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THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022 Ever since the COVID-19 pan-demic limited the indoor activi-ties Ontarians could partake in,there's been an increase in people visiting natural areas, many ofwhich are in Durham Region."I think especially during lockdown periods, people were looking for a safe activity to do,where they could stay distancedfrom others — explore parks, hike," said Sarah Simpson, publicrelations and communicationsofficer for Rouge National UrbanPark (RNUP), which is operated by Parks Canada. "Those were allactivities people could do so therewas a huge appetite for that. We were excited to welcome a lot more people."But often times, more peoplemeans more misbehaviour. "In 2021 there was a huge uptick invisitors and in incidents as well,"Simpson said.The increase in violations prompted Parks Canada and On-tario Parks to work together, onthe #ForTheLoveOfParks social media campaign, to educate visi- tors on ways to experience a safeand enjoyable visit.Increased violations in- clude:• Littering and dumping.• Human-wildlife interactions— feeding wild animals and ap- proaching wildlife.• Off-trail hiking. FOR THE LOVE OF PARKS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED See ‘STAY’,page 6 KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com The #ForTheLoveOfParks campaign between Ontario Parks and Parks Canada promotes visitors' shared responsibility for Ontario's natural areas. In 2022, the campaign will not only convey park rules and expected behaviours, but also deepen public understanding of the detrimental effects that negative actions can have on Ontario's natural habitats. 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We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. • Removal of natural ma- terials including flowers,rocks, driftwood and more.• Swimming in undesig-nated areas. • Vandalism.• Visitor safety issues in-cluding lack of supplies, equipment, and knowledgeof necessities for hiking orcamping.• Visitor unprepared- ness — lack of reservationsand pre-booking for park-ing or camping sites.• Illegal parking.• Aggression towardpark staff.This year more organi- zations, such as Conserva-tion Ontario, have joinedthe campaign. Durham has plenty of conservation areas andparks.Some Durham Con- servation areas• Petticoat Creek Con-servation Park, Pickering.• Lynde Shores, Whitby. • Crow's Pass, Party Per-ry. • Bowmanville WestsideMarshes, Bowmanville.• Purple Woods, Osha- wa. • Heber Down, Whitby.• Greenwood Conserva-tion Area, Ajax. "Park rules may differ alittle bit," Simpson said."For the most part, we're trying to relay the sametypes of messages to visi-tors."The campaign features a two-pronged approach:First, it encourages visi-tors to be properly pre-pared in order to best enjoy their visit. "We want themto call ahead, visit the web-site, make reservations if that's a requirement andfind out about seasonalhazards such as ticks,"Simpson said, adding she had just gone for a hike inRNUP with her pantstucked into her socks to keep the insects away.Secondly, visitorsshould learn the parkrules, which are in place to ensure visitor safety andthe well-being of the spe- cies living within the park."Some things are pretty ob-vious," Simpson said. "Like, please don't leaveyour litter. But some of themessages are a little bit more tricky for people tounderstand."Pickering resident andRNUP enthusiast Rose- mary Oliver sees the gar-bage in the park. "There'sdumping for one thing,which is big bags of gar- bage," she said.Oliver said litter —small items such as coffee cups — is another problem."That is everywhere, wher-ever you go, even withinreach of a garbage bin," she said.Oliver hopes to see moreenforcement for this prob- lem. "And not just warn-ings," she said. "I know it'sall very Canadian and po-lite to say, 'Don't do that, next time you might be introuble,' but next time nev- er seems to happen."Litter can become chok-ing hazards to wildlife andcontaminate the soil, Simp- son said. To report illegal dump-ing, call 416-282-1019. Tips may be left anonymously.Some other messages• Stay on designatedtrails: Venturing off trails poses many risks such asticks, poison ivy, tramplingcertain areas and spread- ing invasive species.• Take only photos: Eachnatural object has an im-portant role in a park's eco- system and they should beleft in the park. • Keep wildlife wild:Give wildlife their space.Wild animals can be unpre-dictable, so it's best to ad- mire them from a distance.• Keep dogs on a leash.