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The Legend of the Shoe Tree

One of the Seven Wonders of He fell in love with the rugged, As the legend goes, if Kinmount is the series of unspoiled lands of Kinmount and you nail your shoes on a Inside this issue: Shoe Trees west of town on when he retired, couldn’t wait to tree, others will follow old Highway 503 (now live here. He built a home at the your example. Bill’s NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS 2 County Road #45). The Ga- corner of the White Lake Road Shoe Tree began to zette received an inquiry and 503. And the first thing he did sprout dozens of pairs MYTH BUSTERS 3 from a reader about what they in his new home is start a Shoe of used footware of were all about. So here is the Tree. every conceivable type. KINMOUNT KIDS 9 legend of the Shoe Tree. In Wallaceburg, there was a leg- People began to bring HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY 10 The very first Shoe Tree was end among the natives of Walpole ladders so they could located east of town on High- Island of the magic Shoe Tree. It nail their shoes higher THE HOT STOVE 11 way #503 at the White was rumoured that if you hung a up on the tree, the lower Boundary Road near Furnace pair of moccasins on a sacred tree, trunk being now full.

Falls. It was planted by a it brought you good luck. Bill Others simply threw EDITORIAL 19 gentleman named Bill Boland Boland was intimately familiar their shoes onto long ago. Bill came from with this ancient native tradition branches. The Shoe Wallaceburg, a town in and immediately started his own Tree became a local Southern Ontario near Chat- Shoe tree in his adopted area. He landmark. ham. Back in the 1940s, Bill selected a large white pine along But the Shoe Tree also Boland came to Kinmount to the highway and nailed an old set attracted hatred. hunt white tailed deer with of shoes on this local landmark Continued pg. 3 the Goose Valley Hunt Club.

Lumber Kings of the Kawarthas

In the late 1800s, no com- a position in the British Army. Boyd to run his operations in pany dominated the lumber He was virtually penniless, but his absence. Boyd quickly sawmill was located next to the trade in our area as much as possessed ambition and drive in realized farming was not the locks causing confusion & con- the Boyd Lumber Company abundance. He purchased 100 way to fame & fortune, and gestion on the river. Sawdust from Bobcaygeon. The acres in Verulam Township, the began to cultivate the world of from the mill began to fill the Boyds dominated the indus- “frontier” of settlement in the lumbering instead. Even when channel below the lock and hinder try in our area and were by 1830s, just south of the present Need returned to Bobcaygeon, navigation. It got so bad, in 1879 far the largest outfit on the village of Bobcaygeon. Boyd continued to operate the Boyd was taken to court for Burnt River Watershed. More The original founder of Bobcay- sawmill business while Need blocking navigation at the locks. local residents worked for the geon was Thomas Need, who concentrated on building the He was acquitted, but he got the Boyd family than any other built a sawmill on the rapids village. message & built a new, much single company. between Sturgeon & Pigeon The village slowly grew into a larger mill at the other end of Mossom Boyd Sr. (there Lakes a few years earlier. Need prosperous town. A dam, lock Bobcygeon Island. The large new were 2 Mossom Boyds!), was a well-educated Englishman & bridges were constructed mill reflected the growing pros- arrived at Bobcaygeon in who soon realized the life of a making the village an impor- perity of Boyd’s Company and 1834 at the tender age of 19. lumberman was not his cup of tant transportation hub. (Even signalled his arrival as a big Hailing from an Irish military tea. Need left Bobcaygeon in today Bobcaygeon bills itself player on the local scene. family, he reasoned his 1837 hiring young Mossom the “Hub of the Kawarthas). Originally, Mossom Boyd chances were better farming Boyds little Continued on page 4 in Upper Canada than finding Kinmount Gazette

Friends and Neighbours: Buckhorn

The village of Buckhorn owes Buckhorn & ports west to Fenelon began to line the lakes. Buckhorn its success to Mother Nature. It Falls & Lindsay. Buckhorn could became a tourism centre and the is located on a narrows where be reached from Peterborough via Township of Harvey had its office the waterfalls signalled the end Bridgenorth on Chemong Lake in the village. of Upper Buckhorn Lake and with a lock, so there was no real Today Buckhorn the beginning of Lower Buck- hurry to build a lock at Buckhorn. boasts a school horn Lake. The waterfalls were The first lock here was not built and a large rec- an obvious & excellent site for until 1881. reation complex a mill. The fact the site was also The first post office was estab- on the navigational route of the lished in 1860 with John Hall as that holds many Kawartha Lakes also helped. postmaster. Hall’s choice for a special events And the narrows made it a name was Buckhorn because it such as the prominent site for a bridge over was his habit to nail deer antlers Buckhorn Arts & the lakes. Add these 3 pluses or buck horns on the side of his Wildlife Show. together and you have the birth mill (John Hall was an avid Many of the lo- of Buckhorn village in 1828. hunter and the narrows made a cal cottages have The village is divided by the perfect deer hunting spot). But river: half on the Smith Town- that name was already taken by a been turned into full-time or re- ship side of the water and the post office near Chatham, so the tirement homes. The area is still other half on the Harvey Town- name Hall’s Bridge was adopted. noted for its unspoiled ship side. In the early 1900s, the original scenery. The entrepreneur who started Buckhorn post office in southern the village was John Hall, an Ontario was discontinued and the Irish immigrant who arrived in residents of Hall’s Bridge eagerly the Peterborough area via the adopted the name Buckhorn. USA. He was a sawmill opera- In the 1860s John Hall had a tor who first invested in the township surveyed into village Peterborough mills, but soon lots and, in a generous gesture, moved to Buckhorn and began gave one town lot to the eldest to develop that site. Hall built daughter of each of his employ- his own dam on the site in ees. Gradually a small village 1830, followed by saw & grist grew up on both sides of the dam mills in 1932. His original grist with stores, churches, and a stones can still be found on the school. A cheese factory gathered little island where his mill first the local milk from farmers, but stood, a memorial to Buck- the bare rocks of the area made horn’s beginnings. In 1845, for few farms. Lumbering re- Hall built a bridge over the rap- mained the main industry until ids at his own expense to link tourism replaced it. Numerous both sides of the village. In lodges were established in the 1851 a group of lumberjacks area catering to a growing clien- “on a rampage” destroyed the tele who accessed the area by bridge & damaged the mill & boat. Fishing & hunting dam and the village was bridge- drew many tourists as well less for 6 years! and many of the locals In 1836 the government com- made a few extra dollars as missioners of the Trent Valley guides. The growth of boat- took over Hall’s dam, and the ing on the Trent System plan for the Trent canal began after 1945 led to a growth to take form. The first lock at in the local economy and Bobcaygeon (1834) allowed for cottages navigation between Buckhorn Kinmount Gazette

