Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 30 Apr 1979, p. 33

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wVvw More physical fitness awareness today says director Barrie YMYWCA reports rising membership over years Most people aSsociate the YMYWCA with swimming classes and gymiiasiums but this nonprofit charitable organizaton is concerned with all aspects of physical fitness for all ages Besides offering swimming gym crafts and overall fitness programs to the public the also started the Big Brother movement in 1970 In 1974 the Barrie Volunteer initiated the Bureau basically human resource centre linking up interested volunteers with groups in need Alan Hopper executive director says the Barrie YM YWCA is an autonomous independent organization as 524 Barrie YMYWCA preschool program runs five mornings week Children receiving instruction in new gym 851 ngiivv CRVL louse Jaint CHANGE YOUR LIVING ROOM WITH SUNWO RTHY Easy to put up Easy to take down SunWorthy wallcoverings to fit yourbudget Olympic bring out woods natural beauty because the groin and texture show through lts rich linseed oil base preserves wood with penetrating protection agaonst sun and rain Use on rough or smooth siding unfinished interior paneling plywood wood ceilings decking On horizontal surfaces like porches decks and railings use only one coat On abraded plywood brush on thin coat recommended for smooth exterior wood siding Semitransparent color varies with wood species color grain and texture We recommend atrial brushout before you start to make sure you get exactly the color want beams one very Tho most bountiful thing you can do for wood WITH BARRIE PAINT WALLPAPER AVA SUNWORTHY YESYOUCAN WALLCOVERINGS BUILT ON TRADITION OF QUALITY Colors and patterns to match riiw Muscle building equipment at the Barrie YMYWLA which is owned by no one and everyone at the same time Any community can start YMYWCA by forming board of directors and hiring an ex ecutive director to carry out board policies and hire staff The Barrie YMYWCA is af filiated with the National Federation of YMYWCAs with national head office in Toronto EXPANSION IN 1977 But by far the biggest project of the in the past 10 years is the completion of $15 million expansion to the Grove Street facility in June 1977 In 1972 the board of direc tors all volunteers from the community serving three year terms discussed the possibility of conducting study detennin ing the present and future recreational needs of Banie The study would also measure the feasibility of new health club and fitness centre The study was completed in 1974 and submitted to the YM YWCA board In 1975 it authorized campaign to raise $1 million toward new expan sion onto the present Grove Street facility Over the next year 450 volunteers canvassed area homes and businesses by per son telephone and canvassed head olfices of Barrie businesses across the country your mood All Sunworthy patterns propasted Decorate with confidence SemiTransparent Stains fencing and Two coats are The campaign raised $1450000 One third of the cost was covered by Wintario grant Construction on the pro posed 26000 square foot expan sion started in March 1976 The new expansion houses five social rooms five locker rooms four sauna baths an ex ercise room fitness centre 24by60foot gym four games courts and jogging track llopper says he was pleased that more Canadians realize that they must improve their overall physical fitness Ten years ago you wouldnt find anyone running along the street Now lot of people are running trying to keep fit This is just one example of how the governments Participation program has worked he says RISING MICMIIIZIISIIII Another measurement of the increasing awareness of good physical fitness is the rising YMYWCA membership despite an increased fee In 1070 Harrie YM YWCA budget was $83000 this years projected figure is Sitlitixto The was forced to raise membership fees by Hit per cent since 1974 butmemlxr Ship from 197170 If 310 per cent However Illl will not turn anyone away who cannot afford the fee SEMITRANSPARENT STAIN COLORS For tho fruitcut natural wood look Olympic Stain Naturaltones 7l6 7I7 and 718 are very close to the natural freshrcut wood colors of cedar red wood andfirpine Clear finishes are likely to shutter and crack OlytnpK wood beautiful for years after application Naturoltanes keep your for tho nootlmod Iooli Olympic Weathering Stain speeds natural weathering on new wood When cured in the sun and rain it becomes nearly indistinguishable from naturally bleached wood Yet you get the lasting protection of stain Use Olymin Weathering Stain on rough surfaced or sawtextured soft woods such as cedar redwood fir and pine BARRIE PAINT WALLPAPER BARRIE SHOPPING PLAZA is WELLINGTON 51 BRRIE looking fresh cut and is An expansion to the Barrie YMYWCA in March l976 added five social rooms five locker rooms four sauna baths an exercise room fitness cen tre gymnasium four games courts and logging The best Barbecues anywhere Enjoy cooking outdoors more with Gas Barbecue They start instantly you have complete control of the flame and permanent coals ensure that real charbroiled flavour and easy cleanup afterwards We have great variety of models to Choose from for use with Natural Gas or Propane Natural Gas Barbecues can be permanent postmounted in lawn or patio or portable with gas line Propane Barbecues are complete with hose regulator and ZOIb cylinder CHARGE IT No down payment convenient monthly installments and new accounts will be welcomed Chargex and Master Charge are also accepted for merchandise and installation Head for Barbecue Country and get that great outdoor feeling Gas Barbecue prices start as low as $14900de1d Consumetsdas lii it ilii 8wto 430pm Mon to Thurs 83301 to 900 pm Friday selection of chgexgmlner Monday Agrll 30 1979 13A it track community canvas by volunteers raised $l450000 toward the project In l970 the annual budget was $83000 while this years projected budget is $3l3000 BIGNAME APPLIANCES BIGVALUE PRICES 165 FERRIS LANE BARRIE 7266558

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