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KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE A S U B - COMMITTEE OF T HE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

March 2010 Volume 2: Issue 4 The Founding of Kinmount Inside this issue: The village of Kinmount Concession of Somerville first step in his ―complex‖: the officially began its existence Township comprises the vil- construction of the Kinmount NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS 2 in 1859. In that year, a post lage site south of the bridge. Dam. office was established and Lot 1 in the 14th Concession There is no record of what the the community called Kin- runs from the north end of the village looked like before the SKIJORING 4 mount. The village was bridge to the Haliburton advent of settlement. The so- blessed by fate with the pre- County border at the Boundary called waterfalls in town was requisites for a Canadian (aka Davis Lake) Road. The likely only a few feet high: MYTH BUSTERS 6 village at the time: a public south half of the village was basically a ridge where the road ( Coloniza- purchased by John Hunter, Burnt River tumbled over a KINMOUNT KIDS 8 tion Road), a waterfall for a primarily for its mill site. granite ledge. The River above mill site, a major waterway Hunter was a true entrepreneur the dam was likely a mud flat (Burnt River) and a bridge who had scouted the site long with a small stream in the mid- SPOT THE SHOT REVISITED 9 over this waterway. These in advance. He recognized the dle. In the spring run-off, the four factors meant the site potential of this mill site and channel would be full of water where the Bobcaygeon Road was simply waiting for the and the falls would roar into a THE HOT STOVE 11 crossed the Burnt River was Bobcaygeon Road to reach his torrent. After the spring flood destined to become a hamlet. property to begin construction passed, the river would shrink EDITORIAL 15 The Road also laid out the on a dam and sawmill. The into a shallow stream that pattern for the future village Road reached the Burnt River trickled along the rest of the of Kinmount. in the spring of 1858. John year. The downtown core of The village site sprawls Hunter moved from his Bob- the village (Main St) was meadow‖ that flooded in across 2 lots: lot1 in the 13th caygeon home and started the likely a marshy ―beaver spring and dried out in sum- mer. Fluctuating water levels were a huge problem all over the watershed before dams were built. Hunter needed a dam for 2 reasons: provide a stable river level to float his logs and con- trol the water to turn the tur- bine in his mill. There is no doubt the summer water levels would be too low for logs to float down the river. The dam raised the level at least 8-10 feet and kept it there all year. Hence logs could be ―stored‖ in the river until the mill got around to sawing them. Continued on page 3 The original dam from John Hunter’s time

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Friends and Neighbours: Rosedale

At the far south-west corner bridge replaced the swing The village at one time sup- of lays bridge. ported congregations of the Main Street Kinmount the hamlet of Rosedale. The Rosedale is situated in a val- Anglican, Presbyterian & hamlet is split between ley or dale. It is hard for to- Methodist Churches. It also Kawartha Credit Union is a Somerville & Fenelon Town- day’s traveller to imagine the hosted a Temperance Lodge full-service financial ships at the point where a valley as they pass through on (to ban alcohol) and a branch institution with short river channel connects the high bridge. But in pioneer of the Grangers, a farmers’ 19 branches Balsam & Cameron Lakes. In days, it was a very quiet little political organization. in North and the era before the Trent Canal dale. In the 1850s, the Cam- During the height of the log- East-Central altered the water levels, this eron Family from Fenelon ging industry, steam boats and from Trenton river was a shallow creek & Falls acquired the property in sawlogs often competed for to rapids that was not navigable. the dale and John Cameron space in the Rosedale River. Parry Sound. The Burnt River empties into named the spot ―Rosa’s Dale‖ Many times, the steam boats

Cameron Lake on the east after his wife. The name were forced to cut their jour- side of Rosedale while the Rosedale gradually replaced ney short because the river ATM available 24 hours meets Balsam the original term. It was was filled with logs! In 1895, Lake on the west side. Balsam thought the site would become it was decided to improve the 705-488-9963 Lake is unique as the highest a mill town, much the same as locks at Rosedale. Twelve point of the Trent Canal. By or Bobcaygeon. thousand holes were drilled building a dam at Rosedale, But Rosedale gravitated to a (by hand) in the rocky bed of tors go the spoils! water flowed both directions tourist town instead. Several the river, but only 3,000 were Today the hamlet of Rosedale from Balsam Lake: east to summer homes & lodges blasted before a general elec- Fenelon Falls & west to Kirk- sprang up along the valley. A tion led to a change in govern- still feeds upon its image as a field. A dam & locks was in post office was opened in ment. Work was suspended vacation site on the Trent Canal. operation at Rosedale by 1866 and a townsite was sur- for 3 months until a different Most traffic on Highway #35 1873. The Cameron Road was veyed around the same time. crew were in place to continue passes over the hamlet, but for the earliest colonization road Rosedale serviced both a local the work. The difference? The those who get off the ―beaten to cross the Kawartha Lakes farming community, the river old crew were tories, while path‖, the little hamlet still has at Rosedale. With the coming drivers of the logging era & a the next gang were exclu- some charms! of the Trent Canal, a swing growing number of tourists. A sively grits or lib- bridge was installed. It was popular excursion by steam- erals! To the vic- policy to leave the bridge boat involved a closed to allow road traffic to trip from & Minden to pass. Fenelon Falls Any ship that needed the or Bobcaygeon swing bridge open blew their to Rosedale for steam whistle as it ap- a summer out- proached the bridge & the ing. Steamers bridge master, Mr Bro- regularly kenshire, walked the distance passed through from his house to swing the on their way to bridge. In later years, a high Coboconk.

