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HOW WILL YOU MARK THE DAY? /P6 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 4 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Durham District School Board trusteeshave approved a new policy to help guide schools in choosing books and other learn-ing materials. The Learning Resource Selection Poli-cy and Procedure also outlines what hap- pens when parents or members of the com-munity challenge a book or resource. The appropriateness of books used in schools was front and centre earlier thisyear, after the DDSB pulled three titles byIndigenous authors from school librariesin response to complaints from Indigenous families.The three titles — 'The Great Bear' byDavid A. Robertson, 'Louis Riel: Le PaysImprobable' by Andre Leblanc and 'Sistersof the Wolf' by Patricia Miller-Shroeder —were returned to DDSB library shelves af-ter a review. The updated policy lists criteria thatshould be used for choosing learning mate-rials, including "portraying accurate his-tories and narratives of various communi- ties and groups that are discriminatedagainst, marginalized and minoritized." All resource selections must complywith the DDSB's Indigenous Education Policy and Human Rights Policy.The procedure notes "at least annually,staff shall engage in resource reviews as to compliance with the Learning ResourceSelection Policy, to better support ongoinglearning and to challenge discriminatorybiases, attitudes, assumptions, stereo- types, content and barriers in learning re-sources."If a resource is challenged, there are two possible pathways. One is an informal reconsideration thatis resolved at the school level with the prin-cipal making a decision. The other is a formal process that seesthe board strike a Learning Resource Re-consideration Committee that includesDDSB superintendents, senior staff and a trustee. The committee is required to pro-vide a written report on its decision within30 school days of first meeting. A new DDSB guideline for choosing re-sources and books advises staff to considerfactors like representation — "are partic-ular identities only represented in one way, or barely at all?" and cultural re-presentation. DDSB HAS NEW POLICY TO GUIDE SCHOOLS IN CHOOSING BOOKS AND MATERIALS JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS Adorn your Home with Quality Windows and Doors 119ConsumersDrive,Whitby AdornHome.ca Made in Our Whitby Factory! • Window • Doors • Custom Glass Call us Today! 905-665-9565 Eat what you buy. Buy it. Eat it. Don’t waste it. durham.ca/BuyItEatIt If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-667-5671. 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We reserve the right toedit, condense or reject letters.Published letters will appear in printand/or online at durhamregion.com DeliveryFor all delivery inquiries, please call905-683-5117. Sept. 30 marks the sec-ond National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recog-nizing the children takenfrom their homes and sent to Canada's residentialschools, as well as theirfamilies left behind andthose who are survivors of the residential school sys-tem. There are many waysDurham residents can ob-serve this day. READ BOOKS BY INDIGENOUS AUTHORS Libraries across Dur-ham have compiled recom-mended reading lists ofbooks by Indigenous au- thors. Check out a list of In-digenous Reads, a list of In-digenous Books for Kids and a list of fictional worksthat amplify Indigenous LGBTQIA and Two SpiritVoices. WEAR AN ORANGE SHIRT Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day in honour of PhyllisWebstad, whose orangeshirt was taken away from her at a residential school— symbolic of how culture,freedom and identity wasstripped away from so many Indigenous children.Learn more about OrangeShirt Day at orangeshirt- day.org. TIE AN ORANGE RIBBON Bawaajigewin Aborigi-nal Community Circle andthe City of Oshawa inviteresidents to bring and tie an orange ribbon at one offive locations in Oshawa.Orange ribbon locations: Walter Beath Parkette, 1 Columbus Rd. E.; Lake-view Park, 55 Lakeview Park Ave.; Delpark HomesCentre, 1661 Harmony Rd.N.; Civic Recreation Com- plex, 99 Thornton Rd. S.;Oshawa City Hall, 50 Cen-tre St. S. ATTEND A COMMUNITYEVENT • Brock Township Pub-lic Library is hosting a re-flection and learning event for all ages on Sept. 30 from10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at theBeaverton library branch at 401 Simcoe St. Indige-nous educator Gail John-ston will talk about the res-idential school system and lead participants on a storywalk of the book "Phyllis'Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad. Participants willalso take part in a promise activity. • Oshawa Public Librar- ies hosts Alderville FirstNation author Brian Bea-ver from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the McLaughlinbranch at 65 Bagot St. Bea-ver will speak about hisbook on the history of Al- derville First Nation andthe significance of its landsand people. In honour ofthe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, he