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by JACKIE ROTH In 10 years, the Whitby District Family YMCA lias had an ·increase of 61,643 participants in organized programs. Y executive director Ron Hupfield, in his annual report, said that members and non-mernbers on record in 1975 totalled 4,312, an increase of 324 over 1974. He also reported that more women and girls are involved with Y programs than•-men and boys. In 1975, 2,634 females were involved com- pared to 1,678 males. Mr. Hupfield reported that a policy established three years ago which allows non- members to participate in Y programs has been "very acceptable". He said that the Y has adapted to changing needs and growth in the commun- ity and has retainedautonomy in all aspects. Mr. Hupfield commended the Central. Lake Ontario Conservative Authority for cooperating with the Y in providing summer day camp for nearly 1,000 children and leaders. He said there has been a major growth in special pre-school programs, which are now licensed under the Day Nurseries Act by the Ontario Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services. These programs are operated through cooperation of the The Whitby District Family YMCA is no longer. A resolution by the executive of the local branch that it change its name to the Durham Region YMCA was adopted at the 10th annual meeting last week. President Bob Attersley, in his annual report, said that, since its inception, the Whitby Y has had many people from outside the town participate in its program. In explaining the name change, he said "at the time of our incorporation in 1966, the name 'Whitby District Family YMCA' seemed satisfactory but, with the inception of regional govern- ment and the formation of Durham Region, which basically replaced On:;rio County, it seems advisable that we keep up with the regional changes and adopt the :name". The executive includes: Robert Attersley, president; Randy Kline, vice-president; Betty Holman, secretary; Durham Board of Education. Mr. Hupfield said that, historically, the Y has played a major part in providing leadership in physical activity "In the realm of fitness the Y lias continued an active part which is in keeping witl the present-day concern about our total Canadian fitness". Mr. Hupfield nentioned several programs which were successful in 1975. Along with the pre-school prograns, activities for children in- cluded play camp, kindergym and Let's Create Together, a program designed to help mothers better understand their children. "The Y is very proud of all these programs which are nuch appreciated by the parents and children", Mr. Hupfield reported. New programs included baton twirling and rythmic gymnastics which both show great potential. Mr. Hupfield said the gymnastics club has continued to grow, and the Olympics has created increas- ing enthusiasm in this area. Some other popular pro- grams in 1975 included Ladies Take A 3reak, judo, badmin- ton, handball, swim instruc- tion, crafts, guitar, child care training, basketball, tennis, auto mechanics and the 4-H Club. Mr. Hupfield said the sports programs have all been designed to aid in physical Frank Bennett, treasurer: and Charles Rycroft, past presi- dent. Members of the board of directors are Ray Abermann, Robert Attersley, Bruce Bagg, Frank Bennett, Maureen Bogart, Steve Elliot, Casey Hilliard, Betty Holman, Wayne King, Randy Kline, Helen Kwan, William Nurse, Bob Morrow, Robert Riddell, Lyn Ringham, Charles Ry- croft, Don Watson and Pat Wilcox. Gary Short of Anderson Collegiate is a junior nember. Others will be appointed froin Denis O'Connor and Henry Street High Schools. Honorary members are Whitby Mayor Jim Gartshore, Ajax Mayor Clark Mason, Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary, Durham Region Chairman Walter Beath, NDP leader and Oshawa-Whitby MP Ed BrrY:)dbent, Durham West MPP Charles Godfrey and Durham North M"P Bill Newman. Block Parent meeting to be. held Thursday A Block Parent Prograni, an organization of concerned residents which assists children in trouble, may soon be formed in Whitby. The program began in London, Ontario, when residents became concerned about increasing numbers of assaults on women and children. It is designed to help anyone whu is in trouble and not close to home. If a person needs help he can go to a Block Parent. The Block ParentstPedgiàih'? Mayor Jim Gartshore and Whitby YMCA Presidez-t Bob Attersley cut the calse commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Y in Whitby. Mayor Gartshore was a'member of the founding board of directors. Free Press Photo fitness under excellent leader- ship. Ontario Youth In Action, the Royal Bank, Opportun- ities For Youth and the Local Initiatives Program all helped to facilitate various programs. In his report, Mr. Hupfield thanked the community for supporting the Y in its tenth year of growth and develop- ment. BREAK THE POLLUTION BARRIER! Recycle your waste (paper that is) and help scouting. The Whitby District Cubs and Scouts and Venturers wiil pick up your old newsprint on the second Saturday of each and every month (except .July and August). Please tie your papers in reasonably small bundles and leave them outside for us to pick up. Collection will start at :00 a.m., so please help us by leaving the papers out before this hour. We need your help to help ourselves. BOY SCOUT PAPER DRIVE WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. 19-6. PAGE 11 Wh"RE THE BEST IN SIGHT ~~%oui LEASE OF LAND Vacant lands to lease in the Town of Whitby. Applications to lease the following properties will be accepted by the Ministry of Government Services Public Tenders Office, Room MI-43A, Macdonald Block, Queen's Park, Tronto, Ontario. Town of Whitby Part 1 - Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1 Part 2 - Part of Lot 31, Concession Part 3 - Part of Lot 27, Concession Part 4 - Part of Lot 30 Broken Front Concession Part 5 - Part of Lot 29 Broken Front Concession Part 6 - Part of Lot 28 Broken Front Concession 1 156 acres * 31 acres » 13 acres 44 acres n 34 acres " 12 acres T.O. 267 Offers to Lease will be received until Tuesday, March 23, 1976,.at 3:00 p.m. LOCAL TIME. On enquiries, please quote the applicable Reference No. M-552. An applicant may be invited to appear before a Committee in support of his application. Applications must be completed on Ministry of Government Services forms and returned in the envelope supplied. - For further information and/or application forms, please call Mr. George Baker, Ministry of Government Services, Ferguson Block, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, Telephone No. (416) 965-4777. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ministry of Government Services Ontario is now operating in Sarnia, Windsor, London, St. Thomas, Edmonton and Ottawa. A meeting to discuss the program will be held tonor- row at -:30 p.n. in the Whithy Council chambers. Detective John Kay of the Durham Regional Police Force will speak at the meeting. Representatives from ser- vice clubs and anyone interes- ted in learning more about the Block Parent Progran are invited to attend. YMCA annual report Participation in programs increases 13 KING STREET WEST OSHAWA, ONTARIO- PHONE 579-1242 KARL A. BLAKOLMER ELFI KROHN DISPENSING OPTICIANS Applicants properties. may submit bids on one or more of the New name for Whitby Y Durham Region YMCA Ontario Government Tender 1 1 - 1