Kinmount Gazette
KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE A S U B - COMMITTEE OF T HE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
July 2011 Volume 3: Issue 9 Award Winners Abound in Kinmount! Inside this issue: The Royal Canadian Legion gave out several awards at their recent FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS 2 Honours & Awards SHARP SHOOTER PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Ceremony; Carrie Crego Receives an award for her HISTORY OF CENSUS 4
participation with the MYTHBUSTERS 6 Special Olympics; Lynne Kilby and Yvette Brauer are KIDS CORNER 9
honoured for their support THE HOT STOVE 11 of the Legion through the EDITORIAL 19 Kinmount Gazette; Cathy King receives a lifetime Legion membership award;. Ted Wilkes receives an appreciation award from Galway Cavendish Harvey Council for his many years of dedicated volunteer service with Kinmount Health Services Foundation.
3rd Annual HERITAGE IN THE VILLAGE FESTIVAL
July 13 – 16
Wednesday, July 13 Ghost Tour. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at Kinmount Railway Station. Rain date July 14.
Thursday, July 14 Music in the Park welcomes The Emily Creek Band. BBQ. 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Bring your lawn chairs.
Friday, July 15 Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Show 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick‘s Church Admission $8.00. Light Refreshments. To participate call 705-488-9954.
Saturday, July 16 Reading Garden Open House 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Library Moonlight Mania 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Main Street & Area
5:00 p.m. Rubber Duck Race 6:30 p.m. The Great Toy Boat Race 7:30 p.m. Soap Box Derby, Station Street 8:00 p.m. Pizza Eating Contest Sign up at Slice of the North from July 9 till 6:00 p.m. July 16 8:00 p.m. J‘s Magic - Up Close & Personal
Live Music, Wagon & Pony Rides, Outdoor Bingo, Vendors, Boat Smart, Children‘s Activities, Face Painting with Checkers the Clown, Kinmount Model Railroad & Museum, Classic Car Show, Scavenger Hunt, Timber Time Activities, Delicious Food, Raffles, Prizes & More! Rain date July 23. Sponsored by The Kinmount Committee for Planning & Economic Development
Kinmount Gazette
Friends and Neighbours: Nogies Creek
farmers. The Nogies Creek Several farms along the Post Office was operational waterfront were converted until 1964. into resorts. SS #2 Harvey (Education)had been opened in 1865 and con- One of the earliest set- tinued in use until 1965 when tlers, William Ventress, it was closed & the students started a burial ground on bussed into Bobcaygeon. Zion Methodist Church (Salvation) a gravel hill west of No- was built in 1885 and closed gies Creek. This soon in 1938. It was part of the became the Nogies Creek local teacher‘s duties to teach or Gypsy Point Cemetery. Sunday School each week: After decades of use, it The community of Nogies were dotted with pioneer with no additional pay! was abandoned and soon Creek lies just east of Bob- farms. The first access was by Lumbering remained a big faded into obscurity. One caygeon at the point where boat, but soon a cadge road part of the local economy for Nogies Creek enters Pigeon was extended from Bob- decades. Large log drives day a neighbour was dig- Lake. Nogies Creek is named caygeon (a mere 3 miles!) and after a native family named on to the next settlement at Nogie who claimed the water- Flynn‘s Turn (Rockcroft). shed as their hunting-fishing Today this road is County grounds. Nogie was a Missis- Road #36. At Flynn‘s Turn, sauga of the Curve Lake band the road linked up with the who frequented the area when Buckhorn Colonization Road, the first European settlers now County Road # 507. arrived in the area. Nogies Just east of Nogies Creek, at a Creek itself drains a large area crossroads, a small hamlet north into Galway Township grew up. On three of the four including Crystal Lake & corners stood a community Salmon Lake. building: a store, a school, a The earliest settlers arrived in church. An old-time resident the area in the 1850s, occupy- of Nogies Creek, Art Parker, were floated down the Creek ing cut-over land abandoned referred to the 3 corners as to mills in Bobcaygeon. The ging gtravel when out by the lumbermen, especially Temptation (candies in the Mill Line pays tribute to a tumbled several coffins! the Boyd operations. After the store), Education (school SS local mill that provided em- Interested parties came majestic white pine were har- #2 Harvey), Salvation (Zion ployment for locals. Most forward and under the vested, land could be had for Methodist Church). Earliest local settlers earned extra in- supervision of the Greater cheap in Harvey Township. settlers claimed their mail in come selling timber or work- Unfortunately the land was Bobcaygeon, but by 1905 a ing in the lumber camps or Harvey Historical Society rocky with shallow soils: not new post office, Nogies sawmills. With the decline of & the Township of Har- prime farmland. But the set- Creek, was set up in the cor- the lumber industry, tourism vey the cemetery was tlers persevered and soon the ner of the general store. This began to rise in the local econ- surveyed and rehabilitat- tillable sections of the area store (Temptation) had existed omy. Nogies Creek did have ed. Over 90 graves were for many excellent access points on identified, many outside years previ- Pigeon Lake and with the arri- the old fence. A grave ous to serve val of the railway to Bob- the local caygeon (1908), tourists be- deviner was brought in to gan to frequent help find the missing the area. In the graves. The Historical heyday of the Society erected a stone Kawartha memorial on the site and Lakes Naviga- the township now main- tion Company, tains the old Ventress steamboat ser- vice was also Burial Grounds. very good. Page 2 Kinmount Gazette
Sharp Shooter Photography & More = ―Dream Summer Job‖
Area resident Jennifer Dudman ized gifts, photo restorations, created her own ―Dream Sum- custom photography, on loca- mer Job‖. Through the Summer tion family portraits, child Company Program, support portraits, printing enlarge- from the Ontario Ministry of ments & personalized gifts. Economic Development & Open 7 days a week until Trade enabled Jen to see what it Labour Day, store hours are takes to become a young entre- Monday – Wednesday 10:00 preneur. Jen‘s grant approval is a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday & The Quilters Inn Barb Leffering due to her credentials as a Friday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Longarm Machine Quilting Quilting Retreats successful, ambitious, student Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 Classes Notions of Georgian College‘s Digital p.m. & Sundays noon – 5:00 Fabric—over 1200 bolts, wide backing, children’s fabric, panels, blenders & more Imaging & Photography p.m. After completing her Open Saturday, Sunday and most afternoons Program. final year for her diploma, Jen Please call to confirm weekly hours In her shop, located on Main plans to open her own perma- 6 Hunter Street, PO Box 256 Studio 705-887-8499 Street, you will find Jen‘s own nent shop. Watch for a Kinmount, On, K0M 2A0 Residence 705-488-1312 www.quiltersinn.net E-mail: framed & mounted photos fea- ―Sharp Shooter Special‖ at [email protected] turing local photography. As Moonlight Mania, Saturday well, Jen offers wall art, photo July 16. Welcome to the shopping, customized editing, Kinmount Business printing enlargements, personal- Community Jen!