• Be kind and respectful of staff and other visitors.Visit pc.gc.ca for moreinformation. STORY BEHIND THESTORY: Since more visitorsare checking out Ontario's parks than ever before,Durhamregion.com want-ed to share the latest cam-paign to help make Dur- ham's natural areas mostenjoyable. NEWS Continued from page 1 ‘STAY ON THE TRAILS’ AND OTHER RULES The #ForTheLoveOfParks campaign between Ontario Parks and Parks Canada promotes visitors' shared responsibility for Ontario's natural areas. In 2022, the campaign will not only convey park rules and expected behaviours, but also deepen public understanding of the detrimental effects that negative actions can have on Ontario's natural habitats. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland SARAH SIMPSON Parks Canada photo Durham's teachers arecalling for a different ap-proach to education in Doug Ford's second term—they want to ensuretheir voices are part of theprocess."During the past fouryears, ETFO and other ed-ucation unions and stake- holders have been exclud-ed from crucial decisionsaffecting public educa-tion," states a June 3 state- ment from the ElementaryTeachers' Federation ofOntario (ETFO). "In al- most every instance, edu-cators, and the unions thatrepresent them, were the last to hear about educa-tion-related announce- ments."It's the same concernbeing expressed by the On-tario English Catholic Teachers' Association(OECTA).Jaci French, presidentof OECTA Durham Ele-mentary, said "educatorsunderstand best the impli-cations of educational pol- icies on students. Ourschools work best for ev-eryone when there ismeaningful collaboration between teachers and thegovernment."Unions say this is espe- cially relevant, becausecurrent contracts forteachers expire Aug. 31, 2022."We have an opportuni- ty now, as we move for-ward, to create a more col-legial and consultativeprocess, where the gov- ernment works with Cath-olic teachers, and all edu-cators in Ontario, to en-sure that the essential,high-quality educationalprograms and services arein place, to best serve our students," says Paul Colli-cutt, president of OECTADurham Secondary.Teacher unions say they will continue to pressthe government on issuessuch as smaller class siz- es, pandemic learning re-covery, school-based men-tal health supports and funding to address schoolrepair backlog OECTA Durham Sec-ondary is also calling onthe province to scrap whatit calls a "disastrous" hy- brid learning model usedby the Durham CatholicDistrict School Board thisyear.The Ford governmenthas made several educa-tion commitments and an- nouncements in recentmonths including spend-ing close to $500 millionthrough the 2022-2023 Cap- ital Priorities Program tosupport 37 school projects,including 23 with child care. In Durham, this in-cludes $46.4 million for anew high school in north Oshawa and $19 million foranew elementary schoolin Seaton. The government has al-so announced a $600-mil-lion Learning Recovery Action Plan for 2022-23and mental health invest-ments that include:$50,000 to help School Mental Health Ontarioand Eating Disorders On-tario create eating disor-der prevention resources for schools, and $150,000 tohelp the Women's BrainHealth Initiative to deliver Brainable, a free educa-tion program about brainhealth for students inGrades 5 to 8. 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Giving you the keys to nding your perfect home. 9 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Durham and Torontonature lovers worriedabout some common ternsnesting in Rouge National Urban Park are calling onParks Canada to ensure thebirds are protected.Toronto resident JeanIron visits the park regu-larly, and she and other av-id birders, have noticed at least one pair of the birds —and possibly two — nestingon a sandbar at the mouthof the Rouge River. Common terns are pro-tected under the Migratory Bird Treaty, she said in anemail to Omar McDadi, thepark's superintendent who works for Parks Canada,the federal agency thatmanages the park. "Their nests should notbe destroyed," she said."Please, I am asking RougeNational Urban Park to protect these nesting ternsfrom disturbance."Iron originally feared Parks Canada's plans to ex-cavate the sandbar onwhich the birds are nestingwould interfere with the process. She has sincelearned park staff will waituntil the nesting cycle iscomplete, which McDadiconfirmed in a chain ofemails, as well as in an in-terview. "They've made a com-mitment that they're goingto protect the terns andthat's basically what I'm looking for," she said in aninterview. In the email chain,McDadi said the areawhere the tern nest was lo-cated has been closed to thepublic for a couple of weeks, and the closure isreinforced with large con-struction fencing and sig-nage. "It is illegal for anyoneto enter this area, and our wardens and staff havebeen ticketing and warning anyone who trespasses in-to this area," he said. He said biologists and field staff have been con-ducting daily checks on theterns and the closure area. Pickering resident and a regular visitor to the park,Rosemary Oliver said on the weekend, she found vis-itors had made their wayonto the sandbar, despite the fence."And we've seen peoplewith dogs off leash on the