willalso share his knowledge ofthe history of residential schools. Copies of Beaver'sbook will be available forpurchase. • From Sept. 12 to 30, vis- it the children's depart-ment at the Uxbridge Pub-lic Library to discover books by residential schoolsurvivors and Indigenousauthors, add your hand print to a commemorativeorange shirt door and read Phyllis Webstad's story inthe children's garden. TAKE A COURSE Several universities inCanada offer free online courses intended to deep-en our understanding ofthe history and issues im-pacting Indigenous peo- ples in this country.Courses such as Aborigi-nal Worldviews and Edu- cation and IndigenousCanada are availablethrough Coursera.org.The residential schools crisis line is available 24hours a day for anyone ex-periencing pain or distressas a result of a residential school experience. Supportis available at 1-866-925-4419. WAYS TO MARK NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Sept. 30 is the NationalDay for Truth and Recon-ciliation. This new nation-al day of remembrance, now in only its second year,is an opportunity for allCanadians to learn aboutthe treatment of Indige- nous Peoples in the resi-dential school system andother colonial institutions —and the lasting harm that was done. It is also an opportunityto reflect on how we can allplay a part in healing these harms. Canada's first NationalDay for Truth and Recon-ciliation came not long af- ter the Tk'emlúps te Secwé-pemc announced that alarge gravesite had been lo-cated on the grounds of theformer Kamloops residen-tial school. This announce-ment, and findings across the country, has led SettlerCanada to engage with thehistory of residentialschools in a different way, allowing a new conversa-tion to take place.For too long, the honest truth of this shameful part of Canada's history was hidden and denied. Thechildren were pressurednot to tell their stories. Re- ports of abuse, neglect andsuffering were ignored. Infact, significant efforts toacknowledge this history, such as Canada's officialapology and the Truth andReconciliation Commis-sion, only happened be-cause of years of persistentefforts by Survivors. Even now, there are some who still deny thefundamental truth of theresidential school system—that its explicit purpose was to destroy First Na-tions, Métis and Inuit cul-tures, communities and languages. Truth is the fundamen- tal basis of reconciliation.Without acknowledge-ment of the truth, it is im- possible for Survivors toheal and for communitiesto rebuild.The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliationbelieves that all Canadians—and especially all stu- dents — need to under-stand the truth of ourshared history. That's whywe have worked with Sur- vivors, Elders, KnowledgeKeepers, and communitypartners to create a full week of free programming. During Truth and Rec-onciliation Week, fromSept. 26 to 30, we will bring the voices of Survivors di-rectly to classrooms fromcoast to coast to coast andintroduce young people to Indigenous culture, lan-guage and history. Age-appropriate mate- rial for students in grades 1through 12 will be freelyavailable to watch atschool or online. The con- tent will be available forpublic access startingSept. 29. On Sept. 30, Canadians can honour the Survivors and the children who nev-er came home by wearingorange, as a symbol of their commitment to change.People can attend events incommunities across thecountry and watch a live commemorative broadcasttaking place from uncededAnishinabek Algonquin territory in Ottawa. But reconciliation re-quires more than one day ayear or one week a year. Reconciliation is the workof generations. What wecan accomplish in the days ahead is to listen to Survi-vors, honour their truths,and learn how we can allcontribute to reconcilia- tion in our daily lives. Stephanie Scott is exec-utive director of the Na- tional Centre for Truthand Reconciliation. Truthand Reconciliation Week programming is availablefor everyone through theNCTR YouTube channeland website (nctr.ca). Fol- low the centre on Twitterand Instagram at@nctr_um, and Facebook at @nctr.ca. TRUTH IS THE FUNDAMENTAL BASIS OF RECONCILIATION OPINION CANADIANS NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH OF OUR SHARED HISTORY, WRITES STEPHANIE SCOTT STEPHANIE SCOTT Column 7 | 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page September 29 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca FamilyCalendareNews Subscribetoreceiveupdatesonfamily friendlyevents,programsandCity initiatives,directlytoyouremail! Visit subscribe.pickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time Oct6 PickeringAnti-BlackRacismTaskforce Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings Meetingdetailsaresubjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsite orcall905.420.2222fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993 Truth & Reconcilliation Day Hours of Operation Subject to change. Please call 905.683.7575 for the latest updates. FacilitiesClosedonSeptember30 CivicComplex(CityHall)905.683.7575 CHDRecreationComplex 905.683.6582 PickeringAnimalShelter 905.683.7575 DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 DunbartonIndoorPool 905.831.1260 EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 FacilitiesOpenonSeptember30 PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 Are you on the Voters List? TheVotingPeriodfortheupcomingMunicipalElectionbeginsonOctober 17at10:00amandendsat8:00pmonOctober24,2022(ElectionDay). 