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There was no real hurry to els were actually a ―good crop for any respectable Bench & issuer of marriage licences. get the lumber sawed. It was thing‖ for all concerned farmer. Flour was also the He was also a contractor, teamster & also important to have a since they produced a stable number one staple in the farmer: clearly a man for all seasons. steady flow of water year- water level. local diet. Every farmer as- But prosperity was fleeting for John round to work the turbine. The new sawmill was built pired to grow wheat, not Once the spring freshette had on the east side of the dam: only for his own use, but for Hunter. By 1869, the hotel and tav- passed, the flow slackened to on the opposite side of the sale. It was one of the most ern were gone. In 1870 he sold the the point where not enough river from the present Austin saleable commodities. Set- sawmill to William Cluxton, al- water went down the sluice- Sawmill. Since the Bobcay- tlers would walk for days though he was still the owner of the way to turn the engine. A dam geon Road is still on its through the bush with a bag grist mill (likely the most profitable could store water and allow original course, the mill lay of wheat on their shoulder to of the two). The fortunes of the Hunter to let it go when he between the current road and get to a grist mill. Once ―Founder of Kinmount‖ were clearly wanted the flow. The natural the dam. This site was ad- again, Kinmount had the drop of about 10-12 feet vantageous because wagons first grist mill north of Bob- in decline. In 1875, the Hunter fam- meant the force of gravity and could literally drive into the caygeon, a boon to the local ily left Kinmount and moved to Cali- falling water was the energy mill without leaving the settlers. And its location fornia. They settled near Los Ange- used to drive the turbine in road. Hunter’s Mill was the right on the Bobcaygeon les, in a community now known as the mill. first such structure north of Road... perfect! Anaheim. Ironically as the founder Damming the river at Kin- Bobcaygeon and it was a By 1859, Hunter’s mills of Kinmount moved out, prosperity mount flooded the Burnt boon to the local settlers. were in operation. The cen- River about 3 miles upstream John Hunter was not so sus lists 6 employees in arrived in town in the form of the to the Three Brothers Falls. lucky. His market was se- 1861: James Holland, Wil- Victoria Railway. Raising the water level also verely limited by logistics of liam Gainforth, Daniel Pier- meant settlers upstream might transportation: basically son, Andrew Chalmers, Winterfest 2010 Schedule also be ―inconvenienced‖ or confined to the locals who Andrew Hamilton & Wil- have their property flooded. could get there by wagon or liam McMurray. Their 8:30-10:30 Breakfast of Champions Due to the high banks of the sleigh. It was just too expen- wages were pegged at $14... Community Centre Burnt River, only 2 settlers sive to ship lumber to out- per month! But the mills upstream were in such a situa- side markets by horse & weren’t the only business 10-11 AM Free Skate in the Arena th tion; both in the next lot (14 wagon, and the railway was Hunter dabbled in. The 1861 Concession). On June 21, still in the future. (When the census lists his holdings as 11AM Olympic Parade—bring Thomas Baker (south half lot railway actually arrived in follows: 1 grist mill, 1 saw- your flags th 1, 14 concession) and Ed- 1874, the mill was moved to mill, a general store, a hotel, mund Foley (north half same the west side of the dam to stables for the hotel & a 11:30 Opening Ceremonies lot) signed a ―quit claim be easily accessible by rail!) tavern. The tavern-store- deed‖ swearing in a legal The second part of the mill hotel were likely the same 12-2 PM Chilli Contest document they would not works was a grist mill. An structure. They were all lo- hold Hunter liable for any addition on the south cated on the high ground 12 PM Downhill Dash damages caused by floodwa- (downstream) end of the overlooking the dam, the ters created by his dam. It was sawmill was built to house present site of the Kinmount 1-2 PM Parents vs Children Hockey doubtful if the dam caused this valuable addition to any House Bed & Breakfast. The Game any real damage at all: it sim- pioneer community. Grist entire set-up was valued at ply filled the floodway on a milsl were extremely valu- $4,800; a substantial sum for 2 PM Obstacle Course, Tug of War, permanent year round basis. able in farming settlements its era. Snow Angel Decorating The fact the Bobcaygeon because they were the main John Hunter also served in Road (already built through method by which farmers other capacities in the pio- 3 PM Hockey Skills Competition town by then) never suffered turned their grain into flour. neer community. The 1869 any damage from the new The procedure could be 4 PM Chuck-a-puck Victoria County Directory water level showed the mini- done by hand (Indian-style mal effect the new dam had with grinding stones), but lists him as : postmaster, on local topography. Never this was very painful and mill owner, Justice of the Lots of fun to be had!! the less, the 2 signees were produced low-quality flour. Peace, Township Councillor, each given $100 for their In the 1800s, grains, espe- Commissioner in Queen’s troubles. The new water lev- cially wheat, was the main

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Skijoring Comes to Winterfest February 27th “Kozie Toes” What is skijoring? If you are energetic dog is capable of the Delta Pinestone Resort. Total Foot Care like most people I’ve talked to enjoying this sport. The only The trail offered a combina- you have no idea, so why not prerequisite is a desire to run tion of fairway runs, wooded Sabine Henderson come out and see for yourself down a trail and pull. Sheryl trails, gentle hills and a com- H.C.A. Certified at Kinmount Winterfest on and Michelle wear skijoring plete loop, with no head on Feb. 27? Watch area resi- harnesses, and their dogs wear passing. A scaled down ver- dents Sheryl Law and Mi- sled dog harnesses that con- sion will be laid at Kinmount Call 705-488-2205 chelle Pankhurst give a live nect to them by a length of Fairgrounds for Winterfest. skijoring demonstration at rope. There are no reins or Next winter Sheryl and Mi- For appointment 3:00 p.m. conditions permit- other signaling devices to chelle hope to start a dog ski- ting. control the dogs. Special joring club at Sheryl’s farm Skijoring (a Norwegian word quick-release hitches are used on Baseline Road. Anyone meaning ski driving) is a so they may unhook the dogs’ interested in learning the unique and amazing winter leads rapidly. The dogs are sport, buying equipment etc. sport where a person on skis motivated by their desire to can contact Sheryl or Mi- is pulled by a horse, dog or run, and respond to the girls’ chelle at [email protected] or motor vehicle. Dog skijoring voices for direction. Sheryl come out to Winterfest to is a combination of cross and Michelle often use 3 dogs watch their demonstration and country skiing and mushing. but also enjoy using only 1 or chat with Sheryl and Michelle Popular in Scandinavia and 2 dogs. Sheryl advises "It’s in person. Alaska for years, dog skijor- awesome! It's great fun & Bountiful delights await you Sheryl and her dogs Skijoring at her ing is rapidly spreading to exercise for us all!" February 27 at Kinmount farm on the Base Line Road. other regions of the world The sport is practiced recrea- Winterfest so spread the including Haliburton where tionally and competitively, word! Come check it out! Sheryl & Michelle recently both for long distance travel competed in a 4 mile dog ski- and for short (sprint) dis- joring race. This was tances. Most races are be- Sheryl’s and her dogs’ first tween 5 and 20 kilometers in experience in racing. Sheryl length. Possibly the longest got hooked on the sport by race is the Road Runner 100 Michelle who has a few more held in Whitehorse Yukon, years experience. The two with a distance of 160 kms friends work together at Three (100 Mi). Skijoring races are Islands Veterinary Clinic in often held in conjunction with Bobcaygeon. sled dog races, skijoring being A skijorer provides power just one category of race that with cross country skis and occurs during the day's activi- poles, while the dogs add ad- ties. This was the case at ditional power by running and Haliburton’s recent Dogsled pulling. As we all know some Derby. The Skijoring Race dogs just love to pull. Any was held on the golf course at

