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n The classic pontoon boat is one of many new boats for sale at Buckeye Marine in Bobcaygeon THE WHEEL DEAL Geoff Coleman ............................................................6
AUGUST EVENTS LISTING Karen Y. Hogg............................................................16
CHRISTIAN MORRISSEAU Submitted.......................................................................7
Dear friends This has been one great summer for weather so far as we enter the halfway mark for the sesaon. If you are a boater this has been one of the greatest seasons ever to be out on the water. Our August issue will feature one of the premier boating and recreational outlets in Ontario, Buckeye Marine. What a great success story they have become and we should be proud to have such a business in our own backyard in Bobcaygeon. We also have a story on a famous local cinema in Kinmount, The Highland Cinemas. This theatre has been in the area for many years and has featured some major Hollywood blockbusters that you may think you would have to travel to a big centre to see. We are also entering the Fall fair season shortly and inside you will find a summary of all the local fairs going on in the upcoming months, as well as a feature on Buckhorn Lake. If you get the chance , visit Buckhorn in August for the Fine Art Festival taking place August 18 and 19th. This is one of Ontario's best, and offers a wide variety of artisans and their work in a beautiful garden setting with live entertainment and great food as well. And of course, if you boat, go through the Trent Severn locks all over the Kawarthas. It is an exerience you will never forget. Enjoy the summer Regards,
Don MacLeod Publisher - Kawartha Life
BOBCAYGEON: WHERE HISTORY AND HOSPITALITY MEET Karen Y. Hogg ..............................................................8
PUBLISHER: Don MacLeod
FAIR DAYS COMING TO THE KAWARTHA’S Marjorie Fleming ....................................................10
ACCOUNT MANAGER: Rylee Rae Hynes Don MacLeod
DID YOU KNOW Marjorie Fleming ....................................................11
ART DIRECTOR: Darren Catherwood
TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY AND REGIONAL MAPS ...................................................12
EDITORIAL: Birgitta MacLeod, Karen Y. Hogg, Brian Markle, Geoff Coleman and Marjorie Fleming
HIGHLAND CINEMAS: A MOVIE HOUSE AT THE CROSSROADS Marjorie Fleming ....................................................14 BUCKEYE MARINE Marjorie Fleming ....................................................16 4
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HAPPENINGS Geoff Coleman
The Wheel Deal n Dream car
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iercings, tatoos, and cell phones aside today's teenagers share one characteristic with teens from 10 or from 50 years ago... they want a car. Not many of us got that car when we turned 16, and insurance costs make it even more difficult to do so today. But the longing for that certain model, or type of car doesn’t die quickly, which might explain the interest in vintage cars. You can’t swing a Buick Wildcat and not hit a collectable car around the Kawartha’s. Hidden in barns, and under wraps in garages, “old cars” come in a number of different flavours: exotics, domestics,
vintages, classics, antiques, pre-war, postwar, the list goes on. And, there are at least as many reasons to start collecting cars as there are categories. For some, nostalgia is a motivating factor. Memories of Sunday drives, fishing trips, and family vacations we took as kids are inextricably tied to vehicles. For the young adult, cars or trucks represent the first taste of freedom and independence. And as life unfolds with drives to job interviews, honeymoons, and trips home from the hospital with newborns, the automobile is solidly associated with great times. Who wouldn’t want a tangible reminder of the good old days?