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Please visit pickering.ca/SnowProgram or contact the Customer Care Centre at 905.683.7575 for details. PickeringGhostWalks Doyoubelieveinghosts? September29-October29,2022 | $25/person Takeaguidedtourofthehistoricvillageatnightandhear storiesfromthepastthatstillhauntustoday. Learnabout paranormalinvestigationsthathavefoundevidenceof spiritsandghosts,andhearstoriesofpasttragediesthat actuallytookplaceinPickering’spast. Visit pickeringmuseumvillage.ca for tickets. SkatingSeasonisHere! ChestnuntHIllDevelopmentsRecreationComplex PublicSkating Tue 6:30pm-8:15pm Sat/Sun 2:30pm-4:15pm DaytimeSkating Mon-Fri 11:00am-1:00pm Paybeforeyougoatpickering.ca/active Seethefullskatescheduleonline. pickering.ca/skate FallFoodDrive Helpushelplocalfamiliesinneed. Alldonationsgotoourlocalfoodbank. Dropboxesarelocatedatthefollowing communitycentres: EastShoreCC910LiverpoolRoad insidefrontdoor GeorgeAsheLCC470KingstonRoad insidefrontdoor(libraryentrance) Donationscanbedroppedoff Monday-Fridayfrom 9:00am-9:00pm pickering.ca/teen Runninguntil October10 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 Over the last several years, the City of Pickering has received a number of proposals for high-density development. The City is mandated to review all applications for new development in accordance with provincial, regional, and local policies. The review process is thorough and involves expert staff and City partners like the conservation authority, the Region of Durham, utility providers and local school boards. We also rely on you, the public, to provide important feedback and comments! The following provides a summary of active high-density development applications in various stages of the planning review process. Pickeringisgrowing! Let's talk aboutit. Pickering's population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. Pickering is required to accommodate much of this growth within existing built-up areas, such as City Centre, Kingston Road, and Brock Road, through high-density development, which is intended to be compact, walkable, close to transit, and environmentally sustainable. SnapshotofHigh-Density Development Activity These applications range from health facilities and retirement homes, to mixed-use housing (combined commercial and residential). Most of these projects are years away from construction, if approved. The review process presents a number of opportunities to learn more and get involved:LetsTalkPickering.ca/Development. Themoreyouparticipateinthisprocess,themoreweareabletobuildacitythatreflectsour collectivevision. Approved and under construction. Buildings Buildings Buildings Buildings BuildingsApplication refused by Council, but has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 7 16 11 43 2 Zoning has been approved by Council, and is under site plan review. Approximate construction start timeline: 2-5 years. Zoning has been approved by Council, and no site plan application has been received. Approximate construction start timeline: 5+ years. Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment under review. No Council decision has been made. Approximate construction start timeline: 10+ years, if approved. Meeting theneedsofour growingcommunity requiresthoughtfulplanningaround: 1Opportunities for housing supply and diversity.2Dedicated community facilities and spaces. 3 Key service and infrastructure investments.4 Economic development and jobs close to home. Learnmoreand getinvolved! LetsTalkPickering.ca/Development 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 8 Over the last several years, the City of Pickering has received a number of proposals for high-density development. The City is mandated to review all applications for new development in accordance with provincial, regional, and local policies. The review process is thorough and involves expert staff and City partners like the conservation authority, the Region of Durham, utility providers and local school boards. We also rely on you, the public, to provide important feedback and comments! The following provides a summary of active high-density development applications in various stages of the planning review process. Pickeringisgrowing! Let's talkaboutit. Pickering's population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. Pickering is required to accommodate much of this growth within existing built-up areas, such as City Centre, Kingston Road, and Brock Road, through high-density development, which is intended to be compact, walkable, close to transit, and environmentally sustainable. SnapshotofHigh-Density Development Activity