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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

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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. school house, and were conducted About 35 years ago, when Dr Elgie by Rev Tabscott of the Baptist Joblin was minister, word came that Church of Fenelon falls. At that the Burnt River United Church was time there was no regular minister, to be closed down. However Dr and services were held whenever Joblin had just received a request possible. By 1888, after a new from three young families to start a 705-488-1349 frame school had been built, ser- Sunday School for their children. vices were taken over by the Kin- After some soul searching he mount circuit with Rev Oakes agreed and soon a small Sunday conducting. School was started with June On November 13 of 1888 a land Hunter as superintendent and Joyce site, valued at $200 was donated Dudman and Dorothy Duval help- by Mrs Nancy McIntyre, a mem- ing. ber of the Dodd family. Then on From this small nucleus the congre- November 16 six trustees; James gation took heart and went on to Suddaby, William Dodd, William refurbish and maintain the church. 705-488-2266 Nichols, James Cain, Robert By 1988, when the church celebrat- Umphrey and Joseph Eyres, ad- ed its 100th anniversary, the build- vanced funds for the building of a ing had been completely redecorat- church of the Methodist denomi- ed, rewired and the exterior freshly nation. painted. For that 100th anniversary The church was soon completed service, Dr Joblin returned to with the help of the congregation, preach and to celebrate the church‟s and Rev Oakes brought in win- triumph over adversity. dows, sashes, the pulpit and seats Since then the Burnt River United from a church in Mariposa Town- Church has purchased the Orange ship that had closed. There was Lodge building next door. They much interest and the debts were have used it as a meeting area, Sun- quickly paid off. Robert Moffat day School home, and their annual drove the minister, who at that pot-luck suppers at Easter & Christ- time came from Fenelon Falls, to mas. Each summer the Burnt River Kinmount after services in Burnt United Church hosts two large pub- River, bring him back to Burnt lic suppers: a strawberry supper in River so the minister could return June, and a summer smorgasbord in to Fenelon Falls; all in a day‟s mid-August, as well as an annual The NEW Kinmount Tartan work. bake sale and garage sale. The Men’s Cap - Tartan Scarf In 1893, a Young Peoples Society Church‟s Women‟s‟ Group pro- Tammy - Men’s Tie called “The Christian Endeav- duced a beautiful hand made quilt Available at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace ours”, was started, and through each year . or their efforts an organ was pur- The tradition continues. The Burnt Contact Diane at 705-488-2635 chased. This instrument is still in River UCW will be raffling tickets the Church today, although it has on a quilt Saturday July 13 at Page 44 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Friends of Galway Update A group interested in the History facts. But facts can be so dull; it‟s of Galway Township held their the story telling that breathes life first “get together” in the Galway into the local history. hall on Friday June 21. I hesitate The next meeting will be on Friday to use the term “meeting” because September 20 @ 7:00 pm in the the objective of this group is to Galway Hall. The group will meet record the history of Galway four times a year: every Friday be- Township (and Kinmount Village) fore a solstice or equinox! The staff in facts, stories and legends. Too much of our history has been lost at the Gazette is pleased this group over the ages because we have is gathering the local lore and will failed to record it. This informal be publishing details in the future. If group is determined to gather the you have anything to add, please local legends and stories and rec- feel free to contact the editor. ord them for posterity. The style will be story-telling; or oral histo- The Round Table of F.O.G. ry which we can then relate to the

St. Patrick’s and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Churches Welcome You Summer Mass Schedule St. Patrick’s Church 4030 County Road 121, Kinmount Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Our Lady of Fatima Church 7 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden Saturday 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM

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WILD GAME DINNER

Saturday July 20, 2013 The Victoria Pony Club get their ribbons at the Doors open 5 pm Dinner served at 6pm June 12th Competition in Galway Community Centre

Woodville at top the Be sure to bring your loonies Open Class Team; bot- $20 per person for Loonie Auction Excitement tom: The C Division For tickets Call 705-286-3588 or email Team [email protected] Page 5 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kinmount Fair 2013 Ambassador Competition

Director in Charge: Susan Pearson 2547. The Ambassador Competition creates a won- If your club or organization would like derful opportunity for young people from the the Fair Ambassador to be present at a Kinmount area. The Ambassador will repre- meeting or function, do not hesitate to call sent Kinmount at the Ontario Association of the Director in Charge. Agricultural Societies Convention in Lots of fun and prizes and a great Toronto in February 2014, at the CNE in opportunity to meet people. Toronto in August 2014 and at various func- Come and root for your favourite tions locally throughout the year. These candidate on Friday, August 30, 2013 events provide the opportunity to meet other at 2:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Tea Room young people from across Ontario and make friends. FRIEND OF THE FAIR Contestants may be male or female; they Pearson Property Management must be between the ages of 17 and 23 years Kinmount and must live within a 50 kilometer radius of June Phillips Message from Christina Li Kinmount. Kinmount 2012 - 2013 Kinmount Fair Ambassador Contestants will be judged on poise, person- I am so excited and honoured to welcome ality, general appearance, a short interview 2013 Junior Ambassador Contest all friends, neighbours, and visitors to the with judges, a short speech and a poster The Junior Ambassador Contest is open to 2013 Kinmount Fair! Fair weekend is one display board about themselves. girls and boys ages 10 to 16 years old. of my favourite times of the year, and I‟ve All contestants are encouraged to attend all There are prizes and a chance to partici- had so much fun this past year as your days of the Fair. pate in fair-related activities with the Fair 2012 Kinmount Fair Ambassador. The winner will be announced Friday, Ambassador. For information please con- To start, I had such a blast at the 2013 August 30 at the Ambassador Competition tact Alison Bowins at 705-454-1696 or by OAAS Convention in Toronto in Feb- beginning at 2:00 p.m. email at [email protected]. ruary. It was a great opportunity to meet Sponsorship of contestants is open to busi- the other Fair Ambassadors, to represent nesses, service clubs, individuals, etc. Spon- FRIEND OF THE FAIR Kinmount and to participate in many inter- sors will provide their contestant with an Alison Bowins and Family esting seminars. I look forward to repre- appreciation gift. Coboconk senting Kinmount once again this August at For additional information and entry forms, the CNE. please contact Susan Pearson at (705) 488- Christina Li

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Spot the Shot Recaptured

Last month’s Spot the Shot: The new Crystal Lake Welcome sign Dianne Spring located on the Crystal Lake Road. Broker of Record/Owner [email protected] www.diannespring.com

