Kinmount Gazette

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December 2011 Volume 4: Issue 2 A Change to the Landscape Inside this issue:

wanna add my own shoes to FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 Since the last Gazette, Vintage Redhead blogs: the tree now! EW EDUCATIONAL BURSARY 3 Kinmount has lost one of its ―When I was a kid, my par- FIELD TRIP! N attractions: our Shoe Trees. ents would pack my brother World Travel With Annie Travellers from all over and I into a van to drive to MYTH BUSTERS 4 writes: For anyone exploring made note of the Rosedale. We‘d rent a little the back roads in Ontario, this HISTORY OF CANADIAN MONEY 5 famous Kinmount Shoe Trees. cottage on . strange phenomena along a Local newspapers, including We‘d take day-trips into forested road is worth BRITISH ARMY VETERANS 6 the Gazette, have been to watch the investigation. Out in the bombarded with letters boats and to a tiny movie middle of nowhere, soon after KIDS’ CORNER 9 mourning the loss of this theatre to see The Lion the little village of Kinmount HISTORY OF RUDOLPH 10 landmark. Regardless of your King, In a little town called settled by Icelandic personal opinion as to their Kinmount there is stretch of immigrants long, long ago, THE HOT STOVE 11 beauty, safety, and historical highway that is home to the there is a display unlike any EDITORAL 19 significance, one thing is Shoe Tree: or Shoes Trees other. Shoes of every certain they are currently the now. description, from ice skates, topic of many people‘s The effect is quite haunting. runners, Doc Martens, hiking Visit kinmount.ca conversations. Go to page 16 The hundreds of pairs of boots, flip flops, Wellington to hear some of the voices that shoes look less like slippers boots, plastic sandals and have submitted letters to the and more like gaping, hundreds upon hundreds of Editor. moaning mouths or empty, others, are draped over or And finally from ―Plastic To get an idea of how searching eyes… looking nailed onto roadside trees. Masters of the World Unite‖ ―famous‖ this attraction was, I for the feet that once filled How did it all start I these comments: googled the internet under them. It kind of makes me wondered. My husband‘s ―On our way to see Wayne New- Shoe Trees : Kinmount. I got want to go barefoot.‖ elderly Scottish aunt had an ton we passed by a group of trees 2,500 hits! Kinmount is And some replies included: answer for such an just out of Kinmount. It was so famous for this attraction, and ―Wow, this is so cool. I‘ve undertaking. She looked at me great we had to make a return trip maybe we didn‘t even realize never heard seen anything with a twinkle in her eye and so I could get some pictures. We it. Here are just a sample of like that before. What a say in her broad Scottish will be passing by here at the end what others thought of the great tradition. accent: ―There‘s none so queer of May. I‘ll make sure to bring Shoe Tree (and the pretty little ―This is a gorgeous and as folks, Annie‖. something to add this display village): such a pretty little story. I then‖.

Find Kinny the Elf Hunt Christmas in the Village A Fun for All Christmas in the Village Event Dec. 1 - Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30 pm Saturday Nov. 26 to Saturday Dec. 3, 2011 Railway Station

Dec. 3 - Breakfast with Santa 8am - 11am 1st Prize for Adults - Win a Turkey 1st Prize for Children - Surprise Basket Kids Crafts 11am - 1:30pm Kinmount Community Centre Find Kinny & Christmas Card Entry Forms Horse Drawn Wagon Rides noon - 2pm at Participating Businesses & Let the Hunt Follow Santo from town to Legion Xmas Party 2pm Begin! Christmas Music Night 6pm Galway Hall Roast Beef Dinner, Loonie Auction & Live En- Deposit your completed entry in the Kinny Elf tertainment

Kinmount Gazette Friends and Neighbours: Allsaw, Ingoldsby, Blairhampton & Elsie

Allsaw were cadged overland from Elsie the Gilbert children was a Minden to Ingoldsby where young girl named Elsie who Allsaw is a small community they could catch a steamer to In 1880 the Gilbert family charmed the locals with her located on the north shore of Haliburton Village:at least located at the south end of looks and mannerisms. The Lake Kashawogawigamog. A during the ice-free months! Twelve Mile Lake in Minden community decided to name post office and a school were Township. A small settlement the post set up to serve a farming & The village was named after a of pioneer farmers and loggers office ―Elsie‖ after the little lumbering community about similar hamlet in Lincolnshire scratched a living from the girl. This is maybe the first halfway along the road England. The name was further rocky lands along the Gull time a post office was named between Minden & enshrined in English culture by River watershed in the area after a child! No hamlet Haliburton. The area is often the famous writer Thomas and soon the community was developed in the area, it was called the Allsaw Flats. The Ingoldsby, who wrote a series granted a post office. The new just a region. By 1946, the community was originally of famous stories called the postmaster was the above community had declined in called the Robertson ―Ingoldsby Legends‖. These Samuel Gilbert who dispensed population and the post office Settlement after the first folk tales were very popular in the mail, cadged from Min- was discontinued. settlers in the area. But when the mid-1800s.. Eventually den, from his house. One of it came time for a name for Ingoldsby was bypassed by the new post office, another roads to the north & south, but moniker was needed. A continued to be a post office community meeting was and hamlet with a school, called, and one jokster church and several general remarked it should be called stores. allsaw because of all the sawing of lumber done in the Blairhampton area. The name stuck. Allsaw contained a school section This community was founded and a church, a sawmill, but by settlers who moved into the no businesses. Residents area bounded by the shopped in Haliburton, Road on the west, Minden or the even closer the on the north and hamlet of Ingoldsby. Today the Drag River on the south. Allsaw hums each summer to The Blair family gave the the sound of tourists enjoyimg settlement its official name the pleasures of Mother when a post office was granted Nature. in 1883. The local lumber industry provided employment Ingoldsby & markets for the local settlers who lived in the vicinity. The The hamlet of Ingoldsby grew community had the up at the southern end of prerequisite school Kashawogawigamog Lake section and church. flowed into Canning Lake on The church became the northern or Drag branch famous as the of the system. It Bethel Church: a was a stop on the old native tiny log church in canoe route and was a site for the the famous log drives of the wildwoods. The 1800s. A bridge over the Drag tiny church still River gave the hamlet a focal exists today, but a point. It was also the head of model was built at navigation of the steam boat the Minden Muse- service that linked early um to showcase the Haliburton village with log church that was Minden & the Bobcaygeon famous of its size. Road. Freight & passengers