These applications range from health facilities and retirement homes, to mixed-use housing (combined commercial and residential). Most of these projects are years away from construction, if approved. The review process presents a number of opportunities to learn more and get involved:LetsTalkPickering.ca/Development. Themoreyouparticipateinthisprocess,themoreweareabletobuildacitythatreflectsourcollectivevision. Approved and under construction. Buildings Buildings Buildings Buildings BuildingsApplication refused by Council, but has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 7 16 11 43 2 Zoning has been approved by Council, and is under site plan review. Approximate construction start timeline: 2-5 years. Zoning has been approved by Council, and no site plan application has been received. Approximate construction start timeline: 5+ years. Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment under review. No Council decision has been made. Approximate construction start timeline: 10+ years, if approved. Meeting theneedsofour growingcommunity requiresthoughtfulplanningaround: 1Opportunities for housing supply and diversity.2Dedicated community facilities and spaces. 3 Key service and infrastructure investments.4 Economic development and jobs close to home. Learnmoreand getinvolved! 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UP T O LIMITED-TIMEOFFER! 73%OFF SUMMER BONUSGIFT GET AN ESSO ™AND MOBIL ™E-GIFT CARD ** WITH SUBSCRIPTION Acknowledging thepast, raising awarenessand working together for a better future is what Truthand Reconciliation Daymeans to the Mississaugasof Scugog Island First Na- tion.As Canadians prepareto mark the second editionof the new federal holidaySept. 30, Kelly LaRocca, theScugog Island First Nationchief, offered some person- al insight into the day for-merly known as OrangeShirt Day before the Tru-deau government intro- duced the National Day forTruth and Reconciliation in 2021.One key aspect to keepin mind, said Chief LaRoc-ca, is the story of Phyllis Webstad, who was strippedof her favourite orangeshirt when she arrived at aCanadian residentialschool, eventually becom-ing a face for Orange ShirtDay and the horrors Indig- enous people faced."That is very compel-ling and heart-wrenchingand so we want to keep that story alive because reallythat is the thrust of what our students experienced back when they were goingto those schools," said thechief. "Carrying on the sto-ries and keeping them alive and as a bit of a beacon tohow to avoid the mistakesof the past, but also that we just simply need to treat allchildren with dignity."Raising awareness andpublic education is also an important piece of Truthand Reconciliation Day,added Chief LaRocca. "It's also a holidayaround where we take timeto think about reconcilia-tion and how we organize our personal lives and ourprofessional lives in a waythat honours reconcilia-tion. That's what I hope for individuals and workplac-es, that they would takethat day to learn to get some perspective, to thinkabout what reconciliationmeans and how they cancontribute to that ideal in tangible actions and activ-ities," she said. "I'd like to see people taking time to educatethemselves, immersethemselves in the variousevents that go on in and around their communitiesand their homes (and) takepart in public education events."From there, continuedthe chief, perhaps peoplecan take some action on their own."Just working to try andunderstand what it might mean to be an ally to an In-digenous community, howmight that be put into prac-tice," she said. "And that's a question that for some peo-ple — it might come fairlyquickly or easily; for oth-ers, it might take a while. And all I can ask is thatpeople put their minds andhearts to that question and try and implement it overtime."And while the MSIFNembraces the idea of the holiday and what it doesmean, Chief LaRocca ques- tions why the federal gov- ernment dragged its feetbefore the discovery ofchildren's graves expedited the declaration of Sept. 30as a national day of obser-vance."I'm glad they did it, (but) I do believe it tookthem far too long to do it,"said the chief. When the Truth andReconciliation Commis-sion of Canada issued its fi-nal report in Dec. 2015, "it documented very clearlythe process and the hor-rors behind Canada's resi- dential schools," said ChiefLaRocca."However, it wasn't untilwe actually physically came upon the children'sgraves at some of Canada'sresidential schools withinthe last couple of years ... that the government actu-ally decided to take actionand mark that day as a na- tional holiday," she said. "Itwas really unfortunatethat they had waited untilthat occurred or that those discoveries were made andit just showed to me that, in some level, that report just wasn't fully real or hadn'tpercolated for the govern-ment until they found ob- jective evidence that hadtaken place. "And in that way, thosechildren that they found are truth-tellers. They arethe tellers of Canada's his-tory with Indigenous peo- ples and so we owe them adebt of gratitude. And tome, that's what the day isabout as well." The Mississaugas ofScugog Island First Nationwill host a private, sunriseceremony Sept. 30 to markTruth and ReconciliationDay.The evening prior, on Sept. 29, LaRocca willheadline a public discus-sion that aims to shed morelight on the historical, le- gal and political issues im-pacting the Indigenouspeoples of Canada. It will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. atthe Scugog CommunityRecreation Centre, 1655Reach St., and will feature a special musical perfor-mance by Gary LaRocca. 