The Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • 17

twftsw ttmim Otttfft, Dmtity, Ortrttf 5, 1f7i.t Drugs Not The Answer To High Of Life Environmental Analyst Schuller Named To Penelec Post Jonathan Schullet Indiana) has been J0f By PRANK HOOD Associate Editor Art Linkletter, In a tape of the speech he made at the Ktwanis International Convention concerning the1 changing pattern of drug abuse, said hf and his wife decided to relate the story of the tragic death of their daughter to drugs two and a half years ago In order that may know that drugs are not the answer to the high of life. The recorded message, presented by Indiana Ktwanis President-elect Alan Holsl-nger, had Mr. Linkletter state that Christ is the high of life and that no matter how lonesome a person may be they have Jesus Christ and don't need drugs for all the trials and tribulations of life. Mr. Linkletter, who has been In the entertainment business for 38 years, now devotes his career to the problems of drugs, speaking to groups world-wide.

He said the death of his 20-year-old daughter, one of five children, was the result of whims of the 196's which led young people to experiment with chemicals. "We do not have a drug problem," the radio, movie and television star asserted, "we have a people problem." People, he added, are searching for an illusive drugs. In summary, Mr. Linkletter said "the greatest thing parents can give their children is He said parents should apprise themselves of the dangers of drugs. He praised such groups and Ktwanis for helping in the preparations of materials for general distribution on drugs.

Returning to the theme of parental concern, Mr. Linkletter said, "children don't need pals, they need parents." Discrediting the legalization of Juana, the speaker said he would not back down one step from the proven fact that the drug has a deteriorating effect on the thinking and decision making process. During 5,000 years marijuana has been known, it has remained illegal in every country except Nepal. "The one who has been there (the user)," he said, doesn't vote for it." "Drugs have become the young people's symbol of rebellion," the speaker noted, "a status symbol against the estab- lishment." The irony of this fact is, he pointed out, that marijuana and the other drugs are so much more dangerous than the means of rebellion of previous generations. "We cannot handle marijuana," he stated.

enders" as the missionaries who carry on the campaign for drugs. This group, he explained, is hard to relate to. The first group, the 85 per cent of "square kids, are well worth saving. The others are taken care of in some manner by the community andor hospitals and clinics. Mr.

Linkletter offers a positive view about the high of accomplishment in life. He said young people should be told that life is not all that easy, that they will lose jobs, that teachers will give them bad grades, that their parents won't always understand them. He returned to the Importance of religion in helping young people keep from drugs, adding that many of the young people are finding religious outlets unlike the structured, formal religions more familiar to the older generation. "Acid and rock music is out of style," Mr. Lindletter stated, "and the drug songs are gone." He then cited some singers who have died from improperly used drugs and others who have turned away from drugs.

He applauded the fact that some of the educators in the academic world have been discredited and that enlighted educators are quietly introducing curricula showing the good and bad uses of Me noted that one In three, and maybe half Of the population of the U.S. take drugs regularly. He cited coffee, cigarettes, alcohol pUb of all kinds. Calling Americans "pill-poppers," Mr. Linkletter said it has become the belief of them that relief from any anxiety Is only a swallow away.

He raised the question why we should be so overly dismayed when children follow the same path. "Instead of facing life with the spiritual defense we have in God," Mr. Linkletter emphasized, "we are told to take pills," an escape he termed a bandaid approach that doesn't solve the problem. He estimated that there may be from ten to 12 million Americans hooked on alcohol. Concerning the use of drugs by young people, he said the vast majority try it once and know they don't need it.

He then described the weekend users of drugs who are of the party going variety. Acid heads, pot heads and pill freaks are the hard users who take drugs almost every day. About one per cent, the speaker added, are the needle freaks who never return to normal society. Mr. Linkletter said he is spending most of his time with the first group.

He is sorry for the last group and cites the "week named Environmental Analyst (or Pennsylvania Electric Company's Generation Division Technical Staff at Johnstown. tn his new position Mr. Schuller will supervise operation ot the environmental control monitoring network at the Chestnut Ridge Energy Center. Mr. Schuller Joined Penelec In 1967 as a Production Foreman at the Front Street Sation in Erie and a year later transferred to the Homer City Station as a Results Analyst.

He was graduated from the Pennsylvania State University where he earned an associate degree in Electrical and Electronics Technology. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Schuller and his wife, the former Linda Rae Myers, are natives of Erie.

They are the parents of two children. JONATHAN SCHULLER Penelec analyst tuiuiikit iiMiiirmiiiiiniiiMiiniMiiiiiuMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM iHifiiiiiiuiiiiiiiriiMitiMtfiiiininin First One Free Fitness Finders Program Offered a delicious I On display in the how to eat for top fitness and weight reduction. And best of all, it's accomplished with Fitness Finders personal, fun atmosphere. JY' Fitness Finders classes begins in Indiana at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.

10 with a Worn-ens' Class, 12 noon 5 p.m. with a Mens' Class, and 8:30 p.m. with a Men Women Family Class. The' cost of this course is $1.75 per week for YMCA or $20 for the 12 week course and $2 for non-members per week or $22 for the 12 week course. Other classes will be held in Homer City, Saltsburg, Blairs-ville and Armagh.

The Salts Indiana County. Apple center mall A complete selection of all apple varieties grown in Indiana County! Grow in Country You are invited to attend a free program at the YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 9:30 a.m., 12 noon, p.m. or 8:30 p.m. in the YMCA Judo Room in the Community Center Building.

Mrs. Sylvia Rossi will explain a new physical activity program that is coming to this area. Called 'Y' Fitness Finders, this program combines a tested physical fitness format with a new group dynamics idea to give you the results you want and the motivation you need. Each week you join your fellow class members in enjoyable group activities. 'Y' Fitness Finders is the fun way to a trimmer, healthier, body.

You discover special exercises for special problems how to reduce those difficult spots Ebensburg PSP Lists Activities EBENSBURG State police assigned to the Ebensburg substation investigated 52 traffic accidents during September, including three fatal mishaps that claimed five lives. Lieutenant Joseph Sasala, substation commander, said troopers arrested 465 motorists for traffic violations, and issued 1,016 warning cards for operating faulty equipment, minor traffic violations, or operating a vehicle without owner or operator cards in possession at the time. Four hit and run mishaps were investigated with two cleared by arrests, and nine motorists were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers investigated 126 criminal complaints, clearing 14 cases with the arrest of 26 persons. burg Class will be held Thursday evening, Oct.

12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Saltsburg Methodist Church. Be sure to come to the special Fitness Finders introductory session on Tuesday, Oct 10, and hear Mrs. Sylvia Rossi. There is no charge.

or obligation for this introductory session and you can bring as many guests as you please. The YMCA of Indiana County is an agency of the Indiana County United Fund. Two IUP Profs Addressed Class Two Indiana University' of Pennsylvania professors, Raymond L. Lee. and' Dorothy A.

Palmer, addressed this year's class of senior officers at the National War College, Washington, D.C., in September. The general topic of the session was "Social and Cultural Change in Contemporary America." Other speakers of the day were columnist Max Lerner and Rutgers University historian William L. O'Neill. Lee and Palmer are joint editors of the recent volume, "America In Crisis." If if VT7 if Cider apples If See thousands treeciderl II given away 1 1 of apples on II Thurs.7-9 I courtesy II IV display in If PM ndiana Co the mall If P.M. If fmit Gmwers It today thruf jy Aiation Put your finger in une ui these rings and say "I From $35 1 display will be 1 1 given away at If v- 3 rawm servicesj parkingj Ivdfd Ttm Camrtef 0rf ROGERS CHAU.IS 0.

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