Kinmount Gazette KINMOUNT GAZETTE THE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Legends of Galway: July 2013 Volume 5: Issue 9 The Galway Hall, Township Garage and Fire the road but, it was their feeling that the front Inside this issue: Hall and Cemetery now occupy this property. of the lot across the road should be the site of a According to Guy Scott‟s book, “History of Church when such could be arranged and fi- FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 Kinmount”, the 1861 Census shows that, as of nanced. Now that Mr. Hartnett had given up MOONLIGHT MANIA HIGHLIGHTS 3 1858, a Dennis Connolly owned Lot 5, Con- the property in their favour, they resolved to cession 12, and James Buckley owned Lot 5, retain the whole one hundred acres for the BURNT RIVER UNITED CHURCH 4 Concession 13.Thomas Buckley was a Church. However, “Irish John” Henderson, a 125TH ANNIVERSARY respected and venerable parishioner living, Protestant, thought differently. It would appear FRIENDS OF GALWAY UPDATE 5 retired, in the Village of Kinmount. His family that there was not any question of bigotry – just KIDS CORNER 9 had been closely connected with Church prop- that Mr. Henderson wanted the property for erty in Galway. From Thomas, Father Leonard himself and, to secure it, he cultivated that part purchased his farm; it was Thomas‟ father of it which is now the Cemetery. The Buckleys THE HOT STOVE 10 (James) who donated the land to Father resented this action by Mr. Henderson. They CRYSTAL LAKE SIGNS 14 O‟Leary upon which was built the Parish told him that the property belonged to them and House in Galway; and, according to Thomas, it was being held for Church purposes. Mr. Hen- KINMOUNT MEMORABILIA PHOTO HUNT 15 was his mother who was instrumental in derson was adamant. DOROTHY’S DELIGHTS 19 obtaining the hundred acres for the Church in On a certain day, Mary Jane Gaffigan, a neigh- EDITORIAL 23 Galway. bour woman, was visiting the Buckleys. She The property was first claimed by Maurice asked Mrs. Buckley if the gun which was hang- Hartnett but, finding the land to be low and ing on the wall was workable. Mrs. Buckley wet, he waived his claim in favour of Tom‟s explained that her son, John, had loaded it, but Visit us in colour at father. Mr. and Mrs. Buckley had already the shot had been dampened and probably there kinmount.ca settled on a farm on the other (north) side of Continued on p. 21 HERITAGE IN THE VILLAGE FESTIVAL JULY 11 - 13 “Explore Our Heritage - Experience Our Charm” 3 DAYS OF FUN!Music in the Park Thursday July 11 6:30 pm Featuring the Fine Music of Rick Fines at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park - BBQ too! Free Ghost Tour Friday July 12 Railway Station 8:30 pm Town secrets & mysteries revealed by Local Historian Guy Scott MOONLIGHT MANIA SATURDAY JULY 13 4 - 9 pm Blast off to the Moon & Back! - Main Street Kinmount ZOO TO YOU - LIVE MUSIC - CLASSIC CARS - WAGON RIDES MODEL RAILROAD - FUR HARVESTORS - VENDORS - YARD SALES OUTDOOR BINGO - CHICKEN POOP BINGO - PIZZA EATING CONTEST KIDS CRAFTS - CHECKERS THE CLOWN - MEMORABILIA HUNT BOUNCY CASTLE-FORTUNE TELLING-CONTESTS-GREAT FOOD & MORE! RAIN LOCATION KINMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTRE For more information visit kinmount.ca Sponsored by The Kinmount Committee for Planning & Economic Development Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Friends and Neighbours: Reaboro Ops Township is the township Francis Kelly operated the ans and Methodists all held were notorious for their sticky that surrounds Lindsay. Stone Inn in the vicinity of the services in the Orange Lodge in mud. In 1861, the town of Lindsay That‟s likely the way most new railway. When a post of- the absence of individual was devastated by fire. Ops town- local residents will remember fice was established, it was churches. The first modern ship council generously sent a the Township. In fact, the named Reaboro after Colonel convenience to reach Reaboro cheque for $1,000 for relief. Lind- town of Lindsay so dominates Thomas Rea, who first settled was the telephone (1908). Hy- say returned the cheque and asked Ops, there are only a couple in the area in the early 1820s. dro was not available until it be used to improve the roads of other hamlets in the whole The community grew very 1934! The arrival of the first leading into town! Ouch! township! Only Reaboro & slowly and a surveyed townsite automobiles in 1917 led to gas Unlike most villages in the area, (maybe) Mt Horeb qualify as (of 2 streets!) was not complet- tanks installed at the general Reaboro was not located on a wa- hamlets with the