PAGTE 6. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Health council wants a new drug 'and alcohol1p rogram The Durham Region District Health Council is recommending the establishment of an assessment referral and case management program for people with drug and alcohol problems. The service to be. operated by the Addiction Research FoVindation in Oshawa will provide two ful time counsellors to enhance accessibility to drug and alcohol treat- ment- services and in- creased service in par- ticular to p eople with drug problenis and those in communities outside the Oshawa/Whitby area. Tom Cowan, Council Chairman, said, "This program will com- plement the excellent service provided to people with alcohol problems, by the Pinewood Centre of Oshawa General Hospital". "It wiIl meet the increasing needs of the community for a network ofL effective programs combatting alcohol and drug abuse in Durham Region", he continued. The District Health Council has recommen- ded.the establishment of the $80,000 program to be funded by the Addic- tion Research Foun- dation, an agency of the Ontario Government. -Once approved by the Foundation, the Council will assist in establishing a local ad- visory board to the ser- vice and effective liaison with other agen- cies and health professionals. The District Health Couincil has also offered to assist in the progranis ongoing evaluation. Gas theft cha rge A downtown Whitby businessman has been arrested after police discovered an unauthorized line leading from the Con- sumer's Gas pipeline in- to the rear of his building. According to a spokesman for the Durham Regional Police Force, a search warrent was executed at the store affer a com- plaint was received from the gas company. Police seized a gas heater and a gas pipe formn the prem ises. ' Charged with theft over $200 is Joseph Ot- tenbrite of Ottenbrite's Mens Wear, 121 Brock St. S. He was released on an appearance notice and wil answer to the charge -in Whitby Provincial Court on Mar. 23. * of our NEW LOCATION *SATURDAY MARCH 10, 1984 * Corne & see our new line of e SAN YOTV'S * SALE *J i o 1% off Maxeil audio & vldeo ta-pe Sale ends at closl ng Sat. -Mar. 10184 * Beta & VHS Rentais e Star Cham ber * Trading Places *Easy Money e War Games *KruII * NEW ADDRESS e 76 Baldwin St., * Brooklin 655m4229 s e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e s Br(ek 1 in0 Byl ines by BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Caii 655-379 with Items for this column. Do you suppose that Mother Nature is having an affair with Old Man Winter? She sure seems Wo be doing her best to keep him hanglng around this year!1I guess we need a stormlike the one last week every once in awhlle to make us appreclate our usual weather. It takes more than a littie cold to keep our hardy locals at home~ as you can see from the lineup of events planned for the coming weeks. MONTE CARLO FUN DAY Brooklin and District Kinsmen are holding their annual Monte Carlo day on Mar. 31 from i p.m. toi1 a.m. If you've been dylng to try your Iuck at the tables but the fare to Las Vegas is way above your head, corne out and get ail the thrills for a few dollars.' It willI be beld in the Community C entre and the basement wili have games of chance while upstairs there'll be a live band and cash bar. Admission is $5 per person which includes an elimination draw for $500. Proceeds of the day will go to Cystic Fibrosis. Pick up your tickets from any of the Kinsmen, at Brooklin Esso or Wagg's Garage. CARD NIGHT On Mar. 21, Brooklin Progressive Conservative Association will host a night of cards. There wll be progressive euchre or you can make up a table to play the game of your choice. It wil be held in the Commumity Centre. Tickets are $5 each which in- clude lots of prizes and the usual delectable lunch. You can get tickets at Brooklin Bakery or by calling Bruce Bagg 655-5211 or Alice Whiting 655-386. PAPER DRIVE This Saturday is the regular scout paper day. The papers must be bundled up and tied both ways (newspaper only) then left at the curbside by 9 a.m. As usual Ashburn residents may leave theirs at Ashburn Commumity Centre the evening before. PROPHECY CONFERENCE Meadowcrest Baptist Church is holding a con- ference on Mar. 8, 9, 10 and il in the church, at 7:30 each evening. The focus wil be on the relation bet- ween current events and bibilical prophecy about the end times. The parts played by Israel and the Jewish people wil be highlighted. Dr. Paul Fein- berg, professor and chairman of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Deerfîeld, Illinois will be the speaker. On