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Introducing the Kinmount and District Educational Bursary A new volunteer committee has from an accredited institution been formed in Kinmount with a who live within a 15 km radius very special mission—to help of the village of Kinmount to support post-secondary studies in apply for financial support of the trades, college and university their studies. programs for students from the The goal of the Committee is to Kinmount Area. The Kinmount raise $5000.00 for the first year. and District Educational Bursary The Kinmount and District was the brainchild of Khosrow Lions Club has made a generous Eshkour , the owner/operator of donation of $1500.00 to help Kinmount Pharmacy. He start the fund and Kinmount The Quilters Inn Barb Leffering approached several members of Pharmacy has donated an the community to meet to discuss additional $1000.00. Longarm Machine Quilting Quilting Retreats his proposal—a bursary program An application process is in Classes Notions to help individuals access post- place which bursaries in the Fabric—over 1200 bolts, wide backing, children’s fabric, panels, blenders & more Open Saturday, Sunday and most afternoons secondary studies. The Commit- amount of $1500.00 per aca- Please call to confirm weekly hours tee is comprised of the following demic school year will be members: Dr. Elena Mihu, Vic granted to successful applicants. 6 Hunter Street, PO Box 256 Studio 705-887-8499 Kinmount, On, K0M 2A0 Residence 705-488-1312 Ballick, Lynn Ashbridge, Jane Anyone wishing to make a www.quiltersinn.net E-mail: Austin, Khosrow Eshkour, and donation to the Kinmount and [email protected] Chris Weerdenburg. District Educational Bursary, The Kinmount and District may make their donation at Educational Bursary program Kinmount Pharmacy. invites members of our commu- Stay tuned for more details as nity who are enrolled in full-time they become available. studies in the areas of a trade, The Bursary will be available community college or university for the 2012 school year.

The Library Link, by Mary Ann Dobsi As the New Year approaches, it Buckle my Shoe is always exciting to see all the Three, Four Open the Door new books, magazines, cds and To Math and Literacy Fun dvds come in. Visit our website Registration is required to help www.city.kinmountlibrary.on.c me prepare for activities. Call a/library for a full range of 705-488-3199. items offered in our catalogue. Book Club sets are available for I will be offering 3 children‘s those who would like to start a programs starting January 10th. book club. Each book club can Tuesdays @ 4:30-5:30 Kidz have up to 8 people in them. Corner Leading to Reading (7+) For more information, please Thursdays @ 4:30-5:30 Kidz call me or stop in. Corner Ready for Reading May all of you have a Very (up to 6 years old) Merry Christmas and Wonder- Thursdays @ 1:00-2:00 ful Holiday. Best wishes for a Preschoolers/ToddlersOne, Two safe and healthy 2012. SUNDAY MORNING KIDS CLUB Public Transit 9 am - 10 am Kinmount to Lindsay St. James Anglican Church Departs from Kinmount Library @ 8 am Monday Dec. 5 & Monday Dec. 19 For more information call 705-488-1419

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Kinmount Gazette Myth Busters: Ho Ho Hold it Right There Santa!

Local OPP officers were kept busy over the weekend of November 19-20 Pictured here, Santa demonstrates some of the as Santa Claus was in the Kinmount area visiting family members. The stunts he has been working on during the sum- 911 Call Centre switchboard was kept extremely busy with calls from mer months when he gets some more free time concerned motorists who felt that their safety and the safety of others was at his cottage in the Bracebridge area. This being put in jeopardy by a motor cyclist posing as the jolly old man him- particular stunt is called the Reindeer Dipsy self. Little did the callers know that it was Santa‘s official pre-American Doodle. He explained that it is very difficult Thanksgiving visit to his cousins in Galway. given the nature of the horsepower of the mo- When the Gazette staff interviewed Santa on Saturday morning, he had torcycle, chuckling, ―I‘m more used to just awakened after a late-night arrival the evening before. Santa reported reindeer power if you know what I mean!‖ that while this is certainly a busy time of year for him in his work, that he The Gazette thanks Santa for taking time away holds very dear to himself the tradition of this family get together each from his family weekend to chat with us and for year. the provision of this picture from personal files. ―Mrs. Claus and I are finding more and more that it is important to work at finding balance in our lives.‖ He reported. ―Family has always been very important to us and so when this weekend rolls around, well, there is no where else that we can be.‖ He explained that once Thanksgiving Weekend happens in the USA his work really ramps up as the Christmas spirit really seems to grip everyone and lists are submitted via the post at a staggering rate. When asked about his involvement with the local OPP unit, Santa replied that the officers are all still on the ―Good List‖ even though they cut his fun short with his motorcycle. He explained that he understood that they had a job to do and that he understood the need for him to remain focussed on the rules of the road. He explained that the asphalt roadway is not a transportation system that he uses regularly. Constable Holly Barrie remarked that Santa seemed to under- stand the inherent danger of his choices and that it was a good thing that he chose to wear his red suit while undertaking his stunt driving as it certainly made him more visible to passing motorists.

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History of Canadian Money

This month, the Government of Canada denominations included $4 and $25 dollar announced it was issuing its first money bills, as well as the current ones. Also in bills made from polymer or plastic. This is 1937, a new issue of Canadian coins were a big jump from the old paper money. The minted featuring the current symbols of announcement meant the Gazette could Canada: take a nostalgic look back at the history of penny – maple leaf money. nickel – beaver The native Canadians, with one exception, dime – bluenose schooner did not use money or currency. All transac- quarter – caribou tions were made by barter: trading of goods 50 cent piece- Coat of arms & services. The exception was the Ojib- These symbols endure today, except in ways, who used small copper pieces as special occasions when substitutes were currency. Hard currency or money was a used for a limited time. A complete set of European introduction. The French used new symbols was issued for Centennial coins, but local currency was always in Year (1867) including: short supply and the average French habit- penny – rock dove ant rarely saw coins. Any French coins nickel – rabbitt were limited to international transactions. dime – mackeral At one time, playing cards were used as quarter – bobcat legal tender. 50 cent – howling wolf The British introduced banks & currency silver dollar – goose. on a larger scale. After the British Con- Special dollar bills were also printed for quest( 1759), currency types from the Unit- the Centennial. ed States began to influence Canadian Since then, the following special coins monetary systems. Spanish-style gold & have been issued: silver coins were common, and the 1973 – commemoratiin centennial of (American) decimal system began to creep RCMP, a mounted Mountie on quarters. in. During the War of 1812, the govern- 1976 – honouring the Montreal Olympics, ment authorities paid their bills with tokens 28 coins featuring Olympic sports or bills; literally the first cheques. These 1981 - $100 gold coins cheques were redeemed in full after the 1982 - $1 coin honouring repatriation of war, establishing the reliability of paper BNA Act money. 1983 - $1 coin honouring Jacques Cartier, The first bank in Ontario, the Bank of Up- explorer 1988 – series in honour of the Calgary Thank you to our per Canada , issued its own money in paper Volume 4 Patrons form, but backed by gold & silver reserves. Winter Olympics

