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Remembrance Day 2013 December 2013 Volume 6: Issue 2 Inside this issue:
FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2
TRUNK TALK 4
COFFEY FAMILY HOMESTEAD 6
REMEMBRANCE DAY STORIES 8
KIDS CORNER 9 THE HOT STOVE 10
THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC 13
SIDEROADS OF KINMOUNT 14
DOROTHY’S DELIGHTS 15
EDITORIAL 19
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Bring Your Bells! Join us for the official ringing of village bells. Enjoy Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols, Pictures with Santa Claus and Community Spirit.
Breakfast with Santa @ the Community Centre 8:30-11:00 AM In-store Specials ALL DAY LONG, Kids Crafts, Wagon Rides Meet Santa @ the Post Office and travel to the Royal Canadian Legion for Christmas Lunch for the Kids and Presents for kids 10 and under at 2:00 PM
Delicious Desserts, Christmas Loonie Auction, Celtic Music Featuring Special Musical Guests The Family Tyes Tickets $10.00 each Contact Diane Austin at 705-488-2635 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Friends and Neighbours: Manilla education reading materials. scale in December of the same year as These libraries were mainly Reformers led by William Lyon Mac- Manilla lies right on the for these unusual station sites confined to larger centres, like kenzie marched on the Parliament in boundary between Mariposa could have been rooted in the Lindsay where the current Toronto in a sordid little comic affair Township in Victoria County fact Mariposa Township re- library also began as a called the Rebellion of 1837. The and Brock Township in the fused to grant bonus money for Mechanic‘s Institute. The Ma- rebellion was crushed at the so-called old Ontario County (now railway construction. nilla branch operated from ―Battle‖ of Montgomery‘s Tavern, Durham Region). The county In its hay-day, Manilla was a 1861 to 1895. By this date it but the ill feelings continued. Rebels boundary is now called service centre for much of the had 1,300 books on inventory. lived in fear for months as loyal To- Simcoe Street, and it was a surrounding district. Mail was The Manilla library became a ries issued treats and accusations. A major pioneer road in the dispersed to surrounding small- public (township) operation in leading Reformer, William Purdy 1830s that ran from Oshawa er post offices via Manilla. Ear- 1895 and was absorbed into the (founder of Lindsay) actually spent harbour north to Lake Simcoe ly pioneers from Eldon Town- Victoria County system in time in jail over the rebellion. Mari- (hence the name). A stage ship to the north used Manilla 1965. Today it is struggling to posa Township had a number of coach as their shopping centre. For survive as a public library. prominent Reformers and a large seg- operated up Simcoe Street, many years, Manilla was the Another strange incident oc- ment of loyalist Tories as well. Even- passing through Columbus, only post office in all of Mari- curred in Manilla in 1837, fol- tually the affair disappeared into the Raglan, Prince Albert, Port posa and Eldon Townships. lowing a provincial election. pages of history and political violence Perry, Sonya and ending at When the village first received Feelings ran high all over the became a thing of the past. Manilla. Manilla was the end its post office (1836), the ham- area as Reformers and Tories Like many smaller local hamlets, of the line, and after an over- let was called Coulthard‘s Cor- th ―fought‖ over the election re- Manilla declined in the 20 Century. night stay, the next day the ners (after an early hotel keep- sults. The fighting turned Business and commercial activity stage reversed the journey. At er), or Ham‘s Corners (same physical at the Stage House Inn moved to larger, regional centre such Manilla, connecting stages led reason) but the new name of in Manilla and a patron named as Beaverton, Woodville, Port Perry north to Woodville, east to Mariposa was given to the new Chisholm was killed by a man and Lindsay. The village population Lindsay and west to Beaver- post office. By 1856, that name named O‘Boyle during what declined to about 100 and most of the ton. One way fare was $1.50 was considered confusing (it was called an ―election riot‖. businesses closed. per trip. Besides passengers, was the township name after Violence flared on a larger this road brought freight and all) and the new title Manilla the mail to many of the sur- was adopted. rounding hamlets. The link to The little village had all the Beaverton was especially trappings of a prosperous pio- important because Beaverton neer community. It had a doc- acted as the local ―port‖; hav- tor, brass band, multi room ing water connections to the school house, at least 3 church- south via Lake Simcoe and es and a telephone company! It Yonge St. Thus Manilla be- also supported numerous indus- came the first regional centre trial enterprises including in the area. blacksmiths, grist mill, saw By the 1860s Manilla con- mill, harness maker, tannery, tained several hotels, stores pump maker , tin smith, tailor and churches! Its population and undertaker . the local doc- peaked in 1870 at about 600. tor was the first to have a tele- After that date, the ―centre phone (1886), privately running line road‖ through Uxbridge wires down Simcoe St to Sonya to Beaverton siphoned off so he could communicate with road traffic and 2 railway his patients! The village also lines bypassed the village. In had its own bank (1912-1923), a fit of spite, the railway lines a branch of the Home Bank bypassed the village and set which went bankrupt in 1923. up their junction south of the Manilla was also the site of a village at Manilla Junction. Mechanic‘s Institute; a symbol This was common in Maripo- of prestige for a community its sa Township as the Lindsay- size. Mechanic‘s Institutes were Beaverton line deliberately early forms of public libraries. ran between Oakwood and The organization was formed in Little Britain thus avoiding the early 1880s to set up educa- favouring each village. A new tional libraries for working station called Mariposa Junc- class people who couldn‘t af- tion was set up. The reason ford books and lacked access to Page 2 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development
Holiday Carolling Tradition Continues in Kinmount
It would not be Christmas in Kin- ning our tour of singing door to mount without the tradition of our door from there until we have annual Christmas Carolling Even- made it around the town. The Kin- ing. There have been few times mount Guiding Group will be join- when this tradition did not take ing us for the first hour. After- place over the holidays and of the- wards, participants are invited to se times it was Mother Nature who meet together for cookies and a dictated its demise with poor refreshment and to discuss holiday weather conditions. plans. The history of carolling begins Should you have any wonderings with the Pagan celebrations of the about this year‘s Christmas Carol- Winter Solstice. Songs were sung ling, please contact Julie Austin at at this time to honour the Solstice 705-488-2961 during the business Season’s and its Pagan gods. While individ- hours. uals sang they would also dance in Greetings celebration. In fact the origin of the word carol means a circular dance although this practice has “Wishing you all the best in 2014” seemed to fall out of favour over the centuries. Early Christians adopted the pagan Kinmount Agricultural Society singing practice and it was very early in Christianity that carols were made part of Christmas cele- brations, a practice that continues today. In Kinmount, the Christmas Carol- ling tradition is taking place this year on Monday, December 16th. We will be meeting at the Commu- nity Centre at 6:30 PM and begin-
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BOB’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Trunk Talk: Tales from Kinmount Fair R epairs to all Major Brand Names by Grenville Schrader and I was running in the front of the I was digging thru the archives of pack until we got to the stables! It Refrigerators — R a n g e s — Dishwashers was apparent that my horse was M i c r o w a v e s — W a s h e r s — D r y e r s — F r e e z e r s my trunk and came across a little Air Conditioners Kinmount history of the past. nervous – as she bolted for the sta- At the bottom left hand corner it bles- We just got by the stables shows – NEIL WILSON – PRES- after some hard reining and when I New and Used Sales & Part Sales finally gave her some slack heading IDENT. Secondly, I would point 7 Days a Week out they had a saddle race! I went down the straight-a-way, she bolted to Kinmount with my Grandmoth- a second time – jumped a three foot RR#1, Kinmount, ON 705-488-2274 er. ditch toward a page wire fence- I In 1947 at age 17 yrs – I had a was hauling on the bit- so when she good riding horse but no money landed - she also planted her feet- for a saddle!!!! Regardless, I got came to a dead stop! I kepton go- my father, the CNR Railway Sec- ing and did a somersault over her tion Foreman at the Lower Dutch head short of the fence! This did Line- three miles south of Gelert nothing for my temperment, so I put to take me to Kinmount one even- her back on the track and made her ing so I could register my horse run the rest of the circuit, but we for the saddle race. I am not sure did not stop at the Grandstand. We that Neil Wilson wanted to see me hit the road for home. in the evening but he did register Two miles north of Kinmount –near me in the Saddle race (I did not Howland Junction – the sky black- 705-488-1349 tell him I did not have a