A sample of Jen’s perceptive eye for an interesting shot.. Sharp Shooter Photography Is located beside Christine’s Hairstyling.
The CIB Judges are Here - July 21st Let‘s Work Together to Show them how we Bloom in Kinmount!!
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The History of the Census
May was census month in is a useful tool in studying the man, he ordered the clerk to any more names. I think there Canada. The definition of state of pioneer Kinmount. give their names. They an- was about 12 names I did not census is ―recording infor- swered all the other questions get: all Lower Canada mation about the members of The 1861 census contains a with considerable grumbling‖. Frenchmen.‖ a population‖. This infor- lot of information, but for the mation can range from actual purposes of this article, we Shanty #3 McCamilly Shanty Shanty #4 Peter McLaren. numbers of people, languages, will examine the listing of ―I was at this shanty at noon. They were cutting square tim- education, economics, age, lumber shanties in Lutter- There was 14-18 men in. Af- ber & the expected haul for gender, work history and just worth Township. The anony- ter getting 15 names, a Lower the season was 2,000 pieces. about anything else you can mous census taker found 9 Canada Frenchman refused to The site held 5 buildings and think of. In Canada, a Canada lumber shanties in the winter have his name put down. Af- employed 50 men: 29 from -wide census is held every of 1861 and did his best to ter the foreman talked some Ontario & 21 from Quebec. five years in years ending in 6 record the information of the- time to him in French, the and 1. Historically the Cana- se transient crews. In this era, foreman refused to give me Continued on page 4 dian census was held every 10 the lumber industry was in years beginning in 1861, but full swing all over the area. Do You Live Out-of-Town? in the 1990s, the thirst for Most major lumbermen in the Subscribe to our mail service and have information led to the 5 year Kawartha watershed operated The Kinmount Gazette delivered to your door. cycle being adopted. a least one shanty in Halibur- ton. Please contact Yvette Brauer at 705-488-2282 The idea of a census or count- Or email [email protected] ing of people is an ancient Shanty #1 R.H. Scott of Peter- concept. The bible records borough, proprietor. The Gazette Collector Sets many examples on census. camp was cutting squared Volume 1, Issues 1 - 16 $20.00 The Roman Empire conduct- white pine timbers and held Volume 2, Issues 1 - 11 $15.00 ed periodic census. The most 48 men. Twenty-six of the Available at Gateway General Store & Cafe & famous ancient census was men gave Couteau Landing in Kinmount Artisans Marketplace the Doomsday Book commis- Quebec as their home. The sioned by William the Con- rest came from Ontario. Ages queror to record the state of recorded: <20 years – 8 men, his recently-conquered king- 20-30 : 8 men and over 30 dom of England. The Dooms- years old – 32 men. It was day Book is a historians recorded 15 Quebecers could- dream and contains hugely n‘t read or write. The com- valuable information: literally ment ―I was in the shanty in a snapshot in time. The point the evening, the men being all of this census was to ―help‖ in, each man answered for the tax collectors with their himself‖ finished the entry. jobs. The Doomsday Book inspired the English to use Shanty #2 was located on lot periodic census as an instru- 27 in the 6th concession At ment of government. Moore‘s Lake). The Dickson Lumber Compa- Kinmount Artisans Marketplace This concept was passed on to ny of Peterborough employed Local Fine Art, Handcrafts , Gifts & Antiques the British colonies in Cana- 38 ( 32 from Quebec) men to Local History Books & Souvenirs da. In the early 1800s, it was cut squared timber. Lower Level hard to take regular census ―I went to this shanty in the Kinmount Community Centre due to the unsettled state of evening when the men were County Rd. 45 W. at 121 the country. The first truly in the shanty. The most of Kinmount, Ontario, Canada useful census was held in them was Lower Canada www.kinmountartisans.ca Ontario in 1861. Since this Frenchmen and they refused Phone (705) 488-1414 corresponds to the first settle- to give their names; but on ment of the Kinmount area, it reading the notice to the fore- Open Daily 10 AM - 4 PM SHOP TAX FREE!
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History of the Census, continued from page 4
The Ontario contingent included Kinmount Shanty #8 William Snider‘s second shanty You have to admire the professionalism of residents John Molyneaux (my great-great was also cutting sawlogs. Most of the 29 the census taker who ventured far into the grandfather!) and James Lyle. lumberjacks were from Ontario, including bush to do his job among the isolated several Kinmount residents. shantymen. Shanty #5 Curry Lumber Company of Pe- terborough. Thirty-two men expected to cut Shanty #9 was operated by David Hunter Many of the shantymen came from Que- 1,000 pieces of squared white pine timbers. from Bobcaygeon & employed 50 men, bec, which reveals a shortage of labour in mostly from the local area. the area. Pioneer settlers had the opportuni- Shanty #6 Curry Lumber Company of Pe- ty to find winter employment in the shan- terborough. This second shanty held 30 This census of lumber shanties revealed the ties, but there were still not enough work- men & gave 1,400 sticks of squared timber squared timber (white pine) business was ers to satisfy the local lumber industry, so as their goal. in full swing. The squared timbers were lumbermen from Quebec were brought in mostly sold in the European market. No to fill the void. Since the squared timbers Shanty #7 William Snider Co of Peterbor- locations were given for these shanties, but were floated to Quebec to be sent to Eu- ough. Twenty-one lumberjacks from safe to say, most of the timber was floated rope, they simply ―sailed‖ the square tim- Quebec were engaged in sawlog cutting. down the Gull River since most of Lutter- ber cribs home down the St Lawrence. worth drains into the Gull River system.