sandbar," she said in an in-terview.Also part of the emailchain, she said the fencing was not well connected, al-lowing people to sneakthrough, and there was no signage to indicate it's aprotected nesting site.Oliver has concernswith Parks Canada's plans to excavate the sandbar,even after the terns havemoved on."There's some urgent re- mediation work that we'replanning to move aheadwith and that's because of really significant erosionat the mouth of the RougeRiver," McDadi said in aninterview. "We lost so much of the traditionalbeach; the traditional out- flow of the river is blocked."He said the erosion isthreatening park and mu-nicipal infrastructure and may pose an environmen-tal risk to aquatic ecosys-tems. Oliver said the changeto the sandbar is not a newphenomenon; sandbars ofvarious shapes and sizes are natural to the rivermouth."It's nothing new, it's al- ways changing," she said.In a letter to the editor,Whitby resident GlennCoady, one of Ontario's top birders, had similar feel-ings. He said the sandbar isused year-round as a loaf-ing and foraging site for wildlife."I would sincerely hopeany plans for excavating the sandbar are shelved forgood as a reckless idea thatis counterproductive togood stewardship in a na- tional park," he said."Leave it alone!" NATURE LOVERS WORRY ABOUT NESTING TERNS AT ROUGE PARK Pickering resident Rosemary Oliver has been in contact with Parks Canada regarding her concerns for the nesting terns at Rouge National Urban Park. She feels more should be done to protect them. Jean Iron photo KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS RESIDENTS FEAREXCAVATION OFSANDBAR ISUNNECESSARY, WILLHINDER BIRDFORAGING, NESTING Catch a Great Deal! 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CITY OF OSHAWA CANADADAY EVENT Oshawa's annual Cana-da Day celebration kicks off at 2 p.m. at LakeviewPark, 55 Lakeview ParkAve. and wraps up with fireworks at 10 p.m. Theevent is set to include amidway, inflatables, a mo-bile art bus, live music and interactive family enter- tainment, including Hands on Exotics, a tank displayand performances by Woof-Jocks Canine All Stars. Town of Whitby Canada Day eventWhitby's Canada Dayevent starts at 6:30 p.m. at Victoria Fields Park, 345Watson St. You can findfood trucks, live music,photo opportunities and a fireworks show along thewaterfront. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CANADA DAY EVENT Celebrate Clarington runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at theGarnet B. Rickard Recre-ation Centre, 2440 Regional Hwy. 2 in Bowmanville. The event will include mu-sic by Alexa Goldie and Charles Street Band, chil- dren's entertainment, Sop-er Creek Wildlife demon-stration, inflatable coursesand games, a sensory break room, food vendors andfireworks to end the night. TOWN OF AJAX CANADADAY EVENT The Town of Ajax cele-brates Canada Day at AjaxDowns, 50 Alexander's Crossing, from 2 p.m. to 10p.m. The event featurescultural performances,children's games and activ- ities, interactive experi-ences, two stages with liveentertainment, communi- ty displays, food vendors, abeer garden and a fire-works finale at 10 p.m. Afree Canada Day shuttle is available to transport peo- ple to the site. CITY OF PICKERING CANADA DAY EVENT The City of Pickering'sCanada Day celebration in- cludes day and evening events. The day program runs from 12 to 5 p.m. at Es-planade Park, 1 The Espla-nade, with food trucks, liveentertainment and family activities. Feature enter-tainment includes Super- Dogs and Dan the MusicMan. Skateboarding is thefeature activity — the Es-planade North will be turned into a giant skate-board spot for one day onlywith a DJ, activities and prizes. The evening pro-gram runs from 7 to 10 p.m.at Kinsmen Park, 705Sandy Beach Rd., with live entertainment, food trucksand fireworks. TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOGCANADA DAY EVENT This year's Canada Dayevent at Palmer Park, 175Water St., starts with open- ing ceremonies at 11 a.m.and caps off with a fire-works show at 10 p.m. In be-tween, you can catch the Support Our Troops pa-rade starting at 10:30 a.m.and a day of live entertain- ment, food vendors, a freepizza and barbecue lunchand a kid's zone with crafts,a jumping castle and face painting. BEST OF SUMMER: WHERE TO CELEBRATE CANADA DAY IN DURHAM COMMUNITY JULY 1 IS CANADA'S155TH BIRTHDAY,AND THERE WILLBE CELEBRATIONSTAKING PLACEACROSS DURHAM Malcolm King, 5, at the 2019 Canada Day celebrations at the Bowmanville Waverly Place Museum. Jennifer O'Meara photo 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, O.A.C. 