate wildly based on winter males & fawns, which as any winter and to crop damage. severity or habitat destruction. hunter will tell, are easier to For many hunters, the deer For several years, the hunt hunt! hunt is a holiday, a change of was limited to one week due pace away from the modern to scarcity of deer. Later, an In modern times, many people world and going back to Na- antlerless law was enacted criticize the deer hunt (or any ture. Camaraderie and good where you could only shoot other hunt) as a cruel, unnec- times inspire most hunters to bucks (males) unless the essary & bloody sport. The go hunting. hunter had a doe tag. The deer are no longer required as

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Fred Dettman’s Hunt Camp at Bass Lake circa 1910, left to right Billy Cobin, Smokey Bill Wright, George Dunbar, Fred Dettman, George Dettman

Hunting Glossary of Terms nimrod – a rookie or inexperienced hunter cold track – a dog picking up a faint scent of Kinmount Artisans watch – a place where a hunter sits to hunt for a deer Marketplace deer buck rub or paw – signs a buck will leave to runway – a well-used deer trail mark out his territory during the mating sea- dogging – a hunter taking the hounds into the son Celebrating 10 years in 2009 bush rut – mating season for deer in November Local Fine Art and Handcrafts chase – when the dogs scent & pursue a deer pot hunter – a solo hunter who has no camp Lower Level Kinmount Community Centre, sneaker – a deer who sneakers by a hunter affiliation On City Rd. 45 W. at 121 quietly road hunter – a hunter who hunts along a Kinmount, Ontario, Canada hot chase – a deer being closely chased by road www.kinmountartisans.ca hounds points – the number of points or tips on a Phone (705) 488-1414 buck‟s horns

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The Royal Canadian Legion Glossary of Hunting Terms, cont. from page 4 Kinmount Committee For Planning and Economic John McGrath Y horn – a one year old buck yearling – a one year old doe Development Branch 441 camp – the hunter‟s base: also called a shanty Is a Proud Sponsor of stalking – the hunter moves slowly through the bush looking for the Kinmount, Ontario deer Kinmount 150th 705-488-3462 blind – a camoflagued watch tree-stand – self explanatory watch Anniversary Committee We will remember them. jack-lighting – hunting after dark with a light. it‟s illegal! buck fever – a panic that sets in when a deer is spotted. It usually Explore our Heritage … involves a missed shot & teasing! Experience our Charm! Lights Across Canada Dec. 3, 6:30 PM Santa Claus Parade Dec. 13, 2:00 PM

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Remembrance Day World War I has been called 11th month. Most cenotaphs are for wake-up or arise) is played. gion leads the “Poppy The Great War, but not for the kept by the local Royal Cana- This tune symbolizes Drive” as a symbol of Re- events, styles or results. The dian Legion or the local munici- “resurrection”. In fact, the Rev- membrance & respect for the term “Great” applies to the size pality. In Ottawa, the Govern- eille actually has lyrics: fallen and as a fundraiser. of the conflict. It was actually a ment of Canada maintains a horrible war that claimed over huge, imposing memorial and “Rev-eil-lee Rev-eil-lee is In some provinces, Remem- 40,000,000 lives and left horri- holds an elaborate memorial sounding brance Day is an official ble memories, especially among service every year. The bugle calls you from your holiday, but not in Ontario. the surviving soldiers. The War sleep, it is the break of day. A recent drive to have this began in August 1914 and only A typical Remembrance Day You‟ve got to do your duty or day declared a holiday was concluded with an official cease service included a colour guard you will get no pay.” opposed by many groups, -fire at 11:00 am on November from a local Legion, the laying including the Legion. Why? 11, 1918. In 1919, King George of wreaths donated by various The symbol of Remembrance in The groups wanted schools V proclaimed “a day of remem- groups and reading of the names Canada is the red poppy from to be in class on November brance” for those who gave their of the fallen. The service is led Flanders. Flanders was the area 11, so the children could lives in World War I. by a bugler playing the “Last in France and Belgium where celebrate this day as a group. Post”. This tune was used in the most of the Canadians fought A holiday would simply Eventually, many communities British Army to signal the end during WW I. One of the com- disperse the children and across Canada set up cenotaph of the day, when each sentry monest wild flowers was the red most would likely never be memorials to honour their sol- post would bugle the song to poppy, which grew wild every- at a ceremony. After all, it is diers who perished during WW say they were in position & all where, including cemeteries. a day for “remembering” I. Further names were added was well. After WW I, the sym- These poppies inspired Cana- those who gave their lives from World War II and the Ko- bolism was changed to a salute dian poet John McCrae to write for their country and ponder rean War. These stone memori- to the dead soldiers: their duty the most famous of war poems: the horrors of war. als became the sites for memo- has been performed & they can “In Flanders‟ Fields”. Every rial services every year on the rest in peace. After the cere- year prior to Remembrance th th 11 hour of the 11 day of the mony, “the Reveille” (French Day, the Royal Canadian Le- Clockwise from left: the 109th Battalion, the Kinmount Cenotaph, the Vimy Memorial in France, the National War Memorial in Ottawa

