The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

4 The Canadian Statesman, Jiowmanville, May 2, 1979 Section Two Tells Her Story to Take-a-Break Group i ailyn N'io«Ww inning The Battie With Booze By Donna Fafrey Alcobolism is like a train. You can get off any time you want or stay on til it's the end of tbe line. .According to Marilyn, a member of Alcobolics Anonymous and guest speaker at St. Jobn's Take-a-Break last.Tuesday, the decision to get off or remain a passenger on tbat train is entirely up to the individual alcoholic. "Tbe very first step on tbe patb to sobriety must be the self admission one is an alcobolic", sbe said. Marilyn is a member of tbe Bowmanville group of A.A.- and has been sober for tbree- and-a-half years. She explained that Alcobolies Anonymous offers a program of attraction, flot promotion. "4I'm now a human being and functioning and I like me again," she said. In comparison to ber belief during ber drinking period tbat -sbe was crazy, she says she's happy to be an admitted alcobolic. Neyer Cured People bave difficulty comprehending the use of the term "alcoholic" wben a person no longer drinks. For tbe sake of understanding, she classes berseif as a "recovering alcoholic." However,- when asked by one of the audience wben' she would cease to be an alcobolic, sbe stated, "when I die." A glance about tbe room prior to the beginning of the meeting gave no indication whicb woman was the recovering alcoholic. Marilyn explained that sbe had been to tbe "pits". and back. Some days reality is stili the "'pits" but she now deals, with it in a different way tbrougb ber association with the A.A. organization. "If at first you don't succeed, falure may be your thing," was Marilyn's motto as she was growing up in a typically average bhome in Toronto. Sbe said she neyer feit she belonged no matter wbere she was. At 18 she married, in ber estimation, for all the wrong reasons and tried to fit berself into a traditionally acceptable mould. Two lovely children and a fine family didn't stop hber from becoming an alcoholic. Altbough Marilyn was able to rbyme off pages of reasons wby she sbould have an alcoholic d rink, the reason was neyer because she was simply thirsty. Any small occasion became an excuse to tip the elbow. Rationalize Problems Alcobolics are clever, cunning people wbo can rationalize thousands of reasons to drink and ways to get it. Marilyn bad a dual g oblem because she also came involved in drugs at tbe samne time. During the years wben tbe ordeal of Marilyn's alcobolism -was at it's peak, her family stayed with her, and later discovered, af ter ber reformation, it was tbe disease tbey hated, not the wife and motber. Finally, one day Marilyn went out for a loaf of bread and neyer came back for six months. She ended up in Winnipeg where, in fact, ber climb back to tbe real world and "eartb people" began. Sbe joined a rebabilitation centre wbicb was not connected with alcobolics anonymous. Altbougb it belped her to a degree at the time, it was only later when she turned to A.A. that she made her final recovery. Medication Helps We, now have medication available which assists tbe alcoholic in the withdrawal from bis babit, sbe said. "I did it cold turkey and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone," Marilyn stated. An alcoholic is a problem drirnker and it's not bow much you drink, but wbat it does to y ou inside, sbe explained. A lief and fai h i God forms a large part of the foundation for tbe success of tbe A.A. program and Marilyn professes, witbout this faitb sbe wouldn't have made it. "I pictured God as a Sunday scbool God with a long white beard and I thougbt I had lost hlm," sbe said. "I found later be was only waiting for me," sbe stated. Restores SeIf-Esteem Alcobolics Anonymous is a day-at-a-time program wbich bas worked successfully for .Marilyn. It bas restored ber self esteem and enabled ber to remain on the wagon this past tbree years. Marilyn told the group sbe is able to maintain an honest job at a botel where she is constantly exposed to "booze". The job is notbing to be proud of," sbe said, "but it's good bonest work." Sbie's b1ýeen