February 2020 Volume 12: Issue 4 Inside This Issue

KINMOUNT GAZETTE THE KINMOUNT COMMITTEE FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

February 2020 Volume 12: Issue 4 Inside this issue:

FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS: SOUTH BEXLEY 2 HOCKEY MEMOIRS PART V 3 GAME WARDENS PART III 4 WORLD WAR II RECRUITING 6 SPOT THE SHOT RECAPTURED 7 COUNCILLOR’S CORNER 7 KIDS CORNER 9 THE HOT STOVE LEAK 10 COLD & FLU 13 KINMOUNT FAIR CELEBRATES 150 YEARS 14 THE GALWEGIANS 15 FOOD FANATIC 15 THE MARRIAGE OF CHOCOLATE & VALENTINE’S 15 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 441 16 IN THE LIONS DEN 16 THE LIBRARY LINK 16 RED CROSS FOOD PACKAGES FOR POWS 17 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS 17 TWO POLICE OFFICERS KILLED 18 HIGH FIVE CLUB 18 SPOT THE SHOT 19 EDITORIAL 19

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The Township of Bexley was sur- Laidlaw made his money from land veyed in 1834. It was attached to sales and railways, including financing Eldon Township via the Portage the Victoria Railway. By this time the Road, an old Indian trail that led focus of the community had changed. from Lake Simcoe east along the The Toronto-Nippising Railway passed Talbot River towards Balsam through the area, but further north than Lake. The Talbot River emptied Fort Ranch at what became Victoria into Lake Simcoe, not Balsam Road. The Trent Canal was opened in Lake (Trent River). But it came 1873 and the Portage Road was by- very close to Balsam Lake and passed by the new waterway & railway was just a short portage away. The access points. Portage Road was a traditional The first post office in the area was native road and witnessed the called Aros (after a village in Scotland) passage of much Canadian Histo- and was located beside the “Fort” in ry, including Samuel de Cham- 1866. Mail came from Kirkfield plain as well as generations of two days a week. But with the es- Hurons, Iroquois and countless tablishment of Victoria Road other peoples. So popular was this (1872) the post office was closed location, that a trading post was and the settlers gravitated to the built here in the 1700s. By the new centre or later to Bexley ham- time the first settlers arrived, all let or Corson’s Siding. The section that remained were stone chim- of the Trent Canal between the Fort neys. and Kirkfield was not finished until The earliest planned community the early 1900s. in Bexley Township was a village The community of South Bexley/ site called St Marys at the west the Fort/Aros/St Marys contained a end of Balsam Lake. It was sur- school house (SS #6 Bexley veyed along the west shore of “Laidlaw School”), a church (St Balsam Lake where the old Por- Thomas Anglican) and the “Fort” The stone walls of Fort Rouche today tage Road hit the lake. When the Estate which was turned into a tour- Trent Canal was cut through from ist lodge. The business centres Balsam Lake to Grass Lake, it gravitated to Victoria Road at the passed through the St Marys site. junction of the Victoria Coloniza- Unfortunately the site was poorly tion Road and the Toronto- located: it consisted of a flat rock Nipissing Railway, the hamlet of with about 2 inches of soil. The Bexley and the hamlet of Corson’s village lots were never occupied. Siding. Later Balsam Lake Provin- But a number of settlers did trick- cial Park was created (1968) to the le down the Portage Road from east of the community between the Kirkfield. Among these early set- Fort and Coboconk. The original tlers was a (retired) Admiral Lakeshore Road that ran into Vanstittart. In 1834 he was given Coboconk became a side road when a grant of 1,000 acres on the the new Highway #48 became the northwest shore of Balsam Lake. main road between Kirkfield and The admiral was very much an Coboconk. The community still has English aristocrat; dressing for- an impressive church at the corner mally for dinners, entertaining of Highway #48 and Portage Road, guests, constructing a large house and those beautiful old stone walls and building a small Anglican along Lakeshore Road testify to the church. age when the area was a local About 1871 (after the Admiral “happening” community. passed on), a local businessman named George Laidlaw acquired the estate. He carried on the traditions, being nicknamed the “Laird of Bexley”. He built a large “mansion” on the north shore and imported Scottish stone masons to build the impressive stone walls that still grace the property today. The estate was knicknamed “The Bexley S.S. #6 Laidlaw School Fort Ranch” or” Forte Rauche”. Page 2 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Hockey Memories Part V, by John Dettman

Hockey in my forties was shinny my son Marty. Like me he is at the rink and in Minden. I was not a super star, just a really now coaching my son and attend- good player who plays for the ing all the games. Our store was love of the sport. Had I wanted now open at nights so Lola made him to play in the NHL? Of it possible to continue. I played in course, but I settled for him a men’s league in Minden. It was becoming a good hockey play- open to anyone over eighteen. I er that could be competitive in scored a lot of goals in that a men’s house league any- league throughout my forties. where he wanted to play. That Finally an old-timers league was he has accomplished. formed in Minden and I played in Two year’s ago, our Past Tim- it for three years, again enjoying ers team was short players success. A weekly column in the against a young Manvers team. Minden Times would report all I had just returned after anoth- the goals and assists. I even fin- er shoulder injury. As luck ished in the top ten goal scorers! would have it, Marty was We sold the store in 2,000 and home and so was my son-in- moved to Lindsay, but I contin- law Chris Richmond. Chris ued to drive to Minden to play was learning the game, having there. Bill Austin, my auditor never played it as a kid. It was who also played, said I should a great moment for me to play join the senior Past Timers on a line with Chris and League in Lindsay, as they were Marty. I was sixty-five at the always short players. I was nerv- time. Marty broke down the ous about joining the league until centre of the ice and fed me a one day I met Murray Bradt at perfect pass. I scored! What Midtown Skate Exchange trying could be sweeter that that for a on skates for pleasure skating. I hockey-dad! had played with Murray on the Marty and I played in several tourna- Fenelon Old Flyers. He had not ments (for Kinmount), and it was fun played in years, but I talked him to play together creating a very spe- into making a come back with the cial father-son bond and fond memo- Lindsay Past Timers. It was hard ries. I never wanted to neglect my KINMOUNT DOWNTOWN PHARMACY to find who was running the daughter Jill, so I put together a Kin- 4084 COUNTY RD #121 team, but finally John Henley mount hockey team for boys and KINMOUNT, ONTARIO K0M 2A0 told us to come out for a try out. I girls. Jill was eight and was a great PHONE: 705-488-1923 was fifty-seven and Murray was skater. I convinced George Simmons FAX: 705-488-1943 sixty. It was perfect timing! Mur- to start an Irondale team (for compe- ray only lasted one year, but I tition) and it turned out great. Jill PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES went on to play for ten years. scored the first goal of our “league” MEDICATION REVIEWS I had found a team that believed on a perfect shot; and I felt this was BLISTER PACKAGING winning was not the only thing; the pinnacle! I knew there would be having fun was just as important. many more nights for Marty’s ups GENERAL SERVICES Art Truax joined in my second and downs, but very few with Jill. 20% SENIOR DISCOUNT EVERY year and we became close After hundreds of games and many TUESDAY & THURSDAY friends. He called me “Max Bent- years with Marty, I will never forget $ 2.00 ODB CO-PAY WAIVED ley” because Max was an old- the night Jill scored that first goal. FREE DELIVERY time hockey player who was a Jill graduated to ringette in Fenelon WITHIN KINMOUNT & TRENT LAKES good stick handler. I was flat- Falls, but I felt glad I gave her that tered: somebody had finally gave first feeling of what it was like to STORE HOURS me a compliment. He could tell I play a team sport on ice. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. learned to play hockey on the Despite this story being mainly about SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED ponds and rivers by the way I me, I know I passed something on to USE OUR FREE APP DIEM TO REFILL would weave and stick handle my family: my life-long passion for PRESCRIPTIONS around the other players. I guess hockey. And I will never forget Lola something came out of those cold at a broomball game, patting her days on the frozen ponds; just team mate on the bum and saying: Read The Gazette in colour at kinmount.ca like Ken Dryden talked about in “nice goal”! Its all about Life: shar- his book. ing joy and fun as a bush-league I still have a passion for hockey: TAOIST TAI CHI at Galway Hall something I have passed on to hockey player! Mondays & Thursdays 10 am - noon

