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Group which wrote the book "Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury." This project was given the acronym "WEGWHIST."
Back Row, from left: Donna Saunders, Franz Aschwanden, Bill Marks, John Fennell, Bob Sturgeon, Del Crake, Auke Ellens, Erica Marks, Kelly Roberts,
Inset: Ann Stam.
Seated: Janet Gunn, Marilynne Williams, Sarah Riley, Barbara Verney, George Jackson, Jan Blommaert, Leila Lloyd and Addy Ellens.

Description : The 5th Anniversary of the WEGWHIST (West Gwillimbury History) Project will take place on October 19th, 1:30 p.m. at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The meeting will feature a presentation of 2 copies of Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury Township to representatives from each school in BWG, thanks to a generous local patron. The meeting will also feature a display of the development of the book, from the first list of the Table of Contents, through to the final text approved for printing - a once-in-a-lifetime happening. There will be a social time, to chat and reminisce. All are welcome to attend.

Auke Ellens' store interior after the flood of Hurricane Hazel

Interior of Auke Ellens' Store in Springdale.

Springdale store in winter. The proprietors of the Springdale Store were Addy and Auke Ellens.

The interior of Springdale Christian Reformed Church in 1952, before Hurricane Hazel in 1954.

Springdale Christian Reformed Church under construction in the summer of 1951.

Springdale Christian Reformed Church after the addition of a fellowship hall and classrooms.

Springdale Christian Reformed Church, built in 1952.

View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.