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The Elliott Falls Power Plant on the Gull River near Norland. You can see the new plant inside the shell of the old building. It was built in the early 1900‟s, discon- tinued and then revived again in the 1980‟s. See the next Gazette for a full article on this interesting structure.

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The Legend of the Deep Bay Ghost HIGHLAND TRAIL LODGE Running north from Moores Falls Time passed, and there was no . is the Deep Bay Road, which sign of the girl. After dark, the eventually makes its way to Min- puzzled cows returned by them- For Rent Lodge accommodates 20 people den around the northern side of selves, almost asking where their Cottage accommodates 8 people Gull Lake. At the west end of guide was? More time passed & Weekly Rentals Deep Bay on Gull Lake, the road still no sign of the missing cow- plunges precipitously over a ledge herd. Panicked relatives began 705-447-2651 705-488-2687 into a small valley where a creek their search, but nothing was drains into Gull Lake. Nestled in found. For days, friends & that little valley was the Pogue neighbours scoured the area in farm. A local legend claims the search of the missing girl; but cliffs are haunted, especially on alas, there was no sign. It was foggy nights. The legend runs as almost as if she was sucked up by thus. space aliens. Eventually, her body was found by lumbermen floating In pioneer times, milk cows were in Gull Lake far away from the milked twice a day. From spring farm. Another simple tragedy? to late fall, the cows were milked in the morning, turned out for the Here it gets spooky. Local resi- day on pasture & then gathered dents maintain on foggy nights, if up, brought back to the barn and you go to the cliff base & listen milked at night. It was always the closely, you can still hear faintly duty of the eldest girl in the family through the dense cloak of fog, to gather the cows after the supper someone yelling “co-boss, co- meal & bring them into the barn boss”. There is only one explana- for milking. One late fall morning, tion: the spirit of the lost girl is the eldest girl finished supper and still wandering the old fields: headed out to find the cows in searching for the cows she set out their pasture, high atop the cliffs. to find a hundred years before! In the late fall & early spring, dense fogs can roll off Gull Lake and cut visibility to zero in min- utes. This night, the girl headed across the narrow valley, and as she began to ascend the hill, the fog dashed in. She literally van- KINMOUNT’S UNIQUE FO OD BOUTIQUE ished into the fog as her family ONE OF A KIND MENUS watched, calling “co-boss”, the BRUNCH EVERY WEEKEND familiar call for hailing cows.

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Cultural Corner: Colonel John McCrae: In Flanders Fields Kinmount and John McCrae was one of Canada‟s most fa- In Flanders Fields mous heroes from World War I. He wrote the District immortal poem “In Flanders‟ Fields”, dubbed In Flanders fields the poppies blow the greatest poem of the War. McCrae was a Health Centre doctor who served in the Boer War as well as Between the crosses, row on row, WW I. He died in 1918 and is buried in That mark our place; and in the sky 705-488-1105 France. Over the years, McCrae became a The larks, still bravely singing, fly symbol of Canada‟s efforts in WW I: a hero Scarce heard amid the guns below. who perished in the line of duty. In 1997, John McCrae‟s war medals surfaced after We are the Dead. Short days ago KeepingKinmount and being “lost” since the 1930s when they were We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Area Healthy! put up for auction. War medals bring high Loved and were loved, and now we lie prices at auction as many historical collectors In Flanders fields. Thank you for supporting desire medals owned by famous people and it Take up our quarrel with the foe: our annual looked as if these pieces of Canadian History To you from failing hands we throw would be bought by foreign collectors. The Journey for Health Government of Canada refused to be a bidder The torch; be yours to hold it high. in the auction, but the Royal Canadian Legion If ye break faith with us who die initiated a fund drive to buy the medals. Av- We shall not sleep, though poppies erage Canadians including school children grow from our local public school desperately tried to raise enough funds; but alas their efforts In Flanders fields. fell short. On auction day, an American bid- der outbid the Legion‟s representatives and it looked as if the attempt to preserve our past had failed. But out of nowhere appeared a white knight in shining armour to save the day! Arthur Lee, a businessman who came For the Fallen from China, outbid the American, spending $500,000 to win the collection. He presented the medals to the Legion who passed them on They went with songs to the to the McCrae Museum in Guelph, McCrea‟s battle, they were young, hometown. When asked why he did such a Straight of limb, true of eye, noble deed, Lee said “Canada had been very steady and aglow. good to him, a poor immigrant from China. He wanted to repay the country and he They were staunch to the end (correctly) deduced this medal collection against odds uncounted; meant a lot to the Canadian spirit. It was his They fell with their faces to the way of “giving back to such a wonderful foe. country”. Right on! If only all Canadians felt that way! They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Top: John McCrae’s war medals; Bottom: Colonel John McCrae Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby

Well come gather round our lar item, please let us know. Against all odds the people of ketplace, Gateway Variety or cozy Hot Stove. I have news In the same token, if you have Kinmount succeeded in ob- call 488-2635. to share… As you probably a place to rent or an employee taining a thriving Medical know, the Kinmount Gazette to hire here‟s your place to Centre. The people of Kin- TIME CAPSULE INPUT originated in the mind of Guy spread the word. This is your mount produce an outstanding The Kinmount Anniversary Scott to celebrate our town‟s community paper so keep the Fair. Kinmount boasts a one Committee is looking for your th 150 Anniversary through 16 info flowing! of a kind Movie Theatre & input. The Official Sealing of issues. Personally, I must say Museum, an Artisans Market- the 2009 Kinmount Anniver- - it‟s been a delightful slice Of course, without the contin- place, a Farmers Market, Aus- sary Time Capsule will take (of life)! Life in the past, to ued support of our advertisers, tin Sawmill Park, a unique place Sunday, Dec. 27 at 2:00 life in the present. Take pride publication of the Kinmount Model Railroad, a new arena, p.m. at Kinmount Community in knowing that along with Gazette would not be possi- a number of churches, service Centre. If you have any sug- various items, all 16 issues of ble. Please thank our adver- clubs, businesses, community gestions or items to include the historic Kinmount Gazette tisers for their goodwill which groups, dedicated volunteers please submit to a committee will be placed in a time cap- brings the Gazette to you free and now a regular monthly member by December 1. sule to be opened in 50 years of charge. If you are an inter- community publication. The and you were part of it! ested advertiser who has not people of Kinmount & area KINMOUNT FAIR JUN- yet been approached, please come together to make things IOR PRINCESS As the trees go to sleep so too contact a committee member happen! CORRECTION does the historical Kinmount for details on our advertising Thanks to Brenda Dudman Gazette with this, the final packages. GET YOUR HISTORICAL for the following information. issue, but all is not lost. For KINMOUNT GAZETTES Rory Campbell was not our the benefit of our community, WE DON’T FOLLOW, Watch for individual issues or first Kinmount Fair Junior a new version of the Kin- WE LEAD complete sets of the historical Princess as stated in our 14th mount Gazette will live on! Kinmount Gazette soon avail- issue. Back in the early The pace of bi-weekly pub- Recently, when speaking of able for purchase and remem- 1980's along with the Fair lishing has been a huge time Kinmount in a Kawartha ber previous issues may be Queen Competition, Goldie commitment for the volunteer Lakes This Week article, Guy viewed at kinmount.ca. Dudman organized a contest committee. Therefore, the Scott proudly declared for a Prince and Princess of committee has agreed to carry “We‟re a one of a kind bunch KINMOUNT the Fair. Benji Crego was the on with a monthly publica- here - we don‟t follow, we MEMORABILIA Prince and Rhonda Lewis the tion. The committee will con- lead!” And he is so right… While supplies last, make sure Princess. th tinue to function as a sub- compared to other communi- to stock up on Kinmount 150 committee of Kinmount Com- ties of similar size, Kinmount memorabilia for your personal THANK YOU JANET mittee for Planning & Eco- has an amazing track record. or gift giving pleasure. Items DALZELL nomic Development. Though small in population include T-shirts, prints, pins, Here‟s a fine example of Kin- Kinmount spirit is totally postcards, DVD‟s, books, mount Spirit. Talk about We welcome your participa- awesome. Kinmount & area magnets, note cards and more. stepping up to the plate… tion with the new Kinmount is home to a tremendous num- Visit Kinmount Artisans Mar- Aerobics/ Fitness/ Yoga In- Gazette. Community groups ber of movers & shakers. are asked to consider writing their own BCH Tax Preparation Accounting columns. Do you Bookkeeping have a story to tell, an 3235 County Road 121 expertise to share or R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances an interesting topic K0M 1C0 Payroll you‟d like to read Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns about? If so please Phone 705-488-2228 P.O.S. System Set-up contact us. If you Mobile 705-340-3942 have an item to sell, Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up give away, or are [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES looking for a particu-

