February 2016 Volume 8: Issue 4 Side Roads of Burnt River II the Victoria Railway Was to Run from the Lindsay Businessmen Decided to Take the Inside This Issue

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February 2016 Volume 8: Issue 4 Side Roads of Burnt River II The Victoria Railway was to run from The Lindsay businessmen decided to take the Inside this issue:

Lindsay, then a growing railway centre, initiative and run a railway north into the hin- FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS: 2 to Haliburton Village and then beyond to terland to forestall the TNR from continuing MEET ME AT THE STATION 4 reach the Ottawa Valley. The line was northeast into the back townships. designed to tap the prosperity of the Thus the Victoria Railway was planned to run FEBRUARY HIGH FIVE CLUB 4 ―back townships‖ of Victoria and Peter- out of Lindsay and serve the back townships. KINMOUNT BURSARY 6 borough Counties. Colonization Roads The biggest obstacle was crossing the Ka- UNDER THE RED ROOF: OUR COMMUNITY CTR. 6 had been built to open this section of wartha Lakes chain of waterways. There were Ontario, but the real path to prosperity 3 practical sites: Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls COUNCILLOR’S CORNER 7 and Rosedale. Bobcaygeon refused to grant a lay with the iron horse. The Toronto- SPOT THE SHOT RECAPTURED 7 Nipissing railway had reached Coboconk bonus to the railway, so they were ruled out. SKATING PARTY INVITATION 8 in 1872, but had dead-ended there. This Rosedale was too close to the competing line KID’S CORNER 9 line ran from Toronto through Uxbridge in Coboconk. But Fenelon Falls was both and Kirkfield to open up western Victo- generous and willing so the Victoria Railway THE HOT STOVE 10 JC’S CUTS & MORE NEW LOCATION 11 ria County. To the residents of the county crossed the lakes at Fenelon Falls. This was a LETTER TO THE EDITOR 12 seat in Lindsay and the communities in big bonus to residents of the future Burnt Riv- 109TH BATTILION RE-ENACTMENT 13 er area. Somerville Township had granted the eastern section of the county, this was BETTY HOPKINS-SOVEREIGN 14 a sin. Uxbridge was to siphon off the $15,000 to the Toronto-Nipissing Railway CANADA IN OUR POCKET 2017 15 prosperity of large sections of Victoria despite the fact it didn‘t enter the township. OROTHY S ELIGHTS 15 County and leave Lindsay a backwater. D ’ D Continued p. 3 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 441 16 IN THE LIONS DEN 16

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Side Roads of Burnt River, cont. from p. 1 Somerville felt obligated to grant the was too rough and moved same sum to the Victoria Line which a mile up the tracks to Lot ran the full length of the township and 12 in the 6th concession had 4 stations within its boundaries! and built a new station The line was planned to cut across the complex. The name was middle of Somerville Township, hug- soon changed to Burnt ging the level ground in the Burnt River. River Valley all the way to Kinmount, Settlement began to clus- and even beyond to Haliburton Vil- ter around the new station lage, still on the Burnt River Valley. in the lots 12 and 13 in the The Victoria Railway ran north from 6th and 7th concession. The Fenelon Falls, crossed the Burnt River road between the lots was on the 4th concession and ran right already part of the Fenelon through the middle of the future ham- Colonization Road and it let of Burnt River. became known as ―Main It is safe to say the Victoria Railway Street‖. The point where created the hamlet of Burnt River. The this road intersected with railway passed through the area in the rail line became the 1875 and reached Kinmount by the centre of the hamlet. Sev- end of 1876. Proper stations were eral businesses were set up planned along its route at existing vil- in this core. Residences lages or hamlets. At intervals between spread up and down the the hamlets, flag stations were created. road both north and south These were unmanned stops along the of the station. Another line. A flag was placed on a pole by a bridge (East Line Bridge) customer if the train needed to stop. It was built to allow traffic was stop by demand. Sometimes a from Union Creek to reach siding was built where box cars could the hamlet. Eventually several be left to fill with freight. Coming sawmills were set up in the vi- Tell our advertisers north from the Fenelon Falls Station, a cinity of the railway station. A you saw their ad in the flag station was created at Fell‘s on quarry was started along the the Burys Green Road. The next des- track. The hamlet of Burnt River Kinmount Gazette! ignated stop was at Rettie‘s farm was created! where the existing road to Coboconk Burnt River station became a full and a bridge across the Burnt River station with a station house, were located. The first station was sheds for storing freight, a siding located north of the Rettie Farm be- and wood yard to allow for prod- tween the Coboconk Road and the uct loading and a station agent Quarry. A station house and a fore- and section crew. All the signs man‘s house were constructed along of prosperity were present in- the tracks. Wood products were the cluding a thriving passenger big industry at the time, and a large service. More settlers flooded yard was often filled with forest prod- into the area after 1875. Industry ucts. Several years later, a fallow fire (saw mills) Continued p. 5 from the 705-488-1349 James Nichols farm grew out of control, swept south and burned out all the station buildings at Ret- tie‘s Crossing. The Victoria Railway decided the site

