Kinmount Gazette
KINMOUNT GAZETTE COMMITTEE A S U B - COMMITTEE OF T HE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
December 2009 Volume 2: Issue 1
Mining in the Kinmount Area Inside this issue:
Just south of Union Creek at the site for many years. Even- didn‟t help that a “mother- NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS 2 the junction of City Road 49 tually Mother Nature re- lode” of ore was elusive as (formerly County Road 649) claimed the mine site and soon well. & 121 lies the “ghost” com- nothing remained but the shaft SANTA CLAUS PARADE 3 munity of Galena Hill. Ga- and a few rusting pieces of Seeking new investors, the
lena is a term for sulphide of machinery. foreman of the mine (whose REMEMBRANCE DAY 6 lead ore. As early as 1863, name will remain anonymous), lead was located along the The spike in lead prices after invited several Toronto inves- ridge just south of the Union 1900 led to a second mine tors for an inspection. Worried SPOT THE SHOT REVISITED 7 Creek on Lot 20, Concession being opened on the same about the quality of the A of Galway Township. A ridge, across the Bobcaygeon Somerville lead, he Peterborough mining specu- Road on Lot 2, Concession 5 “imported” several barrels of lator named Henry Calcutt of Somerville Township. The high quality ore from the Gal- KINMOUNT KIDS’ CORNER 10 formed the Galway Mining Somerville Lead Mines began way Mine & planted the rocks. Co and began operations in as an open pit mine, but soon a Despite smuggling lead across 1867. A 100 ft shaft was 100‟ shaft was sunk with a the county line, the Somerville THE HOT STOVE 11 sunk & a series of buildings 120‟ drift to follow a major Mine was closed in 1935, and dotted the mine site. Silver vein of lead. However, the like its Galway counterpart, EDITORIAL 15 was the main target, its price dreaded “financial difficul- slowly went back to Nature. being $20 an ounce, much ties”, a disease that plagued all Maybe someday, the demand higher than the more plenti- mines in the Kinmount area, for lead will be there and Ga- The lead mine at Galena Hill ful lead. Neither mineral was eventually bit the Somerville lena Hill will once again ring on the Somerville Side of the found in commercial quanti- Lead Mine too. A price crash to the sounds of mining! Road. ties and the mine operated for lead ore led to suspension sporadically for several dec- of operations after 1920. It ades. In 1898 the mine site was purchased for back taxes by a Mr Burnham, also from Peterborough.
In 1900, a spike in the price of lead ore led to another mining rush at Galena Hill. The shaft was reopened, new, modern equipment brought in and a crushing mill built. The ore was cadged by horse & wagon to the nearest rail- head, in this case Burnt River. The mines contin- ued ,again sporadically until the end of World War I when they closed for good. But the company did not give up hope and kept a caretaker on
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Neighbours and Friends:
had a rival for township centre Orange Lodge, Order of For-
One township west of Kin- status. Elliott Falls, a mile resters Lodge, Horticultural Main Street Kinmount mount on the Gull River, lays north on the same Gull River, Society, Woman‟s Institute, the village of Norland. The also had an excellent mill site, library, telephone company, Kawartha Credit Union is a Gull River system drains the access on the Cameron Road waterworks and even a militia full-service financial western half of Haliburton and a small business commu- company! The village served institution with County & is a major water- nity. It was a toss-up until the as a shopping centre for a 19 branches way. Norland is historically arrival of the Monck Road large area, especially along in North and tied closely to Coboconk and (highway #503/County Road the Monck Road to the west. East-Central Ontario Fenelon Falls. Like most vil- 45) passed through Norland. from Trenton lage sites in our area, Norland The Elliott Falls community This past year, Norland also to was the site of a major water- eventually vanished and Nor- celebrated its 150th anniver- Parry Sound. fall & thus a mill site for the land became the “centre” for sary. A huge parade high- first pioneer entrepreneurs. the area. lighted the weekend celebra-
Coboconk had a sawmill by tions. Today Norland is still a ATM available 24 hours 1855, and AA McLauchlin While Norland had 2 of 3 key busy crossroads village, as began a mill at Norland by ingredients for a successful any traveller on summer 705-488-9963 1858. The Gull River was a pioneer community (major weekends will testify! major log-driving route, and waterway + road junction), it made water access practical lacked the third key ingredi- from both Cameron Lake and ent: a railway. For a town Don’t Forget to Shop Locally! points north. relying heavily on lumber mills, this was fatal for pros- The Kinmount and Area McLauchlin‟s mill was ready perity. The big Norland saw- Artisans Marketplace by 1861, but he had to await mill was in constant financial the arrival of the Cameron difficulties. From 1861 to is open Colonization Road, which 1873, each year saw a differ- Friday, Saturday and Sunday reached