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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!
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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.
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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. Wetlands in through his work on the Shop- the Haliburton Highlands, ping Channel. Executives at City of Kawartha Lakes, Mus- WILD TV are currently in koka and the Ottawa Valley discussions with Jimmy S‘s are the back-drop for the first people to determine the episode which sees Jimmy S. launch date of the new pro- setting up his duck blind gram. When asked how they along with his partner and feel about having a star in owner, J. Smyth. Throughout their home to take care of, the the episode, Jimmy S. amaz- Smyths replied, ―He‘s just ingly and independently Jimmy S. to us. He can set up moves through the steps of a a blind but he still waits for us master duck hunter. A voice to put his food and water on A local resident recently re- lows. The rifle is also a spe- over is used to describe the the table!‖ leased this photo of their family ciality product which was steps to the viewer. Viewers pet, an 8 year old retriever/lab created to overcome the strug- will mix named Jimmy S. Jimmy S. gles Jimmy S. experiences has climbed to international not having the traditional fine Sunday Morning fame in duck hunting circles for motor skills in his paws that Kids Club his prowess during the hunt. In his fellow human hunters 9 am—10 am the photo above, Jimmy S. is have. Recently, Jimmy S. St. James Anglican shown proudly wearing his has filmed a pilot for a new Church blaze orange vest that his own- series for WILD TV, called ers had specially made by an Jimmy S.: Wilderness Calls. American company, Cowbel- In a press release for the new
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Tales of Two Kinmount Veterans Killed in Action Gunner - John McGrath Thomas Steenson
John McGrath Thomas and his family (Tommy lived in Steenson) was K i n m o u n t , born on No- Ontario. In vember 4, 1939 John 1896 and in joined the army June of 1914 along with his came to older brothers Canada from Ted and Reg. County Mona- John joined the ghan, Cor- 45th Division of raghmaxwell, the army and after a brief training was sent Glasslough, overseas. On July 24th, 1944 John Ireland. His parents, Samuel and Sa- McGrath was killed in action in Caen. rah Steenson, raised four sons, all of John was the first from Kinmount to join whom paid the supreme sacrifice dur- the army and he was youngest from ing World War I. Tommy‘s sister, Reg McGrath & RCL Branch 441 President Kinmount to be killed in action. Margaret (my Aunt Maggie), had pre- Marylou Ferguson cut the anniversary cake. In 1946, following the end of WWII, a viously come to group of veterans got together to make Canada, and married my maternal plans to form a new Branch of the (British grandfather‘s brother, John Switzer Empire Service League) in Kinmount. (my Great Uncle Johnnie at St. Permission was granted from John Andrews Anglican Church Todmor- McGrath‘s parents to name the branch in don. On January 4, 1916 at the age of John‘s name. 19 years, 2 months, Tommy Steenson Over the years, the memory of John signed up with the 109th overseas McGrath thas been honoured through sto- battalion, Canadian Overseas Expedi- ries and pictures made available by mem- tionary Force, D Company. Following bers of John McGrath‘s family; friends and basic training he was sent to England. Legion members. These pictures and He was granted a short leave to visit stories are proudly displayed on the wall his home in Ireland and then left for between the clubroom and quiet room of France where for 11 months he was John McGrath Branch 441, Royal Canadian engaged in the battle of Vimy Ridge. Legion, Kinmount. After being hospitalized for a knee injury he returned to his battalion Reg McGrath, brother of John McGrath is where they were heavily engaged in Thank you to our the last charter member of John McGrath the Lens battle. On August 15, 1917 Volume 4 Patrons Branch 441 Royal Canadian Legion Kin- Thomas Steenson was killed in action. mount. Although Reg and his family reside Note: Author Ted Thomson is related Bonnie Smith in another region in Ontario, they still keep by marriage to Thomas Steenson. in touch with and visit Kinmount Legion, Thomas Steenson ‘s nieces with Ted Branch 441. In fact they attended Branch Thomson at Kinmount Legion Branch Would You Like to be a Patron? 441’s 65th Anniversary Celebrations. To support the Kinmount Gazette Volume 4 as a patron, please send your donation to: Kinmount Gazette, Advertising & Finance, c/o Yvette Brauer, P.O. Box 17, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0
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But one of more recent side- An Affectionate History of the Pumpkin lines of pumpkin culture has been the giant pumpkin growing Of all the symbols of Fall, the to Halloween. No Fall the season. The pumpkin is ac- competitions. The whole con- pumpkin is one of the most display would be complete tually a member of the squash cept actually was started by common. It fits in with every- without a pumpkin. Its bright family (which includes gourds), Howard Dill, a Nova Scotia thing from harvest, to decoraion orange colour is a tradition of and in Australia the term pump- gardener who began to grow the kin is used to describe any giant pumpkins unknown to winter squash. most gardeners. In fact, all the Gateway General Store The pumpkin originated in giant pumpkins today are de- & Cafe North America and was part of scended from Dill‘s pumpkins. the ―3 Sisters‖ of native agricul- The whole idea is to grow the ture: corn, beans & squash. Eu- NOW IN! 705-488-1101 heaviest pumpkin (actually ropeans quickly adapted the Dill‘s Giants were true mem- FOR THE HUNTERS FOR LADIES & CHILDREN squash-pumpkin family, which bers of the squash family!) and was a prolific producer of food win the prize; be it at a Fair or Apparel Alpaca Scarves that was fairly easily stored for the World Pumpkin Champion- Ammunition Lama Sweaters winter. Gradually pumpkins ship. By 1994 the world cham- Baffin Boots Hats, Gloves, spread around the world and pion had exceeded 1,000 lbs, Leg Warmers, Socks, were often used in foreign dish- and today the record holder is a Children‘s Hats & Mitts es as a sauce. 1,810 lb behemoth 1 Piece P.J.‘s for Adults & children In Canada, the pumpkin has had The giant pumpkin contest even a limited use in everyday cook- has a local page. In 2008, Phil Available ing. The biggest use by far is Hunt from Cameron won the Home Cooked Frozen Single Portion Meals pumpkin pies, a traditional fall 2008 Canadian biggest pumpkin & staple. The sweeter squash is contest with a 1,678 lb monster. Baked Goods (Pre ordered) more popular as a table dish. The local pumpkin weigh-off is call for more information Early pioneers also used the held every year at the Port Elgin
pumpkin as a livestock feed, Pumpkin Feat. Every year a Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 9 pm especially important in the early huge pumpkin graces the family Sat. 8 am - 9 pm winter. But pumpkins have also lawn on highway 35 just south gained popularity as a decora- Sun. 8 am - 8 pm of Cameron. And this year‘s tion representing Fall. Original- winner? Still too early yet! Stay ly they were used as Jack O‘ tuned! Lanterns for Halloween where a ―carved‖ pumpkin sym- bolized a participant in the ritual of candy giv- ing. Lately the noble pumpkin is also exten- sively used as a centre piece of larger Thanks- giving displays, along with corn, hay, squash, gourds, leaves, etc.