Monday - Kinmount Artisans Thursday Marketplace 4 - 7pm Celebrating 10 years in 2009 Local Fine Art and Handcrafts Friday, Lower Level Saturday Kinmount Community Centre, 4 - 8pm On City Rd. 45 W. at 121 Kinmount, Ontario, Canada Sunday www.kinmountartisans.ca closed Phone (705) 488-1414

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Harvesting Ice The Kinmount Committee For In the days before electric Thus there was a market for with ice-tongs and loaded on Planning and Economic refrigerators, the common blocks of ice during the warm sleighs. They were taken to method of cooling in summer- months. the nearest railway station for Development time was iceboxes. These fore shipment to city markets or Is a Proud Sponsor of -runners of the modern fridge A popular job in the winter were stored in special ice the had a box at the top that held months was the harvesting of houses for local use. The ice a block of ice. The principles such blocks of ice. They were houses were usually sunk into Kinmount Gazette of physics states cold air simply cut from the frozen the ground. Sawdust, plentiful sinks, so a refrigerated box surfaces of any of the lakes or from the local sawmills, was was placed underneath. Items rivers, The typical ice block packed around the blocks and Explore our Heritage … like milk, meats and anything was 12-18 inches, so once the the building sealed. The saw- else that needed refrigeration, lake ice attained this depth, dust was a great insulator and Experience our Charm! was placed here during the locals would begin the har- kept the ice intact through Come to warmer summer months. A vest. Special saws were used most of the year. When new block of ice was needed to cut the ice into blocks. The needed the blocks were dug Winter Fest 2010 every few days to keep the blocks were then removed out and delivered to homes & February 27th stuff cool. businesses. Sponsored by the Kinmount and Area Top: Harvesters The ice harvest provided Business Association pull blocks of some badly-needed winter ice from the employment for local men. lake; Bottom: Blocks of ice continued to be Transporting ice in demand until the 1940s blocks to the ice when electric refrigerators house (and freezers) became readily available

Thank You To Our Volume 2 Royal Canadian Legion Patrons John McGrath  Diane Haggert Branch 441  In memory of Dick Kinmount, Ontario Hilyer 705-488-3462  In memory of Isabelle McKinnon Royal Canadian Legion  An Anonymous Fan  The Stovers John McGrath Branch Would You Like to be a 441 Patron?

Tale From the Town If you would like to support the Ga- One day, 2 Kinmount residents were traveling through zette Volume 2 as a patron, please Fenelon Falls when they noticed a crowd gathered around a send your donation to Kinmount Ga- zette, Advertising & Finance, c/o doorway of one of the stores. They stopped to see what the scene was about. There, trapped in the doorway, was a skunk. Yvette Brauer, P.O. Box 17, Kin- mount, On K0M 2A0

The crowd kept a respectful distance, but the skunk was not ([email protected]). going anywhere. The locals were openly discussing how the Cheques should be made payable to skunk could be removed with the least odour released. One of K.C.P.E.D. the visiting Kinmount delegation calmly stated: “We are big trappers from the North. We know how to handle this situation”. The appreciative crowd watched intently as the “Trapper From the North” calmly went up to the skunk… and stomped it to death! After the deed was done, the “trappers” hopped into their car and resumed their journey. Page 5 Kinmount Gazette

Myth Busters Legend of Ghost Island

Recently , a group of visiting shocking! Bjorn and Gudrun There are several islands in Bal- the Trent Waterway on their Icelanders and their pet visited were scouting the location for sam Lake near Rosedale. The way to Quebec, made it as the trestle at Crego Creek to see the upcoming Icelandic Asso- largest, Grand Island contains far as Ghost Island in Bal- over 1,000 acres and was long the site of the first Icelandic ciation Convention Visit this sam Lake. For some reason used as a summer grazing spot Settlement in Canada. Snow- April. Our very own Guy Scott for local farmers & lumbermen. lost in the sands of time, mobilers on the trail were will act as tour guide, with the The water fences made a won- they felt threatened & buried shocked to see Cuddles posing stipulation that all four legged derful barrier. The lumbermen their treasure on the island. for pictures with his owners. Icelandic pets are to remain from Fenelon Falls kept large Legend has it the treasure Stated one man, in his call to the muzzled and on a leash at all herds of oxen and horses for use was gold & silver church Gazette, it was beary beary times. in their winter lumber camps. plate & related trappings During the summer, these from their mission church. beasts of burden were ―put out to pasture‖ on Grand They never returned to re- Island. The Howrey Lumber claim the treasure. The treas- Company often barged 150 ure was never found, but not horses to the island retreat for want of trying as several for their summer holidays. large holes on the island But the most famous island testify. Passing river drivers is St Mary’s or Ghost Is- furthered the legend, often land. Yes, the title hints at a claiming they saw ghosts past filled with mystery. patrolling the island at night. Local lore has it the island It is said their ghosts haunt contains a hidden treasure the island to this day, still dating from 1759. The fu- protecting their valuables ture province of Ontario, from interlopers! then part of New France, was invaded by the British. Legend has it a group of 2 Jesuit priests, fleeing down

