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CANADA DAY PARTY July 2015 Volume 7: Issue 8 Inside this issue: Kinmount Fairgrounds FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS DUMMER TOWNSHIP 2 5:30 pm Wednesday July 1 ALTBERG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 5 BBQ - Family Fun - RCL Colour Party 7pm COUNCILLOR’S CORNER 7 Featuring Music by Gord Kidd and Friends SIDEROADS: DONGOLA 8

KIDS CORNER 9 FIREWORKS AT DUSK THE HOT STOVE 10 Thank you for contributing to the Silver Collection that evening! NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN 13

Sponsored by the Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development HIGHLAND GAMES 15

DOROTHY’S DELIGHTS 15

EDITORIAL 19

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The the north by Stony Lake and nies. In 1831 the parish or Corsley England, and many made the move first demand of the new settlers the hard granite of the Cana- in Wiltshire England dispatched a for their families‟ future benefit. was for a grist mill, and in 1834, dian Shield. To the south are group of 85 surplus residents to In the summer of 1831, almost 89 Dummer settlers signed a the farmlands of the St Law- Upper Canada. These immigrants 2,000 immigrants were sent from petition to have one built. The rence Lowlands and southern had their passage paid to Canada the depot in Cobourg to the town- nearest mills were at Peterbor- Peterborough County. But and were even given cash to help ship of Dummer. Most of these ough or Norwood; miles away Dummer Township itself is a them over their first years as well immigrants were surplus parish without even rudimentary roads. transition zone or boundary as tools, clothes, bedding and oth- settlers or bought-out Pensioners. The obvious site was a waterfall between the two landforms. er necessities of life. Oh yes, each They were given grants in the on the Indian River at the site of The township contains some family was also given a bible and southwest corner of the township future Warsaw village. Within a good farmland in the south free baptisms (before they left)! A around Warsaw and the boundary year, a grist mill was operating and west portions; the rest marching band escorted the immi- with Asphodel. The first concession at Dummer Mills, later renamed being rocky granite or lime- grants to their vessel at Bristol road was called the English Line Warsaw. stone. But that did not stop where the Corley immigrants after these groups. It was an experi- The new settlers wrote dozens of the government of Upper were joined by other surplus folk ment in mass settlement similar to letters back home to friends and Canada from laying out the from nearby parishes until they the previous Peter Robinson Emi- relatives in England, almost all township in farm lots in the numbered 250. One family who gration of 1825. The early group praising life in Dummer and early 1820s. Once completed, backed out at the last moment and settlement had been a success, why exhorting them to immigrate. the township was ignored by returned home were publically not the Dummer Experiment. One such letter reveals much settlers for a decade until shunned for cowardice and wast- Many of the Dummer settlers were about early life in Upper Cana- 1831 when a mass immigra- ing a spot for another family! ill prepared for pioneer life in the da: tion arrived from Britain. This assisted immigration arrived backwoods of Peterborough Coun- “We have here a whole mass of After the Napoleonic Wars at Cobourg where they were ty. The surplus group were some- woods, no one knows the bounds ended in 1815, there was a joined by other groups including a what better suited, having had farm of it. If England, Ireland and massive dislocation in the large number of Chelsea Pension- backgrounds than the soldier- Scotland came out, they could British economy. Thousands ers. The Pensioners were disabled pensioners. Many of the latter were not inhabit it. It was said before of soldiers were discharged soldiers from the Napoleonic War disabled and unable to put in the we came out, that it from the British Army. Many who were subsisting on small tough physical labour required to (immigration) was going to be had issues fitting back into disability pensions. Most had mi- clear the bush and start a pioneer stopped, as so many were com- society and many became nor disabilities that hampered farm. After their money was ex- ing, but don‟t you believe it, “welfare cases” unable to find their employment options. It was hausted, numerous pensioners were they are all glad to see us come. work. At the time, welfare estimated they numbered 85,000 forced to abandon their plots and Government pays for all, never was managed at the “parish” as late as 1830! These Pensioners seek charity in other places. Many was a township filled so fast as level. Each parish in England were a drain on the government were reduced to begging in the Dummer, a house on almost eve- was responsible for support- finances, so a scheme was devel- streets. In the end, the government ry hundred acres.” ing its poor. Some parishes oped to ship them to the colonies of Upper Canada (many of the top For the land-starved poor of had a large number of as immigrants. They were given officials were also war veterans) Continued on p. 3 “surplus” people, fit and able free land and a buyout 4 years acted and granted relief to the se- to work, but totally unable to pension if they signed off on fur-

Page 2 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Friends, continued from p.2 Tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Gazette! Britain, Dummer Township seemed like a boundless paradise! Soon the good lots were taken and settlement pushed into the rug- ged granite fringe of north-east Dummer. There the settlement fringe stopped and some farms were even abandoned in favour of better land in northern Peterborough.

A Dummer Pensioner and medal

Town flowers arrived June 1 courtesy of Austin Lumber & Mash A SLICE OF THE NORTH Hill Carriages who picked up at Rosepark Greenhouse, Cameron JULY & AUGUST ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE PIZZA GARLIC BREAD WINGS SUBS WRAPS COLD DRINKS COME SEE US IN DOWNTOWN KINMOUNT OR CALL: 705 - 488 - 3030 705-488-1349 Page 3 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Local Award Winners Honoured

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JULY HIGH FIVE CLUB HAPPY BIRTHDAY Teresa Graham, Lola Dettman, Janice Davidson, Audrey Silver Taylor Brauer, Trevor Brauer, Tim Pearson, Jess Crego Adam Hockey, Megan Pearson, Emily Parrott, Sheila Mitchell Rosemary Cozens, Amin Assar, Robert (Bob) Graham HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KINMOUNT MEMORABILIA John & Diane Austin, Tim & Sabine Henderson available at CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Natasha Austin, Annabelle Cloutier Austin, Moira Clements, Ryan Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Simmons, Madylin Rensink, Chloe Crawford, Jakob Greer, Kinmount Railway Station David Hardman, Kayla Dimmer, Megan Dier, Michelle Weiler, Emma Atkinson Kinmount Highland Games Give Your High Five by Friday July 18, 2015 for the August edition Kinmount Family Fun Day [email protected]