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Journey for Health 2013 by Hazel McInnis Kinmount District Health Services Foun- achieved in December 2012, when we wel- and will include a prize for the children dation Proudly Presents “Journey For comed Dr. Bridget Reidy to our team. ages 16years and under who have pledges. Health” on August 11th 2013 at the Austin Our goal is $15,000.00 so please help. Chal- The Grand Prize is a Bike. Bottled water Sawmill Heritage Park. This is a Fund lenge a friend to match or beat your pledges. and oranges will be available during the Raising Program to support the Kinmount If you can walk, cycle or run, pick up a walk courtesy of Kinmount Fresh Mart and District Health Centre. This will mark the Pledge Form, get some sponsors and join the Gateway General Store and Café. Visit 15th Anniversary of the Journey For Health fun for a great cause. Pledge Forms are avail- Kinmount District Health Services Founda- and everyone is invited to join Dr Elena able at the Kinmount Medical Centre, Kin- tion‟s Booth at Moonlight Mania. Mihu, Dr. Zsuzanna Kaszas, Dr. Bridget mount Pharmacy, Kawartha Credit Union, Reidy, Sandra Butler and the Health Cen- Gateway General Store & Café, Kinmount tre Staff in this annual fund raiser. Your Fresh Mart or by calling Joyce Brown at 705- continued support will assist with the on- 488-2687, Sam Hopkins at 705-488-9992 or going upgrades of medical and office Hazel McInnis at 705-488-2333.Khosrow equipment to provide quality health care to Eskhour owner of the Kinmount Pharmacy, our ever growing patient base in a support- has generously offered to match the partici- ive, friendly and compassionate environ- pant who raises the most pledges to a maxi- ment. The Foundation‟s VISION is to be mum of $1,500.00 The walk gets underway the finest primary care health centre in rain or shine Sunday August 11th at the Aus- Ontario in the hearts and minds of the peo- tin Sawmill Heritage Park. Registration at 9 ple they serve. The Foundation does not a.m. Walk/Cycle/Run 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. fol- undertake to provide funds for the ongoing lowed by lunch supplied by the Doctors and operating expenses of the Health Centre. Staff of the Kinmount Health Centre and Ka- During the past few years The Foundation wartha Dairy. Prizes will be awarded follow- was focused on obtaining a 3rd Family ing the lunch and have been supplied by Kin- Doctor for our facility and that goal was mount District Health Services Foundation $500 MUST GO JACKPOT BINGO AT THE LEGION FRIDAY AUGUST 2 Free Bingo Card for those who bring a Food Bank Donation!

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Kids’ Corner Clockwise from left: Kids having fun at Kinmount Playschool on the last day of the season; . Playschool Ontario Early Years Mobile Drop-In Graduates Gracie Returns to Kinmount in September Barkwell Lee & Olivia Shaw. Absent: Brook- “Try it — You’ll like it!” lyn Lee; Snack time at Playschool; Kinmount Sparks, Brownies Guides & Pathfinders pose with their Poster Certificates from the Royal Canadian Legion

Kinmount United Church POINT IN TIME HALF DAY SUMMER CAMP GO! Summer Reading Program DAY CAMP July 15 - 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Books, Games & Activities! August 5 - 9 Adventure: Cosmic, Creatures, Kids Kinmount Austin Sawmill Heritage Park Starts Tuesday July 2, 3:00 p.m. Community Centre Pre-register at 705-488-2129 Kinmount Public Library Register 705-457-5345 MOONLIGHT MANIA FUN! Saturday July 13, 4 - 9 pm OVER THE MOON CRAFTS FOR KIDS COLOURING CONTEST Make some really cool creations at the Pick up a colouring sheet at local Kids Craft Booth located by Kinmount stores or print one at kinmount.ca. Artisans Marketplace. Bring your entry to Kinmount Freshmart by 5 pm July 13. Make FREE SURPRISE BAG! sure to put your name & phone # on at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace the back. Draw for Grand Prize! for each child who enters the Kinmount Memorabilia Photo Hunt Pick up entry sheets around town BOUNCY Bring your completed entry to the CASTLE Marketplace by 8:30 pm!

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby

Congratulations to my son Jesse 2 got away in the bush. GRANDPARENTS we come to see them… They are Silver who received his degree After throwing the other ANSWERING so old they shouldn't play hard or from the University of Toronto pups back in the house I went MACHINE run. It is good if they drive us to on June 17. Jesse is going on to tromping the trails in the bush to Good morning . . .. At present the shops and give us money. Teacher‟s College at Trent Uni- find them, calling and calling but we are not at home but, please When they take us for walks, versity this fall. I am so proud of to no avail. Then I got Toto and Leave your message after you they slow down past things like his accomplishment! Way to go walked the trails for a second hear the beep. pretty leaves and caterpillars. Jesse! time with her by my side but still beeeeeppp ... They show us and talk to us nothing. After that I got in my If you are one of our children, about the colors of the flowers car and drove all around knock- dial 1 and then select the option and also why we shouldn't step ing on doors and leaving notes. from 1 to 5 in order of "arrival" on 'cracks.' By the time I got back home it so we know who it is. They don't say, 'Hurry up.' was 3 hours later and still no If you need us to stay with the Usually grandmothers are fat but puppies. Then thanks to a tip children, press 2 not too fat to tie your shoes. from a friend I took Mama Toto If you want to borrow the car, They wear glasses and funny for one more round in the bush press 3 underwear. but this time on a leash and I let If you want us to wash your They can take their teeth and her lead me. We tripped around clothes and ironing, press 4 gums out. over trees, branches, mud , If you want the grandchildren to Grandparents don't have to be swamp and rocks. Toto was con- sleep here tonight, press 5 smart. tinually getting tangled , I was If you want us to pick up the They have to answer questions getting scratched and bitten and kids at school, press 6 like 'Why isn't God married?' and stumbling around wondering If you want us to prepare a meal 'How come dogs chase cats?' how long I was willing to contin- for Sunday or to have it deliv- When they read to us, they don't ue with this wild puppy chase,. ered to your home, skip. They don't mind if we ask Finally we came to a cabin with a press 7 for the same story over again. very low front deck. To my hor- If you want to come to eat here, Everybody should try to have a ror Toto scrambled underneath press 8 grandmother, especially if you the deck. I was worried she If you need money, press 9 don't have television because would get wrapped around some- If you are going to invite us to they are the only grownups who thing and I would not be able to dinner, or, taking us to the thea- like to spend time with us. get her out so I yanked her out tre, start talking we are listen- They know we should have a and lo and behold behind her ing !!!!!!!!!!!" snack time before bed time, and came the 2 puppies! Talk abut WHAT IS A they say prayers with us and kiss Are you ready for take off? Want awesome! I could not believe my GRANDPARENT? us even whe we've acted bad. to have a blast of a night on Sat- eyes! And so ends my story ex- (Taken from papers written by a A 6- year old was asked where urday July 13? Then come on out cept for acknowledging the class of 8-year-olds) his Grandma lived. He Said to Moonlight Mania. Organizers amazing wonders of nature and Grandparents are a lady and a “She lives at the airport and are striving to send you to the the fact that Toto is definitely man who have no little children when we want her we just go get moon and back! one smart Mama! By the way, of their own. They like other her. Then when we are done hav- the puppies have now gone on people's. ing her visit we take her back to Keep smiling and please their great life adventure to their A grandfather is a man, & a the airport.” remember to contact me new homes. It was a pleasure to grandmother is a lady! Grandpas is the smarted man on at 705-488-2919 or email experience but I am happy to Grandparents don't have to do earth! He teaches me good [email protected] to have my live back! anything except be there when things but I don‟t get to see him share news in the Hot Stove Leak. Hope to see you during BCH Tax Preparation Accounting/Bookkeeping the Heritage in the Village Festi- 3235 County Road 121 Government Remittances val! R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Payroll ONE SMART MAMA! K0M 1C0 Dogs are amazing! After our Personal Tax Returns Barry Heaton little dog Toto became an excel- P.O.S. System Set-up lent mother to her 6 little puppies Phone 705-488-2228 Small Business Set-up she took her duties one step fur- Mobile 705-340-3942 ther. When the puppies were 8 Fax 705-488-3160 weeks old I had them outside and [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES

