New tree in Strathcona Park sponsored by ASH

A burr oak sapling and memorial plaque have joined the suite of tributes in Strathcona Park, this time sponsored not by an individual but the Action Sandy Hill community association— Marilyn Whitaker and Bryan Dewalt in the lead.

ASH honours the memory of François Bregha, who served for many years on its board, created the Sandy Hill Stories website, wrote regularly for IMAGE newspaper and participated with determination and enthusiasm in all sorts of neighbourhood campaigns. He helped Claire MacDonald with the park clean up, dished out Peter Evanchuck’s perogies at the One and Only craft sale, and served tire sur la neige with Diane Beckett at the winter festival. With Trina Bolam, he lobbied hard (unsuccessfully) against the Viner project on Laurier E. at Sweetland. He worked behind the scenes on ASH bylaws with Robert Stehle, Christopher Collmorgen and Chad Rollins.

Much missed around here!