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People like Tom Murphy have had a lifelong love affairs with cars in general, and for one reason or another, develop a fondness for a specific type of vehicle. In Murphy's case, the rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair is his weakness. He bought his while he and his wife, Tracey, were at a car show. He was warned that it wasn’t running smoothly, but painstakingly eliminated the problems, turning it into a reliable, first-turn-of-the-key starter. Fenelon Falls resident Gerry Garvey is an example of another common avenue into collecting: someone else wants you to start. Garv inherited a 1949 Monarch, and a 1976 Ford F-150 from his older brother to go along with the 1992 Mustang convertible Gerry already had. The soft top - driven by Tom Henke during the Toronto Blue Jays’ victory parade after they won the World Series - sees many more miles each year than the older vehicles, but Garvey takes good care of them all, occasionally showing them in local competitions where he has pulled in at least 10 Best in Show trophies. If no one is giving you cars, you don't know of one tucked away gathering dust in some farm outbuilding, and the Internet or newspaper classifieds let you down, you are not out of options. You can still acquire that special vehicle by hiring a head hunter, someone like Wayne Copeland of Antique and Classic Auto Appraisals Service, who has three decades of experience in tracking down vehicles for people. Most recently he found a 1958 Mercury Montclair SuperMarauder with 44,000 original miles on it. Convinced that there are less than 10 of these left in the world, he was thrilled to have found it relatively close by in Toronto. He added that an ultra rare 1953 Buick Woody station wagon arrived in the last few weeks for a client, and that it broke the $100,000 barrier. To see some awesome cars from across southern Ontario, check out these car shows: Classics On Kent; Fenelon Falls Lions Club Car Show (August long weekend). Bethany, Bobcaygeon, Woodville, and Coboconk also host shows. &
PROFILE Submitted
NEW WORKS BY THE CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN FIRST NATIONS ARTIST.
Christian Morrisseau
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rt in the Raw” is the title of the Christian Morriseau exhibit which opens at The Gallery on the Lake on July 28th 2012. The exhibit will showcase new unframed & unstretched pieces ranging in size from 32” X 63” to 120” X 90” by Christian Morrisseau, together with a selection of artwork by his deceased father – Canadian icon Norval Morrisseau and his brother David. Christian Morrisseau is the youngest child of well-known Woodland artist Norval Morrisseau who has been called the “Picasso of the North”. Christian has followed in his famous father’s foot steps to become a talented artist in his own right. Christian’s work while of the shamanistic, Woodland genre reflects his love of family; peace, harmony and healing. His style of painting is known as “X-RAY” using black stylized lines and colours. This style was brought into prominence by his late father. The works reflect recurring themes of mother earth, spirituality, the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of family. The “Art in the Raw” collection at The Gallery on the Lake captures the raw emotions of Christian’s life in dealing with separation, loss and the unimaginable tragedy of the death of his older son Kyle. Christian has been commissioned by The Art Gallery of Ontario and The Royal Ontario Museum to promote “large signature pieces” 120” X 120” for upcoming exhibits and to add to their permanent collection of significant Inuit art. This recognition signifies Christian as a prominent Canadian artist, truly following in his late father’s foot steps. The exhibit at the Gallery on the Lake presents an exclusive, onetime opportunity, to acquire spectacular works at exceptional pricing. The Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn, Ontario, one of the largest retail galleries in Canada with over 15,000 square feet of space, will be showcasing the art of this modern day master of Canadian art. The exhibition is set to open Saturday, July 28th 2012 with a reception in the Gallery ’s main rotunda. &
Do not miss this time limited opportunity to view and purchase these truly spectacular, awe inspiring works of art. You can look forward to years of enjoyment and the real possibility that your artwork will increase in value. For more information on specific works or the exhibition, please visit www.galleryonthelake.com or call the Gallery on the Lake at 705-657-1108.; toll-free 1-888-242-7475. The Gallery on the Lake is located on County Road 36, 3kms east of Buckhorn. Free Admission.