The Legend of Sandy Point Thank you to our Sandy Point is a small peninsula that juts Kemp Family entertained many distinguished Volume 3 Patrons out into Pigeon Lake from the east guests at Missisquoi over the years, including 2 (Harvey) shore. Beautifully situated with a prime ministers & numerous foreign dignitaries: Bonnie Curl-Smith grove of ancient oak trees, this idyllic point many which brought their own staffs with them! Janice and Mark Finch was an obvious spot for a summer home or The visitors were landed in Bobcaygeon & con- Isabelle Hilyer resort. In 1913, the site was purchased by veyed to Missisquoi by boat. In memory of Joyce Sir Edward Kemp, a Toronto industrialist The Kemps were very generous with the local ―Austin‖ Mark residents. Each year they provided lunch for Gladys Bowman the local school children at their annual picnic. The local boy scouts were always welcome to In memory of Dave and camp on the property. In August 1929 Sir Ed- Irene McNamara ward died suddenly at Missiquoi celebrating The Pearson Family his 71st birthday. Local legend maintains his Tab Tape-Strip Corp. ghost still haunts the majestic old stone man- Brian and Nancy Lemire sion. Elizabeth Langlois The estate was later sold to Louis Cost, an In memory of Cujo Egyptian and then Lou Cadesky who dabbled extensively in Hereford cattle. Cadesky pur- Would You Like and politician. Kemp had made a fortune in chased a number of farms in the Lakehurst Oak to be a Patron? the sheet metal business in Toronto, and in Orchard area and became a famous breeder of 1900 entered politics. He became a cabinet polled Herefords: following in the footsteps of To support the Kinmount Gazette minister in the Borden Government after another famed farmer from the area, Mossom Volume 3 as a patron, please send 1911, eventually succeeding Sir Sam your donation to: Boyd. The estate was eventually purchased by Hughes as Minister of Defence in 1916. So Kinmount Gazette, sterling was his political record during the speculators who Advertising & Finance, war that he was knighted in 1917 for meri- planned a housing com- c/o Yvette Brauer, tous service to Canada and the war effort. plex complete with golf P.O. Box 17, Sir Edward was appointed to the Senate courses and a marina. Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 after the war. Email: [email protected] The Kemp family built a magnificent stone The complex has yet to materialize, but the old Telephone : 705-488-2282 mansion at Sandy Point to serve as their Make cheques payable to stone house still nestles summer home. A golf enthusiast, Sir Ed- K.C.P.E.D. ward designed a private 9 hole golf course among the ancient oaks on the site. The estate was named Mis- at Sandy Point. sisquoi after his home town in Quebec. The Page 5 Kinmount Gazette
Myth Busters: Canadian Government Passes Bounty Legislation re Census
Recently Canadians have been tunately the response has not the Statisticians Association of mount was chosen to pilot the participating in an important been as brisk as Statistics Cana- Canada has appealed to the system. Recently, members of collection of information for the da has experienced in previous Government for support. this elite force were spotted on Canadian Government. Unfor- years, and so a special caucus of Roman Numero, the spokesper- the main street collecting the son for the Association, spoke National Household Survey aka to Gazette staff to shed some the Long Form. Mr. Dog, de- Gateway General Store light on the crisis. Mr. Numero clined to be interviewed by Ga- explained that while census zette Staff stating his contractu- & Cafe collectors have made a concert- al obligations to maintain confi- Formerly Gateway Variety ed effort, supports are dentiality. needed to ensure that all Home Baking forms are collected. Mr. Numero continued to Daily Specials Sandwiches, Salads clarify that the new leg- Serving Kawartha Dairy Ice cream islation has been passed to create a department Milkshakes, Slushies & Floats within Stats. Can. to help enforce the collec- Indoor Seating tion. The new depart- ment dubbed the Com- pulsive Collection Com- Garden Centre mission has been given & responsibility. For fiscal Outdoor Patio reasons, they have con- tracted out the work to professionals . Most 6:30 am - 10 pm recently seen on cable Mon - Sat 705-488-1101 television in their reality 8 am - 10 pm Sun. series Dog the Bounty Hunter, members of this elite group have been secured to assist in the organization of the new depart- ment. The district which en- Above, Mrs. Dog poses beside compasses the village of Kin- the Mill. She remarked at the beauty of the village stating that Royal Canadian Legion it reminds her a lot of her Poem, Poster & Essay Contest hometown in Hawaii Ages 7 -16 Guidelines at the Legion, kinmount.ca or 705-488-3174 Enter by Aug. 27, 2011
Royal Canadian Legion John McGrath Branch 441 Kinmount, Ontario 705-488-3462
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Spot the Shot Recaptured
Last month‘s Spot the Shot was the new street lights on main street. Dianne Spring Broker of Record/Owner [email protected] www.diannespring.com
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Celebrating 20 Years!
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Floating Bridges of Peterborough County
The Kawartha Lakes system can present being the largest headache. Therefore quite a challenge to road building. Nu- demand grew for the next step up: a merous large bridges were necessary to floating bridge. As the title states, this cross the chain of lakes. These bridges was literally a bridge on top of a series were built at narrow points on the wa- of floating pontoons or boats. A plank terway. Some of these points were ra- roadway was laid on top of the pon- ther narrow, making bridge building toons & the sections were chained to- easier. But other ‗narrow‘ points were gether. Obviously the floating bridge much wider & more challenging. could not hold heavy loads, but it did Rosedale, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, serve the purpose. In 1903, the famous Chemong floating bridge at Bridgenorth weight! It must have felt like it was was replaced and Harvey Township sinking. acquired sections of the old floating As boat traffic on the Trent Canal in- bridge. Thus Gannon‘s Narrows re- creased, the Gannon‘s Narrows floating ceived the hand-me-downs and a second bridge became a liability. By 1953 the floating bridge was built across the Ka- bridge was in need of massive repairs, wartha Lakes. Floating bridges were not ideal at the and the County of Peterborough decided Narrows. Boat traffic did travel through the era of floating bridge was over. The the Narrows since it was on the main famous Chemong Floating Bridge was Buckhorn & Burleigh Falls were obvi- channel of the Trent Canal, so a replaced earlier by a causeway). A ous sites for bridging the lakes since ―swinging section‖ was installed near causeway was built across most of the they were very narrow sites, easily the south shore. When a boat came channel, and a high bridge was built bridged. But other narrow spots were along, the section was swung aside to over the main channel to allow tall not so easily bridged. One such spot let the boat pass. Obviously it was la- was Gannon‘s Narrows. bourous to open & close the swinging boats to pass underneath. The Gannon‘s The neck of water between Pigeon Lake section. The spring freshette also caused Narrows floating bridge was replaced, and Buckhorn Lake was several hun- problems when the current often the last of its kind in Canada! dred yards across. The narrows was ―parted‖ the bridge which had to be named after the earliest settlers on the rounded up & reassembled. south (Ennismore) side: the Gannons. Winter also wreaked havoc, For settlers & travellers in the area, the and several photos show only alternate way across the lake was shovellers hard at work re- to travel to Buckhorn, a long side trip. moving ice & snow. Storms Thus there was a demand for a ferry & ice flows also treated the boat at Gannon‘s Narrows. In the floating bridge harshly. 1880s, Harvey Township built such a Travel across the bridge was ferry for Gannon‘s Narrows. darn-right dangerous, and But ferry transport was less than ideal often vehicles ―slipped off‖ for many reasons: weather conditions the single lane of planks into the water. The wooden planks wore out quite regu- larly and were con- stantly in need of re- placement. One for- mer student recalls a school trip to Peter- borough when the ―Make Your Own Quality Wine‖ students were forced to walk across the bridge: the loaded bus 87 Bobcaygeon Rd., Box 654 Minden, ON K0M 2K0 being too heavy! It (705) 286-1642 was said a heavy load [email protected] caused the bridge to sink 12‖ under the Downtown Minden, beside C I B C
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Kids’ Corner The Great Toy Boat Race Come sail your home made toy boat down Burnt River Saturday July 16 at Moonlight Mania. The race takes place at approximately 6:30 p.m. following the Rubber Duck Race. Boats can be made out of materials of your choice and must be no longer than 3 feet. Priz- es of 2 Free Movie Passes including combos awarded in 3 age categories for Best Decorated and First to the Finish Line.