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travel by train from Lindsay to Memorabilia Photo Hunt The Hot Stove Leak cont. from p. 10 Gelert in the winter of 1959. Get entry forms at businesses or View this fun video at http:// vendors. Find photos of Kin- enough to get as smart as him! KINMOUNT ARTISANS vimeo.com/68154916 mount Memorabilia at designated Grandpa is the smartest man MARKETPLACE UPDATE on earth! As of Friday June 21 the Market- HERITAGE spots, write answers on your It's funny when they bend place is open 7 days a week for IN THE VILLAGE form & bring to Kinmount Arti- over; you hear gas leaks, and your shopping pleasure. Shop tax Triple your fun at Kinmount‟s sans Marketplace by 8:30 pm for they blame their dog. free! And remember the Market- 5th annual Heritage in the Vil- your chance to win a $25 Gift lage Festival. The tradition be- Certificate. Free Surprise Bag for BRAIN TEST place is a wonderful treasure to If you can read this OUT show off to visitors! gan in 2009 with a 10 day festi- each child who enters! val to celebrate Kinmount‟s LOUD you have a strong PLANT A ROW ???Fortune Telling ??? 150th Anniversary. Now short- A new addition to this year‟s list mind. And better than that: GROW A ROW Alzheimer‟s is a long, long, Plant a Row - Grow a Row is a er in length the festival still of activities. Will the cards show ways down the road before it people-helping-people program brings sparkle to Kinmount what‟s in your future??? ever gets anywhere near you. to assist in feeding the hungry in with a trio of fun. Chicken Poop Bingo 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O their own communities. Rick Fines You do not have to be present to PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 Back in June girls of our 1st Kin- at Music in the Park win! Get your lucky numbers in C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! mount Unit of Sparks, Brownies, Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. advance at Slice of the North 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! Guides & Pathfinders joined in Enjoy something from the BBQ Gateway & Austin Lumber or get 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 the program by planting beans at while you sit back in your lawn your $2 square at Moonlight WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0N the Friends of the Library Read- chair and listen to fine music. Mania. A Chicken will be placed 7H15 LIN3 Y0UR M1ND 1S ing Garden. Their beans will be Friday Night Ghost Tour in a pen with a numbered board. R34D1NG 17 donated to the Food Bank in Fe- This free tour gives you some- First number to get pooped on 4U70M471C4LLY nelon Falls. thing to think about. Meet 8:30 wins half the money! p.m. at the Railway Station. W17H0U7 3V3N THANK YOU Colouring Contest Pick up sheets at shops in town 7H1NK1NG 4B0U7 17, B3 JACK HOLMAN Moonlight Mania July 13 PROUD! 0NLY C3R741N Huge thanks to Jack Holman who Rain or Shine! or print one at kinmount.ca P30PL3 C4N R3AD 7H15! recently made a donation to the This year, if raining, activities Classic Cars & Vendors & vendors will set up in To participate in the Class Car AND THE WINNER IS... girls of the 1st Kinmount Guid- Congratulations to Susie Wat- ing Unit in memory of his & his Kinmount Community Centre. Show at Moonlight Mania please erson of Lindsay, winner of a wife Margaret's anniversary & Moonlight Mania welcomes a call Larry at 705-488-1706. Ven- $25 Gift Certificate for Kin- Margaret‟s birthday. Your gener- much larger number of ven- dors call Lynne at 705-488-2919 mount Artisans Marketplace. osity is much appreciated Jack! dors, displays and yard sales to to book your space. Yard Sales Susie won the certificate To show our appreciation we this year‟s event. They offer a welcome! There are no fees to through the Artisans Facebook made a small donation to the wide assortment of items & participate in these events. Contest. Watch for more con- Gazette in Margaret‟s memory. information so make sure to Free Outdoor Bingo check out all the booths. A fun At Gateway Patio sponsored by tests on their Facebook page TAI CHI SUPPORTS night for the whole family! the Royal Canadian Legion. facebook.com/ RELAY FOR LIFE kinmountartisansmarketplace Our local Tai Chi group raised Blast off to the moon and back! Rain location Community Centre The countdown is on… KINMOUNT more than $830 for Relay for Bouncy Castle Bounce to the moon thanks to FARMERS MARKET Life at their recent Yard Sale in Zoo to You T hanks to Re/Max Country Kinmount TimBr-Mart! IS ON FACEBOOK Kinmount. The complete total Check out the delightful good- raised by the group for the event Living Realty Kinmount for Live Music ies available at the Farmers was more than $4,000! The group sponsoring Zoo to You. They Enjoy the talents of Busker Jul- Market on their new Facebook sends congratulations and thanks look forward to introducing you ian Gordon & Friends. page facebook.com/ to Kinmount for your support & to their creatures rain or shine! kinmountfarmersmarket. You generosity. See a live demonstra- will be amazed at all the col- tion at Moonlight Mania! PAUL SILVER ourful photos! You do not ALL YOU CAN EAT P.O. Box 286 have to belong to Facebook to HOT & COLD BUFFET Over 25 Years Kinmount, On view the page but if you do Treat yourself to a no cooking Serving Kinmount & Area K0M 2A0 happen to belong please re- night at the Royal Canadian Le- member to „Like‟ their page! gion on Saturday July 6 from QUILTERS INN CLASSES 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets $15. FOR ALL YOUR Ever thought about dabbling in VINTAGE VIDEO BUILDING & RENOVATION NEEDS Quilting, Fiber Art or Fabric A new video is making the Dyeing? Classes run Thurs- rounds thanks to Grenville (705) 488-2919 days in July & August . Cost is Schrader who shared the link. E-mail: [email protected] $25 per class. The Dahl & Thompson families Page 11 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

