Jennifer Alton Welcome to the Oro-Medonte Minor Sports Association

Fall 2009 / Issue 43
Meet Your Neighbour:
Jennifer Alton
by Amy Gourley
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in this issue:
Hawkestone Market
Fall Events
Uncle Winston
Hawkestone Singers
... and much more!
ennifer Alton: volunteer extraordinaire with energy to spare!
For those of you who have been involved in any of HAACA’s events (as a volunteer, participant or both), you probably have already met Jennifer. For those of you
who have not met this talented and dedicated lady, watch out!
This is one person who’s not afraid to jump right in and get
her feet wet.
Happily married to her long time partner Ford, and mother
to three children: Michael (26), Gillian (25) and Katrina (23),
the Alton family moved to the Hawkestone area in 1997 from
Georgetown, Ontario.
After settling into their dream home which they designed
and built themselves, it didn’t take long for Jennifer to get
involved in her new community. She became a Director with
HAACA just two weeks after they moved in and eventually
was elected Treasurer, a position she still retains.
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Welcome to the Oro-Medonte
Minor Sports Association
by Anna Proctor
H
AACA and the Hawkestone
community would like to welcome
Sport Administrator Christine Richards
and the Oro-Medonte Minor Sports
Association to the Hawkestone Hall,
which will be the site of the new
office for this association. Thanks to
an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant,
the OMMSA has the funding to pay
for office space at the Hall and for
Christine’s salary for two years, to get
this exciting venture off the ground.
The OMMSA was formed to help
minor sports groups in Oro-Medonte
with events, registration, planning, and
viability. Member groups in this association include Oro-Medonte Minor
Soccer, Oro-Medonte Skating Club,
Oro Minor Hockey, Vasey Minor Ball
and Oro-Medonte Minor Ball.
The OMMSA will be holding a fundraising group night at a Toronto Marlies game on December 30 for only $25
per ticket, with $5 of the ticket price
going to support the OMSSA. Ticket
price includes skating beforehand, as
well as entry to the fan tunnel and fun
in Marlies Alley. For more information
about this event or about the OMMSA
contact Christine at 353-3000 or at
www.ommsa.ca.
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OMMSA’s Sports Administrator Christine Richards.
Hello and welcome to another season of activities and events for the
community at the Hawkestone Hall. A special hello and welcome to all of
the new families that have moved to this beautiful area.
President’s Message
by Paul Harris, President of HAACA
O
ur community User Groups return
for another exciting year of activities: the Scout Beavers and Cubs; the
Hawkestone Singers; the Adult Scottish
Dancers; T.O.P.S. a weight-loss support
group; and a new bagpipe and drum
group. Also the Youth Dance group,
the Youth Gourmet Club and the very
popular Friday Euchre will be back again
this Fall. The Library will also be adding
new extended hours Wednesdays and
Thursdays along with Saturday mornings. There is a lot to do for both youth
and adults at your Community Hall, so
check out this Hawkester for the times
and contact coordinators.
Hawkestone continues to be a
welcoming and active volunteer driven
community. Volunteers are the backbone
of every community. The Hawkestone
area is very fortunate to have so many
folks who understand the value of volunteering. A special thank you goes out
to all the individuals and businesses
who helped with the Family Fun Day
event at the Big Curve Acres Farm, the
Hawkestone 142 Canada Day
Celebration and the start-up
of the new Farmers’ Market.
Review your Hawkester for the
calendar of new events and
help support the fundraising
events listed.
The Community Hall is
owned by the Township and
is maintained and operated
by the Hawkestone and Area
Community Association /Hall
Board, who coordinate the use
of the hall and oversee policies and
by-laws established by the Township.
Each year the Hall Association/Board
must raise funds to cover 100% of the
operating costs and 50% of the capital
improvements to the Hall and property.
