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KINMOUNT GAZETTE THE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Icelanders September 2012 Volume 4: Issue 11

It was October 1874 that a group community, especially on the attraction to Canada, and the of Iceland immigrants arrived at north side of the island. Com- ―surplus‖ population of Iceland Inside this issue:

Kinmount to begin work on the bined with a ―little ice age‖ or decided to move to the wilds of FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 newly commissioned Victoria cooling of the climate across Canada. Hence scouts were Railway. This marked the first the northern hemisphere, sent out to plan the way and in DAD’S FISH 3 time settlers from Iceland had Iceland faced a desperate the summer of 1874, the first MYTHBUSTERS 4 settled in situation. Thousands of sheep group of Icelanders immigrated Canada since Lief the Lucky and cattle perished from the to Canada. They eventually SWAMP LAKE SCHOOL 5 voyages of exploration circa cold and a lack of fodder. ended up at Toronto where they KID’S CORNER 9 1,000 AD. That‘s a long time Crops failed and starvation were recruited by agents for the between settlements! While the stalked the island country. railway to become navies at THE HOT STOVE LEAK 10 LOST LANDMARKS 14 ancient Vikings had come seek- There was only one solution: some far-off settlement named ing new lands and exploration, immigration. North America Kinmount. TRAIL RIDES IN KINMOUNT 15 the Kinmount settlers were part seemed a logical destination. The rest is history. The Ice- EDITORIAL 19 of an exodus sparked by climatic Both Canada and the United landers only remained for 11 change. In the mid 1800s, the States were accepting, no months at Kinmount before island of Iceland was rocked by encouraging, immigrants to moving on to Gimili Visit us at a series of volcanic eruptions settle their open spaces. where their settlement has been that devastated the agricultural There was always a natural Continued on p. 6 kinmount.ca All issues available online History of Fairs Past

Labour day Week- end is the biggest weekend in the Kin- mount community because it is Fair Weekend. In 2012, Kinmount will hold its 141st agricultural fair. Many things have changed since the early days, so the Gazette decided to feature a few pics from the past. So let the history begin! Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Friends and Neighbours: Cavanville and Ida The Township of Cavan had 2 Of course the village also Shares were actually offered for business into the 1980s. A diary main road arteries: Highway contained at least 2 hotels and sale in the area and in 1833 a left by the Baptie family gives the #28 or the Port Hope- several blacksmiths to handle tender was issued to build said interesting fact that ―Pig Day‖ was Peterborough Road on its traffic on the Centre Line. canal. Nothing happened and the highlight of the business cycle. eastern boundary & the Several general stores, church- the scheme disappeared into the On that day (date unknown), the Centre Line Road running es and a school were a prereq- mists of history. local farmers would haul their north-south up the middle of uisite of any pioneer hamlet By 1856 rival Millbrook had a pigs to the railway in Cavanville the township (now County and Cavanville was no excep- railway connection and or Millbrook, where they were Road #10 Peterborough tion. But the thriving village Cavanville lost its bid to be the paid cash. On the way home, the County). The earliest villages also hosted a cheese factory ―township seat‖. The village did farmers would stop off at the Cav- were situated on these 2 lines and a carriage factory. In the get its own railway station in anville store, flush with cash, to and have continued to this late 1800s, the village was 1885, but by then Millbrook had pay their bills and make very day. nicknamed ―Tinney Town‖ superseded the village. additional purchases. Cavan or Cavanville was after the Tinney family who Cavanville gradually declined By 1960, Ida had lost its post of- located on the Centre Line at operated a substantial industri- as an industrial town and be- fice and was in decline. The only approximately the geograph- al complex that manufactured came a sleepy crossroads remaining structure in the hamlet ical middle of the township. carriages and village. Today it is the is St John‘s Anglican Church. For years, Cavanville & agricultural implements. At its intersection of Centre Line and Millbrook duelled to become peak, the factory had 12 Highway #7b with a few small the township ―seat‖ or main employees. stores and a big history. village of the township. A common complaint of many Ida Situated strategically on Cav- early, pioneer communities Between Mount Pleasant and an Creek, Cavanville was was poor transportation. Cavanville on the centre Line of home to 4 mills in the pioneer Pioneer roads were notoriously Cavan Township lies the ham- period. The creek waters poor, and in the age before let of Ida. The crossroads powered Taggert‘s sawmill, railways, water transport was hamlet was located at the top of Scott‘s grist mill, Douglas the only answer. As early as a steep hill on the Centre Line. Brothers wollen & carding 1831, the residents of Legend has it teamsters would mill & Janes‘ veneer mill & Cavanville held a series of stop to rest their horses after the basket factory. Most of these meetings about the possibility steep climb. Therefore the first operations were small and of fitting out Cavan Creek as a business was a inn/hotel with eventually disappeared as canal leading to Rice Lake, blacksmith facilities. It was industry moved to larger about 8 miles away. One quickly followed by a church centres such as Millbrook optimistic ―expert‖ predicted and a store. The general store at (just down the road) or the dream could become Ida was founded in 1840 by the Peterborough. reality for a mere 150 pounds! Baptie family and continued in

From left: The Ida Church, St. John’s Anglican the congregation is circa 1819; One of the industrial complexes in downtown Cavanville in its heyday

Page 2 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development My First Large Quilt - “Dad’s Fish” Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Brent Leffering made the move from Wolves Special Olympics who the bright lights to small town Kin- keep him physically active with Local Fine Art, Handcrafts, Gifts & Antiques mount when he left Mississauga last bowling, curling, golf and base- Local History Books & Souvenirs November. Being the son of Barb ball. Between quilting and the Lower Level Leffering of the Quilters Inn, Brent Special Olympics Brent has en- Kinmount Community Centre naturally developed an interest in joyed making many new friends. County Rd. 45 W. at 121 quilting. He soon became a member Another of his favourite pastimes SHOP TAX FREE! of the Haliburton Highlands Quilt is playing Harry Potter on the Wii. www.kinmountartisans.ca Guild. Recently Brent won the ―My One of Brent‘s goals is saving to First Quilt Category‖ at the Halibur- buy an I Pad. To this end Brent ton Highlands Quilt Show. Brent, has a Yard Sale Table at the Quilt- OPEN DAILY 10 am - 4 pm who is challenged, made his prize ers Inn. Discover an assortment winning quilt for his Dad when his of movies, books, fabric scraps