Page 3 Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development the first two weeks of November (same Mile Lake, Horse Shoe Lake checking over as today). Anything before or after this fishing parties for under size bass. In evening, season was called poaching, a more took a load of bass from Little Gull Lake to serious crime than being charged with East Moores Lake returning to Kinmount (86 no licence. Duck hunting was also miles). strictly monitored, especially in the August 4 Kawartha Lakes. Wally spent some Patrolled from Kinmount to Irondale. Left car time on the Scugog River and Pigeon and patrolled Devil’s Lake by motor boat re Lake in the fall. The strangest protected complaint of shooting on the lake. Returned by bird was partridge. A lot of patrolling car to Maxwell’s Crossing (IB&O) checking protection of partridge”. over fishing parties. They must have been plentiful! August 5 It was absolutely forbidden to hunt Patrolled from Kinmount to Little Gull Lake to moose. They must have been scare be- Minden to Horse Shoe Lake re stocking lake cause moose were only mentioned with bass from Little Gull Lake. once. A poached moose was confiscat- August 6 ed at Coboconk and the meat was given Patrolled from Kinmount to Little Gull Lake, ”! Wally mentions Pigeon Lake, Mountain Lake, Twelve Mile several court appearances, usually for Lake, Hall’s Lake checking non-resident fish- minor stuff like fishing out of season. ing licences. On one occasion he even gave a ride to August 7 the perpetrator! One other hunting ac- Patrolled from Kinmount to Little Gull Lake to tion was forbidden: shooting on Sun- Crystal Lake by way of Norland re stocking days. But it was hard to catch a gun- Crystal Lake with small mouth black bass. August 8 Most days Wally patrolled alone. But In company with Mr Madigan from Dept pa- sometimes Alf Hodgson (a native of trolled from Kinmount to Armstrong Fur Farm Burnt River) joined him for the more (Galway) re investigating fence around fur serious events. Alf was the district su- farm. pervisor and a great friend. You had to August 9 certain skills” to be a game war- Patrolled from Kinmount to Gooderham, Wil- den, including handling boats and ca- berforce, Dark Lake, Grace Lake & Cardiff noes and knowing your geography! Lake checking non-residents for fishing licenc- There were a lot of trips carefully cata- es. Then to Charlie Bowen (Highland Grove) : logued by name. Some of the lakes checked two bear hides for bounty. (102 miles) mentioned have different names today August 10 s Lake at Irondale). Some of Patrolled from Kinmount to Crystal Lake. Left named” on today’s car and patrolled lake by motor boat checking local” sure helped! non-residents for fishing licences. The following extracts are from 1939. August 11 Many dates out, but that doesn’t mean Patrolled from Kinmount to Little Gull Lake. there were no entries! Helped load fishing equipment. Returned to Kinmount via Minden. Patrolled from Kinmount to Little Gull August 12 Lake, then to Burnt River, and to Round Patrolled from Kinmount to Lindsay via Fe- Lake. Restocked Lake and river (Gull) nelon Falls on Dept business. with Black Bass from Little Gull Lake. August 13 Patrolled from Kinmount to Davis Lake, Patrolled from Kinmount to Norland to Miner’s Bay, vicinity of Moore’s Lake check- s Falls, Moores Falls, Twelve ing for non-resident’s fishing licences. Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development selling lake trout. Then to Miner’s Bay, Toronto with discharging a gun on a Sunday. Game Wardens Part III, con’t Norland & Mud Turtle Lake. Seized one duck. July 31 October 17 August 14 Patrolled to Bradamore’s Beaver Meadow Charged Mr J Butts for setting illegal trap for Patrolled from Kinmount to Minden, to to open beaver dam to allow Mr Oliver beaver. Allsaw Bridge to Haliburton investigat- Greer to cut his beaver hay. October 18 ing sawdust supposed to be dumped in August 10 Patrolled to Gooderham and seized 25 lbs of lake. Patrolled to Moore’s Falls investigating moose meat from Mr F Dewey. August 15 family of Indians supposed to be selling October 22 Patrolled from Kinmount to Johnson’s lake trout. Patrolled Coffey Lake, Harvie Lake and Crystal Rapids, Long Rapids, High Falls check- September 2 lake watching for illegal mink traps. ing fishing parties for under size bass. In company of A Hodgson patrolled to November 8 August 16 Norland, Uphill, Seabright, Victoria Bridge Telephone call re moose shot a Coboconk. Trav- Patrolled from Kinmount to Good- on Black River watching for illegal deer elled to Coboconk & dressed out moose. Re- erham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Dark hunting. turned home by midnight. Lake, Grace Lake checking fishing par- September 9 November 9 ties & non-residents for licences, Patrolled to Mr Roy Newmans re beaver Returned to Coboconk, skinned moose & distrib- June 25 ponds that had a number of beaver in. He uted meat to poor families. Patrolled from Kinmount to Gooderham feared they might be molested this fall. November 10 re information of boys 14-15 years old September 14 Patrolled to Norland on to boundary north of killing bull frogs. Killed 3 frogs. Patrolled to Coboconk, Rosedale, Fenelon Norland on highway 35. Stopped all cars coming Warned them against future occurrence Falls & Lindsay. Afternoon patrolled along from deer hunt. of such an act. Scugog River & Mud Lake watching for November 19 June 26 illegal duck hunting. Returned to Lindsay Patrolled to Ox Narrows and on cross country to Patrolled from Kinmount to Lindsay at night. Montgomery;s Lake. Seized a rifle from M Pi- accompanied Mr Samuel Henderson to September 15 court on a charge of catching black bass card of Dorset: hunting deer without a licence. Left Lindsay to Omemee, Fowlers Corners, at High Falls on June 9. Fees Landing along Pigeon Lake to Duns- June 28 ford watching for illegal duck hunting Attended court against Garfield New- September 16 man on a charge of catching bass (at Patrolled to Hall’s Lake, Saskatchewan High Falls) in a period of closed season Lake. Kushog Lake. St Nora’s Lake & July 4 Dorset checking duck hunters for gun li- Patrolled to Minden then 2 miles south cences. on Highway 35. Opened beaver dams September 20 causing highway to be flooded. Patrolled Gooderham, Black Lake, White July 10 Lake, Crystal Lake re protection of par- Patrolled to Minden & collected unsold tridge. trappers & gun licences from Mr S W September 22 Welch. Patrolled Township of Galway watching July 14 for illegal Sunday shooting. Patrolled from Kinmount to Davis September 23 Lake, Gull Lake, Pigeon Lake, Red- Camped overnight on Gull Lake. Watching stone Lake returning to Kinmount via for illegal deer hunting. West Guilford, Grass Lake, Maple Lake October 10 checking fishing parties. Patrolled to Alex Morrisons re beaver July 15 flooding property. Opened 4 beaver dams. Patrolled from Kinmount to High Falls, October 13 Johnson’s Rapids to Wallace Rapids by Patrolled to Moore’s Falls. Charged Mr canoe. Dean Leary with possessing a gun without July 18 a licence. Also charged Mr Grandsell of Patrolled from Kinmount to Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Grace Lake, Elephant Lake & Fistail Lake checking fishing licences. July 25 Attended court against Mr Howard Ackley for selling minnows without a licence. July 29 In company with overseer A Hodgson to Gull Lake. Patrolled the lake watching for illegal netting. July 30 In company with A Hodgson to Moore’s Falls investigating Indians Page 5 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development World War II Recruiting