2nd Annual Soap Box Der- by Ready for some action? The 2nd Annual Soap Box Derby Race takes place fol- lowing the Great Toy Board Race at Moonlight Mania. Sign up, rules & design info available at Gateway Gen- eral Store & Café 705-488-1101. Need Wheels for your hot rod? Call What‘s Your Sign at 705-488-1818. Bring your cars to Station Street. Prizes of 2 Free movie Passes including combos award- ed in 3 age categories for Best Decorat- ed and First to the Finish Line.
Kids Activities at Moon- light Mania Kinmount Playschool romps around at Santa’s Village. Don‘t miss all the other fun for kids at Moonlight Mania. See Checkers the Clown, play Outdoor Bingo, check out the Kids Craft Booth, Bouncy Castle, Wagon & Pony Rides and more!
Poster, Poem & Essay Contest Enter to win cash prizes in the Royal Canadian Legion‘s Poster, Poem & Essay Contest. The contest is open to kids 7 -16 years old. All entries will receive an appreciation gift. Complete On Aug 6, 2011 there will be a reunion in Devon Lions Park near Rules & Regulations at kinmount.ca, at Edmonton, Alberta for the descendants of Frederick Dettman the Legion 705-488-3462 or call Presi- dent Marylou Ferguson at 705-488- and Christina Kremer who arrived from Germany and settled in 3174. Deadline to enter is August 27. the the Kinmount, Ontario about 1860. For more information please contact Rhonda Smith at 705 738 4149 or at normaleo- [email protected]
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Emily Creek Band To Perform at Music in the Park
Rev up with The Emily Creek Band at Some of you may recall Emily Creek Music in the Park, Heritage in the Vil- played Kinmount during the 1st Heritage lage Edition. As their name suggests, Festival in 2009. Kinmount welcomes the group plays country music featuring back The Emily Creek Band Thursday, tunes from the 70‘s to present day. July14, 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill With three of the six band members on Heritage Park. Bring your lawn chairs, vocals harmony is a highlight they are relax by the river, and enjoy the fine well known for particularly in the Lind- music and a BBQ too! say/Peterborough area. The band has been playing together for about 7 years and has really grown in popularity.
RD Lawrence Born at sea during a storm on Sept. 12, served him well as 1921, Ron Lawrence's life was as ex- a journalist, a career he citing as his birth. Stories of his wild- juggled for many years life encounters and studies captivated with writing books readers around the globe. The majority about experiences in the of his 30 books published in 32 coun- wilderness and working tries, in 16 different languages, are with wild animals he re- about Canadian wildlife. His writing habilitated at private style was forged by Jesuits hiding sanctuaries in Uphill and from persecution, who were Law- Gooderham. His rence's first teachers during his child- work earned him profes- hood in Spain. Their strict re- sional accolades for proving environmental education and love of gime prepared him for the strain of myths about wolves, beavers, skunks, writing has been preserved by the do- fighting as a teen in the Spanish Civil and other animals to be nation to the Minden Hills Cultural War and World War II. He survived false. Lawrence was a dedicated men- Centre of his literacy estate and mem- capture and life threatening injuries to tor to many. He lobbied tirelessly to orabilia by his widow, Sharon Law- proceed to study biology at Cambridge protect wolves and was instrumental in rence. University. Unsatisfied with the dis- establishing the Haliburton Forest and section of the dead in biology, he pur- Wildlife Preserve's Wolf Centre. He sued a life-long passion to study life in was unable to complete his the field when he immigrated to Cana- last seven books as a result of Alzhei- da in 1954. HIs boundless curiosity mer‘s Disease. However, his legacy of
Kinmount Farmers Market Explore our market! Every Saturday, 9 am - 2pm May 22nd - October 9th Organic veggies, baked goods, honey, beef, lamb, maple syrup, unique crafts 705-488-2266 & much more! At Austin Sawmill Park - Call 488-2612 for info
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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby library check out the new Summer Reading Garden with Last month I shared the loss 705-488-2919 or coming event, please call a picnic table and chairs. A of my beloved dog Cujo with [email protected] to Rosemary at 705-488-2129 new sand/water table has been you. Since then a very share or leak news through for information. purchased for the children. strange incident occurred. the Hot Stove Leak. Remem- CATCH THE V.I.B.E. The Reading Garden Open Perhaps you saw a little black ber to stay updated by visiting Give your child the oppor- House is Saturday, July 16 fur ball dog wandering around kinmount.ca. And by the way tunity to learn about the Bible from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. town for a couple of weeks in Happy Canada Day eh! at V.I.B.E. (Venturing in Bib- Come in, say hi, grab a book late May. The poor little lical Experiences) Day Camp. and enjoy some refreshments thing was terrified of people HOW MANY PENNIES This free, fun and inspiration- and treats. A draw for Books and would run whenever any- FIT IN A COFFEE CAN? al summer camp for ages 4 – in a Bag will be held at 12:30 one came near it. I received The answer is 4, 400. Special 12 is sponsored by Kinmount p.m. compliments of the several enquiries as to whose thanks to Kinmount resident United Church and takes Friends of the Library Book dog it was though I certainly Al Preston whose donation of place July 18 - 22 from 9:30 Sales. The Friends Book did not know. My husband a large coffee can full of pen- a.m. till noon at Austin Sales schedule has been in- Paul began feeding it and nies to Kinmount Sparks, Sawmill Heritage Park. The creased for the summer. after a few weeks of dine and Brownies & Guides kept the program is delivered by Dates are Saturday July 2, 16, dash the sweet little dog de- girls very busy. The girls trained, skilled leaders 30 & August 20, 9:00 a.m. - cided to adopt us. We opened rolled 87 rolls of pennies for a through drama, crafts, stories, 1:00 p.m. in the lower level of the door one day and in it total of $44.00. . music and games. Limited Kinmount Library. Ques- came. We had gained its RCL HONOURS & space is available so