Page 3 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Meet Me At the Station: The Train Crews Railways needed many employees to keep does not do justice to this important posi- out of use, the fireman‘s job became redun- the trains running. The employees were tion. The engineer position seems to be a dant. usually grouped by role or job. The section glamorous job, for most railway crew men The brakeman had a series of miscellane- crew were in charge of maintaining the rail- aspired to be a engineer. Nobody wanted to ous duties on the train. He rode at the back way lines and structures such as bridges, be a fireman or brakeman if he could be an in the caboose and operated the brakes on culverts, buildings, etc. The railway stations engineer! Their main job was to drive the the cars. He was also a signaller, who also had separate staff such as station train or operate the locomotive. Since the waved a flag for the engineer that the train agents, telegraph operators and freight load- train operated on rails, the main operation was ready to depart. It was the brakeman‘s ers. Each train had its own crew. At the re- was to start and stop the engine. But the job job to couple and uncouple cars to the train gional or district headquarters there were involved more than just stop and go. His as instructed by the conductor. When a repair mechanics, train dispatchers, yard- duties also included watching the track for train pulled into a station, there was usually masters and numerous office staff. The op- obstacles, both natural and man-made. He at least one siding that contained railway eration of a railway was a complicated oper- was the ―whistle-man‖, alerting everyone cars that needed to be added to the train or ation. and everything the train was coming. He there were cars that needed to be left be- Each train that plied the railway lines had its was also the ―on-site‖ mechanic, expected hind. That often meant a lot of back and own staff or crew. The crew of a steam to do on the spot repairs. If the engineer forth, coupling and uncoupling, and gener- powered mixed train usually numbered 4. couldn‘t fix it, it was a major problem! The ally reorganizing the train. It was the brake- Larger trains had more staff, especially if engineer was also the second in command man who, assisted by the fireman or other there were special passenger trains involv- after the conductor. When a train schedule staff, did the grunt work. ing all the conveniences of a hotel on was posted, the names of the conductor and Kinmount was a rather busy station. There wheels, but in the Lindsay district most engineer were posted with the train number were at least 5 sidings in town that held trains were mixed trains. This means they and destinations. That speaks volumes. freight for lumber mills or general busi- carried both freight and passengers, but did In the age of steam, each train contained a nesses. Photos show one siding parallel to not travel routes that required overnight fireman. It was his primary job to add fuel the station for general freight cars. Another accommodations for passengers. The stand- to the steam engine from a tender that was siding ran from the water tower behind ard staff for a mixed train were engineer, right behind the engine. The earliest trains Hopkins & Marks Store for cars to deliver fireman, brakeman and conductor. ran on wood, but coal was the preferred loads to the main street businesses. Aus- The boss on the mixed train was the con- fuel. Coal was much more efficient as it tin‘s Mill as well at the mill at the current ductor. It was his job to make sure the rest burned hotter and longer. But wood was site of Tim-Br Mart as well as the Stave of the crew did their duties. He was respon- readily available anywhere in our area; coal Factory also had their private sidings to sible for the freight on each train, making had to be imported. The IB&O would often load and unload at their leisure. Charles sure the correct freight was loaded and un- stop along its route and help itself to handy Heels in his book ―Railroad Recollections‖ loaded and the cars were organized. At vari- wood piles. Sometimes they paid for the records that it took between 30 minutes to ous stops he supervised the loading of fuel, sometimes not! The fireman was also one hour for all the switching and freight and the addition of any new freight responsible for making sure the boilers were freighting to be done at Kinmount. (This cars to the train. He checked passenger tick- filled with water. At regular intervals along was every day!) ets sold by agents at the various stations. If the rail line water towers were strategically The brakeman also operated any switches it was a Flag Stop (which had no agent or placed so the steam locomotive could top up on the line. Switches were used to divert ticket seller), he sold the tickets as passen- with this important ingredient. Firemen trains onto the sidings for whatever rea- gers boarded. The conductor rode at the were also engineer-assistants, expected to sons. This not only included moving freight back of the train, in the caboose (if there help the engineer or replace him. At stops cars around, but moving whole trains off was one) or the passenger car. He was re- along the way, they also assisted the brake- the main line to let other trains pass. sponsible for all the paper work as well. man or staff with loading or other duties. Continued p. 17 Many veteran railroaders said anybody When steam could be an engineer! 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Side Roads of Burnt River, cont. from p. 3 and businesses slowly sprouted story. But when he reached into along Main St, all based on the his pocket and produced $3,500 in presence of the railway. cash, the story suddenly made Burnt River hamlet never con- sense and he was released. Hobo tained a grist mill, an important and new steam engine eventually feature of pioneer hamlets. There made it back to Burnt River! were no serviceable mill sites on The Phillips Mill was located the Burnt River in the vicinity for along the Burnt River just north of grist or saw mills. The earliest the East Line Bridge. The Phillips farmers had to cadge their grist to Mill was later relocated to the Kin- Coboconk or north to Kinmount, mount area. the closest grist mills. When the Garfield Nichols operated a mill railway arrived in 1875, several north of the school in the early steam powered saw mills sprang 1900s. This small sawmill concen- up in the area. Steam engines were trated on custom and private saw- a new source of power that were ing. Bert Rettie bought the Nichols portable, and not tied to water mill in 1935. After some moving power sites. But even then, the around, the mill was relocated to mills were still loosely tied to river the current Recreation Centre access and proximity to the rail property. In 1945 this sawmill was line. sold to the Dancy Family and re- The first saw mill was a small set named the Bow Lake Lumber up along the banks of the Burnt Company. (The Dancys had previ- currently the site of Centennial ously lived at Bow Lake near Fur- Park. It was operated by David nace Falls) This mill operated until Nichols, and only employed a few the late 1960s when it closed. The men; likely it sold sawn lumber to mill property eventually became the local residents only. The river the Burnt River Recreation Centre was filled with a log boom in the and park. summer after the main log drive But the two largest sawmills was was over, and local children often the Handley Mill, located near the crossed the logs as a shortcut to the cross-roads at the north end of the Burnt River School. This so fright- village. Joseph Handley started the ened Mr Nichols that he built a operation as a shingle mill in 1918 crude bridge across the River (at on family property on Hillside his own expense) to prevent a po- Drive. In 1924 the old mill burnt tential tragedy if some student down and was replaced by a larger drowned during the log crossing. sawmill. Since this mill was not on This bridge benefited the commu- a waterway, the logs were cadged nity greatly, and various bridges in by horse and sleigh in the winter have occupied the site to this day. and sawed in the summer. While A (cedar) shingle mill was built sawn (mostly pine) lumber was along the River on the original popular, other wood products such Rettie farm to supply roofing shin- as fence posts, poplar lumber (for gles. It too was steam powered. packing boxes) and firewood were One day Alex Rettie Jr was having also important. The mill had bunk issues with his old steam engine. houses and a cook house as well, Frustrated, he decided to hop on for many of the crew stayed all the afternoon train and travel to week at the mill site. Toronto to purchase a new engine. In 1934, the Handleys purchased POTLUCK LUNCH He didn‘t have time to change out the Fenelon Sash And Door Facto- of his dirty work clothes, so when ry in Fenelon falls and branched & BID EUCHRE he showed up in Toronto, he was out. By this time, trucks had en- arrested for vagrancy due to his tered the lumber industry and log- 12:30 pm Mondays rather dirty appearance. He was ging became easier. Not only Upstairs at the Legion hauled before a magistrate who could the raw materials be deliv- Sponsored by didn‘t believe the steam engine ered to the mill more easily, but Kinmount Seniors Continue p. 8 Page 5 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kinmount Bursary Application Details Applicants must be enrolled in full-time studies (at least a 60% course load, or 40% if you have a permanent disability). Bursaries do not replace expected Government aid; applicants are expected to apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), (or another Province‘s government student assistance program) to help meet education-related costs. Bursary decisions are made in conjunction with the assessed need under your Government student assistance plan. If you have not already applied, OSAP applications are available on the Ministry‘s website: http:// osap.gov.on.ca If you have not applied for Government financial assistance, your application will not be considered. Application Deadline: May 31, 2016. Academic Requirements: Accepted to a recognized post secondary institution (University, College or Trade School). Candidates must have a satisfactory overall academic standing. Bursary Eligibility: Bursary applicants are eligible to apply for their first and second year post secondary studies. Bursary applicants must have applied for and have been awarded OSAP funding. Bursary applicants must reside within a 15 km radius of Kinmount. Documents Required: Completed, signed Bursary Application within the specified deadline of May 31, 2016. Applicant must be a resident within the 15km radius of Kinmount, as evidenced by 1) a copy of your Driver‘s License showing your current address or 2) a copy of any other Government issued document showing your current address. Applications are available at Kinmount Pharmacy.