World War II broke out on Septem- ber 1, 1939. Canada waited a few days before declaring war on Nazi Germany. The Canadian Govern- ment immediately put into action its war plans. Nobody at the time knew how this war would unfold. Canada did have the experience of the Great War to call upon, but the govern- ment of William Lyon Mackenzie King was determined to act differently. King was hung up on Con- scription, and was determined to avoid it. This policy did not last long. The first move was to call up the (active) militia and form two divi- sions: one for overseas and one for home defence in Canada. The RCAF was to be mobilized and plans for expansion (ie the British Commonwealth Air Training Pro- gram) were started. Recruiting for the Navy was also started. But after to an artillery regiment. Thus many an initial surge of activity, recruiting of the local recruits ended up in the SUNDAYS was discontinued and the govern- Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA). ment sat down to wait and see what To join the infantry, you had to 10 am Bible Study this War would be like. King be- journey to Peterborough. To join 11 am Worship Service lieved a deal could be reached and the RCAF, Base Borden or Trenton & Kids Zone the War would never develop like were the centres. We were a long 4937 Cty. Rd. 45 the last war. He was wrong. way from the sea, and few joined th PO Box 255 The local militia unit was the 45 the Navy (RCN). But few joined up regiment based out of the Lindsay anyways in the early stages (Sept Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 Armouries. In the 1930s it was 1939-June 1940). It was called the ALL WELCOME changed from an infantry regiment era of the “Phoney War” or as the British called it, the “Sitzkreig”. Suddenly on May 10 the world changed. Hitler attacked Western Europe and France. The war un- folded fast as Holland, Belguim, Denmark and Norway collapsed under the Nazi blitzkrieg. The References Available British Army was pushed off the continent in the miraculous exit at Dun- 705-488-3091 kirk and France surren- dered. By June 1940 it was “Britain Alone” as Hitler had subdued the Soup & entire continent. Italy added its weight to the Sandwich Axis side and uboats 1st roamed the North Atlan- tic. Great Britain, and all Tuesday she stood for, were in By Donation Monthly dire peril. Public opinion back in Canada escalated 11:30 am - 1 pm St. James Anglican Church from wary indifference to Continued p. 8 Page 6 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

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705-286-4350 Councillor’s Corner by Kathleen Seymour-Fagan Let me start by wishing derstanding now – of the challeng- you peace, prosperity es the municipality faces juggling RANDY BEACLER and good health as we the resources available with the Plumbing kick off a new decade, huge volume of roads, as well as of Hydronics one that will no doubt the concerns of residents. The three Drains see our children and recommendations going forward grandchildren grow up are already in motion. For example, and take on larger roles in our com- recommendations to increase oper- munity and in the world. ations resulted in the addition of six COMPLETE PLUMBING SERVICES Recently in our community, we new hot boxes in the 2020 budget created the final plan for the next and will help to address potholes 705-488-2266 four years in partnership with com- more efficiently. Roads staff also munity, Council and staff. Thanks were receptive to suggestions from to everyone who contributed online residents and have taken new ideas and at public meetings to the mak- back to consider. Sage Advice & ing of the plan. Once adopted in From my family to yours, I wish Council on January 28, the next you the very best in 2020. Gentle Exercise for Seniors steps are to define measures and COKL Councillor, Ward 2 action plans. Tuesdays 9:30 am Our new vision outline is: Thriving Galway Hall and growing communities within a healthy and natural environment. Everyone Welcome! I know we all have a broader un- Seniors or Not! Page 7 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development

World War II Recruiting, cont. from p. 6 outright alarm. and Home Defence Forces The recruits rushed to fill the (nicknamed Zombies). But in the ranks. July and August witnessed long run, Canadians more than the largest number of recruits as pulled their weight. over 30,000 signed up each month across Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces continued to expand as many “got off the pot” and joined up. By 1942, the armed forces had grown from 4,000 in 1939 to 60,000 by May 1940 to over 250,000 by the end of 1940. Another casualty of the scare of 1940 was Conscription. Prime Minister King was petrified of Conscription and vowed not to mobilize it. But by June 1940, this promise was thrown away and the Na- tional Resources Mobiliza- tion Act (NRMA) was passed forcing all males between 18 and 45 to be mobilized for either military service or essential war work. The only caveat was recruits could refuse to go overseas or be limited to Home Defence in Canada. To quote King, it was 705 286-0808 “conscription if necessary, Debbie Calvert but not necessarily conscription”. It was now Total War. The Canadian Armed Forces 50 Newcastle St eventually reached a Minden, Ont strength of 1,056,000. This was almost 10% of Canada’s K0M 2K0 population! The Army had 730,000, the Air Force 260,000 and the navy 115,000 by war’s end. Half the Army and ¾ of the RCAF never left the country. There were two sections in the Armed Forces: volunteers