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Spot the Shot Recaptured
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The Great War and Kinmount, cont. from p. 1 sent overseas at the Canadian the platoon up to strength! In the winter the Great War progressed, the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). The 45th of 1915-1916, the Kinmount Platoon volunteers amassed a reputation among regiment from Lindsay was among this barracked and trained in the Forresters the enemy forces as ―storm-troopers‖: contingent. Hall. The upstairs of the now the elite force that led the battle. Phase two involved calling for Community Centre was the barracks, Wherever the Canadian Corps thousands of volunteers to join the new while the basement (now the Artisan‘s (comprising 4 divisions) went on the Canadian Army. Many local lads rushed Marketplace) was turned into a rifle Western Front, a big assault was sure to forth to serve their country. But by range! Private Wallace Scott, the happen. At a meeting of the Allied Gen- 1915, recruiting was drying up. The author‘s grandfather, spent the winter erals in 1918, it was unanimously voted CEF was now on active duty on the living in the Hall, despite the fact he the Canadians were the best soldiers in Western Front and the casualty roll was lived just 3 doors down the street! the Allied Army. Vimy Ridge cemented growing. More recruits were needed, so In the spring of 1916, the Kinmount that reputation and the last months of Sir Sam organized a recruiting drive Platoon posed for their famous group the war enhanced it. The 100 Days Bat- called the ―buddies & chums photo outside the Forresters Hall, tle was a term coined for the last days of battalions‖. A battalion normally boarded the train and went to Camp the war leading up to the armistice, consisted of 1,000 men and was the Borden (near Barrie) for further when the war truly came to an end. The basic organizational unit for all the training. From there, the 109th Overseas Canadian Corps were the lead unit, armies. Communities and organizations Battalion, CEF, was sent to England. slowly across Canada were ―challenged‖ to Unfortunately for the 109th, in England crushing the German Army while the recruit a battalion from their area for the they were ―broken up‖ and the local rest of the Allies watched. The CEF war effort. There were obviously county boys dispersed as replacements among travelled 103 miles during this & town battalions, but also units of several of the existing battalions. Pvt underappreciated battle and was unstop- firemen, sportsmen, ethnic groups such Scott and other Kinmount lads ended up pable. As a as the Highland & Irish battalions, etc, with the 21st (Eastern Ontario) reward, the Canadian Corps was given etc. The policy was actually a clever Battalion. By this time, the original the honour of being the first Allied move by the government to have other militia units were almost wiped out by force to enter Germany after the war. community groups do the difficult task the horrendous casualties suffered The 2nd Division marched proudly into of recruiting for them. during the first 2 years of the war. Germany and included in its ranks were Victoria & Haliburton Counties, the The local lads participated in many the survivors from the Kinmount home of Sir Sam Hughes, were battles including Vimy Ridge, Platoon of the old 109th. naturally part of this scheme. Sir Sam Passchendale and the 100 Days Battle. Every Remembrance Day, Kinmount challenged the small communities in his Casualties were high, as the cenotaph residents gather in front of the cenotaph riding to recruit the 109th battalion: nick attests, and that doesn‘t include the and take a few minutes to pay tribute to -named Sir Sam‘s Own. Each small wounded. Pvt Scott was severely those who didn‘t come home: whose community was assigned a platoon (36 wounded at Vimy Ridge, spent most of final resting place is far overseas. But men) for the battalion. A big recruiting a year in rehab and was wounded again we also remember those who did drive was held, including a stop at the during the 100 Days Battle. The survive and silently give thanks that Kinmount Forresters Hall in November survivors were shipped back to Canada through their efforts and sacrifices, 1915 where Sir Sam (a famous & fiery in 1919. Canada is still a free, democratic speaker) brought the house down and But what a story they left behind! As country, and hopefully, the world is a bit better place.
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Kids’ Corner
Only Kids Allowed Christmas Sale - 9:30 a.m. – noon November 26th at St. James Anglican Church. All gifts .50 cents. Sunday Morning Kids Club - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church.