Annual Dinner and Loonie Auction March 6, 2010 Galway Hall Support the Gazette and the Victoria Pony Club $12.00 per ticket Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Donations Welcome Contact Guy Scott 488-3182 Or Doug Pearson 488-2547

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John McGrath Branch 441 Royal Canadian Legion Kinmount by Cathy King Culinary Cupboard Our regular activities are continuing through- out the winter and early spring with Ladies Annie Silver’s Johnnycake out the winter: Darts on Monday, Mixed Darts on Wednes- Submitted by Audrey Silver Why not bring a friend and come out to our day and Shuffleboard Sunday afternoons. weekly Tuesday Lunches. For only $6 you There is a benefit dance for Daryl Dettman 1 cup sugar can have a delicious hot meal or soup and a taking place at the Legion Hall on the eve- 1 cup milk sandwich for just $5. ning of Saturday February 27th. We hope ½ cup shortening Bingo is held every Friday at 6:45 pm. An you can come out and show your support. ¾ cup cornmeal Easter Bingo is being planned in late March Tickets are only $10 each. Further informa- 1 cup all purpose flour which promises to have lots of cash prizes tion is available on the flyers posted 3 tsp. baking powder plus hams and turkeys. throughout Kinmount. Pinch of salt Big Buck Bid Euchre is the third Wednesday Good Luck to Kinmount Winterfest 2010 of each month at 11:00 am. The cost is only which is taking place on Saturday February Mix together and bake in 8 ½‖ $10 which includes a delicious lunch. 27th during the day. In keeping with the square pan at 350 for 30 minutes. If you don’t like winter outdoor activities Olympic spirit their committee has a lot of ―My grandmother’s Johnnycake come out Saturday afternoons to our weekly great activities planned for all ages. As I recipe makes a light cake, deli- meat draws. The draws start at approximately write this the Olympic games are just under- cious with butter, whatever top- 5pm. way in Vancouver. Best wishes to all the ping you like, or even just plain,‖ Our weekly sports leagues continue through- athletes and GO CANADA ! says grandson Paul Silver.

Cooking Q & A Local Company Helps to Commemorate Olympics in Lindsay Why is it called Johnnycake? Robynne On December 14, 2009 Victoria Park in Lind- Wednesday, December 16th coming through say received a new resident – a 9’ tall stone Omemee mid-morning and then to Lindsay The origin of the name Johnny- Inukshuk to commemorate the Vancouver for a mid-day Community Celebration. cake is a mystery that probably 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. The inukshuk has been used for centuries by has nothing to do with anyone The figure is a representation of the Inuit people of Canada named John. The main ingredient the Vancouver 2010 Olympic to provide direction of this old time recipe is cornmeal. Winter Games emblem and the across the vast wilderness Corn was a major component in Inuktitut word for friend. of the North. The inuk- the diet of Aboriginal people & The Torch Relay Community shuk has become a sym- was one of the first foods pioneers Task Force felt it was important bol of hope and friendship added to their diets. The original to leave a legacy of the event in and the hospitality of johnnycakes were set on a wooden the community. Committee Canada that welcomes board, barrel stave or hot stones to member Don Thomas worked everyone with open arms. bake by an open fire. The dough with Dudman Construction was made of cornmeal, salt, sugar from Burnt River and the city’s and water. Since johnnycake Parks, Recreation & Culture The Inukshuk created by could be easily prepared by travel- Division to create the 7 ton Malcolm Dudman stands ers, it was also referred to it as figure. proudly in Victoria Park ―journey cake.‖ Some believe The Olympic Torch Relay in Lindsay they were originally called came to Kawartha Lakes on Shawnee cakes and some think "janiken," an Indian word for "corn cake," could possibly be the origin. Modern recipes in- clude milk, eggs, flour and additional ingredients.

Left: A picture of Johnycake Call Dave Lougheed that is ready to be topped with your favourite condiment.

