^^OT^ '^o T^ LOOMSDURfi TOWN in Pennsylvania The only A NICE PLACE TO '; - Downtown Bloomsburg - Bloomsburg Airport - Historic District - - Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg School District Bloomsburg Town Park Susquehanna River Recreation Bloomsburg Fair Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Bloomsburg Daycare Center - Numerous ^.'.•:- - - T Cultural » . •. . • . & Recreational Activities v-;.'.. ..'.t,.i\M.c.>i.\ mm-'" K v./ GROW UP • -- Your Council Working To Meet Your Needs GEORGE H. HEMINGWAY, MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: STEVE BECK RICHARD CONNER THOMAS EVANS, JR. ED KITCHEN CHARLES LEARN, JR. • DR. FLORENCE THOMPSON ••• • •. •.,• 1^ .-m --.•••^•'rr-^-i*'iAy: ..-.i'r:' yyV^^i (^yim The Magazine for Columbia and Montour counties Winter 1989-90 Vol. 4, All -American Magazine, Associated Collegiate Press Medalist Award, Columbia Scholastic Press Association Features 6 Pinching Pennies by Gail Thompson Rippey While the sky's the limit for school districts, Columbia County by tax limitations. Randy Mausteller Old 20 „, lives for the checlcered flag. cars don't die, they just go faster. Resurrected Goat by Jim Roberts This '67 22 GTO is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Ready, It's Set, Go-Carts by Gina Vicario not the Indy 500, but Wolfey's 1/6 brings out the competitiveness of Columbia County residents. Beaming Down . . . by Jim Roberts Like something out of Star Trek, 34 ^ Hometown Hot-Rods byTedKistler 14 30 grounded Driven by Kelly Monilz 12 26 is modem cars Piece by Piece by Jim Roberts Modular homes are coming together in have 'warped' to rave reviews. Columbia County. Against All Odds by Gail Thompson Rippey Taking 'heal thyself to heart, Berwick man struggles to overcome his disability. ABOUT THE COVER: Three of the better local rods— (top to bottom) 1935Stucle- Departments boker, 1930 Ford, 1927 4 Behind the Lines 5 The Cutting Edge street Model T pick-up— strut their stuff. Photos by Jim Bettendorf Winter 1989-1990 38 —Tuning Back of the Book —Happy in to Trails Your Body; Bag Your Troubles by Jodi Hennion by Lea Lappin No. l BEHIND THE LINES o^mAimm Winter 1989-90 ^^ars have been an American hobby almost since they were invented. However, there was no real "movement" in the art until the '50s when street rodding came out of the backyards and onto the street rods are pre- 1960 more contemporary items areas. Many By body definition, styles sporting puUed around by powerplants of the '60s or '70s and updated in the chassis as well as the interior. the combination of the wide in It is bodystyles and materials that the the streetrodder finds the means to employ his imagi- The can results range between subtle and outrageous, but never are they boring. Fortunately for us, area car crafters opened their garage doors to Spectrum cameras to share their art. And, we took full advantage of them. A the '67 GTO graces our centersprcad; several rods appear in Ted Kistler's story that looks at power and design; Kelly Monitz interviewed Randy MausteUer to find out what compels a Jim Roberts investigated some of the cars that fumre drivers will be taking out on to the highway; and Gina Vicario went to driver; Wolfey's to try racing go-carts. However, having a nice car means the driver can't afford housing. little if So, Jim Roberts looked into one option to save money and still own a comfortable house building it piece-by-piece. Spectrum writers own he recovers from a near-fatal accident that left him paralyzed. — the also looked at issues county residents. Gail Rippcy spent several months digging into the county's financial struggle, and learned that although school districts seem to have sfiU the Cutting our Edge and isn't as fortunate. Gail also met a Berwick resident, Lou SENIOR EDITOR Gina Vicario Back of the Book. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jutting Jim Roberts any magazine together requires a staff of writers, editors, designers, production people, advertising and weU as people in circulation staffs, as have been most generous with their time and lent staff at the Press-Enterprise Jim Bettendorf STAFF ARTISTS Cheryl Iffland, Lea Lappin ADVERTISING DIRECTOR We, at Spectrum, know that we must show a profit every issue. We do this with circulation and advertising income, and take no subsidies or grants from either the public or private sectors. ASSISTANT EDITORS Beth Minkoff Kelly Monitz PHOTO EDITOR In addifion, Dick Kashner and his excel- If the Beth Salaman ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Brenda Bozochovic ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES magazine. Fortunately, not only do we show a meager profit (which we put into improv- Nicole Greco, Cheryl we BUSINESS OPERATIONS income neither isn't there, ing the next issue) is the also are proud that only its second year. Spectrum was named an All-American magazine by Iffiand, Lea Lappin DIRECTOR our journalistic peers have noted our editorial and production excellence. In Beth Minkoff the Associated Collegiate Press, and received Medalist honors from the Columbia Scholastic Press Associafion, honoring CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Ruth Fedder ZONE MANAGERS Jim Bettendorf, Brenda Spectrum as one of the best college-community magazines in the nation. We intend to improve every issue, continuing Bozochovic, Jodi Hennion Kelly Monitz our concern for journalistic excellence and for the people of Columbia and PRODUCTION & DESIGN DIRECTOR Montour Glenn Schwab ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR counties. Editors that affect unlimited taxing authority, the county Vol. 4, No. 1 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Walter M. Brasch And, of course, there are advice. varieties of nation and express the ideas. faces a struggle of his various aspects of business operations. in a variety of street rods are as who featured sections streets. There have been several trends in cars since, such as the the "fat fenders" of the late '40s and '50s, and interest in the muscle cars of the '60s, but none of these have been with us as long as the street rod. Miraglia, David Marra PRODUCTION CONSULTANT Additional Information Dan DelFine contributed additional research to Chattin' 'bout Chickens in the Summer Dick Kashner PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Beth Minkoff, Beth Salaman issue. PROMOTION DIRECTOR published twice a year by the Program in Journalism of the Department of Mass Communications, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815). Single copy Spectrum price is is $1.95. \ oiSpeclrum. No portion ol Spectrum may be reprinted, including advertising, without permission ISSN 0892-9459. Nicole Greco ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Jodi Hennion ^ Spectrum in tissue. Since over THE CUTTING water, The 90 made of it can detect many percent of the body is energy released provides "CAT scans use harmful X-rays which the which the MRI cannot." During a scan, a magnet tissue inside the MRI causes the protons inside the atoms of to Your Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is revolution- way we see ourIt is a new procedure Body our body tissue to line up together and spin in the Kurland, a researcher at signal magnetic MRI can is then "Because of selves. reduce the number of certain enough diagnostic surgeries." Kur- ture," says inside the body without using "MRI produces a 3-D image of what is going on inside the body. It is as if are looking directly at tissue," says Dr. land says, "The from a harmful X-rays. we MRI energy radiation to raise is into the is completely painless and complete. According to Kurland, "The MRI cannot be used on people with cardiac pacemakers or metal implants, including clips, sutures, or staples. may in the used, not objects to move." body tempera- involved are radio frequencies, waves scan takes up to 90 minutes to very low- Kurland. Radiation just like the A computer creates an image on a TV screen for radiologists to study and determine any problems. The tissue. that come scanner The magnet cause these The MRI is used to diagnose brain and nervous-system disorders such as tumors, multiple sclerosis, and diseases of the base of the brain and out of a radio. determine density of radioactive, but can be what you would receive if you stood next to a interior of the spine. It can also compared diagnose organ diseases, power cancer. tissue. It not as sensitive or as well- defined as the MRI. body "A information about the body CAT scan uses X-rays to is Robert differs CAT scan because the beamed field. izing the being used by doctors to look same A radio frequency direction. Geisinger Medical Center. this, out of line. protons release energy. The scan can see bone and muscle in move signal stops, the "Each has its advantages and disadvantages," says MRI doesn't, but the CAT Tuning When the things." Kurland. HEALTH signal produced causes the protons to The MRI determines the state of water It is not to line. cardiovascular diseases, and —JODI HENNION ENVIRONMENT years," he says. "Biodegrad- 1,100 usable landfills. Today able trash bags can drastically there are only about ^^ Iroubles reduce HO Berwick borough is one of the few communities to take the lead in recycling. The borough will require the use of biodegradable bags beginning September 1990. trash City Councilman Kirk Bower, chairman made of recreation, the proposal , because he iv& believes someii thing needs to be '. =.••' '"^^ ':' >^g^j/ ..•^^•••" ' v'""''- Wj;'. • v.'•. " • do"^ to reduce the amount of trash. "Regular trash bags should be outlawed," "The trash inside the bag cannot break down until the bag itself is gone. This can take Winter 1989-1990 to process to about 500 and 70 left, only half of in five years five years." those will be in use. This can Biodegradable trash bags look much like plastic bags; be attributed to many things out-of-state trash being however, they are made of a molecule that is brought into Pennsylvania, plastic landfills closing combined with a cornstarch molecule. Anywhere from 6 percent to 50 percent of each bag is made of cornstarch. The cornstarch bonds with the plastic and comes between it and the ground once the bags reached capacity, are buried. Micro-organisms trash," says then attack the cornstarch thing must be happening on once they've landfills closing after failing govern- ment standards, and an 80 percent increase in garbage production since 1960. "The east coast is running out of space to dispose of their Bower. "The same seeking food. These organ- the west coast. Will there isms, eating the cornstarch come a molecule, break down the bags. Although the use of biode- Bower says. ony where from 200 this gradable trash bags can speed up the process of break-down, landfills still present a problem because they are virtually airtight and rain free. In 1980, Pennsylvania had time when the two mdet in the middle with nowhere else to put the trash? Something must be done, and soon, to reduce the amount of coasts trash before it is too late." —JODI HENNION Pinching Pennies While 'the sky is the limit' for school districts, Columbia county is grounded by tax limitations by Gail Thompson Rippey spent on the case. Because of extensive publicity surrounding the case, the defense attorneys were able to obtain a W^ Columbia County's commissioners have had their share of problems in the last few years, a surplus of money hasn't been one of them. In 1989, the county commissioners had hile on a two-mill sinking tax to fund $640,000 loan used to build an annex to the overcrowded jail on Seventh and Iron streets, to renovate the second floor to tack doesn't blame the media for the county's trouble. "I don't think the it," Faux says. "As news media overdid coverage goes, I'd far as the be surprised if the people of Columbia County would have settled for anything less." District Attorney Scott Naus says he has no of the courthouse to accommodate the addition of Judge Galley KeUer, and to on Perry Avenue brought in to hear the trial. Although that problem could have been eliminated had publicity not inundated the case. Faux ' their lease a building change of venire, making the county responsible for providing room, board and other services for the jurors to house some of its social services agen- doubts that the media adds to the cost of cies. prosecution. "There was a trial in this county where the jury went out and read about it in the newspaper. There was a mistrial, and it Although the county has borrowed more than still a half-million dollars, that won't end Adding to it its had financial woes. will be the cost of the all be tried again Along with prosecution of defendants in several homicides, to at the cost of the county." who came a state Department of Welfare investigation of the county's Children and Youth Services agency, which had been flooded 1989, long after the county's $6.2 million budget for the year was drafted. Commissioner Lucille Whitmire, the publicity concerning the Beatrice Bird case of which took place in with allegations of improprieties is among its director and serving her third four-year term, admits that the county's caseworkers. crime wave has placed an undue burden on the finances. Joan Mosier, the director of the agency, had claimed, through her lawyer in a story published in 1988 by the Press-Enterprise, that she was made to bear the blame for "It's very hard to budget for the courts. You what's going to happen in a year's time, so real burden on the county to try to can't it tell does put a come up with the doUars." The commissioners budgeted only $92,294 for the an "undermanned, underfunded social agency." The commissioners sought to remedy the problem in 1989 with the addition of a caseworker, but that wasn't district attorney's office in 1989. enough, Whitmire says. 'That early part of the year was a nightmare," confesses Harry R. Faux, chief clerk for the county commissioners. "We had three murders take place in Berwick in a very million for the agency, most of which short time." have more funding, Those cases cost the county nearly $22,000 to Two more cases, one a murder and the prosecute. other the starvation death of 3-year-old Beatrice Bird, were expected to be completed by the end of 1989. Faux says the Bird trial "could conceivably be more costly than any other trial in Columbia County began in November, more than $11,000 had been in recent years." Before the trial Despite the county's 1989 allocation of more than $1.1 was reimbursable by the Department of Welfare, Whitmire says, "if we we could could have more caseworkers and they would be able to go out and do more of the in- home services." She admits the problems within the Children and Youth agency, as well as other agencies in the county, could be lessened if the county were able to better compensate its workers. The average salary for the county's case- orkers, for example, below the $18 - is 20,000 only $15,981, well salaries students Spectrum just out of college are "We've been down commanding. about $350,000 per year. so conservative and have kept the dollars we've lost a lot of of good administrative with salaries. What's happened is good caseworkers, we've lost a lot people, and we've lost professionals who could help us grow, all because of the salaries," Whitmire says. "People have the misconception that if you are a county worker, you don't do anything. They think, 'that's our tax dollar paying you. Why should we pay you any more?' They don't want their tax dollars going for raises, but they'd be the first to scream if something is cut or if something happens." In 1989, more than $2.26 million went to pay county employees. Whitmire saj's the financial difficulties the county has been experiencing only began a few years ago. "We weren't in too bad of shape until the last two years, when (federal) revenue sharing funding met its demise," she adds. Columbia County used to receive about $300,000 from the federal government which, Whitmire estimates, was the equivalent of four or five mills of county tax revenue. Although the federal allocation was cut, the state commissioners to raise taxes overcome the loss. The county is already at its 25-miU legislature did not permit the to limit for taxing real estate, and its other taxes, a $5 per capita tax and a four-mill personal property tax, only yield Whitmire says the operation of county government has changed dramatically over the years and will continue to do so because of state mandates and funding cutbacks. "When I first became commissioner, the emphasis much on the social programs and social services. It has been amazing how much it has shifted in the last 10 wasn't so years." She adds the county that is many facing. residents don't realize the problems "What people don't understand is that mandated services we must provide. We have to provide for Children and Youth, the Area Agency on Aging, the prison, emergency communications, and many more social services. The problem is that over the years, the state hasn't met its commitment. It has mandated programs for us, but it has never met its commitment to give us the dollars that we need to provide the basic there are a lot of services. "So then that's it has to when we're come out of county tax dollars and in a real bind." Whitmire says the county could have regained its viable economic condition had the tax reform referendum been passed by the voters in the 1989 primary election. "What tax reform would have done was replace those federal dollars that were lost," she says. Whitmire estimates that the one-half of one-percent sales tax the commissioners could have levied had the tax package gone into effect would have generated more $387,000 tlian in revenue. Both Whitmire and Faux say tax refomi was defeated because taxpayers feared they would ultimately pay THE more, not BLOOMSBURG capita, personal property, FOUNDATION and occupational that in of information, cultivation, among and solicitaand individuals, corporations, foundations. The Bloomsburg could have reduced the nuisance taxes," he adds. Faux claims sion dum was the apprehen- among many who voted taxpayers against the referen- would have carte blanche to raise "As far as I'm concerned, the school already have carte blanche. They can raise taxes that "schools taxes." But, he adds, University Foundation membership includes outstanding business, professional, and civic leaders from we real estate taxes along with the 1985, the Bloomsburg University Foundation, Inc. has the responsibility of securing private funds to maintain and enhance the quality and excellence in all areas of the University. The BU Foundation conducts an active program taxes. "The projected income of sales revenue would have brought enough of an increase THE FOUNDATION tion Faux bill, had it become law, would have eliminated the per UNIVERSITY Activated less, in taxes. says the tax reform districts to throughout the Commonwealth. whatever level they want." Unlike most states, Pennsylvania does not require school districts to put the question of raising taxes before the voters. INFORMATION "The schools have it easier than we do," Whitmire says. "They don't have a cap. The sky's the limit for the school districts. Some of them around here are at 110 mills or more. But in the county, where we have a vital service we have to give, we're at our cap of 25 mills. "I don't know why the schools have the better taxing options," Whitmire says. "Education Bloomsburg University the University, needs which factor, but school districts Inquiries relative to the Foundation, gifts to can be met only through private funding, or questions concerning bequests and estate plans may be directed to: BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. OFFICE OF DEVELOPEMENT CARVER HALL BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 to the governor's is an important always fare out when it comes budget and dollars in education." She adds that it is doubtful the county will ever get any sympathy from the Casey administration. "I don't think he really recognizes the real needs of county government and in particular, a lot of the programs such as Mental Health/ Mental Retardation and Children and Youth. "He did fight for tax reform for the counties, but the state budget each year, I think, is a reflection of not really knowing where the need is. It seems he puts a lot of emphasis on education. That's not bad, but I think it should be distributed more evenly and more fairly." While the county has been strapped to pay its biUs, school districts in the area have been expanding. Central Columbia Area School (717)389-4128 District has a new $8.4 million elementary school and neighboring Bloomsburg Area School District replaced its middle school in 1988 with a $7.7 million structure. Neither project was put up to a referendum, although the school boards did allow voters to speak out about them at district (Numerous attempts were made meetings. to obtain comments Spectrunn from Horace B. Reynolds, superintendent of Central Columbia School District, and Alex Dubil, superintendent of Ihc Bloomsburg School District. However, neither returned our calls.) Both districts maintain budgets larger than the county. projects that wiU increase the real estate value. In 1990, we have a substantial increase in real estate tax revenue from the Columbia Mall." He says there has also been an influx of new homes in the area. "I see Bloomsburg and Berwick having will Richard Drzewiecki, a county appraiser, said property owners pay 80 percent of their taxes to their school district and only about 20 percent to the county and local govern- townhouses being built, and many townships have housing developments under way." Whitmire agrees the county is becoming more prosper- ment. ous. The average homeowner pays $400 to $600 in property taxes to the schools. In addition, all wager earners in the significant dollars, although the county doesn't get the bulk county can be taxed as high as $925 through the occupational tax, which is also collected by the school districts. "Money adds. is very, very tight in "But the county is Columbia County," Faux very lucky to have building of "We've had some growth. The mall it. It's did bring in usually the township and school district that get We're the lowest on the totem pole." Economic growth in Columbia County, however, is not without its problems, Whitmire says. "We've had growth in industry. Our industrial park is just about fuU, and the most. we're looking for an area to locate another park. But, the more people, the more services, the more demands on the county." Wliitmirc says there will have may come a time when the county to reassess property values to the prevailing rates in order to bring in more money. Currently, the county's 1960 market value. In addition,18 percent of the parcels in Columbia County are tax exempt. Properties that are exempt include appraisers assess property at its churches, government buildings, Bloomsburg University grounds, hospitals, educational institutions, parks, and its fire departments, charities, libraries, and playgrounds. BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA A State System of Higher Education University A PROUD HERITAGE, A BRIGHT FUTURE • Academic programs in nearly •Graduate studies, including 100 areas of study MBA programs for career-orientated adults •Customized educational services for business and industry •Certificate •Celebrity Artist Series •Art exhibitions •Top-notch athletics For more information about BU, call Admissions {111) 389-4316 Winter 1989-1990 Our Charming IStfi Ce-ntury Inn Offers frencfi Inspired Slmencan Cuisine And A Lovely (Bed And (Brea((fast. Luncheon Served Tues.- Sat. 11:00-2:00 Faux maintains that reassessment would benefit the taxpayers as much as the county. "I think the commissioners would do it right now if it weren't for the money it would cost." He estimates reassessment would cost $30 to $40 per parcel, or roughly $1.5 million, for the county's 33,000 Dinner Served Thurs.- Sat. 5:00 -9:00 parcels. Despite the cost. Faux says absolute necessity. Call for fair to the Sunday Hours I think it's "it's of only property owners that they be up to date. Taxpayers probably wouldn't be in favor of reassessment, but you'd have to let them know Reservations Advised Wine Glasses Provided they'd be the winners." In the meantime, he says, the 1/isit Our gourmet Sfiop "We're lucky not worry about." S Orizniai'Jood Coffee. (Beans -llniisuaC Teas (Party gift 'Baskets-!^ Occasions Imported Chccotates county will continue & Cooki&s to to struggle. have a deficit to ^aperware Satsa- Irish 1509 Bloom Rd. 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He cars work and how to more about to repair them. life. midget cars which he races throughout the East coast, including Canada, as far times the little things like west as is two dinner with the family, fall hard on a family hfe. That very money you money, it's is if ,^ and Shanon, Both share 15. their father's enthusiasm for racing, and are presently racing their always there. Oklahoma. Although own cars. Maustciierowns Mausteller's Service ^^ no time for Center, Bloomsburg, which he runs with his brother, Budd. if I I He Mausteller he still reflects, One week is spent vacationing, and week is spent racing. "You his time the other times, basically live the life of a gypsy. because You're always on the road," says says. Mausteller. l2 is an all-consuming type of I working on his cars. of "Some- forget about lunch and dinner, I it to do for the make some didn't make if I do it." just don't have the time," he "Hours don't mean anything. chooses to race. I As started, the death end of it was a big thing. It happened a lot, because we didn't have roll cages on the cars." Many of the original cars were what they called 'home wanted Basically, people builts.' to race would build who a car out of whatever spare parts and old cars were available. rest still "When much and the Even would week working there, don't do nice to it's spends two weeks a year in Florida. he I can. spends between 50 and 60 hours a Racing at Despite the danger involved, life. Mausteller has two sons, Duane, 17, _ Tne dangOir sight-seeing. Mausteller says looks over the course of game, money reaUy has nothing money, but by the wayside. Mausteller admits •• the constant traveling sounds exciting, there's almost it with the sport. going to a movie or even having Mausteller attends an average of 40 and Many can manage to have a family races a year. Presently, he has As Mausteller portion even." Mausteller adds, "In this when earned the summer. He bought the car not how I is purse of money I spend and the money 1 make, it works out pretty Randy Mausteller and for the car cutting grass during drive, but in order to learn "If total the year, the Mausteller says he has had the he was nine years first prize for each race about $5,000. 30 years ago, has raced just about he was maximum about $2,000 with a racing about everything from go-carts to stock cars. desire to race since Mausteller raced his which cost $650, his total winnings for the year were about $3,000. His most recent car cost $37,000, and car, Randy Mausteller, racing is a hobby it's a way of Hfe. Mausteller, no longer It's dollar fun thing to do," he Now, the cars are safer. Accidents and injuries stiU do occur, however, and Mausteller has had his share. He remembers once in Flemmington, N.J., spun out in Days don't mean anything. You just front of him, run one day into the next. 