The Hot Stove continued UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES July 2 - GO! Summer Reading Program be- Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. AFTER THE FLOOD gins 3:00 p.m. at Kinmount Public Library. - 12:00 p.m. Galway Hall. FUNDRAISING CONCERT July 4 - Music in the Park begins season Seniors Cards: Potluck Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Blue Rodeo members & friends play 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Austin Sawmill Mondays followed by Bid Euchre at 1:00 p.m. Kinmount Fairgrounds Saturday August 3 Heritage Park. at the Legion. in support of the Minden Flood Relief. July 6 - All You Can Eat Hot & Cold Buffet Monday Night Ladies Darts: 7:30 p.m. at Gates open 6:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. $15 at the Legion. the Legion. Call 705-4883462 for info. p.m. Tickets cost $45 per person and are July 6 - Strawberry Supper Galway Hall. Free Craft Drop-In: last Tuesday monthly available at Gateway General Store & 10:00 a.m.- noon at Kinmount Artisans HERITAGE IN THE VILLAGE Café or call 705-457-1009. Marketplace. JULY 11 - 13, 2013 DINNER & LOONIE Kinmount Public Library Hours: Thursday July 11 Music in the Park AUCTION FOR Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. With Rick Fines YOUTH BURN SURVIVORS Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. The Trent Lakes (formerly GCH) Fire- Every day is Kids Drop In Day with special BBQ fighters Association is holding a fundrais- books, crafts & activities to explore. Friday July 12 Ghost Tour 8:30 p.m. er Dinner & Loonie Auction for Camp Lunch at the Legion: Last Tuesday of every Meet at Railway Station Bucko, a camp for burn survivors be- month. Saturday July 13 Moonlight Mania tween the ages of 7 - 17 on August 10 at Wednesday Mixed Darts: 7:30 p.m. at the 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Main Street the Buckhorn Community Centre. Doors Legion. Call 705-488-3462 for info. Rain Location: Community Centre open at 5:00pm, dinner is at 6:00pm ($12) Card Night: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Irondale with the Auction to follow. Please call July 14 - Cemetery Decoration Day. Community Centre. Cost $2. Potluck snacks. Rick at (705)488-2612 for tickets and July 15 - 19 - Half Day Summer Camp 9:30 Music in the Park: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at more information. a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill Heritage Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Bring your JOURNEY FOR HEALTH Park. Hosted by Kinmount United Church. lawn chairs. Rain location Community Centre. Kinmount District Health Services Foun- Call 705-488-2129 to register. Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. Royal Cana- dation holds their annual fund-raising July 17 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11:00 a.m. at dian Legion., $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. walk Journey for Health August 11, 2013 Kinmount Legion. Cost $10 includes lunch. Kinmount Farmers Market: Saturdays, at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Every- July 20 - Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Austin Sawmill Heritage one is invited and encouraged to partici- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lower level Kinmount Park. pate in this effort to raise funds to main- Public Library. Kinmount Model Railroad & Museum: tain the Medical facilities in our commu- July 20 - Wild Game Dinner Galway Hall. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Kinmount nity. Prizes and refreshments provided. July 21 - Kinmount United Church Outdoor Railway Station. Pledge sheets are available at the Medical Service, Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Highlands Cinemas & Movie Museum Centre, or by calling 705-488-2367, or July 30 - Lunch at the Legion. 7 days a week. Movie Hotline: 705-488-2107 705-488-2333. Visit the Health Services July 31 - Diners Dinner noon at Burnt River or visit highlandscinemas.com Foundation‟s Booth at Moonlight Mania! Centre. KINMOUNT COMMUNITY FUN DAY Let’s Hang On To What We’ve Got! August 25, 3 - 6pm Sometimes children need adults to be their at using their dollars in a more effective place. Kinmount Baptist Church voice. There‟s no doubt about it, kids defi- Previously it was announced that after June 17, 4937 Monck Road nitely let you know they love playing with 2013 the Ontario Early Years Program would EVERYONE IS WELCOME all the fun toys the Ontario Early Year‟s no longer provide a Rural Outreach Drop-In in COME AND JOIN THE FUN Centre has been bringing to Kinmount for our community. Upon hearing this news I im- Everything is over 25 years. Anyone who has taken a child mediately called the Centre in Lindsay to ex- ****FREE**** to the mobile drop in at Kinmount Commu- press my extreme dismay at the loss of such a CORN ROAST HAMBURGERS nity Centre knows their child was in toy fine program for our community youngsters. HOT DOGS COLD DRINKS & heaven! This program once thrived in Kin- My call sparked discussion and as a result the POPCORN mount but because of declining attendance OEYC has decided to return to our community For the Kids Kinmount may lose this valuable program. for a 6 week trial period beginning Sept. 9, Super Twist (Balloon Man) Attendance has been affected by every day 2013. If the community supports the program Bouncy Castle kindergarten Some children are as young as with consistent attendance by numerous fami- Kids Movies 3 years old when they start JK. Declining lies they will consider further programming. Wii Video Games enrolment is a problem at schools too. There Please encourage your family, friends and Paintball Shooting Range are simply less children these days. The neighbours to participate. Perhaps you know Hoops Challenge Ontario Early Years Program operates on someone with a young child who is not aware Music all afternoon government funds and is mandated to use this program exists so please share the news! It Bring Your Lawn Chairs those funds to the best possible advantage. will be a terrible loss for children of our com- Therefore if attendance is too low they look munity if they lose this precious resource. Page 12 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Side Roads of Galway: Galway Road There were 3 sideroads in Galway Town- Galway Township was the best farmland in Alex Ritchie lot 29 ship off the Bobcaygeon Road in the 6 the entire township. The Crystal Lake Road John T Henderson lot 30 mile section between Galena Hill and Kin- had its “Flats Along The Union Creek”, but North of the Road settled mount. The first east-west sideroad was there were heavy soils that often flooded and James Lyle lot 31 the Crystal Lake Road. The Second was required draining. Both these issues were James Ritchie lot 32 the Galway Road. The Crystal Lake Road scary for pioneer farmers. The land along the John Henderson lot 33 was dealt with in previous issues. The Gal- Galway Road on the other hand was higher The land was suitable and all 6 families way Road also has a long and storied his- and dryer. The section was a part of the Hali- remained on their lots for at least one gen- tory. Unlike the other sideroads in Galway burton Re-entrant of the Great Lakes Basin. eration. This stretch of settlement was still Township that were dead ends, The Gal- This “suitable for farming” section of land in farm production into the 1930s. The land way Road eventually crossed the entire stretched up to Gelert and provided better east along the Galway Road was also suita- township (although not in a straight line!) soils than most of the rest of our area. Thus ble for farming, or at least “Kinmount-style and joined up with other roads in neigh- most of the earliest settlement was along the farming”. There were a series of gentle bouring Cavendish Township. You could Galway Road. ridges that ran north-west or south-east. access other communities such as Good- The Somerville (west) side of the Bob- These ridges were usually sandy soil, but erham, Irondale, Furnace Falls, Catch- caygeon Road has a slightly different histo- were covered in hardwood trees that left ecoma and even Buckhorn from the Gal- ry. It was surveyed earlier (1830s) than Gal- the soil rather fertile. They drained easily way Road. Unlike the other side roads, the way Township (1850s). It consisted of 200 into a series of swamps or gullies between Galway Road had 2 post offices, two acre lots to Galway‟s 100 acre parcels. The the ridges. While the swamps were useless school houses and a church along its tortu- Somerville side was put on the market earlier for farming, the ridges did supply some ous route. It has been stated the Galway and most of the Somerville lots along the good crop yields. About half of most lots Road was the “heart” of Galway Town- Bobcaygeon Road were purchased by timber was arable, and if a pioneer farmer could ship. speculators. They were logged and put up for acquire 2 lots (200 acres), they could coax Galway Township is named after its name- sale. But who would buy them when free a passible farm operation out of the sandy sake county in Ireland. There is a land was available just across the Road? So soil. Many farmers also acquired swampy “Galloway” county in Scotland, but clear- the Somerville lots were let go for back taxes or rocky lots as woodlots; where they cut ly the spelling is different. In the pre-1860 and sold to another generation of settlers. wood products such as cedar posts, saw- period, there was confusion over the use of The Somerville side of the road will be dealt logs, shingle bolts, cordwood or tan bark the term Galway. Some early accounts with in its own chapter. for extra cash. There was always a ready called the Bobcaygeon Colonization Road Only the lots along the Road in Galway were market for these items in Kinmount. the “Galway Road”, likely because the originally designated free grants. The lots The two John Hendersons were not related Road led to Galway Township; its earliest east of concession A were to be sold at $80 even though both came from Cavan Town- destination. But as the Bobcaygeon Road per 100 acre parcel. But that didn‟t stop a ship near Peterborough. Also from Cavan ploughed further north into the Canadian whole flood of perspective farmers from were the two Ritchie brothers and Sammy Shield, the term Galway was too specific “claiming” these lots. Every 100 acre parcel Lyle. No doubt they arrived in a bloc and and the term Galway Road was left to the east of the Bobcaygeon Road (concessions 9 were part of the Cavan Emigration to the concession allowance between Conces- – 18 only) was “claimed” by “someone” by area. Isidore Trudeau was from Lanark and sions 12 and 13 of Galway Township. 1861. Very few of these claimants were ac- was part of the Lanark Emigration that The earliest settlers clustered along the tual settlers. Most were simply putting in a included many families along the Crystal Bobcaygeon Road. The lots fronting on claim hoping the government would change Lake Road. All were second generation this Road (Concession A) were free grants. their mind and “give away” these properties pioneers (born in Canada to previous immi- That meant the 100 acre lots were free to as free grants. Actually the government of grants) and were quite familiar with the actual settlers who met the settlement Ontario did change its mind in 1868. The “peculiarities” of farming in Ontario. duties as such: sales of these back lots was not as brisk as Isidore Trudeau sold his lot to Samuel Lived on the lot for 5 years hoped, and in 1868 the Homestead Act for Faulkner, who eventually acquired both the Built a log shanty at least 16‟ X 20‟ Ontario was passed allowing 200 acres “free Ritchie lot to the north and the Casey lot to Cleared at least 5 acres of land for farming grant” if the previous mentioned settlement the south. The Alex Ritchie family moved For land-starved pioneer farmers, this was duties were performed. No speculators to Blind River in Northern Ontario. James a good deal. But even these easy terms allowed! The Homestead Act was a good Ritchie also expanded his holdings buying were not always possible. South of Union piece of legislation that placed farm land in out the Henderson family (lot 33) and ac- Creek and north of Kinmount, concession the hands of true settlers. Many a land grant quired property across the Road on the A was so rugged that many lots were nev- in the Kinmount area was a Free Grant under Somerville side, now Walsten Marine, in a er patented under this easy system. But in the Homestead Act. tax sale. The James Ritchie family became the stretch of land between Union Creek The earliest settlers along the Bobcaygeon prosperous farmers with 500 acres of land. and Howland Junction, the land was good Road were in place by the 1861 Census. Both Henderson families also stayed in the enough to support pioneer agriculture. South of the Galway Road were area, spilling along the Bobcaygeon Road In fact, the land in concessions 12 – 15 in Isidore Trudeau lot 28 until by 1911 there were 11 male Hender-