Fire Safety Quiz 1. What kind of animal is Sparky? a) dog b) cat c) fish d) bird 2. What is Sparky‘s job? a) bus driver b) mail carrier c) fire dog d) police dog 3. What color is Sparky‘s coat? a) green b) orange c) purple d) yellow 4. What is something that gets really hot? a) sink b) couch c) table d) stove 5. What is something that can burn? a) wood b) water c) dirt d) air 6. What could start a fire? a) a ball b) a match c) a bike d) a smoke alarm 7. What is NOT a safety tip? a) don‘t put too many plugs into an outlet b) ask a grown-up to blow out candles before leaving a room c) walk your dog every day d) keep space heaters away from things that can burn 8. What should kids remind grown-ups to do when cooking? a) make extra for the dog b) set the table c) stay in the kitchen d) watch TV 9. Why do you need to practice your escape plan? a) because it is fun b) so you know what to do in case of fire c) so you get more exercise d) because it prevents fires 10. What does Sparky want you to do? a) prevent home fires b) be smart and safe c) practice your escape plan d) all of the above
Children having fun at Harvest Homecoming
Answers to Fire Safety Quiz
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Little Boy Lost: The Bobby Jackson Story
And finally an adult‘s view of the Nothing grips a community with returned, it was discovered that Bobbie tragedy from the diary of Rev Malcolm sadness & dread more than a missing had not been with his father, and he was Lehigh of the Kinmount United Church. child. Sometimes the saga ends happily, not around the house. ―About 8 o‘clock my wife and I went other times in sadness. Being in a re- As the day progressed, the weather down to the Doctor‘s, and his wife told mote rural part of Ontario, ―lost in the turned rainy, windy and cold- the alarm us that the Doctor had gone with some bush‖ was a common feature of Kin- spread quickly and as it grew dark, a men to help search for the little Jackson mount life. On October 19, 1933 a search party was organized by neigh- boy. I rushed down the street and orga- young child missing in the bush turned bour to neighbour contact (there were nized 3 carloads which I joined, and we into a local tragedy. Bobbie Jackson 2 no telephones). Word spread to Kin- started for Mr. Jackson‘s, about 8 miles. ½ years old, of Ewan (on the Galway mount and beyond as the terrible night The roads were wet and slippery. We Road) became lost in the bush. The progressed. I recall the neighbour wom- arrived and joined the party being following are two stories written about en and children gathering at Grandma organized to set out. We carried lanterns the incident. The first is by a neighbour and Grandpa Switzer‘s to provide mutu- and searched every foot of ground, and playmate of Bobbie, Ted Thomson al support, while the men left to join in especially under the low hanging of White Lake. the search. They branches where he might crawl for shel- searched through that awful night to no ter from the cold wind and rain. All ―Amy & Ellsworth Jackson had a son, avail, and at first light were joined by night we walked up and down, across Bobbie, born in April; 1931, being 3 searchers from far & wide. I vividly and back, searching, but there was no years younger than I. As we were recall the images in my 5 year old mind sign of the boy. About 4 o‘clock we frequent visitors at each others homes, I of my playmate being lost in the woods. went to the house for a cup of coffee. can recall him as an early playmate.. I Early in the afternoon of the following Our clothes were soaked through and have photos of him, and he was an day Bobbie was found, face down, in through. I was about to go out again, angelic looking child. the muddy area around the shore of a but they persuaded me to take off my On October 19, 1933, Bobbie was little lake or pond within a ½ mile of wet clothes to dry and go to bed for a playing somewhere in the vicinity of the his home. This was not only a terrible while. I did not sleep because I would house. His father Ellsworth, left to do event for his parents and family, but imagine I heard the little boy‘s calls for some work in neighbouring fields, and to the community far and wide. help. About 10:00 am he was found did not realize that Bobbie had attempt- His funeral was held from his home on only about 300 yards from the house, ed to follow him. When his Aunts Ma- Oct 20, 1933, and I vividly recall that but in a different direction from where ria & Maude, noticed that he was not day as it was the first funeral I attended, we had been searching. The Doctor was around, they assumed his father had and the first time seeing a dead body. there and found he had been dead for taken him with him. His father, unaware I could not grasp the fact that it was some time. I was asked to conduct the that Bobbie had followed him, assumed Bobbie, and that he was not alive. funeral service at the house with the he was at home where ha had last seen Bobbie was buried in the Kinmount Rev Pelletier (the Anglican Minister) him. A few hours later, when Ellsworth cemetery in the newer section.‖ assisting. It was a sad and painful duty.
Harvest Homecoming Clockwise from top left: Brenda Simpson is pleased with her yard sale purchase, Chicken Poop Bingo, Pancake Breakfast, Pie Tasting, Page 10 Calendar Purchase.
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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby
Wow! I bet we were all site dedicated to The Pinery, Perfect for gift giving or Centre. Cost of $10.00 thankful for the marvellous the everyday name we call the personal use. I promise you includes lunch. Registration weather over Thanksgiving! I City of Kawartha Lakes Vic- this: The Kinmount Calendar limited. Call Dorothy Heath had to smile when I noticed toria Forest Somerville Tract. is a keeper! at 705-488-1211 for people downtown making It is a vast area covering 3420 KINMOUNT ARTISANS information. Thanksgiving memories with hectares planted as early as MARKETPLACE GIRL GUIDE COOKIES our scarecrows. They were 1928 for timber production. SUMMER DRAW & Please support our Kinmount taking turns posing for photos The old logging roads have STUDIO TOUR WINNERS Sparks, Brownies & Girl at the Harvest Display by the been updated and added to for As you will see from the Guides by purchasing a box town clock. Isn‘t it heart recreational use. Read on for following Summer Draw of their delicious Chocolate warming to think Kinmount more info about happenings at Winners, people from far and Mint Cookies. A perfect little added a little flavour to their The Pinery. wide shop at Kinmount gift or delicious addition to Thanksgiving? Artisans Marketplace. Each your table! Watch for cookies Keep smiling and keep visit- purchase of $10.00 or more available around town or call Harvest Homecoming was ing kinmount.ca your ever made between May 24 and 705-488-2919. another huge smile maker. changing porthole to Labour Day qualifies a KINMOUNT BROWNIES No doubt Mother Nature had Kinmount. Call me at (705) customer for a free draw tick- GIVE