wbheire alcohol abuse takes you, and sbe would ratber be bere. The A.A.' organization i sponsoring a series of public community meetings and the first session is being held at tbe Latcbman Centre, Port Perry, Saturday, May 5tb at,, 1:30 p.m. A Judge will be speaking on, tbe courts' opinion of. alcobolism in relation to the' law and a doctor will talk about the medical aspects of alcobolism. Alcobolics Anonymous urges anyone interested ini being informed about alcobolism for any reason to attend. Fitness is fun. Try some. Member of Alcoholies Anonyxnous, Marilyn told St. John's Take-a-Break group last Tuesday how she kicked the alcohol habit and how she has maintained sobriety for three and a haif years through support from the A. A. organization. With her back to the camera, Marilyn discusses alcoholism with a member of the audience. PR OVIN CIAL Judge J. Bark presided with .08. He was observed on1 Acting Crown Attorney Mr. St. E., Newcastle going Hilîman and Duty Counsel Mr. slow speed and going ovei Halikowski. centre line. Tests were Judge Bark announced at The fine was,$250. or 14d commencement of court 'that License suspension. people breaking into Wayne Allan Tbompson resîdences are ging to jail East Beacb, Bowmant unless a good reason wby tbey was fined $100. or 10 day, should not.' permitting a female juv( Burney Olsheskie, 59, 118 to drive an unsafe vebicle. Cove Road, Bowmanville, vehicle was not insured. pleaded 'guilty' to two charges Mark Steven Zeitsma, laid Marcb 5 and March 7 Newtonville, pleaded 'gu 'drove after consuming over to baving cannabis resin ii .08.' On botb occasions tbe possession on Marcb 3. He readings were bigb. The fine in tbe parking lot at was $100. on each charge or an Elmburst Hotel. Co alternative jail sentence. He is Rudman cbecked a vehici, flot to drive again until judge an HTA offense. The fine is satîsfied bie is medically fit $200. and costs or 20 days. to drive. Christopher Robinson, Robert Hawtborne, 21, 244 Mill St., Orono, was chai Victoria St. Port Hope, was January 13 'did bave in charged February 22 witb possession cannabis hasli careless driving and pleaded He pleaded 'guilty.'1 'guilty'. He was involved in a Lloyd and MeFeeters che4 motor vebicle accident on a car in a parking lot. Tbe Liberty St. S. He turned onto was $100. and costs or 10d Base Line Road and crossed 30 days to pay. over the centre line. Tbe fine Samuel Gomes, 22, R.1 was $125. or 10odays. Orono, Harry Taîsma, Bencb warrant issued for Newtonville and Marl Ronald Leslie Alton. 'Zeitsma, 17, Newtonvillk James J. Denis Bon,' 18, 26 pleaded 'guilty' to count Haig St., Oshawa, pleaded miscbief in their area, 'guilty' to possession of November 4. Three conc cannabis marijuana April 13. garbage containers The fine was $125. and costs or Newcastle were smasbed 12 days. damage $165. Spray paint Ronald Geo. A. Graham, 40, used on the side of a store King St. W., Newcastle, in Newcastle. 10 mail b, pleaded 'guilty' to driving were pushed over, April 13 after consuming over damage to some of thei -<**** Mmama MSA VE *WHY PAY MORE *SAVE ON PREMI * FOR ALL FUEL OL 117 DUN DAS ST.1 Telephone Todav! - 668-3 ' Prompt, Courtet Kingý at a ýr the a.14. lays. m, 18, ville, s for enle aThe a,17, pilty' in bis ewas tthe )115t. -e for ewas 1,20, arged m bis hoil.' P. C. ecked efine days. .R. 1, 1,17, ýkS. ,, all Its of ,last irete in Jwith iwas ewall boxes with Bm, 2 SA V' FOR HEATING IUM QUALITY OUELI0 OIL' YOUR M NEEDS EAST WHITBY d! Cail Collect ?osService windows in a public school smashed by a patio block thrown througb it witb damage $119.63. Zeitsm a and Taîsma were cbarged as well witb drinking underage. The Crown was extremely concerned with them, it, showed little respect for other eople's property. People Iave a right to expect that their property will not be molested. Judge Bark said 'people are sick and tired of property being destroyed. It cornes out of the public purse.' A jail sentence was considered. Restitution is being made. 