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Kinmount Kids’Corner protected from its spikes and its bite. Finally, our fun was over because Kiwi is nocturnal so she got tired and had to go HEDGEHOG STORIES back home and have a snooze. The students went back to Submitted by Grade 4 Students at Ridgewood Public School work after the hectic visit. The Amazing Hedgehog Kute Kiwi By Cameryn, Brook and Dawson By Emma, Taylor, and Aaron Our class of 18 people saw a hedgehog for the very first time. On January 29, 2010, Amanda Wilkinson came to room 225 Everybody loved it! Dawson, a grade 4 student, touched it at Ridgewood with Kiwi the hedgehog to show our class without gloves. Dawson said that Kiwi, the hedgehog, wasn’t what a hedgehog looks like and to teach us more about prickly and he thought it would be. Hedgehogs are nocturnal hedgehogs. Everyone was excited to see what a hedgehog so she usually doesn’t wake up until 5:00 p.m. As a result, looked like. Then Amanda came in and took Kiwi the hedge- Kiwi was angry when we woke her up at 1:30 p.m. hog out of the box. When Kiwi came out she made hissing (Nocturnal means awake at night and asleep during the day.) sounds because she was scared. She looked so adorable She made a lot of hissing and popping noises. Kiwi was very when she ran around. We had to put on gloves before we prickly, but no one got hurt because we wore gloves. This could hold her. Dawson, a 10 year old student, said, ―Why was the best experience ever! do we have to wear gloves?‖ Amanda told us that Kiwi was The Grumpy Hedgehog prickly and sometimes she bites. When we held her she By Brayden, C.J. and Adam curled up into a ball to protect herself. Amanda also told us On January 29, 2010, in Room 225, at Ridgewood Public that Kiwi was nocturnal. Nocturnal means that the animal School, a hedgehog, called Kiwi visited our class. Amanda, sleeps during the day and comes out at night. Finally, Kiwi’s owner, laid out a blanket and let the hedgehog roam Amanda and Kiwi had to leave. Alayha, a grade 4 student around so Kiwi could get used to the class. Kiwi crawled said, ―Ahh, I’m going to miss Kiwi.‖ The class hopes Kiwi around to explore the classroom. Next we got to hold the can visit us again. hedgehog. We had to wear special gloves because Kiwi Spiky Hedgehog could spike you or bite you. Finally the hedgehog left be- By Katelynn, Dylan and Mack cause she was getting very tired and grumpy. She was On January 29, 2010, Mike brought his sister Amanda’s grumpy because the hedgehog is nocturnal which means it hedgehog to school because his speech was about African sleeps all day and is awake at night. Mike’s mom commented Pygmy hedgehogs. The hedgehog’s name was Kiwi. We that Kiwi keeps her family awake all night when it plays on think it was named Kiwi because it was small and bristly like its wheel. Adam said, ―The hedgehog was cute.‖ It was an the kiwi fruit. The visit started when Amanda brought Kiwi exciting day for Room 225. to class in a box covered with a blanket because Kiwi is noc- The Perfect Hedgehog turnal and likes to sleep during the day and come out at night. By Destiny, Lisa & Alex She likes to snuggle down deep in the blanket. After we put On January 29, 2010, Mike’s mom and sister brought Kiwi on protective gloves, we got to hold the grumpy hedgehog. the hedgehog into our class, Room 225, at Ridgewood Public We played with the hedgehog even though some of the girls School. Mike’s mom and sister brought in the hedgehog be- and boys (and Mrs. P.) were scared. Finally, Amanda had to cause Mike’s speech was on hedgehogs. When the hedgehog take Kiwi home because she was getting tired. We enjoyed came to our classroom we all formed a circle because Kiwi our visit with the might try to escape. Then when everyone saw Mike holding spiky hedgehog. the hedgehog with gloves, we all wanted to hold Kiwi. So, Kinmount Amanda passed the gloves around and we all got to hold Public Library Jun- Kiwi. Destiny, a grade 4 student, exclaimed, ―Kiwi tried to ior Book Club with jump off my hands.‖ Mike’s mom and sister told the curious Librarian Maryann class that Kiwi is nocturnal, which means that Kiwi sleeps all Dobsi meets night and stays up all night. When Kiwi stays up all night so Wednesdays from does Mike’s mom, because Kiwi likes to spin on his wheel 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and make a lot of noise. Finally, the visit was over and Alayha, one of our classmates said, ―I want a hedgehog!‖ Hectic Hedgehog By Chloe, Alayha and Mike Preschool On January 29, 2010, the students from room 225 touched a Storytime at energetic hedgehog because Michael did his speech on hedge- Kinmount Public hogs. Alayha, a student from Room 225, said ―Kiwi is excit- Library meets ing.‖ First Kiwi the hedgehog was carried in by Amanda (the Thursdays owner) and taken out for 18 pairs of eyes to see. Next, Mi- from chael’s sister Amanda put down a blanket so Kiwi could 11:00 a.m. - noon. crawl around. We all decided to pick up the hedgehog, but before we got to do that, we had to put on gloves so we were Page 8 Kinmount Gazette

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Letter to the Editor Re Hockey in Kinmount Cultural Corner I would like to compliment you on your day. Cool Times: The Great Freeze of 1934 article in the Kinmount Gazette of February I feel it would be a thoughtful gesture if The winter of 1934 may have been the 2010 regarding hockey in the Kinmount this could be mentioned in a future is- coldest on record for Southern Ontario. area. I have very fond memories of playing sue. Keep up the good work and I look My Dad (Gordon Thomson) always hockey as a youngster in Kinmount. forward to continuing to read the Kin- recorded extremes in weather for all I would guess that, because it was before mount Gazette. seasons. The following are Fahrenheit your time, you did not remember a period ―Robert T. Allen‖ temperatures he recorded in his journal in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, after the Editor’s note: Many thanks to Bob Al- at our farm in the White Lake Settle- Tagalder Gardens closed and the rink len for his update. He was not the only ment. All temperatures are in degrees opened at the Fairgrounds, there was the person to mention the missing page of below zero Fahrenheit: there was no Austin Rink. The open rink was built and hockey history in Kinmount. Keith Celsius or metric! maintained by the Austin Family alone and Stata also brought the omission to my all we as players were asked to do was attention, as well as mentioning the ice Feb 2 : -28°F clean it periodically. Many cold nights rink before Tagalder Gardens was lo- Feb 3: -34°F during the winter months, young people of cated on the Main St, on the current Feb 4: -40°F Galway (the Dettmans, Cains, Pearsons and Post Office site. Feb 5: -43°F Allens) would all meet the Kinmount locals It is great to have your feedback. Feel Feb 6 : -38°F to enjoy pleasure skating early in the eve- free to contact any Gazette staffer Feb 7 : -56°F ning and a great game of shinny later on. If (including myself!) at any time about Feb 8 : -43°F we lost our puck in the snow or if it froze Feb 9 : -42°F one of stories or with ideas for new sto- and broke because it was so cold out, we Feb 10 : -38°F would descend to the Austin’s horse barn ries. We welcome your feedback. GS Feb 14 : -40°F and retrieve several pieces of horse dung Feb 15 : -38°F and keep on playing well into the night. Feb 16 : -36°F The Austins also Feb 17 : -37°F provided us with a building housing a These temperature readings were taken wood stove where between 6 and 7 am, as he rose to do the we could thankfully morning chores. I recall Dad saying the warm ourselves. daytime temperature never rose above 0 Personally, I am (Fahrenheit) for a 14 day period! (0 °F grateful to the Aus- equals -17°C) The 56 below 0 reading tin Family for what was a record low for our region! This they contributed to extreme cold spell wiped out many of all of us so that we the fruit orchards in the Niagara/ could play our great Whitby/Bowmanville area. There were game of hockey in only 4 of the 15 apple trees surrounding Kinmount and make Grandpa Switzer’s garden left alive! many friends whom I still enjoy seeing occasionally to this The above excerpt was taken from ―Chips From the Woodbox of Memory‖ YOUR HOME Workers retiling by Ted Thomson. Ted was born & Baker’s Creek raised in the White Lake Settlement. COMFORT which runs under- The Gazette will be featuring his remi- ground from the niscences of life in the Kinmount Com- Trish Gautreau Rail Line to the munity in future editions. First Aid Instructor/Examiner River. This creek was the original Located in Irondale, On water supply for Will travel to your workplace downtown Kin- 705-447-3111 mount. The creek