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Extras such as The Accord EX 4- Service Department umoA Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 13 Hometown Hot -Rods Old cars don't die, they just go faster Photo by Jim Battendi' Jeff Home's 1927 Model T pick-up, a $20,000 investment, is powered by a 300 cubic inch Chevrolet small-block engine. by Ted He Lenry Ford Kistler was famous for saying that his customers could have their Model T's in a choice as long as the color black. his Maybe Henry Ford Model T's — preferred black, but Bloomsburg's Jeff Fords red of colors, of choice was Home like his ^Porsche Red. J&R Rods in Selinsgrove draped the paint over a 1927 "T" pickup body with a bed chopped a half inch. Because of its size, the admirer short block and a do it around Jeff. This is a pickup. According to Jeff, it is one of the few radiator keeps the hot things cool. he has seen in the Model T class various meets he has participated at in. When Jeff says "Go" he does it through a Hurst Quarter Stick shifter hooked to a shirt-kitted TH-350 trans. At the business end of this ramblin' red roadster lies a 300 cubic inch A 3.55:1 Chevrolet small-block engine wearing Jeff aluminum heads which breathe center at the Columbia Mall, so Sears through a vacuum-actuated Holley Roadhandlers are mounted four-barrel. is Custom Auto inclined to call the '27 a car, but don't A Competition Cams "brain" oversees things for the stock geared '57 Chevy rear swings from a set of Posie's springs. works nights at Sears' comers on Tm-Spoke When Jeff plops automotive at all four rims. his posterior into the gray, vinyl interior, he pilots the works by tuming a tilt-wheel from a 1975 Chevy Caprice. AU gauges are analog (pointer-type) and are custom pushbutton Since 1981 car, when controls Jeff bought the he estimates he has spent "about $20,000." Does that No all pieces. mean he's done? way. "I'm going to rebuild it again," he says casually as he stands next to the new Martz Engineering box-tube frame. He's already got the Jaguar rear axle and suspension. Rebuilding calls for Fiero bucket seats, a new dash, top, four-inch windshield, wheels and tires. Jeff's already looking for another Photo by Jim Bettendorf Chrome Bill l4 valve covers and custom side pipes are just a few of the modifications on Model T body for the existing frame. Though Jeff has owned three Cor- Edgar's Model T. Spectnjm vettes ('50, '60, '70 and coupes ('37 and '39), it two Chevy that time reveal metal. looks as though he will be "T"-sing himself for a long time to come. heavy took Steve, It 1975 until The § § survival rate of 1935 Stude- baker Dictator coupes, according With only 4500 made by units now-defunct marque, there nine According left. to Steve be Shoe- maker, the king of this Dictator, the actual five, number is probably closer to The was only Dictator nameplate because of Hitler's late '30s which left rise to a bad power taste in the the rear window cornfield. flies by. now tially it's essen- in mud up to as well as adding the pinstriping atop the maroon and black rodder allows. cherry paint. Ger- Doubtless, the wcr's Dictator will face reflected in the air few more humor is vent ahead of the fresh coats of paint at windshield where least. reads, "Factory the wane and Phata by Jim Betlendorf Steve Shoemaker's baker Dictator is 1 one TH-350 is Chevy PONTIAC BUICK ^^ *'^ You notice a chromed footstand on twin mounted on the bumper. The person lucky enough (or top, as well as its CRAWFORD MOTORS, "^iif* closely at rear fender. of only nine in may fed through to a '57 Look the passenger side 935 Stude- existence. friendly resonance a three speed it air: by nature." warmed-over small-block 387 from the pipes. Power Pictures taken of the car at Dick stitched the interior, at least as great in a Catawissa it Gerwer, Ephrata, completed Studc around with Steve found his Dictator in 1972, power windows the passengers to keep cool, or few motors, Chevy hauls with American consumers. unceremoniously buried aUow few ^ck out the wind A used for a few years by Studebaker front-end a. a but he's never heard of another. II narrowing job. Inside, Chrysler finished as a this may Mustang to bl or two out of every thousand produced. a front, a to a five-inch to finish the car in its first been through Up that time, as well but is rear. holds everything off the ground thanks paint jobs since as a to the International Studebaker Club, and bent runs Shoe- maker's Auto Body, Bloomsburg, incarnation. It's § rust who OLDSMOBILE INC unlucky, depending on the weather) Bloom Brothers Floor & Wall Covering Sales and Installation needs those stands to lumblc seat. Magee, Congoleum, Armstrong, Tarkett wouldn't have bought W. Main Columbia County. Edgar owns are a streetrodding family. Steve's wife, Judy, who is in Vfest Main Street PA Auto Shop and has applied Bill's his skills He started off with a fiberglass '23 from a '21 of photographs and correspondence body and the concerning the car and also Pontiac Tempest, arguably the most mary driver. its pri- The choice of the stock, 195 cubicTempest power- to drive, shares his and a good car. bit drivetrain outstanding feature of the car. Their son, Mitchell, though too young of Though inch, four-cylinder mill is especially notable because — it is that is to say, the dictators are usually unpopular, this a transaxle layout one has provided an automatic transmission and rear axle interest the entire are family can enjoy. is § § combined bodyman BiU Edgar Model T with a difference. Though there are many T-bucket Lightstreet built a in one unit. The design not unlike today's front-wheel drive BiU Tempest cars, but located at opposite end. says that he sedans roUing around, few can boast Bloomsburg, this bom in in creating his rolling adveitisement. the has kept a detailed diary St. (717) 784-1769 which come from Michigan, finding such pieces. The Shoemakers a is Unlike most other one was conceived and § 498 vehicle. cars knowledge about the Bloomsburg, PA 17815 This black boulevard blitzcr handmade says, referring to the difficulty today father's enthusiasm :^j& such a well-conceived design. into the the car if they weren't there," Steve historian Mohawk, Downs, "I chmb saw a similar hauled into a junkyard several years ago. "I thought, 'Boy wouldn't be slick in something?'" At first glance though, Maria 17815 that It is. it is the & Russell Lewis 717-387-1332 We welcome you to join us at Russell's for fine dining and a relaxing atmosphere. From our dining room to our bar you'll find many delightful experiences. Please do visit us. 16 Spectrum flawless, black pigment, which graces How- roadster, that catches the eye. ever, work for them. and offset I I told him what needed and he U.P.S.'cd them to me," says Edgar. Qone the quality and design in the it is more concealed this to size nearly every exterior inch of the areas that separate showstopper for the rest of the Sficirp pack. Check out the block and transaxle. Both are polished, smooth, and painted a complimentary sand color. Everywhere one looks, the metal is polished and either painted or chromed. Look closely at the canvas top. Actually, the canvas fiberglass and resin is to layered with form a "flap- proof and fade-proof one-piece soUd top. The butterfly rear window is a custom piece cut from At glance, it the flawless, first is black pigment which graces nearly every inch of the roadster that catches the eye a sheet of solid were custom made in a California basement by Bill Sharp especially for B.F. Goodrich the car. 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"Basi- all, it knew what I wanted. of ideas that lot a an imaginative combina- I just had a I wanted to experiment with," say Edgar. § § § Streetrodding has been with us for quite a while, and Steve Kreisher's 1930 Ford Steve is is still with us to prove not sure exactly when it. this yellow machine was "rodded," but, was sometime it in the late '60s. Since then, the car has changed hands, and parts, a few times. Steve traded an '80 Chevy Blazer for the car Photo by Jim Bellendori Steve Kreisher's 1930 Ford has undergone many revisions since "rodded" this — in the front axle first the hands of is is the steering Dave Stewart, Catawissa. Stewart unsuccessfully attempted to from a Ford a torsion bar from VW, the dash is from Mustang was the 1960s. van, the steering a it four years ago, releasing the car from Dodge column and box are a Mercury Capri, the headlights are lifted from an Oliver farm tractor and the exhaust '87 from Corvette and Mack truck units, the radiator is out of a CMC 6-71 supercharger. Kriesher suspects that partially constructed van, is dial in a it is why he gave up. Because the blower negated the use parts. Also, the carburetors are stolen from a of a hood, Steve contacted Rarig's in •Canon 38-60mm power zoom lens •Smart Autofocus makes sure every shot is sharp •Built-in flash •Automatic film load, advance and rewind •Sleek ergonomic design •Includes Canon U.S.A., limited warranty / Inc., one-year registration card So advanced...every shot's a sure shot. Cation SURE za>M5 We buy, sell, and trade new and used photo equipment • 145 W. 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For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, count on Perkins to fill your plate without emptying your wallet. 1 87 Central Dr., Bloomsburg (717)784-1140 IN QUALITY FOR OUALITY good meal Gifts $799' 1/4 Ct. STOP When at $399«« $299«« 10 Jewelry Wrapped Free - TO SEE USNOBODY UNDERSELLS US OPEN MON-THUR, SAT 9 -5:30 OPEN FRIDAYS UNTIL 9:00 Use Our Convenience Credit Or Free Layaway Winter 1989-1990 19 an mt's Dean sang about Mustang owners liked to challenge it, but Guy Finucan of Mifflinville had to save it— a 1967 GTO. The last of its body style, the 1967 GTO was one of the original "muscle" cars of the 1960s. Built to back! Jan and it. appeal to the generation of "hot-rodding" 17-29 year-olds, the GTO was Pontiac's premiere road monster cleverly disguised as a timid coupe. This particular GTO is a true beast. It came from the factory with the rare 400 cubic inch, high output (H.O.) V-8. This powerplant is responsible for the 370 units of horseThe power is smoothly power which propel the GTO. distributed through a sturdy transmission and Hurst shifter. it was the choice of many of the street-smart Finucan's car also has a perfect interior featuring During the 1960s dragracers. 20 AM/FM radio with "reverb," a sign of "cruiser's presti, in the 1960s. Finucan put this sleeping beast back in action after it been resting in a local bam for years. "It was a gift from father, one of the best gifts I could have," says Finucan. had the chance to live every car restorer's dream; finding l diamond in the rough just waiting to be revived. "The mc and body were sound, the interior was in great shape but car wasn't perfect," he says. Finucan decided to go the extra mile to perfect! Working with his father, he painstakingly dismantled the until only the frame and engine remained. He worked frame down to bare metal using a wire bmsh and then appl a new layer of imdercoating. He reassembled the car replaced each defective part with original material. 1 | : i Spectrum Photos by engine received new gaskets to put the growl back in this "Goat." After months of work, the car was ready for the finishing touches. Coats of fire-engine red were applied to give the car that "hot" look. The wheels and tires, the only Jiip Bq 'i noorf Regardless of price, this car carries special meaning. Months of human effort brought this beauty up to speed, for all to enjoy. Back from the dead, the "Goat" is on the prowl. - JIM ROBERTS on the car, made it road-ready. Now, fully restored and branded with the teU-tale, purple non-original parts and white Pennsylvania Classic plates, Finucan rarely heads to the highway in his GTO. "It's definitely not my every day car," says Finucan, "It's garage-kept and always has the showcar look." As evidence, Finucan sites the 46,000 original miles on the odometer. The Classic plates give the car prestige but restrict the amount of miles you can drive the car. That's good for Finucan because keeping the mileage low adds to the value of the car; similar cars carry price tags around $13,000 and higher. out Winter 1989-1990 21 Readv. Set brings out the county residents not the Indy 500, but Wolfey's It's competitiveness of Columbia by Gina Vicario He He ent types of drivers and clenches the steering wheel. feels tense. every muscle in his body The certain behaviors," says Dr. Michael to give people Gaynor, professor of psychology A visit to the track exposes differ- back into the driver's Le sinks seat "and you need what they enjoy." B.J., 1/6' carts for many who reasons. enjoy go- society reinforces competitiveness, then people are more likely to exhibit are this behavior." Wolf spends is amazed he's already planning his strategy. sixth-of-a-mHe track, but most of He's not a competitor in the Indian- Wolfey's customers are there to com- track and pete. nature of people. is he competing Fair. For him, the apohs 500, nor Bloomsburg of racing the at "Coasting thrill brought to Ufe through go- is know that I'll never make it to Indy," says Darren Reighard, 19. Waring, 20, "but ' cheapest and easiest ^ the other people I know fllWayS tlllCl People of spending all ages are money at the wheel. This past their summer, ^^ Hollow recreational Wolf, I I'm could little bit faster." "All of our carts go about 20 mph," says 11, Wolf owned by to the facility, this past July. "Most people enjoy driving," says the another driver." Shane Fisk, 10, go carts because you get was trying to beat my says, "I like to Wolfey's Go-Karts, Route B.J. track. has an equal chance of passing bia County. John and on the all debut in Colum- Bloomsburg, was added will go. pOOpIO OH J°^- "^^ ^^^ same about |.|__ tKO/*lr them IH© IraCK speed. This way, everyone centers to wait in line for their turn made it ^° "^^^P amuse- ment parks and recreation go-carts fast as get the car to go just a to expe- of racing." 22 like to get out there go fast. I brother, but I couldn't. It made me mad." This competitiveness has a lot to do a lot of time at the competitive at the "We expected a come of teenagers would always find myself trying to beat I nflVSGlf trviriQ tO rience the excitement I-Uaw Deal» »U 111© OmeiT at I B.J. Bob always wishing "Go-carts are the way O.K.," says and push the car as carts. "I is at "If our Some content simply coasting around the race has not yet begun, but Bloomsburg University. lot out and race against each other," she says, "but have seen entire families women, and — children 1 —men, racing around trying to beat each other out." She is particularly surprised at the competi- tiveness she has seen in expected it women. "I from the males, but the females seem to be just as competitive these days." Despite this competition on the track, Wolfey's assures customers their track is safe. a cart is required to and the track is inch-high, steel that Everyone riding wear a surrounded by a rail which in seatbelt, is five- cush- ioned by a row of tires. Children under four feet tall or 10 years old are not permitted to ride alone; however, these children are not "We left have a double out of the cart for with the popularity of go-carts. fun. "People in our society reinforce children," says B.J. "For $4, children Spectrum can ride along with an adult in a double cart." This price buys about eight laps around the track, while $3 buys about the same for a single "I think it's definitely cart. worth the money," says Reighard. "I've paid more at amusement parks same type of track." lot Many I a for the of Wolfey's customers agree like to get out there and push the car as fast as it win go by Jim Bettendori Jim Campbell and Bob Hopper fight for positions on the Wolfey's 1/6 m lie track near Bloomsburg. that the prices are reasonable enjoy trips to Wolfey's and they at least once a week. However, outdoor tracks have — they must one major drawback close down for the winter season. "We would love to open," says "but close B.J., down due keep the track to the we are forced to weather." Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Supplies Featuring: • Moen Faucets HB Smith Gas & Oil-Fired Boilers • Universal Rundle Bathing Systems •Jacuzzi Whirlpools & Spas • Comfortaire Furnaces • 322-24 Mill Street, Danville PA (717)275-4771 ^ BI-LO 1 7821 ^ The Wolfs plan to take full advan- November through March are busy months at the track. The co-owners, who do most of the tage of the winter. Io]e]Se1e]e]e1e]e]e]e1e]e]e]e1e1e1e]e]e]e]e1 ra fcl ra fa [a Gateway . to Historic ... ra 151 also be investing in "You can only fa fa UNIQUE HISTORIC I I ATMOSPHERE tliat is me too difficult for be sent to the repair shop." Estimating the cost of a tlie new cart at WAGNER'S TROPHIES Wolfs plan on purchasing about three Ij 01 0j ^ |j 01 fa fa fa fa la fa fa fa fa by & 01 Family Restaurant I learn about the carts "Anything about $3,000, "^ will carts. 0J 131 fa and working on them yourself," says John. H fa all carts, some new 0] to handle will ^^^ I be working to repair gi Ei Fishing Creek Valley general maintenance themselves, will m this coming season. invest money to new "It's carts for keep the cars working order," says ENGRAVEABLES important to B.J., in good "so that Plaques^ Medals* Awards Ribbons'Engravings'Trophies people won't have problems on the track." 131 The Wolfs agree Come on la ra ta fa fa proven in and visit.. that go-carts have SPORTSWEAR be a profitable business, but also realize that they keep the must work to Specializing in Engraving attraction both interesting and Computer Embroidering. and challenging for their customers. "We m Beautiful Handcarved Masterpiece f31 El El fcl fa fa fa fa fa fa to "Must see it to believe it!" Animated! we B.J., 138 East Main Street Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815 (717) 784-6025 "and are looking into the future possi- bility of a grand prix track." 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Equipped with an on-board computer and supercharger, coming from a this it looks nothing like the original two-seater of to safety. keeping a greyhound on a the 1950s. you Its to a stop anti-lock brakes pulse even when you slam on the pedal. People really strain their necks to see this car, usually ZX may it claim as the "best." with the most traction. leash. a experts say, the technology bandwagon. In the It's like right angles here), 24-valvc, 3.0 liter V-6, the base distributes exceed these speeds for driver headlights fire 60 degrees into the sky. This car which computers that don't allow the car Nissan's redesigned 300ZX. Resembling an egg on wheels (no has a "Limited most of the engine power to the wheel (about 155 experts and curious stares from pedestrians. They offer the look, It Ford also offers the hi-tech Probe, built with help an oval blur from Mazda. The GT features passing them on 1-80, and strain their Probe checkbook to own speed and a computer-controlled, it; its base price $25,000. But, dollar for dollar. is a turbo charger for adjustable suspension for a custom ride. The suspension can be normal, sporty, or soft steering uses ride. computer controls vary the amount of power meet the driving power to assist to situation. Chrysler's Lazer, the set for a Its Plymouth name, coming out under is a totally redesigned buUet from the factory. Built by Mitsubishi for Chrysler, optional turbo-charged, 2.0 liter, its four- cylinder delivers 195 horsepower on The1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE example of the leading is an edge technol- ogy now being incorporated in the areas of aerodynamics and engine design. 26 Spectrum demand. That's performance from a very small engine. powerplant Its and distinctive shape make everj'onc stand up and take notice. This wave of technology has also washed over the family utility vehicle. Your local General Motors dealer offering the new APV is mini-van, a plastic-bodied, aerodynamic, front- wheel-drive machine. These mini- vans carry the distinctive round styling that is becoming common in 1990 models. They have modular seating that can be arranged to fit your family size. GM'slarger Astro van provides more towing power and has anti-lock breaks as a standard feature. Ford's Aerostar mini-van and the Photos counesy of General Motors Astro boast computer-controlled, aUwhccl-drivc systems which give belter traction As all on Today's new generation of cars started as a lump of clay on a designer's for the subtle touches, gauges in these cars and vans are computer designed to provide maximum infor- - mation with minimum testing effort. 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As a growing industry around the country and especially in Columbia County, factory-built housing is providing an alternative in start a to own a They could from scratch, constructing their own "stick-built" home; new "stick-built" home; purchase a or used home. "Stick-built" move is into the industry term for a house built on-site, from the foundation up, using a 30 bly line technique and then delivered in large segments. These segments are assembled, the roof applied and instant house. This "instant to house" The upward from about $25,000. price varies depending on the size home and amount of special features one wishes to add. The average price of a home in Columbia of the the County, "stick-built" or modular, is price of a Marjorie Rough, Real- site. tor associate from Killian Real Berwick, says a one-acre to $30,000 when it's lot modular does not include the cost of the potential Estate, can cost connected to existing municipal sewer and water lines. Undeveloped to $15,000. the The home and lots are priced up costs of constructing foundation are added to the price. Often, there are additional costs for landscaping and special "sand-mount" septic systems about $65,000. The building up 3,000 square feet with prices scaling For years, people wanting three choices. homes provide a fourth alternative. They are constructed using an assem- can range from about 900 square feet modular the real estate market. home had mostly wooden frame. Modular the clay soil in Experts to battle Columbia County. recommend using an experi- Spectrum enced contractor; one that can handle the job himself or who knows the proper subcontractors to help him Don complete the job. Shiner, vice [ii mn president and marketing director of :iir Deluxe Homes, Berwick, says, "Modular homes come much closer to a guaranteed level of pricing than 'stick-built' because the homes. Pilfering home is finished is hmited when it leaves the factory." "Nationwide, these homes are quite popular," says Tina Hudelson, sales representative from Columbia Homes, Bloomsburg. "I've seen them from Florida to Texas and up through the Around here, modular homes wiU soon approch half of all new construction." Modular home Northeast. dealerships dot our area, and there are about 10 to 15 manufacturers within a 50 mile radius of Bloomsburg. Shiner says his company alone manufactures over 800 modular homes for sale in eight states includ- ing Pennsylvania. THESE ARE THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. \^jr BE SCREENED, NOT SCARED. V CANCER SCREENING FREE for Women Age 50 and Over •Breast Cancer Detection •Cervical Cancer Detection •Colorectal Cancer Detection •Smoking Cessation Call For Appointments 387-0236 Columbia Montour Family Planning Funded in Part By: J the list is cializes in the design and manufacture of modular homes. Ted Scazafabo, "We general manager, says, same process any and fasten all plastic Wc builder would. follow the model manufacture. 387-8206 Main to •Bloomsburg, PA* move floor and walls automobile First, the comes up with the wall station engineering is to the next on the assembly The roof line. constructed using a truss system for added strength and placed on the a blueprint home segments measured. The design process can segments are built using the same ma- take from a day to a year depending terials found in "stick-built" homes. on the complexity of the design. Further being an artist," "It's says Scazafabo. in your mind and lay out an entire home in a day. Other times you struggle with a concept trying to meet the customer's needs." St.* The workmen then prepare and floor pieces which make up the in stages "Sometimes you have an idea •146 E. a and whiripool suit, design; then the parts are pre-cut and like 6ut^ windows flanking master bedroom frame of the home. The assembled which are similar 'I foyers, special slanted roofs with triangle shaped tubs surrounded by mirrored closets. the pre-cut pieces The process evolves TOTAL BEAUTY CENTER has done modifications which include two-story follow a blueprint together." staff Homes touch. Design almost unlimited. Design Homes, Bloomsburg, spe- The prospective home buyer can choose from one of the many down ing, fixtures, using a crane. The the line, wiring, carpet- and custom modifica- Buyers can choose tions are done. own their wallpaper, appliances, and The homes color combinations. are sealed and heavily insulated at the fac- making them energy efficient. The finished home, typically in two tory, existing designs and then add special segments for a one-story and four seg- modifications which create a personal ments for model, a two-story then is loaded on trucks and shipped to the We Want to Steer Your Lawn in the Right Direction. With: buyer's lot for assembly. 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Considering financial approval, plus manufacture and design time, one can have a home Modular homes to is "slick-built" in terms of construction Sunday 12 National Brand hair care products shop modular housing They speed. precision built always necessary. SOL * OUI STttNCTN The "ace" industry in the "We try to about three days. Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments appreciated but not E OW a JCPenney Slaapilaihg Try any of our Simplicity Garden The time custom home spends large, in just weeks. are so precise that contractors sometimes have difficulty filling the home on the foundation. Scazafabo says, "Slick-built homes can be shimmed or adjusted foundation but modulars to fit a come in exact measurements and the foundation must be perfect." Many sources of financing are Spectrum some of his company's homes available for those interested in that buying a modular home. Commercial have been safely carried by ferry to Martha's Vineyard in New York and banks, savings and loans, mortgage consumer credit compasome form of financing brokers, and nies, all offer to those who assistant vice president at First Eastern Bank, explains most modular tliat homes are treated just like "stickhomes in terms of mortgage eligibility. He says, "The size of the home and the fact that it sits on a permanent foundation make it suitable for land it sits on a steep mountain Vermont using two cranes to Reproductive Health Core Both Rough and Bennett agree it is built" a mortgage." side in pass the segments down. Craig Bennett, qualify. one was placed on in Columbia County. have decided make buy, to have acquired a lot If you are used for collateral. place to put Studies done by large insurance com- lots though it. 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Front Mon-Tues-Wed St., 10-5 Berwick Thur-Fri 10-7 Sat 10-3 For great savings, stop by or phone: 752-6674 Shiner says 33 j.