The next decades were spent arguing over whether Canada should use the British In 1987, the first mass circulation dollar Bonnie Smith (pound) sterling system, or the American coin, affectionately nicknamed the loonie The Hubbard Family dollar decimal system. By the late 1850s was first issued. Within 2 years, the paper Mrs. Isabella Hillier the decimal system was triumphant & the dollar bills were discontinued. So success- Canadian dollar established in the New ful was the loonie, in 1996 the toonie re- Would You Like Dominion of Canada. placed the 2 dollar bill. Despite much re- to be a Patron? The first Canadian coins were imported, sistence (and a lot of good,Canadian hu- mour), the coins are now an accepted part and dollar bills were not introduced until To support the Kinmount Gazette of Canadian currency. The loonie effec- 1871. Individual banks were still able to Volume 4 as a patron, tively doomed the silver dollar. The 50 print their own paper money. The Bank of please send your donation to: cent piece has also largely disappeared Canada was formed in 1934 to standardize Kinmount Gazette, from paper notes, but it was in 1944 that all bank Advertising & Finance, circulation. -issued money was discontinued in favour c/o Yvette Brauer, And so the history of currency marches on. of our current paper money. The new bills P.O. Box 17, What is next? Some say the penny will be were colourized (the infamous American Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 discontinued. After all, it costs two cents to joke about ―monopoly money followed!) make a one cent coin nobody values and labeled in French & English. The mon- Email: [email protected] arch of the day was featured in portrait and anymore. Stay tuned! Page 5 Kinmount Gazette

British Army Veterans at Kinmount 1858

York at Toronto: the only two John Murphy ously farming was the answer In the wake of Remembrance army posts in this part of Ontar- James Pocock and the veterans were encour- Day, we remember & honour io. John Bryen aged to take up farming. The the veteran of past wars, but Upon retirement, the soldiers Edward Harvey government had plenty of land, especially the two World Wars. would be offered either a ―ride‖ Tomothy Tyman so the veterans were shipped off Some even include Korea (1950 back to Britain or a land grant Dennis O‘Brien to the frontier and given the -1953) & Afghanistan of 200 acres somewhere in Up- John Black land grant. (ongoing). A very few also men- per Canada. In the late 1850s, John McClaughy tion the Boer War (1899-1902), the pioneer fringe was the Bob- William Hallowell Most of the these pioneer farm- the Northwest Rebellion (1885) caygeon Road, and in 1858 sev- ers were over the age of 50 and even the Fenian Raids eral families settled in the vicin- The siting of the settlers is inter- when they arrived at Kinmount. (1866-1870). But Kinmount has ity of Kinmount. These included esting. Probably they came from No doubt a majority had never another military connection, the following two separate regiments. The been raised on a farm back long buried in the past. South of Kinmount in Galway south settlement seemed to be ―home‖. The British Army re- Some of the earliest settlers in Township predominately Irish, while the cruited most of its soldiers from the Kinmount area were British Thomas Carshore northerners were mostly Eng- the urban poor. As one recruiter Amy veterans. A group of about John Hurst lish. Each family was given a stated ―Jack Frost & hunger 20 veterans and their families Frederick Brown 100 acre lot fronting on the were the best recruiting were given free grants along the Hugh Gough Bobcaygeon Colonization Road sargeants in the army.‖ Army newly opened Bobcaygeon Peter McNulty and another 100 acre lot in a life was ―of monotonous diet, Road in the years 1858-1859. James Maguire concession behind the Road. monotonous occupation, climat- These earliest settlers had Ralph Byrne Each family member was also ic discomfort, bad housing & served at least 30 years in the John Dalton eligible for a 100 acre free grant abundant alcohol‖. But it was British Army (and survived: no upon attaining the age of 21. still better than being a poor easy feat!). During their careers, North of Kinmount in Lutter- Veterans received a pitifully slum-dweller. It gave then relia- they would be stationed at many worth & Snowdon Townships small pension of 1 shilling per ble meals, housing and a daily exotic locations around the Daniel Wilson day or about $900 per year! wage. The soldiers were paid world. Likely their last posting James Butts Clearly this was not enough to daily so they didn‘t have before retirement was Fort Hen- Thomas Grogan live off, so some supplementary enough money to get stone- ry at Kingston or perhaps Fort Samuel Thompson income was necessary. Obvi- Continued on page 8 Gateway General Store 705 488 1101

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British Army Veterans at Kinmount 1858, continued from page 6 drunk each day! (very clever way of not settle in such rough out- battling alcoholism!) posts. Thomas Grogan was Marriage was discouraged, especially called ―Major Grogan‖ and before the age of 30. However each was listed as a storekeeper in company (100 men) allowed 12 married Kinmount for many years. His men to have their families right in the son took over the farm. John barracks, and special rooms were set Black was titled ―Sergeant- aside for families. Other couples could Major Black‖: the highest post live outside the fort with permission. In for a non-commissioned of- the frontier posts such as Canada, sol- ficer. He left his name with diers were more encouraged to marry as ―Black‘s Rock‖ north of town. it usually stopped them from deserting Edward Harvey became an the army (During the American Civil Innkeeper, starting the War 1861-1865, deserters from the Brit- Springhill Hotel located on the ish Army were paid a $700 bonus to Bobcaygeon Road where Coun- join the American Army. That was ty Road 1 (lower Dutch Line) more than a year‘s pay!) Also women joins this main thoroughfare. were considered a ―civilizing‖ influence on an often rough & tumble military Most of the pensioners were lifestyle. Women were also ―hired‖ to gone from the area within a few do many jobs such as sewing, laundry, years. Several died, but most cleaning, cooking, etc that made army left disappointed with their life more bearable. grants or unable to make a liv- ing as a pioneer farmer. After The veterans arriving at Kinmount all they were in their fifties and seemed to be all married men with fam- totally unfamiliar with the life ilies. Many of the children were enter- of a pioneer farmer in Up- ing their twenties & about to start out per Canada. A few of the on their own. And what better place families stayed on. The than an area where they could claim a Byrne, Maguire & Dalton free land grant to start a farm or simply families relocated south of take over the parent‘s place. These chil- Kinmount and their de- dren had been born at various outposts scendents stayed for many around the British Empire. Regiments generations. North of Kin- rarely served more than 5 years in any mount, the pensioner settle- one post. The new Kinmount residents ment was soon reduced to listed birthplaces as such exotic spots as the Butts, Pocock and India, Gibraltar and the West Indies. Black families by the 1971 Census. But for those who It seems most of the veterans were en- did stay, their families en- listed men. Officers would receive far riched the fabric of the Kin- better deals upon retirement and would mount community.

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Kids‘ Corner

Brownies at the Fire Hall Kids Community Halloween Party, Mummies at Brownies Halloween Party, Playschool Halloween Party.