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The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby

There’s something about Kin- "The International Winter Czechoslovakian team. This born across the road from the mount that tugs on one’s Sports Week" an odd title for was followed by a 22-0 vic- United Church in Norland. heartstrings. Here’s an ex- an event that didn't last a tory over Sweden, before they Hilda celebrated the occasion ample: Recently I received a week, but actually went on for humbled the Great Britain at a full house birthday bash call from former Kinmount eleven days. The name was team 19-2. In the final they at the Royal Canadian Legion resident Doris Ogley who adopted as a way to get the met the team from the USA. in Coboconk. Daughter wanted to tell me how much Scandinavian nations to com- Despite this game being the Phyllis advises she plans to she was enjoying her Collec- pete. Since 1901 Norway, closest game of the tourna- make a scrapbook of the occa- tor Set Volume 1 of the Kin- Sweden and Finland had held ment for the Canadians, they sion. Hilda recently took up mount Gazette. Though liv- their own very successful still ran out as gold medal residence at Carresant Care in ing in Napanee for several Nordic Games. The organiz- winners with a 6-1 victory. Lindsay, in a room directly years, Doris retains fond ers of the event in Chamonix. The First Winter Olympics across the hall from her memories of Kinmount and France, had to do a lot of per- also provided this interesting younger sister who is 96! Doris is not alone. There are suading to attract the Scandi- story. American Ski Jumper KINMOUNT a number of former residents navian countries, but eventu- Anders Haugen initially fin- WINTERFEST 2010 who have the Kinmount Ga- ally succeeded in enticing ished fourth in his event but Celebrate the Olympics at zette sent to them and many them to compete. During this was later promoted to third. Kinmount Winterfest Satur- who view it online at kin- "Sports Week‖ officials set up This may not seem to be day, February 27. Start you mount.ca. Isn’t it nice to an organization to look after much of a story, but he was know Kinmount holds a spe- the interests of skiing. The only promoted to third in day with the Pancake Break- cial place in their hearts? If Federation Internationale de 1974! Errors in the calcula- fast of Champions from 8:30 you know someone who Ski (FIS) was formed, and it tions of the scoring of the a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Kin- would like to be added to the was this organization that a original event were discov- mount Community Centre. mailing list contact Yvette whole year later retrospec- ered, and Haugen eventually Complete the celebrations at Brauer at 488-2282 or tively gave the title of The received his Bronze medal at Kinmount Fairgrounds. Make [email protected]. Winter Olympics to the event. the age of 83! sure to catch the |Olympic My apologies for any confu- Though Canada won only 1 Please contact me at 488- sion caused regarding the date medal at the First Winter 2919 or Parade with Kinmount\s own of Kinmount Winterfest. The Olympics, we did it in grand [email protected] to Olympic Torchbearer Cathy correct date is Saturday, Feb. style! The Canadian Hockey leak news through the Hot King at 11:30 a.m. Partici- 27. Originally this event was team won gold in spectacular Stove Leak and remember to pate in the parade by making scheduled for Feb. 13, but fashion. They won all five of keep visiting kinmount.ca. a flag from Bristol board for circumstances brought about a their matches scoring 110 See you around town! the Olympic Flag Contest. date change. Last month’s goals and only conceding 3 in HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Gazette reflected the original the process. In their opening HILDA Draw a picture of your fa- date in one the spots. game the Canadians thrashed Congratulations to lifetime vourite Olympic sport on the As February draws to an end, Switzerland by the incredible area resident Hilda back. Following the Opening so does the Vancouver 2010 score line of 33-0. They then Chynoweth who turned 100 Ceremony get you picture Olympic Games. What do went on to score 30 goals on February 13. Hilda was taken holding a real Olympic you know about the First without reply against the Winter Olympics? Well, after a little BCH Tax Preparation Accounting research I came Bookkeeping across a few interest- 3235 County Road 121 ing tidbits to share R.R. #2 Burnt River ON Government Remittances with you. K0M 1C0 Payroll Back in 1924, the Barry Heaton Personal Tax Returns first games held in Phone 705-488-2228 P.O.S. System Set-up Chamonix, France, Mobile 705-340-3942 were not known as Fax 705-488-3160 Small Business Set-up the Winter Olympics. [email protected] All at REASONABLE RATES They were called

