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Show Wednesday, March 2, 1983 A.A. aims to By Alcoholics Anonymous Inga is 23 years old. She had her first whiskey sour at 16; a year later, she was mixing liquor with uppers and downers. She dropped out of school, decided to hitchhike from her home in Atlanta to San Francisco and start a whole new life. She drank and drugged as she thumbed her way West. In Kansas, she was raped and beaten and left for dead on the highway. At the hospital, she was detoxified and introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous. John is 51 years old. He graduated cum laude from Yale in 1950 and started up the career ladder at IBM. From the start, he liked his two martinis at lunch, cocktails before dinner and brandy after, but he knew how to handle his liquor. He married and produced three children, belonged to the right e clubs, and was on a basis with the right people. first-nam- Then his drinking got out of hand; he had the shakes, the sweats, wound up in one drying-oplace after another. His wife insisted that he see their minister, who referred him to a psychiatrist. But John kept on ut drinking. In time, he lost his job, the mortgage was foreclosed on the house, his wife left him, the children would have no part of him. Those endless nights, his bedroom was a Bowery. Thats when he found A.A. Just how far down the path of alcoholism do you have to go in order to qualify for membership in A.A.? As these two true stories show, not far ... or else very far; hitting bottom is an individual thing. Inga drank for seven years; John, for about 30. She stuck mainly to wine, and beer because they were cheaper; he could afford the hard stuff. But they both qualified as alcoholics because drinking had made both their lives unmanageable. And once they crossed the In large measure, these alcoholics owe their early recovery in A.A. to the fact that the disease of alcoholism has been recognized, at all levels, as a national health problem. According to' a recent A.A. survey of its membership, 41 percent credit another A.A. member for introducing them to the Fellowship; 38 percent came on my own;" 24 percent through counseling and Alcoholism can strike people of any age. It develops at different rates in individuals. therapy; 21 percent because of a family member; and 10 percent through their family doctor. invisible line that separates the alcoholic from the heavy drinker, there was no going back. In A.A., time was when virtually all the members had lost families and jobs, to say nothing of time spent in hospitals, jails, and skid rows across the country. Today, however, the Moreover: The under-3- 0 membership in A.A. increased by nearly 50 percent in the past three years. At a typical A.A. meeting, one out of every three people is a a jump of 33 percent woman over the past 10 years. Virtually all occupations are represented by alcoholics in A.A. Among men, for example, 29 percent are in sales and business; 27 percent in crafts; 26 percent in the professions (such as medicine, law) ; and 11 percent are semiskilled. Among the women, 40 percent call themselves homemakers; 21 portrait of membership has changed. Newer members come in speaking of days lost from work rather than of lost jobs. Most of them still have families intact; have never seen the inside of a jail or lived in a fourth-rat- e hotel or slept in a hallway on skid row. They may not have had blackouts or taken the morning drink. They may not have had the shakes and the sweats in the long, lonely nights. But they know they have a percent, professionals; 18 percent, office, clerical; 14 percent, in sales and business; and 7 percent skilled and problem with alcohol. If your family is awaiting the arrival of a new member, the next Price LaLeche League meeting may interest you. An informal discussion on The Family in Relation to the Breastfed Baby will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at 46 E. 900 North, Price. The discussion will center on how to manage the first hectic weeks after birth with emphasis on the entire family as well as timely tips for mother and baby. LaLeche League meetings are held in the homes of mothers and nursing are babies welcome. If you are unable to attend and desire counseling on these or other breastfeeding or matters, call for advice and the most information available on the nursing relationship. 