Alumni News!

Monday, July 19, 2010

John Keefe and his wife Michelle would like to announce the birth of their daughter Stella Jean on May 11^th, 2010. Needless to say the family is thrilled, but none more than Big Brother Jack!

Toronto, Ontario
Camper-83-87, Ahmek and Wap Staff 88-93

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Elizabeth Eastaugh turning 90

This summer, Elizabeth Eastaugh will be 90 years old. You are invited to join her family in celebrating this momentous but inevitable admission of the passage of time. We will gather on Saturday, July 24 from 1:30 to 4:00 o'clock at her home "Whispering Pines", 140 Letitia Street, Barrie, Ontario.

Best wishes only please. Your presence will be a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Directions: (on Google Maps)
From Highway 400 take the Dunlop Street East exit to Anne Street.
Turn left on Anne Street, over the bridge and up the hill to Letitia Street.
Turn left on Letitia Street to #140 on your right.

Mississauga, Ontario
Ahmek 1940 to 2005

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Ebbs' Farewell, after 97 years on Canoe Lake

"Boathouse Sale", Little Wap South, May 22-23, 2010 9 AM - Noon

How do I announce the departure of the Ebbs' from Little Wap without sounding like an inconsolable lachrymose teenage girl on the last day of camp? Rather, I shall précis our history there. I sincerely hope that our generational love and appreciation for the people, places and events will be evident. [Please click here to read more...]

Bradford, Ontario

Friday, April 16, 2010

2nd Annual Straight A's Weekend with the Cork brothers

Attached are the details of the Straight A's Weekend on Friday May 14th (6:30 to 9:30 pm) and Saturday May 15th (9:00 am to 4:00pm). Special bonus... yes, my brother David will be back speaking on Saturday morning. David is one the top financial advisors in Canada and an amazing presenter.

Between my brother David and I, you will build a bullet proof strategy around Goals, Strengths, Your Brand, Financial Wisdom and soar / network / netgive with the other members and more.

The cost of this 2 day adventure is $ 495 or $ 250 if you are a student, unemployed or a member's guest. There isn't a better time than now to take your vision and dreams to new heights. Dave and I will be the catalysts.

All profits will be going to charity (Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund and Canadian Cancer Society in my sister's name... a lot of you will remember her from last years event... she lost her battle to Cancer in January). We hope all of you to be there and to bring a few people. Please confirm your attendance & how many guests you're bringing... we are building the guest list.

We are expecting about 75 to 100 people for this. We will shut it down at 100. I have many more eagles (people who soar) coming to this. You will walk away with everyone's contact info and the rules of engagement.

Pass this on to other Eagles you feel would soar with this group ! Please get back to me by in the few weeks to confirm your ttendance and who you will be bringing.

See promo flyer or web site. (Snacks will be served on the Fri night and lunch on the Sat.)

You can pay for this on my website in the "Straight A's Club" section through Pay Pal www.timcork.com/club.htm or write me a check. I prefer a check day of...

Have a great day !

Toronto, Ontario
Please visit www.timcork.com

Monday, March 15, 2010

Liam and his parents

Liam was born on 18 December 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand after a 40 minute labour and a hum-dinger of a drive to the hospital.

Liam is a brother to Zoe Mentjox and a grandson to Constance Elizabeth Stephens, Ernest Michael Smith and a nephew to Robin William Smith-Stephens.

Arohanui whanau.

Auckland, New Zealand
Deputy Assistant Dish Pig 1984-2000, 2002

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Sébastien Simard and Cynthia Labonté are proud to inform you of the birth of their first child, and future Wapomeo camper, Alexia Simard. She was born on January 6, 2010 and weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces.

Montréal, Québec
camper Ahmek 84 & 85 / staff Ahmek 86 to 89

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Sad News. Various alumnae will likely remember Heidi Armitage. The Globe and Mail had an obituary for her earlier this month:
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Wapomeo and Ahmek - 1980s and 90s

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Jennifer (Conning - Wap 80s & 90s) and James and big sister Dee (Madison) are thrilled to announce the arrival of William Lucas O'Reilly. Wills was born weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. at 6:31 p.m. on May 27, 2009, at Calvary John James Hospital, Canberra, Australia. He is the grandson of Sue (Zinsmaster) Conning (Wap '59-'70) of London, the late Ken Conning formerly of Toronto, and Carol and Micheal O'Reilly of Canberra, Australia. Great grandson for Ross Conning and Paul Barlow. Wills is also welcomed by Aunt Carolyn (Conning - Wap 80s & 90s) and Uncle Eli of Ottawa and Aunt Erinn and Uncle Simon of Canberra.

