Fishing Tales from the Burnt River

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June 2010 Volume 2: Issue 7 History of the Burnt River Inside this issue: Of all the physical features of was so difficult to bridge the and one last attempt at the 3rd the Kinmount area, none mighty Burnt, that the Kin- Line of Somerville (Baddow). NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS 2 dominates like the Burnt mount bridge remained the These bridges all suffered de- River. It is the single largest only such structure over the struction in the spring flood at barrier in the entire area. It river for many miles both up- one time or another ; and the MYTH BUSTERS 6 defined the road system, set- stream and downstream. Like- 11th & 3rd Line bridges were tlement pattern & the actual wise Minden was born on the abandoned. location of Kinmount Vil- spot where the Road crossed The Burnt River (likely) de- KINMOUNT KIDS 8 lage. The village of Kin- the equally mighty Gull River. rives its name from the burnt mount was born at the spot Even today, the next bridges (brown) colour of its water. SPOT THE SHOT REVISITED 9 the Bobcaygeon Colonization over the Burnt River north are One theory has it named after Road crossed the Burnt above Gelert or at Furnace a huge forest fire that charred River. The bridge became the Falls. South of town, bridges the whole area just before set- THE HOT STOVE 11 focal point of the village, eventually were built at the 9th tlement. Another theory has it even more so than the dam Line of Somerville (Watson’s named after suspended iron until the later railway station Siding), 11the Line (Byrne’s ore particles that “browned” THE KINMOUNTONIANS 17 became the town centre. It Line), 2 bridges at Burnt River its waters, but both these theories are false. The fast current EDITORIAL 19 of the River makes it a natural to collect lots of suspended soil, dirt if you please, and the brown colour comes from the branches of the Burnt River dirt particles being washed that converge just above Kin- along. It is no coincidence it mount at the Three Brothers was not named the “Crystal Falls: Irondale, Burnt (Centre) Clear” River! and Drag branches. The Iron- The Burnt River runs from its dale branch is the largest tribu- headwaters in to Rosedale tary. where it empties in Cameron The Burnt River is a Lake. It drains an area of 1300 “tumultuous” river. It is bro- sq kilometres: a good portion ken by a large number of wa- of eastern Haliburton County terfalls, rapids and chutes as well as large chunks of Gal- which make it a challenging way & Somerville Townships. course for canoers & kayak- There are 14 dams on the wa- ers; more so if you are travel- tershed: 13 used by the Trent ling downstream. Since it has Severn canal to control water a steep fall in altitude, the flow and the dam at Kin- River features a very notice- mount. The Kinmount dam is able current along most of its the property of the MNR and route. The largest falls include may be termed a “historical” the 3 Brothers Falls north of dam. It does nothing for the Kinmount & the High Falls Trent Canal, but was rather just south of town. However geared to sawmills at Kin- there are many smaller falls & mount. There are 3 main Continued on page 3

Kinmount Gazette Friends and Neighbours: Fenelon Falls

Fenelon Falls was a natural outside markets. But it was 1882 that the Federal Govern- has kept the tourism business site for a pioneer village. The the arrival of the Victoria ment built locks at Fenelon thriving. Fenelon Falls village narrow river crossing between Railway in 1873 that powered falls to allow access to the now uses the motto “Jewel of the Lakes Cameron & Sturgeon local prosperity. The newly- upper lakes. By 1920, the Kawarthas” to promote itself as a coupled with a waterfalls en- incorporated village of Trent Canal was completed to tourist destination. dowed the village site with Fenelon Falls granted a Georgian Bay and Fenelon the 2 major advantages for healthy bonus in return for the Falls became a centre point any pioneer village; water- railway crossing the Kawartha for the whole system. power & water transportation. Lakes at the Falls on its way As a result of all these factors, The village & surrounding north to Kinmount & eventu- the village of Fenelon Falls township were named after ally Haliburton. It was a good boomed. The waterfront along the Abbe Fenelon, a French investment as Fenelon Falls the falls was crowded with missionary/explorer who trav- boomed as never before. With elled around the future prov- lots of good pine floated down mills & factories. Magnificent ince of Ontario in the 1660s. the Burnt & Gull Rivers from two & three story businesses But Fenelon Falls received Haliburton, Fenelon quickly lined the main street. Steam explorers as early as 1617 became a mill town. Soon 3 boats stopped at regular inter- when the famous Samuel de huge mills were operating in vals. Prosperity was every- Champlain portaged around the vicinity of the Falls: J.D. where. Eventually the timber the Falls on his way to do Smith & Co (9,000,000 board Main Street Fenelon Falls circa ran out & the mills disap- battle with the Iroquois. His feet), Hilliard & Mowray 1800. Locks in the bottom left diary records the images of a (4,000,000) and Green & Ellis peared. The railway was dis- hand corner raw waterfall in an unspoiled (5,000,000) . That was a lot of continued, but the Trent Canal (and abandoned) land. The prime pine lumber in one site was originally called year! Green & Ellis also built Cameron’s Falls after Duncan a mill in Kinmount, closer to Cameron, a prominent politi- the action to avoid that extra cian who was granted large float down the Burnt River. It tracts of land in the vicinity. is now the Austin Sawmill. But the real founder of All these early mills fed off Fenelon Falls was James Wal- the waterpower of the Falls. lis, an English entrepreneur This same Falls also attracted who recognized the natural early hydro-electric plants: advantages. Wallis built a supplying power all over the grist mill & saw mill. When area and even as far as Lind- lack of easy transportation say. The Falls also had its hampered the lumber indus- down side. For years, the vil- try, Wallis built a steamship, lage of Fenelon Falls was the the Ogemah, to tow his lum- western terminus of the early ber to Port Perry and thence Trent Canal. It wasn’t until