Dad was very ill in hospital. As is and other odds and ends. Brent often the case, quilts hold special invites you to drop by sometime The Quilters Inn Barb Leffering meaning. Brent‘s Dad loved to fish and check it out! The Quilters Inn Longarm Machine Quilting Classes Notions so Brent chose fabric to reflect that. is located at 6 Hunter Street right Fabric - over 1200 bolts, wide backing, children‘s fabric, panels, blenders & more Creating the quilt was a huge under- beside St. Patrick‘s Catholic Open Saturday, Sunday and most afternoons taking for Brent who was working Church in Kinmount. Please call to confirm weekly hours against the clock to get the quilt com- pleted. He dedicated a major portion Do you have an artistic or crafting talent? 6 Hunter Street, Studio 705-887-8499 of his time for almost an entire month PO Box 256 Residence705-488-1312 in order to complete the project. Kinmount, On, K0M 2A0 E-mail: Thankfully, Brent was able to present KINMOUNT & AREA www.quiltersinn.net [email protected] ―Dad‘s Fish‖ to his Dad before he ARTISAN’S GUILD passed away. During the process invites you to Brent became efficient at using a market your creations at Kinmount Farmers Market seam ripper. Says Brent ‖My mother KINMOUNT ARTISANS is very picky!‖ Explore our market! MARKETPLACE Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm Before moving to Kinmount Brent Lower Level worked at Zellers but now he finds May 19th - October 6th Kinmount Community Centre Organic veggies, baked goods, honey, beef, himself busy helping at this mother‘s lamb, maple syrup, unique crafts & much more! retail outlet where he rolls fat quar- Membership ters, and does a lot of ironing which At Austin Sawmill Heritage Park Enquiries he truly enjoys. Brent is also in the Call 705-799-1237 or visit kinmountfarmersmarket.ca process of planning a new quilt. Welcome

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Brent Leffering, son of Barb Leffering of the Quilters Inn, poses with his prize winning quilt ”Dad’s Fish” at the Haliburton Highlands Quilt Show.

Page 3 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Letter to the Editor BOB’S APPLIANCE SERVICE R epairs to all Major Brand Names The Gazette has an update on the stalled. Tom worked the garage August edition‘s History of Kin- for a while before leasing it to Refrigerators — R a n g e s — Dishwashers mount Businesses. Thanks to Bob Harold Fawcett who operated the 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 Wilson for this information on Mill garage until Tom eventually re- Air Conditioners Reserve #1 aka the ―Old Liquor tired from trucking and sold the Store‖ building: garage and business to Pat Tay- New and Used Sales & Part Sales ―In 1940 Thomas Cunningham, lor. As Pat owned and operated a grandfather of Bob Wilson, owned 7 Days a Week garage and gas bar at the other and operated a Dodge dealership end of town, he hired Garland RR#1, Kinmount, ON 705-488-2274 which stood approximately where Barkwell to serve customers at the Post Office stands today (old the new station. In the late 1950s, Dunbar Hotel). His family lived Pat Taylor decided to renovate above the garage. The Great Fire of the old block building and it be- 1942 which levelled most of the came a restaurant which had sit- Main St also destroyed the business in booths and stools at a counter. and home and the family lost all The restaurant business was short their possessions in the fire. Tom lived when Pat decided to lease had to look elsewhere to start a new the building to the LCBO in the business and so purchased the prop- early 1960s. ― erty beside Mill Reserve 1, at the 705-488-1349 south end of the bridge on the river Bob and Jan Wilson side. He built a block building Kinmount which housed a garage for car re- pairs and also had gas pumps in-

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Page 44 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development S.S. # 4 Galway: Swamp Lake The Swamp Lake or Gully School weather, winter, hunting season was located at the junction of the and one really unusual day when Back Bay Road and the Gully school was cancelled due to ―bull Road on Lot 16, concession XII, lose in the Gullies‖: the children Galway Township, just off the being prevented from using the Galway Road. The school section Gully Road as farmers rounded was organized as early as 1863 to up a stray bull of uncertain tem- serve the students along the Gal- perament. way Road in the area that later Teachers boarded at the Hickey became Mount Irwin and students Farm just across the road. Miss along the Crystal Lake Road from Irene Molyneaux was on staff the Gully Road cross line to Crys- during the early 1920s, and de- tal Lake. The original school was spite the fact she lived a mere 3 built of logs and burned on Hal- miles away, still boarded next loween night 1885. Legend has it door! The population of Mount the fire was a Halloween ―prank‖ Irwin was relatively stable and that spiralled out of control. Since the school was kept open until the era of log structures had 1959. By then the two existing passed, a new frame school re- schools in Galway Township placed the old structure. Swamp were amalgamated due to low Lake was an early name for Crys- attendance and the Union Creek tal Lake. The name was rather School was kept open. The inaccurate as Crystal Lake was Swamp Lake School was closed never bordered by any extensive and the building sold. The frame swamps, but always was a ―cold structure is still standing today, water‖ or rock bottomed lake. The (a testament to the quality of its name may have originated from construction) and is used as a the swamps that hindered access to cottage. the lake by road. The Swamp Lake School served a BE MINDFUL OF large area. Family names that at- tended the school for several gen- SCHOOL BUSSES AND erations included Pearson, Allen, THEIR PASSENGERS Curtain, Collins, Maguire, Craig, Buckley, Hickey, Conway & Cain. STOP FOR FLASHING Many students walked a long dis- LIGHTS tance to reach the schoolhouse. Various ―incidents‖ prevented regular attendance including bad

Interfaith Service September 2, 10:00 a.m. Kinmount Fairgrounds Bandstand in the Pines