London, Ontario
Wapomeo camper and staff - 1959 to 1970

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Carolyn Ruth Conning (Wap 80s & 90s) and Eli Joseph McGowan were united in marriage on Friday, July 31, 2009 in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Matron of honour was Jennifer (Conning) O'Reilly (Wap 80s & 90s) of Canberra, Australia. Mother of the bride is Sue (Zinsmaster) Conning (Wap 50s, 60s & 70s) of London, Ontario. Carolyn and Eli currently reside in Ottawa, Ontario.

London, Ontario
Wapomeo camper and staff - 1959 to 1970

Monday, September 7, 2009

Bailey and Jane

Bailey (Guibord) Davis from Virginia and Jane (Hamblin) Butler from Vancouver met at Wap in 1960 as councellor and C.I.T.

Thanks to friends and relatives accessing the Fires of Friendship website they met again for a 5 day reunion at September Camp 2009, having lost contact since 1963. What a time was had going back in time, canoeing to Wap and Joe Lake, swimming, singing and storytelling. They are both planning to make this moment the beginning of a renewed friendship that spans the continent!

Vancouver, British Columbia
Wapomeo Camper 1954-58, C.I.T. 1960

Monday, June 1, 2009

Amanda (Ricketts) and Jon Fredrick are ecstatic to announce the arrival of the newest Wapomeo camper! Sydney Mabel Elizabeth Fredrick was born on April 29, 2009 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Sydney is looking forward to her first camp experience this summer!

Toronto, Ontario
Staff and September Camp (90s-present)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

DOCK PARTY on Queen West is this Thursday, June 4th! Come out and support The Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund and Camp Kirk—help send children in need to camp this summer!

A crew of alumni have been hard at work for the past several months organizing this event—get your tickets online at dockparty.ca, call Terry in the Camp Kirk office 416.782.3310, or email for further information.

Stu Henderson, Dave Marshall and The Buffalo Builders and lovely Tessa Jones will be performing, and our artistic alumni have donated beautiful photographs that will be available in the DPQW silent auction! Join us for a fantastic evening in Toronto's hippest new event space.

Looking forward to seeing many TSC alumni at DOCK PARTY on Queen West! June 4th, The Burroughes Building, 639 Queen St. W. 6pm 'til late.

Many thanks to The Audet family: Jane, Henri, Ash & Blair, Lex Scully, Hugh Statten, April Jackson, Burke Van Valkenburg, and Chris Pigott for their hard work organizing DOCK PARTY on Queen West.

Toronto, Ontario
Camper, Staff

Saturday, May 9, 2009

New additions to my Algonquin Park human heritage series.

First is the history of the settlement of Rock Lake Station, which came into being in 1896 when J. R. Booth set out to build a railway from Ottawa to Parry Sound. For 40+ years in the early part of the 20thC, it was one of the key stops along the way, with the train as the lifeblood of this little community. For those alumni who tripped through the Rock and Whitefish Lakes, Rock Lake Station brings to life the history of the coming and going of the railway and the settlement of the surrounding environs that is now the Park's Rock Lake Campground.

Second is Treasuring Algonquin: Settlement Stories from 100 Years of Leaseholding - shares the Algonquin experiences of a small group of leasehold residents who have occupied small corners of the Park since the earliest days of the 20th century. Using current and historical narratives along with extensive research through files seldom searched, this narrative reveals the depth and breadth of their roots in the community and provides a glimpse into their lives, traditions and contributions to the Park's well-being.

Both of these are in addition to my previous work on the life of Gertrude Baskerville - The Lady of Canoe Lake, who lived alone near the Tea Lake Bridge for more than 35 years and Algonquin Voices, that shares the lives of Canoe Lake Women.

Capitola, California
Camper 1967-1970, on staff in 1972-1974 and 1976

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Is there someone out there who can remember or have access to the song we learned at camp "The Night Tom Thompson Died"? My husband and I as well as our siblings are all alumni and now our daughter is a Wap camper. She is currently writing a speech about Tom Thompson and the experience of hearing his story while on Canoe Lake. None of us can remember much of the song expect the famous line "was it accident or was it FOUL PLAY!?" If you could help or point us in the right direction that would be most appreciated.

Newmarket, Ontario
Wapomeo 1978-1983