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History of the Burnt River, continued from page 1

rapids including Furnace exercise. In the early days, a (or foolish?) of lumber work- use until the lumbermen Falls & Jacob’s Ladder north raft with a team of horses on ers. At the many waterfalls & moved on. By the early 1900s, of the village & Low Falls & a capstan would likely warp especially rapids, the logs the last of the big log drives Falls south of town. After the the booms of logs across the would often catch on the rocks were gone, but sawmills at Burnt River tumbles over the lake until they could be sent & create a log jam. Sometimes Kinmount & Burnt River still High Falls, it leaves the Cana- down the outlet river (to the the jam could be freed before used the Burnt to float its raw dian Shield or granite land- next lake!). Eventually, the it grew to mammoth propor- material to the mill. The logs form and becomes noticeably “alligator steam boat” re- tions, but on other times... In were often “stored” in the river less turbulent. The little falls placed the noble horse. This such circumstances, jam until their turn with the saw at Burnt River village is the mini-tugboat simply towed crackers were brought in to came. Thus the Burnt River head of navigation from Cam- the boom of logs across the clear the mess. Usually there would be filled with sawlogs eron Lake: the furthest point lake. The Alligator could was a “key-log” that once most of the summer. Even as where boats can reach without even “warp” itself overland pried free, allowed the jam to late as 1970, booms filled with a portage. to the next lake on some dissolve. At times, the jam logs were still a sight in town. As a water transport route, the smaller portages. The only broke up too quickly for the The River also serves the area Burnt River was essentially place these aids were used cracker or drivers to safely residents in other ways. The useless. Too many waterfalls on the Burnt River water- escape. In such times, tragic village always had a town & rapids obstructed the river shed was from Haliburton consequences were often the swimming hole. In winter, its north of Burnt River village to (Head Lake) to Ingoldsby result. The many rapids & frozen surface became a make water transport of goods (Kashawogawigawog Lake). waterfalls of the Burnt River hockey rink if weather permit- practical. To the pioneer mov- After that is was downhill claimed its share of victims; in ted. But the turbulent nature of ing north, it followed a wan- all the way on the Drag- fact, these trouble spots were the Burnt River made safe ice dering, torturous course freely Burnt branch. The Central & often graded by the number of a precarious affair, and local interspersed with fallen trees: Irondale branches involved graves that filled their little residents have always been blocked by waterfalls and no lakes & hence no aids. impromptu cemeteries. The wary of the River. This wari- featuring a fierce current. No Yes, the falls & rapids were Hawk River Chute in Stan- ness has meant drowning in doubt a few fur trappers pad- a nuisance, but to the cost- hope Township was the most the River have been quite rare. dled north to reap furs from conscious lumberman, speed dangerous in the area: its In fact, area lakes & smaller the rich Haliburton trapping was a bonus! cemetery contained 11 graves. streams are more often hazard- grounds, but most early trap- The log drives often took a The Devil’s Chute at Irondale ous drowning sites simply pers preferred the more placid couple of months to pass memorialized 7 or 9 drivers’ because people let their guard Gull River route into the Hali- through Kinmount Village. last resting place. The High down. burton Highlands. Of course the logs were Falls south of Kinmount had at The Burnt River was a noted Likewise the Burnt River was forced to go “over the dam”. least 3 burials. Life was dan- fishing spot for the local an- useless as a cadge route for Stop logs were removed to gerous on the River Drive. glers. The dam created a the lumbermen. There sup- form a spillway and sweat- The earliest lumbermen noted “lake” with deep water all the plies were drawn by horse & ing river drivers would push low water levels as problem way up to the 3 Brothers’ Falls wagon up the Bobcaygeon the logs on their way with for their log drives. After the and was the haunt of muskies, Road to the winter shanties. long pike poles. Often dif- spring flood or freshet passed, pickerel, bass & trout to name But the Burnt River was es- ferent companies’ log drives the Burnt slowed down & be- the most popular species. The sential to the lumber industry would get mixed together at came full of obstacles like dam was always a popular as a route the cut logs trav- the dam and the drivers were deadheads, rocks, sandbars, spot, but many local anglers elled on the way south to the forced to sort the logs. Each etc. But this problem could be kept small boats above the mills along the Kawartha company stamped its prop- fixed by creating a series of dam to fish upstream. Down- Lakes. In fact, the Burnt River erty with a brand simply by dams at key points. These stream, trout & pickerel were route was preferable to the hammering the log with a dams could store water & the favourite catches. The Gull route simply because of hammer bearing its brand. A prolong the spring flood until smaller tributaries of the Burnt its fast-paced current and lack stone sorting jack was built the log drives had passed. The were often filled with trout in of large lakes. On the Gull on the west side of the river dams also kept the water levels the spring. The Burnt around system, it was necessary to to help sort the logs. River higher at key points like Kin- Kinmount was rather unique in “warp” or tow the logs across driving was a dangerous mount & Ingoldsby. Many that it featured both cold water the still lakes. This was a profession, practiced only by other minor dams were built in fish (trout) and warm water painfull & time consuming the bravest and most skilled various places for temporary fish (muskie & pickerel). In

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History of the Burnt River, continued from page 3 recent times, fishing upon the often filled with “foreign sub- nure. But in today’s world, River water for residents & Burnt has declined as the fish stances” or garbage (or larger supplies of water are businesses of the village. stocks have almost disap- worse!). Upstream farmers necessary for the modern Today, the log drives are long peared due t o a variety of often dumped manure, trash, homes. Improved water filtra- done. The Burnt River is the reasons. etc in the river. It was not tion systems made exploita- haunt of the canoer, the fish- The Burnt River still serves as unusual to see a dead cow or tion of the River practicable, erman and those who just a water source for the village horse floating down the River. and by the 1940s a “town of Kinmount. The pioneers Hotels on the Main Street had water system” was in opera- admire the waterfront view. preferred wells to the dark stables along the riverbank tion. Today, a much improved waters of the River. Not only complete with trapdoors for pump-house has been con- was the water “dark”, but it quick “disposal” of the ma- structed to convert the Burnt

From left: High Falls, south of Kinmount on the Burnt River; Three Brothers Falls, north of Kinmount on the Burnt River both are portages on the Burnt River Canoe Route

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Bridges of Kinmount

Throughout its history, the the same site. later Monck Road. By 1878, the bridge was wholly within village of Kinmount has The first bridge was built dur- the original pioneer bridge Victoria County and was hosted 4 bridges over the ing the spring & summer of was “worn-out”. By 1878, it therefore its responsibility. mighty Burnt River . The 1858. The Bobcaygeon Road was time for a new bridge. Victoria argued the bridge Bobcaygeon Road was sur- had not yet reached the River, Thereupon hangs a tale. The was a necessary deviation veyed due north from Bob- but the bridge was began Bobcaygeon Road (bridges from the actual boundary due caygeon in 1856 with North early since it was so major a included) was a shared county to topographical problems. Bay as its (possible) terminus. project. The work camp was road with Peterborough & Peterborough returned it was It was designed to follow the built on the site of the present Victoria County sharing costs. practical to run the Road old survey line that formed Legion & the bridge was Peterborough refused to share along the actual county line. the boundary between Victo- completed by September the cost of the new bridge. Victoria countered Little Lake ria & Peterborough Counties 1858. A government official Victoria County took them to upstream made this impracti to their northern limits. This described the first bridge court. Peterborough argued Continued on page 10 course led to the Road cross- thusly: “ Burnt River is here ing the Burnt River at the spanned by a wooden bridge future village of Kinmount. standing firm at the present The Kinmount Committee For The actual course of the Road time. Queen posts and strain- Planning and Economic Development was moved west from the ing beams support the road- county line in the actual vil- way. There are log end abut- Is a Proud Sponsor of the Kinmount Gazette lage because the topography ments and two intermediate Explore our Heritage … of the true boundary line piers with their cutwaters Experience our Charm! would have had to cross the sidelong to the current” River several times in a mile. Traffic was heavy on the first Come out and join the Besides, an excellent crossing bridge; all the traffic from the Kinmount Canada Day Festivities site was found right at the well-travelled Bobcaygeon Sunday, July 27th at 5 PM—Fireworks at Dusk present bridge site. All Road passed over its timbers Kinmount Fairgrounds bridges in town have been on as well as traffic from the