^^ Taking 'heal thyselF' to heart, Berwick man overcome struggles to his disability by Gail Thompson Rippey tan and with only a tinge of gray in his hair, Mc have passed since the warm August night when Lou Miragha of Berwick was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle and into the windshield of a van, but only recently has he begun to resolve the problems that came with Miraglia, the accident. outgoing Lore than 14 years Miraglia had been driving from his parents' home on Third Street shortly who is a grandfather, looks younger than his fortysix years. His appearance and his personality have effectively midnight Aug. 3, 1975, on his way to Freas Avenue when the van swerved into his lane to avoid hitting a man who was lying in the middle of hidden the years of pain, both physical and the street. he had to deal with following after emotional, that photo by Jim Beltendori the accident. Few I had wanted to plunge a knife into my heart The man, who had been "playing possum" in the street, paid for his foolishness through a jail term, but Miraglia paid more dearly. fered massive head injuries He suf- which paralyzed the right side of his body. He also lost his sight in one eye and underwent years of mental anguish on a long road back to recovery. To the casual observer, he has returned to a specimen of health. Slim, 34 A daily workout helps Lou Miraglia overcome paralysis. persons know, for mood example, that he suffered severe bouts of depression and at one time, planned caused him to have uncontrolled to kill himself. children and had wanted to plunge a knife into my heart," he says. "I was so depressed. I had this feeling that I'd never come back. I'd cry my eyes out. But I said I was going to do it." "I'd either be laughing or yeUing. "I Miraglia admits that began when he his recovery process, first he was unable to accept his disabilities or accept help from others. That attitude, he says, cost him his marriage and family. "She to help car, (his former wife) would have then out of the me into the car, and I didn't like that," Miraglia this day, injury he sustained also my wife," Miraglia says. my three me." Adapting my To daughters won't talk to cult, to his problems was diffi- Miraglia says, because up to the day of the accident, his hfe was "like a page out of a storj'book." At 17, he graduated from high school, got married, and went into the Navy where he became a petty officer interpreting official communications. He was then selected by the Central Intelligence Agency to break codes. In 1964, he began a career that took him to nearly says. The brain swings. "I got vicious with "I was aU comers of the world. living a life like you'd see in Spectrum a spy movie," Miraglia says. "I was a They'd (agents) send everything in code and I'd have to break it all down. I had the world by the tail. I was working with agents in Prague, all receiver. wick High School track. "I had a big channel all the way around the track," he recalls. "It was a cinder track and I'd have to drag my right foot sideways just to get it in motion." the Iron Curtain countries, and in five miles had been post he held until his accident. see what he left that I'm finally each night, Miraglia says he decided to real determination to his injuries, however, came conquer at the Ber- I reaUy had It to Although he didn't want anyone take his rehabilitation outside of the The like a job; work hard." Miraglia began his slow recovery from the accident with physical therapy at Geisinger Medical Center. It was then determined by Miraglia's doctors and therapists that the health club at the Berwick YMCA would be perfect for his rehabilitation program. "For two years, I couldn't walk," Miraglia says. But through physical therapy, the use of weight machines, walking and swimming, he brought back enough strength in his legs to YMCA. do that every the next day, I'd sleep late. job at his wife's request in 1971, and became assistant pressman at Bloomsburg Craftsmen, a But he I'd "Walking and running really helped me. I'd lay in bed by the hour. But as soon as it would get dark, I'd go to the track and stay out there for hours. Then Africa." — and night. learning to live with what's me wrong with streets. Not fast, vain person," Miraglia adds. "I'd work and jog until I made 20 laps — that's can and should last a but just a steady five Rtmning with \Vhitmire on the of Berv.'ick wasn't only physiit was mental therapy "WTien the streets, I had well, Miraglia says. 1 running in to as started concen- on staying out of traffic or I'd get run over. That little bit of mental concentration on staying away from cars trate helped my balance From out." the leisure run of the streets, Miraglia graduated to the timed pace Husky Ambassadors "Share the vision that commitment to the at the track, or six miles a day." cal therapy, jog a lap. "I'd jog at night when no one would see me because I was a to he did tell a friend, Kenny WTiitmire, of his feats. "He said I was ready to run the streets. So we started running the streets After weeks of walking the track was doing 'Here Where You Need Us!" University lifetime!" FIRST EASTERN BANK Member FDIC BLOOMSBURG OFFICES The Husky Ambassadors represent a select group of the student body at Bloomsburg University. They participate in special activities and programs that bring the alumni, student body, faculty and community together. For more Winter 1989-1990 MARKET SQUARE EAST END SCOTTOWN information cali 389-4058 35 of the 9.3-mile Berwick Marathons, held each Thanksgiving. He ran nine of the races, llie first in 1978. He in his that didn't matter, "When I ran in me back to debut run, but first Market Street was filled with people. There was just enough for mc to get down through They were all hitting me on the back as I was coming through. You can't imagine the thrill I had. I was limping the whole length of Market Street, which is about a mile long. The there. true racing fans were gone, but the I was going Berwickians who knew run were along the route. all It was That boost encouraged him to run races, and before he gave up running a year ago, he had recorded a respectable finish: 664 out of 825. Miraglia fell and broke his arm last year preparing for tlie marathon, but that didn't keep him from taking one more last run. Doctors, he says, had told You're in back on track since his recent engagement, the limp in his right leg is almost negligible, his balance and depth perception have improved, and he has brought enough dexterity back into his right hand that he can almost name participation in the marathons over the write his years were so impressed they estab- have pain with my injuries, but the pain I have is in my heart," he adds. "I go to grab something and I lished a special award in his honor. "I legibly. still Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Berwick presents a Lou Miraglia just can't Award of Excellence to a marathon competitor who has overcome a me. It makes me mad." While he has come a long way, he personal handicap to take part. Mi- isn't able to raglia has also received a tion to amazing." in would bring normal," Miragha adds. it Those who had observed Miraglia's marathon, the length of room running so he risk further injury to his continued. "I thought he says. my to limit his wouldn't limbs. In defiance, however, he finished second from the last in an hour and a half him from tlie commenda- House of Represen- state and remarkable comeback. Along with running, helping others has been another way Miraglia has healed himself "I've talked to a lot of people," he says, "a lot of people who were down on life. I know what it's like. I used to get drunk every night to forget my problems. But I'm belter now." tatives for his efforts Miraglia says his personal WCNR Country . move my right arm. remm to It hurts his job at Bloomsburg Craftsmen. "You really have to have a good reaction time to run the press," Miraglia says. "I used to be sharper than I am now. I know my brain injury has stagnated some of my responses." He receives disability payments for his injuries. His years of recovery, Miraglia says, have taught him a couple of important lessons. "I'm finally learning to live with what's and to accept the help wrong with me from others." S life is . Buy George! Loans tor cars, schools, home Imptovemenls. vacations, business, and every good reason at Your hometown bank. radio 93 You can't spell Country without 6 a.m. to midnight . . . CNR! BLOOMSBURG BANK Mwi ^W COLUMBIA TRUST CO. 4 FIJU SERVICE OfHCES TO SERVE YOU: (IW MAIN Sr tOlO I MARKET ST. scon TOWNSHIP • 347 MAjN ST. H CATAWISSA • I. 36 Spectrum B.U. Fraternities: At Work For You Beta Sigma Delta Supporting the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia Foundation Gamma Epsilon Omicron & Lambda Chi Alpha Supporting the American Cancer Society Phi Sigma Xi Supporting the Ronald McDonald House and Big Brother-Little Brother Sigma Iota Omega Supporting the Danny Appleton Medical Fund Tau Kappa Epsilon Supporting St. Jude's Children's Hospital Theta Chi Supporting the Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Bloomsburg University Interfraternity Council Happy Trails... ifiiking in a winter wonderland the center of the preseiA'c. Hikmg /jilUeading the nation game aefes of state 58 percent of eovered by forest, a lot to trails that it Trail in Northcentral Penn- lands Irid liaving have in offer. The Susquehannock sylvania and the Loyalsock Pcnnsyl- which parallels the in the winter ture in clothing travels hke the cold, fresh air. However, specific precau"Your tions must be taken the body to the cold exte- popular spot for Trail, hunting. However, hunting mountain ridges of the survival Northeast, offer both the winter," says challenging and casual Smith, director of Quest you can do forests. Throughout in the of miles of historic America's trail, Closer to trails. scenic The Appalachian Trail, runs through 14 the at first It home would be Delaware Water Gap PA 20 miles of arc levels. Tiie trails lined oaks, pines, and hemlocks, half the calories of fat and challenge. It took John months full trail. ihaUenge, but would rather warmer months, trips, the park's make etts Glen offers snowmobile itrails, j ice-iishing, sledding, be eaten frequently for energy. needed for a fun-filled day. Rick- For those fora serious aren't out to falls are beautiful in the winter activities can to for longer, winter so fats such as nuts are highly They provide fats the essenUal needed and will also istay in iand an ice-skating rink. because they are harder to %:„ Another: popular, but digest. isualiy appropriate. It you hike, you still can see tiircynski. "I met " "The coastal The preserve, Power and Light Co., Foods alone cannot as protection. act The type of clothing you wear is very important Clothing retains an ex-brigadier general to uagi hiking your body heat and the type an engineer." often frorh- Perhaps the Appalachian more famous than Trail is most trails in but there are 38 Pennsylvania, many other nylon shell are suggested. insulated;;;., and big enough fqr two pairs of socks because your most vulnerable partpf your body. Above all, you shouldknow your abilities and wrong with taking is offers the four-mile Chilis- range of people. All over gloves; wool hats or in the winter," says Smith. nia ; if hiUs of Northcentral Penn- area Preserve founded by the Pennsylvaquite a, you located in the Appalachian sylvania. experience," says sO; could do more harm than the;: Montoiir. much and meet so rnany. lit's not so much a solitary when you /" Eskimos will eat'two pounds or more of fat a day while they are on the move srrialler recrQ^fional so winter arc lost feet are the your system longer is long im-J sweat. Therefore, wear Boots should be recommended. hilejOr weekeiid trip how are face masks, both with a Calories are liyoysthe scenery, a day doesn't matter which covered mitts are preferred such as candies and fmits. needs Altliough the flow of the for hiking. This type of food contains falls in the park. some who and;;; (man-made you feel too warm. However, be sure to put if back on when you've cooled down. Nylon quick-energy carbohydrates follow along the 22 water- to take the who wiUi polyester can take off your top layer people have dared like the skill trail, the largest trails at the During winter, preserve. tiie popular- of clothing worn can a difference. ' explains Smith. layers of clotliing you from end many jiurcynski five winter a trip, warmth of ^ Because polypropylene Calories, you are planning a short rior," the portant wiien hiking in thePS should eat foods containing trails tystlurg. to end, there are when preparing away from fabrics) wick, they are bes^--^ at Bloomsburg University. There are three very hike. First, if nia and exits below Get- tlic trail Roy important things to remem- varying in lengths and .iAlthough shorter in ber in Northeastern Pennsylva- don't hike much State Park, 30 miles north Route 487. Within the park enters is the popular Ricketts Glen of Bloomsburg on 2,015 miles states. . hiking paths. Pennsylvania are hundreds where by mois-| the process months can provide much enjoyment to tliose who y.ania is a isn't all does not wick. "Wickingisl avoid straining yourself. It good. There's nothing a rest and enjoying the winter scenery. —LEALAPPIN make Although: I ity of ice-fishing can be wool is very warm, it j seen on the 165-acre Lake absorbs a lot of moisture Chillisquaque situated in and takes longer to dry. 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For more information or class registration please call: HE BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL Your friends for life 387-2400 >i0t^' Vol.4, No. [Pii^Qmg] the P^(7B©® ^^<5I^ '^o TiS LOOMSDURft TOWN The only in Pennsylvania A NICE PLACE TO GROW UP Downtown Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Airport Historic District Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg School District Bloomsburg Town Park Susquehanna River Recreation Bloomsburg Fair Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Bloomsburg Daycare Center Numerous Cultural n & Recreational Activities Your Council - Working To Meet Your Needs GEORGE H. HEMINGWAY, MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: STEVE BECK RICHARD CONNER DR. .• ••.r-^.v. THOMAS EVANS, JR. ED KITCHEN CHARLES LEARN, JR. FLORENCE THOMPSON National Arbor •. Day Foundation has designated Bloomsburg as a Tree City USA ~ .'••'•''' •ifies,?: Columbia and Montour counties for Summer 1990 Vol. 4, No. 2 All-Amerlcan Magazine, Associated Collegiate Press Medalist Award, Columbia Scholastic Press Association Second Place, Bulk on Borrowed Time by Mike Mullen 6 page Overall Excellence, Society of ProfessionalJoumallsts Steroids give additional size and strength, but users get 12 1 2 Sneakin' Around Town by Gina more than they bargain for. Vicario Sneakers aren't just for walking anymore. 1 6 20 Gone Fishing by Kelly Monitz Cathy and Barry Beck are in the business of going fishing. The Burning Truths of Indoor Tanning by Stacey Beltz The pros and cons of artificial rays. 26 All In the Family by Jim Roberts Keeping togetherness in mind, the Bloom family "covers" Columbia County. Pedaling in the Fast Lane by 30 For local 35 October 19, 1870: Heritage Village 36 is a Megan Hojf road to success begins in Bloomsburg. cyclists, the Frozen window in to Time by Jodi Hennion our past. America's Greatest Crop of Couch Potatoes by Gina Vicario much TV and playing too much Nintendo. Today's youth are watching too Examining the Fine Print on Health Food Packages by Maria Engelman what's good for you? 41 Do you know 44 The Golden Years by Mike Mullen For Carolyn Derr, the medals came with the maturity. 46 Their Patients Call Them Doc by April Moore They have more problems than Marcus Welby ever knew Grilled Popcorn by Maria Engelman 50 Move over steak and From Here 52 Hot to chicken, A Guide 57 Cathy Beck, co-owner of Beckie's Fishing Creek Departments to Behind the Lines on a beautiful spring day. 5 The Cutting Edge Photo by Barry Beck 58 1990 Back of the — Picture Perfect by grill. page 30 Local Taverns 4 Summer time for apples, shrimp, and popcorn on the There by Jack Smith comand work Benton, bines pleasure it's spots for fun in the sun. ABOUT THE COVER: Outfitters, existed. Karen Sheehan Book—Are We Having Fun Yet? by Megan Hojf BEHIND THE LINES Pennsylvaniahasmore miles of rivand brooks than any other state. This abundance of flowing water opens opportunities for outdoor ers, streams, recreation unknown in other areas of the country. Fly fishermen and bait fishermen alike have made our state a haven for their relaxing pastime. In our area, Cathy and Barry Beck, owners of Beckie's Fishing Creek Outfitters, Benton, provide services for the area's fly fishermen as well as fishermen like former President Jimmy Carter. The relaxation of fly fishing is a release for those seeking rehef from the stress of modem issue of Spectrum, Kelly files the In this life. Monitz pro- Becks and their contribution to lems family doctors face; and we look closer at the labels on our food in Maria Engelman's story on eating healthy. For the area's craftsmen, we have a story by Jim Roberts on a family run business in Bloomsburg, and Jodi Hennion visits Heritage Village. And, as always, we have our regular The Cutting Edge and Back features of the Book. As a community magazine, we share your concerns about health and environmental issues as well as a number of other subjects that affect our Uves. It is our wish that we can continue to serve the people of Columbia and Montour — counties with the same outstanding community of Columbia and Montour counties. Our pride leads to a reational season: Megan rec- Hoff's center spread story shows us that the wheels are turning for area cyclists; Jack Smith helps us decide where to go on beautiful summer days with his story parks; Spectrum's guide to local taverns gives on local some of our you ideas about night Gina Vicario did some fancy footwork and examined the"sole" of sneaker wearers; and Maria Engelman suggests some alternatives to traditional summer life; cooking. Health issues that affect our commu- Spectrum. Mike Mullen exposes the dangers of steroid use in his interview with a former user; nity concern us at take pride in serving the greater level ofjoumaUstic quality that has been recognized by our peers. Spectrum has been named an All- American magazine by the Associated Collegiate Press for Our December was judged second and our typography was judged third in our catagory by the Associated Collethe second straight year. giate Press. In addition, we have ceived Medalist honors from the Co- lumbia Scholastic Press, honoring us as one of the finest college/community magazines in the nation, and we have been cited for high honors in overall excellence by the Society of Professional — The Journalists. Megan Hoff AS SIS T ANT EDITOR S Maria Engelman, Mike Mullen, Karen Sheehan EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS David Scott, April Moore ADVERTISING DIRECTOR D.J. Metcalf ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Jack Smith ACCOUNT EXECUTFVES Latira D'Aiuto, Stacy DiMedio, Nicole Greco, Edana Kohler, Lynn Levandowski Lori Mekulski, Kelly Monitz ^ N Special Notice: If your copy of Spec- quarts of strawberries courtesy of Spectrum on the practice of indoor tanning; Gina Vicario exposes the "couch potatoe" light is signed by State Representative Ted Stuben (D BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Beth A. Minkoff CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Kelly Monitz ZONE MANAGERS Stacey Beltz, Maria Engelman, April Moore, Jim Rohrbach, Karen Sheehan, David Scott Editors years in his article profiling Carolyn era; April Lea Lappin ASSOCIATE EDITOR re- trum some Gina Vicario ART DIRECTOR issue center spread he also introduces us to an athlete who has achieved success well into her golden Derr; Stacey Beltz sheds EDITORIAL SENIOR EDITOR David Scott ThisyQar, Spectrum's Summer issue one of the biggest ever. Our editorial staff has compiled a group of stories on how to have fun in the sim and how to upcoming James C. Roberts we have established. stay healthy during the Walter M. Brasch EXECUTIVE EDITOR CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER dition of journalistic excellence that We Vol. 4, No. 2 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF tra- local fly fishing. is Summer 1990 —Berwick), you have won four andRohrbach's Farm Market. Take this copy PRODUCTION DIRECTOR David M. Marra ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR D.J. Metcalf PRODUCTION CONSULTANTS Rick Conner, Gary Clark, Dick Kashner to Rohrbach ' s to claim your prize. Thanks for reading Spectrum. PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Mike Mullen, Lxa Lappin Moore tells us about the prob- Spectrum is published twice a year by the Program in Journalism of the Department of Mass Communications, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815). Single copy price is $2.50. No portion of Spectrum may be reprinted, including .advertising, without permission of Spectrum. ISSN 0892-9459. PROMOTION DIRECTOR Jodi Hermion ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Stacey Beltz, Jim Rohrbach Spectrum of the Color Graphics Envi- THE CUTTING ited with this system. tions editing allows a person to use —when photographs are separated into the four base transparent or opaque brushing; extend, sharpen, black and yellow are easy blur, or rotate pictures; with this system. "It is all air- and conjure up a variety of differ- done electronically with no ent picture elements to create film involved," he says. "This the eliminates handwork, im- effects. most incredible special proves accuracy, and doubles Because original pictures productivity because you can are stored separately from on perfect a picture a screen before you output any film." Picture Perfect Color colors of magenta, cyan, — TECHNOLOGY Experimentation is unlim- sion, says that color separa- man changes, a person is able to return to the original picture. pho- Kashner believes the most tographing a sunset to send incredible capacity of this For example, a ess of trial and error. Within his girlfriend could easily system Bloomsburg eliminate the telephone wire lective color ability. "There Press-Enterprise installed a crossing the middle of the picture. begins with no limits to what you can do with color and imaging," he says. Although the ethics of magazine pictures to see just how different and interesting system that dramatically expands what can be done to Kodak's Depictures. signmaster 8000 is a complete system for input scan- the Input/Output Worksta- journalism don't permit dis- they could be. ning, color editing, retouch- scarmed, the digital version You're sitting in a waiting room, reading a magazine, when you glance across a beautiful model with her teeth blackened. People commonly get urges to alter Journalists experience similar urges; however, their wish is usually to retouch flaws in a photograph rather than to create ones. Until recently, the only method for enhancing and manipulating color images was a time-consuming proc- the past year, the ing, soft proofing, and out- putting separations. The computer can rapidly caU up and change any picture. This system eliminates guesswork by offering a variety of possible image and color altera- The Designmaster 8000 's real difference tion. Once an can be stored, retrieved, edretouched, and put to ited, separation films. are tortions of a Dick Kashner, manager in a photograph vA\h Muammar no" — this Qaddafi is a "nosystem can make it easier for graphic designers, editors, square ups; and add borders the public, to get "just the or tint blocks. This right touch." is useful making lettering or positioning more attractive. in tions. news photoDebbie —putting graph Boone position pictures; overlap After First United Church of Christ Second and Vine streets, Berwick 1990 The com- exceptional se- puter can crop, scale, and Before Summer original is is its and maybe one day —KAREN SHEEHAN Steroids give additional size and strength, but users get more than they bargain for by Mike Mullen There are other signs, including increased acne, oily skin, skin that glows, and puffiness, especially in the face, which He started taking else did — them for the same reason everyone are dead giveaways "When to look good. "It's as simple as that," a the that someone is "on the juice." in March is not the same guy you guy you see you know what's going on," he "The former steroid user says. "I wanted to look good on the saw beach and be impressive in the weight room. Sports wasn't person may not notice a big change, but those around him sure the initial motive, although "The person was part of my decision." mine was a good friend," he me up on "He week cycle that says, will." This former user that prescribed says. set it in January, is a well-known Bloomsburg University student-athlete a six- who would include both injections and piUs, 'stacking' it's called." He took the pUls pyramid form, increasing the wishes to remain anony- number of pUls per day from three mous and whose comments in demonstrate that steroids are to five to eight in the first three very weeks, then decreasing, eight to He weeks. to a part of the college across the nation. says he did this so he However, what is now alarming many educators is the increased use of the illegal could gradually introduce his body to the drugs much community, not only here but five to three, in the last three and then allow his body go off of them slowly. drugs on the high school level. "I never even "You don't want to abuse them," he contin- thought about trying them until you are on them for Bloomsburg," the ues, "If six weeks, you usually are off of them for the next six, that's the more kind of cycle you follow." gets frustrating He says it takes four to five weeks I came it when you are younger. It when you see other guys in the suscepfible to weight room that look good and seem to be saying, to see the 'I'm huge, I'm lifting more than you. Everybody looks weeks after stopping, the effects begin to decrease. "That's why you do six on and six off, because just as the effects begin to wear off, you begin a new at cycle," he explains. the United States takes anabolic steroids according to a effects; four to five "It's easy to tell if someone is on the drugs," he to BU student says. "But, you are says. them. Heck, all ' the girls look at them." About one out of every fifteen male high school seniors in new survey released in \he Journal ofthe American Medical Asso- More than one-third of those reported they "Everybody denies using them, mainly because they don't want to admit they need help to get big, but when a guy ciation. balloons up in six weeks, you know." younger. Another one-third said they began taking them first started using the body-building drugs at the age of 15 or at Spectrum age 16. Almost half of the users "stacked" the drugs, using more than one kind at the same time; almost forty percent took caliber rifle to his steroids both orally psychological effects of his drug use drove him to suicide. and through injection. at Reasons for taking the drugs vary. Nearly half said they did it improve to their percent said the was tive to pearance. athletics, while 26.7 head and pulled the trigger ending his "After a while he started acting differenfly," says his brother Phillip. "He took everything the wrong way. You'd say one word and he'd get their ap- upset and walk away." 35.2 pecent The morning of his death How you can tell if said they did not plan on play- ing high school sports. he seemed cheerful despite someone's on steroids the fact he couldn't open his — Although these numbers suggest many car door Increased aggressiveness • users are in- volved in high school sports, • phoned his father to teU couldn't get • Increased weight he • Increased muscle definition When • Abnormally be informed because the danger to adolescents lock had frozen Increased appetite education about the dangers at oily skin still his father it open. came home 7 p.m., he found Mike's • Excessive acne Puffiness (esp. around eyes) lifting equipment. "Some- thing ticked him off and problems that their use poses within 30 seconds he did to adults, according to Dr. says his father. Tim McConneU, exercise physiologist and director of Car- diac Rehabilitation at Geisenger Medical Center. In adults, the use of steroids can shut down the normal production of hormones and induce an atrophy in the muscles, says McConneU, noting that, "In fact, sometimes a user must continue on hormonal supplements because their body has completely shut down production "Just from a as a result of the drugs." hormonal standpoint, their use at an early age he him body lying next to his weight- • is greater than the already large its shut. Later in the morning, of steroids can't stop there. High school students must life He was on steroids and his family insists that the main objec- improve Some performances in 17 years. The it," BU athlete also experienced a range of feelings while on the drugs. "You notice more changes besides the obvious physical aspects while you are on steroids," he says. "Mentally, you're so much more aggressive. For me, I always wanted to be in the weight room. I just wanted to attack the weights and throw them around the room." "I was never much of a bench-presser," he says, "but I went from benching 235 pounds to 320 pounds in six weeks. Seeing can have a tremendous effect your weight go up so quickly on the growth gives you such an incredible rate and the amount of testosterone that is Possible complications produced in the body," he from steroid use feeling, you almost get a high from says. working on the weights." • Cardiomyopathy side sources • Liver damage increase in aggressiveness body • Liver cancer came a decrease in my toler- • Increased total cholesterol ance level. "Again, as in adults, out- to may cause the shut down produc- tion and this can affect the de- "Of course, with such an velopment of secondary sex • characteristics such as density, body bone muscle mass, and size," he says. Long-term effects include Testicular atrophy Increased aggressive behavior the sUliest things. • Increase in libido several fights because of my • Muscle structural abnormalities attitude Physically, not allow the heart to contract properly and greatly increase got tighter and that drastically decreased the risk of heart attack. says, Summer "and what scared came with put a .22 the steroids. it wasn't just "My muscles my flexibility," he me was that I would get out of breath just climbing a flight of stairs. the effects are physical, either. 