saddle). ened – the winds got high and the The odds were pretty high! Un- horse was a bundle of nerves. I known to me a young man by the finally got off horseback and held name of Bill Scott went out her for quite awhile until things around Toronto and purchased a settled down. The Tornado hit thoroughbred riding horse. Nice Gooderham and caused havoc. It riding gear too! Further, Bill knocked boxcars off the track – tore worked out his horse on the race the roof off the station and Murray track at the Kinmount Fair Poulson (a well known Kinmount grounds. The odds were 100% in boy) who was a CNR Railroad Te- 705-488-2266 his favour. legrapher was relieving Frank On Fair day- Saturday 6th Sept. Sprungas Train Agent. Murray got 1947, I took a day off work ( 64 cut with some flying glass. cents an hour – $4.80 per day) Gooderham is another story- Mrs working on the railway section as Victor Snider (nee Faye Carmi- extra summer staff. On Saturday chael) a school chum of mine in morning I rode my horse to Kin- Gooderham (1939,1941) was at- mount and put her in a stable at tending Collegiate in Lindsay in the Fair Grounds (mistake) At 1947 and home for the weekend. race time, I lined up on the track Faye was in the Kitchen of the Sta- with riding horses and riders in tion helping her mother serve meals proper riding gear from Bob- for the passengers and train crew caygeon and Fenelon Falls – when the tornado hit. Faye and her PLUS Bill Scott. (I was the coun- mother were in the station when the try kid riding bare back and NO tornado tore the roof off the experience in riding at county station plus more. Fairs). My horse got a good jump
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What benefits can you expect by shopping at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace this holiday season.? To begin with everything in the store is handcrafted with love & care by area artists & crafters who take pride in their work. All creations are ―juried‖ at the Marketplace, mean- ing the work must be of a certain level of quali- ty to be sold there. If you are looking for that ―special something‖ you will definitely find unique at the Marketplace. Wondering about prices? You can by a hand crafted item for .25 cents at the Marketplace! Shop tax free in a peaceful atmosphere, no crowds and no travel. Besides all that when you shop at the Market- place you are not helping a CEO buy a 3rd lux- ury vacation home. You are ―giving‖ on a local level by helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay the mortgage or a stu- dent pay for college. You are also giving pleas- ure to the receiver, the creator who is compli- mented by your purchase and finally to yourself for spreading so much Christmas cheer.! What goes around comes around! And giving is part of what Christmas is all about.
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Page 5 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development The Coffey Family Homestead
The original deed for lot 21, concession 13 a fine bannister made in Montreal (one of team of horses or oxen. It was the responsi- was issued to William Coben . He was a only 2 such in the community). The walls bility of the women and children of the farm second generation Coben from the Dutch had no sawdust insulation but had 2 layers to clear the fields of rocks before ploughing, Line settlement. A Michael Coffey owned of solid 1‖+ white pine no doubt taken cultivation and the seeding process could the deed for lot 20 (now Spencer‘s Trail) from the massive pine forests on the prop- take place. These ground knots were then where a single room log cabin with loft, erty and milled either by hand or ex- taken to the many rock piles and possibly wainscoting and windows was built. Lilacs changed from equal amounts from one of used for rock fences, building foundations, were planted to identify the location of the the 6 sawmills in Kinmount. The house coops, stys and the like. Many of these rock home. There was also a root cellar built was built on solid rock with a 7‖ stone piles exist on the farm today. into the side of a hill near the house. A foundation. Some surface rock appears in A J Fleury & Sons single furrow plough (a Henry Wells owned 22 and erected a one the corner of the cellar floor. Fleury 21 known as the : Dandy‖) was pre- room log cabin just east of the original The south end of lot 22 was a 22 acre lake ciously hung in the drive shed of the proper- pathway to the log cabin. called Coffey Lake that was a dammed up ty, well-worn from many years of hard la- Mr. Coben contracted after some years for bush lake with a stream eventually feeding bour. It‘s ironic that current owner Bruce the erection of a two-storey ―Old Ontario into Crystal Lake. The lake was 22 acres Fleury is a fifth generation descendent of the Style‖ home built in 1904. It had 4 bed- in size and spring fed with a huge oak tree Fleury Agricultural works in Aurora. The rooms, a living room and later a summer sitting on an island. early ploughing of these very rough fields, kitchen and woodshed. The house featured Fields were cleared at 5 acres per year with more rocks, roots and various soil tex- which was stipulated in the free tures left from the glacial retreat meant that grant licence. These farm lots were it was often necessary to add a second team recognized as having some of the to cut the turf. An acre of ploughing each more fertile land in Galway. But the day was doing very well. The team would fields were not without problems as only hit one sizeable rock to never forget its noted even today: rocks, better location every year after. known as ground knots, were picked In 1918 The Coben farm was sold to Jack each spring following the last signs Coffey. It is believed the Cobens went West of snow and frost. This hard task with their kinfolk. Jack Coffey was a single seemed like a never ending chore. man, raised next door on lot 20, who had The ―new‖ and very heavy rocks worked very hard and earned some wealth as were handpicked and placed on a Continued on page 17 stone boat and hauled by the family
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Page 7 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Stories for Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is an opportunity for Joe had served in the Royal Navy. He was name and wartime units. I expected Canadians to pay tribute to those Canadians from Guyana in South America and was a most to be veterans of the Canadian who served their country in foreign wars and proud veteran. Army. But I found an American vet those who died in this service. In the last few One day I was listening to their stories and and two from the British Army: no big years, this remembrance has included actual Joe stopped, put his arm around Boris and surprise. But then one gentleman pro- memories of veterans, especially from the stated: ―Forty years ago Boris and I were ceeded to name a unit from the German dwindling ―band of brothers‖ who served in trying to kill one another. Today we‘re best Army. I was taken aback. Forty years the Second World War (1939-1945). Most of of friends.‖ Boris smiled in agreement. It‘s ago he was the hated enemy! I com- these veterans are in their 80s, WW II hav- hard to believe that men who were totally posed myself and went on down the ing ended 48 years ago. committed to killing the opponents on sight line. As the show ended, I glanced The editor would like to add two stories he could put this part of their past aside and live back to find the German veteran shar- experienced about veterans. in friendship. But it happened. ing a story with his neighbours that left Boris and Joe were once residents of Kin- The year 2008 was designated the Year of all laughing! Bygones were bygones mount; WW II veterans and good friends. the Veteran. As part of our annual Warrior‘s and the former enemies were now shar- Boris had been in the German Army and Joe Day Parade at the Kinmount Fair, the Royal ing camaraderie. If only the whole in the Royal Navy. They would often meet Canadian Legion Branch 441 in Kinmount world could let bygones be bygones; in on the main street of Kinmount and have and the Kinmount Fair invited all veterans to the words of that famous song ―What a long discussions. Some of those discussions ride in the parade. Wagons and floats were wonderful world it would be‖. involved their stories from the war. assembled. A large number of veterans Next year (2014) will mark several Boris had survived the Russian Front, no showed up to ride in the parade; proudly historical milestones in Canadian His- mean feat in a war where the Russian Front decked out in their Legion regalia and war tory. It will mark the 200th anniversary was considered a death sentence. He would medals. Gordon Kennedy from Irondale of the last year of the War Of 1812: a often tell stories of the number of men in his even wore his original uniform from WW II: unit that literately froze to death overnight it still fit! Not many today could fit into their huge turning point in Canadian Histo- th during the Russian winter. It was often said clothes of 40 years ago! ry. It will also mark the 100 anniver- the best generals in the Russian Army were The procession was halted in front of the sary of the start of World War One. General January and General February. grandstand, a wireless mic was produced and Just a side note: World War I was Canadian winters were no big deal to Boris. the assembled veterans were asked their called the Great War or the War of the Nations until the 1940s. There had to CHRISTMAS BINGO FRIDAY DEC. 13 AT THE LEGION be a WW II before we could call it HAMS - TURKEYS - CASH & $500 MUST GO JACKPOT! WW I.
