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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday June 22, 2007 - 23 The original wellness organization The YMCA of Oakville's 50th anniversary Annual General Meeting was a night of celebration for the Oakville Y ­ with special guest Michael Weil, president and CEO of YMCA Canada. Weil spoke of his experience with the YMCA and the organization's long history in Canada. "Since their inception, YMCAs in Canada have taken a positive approach to the way they build healthy children, healthy families and healthy communities," he said. "The YMCA has over 150 years of experience providing children, youth, families and adults with opportunities for service, intergenerational relationships and community support by focusing on the development of total health in spirit, mind and body. In a way, we are the original "wellness" organization." The YMCA in Canada currently serves 1.8 million people, of which 700,000 are children and youth. Together, there are 48 YMCAs and nine YMCA-YWCAs that form a national federation, YMCA Canada, and have a presence in 250 cities and towns in every province of Canada. Nearly 24,000 Canadians volunteer for the YMCA annually, contributing more than one million hours of their time. Weil also commented on the health and social issues facing Canadians today, including: · Among 29 OECD nations, Canada ranks 21st in infant mortality, · The percent age of overweight children in Canada has tripled in a genera- tion, · 15 per cent of all children and youth are affected by problems such as anxiety, attention deficit disorder, depression, addiction and other mental disorders, · 25 per cent of Grade 7 students spend their after-school time alone, · 778,000 Canadian children live in low-income families. "So how does the YMCA in Canada address many of these health determinants?" Weil said "The Y plays an important role in Canada on building healthier Canadians and communities by working with individuals, families, and communities through a broad range of programs and services. Fundamental to the YMCA's approach is the involvement of partners. These partners include municipalities and other levels of government, health authorities and hospitals, school boards, and other community organizations and agencies. And the work of the YMCA could not be accomplished without its volunteers." In closing, Weil said, "The Y is a gateway to health in a community." -- Submitted by the Oakville YMCA. DERREK WOOLLAM / OAKVILLE BEAVER DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 2032: Kristian Knibutat, Chair of the Board of Directors of YMCA of Oakville, secures a plaque which covers a time capsule -- to be opened in 25 years -- at the 50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting of the YMCA of Oakville. Better Get There Fast. Honda races. PURCHASE FINANCING You win. FOR 36 MONTHS ON APPROVED CREDIT ¥ We dare you to compare your insurance rates. $1,098.00 /year 00 $4,513./year $29,700 MSRP* CR-V LX 4WD, model RE4837E CR-V Totally redesigned for 2007 You may be paying 4 times higher, over 300% more for the same thing. Instantly compare what you're paying to over 30 other insurance company rates. InsuranceHotline.com arranges them by price, and gives you the 3 lowest. Rates between insurance companies can vary by 100's, even 1,000's of dollars. Jump on-line and compare. Plus your quote will be emailed to you, instantly. You'll be shocked how much savings you'll find in less than a few minutes. Engineering concepts tested and refined through Honda's race program are found in the new 2007 CR-V. This generation of CR-V delivers the latest Honda i-VTEC® engine technology, plus amazingly nimble car-like handling that makes driving fun. CR-V LX 4WD features: Race inspired 2.4L 166hp DOHC 16-Valve i-VTEC® Engine · RealTimeTM 4WD System · Track tested Drive-by-Wire Throttle SystemTM · Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension · Independent Multi-link Rear Suspension...and more. CRV: Limited time financing offer based on new 2007 CR-V LX 4WD, model RE4837E, available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. *MSRP is $29,700, plus $1,505 freight and PDI, financed at 3.9% APR equals $919.91 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,911.70 for a total obligation of $33,116.70. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. Offer valid from June 1st, 2007 through June 30th, 2007 at participating Honda retailers. Subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your Honda retailer for full details. ¥ Visit iihs.org for more information. AUTOMOBILE · MOTORCYCLE · MARINE · HOME L I F E · H E A LT H · TRAVEL · COMMERCIAL InsuranceHotline.com Putting money back in your pocket. 500 Iroquois Shore Rd. Oakville 905-844-9831