'If you get in any further trouble, you will 'pay the consequences.' Tbey were eacb placed on probation for two years, to continue to live at home and not to move witbout consent of probation officer. Try to keep your employment or go back to school. You eacb are responsible for full amount of restitution and to decide bow much each one pays. This is to be paid within one montb. If during probation tbey do not bebave a curfew will be added. In addition,' Zeitsma and Taîsma were each fined $40. or 4 days for tbe underage drinking charge.. BUSI NESS DIRECTORY Accountancy,, WILLIAM C." HALL Be. Comm. Chartered Accountant 36½/ King St. E., Dshawa Telephone 725-6539 WM. J. H. COGGINS Charte red Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanville Phone 623-3612 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. il18 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 JOHN P. WINTERS Chartered Accountant 23 Silver Si. Bowmanville 623-9461 Dental DR. ANGUS M. BLAIR D.D.S. 26 Frank St., Bowmanville (near Dominion Store) Office Hou rs: 9:30 a. m. to 9p.m. including Saturday Telephone 623-3181 PATRICK G. DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 36 King St. W. 623-4473 Office Hou rs: Mon., Thurs. & Fni 8:30'til 5:00 Wednesday 8:30'tii rmon Closed Tuesdays Chiropractic LAWRENCE A. GREY Doctor of Chiropractic 270 King St. East Bowmanville Phone 623-4004 G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Chiropractor Office: 15 Elgin Street Corner of Horsey Street Phlone 623-5509 Office Hou rs: By appointment LEONARO JAY, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic 96 Oueen St reet Bowmanville Phone 623-9297 PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE Celery Stalks E49e FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA FANCY GRADE Red Deliclous Applles LB. %~ ONTARIOQGROWN CANADA NO. 1 GRADE Greenhouse EA. ' Seedless Cucumbers WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. ,77 king'Street'East, Bowmanville Values Effective at, Bowmanville Store OnIy CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF Blade Roasts or Cross Rib Roasts BLADE BONE REMOVED OR11 CHUCK Short Rib Roasts CUT FROM CANADA Blade Steaks Boneless Shoulder Roasts IR 5g-à- MAPLE LEAF, COQKED a P#9% -0.Nwqw Smnoked CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF Souler . 9 Cross Rib $1.98afi PRIDE 0F CANADA, SLICED 1-LB Side Bacon PKGI.'4 PRIDE 0F CANADA Wieners 1-LB. PKG. $1.45 PRIDE OF CANADA, SLICED SELECTED POPULAR VARIETIES 6-DZ. Sandwich Meats PKG65 GOLDEN GAR LIC BY THIE PIECE i4 Polish Sausage LB.$ .9 CAMPFIRE Minute Fry Strips 1-LB.$jQ PKG. mnJ PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE C.abbage EA.WF IqW 111KF[IlTHESE CARDS Take advantage of these many supplier reductions through- out the store. The expiry date appears on each card. FROZEN, CONCENTRATED Sun Squeeze Orange Juice ASSORTED COLORS White Swan Paper Towels ASSORTED FLAVORS ICA Fruit Drini SEAWAVE Cohoe Salmon IMA Instant Coffeeý POWDERED Sunlight Detergent LIBBY'S, DEEP BROWNED Beans with Porl IN TOMATO SAUCE OR Vegetarian Styli Sunlight Liquid Detergent BABY DILLS, SWEET MIXED, YU OR SWEET ICICLE Bick's Pickles DEL MONTE, FANCY Cream Style Corn or Peas FANCY, HALVES OR SLICES IGA Peaches SCHNEIDERS, MILD, MEDIUM OR OLD Cheddar Cheese BLACK DIAMOND, PROCÈSS. SINGLE THINS Cheese Slices KRAFT, QUARTERS 100% PURE CORN OIL Miracle Margarine STORE HOURS Mon.-Tues.Wed.-Sat. 9-6 Thurs. & Fr1. 9-9 OPEN SUNDAY 1 0-5 WE DELIVER TELEPHONE 623-4161 New Entrancel Enter off Division Street ac ross f rom Morris Funeral Chape I. 121/2-FL. OZ. TIN490 2-ROLl 0 PKG. Ï 9 TIN M 6-LITRE$2 5 BOX ck14-FL.2O le OZJýIN W 32-FL. OZ.00 PLST.BTL. W0 JM YUMS '15-FL.R09Î) OZA 14-FL.20 OZ.TIN3W 14-FL.55 120OZ .5 PKGI. 2-LB 1 9 KINGSFORD 10 LB $ &%QW Charcoal, Briquets BAG i DAYTIME 30s OR EXTRA ABSORBENT 24's DIS POSABLE $~f Pampers Diapers PKG . WHITE, AQUA OR CORAL 9SOZR fl% Lit ebuoy Bath Soap B A R S TOILET BOWL CLEAN ER Q fl.à% or Vanish Automatic PLSTBTL. JU' PRICES EFFECTIVE WED., MAY 2 TO SAT., MAY 5,1979. Pl 11 GRADE A BEEF Fresh L.68 Pork Horcs PRIDE 0F CANADA$41f Breakfast Sausages LB. I390% PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE Head Lettuce EA. McCAIN, FROZEN, FANCY BEEFEATER, STRAIGHT OR CRINKLE CUT 7W 2-LB. 6 French Fries» POLY BAG69 Gli