Page 14 FREEDOM FROM DESPAIR A MESSAGE OF HOPE | Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of men and i women who are husbands, wives, relatives or close friends of alcoholics. If you are seeking a solution to the ‘problems that come from living with an alcoholic, we at i; Al-Anon can help you. We, too, are familiar oren prom- -ises made only to be broken, with forgotten good inten- i tions, worry and sleepless nights. We, too, have known despair and complete helplessness; have seen our loved ones in sanitariums, hospitals, jails or committed to in- stitutions for the "cure" that never cured. We have learned that the Al-Anon program shows us how to cope with our difficulties and find a more serene approach to life. Our improved attitudes may, in tur, influence the alcoholic to seek the help he needs. Specialists in the field of alcoholism regard it not as a moral weakness, or a sin, but a complex disease, perhaps part physical and part emotional. Alcoholics are likely to be sensitive and epettonatly immature, exces~ sive in their demands on themselves as well as on others. When they fail to live up to their high standards, these sensitive people escape from reality by drinking. The habit of escape through alcohol finally leads to. obses- sive drinking, a compulsion so powerful that not even the threat of death or insanity seems to break it. One drink sets up a craving that only more drinking can appease. It is difficult for a nonalcoholic to realize that the alcoholic loved one did not deliberately and will- fully get into his present condition; that the drinking has become a compulsive urge which oe cannot control by himself. He needs encouragement and understanding both before and after he has become sober. When we learn to detach ourselves from the alcoholic's problems and con- cerntrate on restoring ourselves to serenity, it en- courages him to-seek and keep sobriety. For many of us, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Al-Anon Family Groups have been the salvation of our homes and our marriages. Because of them, we can once again know peace of mind, feel secure with our loved ones, and enjoy an untroubled night's sleep. Even for those whose mates have not yet found sob- riety in A.A. or elsewhere, there is hope. Once we come to realize, and admit, that we too, are epics over alcohol, we are freed from a staggering burden. aoohedc has ever been helped by preaching, patbiss or violent scenes. To humiliate or anger him will only in- crease his guilt and his drinking. And the emotional energy expended might much better be directed into constructive thought and action. The men and women of Al-Anon are learning to face this problem squarely, acting with faith and courage. We all wish good things to happen to us, but we cannot just pray and then sit down and expect miracles to happen. We must back up our prayers with action. Just as Alcoholics Anonymous offers a new way of life to the alcoholic, so the Al-Anon Family Groups offer the adventure of a new way of life to you, the partner of an alcoholic. Our meetings are devoted to understanding our own problems. Often one or more mem- bers will give short talks on one of the Twelve Steps which embody our basic philosophy. Sometimes there are question and answer meetings with general discussion afterwards. ; It is a fact that only an alcoholic can fully under- stand another alcoholic. Only a person who has had a serious drinking problem, with all it entails, really understands what is going on in the mind of one who feels the compulsion to drink. It is equally true that only a person who has lived with an alcoholic and has experienc ed the mental anguish that goes with it, can understand the problem of the alcoholic's mate. If you have a loved one who is a problem drinker, you will be welcomed at our meetings. We have no creed, | | : | | | | : obligations, dues or fees. We share our experience, strength and hope with each other. Your progress can be made in your own way, in your own time. We merely invite your attendance in a common cause. hee If you would like to know more about our erceren or feel you need help, write: BOX 12, CASSIAR, B.C. og i PHONE 778-7276 on 778-7434 i Observing one of his carpenters hammering away, the job foreman finally said to him: "Man, you hammer like lightning. ia oO, Ri I'm fast?" beamed the carpenter. "No," said the foreman. "I mean you seldom strike. twice in the same place." Ethuc Kitchens 2 4s to 3 lbs. round steak, ~ cut 2 inches thick large onions, finely chopped , teaspoons oregano or sage cloves garlic, mashed teaspoons salt teaspoon pepper MOOSE JERKY (OVEN DRIED) XX DO DN KD PO 1. Trim and discard all fat and gristle. 2. Slice meat thinly, 1/8 inch, across grain. 3. Place meat in a large crock or bowl, spreading onion and sprinkling seasoning over each layer; cover and chill at least overnight, or up to 24 hours. 4. Arrange meat in shallow pans, (fills 3 pans, 10 inches by 15) or else stretch the meat directly over the oven racks, allowing the meat to touch but not overlap 5. Let the meat dry at 200 F. for 6-7 hours or at 150 F. for 11 hours or overnight, until it is dry and hard. Remove meat from oven; cool; and store in air- tight bags or jars. : "Yukon Cookbook" GPT ON Drop in and see Bert, she has plenty of stock on hand on Look through the Latest Avon Book and onder now for Christmas. Avon has some beautiful stocking | SAUSACAS for the whole family. They come in nice boxes and easy to send too. See you at Bert's! Ne 118-1233 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Cassiar Taku Group ! CLOSED MEETINGS EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, | 8:00 P.M, : ! CATHOLIC CHURCH BASEMENT ! Phone 778-7276 | “SERVICER, TO HAVE PROPANE OR FUEL OIL DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME DURING THE WINTER YOU MUST KEEP THE PATHS CLEARED, OTHER- WISE DELIVERIES WILL NOT BE MADE. ee TOWN ADMINISTRATION ey, aa TRANSPORTATION EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST, 1975 S & J TRANSPORTATION FRIGHT HOURS WILL BE: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9 A.M. - 6 P.M, SERVICE STATION HOURS:MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9 A.M. - 6 P.M, CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY we | those who wish the Skakun's address: Len Skakun P.O. Box 616 Cairns, 4870 Queensland, Australia