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Only one offer valid per job. $100 OFF WITH THIS AD FRIDAY, JULY 1 Canada Day 2022 WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: City of Pickering, https://calendar.pickering.ca/ default/Detail/2022-07-01- 1900-Canada-Day 12-5pm Esplanade Park - Join us in Esplanade Park for a fun day of live entertainment, food, children's games, family activities, seniors bingo and more.7- 10.30pm - Kinsmen Park: musical performances, food tricks, fire- works Canada Day in Whitby WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: Victoria Fields, 345 Watson Street West, Whitby CONTACT: events@whitby.ca, https://www.whitby.ca/en/play/ canada-day.aspx join us at victoria fields park on july 1, 2022 with family, food, photo ops and fireworks. Pack a picnic and enjoy the performers or grab some food at the food trucks!See our website for more details. SATURDAY, JULY 2 Flower Fairy Garden WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Scugog Arts Space, 175 B Queen Street, Scu- gog CON- TACT: Scu- gog Arts, 9059822121, info@scugogarts.ca, https://scugo- garts.ca/ Embrace the wonders and playful- ness of dancing in a garden at this whimsical show. Flower Fairy Garden will be at the Scugog Arts Space, 175 B Queen St, from July 2nd to July 24th. The current hours are Tuesday - Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. The Bard's Bus Tour presents King Henry Five - Whitby WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Cele- bration Square at Whitby Public Library's Central Branch, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby CONTACT: Driftwood Theatre, 1.844 .601.8057, contactus@drift- woodtheatre.com, http:// www.driftwoodtheatre.com/see/ bardsbustour/COST: Tickets online. Pay What You Can Afford Admission. King Henry Five is Driftwood Theatre's adaptation of three Shakespeare plays (Henry IV pts 1 & 2, and Henry V). King Henry Five is a powerful story about community, set in a contemporary patio bar. In outdoor spaces across Ontario this summer. SUNDAY, JULY 3 Summer Concerts at Esplanade Park WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: City of Pickering, https://www.pick- ering.ca/en/ discovering/ festivals- event- s.aspx Summer Concerts are back in-person for 2022! Join us in Esplanade Park on Sunday's from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm for free concert in the park. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Lineup will be announced in June. TUESDAY, JULY 5 Horseshoe Club play WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Ux- bridge Historical Centre, 7239 Conc. 6, Uxbridge CONTACT: Uxbridge-Scott Horseshoe Club. Bob Kirvan, http://www.ushs.ca/ COST: contact for info, or visit website Club play returns to the horse- shoe pitches at the Uxbridge Historical Centre on May 10 at 6 p.m., and will play weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. thereafter. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Free Concerts in the Park, Port Perry WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Palmer Park - Port Perry, 175 Water St., Scugog CONTACT: Township of Scugog, Judy Anderson, ukeladyjudy@ gmail.com, https:// twitter.com/ Twpof- Scugog/sta- tus/1534581 453568212993 COST: No admission fee. Concerts in the Park returns this summer! Starting Wednesday, June 15, bring a lawn chair and come down to Palmer Park for an evening of music and fun for the whole family with FREE admissi- on! THURSDAY, JULY 7 Bowmanville Concerts in the Park are back WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Rotary Park Bowman- ville, 192 Queen St, Clarington CONTACT: Brian Purdy It's a surefire sign of summer - Bowmanville's Concerts in the Park are back.The free concerts are held at Rotary Park, 192 Queen St. in Bow- manville. The season kicks off on Thursday, June 23 and runs weekly until Aug. 25. Full list Summer Concerts WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Millenium Square - Pickering, Liverpool Road S. at Waterfront Trail, Pickering CON- TACT: City of Pickering, https:// www.pickering.ca/en/discover- ing/festivals-events.aspx Summer Concerts are back in person for 2022. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a new concert each week in July and August. EVENTS SCAN THE CODE to visit our online events calendar. Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{ } Car PlacePrice dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 | 22 The Springtide MusicFestival is back to rock Ux- bridge this July.The annual music festi-val put on an abbreviatedseries in 2021 to benefit lo- cal businesses that hadstruggled through quaran-tine, but otherwise has nothad a full festival since2019."I've been on the boardfor two and a half years and never seen a festival," saidHeather Goldberg, whojoined the festival's boardof directors following the 2019 event."I feel like we've started and stopped, then startedand stopped, just like everyother festival. But now we're rolling full steamahead, so we're excited."This year's festival runs from July 21 through 23 andwill offer a full slate of per-formers, featuring a vari-ety of different artists and musical