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The Hot Stove Leak continued from page 11 1974! Errors in the calcula- fast of Champions from 8:30 There’s something about Kin- Scandinavian nations to com- tions of the scoring of the a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Kin- mount that tugs on one’s pete. Since 1901 Norway, original event were discov- mount Community Centre. heartstrings. Here’s an ex- Sweden and Finland had held ered, and Haugen eventually Complete the celebrations at ample: Recently I received a their own very successful received his Bronze medal at Kinmount Fairgrounds. call from former Kinmount Nordic Games. The organiz- the age of 83! Make sure to catch the resident Doris Ogley who ers of the event in Chamonix. Please contact me at 488- |Olympic Parade with Kin- wanted to tell me how much France, had to do a lot of per- 2919 or mount\s own Olympic she was enjoying her Collec- suading to attract the Scandi- [email protected] Torchbearer Cathy King at tor Set Volume 1 of the Kin- navian countries, but eventu- to leak news through the Hot 11:30 a.m. Participate in the mount Gazette. Though liv- ally succeeded in enticing Stove Leak and remember to parade by making a flag ing in Napanee for several them to compete. During this keep visiting kinmount.ca. from Bristol board for the years, Doris retains fond "Sports Week‖ officials set up See you around town! Olympic Flag Contest. Draw memories of Kinmount and an organization to look after HAPPY 100TH BIRTH- a picture of your favourite Doris is not alone. There are the interests of skiing. The DAY HILDA Olympic sport on the back. a number of former residents Federation Internationale de Congratulations to lifetime Following the Opening who have the Kinmount Ga- Ski (FIS) was formed, and it area resident Hilda Ceremony get you pic- zette sent to them and many was this organization that a Chynoweth who turned 100 who view it online at kin- whole year later retrospec- on February 13. Hilda was ture taken holding a real mount.ca. Isn’t it nice to tively gave the title of The born across the road from Olympic Torch. Make know Kinmount holds a spe- Winter Olympics to the event. the United Church in Nor- a cardboard toboggan cial place in their hearts? If Though Canada won only 1 land. Hilda celebrated the for the Downhill Dash Con- you know someone who medal at the First Winter occasion at a full house test. Registration & rules would like to be added to the Olympics, we did it in grand birthday bash at the Royal available at local businesses. mailing list contact Yvette style! The Canadian Hockey Canadian Legion in Cobo- Enter the Olympic Chili Brauer at 488-2282 or team won gold in spectacular conk. Daughter Phyllis ad- Contest. Drop off your [email protected]. fashion. They won all five of vises she plans to make a crock pot of delicious chili My apologies for any confu- their matches scoring 110 scrapbook of the occasion. by 11:00 a.m. Activities sion caused regarding the date goals and only conceding 3 in Hilda recently took up resi- include sleigh rides, skating, of Kinmount Winterfest. The the process. In their opening dence at Carresant Care in tobogganing, Olympic Chal- correct date is Saturday, Feb. game the Canadians thrashed Lindsay, in a room directly lenge Obstacle Course, 27. Originally this event was Switzerland by the incredible across the hall from her Olympic Scavenger Hunt, scheduled for Feb. 13, but score line of 33-0. They then younger sister who is 96! games, races, great food & circumstances brought about a went on to score 30 goals KINMOUNT more! Don’t miss the Dog date change. Last month’s without reply against the WINTERFEST 2010 Skijoring Demonstration at Gazette reflected the original Czechoslovakian team. This Celebrate the Olympics at 3:00 p.m. Pick up a Winter- date in one the spots. was followed by a 22-0 vic- Kinmount Winterfest Satur- fest Brochure around town As February draws to an end, tory over Sweden, before they day, February 27. Start you or visit kinmount.ca for so does the Vancouver 2010 humbled the Great Britain day with the Pancake Break- more details. Olympic Games. What do team 19-2. In the final they you know about the First met the team from the USA. Winter Olympics? Well, after Despite this game being the a little research I came across closest game of the tourna- PAUL SILVER a few interesting tidbits to ment for the Canadians, they P.O. Box 286 share with you. still ran out as gold medal Kinmount, On Back in 1924, the first games winners with a 6-1 victory. 20+ Years Experience K0M 2A0 Serving Kinmount & Area held in Chamonix, France, The First Winter Olympics were not known as the Winter also provided this interesting Olympics. They were called story. American Ski Jumper HOME & COTTAGE "The International Winter Anders Haugen initially fin- Sports Week" an odd title for ished fourth in his event but INTERIORS - EXTERIORS an event that didn't last a was later promoted to third. One call covers all week, but actually went on for This may not seem to be (705) 488-2919 eleven days. The name was much of a story, but he was adopted as a way to get the only promoted to third in Page 12 Kinmount Gazette

Hot Stove Leak, continued from Right: This picture was submit- p. 12 ted by Ralph and Susan Butts. If you know the identifies of any Sparks, Brownies, Guides & of these Kinmount hockey play- Pathfinders: Mondays, 6:30 ers, please contact the Gazette. p.m. at Kinmount Community Centre. Call 488-2919 for info. Mid-winter Travel

Kinmount Walking Group: Meet downtown Monday, The difficulty of midwinter Wednesday & Fridays, 9:00 a.m. travel was illustrated by a sad tale from the French Line (off Lunch at the Legion: Tues- the Crystal Lake Rd). A young days, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hot Bradley girl passed away in the Meals $6.00, Soup & Sandwich middle of a snowy stretch of $5.00, includes tea & coffee. Eat weather. The family desired to in/take out. get the body to town for a fu- neral service & burial. All the Junior Book Club: Wednesday able-bodied men in Union evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Creek were assembled with at Kinmount Public Library. shovels to literally dig their way into town. They ignored the Fitness & Yoga: Tuesday & Bobcaygeon Road where snow- Thursday mornings at Kinmount drifts towered well over their community Centre. Fitness 9:00 heads, instead concentrating on a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15 the ―cadge or winter road‖ that a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Call Janet ran from the Mill Hill into town. Dalzell at 488-2630. This winter road meandered through a series of swamps, Evening Yoga: Wednesday fields and protected valleys nights at Kinmount Community where the snowdrifts were less Centre. Call Gail Holness at 705 of a problem. It took over 30 -455-9294. men all day to shovel the sleigh containing the body into Kin- BOB’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Preschool Storytime: Thurs- mount. The crew stayed over- R epairs to all Major Brand Names days, 11:00 a.m. at Kinmount night and walked home the next Public Library. day. Anything for a neighbour. Refrigerators — R a n g e s — Dishwashers M i c r o w a v e s — D r y e r s — F r e e z e r s Open Mediation: Thursdays, Air Conditioners