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DESTINATIONS Karen Y. Hogg
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Where History and Hospitality Meet
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nique in both its character and history, Bobcayeon can boast being situated on three islands, being home to the first buffalo crossbreeding experiment in Ontario and having the first completed lock on the 386 kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway. Situated between Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes, Bobcaygeon has a proud and diverse history. Lumber baron Mossom Boyd and Settler Thomas Need were the founding fathers and tribute is paid to both men’s contributions and legacy through the Boyd Heritage Museum (originally the Boyd Lumber Office) and through Kawartha Settlers’ Village (KSV) as well as in the images incorporated into stained-glass
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windows at the Christ Church Anglican on Sherwood Street. All three locations are places of interest and must-see stops for locals and visitors alike. At the museum you can meet Napoleon a taxidermy buffalo from the Boyd cross-breeding program. Sign up for guided tours or take part in numerous events throughout the year, like the annual Antiques Show and Sale on Aug.,... or visit the attached Boyd Gallery displaying the work of local artists. At KSV ( you can tour the recreated century pioneer village of historic homes and buildings, walk the nature trail, take a course with painters, weavers, carvers and quilters or attend summer camp.) Events here include the June 10 Settler’s Day, July 13-15 Bobcaygeon Art Festival, July 28 Caygeon Carnival, Aug. 3 Driftwood Theatre, Sept. 15 Harvest Festival
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and the Oct. 20 Haunted Village. Being a four-season community, Bobcaygeon offers something for everyone. As far back as the 1830s when lock 32 was being built, families came to the area for recreation such as fishing and boating in the area’s myriad lakes and streams. Within a few years of the lock system being built steam boats brought tourists to spend time at cottages and resorts. In recognition of the lock and its significance Bobcaygeon hosts an annual ‘Unlock the Summer’ event on June 1-2. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the Pigeon Lake Yacht Club, take in a rubber duck race, soapbox derby and a fashion show. Visit the kids fun zone or the fire department display and activity centre and meet Sparky the Fire Dog, walk down artisan Alley on Canal Street and chat with
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SWANKY EVENT artists, sculptors, crafters and wood carvers. Discover the Marine Modelers boats on display at the picnic shelter by the locks and see and antique outboard motor display. Cap off the weekend with a Blues Cruise aboard the Kawartha Spirit. For more information on Unlock the Summer call 738-2202.
Attractions today include not only the pioneer Settlers’ Village, and Boyd Heritage Museum, but also a nearby Horseless Carriage Museum (7389576) which features five vehicles that are each over 100 years old and many other artifacts from a bygone era. The Globus Theatre at Lakeview Arts Barn, offers a variety of shows, (including children’s shows (July 14-Happy Face, Happy Place, Aug. 4-The Alphabet Show and Aug. 25-The Dog Pound), adult shows (May 9-19m Mine, a chilling story of a mine explosion; June 26-July 7-The Mysterious Mr. Love,
part romance part psychological thriller; July 10-21-The Rocky Road to Dublin, a musical comedy; July 25Aug. 4-The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice; Aug. 8-18-Antoine Fevil, a comedy about mystery; Aug. 2-Sept. 1Looking, a romantic comedy about four loveable losers.) Eganridge Golf and Country Club offers golf, spa, accommodations and two restaurants and the Gamiing Nature Centre featuring events such as the June 16 Summer Lakeshore Festival, Sept. 22 Golf Tournament and the Oct. 20 Fall Festival (799-7083). Events in Bobcaygeon run year around, including the ‘Daddy of ‘em All’ Bobcaygeon’s fall fair. Winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling also abound. There are plenty of accommodations, restaurants and stores for shopping, including the wellknown Bigley’s Shoe and Clothing Store and Kawartha Dairy where you find the best ice cream made anywhere. Medical and dental facilities and pharmacy are all close at hand. Groups such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Kinettes and Lions Clubs are all very active and run various events throughout the year. Stop by, you’ll be glad you did. &
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DESTINATIONS Marjorie Fleming
Fair days coming soon to the Kawartha’s
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Although we are still in the throes of the most glorious summer in memory, it has to be said that this will soon come to an end and the dog days of summer will lead to September. This means its back to school, back to work, back to reality. Of course it also means a whole new playground in the Kawartha’s. Cottagers, tourists and day trippers will still be using their cottages and populating the many lovely resorts and parks throughout the area but they will be able to take in that autumn ritual we Canadians hold so dear; the fall fair or autumn festival. The Kawartha’s host an amazing array of late summer and fall fairs, shows, and festivals; from small town agricultural based fairs to large festivals with amusement rides, arts and crafts, product exhibits, games and of course all the traditional fair food and produce that signify the harvest season. Jump in the car and within easy driving distance you will find the perfect fall fair or festival; the following is a listing
of the many activities the Kawartha’s have to offer. & n August 9 – 12 The Peterborough Exhibition info@peterboroughex.ca n August 10 -12 The Fenelon Fair Call 705-887-9403 n August 11 -12 Juniper Island Art Festival; Stony Lake Jiartfestival@aol.com n August 18 -19 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival art@buckhornfineart.com n September 1 -3 Kinmount Fall Fair info@kinmountfair.net n September 19-23 The Lindsay Exhibition. 705-324-5551 or go to lindsayex.com n September 27-29 The Bobcaygeon Fair. Call the Agricultural Office at 705-7383445 or www.bobcaygeonfair.com n October 2 — Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum www.langpioneervillage.ca For these and may more heritage, art and fall celebrations in the Kawartha’s go to kawarthaNOW.com.