Norland in 1861 to ent “manager” running the 10 AM-4 PM cadge in his machinery. The mill. In 1873, S E Pettigrew Until December 14th first sawmill effectively tried his hand. In 1876 a To- & Every Day blocked log drives on the Gull ronto law firm bought the mill from Dec. 14th-24th River, a big mistake! After after loan default. The mill legal wrangling, MClauchlin changed hands 7 times until it Shop tax free for the was forced to move his mill was simply dismantled in Month of December! from its position right over 1892! Every owner/leasor lost the river to the west bank & money! The reason was sim- A very busy intersection at install a timber slide for in- ple: Norland lacked access to Hwy 35 and County Road 45 circa 1910 tinerent log drives. The post outside markets ie) a railway. office was officially opened Smaller mills came & went on July 1, 1859. Originally over the years, with the last called “McLauchlin‟s Mills”, mill ( a subsidiary of J.Austin the first postmaster & Son of Kinmount) ceasing (McLauchlin himself!) chose operation in 1954. the name “Nordland” for the new community. A copy error Despite the sporadic nature of by an anonymous postal clerk the lumber business, Norland led to the “d” being left out, did develop as a major centre. and Norland was born. The It contained a grist mill, town- name came from the fact it ship office, business sector, was so far “north” of the other blacksmith, agricultural soci- settlements. ety, school, 2 churches and other trappings or urban, In the pioneer era, Norland backwoods life such as an
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proximately 15 floats + the Top: Children A Christmas tradition in Kin- marching students of the love to partici- mount is the annual Santa Kinmount Public School. It pate in the an- Claus Parade. The parade is was an “Olympic nual parade; usually held the second Sun- year” (Calgary Winter bottom: The day of December (Dec 13 at Olympics) and the students three Scott gals 2:00 PM this year) and starts dressed as athletes from and their horses at Tim-Br Mart, parades down other countries. It was a are an annual the Main Street & up the Hill huge success and the town fixture in the to the Legion. has continued the tradition parade. right up to the next Cana- Santa Claus Parades are a dian Olympic Year (2010) rather new tradition. The lar- when Vancouver will hold ger cities have sponsored Canada‟s next Olympics. them for years, but they have spread to the smaller centres As with any outside event in the last 25 years. this time of year, the weather is unpredictable. It The first Santa Claus Parades can be sunny or a blizzard & in Kinmount were in the the Kinmount Santa Claus 1960s. They were organized Parade has seen both ex- by the first Lions Club, but tremes! But it always puts died out with the demise of the village in the mood. Kin- the club sometime before mount is the last community 1970. In 1988 interested resi- to hold its parade, but the dents reorganized the Parade. lateness seems to add to the The first parade featured ap- mood of the holiday season.
History of Christmas Trees in Canada It is believed the first practice of and British pioneers settled through- others this process is as simple as decorating a Christmas tree origi- out the growing nation. bringing the artificial tree out of nated in Germany in the 16th cen- storage. Either way, as it has for tury. The first documented Christ- Christmas in Canada, in the 1800‟s centuries, the evergreen symbolizes mas tree in Canada was set up in was often a rough and ready affair. belief in renewed life, hope and Sorel, Quebec in 1781 by Baron Due to lack of space in the first pio- faith. It is a symbol of joy and de- Friederick von Riedesel. The baron, neer homes Christmas trees were light to all. who was born in Germany, selected usually a rarity. As homes became Experience joy and delight at Kin- a handsome balsam fir from the for- more robust the tradition of deco- mount‟s “Lights Across Canada” ests that surrounded his home and rated Christmas trees exploded - the celebration at the Town Tree Light- decorated it with white candles. The larger the tree the more affluent the ing Ceremony Dec. 3, 7:00 p.m. at next recorded use of a Christmas family. Kinmount Railway Station. This tree in Canada appears in Halifax in year, Barb & Kevin Hill who usu- 1846, when William Pryor, a local In Canada today, the tradition of the ally donate a cut tree for this cele- merchant, cut down an evergreen natural Christmas tree is still very bration, are and decorated it with glass orna- much alive. Balsam tree farming is donating a ments imported from Germany to expanding rapidly. Each year, more tree for plant- please his German wife. In 1843, than a million of these trees are cut ing as a sym- their popularity in Britain exploded and tens of thousands are exported bolic gesture after Dickens' publication of "A to the United States, Mexico, Vene- to commemo- Christmas Carol" which featured a zuela and even as far away as Ger- rate Kin- Christmas tree. The custom gradu- many. Today many of us still delight mount‟s 150th ally spread in Canada as German in selecting a natural tree but for Anniversary.