See Santa at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:30 pm Thursday Dec. 1 at the Railway Station & Saturday Dec. 3 at the Pancake Breakfast & Legion Christmas Party REMEMBER TO HUNT FOR KINNY THE ELF Nov. 25 - Dec. 3

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His song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed A History of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Reindeer' was recorded and made famous by Gene Autry in 1949. It A story book for Christmas was created took on immediate success. The story sold two million copies in the first in 1939 during the time of the great book of Rudolph soon filled Santa's year. It become a Christmas classic depression. The story was created for sack as a give-away. and one of the best selling songs of the Chicago based Montgomery Wards Upon release in 1939, 2.4 million cop- all time. In 1964 Burl Ives narrated a Department Stores featuring a new ies of the story was distributed. Due to TV special about Rudolph which is character called Rudolph. One of the war time paper shortages, minimal cop- still popular today. May secured a highlights for the Christmas season was ies were printed over the coming years. good life from Rudolph. He quit his for parents to take their children for a However by 1946 it was estimated that copywriting job in 1951 to concen- visit to large department stores such as a total of 6 million copies had been giv- trate on Rudolph yet returned a num- Montgomery Wards to visit Santa, sit en away. The story later went on to be ber of years later and stayed until his on his knee and receive a gift. For many translated into 25 languages. retirement in 1971. He died in 1976. years the Montgomery Wards Santa Rudolph was created during a difficult Rudolph came along more than 100 gave away from his Christmas sack a time for May as his wife had a terminal years after Santa‘s 8 flying reindeer specially printed Christmas coloring illness (cancer) and died. Writing Ru- made their debut in ―T‘was the Night book. The store wanted to save money dolph was a distraction that brought him Before Christmas.‖ Although loved and do something different so it gave and his young daughter Barbara togeth- and cherished by his family, Rudolph one of its stores copywriters, 34 year er in a magical way. May changed the was a misfit, teased and later ostra- old Robert L May the job of coming up story as he wrote it depending on Bar- cized by the reindeer community with a story. May was said to be taunted bara's reaction. May received no royal- because of his unusual glowing red as a child because he was shy and small ties for Rudolph because copyright was nose. The story unfolds with Santa in statue. It is believed that the idea of held by Montgomery Wards for whom discovering Rudolph by accident being ostracized came from his own he was an employee only. May was when he noticed a glow emanating personal experiences. May created snowed under with medical and other from Rudolph's room while deliver- Rudolph with similar problems who in bills. He went to Montgomery Wards to ing presents to his home one Christ- the end rises above his problems and is seek release of the rights to Rudolph. It mas eve. As the thickening fog was transformed. was in 1947 when his request succeed- already the cause of several acci- Originally May wrote the story as a ed. May was able to transform his fi- dents and delays Santa was worried rhyming verse which his young 4 year nancial circumstances as he had the he may not be able to complete his old daughter Barbara loved. Originally story printed commercially the same rounds. Rudolph was recruited as the store owners thought a red nose may be year. The following year a nine minute light of the way leading Santa's rein- inappropriate as generally a red nose cartoon was shown in theatres. This deer team to successfully fulfill all was associated with drinking. However soon followed by May's brother in law deliveries. The message of Rudolph after illustrations surfaced this sugges- Johnny Marks, a songwriter, developing proved popular, that is, a perceived tion was dismissed and the story was a a song to go with the story. liability is often an asset waiting to new gimmick for promotions which be discovered! Guy Fawkes Day An old English holiday, Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the English Parlia- Day was celebrated on November 5 ment on the first day or opening session every year. It was akin to Halloween: a 1605. The new king, James I and all night of bonfires, fireworks & revelry in members of Parliament would be present England. A straw-man effigy of Guy and (hopefully) killed. Clearly the con- Fawkes was burnt in public while bon- spirators were very much against de- fires, fireworks and a parade filled out mocracy and its expression in Parlia- the evening. Many English settlers ment. The conspirators filled a cellar brought the tradition to Canada, and beneath the Parliament buildings with Minden was especially known for its gunpowder. Guy Fawkes celebrations. Fortunately, they were betrayed, caught But the ―holiday‖ had deeper overtones and executed for treason. Guy Fawkes, their leader, became a symbol of treason based on English history. The celebra- Guy Fawkes Day in the 1700’s and dictatorship. Burning him in effigy tion dates back to the famous in Britain ―Gunpowder Plot‖ of 1605. A group of was considered a protest in favour of religious dissidents led by Guy Fawkes rights & freedoms enjoyed in an English Parliamentary democracy. The day is Page 10 still celebrated in England.

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby

As you probably realise I am will now be removed from the two digits of the year you calendar contains quality pho- passionate about Kinmount! I Circle Tour as a destination. were born and the age you tos of area events & attrac- also care deeply for our According to will be this year and the result tions. Make sure to check out neighbouring towns and This Week, before the City of will add up to 111 for every- the Shoe Tree photo featured surrounding area. From the Kawartha Lakes cut down the one!!!! This is the year of as an attraction in the month tremendous amount of feed- trees, a one tonne truckload of MONEY. Also, this year, of May, 2012. I said it before back the Gazette has received shoes was taken away. That‘s October had 5 Sundays, 5 and I‘ll say it again…The regarding the recent loss of a lot of kindred souls who left Mondays & 5 Saturdays. This Kinmount Calendar is defi- the Kinmount Shoe Trees, it‘s a little piece of themselves in happens only once every 823 nitely a keeper! Price only nice to know that folks from Kinmount! Glad I‘m not the years. These particular years $5.00. Makes a great gift too! far and wide feel the same one messing with all that kar- are known as Moneybag SANTA STOCKING FUND way about us! Public interest ma! If nothing else, the Good years. The proverb goes that CALL BY DEC. 2 is also demonstrated by the Luck Shoe Trees on Hwy. 45 if you share this information City of Kawartha Lakes par- huge increase in visitor traffic will live on in the hearts and with 8 people, money will ents/ custodial caregivers who to the Shoe Tree Page at memories of those that en- appear on the fourth day. need a helping hand providing kinmount.ca. Since the joyed them and that can never Those who don't share with 8 gifts for children that reside page‘s creation at the begin- be taken away. However, the people won't receive. For my with them age 15 & under ning of August 2011, the hit answer to the following ques- part, I have definitely taken may register for The Santa statistics are: August 166, tion remains care of sharing this with Claus Stocking Fund by September 155, October 176 elusive…Will Shoe Trees countless times 8 people so calling 705-324-9870. and at the time of writing, sprout once again in I ‗m hoping for a super large CHRISTMAS HAMPERS (November 21) 602! This Kinmount? Stay tuned... payout! For those in need of a Christ- drastic increase shows just mas Hamper to be picked up how popular current interest Right about now many can‘t Keep smiling and keep visit- at Minden Arena, registration is in the Kinmount Shoe wait for Dec. 25, but me – I‘m ing kinmount.ca. Please call begins Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 and Trees. Often referred to as looking forward to Dec. 22, me at (705) 488-2919 or send then again Dec. 5 - Dec. 9. ―One of the Seven Wonders when daylight starts getting an e-mail to Call 705-489-1364 between of Kinmount,‖ over the past longer! Then, Dec. 23, [email protected] to 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. 20 years the Shoe Trees grew Christmas Eve, Eve (as I like leak info through the Hot FIND THE KINNY ELVES to include 4 trees, a hydro to call it) is the next day I Stove Leak. Hope to see you 2 PRIZE CATEGORIES: pole, fencing and shoes strung look forward to, as it leads us at the Christmas in the Village ADULTS & CHILDREN on the hydro lines. It cannot into Christmas. Recently, I Events, but should our paths This year you have a full be denied that the series of received the following email not cross here‘s wishing you a week from Nov. 25 - Dec. 3 Shoe Trees was a unique, but instead of forwarding to 8 Merry Christmas, Happy New to find the Hidden Kinny unmarked, tourist attraction. people as suggested, I decided Year & an Extra Special Wish Elves around town. First Who, among us Kinmount to share this with you as your of Good Luck to All! prize for adults is a turkey and folk, hasn‘t seen people Christmas gift. for children a surprise basket. posing for photos with the Chinese Numerology and SHOE TREE PHOTO IN Simply pick up your Christ- heritage display? Feng Shui for 2011: KINMOUNT CALENDAR mas Card Clue Sheet from Kinmount‘s slogan is The year 2011 contains four Remember to pick up a participating businesses and ―Explore Our Heritage, unusual dates: 1/1/11, Kinmount Calendar available let the hunt begin! Make sure Experience Our Charm.‖ My 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, around town while supplies to check out the many spe- mother always said "If the and that's not all; Take the last last! A joy to look at, the cials offered both Nov. 25 & shoe fits - wear it." By golly, I‘d say the Accounting ―Shoe Trees fit‖ per- BCH Tax Preparation Bookkeeping fectly into Kinmount's 3235 County Road 121 slogan - heritage and R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances charm! In fact, the K0M 1C0 Payroll Shoe Trees were re- Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns cently included as an Phone 705-488-2228 P.O.S. System Set-up attraction in a new Mobile 705-340-3942 Circle Tour that Kin- Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up mount is partnering in [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES with some other com- munities. Of course it Page 11 Kinmount Gazette

