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Recovery House for alcoholics Men discard old values and rebuild their lives This Is the second without aid of alcohol or drugs of a twopart on Ha lion The re learning of basic coping Home for Alcoholics This skills is an on going dally process at week reporter Donna to liccov cry House For example all the some the men involved In men share In the household chores rehabilitation program whether it be cleaning cooking or By DONNA laundry Herald Stall Coop he acquired the nickname their because his actual name la Bob and personal feelings about Recovery there were so many Bobs It became House it was clear that while their eonfusing spoke about the Import expression came from the heart It was mice of articulate and thoughtful The programming is giving me a Cam Jim Coop Les and David to look at my old values to were the men who spoke of their discard ihe ones that were destroying experience at Recover House that led to my alcoholism Cain began the discussion I allowing to rebuild and lo become very excited about the program here asset the community he sold Itgivesusachancologeloulofsocicly The guidance or staff and residents he lor a period of time this helps us with added make possible the fact that the lifeissues we must resolve In order getting the freedom to do this stay sober said that although everyone is By the term life issue he uses unique one of the really Important the example resentments from the things about this place is that we all past which we used as an excuse to have the same common denominator drink which will cause us to drink the if we don l resolve them The proximity of living that Is He also said the group sessions eating together and sharing together help them to learn basic coping skills and the opportunity lo discuss If I liavt- a problem with anger or with toping or with the law we can Identify with each other said The same principle is at work In A A They have speakers but It end there the emphasis is on friendship self confidence and self worth as well us the joys and pleasure- of life added that Int help of Peg and the staff is so valuable and because they arc not simply academicians although Indeed their backgrounds include formal on hey know through personal experiences Not alt of the staff members are recovering but ic of them a problem of aleohollsm Cam said that of diversity of problems they had difficulty really understanding one another There was no fraternity as here is here David was described by Peg Arden the comedian of the group but also as a staunch supporter of the House After redding a humorous poem tint he wrote about Recovery House he became more serious It Recovery House has given me a new to think more positively I was always In the realm of the negative It good to see some positive things things I dldn even know existed also said that they all ihowlodeil wlthsocicty with the Director Peg Arden community at I irge is herself recovering alcoholic Cam elaborated on he con denominator theme by relating a past experience he had In a group home In There the residents included people with various problems some were manic depressive some were schizophrenic problems that arc considerably different than his I used to shut myself away to tic myself but through the here I like people now I like being with them He said he does mod his moments quiet reflection that this Is true of most people that he is happy these days because he is actively cue iced in a job search malty we have Jim poignant statement I here because lm powerless over alcohol I tried to cure myself on my own but I cope with loneliness But now through the race of God we have a place such as this Without Recovery House which means the staff as well as other reside tils I d be lost be a derehet or I d be dead An important aspect Recovery House is their long term focus This is exemplified by their Job search program With a network of resources them each man s individual arc assessed and the job search begins Once a job is found however the next Important tusk is lo keep It Mrs Arden explained that for alcoholics Ibis is especially difficult Keeping In mind that Ihe alcoholic frequently suffers from of selfesteem this in turn be displayed by behavioral for example hyper sensitivity The Tanning Centre 8779766 the HERALDl SECTION Tilt HERALD Wednesday February 1BSS Page Top citizen dinner Mayor I kiss Miller MP John McDcrmid regional chairman Pete are all expelled to be on hand tor the Georgetown Lions Club aw dinner for the recipient of this year award Steamer number tickets are still available for the prime rib dinner at each which will also include a dance Lions members may be approached for sales or contact Watt at ldaj time or 877 evening Christian fellowship is the dale for a Hon Hills Christian Women fellowship monthly dessert and coffee meeting St Georges Anglican Church Hall Carman McLellnnd a Christian lawyer will bespeaking about estate planning and wills Music ill be performed by a member of the musical team of Campus Crusade for Christ Guest speaker will be Norma Campbell Reservations call Cost is Photo exhibit Feb The entries are in and now it Just a matter of telling judges decide will be presented at the Hills Library Cultural Centre Wednesday Feb from The Mayors wife era I dine Miller will officially open the exhibition and announce prize winners at p m The showcases In lobby will exhibit photographs by the members of the Ihree man Jury talk The Parent Information Exchange North Inc a nonprofit group Is holding a general meeting Feb at 30 at Centennial Public School In Georgetown Parents and caregivers in the community are invited Streetproofing Is the topic of discussion with special guest speaker Janet Still Books bookB books Is your attic full The University Women Club are looking for books and magazines In good condition for their annual book sale In April If you have something you like to donate bring it along to either the library In Georgetown or McDonald Restaurant on Street The are