The Legend of the Shoe Tree, continued from page 1

A neighbour became so disgusted and simply took the shoes away shoe laces of the original Shoe Tree Complex on the north side with the sight of shoes decorating while the complaintant was still tree travelled by air to the of the Road at the first big bend. The the trunk of a tree (visual pollu- up the tree. The magic shoes then new site and sprouted a Legend of the Shoe Tree lives on! tion was the word used), that the found their way to a neighbour new crop of Shoe Trees. police were called to investigate who resurrected the Shoe Tree on Once again, new shoes this “hazard”. The policeman his lawn. Shortly thereafter, a were attracted to the tree laughed at the sight and added a mysterious “one tree forest fire” and soon several trees were pair of his shoes to mix. The com- destroyed most of the shoes and covered in good luck sym- plainant was further infuriated the new Shoe Tree. Clearly it was bols. The Shoe Trees con- and vowed to fix the problem. She dangerous for Shoe Trees at Fur- tinue to spread to this very returned with a ladder and pro- nace Falls. day. They are even cover- ceeded to strip the offending foot- But the legend of the Shoe tree ing fence posts and some wear from the Shoe Tree. Bill did not end there. It was noticed have landed in the over- Boland, now an old man dying that a tree west of town began to head hydro wires. So if you from cancer, was distressed and sprout shoes on its trunk. Legend travel the road west of called for help. A group of his has it the Kinmount, keep an eye friends showed up

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Lumber Kings of the Kawarthas, continued from page 1 acquired his lumber supply Company. These 10 townships was a perfectionist), Kawar- timber sailor” and loved to from the local area: primarily contained some of the best tha Lakes timber acquired a haggle with the buyers at Que- Verulam, Somerville & Har- pine in Ontario and most of reputation for premium qual- bec. If they did not meet his vey Townships. Massive white the land was drained by the ity and commanded top price price, he often stored his tim- pine were readily available Burnt River system. The new in the Quebec market. Local bers over-winter for the next with easy access to the local limits kept the Boyd Company pine sailed around the world year! One year, a merchant lakes. With the construction of busy for several decades. on Royal navy ships for dec- asked about the availability of the Bobcaygeon Road (circa Mossom Boyd Sr. also was ades! hardwood and another market 1860), Boyd was able to push involved in the square timber Mossom Boyd Sr. loved to opened. Elm was the most his operations north into Hali- trade. This branch of the lum- travel by timber raft to Que- popular hardwood in demand, burton County: a vast reservoir ber industry sold uncut timber bec. He personally com- and the pioneer forests in the of untapped pine. Boyd’s op- “sticks” to the British market. manded the Bobcaygeon raft Kawartha Lakes was dotted erations concentrated in Lut- These sticks could be used as every year between 1848 and with some massive terworth, Snowdon & Glamor- spars & masts for ailing ships, 1882. He enjoyed the life of a Continued on page 5 gan townships and the Burnt hardwood squared logs or just River was the highway for his big beams of pine. The Royal log drives. The Boyd Com- navy was a primary consumer Do You Live Out-of-Town? pany operated 5-10 shantys of these sticks of prime Cana- Subscribe to our mail service and you can have it delivered to each winter in our area, and dian timber and the port of your door. floated 20,000-50,000 logs per Quebec City was the depot for spring down the Burnt River, trans-Atlantic trade. To get Please contact Yvette Brauer at 705-488-2282 over the dam at Kinmount and these sticks to market, it was on to the mill at Bobcaygeon. necessary to float them in huge Volume 1, Issues 1-16 $20.00 Volume 2, Issues 1-11 $15.00 All access to these shantys rafts down the Kawartha came up the Bobcaygeon Road Lakes/Trent River system to Available at Gateway General Store and Cafe and the through Kinmount. Every fall, Trenton, across Lake Ontario Kinmount Artisans Market hundreds of wagon loads of & down the St Lawrence to supplies were cadged up the Quebec City. It was a long & Road and over the bridge at arduous journey and usually Kinmount. A good days cadg- involved a whole season ing ended up at Kinmount, and (April-October). Since these the Boyd Company actually sticks of timber were the had a depot in town where the choice products on Ontario cadgers & their teams rested forests, the payout had to for the night. Likewise all the cover the costs. Only perfect shanty boys were funnelled pine 90 feet long or more with through the village. The depot less than 3 knots were accept- house has not been identified able as masts. By the 1850s, yet, but it consisted of stables these behemoths of the forest & a “bed & breakfast” home were becoming harder to find, for the travelling shantymen. and Boyd began to fill the de- These lumbermen could take a mand from his limits. The stage coach, hitch a ride on a largest white pine from Boyd’s cadge team or simply walk! limits was harvested on Con- Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Local Fine Art and Handcrafts They went north in the fall and cession 5 of Verulam Town- Antiques, Local History Books and Souvenirs back south in the spring. ship. Its final length (after the Lower Level In 1869, the ever-ambitious top was removed) was 120 Kinmount Community Centre, Mossom Boyd purchased the feet! It took 10 teams of oxen On City Rd. 45 W. at 121 timber limits for 9 townships to edge this mast-to-be down Kinmount, Ontario, Canada in Haliburton County from the to Sturgeon Lake for the trip to www.kinmountartisans.ca Canadian Land & Emigration England. Due to the quality of Phone (705) 488-1414 Boyd’s pine (he Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM Kinmount Gazette