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To Register Call 705-488-3199 4:30 pm Tuesdays Call 705.488.2919 for more info Page 9 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby LIBRARY GETS FAMILY DAY LUNCHEON NEW WALKING The Kinmount TRAIL Committee for Spring? No, not yet but we are Many, many years ago Have you noticed the Planning & Eco- definitely making progress! when I was twenty-three new walking/nature trail lead- nomic Development With the arrival of Groundhog I was married to a widow who ing to Kinmount Library from hosts a Chili & Hot Day out thoughts turn to spring was pretty as could be Bobcaygeon Road by the cor- Dog Luncheon Feb. and how long it will be before it This widow had a grown-up ner of County Rd. 121? This 13, Family Day Weekend at Kin- gets here. In the meantime it‘s daughter who had hair of red much needed improvement mount Community Centre. Lunch still winter. If you‘ve been hi- My father fell in love with her provides safer walking access served 11 am - 2 pm. Price $6. bernating like the groundhog, and soon they too were wed for pedestrians or those riding perhaps Kinmount Winterfest This made my dad my son-in-law bikes. Adds a little character will entice you to come out of and really changed my life too don‘t you think? your burrow for a breath of fresh For now my daughter was my INTERN air and a taste of winter fun on mother, 'cause she was my AT LIBRARY Congratulations to 4 Special Feb, 21 at Kinmount Fair- father's wife. Kinmount Library is pleased Olympics athletes who reside in grounds. Might as well make a And to complicate the matter, to have an intern for the next our community. Carrie Crego, Tre- winter memory while you still even though it brought me joy few months, who will work vor Brauer, Brent Leffering and can. Spring is coming! I soon became the father of a with the public one on one on Julian Willemsen are all 5 pin Keep smiling and please bouncing baby boy. computers, iPads, eReaders, bowlers with Special Olympics. remember to contact me My little baby then became a etc. To book a 1/2 hour to 1 Brent and Trevor are also members at 705-488-2919 or brother-in-law to dad hour session call the library at of the Curling Team. Their coach email: And so became my uncle, though 705-488-3199. Remember the Dave McKay is also from our area. [email protected] to it made me very sad, library now has WIFI so you On Dec.5, their team won the share news in the Hot Stove For if he were my uncle, then that may bring your own device. Leak. Happy Valentine‘s Day! also made him brother of the Tankard in their Division. On Jan. I’M MY OWN GRANDPA widow's grownup daughter, who 8 they participated in the Provin- Here‘s a song that might make was of course my step-mother. cial Tankard in Kingston but faced you smile. It certainly will exer- Father's wife then had a son who stiff competition so will not be cise your brain! This song, writ- kept them on the run, competing further. However, there ten in 1947 by Dwight Latham And he became my grandchild, PANCAKE TUESDAY is always next year! & Moe Jaffe, is about a man for he was my daughter's son. FEB. 9 PARTY - PARTY AT who, through an unlikely (but My wife is now my mother's Come out to the 3rd annual KINMOUNT LEGION. legal) combination of marriages, mother and it makes me blue, Pancake Supper at St. James Everyone is welcome to attend 2 becomes stepfather to his own Because although she is my wife, Anglican Church, Crego St. events the weekend of Feb. 6 & 7 stepmother — that is, tacitly she's my grandmother too. Admission by donation. Sup- at Kinmount Legion. On Saturday dropping the "step-" modifiers, Now if my wife is my grandmoth- per served 5 to 7 pm. Children at 5 pm rave on to the tunes of he becomes his own grandfather. er, then I'm her grandchild 10 & under eat free. Everyone Buddy Holly and other greats at In the 1930s, Latham had a And every time I think of it, it Welcome! the Saturday Meat Roll. A Super group, the Jesters, on network nearly drives me wild Bowl Party takes place Sunday. radio; their specialties were bits 'Cause now I have become the Both events are in the club room. of spoken humour and novelty strangest 'case you ever saw. songs. While reading a book of As husband of my grandmother, I Mark Twain anecdotes, he once am my own grandpa, Kinmount Arena found a paragraph in which I'm my own grandpa, I'm my own Friday 7 - 9 pm Twain proved it would be possi- grandpa. Sunday 1 - 3 pm ble for a man to become his own It sounds funny, I know but it $1 Students $2 Adults grandfather. Latham and Jaffe really is so. I'm my own grandpa Ice Rentals 705-488-2547 expanded the idea into a song, which became a hit that has been BCH Tax Preparation Accounting/Bookkeeping recorded by many artists includ- 3235 County Road 121 Government Remittances ing Willie Nelson and Ray R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Payroll Stevens. K0M 1C0 So folks, as weird, humorous Personal Tax Returns Barry Heaton and confusing as it may be, here P.O.S. System Set-up is how it is all entirely possible! Phone 705-488-2228 Small Business Set-up Make sure you dig out your Mobile 705-340-3942 thinking cap and put it on for Fax 705-488-3160 this mind boggling song. [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES

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ARTISANS MARKETPLACE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AT KINMOUNT RE-OPENS NOW OPEN WINTERFEST It‘s back to business as usual at Kinmount To be eligible to attend Junior Kindergar- Winterfest organizers Artisans Marketplace. After sprucing up ten, a student must be four years old by welcome back most of the shop during the month of January, the Dec. 31, 2016. Students not in Junior Kin- your favourite activities' artisans are ready to welcome you back to dergarten but want to attend Senior Kinder- and extend a warm welcome to some new their wonderland of treasures just waiting garten should also register. It is important ones they hope you‘ll like! to be discovered. Open 10 am to 4 pm from to register early as this affects classroom MARSHMALLOW DRIVE Thursday to Sunday each week for your size & staffing. Parents should bring their Four! This is a contest to see who can hit a browsing pleasure. child‘s Birth Certificate, Ontario Health marshmallow the farthest off of a tee. Try Card number, immunization record, name your luck! Calling All Members! & phone number of family doctor, resi- SNOW-BALL dence road name & 911 address. Similar to Skee-Ball. Can you score the most KINMOUNT LIONS HOST CLINIC: points? Can‘t win if you don‘t try! Children’s Vision Screening STAR WARS Lions Clubs in our area work hard to im- HOMEMADE KITE CONTEST prove sight by offering vision screening at For ages 12 & up. Bring you creation to the local schools. Early detection of sight baseball diamond area after the Downhill problems increases success. Often, a child Dash Cardboard Toboggan Races. Prizes for Annual General Meeting has no idea they have vision problems. The Best Decorated & Longest Flying Time. 2 pm Sunday March 6 Kinmount Lions invite you to have your Kinmount Community Centre children‘s eyesight tested by bringing your pre-school & school aged children to Kin- mount Community Centre Monday March VEHICLE INSURANCE 7 from 6:30 to 8 pm. This free DISCOUNT A Tribute to Buddy Holly & Other Greats Did you know that if you have snow tires vision screening is held in conjunction with all the way around on your vehicle you the Kinmount Sparks, Brownies & Guides 5 pm Saturday Feb. 6 meeting night. A camera is used to deter- qualify for an insurance discount? You do Kinmount Legion mine within seconds whether a child has not have to supply proof. Call your insur- Plus chances to win meat in the Meat Roll ance broker for further information. The passed or needs to be referred for further discount does not apply to those with com- testing. Signed waiver mercial vehicles. required. JC’s Cuts & More - New Location Kinmount & District Educational Bursary Committee

5th Annual Educational Bursary Dinner & Auction Fundraiser Saturday Feb. 6 Galway Hall Doors Open 5 pm Country Auction - Loonie Auction - Silent Auction A dream cone true! Here’s a peak inside Jess Callaghan’s RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! Call VIC BALLIK 705 488 3053 awesome new shop, As of January 1, Jess moved her hair- or PICK UP AT KINMOUNT PHARMACY - JUST $15.00 dressing business JC”s Cuts & More, from Main Street Last Year’s Bursary Recipients Kinmount to her new home at 3718 County Road 121, just Karlie Swinson, Shelby Dimmer, Michelle Weiler, Jack Webb, south of town. Hours are Wednesday & Thursday 9 - 5, Rachel Scott, Emily Parrott Friday & Saturday 9 - 3. Same great service and same phone # 705-488-1148. Good luck in your new shop Jess! Page 11 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