Continued on p. 18 Page 13 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Crystal Lake Signs and the installation by Malcolm Dudman of Dudman Construction. Kinmount has always been a Special thanks to Christine Brick- welcoming community. The Crystal man and Mike Leblanc for in- Lake Cottagers Association has stalling the signs. (They are the followed this tradition by erecting 3 ones getting dirty in the photos!) “Welcome” signs at the access points to local lakes. Last month in Main Street Kinmount 705-488-1148 Spot The Shot, the Gazette teased Hours: Tues., Fri. & Sat. 9AM - 3PM the readers with the new sign on the Crystal Lake Road. Two similar Wed. and Thurs. 9AM - 5PM Welcome signs have been erected on the Galway Road. The signs are professionally done (see images) Kinmount Summer Hours and are a credit to the community. Mon - Fri 9 - 9 Saturday 8 - 6 Sunday 9 - 6 Support was received from the Salmon lake Cottagers Association, Enjoy a free Kawartha Dairy White Lake Cottagers Association, Ice cream cone while shopping Township of Trent Lakes, Galway $10.00 min purchase excluding tobacco & propane hall Committee, Galway & Area OPEN HOUSE Ratepayers th Association, Thursday July 4 6pm - 9pm The Pearson Come enjoy samples of new products Family, Chatty Kelly‟s and of course, the Crystal Lake Cottagers Association. The signs are by Carver Creek Signs You’re Invited...