Lumber Kings of the Kawarthas, continued from page 4 elms. Hardwoods did not float, but It was a financial Boyd transported them by attaching them to his pine rafts as cargo. The disaster for the costs associated with the timber raft Boyds & Bobcay- trade were enormous and the returns geon. The popula- uncertain & Boyd always seemed to tion of Bobcay- be operating close to the break-even geon, heavily de- line. But financial gain aside, Mos- pendent on the som Boyd Sr must have loved the lumber industry, life of a raftsman more for the ad- venture than the profit. After his gradually declined death in 1883, the company gladly from 2,000 to less discontinued the annual timber than half that num- in the 1850s, it became the preferred port. drives to Quebec. ber. Fenelon Falls with its new rail link, boomed The biggest, and most profitable, The obvious next step was to extend the rail- way to Bobcaygeon, and the Boyds lobbied and became the hub of local activity. Haliburton part of the Boyd Lumber Company & Kinmount now accessed the outside world via was sawn lumber from the “Big mightily for such a project. But oddly Fenelon Falls. The Bobcaygeon Road ceased to Mill” at Bobcaygeon. The largest enough, it never happened until 1904, after market for Haliburton pine was the the Bobcaygeon Mill was closed! Mossom become the life-line of Haliburton County and cities of the eastern USA such as Boyd’s anger & frustration knew no bounds history was changed by a railway line. Boston & New York. These urban when the highly-anticipated Victoria Railway centres experienced explosive chose Fenelon falls over Bobcaygeon as its Thank you to our growth starting in the 1840s & the route north. No amount of cadojing or brib- Volume 3 Patrons ing could persuade the township council of demand for building lumber was huge. The Boyd Company opened a Verulam to grant a bonus to the new railway. In short, Fenelon Falls & its neighbours • Bonnie Curl-Smith warehouse in Albany (NY) and • Janice and Mark Finch shipped most of its sawn lumber to (including Somerville) out-bid Bobcaygeon • Isabelle Hilyer this clearing house. Legend has it for the railway. whole sections of New York were • In memory of Joyce “Austin” Mark buily with Haliburton pine in the Kinmount Health Centre 1800s. Mossom Sr, ever the perfec- • Gladys Bowman tionist, quickly acquired a reputation Annual General Meeting • In memory of Dave and for top quality lumber: only the best Irene McNamara was sold south of the border. This May 17, 2011 • The Pearson Family meant the lesser grades were sold 9:00 AM • Tab Tape-Strip Corp. locally. A local person could buy Downstairs at the Health Centre • Brian and Nancy Lemire second-rate (but still very good) All Welcome • Elizabeth Langlois lumber at the Boyd mill for $1 a wagon load. If you overloaded your wagon & required a “tow” from the Boyd teams, it was $2 a load. Just a Would You Like to be a Patron? little penalty for being too greedy!

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Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Directory

In the last edition of the Gazette, Stained Glass Soap Ida Young we printed a list of businesses in Linda & Bill McGillvray Debbie Everitt Twig Items the Kinmount area. This edition Sandra Weyrich we are listing the crafts people Pottery & Related Leather who are active in the Kinmount Bernie Nicholson Phyllis McHale Dreamcatchers Artisans Marketplace. The fol- Sheila Brenchley Shelly Wettlanfer lowing have their craft items for Ron Croxall Woodworking sale in the Marketplace in the Wendy Duggan Ed Bunville lower floor of the Kinmount Kenn Drouillard Such a variety of items in the Kin- Community Centre. The Market- Visual Arts ; Painting & Wayne Perry mount Artisans Marketplace. place is a truly magical place to Photography visit and see artistically arranged Brenda Mulholland Metal Novelties items made by local crafts people. Diana Bullock William Peacock Plan to check it out! Grace MacPherson Louise Docherty Folk Art Remember to always Elisabeth Feyerabend Antiques/Collectibles Judy Bunville Pam Wilcox Robert MacBrien Lori Raymond Authors & Related Lara Grant Wendy Michaud SHOP Guy Scott Holly Lougheed Mary Lou Rober Elva Bates Fibre Arts: Rug Hooking LOCALLY Donna Stover Neil Campbell Elizabeth Meszaros Frank Elsworth Gord Kidd Beverly Ehman

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Kinmount Business History: Lot 4 West of Main Street