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Dec. 3. Turn in your sheet at CHRISTMAS BINGO KINMOUNT DISTRICT Nature‘s co-operation, there one of the Christmas in the $500 MUST GO JACKPOT HEALTH FOUNDATION will be Public Skating at Kin- Village Activities. Drawn at Friday December 16, Christ- CHRISTMAS APPEAL mount Arena during the holi- Christmas Music Night. The mas Bingo at Kinmount Le- Kinmount District Health days. Check kinmount.ca for first completely correct gion offers the chance to take Centre continues to provide updates. entries drawn in each home turkeys, hams, cash excellent care to the current NEW YEAR‘S DANCE category win. prizes and a $500.00 Must Go patients of Dr. Mihu and Dr. Ring in the New Year at the CHRISTMAS TREE Jackpot. Treats served during Kaszas, but the need for Legion‘s annual New Year‘s LIGHTING the break. Bingo starts at 6:45 members of our community Eve Dance beginning at 8:00 Thursday, Dec. 1 p.m. sharp but make sure to who do not have an appro- p.m. Enjoy a Hot & Cold This simple celebration is arrive much earlier. priate family doctor is great. Buffet & New Year‘s Fa- sure to warm the heart and MARKETPLACE NEWS The current quest to find a vours. Tickets $15 a person. spirit. Gather round the For your convenience, Christ- new family doctor is an initi- For advance tickets call 705- bonfire at Kinmount Railway mas shopping hours at Kin- ative of Kinmount District 488-2819 or 705-488-3462. Station at 6:30 p.m. to witness mount Artisans Marketplace Health Services Foundation. COMMUNITY the Town Christmas Tree are extended to 7 days a A new website SLEIGH RIDES Lighting. Enjoy fellowship, week, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., www.lakecountrydoctors.org If you have a Kinmount Cal- sweets & treats and free p from Dec. 16 - Dec. 24. and extensive signage are endar you will find Saturday, hotos with Santa inside the Shop tax free for unique art, just some of the ways the January 21 has the Communi- station. antiques, jewellery, pottery, Foundation is working to ty Sleigh Rides already CHRISTMAS assorted hand crafts, books, achieve their goal. Help marked. Activities take place IN THE VILLAGE DVD‘s and Kinmount memo- them move forward with at Pearson‘s Hunt Camp on Saturday, Dec. 3 rabilia. Winners of the draw your support by sending Galway Road. Watch for Begin your day with Pancake at the Christmas Bazaar were your donation to Kinmount more details next month. Breakfast with Santa from Joyce Bartley, Norland - Shelf District Health Services WANTED 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Kin- & Blocks (donated by Pam Foundation, P.O. Box 225, HOUSE TO RENT mount Community Centre. Wilcox & Judy Bunville), Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 or Working Gooderham couple Country Raffle & Door Prize. Susan Langdon, Bobcaygeon drop off at the Kinmount needs home to rent in Kin- Breakfast for adults $5.00, - Antique Chair & Penguin District Health Centre at 31 mount area. Please call 705- $3.00 for children. Next up, Hanging (donated by Pam Country Road 503. Receipts 455-3814. from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wilcox & Jenny Maude, Kin- issued for all donations. UPCOMING EVENTS Crafts for Kids, Face Paint- mount‘s Liz Case - Pottery & CLOTHING Nov. 25 - Dec. 1 - Kinny Elf ing & Bouncy Castle also at Coaster (donated by Bernie GIVE-AWAY UPDATE Hunt for adults & children. Kinmount Community Nicholson & Ron Coxall), The Free Clothing Give- Pick up your Christmas Card rd Centre. Beginning at noon Nicole Dumont Bourget - Away taking place the 3 Clue Sheet around town. enjoy Horse & Wagon Rides Hand Made Bear & Growth Thursday of each month at Prizes & In-Store Specials. by Mash Hill Carriages. Chart (donated by Gail Ang- St. James Anglican Church Dec. 1 - Community Tree Make sure to visit Kinmount stenberger & Jenny Maude), is suspended until April, Lighting 6:30 p.m. at Artisans Marketplace in the Liz Feyerabend, Lochlin - 2012. Kinmount Railway Station. lower level where a free Kinmount Calendar, Hat & DIG OUT YOUR Caroling, Bonfire, Sweets & special surprise awaits Jacket. Thanks to all who SKATES Treats & Photos with Santa children. Meet Santa at the Hopefully, with Mother supported this year‘s very Continued on page 13 Post Office at 2:00 p.m. and successful bazaar. follow him to Kinmount CHRISTMAS Legion for a free lunch. ANGEL TREES & PAUL SILVER Then at 6:00 p.m. it‘s out for CHRISTMAS CAKE supper at Christmas Music In an effort to support our P.O. Box 286 Night at Galway Hall. Treat area, Kinmount & District Celebrating 25 Years Kinmount, On yourself to a Roast Beef Lions Club appeals for dona- Serving Kinmount & Area K0M 2A0 Dinner, a Loonie Auction tions to the Christmas Angel and entertainment from the Trees located around town. FOR ALL YOUR Fiddle, Step-Dancing & Find their delicious Christmas Vocal talents of the Mundell Cakes & goodies available BUILDING & RENOVATION NEEDS Family. Tickets $12.50 around town too. available in advance be call- ing 705-488-2635 (705) 488-2919 Page 12 Kinmount Gazette