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Myth Busters: The Big One That Didn’t Get Away

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A quick study zette staff investigated the va-

lidity of this photo as it was of this photo shows that it suspect due to the fisherman’s was taken chosen attire. Everyone knows The Kinmount Brownies and somewhere up that real fishermen don’t wear friends filled a pick-up truck river from Kin- white. As of press time, the with the spoils of Pitch In mount. The results of our independent study Day held on May 1st. Here they are after all of their species which were unavailable. Please see hard work is unique to future Gazettes for updates. this region of Ontario can grow up to 2 metres in length and weigh between For years local fishermen have 75-80 lbs. It feeds on large am- sought after the elusive Uber- phibians such as frogs, Canada Large Mouth Bass of the Burnt Geese and small domestic mam- River. This fishermen who hails mals that happen to be on shore. from Minden, asked to remain The Uber Large Mouth Bass of anonymous as he did not want the Burnt River has recently requests for the whereabouts of been featured on Hinterland his secret fishing hole where he Who’s Who. Local eateries are has caught four others of this

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John McGrath Branch 441 Royal Canadian Legion Kinmount by Cathy King Culinary Cupboard

We had a busy start to the month of May with Auction and are pleased to report our favour- Everyone loves this pretty salad our Branch and Ladies Auxiliary dinner and ite auctioneer, Doug will be leading us that that's topped with strawberries and st Honours and Awards on May 1 . Our Ladies evening. Advance tickets will be available sliced almonds. With just a few Auxiliary are to be commended for putting on soon. ingredients, it's loaded with fla- th such a delicious dinner with all the trimmings June 26 is the Legion Giant Yard Sale. vour. that evening. Our special guests, Deputy Zone Vendor tables are available to rent at a very Commander Jackie Walter, Zone Honours & reasonable price. 3 cups fresh spinach Awards Chair Harold Prowse and Ladies Although the winter dart leagues have come 1/2 cup sliced strawberries Auxiliary Zone Commander Bernice Owens to an end, Wednesday Mixed Summer Drop 1/4 cup sliced almonds were on hand that evening to help present the in Darts has started. Whether you are a new 1 tablespoon cider vinegar awards. Congratulations to award recipients or seasoned dart player, why not come out 1 tablespoon honey and to all our volunteers for their hard work and join us at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of fun 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar throughout the year. The branch annual nomi- darts? nd nations and elections took place on May 2 . For information on any of our events please In a large bowl, combine the spin- Our outgoing executive are to be commended call the legion at 488-3462. ach, strawberries and almonds. In for their hard work over the past year. Con- We are pleased to advise that our Ladies a jar with a tight-fitting lid, com- gratulations and best wishes to our President, Auxiliary will be once again be running the bine the vinegar, honey and sugar; Mary Lou Ferguson and the incoming execu- Children’s/Family Fun Summer Bingo every shake well. Drizzle over salad and tive and volunteers in the upcoming year. Monday starting July 5th; and the ladies are toss to coat. Serve immediately. In addition to our ongoing events: - Friday planning a Trash and Treasure Sale on July Serves 4. night bingo with a $300 jackpot; Tuesday 17th. lunches and Saturday meat draws, we have a Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a bingo number of special events planned for the player a garage sale follower or a fan of Footnote: Nutritional Analysis: weeks ahead: auctions, we have a variety of events 3/4 cup equals 74 calories, 4 g fat th Mark your calendar for Saturday June 19 as planned for your enjoyment this summer. (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, we are having a dinner and Loonie/Toonie 98 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Ex- changes: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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Kinmount Kids’Corner My Super Bike

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) created a National I want to explain what my ideal bike would be like. First of Poster/Writing Contest to reach out to young people who will all it would have jets instead of pedals so that it can go super someday drive on our roads and make decisions in our com- fast and I don't have to pedal. Next it would include a soft munities. The contest provides young Canadians with an op- cozy seat because I will be spending a lot of time on my bike portunity to express ina creative way, their concerns about the travelling to different places. Finally it would have to have dangers of impaired driving. The following story written by pink grips, pink rims and a pink seat because pink is my fa- Grade 6 student Kaitlin Chupa of Ridgewood Public School vourite colour. In conclusion, now you can see why my ideal has been selected to compete at the national level. bike is super cool and I would ride it everywhere. By: Brook You Can’t Replace Me By Kaitlin Chupa As I lay, staring at the sky, I was in more paid than ever before. Paramedics were speaking quietly above me. “The drunk driver killed her”, one said. They spoke on, I tried to hear, but numbness was over taking my body. I started to move-float-into the sky. I watched the scene from above and suddenly remembered what had happened. I was getting into my car when swerving headlights caught my attention. Two seconds later my world went blank. I awoke the next morning with a beautiful woman in front of me. I tried to speak but the woman wanted me to see something. I looked and Super Bike saw a scene of tears, my mother being comforted, not looking I want to explain what my ideal bike would be like. First of at the long coffin at the front. I looked around and saw my all, it would have jet engines because it would go really fast friends and family, all mourning at my death. My siblings and get you to where you want to go in record time. Further- were looking reckless from the loss of their role model. Then more, it would include nitro tanks because they will make it all disappeared. The woman looked at me, tears in her eyes. things easier. For example, with the push of a button, flames She asked me, “What do you think?” I thought then replied could fly out from your exhaust pipes. Finally it would have “I’m worried for my family and my friends. They are not to have auto drive so that if I'm tired I can sit back, relax and whole without me. My siblings don’t have someone to look enjoy the ride. In conclusion, now you can see why my ideal up to. They need me.” I suddenly realized where I was and bike needs to have jet engines, nitro tanks, and auto drive. that I was gone forever. By: Alex

