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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1979, PAGE 15 YMCA solves its programming pro blems Aftermffore than five years of controversy over who should be programming for Ajax and Pickering, the Dur- ham Region YMCA-.and the Central Ontario Lakeshore YMCA came to an agree- ment on the issue last week. Last Wednesday, Gary Valcour, President of the Durham Region Family YMCA, and Chris Shepherd, Vice-Chairman of the Metro Toronto YMCA, signied a five-year agreement which gives the Central Ontario Lakeshore Y jurisdiction for programming iri Ajax and Pickering. In return, the Durham Region Y will, have jurisdic- tion over the rest of Durham Region, including Uxbridge, where there was soin e con- cern about programming duplication. Mr. Valcour told a meeting> Chris Shepli of area political and YMCA of the Durhanr figures at the Centennial programs in A Building that in the summer are (left to rigi of l978-the "whole question East MPP S a got to the point where it Anderson; Du: became foolish for us to Oshawa Mayc operate in the way we had Centennial Bui been operating in. The people of Pickering and Ajax agreements bi were not getting the services two. we were capable 0f."1 Existing Dur] He reported an ad-hoc gramns in Ajax ai committee of eight people will be transfei was formed and held a series Central Ontario 0f meetings which led to the Y, which opened agreement. the Ajax-Piekeri "Each side realized some- the Sheridan Ma' thing had to be given up and 1976. each side gained something too," he said. "We believe The agreement states that ment will mean the two YMCA groups will delivery of Y ser not infringe on each other's whole Region of territory except in collateral said Mr. Valcoui Whitby student erd, vice-chairman of the Metro Toronto YMCA and Gary Valcour, president ,n Region Family YMCA signed a five-year agreement over jurisdiction for ýjax and Pickering last Wednesday. Looking on as the agreement Was signed ýht) Colin'Mackie, representative of Ontario Riding MP Norm Cafik; Durham am Curteatz; Durham West MPP George Ashe; Pickering Mayor Jack irham Region Chairman, Walter Beath; Whitby Mayor Jim Gartshore; and >r Jim Potticary. The signing took place at a reception in the Whitby ilding. Free Press Photo etween the -ham Y pro- nd Pickering rred to the 0Lakeshore Jan office as ng YMCA in all in March this agree- a far better rvices to the r Durham," r. "We hope 1art at. Station Gallery 0 imonth A two-part exhibition of art from Whitby schools will be held at the Whitby Arts. Station Gallery during April. The art of elementary and secondary ppbilic schools will be shown from March 31 to April 15. The opening reception will be April 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refresh- ments will be served and everyone is welcome. The art of elementary and secondary separate schools of April and the Ontario Ladies' Col- lege will be shown from April 19 to 29. The opening.recep- tion is April 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments, will be served and everyone is welcome.ý Nineteen Whitby schools are participating in this ex- hibition, which is being or- ganized by the respective art consultants and art teachers in co-operation with the gallery. LA--CONTESSA BEAUTY LOUNGE 119 Green Str 668-9262 it will be a really workable agreement which will carry on."t Mr. Valcour reported that a standing committee formed of members of both YMCA branches has been formed to look into co-opera- tive veptures. Mr. Shepherd said it was "6an important - change to have this agreement. We're glad to sec this part of the YMCA famnily back together again. This agreement is good for both parties and should form the basis for a long-lasting arrangement." H-e paid tribute to Mr. Valcour for the initiative he s>howed in bringing the agreement about. "Mutual trust has proven that. it can over-ride any difîcrences," commented' D)urham Region Chairman Walter Beath. "I think the Farnily Y has proven this." WIlgiveyou$5 offI togettog on noise pollution. Cut out this coupon and bring it along to our convenient location and we'll save you $5 on a.ny exhaust work we do for you. While you're here, you'll find out.why Midas is tops in the muffier business. Locw prioes. Fast, professional service. And the famous Midas Muffier Guarantee which guarantees your Midas Muffler for as long as you own your domestic or foreign car. You'can search far and wide for a guarantee that matches it, but with Midas just down the street and around the corner, JM U FFLE JR why bother?. 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