THANKS st a lot to do with that. Kin- 488-2919 or send an e-mail to et. This year‘s winners were Girls of the 1 Kinmount Unit mount Business Association [email protected] to Darlene Clark of give thanks to Kinmount and expresses thanks to all leak info through the Hot Vancouver who won a pottery District Lions Club for their supporters and participants. Stove Leak. piece by Bernie Nicholson, recent donation of $441.56. Special thanks to Kinmount Sally Hill of Sutton winner of The money will go a long Fairboard for providing the KINMOUNT CALENDARS a handmade bear by Gail way in providing craft trolley and to Brian Country- ARE HERE! Angstenberger, Parker Moss Supplies, funding for special man for driving and providing You are going to love the new of Barrie winner of a quilting events and the purchase of a the tractor to pull it down the 14 month Kinmount basket by Barb Leffering of parachute for group play. rail trail. The tours, guided Calendar! Perhaps you will the Quilter‘s Inn, Sarah OUR FIRE FIGHTERS by none other than our own find yourself in it! The McKnight of Toronto who ROCK! editor/historian Guy Scott, calendars feature a variety of won a watercolour by Nancy Awesome! That single word were an insightful, witty and lovely colour photos and Woodall and Elizabeth Henry sums up the evening City of humorous adventure on a event information. Special of Salmon Lake winner of a Kawartha Lakes Fire Fighters beautiful autumn day. thanks for graphics layout to quilted wall hanging by Jenny from Station 18, Kinmount Glen Weiler of What‘s Your Maud. The winner of the gave Kinmount, Sparks, Many of you received a flyer Sign. The selling price was Studio Tour Draw was Mari- Brownies & Guides at their in the mail regarding support originally set at $2.00 but due lyn Turner, Wilberforce. Her visit to the Fire Hall Oct. 17. to protect bears from broken to printing difficulties and prize was a gift certificate for The hands on evening was glass at Crystal Lake Landfill various technicalities an Kinmount Artisans thoroughly enjoyed and a Site. Please be advised this increase proved necessary. Marketplace. most valuable experience. A situation has been successful- This is a hot item! Supply is SAFE FOOD HANDLERS maze to crawl through in the ly resolved. A separate bin limited so get yours while you COURSE dark, rope rescue and target for glass is being provided. can. Available around town On Nov. 17, a Safe Food shooting with water hoses and at special events the new Handlers Course is offered at were some of the activities. The Gazette is in possession price of $5.00 is well worth it. Burnt River Community Continued on pg. 12 of an interesting lap desk full of letters and Accounting photos dating back to BCH Tax Preparation Bookkeeping the late 1800‘s. 3235 County Road 121 Thanks to area resident R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances and Gazette fan Bruce K0M 1C0 Payroll Boswell we are in the Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns process of reviewing Phone 705-488-2228 items of interest. Mobile 705-340-3942 P.O.S. System Set-up Watch for more to Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up come. Bruce is the [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES creator/webmaster of thepinerypeople.ca, a Page 11 Kinmount Gazette
The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 TIE A YELLOW RIBBON Both services begin at 11:00 SMOKE ALARM ALERT Baking Contest was Debbie ROUND a.m. To purchase a wreath (NC)—Sunday Nov. 6 marks Evans whose delicious Car- THE OLD OAK TREE in support of our veterans Daylight Savings Time and mel, Pumpkin, Pecan Pie Officially opened for view- please call the Legion at 705 time to change the batteries in earned her a $50 Kinmount ing this Thanksgiving this -488-3462. your smoke alarms. Did you Freshmart Certificate. First massive 150 year old Red ARTISANS know all smoke alarms are place for Best Decorated Bike Oak Tree is to become a CHRISTMAS not the same? Photoelectric ages 6 & under went to John favourite "Support Our BAZAAR smoke alarms are a good Austin, ages 7-11 Annie Aus- Troops" destination at Site The Kinmount & Area Arti- tin and ages 12 + Julien Aus- sans Guild holds its annual choice near kitchens. Their #23 of the Somerville Tract. tin. Winner of the Harvest ―Christmas Bazaar‖ Satur- sensors are best at detecting Recently, brush was cleared Homecoming Colouring Con- day, November 19th at Kin- slow smouldering fires so you to provide ATVers parking test was Kelly Lin. Three mount Community Centre will have fewer false alarms space to stop and demon- when you burn the toast. rounds of Chicken Poop Bin- from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. go saw winners John Poulson, strate support for our troops. Choose from a wide variety Ionization smoke alarms are a Located 650 metres off the good choice for general living Clinton Puterbaugh & Shirley of members‘ creations of Rail Trail north of Pinery areas, as they are best at Thomas each win $50.00. visual arts and handcrafts Road, the off-ramp is well Continued on page 12 FLU SHOT INFO plus a home baking table, a marked on the left heading detecting fast-flaming fires. Flu shots are available to the draw, door prizes and sea- Fire departments say that hav- public at Kinmount District north. If you visit the sonal music. Refreshments ing both types of alarms in- Health Centre Monday to site...take a yellow ribbon including a hot luncheon stalled in your home provides Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - from the jar and tie it where will be available for pur- the best protection. More in- 12:00 p.m. & then 4:30 - 5:00 you like. There is room for chase. While at the Bazaar formation on the different p.m., Thursday 11:30 a.m. - hundreds of ribbons. Re- be sure to also visit the Kin- types of smoke alarms and 12:00 p.m. & then 5:00 p.m. - member to take your camera mount Artisans Marketplace other fire safety tips can be 6:00 p.m. You do not need an and if possible, make this downstairs now open week- found online at appointment but you do need support site public on your ends only from Friday www.safeathome.ca. your health card. For more Facebook page. This is a through Sunday 10:00 a.m. FIREFIGHTERS information call 705-488- one season event and by to 4:00 p.m. GIVE THANKS 1105. November 30th everything SUNDAY Firefighters from the City of EXCAVATOR will be returned to its natural MORNING Kawartha Lakes Fire & Res- UNEARTHS state. Source: the pi- KIDS CLUB cue Station 18, Kinmount 100 YEAR OLD nerypeople.ca St. James Anglican Church were delighted to be part of SCHOOLHOUSE REMEMBRANCE is please to be hosting the Harvest Homecoming in FOUNDATION DAY Sunday Morning Kids Club the Village attractions Satur- Right smack in the middle of SERVICES from 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. day Oct. 8. It was the perfect the newly created parking lot As usual, Kinmount Legion each week. The Church also opportunity to share a variety at the corner of Pinery Road hosts 2 Remembrance Day holds a Clothing Give-Away of information for their kick and Monck Road, once stood Services at Kinmount Ceno- the 3rd Thursday of each off of Fire Safety Week. The a lonely little one room taph. The first service takes month from 10:00 a.m.