KAWARTHA TRIVIA Marjorie Fleming
Did you know? n The Warsaw Caves Conservation area takes its name from a series of seven caves that were formed thousands of years ago at the end of the last ice age. n The community of Norland, at the north end of Shadow Lake, was named in 1862 by Reverend Bayard Taylor. He named it after an African village he had worked in, called Nordland. n The hamlet of Burnt River was originally called Rettie’s Crossing. After a disastrous fire
in the 1920’s local legend says there were 18 miles of “Burnt River” stretching to Cameron Lake so the hamlet was renamed shortly after. n In 2001 Fenelon Falls played host to an episode of the OLN reality TV series ‘Drifters: The Water Wars as they passed through the Trent-Severn Waterway. n In May of 2006, Prince Andrew accepted the invitation to become the royal patron of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. He donated three canoes that were originally built in the area of Peterborough and had been gifted to the Royal Family between 1947 and 1981. n Mike Fisher, a professional hockey player who plays for the Nashville Predators, grew up in Bridgenorth. In June of this year Mike was
named the winner of the 2012 NHL Foundation Award which was held at the NHL ceremony in Las Vegas. n In 1818 six chiefs of the Mississauga First Nations met at Port Hope and signed a treaty to convey to the Crown all the land which is now City of the Kawartha Lakes for the sum of 740 British pounds. n The Whetung Ojibwa Crafts and Art Gallery, which includes a workshop, Christmas shop, storehouse, gas bar and picnic area has evolved from a fishing lodge opened by Clifford Whetung’s grandfather in the early 1900s. n Omemee was the early childhood home of musician Neil Young before he moved to Winnipeg with his father, sports writer Scott Young. &
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DESTINATION Marjorie Flemming
Highland Cinemas:
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or 33 years Keith Stata has brought the magic of movies to one of the unlikeliest spots; on a hill just outside of the village limits of Kinmount, Ontario there stands a five theatre, 550 seat monument to movies and all the paraphernalia that goes along with the making of them. The Highland Cinemas have been drawing movie lovers from cottage country for well over two decades and upwards of 50,000 customers are expected to enter Keith Stata’s celluloid oasis this year.expected to enter Keith Keith started small in 1979 but when he started having to turn people away he opened a second theatre in 1986, then a third in 1988 and by 1996 he was adding his fifth screen. As small movie theatres closed in North America Keith began buying up used equipment and projectors. Today, he has an 18,500 square foot movie house with a movie museum that is 4000 square feet. In his memory lane hall he has thousands of movie memorabilia items ranging from old projectors dating back more than a century, original movie posters and 5 cent ticket stubs to well over a hundred mannequins dressed in period costumes; it needs to be seen to be believed. Keith has created all of this so that older movie goers can take a trip down memory lane and newer, younger patrons can experience the magic of the bygone days of films. Alas, the movie business is changing. Movie attendance has steadily declined in the past decade, far too many small movie houses have shuttered their doors and movie piracy has got the whole industry 14
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n Below: Movie Projectors n Three of five screens at the Highland Cinemas
running scared. Keith Stata says “The landscape of the movie business has changed drastically in the last several years. Less people are going to the movies; downloading movies and video on demand have lessened attendance, not as many good films being made has certainly not helped and of course, there is the weather to consider. Last year and this year is has barely rained and people, in the summer, go to the theatre in droves when it rains.” Keith says the factors affecting attendance are varied but the biggest challenge is yet to come. Many movie houses have gone digital and now there are more movies shown digitally in Canadian