If you are new to the community or
a long time resident, please come out
and get involved with the Community
Association/Board. You are invited to the
next meeting, the first Monday of every
month at 7:30 pm at the Hall. Please
contact any of the Directors for more
information.
Effective July 1, the Hawkestone
General Store changed ownership. The
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Executive and Directors of HAACA
extend a thank-you to Peter Bodle for
all his support given over the years to
the Association; the new owners Michael
and Helen Kim are welcomed to our
community.
A new President will be elected at the
Annual General Meeting on November
2 and I would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thank-you to all
of the Executive, Directors, volunteers
and local businesses for their involvement and support given over the past five
years.
Editor’s Note: Thank you to President Paul for
the many volunteer hours he has donated to the Hall
and HAACA’s activities; we really appreciate you!
Uncle Winston visits
the Hawkestone Yacht Club
cal Yacht Club member Ted Carter,
Winston had his first outing in fresh
amaica may be famous for its friendwater. Ted invited him to the Hawkely, hospitable people, but Hawkestone Yacht Club’s Friday night races
stone really shone in the eyes of visi- and honoured Winston by allowing
tors from that Caribbean island thanks him to skipper his C & C 30’ sailboat
to the Hawkestone Yacht Club.
Windmagic. It was an exciting evening
Winston Dear, uncle of local resi- as they won the race with Winston at
dent Jennifer Alton, arrived in Hawke- the helm and then Winston enjoyed the
stone at the end of July for a short visit famous Hawkestone hospitality with
en route to Canada’s west coast. A life a dinner and social time at the club.
long sailor and former Montego Bay Arriving home waving a Hawkestone
Yacht Club Commodore, Winston has Yacht Club flag, Winston plans to send
always enjoyed visiting this village on the Montego Bay flag back for the local
Lake Simcoe but when he found out club, unless someone local volunteers
they had a yacht club he was thrilled.
to go down to Jamaica to pick it up…
Thanks to an invitation from lo- say maybe in February?
by Jennifer Alton
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Hawkestone Singers
by Julie MacLeod
W
e’re making beautiful music
once again! After a busy summer rehearsing with Roy Menagh
(Music Director of the Orillia Wind
Ensemble), the choir is set to perform
at the Oro African Church’s 160th Anniversary celebration at Trinity United
Church on Saturday October 3. We
will be appearing on the stage with the
renowned Nathanial Dett Chorale, jazz
performer Tiki Mercury-Clarke, and a
professional drumming group. Several
of our Alumni returned for this challenging program and we’re happy to
note that many have decided to come
back for good!
We began preparing for a wonderful
Christmas concert in September under
the leadership of our new director Janice MacLeod. Many of you will know
Janice as she has accompanied and supported all of Marilyn’s choirs over the
last decade. Janice brings such enthusiasm and knowledge to this position
which was evident from the very first
rehearsal! A graduate of the University of Western Ontario music program,
Janice is a piano instructor as well as
a teacher in the music program in Elementary School. Her love and gift of
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music are treasures she willingly shares
with us, and we are delighted she has
taken us on. Please join us at our annual Christmas Concert on December 12
at 7:30 pm at the Hawkestone Community Hall. Call 487-0767 for tickets.
Performances this season
Saturday October 3 at 3:30 p.m.
African Celebration at Trinity United
Monday October 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Joint Effort at Orillia Opera House
Saturday December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Concert at the Hawkestone Hall
Calendar of Events 2009
Euchre Begins
Oro-Medonte Cloggers
October 16 at 1:30 p.m.
by Director Julie MacLeod
MPP Garfield Dunlop Meet & Greet
October 24, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A
fter a super first season, the OMC are
ready to kick up our heels and have
Fusion Three Jewellery & Accessories Party
some fun again! Registration for Fall
October 25, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. call
classes was held on Thursday September
Elinor at 325-4908 for more information.