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The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 Tickets $5.00. Call 488- structor Janet Dalzell did just 3462 for more information. Nov. 14 - Annual Christmas that at her recent visit to a FARMERS MARKET JUST TWO PUPPIES Bazaar by Kinmount & Area Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, CHRISTMAS OPEN LEFT! Artisans Guild, 10:00 a.m. – Guides & Pathfinders meet- HOUSE Free - Two incredibly cute 9 3:00 p.m. at Kinmount Com- ing. Janet provided a fun If you‟ve been missing your week old male puppies ur- munity Centre. night of exercise to 24 lively visits to Kinmount Farmers gently need a new home. Nov. 18 - Big Buck Bid girls. Janet offers Fitness & Market, here‟s your chance to Both pups are beige in col- Euchre, 11:00 a.m. at Kin- Yoga Classes for adults on browse their goods at their our and are a cockapoo and mount Legion. Cost of $10 Tuesday & Thursday morn- special Christmas Open beagle mix. Please call 488- includes lunch. ings at Kinmount Community House, November 28 from 2919. Centre. Fitness runs from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Kin- Nov. 21 - Drop in craft at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Yoga mount Community Centre. UPCOMING EVENTS Kinmount Public Library. from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Check out some exciting Call Janet at 488-2630 for Christmas goodies & gifts, Nov. 6, 7 & 8 - Pottery in Nov. 21 - Discover treasures further information. plus all your favourite ven- the Forest presents their an- at Friends of the Library dors and treats. Free gift bas- nual Christmas Open House Book Sale, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 FLU SHOT ket draw. Call 488-2612 for at 197 French Line south of p.m., lower level of Kin- INFORMATION more info. Kinmount off Crystal Lake mount Public Library. In early November H1N1 Road. Great Signage! Call shots will be available to the KINMOUNT RESIDENT 488-2400 for more info. Nov. 21 - Bistro Night at general population at Kin- PROUD TORCHBEARER Harmony Farm. Reserva- mount District Health Centre Congratulations to long time Nov. 7 - Turkey Supper by tions required. Call 705-488 Mondays, Tuesdays & Kinmount resident Cathy the Ladies Auxiliary to the -3300 Wednesdays, 11:30 p.m. - King who is about to make a Royal Canadian Legion or visit harmonyfarm.ca. 12:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 lifetime memory. Cathy re- Branch 442, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - cently received word she was p.m. Call 488-2307 for Nov. 27 - K.C.P.E.D. hosts 12:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 selected be a torchbearer in more info. its annual Christmas Music p.m. In December and Janu- the Olympic Torch Relay on Night & Christmas Looney ary seasonal flu shots for December 15. Initially she Nov. 8 - Remembrance Day Auction, 7:30 p.m. at Gal- those up to age 65 will be was hoping to carry the torch Service, 11:00 a.m. at Kin- way Hall. Tickets $10 in available at the same times. in Peterborough (where her mount Cenotaph. advance. Call 488-2635. You do not need to be a pa- granddaughter lives) however tient at the clinic, nor do you she was really pleased to learn Nov. 11 - Remembrance Nov. 25 - Diners‟ Dinner, need an appointment. Make the location is CFB Trenton, Day Service, 10:45 a.m. at 12:00 p.m. at Burnt River sure to bring your OHIP card. on RCAF Road. Since Kinmount Cenotaph. Centre. Cost $7. Cathy‟s dad, Joe McNamara, KINMOUNT ARTISANS is a former RCAF veteran and Nov. 13 - 15 - Harmony Nov. 28 - Benefit Dance for CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Cathy has been the Support Farm Christmas Open House Fire Victims Chris and On Saturday, Nov. 14, Kin- Our Troops Chairperson with mount & Area Artisans Guild our local Legion for 2 years, present their Annual Christ- she is extremely thrilled to be mas Bazaar & Craft Sale, a torchbearer at this location. featuring a vast array of Christmas gifts, creative BENEFIT DANCE FOR Christmas specialty items and FIRE VICTIMS a bake sale While finding that perfect unique Christ- Come show your support for mas gift enjoy refreshments, local residents Chris & Chris- hourly draws and live Christ- tine Willemse who recently mas music from 10:00 a.m. - lost their home to fire. A 3:00 p.m. at Kinmount Com- benefit dance takes place Sat- munity Centre. Call 488- urday Nov. 28 at 8:00 p.m. at 2938 or 286-4370 for more Kinmount Legion. Mini Auc- info. tion, Silent Auction & D.J. Page 12 Kinmount Gazette