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PRESCHOOL DROP-IN SURPRISE FOR KIDS KIDS! FIND KINNY THE ELF “Try it — You’ll like it!” Saturday November 30 9:30am - noon At Kinmount Kinmount Community Centre ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH Artisans Nothing over $1 and we wrap it for you! Mondays 10am - noon Marketplace Bring kids to Christmas shop Trial Period Extended through December for friends & family! No visit Dec. 7 Saturday, Dec. 7 Page 9 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development
The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby
On a sad note, the Kinmount Hope to see you Remembrance Day. ple! Get ―spotted‖ during the day Gazette says good-bye with a at festive events Many of the girls were to win a KFM twoonie. 50/50 GIGANTIC THANK YOU to around town. Merry able to attend the draw at 1:00 p.m Drop by Kin- Yvette Brauer who has been our Christmas one & all! Remembrance Day Service mount Artisans Marketplace in Finance/Advertising person since Happy New Year too! Nov. 10. the lower level to complete your the Gazette began. Yvette is Keep smiling and please FLU SHOTS visit. ―downsizing‖ on community remember to contact me at 705- Get you Flu shot at Kinmount JUST FOR KIDS commitments to spend a little 488-2919 or email: & District Health Centre from CHRISTMAS SALE more time with her family. [email protected] to Monday to Wednesday 11:30 Just up the road from the Com- Effective immediately please leak your information in the Hot a.m.- noon & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 munity Centre at St. James An- direct your advertisements & Stove! p.m. & on Thursdays from glican Church is a special Christ- advertising questions to me. MONTHLY CRAFT DAY 11:30 a.m. - noon & 5:00 p.m. mas Sale for children only. Lots Yvette I will sorely miss your RETURNS IN SPRING - 6:00 p.m. There is no need to choose for friends & family passion & expertise! Craft Sessions on the last Tues- for an appointment if you and northing costs over $1. Gift Welcome to the Gazette Michelle day of every month at Kinmount come during these hours. Re- wrapping included! Sale takes Barkwell our new Finance ―plus‖ Artisans Marketplace are discon- member to bring you Health place Saturday, November 30, volunteer. Michelle is a tinued for the winter but will Card. You do not have to be a 9:30 a.m. - noon. hometown girl who obviously resume in spring. Watch for patient at the Health Centre. GET YOUR loves Kinmount. Thanks for announcement. FIND THE KINNY ELVES KINMOUNT CALENDARS coming on board. Hope you HARVEST HOMECOMING WIN A PRIZE! This true keepsake makes a won- have fun! STUDIO TOUR Where is Kinny hiding? At 13 derful gift. Available around Wow! Kinmount is full of com- WINNER Kinmount business locations. town. Price $3. each or 2 for $5. munity spirit! For the first time Congratulations to Joan Stinson This all ages hunt runs from CHRISTMAS in years I was out going door to of Crystal Lake who was the Friday Nov. 29 to Sat. Dec. 7. ANGEL TREES door on Halloween night. The lucky winner of a $25 Gift Cer- Pick up your entry card around Get in the spirit by giving toys or ―Mad Doctor‖ set up by the tificate for Kinmount Artisans town, answer the questions non perishable food at one of the Lions Club at the Laundromat, Marketplace. and drop off your completed Lions Club Christmas Angel the giving spirit of Kinmount THANK YOU card at the Kinvale Restaurant. Trees around town. Artisans Marketplace who JACK HOLMAN The lucky winner will be CHRISTMAS opened especially to shell out, The 1st Kinmount Guiding Unit drawn at Christmas Music FOOD HAMPERS the Austin‘s Haunted House on appreciates the continual support Night later that evening. Spe- To register for a Christmas Food Hwy. 45, Freshmart‘s spooky set they receive from Jack Holman cial surprise for all kids who Hamper with pick up at Minden up, Bobcaygeon Rd. with the who once again made a generous find Kinny at Kinmount Arti- Arena please call 705- 489-1364 Laver‘s eerie display, the Shaw‘s donation to the girls for Christ- sans Marketplace on Saturday from Dec 2 - 6 , between 10:00 who left treats at their doorstep mas in memory of his wife Mar- December 7. a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pick up date is with a sign saying ―Please take garet Holman. You are awesome KINMOUNT December 20. one. We had to take our 5 girls Jack! Once again the girls gave a FARMERS MARKET MINDEN out trick or treating or they small donation to the Kinmount CHRISTMAS OPEN FOOD BANK would turn into witches,‖ & the Gazette in Margaret‘s memory. HOUSE Find Minden Food Bank at 37 Watson‘s who no longer live in THANK YOU BRANCH 441 See all your favourite Kin- Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden. Days/ town but came in to give out Girls of the Kinmount Guiding mount Farmer‘s Market ven- hours are Monday & Wednesday their tasty fudge & candy ap- Unit enjoyed a recent visit from dors Saturday, November 30, 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clients may ples—all were truly amazing. reps of the Kinmount Legion 10am - 2pm at Kinmount visit once a month. For more Now that‘s community spirit! who came to speak with them Community Centre. Free KFM information call 705-286- 6838 The dedicated crowd at the and answer questions about Twoonie for the first 20 peo- or in the event of an emergency Remembrance Day Service Sun- day, November 10 was impres- BCH Tax Preparation Accounting/Bookkeeping sive too as they withstood the 3235 County Road 121 Government Remittances nasty cold and rain through the R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Payroll service. Another example of our K0M 1C0 fine community spirit. Personal Tax Returns Barry Heaton Next up is the Christmas spirit. P.O.S. 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The Hot Stove Leak cont. from p. 10 during these hours. Remember to GET YOUR bring you Health Card. You do KINMOUNT CALENDARS On a sad note, the Kinmount one & all! Happy New Year not have to be a patient at the This true keepsake makes a Gazette says good-bye with a too! Health Centre. wonderful gift. Available GIGANTIC THANK YOU to Keep smiling and please FIND THE KINNY ELVES around town. Price $3. each or Yvette Brauer who has been our remember to contact me at 705- WIN A PRIZE! 2 for $5. Finance/Advertising person 488-2919 or email: Where is Kinny hiding? At 13 CHRISTMAS since the Gazette began. Yvette [email protected] to Kinmount business locations. ANGEL TREES is ―downsizing‖ on community leak your information in the This all ages hunt runs from Fri- Get in the spirit by giving toys commitments to spend a little Hot Stove! day Nov. 29 to Sat. Dec. 7. Pick or non perishable food at one of more time with her family. MONTHLY CRAFT DAY up your entry card around town, the Lions Club Christmas An- Effective immediately please RETURNS IN SPRING answer the questions and drop gel Trees around town. direct your advertisements & Craft Sessions on the last Tues- off your completed card at the CHRISTMAS advertising questions to me. day of every month at Kin- Kinvale Restaurant. The lucky FOOD HAMPERS Yvette I will sorely miss your mount Artisans Marketplace winner will be drawn at Christ- To register for a Christmas passion & expertise! are discontinued for the winter mas Music Night later that even- Food Hamper with pick up at Welcome to the Gazette but will resume in spring. ing. Special surprise for all kids Minden Arena please call 705- Michelle Barkwell our new Fi- Watch for announcement. who find Kinny at Kinmount 489-1364 from Dec 2 - 6 , be- nance ―plus‖ volunteer. Michelle HARVEST HOMECOMING Artisans Marketplace on Satur- tween 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. is a hometown girl who obvious- STUDIO TOUR day December 7. Pick up date is December 20. ly loves Kinmount. Thanks for WINNER KINMOUNT MINDEN coming on board. Hope you Congratulations to Joan Stinson FARMERS MARKET FOOD BANK have fun! of Crystal Lake who was the CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Find Minden Food Bank at 37 Wow! Kinmount is full of com- lucky winner of a $25 Gift Cer- See all your favourite Kinmount Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden. Days/ munity spirit! For the first time tificate for Kinmount Artisans Farmer‘s Market vendors Satur- hours are Monday & Wednes- in years I was out going door to Marketplace. day, November 30, 10am - 2pm day 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clients door on Halloween night. The THANK YOU at Kinmount Community Centre. may visit once a month. For ―Mad Doctor‖ set up by the JACK HOLMAN Free KFM Twoonie for the first more information call 705-286- Lions Club at the Laundromat, The 1st Kinmount Guiding Unit 20 people! Get ―spotted‖ during 6838 or in the event of an emer- the giving spirit of Kinmount appreciates the continual sup- the day to win a KFM twoonie. gency on days the Food Bank is Artisans Marketplace who port they receive from Jack 50/50 draw at 1:00 p.m Drop by closed, please call Barbara at opened especially to shell out, Holman who once again made Kinmount Artisans Marketplace 705-489-1715. the Austin‘s Haunted House on a generous donation to the girls in the lower level to complete Hwy. 45, Freshmart‘s spooky set for Christmas in memory of his your visit. CHRISTMAS TREE up, Bobcaygeon Rd. with the wife Margaret Holman. You JUST FOR KIDS LIGHTING CEREMONY Laver‘s eerie display, the Shaw‘s are awesome Jack! Once again CHRISTMAS SALE Kinmount joins communities who left treats at their doorstep the girls gave a small donation Just up the road from the Com- across Canada in the Annual with a sign saying ―Please take to the Kinmount Gazette in munity Centre at St. James An- Lights Across Canada Event. one. We had to take our 5 girls Margaret‘s memory. glican Church is a special Christ- Thursday, Dec. 5. beginning at out trick or treating or they THANK YOU BRANCH 441 mas Sale for children only. Lots 6:30pm. Tree Lighting 7 pm at would turn into witches,‖ & the Girls of the Kinmount Guiding to choose for friends & family Kinmount Railway Station. Watson‘s who no longer live in Unit enjoyed a recent visit from and northing costs over $1. Gift Ring in the season with fellow- town but came in to give out reps of the Kinmount Legion wrapping included! Sale takes ship, bells, bonfire & sweets. their tasty fudge & candy ap- who came to speak with them place Saturday, November 30, Visit with Santa inside the Rail- ples—all were truly amazing. and answer questions about 9:30 a.m. - noon. way Station. Free photos! Now that‘s community spirit! Remembrance Day. Many of The dedicated crowd at the the girls were able to attend the Merry PAUL SILVER Remembrance Day Service Sun- Remembrance Day Service Christmas & day, November 10 was impres- Nov. 10. P.O. Box 286 Happy sive too as they withstood the FLU SHOTS Kinmount, On nasty cold and rain through the Get you Flu shot at Kinmount New Year! K0M 2A0 service. Another example of our & District Health Centre from fine community spirit. Monday to Wednesday 11:30 Next up is the Christmas spirit. a.m.- noon & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 FOR ALL YOUR And Kinmount‘s got plenty of p.m. & on Thursdays from BUILDING & RENOVATION NEEDS that too! Read on to find out... 11:30 a.m. - noon & 5:00 p.m.- Hope to see you at festive events 6:00 p.m. There is no need for (705) 488-2919 around town. Merry Christmas an appointment if you come E-mail: [email protected]
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The Hot Stove Leak cont. UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES November 30 - Kinmount Farmers’ Mar- Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS ket Christmas Open House, 10:00 a.m.- - 12:00 p.m. Galway Hall. IN THE VILLAGE 2:00 p.m. at Kinmount Community Centre. Seniors Cards: Potluck Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Celebrate all day & all night too on Sat- November 30 - Kids Christmas Sale Mondays followed by Bid Euchre at 1:00 p.m. urday December 7. The fun begins 9:30a.m. - noon St. James Anglican Church. at the Legion. with a Pancake Breakfast with Santa, December 5 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ontario Early Years Drop In 10:00 a.m. - followed by Kids Crafts all at Kinmount 6:30 p.m. at Kinmount Railway Station. noon Kinmount Community Centre Mondays. Community Centre. Horse Drawn Wag- December 7 - Christmas in the Village Sparks, Brownies, Guides & Pathfinders on Rides. Remember to pick up a ballot Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Kids Crafts, Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kinmount to Hunt for the Kinny Elves. Meet Santa Wagon Rides, Lunch at the Legion and visit Community Centre beginning Sept. 30. Call downtown at 2pm and follow him to the with Santa. 705-488-2919 for info. legion for lunch. Gifts for kids 10 & December 7 - Christmas Music Night Monday Night Ladies Darts at the Legion. under at the Legion. Ar 7:00 p.m. join Dessert, Loonie Auction & Celtic entertain- Kids Drop-in Day at the Library every in festivities at Christmas Music Night ment by the Family Tyes at Galway Hall. Tuesday. Themed stories. crafts & activities. at Galway Hall. The evening includes December 8 - Carol Service 2:00 p.m. at St. Kinmount Public Library Hours: desserts, a Loonie Auction of Christmas James Anglican Church. Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. items and a Celtic Country Christmas December 11 - Diners Dinner Christmas Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 705-488 with live entertainment from the Family Edition 11:00 a.m. Burnt River Centre. -3199 for library information. Tyes of Ennismore. December 13 - Christmas Bingo at the Kinmount Playschool Wednesdays 10:00 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY Legion. $500 Must Go Jackpot. a.m. - noon at Kinmount Community Centre. TO THE December 14 - Christmas Dinner 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mixed Darts: 7:30 p.m. at the KINMOUNT TARTAN at Kinmount Baptist Church. All welcome! Legion. Call 705-488-3462 for info. The Kinmount Tartan made its debut lst December 14 - Christmas Candlelight Card Night: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Irondale year at Christmas Music Night. An as- Service 7:00 p.m. Irondale Church. Community Centre. Cost $2. Potluck snacks. sortment of items are available for pur- December 16 - Christmas Carolling 6:30 Yoga Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Kin- chase at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Meet at Kinmount mount Community Centre. $9.00 per session. including tams, caps, scarves, ties, cups Community Centre. Everyone welcome. PJ Storytime at the Library 6:00 p.m. and even the Kinmount Calendar. Great December 18 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11:00 Thursdays. Watch for new program beginning gifts! a.m. at Kinmount Legion. Cost $10 includes in January. ENFORCERS DANCE lunch. Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. Royal SUPPORTS December 21 - Friends of the Library Canadian Legion., $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. COKL FLOOD RELIEF Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lower level Kids Zone Sundays, 11:00 a.m. at Kinmount City of Kawartha Lakes councillors pre- Kinmount Public Library. Baptist Church. sent a fund-raising dance at the Lindsay December 24 - Christmas Eve Service 4:00 Public Skating at Kinmount Arena once Armoury featuring The Enforcers Satur- p.m. St. James Anglican Church. weather permits. Watch for ice reports, dates day, December 7, at 8pm. Local favour- December 31 - New Year's House Party & & times. ites, the Enforcers are a great R & B Potluck at the Legion.