637-33- 637-66- Helper Civic Auditorium. Chamber of Commerce has two goals to work with the Coal industry and to bring new employment to Price, a target for which is more jobs for women, he concluded. Tolman is owner and operator of Tolmans Department Store in Price. He came to Price to live in 1977. He was a wife and two children. Pat Craig, president of the Price Sorpsis Club, presented Margi Rice, club chairman of free enterprise. Mrs. Craig conducted the The will be the hostesses. The theme of the convention is Let Your Light club Helper So Shine. Gifts were presented by President Etta Diamanti to Marge Sower and to Gladys Vignetto, a charter member of the club. Ann Bonacci was selected to be chairperson in charge of ticket sales for the silk quilt to be raffled to supplement club finances. Special guest was Rose Marrieta. The next meeting will be on March 10. The program topic business toward this program. up-to-d- Helper Women's Club Members of the Helper Womens Club met at the Helper Civic Auditorium for the February meeting. President Etta Diamanti presided and the opening prayer was given by Alice Anderson. The pledge of allegiance was repeated by all members. Topic of the program was education. Chairperson Hilma Birch introduced the guest speaker, Marge Sower of the Price City Library. She stated that in order for anyone to get a job, one must be skilled in one field. She urged everyone to write their congressman in support of a bill before Congress to install computers in all libraries. She said this would improve the capabilities of the libraries. A business meeting followed. Myrtle Bryner, treasurer, gave a financial report on the clubs funds. Yovanne Morrison was appointed chairperson for the International Polka Dance to be held at the state convention. President Etta Diamanti gave a report on the state winter board meeting held in Salt Lake City. Maxine Murphy gave a memorial tribute to Viola Ori, a club member who recently died as result of a car accident. Susan Moore was selected as Club Woman of the Year. The district convention will be on Saturday, April 23, at the uaaiili 0i& GFWC Price Sorosis Club Max Tolman, president of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, was the speaker at a meeting of the Price Sorosis Club on Feb. 21 at the Gomer Peacock Room on the College of American Legion Auxiliary Letitia G. Thompson of Green River attended the American Legion Auxiliary Awareness Assembly held Feb. 7 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. 20-2- of womens organization visited the Pentagon where National President Mrs. June Stolte of Chesterfield, Mo., presented the American Legion Auxiliary by preventing monopolies, are important elements that must be con- sidered. Ability and resources of the prospective deciding establishing he added. Tolman Public the in of creditability, the discussed where semiskilled. Some A.A.s may have been referred to the Fellowship by a doctor, psychiatrist, or clergyman. Or, the alcoholics spouse or a friend may have read about A.A. in a national magazine or newspaper. Or, the alcoholic may have seen a movie or television drama dealing with alcoholism and A.A. Moreover, such alcoholics may work for some of the thousand or so companies in the country that have developed programs to combat alcoholism as early on among employees in the progression of the illness as possible, before chronic absenteeism and diminishing performance on the job have rendered the worker unemployable. Like most other illnesses heart disease, cancer, diabetes alcoholism can strike people of any age; and it develops at different rates in different individuals. Nor does it matter how much or how little you drink. The important question is: What is your drinking doing to you? How is it affecting your life? Alcoholism is a progressive illness; as long as the alcoholic keeps on drinking, it will grow progressively worse. Until the drinker chooses to stop. There is no known cure for alcoholism, but the disease can be arrested with the help of A.A. For additional information on the local A.A. group call world of business. Carbon Award she met to Legion Auxiliary, Unit 103, in Green River. Knights of Columbus Council 6147 The Knights of Columbus, Council 6147 will resume their Sunday breakfast on March 13 after both the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses. Menu will include sausage, scrambled eggs, hot cakes, coffee and milk. Cost is adults, $2, children $1.50. Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Dance of East Carbon City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Julia Helene, to Richard Gary Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Gary Hansen of Pf ice. They were married Friday, Jan. 21, at the home of the grooms parents. Bridesmaid was Lisa Turner, a lifelong friend of the bride, and best man was Robert Hansen, brother of the groom. The couple spent their honeymoon in Salt Lake City. Family and friends gathered at the home of the grooms Carbon County Historical Volunteers are needed Society: who can interview old timers in the area and take down oral histories on tape. Instruction is provided. Call Pruda Trujillo at or at ningham CEU Prehistoric Museum: Carpenters, electricians, artists and painters needed to assist in expansion at museum. Work begins every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Call Jeannette Yount at between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or stop by museum on Thursday nights. 637-506- 0 County m, iruiLi u;iym 'll7 Carbon County Senior Citizens Noon Monday, March 7 Minestrone Soup; 7:30 p.m. Art Class. 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 Exercise Main-637-6- noon Class; MacaroniCheese Casserole or FranksSauerkraut; 6 p.m. Game NightPotluck. Noon Wednesday, March 9 Guardians Ad Litum: Persons are needed to act as lay legal advocates for children involved in child abuse and neglect cases. Call state Social Services at 637-685- 0. Price City Library: Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays to catalogue books and restock shelves. Call Marge Sower at 637-074- 4. Chicken; 12:30 p.m. Games; 1 p.m. Ceramics; 1 p.m. Bowling. Noon Thursday, March 10 Salisbury 7 Steak; Ceramics. p.m. Noon Friday, March 11 Lasagna; 1 p.m. Games; 8p.m. Dance. Trips: July tour. Alaska 27 s) 5Gfll 03 rafof? rafflBso 010 fair prices! Just ask, and we'll give you a free estimate of the cost for preparing your return. You get a complete interview. Plus we doublecheck your return for accuracy. The new tax laws. This year's number one reason to go to H&R Block. H&R BLOCK Appointments available but not necessary. with ill' BOOKSTORE & ANTIQUES E. 0. Q 637-50- 80 CHRISTIAN 19 637-685- news ladies are making plans Dominquez when they first came to Utah in 1776 on their way to California. They were among the churchs first missionaries and early settlers in this area. At the close of the meeting, the ladies of the Good Shepherd Church served a delicious dessert to the members. Friends of Youth: Adults and young adults are needed to share one or more hours a week with a younger person. Call state Social Services at senior citizen to assist the Knights of Columbus with the State Convention to be held in Price on May 13, 14 and 15. An interesting film was presented to the group by the Sisters of Victory, Sister Ann Shirley Kelly and Sister Mary Rose. The film told the story of Father Escalante and Father Cun- 472-362- 3. Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus held their business meeting in East The Frances 637-36- The Carbon on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Rose Perrero, club president, outlined plans for the family game night to be held on Friday, March 11, at the Quonset Hut at Notre Dame School. Homemade baked goods will be the prizes. The public is invited. parents on Saturday, Feb. 19, for a reception in Julie and Richards honor. The couple will be residing in Price where Richard is employed at Mining Machine Parts. volunteer corner 804 2nd Anniversary Sale Come in for FREE Poster inspirational and comic Footprint Bookmarker with each Bible purchase. o umwcE aiatD $ 7B Julia Helene Dance Richard Gary Hansen congressmen and representatives to discuss current issues of concern. She has been active in the auxiliary for 18 years and is a member of the American necessary restrictions put on business by the government and the part that unions have in the The Spirit Casper W. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense. While in Washington, Mrs. Thompson visited Capitol Hill play operation roles the Representatives worlds largest patriotic supply-and-dema- nd iSxr 'JJUEEM crafts. Eastern Utah campus. Tolman, speaking on free enterprise, said, America is what free enterprise is all He explained that about. certain principles govern the conduct of private enterprise. Profits, the factor, and competition, which contributes to success in business Jeanette meeting. McAlpine was named Price Sorosis Club Woman Of the Year. Simone Howlett served punch and cookies. Caroline Randolph announced arrangements for the spring party, which will include a dinner served in the CEU dining room March 7 at 7 p.m. Stacy Himonas of the Creative Needle will conduct a workshop on will be Save Our Children. will be Louise Chairperson Vasquez. The club will donate $25 Price, Utah arrest alcoholism early weddings club notes Price LaLeche League Sun Advocate, V 253 E.Main, Price 637-4Hours: 10-- Mon.-Fr- i. 5 1 TO 11-d- ay |