Hot Stove Leak, continued from p. 12

Lunch at the Legion: Christine Willemse, 8:00 p.m. at Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - the Legion. Tickets $5. 2:00 p.m. Hot Meals

$6.00, Soup & Sandwich Nov. 28 - Kinmount Farmers $5.00, includes tea & cof- Market Christmas Open House, fee. Eat in/take out. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Kin- mount Community Centre. Fitness & Yoga: Tuesday

& Thursday mornings at ONGOING ACTIVITIES Kinmount Community Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck Centre. Fitness 9:00 a.m. - lunch, 12:30 p.m. Mondays fol- 10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15 lowed by bid euchre at 1:00 p.m. a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Call at the Royal Canadian Legion. Janet Dalzell 488-2630.

Sparks, Brownies, Guides & Evening Yoga: Wednesday Pathfinders: Mondays, 6:30 Kinmount nights at Kinmount Community p.m. at Kinmount Community Centre. Call 488-2919 for info. Centre. Call Gail Holness at 705-455-9294. Kinmount Playschool: Co- For all your grocery needs operative Playgroup meets Mon- Preschool Storytime: Thurs- Owners day & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - days, 10:30 a.m. at Kinmount Tom and Sue Lang noon at Kinmount Community Public Library. Open 7 Days a Week! Centre. Ontario Early Years Main Street Mobile Outreach visits the 1st & Open Mediation: Thursdays at 705-488-2211 3rd Mondays of each month. 7:30 p.m. at the Dharma Centre, Call 488-3044 for more informa- 1886 Galway Road. tion. Call 488-2704 for more informa- tion. BOB’S APPLIANCE Kinmount Walking Group: Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. SERVICE at the Royal Canadian Legion, Meet downtown Monday, R epairs to all Major Brand Names

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Fowl Suppers Bob Brown, Service Technician New and Used Sales & Part Sales The local Turkey or Fowl Church, but other community Supper has a long tradition in groups held them as well. 7 Days a Week Ontario society. Traditionally Later the suppers were thrown RR#1, Kinmount, ON 7 0 5 - 488- 2274 held in the late Fall, usually open to the community and November, the Fowl Supper used as a fundraiser. Tradi- nity organization. Kinmount is a celebration of the Har- tional fare was turkey, stuff- used to have 3 Fowl Suppers, vest. At this time of year, the ing, mashed potatoes and but is now down to 2: the farmers were thinning their vegetables with homemade Galway Hall Supper & flocks or meat birds for the pies for desert. It was usually the Legion Fowl Sup- winter “carry-over season”. “all you can eat” and the price per. Surplus turkeys, ducks & was very reasonable. The geese were slaughtered and a Fowl Supper was a great fund “social event” organized to raiser when run by the local celebrate the last days of volunteer group and an oppor- plenty before winter set in. tunity to get a “home-cooked The usual stage for these meal” at a great price while Fowl Suppers was the supporting a local, commu-