24 at the Oro Station Community Centre
Halloween Dance for Anne Hanrahan
at Line 7 and Ridge Road. Classes will
October 31, for tickets call Warren at 323-7353 run on Thursdays with the Beginners Class
from 6 to 7 pm and the Beginners Plus Class
HAACA Annual General Meeting
running from 7 to 8 p.m.
November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to check out our show-team The
Artisan Appreciation & Decadent Dessert
Northern Jewels and our student cloggers
November 28, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
performing at the Elmvale Fall Fair on
Artisan Appreciation & Free Massage
Friday October 9 at 7 p.m, at Chappell
November 29, from 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Farm’s Pumpkinfest on Saturday October
17 at 1 and 3 p.m. and at Joint Effort at the
Hawkestone Singers Christmas Concert
Orillia Opera House on Monday October
December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
19 at 7:30 p.m. For information please call
New Year’s Eve Dance
or email Director Julie MacLeod at 487-0767
December 31, for tickets call 487-2374
or [email protected].
The Oro-Medonte
Cloggers
Halloween Dance
Youth & Adult
Scottish Dance Classes
Boys and Girls
Saturday Mornings
Ages 3-7 – 9:30 a.m.
Ages 7 and over – 10-11 a.m.
The OMC show team
The Northern Jewels
&
Adults (all ages)
Wednesdays
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Costume Party
Saturday October 31
from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Buffet, licensed, music by DJ, prizes
Tickets $25 a person
$60.00 for the year (October to April).
No dance experience necessary, come on your own or come with a friend.
Great fun, great exercise, great place to meet new friends!
A fundraiser for local resident Anne Hanrahan,
who was seriously injured in a car crash September 12
For more information contact Linda Argent at 487-5866
or [email protected]
For tickets call Warren at 323-7353
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Regular Daily Activities of the Hawkestone Community Hall
These activities generally run from September to June, with euchre running from October to May.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1st Monday of the month Beavers & Cubs at
at 7:30 p.m. HAACA
6:45 p.m.
meeting
Cathy Baker-Courts
Paul Harris 487-6864
487-7978
Library/Youth
Resource Centre
open from
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Hawkestone
Weight-loss Support Singers 8:15 p.m.
Bill Sullivan 487-0639
Group from 5-6 p.m.
Email:
[email protected]
Scottish Dance for
Adults at 7 p.m.
Linda Argent 487-5866
Thursday
Library/Youth
Resource Centre open
from 2-4 p.m. and from
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Denise 487-7123
Friday
Saturday
Euchre at
1:30 p.m. starting after
Thanksgiving.
Ron & Elinor Brown
325-4908
Sunday
Scottish Dance for
Hawkestone Pipe
Children and Youth from Band from 2-4 p.m.
9:30-11 a.m.
Peter 326.8833
Linda Argent 487-5866
Library/Youth
Resource Centre open
from 10 a.m.-12 noon
Denise 487-7123
1st Hawkestone Scouts
Second Annual Artisan
Appreciation Day
Beavers (Age 5-7)
meet Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Cubs (Age 8-10)
meet Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Scouts (Age 11-14)
meet Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at the Hawkestone Hall
Saturday November 28
from 11 am to 5 pm with decadent desserts!
Sunday November 29
from 12 noon to 4 pm with free massages!
Come support your local artists and artisans
Christmas shop locally at your Community Hall
Junior
Gourmet Club
The Junior Gourmet Club is back with ‘Just Desserts’ this fall.
The cooking class for students in Grade 4 and up starts for a six
week session on October 19 at the Hawkestone Community Hall.
Cost, including all supplies is $100.00. The group will be holding
a ‘Decadent Desserts’ afternoon on Saturday, November 28
during the Artisan Appreciation Day at the hall.
Call Jennifer Alton 327-3120
for more information and to register
Just a reminder to let you know what
Scouting is all about:
• We have been co-ed for the last 20 years.
• We have programmes for children ages
five (senior K) to seventeen, that involve
physical activity, personal development,
and outdoor appreciation as well as education.