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Sign up now gotothey.com 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16 Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 Phone: 905-427-7670 Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land Form 2 Expropriations Act, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 363 In the matter of an application by The Regional Municipality of Durham for approval to expropriate land being PT LT 2 CON 1 PICKERING, TOWN OF AJAX (PT OF PIN: 26453-0525 (LT)) (known municipally as part of 639 Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario) for the purposes of construction of Bus Rapid Transit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax, from Regional Road 38 (Whites Road) to Regional Road 23 (Lake Ridge Road), in the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the construction. Notice is hereby given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: All estate, right, title and interest in Part of Lot 2, Concession 1, in the Geographic Township of Pickering, in the Town of Ajax, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 40R31624. Any owner of land in respect of which notice is given who desires a hearing into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is The Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Attention: Regional Clerk Tel: 1-800-372-1102 Email:clerks@durham.ca The expropriating authority is The Regional Municipality of Durham “John Henry” __________________________________ John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO “Alexander Harras” __________________________________ Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk Plans showing the affected lands are available for review by contacting Corporate Real Estate at works-real-estate-services@durham.ca. This notice first published on the 22 nd day of September, 2022. 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 12 Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover Thank You for Doing Your Part! Katherine Ross, Waste Management Technician for the Region of Durham talks everything Waste. Send your waste related questions or comments to waste@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-667-5671 •durham.ca/waste Introducing Circular Economy Month For 20 years, Waste Reduction Week in Canada has focused on the concepts of waste reduction and recycling as a key component of our transition to a circular economy. However, educating Canadians on this new model of consumption involves more than just one week. That’s why the Circular Innovation Council is extending Waste Reduction Week in Canada into the Circular Economy Month for all of October. The future of waste management in Durham Region includes a circular economy. This means we need to rethink the traditional 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and consider the value of materials and products we purchase before they become waste. In a perfect circular economy, nothing is waste. The circular economy retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing, products, and materials before they are recycled or thrown out. The objective is about using our limited and valuable resources wisely: thinking about what will happen to a product before we buy it; waste as a resource instead of a cost; and finding innovative ways to improve the environment and the economy. As individuals, we can use circular economy principles to cut our waste and save money. Five things you can do to support the circular economy: Avoid single-use items when you can.Say ‘no’ to disposable cutlery and single-serve condiment packages when ordering take-out or delivery. Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle at home to take with you while you’re on the go. Avoid items that come in single serving packages such as juice pouches, yogurt, or coffee pods. Substitute your dryer sheets with wool dryer balls. Use what you have, borrow what you don’t.Make your own cleaning products using common household ingredients. This eliminates excessive packaging, is less harmful to the environment and can save you money. Repair items, when possible, instead of throwing them away. Rent or borrow items you rarely use. Make available to others what you no longer need.Participate in the second-hand economy by buying and selling used items. Donate reusable items to charity. Sell and shop second-hand clothes stores. Shop smarter, waste less.Think about your purchases. Do you need it? Can you buy it with less packaging? Consider buying local, second-hand or items made from recycled and recyclable materials. Reduce food waste.Practice proper meal planning to buy only what you need. Eat what you buy and get creative with leftovers. Compost what’s left or put it in your green bin. Every action counts. Visit durham.ca/waste for more information and tips on how you can play a role in the circular economy. 