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The Durham Centre for the Developmentally Handlcapped is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of its summer program in July and August. Volun- ters must be at least 14 years of age but need flot have had previous experience in the' area of the developmentaily handlcapped. The program runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The centre requires that a volun- teer for the program make a minimum committment of 10Odays (no weekends) preferably two con- secutive weeks, during which time tbey would be working with residents aged 15 to 21 years of age on a daily basis. A volunteer is free to sign 'up for as many weeks as he/she wishes after the minimum of two. Two training sessions are planned for June 28 and 29 to cover with the volunteers many impor- tant topics related to the job. Go bus tickets and lunches are provlded daily for the volunteers. For more information or an appolntment for a personal interview, con- tact Jackie Morris, co- ordinator of the Sum- mer Volunteer Program at 668-7745, Ext. 255 or 242. By REGIONAL COUNCILLOR TOM EDWARDS Desiderius Erasmus the philosopher who lived in the lGth century said "It is folly alone that stays the fugue of youth and beats off louring old age." Well, I don't know about that. What I do know is that I am going at it harder than I did when I first arrived here 30Oyears ago, and getting a great deal of satisfaction from a number of projects that are F reaching fruition. This -is not really surprising, because the people I admire most in' this community are men and. women who, despite advancing years, continue to opeérate at a frantic pace, and, therefore, help this community expand and improve. Witbin the last few days we have among many ohrthings, completed our l6th year of twinning wth Longueuil, Quebec, and although I was glad to note the evidence of interest among people atten- ding for the first time from both of our com- munities, the nucleus is comprised of people who are in the senior citizens' group. One old lady from Quebec, already into her 80's, danced the legs off younger people, including the slosh and other new fangled dances, and despite ber alxnost total lack of English, was able to convey her goodwiil, by a smile that was almost as wide as she was. Gertie Drew cailedhber "Doil". How great it was later in the week to attend the of- tficial opening of the chromfe care unit at the Dr. J.O. Ruddy Hospital. Joe Ruddy would have been pleased not oniy with the expansion to bis precious hospital, and to the increased value it bas to the communlty, but also by the total involvement of ail the Wbitby activists, roundedý off by a surprisingly "ldown home",, type of speech, by Health Minister Ken NOrton. His comments had just the right kind of local content to prevent tbis from being just another bunch of political platitudes. 0f course, it helps when the main speaker is a local boy, wbo taught in a Whitby sehool., It gave me a lot of satisfaction tater in the week to tel 0f bis visit to the administrator of a large down- ttown Toronto hospital who bas been trying to get the mainister to look bis way. My impression is that Mr. Norton understands. fuily, how completely this projeet was supported by Whitby residents. For my _part most of my concerns about the future existence of the Dr. J.O. Ruddy Hospital have been laid to rest. This- occasion was folowed by another joyous event, the celebration of «"Volunteer Appreciation Night", at Fairview Lodge. Mrs. Coates, ad- ministrator of Fairview Lodge, spent a few hours talking with the volunteers, wbo stretch in age from young cube and brownies, to people themselves in the senior bracket. Not even the storm which knocked out the power and halted the elevator, could spoil the, enjoyment of telling these good people how much we appreciate their efforts. The Town of Wbitby bas founid time in the past to salute the volunteers of our community. I will be disap- pomnted if we let this slide by, in our anxiety to salute achievements wbich is perhaps more readily calcuable. Ed Buffett'and the downtown business commit- tee, baving been supported by the business con- stituency bymore -funds in the levy, are bard at work finding promotional ideas. I salute these good people, who in theirefforts to improve the health of tbe commercial centre of our town, do so often at tbe expense of their own livelihood. This is typical of the attitude of so many of Witby's inhabitants and gives me cause to do ail I can to support their en- devours. When am not borne to receive your phone calls and get back to you two or tbree days later, it is this kind of activity tbat prevents me from responding sooner. I hope you wiil accept my apology. My wife bas wben the grass does not -get eut rigbt away and after 34 years, I think she is becoming resigned toit. Despite ail of, the problems wbich face us, ranging Type writer' RENTALS Tb also SALES & SERVICE %. T &I9à -P%% 6 1983 TURISMO02 DR. 2 2 litre.engine. aitomatic transmission. AM radio. 2 W S W defroster. cloth buckets. etc 0NLY7488 -LOW MILEAGE' Couneil Column fwmm 1983 HORIZON 4 door, automatic. radio. whitewall tires.. electric rear window. 2 2 engine - etc. Submitted by members of WHITBY TOWN COUNCIL WITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1984. PAGE il Durham C entre needs teen volunteers for summer LOW MILEÂGE ONLY iâ '0 9 'Ode 8