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Icelanders, continued from p. 1 more permanent. More Icelanders land and other inducements for eager immi- (80 persons) moved to Markland in the sum- followed in the wake of the Kinmount grants. A special ―Icelandic House‖ was set mer of 1875. They were joined by group, but not to Kinmount. Most settled up in Halifax for newcomers from Iceland to approximately 20 families directly from in Western Canada or the United States stay in while they were assigned farm lots Iceland and the settlement of Markland was Great Plains area. But two more settle- for settlement. Advertising was done back in born. ment were attempted in Eastern Canada Iceland and recruiting agents were used to The farm land at Markland proved to be no (Hekkla & Markland Nova Sco- divert Icelandic settlers to Nova Scotia. The better than the land at Kinmount (maybe tia) before the western exodus. Both Icelandic community was a very close-knit worse!). Some Icelanders found work in the were failures as well. group and word soon reached the disaffected gold mines, but after a few years of gruelling One of the main issues with Icelandic Kinmount settlers of a new colony of their land clearing and less than successful pioneer settlement was the desire of the Iceland- countrymen being formed in Nova Scotia. farming, the Markland group was very ers to settle together in a large group. By the spring of 1875, the Kinmount colony discouraged. Then word came that the This was primarily done to make the was dissolving. Work on the railway was Kinmount group, resettled at Gimli, was individual settlers feel more comfortable suspended for lack of funds. Work was starting to prosper after a rough start. The among their own people: sort of a ghetto scarce, the language barrier had not been farmland was much better, fishing on Lake mentality. The Icelanders worried that breached, many Icelanders were in desperate Winnipeg was picking up and their were lots individuals mixed among other settlers straights. The Kinmount families were of empty land so they could live as a group. would soon become assimilated and lose offered farmland in the area, but the lots In the spring of 1881, the entire Markland their identity. This was a common worry were intermixed with existing settlers, settlement packed up, sold their holdings of many ethnic groups then and now. In heavily treed and obviously, the best land where they could, and moved to Manitoba. the long run, such fears for the Icelanders was already taken. Within two years Markland was deserted. were easily solved. The Icelanders both When news of the new settlement at Mark- Today, nothing remains of any of the 30 preserved their heritage and became part land in Nova Scotia arrived in Kinmount, homesteads except a few building founda- of mainstream Canadian culture. scouts were sent out to check out the site. tions. The local Icelandic Society has erected Markland, Nova Scotia They arrived in the middle of winter and a plaque honouring the lost settlement of At the same time as the Kinmount Settle- couldn‘t properly evaluate the agricultural Markland and holds a ceremony each year in ment, the provincial government of Nova potential of the Markland site. The govern- honour of another failed settlement. Scotia decided to get into the Immigra- ment agents told a good story, and the fact tion business. Nova Scotia was trying to gold mines were opening up in the area led Hekkla attract settlers to its empty hinterlands to a favourable report from the scouting par- Throughout the late 1800s, waves of back from the seacoast. It offered free ty. As a result, 19 families from Kinmount Icelandic settlers trickled into Canada. Most cont. on p. 17

Pictures from top: Hekkla church and cemetery; Markland mon- ument in Nova Scotia; the Hekkla school

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Page 7 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Myth Busters: Natural Emotions Kinmount Fair A strange phenomenon has been A—It would seem to a layman Labour Day Weekend occurring throughout the forests of that this would be a strange and August 31, September 1 & 2 Ontario this summer that has scien- perhaps even paranormal sort of Saturday Grandstand Show featuring tists from the Canadian Forestry thing that is occurring in your Service mystified. Native species province, however, truth be told EMERSON DRIVE of trees have been captured in all it is a phenomenon seen the Don‘t Miss The Ben Show, Fernandez the Hypnotist geographic areas of the province in world over throughout the centu- the throes of what seems to be emo- ries. Demolition Derbies, Tractor Pulls & More! tional distress. The photos below Q—Is there any worry that the were obtained through an Access to Visit our website: www.kinmountfair.net trees are in danger from this af- Information request and depict some of the trees that have fallen fliction? KINMOUNT HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST victim to this, as yet unexplained A—Certainly not, the plant king- disease. dom is a remarkable collection of 6 Cluxton Street ever evolving species. Plants are Gazette staff was able to contact the intelligent. This recent increase Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 renowned Tree Whisperer, Robinie in the spiritual communication of (705)-488-2421 or Apfelbaum at his home in Baden- the trees‘ emotions is a natural Baden Germany on the edge of the evolutionary occurrence. Scien- 1-800-511-0211 Black Forest. Mr. Apfelbaum tists need not worry, but instead shared the following information celebrate the emergence of this www.kinmounthouse.com during his telephone interview with communication as a greater tool [email protected] the Gazette: through which to study our for- ests and their health. Q—Mr. Apfelbaum, you‘ve visited Should you wish to report a many of the world‘s great forests, sighting please contact the Cana- have you ever encountered this sort dian Forestry Service at 1-888- of phenomenon before? 555-1414, ext. 666.

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Page 8 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kids’ Corner Kinmount Farmers’ Market BACK TO SCHOOL TRIVIA QUIZ YOUTH BOOTH 1. Why is a school bus yellow? Sell your home-grown veggies & homemade crafts, A) It is a lovely colour perform a talent or maybe show off that special school B) The law says it must be that colour project. The Farmers Market has a canopy and table to use. So C) Yellow paint is cheap get thinking, get growing, get making…. Here‘s your chance to 2. What inspired the invention of the glue stick? earn and learn! The Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 21 A) Popsicles B) Lipstick C) Corn dogs - Thanksgiving, from 9 am- 2 pm at Austin Sawmill Heritage 3. How much money did the first box of Crayola Crayons cost? Park. You must book the Youth Booth ahead of time for the day A) 5 cents B) 25 cents C) One dollar you wish to use it. Call 705-799-1237 or email in- 4. How many words can the average #2 pencil write? [email protected]. A) 1,000 B) 10,000 C) 45,000 5. The earliest pencil erasers were made from… ENTER THE PARADE AT KINMOUNT FAIR ! A) Bread B) Sponge C) Fish 6. True or false? A pencil can write in outer space, underwater and YOU MIGHT WIN A PRIZE! upside down? 7. What is calcium phosphate more commonly called? A) Chalkboard B) Dry erase marker C) Chalk 8. True or false? People spend more money on back to school shopping than at Christmas. 9. True or false? Summer vacation was originally created so kids could help on the farm. 10. True or false? The way to keep yourself safest on the bus is by Rural Outreach Program sitting on your seat facing forward. The Mobile Resource Van visits Kinmount Community Centre

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1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A, 6. True, 7. C, 8. False, 9. True, 10. True 10. True, 9. False, 8. C, 7. True, 6. A, 5. C, 4. A, 3. B, 2. B, 1. Beginning Monday Sept. 17 Please Drop By! Calling all Kinmount & Area Girls KINMOUNT SPARKS, BROWNIES, GIRLGUIDES & PATHFINDERS Invites you come & see what Guiding is all about Discover Fun, Friendship & Adventure! Every Monday night beginning Monday, September 24 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Kinmount Community Centre Bring old clothing to make a scarecrow! Call 705-488-2919 for more information

