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> 4 ® [ J 4 » 3 ® » [4 « e ele wo s FJ [J Rl J E 8 ¥ ¢ $ ¢ » ) ¢ The Durham Region District Health Council sponsored an information forum on alcohol and abuse held last Thursday evening in the Council Chambers of the Whitby Municipal Building. The forum was held to provide the community with the opportunity to learn about the problem of alcohol and drug abuse in Durham and to also allow the public to air their concerns and obtain answer their questions. Members of the District Health Council's Substance Abuse Committee with guest David Harlow, former Executive Director of Hostel Services Inc. participated as panel speakers at the forum. The Substance Abuse Committee, chaired by Tom Edwards, is in the process of developing a long range plan to aid in reducing the incidence of alcohol and drug abuse in Durham Region. Membership of the commit- tee comprises Geof Brown, Director of the Durham Addiction Research Founda- Greenbank News Church news this week: U.C.W. regional Rally at Plesant Point Church on Thursday. Next Sunday is Family Day Services with Baptismal Service. Also ladies don't forget the after- noon unit, U.C.W. luncheon on May 28, more details next week. Mrs. Paul Diamond has returned home after spend- ing a few days with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Don Stephens, Agincourt. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Raines, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phoenix attended a 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Krann, Lindsay. The Community Hall dance scheduled for May 24th has been rescheduled to June 7 at 8:30 p.m. For further details cal] Mrs. Jim Green. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott of West Hill were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Myrtle Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Armour McMillan, Mrs. Velma. . Foster and Mr. and Mrs. James Janson attended a 90 the birthday party on Sat. for Mr. Gordon Bunker held in Kingsview United Church, Oshawa. We are happy to report that Mr. Ernest Till and Barclay Phoenix are both home from the hospital. Mr. Jack Couperthwaite is still confined to hospital in New- market. Cedar Creek by George Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis of New Liskeard visited Mr. and Mrs. Vic Larocque last weekend. They also called on several other relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Doherty from the Sarnia area visited Mr. and Mrs. Norris Doherty and family last weekend. Mrs. R. Doherty visited her sister, 66 Brock St. W., Uxbridge 852-5291 D. THAPA DENTURE THERAPIST 214 Dundas St.E., Whitby 668-7797 DEBENTURES GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Mrs. Vic Larocque on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Phare of Oshawa were last Sunday visitors with George Kilpat- rick. Congratulations to the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Jon Rensink, who were married on Saturday. . Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Mills of Brampton were last Sun- day visitors with the Laroc- ques. 163 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 579-8752 1YearAnnual....... 2Year Annual. ...... 3 Year Annual....... 4 Year Annual....... 5Year Annual ....... DE ar EE LE NEE 13% CALL: SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY PHONE: 985-3832 All Members Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. tion, Brian McLatchie, Director of the Pinewood Centre, Oshawa, and Jack Clark, 1st Vice President, V.O.N. While the forum dealt with alcohol and drug abuse amongst adults, the major focus of attention was on the youth. The committee recognized that currently few resources exist in the Region to assist the youth with this type of problem and they are presenty attempt- ing to develop strategies to provide information and education and reduce the incidence of substance abuse. Mr. Brown indicated that the Addiction Research Foundation is currently involved in implementing a "peer counselling" program initiative within the secondary schools in Durham Region. He stated that the results of the program, which has been established in two of the schools, have proved to be very successful and hope to implement it within all the secondary schools in the near future. The peer counselling program is based 'on the concept of "youth helping youth" through good communica- tion, conern and empathy. As a result of The Substance Abuse Committee identify- ing the problem of alcohol and drug abuse amongst youth, the audience was informed about the estab- lishment of a Regional Youth Advisory Committee. The committee, compris- ing student representatives from various secondary schools in Durham Region was estabished to aid the Substance Abuse Committee with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse amongst the youth. It was noted that the members of the committee are currently sponsoring a Poster Competition, open to all secondary school stu- dents of Durham Region, the theme of which is to deliver an effective preven- tative and educative PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 7, 1980 -- 17 " Alcohol, drug abuse topic of public forum message on alcohol and drug abuse. Display areas and activities for the provision of information and education to students are being develop- ed, with the co-operation of their Principals, within the schools. Members are also in the process of nominating ongoing representation to the committee. Dr. McLatchie, gave a very informative presenta- tion on Pinewood Centre's role in helping those with alcohol problems. Many participants at the forum took the opportunity to express their concerns AO Highway 7A 1" anniversary Come over to Nestleton and see us! 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