Hot Stove Leak, continued from page 12 Dec. 3 - Christmas in the Village Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, Guides & Breakfast with Santa 8:00 a.m. at Pathfinders: Kinmount. Community Centre, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Kinmount followed by Children's Crafts. Find Community Centre. the Kinny Contest. Meet Santa at Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. Post Office & follow him to the at Kinmount Library. Royal Canadian Legion for a free Kinmount Library Hours: Christmas Party. Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dec. 3 - Christmas Music Night & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Galway Hall. Roast Beef Dinner, Yoga: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Live entertainment by The Mundall Kinmount Community Centre. Kinmount Artisans Christmas Bazaar was a Family & Loonie Auction. Ad- Call 705-457-9294. huge success Saturday, Nov. 19 at Kinmount vance Tickets $12.50. Call 705-488 Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. at the Royal Community Centre. Thanks to all supporters! -2635. Canadian Legion. $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. Dec. 5 - Public Transit to Lindsay leaves Kinmount Library at 8:00 a.m. My How Paths Do Cross Dec. 8 - Casino Rama trip spon- Submitted by Lenore Wubbolt The last thing I‘d like to share is our son Chad sored by Kinmount Seniors Group. married Barb Carr, the granddaughter of Bus leaves legion parking lot 9:00 We live in Bowmanville and first started com- Harold Carr who farmed by Furnace Falls. a.m. Return 4:00 p.m. Bus $5.00. ing to this part of the country when we were What‘s even more ironic is her dad Norm was Free lunch included. To reserve a friends with Ed and Anne Todd. They were my 6th grade teacher in Bowmanville. Now spot call Theresa at 488-1110. the original owners of the Fish & Chips place we have two beautiful granddaughters Noella Dec. 14 - Diner‘s Dinner Christ- years ago. Anne‘s brother was our brother in and Avalon and the rest as they say is history! mas Edition 12:00 p.m. at Burnt law at the time. We liked it up here so much River Centre. that we bought property in 1983 and our little Dec. 16 - Christmas Bingo at the cabin in the woods is truly our second home. Legion begins at 6:45 p.m. $500 My husband Ed worked at General Motors Must Go Jackpot. with a couple of the local guys and hunted for Dec. 17 - Friends of the Library years with a bunch of others. Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Well, one day at my mom‘s, I was looking lower level Kinmount Public through my late grammas photo albums. Library. There were pictures taken in Kinmount April Dec. 19 - Public Transit to Lindsay 6, 1938!. It was the marriage of Carl McMul- leaves Kinmount Library at 8:00 len to Eva Wallace. Carl was my grandpa‘s a.m. younger brother. My mom Dec. 31 - New Year‘s Eve Dance remembers attending their wedding as a 8:00 p.m. at Kinmount Legion. young girl.

Since Ed retired, we spend a lot of time here Family wedding 1995 ONGOING ACTIVITIES and have gotten to know more people. While Sunday Morning Kids Club: 9:00 sharing these pictures and talking with some a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at St. James of the locals in the restaurant one day we Anglican Church made a connection. It turns out that the bride Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, was a first cousin to Mike Hartin. His mother 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Galway Hall. Elizabeth Mintz was a sister to her mother Contact 705-286-1444. Ceil. The cousins didn‘t keep in touch over Kinmount Playschool: Monday & the years though because she was sent out to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - noon at live and work for a family in Jantetville. It Kinmount Community Centre. was there at school that she met Carl. They Ontario Early Years Mobile Out- eventually married and after moved to the st rd reach visits the 1 & 3 Monday States where they raised three children. They each month. have since both passed away. Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck In 1995 there was another family wedding lunch, 12:30 p.m. Mondays followed in Kinmount. This time it was our niece. Legion Ladies serve 1995 wedding. by bid euchre at 1:00 p.m. at the They had an outdoor Medieval Style From left: Eileen Sienko, Vera MacMillan, Royal Canadian Legion. wedding complete with a feast catered and June Grozelle, Sandra Robertson, delivered to our place by the Legion Ladies. Joyce Hughes & Verna Crego. Page 13 Kinmount Gazette

Disasters of Kinmount

John Pearson House burns. house was consumed by a sudden The Pearson farm stood on the fire. hill south of town along the The last of John Pearson‘s family Bobcaygeon Road. At one time it to live there, Harry Pearson, was was a fashionable farmstead with pulled to safety by a passerby just a typical Ontario farmhouse, barn in time! Another Kinmount and a lot of open fields that ran landmark gone! from the new cemetery to the 12th concession line, now called Lilac Lane. In the 1980s, the farm-