— firefighters send their congrat- schoolhouse. "They built stuff place Sunday Nov. 6 and the noon. ulations to Helen Lee of Ux- strong in those days" said second Friday Nov. 11. bridge and Stephanie King- contractor Malcolm Dudman. KIDS CHRISTMAS ston of Whitby, winners of He added "It took about 5 the Sparky Glow in the Dark hours to knock down the 4 Smoke Alarms. foot high walls." Turns out PAUL SILVER HARVEST the soil was so rich it was P.O. Box 286 HOMECOMING stockpiled for re-use at a later Celebrating 25 Years Kinmount, On WINNERS date. The schoolhouse? Serving Kinmount & Area K0M 2A0 Congratulations to Carol Long ago it was moved down Jones, 1st place winner of the the highway and got a fresh Harvest Homestead Decorat- start with a new surface of red FOR ALL YOUR ing Contest. Carol received a granite. It sits on a pretty site BUILDING & RENOVATION NEEDS $100 Spring Plant Certificate from Gateway General Store at 4979 Monk Rd 45. Source: & Café. Winner of the Pie thepinerypeople.ca SUPPORT OUR TROOPS 705-488-2919 Page 12
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Hot Stove Leak, continued from page 12 SHOPPING SPREE check Nov. 19 - Friends of the Library Book NO ADULTS ALLOWED kinmount.ca and the December Gazette for Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lower level St. James Anglican Church Christ- further details. Kinmount Public Library. mas Sale for Kids takes place Satur- BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Nov. 21 - Public Transit to Lindsay leaves day Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. – noon Ring in the day with a Pancake Breakfast Kinmount Library at 8:00 a.m. at the Church Hall. All gifts .50 with Santa, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Nov. 26 - Kids Christmas Shopping Spree cents with gift wrapping included. Kinmount Community Centre. Country Raffle 9:30 a.m. - noon at St. James Anglican ONE DAY ONLY & Door Prize. Breakfast for adults $5.00, Church. WOMEN’S CLOTHING $3.00 for children. Nov. 26 - Women’s Clothing Boutique BOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 9:30 a.m. - noon at St. James Anglican Featured separately, but at the same FOR KIDS Church. time as the Kids Christmas Shop- Breakfast with Santa is followed by Christmas Nov. 30 - Diners Dinner 12:00 p.m. at ping Spree, St James Anglican Crafts for kids till 2:00 p.m. at Kinmount Burnt River Centre. Cost $7. Church offers a Clothing Boutique Community Centre. Write a letter to Santa, Dec. 1 - Lights Across Canada 6:30 p.m. for Women. All items $20.00 or have fun in the Bouncy Castle and get your at Kinmount Railway Station less. Remember the monthly cloth- face painted. Many of the crafts are suitable Dec. 3 - Christmas in the Village - Pan- ing giveaway takes place the 3rd for kids to give as gifts. Remember to drop by cake Breakfast with Santa & Crafts for Kids Thursday of each month. Kinmount Artisans Marketplace where kids at Kinmount Community Centre, Luncheon LIGHTS will receive a special surprise. & Santa Visit at the Legion 2:00 p.m., ACROSS MEET SANTA Christmas Music Night Roast Beef Dinner CANADA 2:00 P.M. & Loonie Auction at Galway Hall. THURSDAY DEC. 1 AT POST Dec. 8 - Casino Rama trip sponsored by Here‘s a wonderful way to get that OFFICE Kinmount Seniors Group. Bus leaves legion Christmas Spirit on the move. Min- Follow Santa from the Post Office to the Le- parking lot 9:00 a.m. Return 4:00 p.m. Bus gle by the campfire, enjoy carolling, gion for a free Christmas Luncheon. Kids 10 $5.00. Free lunch included. To reserve a hot chocolate, sweets and treats & under receive a free gift. spot call Theresa at 488-1110. while you witness the Town Christ- CHRISTMAS MUSIC NIGHT mas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Kids Top off your day at Galway Hall with a Roast ONGOING ACTIVITIES will enjoy a special visit from Santa. Beef Dinner & Homemade Pie for dessert at Sunday Morning Kids Club: 9:00 a.m.- Kinmount joins communities across Christmas Music Night. Live entertainment 10:00 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church. the county with this festive tradition and a Loonie Auction complete the Christmas Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays, that warms the heart and soul. Fes- in the Village activities. Advance tickets 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Galway Hall. tivities begin at 6:30 p.m. at Kin- available. Cost $12.50. Call 705-488-2635. Contact 705-286-1444. mount Railway Station. WANTED – HOUSE TO RENT Kinmount Playschool: Monday & FIND THE KINNY ELVES Working Gooderham couple needs home to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - noon at NOV. 25 – DEC. 3 rent in Kinmount area. Kinmount Community Centre. A prelude to Christmas in the Please call 705-455-3814. Call 705-488-3044 for more info. Village is Find the Hidden Kinny UPCOMING EVENTS Ontario Early Years Mobile Outreach Elves. Pick up your Christmas Card Nov. 5 - Turkey Supper 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. visits playschool the 1st & 3rd Monday each Clue Sheet from participating busi- at Galway Hall. month. nesses around town. Find Kinny the Nov. 6 - Remembrance Day Service 11:00 Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck lunch, 12:30 Elf at designated locations and a.m. at Kinmount Cenotaph. p.m. Mondays followed by bid euchre at answer the unique question about Nov. 7 - Public Transit to Lindsay leaves 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. each Kinny. You have a whole Kinmount Library at 8:00 a.m. Kinmount Sparks, Brownies, Guides & week to complete your hunt. Deposit Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Service 11:00 Pathfinders: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 your answers in the Kinny Elf Box a.m. at Kinmount Cenotaph. p.m. at Kinmount Community Centre. at one of the Christmas in the Vil- Nov. 12 - 14 - Christmas Open House at Call 705-488-2919 for more info. lage events Saturday Dec. 3. Harmony Farm. Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 11:15 Remember to fill in your name & Nov. 12 - Turkey Supper 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at a.m. at Kinmount Public Library. phone number. The first correct Kinmount Legion. Kinmount Public Library Hours: Tuesday entry drawn wins a super prize! Nov. 16 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11:00 a.m. at & Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. & CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE Kinmount Legion. Cost $10 includes lunch. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SATURDAY DEC. 3 Nov. 17 - Clothing Give-Away 10:00 a.m. - Yoga: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A multitude of events and activities noon at St. James Anglican Church. at Kinmount Community Centre. take place Saturday Dec. 3 at the Nov. 19 - Christmas Bazaar by Kinmount Call 705-457-9294. Christmas in the Village Festival. Artisans, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. at the Royal Here‘s a preview but make sure to Kinmount Community Centre. Canadian Legion. $300.00 Must Go! Page 13 Kinmount Gazette Disasters of Kinmount Keeping with our tradition of department, newspaper major fires, this edition features stand and various other the burning of the old Douglas items for sale. In the Variety Store on lot 6, East of 1970s, the store was Main St. Originally the home of sold and passed through the Mansfield Building, this various hands. The last structure was burned in the Great owners were Tony & Fire of 1942. The Poulson Family Jan Arbela. They ran a chose not to rebuild the bakeshop Soda Shop and Arcade and the lot passed to Clare Doug- in the early 1980‘s. The las who constructed a drug store- Shop and Save occupies variety store on the site. It con- the lot site today. tained a lunch counter, grocery