stylings, includingheadliners BedouinSoundclash, Alysha Brilla and Boy Golden."We strive to have a lot ofdiversity among our artistsand music styles, so there's really something for every-one," said Goldberg."Our mix of local, upand coming and proven, award-winning artists andlocal food and beverage re-sults in an easygoing, fun and accessible weekend forall kinds of music lovers.Pull up a seat at our Bedou-in Soundclash Launch Par- ty, take in a band and sip acocktail at a local eatery, sway under the trees atCentennial Park or dance the night away at the le-gion."The festival pulls doubleduty by showcasing Cana- dian musicians and draw-ing tourism to Uxbridge. "Springtide's volunteerswork hard to showcase Ux- bridge; our restaurants,shops, tasting rooms, his-torical sites and our amaz-ing residents and deep pool of musical talent. It is ourgoal to create a festival that attracts tourism fromacross Durham Region andthe GTA. This year, more than ever, we are stoked tobring the beautiful peopleof Uxbridge a party they will never forget."Goldberg notes that thecelebration is well de-served following several years of COVID restric-tions, and organizers hopeeveryone will find some- thing to enjoy in the returnof the annual festival,which organizers workedhard to salvage after part- ner business The SecondWedge Brewing Co., whichhosts the festival's mainstage, was heavily dam- aged by the recent tornado.In response, the group hasmoved the main stage to Centennial Park."The Second Wedge isalso our beverage vendor,so we will still be able to sell their beers and supportthem that way, they just won't be able to host us,"Goldberg explained of theunfortunate change of ven- ue, noting the recent torna-do is just one more reasonthe town deserves a good show."I think it's a good timeto bring everyone togetherin a place that's super ac- cessible and just offer somegood, unadulterated fun,"she said. "We want to showcaseour town and the restau-rants and the beer and thecider and the amazing tal- ent and incredible peoplewe have, and this is ourway of doing that."For more information or to purchase tickets, visitwww.springtidemusicfes-tival.com. SPRINGTIDE RETURNS AFTER LONG COVID HIATUS This year's Uxbridge Springtide Music Festival will feature Canadian singer-songwriter Alysha Brilla. The festival runs from July 21-23 at various locations throughout the township. Alysha Brilla photo MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com WHAT'S ON BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH, ALYSHA BRILLA AMONG HEADLINERS SCAN THIS CODE to see more events news. A NEW WAY TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY! TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS ACROSS ONTARIO: OFFER ENDS JULY 10, 2022. VISIT communitynews.pressreader.com TODAY! *Your credit card will be charged $19.99 plus tax for an annual upfront subscription plan. 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The sitecounts with barrier-freeservices, like toilets, camp-grounds with barrier-freeshowers and flush toilets. BON ECHO PROVINCIALPARK In the north of Kaladar,Bon Echo’s is the perfectspot to unplug from the cityand immerse oneself in na- ture. Its landmark, Mazi- naw Rock, is a 100-metrehigh cliff overlooking Mazi-naw Lake featuring over 260 Indigenous picto-graphs. For the bird lovers,the peregrine falcon, a spe- cies of concern in Ontario,is often seen nesting on Ma-zinaw Rock. Hiking trailsrange from 1 km to 17 kms. According to OntarioParks website, all comfortstations, including show- ers and flush toilets, arebarrier-free. DARLINGTON PROVINCIALPARK Located near the town ofCourtice, between Bow-manville and Oshawa, Dar-lington Provincial Park is ready to welcome familiesin the summer. Its Discov-ery program teaches about the natural ecology andcultural history of Darling-ton. Evening films, camp-fires and singalongs, as well as guided hikes are on- ly some of the activities. Onthe weekends, specialevents also take place throughout the season.Darlington offers barrier-free campsites as well as barrier-free access to com-fort stations, a park storeand visitor centre. KILLBEAR PROVINCIALPARK Located near the town ofNobel on Georgian Bay inthe Parry Sound District of Ontario, Killbear’s rockyshoreline mixed with nu-merous sand beaches make it a great spot for hikingand biking. Some of the ac-tivities include swimming,canoeing/kayaking, boat- ing/sailing and fishing.One of the main attractionsis the 100-year-old wind- swept tree at Sunset Rocks,making it a popular desti-nation for photo enthusi-asts. If you are camping, make sure to bear-proof your campsites, since thearea is a natural habit forblack bears. All comfortstations are barrier-free. There are nine designatedwheelchair accessiblecampsites. PRESQU’ILE PROVINCIALPARK Situated in the south-eastern Northumberland County on the north shoreof Lake Ontario near thetown of Brighton, Pres-qu’ile Provincial Park is open all year, when you can enjoy a walk, see ice cliffsand ice volcanoes. A dis-covery program is avail-able in the summer with guided walks, conductedbird walks and other na-ture activities. Presqu’ile ishome to the second-oldest operating lighthouse inOntario. All comfort sta-tions and two campsites are barrier-free access. Insummer an access mat al-lows a solid base for unre-stricted access from the Beach 1 parking lot to thebeach. 