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-667-5671. Never miss another garbage day View your garbage and recycling schedule Set weekly pick-up reminders Know Before You Throw search tool Locate waste management facilities Download the free Durham Region Waste App MOC.MSIRUOTSLLAFARAGAIN TATHGINREVO RUOYKOOB ⓇARAGAIN EROLPXE# MP01TAYLTHGIN SKROWERIF SLLAFARAGAIN There are lots of greatevents happening in Dur- ham this weekend — hereare a few to check out. AJAX CREATIVE ARTS FALLART SHOW AND SALE Sept. 30 to Oct. 225 Sherwood Rd. W., AjaxThis annual event isback featuring art by local artists, a tea room and freehourly draws. Ajax Cre-ative Arts is a fine arts as-sociation with about 100 member artists, visit ajax- creativearts.ca for more in-formation. BROOKS FARM FALL FUNFESTIVAL Weekends in Septemberand October (includingThanksgiving Monday)122 Ashworth Rd.,Mount AlbertBrooks Farms has host-ed the Fall Fun Festival for more than a decade. Visi- tors can check out the farmmarket, wagon rides, cornmaze, farm animals, a hugeplay area and pick-your- own pumpkins. Visitbrooksfarms.com for infor-mation. OSHAWA COMICON Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Harmony Creek Com-munity Centre, 15 Harmo- ny Rd. N., OshawaOshawa ComiCon ishosted by Pop Culture Can-ada and features vendors selling comic books, toys,games, sports cards andother collectibles. Admis- sion is $5. NEWCASTLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. King Avenue, Newcas-tleCelebrate fall in down-town Newcastle with mu- sic by Jacob Henley, freeactivities for kids, artisancraft vendors and a pan- cake breakfast. 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Durham Regional Policehave laid charges after a vic- tim reported a 1984 assault.The female victim cameforward in February 2022 to report an alleged sexualassault by an employee ofthe Rotherglen Centre inPickering in 1984. The vic- tim, who was 15 years old, alleges the assault hap-pened at the youth deten- tion centre.Shyleem Khan, 77, ofWellington County, Ont., is facing two counts of sexualassault and two counts ofgross indecency.Police want to ensure there are no further vic- CRIME CHARGES LAID IN HISTORIC SEXUAL ASSAULT AT PICKERING'S ROTHERGLEN CENTRE tims. Anyone with infor-mation related to Mr. Khan is urged to contact police assoon as possible. Anyonewith information that could help investigatorscan contact Det. Connollyof the Major Crime — Spe-cial Victims Unit at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 5339. For more information, please visit durham.ca/waste If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-667-5671. 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Congratulations 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Gates Open event returns to Durham Region The gates will be open and so will the barn doors, as local farms welcome guests to experience rural life just in time for the harvest season. On October 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,people from all across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area will be invited to visit several locations, free of charge, and participate in a number of fun activities for the whole family. In partnership with Durham Farm Fresh, Durham Tourism is once again welcoming folks who want a glimpse into rural life after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.The last Gates Open event took place in 2019. This event is the perfect way to kick-start your celebrations for Ontario Agriculture Week (October 3 to 9). Fun activities You’ll get to do more than just walk around these farms; you’ll be encouraged to roll up your sleeves and partake in some fun and educational activities. Some of the activities you can expect this year include digging for potatoes, pressing apples, working with wool and painting pumpkins. Which activity you participate in will depend on the farms you visit, so plan out your route accordingly. TheGatesOpeneventisself-guided,sovisitors can plan their weekend out how they want, with no registration or tickets required. As a family friendly event, Gates Open encourages people of all ages,from near and far, to come out and experience life on a real working farm. Participating farms As of the publication of this article, the following Durham Region farms are participating in the 2022 Gates Open weekend: •Banjo Cider (Uxbridge) •Bragg Farms (Bowmanville) •Gallery on the Farm (Hampton) •Nature’s Bounty Farm (Port Perry) •OcalaWinery (Port Perry) •Sargent Family Dairy (Enniskillen) •Tindall Farm & Market (Uxbridge) •Two Blokes Cider (Seagrave) •VillaVida Loca Market (Sunderland) •Wool 4 Ewe Fibre Mill (Nestleton