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Around Kinmount Firehall by Susan Dier All it takes is one spark for things to campfire so sparks do not ignite go wrong. A carelessly abandoned the woodpile. Have wood handy campfire or a campfire built without to eliminate leaving your site to Saturday 9am - 2pm July 13th safe clearance can turn a small fire restock. Never leave campfires ‘ into a dangerous fast-moving blaze. unattended. Ensure that a respon- “Back In Time” Be sure to build your campfire in a sible adult is always monitoring Featuring Kinmount Pioneer Society! way that does not endanger anyone or the fire. Always supervise chil- Enjoy the market as it was in days long past! the forest. Enjoy a safe campfire by dren around campfires and never following these safety tips: Check allow horseplay near fires, such as with authorities on open-air burning jumping over the fire. Do not al- At the Austin Sawmill Park - call 705-799-1237 restrictions & follow burning regula- low children to run near camp- tions. Keep up-to-date on fire bans. fires. Closely supervise children KINMOUNT HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST Never build a campfire on a windy roasting treats. A flaming marsh- day. Sparks or embers from the fire mallow can ignite clothing. A 6 Cluxton Street could travel quite a distance setting heated metal skewer is a burn Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 an unintentional fire. Watch the wind hazard. Loose clothing can catch direction to ensure sparks aren't get- fire. Never reach into a campfire (705)-488-2421 or 1-800-511-0211 ting on flammable materials. Put the to rearrange wood. Teach children fire out if wind changes cause con- to STOP, DROP & ROLL if www.kinmounthouse.com cern. Build campfires where they will clothing catches fire. Teach chil- [email protected] not spread; away from tents, trailers, dren to cool burns with cool run- dry grass, leaves, tree branches or ning water for 3-5 minutes. Keep other combustible. Build campfires in water and a shovel around to fire pits provided or on bare rock or douse the fire/ Use caution when sand. Maintain a 2 to 3.5 metre (6 – applying water. Once the water 10 foot) clearance around campfires. has been applied, stir dampened Surround with rocks to contain your coals and douse again. Shovel STRONG’S LAWN CARE campfire. Rocks obtained from the sand or dirt over coals to smother river may explode due to moisture in embers. As little as 1 second con- Ethan Strong the rock becoming superheated. Use tact with a 70°C (158°F) campfire crumpled paper and/or kindling to can cause 3rd degree burns. The start a fire rather than using flamma- average campfire gets as hot as Grass Cutting & Trimming, Yard Clean-up ble liquids. Never use gasoline to 500°C (932°F) in as little as 3 hrs. start a campfire. If fire starter is re- Most children are burned the 77 French Line, Box 243, Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0 quired, use only proper lighting fluid morning after a fire from contact- Phone 705-488-3302 email: [email protected] sparingly. NEVER PUT IT ON AN ing hot ashes or embers. The bur- OPEN FLAME since fire can ignite ied coals and embers retain heat the stream of lighting fluid and underground like an oven. Fires flames will travel up the stream ignit- may also spontaneously re-ignite. ing the container in your hand. Once A child may mistake the pile of the lighting fluid has been applied to sand or dirt as a sand castle to the wood, allow a few minutes for the play in. The temperature less than explosive vapours to disperse before 10 cm (4”) below the surface of lighting. Remove the lighting fluid the sand or dirt can be as high as container a safe distance away before 300 °C (572°F). A campfire put lighting the campfire. Secure all light- out with water is reduced to 50°C ers and matches and keep out of chil- (122°F) within 10 minutes and dren‟s reach. Keep campfires to a reduced to 10°C (50°F) after 8 small, manageable size no more than hrs. The safest way to extinguish 1 metre (3 feet) high by 1 metre (3 a campfire is with water. Infor- Sparky the Fire Dog invites feet) in diameter and don't let it get mation is provided by members of you to join him & Firefighters out of hand. Don't burn garbage in the Ontario Association of Fire campfires. The smell is unpleasant Chiefs, the Ontario Fire Service, from CKL Station 18 and Trent and may attract animals. Keep com- Ontario Fire & Life Safety Educa- Lakes Fire Service Station 3 on bustible materials, including flamma- tors and the Office of the Fire Saturday July 13 at ble liquids, propane cylinders, light- Marshal. Direct your questions Kinmount Moonlight Mania ing fluids etc. away from campfires. about fire education/prevention to See you there! Stack extra wood upwind from the your local fire department. Page 17 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Side Roads of Galway: Galway Road continued from p. 13 sons on the census list! Both families have Scarlett family for the same purpose. The first field in from the Bobcaygeon Road descendents in the Kinmount area until this North of the Galway Road in the 13th on the south side was the local baseball dia- very day. Concession, William Scarlett was the ear- mond. After the crop was off, the younger Settlers also quickly spilled east along the liest settler. The farm is still called “Billy members of the area gathered to play base- Galway Road into the 12th Concession Scarlett‟s Place”. The next lot became ball, which was the summer sport. The se- (south of the road) and the 13th Concession part of the Ritchie family holdings. Lot 3 cond hill in from the Road was called the (north of the road). In the 12th Concession, was settled by William Harding. Lots 4 Picnic Hill. The term needs no further de- Maurice Hartnett settled on lot 1 and and 5 were the farm of James Buckley. scription for community picnic grounds were George Scarlett on lot 2. Lots 3 and 4 were The Scarlett family were among the earli- a feature of most settlements. Sunday picnics rather swampy, being on a swamp along est settlers, and are still represented in the in the summertime were a common method the Union Creek and did not attract early area today. The family had a run of bad of socialization, visiting, etc in a hard- settlers. Lot 3 was acquired by the Hunter luck, and several of the family heads died working society that worked six days a week family who lived on the Crystal Lake Road young. The Hartnett family lived in the and held the Sabbath sacred. as a “back lot”. Lot 4 was owned by the area for several generations. History of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Mount Irwin Many of the earliest settlers along the Gal- The Galway Church was a mission of the tious man and had formed a branch of the way Road were second generation Irish- Fenelon Falls parish. The priests lived in Catholic Mutual Benefit Association (CMBA) Canadians. They were devout Roman Fenelon Falls until Father O‟Leary, who and built a parish hall beside Immaculate Catholics. The nearest priests were found had a desire to live in the country. In Conception Church. The hall served as a com- in Downeyville or Ennismore, which ham- 1901, the Fenelon Falls manse was sold munity hall and hosted many events over the pered regular church services. The first and Father O‟Leary bought a lot from the years. After the Church burned, the hall con- services were held by Father Coyle from Buckley family across the road and built a tinued in use as a community hall. By the Downeyville at the home of Patrick Collins new white brick house, which is still 1960s, the Galway Community Hall was in on the Galway Road. When the log school standing. The next resident priest, Father need of repairs and the congregation offered house was established (1863 – SS #4 Galvin, preferred the town life to country the structure to the township for use as a com- Swamp Lake School), it became the home life. In 1910, St Patrick‟s Roman Catholic munity centre. The hall was reopened in for local congregation. The school grounds Church was opened in Kinmount, and two 1967, in time for Canada‟s Centennial. By the also became the burying grounds and a years later a new brick manse was built 1990s, the Galway Hall was once again in number of internments were made on the beside the new Church. There was need of upgrading. The Township decided to site. But the school was only a temporary “dissent” from the Galway adherents, but demolish the old hall and build a new one. home, and the parishioners began planning the Galway manse was sold and since that The present Galway Community Centre (with a true Church. A committee of James Al- time, the priest has resided in “town”. The several upgrades and additions) was the re- len, David Hickey and Daniel Sheehan dual churches worked well for several sult. The Church and the parish hall led to the was formed to plan the church. Originally a decades. Then in 1930, disaster struck! On site becoming a “community centre” in many log building was planned, but it was decid- Easter Sunday night, the recently renovat- senses of the term. Besides the hall, the old ed a frame church would be more appropri- ed Immaculate Conception Church was church lot now hosts the Galway platoon of ate. Lot 5 in the 11th concession was desig- destroyed by fire. The Galway parishion- the Township Fire Department and the local nated as the site for the church, and the ers were devastated! Rebuilding seemed Roads Depot. If you look on a map, the Com- story of Preserving” the lot for the church out of the question, and the members of munity of Galway is located on the old church is told elsewhere in this edition of the Ga- Immaculate Conception Church moved to lot. The community was originally called zette. Mass was celebrated at the new Im- St Patrick‟s in Kinmount. The cemetery Mount Irwin, but that term has almost disap- maculate Conception Church on Christmas was gradually disused and new burials peared with the closure of both the post office 1882. An adjoining cemetery was conse- were made at St Patrick‟s cemetery in and school of the same name, and Galway, crated in 1887. The bodies were brought Kinmount. All that remains of the Church now centered at lot 5, is the new community from the school house and reinterred in the is a cement slab that was the entrance to centre. cemetery; or at least “most” of the bodies. the Church. Father O‟Leary was an ambi-