Page 44 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary The Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary of species including: Reserve in Central Ontario is the largest reserve under the protection  Red-shouldered Hawks of Ontario Nature (formerly the  Birds such as: Hermit Thrush, Federation of Ontario Natural- Verry, Least Flycatcher, ists). Located between Norland  Ovenbird, and a variety of and Kinmount the reserve is 1164 Warblers acres and is almost entirely forest-  Deer, Moose, Beaver and ed, much of it being forested wet- other mammals land.  Moccasin Flower, Showy The reserve straddles the contact Lady's Slipper, and Northern between the granite rocks of the Beech Fern are amongst the Canadian Shield and the limestone many interesting plants of the Great Lakes and St. Law- rence Forest. This Sanctuary has replaced several The Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary abandoned Dongola farms. Nature Reserve is home to habitat of numerous species that depend upon large tracts of nearby natural cover. The Altberg Wildlife Sanc- tuary Reserve is home to a variety

The flowers require maintenance

GALWAY & AREA RATEPAYER’S ASSOCIATION INC. GARAI has a very special General Meeting coming up on Saturday July 4, 2015 at the Galway Hall, Galway Road from10 am to 12 noon sharp. This will be our only Summer Meet- ing. Get all the answers from our guests - Mayor Bev. Matthews, Mu- nicipality Trent Hills - former- ly Galway, Cavendish and Har- vey AND Warden, Murray Jones - Crystal Lake Peterborough County - about our two new bridges, tax Rock Bass Derby increases, cost of OPP, Hydro One Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 and the also the Municipality's White’s Beach - Crystal Lake Strategic Plan for the next 4 years. REGISTER 9 pm - 12 pm at White’s Beach Meet new friends ENTRY FEE $5 per person/$10 family team Refreshments WEIGH-IN 3 pm Come early to get a good seat! [email protected]

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Curve Lake School by Nancy Thurston After the Truth and Reconciliation said “NO”. He went to Peterborough report came out on the residential and hired a teacher to come to teach schools, I met with Elder, Murray in Curve Lake. Whetung of Curve Lake. Earlier he Daniel Whetung served as Chief until had told me that his father had been 1943. He was an early activist in Indi- sent to the Munci Residential an rights, and was known to be a gen- School at Brantford and I wanted to erous and hospitable man. know more about the school history Today Curve Lake School goes to at Curve Lake. grade three and then the children are Apparently Murray‟s father, Daniel bused to Lakefield School where Eli Whetung was gifted at Mathe- native culture and language are matics and by grade 3 knew more taught. Elder Murray Whetung has on this subject than the teacher at been a guest at this school and shared Munci. his wealth of knowledge with these The Indian agent Kennedy who children. wore many hats including preacher, This year the Heritage Exhibit at the police, as well as teacher, decided Kinmount Fair Sept 4 - 6th features to bring Daniel Whetung back to 1st Peoples, Anishnaabe. Do you his school at Curve Lake and have want your story told too? him teach there (no remuneration.) Contact [email protected] Actually this Indian Agent had become interested in farming also, and had the boys do much of the farm work during their school day. Daniel Whetung became chief in 1913 and when the Indian Agent came in September to take the chil- dren to the Residential School he

Phone 705 488 2211 4072 Country Road 121 Thank you to our Volume 7 Patrons Kinmount On K0M 2A0  In Memory of Norm Silver & Mike McBride Visit our freshly renovated store which is relined and refocused with new products to better serve you.  In Memory of Margaret Holman We are pleased to now offer you a wide range of Sensations, Compliments  Nancy & Brian Lemire and SIGNAL Items.  Patty Jones CLARK CANADIAN HERITAGE Kraft Dinner Original  The Langlois Family BAKED BEAN MEDLEY 8/$8.00 12/$10.00  Andrew & Marina Hodson See Ron, our butcher for your meat order or special cut to suit you.  Donations Given at Gateway General Store Ron’s ground beef is made fresh daily from outside round.  Barbara Wallwork Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm  Salmon Lake Cottager‟s Association Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm  In Memory of Garry Sovereign Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm In Memory of Joe Bowman “Now serving Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Cones”  CHECK US OUT TODAY & THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING  Crystal Lake Cottager‟s Association Kinmount Foodtown  In Memory of Fred & Joyce Strang  Buck & Janice Thibideau July 10 am - The Kinmount Gazette is a non profit monthly publication produced by volunteers & is financially dependant 28 noon on support through advertising & donations. Would You Like to be a Gazette Patron? KINMOUNT ARTISANS MARKETPLACE Support the Kinmount Gazette Volume 7 Send your donation to: Kinmount Gazette, c/o KCPED EVERYONE WELCOME! P.O. Box 17, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 Bring your work in progress or work on a group project Make cheques payable to K.C.P.E.D.

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Councillor’s Corner by Gord Miller Happy Summertime everyone! Lot‟s exciting Highland and lot‟s of things going on this Games followed by WANTED month. Family Fun Day, Wednesday, July 1st - Canada Day and don‟t forget to Celebrations at the Fairgrounds - visit Kinmount Rail- live entertainment, BBQ, Wagon way Station - Dave Hodgson and his FAMILY Rides, Kids events and Fireworks at team have done a lot of upgrades and dusk! many exciting new features. Thursdays - Music in the Park. My Saturday‟s continue to give us the band “Passport” will perform again Farmer‟s Market from 9 to 2. Be sure DOCTORS this year on July 9 as part of the to enjoy the great weather and every- Heritage Festival Events - Hope to thing our beautiful community brings see you there! us, and feel free to brag about it with Saturday, July 11 is the debut of our your family and friends! KINMOUNT Letter to the Editor On Tuesday, June 16 we parked our this horrible event. Namely Fire- ATV's on the Kinmount Rail Trail fighter 'Eddie' who went above and and shortly thereafter they became beyond his duty, Brian Ferguson 705-488-2646 engulfed in flames. We are very who stayed with us throughout and grateful that both ourselves and no drove us safely home, Tim Harrison one else was injured in the incident. from the K&T Café who assisted We would like to thank the Fire- bagging charred remains, Cindy fighters who attended the scene from the Credit Union and Joan WHO ARE YOUR ANCESTORS? promptly and professionally. We Simmons who was quick with a GHHS of Trent Lakes has people to help you! would also like to thank those mem- hug. ancestry.com is available for research bers of our community who offered Richard & Raquel Linton Wednesday's 10 - 3 at 110 County Rd. 49 Bobcaygeon kindness and assistance to us during Irondale 705 - 738 - 0100 First search free then $5.00 charge applies Spot the Shot Recaptured unless you are a member or join at a cost of $15.00 a year. Large supply of books & family trees. Last month‟s Spot the Shot:

The trestle at Crego Creek (Rushworth‟s Creek)

TURTLE WATCH IN EFFECT

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Side Roads of Kinmount: Dongola The Monck Road was built be- tween Kinmount and Norland in the early 1870s. The Road opened up the northern concessions of Somerville Township to serious agricultural settlement. The Black Ash Swamp divides the road into a Kinmount section (Wilson‟s Cor- ners) and the community of Don- gola between the Black Ash Swamp and Norland. Dongola had were operated by Township its own Post Office, created in 19 Boards, hence the longer trip to Brenda Mulholland and based in the area where the Kinmount instead of the shorter bus Mixed Media Artist Base Line Road joins the Monck to Norland. The Dongola School Road (now CR # 45, formerly was sold as a private home and still ~ Home, Cottage & Pet Portraits ~ Highway # 503). stands today, although additions Black & White from $100. The area is a flat plateau of lime- over the years have disguised its Full Watercolour from $200. stone rock nestling up to the gran- “school-look”. matting & framing available ite of the Canadian Shield in the The early name for the community Please call me for details & specific quotes. last concession of Somerville. This was “Argue‟s” after the earliest plateau was covered by a thin layer settler, John Argue, who located (705) 488-1574 [email protected] of top soil, but was attractive to here from Mariposa Township in early settlers who preferred thin 1864. John Argue eventually be- soil to the “no-soil” of the Shield. came treasurer for Somerville Settlers pushed in from Norland to Township and began to handle the west, the Base Line Road run- large sums of money. He petitioned ning north from Coboconk and the the government for a post office, Monck Road dissecting the com- and in 1900 one was granted. John munity from west to east. While Argue was a modest man and re- Dongola lay closer to Norland, fused to have his family name used Kinmount was only a few miles for the new post office. Hence the further and was a larger centre name Dongola was chosen. Dongo- with a railway station! Dongola la was a town on the Nile River in also lay entirely in Somerville upper Egypt and was prominent as Township whose office was in a base for the British Army in the Kinmount. Nile Expedition of 1888. Sudanese The area contained a school sec- fighters besieged the town of Khar- tion (SS # 6 Somerville) which toum, then held by an Egyptian was formed in 1868. First classes force led by famous British General were held in the home of John Charles Gordon. After much scan- Argue until the log school was dal, a rescue force was sent to the constructed across the Road. Half- Sudan but too late as Khartoum fell way down the Base Line Road and the Egyptian garrison was towards Coboconk was SS #5 slaughtered. The commander of the Somerville (White‟s School) in relief force, General Wollsley, had what was called the “Rumney Set- served in Canada and remembered tlement”, and due to low numbers, the famous Canadian canoe-men: the 2 schools shared one teacher the voyageurs. If the British Army for several years. Both schools, was going to paddle up the Nile, although only a few miles apart, they needed the best paddlers, and continued to operate as one room Wollsley brought in a contingent of Kinmount Library Presents schools for many years until 1952 Voyageurs for the journey. Thus Wooley Wonderland when it closed. The few students Dongola passed into British History attended SS #6 at Dongola until it as a foreign outpost on the Nile and 2 pm July 24 too closed in 1963 and the students a backwoods settlement in Somer- Storyteller Linda Oliver were bussed to the new school in ville Township! John Argue also 2 pm August 4 Kinmount. At the time, the schools showed his modesty by refusing to Continued p. 17 Page 8 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kids’ Corner FAMILY FUN DAY Highlights for Kids! RAIN LOCATION For These Events Rain or Shine! 4 - 9 pm Saturday July 11 KINMOUNT INFLATABLE FUN As seen on kids TV… COMMUNITY Sponsored by CENTRE Kinmount LENNY GRAF TimbrMart & St. James Appearing as: FACE Anglican Church PAINTING The Magical Musician Sponsored by & JC’s Cuts & More & Kinmount United Church

FREE Sponsored By KCPED POPCORN by Sponsored by Crazy Pranks Engaging Music Kinmount Original Songs Jokes & Tricks Lions Club Fun Magic Foolery

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COLOURING CONTEST Pick up sheets around town or print at kinmount.ca. Draw for Grand Prize! Sponsored by TATTOO BOOTH Balloon Art Sponsored by Kinmount Artisans Both activities sponsored by Crystal Lake Cottagers Assoc. Marketplace Kinmount Legion Free Surprise For Kids who enter the Canada Flag Photo Hunt! Summer Activities for Kids Pick up entry sheets in town FAMILY or print at kinmount.ca BINGO Bring completed entry to Mondays Sponsored by Kinmount Kinmount Artisans Marketplace by 8:30 pm! Artisans Marketplace Plus you could win a $25 Gift Certificate! 6:30 pm at the Legion SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN KINMOUNT Unless something changes Kinmount United Church & CRAFTS Kinmount Baptist Church have no plans to run summer FOR KIDS half-day camps for kids this year. There is however still a Wednesdays full day Summer Adventure Camp being offered from 9 TUESDAYS 2 PM 10:00 a.m. at am to 4 pm, August 10 to 14 at Kinmount Community Kinmount Library Kinmount Centre. The camp is an Outreach Program of the Point in Time Centre in FUN STORIES Artisans Marketplace Haliburton and is restricted to children ages 6 - 11. Cost is $30. Bring your CRAFTS, GAMES & Registration Required own lunch. Spaces are limited. To register or for more information call 705- ACTIVITIES 705.488.2938 457-5345 or download a form at pointintime.ca to mail in.