The Hot Stove Leak cont. UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES Feb. 4 Yoga Try it for Free! 6:30 pm - 8 pm at Tai Chi Mondays & Thursdays, 10am - noon YOGA CLASSES ARE BACK! Kinmount Community Centre. at Galway Hall. Come out and try Yoga! A free intro- Feb. 6 Buddy Holly & Other Greats Tribute Seniors Cards Potluck Lunch, 12:30 pm ductory class will be held at Kinmount 5 pm at Legion. Meat Roll. Mondays Bid Euchre 1 pm at Legion. Community Centre Thursday, February Feb. 6 Bursary Dinner/Auction 5 pm at Gal- Sparks, Brownies & Guides Mondays 6:30 4, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Please bring way Hall. pm - 8 pm Kinmount Community Centre. your own yoga mat if you have one. Feb. 7 Superbowl Party at Legion. Call 705-488-2919 for info. An 8 - week registered class takes place Feb. 9 Pancake Supper 5 - 7pm St. James Messy Church 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30 pm February 11th - March 31. For more Anglican Church by donation, kids eat free. - 7 pm. St. James Anglican Church. information, or to register, please con- Feb. 10 Public Meeting 7 pm at Burnt River Kinmount Playschool Tuesday & Thursday tact Lori Penner at 705-454-8451 or Community Centre to discuss library restructur- 10 am - noon Kinmount Community Centre. [email protected] ing in Burnt River. Call 705-488-3044 for info. TOP 10 BENEFITS OF YOGA Feb. 11 Casino Rama Bus Trip 9 am - 4 pm Kinmount Library Hours: 1. Stress Relief $5 includes lunch. Call 705 488 2669. Tues. & Thurs 11am - 7 pm, Sat. 9 am - 1 pm 2. Pain Relief Feb. 13 Family Day Lunch 11am - 2 pm After School Drop In Tuesdays 4:30 pm 3. Better Breathing Kinmount Community Centre. Pre-school Program Thursdays 2 pm 4. Flexibility Feb. 17 Big Buck Bid Euchre 11 am at Register at 705-488-3199 5. Increased Strength Legion. $10 includes lunch. Highland Dancing Tuesdays at Kinmount 6. Weight Management Feb. 20 Friends of the Library Book Sale Community Centre 705-455-7430 for info 7. Improved Circulation 9 am to 1 pm lower level Kinmount Library. Cards Wednesdays 7 pm Irondale Comm. 8. Cardiovascular Conditioning Feb. 20 Free Family Snowflake Ball 6:30 pm Ctr. Donation $2 appreciated. Potluck snacks. 9. Focus on the present to 8:30 pm at Kinmount Community Centre. Foot Care 1st Thursday monthly at Kin- 10. Inner Peace Snack bar by donation. mount Medical Centre. Call 705-488-2205. Feb. 21 Kinmount Winterfest Pancake Break- Yoga Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Kinmount FREE YOGA CLASS fast at Community Centre. Winter fun at Kin- Community Centre. Thursday Feb. 4, 6:30 - 8 pm mount Fairgrounds 11 am - 3 pm. Registration Skating Friday 7 - 9 pm Sunday 1 - 3 pm. Kinmount Community Centre for Cardboard Toboggan Race 11:30 am. Friday Night Bingo 6:45 pm Royal March 5 Victoria Pony Club Trivia Night Canadian Legion., $300.00 Must Go Jackpot. 5:30 pm Galway Hall. Loonie Auction, Country Kids Zone Sundays, 11am Kinmount Raffle, Trivia Challenge, Pizza & Sundae Bar. Baptist Church.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: We had the privilege on Jan. 16 to be part of the annual Pearson Family Day Community Sleigh Rides …of which this is their 49th year. It is held in the original hunt camp cabin where a light lunch is offered and a great horse drawn authentic sleigh ride Tell your friends also is offered. It makes for a really great Kinmount winter day expe- 1947/48 Clearing snow off Boshkung you read it in the rience. Just another great Kinmount community family event. It takes Lake in order to cut and store ice. Pic Kinmount a lot of very hard work to make this day the success it was. from Stanhope Museum Facebook Gazette! Regards, Page. Richard Patterson Editor‘s Note: Thanks for sending Richard. Glad you enjoyed it! Want to help SAVE BURNT RIVER LIBRARY? Sign the Petition at Burnt River Post Office Email Ward 3 Councillor [email protected] ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY FEB. 10 at 7 pm at Fun at the 49th Pearson Family Community Sleigh Ride, Galway Rd. Burnt River Community Centre Photo courtesy of Richard Patterson.

Page 12 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development 109th Battalion Re-enactment in May

This year marks the 100th anniver- Sir Sam Hughes, were present, and sary of the 109th Overseas Battalion the battalion colours were presented of the CEF leaving for England to by Lady Eaton in a huge ceremony. fight in the First World War. The This was the first time a woman had 109th Battalion was recruited from presented the colours to a Canadian Victoria and Haliburton Counties; battalion off to war. Lady Eaton was with each small community recruit- the wife of Sir John George Eaton, ing a platoon (36 men minimum). head of the famous Eaton Depart- The northern company (D Compa- ment Store chain and a native of ny) had platoons from Kinmount, Omemee. HEALTH CARE TEAM Minden, Haliburton and Good- To memorialize this event, a re- Clockwise from top left: erham. Other platoons were from enactment is being planned for the Dr. Elena Mihu, Dr. Susan Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, week of May 9-15 2016. A special Gleeson, Physiotherapist Coboconk, Victoria Road and committee has been struck to organ- Sandra Butler. Receptionists Woodville. The recruiting started in ize this event through the Victoria Lisa Russell & Nellie Gluck late 1915 and was finished by early County Historical Society. A full 1916. list of events will be released short- Kawartha It was customary for the communi- ly. ties to have a ―big send-off‖ cele- This is a chance for all the counties, Summit bration for their soldiers going and especially Kinmount, to show THERAPY overseas. The smaller communities off one aspect of our history: the James Sandford threw smaller events, but in May role we played in WW I. Anybody Registered Massage Therapist 1916 the entire battalion was given who has information, photos or arti- 705-328-3668 a send-off on Victoria Day, 1916 facts related to the 109th is requested from Lindsay. Special trains to contact the editor. The committee brought the scattered units of the is creating a memorial booklet and a Specializing in MVA‘s, Back & Neck Pain, Sports Injuries battalion into Lindsay for the big display about this moment in histo- Offering Ultrasound and Laser Treatments * WSIB day. Visiting dignitaries, including ry. Stay tuned for further details.