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Bridges of Kinmount, continued from page 5 cal. But Peterborough claimed Little technicalities, Kinmount got a new the herd into the River. The animals Lake was caused by the dam at Kin- bridge. landed on top of the ever-present log mount & hence it was Victoria’s deci- The second bridge lasted until 1905. By boom underneath the bridge, trapping sion. Since the bridge was on the Victo- this date, the wooden structure had the cattle among the logs. The boom ria side out of choice rather than neces- again decayed to “dangerous status”. was cut releasing both logs & beasts. sity, Peterborough County should not The end came rather dramatically. Fred Most of the cattle were rescued un- contribute. Anyone familiar with the Dettman Jr, a local cattle-buyer, was harmed, but several had to be put local geography will see the foolishness driving a herd of cattle across the rotten down. Regardless of the results of the of the Peterborough argument, but be- structure to the railway yards on their cattle round-up, Kinmount was sud- lieve it or not, the judge ruled in Peter- way to market. So many excited beasts denly a divided Village. A new bridge borough’s favour leaving Victori a with crowded on the old structure, that it was (quickly?) built to join the halves of the entire cost! Regardless of the legal collapsed under the weight and spilled town back together. This third structure was made of iron; no more rot- ting wood please! The more durable iron bridge lasted until 1949. By this time, it was once again time for a new bridge over the Burnt. The “drive” to get a new bridge is chronicled in the poem “The Building of Kinmount Bridge” in the cultural Corner. Suffice it to say, the fourth bridge still stands today. It has been repaired on several occasions, but still serves its pur- pose. And as any resident can tell you, it is still heavily used !

Fishing Tales from the Burnt River Muskies are the largest fish found in our ones” escape in this manner just as he mately 14 years old disappeared under area (with apologies to lake trout & sea was about to land them in his boat. On the water with a yelp! He reappeared monsters). They are noted both for their the next trip, his partner noticed a for- within seconds but with a 4 stitch gash “fighting abilities” when hooked & their eign object in the tackle box, and on on his ankle; you guessed it, from a fish cleverness when “out-foxing” the fish- closer inspection found a pistol! The bite! It was believed he was “grabbed” erman. They are also noted for their plan: once the monster fish reached the by a confused muskie of unknown (but trophy- status size; and to many fisher- back of the boat... boom! The revolver huge) proportions. It was speculated the men, that trophy muskie was worth the was called ”The Equalizer”! Desperate Muskie mistook the swimmer for a long hours of stalking on the River. times call for desperate measures! snack of goose or duck: or maybe he A favourite muskie tactic is to “grasp” A constant fear of swimmers was being was just defending his territory! Of the bait in its mouth, put up a desperate attacked by a large fish that sensed a course the muskie grew in size with the fight until the back of the boat is “meal”. The movie “Jaws” realized this re-telling of the tale till the point he had reached and then “spit” the bait at the horror in an extreme way. Kinmount to go upstream to Little Lake to turn excited fishermen. Several fishermen had its own version of this attack. The around! Rumour also spread the way to have claimed to be “wounded” by such town swimming hole at the time was at catch this trophy fish was a 5 lb roast of spit-baits; although the actual wound the east end of the bridge. In the sum- beef on a grappling hook anchored by a may have been to their egos. One such mer it was filled with children of vari- chain. Needless to say, the big one got year, a Kinmount Fishermen had a run ous sizes swimming, diving, etc into the away...again! of “bad luck” and had several “big water. Suddenly one boy, approxi-

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby Please contact me at (705) WOW! Have you ever seen Guiding Unit, I will soon be (705) 488-2919 or 488-2919 or the likes of it? Kinmount is a packing my bags to go off to [email protected]. [email protected] happening place these days. “Survivor Camp” with the K.C.P.E.D. DINNER and I’ll be sure to fill you in. Our new streetscape project girls for 2 nights. Thanks to AUCTION NEWS DONATION JARS FOR seems to have stirred up some Kinmount Lions Club for Amazing prize donations FIRE VICTIMS kind of fever. Gateway Vari- subsidizing this trip. from area merchants & resi- Dave and Teresa Graham and ety, the Kinvale Restaurant, Remember to stop by kin- dents along with the suppor- their 3 young daughters re- and Kinmount Fish & Chips mount.ca for detailed & up- tive crowd attending Kin- cently suffered a fire in their have all made improvements dated event information. mount Committee for Plan- home. Thanks to the efforts of to their establishments. The Please contact me at 705-488- ning & Economic Develop- local Fire Fighters the fire did th library entranceway has been 2919 or ment’s 16 Annual Dinner & not destroy their home com- modified to better assist those [email protected] to Auction April 24, resulted in pletely, but there is structural with disabilities. The waiting leak news through the Hot over $17,000 raised in support damage and considerable room from the Howland Junc- Stove Leak. See you in Kin- of Kinmount enhancement smoke and water damage. tion Turntable site will soon mount! projects. The hand made quilt The family will not be able to rest by Kinmount Railway SKATEBOARD PARK was a big hit and the roast live in their home for quite Station & the Station sports a INFO beef dinner was supreme. some time yet. You can help new roof. Highlands Cinemas Obtaining a skateboard park Special thanks to auctioneers the Grahams by making a is rolling in full swing. The & basketball court for youth Don Corneil and Clayton donation in the Donation Jars Farmers Market is back and was an initiative undertaken Cameron. located around town. so are the Yard Sales. In just a several years ago that to date ATTENTION BUSINESS MORE THANKS TO few weeks we welcome the has not materialized. Funds OWNERS KINMOUNT LIONS rd 3 Annual Kinmount Country waiting to be used are on de- What goes around comes Kinmount Playschool sends Jamboree and the usual com- posit with Kawartha Credit around. Have you ever con- thanks to Kinmount Lions munity Canada Day Celebra- Union in the form of a sidered playing an active role Club who recently added to tions at Kinmount Fair- $20,000 Redeemable Invest- with Kinmount Business As- the playgroup’s Toy Replen- grounds. It doesn’t stop ment Certificate which has sociation to aid in promoting ishing Fund with a generous there. In July Fun Bingo earned $1,218.97 in interest to our town? The group spon- donation. Monday nights and Music in date with the balance of funds sors 3 events per year, NEWS FROM the Park Thursday evenings totaling $1,147.49 in a regular Moonlight Mania, Harvest KINMOUNT ARTISANS begin again. Heritage Days account. The idea of a skate- Homecoming & Kinmount MARKETPLACE coming July 14-18 will bring board park, though long gone Winterfest. You can support Our local crafters and artists, a swarm of activities too. is not forgotten. Kinmount the association and ultimately a.k.a. the Kinmount Artisans Have you seen the short film Lions Club indicates they are our community in several Guild display their wares at “Kinmount – A Community still interested in helping with ways: monetary or in-kind Kinmount Artisans Market- Celebrates”? If you visit property for this project if & donations, participation or place on a daily basis begin- kinmount.ca you can check it when a suitable site is located. ideas. Come brainstorm with ning June 18. Explore a mul- out. The DVD is also avail- If you have any ideas please us and find out what it’s all titude of art, handcrafted able for sale at Kinmount share them. Contact me at about at our next meeting. items, souvenirs, memora- Artisans Marketplace & Gateway Variety. BCH Tax Preparation Accounting The film ends with Bookkeeping the girls of the 1st 3235 County Road 121 Kinmount Unit of R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances Sparks, Brownies, K0M 1C0 Payroll Guides & Pathfinders Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns yelling “Kinmount Phone 705-488-2228 P.O.S. System Set-up Rocks”! I think they Mobile 705-340-3942 are right! Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES Speaking of our