5 ONTARIO PARKS TO EXPLORE Explore the wonders of wildlife in southern Ontario, enjoy outdoor activities at provincial parks. Toronto Star photo illustrationBEATRIZ BALEEIRO bbaleeiro@torstar.ca WHAT'S ON SOUTHERN ONTARIO'S ULTIMATE PROVINCIAL PARK GUIDE FOR EXPLORING NATURE dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 | 24 SponSored Make a donation in-store to help the Ukrainian war effort Support humanitarian aid for Ukrainian fighting forces with a donation at Halenda’s Meats stores Metroland Media The war in Ukraine is certainly on everyone’s mind as we watch coverage of the daily horrors taking place on the streets in real time.While we’re all disturbed watching these atrocities, those with Ukrainian roots are especially affected, and many grassroots fundraising efforts have begun by those in the Ukrainian-Canadian community. richard Halenda of Halenda’s Meats has been particularly motivated to find ways to help the war effort.“My wife ola’s family and my father were from Ukraine. Many of our staff here at Halenda’s have Ukrainian heritage.And we serve thousands of Ukrainian families because of the ethnic roots of what we make,” Halenda explains.When the fighting started, Halenda and his team felt strongly compelled to help. Immediately, the stores and staff pooled their resources and raised $35,000 to help the people in Ukraine. But it didn’t stop there.All six Halenda’s Meats stores in the Greater Toronto Area and oshawa/ durham region have created a program where customers can make cash donations in-store, and the money is sent to help those on the front lines of the Ukrainian resistance with humanitarian aid. Halenda’s customers have come together and raised over $17,000, bringing the total amount donated to $52,000. “We chose to support an organization called Friends of Ukrainian defence Forces, or FUdF,” says Halenda.“There’s so much going on there that needs funding, but we felt that Ukraines survival depends on their defence forces being able to prolong the war until the russian economy fully feels the effects of the sanctions the free world is imposing.The Ukrainian forces need supplies, everything from food to medical aid in the war zone.And that is where FUdF is funneling this money — straight to the front lines of defence.” According to the FUdF website, donors to the Friends of Ukrainian defence Forces Fund “have been assisting those serving in the armed forces as well as the casualties of war, displaced persons, families of those serving and children who have lost a parent due to war.”The fund, organized by the League of Ukrainian Canadians and the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, has raised more than $7 million to provide everything from defensive body armour, medical supplies and hygiene products, to non-perishable food and spiritual materials. Those who come into Halenda’s and make a donation will also receive a blue and yellow ribbon to wear and show their support. “The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (oshawa Branch) are making ribbons in the Ukrainian colours, blue and yellow.Anyone who donates is welcome to take a ribbon.Wearing the ribbon promotes awareness and shows support for Ukraine.” Halenda explains that Ukrainian pride of country and heritage is a powerful force. For more than 1,000 years, Ukraine has been fighting for independence from its aggressors, primarily russia, he says.“This has created a strong national feeling amongst Ukrainian people throughout Canada and democratic nations of the world. Many may not have visited the homeland of their parents but have strong connections with their Ukrainian roots.” “I feel the freedom-loving democratic nations of the world must take a stand against the enemy and the war raging in Ukraine. Ukraine and ultimately all of europe is at risk,” says Halenda. “For anyone here in Canada, we feel a bit helpless to support Ukraine during this time. But making a donation to a cause like this can hopefully make a really positive difference.At Halenda’s,we feel that supporting the resistance really seems to fit.” Thursday, March 31, 202 Ladies of Lviv Hall are Laurie Waytowich (at the sewing machine), and, left to right, Irene Szalawiga, Sonnia Lushney and Ana Felker all made the ribbons. 