Beginning Thursday, September 13 every Thursday is KIDS DROP IN DAY at Kinmount Public Library. The new “Expanding the World of Literacy” Program offers the chance to explore books and exciting activities! Hours 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kinmount Youth Dart League 1995 From the left: Back Row: Adam Fendley, Blair Crego, Kristy Lafferty, Greg Reeds, Chris Snoddon, Row 4: Billy Fountain, Terry King, Lisa Bett, Daryl Munro Row 3: Jolene Kelly, Kristin Woods, Grant Reeds, Dawm Good, Robynne Kilby Row 2: Serena Crego, Shyanne Watson, Alexander Reeds, Mary Kilby, Mike Grozelle Front Row: Jackie Fountain, Jessica Tullet, Tom Watson, Christina Good Page 9 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

YOU KNOW YOU IRONDALE BALL The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby ARE LIVING IN 2012 TOURNAMENT WHEN... The Irondale Ball Tournament It‘s been quite a summer! 2 SMASH UP DERBIES I must admit #6 on this was a huge success. This was a This summer proved to be Always a ―HIT‖ list is something I do all great fundraiser for the Irondale outstanding with the Dia- Kinmount Fair boasts 2 the time! Does any of the Community Centre. Thanks to mond Jubilee Celebrations Demolition Derbies for your en- following apply to you? all volunteers and team players! and the Summer Olympics. tertainment. The Friday night 1. You accidentally enter your JOURNEY FOR HEALTH On a local level Kinmount Derby begins at 8:00 p.m. and the PIN on the microwave. 2012 RE-CAP knows the perfect way to Sunday afternoon Derby begins 2. You haven't played solitaire Kinmount District Health Ser- top off summer...the Kin- at 2:00 p.m. with real cards in years. vices Foundation held their 14th mount Fair! We had beauti- WARRIOR’S DAY 3. You have a list of 15 phone #‘s Annual Journey for Health fund ful weather for Heritage in PARADE to reach your family of three. raising program to support the the Village and most of Mu- Catch the Kinmount Fair spirit at 4. You e-mail the person who Kinmount District Health Centre sic in the Park. Fingers the Warrior‘s Day Parade Satur- works at the desk next to you. Sunday Aug. 12. The slogan crossed one more time for day September 1. Entrants gather 5. Your reason for not staying in ―Rain or Shine‖ was taken care Kinmount Fair! Event pro- at the Railway Station at 11:00 touch with friends & family is of by the weather with a bit of grams are available around a.m. Here they receive instruc- they don't have e-mail addresses. both throughout the morning, but town and kinmountfair.net tions and a parade number from 6. You pull up in your own drive- not to deter the walkers who but here‘s the lowdown on the Parade Marshall. There is no way and use your cell phone to raised over $10,000.00 towards just a few of the highlights. entry fee and participation gives see if anyone is home to help you the Foundation. These funds are Hope to see you there! entrants free admission to the carry in the groceries. used towards capital costs of of- Keep smiling and grounds. Lots of prizes to be 7. Every commercial on television fice and medical equipment, and remember to contact won! The Parade starts along has a web site at the bottom of the obtaining a 3rd family doctor, to me at 705-488-2919 Main Street at noon. For details screen. continue providing the best quali- or email visit kinmountfair.net or pick up 8. Leaving the house without your ty health care possible in a sup- [email protected]. a Kinmount Fair booklet availa- cell phone, which you didn't even portive, friendly and compassion- See you at the fair! ble around town. have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) ate environment, to continually CHILDREN’S DAY AT EMERSON DRIVE years of your life, is now a cause respond to the health needs of the KINMOUNT FAIR Following the Parade and official for panic and you turn around to people in the region and to focus FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Opening Ceremonies sit back, go and get it. on prevention, education, and the Let‘s face it...every day is relax and enjoy live entertain- 10. You get up in the morning and promotion of a healthy communi- Kid‘s |Day at Kinmount Fair ment from Emerson Drive at go on line before getting your ty. The Foundation‘s VISION is but beginning at 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the Grandstand. coffee. to be the finest primary care on Friday all pre-school and TALENT IN THE PINES 11. You start tilting your head health centre in Ontario in the elementary school children Bring your lawn chairs, find a sideways to smile. : ) hearts and minds of the people are admitted free. A Pay spot on a bench or just sit for a 12 You are reading this and nod- they serve. The Foundation does One Price/Ride All Day spell under a shade tree. Pure ding and laughing. not undertake to provide funds Pass is available at the Mid- Canadian entertainment at the 13. You are too busy to notice for the ongoing operating expens- way for $28.00 this day only Pines Bandstand Saturday & there was no #9 on this list. es of the Health Centre. Gift Cer- FAIR AMBASSADOR & Sunday afternoon begins at 1:00 14. You actually checked to see if tificates were provided by the KINMOUNT CITIZEN p.m. One thing for sure… the #9 was on this list. KDHSF. The youngest walker OF THE YEAR Kinmount Fair is living proof that 15. Now that you are laughing at turning in pledges was Reagan One of my favourite things Canada‘s Got Talent! Registra- yourself consider this: Mills who received a $50.00 gift to do on Friday afternoon of tion for the Talent Show takes “Blessed are they who can laugh certificate from Gateway General the Fair is to make sure I‘m place both days at 12:30 p.m. at themselves, for they shall nev- Store & Café. Draws for $50.00 in the Pioneer Tea Room by C‘mon along and sing us a song! er cease to be amused!” Gift Certificates were won by 2:00 p.m. I love to discover I‘ll be waiting to hear you! Karin Warren, Austin Lumber, who receives these honoura- ble titles each year. As well, BCHBCH TaxTax PreparationPreparation Accounting/Bookkeeping Accounting/Bookkeeping it provides the perfect op- 32353235 CountyCounty RoadRoad 121121 Government RemittancesGovernment Remittances portunity to check out the R.R.R.R. #2#2 BurntBurnt RiverRiver ONON amazing Pioneer Exhibits Payroll Payroll K0MK0M 1C01C0 while there. My how things Personal Tax Returns Personal Tax Returns BarryBarry HeatonHeaton evolved during the 28 years P.O.S. System Set-up P.O.S. System Set-up since the Kinmount Pioneer PhonePhone 705705--488488--22282228 Society began! For the MobileMobile 705705--340340--39423942 Small Business Set-up Small Business Set-up Society‘s full story of histo- FaxFax 705705--488488--31603160 ry in the making click the [email protected]@bellhnet.ca All at REASONABLE RATESAll at REASONABLE RATES Links tab at kinmount.ca. Page 10 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