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The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 the downtown area throughout all the other Moonlight bilia, books & DVD’s for Economic Development. out the day. Check out a Mania activities. If you your browsing or purchasing KINMOUNT HERITAGE variety of local crafters & know anyone with a vehicle pleasure. When making a FESTIVAL miscellaneous booths, Kin- to show off please invite minimum $10 purchase, be The 2nd annual Kinmount mount Farmers Market, a them. For more information sure to complete your ballot Heritage Festival is coming riverside BBQ, Boat Smart, contact Larry Kent at (705) for the free Annual Summer your way July 14 - 18. Just lumberjack events, kids 488-1706. Draw. The Marketplace, what does the festival hold in games and more. From 5:00 Soap Box Derby Info yours to discover, is located store? Activities galore & p.m. - 10:00 p.m. enjoy Get ready – get set – GO! in the lower level of Kin- more! The gala occasion fea- more music, outdoor bingo, Moonlight Mania hosts Kin- mount Community Centre. tures unique aspects of life in a classic car display, a soap mount’s first ever Soap Box KINMOUNT COUNTRY Kinmount from the past to the box derby, pitch-burst, Derby which hits the road on JAMBOREE present offering something for wagon & pony rides, bouncy Silver Street, July 17 at 6:00 June 24 - 27 the entire family to enjoy. castle, kids games & crafts, p.m. sharp. Complete rules, The 3rd Annual Kinmount You too, can become a part of face painting, outdoor films, regulations, design informa- Country Jamboree invites you Kinmount Heritage by experi- great food, draws and in- tion and registration are to what promises to be the encing the many events. store specials. Make sure to available at Gateway Vari- best Jamboree yet. Enjoy a Watch for complete details in get your free Kinmount ety. Here’s a glimpse of the great weekend of Country the next issue of the Gazette Passport, take to selected highlights: You MUST pre Music at beautiful Kinmount and remember to keep your locations to receive proof of -register by July 1 to enter. Fairgrounds. Gates open at eye on kinmount.ca where your visit, and then turn in Completed entry forms must 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Open details will also be posted. your completed passport at be returned to Gateway Va- Mic kicks off events Thurs- Some of the things to look the Railway Station to be riety, 4071 County Rd. 121, day evening at 7:00 p.m. The forward to are as follows: entered in a free draw with P.O. Box 26, Kinmount, Main Stage Shows at the Ghost Tour fantastic prizes! Who knows On., K0M 2A0 or faxed to Grandstand feature an All Festivities kick off Wednes- what else you may find go- (705) 488-3241. The derby Star Cast for 2010. Special day, July 14 at 8:30 p.m. at ing on? The list keeps grow- is for girls & boy ages 8-16 Guest Saturday evening is Kinmount Railway Station. ing! Moonlight Mania is a years. The categories are 8- Tommy Cash. And don’t Find out about the mysteries community effort, sponsored 12, 12-16 & big & little miss out on the scrumptious of Kinmount with local histo- by Kinmount Business As- (parent/older sibling & home cooked meals including rian Guy Scott who knows sociation. Raindate July 24. child). Racers must be at the breakfast, lunch & dinner. many tales lurking in the Classic Car Cruise Fest starting area by 5:30 p.m. Weekend passes with camp- wonders of Kinmount. This Attention Classic Car All cars must have a braking ing, weekend passes or day fun filled family event is free Owners: Cruise into Kin- device & be designed to passes are available. Children of charge. Raindate July 21. mount to show your pride & cover & protect legs & feet. 12 and under are free. For Kinmount Talent Night joy at Kinmount Railway Glen & Julie Weiler of more information & tickets The revival of days of old hits Station. Sit back, relax, chat What’s Your Sign have a contact Kinmount Fair- the stage July 16 at 7:30 p.m. and listen to some great supply of wheels available grounds at 705-488-2871 or at Kinmount Community tunes. Make sure to check for anyone who wishes to the Trailer Park Office from Centre. This annual Kin- June 24 - 28 at 705-488-2475. mount custom resurrected last CANADA DAY year for Kinmount\s 150th

CELEBRATIONS Anniversary Celebrations was PAUL SILVER Bring your family, friends and an immense success. What’s P.O. Box 286 lawn chairs to Kinmount Can- your talent? Come show us at Kinmount, On ada Day Festivities beginning the auditions taking place 20+ Years Experience K0M 2A0 Serving Kinmount & Area at 5:00 p.m. at Kinmount June 19th at 9:30 AM at Kin- Fairgrounds Sunday, June 27. mount Community Centre. Events include a BBQ, live Moonlight Mania All Day HOME & COTTAGE music, wagon & pony rides, Long July 17 face painting, games & more. Moonlight Mania has gone INTERIORS - EXTERIORS Donation collection. Fire- Mad! Experience a swarm of One call covers all works at dusk. This event is activities bound to delight you (705) 488-2919 sponsored by the Kinmount from morning till night. Ca- Committee for Planning & noe FM broadcasts live from Page 12 Kinmount Gazette