Page 3 “Kozie Toes” Kinmount Gazette Total Foot Care Sabine Henderson Somerville Lodge #451 AF & AM H.C.A. Certified The history of the Masonic nity. before motor cars, travel at Lodge and Freemasonry goes night was difficult by horse & Call 705-488-2205 far back to King Soloman and Somerville Lodge #451 was wagon (or cutter in winter), so the biblical times. In the established in Kinmount in the lodge meetings were al- For appointment 1600s, the Freemasons move- 1901. Previously, Freemasons ways scheduled on nights ment was resurrected in Brit- had attended lodges else- with a full moon. Every now ain. Masonic institutions natu- where, usually travelling by & then, the month had 2 full rally followed British settlers train. The first meeting hall moons (hence the term once to their new homes in the was a room upstairs in the in a blue moon) and the Americas. Soon lodges were Hopkins & Marks store. In ghostly wagons travelled the springing up all over Ontario. 1910, Somerville Lodge roads twice in one month. moved across the street to the Freemasonry is a fraternal old Bowie Hotel, then owned Kinmount is a rather small organization which promotes by Fred Train. Again, an up- community to host a branch fellowship, citizenship and stairs room was utilized. But of the Masonic movement, self improvement among its more permanent quarters were and the numbers were never The COOKIES ARE BACK! members. Its members span desired and in 1915, the old large. In the 1930s, the mem- many religions, ethnic groups Baptist Church on the corner bership declined dramatically, The Kinmount Sparks, Brownies & continents. There are Ma- of Crego & Dixon Streets but the Lodge stayed open. and Guides are selling their Fall sonic lodges in almost every became available. The con- Today, Somerville Lodge is Minty Cookies country in the world. Perhaps gregation was dissolving, and one of the 3 smallest Lodges Masons are most visible at this historic structure, built in in Ontario, with less than 30 Available from Sparks, Brownies, Masonic parades & funerals. 1886, was a perfect fit for the members. But what they lack Guides and Pathfinders and at J. The movement does not seek Order. in numbers, they compensate Austin and Sons Castle Building attention, but rather encour- with by enthusiasm and Centre ages its members to be good The local Freemasons meet Somerville Lodge #451 con- citizens within the commu- one night a month. In the days tinues!
Left and Below Right: Pictures taken inside of the Somerville Lodge, #451; Be- low left, the national symbol of the Free Masons in Canada.
Kinmount Artisans Marketplace
Celebrating 10 years in 2009 Local Fine Art and Handcrafts Lower Level Kinmount Community Centre, On City Rd. 45 W. at 121 Kinmount, Ontario, Canada www.kinmountartisans.ca Phone (705) 488-1414
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History of the Militia The Kinmount Committee For One of the forgotten pages of sible ourselves, and thus a to Fenelon Falls & in 1905 to Planning and Economic local history is the story of the complex militia system was a Norland. Most of the men in Canadian militia. Militia units part in Canadian history. Ca- this company hailed from the Development of part-time soldiers have nadian militia soldiers served northern “back townships” Is a Proud Sponsor of been a part of Ontario history with distinction in the famous and Norland was considered the since the late 1700s. They War of 1812, the Rebellion of central. Quite a few Kin- were designed for purely local 1837, Fenian Raids (1866- mount men were members, Kinmount Gazette defence, the “enemy” 1870), and the Northwest including Lt. Alex Morrison. throughout our history being Rebellions (1870 & 1885). our neighbours to the south: And when overseas service The militia met frequently Explore our Heritage … the USA. Today it is difficult was required, they volun- throughout the year for train- to imagine our southern teered in droves to serve their ing. But the highlight of the Experience our Charm! friends & neighbours being a country in the Boer War years was “summer camp” a “threat” to Canada, but until (1899-1902), both World two week training stint usu- WWI, many Americans be- Wars & the Korean War. ally held in Kingston. It was Lights Across Canada lieved in a policy called the vacation for the part-time Dec. 3, 6:30 PM “Manifest Destiny”. This pol- Militia regiments were organ- soldiers in the era before va- icy dictated the USA was ized along county lines. Vic- cations were common. The Train Station destined to control all of toria County was originally outbreak of war in 1914 led to Santa Claus Parade North America: and that in- part of the Durham County many of the militia volunteer- cluded Canada! This threat of Militia, but in 1897, the 45th ing for overseas service. The Dec. 13, 2:00 PM American annexation was a Militia Regiment was active largest single contingent went Main Street contributing factor to Confed- exclusively in Victoria overseas as part of the 109th eration and the founding of County. It contained 6 com- Battalion in 1916. After Canada. panies organized thusly: WWI, the Norland company #1 – Cameron #5 - Janetville was disbanded, but the 45th To counter this threat, Cana- #2 & #3 – Lindsay Regiment continued to be dians of course relied on the #6 - Woodville based in Lindsay. British Army. But it was also #4 – Omemee realized we had to be respon- Company #5 was later moved Thank You To Our Volume 2 Patrons
Royal Canadian Legion Diane Haggert John McGrath Would You Like to be a Pa- Branch 441 tron? Kinmount, Ontario If you would like to support the Ga- 705-488-3462 zette Volume 2 as a patron, please send your donation to Kinmount Ga- We will remember them. zette, Advertising & Finance, c/o Yvette Brauer, P.O. Box 17, Kin- mount, On K0M 2A0 ([email protected]). Cheques should be made payable to E Company 45th Militia Regiment based in Norland, K.C.P.E.D. ON. On summer manoeuvres at Kingston 1907. It was composed of men from northern Victoria County in- cluding Kinmount. It remains in Lindsay today as the Midland Regiment.