HARVEST HOMECOMING ting for over 35 years. She has The Hot Stove Leak cont. from p. 10 STUDIO TOUR 2012 been quilting for 10 years. She is Thanksgiving Weekend brings a member of Victoria Quilts Lori McGrath, Kinmount Fresh ONTARIO EARLY YEARS the arrival of the 18th Kinmount (quilts for cancer) and is Craft Mart, Sandra Butler, Kinmount This free Rural Outreach Pro- & Area Harvest Homecoming Coordinator for Sen- Pharmacy, Kim Callen, Kin- gram visits Kinmount with a Studio Tour. What can you ex- iors Club, including Coby Jail. mount Tim-BR Mart. Vic & Di- mobile van full of toys, crafts pect at the tour? For one thing a Her work is on display and sold anne Spring of ReMax Country and other wonders on the 1st & warm welcome at each studio year round at Kinmount Artisans Living donated a $200.00 Gift 3rd Mondays of each month you visit. All 5 studios are lo- Marketplace. Certificate won by Barb Milling- beginning Monday September cated within a 15km radius of Pam Wilcox ton. The grand prize, a bike pro- 17. The program runs from 10 Kinmount and feature the crea- Pam has been discovering the vided by KDHSF, was won by am till noon at Kinmount Com- tions of more than 12 artists. So passion of restoring antiques Miki Bukta. Khosrow Eskhour munity Centre. Parents & care- grab the family, grab a friend, since 1972. In 1984 she and hus- owner of Kinmount Pharmacy givers are invited to drop by jump in the car for an afternoon band Alan bought and renovated matched the highest donation with their pre-school children. tour of beautiful fall scenery, the mill in Coboconk, and with a cheque of $1500.00. It was KIDS DROP IN DAY meet artists and browse their opened ―The Millworks‖, where a very successful day. The Foun- AT KINMOUNT LIBRARY studios at your leisure. Brochure/ they spent 20 years enjoying the dation thanks all who gave pledg- Every Thursday beginning Sep- maps are available around town, Antiques business. Since closing es, took part in the walk and do- tember 13 is Kids Drop in Day at kinmount.ca and at Kinmount She now restores, shows and nated to this worthy cause in any at Kinmount Library. A new Artisans Marketplace, the tour sells antiques at the Artisans way. program ―Expanding the World headquarters. Here‘s the high- Marketplace. FOUND JULY 27 of Literacy‖ will aid children lights: Denis Gorman Man‘s silver ring. Celtic design. at their own personal level to Studio A Denis and his wife Anne came to Engraved. Found at Furnace discover and enjoy various Judy & Ed’s Porch and Barn Canada from Ireland and settled Falls. To claim identify by in- types of books along with 219 Galway Road in Mississauga. They have re- scription. Call 705-488-2938. many fun & exciting activities. Specializing in folk art and wood cently become seasonal residents. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hours are 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 crafts, unique creations, many His work includes pictures in DRAW WINNERS p.m. Call 705-488-3199 for with seasonal themes or featur- wood such as birds or fish with a And the winners are: Roxanne more information. ing collectibles, are all on dis- row of pegs to hold jackets or Casey from Canoe FM $100.00. KINMOUNT SPARKS, play in a century-old farmhouse. hats. He also makes charming Patti Prentice Minden $300.00. BROWNIES, A warm welcome always awaits step stools with inlaid letters Melissa Palmer of St. Catherine‘s GIRL GUIDES & their Studio Tour visitors. which can be personalized. $500.00. The draw was Aug. 19. PATHFINDERS Studio B Studio C KIDS ADORE For fun, friendship Galway Community Centre Pottery in the Forest KINMOUNT PLAYSCHOOL and adventure, all 579 Galway Road 197 French Line Know anyone with little ones? school aged girls Patricia Lacombe Bernie Nicholson Make sure to let them know are invited to Patricia Lacombe is a stained Bernie creates beautifully func- about Kinmount Playschool. Lit- come out Monday glass artist who has been creat- tional stoneware. Her work is tle ones absolutely love it! With evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:00 ing prizewinning glass patterns displayed and sold at the Kin- parents/caregivers on hand they p.m. at Kinmount Community and glass projects for 15 years. mount Artisans Marketplace all discover a world of toys to ex- Centre. The season‘s first She has shown and sold her year round. Bernie‘s love of na- plore. As they wander at will meeting is Monday September work in several art galleries. ture is reflected in clear green from station to station they make 24. Girls should bring old Jennie Maud Frog Bowls and leaf prints. Earth friends and learn about sharing. clothing to make a scarecrow. Jennie is a highly skilled crafter tone glazes cover bowls, goblets They love circle, crafts and sto- This project will take 2 weeks who has been sewing and knit- and trays for everyday living! ries. Kids seldom need coaxing to complete. Be on the watch to get ready for Playschool be- for Chocolate Mint Cookies on cause it belongs to them and they sale in early October. Profits PAUL SILVER know it. Thanks to community will keep craft and snack sup- support Playschool offers a varie- plies topped up and provide P.O. Box 286 ty of toys. Playschool invites funding for special events such Kinmount, On parents/caregivers with pre- as the annual Halloween Party. 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UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES The Hot Stove Leak cont. Aug. 28 - Lunch at the Legion Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Lynne Brown - River Run Jewellery Aug. 30 - Lions Club Monster Bingo - 11:00 a.m. Galway Hall. Lynne jewellery designs are beautiful, mod- 5:30 pm Kinmount Arena. Kinmount Playschool: Monday & Wednes- ern, contemporary and whimsical. Lynne Aug. 30 - Kid’s Lawn Tractor Pull 6:00 day 10:00 a.m.- noon at Kinmount Community takes a simple length of silver wire and some p.m. Kinmount Fairgrounds. Centre. Call 705-488-3044. Ontario Early carefully chosen beads and melds them into August 30 - Sept. 2 Breakfast at the Years visits the 1st & 3rd Monday monthly. a unique and wearable one of a kind piece of Legion 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Seniors Cards: Potluck Lunch, 12:30 p.m. art. Each piece of jewellery becomes a per- Aug. 31, Sept 1 & 2 - Kinmount Fair Mondays followed by Bid Euchre at 1:00 p.m. sonal and emotive statement for the wearer Aug. 31 - Kids Day at the Fair at the Legion. for years to come. Sept. 1 - Warriors Day Parade 12:00 Sparks, Brownies & Guides Monday nights Studio D p.m. Main Street to Fairgrounds. starting Sept. 24, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Kinmount The Quilter’s Inn - 6 Hunter Street Sept. 2 - Interfaith Service 10:00 a.m. Community Centre. Call 705-488-2919. Barb Leffering - Quilt-a-Grafix Fairgrounds Bandstand in the Pines. Lunch at the Legion: last Tuesday monthly. Barb has been quilting since 1995. In prepa- Sept. 3 - Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Kinmount Public Library Hours: ration for retirement from her city job, Barb End of Summer Draw. Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. purchased a Longarm Quilting Machine and Sept. 5 & 17 - Public Transit to Lind- & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays perfected her techniques in (pantograph) say departs 8:00 a.m. Gateway Store. are Kids Drop In Day. edge to edge quilting. Barb‘s quilts reflect Sept. 13 - Tai Chi Open House 9:30 Yoga: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the many contrasts of colour and form found a.m. Galway Hall. All Welcome! Kinmount Community Centre. Call 705-457- in Nature. Barb‘s home / Studio focuses its Sept. 15 - Friends of the Library Book 9294. on the needs and desires of Quilters. Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lower level Card Night: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Irondale Karen Bottcher - Jewellery Design Kinmount Public Library. Community Centre. Cost $2. Potluck snacks. Karen is a textile artist who puts her talents Sept. 19 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11:00 Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. Royal Canadi- to making jewellery. Since attending the a.m. at Kinmount Legion. Cost $10 in- an Legion., $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. Haliburton School of the Arts to study wire cludes lunch. Kinmount Farmers Market: Saturdays, wrapped jewellery Karen has added her own Sept. 24 - Kinmount Sparks, Brownies 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Austin Sawmill Park. touch by incorporating crochet, knitting and & Guides begins season. 705-488-2919. Kinmount Model Railroad & Museum: embroidery in wire. Look closely and you Sept. 28 - Diner's Dinner 12:00 p.m. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Kinmount find sterling silver,14 k gold filled, copper, Centre. Railway Station. or brass wire, semi-precious stones, glass, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 & 2 - Canada Cultural Highlands Cinemas & Movie Museum: buttons and a number of found objects. Days. Self guided tour. 705-488-1414 Movie Hotline: 705-488-2107 or visit Studio E Oct. 6 & 7 - Harvest Homecoming Stu- highlandscinemas.com Kinmount Artisans Marketplace dio Tour Call 705-488-1414. Lowe Level Kinmount Community Centre The Marketplace provides space for Guild History of the Ferris Wheel members to display and sell their art or craft George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. Unfortunately, Ferris died prematurely while all year. The Marketplace will be open for designed and invented the Ferris wheel the case was still in litigation. The good you to view the multitude of items by mem- on a napkin at an engineer‘s banquet. news is his name lives on in amusement bers of the Guild, for gift giving or your own Ferris‘ wheel was modeled after the parks around the world! pleasure and enjoyment. As well, there will bicycle wheel. After overcoming be two Artists in Residence, Liz Feyerabend many obstacles, in 1893 it made & Cy Williams, demonstrating their work. its debut as the Chicago Wheel at Liz Feyerabend the Chicago World‘s Fair. Operat- Self taught artist Liz captures the unseen ing without a hitch throughout the mysticism that exists in nature, fairy tales Exhibition, Ferris' wheel carried and everyday life. Her paintings are magical an estimated 1 1/2 million visi- works of form and colour, loved by young tors, each paying 50 cents (equal and old alike. to the Exhibition's general admis- Cy Williams sion charge) for a 20-minute ride. After graduating from the University of To- After the Exhibition ended, the ronto‘s Fine Art Studio Program, Cy has owners of resorts like Coney Is- continued to hone his skills & artistic vision land stole Ferris' idea. Worse yet, as an abstract expressionist through his Ferris thought the Exhibition mixed media paintings. Using complex lay- management had robbed him and ers of line, colour & texture to capture both his investors of their rightful por- the hauntingly beautiful and the fantastically tion of the nearly $750,000 profit Enjoying the Ferris Wheel at Kinmount Fair sublime, Cy‘s work never ceases to amaze! that his wheel brought in.