register tions? Call 705-488-3199. trust. How it came to choose AWARDS early so you won‘t miss out. FAMILY FUN BINGO us is like a miracle! Did the Congratulations to Carrie Call 705-488-2687 or 705- The tradition continues Mon- little dog sense we were hurt- Crego recent recipient of an 488-2938. day evenings at 6:30 p.m. ing from the loss of dear Olympic Coin Set from the WHAT’S HAPPENING AT through July & August at the Cujo? And where did it come Royal Canadian Legion KINMOUNT LIBRARY? Royal Canadian Legion. from? My answer is from Branch 441. Carrie was rec- The TD Summer Reading Family Fun Bingo is for all over the rainbow. Incidental- ognized at the Legion‘s annu- Club starts July 5 at 11:15 ages. Win prizes. Snack Bar. ly we named the little munch- al Honours & Awards for her a.m. Children need to pick up Admission by donation. kin Toto and as we all know participation in the Special their packages and sign up. Bring your bingo chips if you ―There‘s no place like home!‖ Olympics in Manitoba. An- This year‘s theme is Splash! have some. Otherwise a lim- other highlight of the evening Celebrate Summer. The pro- ited amount of chips are avail- And speaking of home, here‘s saw comrade Cathy King re- gram encourages children to able so make sure to arrive some food for thought about ceive a lifetime membership read, read, read and earn re- early if you need them. our great country. Did you for her many years of con- wards through weekly draws. HERITAGE IN THE know for the past 2 decades sistent dedication to the le- Kids will enjoy story-time, VILLAGE FESTIVAL Canada has consistently been gion. crafts, games activities and JULY 13 -16 rated by the United Nations as CATERING SERVICES songs. Another program The first Heritage in the Vil- one of the top 10 best coun- Please spread the word. The offered by the library through lage Festival held in summer tries to live in? As we gear Kinmount United Church the summer is Craft Creations 2009 as part of Kinmount‘s up with patriotism for Canada Women are now offering ca- for Kids. Dates are Thursday Sesquicentennial Anniversary Day Celebrations, this fact is tering services to small July 21 & Thursday August Celebrations was such a huge clearly something to be proud groups. If you have an up- 18 at 2:00 p.m. While at the success the tradition contin- of and thankful for! 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The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 rated and Fastest in 3 age KINMOUNT ARTISANS ues. Sponsored by Kinmount day, July 16 from 5:00 – categories. For free wheels MARKETPLACE Committee for Planning & 10:00 p.m. Bring your prod- contact What‘s Your Sign at The Marketplace is now Economic Development, ucts! Bring your creations! 705-488-1818. open daily for your browsing events kick off Wednesday Bring your yard sale! Call CLASSIC CAR SHOW & shopping pleasure. Please evening July 13 with a free 705-488-2961 to book your It‘s showtime again! Ram- note last month‘s Gazette Ghost Tour full of surprises free spot! Raindate is Satur- ble over to the Railway stated there is a 10% fee for that are bound to delight you. day, July 23. Yards to explore treasured members who sell products Raindate for the Ghost Tour is HOW MUCH PIZZA vehicles at Moonlight Ma- out of the Marketplace. The Thursday evening following CAN YOU EAT? nia. Owners interested in correct figure is 20%. Music in the Park New this year at Moonlight showing off their gems KINMOUNT CALENDAR (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Mania A Slice of the North should call 705-488-2961. Keep an eye out for the new On Thursday evening Music holds a Pizza Eating Contest KINMOUNT MODEL Kinmount Calendar coming in the Park Festival Edition at 8:00 p.m. Entry fee is RAILWAY your way in the very near features The Emily Creek $5.00 and the winner receives The Kinmount Model Rail- future. Calendars depict Band, a popular, well known a Pizza Certificate. Pre- way & Museum will be open colourful, local, scenic pic- country music band. The register at Slice of the North till 9:00 p.m. for your view- tures and events. Cost only event kicks off at by July 9 or sign up by 6:00 ing pleasure at Moonlight $2.00. Get them while you 6:00p.m.with a BBQ. Make p.m. July 16. Make sure to Mania. Make sure to stop can. Supply is limited. sure to bring your lawn check out their Pitch Burst & by and visit this historic dis- WILD GAME DINNER chairs. Friday evening fea- Spin the Wheel Games too! play. Support the Irondale Histori- tures something new – a Vin- RUBBER DUCK RACE HERITAGE cal Society by attending tage Wedding Dress Fashion Wouldn‘t it be just ducky to MEMORABILIA their Wild Game Dinner Show, 7:30 p.m. at St. Pat- win $500.00? The race kicks Check out the variety of Event at Galway Hall Satur- rick‘s Catholic Church. Cost off Moonlight Mania at 5:00 Kinmount Memorabilia at day July 23. Doors open $8.00. Light refreshments. p.m. sharp. 2nd prize $300.00 the Heritage Booth & Kin- 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. The festival winds up with & 3rd $100.00. Tickets for mount Artisans Marketplace Bring your loonies for added magical Moonlight Mania sale around town & all day during Moonlight Mania. A fun. Tickets cost $20 and Saturday evening July 16 long Saturday, July 16. Cost variety of items are yours to are available now. Call 705- from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. is only $5.00. Proceeds to the explore from magnets to 457-8438 or email fredsim- Raindate July 24. Downtown Special Olympics. books, to DVD‘s & clothing [email protected] Kinmount transforms with a GREAT TOY BOAT RACE and of course collector sets KINMOUNT SENIORS wide variety of fun filled fam- Win Free Passes & Combos of the Kinmount Gazette. YARD SALE ily events that include a Rub- for 2 to Highlands Cinemas. KIDS CRAFT BOOTH The Kinmount Seniors An- ber Duck Race, Toy Boat Make a toy boat no larger Kinmount Artisans invite nual Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Race, Live Music by the than 3 feet out of materials of kids to stop by their booth Silent Auction & BBQ takes Black Fly Boogie Band, Wag- your choice and sail your cre- and get their creative juices place from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 on & Pony Rides, Boat Smart, ation down the Burnt River flowing at Moonlight Mania p.m. Saturday, July 30 at J‘s Magic Up Close & Per- following the Duck Race. with an array of interesting Kinmount Railway Station. sonal, Face Painting with Prizes for Best Decorated & free crafts. Vendor tables $6.00. To Checkers the Clown, Outdoor First to the Finish Line in 3 FREE KITTTENS book a space call 705-488- Bingo, a Soap Box Derby, age categories, 6 & under, 7 – 5 adorable kittens need a 1110. Raindate July 31. Classic Car Show, Timber 12, 13 +. home. Call 705-488-2120. Time Activities, Scavenger SOAP BOX DERBY Hunt, delicious food, vendors There‘s still time to make a and more. Please note the soap box derby car for the 2nd PAUL SILVER ReMax Balloon is NOT a Hot Annual Kinmount Soap Box P.O. Box 286 Air Balloon Ride as reported Derby. Pick up specs, rules & Kinmount, On last issue in error. It is a dec- regulations at Gateway Gen- 25 Years Serving K0M 2A0 Kinmount & Area orative balloon. eral Store & Café. The race FREE SPACE takes place on Station Street