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Remembrance Day 2009 Photo Essay
Clockwise from top left: Sparks and Brownies hold their banner; MP Barry Devolin lays the Govern- ment of Canada wreath; Branch 441 Col- our Party march off; a soldier in Afgani- stan lays a wreath; wreaths in Ottawa from for- eign na- tions; wreaths in Kinmount
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Spot the Shot Revisited
The dam at Moores Falls Highway 35 bridge. From this Dianne Spring point you can boat Broker of Record/Owner into Minden via the [email protected] Gull River. www.diannespring.com
Kinmount Pharmacy We are committed to your health
Be a part of the Kinmount Pharmacy Family Vic Spring Have your prescriptions filled with us! To serve you better we are now located at the Medical Centre
Lights Across Canada! We provide Free Medical, Vitamins & Herbal Consultations Visit with Santa Free Medication Review & Delivery Join in the Lighting of the Community Tree Hours are: Mon. to Wed. 9 am to 5:30 pm Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Thurs. 9 am to 8 pm Carolling Fri. 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday, December 3rd T. 705-488-1960 F. 705-488-1959 7:00 PM
The newly planted Community Christmas Tree. The Hill family have been donating a cut tree for years. This year they‟ve donated a live tree and helped to plant it! All in honour of our 150th Anniversary. Page 7 Kinmount Gazette
Cultural Corner: Christmas Traditions The First Christmas Card Christmas Stockings have been hanging Christmas Stock- Self-made Christmas cards with goodwill The tradition of hanging Christmas ings. verses have been sent by hand or post, for Stockings began by a story told since centuries but the first that's recognizable as ancient time about a kind noble man who Christmas Greenery what we now think of as a Christmas card, had three daughters. The wife of the no- In Northern Europe Christmas occurred i.e. a printed card sent by post, was sent in bleman expired and the daughters and during the middle of winter, when the Victorian era at Christmas 1843. their father were left in a state of sorrow. ghosts and demons could be heard Sir Henry Cole, the founder of the London's The daughters had to do all the work in howling in the winter winds. Boughs of Victoria and Albert Museum, had sent the house. When the daughters became holly, believed to have magical powers many handwritten cards previously but that young and eligible for marriage, the poor since they remained green through the year he commissioned John Calcott Horsley father could not afford to give the huge harsh winter, were often placed over the to paint a card showing the feeding and dowries to their husbands. doors of homes to drive evil away. clothing of the poor. One evening the daughters, after washing Greenery was also brought indoors to "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New their stockings hung them near the fire freshen the air and brighten the mood Year to You" was printed on the first Christ- place to be dried. Santa Claus being during the long, dreary winter. mas card. moved by the plight of the daughters By the late 1800‟s the Christmas card pub- came in and put in three bags of gold one Legend also has it that holly sprang lishing industry was born creating unheard in each of the stocking hanging by the from the footsteps of Christ as he of opportunities for artists, writers, printers chimney. The next morning the family walked the earth. The pointed leaves and engravers. Since then most of the bil- noticed the gold bags and the nobleman were said to represent the crown of lions of cards sent contain a printed verse. had enough for his daughter‟s marriage. thorns Christ wore while on the cross Many of these are culled from religious or The daughters got married and they lived and the red berries symbolized the sentimental texts, notably from Victorian happily ever after. Since then children blood he shed. authors such as Charles Dickens.
An original copy of Horsley’s Christmas card is considered very rare. The original design was reproduced in 1881 and then copies of this reprint were issued in 1955 and can still be found today.
150th Anniversary Year Closing Ceremonies & Time Capsule Dedication
Sunday, December 27th Community Centre Complimentary Lunch 1:00 PM Capsule Closing 2:00 PM
Page 8 Culinary Corner Kinmount Gazette Snickerdoodles 1 cup butter or shortening John McGrath Branch 441 Royal Canadian Legion Kinmount by Cathy King 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs THANK YOU to all who attended Remem- Friday December 11 – Xmas Bingo $300 2 3/4 cups flour brance Day Services this year in Kinmount, Jackpot, lots of turkeys & cash prizes. 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Burnt River, Gooderham and Gelert. After Sunday December 13 – Kinmount Santa Claus 1 teaspoons baking soda our service in Kinmount on Sunday Novem- Parade and visit with Santa at Legion. cinnamon and sugar mixed to taste ber 8, a complimentary luncheon followed in Thursday Dec 31 – New Year‟s Eve Dance our hall, however a notice in the paper incor- with D.J. Tom Williamson, buffet dinner, spot Preheat oven to 400F. Mix to- rectly advised the luncheon would be Novem- prizes. Advance tickets available in early gether butter and sugar until ber 11. We apologize for any inconvenience December. Call 488-3462. smooth, then add eggs, cream of this may have caused November 11. tartar, and baking soda. Stir in PLEASE NOTE: Big Buck Bid Euchre can- flour until well mixed. Roll into WE WILL REMEMBER THEM! This is the celled for December, resuming in January. balls about 1" in diameter and roll simple but significant phrase on the 21 foot Tuesday lunches cancelled December 22 & in cinnamon and sugar to coat. banner that was hand decorated with poppies 29. Bingo cancelled December 25 and Janu- Place on ungreased cookie sheets by Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, Guides and ary 1. and bake 8-10 minutes. Cookies Pathfinders and who along with their Leaders are done when they are just barely Lynne & Robynne Kilby presented to our MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW browning. Legion on November 8 following the Re- YEAR from The Royal Canadian Legion, membrance Service. We very much appreci- Branch 441. ate the work they put into making up the ban- Cranberry Hootycreeks ner and find their participation and involve- 5/8 cup all-purpose flour ment in the remembrance program very en- 1/2 cup rolled oats couraging. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 1/2 teaspoon salt NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS – 1/3 cup brown sugar Saturday Dec 5, 10am – 2pm – Ladies Auxil- 1/3 cup white sugar iary Xmas Bazaar in upstairs hall. 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart or 1 litre jar, in the order listed. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Cranberry Hootycreeks Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a cookie sheet or line it with parch- ment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup sof- tened butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. Add the entire jar of ingredients, and mix together by hand until well blended. Drop by heaping spoon- DAVE’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE fuls onto the prepared baking (30 YEARS EXPERIENCE) sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake Complete lawn care for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 Tree and shrub pruning minutes on baking sheets, then Spring and fall cleanups remove to wire racks to cool com- Poison ivy control pletely. Painting Call DAVE LOUGHEED Snickerdoodle Cookies 705-488-3177 (home) 705-344-3177 (cell)
Page 9 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Kids’ Corner Gateway Variety and Video Hot Coffee & Muffins Kinmount Christmas Riddles
Hey, kids see if you can figure out the answers to these Kinmount riddles. Daily Specials
Where are these 2 places that you can find Santa in Kinmount? Trail Passes
Place #1. Hunting & Fishing Licenses Outdoor Equipment It is the oldest structure downtown. It was built by someone famous who lived in Kirkfield. It survived disasters like floods and fires. Much Much More Than A Many people visit this place today. If it could talk it could tell you about all the people who have come Convenience Store! and went. 705 488 1101 Santa will be here December 3.
Place #2. 7 am - 9 pm
Many community events are held here. Sunday 8 am - 9 pm Sometimes kids win prizes here. This place is as white as Santa‟s beard. One of the symbols used by this place is as red as Rudolph‟s nose. This place gives lots to our community. Place #2 Santa will be here Dec. 13. This place helps you communicate with people far away. Where can you buy “Truly Canadian” Christmas gifts in Kin- The government opened this place in 1859. mount? It used a stage coach 2 to 3 times per week. A new one officially opened in 1970. It officially opened in 1999 with 200 in attendance. Kinmount‟s first 150th Anniversary Celebration was held here It is located in the lower part of a building. April 1, 2009. Before 1999, there was something else in this building which gave people much knowledge. Lots of people enjoy visiting this place. It celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. There are many beautiful and creative things in this place.
Where are these 2 places where you can donate Christmas gifts and food?
Place #1
It opened 10 years ago. Places like this are hard to find in smaller towns. People go to this place for many reasons. Many people have helped this grow to what it is today. Everyone needs a place like this to go to. Are you dizzy or do you have a headache yet from all these clues???
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Kinmount Gazette
The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby
It‟s easy to tell the Christmas Christmas Spirit flowing. vourite holiday activities. Legion and Kinmount District season is quickly approaching LIGHTS ACROSS Enjoy the tree lighting, carol- Health Centre. . by all the coming events from CANADA ling, hot chocolate, treats „n‟ bazaars to parades and more. The community of Kinmount sweets, huddle by the camp- SPECIAL CHRISTMAS I sincerely hope to see you cordially invites one and all to fire and of course, there‟s a APPEAL around town through the holi- join in our annual “Lights special visit from guess who. Here‟s another Christmas day season, but if fate does Across Canada Celebration.” The ceremony begins at 7:00 Spirit “booster”. Kinmount not permit, I now extend my This symbolic tie – a ribbon p.m., Thursday Dec. 3, at District Health Services Foun- very best wishes to you for of Lights Across Canada, Kinmount Railway Station. dation has launched their Spe- the coming year. And now links communities throughout cial Christmas Appeal. To for your Christmas present… our country in national spirit MMMM’ GOOD! aid in improving the quality It‟s my secret recipe for Corn of goodwill and unity through Get a taste of Christmas Spirit of life for people in Kinmount Fritters. They‟re easy to luminous displays of spec- by supporting Kinmount Li- and area funds will go toward make and very filling. Try tacular lights and colour. ons Club with your purchase doctor recruitment, medical throwing in a dash of your Kinmount has been participat- of a delicious Christmas equipment and building up- favourite spice for extra fla- ing in this Canada wide event Cake, available around town keep. Please give generously. vour. for several years. For many or contact Vic Balik at 488- Mail your donation to P.O. Corn Fritters this simplistic event is their 3053. Make sure to support Box 225, Kinmount, On, ½ cup milk favourite community activity Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, K0M 2A0 or drop off at Kin- 1 medium can corn but this year Kinmount‟s Guides & Pathfinders by pur- mount District Health Centre, 1½ cups flour Lights Across Canada Cere- chasing some of their Choco- 31 Country Road 503. Re- 2 tsp. baking powder mony will be even more spe- laty Mint Cookies. MMMM‟ ceipts will be issued for all 2 tbsp. oil cial than ever before. good – Cake & Cookies make donations over $20.00. 