Now at KINMOUNT MEDICAL CENTRE 1st Thursday Every Month

CALL 705-488-2205

Page 13 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Hwy. 35 & County Rd. 45 Betty Hopkins Sovereign (1925 - 2015) Norland ~ A Remembrance by Bernice Owens Fresh baked goodies  Diocese. There were 14 Faithful  Fresh sandwiches & wraps confirmed that day, I being one of  Gluten free products them. Rev. H.E. Pelletier was our  Gourmet coffee Minister at the time. In later years Betty married Russell Sovereign Open  Organic tea (deceased) who worked on the rail- Wednesday to  Specialty drinks road. Betty had two children Garry Saturday (deceased) and Nancy. Nancy mar- Take a break. Stop in and enjoy a treat! 9 am - 5 pm ried Michael Ouellette and resides in Hamilton. In their younger years both Garry and Nancy attended St. Betty was born January 9, 1925 in James when they came to stay at the Toronto. Her parents were Roy family cottage at Davis Lake. Bet- Hopkins and Polly Smith. They ty‘s maiden name of Hopkins is a lived with Polly‘s father, Jim Smith very prominent name in the history east of Kinmount on Monck Road of Kinmount. The Hopkins family References Available (now Hwy 45) where Jim Smith ran a grocery/hardware/dry goods operated a market garden. Betty store that occupied much of the west ! attended Kinmount Public and Con- side of Main St. Also the Hall at the tinuation School which was located bend in the Monck Road, which on what is now Hwy 503 and the now contains the Artisan‘s Market- corner of Bobcaygeon Rd. There is place was originally owned by the now a trailer home on this lot which Hopkins family and was referred to is across from the Legion on Bob- as Hopkins‘ Hall. Betty and Russell caygeon Rd. After completing High retired to Kinmount where they re- School, Betty moved to Toronto mained until Russell‘s death. Betty where her two sisters Kathleen and retained the Davis Lake cottage Peggy lived and worked. Kathleen property. Betty was still spending married Charles McGuirl of Toronto time at the cottage during summer and had a son named Ted. Ted and months up to 2015. She truly loved his wife Katy, still attend St. James that place! Betty will be missed by Anglican Church when they are in all who knew her and by her church the area. Peggy became a nurse and family at St. James Anglican later married Dr. Harry Murphy of Church. Betty and I, Bernice Ow- Toronto. They had four children: ens, were the last of the remaining Sharon, Susan, Mark and Kent. Kent congregation to be both Baptized is the sole living child. Betty was and Confirmed at St. James who baptized at St. James Anglican also remained lifetime parishioners. Church and attended Sunday School Our attendance at St. James spanned there. In June 1938 Betty was Con- nearly 90years! Rest in Peace, in the firmed in her Faith by Archbishop arms of The Lord, Betty. We will Derwyn T. Owen of the Toronto see you again.

Betty Ruth SOVEREIGN SOVEREIGN, Betty Ruth Peacefully on December 24, 2015 at the Juravinski Hospital, in her 91st year. Beloved wife to the late Russell. Loving mother to Nancy and her husband Michael Ouel- lette and the late Garry. Cherished grandmother to Jennifer (Ike) Saturday and Kevin (Joy) and great-grandmother to Max and Theo. She will be dearly missed by all her extended family and friends. Her Feb. 20 family will receive friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 ALL BOOKS .50 CENTS! 9am - 1 pm Fennell Ave. E. on Thursday, December 31st from 10 a.m. until Lower Level time of service at 11 a.m. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice would be appreciat- Kinmount ed. On line condolences can be made at Library Page 14 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Canada in Our Pocket 2017 Dorothy’s Delights by Dorothy Heath

For Valentine's Brunch. Oat Pancakes 1 1/2 cups quick oats 2 cups milk 3 eggs The face of Canadian coins changes for 2017 The following song by Canadian Michael 1/4 cup vegetable oil to commemorate Canada‘s 150th Anniver- Mitchell shows age with the mention of pen- 1 cup a/p flour sary. Below are the final entries selected in 5 nies and not loonies & toonies. but its 2 tbsp sugar themed categories. Contest designs were sub- message sill rings true today. 2 tbsp baking powder mitted by Canadians last spring with a short I’ve Got Canada in My Pocket 3/4 tsp salt description of what their design represents. I've got Canada in my pocket 3/4 tsp cinnamon. Canadians were invited to choose their A little bit of history Soak oats in milk 5 min in a large bowl. favourites at mint.ca by Oct. 9, 2015. The A penny, and a nickel Stir in eggs & oil. Mix dry ingredients & Royal Canadian Mint reveals which winning a quarter and a dime add to wet. Stir till smooth. Use a large design goes on each denomination in early Mean a lot to you and me scoop & fry as pancakes. Serve with ap- 2017. Artists of the 5 Winning Designs each It's more than pocket money plesauce & syrup or yogurt syrup & win $2000 in cash and an all expense paid They're the symbols of our land sliced strawberries. Makes 16. trip for two to attend the official unveiling of They're pictures of important things Pineapple Pork the circulation coins in Ottawa. For which this country stands 12 oz boneless pork cut into 1/2 " strips 1 large egg white beaten with a fork 1 tsp lemon juice 1/3 cup rice flour 2 tsp cornstarch 1 cup thin sliced carrots 19 oz can pineapple chunks with juice 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 cup pineapple or orange juice 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp. ketchup 1 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 1 green pepper slivered 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water. Mix egg white & lemon juice. Add pork. Stir well .Mix rice flour & first cornstarch & toss over pork, mix well. Saute pork in 2 batches in lightly greased wok until golden. Add next 8 ingredients. Simmer 30 min covered. Add green pepper & simmer 5 min. Slowly stir in cornstarch & water until thickened. Serve over rice.

Sunday Feb. 21 At Winterfest

Get your Chili on the brew and bring in a crock pot to Kinmount Arena by 11 a.m. to enter the Winterfest Chili Contest. Customers taste test & vote for their favourite. Prize awarded for 1st place. Good Luck!

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 by Cathy King Royal Canadian Legion John McGrath The Legion column returns in full Roses are Red, Violets are Blue... Branch 441 next month. Valentine's Day is a great time, for Kinmount, Ontario Upcoming Events Veterans to hear from you! 705-488-3462 Feb. 6 Rave On to the tunes of Bud- Want to send a vet a personal mes- dy Holly & other timeless great mu- sage of appreciation? Send it to: sical artists at 5 pm. Meat Roll. Valentines for Vets HALL RENTALS Feb. 7 Super Bowl Party. Everyone Veterans Affairs Canada 705-488-3462 Welcome. Commemoration, Distribution Unit Feb. 17 Big Buck Bid Euchre 11 am 125 Maple Hills Ave. $10 includes lunch. Charlottetown, PE C1C 0B6

In the Lions Den by Dave Anderson Kinmount Fair The Kinmount & District Lions Longest Flying Time. Both events Club is happy to support Kinmount have a STAR WARS theme. Hope to “The Fair with the Forward Look” Winterfest by managing the annual see you there. The Lions Bowl for Downhill Dash Cardboard Tobog- Kids Sake on Sunday, March 2 in September 2 - 4, 2016 gan Races. Make and decorate a Minden. The theme is ―Hats off to toboggan using only cardboard and Kids – wear your silliest hat‖, with tape. Registration is at Kinmount prizes for best costume. Funds raised www.kinmountfair.net Fairgrounds at 11:30 am on Sunday, go towards mentoring programs for Feb. 21. There are 3 age categories children in the City of Kawartha under 6, 7 - 11, and 12 & up. Adults Lakes and Haliburton County. We welcome! Prizes for Best Decorated have medical equipment to loan out.