• We have a support system to assist families in need so that no child is left behind.
• We encourage families to come attend
a few meetings before making a commitment.
• Our belief is that children need a place
to belong beyond their families. For those
that aren’t involved with music, dance,
and sports groups, there is still a place for
them to develop character and independence: Scouting!
HORSE BARN
HELP thWANTED
located on 12 Line, near Hawkestone
Small barn with 10 stalls
is in need of experienced
person for approximately
one hour, mornings.
If you are interested,
please contact
Tracey at 487-6882
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we will pick up
your unwanted
scrap cars
CALL 487-3557
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– Meet Your Neighbour Jennifer Alton
ing of the Lion’s Club members at
their monthly dinner meetings at the
Hall with rarely a leftover, much to the
chagrin of her helpers. She has also catered many of HAACA’s fundraising
events, including the famous Jamaican-themed Winter Dun Gone dance.
In fact, many people attended these
catered events with the pleasure of
knowing they will enjoy scrumptious
food created by Jennifer.
She has offered theme-style cooking
classes to local residents both young
and old(er) but seems to prefer cooking with the kids. When asked why, she
said, “Kids are open and creative and
not afraid to make mistakes. They really have fun with it, which is fun for
me.” She has inspired kids nine years
of age and up with her Junior Gourmet Club which is now going into its
fourth session.
When it comes to giving back to her
community, Jennifer believes that what
you give you get back. “You meet wonderful people who share the same goals,
and lasting friendships are created as a
result. You also make your community
a more enjoyable place for the whole
family to live and play.”
Volunteering her time and talents is
not the only thing that keeps Jennifer
busy. She also works full-time at the
Speech Clinic in Barrie and runs a small
business of her own called ‘Apple of
My Pie’, selling her delectable homemade pies and cookies at the Farmers’
Market in Orillia as well as the new
Hawkestone Farmers’ Market.
You may be thinking, with all this
time spent volunteering, working and
running a small business when does she
have time to spend with her family? No
problem, they volunteer and work right
alongside her. It’s definitely a family affair with the Altons. Ford has become
a self-confessed master pastry maker
and works the market stalls like a pro,
and the kids help out when and wherever necessary and can often be seen at
the markets as well as at any one of the
many community events that Jennifer
is involved with.
Jennifer and Ford have now em-
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barked on a yet another business endeavour, launching a new company in
2008 called “Caribbean Concierge”.
They have essentially become travel
consultants and vacation planners; the
destination being their home away from
home, the beautiful island of Jamaica
where they have been visiting Jennifer’s extended family and vacationing
for many years.
The idea for this business came after
celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Jamaica with some friends
from Hawkestone. Jennifer organized
the whole trip including flights, rental
of a beautiful villa complete with a fully staffed kitchen, and a driver for day
trips and airport pick up. They realized
that many people might enjoy this type
of vacation; an “all-inclusive” without
lining up with 500 people at the buffet. Their hope is to slowly build this
business as they head into retirement.
To check out their website, go to www.
caribbeanconcierge.ca.
Thanks Jennifer and family for all
your hard work, and good luck!
New Hawkestone Market A Huge Success
by Anna Proctor
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awkestone tried on a new event
this summer- a Farmers’ Market!
After the rousing success of Canada
Day, someone was heard to mention
that she always thought we should
try having a market in Hawkestone.
Around here, that’s all that’s needed
to get a dynamic group of volunteers
together and we did- twelve of them!
Within two weeks, we had flyers distributed, an ad in the North Simcoe
News, thirteen vendors and a market
manager. The Hawkestone Farmers’
Market opened on July 28 with hundreds of people and all of our elected
officials there to make it official! We
also had the new Hawkestone Pipe
Band play, and have had lots of great
live music at the market ever since.
Originally planned as a five week
pilot project, the market was expanded
(music man!), Jennifer Alton (she who
to ten weeks, from July 28 to October
will jump in and make it happen)
3, and has been a huge success. Our
and Ford Alton our market manager
vendors have been very supportive,
reliable, and pleased with the response extraordinaire!