2 eggs lightly beaten For several years, residents perfect “quick” gifts or ½ tsp. salt Barb & Kevin Hill donated a scrumptious additions to your SHOP KINMOUNT Mix all ingredients together cut tree for this celebration. own Christmas table. As the saying goes, “Charity until smooth & well blended. This year marks the breaking begins at home” and as we Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil of that long-standing tradi- CHRISTMAS know, “There‟s no place like and fry until golden brown & tion. As a symbolic tribute to ANGEL TREE home”, so remember to check th crisp. Drain on paper towels our 150 year, Barb & Kevin Jump-start your Christmas out our local businesses for and enjoy! are donating a tree for plant- Spirit with donations of food, some of your Christmas We at the Gazette want to ing. unwrapped toys or gifts to the needs. That perfect gift may share your news so please Come celebrate and share in Lions Club‟s Christmas Angel be waiting just around the remember to contact me at the true holiday spirit by at- Trees located at the Post Of- corner. Browse Kinmount (705) 488-2919 or tending this magical celebra- fice and Kawartha Credit Un- Artisans Marketplace for a [email protected] to tion that warms the heart and ion. Donations for Christmas unique and astounding array leak info through the Hot soul. Share holiday greetings Hampers will also be ac- of items, many at surprisingly Stove Leak and kinmount.ca. and festive fellowship with cepted at Kinmount Fresh- good value. Shop tax-free for When you think of the holi- family, friends and mart, the Royal Canadian the month of Dec. Current day season, what comes to neighbours. Partake in fa- mind? For many it‟s the most wonderful BCH Tax Preparation Accounting time of the year, but Bookkeeping stress and commotion 3235 County Road 121 sometimes trigger R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances feelings of “Bah – K0M 1C0 Payroll humbug, be naughty Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns and save Santa the Phone 705-488-2228 P.O.S. System Set-up trip”. Whichever Mobile 705-340-3942 category you fall into, Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up here are some splen- [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES did ways to keep your
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The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 286-6464. mount Public Library. hours are Friday, Saturday anniversary year, entertain- and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 ment & free Kinmount Dec 9 Diners Dinner, Dec.27 Kinmount 150th An- p.m. until Dec. 14 when the memorabilia draws. Time Looney Auction, Ridgewood niversary Closing Ceremony Marketplace will be open Capsule Dedication 2:00 p.m. School Choir Performance, & Time Capsule Dedication, daily until Christmas Eve. 11:00 a.m. at Burnt River Complimentary Lunch 1:00 For an ideal gift, consider THE ICE IS COMING! Centre. p.m., Dedication 2:00 p.m. purchasing Kinmount Memo- Once again, Kinmount Lions at Kinmount Community rabilia. Complete collector will manage Kinmount arena Dec. 10 Trip to Casino Centre. sets of the original 16 issues for the coming “ice” season. Rama sponsored by Kin- of the Kinmount Gazette are The ice is usually in around mount Seniors. Bus leaves Dec. 31 New Year‟s Eve now available for the low Christmas and public skating the Legion at 9:00 a.m. Re- Dance, 9:00 p.m. at the Le- price of $20.00 at Kinmount is often offered on a daily turn time 4:00 p.m. Cost gion. Artisans Marketplace & Gate- basis throughout the holidays. $5 includes lunch. To re- way Variety or by calling 488 For public skating, hockey & serve your spot call 705-488 ONGOING ACTIVITIES -3182. Two videos capturing ice rental info call 488-3293. -1110. Kinmount spirit are also To sign up for Kinmount Seniors Cards: Enjoy pot- available – “A Community Knights Minor Hockey regis- Dec. 11 Try your luck at luck lunch, 12:30 p.m. Mon- Celebrates & The Ballad of ter at Kinmount Freshmart or Christmas Bingo, 6:45 p.m. days followed by bid euchre Kinmount”. Check out the call Dave or Pam at 488- at the Royal Canadian Le- at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal limited supply of other 2237. Registration fees for gion. Win turkeys, hams Canadian Legion. memorabilia/collector items the entire season are only and cash prizes. $300.00 priced from $1 up, including $25.00 per child. Jackpot. Sparks, Brownies, Guides postcards, fridge magnets, & Pathfinders: Mondays, pins, T-shirts, posters, mural CALLING VOLUNTEER Dec. 12 Drop in Craft, 9:00 6:30 p.m. at Kinmount Com- replicas & more. DRIVERS FOR DIALYSIS a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Kinmount munity Centre. Call 488- Kawartha Lakes Community Public Library 2919 for info. SANTA CLAUS PARADE Care is in desperate need of Welcome Santa to Kinmount volunteers to transport clients Dec. 13 Santa Claus Parade, Kinmount Playschool: Co- on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the to Ross Memorial Hospital in 2:00 p.m. Main St. Spon- operative Playgroup meets Kinmount Santa Claus Pa- Lindsay for dialysis treat- sored by the Kinmount Monday & Wednesday, rade. Catch the Christmas ments on Tuesdays, Thurs- Committee for Planning & 10:00 a.m. - noon at Kin- Spirit by entering a float or days and Saturdays. Hours Economic Development & mount Community Centre. being a spectator. Floats are approximately 10:00 a.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Early Years Mobile gather at Kinmount Tim-Br to 4:00 p.m. As a volunteer Branch 441. Outreach visits the 1st & 3rd Mart at 1:30 p.m. The parade driver, you will be able to Mondays of each month. begins at 2:00 p.m. and pro- dedicate as much or as little Dec. 19 Friends of the Li- Call 488-3044 for more in- ceeds to the Royal Canadian time as you like. Even com- brary Book Sale, 10:00 a.m. formation. Legion where children may mitting to 1 or 2 days a month - 2:00 p.m., lower level Kin- visit with Santa and enjoy a would be helpful. Remunera- free lunch. tion is paid to cover travel expenses. Please contact TIME CAPSULE Dorothy Heath at 488-1211 or DEDICATION Community Care at 324- Rejoice at the Kinmount 150th 7323. Anniversary Closing Celebra- tion by witnessing the Official UPCOMING EVENTS Sealing of the 2009 Kinmount 150th Anniversary Time Cap- Dec. 3 Lights Across Canada sule, Sunday Dec. 27, at Kin- 7:00 p.m. at the Railway Sta- mount Community Centre. tion. HOME & COTTAGE Starting at 1:00 p.m. enjoy a INTERIOR & EXTERIOR complimentary fellowship Dec. 5 Legion Christmas Ba- ONE CALL COVERS ALL lunch, presentations, a slide zaar, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. show of our sesquicentennial For table rental, contact Liz at Page 12 Kinmount Gazette