1990 got into from the drugs," he the increased bulk that Mount Clemens, Mich., I says. cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the muscle fibers will all my • hver cancer, liver failure, and In 1988, Michael Keys, temper was nerves a lot easier, even for heartproblems, risk of stroke, Not My so short. People got on Something wasn't This problem could have been right." much worse if he had a few "You drinks on the weekend. he explains, "Any all," your body couldn't have any alcohol form of steroid pill at go through will including your liver. If you drink and force first, your hver to process both the alcohol and the drug, you are asking for trouble." But with the possibility of drug-testing, wasn't he already asking for trouble? "Not WELCOME r Danville "I he says, noting that he "planned ahead." really," knew I had tests to take," he points out. "I just found out I "Seeing your weight go up so quickly gives you such e5TA6USHED an incredible feeling, you almost get a high from working on the weights." Your governittent the longest time tected and rolled around, had I took I to go without them my last pill that day. to avoid being de- By the time the tests passed with flying colors." I He quickly added that this was a couple of years ago when For the people the tests weren't as accurate and could only trace the drugs as far back as about eleven months. By the people as eighteen months. I "Now they can go as far back guess you could say I was one of the lucky ones." That isn't the only thing that has changed since then either. "You would be gambling Bemice Swank, Mayor shaking his head. them Council Members Wilbur Kelley, president Donna Naurocki, v.p. Thomas Brady Darlis Fausnaught George Hauck to spot had done check you with that & Penn 275-3091 tests two years ago, I sign a paper allowing during the season. If they would have been dead." drug-testing, all student-athletes are required to sign a state- ment form BU beginning of the year, according to at the Athletic Director Mary Gardner. Included in the form is the consent of the student to participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Gardner says, participating in drug-testing program. this testing involved any athlete NCAA-sanctioned championships or post- season tournaments. Now, after the passing of a resolution by the NCAA random in January, the student consents to year-round testing, in "I think the City Hall, Mill you took them now," he says Although Bloomsburg University doesn't conduct random Originally, Ray Keefer Betty Ann Moyer Dean Von Blohn if "Now they have you Streets season or out. NCAA recognized that some athletes could avoid detection by timing their drug use correctly and now they want to eUminate that possibility," Gardner says. "We have never had any of our athletes test positive," she adds, noting that the overall number of positive tests nation- Spectrum ally in all three divisions is extremely low. no drug-testing in high schools, at least not yet, and the only way for someone to get caught would be if a coach or teacher actually saw students dealing the drugs. Should that happen it would be covered under existing alcoThere is Come & Spend hol and substance abuse poUcies. Local coaches say they aren't aware of any immediate problems, but are quick to mean it point out that doesn't "Even though there isn't a happen can't locally. problem here, could grow it the Day unless education is undertaken pubhcly to inform the kids of the dangers," says Jay McGinley, Southern Columbia wres- and will become easier to get." McGinley claims he never talked to anyone who sold them or tling coach, "It's in the area with Us used them, but has "heard rumors." Central Columbia head football coach Bob Rohm says that the problem at Central is not great because of the way he and coaching staff deal with their athletes. his "The prevention of this sort of thing must start concern for the well-being of the kids," he says, with our me to talk about anything." He says if he thought an athlete was using them he'd values. is down Take a walk, ride your bike, fish and picnic in the 400acre Riverlands recreation area and nature preserve Or, call and make arrangements to enjoy one of the nature and recreational programs presented by our resident naturalist. with him and ask about his Why are you doing it? I'd ask him to look at where he getting My "sit energy story- "We have to make our athletes feel proud of themselves and also let them know I'm concerned about them even when I'm yelling at them. They know my door is always open and they can come to Bring the entire family and spend a day at ttie Susquehanna Ene'gy Information Center and Riverlands recreation area. See the eye-catch ing displays- Try our educational computer games that tell the way it and ask him isn't easy Complete your if that is the hfe he wants to follow. and nothing can replace hard work. I'm gonna (sic) teU him that he won't like every practice with me. "What scared me was that would get out of trip VKith a bus tour ,,f the perimeter of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station- Perimeter tours must be scheduled by calling the Information Center in advance- Call (717) 542-2131 for information a Susquehanna Energy Information Center April Oct Mon. through Sat., 8:30 a.m. -4:30 pmSun-, Noon-4:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri,, 8:30 a-m--4:30 pm. Sat 11 a-m--4 p-m.. Sun,, Noon-4 p-m- Nov.-tularch , For mformation call (717) 542-2131 I breath just climbing a flight of stairs. Something wasn't a if he works hard, he can look at himself in the mirror and not be ashamed." "We stress the importance of the total athlete athlete is," says know what his and what an Rohm, "The student must define himself and role is. An athlete is a hard worker and also a participant off the field as well." Off-the-field activities may include weight training in the gym, a place where such steroid transactions often take place. Jay DeDea, a former Bloomsburg University football player, Summer 1990 Daily: 8 • am. Wetlands to dusk For mformation • Council call (717) Cup Staffing Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. -4 p.m. 542-2306 right." 9 but Riverlands Admission is FREE Located on Route 1 1 just five miles north of Berwick. Owned and operated by Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. and Allegheny Electric Cooperative Inc. , now a coach at Bloomsburg High School, says he saw more usage by students who didn Over 200 years did, during his days "I at It at the when you consider that you will have some sort of usage among the every college general population," he says. as DeDea sees it, is that professionals are sending mixed signals to the student-athletes. "What we need A proud past A bright future . play sports than by students who wasn't a major problem The problem, . t have never heard of any problem of this type here university. of growth ' on the Bloomsburg campus. . do is find out exactly which types of steroids are good and which are bad. The professional people aren't exactly sure. I to mean, they prescribe certain types for rehabihtation purposes, but then say they are • Excellent schools • Diversified industry • Modem waste treatment plant • Planning and zoning • Central business district dangerous. all From a personal stand- had a few injuries. can't say it was steroid related, but also can't say "I've I I wasn't. it revitalization • • them I know using didn't help any." Neighborhood recreation areas Ber- Vaughn Park Borough Mayor Lou Biacchi Officers : Councilmen: have been prescribed steroids fur use during my rehab. point, I Does that DeDea make me a bad guy?" sees the National FootbaU contributing factor for more than one League (NFL) as a reason. In 1985, Pete RozeUe, the league commissioner, and Gene Upshaw, the Frank Buffone, pres. director of the player's union, claimed that steroids weren't a Andrew Soback, problem. In 1989, RozeUe said about six percent of profes- v.p Walter Hause sional football players admitted in a survey to using steroids. However NFL insiders say that their use Scot Kaufman might be as high Lamon Bob Reap Bay Buccaneer Steve Courson, Bill Dave Walton. as among linemen 60 percent. Those insiders include former Pittsburgh Steeler and Tampa upset because he believes the a former user. Courson is NFL treats steroids as simply a public relations problem. This attitude, he claims, just gets them into a PR problem. Courson would know about such Borough of Berwick steroids in 1974, his Carolina, and continued to use professional career. 344 Market Street Berwick 752-2723 He started using He them throughout his nine-year didn't stop until, as a result of their use, he developed cardiomyopathy. His standing heart rate was 150 beats per minute, his heart was flabby and baggy and couldn't pump stretched and dilated, the way a normal heart should according to his cardiologist. Dr. Richard Rosenbloom. Now 10 things. freshman year at the University of South the NFL tests all players for steroid use during the Spectrum pre-season, but under Dr. Forrest Tennant, the former NFL drug advisor who resigned on February 25, only those players who test positive in August are spot- checked during the So where is the threat of discovery? "Any treatment of the situation has to start season. Let's face it — that's in the NFL. where every high school football player wants to go and these kids think that to get there they have to use the drugs. Then in the NFL, you have players getting tested positive, but nothing is done. Is that the right to message DeDea asks. Another problem that worries DeDea is where the kids are send to young people?" getting the steroids. any kind of buying is "They illegal drug. same situation as buying are in the You have no idea if what you're garbage or not. Sure, the people out there say they can get you this or that, but you don are getting and that could be ' know exacdy what you t more dangerous than anything else." The BU athlete says he wasn't worried about the quahty of was getting. "I had friends who took them and the drugs he they were very trustworthy. knew if I had a problem I could I go to them and work it out," he says. "There is a risk if you deal with people you don't know. Then you might be getting From my placebos and being ripped off No imitations were just placebos. anyone, but they According to may make two other one the stuff weaker." BU students who know ways Knoebels GREAT is THE PHOENIX CAMPING RATED AS ONE OF THE 10 BEST ROLLER COASTERS IN AMERICA! • 400 • Hot Showers • Flush Toilets • Electric • A Dozen • Hand Canned Carousel • Giant Crystal Pool 4 Water Slides Kiddle Rides • a trust between the chain of people • Challenging you obtain them from. 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The physical gains will only the few weeks you're using them and will disappear when you go off. If you try to maintain size by continuing to use them, you increase the risk of long-term effects." He's not sure if his body has suffered any long-term damage from using the drugs. "I have had a few minor injuries to my joints since that time," he says. "I can't say it was steroid-related, but I also can't say it using them didn't help things any." wasn't. S I know for sure PENNSYLVANIA'S HOMETOWN PARK Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun. Rt. 487, Elysburg, Pennsylvania Park Office (71 7) 672-2572 Campground (717) 672-9555 Summer 1990 5NEWCIN' Tom They're notjust for walking anymore by Gina Vicario ing," says Albert Calderon, 20, Lewis- burg, There was a time not too long ago when new who pays about $70 a pair. 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"Endorsements by superstars Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson, people are under the false assumption always the best buy. revenue in great market through advertising," says athletic big-name, highly technical sneak- total 1988. that best fits their individual needs, ers are —some- strive to emulate. scious about that model one to look up to and living." sportswear your standard of Uv- They it. have identified with vertising endeavors of recent years. En- sneakers reflect the seeds of beings, and adver- companies have taken the ball and 'Sneakers reflect your standard of group of friends." and way of life. 12 human the other kids in their characters, attitudes, opinions, "Sneakers —^^^^ their feet." the human need for a sneakers in order to the two. sneakers. — ego than Mother nature planted In addition to testimonials, Nike has been successful in marketing an Air- Spectrum Sole concept that many people are quick few seem to really underNike claims its Air-Sole unit ties," says Moore. 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Cathy and Barry Beck, owners of Beckie's Fishing Creek Outfitters, are in the business of going fishing few couples by Kelly Monitz in the business, and very few females." Being a team has led Arecome home you the dog? all stressed out? at night Do you and bark at Do you need a break from Ufe? Picture yourself in a tranquil wooded by a stream on a warm sunny day. This quiet and relaxing place helps you temporarily forget what you're leaving behind. Many of today's high-power area professionals get away from their stressful careers in places just like this one and use fly fishing as a way some unique experiences for them. Beckie's Fishing Creek Outfitters, On one occasion, a prestigous fishing club wanted called and to know if Barry would come out as a speaker. It was an all male club that wanted Barry to come out alone. The Becks declined the offer. Through the business, the Becks have ington, D.C., people." lot Some of the people she has dealt with have expected since 1980, specializes in fly fishing special treatment because of their pos- and accessories. The Becks, a tion in society. Cathy says that the names husband-and-wife team, run the busi- don't mean much to her. Usually, by the ness with "very end of the day, everyone little outside help." According to Cathy, "There are very 16 name from the White House with President sure says Cathy. gitimate, dent Jimmy Carter. somebody was playing at However, the "I was a joke," call was le- and the couple joined the Presi- CattokUn National Park, Mary- Beckie's through Fly Fisherman maga- and influential Benton, ownedbyCathyandBarry Beck tackle call inviting the couple to attend a gathering of Wash- interesting people who also enjoy fly fishing. Cathy "We evening, the Becks received an see a lot of doctors, a lot of met many says, One unexpected "He came in blue jeans, and really acted like one of us," recalls Cathy. He was just interested in talking about fishing. The President found out about Wall Street people, and a to unwind. to basis, is even presidents. on a first land. zine. Roger board. Star, New member of the editorial York Times, says of the Becks, "1 thought they were very lik- able people." Star met the Becks at a fly fishing convention. He's been fly fish- ing for twenty-seven years, and went to Spectrum Barry Beck, co-owner of Beckie's Fishing Creek Outfitters, enjoys the relaxation of fly fishing that lures his customers. the Becks for their guide service. "Fly you in nature, and you're a fishing puts part of nature," says Star, "It's very re- Star is used to 60 to 80 hour laxing." work weeks in a very demanding and stressful profession. "So many people today are in high- pressure, high-stress jobs and they don't have any free time to themselves. When they get a day to themselves, they want to make the most out of it," "So, says Cathy, advantageous for them to hire it's somebody who can guide them on stream." where the best fishing much assistance as is, and offer as Everyday you make intelligent decisions based on the information you have available. Increase the amount of information and you've increased your ability to make Lnformed decisions. Hutchison Insurance Agency Inc. sorts through information for you, and offers concise and clear advice to suit your individual situation. We prepare for your future needs and provide a sense of security so you can concentrate on the other important decisions you have to make. Take a closer look at us. We know you'll make an intelligent decision. needed in catching the fish. This might entail tying flies, the A guide will take the fisherman INTELLIGENCE on the netting and releasing the fish, or Cathy believes, just locating the fish. COMPLETE COVERAGE BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL PERSONAL-HOME, AUTO, LIFE PENSION & PROFIT SHARING DISABILITY SER-VICE & NURSING HOME and you're in an unfamUar part of the country, you can "If you're a fisherman, You can save a lot of time you might otherwise waste just wander- hire a guide. ing around the stream." Guiding rates are $125 per person, but each additional person in the group is charged $65. Summer 1990 No more . Hutchison Insurance Agenc\^ Inc. 445-47 Market Street BlcxDmsburg, PA 17815 - 784-5550 314 Main Street Catawissa, PA 17820 356-2392 - - - than three 17 are more fishermen now than ever fore, and there is less water for the befish Cathy observes, "So, we to survive in," can't continue to kill eight fish a day, every day, and expect to always have the fish there when we return." Many bait fishermen do return the fish to the water, but many still continue to take home their Hmit. According to Cathy, fly fishing can be harder than bait fishing. "Because the flies are imitations of insects on the water and in the to air, a fly fisherman has be more aware of what's going on," says Cathy, "He's constantiy watching the birds, the insects, and are behaving." The almost like live insects. fly how the fish artifical lures An look observant fisherman watches the stream, and match the on the water's sur- finds the appropriate fly to Cathy Beck (left) teaches a novice fly-fisher how to ':"RSt out a line. specific insect hatch face. According to Cathy, the time of year wiU also determine what insect The Becks Care" also conduct "Intensive fly fishing schools. program covers all The basic aspects of fly fishing The students learn how for the beginner. to use the equipment, on the hook. "A smooth hook be easy to remove from the fish's the barb people are assigned to one guide. how to tie specific knots, discuss gear and tackle, and learn will mouth," A major difference between bait and fishermen release the fish, whereas bait fishermen often try to take the same time each year. Knowledge of the patterns is helpful to the fisherman, states Cathy. fly fishing is that fly is used, because specific insects hatch at home their daily limit. "There although not necessar}'. Most bait ermen don'tneed to be as fish- awareof these hatching patterns, because they're using Uve bait rather than artificial lures. proper casting techniques. The cost of $125 per student. on Fishing the one-day school is The Becks lease land Creek for their fly fishing schools and guiding service. Cathy explains that it is necessary for them because they are offering a service in which they need to have control over the water and the environment. "When we go to our private stretch of water, aren't going to we know Cathy and Barry Beck are one of the few there be any other fishermen She acknowledges that there was some opposition from the there," says Cathy. husband-and-wife teams in the fly fishing business. local people against leasing the land, but contends that it's no different than a hunter posting his land against the general public. Their private area on the creek is designated as "catch and release" only. That means that all fish are returned to A fisherman can the water unharmed. insure the fish' s safety by pinching down Spectrum A fisherman becomes a good fisherman Bloomsburg's Paint & Paper through time and experience, whether fishing or bait fishing. it's fly The main differences arise through en- Professionals! 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Hours: Thursday through Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm or by appointment Summer gift headquarters Parent Education SPECIAL AFFAIR! call • Cancer Screening Community and VINTAGE COCKTAIL If Control wedding MONTOUR Nespoli Jewelers 1 08 E. Front St. Berwick 759-9675 19 The Burning Truths of Indoor by Stacey Beltz Tanning for the first session. There are also in- centives offered in the form of free ses- If you're thinking about preparing for summer by going to an indoor "You damage tanning spa, think again. sions and more money off for the purchase of "think a tan will give them a short-term Geisinger Medical Center. the long term dermatologists claim there is wiU damage their skin." However, tanning bed owners claim it beneficial and not gradual tanning tans are often associated with a feeling injurious. Rosemary of well-being, tanning Rosemary Shultz's Beauty Salon, says is actually the The Columbia County area ing Arcus Brothers, offers a Bloom Nautilus and Fitoess Center, Headlines Family Salon, is Shultz, owner of people tan indoors "because they don't variety of tanning-bed locations includ- Rosemary Shultz's Beauty Salon, and the Tahitian Tan Spa. The area prices range from $3 to $5 get exposed to the sun very much. It is time-consuming." She says, "Tanning indoors is more relaxing than in the hot sun. It's also more comfortless able because I "Abusive tanning can have the air condi- tioner and exhaust fans on." Bryan Zeisloft, owner/manager of the and you healthier is cancer caus- tan. feel Plus, you look good about your- self." Markus healthy appearance," says Markus, "In no such thing as a "safe" tan. Although skin's response to injury. says, ing, but controlled tanning is just as harmless as no sessions. People pay these prices because they your skin every time you tan," says Dr. Christine Markus, dermatologist at Some Tahitian Tanning Spa, Bloomsburg, radiation, cial disagrees. "Any type of whether by the sun or artifi- means, can damage skin," she says, pointing out "one is not safer than the other." Markus admits she visited a tanning spa years ago, prior to becoming a physician. "I didn't tan any better than under the sun. I wouldn't go again, though," she says. "I see too many people who've gotten bad scars from chronic radiation. have seen people with skin cancer, which has resulted from chronic ultraI violet light exposure, who lost parts of and were disfigured. I've seen what radiation does to the skin." their noses The short-term effects of exposure to The long-term effects of tanning can show ultraviolet rays are burning of skin. years later as a result of repeated, pro- longed exposure to sunlight. These de- layed reactions could be in the form of People with fair skin have higher chances burning outdoors as well as indoors. of premature aging and premalignant and malignant changes. Some degree of irreversible damage to the skin occurs with each prolonged exposure, according to Markus. Most long-term harm occurs many years later in the form of basal cell carcinomas and actinic deratoses. Longterm damage also can lead to premature aging of the skin or other skin cancer, says Markus. Pholo by Rob Coleman 20 Cancer appears in many ways such as Spectrum To avoid burning on vacation, Nicole Greco, advertising account executive of Spectrum Magazine, tanned three times a vjeeW to prepare her for trip to Mexico. Photo by David Scott tumors or bumps on the skin or as a wound that won't heal. The effects depend on what type of cancer it is, according to Markus. Some types can be disfigurative. A scar will remain where the tumor is removed. "If someone had a tumor penetrating the nose and we remove the tumor, the nose could end up deformed," says Markus. The As the different tanning places. ers mistakenly filters "Any type The time spent tanning depends on whether by the sun radiation, or the strength ofthe rays involved. There are two rays involved process, ultraviolet violet artificial B radiation contains both means, can damage in the tanning A (UVA) and ultra(UVB). Sunlight UVA and UVB rays. Most hghtboxes (tanning beds) use primarily UVA. "UVB was always thought to be skin." most dangerous. Now we know that is not necessarily true," says Markus. as melanin. out the harmful rays poorly outdoors, especially fair-skinned many people, will tan of the Northern Europeans, with She wanted 20 minutes for her first the industry standard. of of the sun. Fair-skinned people, such as little push fortime limits. "One customer in and claimed she was a physi- came dose," Zeisloft says. That is usually not This occurs because their skin has less Melanin beheve people who tan is Some people, obsessed with getting a tan, cian. susceptible to skin cancer. known Once a "tan" is estabhshed, extended. Times vary with and get radiation exposure, you damage your skin," says Markus. According to Zeisloft, many custom- The risk of cancer is different for each person. According to Markus, people with fair complexions are proba- protective pigment 20 minutes in the bed once a day. If it should be 7 to 8 the skin is very fair the time can damage the eyes and lead to the more to minutes. possibihty of cataracts. bly mOre dan"You increase skin, the sunbathe. Anytime you tan your skin a result of increased light to the cornea, tanning your your chances of cancer whenever you Besides damage to the skin, tanning also has other dangers. lighter gerous tanning can be. The two radiation rays affect the skin UVA rays, which are longer differentiy. in wavelength than UVB, can penetrate melanin, are predisposed to skin more easily indoors. Markus says, "If people tan slowly in Hispanics, American Indians the regular sun, they will tan slowly in and cause premature aging, wrinkting, tanning beds as weU." and skin cancer, according to Markus. During the past ten years, tanning injury. and Blacks have greater amounts of melanin in their skin which protect them from cancer-causing ultraviolet tion. Summer irrita- The time spent tanning indoors ies depending on what type of skin people have. 1990 var- A first-time customer can spend 7 deeply into the lower levels of your skin UVA rays have become UVA has been called the "safe" parlors offering popular. 