The current site of the Kinvale Restau- Restaurant was built out of the ashes by which burned to the ground. The rant & the cenotaph, Town Lot 4 West Verlie Young. In 1960 it was acquired by of Main St is the last lot on the west site was never rebuilt, and became Leon Wright. Mary Wright was a famous the cenotaph. side of Main St in the village. The rest cook who served up some well-praised of Main St on the west side was occu- home-cooked meals. Later proprietors in- The Henry Block during the Great pied by the railway tracks. The lot was cluded the Vanleers: Jake & Betty , Jerry very narrow in depth thanks to the Flood of 1928 railway tracks. The first occupant of the site was Samuel Henry who was a blacksmith and operated some other sort of business, likely a harness shop. The lot was also the site of Kin- mount’s first Orange Lodge. Before 1900, a block of businesses nicknamed the “Henry Block” grew up on the south half of the lot (site of the Kin- vale Restuarant). These included Haw- kins Dry Goods, Mariah Train Milli- nery Shop, Dr Frost’s office & drug store and Sylvesters’ Photography Studio. These businesses were lost in a 1898 fire. The photography studio was a unique business, and likely many of the clas- Vanzel, Martha and Brian Crowder and sic photos of “old” Kinmount were today Ling and Brian Lin. taken by the town photographer. Cam- The Henry house & smithy were burned eras were well developed, but the indi- (separately!) in 1922. One night the Forres- vidual “household” models were still ter’s Hall caught fire & the sparks were in the future. Thus family portraits, blown onto the Henry House home images, etc required a profes- sional with his glass-plate negatives & developing studio. If only someone had these negatives today! Most likely the negatives were destroyed in a later fire that levelled the Henry Block. Dr Frost had moved into the Orange Lodge building and the Kinmount Lodge moved to a new structure on Cluxton St that still stands today. Af- ter the fire, Dr Frost moved across the street to lot 2 where he was burned out again in 1917! What bad luck! The Henry Block was rebuilt and grew to include 3 businesses under one roof. It was the site of a restaurant operated by many proprietors before 1942 in- cluding Jack Cain, George Woods, a Mr Crowe and Jess Chalmers. Jack McKinley operated an ice cream shop “Make Your Own Quality Wine” in the heyday of that popular treat. George “Fatty Arbuckle” Ellsworth 87 Bobcaygeon Rd., Box 654 was a harness maker in the Block for Minden, ON K0M 2K0 several years. Eliza Gilmour ran a (705) 286-1642 millinery shop as well from the Block. [email protected] The Henry Block was totally de- stroyed by the Great Fire of 1942. The Downtown Minden, beside C I B C current Kinvale Kinmount Gazette

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The History of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is one of the largest The idea of Mother’s Day in the United Mother’s Day official in 1914, it was al- card-buying holidays in North States goes back to the Civil War. It was ready being celebrated in every state as America, but the origins of Mother’s suggested by a woman named Julia well as in Canada. Day have nothing to do with buying Ward Howe during that time. Yes, she is At first, people observed Mother's Day by expensive gifts, flowers, and cards. the same one who penned the words to attending church, writing letters to their The roots of celebrating a mother Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe’s mothers, and eventually, by sending figure can be traced back to the idea for Mother’s Day came about as an cards, presents, and flowers. With the times of Ancient Greece. The idea to promote peace after witnessing increasing gift-giving activity associated Greeks held a festival to honour the bloodshed of the Civil War. In 1870, with Mother's Day, Anna Jarvis became Rhea, the Mother of all the Greek during the international peace confer- enraged. She believed that the day's senti- Gods. The Romans and other early ence held in London and Paris, she pre- ment was being sacrificed at the expense civilizations had similar celebrations sented her manifesto. By 1872, Howe of greed and profit. In 1923 she filed a for their own gods. began promoting Mother’s Day for lawsuit to stop a Mother's Day festival, In the 17th century, there was a spe- Peace which would be held on June 2. and was even arrested for disturbing the cial day in England known as Moth- The idea of the special day was to cele- peace at a convention selling carnations ering Sunday. It was celebrated on brate peace, the ideals of being a woman, for a war mother's group. Before her the fourth Sunday of Lent to honour and motherhood. Her idea lasted for a death in 1948, Jarvis is said to have con- one’s mother. It came about because few years, and was even celebrated, but fessed that she regretted ever starting the many common women spent most eventually fell to the wayside as the Mother's Day tradition. of their time working in the house- Civil War grew further in the past. Despite Jarvis's misgivings, Mother's Day holds of England’s higher class. It wasn’t until 1907 that a woman by the has flourished. In fact, the second Sunday Any servant who was a mother name of Ana Jarvis got the ball rolling of of May has become the most popular day turning Mother’s Day into a national could take the day off (how noble of of the year to dine out, and telephone holiday. Ana Jarvis wanted to celebrate those noble English) and spend it her own mother so she convinced her lines record their highest traffic, as sons with their own mothers, most of mother’s church in Grafton, West Vir- and daughters everywhere take advantage whom needed taking care of. The ginia, to set aside a special day to honour of this day to honour and to express ap- honoured mothers were given a all mother’s. It was called Mother’s Day preciation of their mothers celebratory fruit cake or pastry for and was set during the second Sunday in May, which was the anniversary of the the event. death of Jarvis’ mother. The celebration Anna Jarvis Years later the celebrations of one’s was held and by the following year, mother changed to incorporate the Mother’s Day was also celebrated in church as a symbol of ‘motherhood’ Philadelphia where Ana Jarvis because of its spiritual nurturing. lived. Mother’s Day was a popular idea This eventually switched back to the and supporters of the holiday spoke with politicians and law-makers about making original idea of mothers as in peo- it a national holiday. By the time Presi- ple, not religious institutes dent Woodrow Wilson made