Kawartha Credit Union donates $2,500 to Kinmount & District Kinmount & District Health Services Foundation Board Members. Health Services Foundation. Page 12 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development The Old Farmer’s Almanac: Predicting Our Weather The Old Farmer‘s Almanac is a famous jour- Free 2-Month Weather Forecast and mid-January. nal containing weather predictions, planting charts, astronomy, tide tables, gardening April and May will be slightly warmer and charts and many more items of general inter- rainier than normal. est. It was first published in 1792 in the USA. So popular did such ―almanacs‖ be- come, there were hundreds if different types Summer will be warmer than normal, with and imitators, including the upstart the hottest temperatures in early to mid- ―Farmer‘s Almanac‖ started in 1814! (Yes July, mid- to late July, and early to mid- there are two versions!) August. Rainfall will be near normal in The Old Farmer‘s Almanac was geared to an southeast Ontario, but below normal else- agrarian audience in the era when farmers where. were the vast majority of North Americans. NOVEMBER 2013: temperature 5°C (2°C In the day before modern weather forecast- ing, it was very popular among farmers and above avg.); precipitation 85mm (30mm September and October will be warmer and non-farmers alike. Its weather forecasting above avg. east, 30mm below west); Nov 1 drier than normal. was the most popular section. I don‘t know -8: Showers, then sunny east; snow show- how many times the topic: ―what does the ers west; cool; Nov 9-12: Rain east, snow Temperature and Precipitation November Farmer‘s Almanac say about this winter?‖ central, flurries west; Nov 13-18: Showers has been a topic of conversation. 2013 to October 2014 and flurries, mild; Nov 19-21: Flurries, ―How does the Old Farmer‘s Almanac pre- dict the weather?‖ The original founder Rob- cold; Nov 22-23: Rain east, snow central, ert Thomas came up with his secret formula flurries west; Nov 24-30: Periods of rain way back in the 1790s. To quote the Alma- and snow east, snow west; mild. nac weather forecasting DECEMBER 2013: temperature -5°C (1° ― involves the use of 3 indicators: solar sci- C below avg.); precipitation 60mm (20mm ence (sun spots and solar flares), climatology (weather patterns) and meteorology above avg.); Dec 1-5: Flurries; cold east, (atmosphere). Weather trends and events are turning mild west;Dec 6-7: Showers, mild predicted by comparing solar patterns and east; rain to heavy snow west; Dec 8-12: historical weather conditions with current Sunny, cold; Dec 13-17: Periods of rain The Old Farmer‘s Almanac currently pub- solar activity. Forecasts emphasize tempera- and snow east, snow west; mild; Dec 18- ture and precipitation deviations from aver- lishes 4 versions: three for the different re- 19: Sunny, very cold; Dec 20-29: Heavy ages. These are based on 30-year statistical gions of the United States (East, South, averages prepared by the National Oceanic rain and snow, then flurries, cold; Dec 30- West) and one for Canada. It divides Canada and Atmospheric Administration and updat- 31: Snow. into 5 regions for weather. ed every ten years. The most recent The Old Farmer‘s Almanac also takes a shot Annual Weather Summary: November climatological normals tabulation spans the at long range weather predicting. Their chief period 1971 through 2000. 2013 to October 2014 meteorologist is predicting The formula is highly secret and is kept Winter temperatures will be ―The earth had entered locked away in an old tin box at the Alma- a global cooling period that above normal, on average, nac headquarters in New Hampshire and would probably last dec- only seen by the predictor staff. with the coldest periods in ades. The journal based its ―How accurate are these weather predic- mid- and late December, prediction on sunspot cy- tions?‖ The publisher claims an 80% accura- early and late January, and cles. Studying these and cy rating. Skeptics say the predictions are so early to mid-February. Pre- other factor suggests that cold, not warm, climate vague, they could be used many different cipitation will be above nor- ways. Modern meteorologists are silent on may be our future." mal in the east and below the issue. Maybe their accuracy can be off as Wow! Now that‘s a differ- well? normal in the west. Snowfall ent prediction. Will the Old ―So what is the forecast for this winter?‖ will be below normal in the Farmer‘s Almanac be cor- Here is the lowdown, straight from the Old east and much greater than rect or will the Global Farmer‘s Almanac website (Yes, they are normal in the west. The Warming theory be cor- into the modern world!) snowiest periods will be in rect? Only time will tell! early to mid-December, late December, early January,
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Side Roads of Kinmount: East Ewan Galway. The school was opened about 1880 and closed in 1910 by which time The east end of the Galway Road was much age of 21 to claim 200 acres of land free; as most of the settlers had moved to greener rougher, swampier and less suited for farm- long as they fulfilled the settlement duties pastures. The school house was located ing than the west side coming off the Bob- of living on the lot, building a house and just south of where the South Salmon caygeon Road (now County Road #121). clearing at least 10 acres. When the land Lake Road meets the Galway Road. Thus the farms were larger and many lots rush was over, the McMahon boys: John, Church services were held in the school on were not even cleared for farming! On the Albert, Charles, Edward and John Jr. had a weekly basis. A minister from Kinmount north side of the Galway Road (concession claimed a huge chunk of land (at least 10 (Denomination unimportant) often led the 14) the last pioneer farm was the holdings of lots or 1,000 acres) in the 13th, 14th and 15th services, but in the absence of an ordained Henry Beckett, the son of John Beckett just concessions. While parts of these lots were minister, William McConnell acted as lay across the Road. After the Beckett home- farmed, the McMahons also dabbled in the reader. stead, the Galway Road angled north-east lumber trade and were contractors special- Besides all the McMahon families listed across the 14th concession towards the Ewan izing in barns. By 1914, the McMahon earlier, also living in the Ewan area were School (lot 30, concession 15). The next 5 families had moved to Western Canada and Billy Ross (lot 26, concession 13), George lots (20-25) in both the 13th, 14th and 16th settled in Saskatchewan. The Whites: Joe, McKee (lot 30, concession 14), Robert concessions were too rough to attract set- Bill and Bob, bought out the McMahon McKee (lot 31, concession 15), Henry tlers. The property was patented by mining holdings. Smith (lot 29, concession 16), John Jack- speculators such as T.D. Ledyard of Peter- A school was built on lot 30 in the 15th con- son (lot 30, concession 16) and William borough. In the 1870s and 1880s, a mining cession; at the