Kinmount United Church hosts HALF DAY SUMMER CAMP July 15 - 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adventure: Cosmic, Creatures, Kids at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park Pre-register with Rosemary Cozens at 705-488-2129 Page 18 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development A Country Doctor Turns 12 Dorothy’s Delights by Dorothy Heath A Country Doctor, Kinmount‟s most famous documentary, celebrated its 12th For your nest BBQ. anniversary on May 14, 2013. Yes, it has Hot Artichoke Dip been that long since the National Film 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing) Board documentary had its debut at the 1/2 cup sour cream Highlands Cinema. It‟s not every day that 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts drained and Kinmount hosts an opening night premiere chopped of a NFB production. Many of the readers 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese may remember that night: I was there! It 1 dash hot pepper sauce was a special night when the residents of Combine all ingredients in an oven proof Kinmount felt button-bursting proud of our dish .Bake at 350 until hot and bubbly community. (about 30 min) Serve with tortilla or corn Dr Elena Mihu started her medical practice chips. in 1998 (that‟s another feel-good story!). the Highlands Cinema. The NFB execu- The Kinmount Medical Centre came to the tives were surprised at the debut site, but Thai Salad attention of local cottager Alastir Brown. Kinmount residents were proud to hold 4 ounces linguine He taught film making at Ryerson Univer- our opening night in such an excellent 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken strips sity and made documentaries for the NFB. venue. (The visitors were also impressed). 2 cups broccoli florets The struggle of rural communities to Ticket demand led to a second show be- 2 tbsp. cold water acquire medical services and doctors was a ing added after the opening gala. A recep- 2/3 cup chopped red pepper big news issue at the time (and still is!). tion followed in the Community Hall for 6 green onions sliced on diagonal in When he heard the Kinmount story, it had the visitors. 1"pieces documentary written all over it. Country Doctor has been a huge success. 1/4 cup peanut butter For an entire year (1999-2000), he led a It won several awards, has been a regular 2 tbsp. hot water film crew to Kinmount at least one week- on CBC TV, and has been viewed count- 2 tbsp. soy sauce end every month. The crew consisted of a less times all over Canada. The acting 2 tsp dark sesame oil camera man, sound man, director Alastir performances of several local residents 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and clerk. The object was to capture a year was superb. Its mixture of sadness and 1/8 tsp garlic powder in the life of a country doctor (Elena) as humour touches the heart and I have seen 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts chopped she practiced in the community. The docu- many viewers break out in tears. Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Stir fry mentary followed the Kinmount communi- There is even a happy post script to the chicken 5 min or until cooked. Set aside. ty throughout the year: with particular at- documentary. The Kinmount Medical Add broccoli to pan with cold water, Cover tention to the rhythm of the seasons and Centre recruited a second doctor thanks to and steam 2 min. Uncover and cook and stir the ensuing events held in the community. the documentary and we now have a third until tender crisp (2 Min) Combine broccoli, The Santa Claus Parade and the Kinmount doctor! You cannot buy advertising better chicken, pasta, peppers and onions in bowl. Fair stand out. But it also followed the than this film. So if you haven‟t seen it... Combine peanut butter, hot water, soy sauce, medical trials of several Kinmount resi- watch it! It is well worth the time to view oil, pepper flakes and garlic in a small bowl dents through the eyes of Dr Mihu. a snapshot of Kinmount (and Canadian) until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss By the spring of 2001, Alastir was ready to culture. Garnish with peanuts just before serving. debut his creation. What better venue than Thank you to our Volume 5 Patrons WHO ARE YOUR ANCESTORS???  In Memory of Claude Dettman  The Langlois Family  Brian and Nancy Lemire  Patti Jones We at Trent Lakes can help!  The Hilyer Family  Bob and Bev Wallace ancestry.com is available for research  In honour of Jim and Alva (Boldt)  In Memory of Joe Bowman 10 County Rd. 49 Bobcaygeon Swinson and their children Toots,  In Memory of Margaret Holman 705 - 738 - 0100 Open Wednesday's from 10 - 3 Would You Like to be a Gazette Patron? We have people to help with your search First search free then charge of $5.00 Support the Kinmount Gazette Volume 5, by sending your donation to: applies unless you are a member or Kinmount Gazette, c/o Yvette Brauer, P.O. Box 17, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 join at a cost of $15.00 a year. Large supply of books and family trees Email [email protected] Telephone 705-488-2282

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by Cathy King Royal Canadian Legion John McGrath Recently we were pleased to have ing activities: Drop in Cards Branch 441 Kinmount Guides, Brownies, (euchre or cribbage) Every Tues- Kinmount, Ontario Sparks & Pathfinders at our Legion day night at 7pm Drop in mixed to receive participation certificates darts on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

HALL RENTALS for the beautiful posters they creat- Meat draws – Saturdays at 5pm ed. We were very happy to present Big Buck Bid Euchre – Wednes- 705-488-3462 them with a donation towards an day July 17 at 11:00 am. Cost of upcoming event they are planning. $10 includes lunch. Monthly As Summer is officially here – we lunches; The next lunch is Tuesday are confident the summer weather July 30, 11am – 1pm. Cost is only will stay with us as well. Good $7 for liver n onions or a delicious news for all music lovers out there alternate. Thank you to our past as Karaoke and open mic jam ses- executive for their hard work and sions are returning for July and congratulations and welcome to August. Please call the legion at incoming Legion executive. There 705-488-3462 to confirm dates and has been changes in chairman- times. On Saturday July 6 from 4 - ships. New contact information is: 7pm our Ladies Auxiliary hosts a Hall Rental Inquiries & for sick buffet dinner. For more information and visiting, Mary Lou Ferguson please call 705-488-1309. In addi- 488-3174. Administration - Secre- tional to regular Friday Night Bin- tary, Sheldon Rae; Legion Bursary go, our next special event bingo is – Mike. St. Thomas Service Of- Friday August 2 with a $500.00 ficer for veterans and/or their de- Must Go Jackpot. We are collecting pendants – Brian Ferguson; For food for the food bank with a free information on events contact the bingo card offered for a non perish- Legion 488-3462 or Cathy King able food item. Sunday July 14 is 488-2631. Looking for something Main Street Kinmount Decoration Day at Kinmount Cem- to do this summer - feel free to Kawartha Credit Union is a full-service financial eteries. We are proud that our Col- visit our Branch or join us at our institution with 25 branches in North and East-Central Ontario our Party participate again. Ongo- events. Have a great summer! from Trenton to Parry Sound The Library Link by Mary Ann Dobsi ATM available 24 hours 705-488-9963 Woolley Wonderland will be children will be exploring a fun here on Thursday, August 1 @ place to visit. Adults can participate 2:30. Come and enjoy some too. Maps will be posted in the furry friends in the Reading Gar- library showing where Flat Stanley den. has travelled all summer. Join in GO! Summer Reading Program the fun and pick up a Flat Stanley for children starts Tuesday July for a fun summer adventure. 2 at 3:00 p.m. and will continue Book sales will be held on Satur- all summer. Expand the world day, July 20th, August 3rd, and Au- of literacy in a fun way by par- gust 17th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. ticipating in the ‟ Where in the Have a wonderful summer! world is Flat Stanley‟ program. City of Kawartha Lakes Public Through books and activities the Library, Kinmount Branch In the Lions Den by Dave Anderson The Lions will soon be out and Kinmount have many people who about selling tickets on a carved do terrific work. If you know of LUNCH AT THE LEGION bear with a fox. There are 7 oth- anyone who is deserving of the er prizes. Tickets are $5.00 each honour of becoming the 2013 Kin- Tuesday July 30 or 3 for $10.00. Through fund- mount “Citizen of the Year” please raisers such as this we are able to submit their names to PO Box 15, 11am - 1pm help the community. Kinmount, On K0M 2A0. Dead- Volunteers are an important part line for submissions is August 16, of our community and we in 2013. Page 20 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Legends of Galway continued from p. 1 was no danger. As a safeguard for made of the determination of the the children, the women decided to Buckleys to hold the property go out of doors with the gun and against all comers for a Church site. see if it would discharge. Jokingly, Then, the Judge put Mr. Henderson Mrs. Buckley remarked that they in the witness box to tell his story. might get a shot at Mr. Henderson, Mr. Henderson must have painted but she aimed the gun away from his description in very loud colours the place where Mr. Henderson – too loud. was known to be. The gun The Judge – “Mr. Henderson, worked. where were you when the shot was In a few minutes, Mr. Henderson fired?” was seen approaching the Buckley Mr. Henderson – “Your Honour, I home. To frighten him, Mrs. was across the road and over the Buckley began pushing the ramrod knoll.” into the barrel of the gun as if she The Judge – “Could you see Buck- were hurriedly reloading it. When leys‟ house?” Mr. Henderson saw this, he ran Mr. Henderson – “No, your Hon- from the place and sought shelter our.” behind a large elm tree. Having The Judge – “Did you see Mrs. satisfied himself that Mrs. Buckley Buckley?” was not going to shoot, he depart- Mr. Henderson – “No, your Hon- ed. He went to Minden and ac- our.” cused Mrs. Buckley of having shot The Judge – “You did not see Mrs. at him and claimed the bullet Buckley. You could not see her pierced his hat. Mr. Garret, a po- house or even the roof of it and you CGC Ltd. liceman, came from Minden and claim the bullet pierced your hat. Warren Gas Services arrested Mrs. Buckley. On the way This appears impossible and, there- 15 Years Serving Kinmount & Area to Minden, they met Alec Ritchie fore, this Court cannot believe your on the road. “Ha, Mrs. Buckley, story. Case dismissed. Mrs. Buck- SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION PROPANE PRO see what you get for trying to kill ley, if you want that property for a FURNACES,, FIRE PLACES PHONE John Henderson,” said Mr. Ritchie. Church, you may have it. Arrange BBQ'S, WATER HEATERS PROPANE: “And if Irish John Henderson had to obtain the deed.” SERVICES BLAINE WARREN (705) been shot, I wouldn‟t care,” replied When Father Coyle next visited the Certified Gas Technician 488- Mrs. Buckley. And, for this, Mrs. settlement, Mr. and Mrs. Buckley WETT [email protected] Buckley found that Mr. Ritchie told their story and, later, Father Certified3294 was summoned as a witness Coyle obtained the deed from a Mr. 705-488-3294 against her. The trial was held in Graham, a Government Agent in Minden, and Mrs. Buckley‟s plight Toronto [probably in the 1870‟s -- was serious. Mr. Henderson dis- the Church was built in 1882]. CHARLIE Heating & Cooling played a hat through which a bullet CAMERON Sales & Service had gone. Mr. Garret and Mr. Ritchie told about the conversation ——————————————————— on the road, and the most was For All You Heating and Cooling Needs Oil, Propane & Gas Furnaces & Appliances Air Conditioning, Water Pumps, Etc. (705) 454-1212 705-464-1201 Coboconk, ON