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby

There’s nothing like the unof- running around yelling just the beginning. Keep Women each spring. ficial kick off to summer to “Slushie”. Finally little Ame- checking back for more im- NEWS FROM THE DHARMA put a smile on your face. The lia Austin found a stuffed dog provements. Your input is CENTRE Victoria Day Weekend is upon with a note saying “April welcome. If you have any The Dharma Centre located on us and with it hives of activity. Fools. I’m Slushie. You de- suggestions please let us Galway Road is now offering Now commonly referred to as serve a treat. Everyone go to know. Meditation Classes Tuesdays, the May 24 weekend, Victoria Gateway for a real slushie!” TARNISHED ANGELS from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Day was celebrated in Canada Keep smiling and please re- CONCERT Movement & Meditation Classes long before confederation. member to contact me at 705- Despite “heavenly” weather Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 The Province of Canada de- 488-2919 or Saturday April 9, a good p.m. by donation. Please call 705 clared Queen Victoria’s birth- [email protected] to crowd turned out for an -488-2607 or visit dharmacen- day a holiday back in 1845. share or leak news through the “afternoon delight” to experi- tre.org for more information. Coincidentally, May 24 is Hot Stove Leak. ence the upbeat, uplifting, rep- MYSTERY NIGHT typically regarded as the re- ertoire from Bridgenorth On April 16, girls of the 1st Kin- birth of gardening in our area. CONGRATULATIONS United Church’s “Tarnished mount Unit of Sparks, Guides & And speaking of planting, it BRUCE Angels.” The harmonious Brownies had a Mystery Sleep- won’t be long before we wel- Kinmount resident Bruce praise band consists of a dozen over at Kinmount Community come the return of our mag- Fleury was the recent recipient members of various ages who Centre. The first mystery they nificent floral displays that of the Lifesaving Society Cen- obviously love what they are faced with was a piñata full of brighten up the town. Hail tenary Medal for his contribu- doing. They have been play- only plastic cutlery with a note Queen Victoria! tion to the Society during his ing and singing together for from a mystery fairy who had Here’s something else that years as Commissioner of about 5 years. They chose hidden all their piñata goodies. may put a smile on your face. Parks for the City of Scarbor- “Tarnished Angels” as a name The girls had to work through a My 3 year old granddaughter ough. This medal commemo- because “There is a little bit of series of mystery challenges and Kaylynn recently gave us a rates 100 years of saving lives an angel in everyone and no activities to earn clue letters that chuckle when visiting my son in Canada while paying tribute one is perfect.” Along with eventually allowed them to figure Jesse, who lives in a high rise to select members of the Soci- songs of their own and humor- out where their treats were hid- apartment. Having grown up ety who have or are making ous jokes the group enraptured ding. Other mysteries included a in Kinmount, she had never significant contributions to the the crowd with songs from the visit to Tim & Sue Dier’s Shoe been in an apartment building mission of the Society. Bruce 70’s such as the Beatles Tree, a surprise dinner at the Kin- before. After Jesse met us was honoured at the Gover- “Imagine” to tunes like Johnny vale, a magic show by J’s Magic, outside we entered the lobby nor’s Investiture on Friday, Reid’s recent hit “Today I’m an egg hunt, blindfold games, to wait for the elevator. We March 25 in Oshawa. Going to Try to Change the secret codes and an early morning were the only ones around kinmount.ca – BIGGER & World.” Their billing “Songs wake up visit from Checkers the when a woman came in from BETTER to Move the Spirit” is defi- Clown. outside and stood beside us. Wow! It’s amazing what new nitely a most perfect fit. BASEBALL ANYONE? Kaylynn turned to Jesse and software can do. See for your- Sponsored by Kinmount Men & women age 35 or older said “What is she doing in self at kinmount.ca. The site United Church, the fundraiser interested in playing baseball your house?” Funny how little is much more appealing and was held in place of the annual from May till September should minds work! user friendly now that it is re- dinner put on by Kinmount give Terry Simpson a call designed. And this is United Church 705-488-2008 And how do you like this for an April Fools Joke? I told the Sparks, Brown- ies & Guides my Accounting BCH Tax Preparation friend lost her Bookkeeping puppy at the park 3235 County Road 121 and as a good deed R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances we walked to the K0M 1C0 Payroll park to look for it. Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns I said the dog’s Phone 705-488-2228 name was Slushie. Mobile 705-340-3942 P.O.S. System Set-up It was quite a site Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up to see 22 girls [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES Kinmount Gazette

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HELP OUR SPARKS, whose slogan is “Come for the VICTORIAN TEA day passes available. The BROWNIES & GUIDES freshness, Stay for the fun!” The Irondale Historical Soci- Jamboree winds up with a The girls invite you to give You can also explore the mar- ety hosts a traditional Victo- Canada Day Picnic & Fire- an hour of your time by giv- ket at its new website kin- rian Tea Saturday, June 11 at works Display at dusk on ing them a hand to tidy up the mountfarmersmarket.ca. New Highland Trail Lodge. There Sunday, June 26. Admission town on Saturday, May 7. and occasional vendors are are 2 sittings – 12:00 p.m. & free after 5:00 p.m. that day. Meet at the Railway Station always welcome. Call 705- 3:00 p.m. Invite your friends Visit kinmountfair.net for at 9:00 a.m. Supplies pro- 488-2612 or email: to join you for this truly ele- more information. vided. info@kinmountfarmersmarket. gant affair. The Irondale His- THINK SUMMER Bring your Kinmount pride. ca torical Society’s mission is to Every summer kids can im- Following the clean up, the WELCOME BACK preserve Irondale history & prove their reading skills and girls will set up downtown FRIENDS EVENT heritage. Among other things, reduce summer learning loss selling Girl Guide Cookies. Kinmount Artisans Market- this fundraiser will help pre- while having fun. Each year, HANDS ON CPR & AED place hosts their annual Wel- serve Irondale’s St. John’s librarian Maryanne Dobsi AWARENESS come Back Friends Event over Anglican Church which is a implements a wide range of You already have the tools to the Victoria Day Weekend. portion of the society’s man- exciting activities around a save a life. With help, you Check out the spruced up shop date and objectives. The different theme to help kids will be able to use them. This and new merchandise. Make a church, built by pioneer enjoy reading. Kids, 12 and free event takes place May 14 purchase of $10 or to receive a Charles Pusey in 1887, was under, who register for the from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m. at free ticket on a draw taking closed by the diocese last sum- Summer Reading Club re- Burnt River Fire Hall. To place Labour Day Weekend. mer due to a shrinking popula- ceive a poster, stickers and an register call 705-328-1976. KINMOUNT MODEL tion and difficult economic activity book all free as a part The first 50 registered partici- RAILROAD & MUSEUM times. Tickets are $15 per of their reading kit. This pants (families) will receive a RE-OPENS person. Call 705-457-8438 or year’s theme is “Splash – free Heart & Stroke CPR Stop by Kinmount Railway email irondalehis- Celebrate Summer”. Thanks Anytime (TM) kit. (One per Station to view the Kinmount [email protected] to the efforts of the Friends of family per household valued Model Railroad & Museum KINMOUNT COUNTRY Kinmount Library, who host at $40.00) which re-opens for the season JAMBOREE monthly book sales, a new MMMM’ GOOD Saturday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.- Join in the fun with a 4 day sand table has been ordered KINMOUNT FARMERS 3:00 p.m. Admission by dona- frolic at the 4th Annual Kin- for the program. Drop by the MARKET tion. mount Country Jamboree, library or contact Maryanne Like fine wine Kinmount COMMUNITY PLANTING June 23 - 26 at Kinmount Fair- at 705-488-3199 for registra- Farmers Market improves tion information. th DAY grounds. Enjoy all star enter- with age. Opening for its 11 Help beautify the town tainment or if singing is your GARDEN TOUR season on May 21, at its Wednesday, June 1. Call 705- thing why not belt out a few Get your gardens ready. The charming riverside setting by 488-2635 for more informa- tunes at the Open Mic ses- annual Garden Tour spon- Austin Sawmill Heritage tion. sions. Camping available for sored by Minden Home Park, local producers have an CASINO RAMA TRIP trailers. Gates open Thursday Hardware takes place Satur- array of goods to offer. Try your luck June 9 with a June 23 at 8:00 a.m. Weekend day, July 9 from 10:00 a.m. Here’s a chance to purchase trip to Casino Rama. The trip passes and to 4:00 p.m. Call 705-488- top-quality farm-fresh prod- occurs on a bi-monthly basis 2266 to register. ucts directly from the person on the 2nd Thursday of the who produced them. Often- month and is sponsored by the times, you may discover Kinmount Seniors Group. The products that are hard to find. bus leaves the legion parking PAUL SILVER The market runs from 9:00 lot at 9:00 a.m. and returns at P.O. Box 286 a.m. - 2:00 pm. on Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Cost for the trip is Kinmount, On through to Thanksgiving. only $5 which includes lunch. 20+ Years Experience K0M 2A0 Highlights include live music Serving Kinmount & Area To reserve a spot call Theresa and a free gift basket draw on at 705-488-1110. long weekends. Kinmount Farmers Market is a member HOME & COTTAGE of Farmers Markets Ontario INTERIORS - EXTERIORS One call covers all (705) 488-2919

