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Show Page March HILL TOP TIMES 10 p 18. 1977 J- m o courtesy with which people alternate turning movements attempting to enter the installation. Nobody crowds, everybody is in a good mood. As a result, few accidents occur while making these turning movements. It is a delight. On the other hand, at night, the driver crouches over the wheel, daring you to turn in front of him, exhibiting the ferocity of a female lion protecting her cubs. Surely this is unnecessary. Is the work day really so miserable that we must forget all our manners in our frenetic efforts to get away from the base? People can and do get hurt. Vehicles can and do get damaged. We do not need it. Why don't we all practice a little courtesy during the evening run-ou- t; the same courtesy that is demonstrated going to work each morning? offers fellowship to families of alcoholics Al-ano- n Most people know that problem drinkers have big troubles. Fewer of us know that alcoholics directly affect the lives of at least four other people, and that these friends, families, and coworkers are in trouble too. "Everything was going wrong; there was never enough money; the kids were ashamed to bring friends home; I was beginning to hope he wouldn't come home at all," says one wife to another at an meeting. "I know how you felt." A nearby male agrees. "When I couldn't read a paper, never mind pull a report together at work because I was always torn by the thoughts of the house burning down or the kids coming home from school to a drunken mother, I figured it was time to admit I needed help for myself." FAMILY GROUPS, Central Office CONTACT AI-An- Al-An- on 393-47- 28 Meeting Tuesday evening, 8:00 p.m.. Social Actions Building Several people speak about their change in attitude after or Alateen. There is an air they joined the programs of of understanding and friendship. People use first names and are asked by the chairman not to gossip or divulge what they hear inside the meeting room. There is a noticeable lack of tension. People who might even admit to having been close to a nervous breakdown are relieved when they learn that there is a place to go if their situation becomes intolerable. Some members are referred by a doctor who is treating the drinker, some come after looking up the number in a telephone book, some are advised to go by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), some come with the impression that it would guarantee sobriety. - Alateen is a worldwide fellowship of men, women and teenagers who have friends or family members with a drinking problem. Members of this unusual program meet locally to help themselves and others in their group to deal with the frustrations and feelings of helplessness caused by living with the disease of alcoholism. Whether the alcoholic is still drinking compulsively or has members join found sobriety in AA or by other means, of to solve their common problems insecurity, fear, and the damaged relationship connected with alcoholism. believe in As do members of its fellow society, AA, the need to live purposeful and satisfying lives by helping themselves with the aid of a positive program of recovery. They do this by living one day at a time and sharing their experience, strength and hope with others in order to achieve a Al-An- on Al-An- on Al-An- Al-Ano- serenity of spirit and an enriched life. CONTACT AL-ANO- N FAMILY GROUPS Central Office, meeting Tuesday, 393-47- Al-An- on 28 8 Social Actions Building p.m. J 'Everybody Proud to be square Note: The following editorial was sent to us by Mr. (Editor's T. Cash of Roy who wanted to share it with his friends at Bryant Hill AFB. The original is from Charles H. Brower, quoted in the Masonic Tribune.) Square! Another of the good old words has gone the way of love, modesty and patriotism. Something to be snickered over, or outright laughed at. Why, it used to be that there was no higher compliment you could pay a man than to call him a "square-shooter.- " But today, a square is a guy who gets his kicks from trying to do a job better than anyone else. He's a boob who gets so lost in his work he has to be reminded to go home. He hasn't learned to cut corners or goof off. This nut we call a square gets all choked up when he hears children singing "My Country "lis of Thee." He even believes in God, and says so, in public. A square is a guy who lives within his means, whether the Joneses do or not, and thinks his Uncle Sam should too. He doesn't want to "fly now and pay later." A square is likely to save some of his own money for a rainy day, rather than count on using yours. A square gets his books out of the library instead of the drugstore. He tells his son it's more important to play fair than to win. Imagine! A square is a guy who reads the Scripture when nobody's listening. He wants to see America first in everything. He believes in honoring Mother and Father, and "Do Unto Others" and that kind of stuff. So, will all of you who answer this description please stand up? Stand up and be counted, you squares who turn the wheels, and dig the fields, and move mountains, and put rivets in our dreams; you squares who dignify the human race; you squares who hold the thankless world in place! This "square" never needs to look for a job or ask for a raise - he is in demand everywhere. SO RE SOMEBODY A challenge to grow. 