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Billy Fountain of Kin- Keep smiling! Please con- The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby mount Fish & Chips for tact me at 705-488-2919 or supplying the chickens, email: Do you know why I like volun- board is a good choice Austin Lumber for sup- [email protected] teering? It‟s fun! For instance but don‟t count your plying materials & Paul to leak your information in the Hot Chicken Poop Bingo. There‟s chickens before they‟re hatched. Silver for setting up & disman- Stove. Happy summer! nothing like a little poop to get Last year‟s Bristol Boards prove tling the pen. And if that didn‟t 1st KINMOUNT the conversation cracking! I many chickens pooped on side make you smile how about GUIDING UNIT NEWS found that out when selling numbers. You never know how this? Someone from a neigh- Our community rocks! Girls of the Chicken Poop Bingo numbers at a bird brain works. On Family bouring town recently told me 1st Kinmount Guiding Unit have so Kinmount Farmer‟s Market with Fun Day a 4‟ x 8‟ plywood “I wish our town was more like much to be thankful for. To begin my friend Yvette “from the Ga- sheet with squares numbered Kinmount. You know what’s with Kinmount resident Jack Hol- zette” Brauer. The idea of selling from 1 to 50 is set up near Kin- different about Kinmount? Kin- man gave another donation to the numbers at the Farmer‟s Market mount Cenotaph. It‟s fenced off mount’s got pride!” So there group for their year end camp trip. hatched from the loss of Gateway so the chicken can‟t cross the you go folks! Keep flaunting Friends of the Kinmount Library General Store & Café. Lynn al- road to get to the other side. that Kinmount Pride! provided a Pizza & Gardening Par- ways supported Kinmount Fami- Each time a Bristol Board is One thing for sure, Kinmount ty at the Library June 2. Hopefully ly Fun Day by selling Chicken completely sold a live and well Pride shines through at the the girls find they have green Poop Bingo numbers in her store. fed chicken is placed in the pen. Kinmount Heritage Festival. thumbs. The intention is to give the Instead of brooding or squawk- The crowd gets very eggsited Be prepared for 3 days of fun vegetables they planted at the Li- ing over it we decided to stick watching the Chicken Dance and excitement! Two thumbs brary Reading Garden to the Food our necks out and try something around strutting it‟s stuff. This up to all volunteers, businesses, Bank. Last but by no means least, different. Turned out to be some- is one time you want to be organizations & residents who Ted & Mary Bateman once again thing to crow about. We sold 2 “pooped” on! If the chicken support this community event. invited the girls and their families Bristol Boards that first Satur- poops on your number you win Like the Gazette, the Festival is to their home for a BBQ & Pool day! It was so nice to spend time $50. No need to be present to a project of the KCPED. Party. You are all so awesome! outside after being cooped up all win but don‟t get your feathers Remember if it rains Music in Badges for the girls‟ various ac- week with rain. The yolks, oops I ruffled or raise your hackles if the Park & Family Fun Day complishments will be awarded at mean jokes were flying and not you don‟t win. You are still a (limited activities) take place at the Canada Day Celebrations July 1 just from us but from plenty of winner by supporting Kinmount Kinmount Community Centre at Kinmount Fairgrounds. people we talked with. We plan Family Fun Day! And that is and the Highland Games still FAMILY FUN BINGO to do it again so don‟t be a rotten eggsactly all there is to it! go forth at the Fairgrounds. Fun Bingo returns to Kinmount egg or play chicken, get cracking Thanks to Kinmount Lions for Legion Monday nights at 6:30 pm. Saturday July 4 and c‟mon down ruling the roost and not chicken- through July & August. Admission to see what I mean! We don‟t get ing out on manning this Family by donation. Lots of prizes and up with the chickens. We arrive Fun Day Event. More thanks to snack bar too! Bingo chips availa- long after the rooster crows. ble if you do not have your own. Likely somewhere around 10 am. Everybody welcome! We fly the coop by 2 pm so make sure to stop by before then. Chicken Poop Bingo is a Kin- mount Family Fun Day Event. There‟s no fowl play with Chick- en Poop Bingo. If you‟ve played it before then you know Chicken Poop Bingo is everything it‟s cracked up to be. For those who don‟t know here‟s how it works: Try to win a little chicken feed for your nest egg by buying a $2 BCH Tax Preparation Accounting/Bookkeeping square on a Bristol Board num- 3235 County Road 121 Government Remittances bered from 1 to 50. Write your R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Payroll name & phone # legibly (no K0M 1C0 chicken scratch) in the square. Personal Tax Returns Barry Heaton But don‟t put all your eggs in 1 P.O.S. System Set-up basket. It might be wise to buy Phone 705-488-2228 Small Business Set-up more than 1 square, but which Mobile 705-340-3942 squares to buy? Seems many Fax 705-488-3160 people think the middle of the [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES

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Do you know why I like volunteering? It‟s At approximately 4 pm on Tues- fun! For instance Chicken Poop Bingo. day June 16, 2 ATV’s caused quite a commotion after catching fire in the ATV parking area off the Rail Trail alongside Main Street. Fortunately no one was injured in the incident. Thanks to our Firefighters who contained the blaze. See Letter to the Editor page 7 for more details.

There‟s nothing like a little poop to get the conversation cracking! I found that out when selling Chicken Poop Bingo numbers at Kinmount Farmer‟s Market with my friend Yvette “from the Gazette” Brauer. The idea of selling numbers at the Farmer‟s Market hatched from the loss of Gateway General Store & Café. Lynn always sup- ported Kinmount Family Fun Day by selling Chicken Poop Bingo numbers in her store. Instead of brooding or squawking over it we decided to stick our necks out and try some- The Pan Am Torch Relay June 4 in Minden Welcome back to the Fun Photos Booth at Kinmount Family Fun Thanks to the volunteers who Day. Make a memory. Get your planted all the beautiful photos on buttons, key chains or flowers in town! And thanks in a frame. Only $5. Thanks for to Kinmount Brownies for returning Al & Willie Marling! planting at the library!