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THE KINMOUNT Hot Stove Leak, continued from p. 12 AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HERITAGE IN THE Day. Call 705-488-2635 for more Presents Their Annual VILLAGE – JULY 13 -16 information. Celebrate Kinmount heritage with Country Jamboree a 4 day festival of events that in- ONGOING ACTIVITIES Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun clude a Ghost Tour, Music in the Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, June 23-26 Park, Kinmount Talent Night & 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Galway Kinmount Fairgrounds Moonlight Mania. Mark the Hall. Contact 705-286-1444. Camping day or weekend passes dates. More details to follow. Kinmount Playschool: Monday Grand finale & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - noon NEW KINMOUNT Canada Day Picnic and Fireworks CALENDAR at Kinmount Community Centre. Watch for a new Kinmount Cal- Ontario Early Years Mobile endar coming your way this sum- Outreach visits the 1st & 3rd mer. The calendars will be sold at Monday each month. a low price and will feature local Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck event information and a variety of lunch, 12:30 p.m. Mondays fol- spectacular full colour Kinmount lowed by bid euchre at 1:00 p.m. area photos. at the Royal Canadian Legion. VIBE BIBLE CAMP Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, Third Time’s the Charm! Once again, Kinmount United Guides & Pathfinders: Mon- The photo below which was included in our Church hosts Vibe Bible Camp days, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at article regarding trapping drew great inter- for kids at Austin Sawmill Heri- Kinmount Community Centre. est from our readers. At left is Wally Scott tage Park. The free camp runs Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, (grandfather of our editor), who was the daily in the mornings from July 11:15 a.m. at Kinmount Public Game Warden at the time the picture was 18 - 22. More details to follow. Library. taken. Here he is posing with Jack Marks, Kinmount Public Library a local trapper UPCOMING EVENTS Hours: Tuesday & Thursday May 7 - Pitch-In Day 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. & Satur- at the Railway Station. Spon- day 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. sored by Kinmount Sparks, Meditation Classes: Tuesdays, Brownies & Guides. 7:30 p.m. & Movement & Medi- May 9 - Craft Creations for tation Classes Thursdays, 10:00 Kids 5:00 p.m. at Kinmount Li- a.m. at the Dharma Centre, 1886 brary. Galway Road. Visit dharmacen- May 18 - Big Buck Bid Euchre tre.org or call 705-488-2704 for 11:00 a.m. at Kinmount Legion. more information. Cost $10 includes lunch. Evening Yoga: Wednesdays, May 20 -23 - Welcome Back 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Kin- Friends Event at Kinmount Arti- mount Community Centre. Call sans Marketplace. Gail Holness at 705-455-9294 or May 21 - Friends of the Library visit holnessyoga.com. Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. at lower level Kinmount Library. the Royal Canadian Legion. May 21- Kinmount Farmer’s Self-defence & Fitness Class - Market open for season, Satur- Sundays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at days, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Galway Hall. Call 705-488-2612 Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. to register. May 21 - Kinmount Model Rail- road & Museum opens for sea- son, Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Railway Station. At right: the Tarnished Angels May 25 - Diner’s Dinner 12:00 perform at the Galway Hall p.m. at Burnt River Centre. Cost $7. June 1 - Community Planting Kinmount Gazette