Hot Stove Leak, continued from p. 12 UCW Lots of fun & prizes! Hot and Cold Buffet use them. Give them a call at May 29th, 2010 4:00-6:30 (705) 488-1818. A maximum of UPCOMING EVENTS Kinmount Community Centre 4 cars will race at one time. June 10 - Casino Rama trip For information contact 488-2687 or 488-2192 Each team consists of 2 partici- sponsored by Kinmount Seniors pants with both taking a turn as Group. The bus leaves the le- driver & pusher. Pushers must gion parking lot at 9:00 a.m. stop at the appropriate marked Enjoy a free lunch while you are Kinmount Farmers’ Market line indicators. Total cost of there. Return time is 4:00 p.m. building the car may NOT ex- Bus cost is $5.00. To reserve Explore our market! ceed $100. Sponsors may be your spot call Theresa at 488- Every Saturday, 9-2pm obtained to offset costs. Protec- 1110. May 22nd—October 9th. tive headgear MUST be worn. June 16 - Big Buck Bid Euchre Organic veggies, baked goods, honey, beef, Waivers must be signed by par- 11:00 a.m. at Kinmount Le- lamb, maple syrup, unique crafts & much more! ents. Prizes awarded for fastest gion. Cost $10 includes lunch. & best decorated cars. Direct June 19 - Friends of the Li- At the Austin Sawmill Park - call 488-2612 for info any questions to Lynn Nicholls, brary Book Sale 10:00 a.m. - owner of Gateway Variety, at 2:00 p.m. lower level Kinmount (705) 488-1101. For creative Public Library. ideas and to see a Soap Box June 19 - Dinner & Loonie THE KINMOUNT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Derby in action visit Bobcay- Auction 5:00 p.m. at the Royal proudly presents the geon’s Unlock the Summer Canadian Legion. Call 705-488- Event June 5. 2318 for info. KINMOUNT COUNTRY JAMBOREE The Grand Finale June 24-27 - Kinmount Coun- July 18 try Jamboree at Kinmount Fair- June 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2010 Kinmount United Church Out- grounds. Camping available. Kinmount Fairgrounds door Church Service at Austin June 26 - Yard Sale 9:00 a.m. For info, contact Greg Barrington 705-454-1459 Sawmill Heritage Park, 9:45 at the Royal Canadian Le- Email: [email protected] a.m. is followed by a BBQ. Rail gion. Vendor space avail- Website: www.ambrec.com/kinmount/ Trail Tours on guided trolley able. Call 705-488-2318. rides start at 11:00 a.m. Come June 27 - Canada Day Cele- see how ducky it is in Kinmount brations at Kinmount Fair- info. -455-9294. at the Rubber Duck Race sup- grounds. Events begin at 5:00 Kinmount Walking Group: Preschool Storytime: Meet downtown Monday, Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. porting the Special Olympics at p.m. No charge at gates. Fire- Wednesday & Fridays, 9:00 a.m. at Kinmount Public 2:00 p.m. works at dusk. Donation collec- SUMMER READING tion. Lunch at the Legion: Tues- Library. PROGRAM June 30 - Diners Dinner 12:00 days, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hot Open Mediation: “It’s a Jungle Out There” is the p.m. at Burnt River Centre. Cost Meals $6.00, Soup & Sandwich Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at $5.00, includes tea & coffee. Eat the Dharma Centre, theme for the Summer Reading $7. in/take out. 1886 Galway Road. Program this year at Kinmount ONGOING ACTIVITIES Visit dharmacentre.org Public Library. Librarian Mary- Kinmount Playschool: Co- Kinmount Public Library: anne Dobsi delivers 2 separate operative Playgroup meets Mon- Tuesday & Wednesday 3:00 or call 705-488-2704 programs beginning July 15. day & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday for more information. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. & Satur- Friday Night Bingo: From 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon at Kinmount Community day 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. at the Royal younger children 3 - 6 years old Centre. Ontario Early Years st Junior Book Club: Wednesday Canadian Legion. will develop a love of reading Mobile Outreach visits the 1 & rd evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $200.00 Must Go! through books, games & crafts. 3 Mondays of each month. Similar activities taking place Call 705-488-3044 for details. at Kinmount Public Library. Kinmount Farmers from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck Fitness & Yoga: Tuesday & Market: Saturdays, Thursday mornings at Kinmount 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at ages 7 - 11 also feature a weekly lunch, 12:30 p.m. Mondays fol- community Centre. Fitness 9:00 Austin Sawmill Heri- scavenger hunt where kids re- lowed by bid euchre at 1:00 p.m. a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15 tage Park. ceive clues & riddles that lead at the Royal Canadian Legion. a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Call Janet them to specific destinations in Sparks, Brownies, Guides & the Jungle of Kinmount to find a Pathfinders: Mondays, 6:30 Dalzell at 705-488-2630. certain something by the follow- p.m. at Kinmount Community Evening Yoga: Wednesday nights at Kinmount Community ing week. For preparation pur- Centre. Call 705-488-2919 for Centre. Call Gail Holness at 705 poses pre-registration is desired. Page 13 Kinmount Gazette

In the Lions Den by Janice Davidson Do You Have Talent? As mentioned in my last article, the life and sports was truly refreshing, Lions had their district convention at not to mention his career stories that Our Second Annual Talent Show is Set for the end of May at the Pinestone Re- had us all in stitches. Other high- July 16th at 7:30 PM at the sort. The theme for this year’s con- lights of the day included a parade, a Kinmount Community Centre vention was “Move to Grow” which rally, and the Governor’s Banquet. Auditions will take place on June 19th at was to celebrate not only the growth Many of our lions clubs within the 9:30 AM at the Kinmount Community Centre of our organization internationally, district had hospitality suites open but also the personal growth that for information and promotional pur- For more information, please call 488-9954 each one of us experiences when we poses. Beverages, treats and good give back to our communities. The conversation was available in each feeling of peace and tranquility on suite. the completion of a project gives us Sunday brought more activi- eSpring Water Purifier all so much satisfaction. It was an ties but most importantly was improves taste, odour & clarity amazing three days and lots of fun. voting day for the district can- - enough for family of six to cook On the Friday there was golf for didates. David Anderson may with and drink for a full year on one those interested, a few meetings and not have won an Oscar this cartridge. then there was Fun Time. These were weekend but he did get portable model available, one sys- Oscar winning performances that elected as the new Zone tem home & cottage use were done by the Cabinet Officers Chairman. Congratulations and Lions of our District. David Dave we are proud of you and Call Fred or Carol Simmons for a performed with two other lions as the know you will do a fantastic free no obligation demo Haliburton Highlifers. Although job. 705-286-3588 they did not win any Oscars they I can hardly wait till next sure did get a lot of laughs. year! Saturday started with a Lions Break- fast and Walt McKechnie was our guest speaker. Walt is now retired from the NHL but played with many of hockey’s legends. His outlook on