's disease 9 Arthritis is often called "everybody's disease." It affects every one of us in some way, directly or indirectly, physically or economically. Yet most people have only hazy ideas - and often incorrect ideas - about the nearly 100 forms of arthritis. For example, rheumatoid arthritis is thought to be a hopeless disease to be feared, and disability from osteoarthritis is considered an inevitable result of growing old. These misconceptions cause some people to become crippled unnecessarily. They often stay crippled unnecessarily. They don't understand that arthritis is seldom hopeless. They don't seek and follow the treatment which can prevent disability or reduce it if it happens. Certainly, rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most painful and potentially crippling diseases affecting mankind. It is also one of medical science's greatest puzzles. We do not know the cause and we do not yet have a cure. Nevertheless, with early diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, most severe crippling can be prevented. Yes, osteoarthritis is man's oldest and most common disease. Beginning with dinosaurs, nearly every animal that can walk has been susceptible to arthritis. It is certain that every person over 60 can be found to have arthritis to some degree. But severe pain associated with the disease can be reduced. And the more serious physical handicaps can be prevented or corrected. Everybody can get arthritis. But everybody can also get the facts. They can avoid the misfortunes which have stricken many of their friends and family members. Although rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are but two of the more common forms of the disease, nearly all forms of arthritis are being successfully treated today. The Utah Arthritis Foundation urges everyone to send for the free booklet - Arthritis. The Basic Facts. Included in the mailing will be a list of other informative pamphlets available free from the Utah Arthritis Foundation, 2730 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. Telephone (801) 466-938- 9. . . Are you making the most of all your powers and opportunities? Do you feel confident and poised in facing unfamiliar situations? In an interview, conversation or group discussion, can you support your point of view objectively and persuasively? TOASTMISTRESS membership offers you training for a greater freedom of expression and skill in dealing with daily affairs at home, on the job or as a citizen of your community. TOASTMISTRESS can help you adjust to the complexities of changing times and extend your influence and participation to broader fields of interest and activity. TOASTMISTRESS can help you: t Overcome timidity Expand your vocabulary Be a good conversationalist Evaluate what you hear and read Express your opinions with poise Cultivate resources within yourself Make life exciting Whether you are employed, a member of a profession, owner of a business, or in your own home, all situations call for poise, and the need to communicate effectively. Teaching or training others, discharging duties, serving on boards of education, libraries, hospitals, YWCA, PTA, Girl Scouts, or a church committee TOASTMISTRESS training can be valuable. WHO MAY JOIN? Membership is open to all interested adults without regard to race, religion, citizenship, sex, national origin or age. A TOASTMISTRESS chapter is currently being organized by the Federal Women's Program Coordinator, Mrs. Maxene Eubanks, from the Directorate of Distribution. Personnel interested in joining and becoming a charter member of this new chapter are encouraged to call her at extensions 4379 or 4380; Dan Arnow, ext. 4584, or Jean Speirs, ext. 4371. self-confiden- ce ' ' -- One need only watch the traffic in the morning to note the N vVy ' 7 Mellow and MERGE AL-ANO- ' - ave heartburn Just last month five payroll checks mailed to Hill AFB personnel were reported lost or stolen. A U. S. Secret Service agent looked into the matter and determined that: Two checks were lost or misrouted, but were recovered the following week. The other three were stolen from letter boxes in the local area. According to Air Force directives, a request for stop payment cannot be issued for three work days after a military payday, or the Wednesday following the civilian payday. Only the payee can request the stop payment and sign a statement to have a substitute check issued. Members on TDY make a request for stop payment by letter to the servicing accounting and finance office. Once a paycheck has been received by the payee and then either lost or stolen, action must be taken through the U. S. Treasury Department in Washington, D. C. to stop payment and issue a replacement check. This process takes a minimum of three weeks. In these days all of us have to stretch our money thin to cover the rising cost of living. For most of us, even the temporary loss of a paycheck could be embarrassing in meeting bills due; for some, it could mean a few missed meals. Lock-typ- e mail boxes do not offer much protection against theft, said the federal investigator. Door-slo- t types provide better security, but for MAXIMUM PROTECTION and the assurance that your paycheck will be available on payday, participate in the direct deposit of pay program. Send your check to the financial organization of your choice, and you will: Be sure funds are at your disposal! t Maybe even earn a little interest! Keep your creditors happy! Sleep better at night! Get rid of that nervous indigestion! |