21 Zeisloft admits there are risks in- tanning ray by the industry, but recent studies contradict this suggestion. volved. "If there According to Zeisloft, many of the salons rely predominantly on ultraviolet skin cancer, A to produce tans. "A suntan is a shield difficulty, that stops harmful rays from penetrat- "UVB ing," he says. was linked to skin cancer. This said to be a family history of wouldn't take the I risk," "Also, if you tan with says Zeisloft. much is why tan at all? effort to tan, If it takes that you've got to be doing something you shouldn't. Some old-fash- is ioned and gave the industry a poor reputation." Because of this, many owners UVA. "The industry is still "If switched to studying tiie effects of die much UVA rays," "Exposure says, UVA to takes that radiationis especially harmful for people you shouldn't." skin to light," she says. "This is called Such medications include psoralen, some some blood pressure medication. Markus warns those using is one we "One ma- be different from another down the street." Some tanning bed owners confuse consumers by advertising that their units are approved by the FDA. The FDA does have rigid standards regulating the safety of the tanning booth apparatus to prevent it from collapsing on a person. this doesn't radiation emitted mean that the by the lamps or lights is safe. Although the FDA doesn't regulate the day-to-day operations of tanning agency has a say in how the allowable exposure, and a label advis- people think a tan is a big deal and really important," he says. "They just don't ing prospective customers taking medi- Uke cine to consult their doctor before expo- to hear they can't tan." die dangers sure to ultraviolet rays. Labels warning involved, there are few regulations of eye damage, premature aging of the Surprisingly, witii the medication to be extremely careful while tanning. "TetracyUne may equipment is made and used. Operators are required to provide protective goggles, a timer calibrated to measure drug photosensitivity." tranquUizers and chine salons, the taking medications which sensitizes the tetracy lines, anti-diabetic agents, tion of light," says Markus. However, effort to tan, you've got to be doing something says Zeisloft. Markus it but there are no standards about radia- all worry most about since many teenagers use it for treatment of acne," says placed on tanning bed owners. "The Food and Drug Administration super- Markus. vises the structural safety of machines. skin, and skin cancer, must be placed on the tanning beds. The manufacturer must also provide a recommended exposure schedule. For All Your CycliNq "There are dangers with anything you INeecIs Bloom Nautilus and Fitness Center. "What you believe about tanning de- THE ^ ^fT fT J ^-^ do," says Jason Green, manager of pends on which article you read. People DUTCH who tan indoors are usually aware of the WHEELMAN dangers." If people BICYCLE SHOPS can get dangerous Sales - Service All Terrain or • Racing • - Repairs • Kids Zeisloft. • BMX • Exercise • Accessories • Clothing • Shoes • Racks Bloomsburg 784-6524 in it anything wrong the "Ultraviolet radiation if is dan- misused." Cur- only Ohio, Michigan, California, and North Carolina regulate tanning- bed usage, according to Zeisloft. The problem with tanning is there are so many myths that people aren't sure what to believe. They end up following GIANT BIANCHI SCHWINN DIAMOND BACK advice that could prove harmful. 146 W. Front St. Berwick 759-0884 "1 went to a tanning spa because 1 wanted to get a head start on my tan before spring break," says 21, 22 you go rently, TREK St. "You can make gerous and harmful and much more! 64 E. Main if way," says Shultz. "The worst thing about the industry is the misuse of facilities by owners," says Mountain Bikes Recreation don't follow directions they hurt. Amy Grieme, Bloomsburg. Spectrum "I usually tan indoors for a base tan," says Tara Gosling, age 21 Bloomsburg. , "I don't want to get burned. I'll start tanning in March for a base tan so I don get burned "The longer you prolong continue to damage skin." "Many people the tan you not necessarily tme, however. tanning bed, Ught claim that the first directly is "In a concentrated more on the skin," says Markus. The t time they tan they bum," says Zeisloft. belief that the tanning industry promotes when summer comes." is when you tan year- "People are not supposed to bum; that's what the indoor industry is about. If they a safe ' "The danger way to tan isn't tme. Occasional tanning Although aware of the dangers involved in tanning beds, many continue and the use of moisturizers to prevent the process of excessive tanning. "Tan- round," she says. by tanning doesn't people very much, according to the dry skin caused effect ning is associated with a healthy image and affluency," says Markus. "In the Gosling. past, generations preferred skin untan- Grieme and Gosling are among thousands tan, who ned. believe they can get a base and a recent study indicates they tan can give tection against an acute tion, butit also has you don't bum some People UVA bum reac- standards. aging effects. Even if some you are damaging your tme for using tanning beds after the sun to prolong a increases the damage Basal Cell Carcinoma tan. According to Markus, attempting to prolong a suntan by going to a salon just to one's skin. start with Some smaller initial segments they won't." think the risk of cancer is when tanning indoors because "Radiation causes tan whether you get it the time spent in a tanning bed is usually from sun oratanning bed," says Markus. shorter than time spent in sun. Summer 1990 sort These places should have of customer profile cards or questionnaires, according to Zeisloft. Pholo courtesy of Geisinger Medical Center is who choose to visit a tanning salon or spa should be aware of safety pro- skin." The same athletic things are starting to change again." may be partially right. Markus says, "A UVA-induced However, models and superstars in recent years are tan, but This is These cards should ask important information about how you tan. People should make sure the beds are clean, according to Shultz. The place shouldhave customercharts, and should be reUable. "Make sure it's been there for a wMle," says Shultz. Each place contains different kinds [SeIeIeIeIeIeIbIeIeIeIeIeIeIqIeIeIqIeIeIeIe] 0J 0J 0j 0J IdI M la (a [a . Gateway to Historic Fishing Creek Valley ... |j 0J El don't have face These tanners of beds. give reduced hght over the facial area. "The face is the most sensitive area. With the special bulbs, the face will tan slower than the rest of the body. It We work you for will not bum," he says. ^¥ I "Some beds tanners," says Green. 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For more information call 389-4058 [aj Spectrum 117 West Main Street Bloomshurg, PA 17815 Maria & Russell Lewis 717-387-1332 We welcome you to join us at RusselVs for fine dining and a relaxing atmosphere. From our dining room to our bar you'll find many delightful experiences. Please do visit us. Keeping togetherness in mind, the Bloom family 'covers' Columbia County by Jim Roberts It's a hot summer day. You've been doing muscle-busting, mind-bending work ing and ers. rooms laying in small tile carpet- with your father and broth- Mom took care of most of the pre- work After a few hours, cry "uncle" from many of us would all this ice built by his father and uncle. "I've all the pieces fit while building their family-owned and operated busi- ness. Frank Bloom; his wife, Katherine; and three sons, Frank III, 20; Scott, 19; and Brian, 18; have a true sense of unity combined with craftsman-like skill. "I course," says Frank. Frank, "It's a family skiU and if I hired outside the family I'd be givingit away." team work ethic, Frank says, "The family to be run a his sons, all of the flooring jobs. Brian, the youngest son, be joining the crew full-time after this summer. busy enough to open "I'm "We'U soon have two crews quicker service. If another store, but it has to be run by Blooms." it for goes on the floor we can handle it. No job is too big," says Frank. The family credits Katherine with keeping the office running, handling the finances, and writing the checks. But, she says, "If I had to lay a floor I'd be in big trouble." Each family member functions handles the entire job, from ordering the part of the whole. The Blooms as a recently "Some instaUed thirteen rolls of carpet and over named after us "extended family" of trusted craftsmen fifty area. He joined his father and uncle, the original Bloom Brothers, in 1974 doing and Scott, handle completed a large office complex in but I've been too busy to find out for sure," says Frank. III one of the busiest The landmark in the people say the town was Frank is carpet of Frank and shops in town. will floor covering to the installation." Family owned since 1961, the busiis Bloom Brothers new do themselves, plumbing and some carpentry, are done by an by Blooms." ness for the he graduates from Vo-Tech school family," says Frank, "I'm busy enough open another store but it has —except left it work but I had to turn them down," says would never do it any other way besides to night to find your house just the way you had almost fifty talented guys ask me for family togeth- Bloomsburg, have been able to make leave in the morning and return home at Amazingly, the Bloom family, owners of Bloom Brothers Floor Coverings, of the "whole job" concept. "You can added to the reputation for quality serv- Crediting his success to the family's details. erness. them on to Frank. Since 1974, Frank has what he calls, "third-shift work. Anything and everything." His tasks they can't who have worked years. with the Blooms for "Other firms hire some real quality Harrisburg. Working as a team, they cartons of tUe. This type of in-house family operation has been tried by others in the area. workers, but they get paid by the yard. According to Frank, other family busi- We concentrate on the whole job," says nesses faU because a lack of unity sphts Frank. Bloom Brothers will remove the business. His sons seem eager to uncle attended factory school to learn your furniture for a slight fee in addition stay in the business and be the best and he passed to installing your new floor. This is part around. In fact, Frank III the tricks of the trade 26 sees a lack of Spectrum young craftsmen in "You his line of work. many don't see guys that can do what of the younger we do," he says. Frank III enjoys working with tile flooring the most because of the "challenge." Frank III must have had his fuU with Blooms completed a Kawneer Corporation. The family was contracted to do the tile work after the project for the plant's cafeteria using three different color tiles, No in three different sizes. two colors were supposed to touch. This geometric nightmare was just another challenge to the Blooms. The job was complete in eight days and no two colors touched. "TUe is the most workable of the flooring materials. with You can do anything says Frank it," III. The Blooms have created intricate tUe designs in local homes as weU. They constructed a six-pointed star, cut entirely from for a family in Espy. "We tile, try to Photo by David Scott do whatever the customer asks," says Frank. Frank Bloom perfects his trade while he installs vinyl and linoleum flooring. Frank likes to work with vinyl and BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA A State System of Higher Education University A PROUD HERITAGE, A BRIGHT FUTURE • Academic programs in nearly •Graduate studies, including 100 areas of study MBA programs for career-orientated adults •Customized educational services for business and industry •Certificate •Celebrity Artist Series •Art exhibitions •Top-notch athletics For more information about BUy call Admissions (717) 389-4316 Summer 1990 27 The Blooms have seen a new genera- linoleum flooring. "I strive for perfec- We Have You Covered tion He when installing vinyl," says Frank. says the ultimate goal floor absolutely ! some of the is to no easy task in flat. It' s older and rougher kitchens. go," says Frank, "those spills just aren't lon fibers and stain re- ceramic • hardwood vinyl on their kitchen "It's remnants making installation even more dif- skill. a family floor ficult. Some of these may Floor Store 6th and Catherine Sts. If I As part of the trade, the Blooms asbestos. sult in some of the most durable carpet- hired ing ever. The Blooms have be away. family, I'd contain dangerous giving It rolls all ^^^~"^^~^^ -^^^^^^— well. 784-7366 his and Often, installing can be taxing as "We suggest that the customer put new floor down still before building is- make much tougher," says Frank. When it comes to padding, Frank says, "It doesn't have much of an effect on the wear and tear but it's great if you want comfort." To do a home over in aU new carpet, prices can range from $2,000 to $7,000. "That range in price Our Cfiarming IStfi Century Inn comes tough. of rope, resist stretching and seeming. lands or booths. These obstacles laying vinyl that stretching, "berber," which resembles a carpet made craft. resist scuffing floors in newer kitchens Bloomsburg many Carpet weavings like advancements in the The newer floors require no waxing. installed of carpeting but tucking, and seeming safety considerations as well as ny- sistant treatments re- outside the older surfaces keep aware of these M^Hugh's New the same." layer over layer of • With thorough and personalized service. "I've come and seen different types of carpets Frank says people put carpet • and cover Co- lumbia county's living rooms. get the • tile tion of carpeting evolve is just a rough estimate," says Frank, "because there Offers frencfi Inspired American Cuisine And A Lovely 'Btd. And-^reak^ast. are lots of variables including the qual- of the carpet and the size of the ity home." Other flooring options hardwoods Luncheon Served Tues. -Sat. 11:00-2:00 - Sat. 5:00 - wide variety of floor coverings Main Dinner Served Thurs. popularity. 9:00 like making a comeback in The Blooms display the are at their Street store. All-in- the-famUy operations, with the knowledge and skUl of the Blooms, Sunday Dinner 11:30 - few and far individual." 2:00 between Our are in this "age of the society has empha- sized individual success within the cor- Reservations Advised Wine Glasses Provided porate structure. Traditions are falling by the wayside, so the Blooms serve an example that Visit Our Qourmet Sfwp Jood Oriented. Qift 'Basl^ts-MC Occasions (Party (Paperware & Cookies Saisa-Irisfi 1509 Bloom Rd. Danville»One Mile East of can still as be done and their confidence is refreshing. Coffee 'Beans -llnusiud Teas Imported CfwcoCates it "The place we're working on can be a shambles, but if it has a floor, our family can fix it up," Frank says. S Oatmeal GMC 275-4510 28 Spectrum PT^te. ^ea 1/eA^ "Where Customer Satisfaction Is Our Main Concern" t^^^/n^ LIBERTY CHEVROLET GEO CADILLAC Bl_OOIVISBLJF=lC3i, F>yV - "We're Easy To Deal - Witfi" Racers pass Hollow Roaid in llie Columbia County 50. For local cyclists, the road to success begins in Bloomstiurg '^ u >cr [ 35 bik- months concentrating on only the fourth cyclist to win in racing instead of worrying both the world champion- Russell Lewis, For ing means keeping shape and having fun. For Russell Dryer and Phil Cable, biking means com- way petition and a of life. about summer jobs." ship and the Biking used to be viewed as a European sport, but af- ter the victory of Greg in the same Tour de France year. According to Frans Verowner of the Dutch straeten, These athletes race for the LeMond of Minnesota in the Wheelman Dutch Wheelman Bicycle Shops, Bloomsburg and Tour de France last July, the world began to realize that racing in Europe Bicycle Shops, United Berwick. is more competitive than in the States. In a Lewis, owner of country as small as Russell's, a popu- Belgium, there are downtown usually about 100 lar Bloomsburg res- races throughout taurant, has been the country on any he frequently given weekend. Dryer estimates that during the two entered competi- months abroad, he Although he and Cable averaged some about three races a local races, this week, each about biking for over fif- teen years. In college, tions. now enters businessman sixty doesn't have the length. gium petitive as Dryer. "1 is other C a b 1 e and , 2 1 says more organized than in the United hand. Dryer, 18, Millville, much Dryer, "but the system in Belgium he says. the is harder," and race to stay in shape," On in Racing in Bel- time to be as com- just bike miles States." Russell Lewis In the United States races , are almost always Bloomsburg, spent on weekends, but in Europe two months racing in Belgium this past summer. "I gave up attending nationals to go to Belgium so that I biking was no longer Euro- two races are scheduled all week. months later, LeMond won, for the second time, the Entry fef s for each race in Europe are about $2.50; in would get the competitive professional road race at the the United States the cost is need," says world championships in Chambery, France. He is usually $20. Biking in Eu- experience Dryer. I "We spent those two pean dominated. Just rope is also much more popu- Members of the Wheelman Team include right): front Jr.; (left to row, Joe Sees, Joe Sees, row. Dutch Bicycling III; second Ken Cross, Tim Winn, Frans Verstraeten, Lance Hemmen, Mike Hartzell, Dick Pileski. Pholo by David Scott lar than in the United States. According to Dryer, just about everyone in most European countries owns at least one then says. ing. I really started to enjoy riding," Dryer seems pleased with his suc- cess. "I've bike. Dryer began biking four years ago, when he began riding with a friend who was already racing. "I had been riding a lot just for transportation purposes, but he finish is incredible!" There are two main types of races. In Within two years he started plac- done really weU," he says. developed a lot faster than I ever "I antici- pated." a criterium race, down to form bikers race A route. "I absolutely love the competition," he says. "The last 500 meters of a race begins to sprint. The excitement at the are shut and the 40 or 50 times around the simple road race, however, one point and ends at another; they are also usually 40 or 50 miles long. when everyone That's are the best. starts at town roads a one-mile circle, Dryer, an amateur racer, is licensed by the Uruted States Cycling Founda- A New Look Sanctioned For Your Home County to host 75 mile race Bicycle racers from across the country arc expected to attend the first Cov- ered Bridge Fall Classic Bicycle Race, October 7. The race, sponsored by the Full Service Design • & Installation Carpeting •Tile Columbia-Montour Tourist Promotion Agency (TPA), will begin in Berwick and end at Knoebels Grove. "Because the race is sanctioned by the United States Cychng Federation (USCF), it has been announced in various cycling publications and we expect there to be many professionals guerite Foster of the • Wallpaper as well as amateurs in attendance," says Mar- TPA. The route will pass through or go by seventeen covered bridges in the two counties. B loom rothers 498 West Main Street Bloomsburg 784-1769 32 The race will be seventy-five miles and will feature many sprint points loThe first rider to reach one of these check points will win $50. These points will be sponsored by local businesses. According to Frans Verstraeten, owrter of the Dutch Wheelman Bicycle cated along the route. Shops, there will also be $2,000 in prize money to be spht between the top fifteen placers. For racers who are not licensed by the USCF, Fun Ride open to everyone. This race will start there wiU also be a ten-mile and finish at Knoebels Grove. Spectrum (USCF), but is allowed to compete money. Racers pay a fee each year, receive a license, and are allowed to race tion barely get off your bike. Biking for very competitive. in USCF sponsored races. The USCF is is also To be a good racer, a person has to have a lot of dedication and be willing to give up a lot of time to he says. He spends most of in charge of all the racing in the United train," States. February, March, and April condition- There are four categories of racers, "After a long your back aches so much that you can hilly race, pushing is hard to enter this category. "Right now racing is want to to and aU I do with my am hoping titions," enter six In February, three members of Dutch Wheelman team — the Cable, John McGurk, 24, and BiU Irving, 26, spent three weeks at the Colorado Springs Training Center. The camp is a general preparation camp for this year's season, which began in March. Each of the three averaged about 400 miles of racing a week. The camp emphasized cross-training and included swimming, hiking, stretching, soccer, weight lifting, and mountain biking. The month training in California to get a head start on the season. "If a rider can excel at a like this, they may be camp can get exposure. Then, Hometown Bank Nobody Does sible. Lewis, although he says he isn't a It Better! By the end of March, ~"~^^^^~ ^^^^^^^~ he says. three then spent a The side whenever pos- long and hard. your bike." I some day although he racer, also trains barely get off international compe- they and the weather is cold, prefers to train out- caliber competitors. Dryer He also has a set of roUers to ride on when and Olympic class life ing for the races ahead. __^^_^^^ ^^_^^^^^_ with category 1 being for the country's world- days a week. he rides between 20 and 50 miles a day, Lewis says that al- BLOOMSBURG BANK COLUMBIA TRUST though these 20 to 50 miles sound like a lot, serious racers bike an average CO. ^ST • 1010 S MARKET 50 to SI 75 miles a day. Lewis became interested when he was in college. (^ in biking "Riding was Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Supplies Featuring: • Moen • HB Smitti Gas & Oil-Fired • Eljer Faucets Plumbing Boilers Fixtures •Jacuzzi Wtiirlpools & Spas •Comfortaire Furnaces invited to an international event," Verstraeten says. 322-24 Nationals will be held in Albany, N.Y., and Trexlertown, Pa., this July. Nationals determine who will make the United States national team for the Olympics. ^ Mill Street, Danville PA 17821 (717)275-4771 BI-LO ^ Dryer and Cable are also the first racers in the area to qualify for national races. Last year. Cable qualified in the "supply time trial and Dryer qualified in both the time and road trial "This is not an easy sport," empha- and hiUy race, your back aches so much that you can sizes Dryer. "After a long Summer 1990 Hours: race. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 33 cheap and since school, .VV^'^^'O, I says. "I racer, I used it I lived ten miles from for transportation," he have never considered myself a just enjoy riding my bike." Competitive racing is expensive. make given special is sure that worth about is top and pedals. According to Lewis, a $400 on tires alone. For recreapurposes, tional The excitement $3,000. "I like to spend is Additional expenses include shoes, ^^_^_^^_^ about is it quality." serious racer might spend my extra money on my however, these expenses are not nec- incredible." "A non- bikes simply because essary. of the enjoyment competitive racer I get "I also really will be perfectly equipped with a regular enjoy trying out aU the different types of ten speed for a long time," says Lewis. out of it," says Lewis. Lewis claims bikes on the market." E. treatment to cheapest one he owns pensive 20 Every part of the bike tires, is much better quality than machine-made bikes. Lewis has several bikes, including three Bianchis, a popular Italian brand. The $1,400; the most ex- Main tubing of the frames are also of a that biking probably is one of the toughest endurance sports Dryer has also invested a sizable amount in his bikes. His most recent because it involves sprinting and climb- purchase, a Basso, cost about $1,500. ing hills in the same race. "Cardiovas- According St. to Dryer, the biggest dif- ference between the high-performance Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717)784-7699 andaverage 10-speedbikesisthe frames. "The frames of these bikes are totally handmade," he says. "Hand-made frames are the best in the world and the cular-wise, it is probably one of the best exercises to do," he adds. Biking provides good cardiovascular conditioning because it uses the large muscle groups of the arms and legs, and increases oxygen consumption and heart rate. According to Joseph Hazzard, letic trainer for ath- Bloomsburg University, "Bicycling provides important aerobic You need us and anaerobic conditioning." . person pedals to . . are to help you buy or make it up When a a hill they working anaerobically. This means they are producing energy in short spurts. sell your vacation retreat But during controlled pedaling, a person is working aerobically. This is when energy is produced steadily and it helps increase endurance. Take advantage Cycling also helps tone the body. of: The pumping motion of the • multi-listing service • help with financing insurance plans hour • appraisals causes- fewer injuries • courteous service the muscles • ens muscles. at If a legs sleek- person rides for an 12 mph, the biker can about 400-500 calories. and and bum off Biking also less strain to joints than jogging. "Obviously a biker doesn't pound his on the road like a jogger and therefore there is less force on the joints," feet The Lutz Agency Hazzard says. Michael Hamilton, owner 246 W. Main Street, Bloomsbtirg RD #2, Box 23, Benton 784-2223 925-6263 Not everyone has the dedication nor the desire to be a Greg LeMond. But this rapidly growing sport can provide health, recreation and fitness for 34 all groups. S Spectrum October 1870: 19, Frozen in Time by Jodi Hennion As the stars fade it's in Perm's Valley. station leaving town. From A The Photo by David Scott day Ed Campbell oversees the mechanical village train stops at the to plan and nine months hammers The project began ten years ago when Ed Campbell, Bloomsburg, envi- A water wheel starts the sioned a miniaturized village. "I never saw mill for the day ' s hitting molten work, and atop the school beUs ring while children romp around the school yard. The date to build. is Oc- and time to help package it, and without it would never have been reality. him, been a whitfler Zettle has also He much challenge, that is why I decided to do it." people, dogs, cats, horses, and mules. of his Ufe. The materials including The mechanical village is an exact half-inch scale of a mock village located Valley, lights go on is com- inside the homes, would never be completed. It in the plarming stage for ten years, and took only nine months to build. learned a lot from what we We did," Campbell says. Campbell, owner of the Heritage House Restaurant is also a carpenter by He many including the school, church, businesses, proceeds to the church, located next to cabins, and At mid- town retires to perform show once again the next day. night, the 35 the clothing. scene in the "was the play- We put it on a revolving board at night, when the congregation many signs located over businesses, and an electrician was also hired to help bam doors open to make known a spirited bam dance, and the congregation the school, for ceremonies. handmade difficult Professional sign painters painted "When we began, it seemed as if the was over Perm's natural went to church, the board would do a 180 degree turn and the playground would move under the village. Because there were so many moving parts, it was difficult to get it to work properly." the at which time the town refrains from the busy trades that filled their mornings and then resumes once again in the af- rises so that challenge." project moon all shingles, tin slate roofs, stone buildings, leather ground. would also be a and going to school until the lunch hour, After the woricday wood village," says Campbell, different that The day begins at 6 a.m., with the town awakening to the sunrise over Perm's Valley. Tradesmen and town folk set about their day arriving at work handmade of "The most I represents an 18 hour day. village is harnesses and real and wanted something somewhere in the northeastern United Statesjust following the Civil War. The model, which depicts a typical day in the Uves of a 19th century town, runs on a timer that makes each hour in a day equal to one minute, the 1 8 minute show pleted and the and never had a train set as a child "I whittled the 150 figurines that live in the town, including House Family Restaurant, near Orangeville on lage located in the Heritage Route 487. for had a train set as a child and 1 wanted something different that would also be a tober 19, 1870 in the miniaturized vil- ternoon. that took ten years come powerful mule leads the boat from the dock. hill rises, workers off in the down- the blacksmith shop the sounds of steel. and the sun the beginning of another trade. built the —with buildings all the wiring to make the town come to life. The moving parts are gen- with erated by a computer that has been pro- grammed to run the village through 18-minute day. The also be moved by pushing buttons cause each scene ently of another. 