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 By Cathy King Dorothy’s Delights By Dorothy Heath At the time of writing, preparations are and RCMP members and their families, Cabbage Roll Soup being made for our 65th Anniversary And to promote Remembrance and 1/2 lb lean ground beef Dinner Saturday October 22. A success- Serve our communities and Country. If 1 clove garlic minced ful and enjoyable evening is anticipat- you are not a member, why not stop by 1/2 cup chopped onion ed. In order to enjoy celebrations, our and find out what our Legion is about. 1 can (28 oz) chopped tomatoes Ladies Auxiliary have a well-deserved Sports and recreation are a big part of 2 cups shredded red or green cabbage break from the kitchen. Dinner ar- legion activities including darts, shuf- 1/2 cup instant rice rangements have been left in the capa- fleboard, horseshoes, euchre, car ral- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ble hands of the Galway Hall Board. lies, dances and variety shows. Brown beef, add onion and garlic. Cook Several special guests confirmed at- Following Remembrance Service until tender (about 5 min) Stir in tomatoes, tendance including, Ontario Provincial 1 can water and cabbage. Bring to boil, Legion President Andre Paquette; Reg cover and simmer 15-20 min. Add rice & Remembrance Day Services 2011 McGrath, brother of John McGrath and Worcestershire & cook 10 minutes longer. the last Charter Member of our Legion. Saturday Nov, 5 (time tba) This recipe doubles or triples well & freez- As the anniversary draws closer, inter- Gelert Cemetery es well. Great for school lunches or after a est by the members has increased and Sunday Nov. 6, 9:00 a.m. hockey game. Now for dessert. we find ourselves not only looking back Burnt River Cenotaph Toffee Bars at the Legion‘s early years, but also Sunday Nov. 6, 11:00 a.m. 1 cup butter or margarine sharing stories and pictures from our Kinmount Cenotaph 1 cup brown sugar own roots. I can only imagine the ex- Friday Nov. 11, 11:00 a.m. 1 tsp vanilla citement and anticipation Charter mem- Kinmount Cenotaph 2 cups all purpose flour bers felt in 1946 after WWII while Friday Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m. 1 cup chocolate chips working so hard to open a Legion 1 cup chopped walnuts Branch (known then as British Ex Ser- Sunday November 6, everyone is Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add vice League). For me, it is especially welcome to a reception/luncheon at flour and mix well. Stir in chips and wal- meaningful that our anniversary is No- Kinmount Legion. Pictures will be nuts. Press into an ungreased 15 x 10 inch vember 15, so close to Remembrance displayed, including Rachel Empey‘s cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 25 min. or Day. The world has changed a lot since Prize winning Poster. until browned. Cut into bars or squares 1946 but the purpose and mission of the while still warm. Cool before removing Royal Canadian Legion and our Legion At the going down of the sun and in from the pan. Makes about 5 dozen. Branch remains the same: Our Mission the morning, we will remember them! Bet you can't eat just one! is to Serve Veterans, including military Cooking Q & A What can you tell me about the history of Rachel Empey’s Winning Poster Worcestershire sauce? Worcestershire sauce has its roots in India,
but was actually created by accident in its namesake town of Worcester, England in 1835. As the story goes, Lord Marcus Sandy had returned home to England to retire after successfully governing Bengal, India for many years. He so missed his favourite Indian sauce that he commis- sioned drug store owners John Lea and William Perrins to develop a reasonable facsimile. The chemists intended to keep some of the batch to sell in the store, but the fish and vegetable mixture had such a strong odour they decided to store it in the cellar. It lay forgotten for 2 years, until it was rediscovered during a clean-up. The batch had aged into a wonderfully
flavoured sauce which was bottled and soon became a British staple, and further emigrated worldwide. The guarded recipe basically remains the same. However, the advertising no longer purports to "make your hair grow beautiful." Page 15 Kinmount Gazette
In The Lion’s Den by Christine Weerdenburg have done during this time. Lion Janice We are very proud to have been able to Davidson took time over the past year do this. It is too bad there were not Thank you to everyone who purchased to have our photo albums up to date more people there to see how dog and tickets on our draw. Without communi- with pictures of all events and projects handler work together. We had videos ty support we would not be able to give the Lions have participated in. As of Camp Kirk in Kirkfield, Lions Inter- funds to organizations requesting fund- some may or may not know, the club national, Lake Joseph a camp for the ing or individuals requesting purchased a dog from the Lions Foun- blind, and Camp Dorset for those on assistance of the Kinmount Lions Club. dation of Canada. The dogs are trained dialysis. Lions reach out to many Draw winners were: 1ST Prize Ron either for sight, hearing, autism and people. McClenaghan, 2nd Prize Don Logan, 3rd special assistance. We were lucky to Prize Jim McKinnon. We held an Open have a family from Niagara Falls with We will be at Slice of the North House October 15, 2011, to show the their daughter who has autism and her October 31, greeting trick or treaters. community what we as Lions do. This dog Catch. It takes $22,000.00 to raise We will have Christmas Cakes again is our 22nd year in the community. Those and train a dog before it is given to so just ask "Where can I get my cake?" in attendance were able to see things we someone who has a need. For a Lions We are always looking for people who Club to be able to want to meet others, and give some- assist the Foundation thing back to their community, so if to provide a dog you are interested in joining or for it is $10,000. information please contact a Lion.
