November 2011 Volume 4: Issue 1 the Great War (1914-1918) and Kinmount Inside This Issue: FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 Remembrance Day Is an Op- Defence
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Kinmount Gazette KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE THE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT November 2011 Volume 4: Issue 1 The Great War (1914-1918) and Kinmount Inside this issue: FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 Remembrance Day is an op- defence. Militias were part- local armouries, and the portunity for all Canadians to time soldiers who trained a magnificent stone building TRAIL OF THE BLACK WALNUT 3 reflect on our military herit- few nights a month and still stands on Kent St. age. On the 11th hour of the often attended ―summer The militia network was hit 11th day of the 11th month camp‖. Militia was actually and miss across Canada. The MYTH BUSTERS 4 1918, the Great War officially soldiers ―on the cheap‖ nearest unit to Kinmount was came to an end. The title because they were much in Norland, but several Kin- TALE OF TWO VETERANS 5 World War I was not coined less expensive than mount men did belong to the until after World War II: who permanent soldiers. North Victoria company. They HISTORY OF THE PUMPKIN 6 knew in 1918 there would be a In 1914, the Minister of were part of the 45th Regiment. second great war! The war Defence (actually called the All members were volunteers, KIDS’ CORNER 9 was a huge turning point in Minister of Militia!) was a tradition held dear in the the history of the world, local MP Sir Sam Hughes. British Empire. While Europe- LITTLE BOY LOST Canada and even the small He was a great believer in an countries had conscription 10 community of Kinmount. the values of the militia. (all men 18-45 were forced to Prior to the outbreak of war in The abrasive Sir Sam even join the militia), THE HOT STOVE 11 August 1914, Canada did not believed the volunteer mili- democratic-loving British have a very large armed forc- tia to be superior to regular subjects held sacred the es. Only a few thousand men soldiers. Sir Sam moved to volunteer creed. EDITORIAL 19 were part of the Canadian strengthen the militia and When war broke out in 1914, regular armed forces, one of his policies was the the militia were called to duty. stationed mostly in a few key construction of armouries Over 30,000 militiamen, the Visit kinmount.ca bases such as Halifax & buildings for training in the first wave of Canada‘s war Kingston. The nation was main towns across Canada. effort, were gathered at Camp dependent on the militia for its Lindsay was the site of our Valcartier near Quebec and continued on page 8 Kinmount’s First Annual Calendar showcases scheduled events so you can make plans to attend! Thanks to our advertisers for being part of this launch. To All, Have a Great Year! Available around town while supplies last! Perfect for gift giving or personal use. Price $5.00 For Mail Orders or to submit photos for future calendars contact Yvette from The Gazette at 705-488-2282 The Kinmount Calendar is sponsored by the Kinmount Committee for Planning & Economic Development Kinmount Gazette Friends and Neighbours: Carnarvon Carnarvon is a cross-roads Carnarvon is a famous castle in Carnarvon as its shopping Carnarvon quickly grew into community where the modern Wales. The castle was built by centre. A lot of traffic, both a local shopping Highway #35 meets the King Edward I to pacify the human and timber, passed centre & lumbering town. Vankoughnet Road (Highway newly conquered Welsh. After down the Gull River system It featured the prerequisite #118). Its busy intersection is many rebellions, the frustrated through Carnarvon. In the school, churches, a few a bustling centre for the local King called the Welsh together early days, it was easier to stores, an inn, blacksmith tourist trade. It was not at Carnarvon and demanded boat to Minden that take the and of course a small always thus. The first what they wanted to stop the Roads. A prominent local sawmill. settlement in the area was rebellions. They replied a ruler settler named Thomas Mason The arrival of Highway 35 Peterson‘s Corners, at the of their own. Edward offered promised his wife a new boosted the local economy place where the Peterson Col- to appoint a ruler who had nev- cupboard for Christmas. The and made the village a tourist onization Road met the Bob- er lived a day in England and nearest source was at Fenelon destination. caygeon Colonization Road, could not speak a word of Eng- Falls: 63 miles by approximately 4 miles west of lish. The grumbling Welsh water from Bosh- present day agreed to accept such a ruler as kung Lake. Mason Carnarvon. The Peterson their prince. Thereupon the went by punt to Road was abandoned by the clever King produced his Fenelon Falls, 