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PAGEl 4, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1979, WHITBY FREE PRESS YMCA The Durham Region Family YMCA experienced years of dramatic change in 1976 and 1977 when it was forced to review, restructure and regroup, President Gary Valcour said in his report to tbe Y's recent annual meeting. Vs78 goal In 1978, the Y was like a "Our strength Phoenix arising from the ship and our re ,ashes, he said. people. Our l "This past year reinforced from all walks the concept of the 'People fessional staff, Business' "*said Executive instructors, t< Director Fraser Stewart. coaches. Furth "Our goal this year was were made in increased services," he said. development i was increased services was leader- sources were eaders came of life; pro- lay people, eachers and her attempts training and n order to preserve and enhance this resource, thereby increasing its strength." Mr. Stewart described 1978 as a "moderate financial success." The planning and develop- ment committee, under Bryan Davies, in 1978 pro- duced a work plan for 1979, and a first draft of a full-time personnel policy. Mr. Davies pointed out that the Y suffers from a lack of qualified volunteer members. He stressed that the Y must recruit new members much more on the, MACMILLAN ORCHARDS FLASH-FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES OPENS TOMORROW (THURSDAY MAY 17TH) Now taking orders for the following freshly picked & flash frozen I GARDEN PEAS WHOLE KERNEL CORN CORN ON THE COB GREEN BEANS WAX BEANS SLICED CARROTS CAULIFLOWER FRUIT RHUBARB STRAWBERRIES CHERRIES BLUEBERRIES PEACHES RASPBERRIES AND e e e e e e BRUSSEL SPROUTS DICED TURNIP YELLOW SQUASH BROCCOLI BABY LIMA BEANS MIXED VEGETABLES (Peas, Corn, Green Beans;-Carrots) I NEED A NEW OR BIGGER OR BETTER HOME FREEZER? We can supply you with Canad-a's leading make in any size of chest or upright at REMARKABLE SAVINGS PLUS.: With every freezer ordered between now and June 1,1979 with a minumun deposit you will get FREE 50 lb. of MACMILLAN ORCHARDS famous fancy grade flash frozen vegetables. 10 LB. GARDEN PEAS 10 LB. 10 LB., 10 LB. 10 LB. WHOLE KERNEL CORN SLIDED CARROTS GREEN BEANS YELLOW BEANS We regret that we are discontinuing our usual line of fresh fruit & vegetables and we apologise to our customers for this inconvenience. WE WILL HAVE A COMPLETE STOCK OF: - HONEY - MAPLE SYRUP - HOME STYLE JAMS & JELLIES - - BALDERSON CHEESE - FRESH APPLE CIDER - GRAPE JUICE SPECIALTY FOODS - RED WING APPLES - ALSO A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF: - FLOWERS - VEGETABLES - BOX PLANTS - HANGING - PATIO POTS - PLANTERS.- GERANIUMS - SEEDS, BASKETS - ETC. - VEGETABLES OPENINGSPECIALSI ONTARIO NO. 1 WHITE (CLOVER) LIQUID OR CREAMED HONEY $ 95 4 lbs. COMPA R E AT $3.95 COMMERCIAL MACINTOSH APPLES $395 2 BUSHEL (APPROX. 20 LB.) COMPARE AT .49 LB. FAMOUS BALDERSON MEDIUM CHEDDAR CHEESE $ 95 LB COMPARE AT $2.65. LB. HWY 2 BETWEEN WHITBY & AJAX AT THE BIG WHITBY AREA 668-5031 MON. - FRI. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. GOLDEN APPLES TORONTO AREA 686-2531 SAT. & SUN. 9 A.M. 6 P.M. An extensive public rela- tions campaign of trade shows, mall displays, speak- ing engagements, workshops, seminars, con- ferences, slide presenta- tions, open houses, family nights, and a family portait program were carried out, Mr. Elliott reported. Mr. Elliott reported that the total number of persons "touched by the Y" in 1978 was 20,508; made up of 2,200 in pre-school services, 1,181 in youth services, 2,213 in adult services, 2,511 boys and girls served, and 1,234 young adults served. m basis of their specific skills and not simply on their willingness to serve. Another project of the planning and development committee has been to determine the potential and possibility for a permanent YMCA office building and facilities, and various attempts were initiated to research and identify possible site locations in Whitby and other parts of the region. No final position has been taken yet, and the matter is still under study. Donna Harris of the pro- gram committee reported continued growth in number of progiram locations and users, and also in their content. "There was continued solid growth and develop- ment in the outlying areas of Port Perry, Uxbridge and Oshawa in 1978," she said. "On-going services to the Whitby-Brooklin area pro- vided area residents with a wider range of courses to choose from and improved program content through many in-staff training sessions." As a result of the 1978- program year a new pro- gram division has been formed for 1979. Dance is not only made up of Disco but also children's classes and the increasingly popular social dances. Canada Works grants have provided the YMCA with an opportunity for action research, whereby new programs are developed and tested to their suitability in the Durham Region. During the summer a very successful model for work- ing with children in play- grounds was established, said Miss Harris. Camp Francais, a French immer- sion day camp was estab- lished. A canoe camp com- posed of a day program in Whitby and a 'canoe trip in northern Ontario was also set up. 1 Also, through grants, 350 boys and girls were tutored in core corriculum subjects in the Oshawa-Whitby area. The fitness grant tested the physical fitness of 9,253 boys and girls in elementary schools through the Region of Durham as well as intro- ducing the Y to the role of supplying employee fitness packages. An afternoon playschool was established in Sanford and Port Perry as part of the Y program. Steve Elliott, chairman of the membership and public relations committee re- ported that there was an increase in membership fees in 1978, and the introduction of a sustaining membership category to allow individuals groups and organizations the opportunity to support the Y through the securing of a Youth Bond.