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Humiate Soeiety report A change of name and a start on preparing the annex building for use were major developmexits for the Durham Branch of the OntarioHumane Society in 1977. >Reporting at the branch's annual meeting March 28, President Mike Burgess ex- plaied -that the name was changed last year 'té Durham. Region Branch because the branch effectively services the entire Durhamn Region. The former name of * Whtby, Ajax, Pickering * Branch ýwas not suitable ýbe- cause that described only the * areas whereý the branch looks after dog control and .does notý cover its other services»h said. Mr. Burgess te ported that after a long period of inactiv- ity, work has begun on the annex building located ad- jacent to- the shelter on, Thickson Road. Brush has been cleared * away frým the building and the structure has been covered with white siding to protect It fromthe elemeonts, on the advice of the branich's con- sulting engineer Ed Mac- Donald. The branch has applied for a -federal grant to hire seven students fuli-time for two months in the suimmer to compee the inside of the buidn and when time per- mits, tel help with some humnane education work. Mr. Burgess said he expected the application would be approved. "Final use for the- annext is 'still under discussion, but it a ppears that the building will enlarge the already over- crowded- facilities' of the present shelter," said Mr.F Burgess.J "It is proposid io have isolation areas for injured and sikcats and dogs, an office for the Inspector, a washroom. kitchen, storage room, coin-0 bination . reception-meeting btj a rea an d facilit ies for ne ute ringj tc and spaying, of shelter animaIs r, with a part-time veterinarian in'attendance," hie said. The branch had a success-0 fui tag, day, and bazaar and progress over the past year, bake sale.-In 1977, said Mr. but needs the support of the Burgess, although the Christ- members to enable us to keep masraffle wasflot a'ssuccess- the halli rolling, hecause with- fui 'hé branch ended up with Peter Petrry V a deficit' of $1 ,166.51 for Nmnainofrte 'ee 1977 reardng epenes verPerry Award for the outstand- income. The financial report ncizeof17wl b stated the brarrch receivedinctzeof17wllb $2,736.77 froin dona tions, earlier this year, with forms special projects. and begging 'being available by April 15. devices. The Whidtby Chamber of The following people were Commerce, which has spon-. elected to the board of direc- sored the award since 1956, tors for 1978:. Mike Burgess, ha s pla ce d a de a dline for no m-, Susann Andersn, Mu i ations this year at May 31, ,Sisson, dersyonMucKae, in oder to have more time Edwans, r. aon aOr.M.F to prepare for the award pie- EadMlacoroask, .Mrs. sentation at the County Town Franl TeryJanet G oin ron Carnival. lant Bueer,Jand Gebbin, Noriination forins will'be JaneteBucer , ndDbbeavailable in town banks, the Wteeetin fof.cr Victoria and Grey Trust wvill be made at a later date. Cmay ad tepbi At'te, nnul metin ToI mlibrary. At he nnul eetng om Any citizen of Whitb'y Hughes, Exécutive Director may nominate one or more of the Ontarîo.Humane Society candidaites by completing the« brought the membership, up nomination forin and mailing o date on the latest achieve- it to the Secretary of the, nents of the society. Chamiber of Commerce at the "The branch hias, in my Centennial Building, 416 opinion, made considerable' Centre Street South. Candidates. for nomination $30» Wlute & Tan Caif You'll walk an average of 200,000 miles in yout lifetime, 80 doesn't it inake sense to wear the moot cornfortable shoos you can find? Air Step's% corne soft enough Io hug your feet gently and air>' enough to keep you cool and comnfy. Watking's a joy in Air Stop Shoe. K4MPAE K4 FOOTsWEA&R LTD., WHITBY MALL __ SHERIDAN MALL out finances our efforts will be very imfited," said Mr. Burgess. nominations must be residents or taxpayers of the Town of Whitby, and nou candidate may be dis-' qualified by reason of his office, employment, business *or, association with the Chamber of Commerce.,-The award may also be made post- umously. Nominations must be re- ceived at the Chamber office by May 31 ,and mere nuin- bers of nominations foi any candidate will flot influence the decision of the judges. The paànel, of judges wilI ,make the award to the candi- date, who was"rendered out-' standing service to the-Town of Whftby ove'r and, above his normalAdlties of office,'em- ployment or business. ponsored by WHITBYJdACE P-roceeds For,.Developme-nt of 2 D~HIIe'r Park /* 1ADMISSION ickfTs S4.00 PRIZE AIJCTION WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1978, PAGE 3 LAS T ANCHORS.AWEIGH! Mayor Jim Gartshore breaks a bottie to officially christen the Whitby Jaycees 'Pride of Whitby'. This boat (???) was entered Iast weekend in the Georgetown Crazy Boat races and won the 'Best Prepared' etry a ward just'before a gust of wind capsized it. Rumour has it that some of the inuer tubes used to keep it afloat were punctured by competitors, but we think the Whitby feliowsjtist wanted to go for a swimi. Pictured in the boat from left to right are Whitby Jaycees Paav Kopsala, John Giles, AI McDougall, and Dave Saokanian. Free Press Photo