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Hot Stove Leak, The Kinmount Seniors organiza- EXPLORE OUR HERITAGE ONGOING ACTIVITIES tion promotes the best interests EXPERIENCE OUR CHARM of senior citizens in a variety of HERITAGE IN THE VILLAGE Highlands Cinemas: 7 days a week. Monday ways. It is involved in the educa- July 13 - 16 Night Special only $6.00. Call 705-488-2107 tion and promotion of wellness, July 13 - Ghost Tour 8:30 p.m. at the or visit highlandscinemas.com health, fitness, safety and recrea- Railway Station. Raindate July 14. Tai Chi: Mondays & Thursdays tion to its members and their July 14 - Music in the Park with the 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Galway Hall. associates and to provide a Emily Creek Band & a BBQ, 6:30 p.m. Contact 705-286-1444. means whereby seniors can work at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. Seniors Cards: Enjoy potluck lunch, 12:30 together to have input on issues July 15 - Vintage Wedding Dress p.m. Mondays followed by bid euchre at 1:00 concerning them. For more info Fashion Show 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick‘s p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. call Marcy 705-488-1738 or Church Family Fun Bingo: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at Theresa 705- 488-1110. July 16 - Reading Garden Open House Kinmount Legion. PUBLIC TRANSIT 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Kinmount Public Summer Reading Club: Tuesdays, 11:15 ARRIVES IN KINMOUNT Library. Hosted by Friends of the Library. a.m. at Kinmount Public Library. The City of Kawartha Lake is July 16 - Moonlight Mania 5:00 - 10:00 Kinmount Public Library Hours: Tuesday & launching a 1 year pilot project p.m. downtown Kinmount. Free space for Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. & to provide transit to rural areas vendors. Call 705-488-2961 to book a Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. including Kinmount. The ser- spot. Raindate July 23. Meditation Classes: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & vice begins Monday July 4 and Movement & Meditation Classes Thursdays, runs every other Monday. The July 16 - Bistro Night at Harmony Farm, 6 10:00 a.m. at the Dharma Centre, 1886 Galway bus leaves Kinmount Public Li- km south on Hwy 121. Reservations Road. Visit dharmacentre.org or call brary at 8:00 a.m. and makes 5 required. Call 705.705-488.3300 or e-mail: 705-488-2704 for more information. stops along the way to Lindsay [email protected] Music in the Park: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Square Mall. Board the bus at July 17 - Outdoor Church Service & BBQ Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. 4:00 p.m. to return to Kinmount at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park 9:45 a.m. Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. at the Royal by 5:15 p.m. Cost is a bargain at hosted by Kinmount United Church. Canadian Legion. $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. only $2.00 or $1.50 for students All Welcome! Kinmount Farmers Market: Saturdays and seniors! July 18 - 22 - VIBE Day Camp 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Austin Sawmill noon at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. To Heritage Park. register call 705-488-2687 or 705-488-2938 Artists at the Station: Saturdays & Sundays, UPCOMING EVENTS July 20 - Big Buck Bid Euchre 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Gazebo. at Kinmount Legion. Cost $10 includes Kinmount Model Railroad & Museum: lunch. July 1 - 3 Celebrate Canada at Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & Sundays of July 21 - Music in the Park with Bucket of Kinmount Artisan's Marketplace long weekends noon - 3:00 p.m. at Kinmount Shrimp Ears 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Railway Station. Heritage Park. Bring your lawn chairs. July 2 - Strawberry Supper Self-defence & Fitness Class - Sundays, July 23 - Wild Game Dinner 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Galway 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Galway Hall. Galway Hall. Tickets $20. Hall. Call 705-488-2217. Call 705-488-2612 to register. Call 705-457-8438. July 5 - Summer Reading Pro- July 26/27 - Communities in Bloom Judges gram begins, 11:15 a.m. at Kin- Visit kinmount.ca Reception at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park. mount Public Library. July 28 - Music in the Park with July 7 - Music in the Park fea- THE KINMOUNT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY turing the ever popular Gord Trina West & Amelia Edmunds 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill Heritage Kidd 6:30 p.m at Austin Park. Bring your lawn chairs. Sawmill Heritage Park. Bring Come to July 30 - Kinmount Seniors Yard your lawn chairs. KINMOUNT FAIR Sale 9:30 a.m. at the Railway Sta- July 9 - Garden Tour 10:00 tion. Raindate July 31. Labour Day Weekend a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Passports & July 30 - Customer Appreciation September 2, 3 & 4, 2011 tickets at Gazebo or call 705-488 Day 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Kin- -2266. mount Artisans Marketplace. July 10 - Cemetery Decoration Kinmount Fairgrounds July 30 - Boat-in Movie at dusk at Day by area Churches, 2:00 p.m. For Information Call 705-488-2372 Crystal Lake Marina. at Kinmount Ceneteries. Call Or visit www.kinmountfair.net July 31 - Rock Bass Derby at 705-488-2005 for more infor- Camping Available Crystal Lake. mation.
