The Bones of Skeleton Lake
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Bones of Skeleton Lake Third Print After making a presentation at the 2022 AGM to sum up how The Bones of Skeleton Lake came to be, Joanne Hutchinson was approached by then counsellor, Peter Kelley, who asked if he could purchase a copy of the book. Joanne explained that he was out of luck – all 700 copies had been sold. Joanne asked Peter if he knew of any grant programs that could assist with a third print of our “best seller”. Knowing that almost everyone on Skeleton Lake had purchased at least one copy, we wanted our contribution to Muskoka’s history to be available outside our lake community. In January 2023, we reached out to now Mayor, Peter, to inquire about the award process for the Muskoka Lakes Community Grant Program. Along with book team members, Ken, Cary and John, we submitted our application and in June, we were officially informed that our efforts had been successful! SLCO was awarded $2,200 toward the third print of 100 copies, the remainder being funded by SLCO. To date, approximately half have been sold ,easily covering SLCO’s investment. To officially thank Peter for his help, we presented him with his own copy … after more than a year-long wait! If you are one of the few who do not have a copy you can order here. Mailing arrangements can be made or you can pick up at Skeleton Lake Marina this spring. |
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The Origins Following the production of the Skeleton Lake Plan and Stewardship Program, the SLCO embarked upon an ambitious project to document and publish a history of our Lake. From its early origins to its first settlers and the generations that followed, the goal was to produce a complete compendium of all that is known about Skeleton Lake. Led by a group of dedicated volunteers, and after six years of background work, The Bones of Skeleton Lake was launched Canada Day weekend, 2021. | Thanks for making it a success! After much agonizing on the number of copies to order and whether it would be hard- or soft-cover, we ambitiously ordered 500 hard-cover books - with plans to store boxes of unsold copies during the winter. Much to our delight, the book was a sell-out and a second print of 200 soft-cover versions was ordered - and once again, a sell-out. We are in the process of looking at possibilities for a third print to keep the book "alive". Ken Reese - Co-Author Cary Deloye - Co-Author Joanne Hutchinson - Editor John Wyndam - Layout & Design |
The Content:
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Meet the History Team! |
Cary DeLoye Author Cary lives in Michigan and has been on the lake his entire life. His great grandfather was one of the first cottagers on the lake. Cary has a passion for restoring antique boats.
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| Ken Reese Author Ken arrived on the lake in 1957, invited by members of the Norvoc Camp community and then married into the family. He has an avid interest in genealogy.
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