and Farthest Distance. New this year Call Vic at 705-488-3053 or Dave at

is a Make and decorate at kite. No 705-488-2005. If interested in join-

restrictions on materials or size. ing our club we are always looking

This event is for 12 years and older. for new ideas and helping hands. Main Street Kinmount Prizes for Best Decorated and Call Trish at 705-400-9918. Kawartha Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with 25 branches in North and East-Central Ontario The Library Link by Mary Ann Dobsi from Trenton to Parry Sound It is very exciting to see a walkway Happy Valentine‘s Day! ATM available 24 hours being constructed from town up to City of Kawwrtha Lakes Public 705-488-9963 the library. Some people have Library, walked to the library along High- Kinmount Branch way121 which can be dangerous with no sidewalks. Now, it will be much safer to use the path. The snow is now covering it but by spring, you will be able to see it. There will be Library Services Review Plan Information Meetings held in Carden, Burnt River, and Cambray. The Burnt River meeting is at the Burnt River Centre Wednesday, February 10@ 7 pm for those who wish to attend. The re- structuring of library services will be discussed.This month‘s book sale is Saturday, February 20 from 9 am to 1 pm. There is a new drop box for donations located by the lower Chili Luncheon $6 side entrance. Please use this box if 11 - 2 pm Saturday February 13 you are donating books for the sale. Thank you to the ‗Library Friend‘s The new walkway to Kinmount Kinmount Community Centre Group‘ who purchased it. Library runs alongside Cty. Rd 121 Page 16 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Meet Me At the Station, cont. from p. 4 into the busy life of the Lindsay – side world were also possible. Haliburton Line, now owned by Lindsay had 6 separate rail lines the Grand Trunk. Every day except servicing the town, and one of Sunday, a mixed train would run them was the Toronto Flyer, an between Lindsay and Haliburton. express train that delivered passen- The train from the previous day gers to Toronto in a mere 2 hours stayed overnight in Haliburton and and 20 minutes! Not bad, even by departed at 6:00 am. It arrived at today‘s standards! Lindsay at 9:10 am. At 2:40 pm The IB&O also provided good the north bound train left Lindsay service to residents as far away as We are committed to your health and arrived at Haliburton at 6:10 Bancroft. You could board the pm. This train also carried the train at Bancroft in the morning, mail. If business warranted it, a and be in Toronto for supper! In separate mixed train was sent as the age before motor cars, this was far as Fenelon Falls as well. quite a service! No wonder local Every day a special mixed train residents looked on their railways would also leave Lindsay to meet with fond memories. Be a part of the Kinmount Pharmacy Family the IB&O train at Howland Junc- Most trains on the Victoria Line Have your prescriptions filled with us! tion. The IB&O connector would were mixed trains. But excursion Located at the Medical Centre to serve you better take 3 hours and 45 minutes to trains could be booked for special Free Medical, Vitamins & Herbal Consultations cover the 36 miles and stopped at occasions. Picnics, group outings Free Medication Review & Delivery all points along the way. It left and special events often used an Lindsay at 11:35 am and arrived excursion train. Sometimes the back at Lindsay 6:15 pm. The two railway company itself would hold CGC Ltd. trains obviously passed one anoth- a summer picnic excursion for its er during the afternoon run, likely employees. Orillia, Peterborough Warren Gas Services while the IB&O Special was still at and Haliburton were favoured des- 15 Years Serving Kinmount & Area Howland Junction. Coordination tinations: just far enough away for SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION PROPANE PRO and time tabling was important! a short train ride, but not too far! FURNACES,, FIRE PLACES Since both trains were locals or The picnic was held at a local park PHONE BBQ'S, WATER HEATERS mixed trains, Kinmount was ser- close to the track. If not enough PROPANE: BLAINE WARREN viced by 4 trains a day! After passenger coaches were available, SERVICES (705) Certified Gas Technician 1919, the IB&O moved to an every flat cars with temporary plank 488 - WETT [email protected] other day schedule, evidence the benches were added. The children 3294 railway traffic was in decline. In in particular liked the outdoor ride Certified 705-488-3294

1955, a mere 5 years before the (it was during the summer after demise of the IB&O, the trains ran all!). from Bancroft right through to But the biggest excursions of all CHARLIE CAMERON Lindsay and ignored the turn table were held on the 12th of July every at Howland Junction. year. The Orangeman‘s parade was Heating & Cooling Since the line was serviced by 4 widely celebrated, and different Sales - Service - Installation - Inspection trains a day, local residents could towns would take turns hosting the Oil, Propane & Gas Furnaces & Appliances catch the morning train and travel picnic. The northern lodges would to Lindsay, do their shopping or Air Conditioning, Water Pumps, Etc. rotate between Kinmount, Halibur- business and arrive back home the Excellent Prices on Double Bottom Oil Tanks ton, Fenelon Falls and maybe Ge- same day. Residents could also lert and Gooderham; all rail stops (705) 454-1212 travel between stops on a daily (705) 928-0334 Coboconk, On basis. For example, a resident of because train access was vital for Haliburton could ride to Kinmount the visitors. The southern region and return back to Haliburton the would celebrate in Lindsay, Peter- Thursday Feb. 11 same day. Charlie Henderson, who borough, Port Hope or Cobourg. Bus leaves Legion These larger celebrations could be lived at Watson‘s Siding (the first 9 am flag stop south of Kinmount), re- quite large and often crowds of called travelling back and forth to 10,000 celebrants would arrive by Return 4 pm town on a regular basis with a rail! Sometimes the trains had so choice of times to come and go. It many riders, they would Cost $5 Includes Lunch was just like a private transit system! Rail connections to the out- Call 795-488-2669 to Reserve Continued p. 18 Page 17 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