I need to get the whole picture before I decide. This business is supposed to be fun but I am definitely not having fun with this decision looming. — Keith Stata, Owner of Highland Cinemas cinemas than in the standard 35-mm film format. In January 2013 movie houses will be forced to join the digital age and will have to make big investments to buy the new equipment that will replace their aging projectors. Keith adds “Essentially it’s go digital or you will become extinct. There are small movie theatres all over closing daily, as well as the drive-ins that still remain. Small businesses simply don’t have a spare $50,000.00 lying around to invest in new equipment.” Keith further explains that in his case, his movie business is seasonal. He opens the first of May and closes after Thanksgiving so his window of opportunity to make money is very small indeed. He needs to pack them in during July and August but for reasons already explained, that is getting more difficult to do. Keith explains that so far the technology that has replaced the 35-mm film format is not totally reliable. He comments “I think Hollywood and the industry in general have traded in a technology that works for a technology that is overpriced, ill conceived and doesn’t work.” He says there is plenty of dissatisfaction amongst those who have gone digital and adds that the large price tag to do it will only be affordable to the large Cineplex’s and Multiplex’s. He is saddened to think that small towns or even small cities in North America will lose their movies houses because the digital wave is here, its expensive and it is the future format for showing first run films. What will he do? Keith replies “I have two options. Number one, I can retire. Number two, I can pull back from five screens to one or two and invest in the new equipment. If I buy it, I have to pray that it functions better than what I am hearing from other film operators. I have to hope people will still go to the movies and I have to hope that Hollywood starts producing some better movies than they have in the last few years. I also have to pray it rains soon.” That seems like a lot of hope and prayers but the alternative
is stark. Closing the Highland Cinemas, selling off his precious memorabilia collection and riding off into the sunset are not something that Keith Stata had planed on doing at this time. Keith says he will make his decision in September; he needs to see the summer play out and look carefully at his numbers. He is touched and flattered that customers and patrons are raising money so the theatre can continue to operate. He comments “I am very thankful that my customers are raising money. The money is being put into a trust fund for now until I make my decision.” Keith says that there are lots of little independents who are cashing in their life savings to make this work but he does not know quite which way he will turn yet. Keith says “I need to get the whole picture before I decide. This business is supposed to be fun but I am definitely not having fun with this decision looming.” He says there is no risk in retiring but then again he does not know if he is ready to close the curtain. He has put his heart and soul into making the Highland Cinemas a magical movie destination. Every new and old customer leaves with not just a movie experience but feeling like they have been inside a movie history time machine. It would be more than a pity to see something this special end but, just like the movies, we will pray for a happy ending. &
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Marjorie Flemming
Buckeye Marine
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oday Buckeye Marine sits prominently located on County Road 36, the main artery into Bobcaygeon; what better welcome to the Kawartha’s, which is synonymous with tourism, boating and a cottager’s dream could there be and how fitting that Buckeye is a family owned business with deep roots in the Kawartha’s. Buckeye Marine has been a fixture in Bobcaygeon for 63 years. In 1949 Tom and Rosa Thompson bought a tackle shop across from the Bobcaygeon locks and Buckeye was born. Tom and Rosa’s daughter Joyce, along with her husband Frank Poole decided to sell and service boats and motors and pretty soon the little tackle shop on the canal sported a motel and coffee shop and jumped into the boat rental business. Frank Poole’s mechanical expertise lent itself to the makings of a busy and soon growing marine business. The short version of how the marina got its name is said to be that Tom Thompson’s brother came from Ohio to see the business and said the name “Buckeye” would attract tourists, especially from Ohio. In 1969 Frank and Joyce Poole took over