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 By Cathy King Dorothy‘s Delights By Dorothy Heath It‘s hard to believe another year has $500.00 Must Go Jackpot! Snacks Appetizer Quiche Squares gone by. Thanks to everyone who at- served during the break. Bingo will be Pastry rolled in a 12" square (frozen will tended and participated in the 2011 Re- cancelled December 23 & 30 during work). Ease into a 9" square pan and press membrance Day Services. Poppy Chair- Christmas holidays. It will be return up around the edges to form a rim. Bake at person, Joan Simmons conveys appreci- January 6. There will be no Big Buck 325 for 10 min. Set aside. ation to all who helped with the Poppy Bid Euchre in December. Mark your Filling Campaign. Thanks to Rev. Joan calendars for December 31st for our 4 eggs Cavanaugh for including our Legion in New Year‘s Eve Dance with a D.J. 1 2/3 cups light cream (or evaporated milk) a special Remembrance Day Church playing a variety of music. The fun 2 tbsp flour service at St. James Church, November starts at 8pm. Cost is only $15.00 a 1 tsp dill weed 13. Thanks to all who helped us with person which includes a hot and cold 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce our 65th Anniversary celebrations over buffet, favours and prizes. Non mem- 1/2 tsp salt the past several months. bers are welcome to drop by and join us 1 1/2 cups grated Swiss or cheddar cheese We are looking forward to December 3 January 1, at 2pm for our annual Presi- 1 cup grated zucchini unpeeled when the community children can visit dent‘s Levee hosted by President 1/2 cup grated carrot Santa and Mrs. Claus at our Legion. Marylou Ferguson. 1/4 cup chopped onion Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for Beat eggs, cream , flour and seasonings providing a luncheon and treat bags for From the Executive and Members of together. Stir in cheese, zucchini, carrots this event. Our Bingo chairperson Mar- Kinmount Legion Branch 441, and onion. Pour into partially baked pastry cy, is busy getting ready for the Xmas Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy shell. Bake at 325 for 35-45 minutes or Bingo Friday December 16. Prizes will New Year to All! until set in center. Let stand 10 min then be turkeys, hams, cash prizes & a cut into squares. Serve warm. Makes 25 appetizers. Can be made ahead and reheat- ed. In the Lion‘s Den, by Chris Weerdenberg the past and in the future. Our Christ- Cantonese Chicken Wings Christmas will soon be upon us and the mas Cakes and goodies are going very 1 lb chicken wings Lions want to let everyone know we will well, so just ask ―Where can I get my ginger, salt and garlic powder have the Angel Trees and the hampers cakes?‖ If you would like to know soya sauce set up around town. The trees will be ―What do Lions Do?‘ please ask or join 1/2 cup brown sugar set up at the Medical Centre, Post Of- us for dinner Tuesday, December 6, 1/4 cup honey fice, Gateway Variety, Kawartha Credit 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at the lower level of Place chicken wings in a shallow pan. Union, the Legion and Shop & Save. the Library and we can answer your (glass is easiest to clean). Sprinkle with This is an ongoing project of the Kin- questions. Wishing everyone a Very seasonings to taste mount Lions and we would like to thank Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dot soya sauce generously over all. Cover everyone for their generous donations in The Kinmount Lions Club with brown sugar. Pour on honey. Sprin- kle with additional garlic powder and soya sauce Bake at 400 for 45 to 60 min or Christmas Music Night with The Mundell Family until sauce has become tacky and chicken is dark brown. Baste chicken with sauce Friends, Food, Family and Fun – that‘s Doug & Marcelle Mundell of the while cooking. Serve with lots of napkins. what you‘ll find at Galway Hall, Satur- Mundell Family Cooking Q & A day, Dec. 3. Following a Roast Beef What can you tell me about Quiche? Dinner at 6 pm, enjoy entertainment by A quiche is egg custard with savoury addi- the Mundell Family who have played tions like bacon or cheese, baked in an together throughout Ontario and the open pastry shell. Most people believe Maritimes since 1983. The Mundells quiche originates from France, and it is fair were featured at the Kinmount Fair in to say that in its traditional form, attrib- 1990. Come and enjoy their singing, uting origin to the French is quite correct. fiddling and great step dancing at However, prior to French chefs concocting Christmas Music Night. Draws & quiche, German chefs made an egg custard Door Prizes. Remember to bring some pie called kuchen, meaning cake. The loonies for the Loonie Auction. German dish was baked in brioche dough, Tickets $12.50. Call 705-488-2635 or instead of the more typical pie crust. Eggs 705-488-2687 to reserve. and cream were added to bacon and baked in the brioche shell. Page 15 Kinmount Gazette

Letters to the Editor Legion Gives Thanks the destruction of a piece of artwork. The good luck of the shoes could be found When discussing how terrible I felt about Often fathers, mothers and children alike Thank you for the great coverage of the theft of this tree from my community Would stop in awe, take pictures, and admire the Legion in the last issue of the Ga- with a few friends of mine, one of them Their own little piece of their good luck wish- zette; and we really enjoy reading all pointed out how important art is to a cul- es. the interesting stories and articles of tures‘ identity. This made me think back When they placed their shoes in those fun our area. I know it must be a lot of on the stolen Mona Lisa ―reclaimed‖ by branches! work but I‘m sure many others appre- the Italians who felt that Leonardo da But then one day, on orders of one man ciate it too. Vinci‘s work was more theirs than the No one consulted, just his one Cathy King French‘s. This move was a huge slash command against French nationality because da The shoe trees are ugly and safety a problem! Shoe Tree Thoughts Vinci worked for the king of France. I They spread to 4 trees, a hydro pole and a feel very similar to that of the French peo- wire! Just this summer my brother, sister ple. Offended when someone else took The shoe trees must go, and I stopped by the shoe trees to take away a major part of my community. Chop them down at once! pictures of them. Yes they were quite Kaylee Verkruisen With the roar of the chainsaw branch by disgusting with loose shoe and branch garbage all around the roadside but I was quite saddened the day we noticed Over one tonne of shoes taken down and re- that could have easily been fixed. If the tree was gone. Perhaps we should find moved just one day was spent to preserve another tree in a safer location? How I wonder where all those shoes were taken to? these trees in a year all the fallen about somewhere closer to Kinmount? By the time we realized what had shoes could be cleaned up along with Liz Case, Gooderham Happened it was too late... the garbage. The shoe on the hydro There was huge lines could be taken down and the What happened to the Shoe Tree? I no- destruction landmark could have remained. The ticed this weekend that it was gone. ―No littering‖ was all that was left of this Peterborough Examiner wrote a story Daniel Antonacci wonderful whimsical production. about the fate of the trees and my And as I drive by each day and always notice grandparents were quoted in the sto- Hi Kinmount - The bare empty hole within the forest, ry. Obviously they are just as I missed the Shoe Tree as I drove through I swear I can hear the rustle of those souls devastated as I am about the today. Has it been cut down? Say it ain't Searching around Kinmount to find their new destruction of these trees. They were so. home, healthy even with hundreds of pairs Peter McKinnon Since 1940 the shoe trees have been of shoes attached to them and they A part of local and visitors dreams were not posing a threat to any part of I found your website and was saddened to If all those laces where strung together the environment. Yes the roadside hear that the 'Shoe Trees' have been taken Would it lead to the past, present and future? really isn‘t wide enough for cars to be down! Previously, you linked my Shoe I look out my front window and I wonder with pulling over to take photos of the Tree Blog to your Shoe Tree page at your hope trees, but for an attraction that has website kinmount.ca and I just want to let Where the next shoe trees will grow because been around for more than 20 years you know that I blogged about it again! I we know they won‘t go to far from the home you would think that turning this hope that somewhere some shoe-laces where they belong, in Kinmount landmark into a safe tourist attraction have survived and make their way to root And just as they found a new home once would have been considered before on a new tree, perhaps not on city before the killing of four trees. The property!? Keep your eyes open, I am sure it won‘t take Kinmount Shoe Trees are much like Cheers, Sarah McMahon, Haliburton long! an art piece built by a studio. It took Dedicated to every person who left a piece of many hands and different materials ‗Twas the Middle of Fall their soul and a wish at the and a great deal of time to create It was the middle of fall, Kinmount Shoe Tree. them. As an art work they told a story And all through the village Susan Dier, Kinmount about the community, those who The cottagers had packed up, lived there as well as those who visit- There were no more visitors Editor’s Note: Due to limited space the ed and cared enough o leave a little The shoe tree was silently standing still, Gazette regrets we were unable to print the bit of themselves behind to continue The souls of the people were just down large volume of letters received about the loss the story. I am very sad to hear that the hill. of the Kinmount Shoe Tree. For further such a rash judgment has let to the The legend of the shoe tree was safe and information visit the Kinmount Shoe Trees at demise of these trees and hope that in sound kinmountshoetrees.blogspot.com the future more thought will go into Page 16 Kinmount Gazette