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Communities In Bloom: July 21st
Communities in Bloom is a Turf & Groundcover non-profit organization Communities in Bloom en- committed to fostering civic courage involvement and pride, environmental re- action by citizens of all ag- sponsibility and beautifica- es, the municipal govern- tion through community ment, local organizations participation and the chal- and businesses. The pro- lenge of a friendly competi- gram strives to improve the tion. tidiness, appearance and Trained volunteer judges visual appeal of Canada‘s travel across Canada during neighborhoods, parks, open July and August to evaluate spaces and streets through communities and the contri- the imaginative use of flow- butions of municipal coun- ers, plants and trees. A fo- cil and departments; indus- cus on environmental try; businesses and the pri- awareness and preservation vate sector in regards to the of heritage and culture is following eight criteria: also an integral part of its Floral Displays success resulting in an im- Urban Forestry proved quality of life. Community Involve- To find out more about the ment Communities in Bloom pro- Tidiness gram visit the official Com- Victorian Tea sponsored by the Irondale Historical Society Environmental Effort munities in Bloom Website. Heritage Preservation Landscaped Areas
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 Dorothy’s Delights By Dorothy Heath By Cathy King sing, you should come out and be a part In these fast paced times, it is easy to of this great evening. There is no ad- Peach Vinaigrette forget and take for granted our freedom. mission cost and light snacks/luncheon 1 peach at room temperature peeled Canada Day is a good time to reflect on is available. Our weekly Friday night 1/4 cup salad oil how fortunate we are and to be thankful bingo offers at $300 Must Go Jackpot 2 tbsp lemon juice (preferably fresh for the great Country we live in and the and Big Buck Bid Euchre will be held th squeezed) freedom that we have. And as a large Wednesday July 20 at 11am; and our 2 tbsp white vinegar (rice vinegar is nice) number of our troops will soon be re- weekly meat draws continue every Sat- 1 tsp honey turning home from Afghanistan, it is an urday at 5pm. Dash freshly ground pepper opportunity for us to give them a warm Calling all children and youth! th Puree all ingredients in blender until welcome back and say a big THANK As part of the celebrations for our 65 smooth. Chill 1 hour. Shake and serve on YOU to all our troops. Anniversary we are holding a poster, freshly harvested salad greens. Use within HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE! poem and essay contest. The deadline th one week. We are very pleased to announce that for entering is August 27 with the Polynesian Rice Salad Reverend Joan Cavanagh has joined our winners being announced during Le- 10 oz frozen or fresh peas (don't cook) branch as our Legion Padre and we gion Week (September 19-24). All 1 1/2 cups cooked rice look forward to working together with entries will be proudly displayed from 1 can small shrimp her. Decoration Day for the Kinmount September 1st until November 30th in th 1 1/2 cups chopped celery Cemeteries is Sunday July 10 at 2pm. our Legion Hall. 1/4 cup chopped green onions We are pleased to advise our Ladies The age categories are: 1 pkg sliced mushrooms Auxiliary are once again holding the Posters: Category 1: 12-16 Category 2: Dressing popular summer ―Family Fun Bingo‖ 7-11 Category 3: 3-6 Poems/Essays: th 1/2 cup salad oil Monday nights at 6:30 pm from July 4 Category 1: 12-16 Category 2: 7-11 1/4 cup soya sauce until late August. All participants will receive a gift, with 1/2 tsp salt In addition to our regular events, we are cash prizes being awarded to 1st, 2nd & rd rd 3 tbsp vinegar having Karaoke on July 23 at 8pm 3 in each category. The rules and 1/2 tsp curry powder featuring Gord Bartley. The talent our guideline forms are available at 1/2 tbsp white sugar. local participants have displayed is kinmount.ca , the Legion 705-488-3462 Blend dressing ingredients and pour over awesome, so if you haven‘t been to or by contacting President Marylou salad ingredients. Mix well, cover and set Karaoke before and even if you don‘t Ferguson at 705-488-3174. in fridge 24 hours. Stir and serve. Cooking Q & A In The Lion’s Den What can you tell me about the history of peaches? By Janice Davidson A decision was made that evening that Although its botanical name, Prunus persi- Last year I was delegated the position effective immediately they would form ca, suggests the peach is native to Persia, it of Club Historian. This has been an a Lions Club. Two officers were elect- actually originated in China where it has incredible journey that has humbled, ed that night. Frank Thom was presi- been cultivated since the early days of Chi- amazed and totally awed me. I had to dent and Heather Plumley secretary. nese culture. Peaches were mentioned in do a great deal of research to try and Other officers were elected at a follow- Chinese writings as far back as the tenth put things in chronological order. ing meeting. century B.C and were a favoured fruit of There are some gaps, but clearly the Soon after they started putting their emperors. Its English name derives from Kinmount & District Lions Club has heart and soul into the community. On the Latin plural of persicum malum, mean- done a great service toward building Dec. 5/89 they formed a rink committee ing Persian apple. In Middle English, it and maintaining our community. to look after the arena. They put in and melded into peche, much closer to what we The Kinmount Lions existed originally maintained the ice, did repairs and ran call it today. The Persians brought the somewhere around 1965. Everything the snack bar. There was certainly no peach from China and passed it on to the from that first charter is missing so I profit; this was a labour of love for the Romans. The peach was brought to North have no idea how long they existed and community. In February of 1990 they America by the Spanish in the 16th century when they disbanded. I do know that hosted the Lions 1st Invitational Broom- and to England and France in the 17th cen- John Dettman was an original member. ball Challenge and held a Winter tury, where it was a popular but rare treat. He again joined the second charter on Carnival for Kinmount, which included In Queen Victoria's day, no meal was com- April 20,1999. a public school poster contest, broom- plete without a fresh peach presented in a On October 18, 1989 there was a meet- ball tournament, sleigh rides, ice sculp- fancy cotton napkin. Various North Amer- ing held at the Kinmount Community turing contest and a roast beef dinner. ican Indian tribes are credited with migrat- Center with 13 townspeople and two This again was a labour of love. More ing the peach, planting seeds as they roved guests from District A-16 Lions Club. history to follow in the next Gazette. the continent. Page 15 Kinmount Gazette
CoKL Ward 3 Councillor’s Summer Report By Dave Hodgson and the Director of Emergency Ser- of the displays we will be ready to Well folks, there‘s been a few changes vices positions have been eliminated. open July 1st. at City Hall this spring. As I mentioned The savings from re-organization more On another note, please get out and in the last blurb, Jane Lunn is no longer than covers the cost of severance for attend the Concerts in the Park this employed by the City and the search is the former Directors. The reorganiza- summer. The KPEDC have some great narrowing down for a new CAO. Dave tion will provide a more efficient, entertainment arranged for all tastes. Patterson, the interim CAO has done a downsized administration, with the Our MPP Rick Johnson and his wife great job in filling the gap. We were intention of creating a more balanced Terri will be entertaining you on Au- very fortunate to acquire someone with division of power between Council and gust 25th, so lets get out and support his vast business/management expertise. upper management. the Concerts in the Park. As well, the Director of Emergency Ser- We have the go ahead on the Old Som- vices, Dave Guilbault and the Director erville Office. City staff have replaced Enjoy your summer!!! Please feel free of Human Resources Janice Platt are no the toilet, fixed the pump and had the to call me if you have any concerns or longer with the City. Council has im- holding tank pumped out. Now we issues with the City that you feel I may plemented a new Organizational Struc- have to do our part. With a power be able to resolve. ture of the City administration, under wash, new signage, some paint, carpet which the Director of Human Resources cleaning, and, most importantly, set up Dave Summer Library Music in the Park Presents… Reading Program July 7 Gord Kidd & Friends July 14 The Emily Creek Band & BBQ Splash! July 21 Bucket of Shrimp Ears Celebrate Summer! July 28 Trina West & Amelia Edmunds Bring Aug. 4 Zoe Chilco Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Your Aug. 11 Hot Flashes, Cold Shoulders Lawn Beginning July 5 Chairs Aug. 18 Rick Fines See Mary-Anne for details Aug. 25 Rick & Terri Johnson Or call 705-488-3199 6:30 pm Thursday evenings at Austin Sawmill Heritage Park