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Buckeye and ushered in a new generation of family to grow the business and service the flocks of cottagers and boaters who were flocking to the Kawartha’s because of its legendary lakes, fishing, swimming and countless other natural attractions. Frank and Joyce had three sons, Gary, Dave and Chris, all of whom became very active in the continued growth of Buckeye Marine. They were now selling boats down on the canal but space was at a premium. With the motel, a sporting goods store, rentals and marine sales all vying for space the Poole family took a giant leap and opened their present 24,877 square foot building, situated on 5 acres on County Road 36 in 1989. We met with Frank and Joyce’s granddaughter, and son Gary’s daughter, Carly Poole recently to trace the continued success and growth of Buckeye Marine. Carly is the Marketing Director for the Marina and obviously proud of both Buckeye’s history and its current status in the world of boating. Carly explains the transition in 1989 from the canal location to where the Marina is now, “My family was pretty confined to selling small fishing and leisure boats on the canal as space was at a
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premium. In 1989 the boat sales and service was moved here and the rentals, tackle and sporting goods stayed on the canal downtown.” Carly goes on to explain that the new Buckeye Marine started with about 30 boats and with space no longer an issue they took on a different line of boats such as Performance Fishing boats and Bass boats. In 1997 David Pool decided to take over Buckeye Sports, which is now Buckeye Surf & Snow and remove himself from Buckeye Marine. It made more sense on a business level to stop splitting his focus on several different operations so he made a permanent move back to the first location down on the canal to focus on sporting goods and apparel. David and his wife Monica have now built four stores from the original one; Buckeye Surf & Snow, Buckeye Outdoors, Buckeye Lifestyles and in Fenelon Falls they replicated their successful Buckeye Surf & Snow. Meanwhile Cary and Chris Poole continued to lead the charge at Buckeye Marine, their ever-growing dealership on the highway. They were able to offer their customers an ever increasing amount of fishing and leisure craft, starting with 10 foot aluminum boats and going right up to 33 foot Cruisers. Several years ago they expanded their parts and accessories section and their constant attention to better customer service has led to today. When you enter Buckeye Marine you find a one-stop boater’s dream come true; the building includes two 2400 square foot boat showrooms, a parts and accessories showroom second to none, a service area with two rigging bays and four service bays, a fiberglass shop, welding shop, parts and engine storage and of course the sales and administration areas that are needed to keep all this inventory accounted for and moving. Additionally Buckeye offers space to have summer detailing done, winter storage is available and they also offer a full canvas repair and fabrication shop.
This year we are seeing more pontoon boats. It is really a generation thing. Grandparents and parents want to take their families out and spend time with them. A pontoon boat is ideal for families; they are kind of like a floating living room. —Carly Poole, Marketing Director Buckeye Marine
Editor’s Note On July 1st, 2012 Buckeye Marine opened a second sales location on Lake Rosseau in the Muskoka’s. Their new business is called the Muskoka Boat Gallery and it is located near the J. W Marriott and the Rock Golf Club. They invite all boaters, boat enthusiasts or just those who appreciate fine boats to “Come and visit us.
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When asked what is hot this summer in the boating world Carly Poole responds, “This year we are seeing more pontoon boats. It is really a generation thing. Grandparents and parents want to take their families out and spend time with them. A pontoon boat is ideal for families; they are kind of like a floating living room.” Carly says with a smile that these boats are like sitting on a lazy-boy and driving. Carly goes on to explain that there is a feeling that the economy is recovering and they are seeing more people getting into boats at the entry level, that is first time buyers. She adds “Boating is a great activity that you can share with your family. We are seeing new boaters buying multi-purpose boats; what dad wants but there is also a wake board tower and a trolling motor. Water sports are very big and keeping their kids at the cottage is a prime motivator for boat buyers these days.” Buckeye is also seeing their clients buying up and out; that is multiple boats. For active cottagers a fishing boat isn’t enough, they are