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What is a Leap Year? prompt grown children to return home VALENTINE JOKES It’s a leap year! It takes the Earth 365.25 to watch over mom and dad. 1. What do you call the world's smallest days to orbit the sun. We need an extra Valentine’s Day card? day every four years to make up for that Leap Year Fun Facts A valen-teeny. extra 1/4 day the Earth takes to make its In some countries, a baby born on Feb- orbit. ruary 29th will have their legal birthday 2. What did the stamp say to the envelope Leap Year Traditions celebrated on either the day before or on Valentine’s Day? Tradition says that, on a leap day, a after. I’m stuck on you! woman may propose to a man. If the Babies born on February 29th are some- refuses he must give a gift to soften the times called leaplings or leapers. 3. What did one volcano say to the other? blow, such as a kiss, a dress, or a piece Rapper Ja Rule was born on February I lava you! of fabric. In Denmark, the tradition 29th, 1972. demands that, should a man refuse, he February 29th is also known as Rare 4. What did the cucumber say to the pickle? give his suitor 12 pairs of gloves! Diseases Day (maybe because February You mean a great dill to me. This tradition is pretty old fashioned; 29th is fairly rare in itself). nowadays, it's no big deal for a woman Frogs are associated with leap years, 5. How did the phone propose to his GF? to propose to a man! perhaps because of their remarkable He gave her a ring. In Greece, it's sometimes considered leaping abilities! bad luck to be married on a leap year. 6. What did the one sheep say to the other? In Taiwan, some think that the month I love ewe! of February during a leap year may bring bad luck to parents! This may

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Page 9 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development The Hot Stove Leak by Lynne Kilby KINMOUNT ARTISANS MARKETPLACE Are you excited for spring? I Keep smiling and keep sharing your RE-OPENS know I am! For me, spring is news in the Hot Stove Leak. After being closed for the month of Janu- the glorious present we get after Contact me at 705-488-2919 or ary, Kinmount Artisans Marketplace is enduring winter. But for now, we can dream email me at: refreshed and reopened. Winter hours are about spring and the bundle of joy it brings, [email protected] Fridays to Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm for and that includes daydreaming! Happy Groundhog Day & Valentine’s Day! your browsing pleasure. Looking for DAYDREAM something to do? Come in and see what’s By John Sebastion of the Lovin’ Spoonful new! What a day for a daydream NEW HOURS AT What a day for a daydreamin' boy KAWARTHA CREDIT UNION And I'm lost in a daydream NOW IN EFFECT Dreamin' 'bout my bundle of joy Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm And even if time ain't really on my side Saturday & Sunday Closed It's one of those days for taking a walk out- side I'm blowing the day to take a walk in the sun And fall on my face on somebody's new- mown lawn

I've been having a sweet dream I been dreaming since I woke up today It's starring me and my sweet thing 'Cause she's the one makes me feel this way

And even if time is passing me by a lot I couldn't care less about the dues you say I Kawartha Credit Union (formerly got CANGECO credit union) was started in Tomorrow I'll pay the dues for dropping my 1952 by employees of the Maintenance and load Repair Department of Canadian General A pie in the face for being a sleepy bull dog Electric in Peterborough. They rented a small office in the CGE plant and focussed And you can be sure that if you're feeling on providing loans to employees of GE and right their families. Pictured above, by 1960, $1 A daydream will last long into the night million in assets was reached. From its hum- Tomorrow at breakfast you may pick up your ble beginnings, Kawartha Credit Union has ears grown to 23 branches across Ontario with Or you may be daydreaming for a thousand over $1.5 billion in assets. years