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Politics & Kinmount: The Provincial Election History
On October 6, Ontario finished the secret ballot went a long way towards 1898 – J.H. Carnegie (C)) last of 3 elections in one year. Start- making democracy more accessible. 1902 – J.H. Carnegie (C) ing last October, we voted in munic- The two main political parties of the 1905 – J,H, Carnegie (C) ipal elections, federal elections era were the forerunners of today‘s 1908 – J.H. Carnegie (C) (May 2) and a provincial election two largest political parties. On one 1911 – Dr. R.M. Mason (C) Fenelon Falls (Oct 6). Isn‘t democracy wonderful! side were the Tories who eventually 1915 – Dr. R.M. Mason (C) In a past edition of the Gazette we became the modern Conservative Par- 1919 – Rev Edgar Watson (UFO) Fenelon Falls published a history of municipal ty. Their opponents were the Reform- 1923 – James Marks (C) Kinmount politics in the Kinmount area; so ers, then the Grits and finally the Lib- 1926 – William Newman – (L) Woodville now its time for part 2, the eral Party. The NDP Party was formed 1934 – William Watson (L) provincial history. in the 1930s as the CCF. 1937 – Leslie Frost (C) Lindsay Democracy came to Upper Canada Early Kinmount residents voted in the 1943 – Leslie Frost in early 1791 when the first lieuten- Victoria Riding, until 1867 when Vic- 1945 – Leslie Frost ant-governor John Graves Simcoe toria County was split into North & 1948 – Leslie Frost held the first legislative assembly in South Victoria with Haliburton Coun- 1951 – Leslie Frost the new colony. As settlement grad- ty added to the North Riding. For a 1955 – Leslie Frost ually spread over the colony, new brief period the counties were divided 1959 – Leslie Frost electoral districts were created. The into East & West Victoria, but in 1961 – Glen Hodgson (C) Haliburton first riding to include the Kinmount 1934, the 2 portions were united into 1963 – Glen Hodgson district was the West Riding of the riding of Victoria-Haliburton; 1967 – Glen Hodgson Newcastle District, a subdivision of which is basically what exists today 1971 – Glen Hodgson Durham County. By 1841, the with some bordering additions & a 1975 – John Eakins (L) Lindsay southern (settled) townships of Pe- name change. Galway Township was 1977 – John Eakins terborough & Victoria counties were part of the Peterborough Riding for 1981 – John Eakins awarded their own riding called many years. At the federal level, the 6 1985 – John Eakins Colborne. In 1853, Victoria County northern townships of Peterborough 1987 – John Eakins was made a separate riding: the be- County were added to Victoria- 1990 - Dennis Drainville (NDP) Gooderham ginning of the current riding of Hali- Haliburton in 1966. For the 1995 pro- 1993 – Chris Hodgson (C) Haliburton burton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. vincial election, the federal ridings 1995 – Chris Hodgson Early elections did not use today‘s were synchronized with the provincial 1999 – Chris Hodgson secret ballot. Instead one day voting ridings and the boundaries for both 2003 – Laurie Scott (C) Kinmount was held at a central point in the electoral districts are now the same. 2007 - Laurie Scott riding. All electors had to attend to The following are a list of MPPs elect- 2009 – Rick Johnson (L) Manvers vote. Distance was obviously a ed to the riding that included the Kin- 2011 – Laurie Scott © problem; so was the method of vot- mount area of Victoria & Haliburton: There are many interesting stories in the above ing. Each voter was forced to ascend 1867 – A.P Cockburn (L) Kirkfield list. Here are just a few of our local political a platform & declare openly who he 1871 – Duncan McCrae (C) Bolsover legends. was voting for. Needless to say in- 1875 – McCrae (C) Samuel Stanley Peck was a noteable pioneer timidation and bribing were com- 1879 – S.S. Peck (L) Minden resident who lived along the Bobcaygeon Road mon, and the resulting ―riots‖ often 1883 – John Fell (C) Burys Green between Kinmount & Minden. led to deaths at the poll! Establish- 1886 – John Fell (C) Continued on page 18 ing multiple polling stations & the 1890 – John Fell (C) A long-time Conservative, he switched politics 1894 – J.H. Carnegie (C) to the Liberal Party for the 1879 election. SS
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Politics & Kinmount: The Provincial Election History, cont. from p. 17
Peck was the first ―backwoods kins & Marks Store on Main St. The Man Ontario‖ because he was a small-town farmer‖ to run for office in our Marks family lived in the big house at boy who brought the values of small town district. He rode the ―shanty-vote‖ the end of Bend St. Unfortunately Jim- Ontario to government. He was said to to victory despite the fact the area mie Marks, Kinmount‘s first but not last measure public opinion by sitting in the was a Conservative stronghold. MPP, only lasted one term, losing the barbershop in Lindsay & listening to the Peck promptly ran afoul of the law next election to the Liberal candidate. talk. In the days before Tim Hortons… for certain ―indiscretions‖ commit- In 1937 the Conservative Party regained well, you get the idea. After every election, ted while he was clerk of Halibur- the new riding of Victoria-Haliburton the Lindsay Fire Department would parade ton County. But Peck really blew under a Lindsay lawyer named Les Frost. the successful Premier through the streets his reputation by becoming a vocal Les Frost would win 7 consecutive elec- of Lindsay. Try that today! critic of Sir John A Macdonald. tions, and in 1949 became Premier of Les Frost retired in 1961, to be replaced by Messing with the biggest Father of Ontario. It is the first & only time a Glen Hodgson & later John Eakins. John Confederation was a big gaffe and Premier called Victoria-Haliburton his Eakins served as a cabinet minister in the the shanty-vote turned on Peck home riding. Les Frost was a legendary Peterson Governments of the late 1980s. with a vengeance electing Squire