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Page 21 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development After the Flood: Benefit Concert Aug. 3 Blue Rodeo‟s Greg Keelor and Jim and business by the weeks-long flood. Cuddy are the headliners in After The province will help out, but local The Flood, an Aug. 3 benefit con- fund-raisers will have to come up cert at Kinmount, Ont., for victims with at least $1.3-million. of this spring‟s devastating flood For more information, or to buy tick- in nearby Minden. ets online, please go Keelor, who has life-long ties to to www.madeinhaliburton.ca 10 KM North of Kinmount on County Rd. 121 Minden, will bring along some of Or, tickets ($45.00 each) will be his musical friends for After The available at Organic Times in Min- Flood, which will begin at 7:30 den, Photo Shop in Haliburton, Gate- p.m. and finish up under the stars. way Variety in Kinmount, Moon- Proceeds of the show will help dance in Peterborough and Kent

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Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot P.O. Box 249 Each edition we feature a photo from the Kinmount, Ontario Kinmount Area. We challenge you to Phone: 705-488-3182 identify the spot. E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit to the editor via email with a We’re on the Web detailed description of the spot you have captured. www.kinmount.ca Last month’s Spot the Shot: The new Crystal Lake Welcome Sign on the Gazette Committee: Crystal Lake Road. Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Submission Deadline Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance For August edition: Friday, July 19 From the Editor’s There is a new business in our Society is planning its annual fall community: Shire Hill Farm. It Bus Tour. This year, the tour will is a new farm market featuring concentrate on Peterborough city. local and organic products. Tickets will be available by Au- The address is 242 Galway gust. To reserve your seats, con- Road, or as FOG would say tact the editor or any member of “Billy Scarlett‟s old farm”. the GHHS. The GHHS archives The phone number is (705) is open every Wednesday from 488-1364 or 10-2 pm in the old Highways [email protected]. Shed on CR #49 (old Bob- Best wishes. caygeon Road) just north of Bob- A recently posted video on caygeon. vimeo has a Kinmount connec- And finally, a requiem for the tion. It is called “Last Train Lindsay Post . One of our regions To Haliburton” and is a com- oldest newspapers, the Lindsay pilation of a family expedition Post published its last edition on Historic Locomotive in Haliburton by train from Lindsay to Ge- June 14, 2013. The Post has been lert. The footage is 8mm and part of our history for 152 years The Rotary Club of Haliburton The following are the remarks was taken in the winter of (since 1861!). As a historian, I owns this locomotive and as of Mr. A. R. Wilson, superin- 1959. It shows what the Victo- sometimes scanned back issues part of the 100 year centennial tendent, Belleville, Canadian ria Railway was like back in of the Post for historical tidbits. project, is restoring it. Here is National Railways, at the the days when the train was The last owner of the Post, Sun a brief history of the locomo- presentation of CNR locomo- still running. Long lost stations Media, closed the Lindsay legend tive: The C.N.R. engine No. tive No. 2616 to the Rotary (and railway footage) makes because it was no longer econom- 2616 was presented to the Club of Haliburton on Satur- this a blast from the past. And ically sustainable. Sun Media is community on October 1, day, October 1, 1960. "It is the sound track is great too! trying to redirect former Post 1960 by the Canadian National indeed a great pleasure for me http://vimeo.com/68154916 subscribers to the Peterborough Railways and the Rotary Club to be present in this beautiful Check it out! Examiner. Its just not the same. of Haliburton. The cost to resort area of Haliburton, and I The Greater Harvey Historical GS place the engine on location appreciate greatly the warmth was $1,952.00 which includes of your hospitality on this as See the train run from $827.57 transportation from on former occasions. "With Kinmount to Haliburton Belleville to Haliburton. the presentation of this loco- at the Maintenance costs are a con- motive to your Rotary Club Model Railway Display at tinuing responsibility of the today, we are, in effect, mark- MOONLIGHT MANIA Rotary Club. ing the end of an era in both Open till 9pm Canadian and CNR history. " Page 23 Christine Weerdenburg 705 David Anderson Sneak peak inside the the inside peak Sneak Gifts & Antiques, History Books & Souvenirs Books History &Antiques, Gifts Lower Level Kinmount Community Centre Community Kinmount Level Lower

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