7:30 p.m. at the Dharma Centre, Bob Brown, Service Technician 1886 Galway Road. New and Used Sales & Part Sales Visit dharmacentre.org or call 488-2704 for more information. Kinmount 7 Days a Week RR#1, Kinmount, ON 7 0 5 - 488- 2274 Friday Night Bingo: 6:45 p.m. For all your grocery at the Royal Canadian Legion. needs $200.00 Must Go! THE KINMOUNT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Owners proudly presents the Public Skating: Friday 7:00 Tom and Sue Lang p.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 KINMOUNT COUNTRY JAMBOREE p.m.-3:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 Open 7 Days a Week! p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Kinmount June 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2010 Arena. Snack Bar. Main Street Kinmount Fairgrounds

Kinmount Knights Hockey: 705-488-2211 For info, contact Greg Barrington 705-454-1459 Sundays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Email: [email protected] Kinmount Arena. Call Dave or Website: www.ambrec.com/kinmount/ Pam at 488-2237 for more infor- mation. Page 13 Kinmount Gazette

In the Lions Den by Janice Davidson Olympic Flag Contest Although the legal name of our asso- weeks to go over correspondence, Mascot Colouring Contest ciation is ―The International Associa- plan activities, discuss new business tion of Lions Clubs‖ we are more as well as old. Our meetings are And Much Much More familiarly know as the ―Lions Clubs enjoyable and sometimes quite enter- International‖ or just the ―Lions taining. A potluck dinner meeting is Club‖. Which ever name is used we once a month with everyone bringing are one of the most widely recog- a tasty dish. What a great feeling WINTERFEST 2010 nized and respected organizations in when you can plan or accomplish the world. something for the good of the com- The current Lions emblem was munity and have fun doing so. adopted at the 1919 convention. It On February 16th we had a consists of a gold letter ―L‖ on a cir- pancake supper with dona- Help your child stay focused, concentrate & learn in cular purple (or blue) field. Border- tions to go to Haiti to help with school. ing this is a circular gold area with their disaster. We would like two Lion profiles facing away from to thank everyone for their the center, symbolizing our glorious generous donations to help past and a promising future. The others in great need. st word ―Lions‖ appears at the top, and On March 31 we are going to BRAINIUMS – in 2 flavours ―International‖ at the bottom. have an Easter Bingo at Gal- Give yourself the edge you need to think clearly The royal colors of purple and gold way Hall with turkeys, hams – FOCUS 425 – your best source for Omega-3 fatty acids were selected as the official colors and cash prizes. We hope to call Fred or Carol Simmons 286-3588 when the association was organized see in 1917. Purple stands for loyalty, you and for integrity of mind and heart. then, Gold symbolizes sincerity of pur- as it pose, liberality in judgment, purity in will life, and generosity in mind, heart be and purse to those in need. great We usually have meetings every two fun.

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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 week we will feature a K0M 2A0 photo from the Kinmount Phone: 705-488-3182 Area. We challenge you to identify the spot. E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos wel- come. Please submit to the We’re on the Web editor via email with a de- tailed description of the spot www.kinmount.ca you have captured. Last week’s Spot the Shot: Gazette Committee: The limestone kilns in Cobo- Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer conk, Ontario as seen from Jane Austin, Publisher Hwy 35. Yvette Brauer, Advertising/Finance

From the Editor’s Desk Happy Birthday to Hilda White Lake Settlement and photos or stories or other future. Chynoweth from Norland. has recorded some interest- materials of the village, Groundhog Day has come & went Hilda was 100 years young ing experiences of life in the please feel free to give me a and (surprise, surprise) the rodent last week. A massive birth- community. The Kinmount call. When I put this issue has forecast 6 more weeks of win- day party at the Coboconk Story is more than just grand together, I realized I had no ter! The old pioneer farmers had a Legion was held in her hon- events: it is also the ―little photo of the old grist mill our. Hilda is an active (with things‖, past & present that anywhere in my collections, more practical approach to the issue. a Capital A) member of the makes life in our community despite the fact the building An old English holiday was Kinmount Pioneer Society so special. The Gazette will stood at the end of the dam Michaelmas Day (February 2 as and the Kinmount Artisans be running some of these until the 1920s. A truly rare well). I can always remember Roy Coop. stories from issue to issue to gem would be a photo of the Newman signing a little song that Congratulations to another give our readers a taste of life Main St or town in general went ―Michaelmas Day, Michael- local lad, Brent Anderson, from different angles. before the Great Fire of mas Day; Half your pork & Half who will be the new De- Thanks also to Robert T 1890. I appreciate the materi- tachment Commander of the (Bob) Allen for the feedback als many others have shared your hay.‖ To the farmer, February Peterborough County OPP. on hockey in Kinmount. It is with me & look forward to 2 was halfway through the winter Brent has been with the your responses that adds the getting more ―stuff‖ in the season; groundhog’s shadow or not! OPP for over 20 years serv- spice to our paper. Bob cur- GS ing in many places around rently resides in Scarbor- Ontario in a wide variety of ough, a suburb of Kinmount, The dam as roles. Brent’s brother Kelly but you can tell by the letter it is today in is also with the OPP and his where his heart still is! 2009. The uncle Lloyd Crego was a The upcoming issues of the grist mill longtime OPP officer. It Gazette will be featuring was located must run in the family! early history of the village of to the right This past month I was Kinmount itself. Each build- (East bank of handed a binder called ing, each lot, each store has a the dam). ―Chips From The Woodbox story to tell about how the Anyone with of Memory‖ by a Kinmount village was founded, how it any informa- area resident: Ted Thomson. changed and where it is to- tion, please Ted was born &raised in the day. Anybody who has old contact Guy Scott. Page 15 705 - 488 - 3030

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