Premier, easily capturing the top office in The next unusual situation cropped up in John Fell from Burys Green in the 3 consecutive elections. His term was the election of 1990. An Anglican Church next election. Peck fled the coun- Minister from Gooderham named Dennis try for North Dakota, some say out Drainville rode the NDP wave to victory in of a broken heart at being Victoria-Haliburton. It was the first & only defeated, but others say before he time an NDP candidate was elected in the could be tried & sent to jail! riding. A very eccentric character, Drain- John Austin of Kinmount ran ville resigned partway through his mandate twice for office under the Liberal to run as an independent candidate in the banner ((1898, 1905) but was de- 1993 federal election. He finished fourth. A feated by J.H. Carnegie. subsequent by-election returned Chris The riding of North Victoria elect- Hodgson as MP for the riding and Chris ed Conservatives until the unusual served as a cabinet minister in the election of 1919. The angry voters Conservative governments from 1995- of Ontario, and Victoria North, 2003. turned against the 2 traditional marked by the growth of Ontario into the Chris Hodgson‘s replacement in 2003 was parties and elected a majority of modern province of today. In the 1950s, Laurie Scott, also from Kinmount. She was members from the new farmers he engineering the amalgamation of the re-elected in 2007 & 2011. In 2009 she party called the United Farmers of city of Toronto into its first incarnation. resigned to make way for the Conservative Ontario (UFO) (that doesn‘t mean Frustrated by squabbling politicians, leader to run in a by-election, but the Unidentified Flying Object!). Rev Frost locked the bickering boroughs into results saw Liberal Rick Johnson elected Edgar Watson captured Victoria a room at the Royal York Hotel & re- instead. In the recent October 6 provincial North for the UFO, but was a one- fused to let them leave until they had election, Laurie Scott regained her seat at term-wonder, losing the next elec- hammered out a deal! He quipped: Queen‘s Park. tion to Conservative Jimmie Marks ―That‘s how deals were made back home from Kinmount. J.R. Marks was in Victoria-Haliburton‖. The move was the ―Marks‖ from the famous Hop- success. Les Frost‘s nickname was ―Old
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KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each edition we feature a photo from the K0M 2A0 Kinmount Area. We challenge you to identify Phone: 705-488-3182 the spot.
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www.kinmount.ca Last month’s Spot the Shot: Last month’s Spot the Shot was of the old Bobcaygeon Road at the junction of County Roads 121 and 49. Gazette Committee: Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance
From the Editor’s Desk Congratulations to Thanksgiving is also a please don‘t hesitate to contact ers who have so generously sup- Kinmount resident Laurie traditional ―end‖ to the the Gazette staff. We are ported the Gazette over all these Scott who was elected MPP summer/tourist season (sigh). always looking for submissions editions. I wonder if we will ever for Haliburton-Kawartha The Farmer‘s Market is over from our readers. run out of stuff to write about? GS Lakes-Brock in the October for another year, the public 6 provincial election. She washrooms closed, the Remembrance Day is coming finished with 45% of the Highlands Cinema shut down up; and in this issue, the vote. Laurie is the third and the whole community Gazette features stories about Kinmount resident to be begins to prepare for winter. the wars. I want to commend elected to government: not the Royal Canadian Legion bad for a small community Kinmount was visited by Branch 441 in Kinmount for like Kinmount! another group of tourists their series of events in honour from Iceland this past of our veterans past & present. A big ―well done‖ to all weekend. We seem to be The Kinmount Legion also those who organized the well known in at least one holds services in Burnt River, Harvest Homecoming quarter of the globe. Gooderham & Gelert: above Festival on Thanksgiving and beyond the call of duty! Weekend: it was fabulous! A huge bravo to the town (It helps we had such great decorators. The scarecrow/ The Kinmount Pony Club is weather!). The ―Chicken pumpkin/corn stalk theme still accepting new members. Bingo‖ was interesting to was very colourful and Interested parties should call say the least. The Fire tastefully done! Kinmount is 488-3182. Department display was developing a reputation as a RCL Branch 441 President very educational, especially beautifully decorated village, The Kinmount Community lost Marylou Ferguson presents the fire extinguisher and that‘s a reputation we several long-time residents in Rachel Empey with a certificate exercise for children. will gladly accept! the past few months. and a $25 cash prize for her Teaching children to Condolences to the families of winning poster. operate this safety device is Last week I forgot to thank Gladys Bowman, Ken Young a fantastic idea. I hope they Bo & Kathy Petroff for the and Margaret Holman. continue to promote fire loan of a copy of the Rev Deadline for Submissions for the safety in this way. A num- Lehigh diaries. It was quite a And finally, this Gazette is the December Edition: ber of people enjoyed the find! If you have any 40th edition of the paper. That‘s Friday, November 18, 2011 rail line tours the children‘s relevant material that would a lot of news, history, etc. A activities & breakfast. be useful in the Gazette, huge thanks to all our advertis- Page 19 Home visits are available after Free consultation Free after available are Homevisits Get the most of your benefits, receipts issued. receipts benefits, your mostof Getthe For multiple health issues or just relaxation! just multipleor issues health For Registered Massage Therapist Massage Registered James Sandford 705 488705 1384
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