adding water vehicles and cruisers and generally diversifying. When asked how integral the internet has been to their business Carly became very animated. She exclaimed “Social media is so important, without it you cannot grow. We are very active, we have a good website, we are on Facebook and Twitter and I have to say, we embrace every ounce of new technology.” Carly feels that Buckeye Marine is ahead of the curve in their industry as far as technology is concerned and she says that they intend to stay in that position. She adds “The internet is the most cost effective way to reach people. It allows us to reach way more people than conventional methods; your trading area is simply huge.” Carly goes on to explain that research in their industry says that boating clients are very savvy; they research your product in great detail and have probably looked at the product they are interested in at least five times before they make contact with the boat seller. Carly says that their clients know as much or more about the specific boat they are looking for than they as sellers do. She explains “People do an amazing amount of research. It is our job to recognize that and then help them learn about all the things they can’t see online. Bottom line, they have to come and 18
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n A fleet of lovely boats await
‘touch it’ and experience it hands on.” The Buckeye Marine owners and staff have evidently done their homework. They are the only dealer in Canada ranked in the top 100 for every year since 2005 and in the past three years they have ranked in the top 10 in North America. With upwards of 450 boats currently at their location and approximately 40 employees in the summer taking care of business they are doing their utmost to provide today’s boaters with the latest and greatest in boating technology while still maintaining the friendly small town service they have built their reputation on. When we asked Carly about the future and what she saw for Buckeye Marine she responded “We will continue to evolve and embrace the benefits that social media has brought us and we will also continue to sell and service the many cottagers and locals who have supported us for decades. We are starting to see an aging demographic and that will change the types of boats we sell. We will need more water access in the future and ample docking. I think that if you boat as a child you will boat as an adult so there will be an upcoming generation to service and introduce new and wonderful boats to.” Buckeye Marine has deep roots in the Bobcaygeon area and although their business has expanded and grown in scale remarkably, some things never change. The 4th generation of Poole’s is very active in the business; out of seven children of the owners, four work for the business full time and three part time. They are primed to see Buckeye through into the future and as Carly says “So many things have changed and will change but the constant is that Bobcaygeon will always be home.” &
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Karen Y. Hogg
August Events n Daily in August—Peterborough Scottish Teas, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Hutchinson House Museum, Info. 743-9710, or www.hutchinsonhouse.ca Minden Hour Long Ghost Walks, 7 p.m. every Thur. in Aug. River Cone, Main St. Public Wolf Howls, Thursdays. in Aug. 8 p.m. presentation and hike, by donation. Redkenn Rd. Haliburton. Info 754-2198 n 1—Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. country music performer James Barker, Victoria Park, Lindsay. Info 324-9411 ext 1306 or 1364 n 2, 9, 23—Concerts in the Park, at Lock 32, presented by the Bobcaygeon Music Council n 1, 8, 15, 22, 29—Fenelon Falls Museum presents British Empire Tea. Visit www.maryboro.ca n 2—Pioneer Summer School in a One Room School House. Lessons, crafts, games etc. for children 8-12 Pre-registration required. Visit www.maryboro.ca n 2—Music in the Park, 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Come enjoy music, playground, Millennium Garden & the Austin Mill itself. Austin Sawmill Heritage Park, Kinmount. Info. 4882635 n 2—Caribbean Festival, Peterborough, Hunter St. between George and Water. n 2-5—Bancroft Gemboree. Largest gem and mineral show in Canada, North Hastings Community Centre. Info. www.chamber@bancroftdistrict.com 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Info. www.jshcanada.org n 3—Midnight Madness, Haliburton Info. 457-2330 n 3—Kawartha Dairy 75th Anniversary Celebrations. 1-5 Minden and 12-4 Bobcaygeon. n 4—Midnight Madness, 7 p.m.-midnight, shopping, live bands, kid’s fun. Bobcaygeon downtown. n 4—Lock Jam at Lock 34, Island Park, 20