Page 12 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Crystal Lake Cottagers Letter Submitted by Barry Abelson, CLCA President There are, however, some people who There are local groups that are currently or- take a much more relaxed approach to ganizing to oppose gravel and mining activi- these issues. As an example, it is well ties—our area is rich in these resources. I love Crystal Lake and I love the time that I known that there are some older cottages spend here. I am also very aware that my love on Crystal Lake where the septic sys- Given the current fiscal environment for and enjoyment of the lake could be threatened tems have never been upgraded and they most Governments (our local government easily by a change in the water quality and/or continue to operate with old rotted out included) we are very concerned that we may increased development pressure in the area. metal barrels or inadequate leaching face situations where proposed developers pits. may come knocking on the door of the 1. Water Quality The CLCA has been mandated by its Township Office seeking zoning changes to members in the past to approach local allow for high density development . They We know our water is good (better than some government officials with a proposal to will likely use increased tax revenue and and the same as others) although, we are una- ensure mandatory septic inspections, local employment as strong arguments to ble to drink it unfiltered. which we‘ve done. One of the most allow for such changes. These are hard argu- recent responses that we received indi- ments for local government officials to ig- I believe that the vast majority of us want to cated that due to our low membership nore! These changes to zoning can be effect- protect the quality of our water and do what numbers (150 out of 550) that the CLCA ed without prior notice to stake holders like we can to ensure this; not bathing in the lake, does not adequately represent the prop- us. not fertilizing, created natural shore areas, not erty owners on Crystal Lake and are no having outdoor showers and ensuring that our in a position to ―speak for the cottagers‖.