In The Lions Den by Janice Davidson Carriages It is hard to believe it is May al- Sunday was Election Day and the Mash Hill ready! Did you know that May wind down of the convention. I and December are considered the always get a wonderful feeling ~ Carriage Services for your special Day ~ two busiest months of the year? seeing so many volunteers, who are December obviously because of so dedicated and, who have paid Gerard Pearson Christmas (shopping, parties, etc.) their own expenses in order to 705-488-2724 and May because of outside clean come together in one location to up, gardening, landscaping and discuss how they may better serve planting. Not to mention Victoria their communities. Next year the [email protected] Day weekend and the opening up Kinmount and the Bobcaygeon of summer cottages. District Lions Clubs will be host- We would like to thank everyone ing the 2012 convention. If you who came out and supported us are interested in becoming a Lion for our Easter Bingo. It was a come to one of our meetings and Annual Pitch In Day great evening and a good opportu- you can help host this worthy nity for the lions club to give back amazing event. to the community in a fun way. Hoping everyone had an enjoyable Saturday, May 7, 2011 The District A16 Lion’s Conven- Easter, and that you will keep sup- tion was held April 29, 30, May porting us in our upcoming com- Meet at 9:00 AM 1st at the Pinestone Resort in Hali- munity events and activities. To- burton. This year the convention gether we can make a difference. Kinmount Railway Station hosts were the Haliburton and District Lions Club and they did a marvelous job. On the Friday Bring Gloves! there was a golf tournament for those that enjoy golfing followed by a dinner and entertainment put on by the various clubs in the district. Saturday started out with a Lions parade followed by vari- ous meetings and activities

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Petroglyphs Provincial Park Dorothy’s Delights

A petroglyph is an old carving on a rock has been called a dream symbol. The By Dorothy Heath face. At the northeast corner of Stony local natives only used birchbark ca- Spring is here so is Rhubarb Lake in Burleigh Township can be found noes propelled by paddles. the largest collection of aboriginal petro- But some historians maintain the spirit Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie glyphs in Canada. Over 900 carvings canoe is actually a copy of a Viking were made on the surface of a large flat 10 inch unbaked pie shell longship. The curved prow head, sails, 4 cups chopped rhubarb rock sometime before 1500 CE. The steering oar, multiple rowers and even carvings include images of animals from 1 1/2 cups white sugar(or less to taste) the shields on the side all closely re- 1/2 to 1/3 cup a/p flour our area including turtles and deer. Other semble the famous Viking longship. carvings are of humans & images related 1 cup sour cream But how did the local natives find a Topping to their gods. Historians believe this site Viking longship? It is noted facts Vi- was a spiritual retreat for local natives 1/2 cup flour kings from Greenland were active on 1/4 cup butter and the petroglyphs were made to record the Atlantic coast of Canada during this 1/2 cup brown sugar religious & spiritual significance. After era. Remember the stories of Lief the 1500, the site was abandoned, likely for Lucky? L’Anse Aux Meadows in New- Put rhubarb in pie shell. safety reasons as a series of Indian wars foundland is a verified Viking settle- swept the area. The site faded from Mix sugar & flour, stir in sour cream and ment circa1,000 CE. pour evenly over rhubarb. memory and was lost until 1956 when It is my beliefs the Greenland Vikings some mineral prospectors re-discovered Combine topping to make crumbs and were active not only in the Gulf of St sprinkle over rhubarb. the petroglyphs. Lawrence, but also on the Great Lakes. Bake at 450 for 15 min then at 350 for 30 The site became a provincial park (1976) It was very possible some of the native & a large acreage of unspoiled land was min until golden brown. artists did see a Viking longship on added to the park. It was noted the petro- Lake Ontario or maybe even the glyphs were fading in the weather, so in Kawartha lakes. The Vikings did have Rhubarb Relish 1984 an impressive building was built the technology & opportunity to sail over the rock to preserve the carvings 2 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb down the St Lawrence River into Lake 2 1/2 cups chopped onion from the elements. An interpretative Ontario. It must have been quite a sight 1 cup cider vinegar centre & gift shop called “The Learning for Ontario natives to see a sailing ship Place” was added in 2002. This fine cen- 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar on their local waters. Of course, they 1 1/2 tsp salt tre included a small movie theatre that would copy this vision on their sacred shows a video called “the Teaching 1/2 tsp cloves rock. Did the local natives record a 1/2 tsp cinnamon Rocks” about the petroglyphs. piece of history that has been missed? 1/2 tsp allspice The entire park is operated by the Curve Go see the petroglyphs and judge for Lake First Nations band. They provide yourself! Combine all ingredients and cook uncov- interpreters for the site and hold educa- Nether the historians or the local native tional programs throughout the summer ered over low heat until thickened (1 1/2 interpreters acknowledge the fact this hrs) Stir occasionally. Store in covered season. Photography within the petro- theory could be true. But the image had glyph building itself is forbidden for container in fridge to serve with hamburg- to come from somewhere! And besides, ers and cooked meats. spiritual reasons. A piece of aboriginal they dismissed Christopher Columbus history is right in our backyard. too!

The Spirit Canoe Controversy

One type of image from the petro- glyphs involve a so-called “spirit ca- noe”. The famous carving is clearly a sailing ship, complete with sail, steer- ing oar, rowers and prows. Native interpreters maintain it is a religious symbol of the native gods. Since the local natives had no knowledge of sailing ships, it

From left: the protective building which houses the rock faces; a sample of the Kinmount Gazette