Kinmount & District Lions Club presents $1,000 to Jane Austin of the KCPED in support of the 1st Annual Kinmount Highland Games

Passport Classic Rock (left) Lenny Graf performs at Family Fun Day plays Music in the Park Heritage Lenny Graf's dynamic and interactive musical in- Edition Thursday July 9; Rick teraction features songs from his popular MTV- Fines (above) plays July 30 style videos from YTV's Tree-House Channel, such as "My Bicycle With 17 Flat Tires”, (see July 2 THE SATINTONES Lenny Graf on Vimeo or Youtube) as well July 9 GORD MILLER & as traditional family favourites such as "Apples PASSPORT & BBQ and Bananas", "Comin' 'round the Mountain", and his spoofs which July 16 THE CLEVERLY invite kids to laugh and sing along. For a wider age range, he has HILLBILLYZ crafted some zany versions of classic radio hits, including his hilari- July 23 CHUCK SIMMS ous treatment of the "Macarena" (re-named the "Macaroni"), "Corn July 30 RICK FINES to Be Wild", and his own tunes such as "Monster Bash" and "It's Im- Thursdays 6:30 pm possible to Fit a Buffalo in Your Nose". One moment he may be Austin Sawmill Park showing how his saxophone plays (smallest in the world), and the Rain Location next, he'll be telling a joke, or showing a fun magic trick! Community Centre

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The Hot Stove Leak cont. UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES July 1 - Canada Day 5:30 pm Fairgrounds. Tai Chi Mondays & Thursdays, 10am - noon YOUR AGE July 2 - Music in the Park begins season 6:30 at Galway Hall. BY CHOCOLATE MATH pm Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Seniors Cards Potluck Lunch, 12:30 p.m. 1. Pick the number of times a week you July 3 - Canada Day Bingo at Legion 6:45 pm Mondays Bid Euchre 1 pm at Legion. would like to have chocolate. July 7 - Summer Reading Program begins Messy Church resumes 1st Tuesday in Sept. 2. Multiply this number by 2. 2 pm at Kinmount Library. 705 488 3199 5:30 p.m. St. James Anglican Church. 3. Add 5 July 9 - 11 Heritage Festival Music in Park, Kinmount Public Library Hours: 4. Multiply by 50 Ghost Tour, Highland Games, Family Fun Day Tues. & Thurs 11am - 7 pm, Sat. 9 am - 1 pm 5. If you have already had your birthday July 15 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11am Summer Reading Program - Tuesdays 2 pm in 2015 add 1765... If you haven't, add Kinmount Legion $10 Includes lunch. Drop in Crafts last Tuesday monthly 10am - 1764. July 18 - Friends of the Library Book Sale noon at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace. 6. Subtract the four digit year you were 9 am - 1 pm. Lower Level Kinmount Library Kids Crafts Wednesdays 10 am - 11:30 am born. July 18 - Summer Splash Saturday at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace $3 Call 705- 7. The last 2 digits of your answer is your Harmony Farm 488-2938 to register. age. The first digits are your original July 28 - Lunch at the Legion 11am - 1 pm Cards Wednesdays 7 p.m. Irondale Comm. number of times you want to have choco- July 28 - Wooley Wonderland 2 pm at Ctr. Donation $2 appreciated. Potluck snacks. late each week! Kinmount Library. Knitting Club Thursdays 1 p.m. No experi- 8. This is the only year (2015) that this July 28 - Crafty Tuesday 10 am - noon ence needed. St James Anglican Church. will ever work. Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Music in the Park Thursdays 6:30 pm Thanks to Bruce Boswell for sending! Aug. 4 - Storyteller Linda Oliver 2 pm at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Kinmount Library. Friday Night Bingo 6:45 p.m. Royal Bruce Boswell Aug. 9 - Journey for Health 9am Austin Park Canadian Legion., $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. returns to Kin- Aug. 13 - Casino Rama Bus trip 9am - 4pm Kinmount Farmer’s Market Saturdays mount Family Cost $5.00.includes lunch. 705-488-2669. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Austin Sawmill Park. Fun Day with Kids Zone Sundays, 11a.m. Kinmount his awesome Oops! Our apologies. When the June Gazette Baptist Church. assortment of went to press some text shifted in the transfer. Highlands Cinemas 7 days a week 705-488- tunes. Icelandic Saga continues in the August edition. 2107 or highlandscinemas.com

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More Family Fun Day Attractions... 2 AGE CATEGORIES! Model Railroad Fur Harvesters KIDS CONTEST 7pm Fire Fighters Entry Fee $4 Memorabilia ADULT CONTEST 7:30pm Chicken Poop Bingo Entry Fee $6 Bake Sales Photo Ops Register in person by 6 pm Artisans Market Canada Flag Photo Hunt at Family Fun Day Saturday, July 11 Vendors - Displays CALLING ALL ADULTS & CHILDREN Raffles - Contests Call 705-488-3030 Win a $25 Marketplace Gift Certificate Prizes for more info! Free surprise for all kids who enter Entry forms available around town & at kinmount.ca Great Food! Page 12 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

New Businesses in Town

HEALTH CARE TEAM From top left: Dr. Elena Mihu, Dr. Zsuzanna Kaszas, Physiotherapist Sandra Butler, Receptionists Nellie Gluck & Lisa Russell

James Sandford Registered Massage Therapist 705 488 1384 Plan to visit our new businesses in town from top: Gail Craft Creations; Riverbank Cookhouse; Solve All Computers and Electronics. For multiple health issues or just relaxation! All 3 businesses join in the community spirit at Kinmount Family Fun Day on Saturday July 11. Home visits available after FREE consultation. Get the most of your benefits, receipts issued.