also accepting children s records Proceeds will go to community projects for more Information call get Thanks to the Elks Service Club Ihey 11 be Hon in town for another year Recently George Dayler and Harold Colpitis of he Club handed over a cheque for Hills Tin money will go towards expenses the incur In their training and travels representing Ho lion Hills The proceeds came from the Elks Beef and wis donated their Feb Bingo night Kickoff On Wednesday at m there will be a March Campaign for Funds Kick Off Night in St George Anglican Church Hall entertainment by local talent Interest l persons welcome Coffee and cookies served Door prizes PC riding dinner The Brampton Georgetown federal Progressive Conservative riding association will be holding a fund raising dinner Friday April 19 at the Orion Dixie Road at Steclcs Avenue Brampton The Ron Pat Carney Minister of Energy Mines and Resources will be guest speaker Subscription Advance information available from David Dickson or Mr Tom Call Committee costs Having a committee of adjustment cost the town K too in Thai how much was paid in salaries to seven members of committee which holds he j rings when residents want changes In town zoning laws brochure The Credit Valley Conservation Authority have new brochure available to the public The brochure is In a question answer format outlines areas subject Ihe regulations the process a I must follow to obtain il of the Authority her more Information call 1615 Drug expert refutes myths on addiction Herald Drug Norman said booze is still the number one drug in Georgetown and is wrecking more teenage lives lhan any The most dangerous drug there is Is ihe one you re not afraid of he old The Herald in a telephone Interview from Toronto The senior consultant to the Council on Drug Abuse will be in George town Feb and speaking to students parents teachers social workers and other professionals in town Students can expect Mr angle sessions towards myth debunking with a quest on answer period to follow One such myth Mr cited was that some drugs are addict and others arc not All drugs have the potential lo be addictive The addiction occurs In the person not the chemical Mr said heir children from using drills how lo tell and whit they their children arc using Wliile working for the as an Investigative reporter in i960 Mr Mi said when he counselling drug abusers he never dn there could be l7ycirold drug abusers but is quick to add that In his involvement with students he said it has only been over the couple of years that boys would ask questions about birth defects rclat tig to drugs I absolutely delighted II about time Before then if you heard my thing about birth defects it was from girls he said On the common ment surrounding the id that marijuana is less harmful than Mr Panzica said the comparison was Invalid The big difference is came in contact most Canadians dont with a heroin get drunk but I never through an assignment met who smoked He crossed the because liked llstic line became the lastc he said involved lhan On Thursday Feb objective and the heroin addict spent the next six months with Mr Panzica and his wife Today he has had appearance at Ccn and a combined talk separate schools in own is slated will have Ihe clients live at his opportunity for private home and has been lunch hour sessions with involved with case work Mr Panzica during his drugs how to prevent for years lunch hour Hills women seek shelters help By Herald Staff Its good to know there a door open somewhere If things going well on the home front Last year women and children who sought shelter Women Place in Milton were from Hills That 12 per cent of all women and children who temporarily moved into the home for abused The rest of the dents came from Onk ville Burlington Milton Peel other regions The iwo and a half storey red brick home Willi Its five bedrooms has had its doors open women since July 1980 There women who been physically and emotionally abused by ihe mm they live with 111 a chance to consider their options Whether they decide to buck their man or strike out on their own get and support Women Place to the homes statistics over per cent of the women go imck home hut per cent of them go back with a reconciliation and Ihe relation Jo ivls said other 12 per cent have thrown in the towel returned because in they live with hit I old them lo get home These women iren ready lo face life ion their own as single pi renin Ms Davlssald Anolhcr 10 per cent moved in with family or friends 11 per or them found their own lecommod or with someone else in School last week Tobogganing at Wild wood Manor was a popular event over the weekend as local children dressed warmly and tried their carpets chairman Pete complete with party hat helps with the lyrics o A lou lle during the festivities surrounding French Week kickoff at Hall Saturday night Emcee Larry Thlbuull led the gathering In and dance This young girl captured on film at Wltdwood Manor In Georgetown only looked be In skiing difficulty A couple of later she was on her way Herald photo Recession isnt top demand time When moneys tight and unemployment high the shelter for battered women has empty During recession we thought we be full but wc had our least number or women when the economic times were toughest Women Place Susan Davie said Ms Davie is head of the shelter board of directors and explained that when times arc women stay with their man They don I ivc him when he down But when the economic conditions arc better and the women are still being abused then they haven any excuses walking out is much Because women arc the centre of traditional times like Christmas also mean women stay at home and put up with Ihe abuse IN YOUR OPINION JOHNSON KO J Week means I Week talking think I reach age because it different ictivltles such skiing than I To is sharing my eiilture with ly and friends and thai s why I it li rench Week mentis we all gel to the French lan guage we In school Sometimes at school recess we don I speak IIXSKIN II 11 talking I rench and