'to been on the road which move independ- The village was nally designed to be its village parts can origi- mobUe and five times, but it has was John Zettle who, Campbell says, is the inspiration behind everything. Campbell most successful here in Columbia County. It can now be seen on permanant display at the Heritage House explains that Zettle had the knowledge Restaurant. homes the help of S Spectrum America's Greatest Crop w OF w Couch Potatoes by Gina Vicario High-tech radios. Remote control television. Music Television. the Nintendovideo games. Electronic gadgets. home computer. Video Gameson cassette recorders. TodaV 'S VOUth arC Watchillg tOO mUCh TV and playing too much Nintendo. Bombarded with more technological advancements than past generations could even begin to imagine, we are now in the era of the couch potatoe. According to Craig Hort, chair- man of the health and physical education department at Danville Senior High School, today's youth are not as physically fit as they should be. "European children in the same age groups as ours have been ahead of our children in physical fitness for the past twenty years," says Hort. much many video "Children are watching too television, playing too games, and not getting enough exercise," he says. Jean Cleaver, girls' physical edu- ColumHigh School, also believes that cation instructor at Central bia the physical fitness of today's youth "America's youth are finding such as hitting a tennis 36 p'"'"''')' Joshua needs improvement ball, it more difficult to do things Ziesloft, Bloomsburg, enjoys his favorite DaiidScoit pastime— matching television. connecting a bat with a Softball, Spectrunn and even simply bouncing a ball," says Qeaver. "They have a definite problem with hand-eye coordination." The Bogalusa Heart Study at Louisiana State University Medical Center indicates that a quarter of our youth are Twenty-five percent of boys and overweight. THE BLOOMSBURG fifty-five percent of girls cannot do one pull-up; thirty percent of boys and fifty minutes. much percent of girls cannot run a mile in less than ten The and diet lifestyle of the average American UNIVERSITY is FOUNDATION to blame, according to the report. "We seem to be in the middle of a physical fitness crisis," says Michael Johnston, manager of Bloom Nautilus. "People tire more with poor health habits miss more sick days and THE FOUNDATION 1985, the Bloomsburg University has the responsibility of securing private funds to maintain and enhance the quality and excellence in all areas of the University. The BU Foundation conducts an active Activated "Students have become slaves to vehicles." program easily at work. Their mental producUvity is affected, can't possibly and they compete with those in other countries who are "When it comes to the simply in better shape," says Johnston. protection of our country, soldiers be physically if fit. I think that important that We would need military manpower a confrontation were to occur. This to start it is promoting physical fitness in is why it is in Foundation, tion Inc. of information, cultivation, among and solicitaand individuals, corporations, foundations. The Bloomsburg University Foundation membership includes outstanding business, professional, and civic leaders from throughout the Commonwealth. important our youth," he says. According to Lt. Col. John O'Connor, director of training at the United States tially, most Army recruits are Physical Fitness School, "Essen- from urban backgrounds and tend be less active in their formative years. When to they enter the service, their physical condition tends not to be as high as INFORMATION those of previous decades," he says. "Therefore, it takes more time and effort to train them." Lt. Col. O'Connor adds, "Military Services has recommended to the President's Council on Physical Fitness that a Inquiries relative to the national position be taken that requires students to participate in physical education classes every year in elementary and can be met only through private funding, or questions concerning bequests and estate plans secondary school." may be According to Qeaver, the major problem doesn't the school system. "Working parents lie and this is the role Bloomsburg University the University, needs which directed to; with home," she says. "Children see their parents sitting on the couch watching The school system gifts to aren't making the extra effort to get involved in activities outside the television, Foundation, model they follow." offers a unique opportunity to provide the time and facilities necessary for children to exercise. Physical activity can be placed in a healthy context in con- BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. OFFICE OF DEVELOPEMENT CARVER HALL BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 junction with a program of comprehensive health education. Unfortunately, not all school systems have either comprehen- (717)389-4128 sive health education or a measurable physical education program designed to provide motivation, knowledge, and skills needed for a physically active lifestyle. Once, every high school student attended a physical education class every day. times a week Summer for about 1990 Now, the average in this area is 45 minutes per session. two Students at 37 According to Hort, Danville Senior High School has also done away with the President's Fitness Test. Robert Lombardo, assistant principal and athletic directorof Bloomsburg "It would be helpful if we could hold physical education High School, says, "We do not give the President's Fitness classes twice a week," says Margo Aurand of Central ColumTest because we have another test that we 've been doing that bia, "but once a week is aU we can fit into our schedule." One way in which schools can promote the importance of seems to be sufficient." Although area schools seem to physical fitness is through the ^^^^~^^^'~-—~'^~ be drifting away from the ~ implementation of the PresidenPresident's Fitness Test, they do tial Sports Award program. in to seem to stress the importance of Persons fifteen years of age or Central Columbia Elementary School only attend physical education classes once a week. 'We seem in forty-five different sports Schools are offering summer swimming programs, opening fitness crisis." ^^^^^— The President's Council, be- i^-^— gun in 1956 by President Eisenhower as part of a national program to help shape up America s younger generation, rewards fitness efforts in hopes that people wUl get hooked on the feehng of fitness. However, ' are no longer including the President's Fitness Test in their physical education classes. "Central Columbia has pretty much done away with the President's Fitness Test in girls' classes," says Cleaver. "We spend our time concentrating on lifetime sports such as tennis, golf, and archery. The fitness tests just don't seem to prove useful for the girls. However, we do conduct the tests in boys' classes physical fitness in other ways. and fitness activities. some schools be the middle of a physical older can qualify for the awards because some colleges and military like to have records of physical fitness to refer to." 2601 Rt. 11 Bloomsburg ^^—^^^^^—— " weight training facilities to any student interested in working out, and coordinating athletic programs that offer a wide variety of sports. However, students don't seem to be trying out for sports as much "I think a as they used to. major part of the problem is that students have become slaves to vehicles," says Cleaver. "Students are so hung up about having a car that they drop out of sports so they can work to maintain their vehicles." Aurand agrees that students are becoming more apathetic as they get older. "They worry too much about their appearance," she says. "The girls don't want to break their naUs." Another reason for apathy is the students' increasing toward organized activities. "Students don't like attitude A Clean Car Has Class, 784-0666 So Class Sunrise Up Now! POOLS & SPAS Specializing in: Inground Custom Pools On Ground Pools Portable Spas Swim Spas The Washery System Sky Tech Sunrooms Jetted Bathtubs -[-[-|- — We make you #1 That's why we're #1 ^ ^ Open 38 7 Days CR'S WEIS MARKET MARKET Open 7 Days a Week 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. "The Soft Cloth Car Wash" Spectrum Some teens won't get involved in sports because they feel planned activities with rules," says Cleaver. "They just want to play when they want to play. I 'm seeing this in them more self-conscious or inexperienced. However, this shouldn't We can let teenagers and more." stop their chances at physical fitness. Although students do not seem to be taking advantage of schools are offering to promote physical fitness, faculty of area schools say they are doing all that they can do. know that "The rest is up to the parents," says Lombardo. "The whole famUy needs to be involved in fit- athletic teams are not the only way to exercise. Parents can begin by setting the example and exercising all that themselves. They can attempt to relay the message that physi- ""~~^^"^^^^^~^^ ^^^^~^^"^^~^^^ are providing fitness opportuni- —not a chore. Parents can take their children skating, bowling, to baUet les- 'Parents have to set the example." ness." Hort agrees that the schools cal activity is fun sons, aerobics class, and even hiking on the weekends. and students aren't being en- Jeanine B arone, sports medi- couraged to take advantage of cine and nutrition editor of the ties "Berkeley Wellness Letter," She encour- them. "It is important that physical education programs stay intact, and that extra periods be added if necessary in order to prevent physical education time from being cut out," says Hort. "Parents need to set the example." "Working parents are no longer doing things with their famUies outside of the home," says Cleaver. "Perhaps they recommends an to do the transporting. They have to reatize that this is something that is serious enough to demand a Uttie bit of their time and attention," she says. "It is hard for a student to stay involved with a team rooting when there is no one — ages parents to provide children with "active" toys tricycles, balls —and skates, the opportunity to run, climb and jump, instead of sitting them in front of a television screen or a video game. Parents are also encouraged to participate in relay races, touch footbaU are not encouraging their children to get involved in things such as athletic teams because they wiU have to be the ones early start to physical fitness. It is games, and even dancing. clear that America's youth are already well way to becoming permanentiy car seats. An early start on their attached to their couches and on a healthy lifestyle can make it But according to area easier to maintain physical fitness. physical education teachers, it's never too late to shape up! S out in the stands them on." How about (unch? rUN! TLN! r BJ IM f You can enjoy all Opens at 9 a.m. these sports... COUPON 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course FREE 9 Hole Par 3 Course Buy One Game of Driving Range Miniature Golf- • • Baseball Batting Range • • • When you're at hungry for a good meal • Get One Arcade Pizza Game Free! Den Offer Expires: a good price, think Perkins* Family 7/7/90 Restaurant- For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, couni on Perkins to fill your plate without emptying your wallet. SP Wolf Hollow Golf & Go Kart IVack I 187 Central Dr., Bloomsburg (717)784-1140 Located on Route 11, Between Bloomsburg & Berwick, 1 Mile South Off Exit 36-S From 1-80 Call 784-5994 Summer 1990 39 B.U. Fraternities: At Work For You Beta Sigma Delta Supporting the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia Foundation Gamma Epsilon Omicron & Lambda Chi Alpha Supporting the American Cancer Society Phi Sigma Xi Supporting the Ronald McDonald House and Big Brother-Little Brother Sigma Iota Omega Supporting the Danny Appleton Medical Fund Tau Kappa Epsilon Supporting St. Jude's Children's Hospital Theta Chi Supporting the Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Bloomsburg University Interfraternity Council Examining the t on Health Food Pa to control by Maria Engelman WARNING! The foods you buy with "low-cholesterol" on the package think. may not be as healthy as you These foods may be low in cho- lesterol, but they may also be high in so- dium, sugar, and fat. These products fool the customers into beheving they are to buying a healthy product, according Carolyn Dalton, registered dietitian and assistant professor of nursing at in your diet: it excess cho- • Cut down on • Change the kinds of lower saturated total fat in the diet. fats eaten; and increase fat intake intake of polyunsaturated and monoun- ton. Add more complex carbohydrates to the diet (fiber, legumes). on place 'low their products even The "bad" cholesterol is density lipoprotein, which firstplace." The companies are trying to make money from the public's worry of cholesterol. Dalton recommends read- ing the label on the food products along with looking at the price. is LDL, low the heavy high in fat and worth- According to Dalton, people should and pasteries. oil, butter, margarine, Dalton suggests that Americans eat leaner meats, poultry, fish, and legumes (kidney, pinto and garbonzo beans, carrots, is lentils) to cut one common misconcep- eat," says Dalton. "Whether a food is good or bad depends on how much of food one eats and what For instance, someone whose diet means more consists mainly of fatty, sugary foods, than substituting one food mUk, or grain products, probably won't diet for another." and little amounts of vegetables, be healthy. But a person with a weUbalanced diet could get away with an oc- not in excess. "Having a good means more than for another," says Dalton. ening of the supplies arteries, as stated in i4pp//e(i and Diet Therapy by Davis, Martin. away from it Burtis, "But you can't stay because it is made terol products," says Dr. Leonard A. Winski, MLUville. The "good" group of HDL, No one food the essential nutrients in the amounts one needs. A healthy diet consists of a variety of foods. According in the body, so try to stay away from choles- all diet substituting one food cholesterol that can contribute to hard- Nutrition fruit, casional cookie or ice cream cone, but Items hke less in nutritional value. avoid fatty foods, "This tent. "Having a good potato chips often claim to be cholesterol free, but are in in waste. kinds of other foods are in the diet." if they don't have any cholesterol in the body is lost People tend to label a food as "good" that specific "Some companies ^^r tion people have about the foods they a selling gimmick," says Dal- cholesterol' it cleaned from the or "bad" regardless of cholesterol con- Bloomsburg University. "It is ^^^^k cholesterol ^^^^^ can be to the liver where Limit consumption of high choles- terol foods. • by taking the the form of bUe, which saturated fats. • ^^^m. lesterol from the y^^^. This is done arteries, to Dalton, one shouldn't rely solel y on oat bran to deliver a healthy diet. "It limits variety," is says Dalton. It important to eat an assortment of plant down on fat content in the diet. "And, of course, exercise," she adds. As for Upoproteins are the which contain moderate ferent kinds of fiber, because different cholesterol, Dalton suggests four steps amounts of cholesterol and seem to clear types of fiber function differently in the 41 lipoproteins, high density foods to benefit from the effects of dif- Spectrum body. Why wait for problems? septic Some types of fiber have a laxa- tive effect (insoluble), and can be help- ful in treating constipation. There are several different types of dietary fiber Take advantage of our summer special on preventative maintenance • pump tank Before lesterol. fortune on is good for you," says products and bran can be a stool softener, binding cal- low-choles- cium and terol oat bran from expensive cereals that can blood cholesterol level' add bacteria have extra amounts of sugar or sodium, why not buy a bag of oat bran itself. It can be sprinkled on other cereals, pancakes, fruit, When Reg. $144 ROTO- ROOTER or whatever you checked by a physician. ffilinWIllOimgaiBI NO«mnA. - With the help of K.CThe Boy, and Cousin Harry, Gary Chrisman dominates the morning market sylvania, according to the by Jamie Minichella As far back as he can remember, Gary Chrisman, leader of the KISS FM morning crew, has always been interested comedy. When all the other children were listening to their favorite music, Chrisman was listening to BiU Cosby, in ^ ^ Jonathan Winters, and Bob Newhart. "I must admit," he says, "that I was one of those weird eight- year-old boys who re- figures The show has become famous for its zany cast of characters. "If I was going to stay in the business, it would have to be doing somethingcreative," says Chrismaa "If all I could have done was jock records and give the time and temperature, I never would have made it. Hopefully, when I create these wacky characters, they are something that everyone can relate to. comedy routines." In the seventh grade, he was elected the class They represent someone that we all know clown and has upheld this reputation ever since. So, it comes as no surprise that this young man grew up to have his own comedy show on WiUiamsport's WKSB, in ourselves. cited entire t 1990 released by Arbitron. known as 102.7 KISS FM. The Chrisman Morning Show, which better airs from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m., Monday is leading the morning market in an eight-county area, dominating Northeastem and Northcentral Penn- through Friday, or they possess qualities that them and On to we may see The idea is to have fun with make people laugh." a typical morning, listeners may hearoutrageous impersonations of George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Richard Simmons, among others. His characmay come on the air singing "You Can't Touch This," by rapper MC Hammer, and dedicating it to "all or Mr. Rogers, ter, Cousin Harry, the females out there." Kathy Collins (K.C.) and Gary Chrisman begin waking up Central Pennsylvania at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. Phoio by 14 Bill Hughes Spectrum Dwayne Dumple, a farmer from may call in to tell everyone Mansfield, about his latest cow troubles. And listener can rely upon a visit from the Rodney Smeal, also known as The Boy, a character who has taken off with enormous audience appeal. K.C. takes a ing, but says, of on- air verbal joust- that you are comes woridng with, and Gary and I by that privilege. Everything naturally. We are having fun and part of the show's appeal." Aside from its .^^_ , cheering him on, anticipating what happen to him Maybe they can re- late their own will next. prob- " Part of the fun of radio is using your imagination. lems to his, ormaybe he just makes their lives seem okay in comparison, but the public just loves Rod." Chrisman is vague when referring to whetherornotTheBoyisreal. "Part of the fun of radio is using your imagination. People win come up to me and say, 'I know you do this voice, but what about do most of the voices, but not all. And all the characters have their own identity; they are not me, so to speak." When you combine Chrisman 's multimde of characters, you get what he refers to as his "crew." liie most regular member of his crew is Kathy Collins, better known as "K.C.," who comes from a backgroimd of entertainment. Herfather,BrianMcDonald,was that one?' I I think that does is famousforitsgames and contests. One of the contests is "Create a Joke," making soon. Although Chrisman sometimes touches on the fringes of acceptable humor by throwing in sexual comments, he gets few where complaints. callers fill in He says, "I worry, sometimes the blank to a set line too much, about offending people; but such as "You know you've got a rotten that when calls in with the fun- most off-the-wall response wins the contest. One of the craziest games was the Cordless Telephone Olympics. During this, Chrisman created a variety of events, ranging from beeping your horn, to flushing the toilet, to waking your neighbor. niest, "You get the craziest people calling in for these games," says Chrisman. 'They are did run a rather contro- versial call-inshowlastyear. sometimes it it happens. The funny thing does, it is is over something that you never would have thought of in the first place. Somerimes you step on a few toes, but you don't set out to offend." Chrisman is against the concept of "shock radio," such as Howard Stem's show in New Yoric, where the disc jockey deliberately attacks the public and Dies to get away with everything that he can. Chrisman beheves that there are certain ethics to be followed. "I don't feel that it is right to dehberately set out to offend," he says, pointing out, "you stay especially willing to do anything." Chrisman asked the audience to respond to the question, ' because the show received such great response that there may be a "Part 11" in the morning ." kid when The person who The program ' show has become characters, the see on television, yet always "It can do on radio, but when done tastefully, it can be very funny. By the use of the word whoopee, taken from the Newlywed Show, it creates an innuendo that people can relate to without being offended." Chrisman was correct in his assumption of the pubhc not being offended, Chrisman. "He has become an anti-hero. He is the opposite of all the heroes that we is Chrisman admits, really helps when you're doing a dialogue show to genuinely like the person It the listeners can sense that. everyone whoopee?" tend to approach the border of what you sex-crazed individual," says this skinny, unusual place that you've ever made formany years before I came to KISS FM. are blessed "For whatever reason, people just love lot "Gary and I had been friends alert to not hurting those who may be less fortunate than yourself." But, Chrisman "What is the most a radio personality in Pittsburgh and her mother was involved in the Ice Capades. "Back in 1988, the producer and I got together to dis- cuss the addition of a fe- male into the show," Chrisman says. "AU the major markets had morning teams, or zoos; mine consisted basounded were a lot of people, but thatjustwasn'tthecase. Kathy has added a lot to the show. She besically ofjustme. It always like there came another person to play off of and she had audience appeal from Kathy can hold up her end of the show with her ability to ad lib and we the very beginning. work well together." Winter 1990-1991 15 including a 'hot dog war' WiUiamsport, where two ries, in shops less than ten feet away Gary Chrisman from each other competed for the best hot dog. Anolherhighlight was doing a promotion with the original cast of Leave It congratulates a To Beaver. Chrisman worked with winner during the dual radio and television career "Stump the Band," a segment included in his for three and a half years, but then road show. PM Magazine was can- celed. About the same time, WWPA began to slip in ratings. "It became atumingpointinmy was a matter ofdid I want to do more TV or radio? Did I want to think about heading back to Miami and a bigger market?" KISS FM solved Chrisman's dilemma. At the time, WKSB was a 53 kilowatt regional radio station that was just sitting career," says Chrisman. "It Photo by Dan Trexler sometimes creates his own shock with his character, the man from Muncy , who sings parodies about current issues. Forexample, in November, the man from Muncy sang about the recent influx of persons from Philadelphia and surrounding cities. This has been a concern because the newcomers include many rscovering alcoholics and drug addicts whom WiUiamsport residents blame for the recent crime increase. The court subpoenaed the song as evidence to support the removal of a murder trial from the WiUiamsport area. The defendant's lawyer used it to support the belief that his client, a recovering alcoholic, could not receive a fair trial because of the contro- versial nature of the influx situation. games a year, including live broadcasts from the Orange Bowl." Following graduation, he retumed to WiUiamsport. "I never reaUy expected to come back," he says, "but job hunting was slow and I needed money. So I came home, and I stayed." Chrisman got a job as a disc jockey with WWPA, WiUiamsport, where he had worked previous summers. His original plan was to to Miami offer I eam enough money to but, as he couldn't refiise" velop his own return says, "I received show. — an a chance to de- He remained with WWPA for eleven years doing a variety show simUar to In the one on WKSB. 1984, Chrisman was selected as Central Pennsylvania's favorite discjockey night preparing his material for the next inacontestrunbyWNEP-TV. The honor led Chrisman into doing some television day's show. "Sometimes after staying up features with hard to get yourself started again at 4:45 a.m.," he says. "But show Chrisman spends an hour or two each late at night, it is it is the people who make it aU worthwhile. For some reason they count on you to start their day. So, even if you feel lousy, making one person out there laugh makes you feel better, as if you have a purpose." Bom and raised in WiUiamsport, Oirisman went to the University of Miami where he majored in mass communications. In Miami, he woriced as the sports director of the college radio station. "It was a great experience," says Qirisman. "I got a lot of air time covering about sixty 16 mn PM Magazine, a syndicated WNEP at the time. The on highlightofthe show was a trip to California, where he spent eight days and covered fourteen stories. While in California, he did a feamre on the cast of General Hospital, and an in- terview with Doug Barr, who co-starred with Lee Majors in The Fall Guy. While there, he also got a chance to cover the 30th anniversary of Disneyland and the ASCAP Music Awards, where he interviewed several stars including Kenny Donny Osmond, and BUly Idol. Chrisman also covered more local sto- Loggins, dormant. The idea of being an underdog station with the possibility of becoming number one excited Chrisman. "Nobody had done anything to make the station a big winner and knowing that it had the potential was exciting," he says. "AU of a sudden the scope of what I could do had been expanded and I could now be heard in areas within a 100 mile radius. That became what kept me, and wiU continue to keep me, in WiUiamsport." In addition to being the morning disc jockey, Chrisman is also the promotions director of WKSB He spends a lot of time outside the studio doing live remotes, class reunions, and high school dances. The . station has also started a new project, the Chrisman Show on the Road. At the show, viewers wiU see members of several the crew, including a live appearance from the Boy Rodney. They wiU also get a chance to play many of the games from the show, such as "Stump the Band," where participants request a song and if the band doesn't know it, they win. The show has live musical entertainment and of course, stand-up comedy from Chrisman himself. "It is a great experience to be able to see who your audience is and to receive feedback from them," says Chrisman. "Over the air you can only guess if a joke was successful. This gives us a Spectrum chance to get to know our a second in October. Hundreds were turned Chrisman In 1987, a local the secret to great efforts to get to to keep started his own company that televises area high Chrisman 's makes such know his public and his values intact. "It is the people "You're always a representativeof your starion. It is self into much easier to bring your- your show, than your show into me my success and they can take it away. your life." Thinking back, Chrisman doesn't regret not going back to the fast-paced lifestyle of alargermaricet. "The longer I You have stayed in WiUiamsport, the harder out there at the door. business, Cable Sports Productions. This is is success? Probably that he The first show was held in August, with away So, what audience better." who have made everything pos- sible forme," says to Chrisman. "They gave keep things in perspective. it be- me to school sports. Qirisman came organizes and sells the leave," he says, pointing out, "My on his own. With such a busy schedule, it is no won- project " derthat this 37-year-old has not found the time for marriage. family could have done was jock records and give the time and temperature, never would In 1987, If all for I is here, nowmycareerishere as weU." His latest I Chrisman was ranked is have made among the mo st eligible find the time to devote to a relationship. But someday I'd have a family." like to get married and You can't let yourself get too satisfied and host trips to various places. walk aroimd thinking you are great, because that is when you become a target and get shot down. But, you can't seU yourself series short either." 