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Tommy Cash Headlines Jamboree Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group On June 26, Kinmount Country Jambo- just to sing the hits, Tommy entertains ree proudly welcomes special guest with engaging conversation, wit, and 20th Tommy Cash, brother of the late, great charm, while giving a superb perform- Johnny Cash. Tommy is no stranger to ance. Tommy Cash, quintessential Anniversary Celebration Kinmount, having performed a couple worldwide performer has entertained at June 12, 2010 of years ago at Kinmount Fair. The Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas, and Tommy, one of 7 children, is 8 years concerts and fairs on nearly every con- Enjoy displays, draws, younger than the “Man in Black.” tinent. keynote speaker, cake Tommy and his brother John are the Tommy says “I miss my brother John only 2 who made their careers in the more than words can say. He always and beverages music business. inspired me and was a loving brother Tommy formed his first band in high and friend. His music will live on for- Minden Hills school and enlisted in the Army after ever on its own merits. However I am Community Centre. graduation where he was a deejay for now doing a very special show. The Admission is free. American Forces Radio Network. Af- Johnny Cash Tribute Show is now my ter the army, Tommy played with Hank main focus. I tell stories about the Doors open from 1 - 4 pm Williams Jr., and later gained a record songs and personal stories about my deal from Musicor. Later he joined life and his, growing up in Arkansas. United Artists and just missed the We are very proud of our family ori- Kinmount country Top 40 in 1968 with “The ented show and hope you’ll come and Sounds of Goodbye.” In late 1969, see us!” Soap Box Derby while on Epic Records, he delivered his The Jamboree runs from June 24 – 27 biggest hit, a tune dedicated to JFK, at Kinmount Fairgrounds. Like Kin- A Moonlight Mania Event RFK, and Martin Luther King entitled, mount itself, Kinmount Country Jam- July 24 "Six White Horses.” 1970 saw a pair of boree just keeps getting better & better. Rules, Regulations & Top Ten singles: “One Song Away” Be sure to check it out! and "Rise and Shine", and the Top 20 Registration Packages hit, “I Recall a Gypsy available at Woman.” Tommy continues to tour the Gateway Variety globe, bringing to his audience the best 705-488-1101 in entertainment. For many years, Tommy has been You must pre-register sought after as a guest on NBC, ABC, by July 1st to enter CBS & TNN. Tommy has videos shown on TNN & CMT. Tommy is a true worldwide star. Audiences from all over the globe know that when Tommy Cash is performing, they'll get their money's worth. It isn't enough

KINMOUNT HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST A NICE PLACE TO VISIT 6 Cluxton Street HIGHLANDS CINEMAS Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 4131 COUNTY ROAD 121 (705)-488-2421 or 1-800-511-0211 KINMOUNT, ON 705 488 2107 www.kinmounthouse.com WWW.HIGHLANDSCINEMAS.COM [email protected] CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2009 Kinmount Gazette Businesses of Kinmount

The southernmost lot on the east side of St, loaded it on a railway car across the the store in 1917 and started a fire that Main Street is a narrow lot thanks to street with his other possessions, and destroyed their store & their immediate the bend in the Burnt River. The site next unloaded it on the open Prairie on neighbours. Fortunately quick work by was burnt over in 1890, 1917 and fi- the future site of Coleville, Sask. Alex the locals kept the building losses to 5 nally in 1942. In 1874, William Davey Moore replaced the outgoing harness built a dry goods & millinery store on shop and listed his business as “jeweller/ structures! The Dohertys rebuilt their the site. In 1883, he sold the business to watchmaker”. His shop also disappears business and even expanded their store Annie Jewett. She did not rebuild after after the 1917 fire. size. The great fire of 1942 again lev- the Fire of 1890 and the vacant lot was George Train was another merchant on elled the business, and the new owner, eventually divided into 4 businesses. this crowded lot. He operated a station- Jack Thompson, was the only business Charles Wellstood operated a leather ary/book store and his shop doubled as to rebuild on the lot. In 1959, he sold & shoe store. Most settlers could grow the village Post Office from 1894-1933. out to Bill & Betty Scott who operated or make most of the necessities of life, George Train also operated a private but leather goods were hard to produce lending-library. For 50c (later $1.00) a grocery store under the IGA label for down on the farm. Therefore leather annual fee, you joined the library and 40 years. After the fire, Thompson’s workers were a vital part of any pioneer were entitled to 1 book at a time. The Store was the largest business to re- community. After the fire of 1917, the book could be exchanged at any time. In build in the village. It eventually be- Wellstoods moved their business down the era before Kinmount had a public came the only general/grocery store in the street to another location. library, this store offered a useful service the village, even to the present day. In In 1891 Charles Cole built a harness to the community. The Post Office was shop on the lot. In the age of horse & rebuilt after the Fire of 1917, but not 1974 an addition to the south side of wagon, harness-makers were also im- after the Great Fire of 1942. the store expanded the business to in- portant to many communities. In 1906, The fourth business on this lot (yes, that clude a Pro Hardware franchise and a Charles Cole moved to the new prov- is a rather large number!) was Doherty bakery. The IGA franchise was later ince of Saskatchewan. He took down Brothers General Store. The Doherty changed to Knechtel’s and later a Food- his business sign “Chas Cole – Har- Brothers (John, Charlie & Sylve) had Town & FreshMart . In 1998, the Scotts nessmaker” from the building on Main been in business since 1906. They had a sold to Tom & Susan Lang. Today the substantial business on site Fresh Mart is still the largest store in CHATTY KELLY’S when a stove exploded in the village. ULTIMATE ROADSIDE DINER FRESH CUT FRIES