Hodgson Brothers Lumber Now at Cedar decking, Assorted lumber KINMOUNT Trim & V joint, Custom sawing MEDICAL CENTRE 1st Thursday Every Month Burnt River, Ontario 705-454-2219 CALL 705-488-2205 705-454-8151 Visit our Improved RAILWAY MUSEUM

Page 13 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Hwy. 35 & County Rd. 45 Highland Games Norland  Fresh baked goodies  Fresh sandwiches & wraps  Gluten free products  Gourmet coffee  Organic tea Monday - Satur- day 8 am - 5 pm  Specialty drinks with Take a break. Stop in and enjoy a treat! Thursday & Friday Kinmount Farmers’ Market Explore our market! Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm August 1

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Page 14 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Upcoming Art Show at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Dorothy’s Delights Kinmount & Area Artisans Guild is excited to be working on a by Dorothy Heath group Art Show to be displayed at Kinmount Artisans Market- place Saturday, September 26 in celebration of Canada Cul- Mystical Layered Bars ture Days. Members will work with Robbie Craig, a talented 1/3 cup butter Artist/Photographer www.rcraig.org from the Northwest Terri- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs tories. Robbie photographs wonderful photos of the Northern 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant) Lights and gave permission to Kinmount & Area Artisans 1 can sweetened condensed milk Guild members to work from his photos pictured on the left. 1 cup flaked coconut Artisans work in their own medium & style (acrylic, watercol- 3/4 cup chocolate chips our, stained glass, wood, jewellery etc.) It will be most inter- 3/4 cup dried cranberries esting to see the variety of different art produced from the 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans same picture. Members interested in participating should have Heat oven to 350. Melt butter in 9X13 their completed Art to the Marketplace by Sept. 12. Ques- pan. remove from oven. Sprinkle crumbs tions? Call Judy Mirams 705-286-3557 and oatmeal over butter and press down email [email protected]. For KAAG membership inquiries with fork. Pour milk over evenly, then call Patti at 705-488-2938. sprinkle evenly with layers of remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 for 30 min until Kinmount 17th Journey For Health lightly browned. Cool 5 min and cut into Artisans Marketplace squares. Remove from pan when cool. Join doctors & staff of Kinmount Health Centre Ginger Beef and Snap Peas Celebrating Summer! in this fundraiser proudly presented by Kinmount District Health Services Foundation Sunday, 1 lb flank steak Free Summer Draw 2 tsp veg oil Win fabulous hand crafted prizes! Aug. 9 rain or shine, 9 am at Austin Sawmill Park. Continued support helps with ongoing up- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger Free draw ticket with each purchase. 2 cups sugar snap peas ends trimmed Canada Day Trivia Contest grades of equipment to provide quality care in a supportive, compassionate environment. The 1/2 cup beef broth Try your luck July 1 to win prizes! 3 tbsp oyster sauce Summer Kids Craft Workshops Foundation‟s VISION is to be the finest primary care health centre in Ontario in the hearts & Cut steak across grain into 1/4 " slices. Wednesdays 10 am - 11:30 am July & August Stir fry ginger in hot oil about 30 sec. July 8 Rain Sticks - Kyla Grexton minds of those they serve. The Foundation does not provide funds for ongoing health centre oper- Add steak and stir fry until no longer July 15 Nature Masks - Wendy Michaud pink. Add peas and stir fry 1 min. Scrape July 22 Kinmount Fair Crafts - Lynne Kilby ating costs. Join the fun! Get a Pledge Form & July 29 Card Making - Pat St. Thomas Lees sponsors & walk, run or cycle. Forms at Kin- into bowl. Add broth to wok to deglaze Cost $3 per session per child. mount Medical Centre, Kinmount Pharmacy, pan. Reduce slightly. Return Beef mix- Pre registration required. Call 705-488-2938. most other town businesses, Irondale Store & ture to wok. Stir in Oyster sauce. Artisans in the Arena Riverside Inn Norland or call 705-488-2687 or Have a great Summer! At Kinmount Highland Games 705-488-2333. The goal is $15,000. Sam Is- Cooking Q & A 8:30 am - 4 pm Saturday July 11 kander, owner of Kinmount Pharmacy, generous- What's the difference between snow peas, Family Fun Day ly matches the person with the most pledges up snap peas and garden peas? 4 pm - 9 pm Saturday July 11 to $1,500. Challenge a friend to match or beat Snap peas. also known as sugar snap Free Kids Craft Booth & your pledges. Lunch supplied by Doctors, Staff peas, are a cross between snow peas & garden peas. The whole rounded pod is Canada Flag Photo Hunt & Kawartha Dairy. The Foundation supplies prizes including prizes for kids 16 & under with eaten and has a crunchy texture & very for Adults & Kids pledges. Grand Prize is a bike. Drinks & oranges sweet flavour. Snow Peas are flat. Snap Win a $25 Marketplace Gift Certificate. peas & snow peas may be eaten raw or Free surprise for kids who enter! supplied by Kinmount Foodtown, Kinmount Fish & Chips, Kinvale Restaurant & Shop & Save. cooked. Garden Peas are shelled. Entry sheets around town or kinmount.ca Pea Folklore Watercolour on Canvas Finding only one pea in a pea Workshop for Adults Ethan Strong pod symbolises good fortune. July 25 with Donna Stover A pea pod with nine peas al- Cost $10 lows you the opportunity to Pre registration Call 705-488-2938 Lawn Maintenance, Spring & Fall Yard Cleanups Dump Runs, Snowplowing make a wish once you have SUMMER HOURS thrown one of the peas over Box 243, Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0 your right shoulder. And let‟s 10 am - 4 pm 705-341-0105 email: [email protected] not forget a true princess can feel a pea under a stack of 7 DAYS A WEEK pillows! TILL THANKSGIVING! Do you know any more pea folklore?