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With the help of dedicated volunteers, Habitat Humanity helps needy people build homes by Kami Silk and then I got papers to After over 236 East The construction Bloomsburg. However, is at First Street, the house, builtby Habitat inBloom,isnot yet a home. Only half a family resides it won't be a home until the there and entire family is together. Almost three years ago, Tong Ba Ho, 39, and his two sons, Tung, 16, and Dat, 13, emigrated from North Viemam. The three were sponsored by the Lutheran Trinity Church in Milton. "They sent us the tickets and when I came here I woriced and paid them back," says Ho, a welder. Ho's wife and three other children wiU hopefully be able to join their family within the next year. filling Ho. Winter 1990-1991 it's a hand-up," In addition, each family is required to put in an additional 500 hours of work on other Habitat sites in addition to the work looked at his willingness to become a panner in the program, level of need, and ability to repay the loan. they contribute on their helps extend the famUy " own home. This s relationship with new homes. Habitat for Humanity I don't know of anything I've ever seen that illustrates love in action like Habitat for ' the organization and also continues the cycle of building Humanity. is a worldwide housing ministn,' founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller and liis wife, Linda. Both saw the need to help those who were trapped in poverty housing and increasing debts and realized that every person has the right to decent shelter. This new organization would raise funds, recruit volunteers, and provide procedures and expertise to develop around the world a better habitat Cliristian for people. "I "My mtor, Tim, told me about Habitat, not a handout, a candidate for a house. Ho was interviewed by Habitat LnBloom's family selection committee. The committee sands of others, to get through unavoidable bureaucratic "red tape." teers. "It's says Peiffer. come They are waiting, like thou- miss my family," says Ho. "I have not seen them in a very long time." Ho lived in a rented house in Espy before he learned about Habitat for Humanity, an organization whose goals are to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. He found out through a friend how Habitat helps needy people btiild houses by working with the family and volun- fin out," says out the application to be- for Five families applied to the project, says Bob Peiffer, vice-president of Husky Habitat, Bloomsburg University's chapter of Habitat for Humanity. "Ho's family the only one able to invest the 500 "sweat-equity" hours that are required by "What the poor need is not charity but capital, not caseworkers but coworkers. And what the rich need is a wise, honorable, and just way of divesting themselves of their overabundance," was says Fuller. Habitat." Former President Jimmy Carter is an advocate of Habitat, and can frequently be seen working along with other volunteers Families woik in cooperation with volon their house, thus providing a personal involvement for all thathas nothunteers to further acause whichhe tenns "a miracle ing to do with charity. of love from God." Carter has given Habitat its visibility 19 and he has drawn publicity with his pubhc campaigns, media contacts, and personal labor contributions. "I've travelled almost everywhere in the world and don'tknow of anything that service announcements, direct mail .SUPPLY, By-Rite J \^q illustrates Wholesale Distributors Plumbing • Heating —— Through taxdeductible dona- Air Conditioning tions of (717)784-3263 Owner: Coombs For All Your Auto Parts Needs money, DANVILLE AUTOMOTIVE Danville -^"^k, St^NAPA^ ^hh||^ ~~ there wouldn't have been enough room forthem all." Ho's house is a two-story, three bedroom, one-anda-half bathroom not charity but capital, not caseworkers but co-workers. " ous houses with the help of the future home owners. Houses are sold to partner families for no profit, with no-interest mortgages, which are issued over a fixed time period. Ho is expected to pay a small monthly mortgage payment for the next twenty years, and the money is deposited into the fund for Humanity which supports the constmction of more homes. Habitat in Bloom bought the house on _ Because there are no unimportant parts." ~~~^'~''~^^~ ment which is stiU house. living It has a large room, a kitchen with an ad- joining dining room, and a basebeing worked on by Welk. He has installed dry wall, insulated and painted the room and put carpet down. He is now looking for a desk to finish off the room. "I'm trying to make this into a study room for Ho 's two boys, so I need a desk," says Welk, noting, "They are both very good smdents." According to Welk, the two boys have adapted easily to American , East First Street for $16,500. It was a was an eyesore culture, despite missing the rest of their dilapidated structure that family. burden for the "Back in Vietnam," says Ho, "my wife to the community and 11 323 Ferry "The roofof the house was damaged from a fire. So, at first we had to put a new roof on," says Al Welk, co-chair of the Site Selecfion and Building Committee. "We originally were going to make it into two houses, but Ho has a large family and is rehabilitates vari- Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815 275-3570 need materials, and volunteer labor. Habitat builds and 7th Street William A. donated. " What the poor & 255 East love in action like Habitat for Humanity," says Carter. Every year he also sponsors a work project. Usually for about a week to ten days, people come from all over the country to help in a mass production of houses. owner. About $10,000 worth of construction went into the site, and many things like fumimre, curtains, and piping were a cooked and took care of the children and house. Now I must do this." Ho was a North Vietnamese soldier who even then didn't get to see that much of his family. In Vietnam, he lived in a house, but it was much smaller than his house here. Bicycles are very popular modes of transportation, but people are able to have cars too. "In Vietnam, I had my 66 I own car because I miss was a soldier. Sol- diers are treated by the government," says Ho. left because — I did not want to live in a Communist country." forget about their Among many who donated. Dent Plumbing, Bloomsburg, donated over $2,000 in piping and plumbing materials. Master Mechanics, a heating and air conditioning company in Berwick, only charged for materials, and the Rotary Club donated $1,000. More recently, Habitat in Bloom and Husky Habitat are working on some new differences. projects. was over- the response Residents and students gathered on Saturdays and weekday evenings to volunteer their services. signed up members Local churches also pledged members and to help. ^~~~^^^^ Everybody was able to join together and my family. "It was funny," really Peiffer manity. One project is a new site for the Women's Center. The volunteer organiis relocating and Habitat has decided to help them with labor and materi- zation not seen them in a very long time. laughs. college freshman and it was amazing to see how well they A trip to Guatemala is also planned for January 1991. Participants will be building a house and making clay bricks. Twenty smdents and volunteers will be ^^^^^___ ________^^ worked taking part in the project. I've better "But I do whelming." teers to There were a few adjustments that the Ho family had to make. Of course, there was the language barrier, but Ho's him learn the basics of English. Another adjustment was tutor helped American food. Welk explains for Ho: "American food is too strong for their stomachs. They are used to bland foods and they eat a lot of chicken, fish, and rice. Their systems just can't take the richness and heavy foods we eat. Ho has been having stomach problems and is now going to a doctor." Ho says every once in a while he'U eat fast food, but he doesn't really like it that much. He goes to a special Vietnamese store and gets rice, noodles, fish, and soy as well as other native retired "I'd see a Bloomsburg man woridng with a together." als. The community Habitat has helped not only a Vietnam- realizes that many families in the area live ese family, but has also contributed much and they want to help solve the problem. Volunteers for Ho's house ranged from the residents at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to a to the lives in substandard housing boy scout troop. "We were surprised of the volunteers. Participants on Ho's house can feel good, knowing they have helped a man buUd a foundation for his family. Volunteers have aU of the help local businesses offered," says Denise Johnson, executive secretary of the Bloomsburg chapter of Habitat for Huat come and gone, leav- ing behind the potential for a family to start a new life. But the Ho family will not reap the benefits until the family united. is re- S you'll Come ^acf^'Jor A%e^mt ^Performance foods. Another adjustment was American television. It Vietnamese is much television. different than Ho couldn't ex- plain the differences specifically, but says that Americans have a lot more television shows and they watch TV a lot more. He says the shows are very funny, but he still borrows Vietnamese "Encore 0-iair & Campus Clipper tapes from friends. "I Hke watching cartoons," says Dat, Ho's 13-year-old son. The father and two sons are doing well, but they wait for news from their family to come join them. The constmction ofthis house has given residents of Bloomsburg and students from Bloomsburg University an opportunity to work toward a common, charitable goal. "One of the biggest problems initially was raising the money for the house," says "But eventually the biggest problem was finding enough work for volun- Peiffer. 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"I didn't want to look out my front window and see an empty space replace the trees I was so accustomed to seeing," says Welsh. He decided to do something unique and the words "bare spot" gave him an idea. Welsh contacted Dennis D. Beach a local carver and ice sculpturer, to carve two life-like bears from the tree stumps. , While working for Asplundh Tree SerBeach spent his coffee breaks fab- vice, ricating 22 wood into figures of various Photo by Ruth Ann Travelplece Spectrum Photo by Ruth Ann Travelpiece shapes and sizes. This hobby has turned into a full-time profession for him. Beach now spends his time using six different chain saws, transforming dead logs into incredible works of art. Using the wood from the two pines, Beach carved the bears for the Welshes in October 1988. It took him four hours to carve the 6 1/2 foot bear and only two hours to carve the smaller bear that stands four feet high. Because the bears are the products of two trees that once occupied their land, the Welshes think of the bears as part of their family and take extremely good care of them. The bears are so defined and precisely cut, that Oscar must use Aquatrol to help preserve them. He sprays them with this substance to harden the wood, keep water from seeping in the crevices, and prevent ice from cracking the wood. Carving the bears from tree stumps was a unique idea in itself. However, it was Ruth Ann Travelpiece, the Welshes daughter, who expanded and brought increased attention to this idea and made the bears the enjoyment they are to so the one who decided to dress the bears in seasonal attire. It began in the Qiristmas spirit of many. She is December when she put Christmas hats on the bears. Nora loved the idea and two began adorning the bears with seasonal headwear and clothing. "We started with old hats and scarfs," says Nora, noting "They were easy." They immediately received comments on the bears, and their increased popularity motivated the Welshes to continue the Winter 1990-1991 says Nora. The Welshes have even received letters from people thanking them for the enjoyment the bears provide. The Welshes say they will continue to dress their bears with different costumes. "We now even have people making suggestions and offering to help," says Nora. People have donated material for costumes including old football sweatshirts, graduation gowns, and flags, all in helping to make the bears look good. The bears turned out to be an enjoyable attraction as well as a smart business deal for both Oscar Welsh and Dennis Beach. Beach charged the Welshes $140 to carve the two bears and attributes much of his later business success to the bears. People stop all the time to find out if the bears are for sale or where they can get them. "We just hand them Beach's business card," says Welsh, who also uses the bears to give directions to his house, which also dressing the bears, and even to improve happens to be the costumes with homemade creations. They began dressing them for business. their holidays, graduations, birthday parties, and even for football season. Ruth Ann and Nora change the costumes almost every month according to the time of year. In the past two years, the bears have been decorated for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, July 4th, football season, and have even been seen sporting bathing suits and other appropriate attire in the summer. It often takes Ruth Ann and Nora one or two hours to dress the bears in their costumes. "We have to be careful not to damage or crack the wood with the thumb tacks we use to keep the clothes from coming loose and falling off," says Ruth Ann. "We've grown quite attached to them, especially now that our five children are all out of college," says Nora. "My son's room has even become the storage room for the bears' clothing," she adds. The Welshes' house, located along Route 1 1 provides a prime locafion for observers and passersby to view the site of his towing "A year ago, Oscar and I attended our high school reunion; we couldn't believe ourbears were the topic of conversation," says Nora. "We never expected such a reaction," adds Oscar. The Welshes' bears have had much the same effect on many residents as stuffed teddy bears have had on children. And, like real bears, they are lovable, appealing, and so unique in many ways that people can't help but be attracted to them. And, most importanfly, these bears don't hibernate in the winter. S , "The amount of people we have complimenting the bears is unreal," says Nora. The bears have become wellknown to people not only in the community, but to frequent travelers of Route 11 as well. It has reached the point where people consistently look for the bears and ask, "what's next?" "We enjoy the attenfion and love experimenting with scraps of material to see what we can come up with next," bears. Photo by Ruth Ann Travelpiece 23 B.U. Fraternities: At Work For You Beta Sigma Delta Supporting the American Cancer Society and Gamma the Leukemia Foundation Epsilon Om^icron & Lambda Chi Alpha Supporting the American Cancer Society Phi Sigma Xi Supporting the Ronald McDonald House and Big Brother-Little Brother Sigm.a Iota Omega Supporting the Danny Appleton Medical Fund Tau Kappa Epsilon Supporting St. Jude's Children's Hospital Theta Chi Supporting the Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Bloomsburg University Interfraternity Council Why the big "SKI" sign on the hillside in Wonderview? There aren't any slopes in the Bloomsburg area. Local skiers have to pack up their equipment and head to the Poconos, an hour away However, things weren t always this way. In 1966, Clyde Yohey and his family opened the Wonderview Ski Lodge. It was a pubhc lodge, visited mostly by local residents. CurtFriend, 26, Wonderview, began skiing at the lodge when he was 1 1 years old. "I went ' . every day," says Friend. "Me, my brother Allen, Gary Ohl, and Denny Achey always had a lot of fun there," he remembers. Allen sons, Friend, 29, Wonderview, agrees, "Toboggan- John and ing was always my favorite thing to do there." Denny Achey, 30, Bloomsburg says he liked made snow right in was convenient. It was Bloomsburg so you didn't have to ttavel to go skiing." the lodge because, "It The lodge offered everything sorts offer. It the big reincluded four slopes, a rope tow, a tow bar, and the first triple-chair lift in the area. "The lodge had a large open area with a big fireplace," says Yohey 's son John, recalling the lodge also offered a snack bar, ski and boot rentals, skiing lessons, season tickets, and night Dave using several high pressure pumps running from a man-made lake near the slopes. The pumps used over 100 gallons of diesel fuel per hour good base, they cleaned and and opened for business. According to John, an average week day brought in 100 to 1 50 people. Weekends were busier, bringing an average of 400 people per day to the lodge. The Yoheys ran the lodge snow for a oiled the skiing. The slopes usually opened a few weeks before Christmas and closed about midFebruary. "As soon as it got below 32 degrees, I started making snow," says Yohey. and could pump 750 gallons of water per minute. When the Yohey s had enough lifts with the help of both family and friends. "We would run the lifts, rent out skis, or help him make snow," remembers Curt Friend. "My aunt sold upstairs lift tickets worked and the kids who lived for free skiing," adds John. Although the lodge opened in 1966, it until 1969 that the A-frame which wasn't displays the "SKI" sign was built. The orignal lodge was the basement of the A-frame. The SKI sign which can be seen from Route 11 wasbuiltintotheroof of the A-frame. The ski letters are about 100 feet high and were made by using gray and black shingles on the roof. Yohey decided to put it there because, "it was the cheapest way to make a sign." The Yoheys needed the advertising. The lodge didn't have much business, although it was the only place in the area to ski. "The people around here were just not interested enough to make it work," Yohey says. "We expected a lot more business from the college, but we didn't get it." Along withagenerallackof interest, Yohey beUeves the winter weather also played a part in the lack of business. Photo by Jenna Winter 1990-1991 Moon "When there's no snow on the ground. people don't think about skiing." In the '70s, the lack of business was coupled with rising fuel costs, making it even harder to keep the lodge going. "In the '70s, it cost us about a thousand dollars each night to make snow," says John. Since the cost of a lift ticket was only four dollars and the lodge wasn't busy enough to cover the cost to make snow, the Yoheys were losing money. "We were going in the hole every year," says Yohey. It was no longer feasible to keep the lodge open. In 1976,the Wonderview Ski Lodgeclosed. Yohey went back to his career as a land developer, building up such areas as Red Lane, Scenic Knolls, and Wonderview. The lodge was given to Yohey's four children. The lodge and A-frame are now rented to Bloomsburg University students. The lake used for making snow has been plowed under, and the slopes are being sold as building lots. Although the Yofieys have fond memories of its past, they have no plans to reopen the ski lodge. In a few years, when the A-frame needs new roofing, all evidence of the Wonderview Ski Lodge will be gone. All that will remain are the fond memories of those who once skied there. S 25 ^***-' ^.. ^^«t4« i4f \ F^^ **< m/«" any of us played A fast-growing Cowboys and Indians in the woods j|j other around the temporary woods shooting at each other with retreat wliile with toy guns, pre- you letting each other. Usually, sort of thing those paint guns, but nobody wanted tending to shoot we outgrow tobuythefirstgun," says Gordner. "Fi- this when splatter your we discover the op- friends with posite sex. nally, Columbia do there's a group of outgrown this men who haven't childhood game, and don't plan on doing so in the near The difficulty in ment, as well as his like this, his own prompted Gordner to open store. "In the beginning, the only equip- The game these men play is called Paintball, and it is growing fastest one of the country sports. The of Cowboys and Indians U^ to belief that the area needed a facility future. tor; decided it." obtaining equip- paint County, however, one Sunday, we just Usually. In read fun to chase each chased each other mm:*^^'^w'i Wiz- all games and always thought it would be provides a while we were growing up. We built tree forts and [the had about these types of war-game near our homes "We ards] ' s principle is still a fac- ment available was through mail der," or- he says, "so, I decided to go into the retail end of it It certainly has helped us out quite a bit." Doug Wagner, 3 1 B uckhom, also however instead of toy guns they , use gas-powered paint guns. drives a school bus for Bloomsburg The guns shoot paint pellets, small round balls containing paint surrounded by the same type of plastic High School. But every other Sunday he's the captain of the local paintball team known as the Wizards. "We started playing the game last used in cold capsules. When they hita player, the plastic coating breaks, splattering water-based paint on the in the very difficult to know whether it was their love of childhood games or their same woods we have the field on now," says Wagner. "A bunch victim. It's summer of us got together to play. We started out with pistols, but now we're into bigger guns." Wagner became fascination with guns that got these the captain of involved with paintball; most the team because of his playing was a combination of both. Dan Gordner, 30, Danville, is a mild-mannered school bus driver for Bloomsburg High prowess and experience with the game. Although none of the men men likely, By it day, School. His spare time is devoted to managing his own paintball facility, Paintball Wizards, in Danville. Story by Photos by MIKE have had actuaf military experience, the teams do utilize the rank system to maintain order. "It helps if there is a clear chain of command," says Wagner, "especially M IKE MULLEN ZARRETT and JANE MEHLBAUM any number of painlball guns range from pistols to auto- that played gas to fire the pellets and are more to place, but usually are elimi- they are hit with a if and it breaks on tliem, if they're hit No on the hand He still says, "you get players a hundred yards away to guys were complaining tired because 28 visited a place in Harrisburg once," was no better than we was pretty awful, espegame they planned. It was says Wagner, "but fact, it it poorly organized and poorly run." There really is no need to travel, says Wagner, because the sport is very popular. In addition to Danville, which has two teams, there are also local paintball teams in Milton, Williamsport, and Sunbury. The Wizards have encountered some ob- shoot- stacles to the game, though not major ones. it Once we started playing like that, we won the last four games of day. Now we that way all The way is far from first the play the the their game I played was in No- vember 1989," says Gordner. "We rented guns from a place in Even without good cover, a defensive player can be effective Milton and by the if armed with one of more. of be- "The is the ball ing them until they screamed. After a while The game is relatively simple and has many variations. Basically,there are two teams the same. saw calling them- So we just decided to keep humblebeginnings. Each team member that they and break, but they weren't short time they play. it also say they don't "We running all over us for the first few games. Our Wizards play now opponent's flag and return was more shooting It was defi- nitely a learning experience." cially the night Most of the men enjoy the sport for differmost popular reason is they can get away from the real world for the your flag station before your opponent does faster; there they wipe the paint off and come time." to capture the was much t and more teamwork required. have here. In foreman. to It ' though. "Sometimes they cheat; hurt. is ready for that type of game. broke." hit, object We used the whole field up here and weren traveling any- ing The a field that small. on now. They can station. over." do much The two men have been playing for about a year now along with team members Steve Riley, 23, Buckhom, a construction worker; Tim Carr, 31, Buckhom, an Industrial Arts teacher at Columbia- Montour Vo-Tech; and Brian Gough, 38, Berwick, a construction team has a flag and a flag all the size of the field they play morale." ranging from five to fifteen members. Each walked ' Wagner playing a team a while ago that was just ent reasons, but the just got Wagner and Gordner also point out that the arguments during the you get we Wagner adds, "We weren t used to play ing on tournament was one of the reasons they shrunk strat- mean he doesn't take suggestions "to improve played against teams from across the doesn't break and sometimes, doesn't count back and keep playing," says Wagner. "In fact," he says smiling, "we were quickly adds that that doesn't "We lost nine if it It This can cause problems have as they advance on the enemy. asked." August. country and it selves out. this past "We Trees and brush are the only shelter the players — Thorpe at Jim and four hundred yards long. check themselves and make sure hit their belt, the Wizards figured they would try a tournament about one hundred yards wide that run makes a quick decision based on his experino questions ence and the team follows it , often games," Gordner says shaking his head. eliminated. leader rent a gun, goggles, With nine months under size of the field varies or on the chest, they are The To about $350. mask, paint, gas tournaments are played on fields matter can't play very tion, for feet. splashing them with paint. The team Wagner, one can buy a good to gun, goggles, mask and belt to carry ammuni- Wizards. paintball they use up time arguing. was ond; they have a range of about nated if it $20 from Paintball Team members well figured gun and use of the from place course of a game. I to stay into." field for the day, the cost is The egies, as well as settling gun. than three hundred feet per sec- one hundred of defense plans and offensive was going to run the regulated so they fire no in areas I According matic loading rapid-fire models. The guns use carbon-dioxide my own had I something he remains perfectly still. second rime we Spectrum "We have had a few people stop in our store teens for a variety of reasons. and sitting aroundall day orrunning around town," state their opinion," says Gordner, refer- "It' s better than ring to anti-gun people in the area. "People are says Gordner. "Here, they're supervised running around in camouflage clothing, car- day, playing the rying something that looks like a gun," he drop who don't understand the look at right it and label Then again people do that with a lot of when things." to who like real guns. "Some of the guys who come out don't just happens to be what got us into it." Heisn'tsayingthe anti-gun people have given sport, and like comes gun — ^at to he has spent on he knows he to get it. If kids. ^^-^^-^^ him or his "but they're it isn't going me or his from earn paint guns are nice alter- natives to BB "They are a little guns. more a Gordner. "First, a paint gun's speed can be work together, to play on a team." The Wizards agree it is a good "It's lot regulated and sport for SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED WE'RE YOURS! it can be slowed Lycoming and Continental Distributor William R. Barstler, President down depend- Husky Ambassadors "Share the vision that commitmer^t to the should Room package Bloomsburg Municipal Airport Bloomsburg, PA 17815 717-784-3070 ing on the age of the player. Second, even at its University Mail F.A.A.APPROVED REPAIR STATION NO. JM2R930K expensive," he admits, teaches kids to "We SERVICES, INC. it." Carr also claims that much safer. You can use them a more often and have more fun with them." 