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Historical Kinmount Business: The Northern Hotel
The point where the Monck Road many years and came to symbolize the would use the sample room to show off (County Road #45, old #503) and railway boom of the 1870s. their wares. The sample room also hosted the Bobcaygeon Road (Main St, In 1879 Mackinnon sold the business a visiting dentist (Dr Neelands) from County Road #121) was the site of to Gilbert Scott, who had been a hotel Lindsay who came several times a month one of Kinmount‘s largest hotels: keeper in Cavan, near Peterborough. to administer to the dental health of the the Northern Hotel. This site was The Scott family expanded the busi- local residents. Irene Molyneaux related actually the homestead of one of ness, building a large horse stable at the story of how at the age of 6 she at- Kinmount‘s earliest settlers: Thom- the rear and opening a carriage/wagon tended Dr Neelands in the sample room as Baker. A 1874 newspaper ac- rental business. The Scotts also ran a to have a tooth pulled. The fee was 50 count relates the old Baker cabin general store just across Main St from cents, but because she was so brave, the was demolished to make way for the the hotel. These were boom times for dentist gave her a quarter back! A 6 year new Victoria Railway line. By 1876, Kinmount village: with the lumber old could do a lot of damage in the local Neil MacKinnon had opened his boom and the railway and a lot of traf- stores with such a sum back when! new hotel on the same lot, just west fic in town that made the hotel busi- Searle Scott was a keeper of fine race- of the track. It was declared to be ness profitable. Besides numerous horses; a common habit for prosperous the largest building in town for rooms to rent, the Northern Hotel fea- businessmen in the 1800s. He was also an tured a avid hunter and sportsman. With his close bar friend & fellow hotelier the famous Bill room, Dunbar, he became a member of the Kin- restau- mount Rifle Club and participated in lo- rant and cal shooting matches. Neighbouring com- a munities would get together for a day of ―sample marksmanship (and story-telling) with room‖ in community pride the end prize. The Kin- the front. mount Club won many championships Various thanks to Bill Dunbar, a crack shot. travel- Searle Scott also loved the deer hunt, and ling Continued on page 18 salesmen
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Historical Kinmount Business: The Northern Hotel, continued from p. 18
kept prize hunting hounds. One ness when in 1908 Somerville Township hound was so prized that after the voted to go ―dry‖ under local option. hound died, Searle Scott had the Taverns & bar rooms could no longer head stuffed and mounted with sell alcoholic beverages. That was the deer heads in the hotel bar room! Searle Scott died in 1896 and his big ―money-maker‖ in the hotel busi- brother Jim continued in the Hotel ness, and the 3 local hotels were hit hard business until 1906 when the by the dry vote. Business declined and Northern Hotel was sold to James the hotels were forced to look elsewhere Simpson. The Simpson family had for a living. The Simpsons operated a barely settled into the hotel busi- livery service and later a garage. The once-magnificent Northern Hotel was a vacant shell when it was consumed by fire in 1941. Archie Wil- liamson purchased the vacant lot and built a home that still sits on the site to this day. All that remains of the Northern Hotel is a stone wall beside the railway track.
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Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm!
KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE
Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot R.R. #1 Kinmount, Ontario Each edition we will feature a photo from the K0M 2A0 Kinmount Area. We challenge you to identify Phone: 705-488-3182 the spot. Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit E-mail: [email protected] to the editor via email with a detailed descrip- tion of the spot you have captured. We’re on the Web Last month’s Spot the Shot: the new streetlights www.kinmount.ca on main street.
Gazette Committee: Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer Jane Austin, Publisher Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance
From the Editor’s Desk of the Kinmount area. The similar report from our representa- Summer is here & the vil- tre is part of the Minden Mu- committee is looking for old tives from Galway-Cavendish & lage is showing it! The seum & Cultural centre, and photographs, maps, etc for the Harvey for the next edition. After beautiful flowers are back, is well worth a trip to Min- displays. If you have anything all, the geography of the commu- especially the hanging bas- den. In fact, the Cultural that may be useful, please nity... well, you know the story! kets. First impressions are Centre will a stop on the an- don‘t hesitate to contact any Congratulations to the Irondale important, and thanks to the nual Great Harvey Historical member of the Gazette. The Historical Society for the success efforts of the Kinmount Society bus tour. The Tour Heritage Centre will make of their Heritage Tea. The Gazette Economic And Planning will be held on Saturday Sep- great use of a heritage building and local history buffs wish them Committee, many people tember 24. Stops include a that would otherwise just sit the best of luck in their onging passing through Kinmount Ghost Town Tour on County vacant. More details will fol- efforts to preserve St John‘s are given a very favourable Road 1, Haliburton Village low in the next edition of the Church in Irondale as a historical ―first impression‖. to the Haliburton Wolf Cen- Gazette. site. And speaking of first im- tre at Kenisis Lake, back to On Wednesday July 13, I will The other day I had a conversation pressions and floral dis- Minden via Carnarvon and be leading a Ghost Walk of the with a long-time resident of the plays, the Communities In thence down Highway 35 to village. The Walk will start @ area about local names on the side 8:30 pm at the Railway Station. Bloom judges will be arriv- Fenelon Falls (with a stop at roads. It was very common to ing in town on July . The Miner‘s Bay Church. The In this edition of the Gazette we have a new feature: a col- have site names at regular points contest is a great opportuni- Tour leaves Bobcaygeon at along the side roads, usually la- ty for the village to show off 8:00 am and returns by 5:00 umn from our local City of a bit. The old saying goes: pm. For further information Kawartha Lakes Ward 3 Coun- belled as somebody‘s hill, swamp, If you‘ve got it, flaunt it!‖ contact Guy (488-3182). cillor Dave Hodgson. It‘s great etc. These little landmark names Kinmount is a beautiful Another new attraction is to have some input from our are a colourful part of our past community, so let‘s put out coming to Kinmount this local government. The Kin- that most people are unfamiliar mount Community enjoys fan- a little effort to show off. summer: a Heritage Centre in with. And as time goes by, these tastic support from the City of Last year we won the covet- the old Somerville Township names may soon be lost. So the ed 5 Blooms Award: we Office/ Community Policing Kawartha Lakes. Just a few next issue of the Gazette will start need a repeat performance Building at the southeast examples of this cooperation this year. corner of the bridge. Spon- can be found in this month‘s a series on ―side-road site names‖. This edition includes a fea- sored by the City of Ka- Gazette: namely the new Herit- If you have any information about ture on the R D Lawrence wartha Lakes, this centre will age Centre, Communities in your side road, don‘t hesitate to Centre in Minden. This cen- feature the heritage & history Bloom, tourism centre, etc, etc. contact the Gazette staff. GS I hope the Gazette will have a
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L.L.B.O. 705 ( 705) 488 2596 (705) 705) 4882683 488 2596(705) 10% off UpPick order Over $30.00 NO JOB TOO SMALL
- Canadian & Chinese Food 488 WE DO ITWE DO ALL! - 2965 705 2965 (Cash Only)
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