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GET WELL WISHES TO The best weather sticks make weather pre- DONNA BURROWS OF diction easy. They’ll have a very obvious SLICE OF THE NORTH curve upwards or downwards depending Slice of the North Pizza & Subs has been closed on the humidity. Who would have thought since just before Christmas. We hear owner Don- that you could predict the weather with na Burrows is ill. Best wishes on your recovery something as simple as a stick? If you’re Donna. You are missed! looking for a simple, no-batteries-required WEATHER STICKS way to forecast the weather at What exactly is a weather stick? How do they home, weather sticks are the best way to work? How do you use them? Weather sticks are do it! They really work! BURNT RIVER made from the dried twigs of balsam fir trees and Weather Sticks make fun and unusual gifts. Did FREE FAMILY FUN DAY they’re usually between 15 and 16 inches long. you know you can get them at John's Garlic At the time of writing, the ice rink Looking at them, you’ll see they’re incredibly Booth at the Kinmount Farmer's Market? in Burnt River is in great shape! simple – just a stick with the bark removed and a Opening day is Saturday May 16. Lit at night too! A Family Fun little piece of the tree’s trunk remaining so that Day takes place Sunday, Feb. 16, you can easily nail it to a wall, fencepost, or a from 11 am to 2 pm. Hot Dogs, pillar on your porch. hot chocolate & coffee. Broomball The weather prediction is all in the way weather 12 - 1 pm. Bring your own broom. stick moves. The stick curls upwards sharply SNOWFLAKE BALL when good weather is headed your way and This family evening is full of great downwards when the weather is about to music, snacks and prizes, and best take a turn for the worse. They’re very ac- of all, it’s free, thanks to the Kin- curate, and last a long time. Hang one out- mount Community Centre Board. side your kitchen window or on your porch Come dressed in your finest Feb. and to forecast the weather for years. 22, 6:30 - 9 pm. A good excuse to They might seem like a bit of woodsy folk- dress up! Donations appreciated. lore, but there is actually quite a lot of sci- ence behind them. These sticks bend based on the relative humidity. Higher humidity, Weather Sticks are which is often a signifier of bad weather, fun! Get them at John’s Garlic Booth SEXY BINGO RETURNS makes them curl downward. When they dry TO KINMOUNT LEGION at Kinmount out, they straighten and curve upwards. It’s popular! Back for a another Farmer’s Market. The interesting thing is that there aren’t session, Sexy Bingo returns to Opening day is Sat. many kinds of wood that can be used this Kinmount Legion Saturday, March May 16. way – you can’t simply cut a twig from any 28. Tickets sell out well in ad- old tree and expect it to predict the weather. vance, so if you’re Most trees have what is known as reaction interested in going wood. In other words, if a tree is always exposed make sure to get yours to winds coming out of the west, that tree will soon! Doors open 5:30 develop stronger wood fibres on its eastern side pm. Games start 7 pm. to help brace it against high winds. Advance tickets at the Balsam fir, however, develops its reaction wood Legion or call 705 488 a bit differently. Live balsam fir trees develop 3462. Sexy Prizes for reaction wood on the undersides of their branch- all games and 1 Jack- es so that in dry weather, the reaction wood fi- pot game. Guys and bres shrink to conserve water, thus bending them gals welcome! Come towards the ground. Then, when rains come out for some tantaliz- along and the fir trees start drawing more water, ing fun! those same fibres expand and the tree’s branches unfurl.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING ACTIVITIES The Hot Stove Leak cont. Feb. 4 Soup Lunch by donation at St. James Tai Chi Mondays & Thursdays, 10 am - PANCAKE TUESDAY Anglican Church. noon Galway Hall. 10 FLIPPIN’ FUN FACTS Feb. 4 Messy Church 5:30 - 7 pm at St. James Seniors Cards Snacks 12:30 pm Mon- 1. Pancake Tuesday, also known as Shrove Anglican Church. days Bid Euchre 1 pm at Legion. Tuesday, falls exactly 47 days before East- Feb. 8 Kinmount Bursary Dinner & Auction 5 Kinmount Guiding Unit Mondays 6:30 er Sunday. It is the day before Ash pm at Galway Hall. pm - 8 pm at Kinmount Community Ctr. Wednesday which is the first day of Lent. Feb. 12 After School Program 4:30 pm at Kin- SAGES Exercise Tuesdays 9:30 am at 2. The holiday historically started with mount Library. Galway Hall. people trying to use up all of their butter, Feb. 15 Friends of the Library Book Sale 10 Kinmount Playschool Tuesdays & sugar, and eggs before Lent began. Lent is am - 2 pm at Kinmount Library. Thursdays 10 am - 12 Community Centre. a period of 40 days when people are not Feb. 22 Portuguese Dinner 6 pm $20 Irondale EarlyON visits 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. supposed to eat food that gives pleasure. Community Centre. Highland Dancing Tuesdays 5:00 pm at 3. In Finland, instead of pancakes they eat Feb. 22 Family Snowflake Ball FREE 6:30 pm Kinmount Community Centre. green pea soup and pastry on Shrove - 9 pm at Kinmount Community Centre. Kinmount Library HOURS Tuesday. Feb. 25 Pancake Tuesday Supper 5 - 7 pm at Tues. & Thurs. 10 am - 4 pm 4. Icelanders set themselves apart like the St. James Anglican Church. By Donation. Wed. 3 pm - 7 pm, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm Finns, eating salted meat and peas on Feb. 29 Leap Year Roast Beef Dinner at the Soup Lunch 1st Tuesday monthly at St. Shrove Tuesday. Their term for the day Legion 6 pm. Tickets $15. James Anglican Church. translates to Bursting Day. Messy Church 1st Tuesday monthly 5. The Swiss word for Pancake Tuesday 5:30 to 7 pm at St. James Anglican Church. translates into Stomach full of Food, 6. The French call Shrove Tuesday Mardis KINMOUNT FOOD BANK After School Program 2nd Wednesday Gras, meaning Fat Tuesday because it's 11 am - 1 pm monthly 4:30 pm at Kinmount Library. AA Meetings Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 tradition to eat rich food that day. Mardis Thursday Feb. 13 & 27 Gras can also refer to the events of the pm west side Kinmount Medical Centre. Carnival celebrations which in some cul- Kinmount Baptist Church Cards Wednesdays 7 pm Irondale tures stretch all the way from the first of 4937 Monck Road Community Ctr, Donation $2. Potluck the Epiphany in early January to the day snacks. before Ash Wednesday. 705 455 3060 Darts Wednesdays 7 pm at Legion. 7. Christian festival in Russia and Ukraine Sign Language Class 6 pm Wednesdays St. James Anglican Church. by donation. involve pancakes around this time of year. GROUNDHOG FUN FACTS 8. The earliest known reference to pan- Foot Care 1st Thursday monthly at 1. The concept of Groundhog Day stems Kinmount Medical Centre 705-488-2205. cakes comes from the 5th century BC. from Germany and the holiday, Candlemas. 9. Shrove Tuesday is often known as Pan- Knitting Club every Thursday 1 pm - 3 Early European Christians believed that if pm at St. James Anglican Church. cake Day or Pancake Tuesday in Canada, the sun came out on Candlemas (also Febru- the UK, Australia and the United States. Kinmount Artisans Marketplace Open ary 2), winter would last another 6 weeks. Fridays to Sundays 10 am to 4 pm. 10. In Buckinghamshire, Britain, there has German folklore said if the hedgehog cast been a pancake race held every year since Friday Night Bingo 6:45 pm at Legion a shadow on Candlemas Day, winter Karate Fridays 7:00 pm at Kinmount 1445. During the race women run 415 would continue for 6 more weeks. When yards, carrying a frying pan, tossing their Community Centre. 705 886 0051 Germans began to settle in North America, Meat Draw Saturdays, 5 pm at Kin- pancake at the beginning and end of the they adapted the custom to use the more race. They must be dressed in a scarf and mount Legion. common groundhog and it stuck. Kids Zone Sundays 11am Kinmount apron, and men must dress the same if 2. The original Groundhog Day involved they want to participate. The Pancake Day Baptist Church. eating groundhogs. True! Skating Outdoor rink in Burnt River. race is common across Britain with a 3. Punxsutawney Phil has a ridiculously long church service following the race. NO ICE AT KINMOUNT ARENA THIS YEAR official name: "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Ex- traordinary." Yikes! 4. Groundhogs whistle at potential mates. In fact, one of their nicknames is Whistlepig. 5. Groundhogs build pretty impressive PANCAKE homes. Their underground burrows include TUESDAY multiple “rooms” with different purposes, Come out to including a sleeping chamber, a nursery St. James Anglican chamber, and a waste chamber (what we Church would call a bathroom). The entire burrow Tuesday, Feb. 25 can stretch anywhere from eight to 66 feet 5 pm - 7 pm long.