2. Development Pressure:

The current zoning by-laws and Official Plan do not allow for the following types of high density development on Crystal Lake: Hotels, motels, condo complexes, timeshare complexes or trailer park. You can‘t have a trailer or mobile home on your lot unless you are building a cottage and have a building permit.

septic systems are properly maintained.

Ooch That’s Guid! Kinmount’s Scottish Heritage

Riddles are a fun linguistic puzzle to solve throat. The shorter she grows. no matter the culture or the language. See Come a riddle, come a riddle, come a rote, if you can determine the answer to these tote, tote. C. Scottish riddles: As I gaed tae Falkland tae a feast, A. B. I met wi an ugsome beast. Come a riddle, come a riddle, come a rote, Little Nanny Etticote, Ten tails, a hunner nails, tote, tote, In a white petticoat, An no a fit bit ane. A wee, wee man in a red, red coat. Wi a red nose. A stave in his haund, an a bane in his The longer she staunds, Answers on p. 19

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Lost Landmarks: The General Stores of Irondale

The hamlet of Irondale originated in the 1870s as settlers straggled up the Monck Road. A fringe of fair farmland was found along the Irondale branch of the Burnt River and the boom in the lumber business provided employment and markets. By the late 1870s Peter Barr had established a small general store along the Monck Road near Devil‘s Lake and a post office was granted. The Barr family operated the store for 40 years before moving to Gooderham. The Proctor Family followed in business. Devil‘s Lake received a big boost when iron was discovered in the area in the early 1880s. A townsite was surveyed, mines opened and a railway (Irondale, Bancoft & Ottawa or IB&O) started. It looked as if the once sleepy hamlet was destined for greatness! But history can be fickle. The iron mines never got going, and although Irondale was a station on the IB&O, the business sector never really expanded past a couple of stores and a hotel.

Top: Photo of earliest Barr Store. In the old days, the Monck Road ran east of the , so the store was on the east bank.

Bottom: The Proctor family built a new store during their tenure as storekeepers (1913-1963). Electricity for newfangled electric gas pumps was provided by generator. Legend has it the store had a black & white TV that became the “community theatre” on winter Saturday nights when Hockey Night In Canada” was the weekly attraction.

Continued on p. 17

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Page 14 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Snapped! Dorothy’s Delights by Dorothy Heath The City of For those who have lots of fresh Basil in the Kawartha garden here is a pesto recipe before the frost Lakes em- gets the basil. ployees and

local volun- Pesto Sauce teers install 2 cloves garlic a new park 1 tsp. salt bench on 3 cups packed basil leaves the street as 2 tbsp chopped parsley part of the 2 tbsp pine nuts (or almonds) see note 2012 beau- 1/2 cup olive oil tification 1/2 cup parmesan cheese program Put all ingredients except cheese in the food processor pushing down until pureed. Blend in cheese. Makes 1 cup. Great on pasta or veggies or with cream cheese on a bagel. Note. You may substitute 2 tbsp chopped lemon rind or anchovies for the nuts. And for those Lunch Box Treats; Trail Rides in Kinmount Honey Oatmeal Muffins Back in the 1960s, weekend trail rides 1 cup buttermilk were very popular throughout our area. 1 cup large flake oatmeal 1 cup whole wheat flour For many years, Kinmount was the host 1 1/2 tsp baking powder for a group called the Victoria Trail 1/2 tsp baking soda Riders. The Riders and their horses 1/2 tsp cinnamon would descend on the Kinmount Fair 1/4 tsp salt Grounds for a weekend of camping and 1/3 cup liquid honey riding. Each day the riders and horses 1/3 cup veg oil would go for a long ride along the ex- 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg cellent back roads and bush trails that 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds could be accessed from the village. Bill Mix oats and buttermilk. Let stand 15 min. Scott was the unofficial leader/native Mix dry ingredients. Wisk liquids and sugars guide for the troop. This photo dates into milk mixture. Pour over flour mixture from the early 1960s and shows Bill add 1/4 cup seeds reserving remainder to Scott and Blaze leading the Trail Riders sprinkle on top. Put in paper lined cups and sprinkle with seeds Bake at 375 degrees for through the Main Street on their way 17 min. Cool 5 minutes and remove to rack. back to the Fairgrounds. Makes 12 muffins.

Thank you to our Volume 4 Patrons Bonnie Smith The Hubbard Family In memory of Margaret Holman Mrs. Isabella Hillier An Anonymous Gazette Lover In Memory of Keith Mark Pat Bradley, Southwind Motel Brian and Nancy Lemire In memory of Jim and Eva Peacock The Langlois Family In memory of Joe Bowman Crystal Lake Cottage Assoc. Would You Like to be a Patron? Support the Kinmount Gazette Volume 4, by sending your donation to: Kinmount Gazette, c/o Yvette Brauer, P.O. Box 17, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 Email [email protected] Telephone 705-488-2282 Make cheques payable to K.C.P.E.D. Page 15 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 by Cathy King With summer winding down, many The Wednesday Summer Drop in Royal Canadian Legion activities are planned for Septem- Darts is winding down. Monday

John McGrath ber. The Legion Annual Car Rally Ladies and Wednesday Mixed Dart rd Branch 441 is Saturday September 23 . Non Leagues will soon be starting up. members are welcome to partici- If you are interested in playing full Kinmount, Ontario 705-488-3462 pate in this fun event. Registration time or as a spare, please contact cost includes prizes and lunch. the Legion for sign up information.

Members of the community are We are pleased to announce a Kin- invited to participate during Legion mount & area youth dart league for Week September 16 to 21st for a youths 8 – 18 years of age will start number of events. Details available soon. Please contact Tristan Collins early September. for further information. The next Big Buck Bid Euchre is On September 28 we are pleased to Wednesday, September 19th at be holding Thanksgiving Turkey 11:00 am. Cost is only $10 person Bingo with a $500 Must Go Jack- which includes lunch. pot. In remembering those less for- Monthly lunches the last Tuesday tunate, we will be having a free of each month continue to be a suc- game for those players who bring a cess. The next lunch is Tuesday non perishable food item for the September 25 featuring Liver & food bank. For event information Onions as well as a delicious alter- please call the Legion at 705-488- nate meal. Cost is only $7 which 3462. includes dessert and coffee or tea.