township. ed until 1895. It consisted of a store. A town brass band was terway of any type. Any mills op- The rest of this township lives general store /post office, a formed in 1894 and participat- erating in town used steam power. within Lindsay‟s rainshadow railway station, a blacksmith ed at various parades, especial- This meant water-powered indus- or is part of hamlets in neigh- shop, a grist mill/ grain eleva- ly the 12th of July Orange pa- try was absent from the hamlet, bouring townships such as tor, a school, an Orange Lodge rades. Lindsay‟s situation being more Oakwood or Omemee. Ops is hall, a Baptist Church and a Reaboro‟s first road connection attractive. As the roads improved, named after the Roman God- cheese factory. There were with its neighbours was the business began to gravitate to dess of Plenty and fertility. never more than a dozen hous- “Slanted Road”, following an Lindsay, a mere 5 miles away. The And the soil of Ops certainly es in the hamlet: most of the old Indian trail that linked businesses closed, The post office fits the fertility bill! business came from the sur- Lindsay (on the Scogog River) closed and finally the school was The main centre after Lindsay rounding farms. and Omemee (on the Pigeon amalgamated into Ops Central is the hamlet of Reaboro. The The Orange Lodge served as a River). Eventually this major School and Reaboro became a nucleus of Reaboro began as community hall for many years road was replaced by Highway quiet bend on Highway #7. Kelly‟s Crossing, a siding on until one was built in the 7, which actually cut the ham- the Midland Railway (1856). 1930s. Anglicans, Presbyteri- let in two sections. Ops roads Top: Gas Delivery in Reaboro came by horse & wagon prior to the General Store finally deciding to install gas tanks. Bottom: Reaboro General Store & Gas Station 8:30 PM Train Station Friday July 12 Page 2 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Moonlight Mania Highlights 4-9pm July 13 Exotic? You got it! Thanks to Dianne & Vic Spring of Re/Max Country Living, Moonlight Mania welcomes Zoo to You with their amazing inter- active presentations and displays of exotic animals. This hands on experi- ence is definitely something that makes memories. Zoo to You takes their show on the road to a lot of On- tario with experienced, knowledgea- ble staff and safe, clean exhibits. 6 - 8 pm at Moonlight Mania And it is not just for kids. Even adults will be intrigued and want to Kinmount Fair Main Street Kinmount touch the animals! Learn something August 30 – 31, Sept 1, 2013 new and have fun too! “Stay tuned for an exciting Mash Hill Wagon Rides Saturday Grandstand Show announcement!” Take in the sights & sounds in true heritage fashion with a Wagon Ride by www.kinmountfair.net Mash Hill Carriages. Hop on board at email: [email protected] Kinmount Railway Station. Live Music by Busker Julian Gordon & Friends 5th Annual Kruz-In Take a trip down Memory Lane at the Classic Car Show in the Post Office Parking Lot. There is no charge to show your pride & joy. Contact Larry at 705-488-1706 for more information. Model Railway Open till 9pm This historical display located at Kinmount Railway Station depicts the railway line from Kinmount to Haliburton and is visited by thousands each year! Tai Chi Demonstration Visit the Tail Chi booth & learn about the benefits of Tai Chi. Get information about Tai Chi classes in Kinmount. Watch a live demonstration too! Rain location Kinmount Community Centre. Checkers - Kids Crafts at Artisans Market - Bouncy Castle - Fur Harvesters - Bingo Sponsored by Kinmount Tim-BrMart Page 3 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development BOB’S APPLIANCE SERVICE The Burnt River United Church R epairs to all Major Brand Names This small white frame church is 125 years old in 2013, being Refrigerators — R a n g e s — Dishwashers one of the first buildings to be M i c r o w a v e s — W a s h e r s — D r y e r s — F r e e z e r s Air Conditioners erected in the small hamlet of Burnt River. It was originally a Methodist Church, but with the New and Used Sales & Part Sales joining of the Presbyterian and 7 Days a Week Methodist Churches in Canada (1925), it became part of the RR#1, Kinmount, ON 705-488-2274 United Church of Canada. For certain, it has existed all these years because of the love and la- been replaced in use by a modern bour lavished on it by its congre- electric organ. The Burnt River gation, both past and present. Church‟s first organist was Minnie Church services were first held in Nichols and the first Sunday School Burnt River in 1879, at a little log superintendent was George Wright.