Saturday, Mar. 10, there will be a special dinner meeting. To get more infor- mation or to reserve tickets, cail 579-196 or 579- 4747. MARCH BREAK SPECIAL The library is holding a special program for kida during the March break. Every afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Mar. 12 to 16, there wWl be creative fun-filled things to keep the young ones out of mischief. On Monday and Friday, cartoon movies will be shown. The Tuesday and Thursday program' If for some reason you are not. able to come to your library just give us a cail at 655-3191 and we will gladly deliver you some good reading'material. Remember we have a wide variety of paperbacks in the Ashburn and Spencer community centres which you.are welcome to, delve into if you require a reading supply. Request forms are available foryou to f111 in with the material you desire. Makixg. this outreach program available is just another way your ibrary'helpe f0 serve this community. Give us your support so all the effort is worthwhile. "q e e e - I - ~PRINTTNG9/ invitation s -matches. serviettes 5 Iorga, la called "Playlng Wlth Plastic" and teachers them to make original tworks of art' from left-over plastic bottles and other odds and ends. -Plan on gettlng your chlldren involved in these 'amusing and educational activities. BROOKLIN WOMENS INSTITUTE.- The last meeting was held on Feb. 15 in which In- ternational Day and the 74th annlversary of the group was celebrated. Past-president Ruby Sonley and president Marion Hall shared the honor of cut- ting the birthday cake. Motto of the day was "The World is my Country and ail Manklnd my Brother". Mr. Santosh (Bill) Mehta of Brooklin gave a alide presentation of his trips ot Expo '67, Labrador and the Dominican Republic. A brief revue of the historyý of the Brooklin Association was given along with readings from the first minute book of 1910. Roi cail was to be an- swered withclippings and pictures of the Royal Family and--other noteworthy Canadians. Among the thlngs on display were commemnorative plates of the Royal Family, pictures of Dr. McKifiney and his son, other current local doctors and Dr. Parkin and son who hailed fromn Kinsale. Other notables were Michael Warren, headt of the post office and Howard Milton Parkin who was widely recognized in his time for his work with pedigreed wheat seeda. The next meeting wil take place on Mar. 21 in the Community Centre as usual at the usual time of 1: 30 p.m. Hostesses wil be Mrs. Margaret Watson and Mrs. Marion Hall. The motto is "In the joys of the Present, do not forget the past". Roil cail is Wo be answered. with whence came your ancestors and something of interest about them. ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS The Sth annual Heritage Day essay contest promoted by Brooklin and District Kinsmen for students of our two local schools, Meadowcrest and St. Leo's, proved to, be a great success. A timely topic for this year was "if I were Prime Minister -- what I would do for my country". The kids respon- ded with some great ideas that should maybe be passed on Wo the hopefufll in the coming election. Winners were Chris Brady of St. Leo's and Darreil Wade of Meadowcrest in the Junior Division. -The Intermediate winners were Michael Stein of Meadowcrest and Franca' Porco of St. Leo's. CHURCH PARADE Second Brooklin Cubs, Scouts and Beavers held their firet church parade at St. Leo's Catholic Chur- ch on Feb. 22. The service was lead by pastor Oliver Moloney and a renewal of promises was received by Pastor Ivan Dyer of St. Thomas' Anglican church. The flag bearers were Martin Tripp and David For- bes. A spiritual reading was presented by Neil Van Sehyndel. The offering which goes Wo the World Scout Brotherhood Assoc. was taken by Jamie Sprayson and Robbie Vonk. Kevin Tunney played the organ for the hymn singing which was joined in enthusiastically by alI the parents and Group Com- mittee mèmbers in attendance. -FATHER AND SON BANQUET The annual father and son banquet of 2nd Brooklin Beavers, Cuba and Scouts was held on Feb. 25 in the Christian Education Building of the United Church. Long service awards were presented to the following « by the ADC of Scouts, Gord, Kane and District Council first vice William Vaughn. A five year pin to, Cubmaster Neil Wick; 10 year pins to Scout Master Doug Brooks and, Scouter John Van_ Sehindel; 30 year pin went f0, William Lowler while Verna Shepher who is District Council Rep. and Cub Badge Examiner was recognized for- 45 years of faithful service. The following lads received pen- nants for outstanding scouting - Beaver Greg Emm,-