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What makes a person interesting? ketplace Best Super Shopper. Around Guild is a strong supporter of our town First, a person whose contributions 2006 Nancy discovered the Marketplace through distribution of promotional have a significant effect on our culture. and soon became a regular customer, material, souvenirs, books, and DVD’s Second, interesting people are intrigu- shopping for herself and for her gift giv- available in the Marketplace. ing. Finally, interesting people inspire ing needs. In her professional life Nancy Kinmount Artisans Guild boasts more us to develop greatness in ourselves. has many years experience in project than 70 members who pay an annual Kinmount is fortunate to boast an abun- management and in 2007, Nancy volun- fee which allows them to market their dance of interesting people and one of tarily reviewed the Marketplace as a con- art or handcrafts at Kinmount Artisans them is Nancy Caney, the new Chair- sultant bringing valuable tips and infor- Marketplace. Obviously, with that person of Kinmount & Area Artisans mation to the table. Nancy does not pro- many members, an amazing variety of Guild. duce any items for sale in the storefront, goods are available for your personal or Nancy is no stranger to our area, having but because of her expertise and love of gift giving pleasure, including clothing, cottaged at Salmon Lake since 1987. the Marketplace, Nancy was the perfect kitchenware, jewellery, twig furniture, Although Nancy & her husband main- choice to carry on as Chairperson when woodwork, stained glass, quilting, fine tain a home in Orillia, since their retire- the torch recently passed from Patti & art and more. You never know what ment they spend half their time at the Bruce Fleury after a 10 year span. you may find! Members of the Guild cottage. Another hat Nancy wears is About 2,000 people visit the Market- retain 80% of the selling price of their Secretary of Salmon Lake Cottage As- place each year. Surprisingly, most visi- goods with the remaining 20% going sociation. tors are not local residents. Nancy hopes toward storefront operating costs. The One of the interesting things about to change that by re-establishing a vari- Marketplace & Guild are governed by a Nancy is her involvement with Thera- ety of scheduled classes for adults, pro- Board of Directors consisting of 12 peutic Paws of Canada, Paws with moting youth involvement and making dedicated volunteers whose goal is to Love to Share. Nancy became involved the Marketplace more visible in the com- promote local talent and our town in with pet therapy back in 2004 when she munity. Her first initiative in this direc- general. The Guild is always open to began taking her dogs to visit with tion was a St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for new members who live or own property adults at Champlain Manor in Orillia. Kids held during March break that was within specific boundaries of Kinmount Through the Therapeutic Paws Pro- immensely enjoyed by local children. In & Area although some exceptions may gram, Nancy’s dogs passed evaluated the same token, at Moonlight Mania July be made. Members are required to help testing that enabled them to become 17, the Guild will add to festivities with man the store by occasionally volun- involved in the Paws to Read Program a Hands-on Craft Booth for children. teering their time. If due to extenuat- implemented at many public schools. The Marketplace also offers extended ing circumstances they are unable to do TPOC (www.tpoc.ca) provides Child hours during Moonlight Mania. so, alternate arrangements will be con- Certified therapy dogs and handlers to The Marketplace operates on a non- sidered. schools to help students who struggle profit basis and all related tasks are car- The goal of the Marketplace is to be with reading skills. There are many ried out by Guild member volunteers. self sufficient while contributing to libraries adding the Paws to Read pro- The Guild demonstrates strong commu- economic growth and community spirit gram to their activity schedule. Liter- nity support through its consistent dona- as a popular destination. Browsers are ary specialists acknowledge the fact tions of prizes for events and continued encouraged. Beginning June 18 the that children who are below their peers support as a Marketplace advertiser in Marketplace, located at the lower level in reading skills and are intimidated by the Kinmount Gazette. In addition, the of Kinmount Community Centre, will reading aloud in a group often have be open on a daily basis. The Mar- lower self-esteem and view reading as a ketplace welcomes new and crea- chore. Reading to the dogs is fun and is tive ideas and feedback. Nancy good practice for them. All the chil- invites you to contact her with your dren involved feel good about questions or ideas at (705) 447- themselves. Nancy maintains an every 3026 or at other week schedule between Orillia [email protected]. and Kinmount so she can continue to If you have never stopped in at read with children, seniors, and special Kinmount Artisans Marketplace needs persons yet still maintain her Nancy hopes you add it to your list involvement in our community. of things to do. You may fall in Nancy could quite possibly win an love just as Nancy did. award as the Kinmount Artisans Mar- Kinmount Gazette

The tulips in the Cenotaph came out The Legend of the Strawberry in time for V.E. Day, May 8, 2010

Though there is no definitive answer to the same time period, strawberries were the age old question of where strawber- served at important state occasions and ries got their name, there are several festivals to ensure peace and prosperity. theories that have been handed down The second wife of Henry VIII, Queen through time. Many people believe the Anne Boleyn (1507-36), had a straw- myth that the luscious red berries were berry-shaped birthmark on her neck. originally named in the nineteenth cen- Unfortunately, some claimed this fact tury by English children who picked proved she was a witch. The straw- the berries and strung them on grass berry is recognized as representing ab- straws to sell them. Another theory is solute perfection in the Victorian lan- the name was derived from the nine- guage of flowers. teenth century practice of placing straw Native Americans called the fragrant around the growing berry plants to pro- fruit 'Heart Seed Berries' and pounded tect the ripening fruit. them into their traditional corn Interestingly, botanists do not consider meal. Discovering the great taste of the the strawberry to be a 'true' berry. True Native American bread, colonists de- berries, such as blue berries and cran- cided to create their own version. Can berries have seeds inside. The straw- you guess what this tasty treat is known berry boldly displays an average of 200 as today? Yep, you've got it... Straw- seeds on the outside and is a member of berry Shortcake! the Rose family along with apples and plums. Strawberries can be traced back to the Romans and Greeks. Medieval stone- masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals, symbolizing perfection and righteousness. During

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Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each week we will feature a K0M 2A0 photo from the Kinmount Phone: 705-488-3182 Area. We challenge you to identify the spot. E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit to the We’re on the Web editor via email with a detailed description of the spot www.kinmount.ca you have captured. Last week’s Spot the Shot: Gazette Committee: Kinmount Communication Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Tower Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance

From the Editor’s Desk The Victoria Day Weekend tion of its main street and the Freshmart site: lot 1 east side pensed that hospitality. is the traditional “kick-off new street will look good of Main St. We still would The last edition of the Gazette was date” for the summer sea- with the town flowers & the like to have more photos, expanded to 20 pages! Yes, we are son. Gardening season, other improvements. As the especially older photos. If growing! Special thanks to our ad- Fishing season and even Fly workers were digging a cul- you have any images, contact vertisers who have made this possi- Season all begin in May. vert, they uncovered the a Gazette staff member. And speaking of Fishing foundations of the old Hop- On Thursday April 22, the ble. We still have spots open for Season, the Gazette is look- kins & Marks Store near the busload of Icelandic Conven- anyone who wants a space in the ing for any “fishing stories” Gateway Variety. After the tion delegates visited the expanded Gazette. Feel free to con- you may have. Send in your Great Fire of 1942, the re- village. They got a good tact the Gazette staff. Remember, legends to share with others. mains of the once-noble dose of hospitality Kinmount you are buying more than space: Kinmount has also been structure were simply buried -style and were impressed! you are getting a piece of history! harassed by fire. In the past under the next layer. The Thanks to those who dis- GS month, our area has seen 2 cement foundation was 3 feet major fires. The Irondale under the new street level! General Store was de- The village is getting more stroyed by fire, removing a than just a newly paved historical landmark. It is a street. The venerable Rail- tragedy Irondale lost one of way Station is getting a new its focal points. The Graham roof. (I wonder if the ghost Family home on Fenelon St of Sir William Mackenzie is was badly damaged by fire supervising.) A new storage as well. Fortunately the shed is planned for the Sta- damage can be repaired. tion, and the Gateway addi- The house is a “historical tion is nearing completion. structure”, formerly the Kinmount is certainly Train family home. “moving forward”! Kinmount is getting a new In each new edition, the Ga- Main St. It was badly zette will be featuring the needed. Travellers often history of a Kinmount busi- judge a town by the condi- ness. This edition is the The Icelandic delegates surround the Memorial during their visit. Page 15 705 - 488 - 3030

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