point where the Galway McConnell (Lot 31, concession 16). The boom was taking place just north of here at Road did a sharp turn and ran straight north Rosses and McKees ended up moving to Furnace Falls and Irondale. The same vein of to White Lake. A Post Office was opened Toronto. The Ferrens (Alman and iron ore was traced to the ridges through in 1894 and named Ewan The first post George) lived at Salmon Lake, just across these lots. The mining rush eventually faded master was George McKee, followed by the boundary in Cavendish and drew their and no mines were created on this stretch of William McMahon(1900-1912), John Jack- mail from Ewan before moving to the Galway Road. These lots were later sold son (1912-1929, Maude Jackson (1929- Kinmount. (likely for back taxes) to local settlers who 1930) and Ellsworth Jackson (1931-1945). Farm land was very poor in the Ewan area. logged the timber. The post office closed in 1945, but by that By 1910, there were only a couple of fam- At lot 26, the farmers reappeared. By this date very few residents lived within its ilies left and the school closed. Ellsworth point, the Galway Road has jogged one con- boundary. There was no post office build- Jackson was the last resident to live full cession north so that Concession 14 is on the ing, or for that matter no store or business time in Ewan before retiring to Kinmount south side and concession 15 is on the north in Ewan. The post office was in the house in the 1960s. The Ewan settlement was side of the Road. William McMahon came of the post master. The mail was brought now totally abandoned; at least until cot- from Cavan Township and settled on lot 28 from Furnace Falls railway station on the tagers began to settle along area lakes. in the 14th concession as early as 1875. John IB&O train. had a rather large family. The settlement The only public building in the Ewan rules of the day allowed each male over the Settlement was the school house, SS #5 Grand Christmas Memories by Gary Dufty My connection to Kinmount is George and together at Grandpa and Grandma's Liza Dufty. They are my great Grandpar- home for Christmas. What a grand time ents. They had six children - Walter , Loren, we would have as a family! Wilford, Cecil , Lottie, and Irene. Walter My Great Grandparents homesteaded is and Annie Dufty had four offspring - Sam, a farm at Davis Lake. I still call it the Clifford, Ellen, and Millie. Uncle Sam Dufty homestead even though nobody in passed away in 1959. He was not mar- the family has a connection with it today. ried. My dad Clifford married Shirley Read There are just two of Walter and Annie of Toronto. They had five children - Gary, Dufty's family, still with us today, Kathleen, Debbie, Sam, and David. Ellen Clifford Dufty and my Aunt Ellen Foun- was about 12 years old. We lived there for Dufty married the love of her life, Art Foun- tain. Both are in their 80s and still going a number of years and then we moved to tain of Kinmount. They had four children - strong. Gelert. I never knew my Great Grandfather Bonnie, Janice, Anne, and Jason Fountain. I remember where TimBRmart is today was but my father-in-law David Burke of Loch- My Aunt Millie married Ronald Graham of was Rokeby Lumber and before that, Philips lin told wonderful stories about how great Irondale. They had four children - Wayne, Mill. My Great Grandfather George worked grandpa sang and told stories in the logging Scott, Randy and Tanya Graham. My cousin there. He passed away in August 1955. My camps. Wayne Graham still works and lives in Kin- Uncle Ron Graham also worked mount today. He is Walter Dufty's second at Philips Mill for a short time. I believe Editor’s note: If you have family history oldest grandson. My best memories are that's where he lost his ring finger in a mill or memories to share we’d love to hear when we were all very young and we got accident. Dad moved us to Minden when I from you! Page 14 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Letters to the Editor Dorothy’s Delights To the Editor: To the Editor: by Dorothy Heath Thumbs up re Moonshiners story Vol. 5. I Kinmount is a quaint small town and re- Citrus Salad love history about small towns! Thanks quires community-minded, responsible and 2 large oranges, sectioned without for putting my grandfather‘s name in the dedicated citizens to keep this town vibrant. membranes little paper that could. I am not just a Since I opened my business, Gateway Gen- 2 grapefruits, sectioned without relative of Walter Dufty's, I am his oldest eral Store, I have tried to do my part. When membranes grandson. I went to school with Clayton, the public washrooms are closed, I‘ve al- 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly Susan and Bessie Cameron. I remember lowed many caught in need to use our sliced when the liquor store, just south of the washrooms even though, like other busi- 1/2 cup olive oil bridge in Kinmount was run by Norm nesses in town, I am on a holding tank. 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves Gilmore and I remember Cindy and Glen When our streets are rolled up for winter Salt and freshly ground pepper Gilmore. I also remember Jim and Lor- and the garbage cans taken away, I request- 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts raine Swinson and their son Larry. Jim ed a garbage can be put back with the un- 3 tbsp. mixed orange and grapefruit juice lost his leg in a shooting accident As well, derstanding that myself and my staff would (section fruit over bowl to catch juice) I remember when the fur trade came to be responsible for emptying it. I felt this Put fruit sections and fennel in bowl. town. Grandpapa and Dad had a small would help reduce the amount of litter on Puree oil, basil and juice until smooth. trap line in at Davis Lake. the street. But low and behold, someone has Season with salt and pepper It is sad that the Gelert Community Cen- to always take advantage. Last week my Pour over fruit in bowl . tre is in such bad shape. My wife and I staff complained that again they couldn‘t Add walnuts and toss until all are coated. had our Jack and Jill party there just be- lift out the bag of garbage. People keep fore we were married 36 years ago. packing in small bags of household garbage I went to school with the Bowman's, into the can (too lazy to go to the dump?), Creamy Snowballs Glen, Penny, Doug, Bobby and Bruce. but this time it topped it all! I opened the 4 oz cream cheese, softened My grandfather had his leg badly broken bags to see if I could identify these persons. 2 cups icing sugar in Austin‘s Sawmill and my dad worked To my surprise 2 large green garbage bags 2 tbsp. milk there for a short time when I was 3 or 4 were filled with numerous smaller bags of 2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted yrs. old. used kitty litter. Come on; if you couldn‘t 1/2 tsp. vanilla make it to the dump you could empty out 3 cups mini coloured marshmallows Gary Dufty these bags in a ditch: the stuff breaks down. Coconut to roll in. Editor’s Note: Read about Gary’s family Combine first 5 ingredients and beat until history on page 14. Lynn Nichols smooth. Fold in marshmallows. Mix well. Chill for 30 min. Shape into 1 1/2 " balls. Roll in coconut Kinny Elf Hunt Makes 3 1/2 dozen. These will freeze well. Freezer Tip A Fun For All Ages To keep cookies hidden in freezer wrap Christmas in the Village Event well and label LIVER. No one will even You Could Win a Prize! peek. Pick up an entry form around town & find Kinny at participating businesses from Nov. 29 - Dec. 7 Bring completed entries to the Kinvale Restaurant.