welcome addition to the village and its Union had been set up in Little Britain to Banks in Kinmount staff were more than accommodating. replace the closed CIBC in that village. Don McKay, one of the managers, even The move to a community credit union The arrival of a ―bank‖ or financial insti- made ―house calls‖ to some of the busi- had proved successful, and it was looking tution in your town was a sign of afflu- nesses! Kinmount residents were content to expand with its first sub-branch. It re- ence & prosperity. Sometime before with their financial institution until chang- quired a lot of salesmanship, but the Mar- 1914, Kinmount received its first bank ing times altered the situation. The reces- iposa Credit Union decided to open a when the Sterling Bank opened a branch sion of the late 1980s hurt the big banks branch in Kinmount if enough local sup- in town. The branch was located in the financial lines, and they began to close or port could be found. Meetings were set Mansfield Building. The Sterling Bank merge many of their smaller sub- up, but support was hard to find. Many was a mid-sized bank headquartered in branches. The CIBC branch in residents were content to drive out of Toronto, chartered in 1905 which boast- was robbed one day, and security became town to get to the bank. Others were re- ed approximately 80 branches. The Kin- a big concern. The smaller branches were luctant to change their allegiance. Still mount branch was likely a one man oper- very vulnerable. The ―big Banks‖ also others were suspicious of the term ―credit ation, and one of the last managers was believed fewer banks were better, and the union‖. But the committee persevered and Archie Williamson. In 1924 the Sterling customer could ―come to them‖ instead of eventually enough pledges were acquired Bank was acquired by the Standard Bank vice versa. In 1993, the Kinmount branch and Kinmount received a branch of the of Canada and in 1928 it was bought out was closed for December (dubbed the Mariposa Credit Union. The next stage by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- ―bank robbing season‖ by management!) was getting a cash machine. After a great merce. The Kinmount Branch disap- and the writing was on the wall. The deal of pleading, the Credit Union opened peared, likely in the early days of the branch was permanently closed within a a 24 hour cash machine and the economy Great Depression (1930s). year. For several years, Kinmount was of the village got another big boost. In Kinmount was bank-less for several dec- without a financial institution, and it was 2006, the Mariposa Credit Union merged ades. In the 1960s, the Canadian Imperial a bad time for local businesses. ATM or with the much larger Kawartha Credit Bank of Commerce (CIBC) re-opened a cash machines were not common in rural Union and continued to operate the Kin- branch in Kinmount. This sub-branch of areas and there were few places where mount branch. Over the years, the credit Coboconk was located in the building on cheques could be cashed. A group of con- union has grown in both numbers & vol- lot 5, east of Main St beside Christine‘s cerned residents & businessmen tried to ume. Residents from other communities Hairstyling. (The last occupant was the get another bank to move into the town, began to use the credit union and the Kinmount Pharmacy & this section of the but to no avail. Then in early 2000, an locals have stayed loyal. The presence of building is currently vacant) The branch approach was made to the Mariposa Cred- a financial institution in the village has was open for 3 days per week. Despite its it Union. Ontario‘s newsest Credit been a boost to the community. limited hours, the CIBC branch was a BOB‘S APPLIANCE SERVICE R epairs to all Major Brand Names

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History of Kinmount Businesses: Lot 13 East of Main St (Simpsons Garage)

baked goodies for the vice station to the site from the old hockey fans. Since the ice ―crowded‖ location across from the was dependent on Mother Community Hall. The new garage has a gas Nature, the hockey season bar and 5 large bays. There was lots of didn‘t start until... it was parking room, and easier road access. The cold enough. gas supplier was originally BP and finally a Tagalder Gardens was the Petro Canada station. The Simpson‘s re- home of the vaunted Kin- tired from the business and the garage was mount Imperials. They operated by several individuals over the This lot was last used as Simp- participated in a league with Haliburton, next few years. In 1998, the business, then son‘s Garage. Since the garage Minden, Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon. operated by Kirk Longmuir, was destroyed burnt, it has remained vacant. Due Special ―hockey excursion‖ trains were by fire. Since then the site has been vacant. to its marshy nature, the lot was a favourite mode of transport, es- not developed for many decades. pecially for those towns along the In fact, it first emerges as the site rail line. There were no lights, so of the fabled ―Tagalder Gardens‖, play was limited to weekends and Kinmount‘s most famous open-air daylight. 1947 was a big year for ice rink. Due to its swampy nature, the Kinmount Imperials men‘s making natural ice was easy. hockey team as they captured Wooden boards ringed the ice sur- numerous championships. face and a covered viewing stand In the 1970s, Clarke Simpson ac- was built at one end. A snack bar quired the lot and moved his ser- was operated by Annie Silver, a superb cook who produced home

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

KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each edition features a photo from K0M 2A0 the Kinmount Area. We challenge Phone: 705-488-3182 you to identify the spot.

E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit to the editor via email We’re on the Web with a detailed description of the spot you have captured. www.kinmount.ca Last month’s Spot the Shot: The new water wheel at the Austin Gazette Committee: Sawmill. Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance

From the Editor‘s Desk Congratulations to the Com- issues 2010) and #3 (12 is- munities In Bloom commit- sues 2011) are available at tee of the City of Kawartha the Artisans Marketplace. Lakes. Each year these vol- Another great idea is the unteers & staff put a great Kinmount Community deal of effort into dressing Calendar. Fourteen months up the city for the judges, of Kinmount images for only and everyone else! Kin- $5. mount has always been an District #4 Fairs Association active participant. This year recently held their annual the City earned 5 blooms meeting in Blackstock. (the highest classification) Congratulations to Maddie and the score of 84.2 % was Rensink for winning second a mere 1 point behind the place in the poster contest. City of London (Ont) which Esther Graham from Irondale won the 70,000 + popula- was third in the quilt compe- tion category. Well done! tition. Kinmount Fair is Congratulations also go the always well represented. GS members of the Victoria Pony Club who received Deadline for Submissions The Swearing In Ceremony of MPP Laurie Scott (seated) year end awards for various for the January Edition: surrounded by her family Pony Club events (see photo Friday, December 16 2011 elsewhere). Also it should be mentioned of the club ponies ―Diamonds From Sierra‖ won an award for finishing top of the class in Season’s Greetings the Ontario Horse Trials Eventing circuit. Looking for a Christmas gift From the Kinmount Gazette that is unique? Try a collec- tor‘s edition of the Kin- mount Gazette. Editions # 1 (16 issues 2009), #2 (11 Page 19 Home visits are available after Free consultation Free after available are Homevisits Get the most of your benefits, receipts issued. receipts benefits, your mostof Getthe For multiple health issues or just relaxation! just multipleor issues health For Registered Massage Therapist Massage Registered James Sandford 705 488705 1384

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