The Library Link by Mary Ann Dobsi Back to school and back to rou- Falls, and branches now tines of making lunches. Ready offer WIFI computer services. Main Street Kinmount Steady Lunchbox, Lunch to Go, A new weekly children‘s all day drop Kawartha Credit Union is a full-service financial and the Lunchbox Book are some in program ‗Expanding the World of institution with 25 branches books available at the Kinmount Literacy' starts Thursday, September in North and East-Central Ontario Branch that may help with this 13. The program is designed for chil- from Trenton to Parry Sound task. The display table will have dren to explore books with different ATM available 24 hours plenty of books appropriate for activities. This gives children who do 705-488-9963 the fall season. Come in and not enjoy reading or who are not browse. Get a library card if you reading, an opportunity to enjoy books do not have one and enjoy the in different ways. Children who like to many services the City of Ka- read will enjoy activities along with a CHARLIE Heating & Cooling wartha Lakes Public Libraries more advanced level of reading. CAMERON Sales & Service have to offer such as: high speed This month‘s book sale is Saturday, ——————————————————— internet, fax and photocopy ser- September 15, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on vice, and a large collection of the lower level of the library. City of For All You Heating and Cooling Needs books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, Public Library, Oil, Propane & Gas Furnaces & Appliances and much more. Lindsay,Fenelon Kinmount Branch Air Conditioning, Water Pumps, Etc. In the Lions Den by Dave Anderson (705) 454-1212 Coboconk, Ont. The Kinmount & District Lions for the carved bear being raffled are $ Club ran the Snack Bar at the 5 each or 3 for $ 10. They are going Burnt River Ball Tournament well so be sure to get yours. The CANADA Aug.5 and it was a great success. draw takes place Oct. 8. We are CULTURAL DAYS You can order Fall planting working on our annual Monster Bin- Sept. 29, Oct. 1 & 2 Vesey's Bulbs for your early go for Thurs. Aug. 30 at the Kin- Kinmount Area spring gardens through Trish at mount Arena. The Jackpot of $ 1,000 Self Guided Tour The Slice of the North or any Li- MUST GO. There will be a Snack Call 705-488-1414 ons Club member. Orders need to Bar and Nevada Tickets on site.Doors For details be in by September 18th. Tickets open at 5:30pm. Come one, Come all Page 16 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Icelanders, continued from p. 6 went to Manitoba and the Prairie provinces families. Some immigrants moved and northern states, but one small settlement in but many moved away to did prosper for a while at Hekkla in Muskoka Western Canada and North District. The Hekkla settlers actually arrived Dakota. Once again, the farmland in 1873, a year before the Kinmount was poor, better land could be had migration. At the time, Muskoka District was out West, and there was the lure of being opened for settlement. Land was free joining their fellow countryman. and plentiful. For some reason, the Hekkla The main industry in Cardwell group of 115 Icelandic immigrants ended up Township was lumbering: a career in Cardwell Township on the shores of Lake most Icelanders were not comfort- Rousseau not far from Parry Sound. They able with. (Iceland is basically settled in a block in the middle of the treeless) By 1906, most of the township and named their community Hekkla Icelandic migrants were gone from after a famous volcano back in Iceland. They Hekkla, although a few remained built a small frame church that still exists, a to keep the legend (and the church) school and operated a post office. The Hekkla alive. settlement never exceeded a few dozen Lost Landmarks, continued from p. 14

Clockwise from top left: Eventually the Monck Road was altered so the Highway was rerouted west of the river, effectively a bypass that now isolated downtown Irondale. In 1963 Joe and Bea Hancock built a new store on the bypass. The building was destroyed by fire in 2011; Today’s structure; Several smaller stores were also part of Irondale store history. Fred & Pearl Simmons store on corner of Highway #503 & Irondale Road 1950s’; George & Ethel Simmons store set up in their porch across from the Irondale Church Page 17 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Gateway General Store & Café 705 488 1101 PHOTOCOPYING & FAXING

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Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm! KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Spot the Shot Guy Scott, Editor P.O. Box 249 Each edition we feature a photo from the Kinmount, Ontario Kinmount Area. We challenge you to Phone: 705-488-3182 identify the spot.

E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit to the editor via email with a detailed description of the spot you have We’re on the Web captured. www.kinmount.ca Last month’s Spot the Shot: Signage on the road allowance in front Gazette Committee: of Kinmount Artisans Marketplace. Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance Submission Deadline For October Edition: Sept. 14 From the Editor’s Desk

A big thanks to Bob and Jan settlement in North America Wilson for the new infor- circa 1,000 CE. The site of the Local Riders Provincial Pony Club mation on the old Liquor original Markland is still un- Team Members Store building. The Gazette known. An excellent memoir really appreciates updates on of the Markland settlement is our articles. Feel free to drop the diary of an actual settler us a note anytime you have ―Remembrance of the Years information to share. 1875-1881‖ by Gudbrandur The information contained in Erlendsson, who has lived the the Lost Landmarks story on experience. Thanks to Patti Irondale Stores was produced Fleury for these books. by the Irondale Historical Labour Day is the traditional Society. They have a great end of summer in the Kin- website mount Community. I call it the www.irondalehistory.blogspot ―big bump‖. And the commu- .ca . The society‘s efforts nity ends summer with a bang have been directed towards acquiring the historic St by hosting the annual Kin- John‘s Church, Irondale‘s mount Fair. More on the Fair oldest public building, and the in the next edition. GS Gazette is pleased to an- nounce the Society has just acquired ownership of the Church. Congratulations on a Answers to Scottish Riddles: Congratulations to the Ontario Pony Club PPG Games Team who battle well fought! More de- finished 3rd overall at the Canadian Prince Phillip Games Champion- tails later. A. A Cherry ships in Edmonton. The Ontario Team contained two local riders: I also forgot a piece of info on Meg & Rachel Scott. The BC team was first, followed by Alberta & the Icelander articles. Hekkla B. A Candle Ontario. Five teams competed. is named after a famous vol- cano in Iceland. The story on C. A Ship Team members left to right: Lyndsay Weber, Emily Lindsay, Meg Hekkla can be found in the Scott, Rachel Scott, Stacey Bootsma book ―The History of Card- well Township‖. Markland was the name given to Leif The Lucky‘s first European Page 19 Get the most of your benefits, receiptsGetmostthe issued. your benefits, of Home visits are available after Free consultation Christine Weerdenburg 705 David Anderson For multiple health issues orjust relaxation! Registered Massage Therapist SEPT. SPECIAL

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