Station) As you can see, there’s a good variety represented, with cideries, wineries, dairy farms, wool producers and more! The flavours of Durham One thing the Gates Open event highlights is the importance of locally produced food.We take for granted that fresh vegetables are available to us at the grocery store, and we forget that some of that bounty is produced in our own backyard. Many of our Gates Open farms will be offering samplesoftheirgoodstovisitors,includingsome prepared by professional chefs. You might not realize that these goods are produced right in your own area! If you want more than just a sample, many of these farms will have items for sale, as well. It’s a great opportunity to stock up for fall harvest season celebrations. Nothing beats having locally grown vegetables and homemade baked goods on your dinner table when hosting close family and loved ones. Plan ahead Want to take part in this year’s Gates Open event? Visit GatesOpen.ca to get the details on participating farms and to plan your route.This is a rain or shine event,so be prepared for weather conditions. WehopetoseeyouandyourfamilyonOctober 1 and 2. There’s so much to see and do right in your own backyard. It’s a great opportunity to experience another way of life. Our local farms and farmers play such a vital role in our communities; it’s important to learn more about them. See you there! SPONSORED BY DURHAM TOURISM Banjo Cider (Uxbridge) Gallery on the Farm (Hampton) Tindall Farm & Market (Uxbridge) OcalaWinery (Port Perry) VillaVida Loca Market (Sunderland) Bragg Farms (Bowmanville) Nature’s Bounty Farm (Port Perry) Two Blokes Cider (Seagrave) Sargent Family Dairy (Enniskillen) Wool 4 Ewe Fibre Mill (Nestleton Station) 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 , S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 | 24 SHARMAN, Kenneth 1928 - 2022 ___________ With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Ken. His mother, a cricket fan, would have said that at age 94, he'd had a good innings. He was born in Brighton and as a boy, played cricket, football, and tennis. He took up boxing as a teen, and at 6'4" with a long reach, he was a natural. He was an accomplished pianist. He trained at Brighton Technical College as a mechanical engineer and a draftsman. Ken loved to go dancing with his friends, and that's where he met the charming Rita, whom he married in 1951. They were enticed to emigrate to Canada so that Ken could help establish Precision Valve (Canada) Ltd. in 1966, where he worked for almost three decades. The couple settled in Ajax with their young daughter, Linda. Ken and Rita loved to travel and enjoyed an active lifestyle until Rita's passing in 1997. In 2009, Ken moved to Mississauga to marry the lovely Barbara, who passed away five short weeks ago. Ken loved being a grandfather and doted on his only grandson, Kent, with whom he shared his love of the Toronto Blue Jays. Ken will be remembered as kindly and generous — a true gentleman — with a great sense of humour and always a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed. Linda, Kent and Elizabeth wish to offer their sincere thanks to his care team at Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Visitation will be held at the De Stefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa on Friday, September 30th from 2:00-3:00 p.m., with tributes to be shared at 3:00 p.m. In memory of Ken, donations may be made to Movember Canada or to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foun- dation. Memories may be shared at www.destefano funeralhomes.ca BRADY-BUTLER, Elizabeth Ann ___________ It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of my beloved wife Beth Brady Butler. Born in Kingston, Ontario, she attended school in Ajax/ Pickering and lived in the Durham Region. Beth was a loving wife to Glenn, a devoted daughter to Jim and Barb Brady (nee Boyce) of Port Perry, loving, proud mother of her four sons Brady, Tanner, Tyler and Logan, dear sister of Kent Brady (Elena), and daughter in law of Anne Butler. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Pre- deceased by her infant twin sister Margaret Lynn. Beth graduated from the Scarborough General Hospital, Nursing Program and, in her career, advocated for the care of the elderly. Later in life, her hard work, positive attitude and dedication in her position at Durham Kia, allowed her to become one of the top finance service managers in the country, after being recog- nized as one of the top in the industry. A beautiful person with a generous, loving heart whose greatest joy was spending time with her family and pet Gracie. Beth's infectious energy, humor and warm personality, shined bright with her amazing smile. She showed positivity, kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity in every aspect of her life. She loved shopping, bling and working in her garden. Beth's faith, in God and her church, gave her the strength to forgive others and to find true happiness in her life. 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