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Cold and Flu by R.ph. Samuel Iskandar As the winter weather really be- Vitamin C is one of my personal gins to settle in, many people are favourite natural products to use beginning to experience the un- during cold & flu season, mainly comfortable symptoms of the cold because it comes in convenient and flu. This can range from a lozenges that also taste great! But cough, to a runny nose, to a sore remember not to take more than 3 throat. Winter also brings with it grams of Vitamin C per day, as many question about ‘natural’ and higher doses only put you at risk of herbal remedies to combat those experiencing diarrhoea and even symptoms. As a trained healthcare kidney stones. provider, I’m inclined to remind Another one of my personal favour- the reader that unfortunately many ites are zinc lozenges. However, for Your Health Centre Bulletin Board of these supplement lack sufficient it to be affective, zinc lozenges DIABETES CANADA HEALTH FIRST scientific evidence for their effica- need to be started within 1 to 2 days cy. However, it’s still good to re- of the first signs of a cold, and con- FREE INFORMATION SESSION view some of these natural supple- tinued every 2 hours until symp- What can you do to prevent Diabetes? ments to see which ones may toms have resolved. The main com- Monday, April 27th, 2020 work, and just as important, which plaints are bitter aftertaste and nau- 1 to 2:30 pm at the Medical Centre ones may cause harm. sea. Zinc can also interact with EVERYONE WELCOME! REFRESHMENTS SERVED If you are looking for a natural some antibiotics. Register at 705 488 1105 or 705 488 2282 supplement that has been out on I always recommend to consult www.doctorwanted.org the market and has been broadly your pharmacist before starting any Call 705 488 2282 or 705 488 1105 studied for a cold then consid- natural therapy. They can help you Actively looking for a 3rd Doctor er Echinacea purpureai. Before find the dose that is appropriate for getting too excited it is important you based on your medical condi- to note that at best, the results have tions and any medications you may been mixed about Echinacea’s be taking. ability to prevent or fight off a If you have any further questions cold. If your planning to use about natural products feel free to Echinacea, keep in mind that it email me directly closely resembles ragweed. So if at [email protected] have a ragweed allergy, it’s wise to stay away! Honey is a common alternative to over-the-counter (OTC) cough medication, especially for children under the age of 12 years old. Keep in mind that aside from Ty- Located at the Medical Centre lenol or Advil for the fever, there are not many OTC options for cold Be a part of the Kinmount Pharmacy Family! and flu that have been proven to be Have your prescriptions filled with us! either safe or effective for children We are committed to your health under the age of 12. So a common Free Medical, Vitamins & Herbal Consultations recommendation for that age group Free Medication Review & Delivery is usually 0.5 to 2 teaspoons of HOURS: Mon. & Tues. 9 am - 5 pm honey at bedtime. Remember to Wed. 9 am - 7 pm avoid honey for children under the Now at Thurs. & Fri. 9 am - 5 pm age of 1 due to the higher risk of KINMOUNT acquiring botulism. OPEN 9 am - 1 pm SATURDAYS MEDICAL CENTRE Join our facebook page for store offers & announcements 1st Thursday Every Month facebook.com/kinmount pharmacy KINMOUNT PHARMACY WALK-INS WELCOME WALK IN CLINIC HOURS CALL 705-488-2205 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

9 am - 4:30 pm Your Used Wednesday 12 pm - 6:30 pm Eyeglasses Saturday and Sunday Closed Can Help All patients welcome! Someone Visit covered See Better with a valid OHIP card. Drop off at Kinmount Medical Centre Page 13 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Kinmount Fair Celebrates 150 Years: Greased Pig Contest

The Kinmount Agricultural Society cele- Do you remember these con- brates the 150th installment of the Kin- tests? Share your memories mount Fair on Labour Day Weekend. Do with us! you have any memories or pictures you can share with us? Check out these his- toric pictures of the Greased Pig Contest.

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Participate in the Annual Warrior’s Day Parade

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The Galway Hall’s first Board ary. February’s full moon is on Happy Valentines Day. Have a good Family Day. This is a leap year meeting of 2020 was held on the 9th and its face will be fully so enjoy your extra day in February. Monday, January 27. This meet- illuminated at 7:34 p.m. Indig- Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas - Serves 6 ing was the start of the plans, enous peoples called this 1 large onion activities, and events of this New moon the ‘Full Snow Moon’ 1 medium red bell pepper (or any colour) Year at the Hall. Recently, the (heaviest snows) or the ‘Full 1 lb. (500g) boneless skinless chicken breasts Galway Hall Board purchased 14 Hunger Moon’ (hunting was 1 pkg fajita seasoning mix new light-weight, foldable tables, difficult). February’s full 2 tbsp vegetable oil another upgrade for our Hall. The moon is the first of four super 1 package (12 count) medium flour tortillas, preparation details for the Kin- moons in 2020. Curiously, sour cream, salsa and fixings of your choice mount Bursary dinner and the set these four super moons occur Heat oven to 400F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking -up for the Hall were firmed up. consecutively in February, spray. Cut onion and bell pepper into even slices; place in baking For this important fundraiser, March, April, and May! dish. Cut chicken breasts into thin strips; add to vegetables in dish. doors open at 5 p.m. and the din- Look for Mercury on February Sprinkle with seasoning mix; drizzle with oil. Stir until combined ner is served at 6 p.m. Monies 10th. It will be low in the west- and pieces are coated. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway raised help support the post- ern sky just after sunset. In through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in the centre. If re- secondary endeavours of our lo- late February, Mars, Jupiter, frigerated first, add extra 5 minutes to bake time. Spoon chicken and cal students. To date, scholar- and Saturn will all line up in veggies into each tortilla. Top with your choice of toppings. ships have been distributed to the night sky. All three can be Lunchbox White Bean and Broccoli Salad-Serves 2 seventy-two local students. Bur- seen via binoculars, or a tele- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar sary information and applications scope, or with the naked eye. 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt are available at kinmount.ca. From February 18 to 20 the 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (if desired) Speaking of websites, infor- moon passes close to each of 1 can (15.5 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed mation about the Galway Hall these planets. Here’s hoping 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions and a list of its upcoming events for clear skies for all of these 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery can be found at galwayhall.ca. celestial happenings. 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets Thanks to the awesome folks at It have mentioned before how 1 seedless orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces Solve-All Computers for getting fortunate we are to live in this coarse salt and ground pepper our website up and running. One part of the world. Another case In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, yogurt, and rosemary. Add can also access “Friends of Gal- in point is the occurrence of beans, green onions, celery, broccoli, and orange. Season with salt & way” information and stories wolves travelling through our pepper. Divide into 2 airtight containers. Refrigerate until ready to through links at the Galway Hall area. Imagine experiencing serve. You may use any dressing instead of the vinegar and yogurt. website. this wildness within two hours The “Friends of Galway” held of the largest city in Canada! their annual year-end potluck On a morning run on Decem- supper on Friday, December 20. ber 23,wolves were heard Fourteen friends enjoyed a boun- howling near the Coppermine THE MARRIAGE OF tiful array of foods. This group is Creek Bridge over Galway CHOCOLATE AND VALENTINE’S DAY dedicated to preserving local his- Road. My late uncle, Bob Mmmm chocolate! First a few facts. Did you know the history of tory, characters, and stories White, told me many years chocolate began in Southern Mexico? Fermented beverages made through word and photos. ago to always mark the date on from chocolate date back to 450 BC. The Aztecs believed cacao The first FOG meeting will be on a calendar when you heard seeds were a gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom. The seeds had Friday, March 20 at Galway Hall wolves howl. From his exten- so much value they were used as a form of currency. After its arrival at 7 p.m. The conversational top- sive outdoor experiences, he to Europe in the 1600’s, sugar was added to it and it became popu- ic for this meeting will be words noted that a wolf pack took lar, first among the ruling classes and then among the common peo- or objects or expressions that about three weeks to travel ple. In the 20th century, chocolate was considered essential in the were commonplace ‘back when’ through and mark their territo- rations of soldiers during war. Chocolate is a mood booster. But how that are ry. Curiously, again on a did chocolate hook up with Valentine’s Day? When Victoria became now un- morning run, wolves were Queen in 1837, technology was poised to transform Valentine’s Day common or heard howling near the inter- into a commercial bonanza. Victorians loved showering their signifi- unknown section of East and West Clear cant others with Cupid-bedecked gifts and cards, but Valentine’s by many Bay Road. This was on Janu- Day was about to get happier! Richard Cadbury, whose British fami- people ary 15 - twenty-three days ly manufactured chocolate, was searching for a way to use the pure today. between documented howls. cocoa butter that was extracted from the process Cadbury had in- As always, vented to make a more palatable drinking chocolate. His solution all are wel- was “eating chocolates,” which he packaged in lovely boxes he de- come. signed himself. A marketing genius, Cadbury began putting the Cu- If the even- pids and rosebuds on heart-shaped boxes in 1861: even when the ing skies chocolates had been eaten, people could use the beautiful boxes to are clear, save such mementos as love letters. A perfect match! look ‘up’ in Febru-