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Price Drop! Post-secondary Students Summer Membership Less than $90 after July 1 and valid until September 2! Includes Cardio &Weight Rooms, Fitness Classes, Public Swimming Members 18+ have access to Members Change Rooms, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room. Valid Student ID required upon purchase. Spaces still available! Summer Fitness Camp 12 - 14 yrs Available for 2 weeks only. July 18 - 22 | August 15 - 19 An excellent introduction to the health club; participants learn safe and effective workout techniques, and understanding of the basic exercise science behind their bodies’actions. For details and to register visit pickering.ca/ active. Summer at the Rec 1867Valley Farm Road | 905.683.6582 | pickering.ca/fit 7 days a week, all summer. Fitness classes for everyone - pay as you go, register for a program or become a member to participate. Public Swimming July 2 - September 4, 2022 CHD Recreation Complex Pool 1867Valley Farm Road | 905.683.6582 CHD Recreation Complex Pool is an 8 lane, 25 metre pool with diving well and training pool. July 2 - September 24 Lane Swim Public Swim *shared pool use **at least 1 lane will be available Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 8:30 am 9:00 am - 1:00 pm* 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm** 9:00 pm - 9:55 pm Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recreational swim hours may be changed due to holidays, swim meets, or rentals. Changes will be posted one week prior where possible. Dunbarton Indoor Pool 655 Sheppard Avenue East | 905.831.1260 Dunbarton Indoor Pool is a 6 lane, 25 metre pool with diving board. July 2 - July 29 Public Swim Note: Summer swimming at this pool runs from July 2 - July 29 only. Dunbarton Indoor Pool is closed for repairs in August. Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Swim Rates PerVisit 10 Pass Youth 4-17 yrs $2.88 $23.90 Adult 18+ $4.43 $35.40 Adult 65+/ $2.88 $23.90 Person w/Disability Family*$9.25 $76.00 See website for additional information, membership, and options. Lane Swim:Circle swim is enforced to accommodate more swimmers. Children must be able to swim lengths confidently. Open Swim:This is a great time for families to enjoy our pools. Children 7 years of age and under must be directly supervised (regardless of swimming ability), in the pool, by a responsible person, 16 years of age and older. Direct supervision is defined as“within arms reach”. See website for complete details on Rules and Regulations for recreational swimming. Lanes are available for swimming lengths. Starting soon... Indoor and outdoor Fitness Programs, Pickleball drop in, Small Group Training & more. Register now dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 | 26 BALSDON, Victoria (Vicky) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Ajax, Vicky Balsdon, nee Plitz, of Pickering, Ontario, in her 101st year. Vicky was predeceased by her parents Gustav and Marie Plitz and was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Balsdon. Devoted mother of Murray (Karen), and Douglas (Phyllis). Loving grandmother of Ryan (Shauna), Lisa (Jeff), and Aimee (Chris). Adored great- grandmother of Conor, Sean, and Isabel. Survived by her loving sister Ingrid (Al Toms) and her sister-in-law Carol. Predeceased by her siblings Reta (Bob), Ernie (Irene), Gus (Hazel), Edward (Esther) Doug, Susan (Hank), Mary (Ken), Beatrice (Al), and Sandra (Ray). Vicky will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. The family received their friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (905-428- 8488) on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mceachniefuneral.ca IKONOMIDIS, Michael Sotirios (1933-2022) ___________ Michael Ikonomidis died peacefully from COVID at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in his 89th year. Mike was born in Kalamata, Greece. After graduating as an electrical engineer from the University of Athens and serving his compulsory military duty (NATO Forces), he immigrated to Canada in 1960. In Toronto, Mike designed and sold components for international electrical supply companies. While living in Pickering, Mike pursued his passion for tennis, winning several tennis championships. V.W. Bro Michael was a proud, dedicated Mason: Past Master of Friendship #729 and Heritage #730 Lodges; former member of Birch Cliff #712 and Doric #424; District Secretary of (old) Toronto #3, Grand Pursuivant, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Oshawa Shrine Club. He was a Past Patron of Ontario Chapter #227 (Ajax), and a Grand Officer (2008), Order of the Eastern Star. In 1999 Mike met Gay (nee Bonisteel) Adair at a Masonic luncheon. They married in 2001, enjoyed dancing, travelling and Mike's cooking. Two years ago, they made "the right move at the right time" to Taunton Mills. Last year, with advancing Alzheimer's, Mike moved to the memory care floor. The Taunton Mills team members have been so very compassionate, kind, and helpful to Mike, as well