If you are interested in being on the
to their products. Our community
market committee for next year please
and others have been supportive too,
call Linda at 487-5866.
coming week after week to buy fresh
produce, baking, clothing,
photos, and other treats!
East Oro Country
Things have gone so
well it has been deChristmas
cided to continue the
market next year for
another ten weeks in
at East Oro Elementary School,
the same time frame.
744 Line 11 North in Hawkestone,
This market has been
on Saturday November 14
a great fundraiser for
9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
HAACA and many
Free admission, Tea Room and
thanks are due to the
Bake
Sale, Poinsettia Sales. Many local
tireless committee
vendors selling fine arts, jewellery and
of volunteers, especrafts. For more information please
cially Linda Ashe, Jason
call 487-3503 or 487-1654.
Argent, Steve Caston
Craft Sale
Skidsteer contract work
pools ~ installation, repairs &
accessories
Decks & Fences
Ken Wilson
General Contracting
487- 2595
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Family Fun Day
HAACA Executive 2009
President: by Anna Proctor
H
AACA’s Family Fun Day at Big
Curve Acres was held on May 23
on one of the only nice days this past
spring and summer! Lots of local and
not so local farm fans came out to enjoy
the petting area, a wagon ride, a barn tour, and delicious HAACA BBQ hotdogs and drinks. This event raised a
nice amount for HAACA’s coffers, going towards paying expenses at our beloved
Hall. Thank you especially to Henry and Rita Regelink for donating their time
and beautiful farm to help HAACA out. See you next year!
Paul Harris
487-6864
Diane Ross 487-5288
Debbie Barnett
487-3419
Jennifer Alton
327-3120
Anna Proctor Editor:
Tammy Reynolds Layout: Tracey McKillop Ads: 487-6724
487-2833
487-6822
Linda Argent
487-5866
Ron & Elinor Brown
325-4908
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Hawkester:
Hall Rentals:
Euchre:
Directors:
Jason & Linda Argent
487-5866
Ron & Elinor Brown
325-4908
Steve Caston
487-5574
Jim & Susan Cowie
487-2374
Cynthia Duffy487-9916
Denise Gardner487-7123
Amy Gourley487-0686
Debra and Jim Hamilton487-1526
Tracey McKillop
487-6822
Anna Proctor
487-6724
Warren Ryckman
327-5177
Bill Sullivan
487-0639
Suzanne Ure
487-5672
Hawkestone Canada Day
by Anna Proctor
H
awkestone’s Canada Day
was a big success, with record attendance, perfect weather,
and our own pipe band leading
the parade! The BBQ sold out, so
did the red and white tea, and the
music both indoors and out was fabulous! Thanks so much to all of our volunteers for
their tireless efforts and to everyone for coming out
and having a great time!
The Hawkester
Hawkestone Hall Available to Rent
Need to host a birthday party, a baby or wedding shower or a special event? Why
not consider renting the Hawkestone Community
Hall? It’s a great place to meet and is wheelchair
accessible. The hall has a beautiful kitchen and
comfortably seats 100 people.
For more information contact Linda Argent 4875866, or email [email protected]. You
can pick up a hall rental contract at the hall, download one from our website at www.Hawkestone.
net or email Linda for a copy.
The Hawkester is the exclusive newsletter of the Hawkestone
And Area Community Association. First published in 1993, it is
distributed, free of charge, to over 1200 homes in the area. Its
purpose is to inform local residents of the news and activities
occurring in the village and to encourage everyone to become
involved in the Community Association. The Hawkester would
not be possible without the generous assistance of Annan and
Sons Printing, and our many local advertisers and contributors.
Editor: Anna Proctor 487-6724
[email protected]
Advertising: Tracey McKillop Layout: Tammy Reynolds
487-2833
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