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Royal Canadian Legion Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441 John McGrath by Tammy Warburton Branch 441 Kinmount, Ontario Will he or won't he see his shadow? VOLUNTEERS WANTED: 705-488-3462 This is how every February kicks email us at at: off with the age old question. Re- [email protected] for further HALL RENTALS gardless, we have made it through information. 705-488-3462 the bulk of the winter and spring will be here soon. This year being a Leap Year, we at Branch 441 have decided to celebrate with a Leap Year Dinner on February 29th. Roast Beef Dinner $15. Din- Kinmount Agricultural Society ner starts at 6 pm. Everyone welcome. We have a special treat for (Kinmount Fair Board) St. Paddy's Day this year, Philip McMahon Trio will be making a special appearance on Saturday Celebrating 150 Years! March 14th 2pm to 5pm with buffet Labour Day Weekend dinner being served at 6 pm after Roast Beef Dinner 2020 the weekly meat draw. Donations welcome. 6 pm $15 at Door

In the Lions Den by Brittany Gautreau kinmountfair.net The Kinmount Lions are disap- If you have a few free hours a month pointed that there is no Winterfest and would like to make a difference this year for our group to support in your community, the Kinmount and help out with. For many years, Lions is one of the best ways to 4154 County Rd 121 Kinmount we have had lots of fun with this make that happen. event managing the Downhill Dash We are always looking for new ideas Cardboard Toboggan Races. Hope- and helping hands. Please contact fully the event will return next Chris 705-488-2114. year.

The Library Link by Shannon Bain BIG NEWS!!! We are excited to the Kinmount Branch. The first gath- announce that it’s now possible to ering is Thursday, February 13th at 2 access your Check Out History!! pm (and thereafter on the 2nd Thurs- You must opt-in to use this in- day of the month.) Join us to learn credible new library feature and about drawing techniques and exer- the data will only start collecting cises we’ll use to explore the stories upon activation. Just call or drop around us. Inclusive for all! Begin- by the library to sign-up. Once we ners to experts welcome. Registration flip the switch, you’ll be able to greatly appreciated. call up your library check out his- March Break is on the way! Stay tory under My Account > the tuned to next month’s Library Link Checkouts tab – on our website; for a full run-down of Library activi- www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca ties taking place at the Kinmount A Reminder: Your Kawartha Branch from March 16th to 20th. Lakes Library card expires ap- See you at the library! proximately every 2 years. You may be contacted when your card City of Kawartha Lakes Public is about to expire. Drop by or call Library, Saturday in with your card number handy – Kinmount Branch Feb. 15 it only takes a moment to update 10 am - 2 pm your library privilege. We do this BY DONATION BOOK SALE Lower Level in order to keep our patron statis- Kinmount tics current. Library NEW PROGRAM ALERT! Draw Your Story is a new program to Continued p. 8 Page 16 Kinmount Gazette Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development Red Cross Food Packages for POWS During World War II, many Canadians meat were captured by the enemy. A total of Eight ounces (230 g) of salmon 7,973 Canadian servicemen ended up as Four ounces (110 g) of sardines or kip- Prisoners of War (POW). The largest pers group were in Europe (4,706). The POW Eight ounces (230 g) of dried apples count for the army was 2,937 (2,000 of Eight ounces (230 g) of dried prunes or them at Dieppe), 1,683 came from the raisins RCAF and 86 from the Royal Canadian Eight ounces (230 g) of sugar Navy. The International Red Cross One pound (450 g) of jam or honey based out of neutral Switzerland made it One pound (450 g) of pilot biscuits their duty to deal with POW issues in Eight ounces (230 g) of chocolate Europe. This organization was allowed One ounce (28 g) of salt and pepper access to POWs in the enemy countries. (mustard, onion powder and other condi- They recorded names, contacted next of ments were also sometimes enclosed) kin, reported violations under the Gene- Four ounces (110 g) of tea or coffee va Convention for POW conduct, and Each POW was “supposed” to receive more importantly, distributed food par- this package every week. Delivery was cels sent from home. sporadic. But they did male a difference. The Canadian Red Cross organized German “care” declined rapidly in the preparation of these packages back in later stages of the War. The Canadian Canada. The generic Red Cross Food Red Cross assembled & shipped Parcel contained the following: 16,500,000 of these parcels during the One pound (450 g) of milk powder War. One pound (450 g) of butter Four ounces (110 g) of cheese Twelve ounces (340 g) of corned beef Ten ounces (280 g) of pork luncheon

A full house turned out to enjoy the annual Chili Cook-Off in Burnt River on Jan. 25

VOLUME 12 IS HERE! Thank you to our current Patrons Crystal Lake Cottagers Assoc. Allan Ingram Bruce & Debbie Peck Fay O’Neill Brian & Nancy Lemire Ann & John Galilee Buck & Janice Thibideau Brian & Sharon Guttormson Bob & Janet Wilson Stay Updated! The Kinmount Gazette is a non profit monthly publication produced by volunteers & is financially dependant Visit kinmount.ca on support through advertising & donations. Would You Like to be a Gazette Patron? Send your donation to: Kinmount Gazette, c/o Lynne Kilby Thinking of retailing your creations? P.O. Box 286, Kinmount, On K0M 2A0 Kinmount ARTISANS MARKETPLACE Make cheques payable to Kinmount Gazette 705 488 2938 or 705 488 1414 [email protected]