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441

Royal Canadian Legion by Cathy King John McGrath In addition to our regular weekly Tattoo Booth are supplied by our

Branch 441 Bingos, we are planning two special Legion. Kinmount, Ontario bingos in July with $500.00 Must Go In the evening on July 11, back by 705-488-3462 Jackpots, on July 3rd for Canada Day popular demand are the Cleverly and July 31st for the Civic Holiday. Hillbillies. Bring a non perishable food item for Wednesday July 15 at 11:00 am is HALL RENTALS 705-488-3462 the food bank and get a free bingo Big Buck Bid Euchre. Cost is only card. $10. We look forward to the Highland Our friendly lady chefs look for- Games coming to Kinmount July ward to serving you at our next 11. While at the Highland Games Tuesday Lunch July 28 from 11am Kinmount Fair stop by and visit our Tea Room at to 1pm. with your choice of Liver n September 5 - 7, 2015 the fairgrounds for some tasty re- Onions or alternate meal. Cost $8. Saturday Grandstand Show freshments. Watch for our Ladies includes dessert. Auxiliary Bake Sale at Kinmount Our Legion Colour Party will be at “One of the most recognized Canadian and multiple Family Fun Day following the High- the Canada Day Celebrations July 1 JUNO and CCMA award-winning Country Group” land Games. Grand Prize for the at Kinmount Fairgrounds. Hope to Family Fun Day Colouring Contest see you there. Happy Canada Day Doc Walker & a variety of tattoos for the Free everyone!

Visit our website for details Thank you to Comrade www.kinmountfair.net Jim Sandford, who recently volunteered to re-paint our Branch Sign. Looking good!

Main Street Kinmount Kawartha Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with 25 branches in North and East-Central Ontario The Library Link by Mary Ann Dobsi from Trenton to Parry Sound See You at July is an exciting month for the This book teaches them what you ATM available 24 hours Family children featuring Wooley Wonder- can compost in a fun way by saying 705-488-9963 Fun Day! land Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 pm the letters of the alphabet. and Storyteller Linda Oliver Tues- New for 2015 is a book called The day, August 4 at 2:00. Also this Wedding Circle by Lee Ashton. summer, help us build a “Library Maura Beth Mayhew, the main JC’s Cuts & More Museum”. This children‟s program character in the story, dreams about is about exploring and expanding her perfect wedding and as a librari- reading skills weekly with fun sto- an, dreams about the new library WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME ries, activities, games, and crafts. being built. While people try to 4084 MAIN STREET Registration is required for this pro- stand in her way, can these two KINMOUNT gram. dreams become a reality? Check it Our pet „DAVE‟ is settling into the out and see what happens. 705-488-1148 library quite nicely. Dave is a worm This month‟s book sale is Saturday, (all the worms are called Dave) July 18th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

See You at Family Fun Day! which came to us in June for com- Have a wonderful July!

posting. The children learned what City of Kawartha Lakes Public they can compost and what the Library, Kinmount Branch TUESDAY worms do to make healthy soil. If July 28 children or adults want to learn 11 am - 1 pm more about vermicomposting Liver & Onions (composting with worms) visit our Or Alternate website at kawarthalakeslibrary.ca. Cost $8 Includes Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Coffee/Tea & Dessert Siddals is a great book for children. Page 16 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Side Roads: Dongola, continued from p. 8 become post master, nominating and claimed the 2 year old baby. his neighbour John Davis instead. Four older children fell sick as well, Dongola never contained any busi- but Dr E.A. White of Kinmount nesses, Kinmount and Norland saved their lives by inoculating the were just too close. It never was family with a new anti-toxin. Diph- graced by a church either, but local theria has since vanished from the ministers held church services in list of common diseases. South of the the school. There were no sawmills Monck Road (concession 12) lived or other industries, local settlers the following settlers: patronizing the neighbouring vil- John Blanchard – lot 11 We are committed to your health lages as well. The post office John Davis – lot 12 limped along till 1936 when it was Wesley Woodcock – lot 13 replaced by rural route delivery. Silas O‟Brien – lot 13 The Black Ash Swamp was part of Thomas Cooper – lot 14 the Corben Creek watershed and Phillip Cooper – lot 15 drained into Four Mile Lake. It James Quinn – lot 16 Be a part of the Kinmount Pharmacy Family ruined lots 9,10 in conces- The O‟Brien Family had the sad mis- Have your prescriptions filled with us! sions11,12,13,14 of Somerville; fortune of having 3 sons killed in Located at the Medical Centre to serve you better the land being too swampy for World War II. After the Quinn Farm, Free Medical, Vitamins & Herbal Consultations settlement. But in lot 11, the the lots were part of the Front Range Free Medication Review & Delivery Monck Road climbed a ridge and lots that fronted on the Gull River. Hours: Mon. to Wed. 9 am to 5:30 pm the land became “farmable” again. These lots were long and narrow, Thurs. 9 am to 8 pm & Fri. 9 am to 5 pm On the north side of the Road, lot and extended from the River (the 11 was occupied by John Magee front) to the Base Line Road (the CGC Ltd. and lot 12 by John James Magee. rear). They were surveyed this way West of the Magee family were the in the 1830s to allow as many as Warren Gas Services

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Lot 15 (across from the Woodcock ship extended from Rosedale to Nor- PROPANE: BLAINE WARREN Line) was settled by John Pogue. land and numbered 73 lots. The SERVICES (705) Certified Gas Technician His neighbour next door was northern-most lots were occupied by 488 - WETT [email protected] George Barkwell, but on his hold- the Lee Family. Since these lots were 3294 ing the limestone ridge dropped very narrow, settlers often acquired Certified 705-488-3294 into the granite and signaled the several lots, the Lee Family had 6 or western end of the good farmland. 7 of them! Between lots 15 and 16 Realizing he was not going to (concession 12) south of the Monck CHARLIE CAMERON make a living off this poor land, Road (right in downtown Dongola!), George Barkwell supplemented his a concession road was opened south Heating & Cooling income by turning out quality axe to serve several farmers who alienat- Sales - Service - Installation - Inspection handles. In the Golden Age of ed good land in the 11th and 12th con- Lumbermen, quality axe handles cessions. This side line was called Oil, Propane & Gas Furnaces & Appliances were in demand and he turned out the Woodcock Line after the earliest Air Conditioning, Water Pumps, Etc. at least 6 hand-made handles daily. settlers, and ran 2 1/2 miles south Excellent Prices on Double Bottom Oil Tanks Diphtheria was a dreaded pioneer before turning west and joining the (705) 454-1212 disease that was especially deadly Base Line Road. Several farms were (705) 928-0334 Coboconk, On for young children. In 1887, the located along the Line including disease claimed the lives of the James Taggart , George Woodcock, four oldest children of John Pogue. Joe Chynoweth, Stephen Demoe and Crystal Lake Triathlon Diphtheria was highly contagious, James Rummerfield. The land along Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 and funerals for its victims were this line was among the best in Don- White’s Beach - Crystal Lake held at night. Often a family mem- gola, and some is still farmed today! Sprint & Relay Triathlon th ber led the procession walking At the 10 concession, the good land 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run ahead and warning people a diph- gives out and becomes very rough Tri a Tri & Relay Tri a Tri 12 & under theria funeral was coming so they and swampy as it descends to Four 375 m swim, 10 km bike, 2.5 km run could stay away! In 1903 Diphthe- Mile Lake. [email protected] ria visited the Pogue family again