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 Business Directory 2011 Additions By Cathy King Executive receive their medals and chairmanship bars; and appreciation May is going to be a busy and impor- awards are presented to volunteers - Kinmount Carved Signs—Iron Mine tant month for our branch. To begin, members and non members alike in Road our annual election of officers and ex- recognition of their dedicated service. ecutive for the upcoming year takes Whether or not they are recipients of an Vivienne Hetherington—Piano Lessons place and we are confident that mem- th award on the 28 , all volunteers are to and Concert Services bers continue to show their interest and be congratulated for their ongoing com- support. mitment and we are very proud of the dedication of the many volunteers Letters to the Editor In addition to our ongoing regular throughout the community. events this month: Friday night Bingo, th Big Buck Bid Euchre May 18 and We recently had more discussions re Saturday meat draws - mark your cal- st our upcoming anniversary celebrations. Dear Editor: endar for Saturday May 21 at 8pm as One topic of discussion was that, since we are happy to announce Gord the Kinmount School closed, how much We all look forward to each well Bartley (Back Forty) is returning for an we have missed holding the Remem- written and informative news journal. evening of Karaoke. There is no ad- brance Poems, essays and poster con- Although we are only seasonal resi- mission charge for this age of majority tests for the children in which we dents, we feel a sense of history and event which is open to the public. proudly displayed their works of art. belonging to your vibrant community Come out sing or if your prefer “sing We all agreed we would very much like enhanced by this excellent journal. along” with the others. to include the local children in our an- We also extend a heartfelt thanks to niversary celebrations this year and are the many people who create and pro- The end of May not only marks the end pleased to announce that in the near duce the Gazette. of our Legion year, but that special time future we will be providing details for a of year when we have the opportunity contest for the children to design an Sincerely, to recognize our volunteers. Saturday th anniversary poster for us. Look for our Elizabeth Langlois May 28 we are holding Branch and next newsletter for further information. Ladies Auxiliary Honours and Awards Dinner. It is at this time members re- ceive their pins for years of service; the

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The vehicle provides the space for personnel carrier following its work in the On Thursday, April 7th, residents of the specialized air, land and sea entry park. For more information regarding the Kinmount noticed some peculiar points which are determined when SOS 14th Battallion and their work, please vehicles moving through the streets. the Battalion arrives on each individ- contact the Department of National Defence Indeed, to the untrained eye it may ual project. In Kinmount, the point at 1-800-555-1212 ext. 666. have seemed like the scene from a of battle was the Heritage Parkland, military film. The SOS 14th Battal- which each year is a favourite desti- ion was in town as part of their cur- nation spot for the migrating fowl. The personnel rent sweep across Central Ontario to Members of the municipality, in their carrier at work help municipalities fight the ever application for assistance from the growing problem in our parks Battalion, noted with concern the caused by Canadian Geese and their need to have feces. The SOS 14th Battalion is the park feces- stationed out of CFB Wawa. They free for the have been training for the past six annual Easter months on a special national mis- Egg Hunt. sion to humanely eradicate the prob- Commander lem of our national water fowl. Kuack, said In speaking with Commander of the they were Special Operation, Jean Luc Kuack, more than our Gazette Staffer was able to de- happy to ac- termine some more information commodate this request given that regarding the success that this cur- they recognize the value that these rent project is achieving. Com- community activities have on creat- mander Kuack explained that the ing a happy and healthy citizenry. use of the armoured vehicle allows Once the project was completed, for a comprehensive multi-modal Commander Kuack provided the op- approach to addressing the intrica- portunity for several of the observing cies of the operation public to take a short ride in the spe- cialized vehicle. Pictured here, the

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Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each edition we will feature a photo K0M 2A0 from the Kinmount Area. We chal- Phone: 705-488-3182 lenge you to identify the spot. Submissions of photos welcome. Please E-mail: [email protected] submit to the editor via email with a detailed description of the spot you We’re on the Web have captured. Last month’s Spot the Shot: the turtle www.kinmount.ca crossing on Cty. Road 45 (Monck Road) in the Village. Gazette Committee: Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance

It’s spring…I think! (or should Marketplace. It is surprising what excellent book “Timber Empire”. be!) May is the traditional start of I received a letter inquiring about you can find at the Marketplace in the Shoe Tree from Mary Web- The Boyd Family donated their the summer season. The whole the basement of the Community records to the National Archives pattern of life in the Kinmount ster. The second edition of the Hall. For further information on Gazette (April 15, 2009) con- in Ottawa where they are being community begins a new cycle. any of these artisans, just contact catalogued and made available to “Summer things” begin in our tained a report on the Shoe Trees, the Marketplace, or better yet, but I thought maybe it was time the public. It is a real treasure community such as the Highlands visit it in person. It is one of Kin- trove for researchers: I know first Cinema opening (April 29), the the Gazette wrote about it again! mount’s “unique” attractions. You It is another “attraction” that hand! Farmers Market opening (May just never know what you will 21), etc. makes Kinmount special. Thanks find! Mary for bringing the subject up! The Greater Harvey Historical Society has planned a “cemetery Last edition, the Gazette pub- May also means the (official) end Another feature article this edition cruise” for Sunday June 5, 2011. lished a business Directory of the of the ice season at the arena. This The convoy leaves the Heritage area, and wouldn’t you know it, I is about the Boyd Lumber Com- year, the arena was operated by pany from Bobcaygeon. The Centre in Bobcaygeon @ 2:00 pm forgot to list one of our sponsors. the volunteers of the Kinmount and visits Silver Lake, Galway & My apologies to Terry & Brenda Boyds were a legendary family in Agricultural Society. The rink the local lumber business who Kinmount cemeteries. Lunch will of Kinmount Carved Signs. If the was well used this past season by be served at the Galway Hall. Gazette missed any other busi- drove most of their logs through community members and people Kinmount. Many local men, in- There is no charge & we will be nesses, please let us know. Any from other communities! The carpooling. If you want more info, new businesses, we also want to cluding my great-great uncle, whole rink operation is run on a worked for the Boyds. They even just contact Guy Scott (488- hear from you! shoestring budget, but it serves a 3182). Everyone is welcome! had a “depot” in town for their purpose in our community. It is operations. This edition only con- And speaking of business directo- another little “plus” we offer in The GHHS will also be holding ries, this edition we are pleased to tains part I of the Boyd Saga. Kinmount. A big vote of thanks to Watch for part II in the next edi- their annual historical bus tour on publish a list of crafts people who everyone who helped to make our Saturday September 24. Watch are active in the Artisans tion, or as they say, stay tuned! rink a success. for more details or contact the The material for the Boyd Saga above person. was taken from Grace Barker’s And finally, the article on the Petroglyphs Provincial Park is in this edition! GS

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