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CGC Ltd. Two Police Officers Killed

Warren Gas Services Det. Sgt. Chapitis of Peterborough guilty for reason of insanity and was 25 Years Serving Kinmount & Area District Headquarters and Cpl. committed to the Ontario Hospital in PRO SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION PRO- James Smith attended a house on Penetanguishene. Constable Barry PHONE PANE FURNACES, FIRE PLACES Concession 13, Snowdon Township, Connelly was awarded the Commis- : BBQ'S, WATER HEATERS Haliburton County. Both officers sioner's Certificate of Bravery on were shot and killed while trying to April 8, 1969 by then Commissioner (705) BLAINE WARREN PROPANE talk with an armed man who had Eric Silk. SERVICES488- Certified Gas Technician threatened to take his mother hos- 3294 [email protected] tage. Lorne was a trained hostage 705-488-3294 negotiator and was called to come to the Minden Detachment due to a

hostage situation. Corporal James Smith was trained in the deployment of tear gas that may be required so he accompanied Detective Sergeant Chapitis on the call. They joined 5 Min- den Detachment officers at the location where a mentally disturbed man had taken his mother hostage. Lorne began talking with the suspect, who had asked the officers to come forward to talk. As both Lorne and James walked towards the house with their hands outstretched showing they were un- armed, the suspect fired 3 shots from inside the home, killing Lorne in- stantly, and leaving James mortally wounded in the snow. Constable Barry Connelly hearing the call of officers dove through a window and overpowered the suspect, until the other officers could get inside and assist him with the arrest. William Norman Pratt was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder. He was found not

FEBRUARY HIGH FIVE CLUB HAPPY BIRTHDAY Guy Scott, Danny Barkwell, Meg Scott, Nancy Caney Beth Dudman, Angie Dimmer, Patrick Healey, Bob McCausland Jason Bradimore, Greg Callaghan, Holly Shaw Meredith March, Melissa Simmons-Biskup, Dianne Stender The Kinmount Tartan Marianne Sperling, Matthew Sperling, Jeff Reeves Men’s Cap - Tartan Scarf Bob Bowman, Corinne Kusluski, Liz Crego Trish Gautreau, Bonnie Wilkins, Kayla Wilkins, Nick Brown Tammy - Men’s Tie Give Your High Five by Friday, February 21 for the March edition Available at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace or [email protected] Contact Diane at 705-488-2635

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Kinmount...Explore Our Heritage, Experience Our Charm! KINMOUNT GAZETTE COM MITTEE Guy Scott, Editor Spot the Shot Each edition we feature a photo P.O. Box 249 from the Kinmount Area. We Kinmount, Ontario K0M 2A0 challenge you to identify the spot. Phone: 705-488-3182 E-mail: [email protected] Submissions of photos welcome. Please submit to the editor via email with a detailed description of the spot you have captured. We’re on the Web Last month’s Spot the Shot: www.kinmount.ca Kinny the Elf hiding out at Gazette Committee: the K & T Cafe Lynne Kilby, Staff Writer/ Advertising Mary Lou Ferguson, Finance SUBMISSION DEADLINE Jane Austin, Publisher/Subscriptions for March. 2020 Edition Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 From the Editor’s Desk February 2 is Groundhog Day or farmer was still supposed to Kinmount Pharmacy. The Ga- Spot the Shot features a post Candlemas Day. You have like- have half his winter supplies left zette reported on our newest card from the collection for a lyheard of the former, but not the to get through the winter. Very health care worker in the last site not in Kinmount, but near- latter. Candlemas Day is an old practical. edition. by in Lutterworth Township. (medieval) Church holiday on the Oh by the way, Wiarton Willie The Kinmount Artisan’s Mar- See if you can guess where it Christian calendar. There were (Canada) and Puxatawney Phil ketplace has re-opened for the was! many, many Church holidays (USA) forecast an early Spring 2020 season. A better sign of Our condolences to Brad and back in medieval times. Celebra- because they did not see their spring than any groundhog! Mary Hartin on the sudden tions involved candles and spe- shadow. (It was overcast and While researching some history loss of their son Wade. He cial services. But in reality, Feb- there was a snowstorm in Wiar- over the winter, I cam across a was only 40 years old and will ruary 2 was the halfway point ton!) Shubenacadie Sam disa- rather unique collection of his- be missed. Wade leaves be- between the Winter Solstice greed. It was sunny in Nova Sco- torical post cards held at the hind his brother Shane, wife (December 21) and the Spring tia so it he saw his shadow and 6 Trent University Archives in Emily and many family mem- Equinox (March 21). While the more weeks of Winter. Who do Peterborough. Post cards were bers and friends. Christian Churches celebrated we believe? a traditional way of GS Candlemas Day, it had much For years, rumours of cougar “advertising” businesses, vil- more ancient meanings. The Celt- sightings have percolated lage sites and natural scenery. ic Irish called February 1 through the area. Well, we now They became popular after “Imbolc”; roughly translated into have a sighting on the Crystal 1900 and peaked about 1950. “washing or cleansing day”. It Lake Road. A game camera cap- Every business, especially re- was later dubbed St Brigid’s Day tured a juvenile cougar heading sorts, had post cards made and and was part of the Candlemas west. The editor found the tracks sold/distributed. It only cost festival. across his field the same day. It one cent to mail a post card a Groundhog Day was a North looks as if the cougar was head- century ago, and thousands American festival. But it was ed for down-town Union Creek. were printed and mailed. They based on European precedents Cougars can be a threat to large became unique historical rec- also related to Candlemas. An old animals such as deer or even ords of past times. A Lindsay Scottish saying ran “If Candle- livestock. But they are more a resident called Krommer col- mas Day is fair and clear/There’ll threat to small animals than live- lected post cards of Victoria Sunday be twa(two) winters in the year”. stock. I have been promised a County as a hobby. By the time March 8 For all the fun and frivolity asso- photo for the next Gazette. Stay he was finished, he had over ciated with Groundhog/ tuned! 7,500 post cards from the coun- Candlemas Day, the old settlers Welcome to Kinmount Kimberly ty! They were donated to the gave it a practical meaning. Roy Bolger, our new RPN University Archives, indexed Newman recaptured the slogan (Registered Practical Nurse) who and opened to anyone. I did a from his family: “Candlemas will be operating out of the Kin- lot of searching and gathered a Day, Candlemas Day/ Half your mount Pharmacy. Kimberley is lot of great historical images. pork and half your hay”. It being affiliated with Tele-Health On- (Kinmount had 40 post cards in the half-way point of winter, the tario and is sponsored by the the collection!). This month the

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