Hot Stove Leak, continued from p. 12 Myth Busters: Off Season Moose
Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. Kinmount Walking Group: at the Royal Canadian Legion. Meet downtown Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 9:00 a.m.
Lunch at the Legion: Tues- days, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hot Meals $6.00, Soup & Sandwich $5.00, includes tea & coffee. Eat Kinmount in/take out. For all your grocery Fitness & Yoga: Tuesday & needs Thursday mornings at Kinmount Community Centre. Fitness 9:00 Owners a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15 Tom and Sue Lang For years, naturalists believed that once moose season was a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Call Janet over, the giant beasts of the northern woods rested serenely Dalzell 488-2630. Open 7 Days a Week! amongst the towering white pines. However, Myth Busters
have discovered a ring of Moose Moonlighters working for Evening Yoga: Wednesday Main Street local loggers. How long has this been going on? How do nights at Kinmount Community these loggers fit the tack over the giant rack? Centre. Call Gail Holness at 705 705-488-2211
-455-9294. Any further information (or bizarre photos) are welcomed
by the Gazette staff. Preschool Storytime: Thurs- days, 10:30 a.m. at Kinmount Submit your photos and accompanying humourous story to Public Library. [email protected] Gift Idea! Open Mediation: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Dharma Centre, Buy a Collector’s Set of 1886 Galway Road. Volume 1 of the Gazette BOB’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Visit dharmacentre.org or call $20.00 per set R epairs to all Major Brand Names 488-2704 for more information. Available at the Artisans Market, Kinmount Gateway Refrigerators — R a n g e s — Dishwashers Variety or call 488-3182 M i c r o w a v e s — D r y e r s — F r e e z e r s Air Conditioners
Bob Brown, Service Technician Kinmount United Church Welcomes You! New and Used Sales & Part Sales
Sunday, Nov. 29 - Service and ship with the Rev. Desmond 7 Days a Week Communion with the Rev. Des- Howard. RR#1, Kinmount, ON 7 0 5 - 488- 2274 mond Howard December 24th 7:00 PM Can- Please note: First Sunday of dlelight Christmas Eve Service Advent - Annual Carol Sing, Sunday, Dec. 27 - Final Service THANK YOU this year at St James Anglican for 2009 and the closing of our
Church, Kinmount at 2 pm. very successful 150th com- Sunday, Dec. 6 - Second Sun- memorative year of Celebration The Board of Directors of the Kinmount day of Advent Service of Wor- of our many Congregations with Agricultural Society wish to thank the ship Membership and Baptism the Rev. Desmond Howard with the Rev. D. Howard countless number of volunteers whose Sunday, Dec. 13 - Third Sun- efforts helped make the Kinmount Fair a day of Advent Service of Wor- COME and WORSHIP! 9:45 record breaking success in 2009. ship with the Rev. Paul Irwin. AM, each Sunday, 15 Cluxton Please note - White Gift Sunday Street, on East Hill, Kinmount. See you in 2010! Sunday, Dec 20 - Christmas Sunday Family Service of Wor-
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In the Lions Den by Janice Davidson Don’t Forget To The Kinmount Lions Club is a com- tree, purchase the corresponding gift munity service organization. Our and return it to the same location. A Main purpose is to give something week before Christmas the Lions SHOP LOCALLY back to our community. take these gifts to Minden for Christ- One of our main fundraisers is the mas hamper distribution. ATV draw, which has taken place for The Christmas cakes and cookies are nine years. The Lions Club pur- for sale now and can be found at This Holiday chases an ATV and trailer from a Slice of the North, Taylor‟s Garage, Season! local distributor. Many local busi- Gateway Variety, Kinmount Phar- nesses generously donate other macy and from Lions members. prizes. Tickets go on sale Victoria Everything is beautifully wrapped or Day weekend and the prizes are comes in festive tins. Perfect for at New Installations or Renovations drawn Thanksgiving weekend. How home or as a gift. fitting for the lucky winners. The Lions Den would like to wish Mansfield Plumbing From this year‟s proceeds we are our community a wonderful festive Commercial, Residential, Cottages able to achieve our goal. We are in season. Don‟t forget to look for us at the process of buying two dog the Santa Claus Parade. Rick Mansfield, Licensed Plumber guides; a vision dog and a hearing If interested new members are al- Complete systems from in-coming water to out-going waste! dog. ways welcome. 705-286-1126 or 705-286-1340 Other activities we have planned for 16 Highland Gate Blvd. the upcoming month are the Angel Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Trees and the selling of Christmas cakes and cookies. The Angel Trees are located at Kin- mount Post Office, Kawartha Credit Union, Kinmount Medical Center and Kinmount Pharmacy. There is also a gift box at Freshmart. We urge everyone to take a tag from the
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Kinmount Gazette
Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm!