Happy Hunting!
Thank you to our Volume 6 Patrons The Langlois Family Heather & Fred Strang In Memory of Margaret Holman LIONS CLUB Would You Like to be a Gazette Patron? CHRISTMAS Support the Kinmount Gazette Volume 6 by sending your donation to: FRUITCAKES & Kinmount Gazette, c/o Michelle Barkwell P.O. Box 55, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 COOKIES Telephone 705-488-2496 Email [email protected] Available around town! Make cheques payable to K.C.P.E.D.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441
Royal Canadian Legion by Cathy King John McGrath Thank you to everyone who partici- 2pm. Make Friday the 13 your
Branch 441 pated in this year‘s Poppy Cam- Lucky Day & mark your calendar Kinmount, Ontario paign & Remembrance Services. for Christmas Bingo. Win turkeys, 705-488-3462 Despite the inclement weather, hams, cash prizes & $500.00 Must many community members attend- Go Jackpot. There is no Open Mic ed. We were honoured to have in Dec We look forward to having HALL RENTALS 705-488-3462 Clifford Robinson, WWII Veteran, Scott Gartshore and Dirt Road join our Colour Party at the Kin- back every month starting Sun. mount Service. Ongoing events: Jan. 26, 1pm-5pm. We are plan- Monday & Wednesday Dart ning a New Year‘s Eve House Leagues; Saturday afternoon Meat Party & Potluck. For more infor- Draws, Big Buck Bid Euchre - Wed. mation, look for our flyers or call Dec, 15. Weekly Drop in Cards 705-488-3462. Wed. Jan. 1 at 2pm, (alternating euchre and cribbage) is the annual New Year‘s Day Tuesdays at 7 pm . Non members President‘s Levee and you are in- welcome. Our Legion & Ladies vited to stop by to visit and meet Auxiliary are looking forward to and greet our host - President Community Children‘s Visit with Marylou. Merry Christmas and a Santa at the Legion Sat.Dec.7 at Safe and Happy New Year to all!
The Library Link by Mary Ann Dobsi During December come in to see a programs you‘ve always wanted variety of Christmas fiction and non to know about. Book in your time
-fiction books displayed. What bet- for Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 4:00 to ter way to enjoy this time of year 7:00. Limited space available. than with a book. Better yet, it‘s Children can drop in anytime on Main Street Kinmount free. The smartest card you can have Tuesdays for book related activi- Kawartha Credit Union is a full-service financial is from your library. Get one and ties. It‘s all part of expanding institution with 25 branches use it. Do you have someone on their world of literacy in a fun in North and East-Central Ontario your Christmas list who likes to way. Also, each month there will from Trenton to Parry Sound read? There are a variety of books be a ‗Crafty Saturday‘. Saturday, ATM available 24 hours for sale on the lower level of the Jan. 25 at 11:00 will be the first 705-488-9963 library for only .50 cents each. one and registration is required to Come check it out Saturday, Dec. 21 ensure there is enough supplies 9:00am to 1:00pm. Brush up on for everyone. computer skills at our free computer Have a safe and wonderful De- workshop. Register and spend some cember. Merry Christmas! time in a one-on-one workshop. City of Kawartha Lakes Public Ask questions and get familiar with Library, Kinmount Branch
In the Lions Den by Dave Anderson Christmas will soon be upon us and donations. Our Christmas Cakes are the Lions want everyone to know here. Available at Gateway, Medical we have the Angel Trees and Ham- Centre, Pharmacy and Slice of the pers set up around town. The North or call Vic at 705 488 3053 Angel Trees are at Gateway Gen- or Dave at 705 488 2005. Wishing eral Store and Cafe, The Medical everyone a very Merry Christmas Centre, Kinmount Pharmacy, Post and a Happy New Year! CHRISTMAS Office, Kawartha Credit Union, ANGEL TREES Royal Canadian Legion Branch Drop off toys & 441, and Shop & Save. non-perishable food at This is an ongoing project of the Kinmount Lions and we want to around town locations! thank everyone for their generous
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The Coffey Family Homestead, cont. from p. 6 Do you have an artistic or crafting talent? a talented lumberjack in British mer kitchen where 5 feather tics Are you interested in retailing your creations? Columbia before returning home: were found. certainly enough to purchase lots In most farm houses of the era, one 20,21,22 in concession 13. Mr room on the main level, known as Coffey was a very small, but very the parlour, was kept for special strong man. He was said to have occasions. There was a pantry for KINMOUNT ARTISANS MARKETPLACE been an excellent craftsman in dried provisions, food and baking Call 705-488-2938 using his one of a kind two-faced stuff and preserves. In the dirt floor Check us out on Facebook! broad axe with a longer than usual basement- 7‘ to the ceiling, was a handle. Stories were told of Mr cold cellar for vegetables, fruits and Coffey squaring a barn log on both quite possibly, liquid refreshments sides while walking down one side with an entrance from outside and and turning the log over and squar- through an opening door in the pan- ing the other side in a reverse walk. try. The summer kitchen was 2 Both sides would be as smooth as a steps down from the main house and baby‘s bottom. had a wonderful Renfrew range with In true lumberjack tradition, Jack hot water reservoir. Coffey‘s broad axe was never The outbuildings included a 20X40 found after his passing. It was frame barn, an old log barn (likely thought to have been buried close the original barn), a chicken coop, a to the house, quite possibly in a pig sty and a drive shed to hold im- fence corner. It would be a commu- plements and wagons/buggies. It nity treasure should it ever be was a very typical farm of many CGC Ltd. found for many of the barns and such in the area. Warren Gas Services some homes in the area were The original log one room shanty 15 Years Serving Kinmount & Area squared by Jack Coffey and his axe was located in the yard. It was used SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION PROPANE at the usual rate for such a pioneer as a Bunkie for workers. A dug well PRO FURNACES,, FIRE PLACES art: lunch. was found beside the cabin. It was PHONE PROPANE BBQ'S, WATER HEATERS The timber on the farm was cut by said the property could never supply : the Handley Lumber Company in potable water suitable for human SERVICES BLAINE WARREN (705) 1935 and drawn to Crystal Lake to consumption. From the earliest Certified Gas Technician WETT488- be milled or sent on to other mills. times, the cold pure water from the [email protected] Certified3294 White pine spruce and cedar, as spring on the west side of the Gal- well as hardwoods were clear cut. way Road was the ―watering hole‖ 705-488-3294 Even the maple sugar bush so for both the farm and passing work- important to pioneer families was ers. Heating & Cooling felled. When Jack passed away the proper- CHARLIE Tom and Sarah Coffey lived next ty was left to Tom Sr and Sarah. CAMERON Sales & Service door to Jack on the original Coffey Following many years and after the ——————————————————— homestead. They farmed, timbered passing of both Tom Sr. and Sarah, and Tom worked during the winter the property was left to Tom Coffey For All You Heating and Cooling Needs for lumber companies, as most of Jr. Lot 20 was sold to the Spencer ‗s Oil, Propane & Gas Furnaces & Appliances the men did through necessity. Trail Cottagers Association so they Air Conditioning, Water Pumps, Etc. Tom and Sarah had 6 children, all could have access to Crystal Lake. girls, before brother Jack invited The frame barn burned down. Tom them to move into the much larger Jr. moved to Lindsay and the old (705) 454-1212 Coboconk, Ont. Coben farmhouse. Here 3 more farm was abandoned; only to use children were born. The farm during hunting season as a camp. BABYSITTING COURSE house had 4 bedrooms: one for Mother Nature began to reclaim the Cost approximately $60.00 Jack, one for Tom & Sarah (and fields so labouredly hacked from the Includes 8 hours of training & babysitters’ manual babies) and two for the children. bush. But in 1966, the farm was sold Successful participants receive a certificate When Tom Jr arrived, the girls to John and Shirley Shore, and a Minimum age 11 years old at time of course to register transferred to the loft over the sum- new chapter was about to begin. Course dates to be confirmed when a minimum number register
