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Hillcrest is a hamlet in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada that is in between Bill's Corners and the town of Simcoe. Hillcrest's earliest known inhabitants, from around the year 1000 until approximately 300–350 years later, were the Algonquin nation. They were noted flint-workers and evidence of the skill in crafting arrowheads is still to be found in open worked field areas surrounding the village. The next wave of inhabitants were the Attawandaron nation, the Neutrals, who occupied the region from about 1350 until their absorption by the Iroquois 300 years later. The last significant native nation to occupy the area was the Mississaugas. ==Summary== A soccer field is found within the boundaries of the community; it received a $15,000 stimulus package from the Simcoe Lions Club on April 7, 2013. Builders plan to use this money for a pavilion in order to enhance property values.〔(''Simcoe and District Youth Soccer Club Get a Financial Boost'' ) at Simcoe Reformer〕 Youth leagues generally use the field for its state of the art bleachers and close proximity to residential neighborhoods. Adult amateur leagues typically do not use this field; with the exception of the Western Ontario Soccer League.〔(''Simcoe Thunder Soccer Schedule ) at Western Ontario Soccer League〕 Use of the soccer field by individuals and families is possible in the fall. However, the local climate prevents its use in the winter months due to ice accumulating in the bleachers and heavy snow piling up into the soccer field. Agriculture is the main industry and commerce includes a lighting store and a variety store with some groceries; it was the first business in Norfolk County history to be allowed to operate on Sundays back in the 1960s. Most of the farming in the area is tobacco farming despite pleas by local residents to diversify the tobacco belt into other industries with the changing Canadian economy and the declining number of smokers in Canada. The sprays being used by the tobacco farmers in the Hillcrest area are seeping into the soil of the local soccer facility in addition to the air surrounding it, making it increasingly dangerous for children to play soccer there. The nearest elementary school is Elgin Avenue Public School, the nearest secular high school is Simcoe Composite School, and the nearest faith-based high school is Holy Trinity Catholic High School. The hamlet is located southeast of Nixon and northwest of Port Dover and is centered on ''Hillcrest Road'' which is the site of the former Norfolk Board of Education building. This road intersects with Ontario Highway 3 and Regional Road 1 while in Hillcrest. Hillcrest is also the home of a charity which helps people acquire wheelchairs called the ''Who Did It Club'' which was founded by war veterans and is currently maintained by civilian volunteers from the local area. During the winter months (late November through early April), Hillcrest becomes a haven for snowmobile users. Religious needs for this community are provided either by the Simcoe United Church or the nearby Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witnesses (although non-members are welcome as pupils for weekly service). The most common last names found in this community are Coates, Bezzo and Holmes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hillcrest, Norfolk County, Ontario」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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