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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville,Agut319' crest Lane advstdfre Darlingrton ParkwPr ov ides Ce"ompwilete Rural.4t Refuge Surrounded by Suburbs 3pen igho n rins Judy, Mrs.JryKh n Mr. KylieatAa.ineJd returned t aaa h worked inNwZeanad Australia. Mr. andMr.Rnesad children iof o îs iie his parentsM.adMs Horace Best Mr. andMsDndHm paid theirrepcst br uncle the lat udc otr husband a raePrtra . ..the MacKayFnra oe Lindsay. Intretwsi t Mary's AnglcnCucLf ford, near Fi~ It may take a while to get used to, but the beach in Darlington Park is stili a potential swimming spot. When temperatures jumped to record high points recently, Lake Ontario came in handy for those seeking relief from the heat. The park is a great place to h.odd apienic, throw!a frisbee around or just to sit back and watch the family enjoy themnselves. Iurng the week, there are no crowds usually, park officiai say, and there is plenty of space to give everyone room to breathe. The area is well equiped with picnic tables along with other cookirig facilities including barbecue pits, a water supply and shelters in case the weather turns overcast. By Shawn Marshall Eacb summer, hundreds af thousands of Ontario residents take part in one of the country's favorite formas of escapism' Leaving behind a vast array of modern technol- ogical inventions, families pack up a few of the essentials for survival and head for spots nortb, east and in any dir- ectian where there are camp- ing areas. Tliis annual mîgratary phenomenon, like hirds that, travel amost any distance ta escape the harsb wînter, is not exclusively restricted ta, res- idents of metropolitan centres trying. ta fiee from the city madness for a week. Even rural people are known ta bave taken their vacation ta spend some time in one of the pravince's many camping areas. Just seven miles ta tbe west there is a provincial park that offers ail the henefits ai the great outdoors without the hassles that usually accamp- any it as well. The 360 acre area, seldom used by local residents but still a well knawn landmark in the regian is Darlington Pro- vincial Park. Near Generating Station The province bas 124 other park sites sirnilar in nature, varying in size from Polar Bear Park's 9,300 square miles near the northern tundra zone ta Port Bruce Park, a five acre site on the shores of Lake Erie. Wile these other parks al] bave their particular features,. probably few will ever have the renown of sitting next toaa nuclear power plant.. activities and is a real soure of relief when temperatures begin ta skyrocket as they have recently. Guaranteed ta cool off even the thickest skin, the lake provides nat only a place ta swim, but the small inlet toward the western end af the park is a gaod location for canoeing or launching a' small boat. Then, after working up a good appetite, hack on land thee are barbecue pits for cooking dinner and tbree shelters ta eat under, one in By car,. the park is acces- sible through the Courtice Rd. exit off the 401 bighway, just a short jaunt west on the south service road., Once inside the park, the system of raads makes any spot easy ta reacb by car. The drive tbrough the park in itself is wortb the visit, with, the roads meandering along light- ly woa ded areas and open spaces, praviding a view of the Toronto skyline and tbe CN Tower on a clear day. Campers seeking refuge from crowded cîties will find the park bas ample breathing room, w ithout giving any sense of desertion that could be feit in a larger area. More Weekend Camipers Fven wthe 359 camipsites filled, there is enough Spa ce ta acco mmodate their visitors and any extra people who want a gaad place ta spend a day. The layout of the camp- grounds allows privacy for the campers as well as space ta welcome daytime visitors. The park bas camping facilît- ies in the eastern section, leaving the western end of the grounds open ta people an picnîcs or using the area for recreation. The general rule for the area is that the camp bas smaller attendance during the The small inlet off of Lake Ontario into the park is a suitable spot for swimming, sailing or canoeing. Sheltered from wind and other kinds of threatening weather, it neyer becomes so unsettled that anyone's life would be seriously endangered. For youngsters Iearning how to handie a canoe, the cove is anoýher appealing feature of the-camnpground. week while weekends attract large numbers who want ta use overnight hook-ups. This year's figures show similarities ta the 1976 attend- ance information, with minar differences sbowing that more people camfe in May and fewer in June in 1977. Althaugb statistics for July are still, ta came