BOOK SALE Saturday, December 21 Contact Jane Austin at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. [email protected] or call 705-488-9954 Lower Level Kinmount Library
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Great Job Brent Leffering by Julie Austin Of all mornings of the work week, After he takes off his outerwear perhaps the most grueling are Mon- Brent gets right to work emptying days. I arrive at Austin Lumber at the garbage in time for the garbage 7:00 a.m to greet contractors who truck. to pick, sweeping floors, want to get their days started early. mopping floors, washing windows One by one they trickle in and out, and has even been seen picking the smiling and contented with their odd weed or two out of the beds out 10 KM North of Kinmount on County Rd. 121 work day ahead. I watch the two front. Brent is always up for what- hours go by on the clock, knowing ever job we ask him to do, all the that at 9:00 one of my very best while telling wonderful stories of employees is about to arrive. The his last golf challenge, his work at door buzzer rings about 8:55 and in Minden Legion, his bowling score walks Brent Leffering with a smile and his upcoming curling season. on his face and a :good morning: to His laugh is infectious and his work customers and employees alike! ethic that he demonstrates here It has been our pleasure to welcome week after week is greatly appreci- Brent into our store every Monday ated. We look forward to working morning for two hours during which with Brent for a long time to come. he prepares our store for the week.
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Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm! KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot Each edition we feature a photo from the P.O. Box 249 Kinmount Area. We challenge you to iden- Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 tify the spot.
Phone: 705-488-3182 Submissions of photos welcome. Please sub- E-mail: [email protected] mit to the editor via email with a detailed description of the spot you have captured.
Last month’s Spot the Shot: Black’s Rock We’re on the Web from the Rail Line, North of Kinmount www.kinmount.ca Submission Deadline For January edition Gazette Committee: Friday, December 13 Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer/Advertising Jane Austin, Publisher The Gazette is produced by volun- From the Editor’s Desk teers as a community project & is funded entirely from the sale of As we drift into winter, the poppies vs white poppies. The this issue!). The Gazette is Advertising & Donations. We are perennial Canadian talk about red poppy is the traditional building a great stable of corre- grateful for the continuing support weather comes up again: symbol of remembrance but spondents. If you have some- of area businesses & patrons. ―What will the winter be some groups wear a white pop- thing to contribute, please feel like?‖ Many rural folks put py, supposedly the symbol of free to contact any Gazette great store in the predictions of peace. They maintain the red staff. the Old Farmer‘s Almanac. So poppy is used because it is the The Friends of Galway (FOG) I did some research and even colour of blood. This is not will hold their next meeting on published an article in this true. The red poppy is used Friday December 20 at the Gal- edition of the Gazette on the simply because it is the colour way Hall. FOG is an informal Old Farmer‘s Almanac. Be- of poppies that grow wild in group of residents who share lieve it or not, there are actual- France. They are red. John their stories and appreciation ly 2 ―Farmer‘s Almanacs‖, McCrae, who promoted the for history. The meeting will both over 200 years old! (I poppy in his poem ―In Flanders feature a pot-luck supper that guess almanacs were popular Fields‖ saw red poppies. Peri- starts at 5:30 pm. Everyone is way back.) But I recognized od. They have become a sym- welcome. the Old Farmer‘s Almanac as bol of remembrance, not of And speaking of FOG and sto- the one I read. Its prognosis war. If white poppies are a ries, thanks to Bruce Fleury for for the winter is published symbol of peace, wear them supplying the article on the elsewhere, but two things 364 days of the year, but leave Coffey Family from Ewan for caught my attention. First, its November 11 to the red poppy. this Gazette. Bruce & Patty method of weather forecasting On the sad news front, two Fleury live on the old Coffey and secondly its long range local residents have passed farm. This story is an example Good-bye & thanks for a job well prediction. The first is in the away since the last Gazette. of the type of history that done to Yvette Brauer who is leav- other article, but its long range Keith Kennedy lived in Iron- comes before the FOG meet- ing the Gazette to spend more time forecast bucked the current dale with his late parents Cora ings. with her family. Since 2009 Yvette ―Global Warming‖ trend and and Gordon Kennedy. Hartley Christmas is coming, and a has been our volunteer Finance/ called for ―Global Cooling‖. Newell of Gelert was the con- great Christmas gift is a com- Advertising Guru. Yvette is pictured While weather and climate are summate horse person who plete collection of past Kin- here with her 2010 Kinmount inexact sciences, it will be lived horses. Hartley was often mount Gazettes. We are now Citizen of the Year Plaque awarded interesting to see which side is a judge at the Kinmount Fair. up to 5 volumes and you can by Kinmount Lions Club. correct. From the experience On the good news front, con- get any or all of them at the this summer and fall, it looks gratulations to Grenville and Artisans Marketplace in Kin- like the Old Farmer‘s Almanac Donna Schrader (ex of Gelert) mount. The Marketplace also To place an ad in the Gazette wins this year! on their 60th wedding anniver- has an extensive offering of Please contact Lynne Kilby Remembrance Day is now sary. Grenville is a retired rail- books on local issues, which [email protected] past. Each year some‖ contro- way-man and regularly contrib- also make great presents. 705-488-2919 versy‖ is stirred up about red utes to the Gazette (including Check out the Marketplace for unique gifts. GS Page 19
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