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Childrens Services opens new North Durham office It has been more than a decade since the citizens of North Durham had a famil and childrens service of- fice in their community. The last one in Beaver- ton was closed in 1974, with the advent of Regional government. But last Thursday afternoon, a new office for Family and Childrens Services was officially opened in Sunderland as part of the on-going policy to de-centralize these functions in Durham Region. The new office is a renovated house on River Street in Sunderland and will be home for such services as the Children's Aid, Family Counselling, and the Infant Stimulation program. There is a possibility that the Association for the Men- tally Retarded may set up an office in the future. Although the new of- fice has been open for the past couple of months, the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Thursday to co-incide with Children's Aid Week. Bob Penny, executive director of the Children's Aid Society of Durham, said the new office will Heart is the topic at Burns Guild meeting - Ashburn Area News by Mrs. E. Heron The Kirk Guild of Burns Church will host their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8th at 8 p.m. and will feature Shirley Wannacott of the Oshawa Heart Foundation showing the film Live a Full Life. Both men and women are welcome to come ~ out for this timely topic. Refreshments will be served and the meeting will take place in the church hall. On February 1st the Community Centre will hold their annual meet- ing everyone is welcome at 7:30 p.m. There was a good turn out for the Ashburn development meeting last Wednesday evening plans and alternative plans were discussed and there will be more meetings in the future. There were eight tables of euchre played at the party in the community centre last Thursday evening. The ladies high prize was won by Joy Bright and 2nd by Violet Cole. The mens high went to Abby Janigo and Jim Lynde came 2nd. Jack Bright got the most lone hands and the door prizes were won by Bill Gardner and Jean Johnston. The 50- 50 draw was won by Debbie Johnston. It was nice to have Vera Lynde from Ocala Florida at the Euchre that night. The next party is Feb. 8th. Margaret and Art Mathews and sons Richard and Aaron enjoyed a weeks vacation in Quebec where they all enjoyed skiing. On the way home they visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell New Years Eve at Town Hall by Margaret Van Camp Town Hall 1873 sub- scription members were promised a second New Year's Eve when Gentleman Jim and the Jazz Barons swung into town on January 12th. By the look of dreamy bliss on the faces of most subscribers as they floated to the door, that mandate was ful- filled. A few years ago I listened with pleasure to 'a Moe Kaufmann Orford Quartet concert - until the encore when the Orford joined Moe for the most wooden rendition of the "Swing- ing Shepherd Blues' ever performed. The quartet played it note- perfect, precise and accurate as always, but it certainly wasn't jazz; in fact, it was debatable if it was music. And at that time I remember trying to pinpoint just what made jazz one of the most exciting musical forms existing. In the movie "The Right Stuff' a test pilot claimed that his job was to "push back the limits', and that's one major characteristic of jazz. Ken Read, one of Canada's finest skiers, once stated that to win a race, one was "out of control' for some of the time. And that is another property of jazz. Daring to reach for that high note, stretch- ing out from the musical home base one disson- ant chord further, yet always returning safely. For two magical hours Jim Buckmann and his jazzman demonstrated just how exciting jazz is as they created and. improvised over a con- summate mastery of their instruments. Whether it was "Honey Suckle Rose" which featured the individual talents of the sextet or a sensuous, melodic fav- ourite of Louis Arm- strong"s a barnburner "Avalon", Duke Elling- ton's "Sophisticated Lady' or a Woody Her- man tune, this group entertained and delight- ed with a rare skill. For those of us still "coming down" a gentle reminder that our next concert on Friday, March 23 features our very own Tom Millar. See you at the Town Hall. and family near Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jones of Glen Major were recent guests of Miss Hilda and Mr. Walter Hopkins. The members who were able to get out to Horticulture last Wed- nesday evening had a nice breath of spring, when Ken Brown of Ash- burn, the new president for the year, showed three beautiful films, "A Flower Show", Mr. Hancocks "Woods in 1931' and "A Public Garden in Vienna'. Then there was "Fun with Flora" when we divided into groups and wrote down quickly all the names of house / plants we could remember. The next meeting will be Feb. 22nd and if you have a sick house plant take it along and there will be a panel of experts there to tell you how to make it better. The meetings are held in Brooklin United Church Hall. The Jr. Choir happily sang a lovely number in the morning service at: Burns Church last Sun- day called 'Love Love Love'. The responsive psalm was led by Chrissie McKinney and the scripture lesson was read by Reta David- chuck. Rev. McEntyre's message was taken from 2nd Corinthians Verse 6. He which serveth sparingly shall reap sparingly but he who serveth bountiful, shall reap bountifully. Next Sunday evening the bible study will con- tinue in the Church Hall. The study discussing the development of faith, in conjunction with the bible and Leo Buscay- lea's book 'Personhood'. Everyone is welcome. The congregational meeting of Burns Church will be held next Friday evening, with supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first course will be supplied by the Kirk Guild and ladies are asked to bring dessert. Put a ring around Feb. 7th on your calendar for that special meeting of the Guild. Who can say they are not interested in "Liv- ing a Full Life?" Have a good week and if you have any news, please call 655-3740. "bring all these services under one roof for the people of North Durham." There is no .question that such an office was needed here. We have the statistics to prove it, said Mr. Penny. The office will serve the residents of Brock Township, Uxbridge and part of Scugog Township, although people in Port Perry will continue to be served by the offices in Oshawa. The office is sponsored and operated by the Children's Aid Society with on-going funding from the provincial com- munity and social ser- vices ministry. - Brock Township Mayor, Allan McPhail was on hand for the of- ficial ribbon cutting ceremony last week, with assistance from Stan Rickard of Port Perry, the president of the Durham Children's Aid Society, and Sheila Adams, representing Durham-York MPP Ross Stevenson. Mayor McPhail said the opening of the new of- fices in Sunderland was a very welcome addition to PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. January 31, 1984 -- 13 New Offices Opened Brock Township Mayor Al McPhail had the honour of cutting the ribbon last Thursday to officially open the new offices of the Family and Childrens Services in sunderland. At right is Shella Adams, representing Durham MPP Ross Stevenson; and looking on at left is Stan Rickard of Port Perry, president of the Durham Children's Aid Society. the community. The office phone number is 705-357-3139. Residents of Scugog who wish to contact the office can call 985-2481 and ask for extension 286. PIANO MUSIC ... by ROB VAN MIL | Friday & Saturday evenings E in the Rembrant Room at MIEL'S PLACE FORMALIZE YOUR WEDDING PLANS AT FREEMAN DAYS. SEE OUR DISPLAY OF FREEMAN FORMAL RENTALS Freeman Days are here, and if you're planning your wedding, this is an event you can't afford to miss. On Freeman Days, you have the opportunity to see the 1984 line of Freeman Formal Rentals, all in one very elegant display. Included are a selection of new formal styles from world renowned designers like Cardin, St. Laurent and Alexander Julian, as well as a wide variety of shirts /, and accessories. 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