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Fenelon Falls. Fenelon Falls Lions Club Car Show n 4—Flea Market at Coboconk Train Station, Hwy. 35, Coboconk 8 a.m.-2 p.m. n 4—Duck Derby, 2 p.m. at Coboconk bridge. Info. 454-1007 n 4—The Alphabet Show (for ages 3-7) Lakeview Arts Barn, Bobcayeon. Info. 7382037 n 4-5—Fenelon Falls Car-Truck & Bike Show & Flea Market. Fenelon Fairgrounds, 27 Veteran’s Way. Info. 887-2277 with Montana Sky and British Invasion. Info. 887-1757 Visit www.lockjam.ca n 4-5—Kawartha 3rd Annual Art Fair, fine art show and sale, (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) 58 Clifford Dr, Dunsford. Info. 793-1761 n 5—Highland Summer Festival presents Steel Magnolias. Sun. matinee 2:30 p.m. Northern Lights performing Arts Pavilion. Info. 457-9933 n 5—Annual Duck Derby in support of United Way and Coboconk Lions. Info. 4541007 n 5—Celebrating the Silver Screen, enjoy a movie in the great outdoors at the Locks Park, Fenelon Falls 887-3409 info@fenelonfallschamber.com n 8—Craft and Gift Show, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Farmers Mutual Bldg, Fairgrounds, Lindsay. Info. 324-5551 n 8—Haliburton Rotary Family Carnival. Parade, fireworks, midway, canoe races etc. Info. 457-1500 n 8—Concerts in the Park—Flashback, 7p.m.9p.m. Enjoy oldies, country and 50s-60s rock. Victoria Park, Kent St. Lindsay. Info. 324-2393 n 9-12—Peterborough Exhibition, Morrow Park www.peterboroughex.ca Info. 742-5781 n 10-12—Fenelon Fair, Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds, 27 Veteran Way. Info. 887-2831 n 10-12—Cambellford Fair, Campbellford. www.campbellfordfair.ca Info. 653-5338
n 11—Fenelon Falls Stamp Show, 9:30-3:30 Seniors Hall, 58 Murray St. Info. 887-5386 n 11—Summer Boat Cruise with Caribbean Food and Music. Tickets $60 email Dine@FenelonBoathouse.com n 11—Beef BBQ. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Janetville United Church, Janetville. Info. 324-4006 n 12—Women’s Resources Annual Toy Ride, 2 hour ride through City of Kawartha Lakes, bring donation or toys. Riverwood Park, Lindsay. Info 878-4285 ext 223. n 15—Annual Peach Tea at Hutchinson House Museum, noon, 1 p.m. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Info 743-9710 n 16-18—Canadian Freestyle Kayaking Team Trial. Whitewater Bethel Preserve, Bethal Rd. Minden. Info 905-985-5256 n 16-19—Havelock Country Jamboree, live outdoor country music and camping festival with many Canadian top recording artists. Visit info@havelockjamboree.com n 17—Fenelon Falls Museum presents a lecture and slide show by Barbara Williams
‘Anne Langton, Gentlewoman, Artist and Pioneer Settler’. Visit www.maryboro.ca n 17-18—Haliburton County Fair, 4 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Minden Fairgrounds. Info. 286-6155 n 17-19—Buckhorn Fine Art Festival, celebrating 35 years. Buckhorn community centre. Info. 657-1918 Visit www.art@buckhornfineart.com n 18-19—4th Annual Lindsay Ribfest & Chili Cook-off. Live music, vendors & more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Old Mill Park, Kent St. E, Lindsay. Info. 324-9000 n 18—Fenelon Falls Museum Heritage Dinner in honor of Anne Langton and Family History Day. www.maryboro.ca n 18-19—Boyd Heritage Museum Antiques and Collectibles Show, Bobcaygeon Curling Club, 9-5 Saturday, 10-4 Sunday. n 18-19—Lang Pioneer Village presents War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration & 45th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy authentic regalia, period music, exhibits and
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children’s entertainment, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info. www.langpioneervillage.ca n 19—Fenelon Falls Museum 1837 Church Service. Info. 887-1044 n 24-26—Peterborough Folk Festival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., at the Nicholls Oval on banks of the Otonabee River. Music, food and fun for everyone. n 25—An evening of local history at Coboconk Legion 5 p.m. Tickets & info 4541878 n 25—Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Ward Park, Norland n 31-Sept. 2—Kinmount Fair. Visit www.kinmountfair.net n Sept 1-2—Kawartha Arts Festival, Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Visit. www.kawarthaartsfestival.com & This list is compiled well in advance of the events and may be subject to changes. We recommend that you check times and dates for these events. All phone numbers are in the 705 area code unless otherwise noted.
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