KINMOUNT 150TH ANNNI VERSARY COMMITTEE
Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each week we will feature a photo from the K0M 2A0 Kinmount Area. We challenge you to identify Phone: 705-488-3182 the spot. Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit E-mail: [email protected] to the editor via email with a detailed descrip- tion of the spot you have captured. We’re on the Web www.kinmount.ca Last week’s Spot the Shot: Moores Falls Dam Letter to the Editor Gazette Committee: Who is a hero? Is it a soldier fighting for Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer freedom? Police? Firemen? Doctors? Or a sports hero? I have met many unsung Jane Austin, Publisher heroes right here in Kinmount. From the Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance time my late husband Doug & I moved to Kinmount, we were treated very kindly by From the Editor’s Desk neighbours & town inhabitants. Doug had We‟re Back! Welcome to have a tale to tell, drop the have missed a few issues or a head injury and could not do most of the things around the house. Along came our the “continued” Kinmount staff an line, or even better want to give the complete 16 first heroes: cutting grass, shovelling Gazette, Volume 2 Edition drop us an article! The Ga- issue set as a Christmas gift, snow, helping with wood and giving us #1. Due to popular demand, zette is a “Community News- pick up a set at the Market- someone to talk to. the Gazette will keep pub- paper” and it takes commu- place. The complete Gazette lishing once a month until... nity members to keep us go- makes a great, one-of-a-kind When Doug went into the hospital, more stay tuned! A big thanks to ing! Thanks this edition to gift for that hard-to-buy-for heroes stepped up to help. As his condi- all our sponsors who re- Lillian Mattson for sending person. And it is a piece of tion worsened, it was the townspeople newed their faith & ads with in the poem “Lest We For- history that holds its rele- who kept me going. When Doug died last us. We are a little smaller get”, written by her brother, a vance over time! winter, it was these same people that sof- tened the blow by their kindness and over the winter, but we will retired serviceman. Also words of hope; and because of them, I still produce a monthly edi- thanks to Catherine Harrison And don‟t forget to check out was able to get through those horrible tion. who reminded me there is at our website months. least 1 Free Methodist www.kinmount.ca . It con- People have asked me Church still open in Ontario: tains all back issues of the And now as I face moving again, I will “Where are you going to at the hamlet of Holt, near Gazette, links to other com- always remember them for their financial find new material?” Well, Mt Albert. munity groups, photo essays aid, groceries, meals, grass cutting and so far no problem! There about the area and tons of snow removal; so kindly given. No matter are so many tidbits of his- We are rapidly coming to the stuff about Kinmount. GS where I end up, I will always think of th Kinmount as the Town of Heroes. Be tory, current happenings and end of our 150 , sesquicen- proud, people of Kinmount, you live activities of all sorts in the tennial celebrations. Don‟t Remember: Arrive Alive - - among heroes: ordinary people that take Kinmount area, that I think forget December 27, out time Don’t Drink and Drive Dur- the time to help, and give of themselves to we will be ok for quite a capsule & wrap up day at the ing the Holidays or Ever! someone they barely know. while! Kinmount is a busy Community Hall. And for little place, and while things anyone looking for souvenirs I thank all of you, and pray you will re- do “quiet down” for the of this special year, check out ceive the greatest of blessings with some- winter, there are still lots of the Artisans Marketplace. one being there for you in time of need. I events happening. They have lots of books, have never lived anywhere so caring, and I will miss Kinmount more than I can say. postcards, clothing, hats Thank you my heroes! But, we are always on the AND complete sets of the prowl for stories. If you Kinmount Gazette! If you Shannon (Sha) Winterburn Page 15
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