as Gay. The family is sincerely grateful. Michael will be remembered by his son, (Dr.) John (Krystal) Ikonomidis, and forever in the hearts of Gay and her family: Paul, Susan, Anne, Louise, Amy, Carter and Carol; other relatives, friends and neighbours. At a later date there will be a Celebration of Life, but in the interim please toast Michael with a glass (or two) of red wine or Grand Marnier. If desired, please consider a donation in Mike's memory to a charity of your choice. PARISH, Rosemary Jayne March 11, 1952 - June 21, 2022 ___________ Rosemary was a creator of worlds. From the garden oasis at her Ajax home, to the colourful and intricate land- scapes of her paintings, dioramas, and quilts, the trips and adventures she planned with her husband, sisters, children, and grandchildren, and the many interconnected worlds of family and friendship, her cosmic force was undeniable. She always challenged herself to go farther, be better, learn more. Both a cook and a baker, an artist and an athlete, she was an inspiration and an example to those around her. Painting, sketching, knitting, sewing, Rose was always creating, and her love of the arts lives on in her adoring grandchildren. She was a prolific quilt maker and many of her works adorn the bedrooms and living rooms of the family and friends she gifted them to. In quilting, as in life, she thrived on the act of bringing together; in her presence we were always greater than the sum of our parts. Rosemary was a teacher both by nature and profession. Even years after retirement former students would recognize her at the grocery store or in the neighbourhood. They were always glad for the chance to thank her, and she treasured these happenstance op- portunities to catch up with former students whose lives and personalities she remem- bered so vividly. Like "The Rose" Bette Midler sang about, Rosemary was a beautiful soul, the seed beneath the snow, whose presence drew us through hard times and into renewal with her unfailing humor, kindness, and love. She had joie de vivre that was contagious, and at 70 years of age, a long and still growing list of "best friends". To be in her kitchen was to experience the fullness of life; children playing, friends reminiscing, politics debating, soup simmering. Through food, laughter, and love she drew us together time and again for Christmas, birthdays, or just the simple joy of being with one another. An avid reader and once aspiring fiction writer, as a young woman she excelled at competitive gymnastics and netball. In her 30s she challenged herself to run the Ottawa marathon. In the summer of her 51st year she cycled over the Rocky Mountains with her husband Steve. At seventy she was still moving gracefully through the forests of Southern Ontario on skis, skates, and foot. Rosemary died in the early morning of June 21, 2022, after a short but fierce battle with cancer. Her passing marks an almost unspeakable loss to her husband of 50 years, Steve; her three children, Jessica, Sarah and Joe, and their spouses Michael and Liz; four grandchildren Madelynn, Kenzie, Chloe, and Abigail; sisters and brothers Lisa, Tina, Andy, Leslie, Pat, and Mike; sisters and brothers- in-law Julia, Blair, Dave, Bill, Andrea, Chris, Nadine, Jill, Steve, Joe, Jill, Cindy and Shelley; dear friends Rocket, Tom, Candy and many others. A small private gathering to celebrate and remember Rosemary's life will be held at her family home in Ajax on July 2nd. The family extends much gratitude to all the friends and relatives helping us through this difficult time. A very special thank you to Dr. Romas Stas and the kind and compassionate staff at the Ajax Pickering Hospital who cared for her so well in her last days. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation. WRONG, Malcolm "Denis" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Denis Wrong, in his 92nd year. He was born on July 14, 1930 in Georgetown, British Guiana. Denis was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Margaret. Denis will be greatly missed by his daughters, Toni (Darren) and Michelle (Dave). Denis' grandchildren Charlie, Ava, Lily and Sophie will miss spending time with their wonderful Papa. He was also predeceased by his siblings; Mac (Mernie), Dick (Marjorie), Desmond (Arlene), Gerry (Mary), Daphne (Myles), Valerie (Desmond) and Lucy. Denis was adored by his huge family and will be sadly missed by his one and only remaining sibling, Marguerite as well as brother-in-laws, Myles and James (Cecile) and sister-in-law, Anne (Mark). He will be fondly remembered by all his "favourite" nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Denis' Life will take place in the near future. In memory of Denis, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more, to the time when you were with us, to the happy days of yore. 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