1880s and the stretch of the new-born son and made him (Sideboards didn‘t Bobcaygeon Road north to the Prince of Wales. Since that fit well in a canoe!) Dorset was abandoned after day at Carnarvon Castle, each and carried his Highway #35 was built in the first-born son of the King (or cargo over 18 1930s. Peterson‘s Corners Queen) of England bears the portages back up became a ghost town, and the title Prince of Wales. the Gull River! centre for the area moved to The southern Stanhope Now that‘s Carnarvon. Township area looked to dedication! Interesting Places: St. Peter’s Anglican Church from the pages of originally employed on an English several large projects in history book! Toronto where his skill drew This olde-English rave reviews.. However, his style stone wife was advised to seek church is argua- higher ground for her health bly the most issues & John Billings, master beautiful Church mason ended up in the wilds in of Stanhope Township. Haliburton Coun- Billings built several local ty. In a land of structure, but his pride & joy wood was St Peter‘s Anglican buildings, a goth- Church. Billings model begun ic-style stone in 1901, replaced an earlier church of this wooden church. It was built workmanship is almost entirely by local, very rare. Of donated labour. Billings course there is a refused to be rushed, and after story behind the 5 years the fine stone church church. John was officially dedicated. To- Billings was an day it is almost a tourist English stonema- attraction: so ornate and son who graceful does it sit on the Do you have an interesting immigrated to the area in the shores of Maple Lake. It is Welcome to our new feature place that we should highlight late 1800s. He was a true nick-named the ―Brides for Volume 4 of the Gazette. for our readers? Submit your perfectionist as a stonemason, Church‖ for the many wed- Interesting Places will focus ideas to the Gazette.GS trained in the classical dings that grace the ornate on interesting places that No, this photo was not taken English style. He was church. exist in our area. Page 2 Kinmount Gazette The Library Link As these months approach, For the month of December, I everyone is getting busy will be focusing on making preparing for Christmas. There Christmas crafts with the are so many books available to children for Kidz Corner which help with your preparation. is Thursdays @ 5:45. Some of my favorites are: Betty Story-time will continue on Crocker Christmas Cookbook, a Tuesdays @ 11:15. Please call Greener Christmas, Chicken 705 488-3199 to register. Soup for the Soul Christmas On Saturday, December 3rd, you Cheer, Ruth & Skitch Hender- can stop in for coffee and treats son‘s Christmas in the Country, to celebrate Christmas in the and Christmas Miracles. Santa Village. The children will Duck, A Magical Christmas, and enjoy ‗Christmas around the Hurry! Hurry! Have You Heard? world‘ activities. are great children‘s books. You can search on-line for our full See you at your Library collection of fiction and non- Mary Ann Dobsi fiction books for Christmas. City of Kawartha Lakes www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Public Library The Trail of the Black Walnut Another sign of Fall is the The Black Walnut trees only behaviour of certain trees that grow on the best soil. In south- shed their leaves and /or fruits. ern Ontario, the earliest pio- One these the fruit shedding neers looked for Walnut trees as variety is the Black Walnut. indicators of good soil. A fa- Black Walnut trees are not mous book on the early history native to the Kinmount area of Upper Canada was titled : due to its colder winters. But The Trail of the Black Walnut. two planted trees can be found Do you know where the black in the village. They can be walnut trees are in Kinmount? identified by the profusion of round green fruits that cover the ground. These are slightly deceiving, not our image of the A Kinmount Walnut compared regular walnut shell. They to a Californian Walnut. resemble green apples, and must be peeled to uncover the still wet fruit inside. The Quilters Inn Barb Leffering Longarm Machine Quilting Quilting Retreats Classes Notions Fabric—over 1200 bolts, wide backing, children’s fabric, panels, blenders & more Open Saturday, Sunday and most afternoons Public Transit Please call to confirm weekly hours Kinmount to Lindsay 6 Hunter Street, PO Box 256 Studio 705-887-8499 Monday November 7 & Monday November 21 Kinmount, On, K0M 2A0 Residence 705-488-1312 www.quiltersinn.net E-mail: [email protected] Departs from Kinmount Library @ 8 AM Page 3 Kinmount Gazette Myth Busters: Local Duck Hunting Dog Rises to Fame program, producers have re- recognize the deep tones of leased some of the locations the voice over as Canada‘s that will be highlighted to very own Tommy Lewis, who demonstrate to hunters the has become a household name tricks of the hunt.