Meet Me At the Station cont. from p. 17 A 1913 schedule gives the reader a were held: an afternoon matinee and look of freight trains for the day, an evening show. By next morning and the many sidings would be the whole circus was gone by train to filled with special trains, labelled the next town. with destinations just like a bus In later years (before motor cars station today! were common and the roads were Another special Train was the Cir- ploughed), excursion trains often cus Train. The circus never ven- were booked for hockey games or tured north of Lindsay, but each tournaments. For many years, year at least two circuses would ―tourist specials‖ or service to the travel to Lindsay. Residents from summer camps, were another feature the outlying communities could of the passenger train. These trains attend the circus and return home usually ran every Sunday on both the via special excursion trains. The IB&O and the Victoria Lines. Circus Train often consisted of 80 cars, and required 4 separate trains to carry it to Lindsay! The Circus Train would park along a street away from the station and unload Waiting for the Train. Notice the the animals and gear into farmers wagons hired for the occasion. A siding on the right complete with special circus parade was held to extra box car. advertise the show. Two shows

New Installations or Renovations Mansfield Plumbing Commercial, Residential, Cottages Rick Mansfield, Licensed Plumber Complete systems from in-coming water to out-going waste! KAWARTHA LAKES SNOWMOBILE CLUB 16 Highland Gate Blvd. Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 FAMILY FUN RUN 2016 705-286-1126 or 705-286-1340 Registration 8:30 to 10:30am Sat. Feb. 13 Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce, Water Street COST $15.00 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES The Kinmount Tartan SLED though our Great Trails to checkpoints Men’s Cap - Tartan Scarf Fun Run Lunch Stop (check point) Kinmount Community Centre - Lunch $6 each Tammy - Men’s Tie Finale Available at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace or Burnt River Community Centre Contact Diane at 705-488-2635 3:00 pm Silent Auction & Grand Prizes SNACK BAR OPEN

Page 18 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm! KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot Each edition we feature a photo from the P.O. Box 249 Kinmount Area. We challenge you to Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 identify the spot.

Phone: 705-488-3182 Submissions of photos welcome. Please sub- E-mail: [email protected] mit to the editor via email with a detailed description of the spot you have captured.

Last month’s Spot the Shot: The newly We’re on the Web replaced Reed Bridge on Galway Road www.kinmount.ca spans Union Creek. Gazette Committee: Submission Deadline Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer/Advertising For March 2016 Edition Yvette Brauer, Finance/Subscription Jane Austin, Publisher Friday February 19 2016 From the Editor’s Desk Congratulations to Craig Burke research. Stay tuned for more de- pleased to report the GHHS is This past month, Flashback who was elected President of tails. operating a genealogical re- CHEX featured a story from the Kinmount Agricultural Soci- The Gazette is always pleased to search office in the Galway Kinmount. It related to the ety for 2016 at the recent annual get feedback from our readers. I Hall on Wednesdays from GST and Scott‘s Store. Check meeting. Delegates from the have had a lot of feedback in the 10:00 – 2:00. Stay tuned for out the youtube video: https:// Society are off to the Ontario last month. One request has been more information about the youtu.be/MNiZQw-F3AE Fairs Convention in February to for a photo of Dr Ernest White Society. The Kinmount Fair will be book acts for the 2016 Kin- who practiced in Kinmount from The Victoria Pony Club will be holding a Volunteer Apprecia- mount Fair. 1900-1917 before leaving for Fe- holding its annual Trivia Night tion Day at the Fairgrounds on Public Skating will commence nelon Falls. If anybody has a pho- and fundraiser on Saturday Sunday June 5. The drop-in is Friday January 29 at the Arena, to or information about Dr White, March 5 in the Galway Hall. a big thank you to everyone the weather permitting. The ice please contact the editor. This annual event is always lots who works so hard to make the is ready and the community will Charles Lutz, ex of Burnt River, of fun, and all proceeds go to a Kinmount Fair a success and be able to get some skating in has informed me the Native worthy cause. The doors open invites anyone interested in before winter is over. Thanks to (Mississauga) name for the Burnt at 5:30 pm and trivia (and piz- helping out to attend. More the volunteers who patiently River was OJAGUIDAY za) start at 6:30. Events include details to follow. installed the ice under difficult SEEBING. Charles concludes Loonie Auction, Country Raf- And speaking of the Kinmount circumstances this year. ―The Gazette‘s attention to history fle, Trivia Challenge, and a Fair, there are some new vide- This year marks the 100th anni- is a much needed role, thank you‖. Sundae Bar (yes, that can be an os of the 2015 Fair posted on versary of the 109th overseas I agree. event!). The theme is ―Old youtube. Check out the drone battalion departing from our I received a note from Scott Char- Time Western‖, so you can go video of the Fair! https:// area for the battlefields of ity informing the Gazette readers in costume! Anybody who youtu.be/XHoo2d68lFU World War I. The Victoria that he is doing fine and has re- wishes to donate an auction or GS County Historical Society will covered nicely from his health raffle item can contact a club be holding a re-enactment of the issues. member. Tickets are availa- Victoria Pony Club actual departure ceremony in In the last Gazette, I incorrectly ble at Austin Lumber or from May. Yours truly is writing a referred to the passing of Randy any Pony Club member. It Trivia Night history of the 109th Battalion as Brown as Richard Brown. I apolo- should be a fun night! 5:30 pm March 5 Galway Hall part of the ceremony. If you gize for the error. The next meeting of the Loonie Auction - Country Raffle have any information about this The local Greater Harvey Histori- Friends Of Galway (FOG) Trivia Challenge event, please feel free to contact cal Society has been homeless will be held on Friday March Pizza & Sundae Bar! the editor. The local Legions since leaving its location in Bob- 18 at the Galway Hall. Old Time Western Theme will be asked to assist in the caygeon last November. I am Advance Tickets at Austin Lumber Read The Gazette Follow Kinmount Events in full colour at kinmount.ca All issues available online Twitter! @kinmount

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