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Communities In Bloom: Kinmount The following is an excerpt from the highland Cinemas and Movie Mu- only an example of volunteerism in Kawartha Lakes, Judges report that was presented to seum, and continues to work at re- but a very inspiring and sustainable example. the City of Kawartha Lakes, CIB storing the heritage Austin Sawmill. Committee. In their spare time volunteers organ- Congratulations to the Following Winners of the ...An inspiring example of local vol- ize heritage week activities, a fall fair Green Thumb Garden Awards: Residential: Larry unteer initiative was found in the and a Santa Claus parade, while pro- and Maxine Kent 3rd place; Tim and Lorraine Tur- community of Kinmount. With a ducing the Kinmount Gazette, Satur- cotte 2nd place ; Business: Kinmount Post Office population of only 300 this commu- day farmers market and Thursday 3rd place; Organization: Kinmount Committee for nity on the northern edge of the mu- Concerts in the Park. Small commu- Planning 3rd place. nicipality boasts a restored train sta- nities can have difficulty retaining tion, riverfront park, cooperative doctors, so they also run a successful Artisans‟ Market, the multi-screen doctor recruitment program. This is New Installations or Renovations Mansfield Plumbing Kinmount and Area Artisans Guild Commercial, Residential, Cottages Rick Mansfield, Licensed Plumber Complete systems from in-coming water to out-going waste! Christmas 705-286-1126 or 705-286-1340 16 Highland Gate Blvd. Bazaar Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0

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Kinmount Gazette

Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm!

KINMOUNT 150TH ANNNI VERSARY COMMITTEE

Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each week we will feature a photo from K0M 2A0 the Kinmount Area. We challenge you to Phone: 705-488-3182 identify the spot. Submissions of photos welcome. Please E-mail: [email protected] submit to the editor via email with a de- tailed description of the spot you have We’re on the Web captured.

www.kinmount.ca Last week’s Spot the Shot: The Elliott Falls Power Plant Gazette Committee: Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance

From the Editor’s Desk And speaking of Christmas, the Sesquicentennial Com- Well, this was slated to be our community spirit & mittee will be having a table the last edition of the Ga- pride. The Gazette made the at the Christmas Bazaar in zette... but its not! We will Kinmount Community look the Community Centre. You continue to publish every good! And, we hope every- can get souvenirs, memora- month until April. The staff one realized what a wonder- bilia, etc of the Sesquicenten- Social & Corporate was told by many people ful, exciting, vibrant, busy, nial Year or Kinmount in the Gazette was just too beautiful (did I miss any ad- Catering general here. Better get them Cottage Functions important to let go. For its jectives?) community we before they are gone! brief existence to date, the have in Kinmount. And speaking of “gone”, our Specializing in Gazette has brought spirit to One local resident asked me 150th celebrations are almost Hors d’oeuvres the whole community and if I had run out of ideas for over. Our last event will be Receptions built community identity & articles yet. Not yet! There is the sealing of the “Time Cap- pride. That‟s a strong reason still lots of “stuff” to write sule” on Sunday December Sandi Barkwell to keep going. The staff is about this area. And if you 27 @ 2:00 pm in Community And currently soliciting advertis- have any ideas, articles, is- Hall. This will mark the end Mickie Sanders ers & sponsors to keep the sues we might use, just drop of a very formidable year in Haliburton Highlands paper going for the next 6 the Gazette staff a line! Kinmount‟s History. 705.447.1104 editions. If you want to A FAQ (frequently asked As editor, I want to thank the help, contact Yvette for question) is “How can I get members of the Sesquicen- Cell advertising or any commit- back issues or even entire tennal Committee for their 705.931.0181 tee member. sets of the Gazette?” The unstinting support over the I also want to thank our Sesquicentennial Committee past year. It is the community Email advertisers & supporters will be selling complete sets spirit that drives our little over this past year. It was (16 editions) of the Gazette community, and volunteers you who made this little in time for Christmas. These like this committee, and in- [email protected] community paper possible. complete sets (that‟s a lot of deed all the other committees You helped us give the Kin- news& history!) will be in our area, to be such a spe- www.delectableanddelicious.com mount Community a voice. available in the Artisan‟s cial place. I will leave you I have talked with people Marketplace or from Com- with one joke that sums up volunteers; the Titanic was built by from other communities mittee members. What a the value of volunteers: professionals”. Carry on! GS who were impressed with wonderful Christmas present! “Noah‟s Ark was built by Page 15 Dudman Construction (1980) Limited R.R. #2 Burnt River, Ontario K0M 1C0 TEL: 705-488-2377 1-800-859-6771 FAX 705-488-2055

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