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In the Lions Den by Dave Anderson Kinmount & District Lions Club is Nicholls from Kinmount & Bob- pleased to sponsor Music In The caygeon, Ont.- Mirrored Jewellery Park this summer, at Austin Cabinet: The Wine Store – 1 batch of Sawmill Heritage Park on Thurs- wine of your choice from Minden, day evenings for July & August. It On.: John Austin & Sons Lumber in is an enjoyable evening of music Kinmount- $ 100. Gift Certificate: and fun. So be sure to check it out. Dianne & Vic Spring from REMAX Don‟t forget to bring your lawn Country Living Reality in Kinmount, chair. On.- $ 100.00 cash:Doctor Elena Mi- Volunteers are an important part of hu from the Kinmount and District our community and we in Kin- Health Centre – $ 100.00 Cash: Min- mount have many people who do den Home Hardware – Picnic Table: terrific work. If you know of any- Shop‟N Save Country Style from one who deserves the honour of Kinmount, On – Computer chair, becoming “Citizen of the Year”, Canadian flag blanket & pillow, floor please put on your thinking caps, & desk combo pack: Kinmount Phar- and submit their names with a let- macy -$ 50.Gift Certificate & Spa- ter explaining why you think this ghetti Factory - Gift Certificate from person is worthy of the title. Flyers Toronto. Tickets are in stores now will be out soon. and available from Lions members or The Kinmount Lions kicked off come see us Saturday July 11 at the their summer draw on May 30 at Kinmount Highland Games at Kin- Canadian Tire in Minden. The mount Fairgrounds and at Family Fun grand prize is a sculpted park Day on Main Street from 4 pm - 9 bench featuring two bears – one at pm. Come see us for your Chicken each end,- depicted as one about to Poop Bingo numbers! On the Civic catch a fish, and the other end Holiday weekend, the Lions help with shows the bear clasping the fish – the Burnt River Ball Tournament. already caught, carved by Neil Cox Anyone interested in joining or learn- from The Carving Gallery in ing more about us contact Trish at Moore‟s Falls, valued at $ 1800. 705-488-9918, or drop by one of our Additional prizes include, from meetings at 7 pm, the 1st & 3rd Tues- Eganridge Inn Country Club & day monthly in the lower level of Spa - 1 night stay for 2 with Din- Kinmount Library. We are always ner & Breakfast: Canadian Tire- looking for new ideas and helping Gas Lawn Mower: Lynn & Jeff hands.

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Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm! KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot Each edition we feature a photo from P.O. Box 249 the Kinmount Area. We challenge Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 you to identify the spot. Submissions of photos welcome. Please Phone: 705-488-3182 submit to the editor via email with a E-mail: [email protected] detailed description of the spot you have captured.

Last month’s Spot the Shot: We’re on the Web The Railroad Trestle at Crego Creek (Rushworth’s Creek) www.kinmount.ca

Gazette Committee: Submission Deadline Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer/Advertising For August Edition Yvette Brauer, Finance/Subscription Friday July 17, 2015 Jane Austin, Publisher From the Editor’s Desk In Burnt River, you can find happen in the Fairgrounds On a sadder note, a recent the Gazette outside the Li- starting at 8:30 am and the ATV accident at the Burnt This edition we are reporting on 3 brary/Post Office. Watson‟s Siding annual Family Fun Day will River Off Road facility new businesses in the village (see has a box at the Burnt River bridge follow on the Main Street. I claimed the life of 9 year old article). It is always encouraging beside the mail boxes. We have cannot list all the events: Tyler Massey. It is tragic when when anew businesses start up in also added paper boxes at the Gal- you will just have to read the one so young is involved. Our the community: it is a symbol of way Road and the Crystal Lake Gazette! It will be a happen- sympathies to Wendy and her the health of the business sector and Road corners at the highway. Kin- ing day! And on Friday July family. the community. I urge you to stop mount residents will continue to 10, yours truly will be lead- Next edition lots of results by and visit our businesses. have the Gazettes placed in their ing his annual Ghost Tour of from the Highland Games, Pan Congratulations to some excellent mail boxes. the village. Where will we -Am Games, Family Fun Day community volunteers who were The Icelandic Saga part II will ap- “spook out”? You will just and other events. Stay tuned! recognized for their efforts. Dale pear in the next edition of the Ga- have to be there to find out! GS and Troy Smith were awarded City zette. of Kawartha Lakes awards for vol- Congratulations to the members of unteering at Kinmount Fair the Victoria Pony Club on another for..seemingly ever! Madelaine successful PPG Games event on Gramma’s Pearson received recognition from June 14. The two “C” teams placed Community Care for years of vol- 2nd and 3rd. The “B , “A” and Mas- Fish & Chip Truck unteer service in the County of Pe- ters Teams all finished 2nd in their Now at Southwind Motel Hwy 121 terborough. classes. And finally the “Open” The Kinmount Gazette now has 4 team finished in 1st place. In the OPEN 11 am EVERY DAY paper boxes in the area where you next edition, we will have the year- Now Serving Wings $7.50 lb. can pick up a copy of the Gazette. end results. Call ahead and your order will be ready when you are In Minden, the box is located at July 11 is a big day for the commu- Dollo‟s Foodland on Highway #35. nity. The first Highland Games will 705 - 457 - 6364 Minden 35 Same

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