in, unafficially, park personnel estimate that a lot more people have corne tbrough the gate this montb. For just the campsite, the cost is $350 per nigbt and an extra 50 cents for electnicity. The prices are similar ta those of any other provincial camp- graund. But the features of the Darlington Park are above average, including sbower facilities and a laundramat. Day Visitors Welcome Visitîng Services Program Director Gwen Suddard says she would like ta see mare people use the park on a daily basis because it was planned in that direction as well. During the first two months of aperatian there were 35,000 day-trippers who enjoyed the park's facîlities and it could accommaiýdate many mare this month, t he 22 year-old Osbawa-. student said. The open space .anid pîic area s are perbaps the park's best attractions,'but are still not the only reason someone wauld want ta vîsît. For those without air-candi- tianing, bot and humid, weather often will drive tbem ta seek comfort inside a chilly maîl, wbich usually involves making a trip west ta Oshawa or Toronto. Altbougb the park does not dlaim ta offer this kind of comfort, it always is a few degrees cooler near the lake. Then, the lake itself is inviting for a number. of Information Centre PROPOSED WIDENING 0F HIGHWAY 401 IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAM FR0M EAST LIMITS 0F CITY 0F OSHAWA To HIGHWAY 35-115, IN THE TOWN 0F NEWCASTLE REGION F DFURHAM TT~ The Ministry of Transportation and Communications invites you to attend an Information Centre on the proposed widening of Highway 401. This Information Centr has been arranged on an informa I basis ta provide interested citizens an opportunity ta review and discuss the preliminary designs for the proposed widening and associated interchange im provements. The FfORMATION CENTRE wiIl be held for two consecutive days a? the Police and Fire Building, 132 Church Street in BOWMANVILLE on: Wednesday, August 17, 1977 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 - 9-00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 1977 2:00-5:0Op.m. 7:00-9:00p.m.- For further information please contact: Mr. L. Dutchak, Senior Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, 3501 Dufferin Street, Downsview, Ontario. M3K lN6 Te lephone 248-3415 eacb of the three main picnic areas. Hiking Path Mayhe a long walk sounds like a goad idea after dinner. Witb over haif of tbe park ta use for non-camping purpases, it bas no shortage of space for hiking, including a ane-haif mile self-guided walk ing trail along the ravine, wbere plants and varieties of natural growtb are found. For the unexperienced biker, the staff are in the process of putting together a brochure outlining the things ta look for and how ta get the most out of a nature walk. The Pioneer Cabin is another feature of the park that draws history enthusi- asts. Dating hack ta the 1830's, it was transferred ta the park after being renovated as part of a 1967 Centennial effort. Original artifacts from the' era, donated by people from the Darlington area, fill the inside of the cabin ta give it an air of authenticity. In addition ta the park's regular craft program, the cabin will be the site of a quilting bee an August l3th and 20th. A senior citizens group bas volunteered ta demonstrate the art of quilt- making, a cammon actîvity in the pioneer days. Square dancing is another activity that will be intro- duced later in the seasan as well. The program is available ta local residents for the $1.50 admission price at the gate. Clubs and groups are invited ta reserve picnic areas ta ensure that one iswaiting for tbem when an auting is scbeduled in the park. The important factor, its easy reach ta cosmopolitan centres as well as the small tawn life makes it an appeal- ing place ta visit either for a camping trip just for the day. Even on the long weekends, when the large crowds are expected, the staff can aimost guarantee that there is one spot left for a visitor. ORONO Dr. Douglas Hamm, M.D.C.C.P. and Mrs. Hamm and daugbter, Karen Louise, of Kingston visited bis parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hamm and other relatives, especially bis grandffhother Mrs. Ernest Hamm at Marnwood Nursing Home, Bowmanville wbo re- cently celebrated ber 93rd birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Les Hrebicek of Toronto visited ber parents Mr. and Mrs. KenBaîl and other relatives over tbe Sim- coe Day weekend. Mrs. (Alice) Jack Stobart and son Michael af'Newcastle- on-Tyne, England was a bouse guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wallace and family, of Hill- IT'S THlE LITTFLE THINGS THIAT COUNT! Book Beat By D.M. 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