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"When they Wizards get their whole team together, we'll call other F™ "" ucKErFsplrr ! is a second, younger called • • this '^ reason they developed Bloomsburg 784-8079 I we mix them up when they come to play." According to Family Restaurant 33 E. Main I 1 discount on any meal • • their One | J (cxp 3-1-90) teams age for them of the drawbacks of the cost, especially for teens. many people that come day; you spend that much game is the "You don't have too out for just one Sun- a day in at Knoebels. "You also get who come in guys andsay'Wow,$300 for a gun, deer I can get a rifle for that!' Well, great, but deer my rifle sits in cabinet and I use a it maybe twice a year. This something is you can use every Sunday, or every other Sunday, or once a month and have a great time doing Gordner to play." I dollars is badfor one day when can come up here and think about nothing playing against us "Still, don't think twenty running through my mind all week. Sunday is the one Gordner itself," equip- says Gordner. I an age limit on the own ment," =——= " have so much teams. "It' s hard to put says, "but it." expensive to buy your "It is ^^^——— While age isn't much of a factor, it is a consideration when forming paintball game gear for one or two games, they end up buying came told it," he adds. a story about a woman who into his store looking for a gift for her husband. wanted "It was their anniversary and she him something different," he to get /T WoCCozv labour PRINTING SERVICES "Commercial printing for tiie best ^ose publication printing today!" 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My heart races when three opponents come go out with the Wizards. Of course, I was the forward to challenge our we divided up for was armed with an SL68 pump-action rifle, an excellent gun, I was not very feared by the other team. The only solace was that I was on the same team as Doug Wagner, the Wizards' team captain. Game One: Wagner recognizes that we are outgunned and inexperienced, so he slowly and checking the area to see last one picked when teams, and though I flag. After advancing if it is clear, the middle player moves in, covered by the other two. When he reaches the ammunition as fast as I can, unload my can't hit him flag, I but I much bmsh in my way. Although I do make him run for cover, my because there is too area is immediately showered with paint from \ ifTT Game you He drape the flag over a branch). Four: again stay back on de- I fense to protect the flag and find a great spot to use for cover. being seen. The to hold I can see the flag without game is long. It's tiresome my gun so long, trying not to move or be spotted. that there is What makes things worse is no action in my part of the woods. All the members of my team are out on offense and all of the noise is well in the distance, with the exception of the insects. 0*:^ My goggles double-knots the flag to a tree at our flag station (This is illegal; usually around guard my exposed side I to understand the sit flag. move a Playing the game and way we this time, and talk mostly of experiences at other tourna- about fifteen to twenty yards behind our Since the only Lunch: During second game the running, although all fog up and the noise of the annoy insects begins to just someone explains me as to challenge our flag. I wait for With but all and we agree it is a small two men on each team eliminated G know this way of equalizing our teams. Of course we because the men left the field and congregated his reasoning to us don't let the other team in on on a nearby it! and hill, my only remaining The double knot gives our main defensive teammate comes back to help me defend) the and other team apparendy thinks the game is over. player, playing for just the second time armed only with a defend the flag. , TTiinking they heard someone call "game" a better chance to pistol, Two otho- members set up a perimeter defense, while I follow (which means either time has expired or Doug and another player to capture the opponent's members of one team opponents leave the playing flag. We encounter no resistance as we make our way to the opponent's instructs me flag. station. our way we other hear the horn blow, signaling the other team has our flag at their station. Wagner The other team agrees to give Game Game Two: I don'tcontribulemuch in this grins proudly atter cap- At assume happens. I neither see them ncr hear them, before my goggles are covered with (xange paint, ending an odd experience being hit for the game. Our team defends the flag who are on my As me to hold position. FcMlunately, the tree provides cover fipom being hit, my your ammunition ample but I can't move. my team's flag, I follow, firing at them and trying am not as lucky, I — I trade shots with some bad guys. He may disagree, but I believe I work well with him seem to grasp his instructions quickly, but to delay their return. This time I attack. because as they return my fire, the treel try to hide apprehensive about trying to behind isn't wide enough and I am hitin the knee as well. and the behind (which everyone, because am it is tough to see where am going with the orange paint, but I don't dare take off the googles and expose my I eyes to flying pellets. but we lose Game and this I game two. Three: time I just as they disappear into the brush, Wagno" comes running back with their flag. I am also able to make decisions on my own We very wet, Score: 0-2. other player as he sounds the hcHH. play again flag stations I am happy and ccHifident after my contribu- tion to our win in game three. Score: 1-2. it starts to rain heavily. As we head back to our cars, very tired and Breathing heavily, he exchanges shots with an- We switch eventually lose, but so does Final Score: 2-3. make it out all right, volunteer to stay back and Winter 1990-1991 Still, hurts!). and don't conserve let it all fly. defend the south trail, but don't see any and mask absorb the brunt of the leave the field. First, newcomers, action until the very end when Wagner and firsttime.Itdoesn'thurtbecausemygoggles Still, I for the my only advice is to team, stay low, stay hidden two cover men, forcing the When theother team starts to pull back, with my second game. single flag against the other. turing the opponent's flag. offense encounters their offensive unit. I we equip Spectrum pho- day, tographers with gear and include them in a game, because having gcxie only 75 yards, our what Five: In preparation for the last game of the upset with our play, he just a little more time in the next game. Score : 0-1 It is and no one even got near our flag that game. us the win. Score: 2-2. mentions that our defense will have to buy us least this is great position, We lose the first game. isn't Our team member of my team and I would have won even if they hadn' t left the field. We had Wagner to snatch the flag while they On field. considers this a forfeit victory because the cover me. The flag secure, we head back to our all are eliminated), our I I am — guess fairly certain I will if only to it is gain be back to some revenge. addicting after all. —MIKE MULLEN 31 your pockets are empty; you've spent every says. "So she got him a gift certificate; he came and he loved it. The next week he came back with Despite his son." all you get thirty guys out "When you dime you had." of its appeal, paintball is a hard explain it to there, it's real stop to think about it, work." or try to your friends, paintball seems Why in the world would you want to run The enjoyment of paintball comes in a variety of ways, downright stupid. according to these men, but the around the woods all day? Still, don't know funny things that have hap- I pened make great conversa- has played of anybody that and didn't have a great time," he says. tion. Gordner agrees, guessing on between each game and even more during the break for lunch. It seems that the game is almost an afterthought when you get these guys Storytelling goes talking about some of about ninety percent of those physically and mentally," he says. it he says. "There's no sitting around Photo by Mike Zarrett After a hard day of paintball, the weary warriors travel the long like being woods," he in the begins, "and I have a I lot of drive a bus, I have the auto body shop, the then. You're — bang, bang, bang — Academic programs stand \he feeling of playing paintball," says Gouth, "unless you are out there and waiting day to describe. "It's impossible to under- for someone to come and take your flag games a day. You leave there and in nearly 100 areas of study •Graduate studies, including it's my parents' two businesses, so I have so much running through my mind all week. Sun- game ing a break, shooting the breeze, because money your opponent." things going on. road home. talking, taking a drink, tak- you're not spending You do have to try to outthink the escape value he likes. "I or ten minutes and you're right back out there," underrated. For Gordner, though, "When you finish a game some places, you have five ties. • is , that isn't like that at all the facili- eight, ten "The physical aspect obvious, the running around their and such but the mental side is Gordner explains right back out there come back for more. good exercise, both that play "It's experiences. at it MBA Certificate programs for . When store, is one day when I can come up here and not think about anything but paintball." S BLOOMSBURG UMVERSITY A State System of Higher Education University career- orientated adults Customized educational services for business A PROUD HERITAGE, A BRIGHT FUTURE and industry Celebrity Artist Series •Art exhibitions •Top-notch athletics 32 For more information about Bloomsburg University y call Admissions (717) 389-4316 Spectrum ; F r: II ri: n: r: r: r: r= r^ n: r: r= r: n: r: r= n: r^ n: r: r= r^ r^ ri: n r: rr: r: r= r^ r: n: r= n: n: r^ r: n: r: n: 1^ F? 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The 10 Sororities of Bloomsburg University . are Working Together for Your Benefit Phi Sigma Sigma Supporter of the National Kidney Foundation Phi Delta Supporter of the American Cancer Society Chi Sigma Rho Supporter of the American Cancer Society Theta Tau Omega Supporter of Bloomsburg Nursing Home Chi Theta Pi Supporter of Special Olympics Phi Iota Chi Supporter of Special Olympics Alpha Sigma Alpha Supporter of Special Olympics Alpha Sigma Tau Supporter of Pine Mountain Sigma Sigma Sigma Supporter ofRobby Paige Delta Epsilon Beta Supporter of Red Cross I^hO:^!li:SO^O!KIiyCOZ19^IL Of (BLOO^MSCBZl^g U9ilVT,%$I'Ty 3GEGGGGGGGGGGGEEGEEGGGGEGGEGEGGGEEGEGGEGGEGGGEEGGGGGGGEGGEGGGEEGEEGEEGEG K owntown Bloomsburg struggles sole sources for by Michelle Epstein and services. goods the vice-president of the IfBloomsburg Area Chamber of held a captive audi- Commerce is to be beUeved, downtown towns need to zero in on specialty stores," says Johnson, "they need to draw people comeback after suffering the effects created by the opening of the Columbia Mail. HowBloomsburg is making a ence. "Today, patrons and merchants beheve that it will take more than a new by returning wave of ambitious merchants and need ever, many ganizing on the part of the reor- Downtown past." mail opened up, for survival They as down- it my business just dried up. There tries were days when compete with shopping to I Downtowns to recapture the a sale." downtown needs the that the "right person" to bring ^^_^^^^^^^^ traditional flavor of make Davis believes centers and malls to the didn't single life. it back to need "We Bloomsburg Business Association (DBBA) to bring back the old downtown or even to create a new one. The relocation of Sears and JC days gone by with accessible walkways, sidewalk restaupatrons rants, and ice cream parlors need a place to escape the fast-paced walk sales, something happening every weekend, before the downtown wiU draw the amount of people needed to mn a Penney 's to the Columbia Mall in October 1988 had a "tremendous effect on world. successful business," says Davis. — "Downtowns need once again the businesses along Main Street," says be places where people can socialize and be Ed Edwards, entertained," says Johnson. to street fairs, side- Since the opening of the Columbia Mall, downtown Bloomsburg has been in "With the malls and the shopping centers to compete with, downtowns like Bloomsburg must maintain their viability." Promotion, physical attractiveness, and a store mix aperiod of "restrucmring," says Lee Yost, current president of the DBBA and owner that includes retail stores, service stores, members, not members and don't contribute time or tryingtofmdoutwhatit'sgoingtobe. The data is not yet clear," says Johnson. "I would hate to see it develop into a strip of and entertainment are necessary. Adequate parking and extra services from the merchants are also important. Sandy Davis, a former president of the DBBA and former owner and operator of The Studio Shop, 59 E. Main St., decided to seU her business and is now working at the mall as a salesperson and part owner of discount stores." Country Accents. the vice-president of the Chamber. "We have had vacant storefronts and less traffic to the downtown." Since then, Edwards says, "We have been in the process of rebuilding and believe that the downtown is coming back." Dr. Brian Johnson, professor of geography at Bloomsburg University and cialist in urban planning, says that the downtown is in a transition period. "It is In the 1800s, 34 spe- downtowns were the "I felt like I was leaving a sinking ship," says Davis, "but when the of Renaissance Art, Market Book & Frame, 239 St. The DBBA, composed of about 50 refers to businesses which funds, as "coat-tailors," says Yost. ride on are "They the coat-tails of the Association and reap the benefits of what the Association accomplishes." Members of the DBBA pay annual dues of about $235. In order to be a member of the DBBA, a merchant must also be a member of the Chamber. Dues to the Chamber are about $150. Spectrum Because the downtown "We says Yost, (the is changing, Beth Spokas, DBBA) are in the executive direc- process of changing our bylaws and plan to become a fourth division of the ChamThis will give us representation on the ber. Chamber board." The Association has had motional activities, sylvania including moonlight promotions are fine for the Penn- Down- town Center, was downtown the several pro- madness sales and sidewalk sales. "These local sort of tor of the coordinator for Bloomsburg ReThe vitalization. monies came businesses involved and we stiU plan to do from now they wiU be funded by only those stores involved, department of leaving the Association free to focus on fairs them," says Yost, "but the downtown as a whole." According to Yost, the DBBA is hop- "Main Street Manager" who can market the downtown re- ing to hire a fuU-time gionally. It also plans to discuss the pos- of hiring an ad agency to help with image of downtown Bloomsburg. "We want people to know that downtown Bloomsburg offers specialty items that they might not find in a typical mall," says Yost. "We are 'over- retailed' in Columbia County, and we need to draw people from the outside; the best way to do this is by advertising regionally." Regional promotions are planned that wiU the state community af- and was called the "Main Street Manager^' grant. Photo by Mike Zarrett The amount given, about was sibility $44,000, the distributed in in- benefit all downtown merchants, instead Downtown Bloomsburg's Woolworth's Department opened its doors in January in of Store 1990. tervals over a three -year span. Other monies came from the private sector and corporate banks. There was also a grant for the improvement of storefront signs. It matched the funds that merchants spent on either improving or buying new signs. Revitalization's goal, according to Spokas, was to make the existing busi- downtown of local promotions that only benefit a nesses stronger, promote the few. image, make physical improvements, and increase economic development. This If aU this sounds familiar, it's because from 1982-1987, downtown Bloomsburg had a program called "Revitalization." 1921 and closed volunteer group was housed in the Cham- ber and, according to Spokas, "the downtown was the most progressive during this time." The end came, says Spokas, when the monies ran out and "there was a collective bumout among the volunteers." According to the Chamber, because it has incorporated some of Revitalization's goals into its own objectives, including retention and recruitment of businesses to downtown, there are new stores and more fraffic. Sandra Dotts, program coordinatoratthe Bloomsburg Chamber, says, "Almost all vacancies along Main Street the have now been filled." Many of the businesses are relocations, but there are a few new businesses to the area including Travelworld, Phillips Emporium, Everything under 990 Sus-cue-hanna B aUroom, , DoUar General and others that have not yet been released. "The needed Steven Kennedy, Boyertown, completes is variety that is being added to the downtown," says Dotts. The DBBA is searching for grant Sus-cue-hanna money, but according to Gerry Depo, town administrator, once the state or federal government has given a grant such as Ballroom, the revitalization grant, a downtown can't work on the part of downtown Bloomsburg's restructuring. get another. succeed, it "If the wiU have DBBA is going to to get local govern- ment support," says Depo. In discussion is a grant from the town ofBloomsburg in the amountof $30,000. This money would be used for the first year and would possibly pay for the fuU-time Main Street Manager. According to Edwards, the Chamber is prepared to absorb overhead cost, staff Photo by Chris Lower Winter 1990-1991 35 support, office supplies, phone usage, Heritage Motors & RV's among However, out of the $12,000 generated by DBBA membership dues, the DBBA pays $5,000 to the Chamber. Dotts says that when the DBBA becomes a fourth division of the Chamber, that this amount will "Your Shasta Top Volume Dealer" other things. be changing. sus The town has some grant money targeted for downtown use, available for low-interest loans. The grant money is Selection of RVs Motor Homes there garde," says Spokas, According to Depo, $600,000 loaned to downtown small businesses; about $80,000 is still available. "Given all the downtown businesses that have taken out low-interest loans," says Depo, "there is continued need for is downtown After the end of town implemented a is The on busi- retail tax 0.15 percent of a business 's gross receipts per quarter. Al- though Pre-owned Units & Motor Home Rentals tax, it isn't a large many merchants are upset about it. " I Rt. 11 Bloom-Danville Hwy Bloomsburg 784-5388 36 are the best strategy to take." "People need to be reminded that shopdowntown is different from shop- ping ping in a mail," says felt like W. Main opened, my business just dried up. does special ordering for leaving a sinking ship, but when the mall Su- St., I was their customers. Ac- Sue Pensyl, store manager. Country Charm cording is to known for its extra service and catering to people's needs. "We also advertise regionally," " says Pensyl, "and draw people from all over the country." AlLenzini, owner Main to profit, order and even lets customers take clothes says that it is an unfair tax. "If we have more than others. Edward Podany ownerof Alien' s Subs, low. Main St., is also opposed to the tax. "Nobody likes taxes," says Podany, "it's ing Edwards, it's a regressive tax. "It's an unfair tax that singles out the business community." Depo says the tax is critical to Bloomsburg's financial stability and continued growth. However, if the reassessment of the county lowers taxes in 1 992 for owners in the downtown, many merchants believe that the town should do away with According home to try on before purchasing them. He's been in business for 35 years and says he is doing better than even "It' s due to good value and personal attention," says Lenzini. Eudora Acomly, owner of Eudora's that simple." INC. tradi- For example, Coimtry Charm, 36 , MOTORS-RVS not Yost have a tax then it should be on our net not on what we gross," says Grace. Some merchants believe that they are pay- HERITAGE "It's just way downtowns of Al's Men's shop, 49 E. Main St., is known to add a free pair of socks to an St., Automobiles it's san Grace, owner of Grace Pottery /Craft Gallery, 16 E. Pre-Owned changing, "Revitalization," the nesses. selection of but with the tance." receipt tax" Always a good tional, assis- tax called the "gross Pop-Ups group. ing loan fund. Travel Trailers Truck Camper among the Spokas says there is a trend in downtowns all over the country to 'bite the bullet' and redirect their resources to regional and image marketing. "What the DBBA is planning is risky and avant- available through a commercial revolv- Area's Largest and for such things as snow removal and the upkeep of the downtown," says Depo. Spokas believes that the DBBA can succeed in implementing a new program for the downtown, but it wiU need commitment and be able to develop a consen- to the gross receipts tax. Depo says the monies collected go into a fund called the "general fund." "These monies are used for the general good of Bloomsburg 1 E. Main St., says one of major problems of the downtown is parking. "There just isn't enough parking; my sales clerks can't even find a Corset Shop, the place to park after 9:30 a.m.," says Acomly. Shirley Drake, treasurer of the Bloomsburg Courthouse, says that with over 100 employees and only 30 parking spots available beside the courthouse, "there's definitely a parking problem." Norman Mael, general manager of the Spectrum Hotel Magee, 20 W. Main St., says that the downtown needs to increase the price of the parking meters and aggressively monitor them. "This would deter store owners from parking right out in front of their stores," says Mael. Mael andbodiRussell and MariaLewis of Russell's Restaurant, 1 17 W. Main St., say that downtown merchants aren't pay- enough attention to the imiversity's "The college crowd needs to be madeto feel welcome," says MariaLewis. ing presence. "If freshmen don't like the way we them, they might chose not to eat restaurant for the next four years." The Hotel Magee, a Bloomsburg landmark, stands alone among new businesses— Bittersweet, Stepping Stone, and Travel World. treat at our Judy Kosman, a jimior at Bloomsburg Photo by Miike Zarrett University, says she believes one of the reasons students are attracted to the uni- Podany another merchant is versity is because of the small-town charm lieves that the mall has of the downtown, but "I don't like the effect on the downtown. higher prices," says Kosman. "If prices deliveries every were more competitive with the mall and Podany. the reception toward smdents I believe was better, more students would shop down- town." Laura Hauze, owner of the Cat's Pajamas, lola, says that she'd shop downtown major department store downtown." Many of the downtown merchants, such as Tish Glasgow, owner of Tender Love Pet Shop, 35 E Main St., and Yost, say that because of the national economy, people aren't spending as much as they normally would, but that they are still buying enough of the lower-priced items to keep them going. Delores Wright, owner of Foxy Lady, 151 Market Square, runs a boutique specializing in women's clothing. She says that when she first opened her doors five years ago, "Downtown Bloomsburg was a quaint little downtown with a variety of speciality stores." She notes a decline in traffic since the relocation of Sears and Penny's and is concemed about the future of her business. Russell and Maria Lewis believe that Columbia Mail had a positive effect to the downtown. "The mall creates competition and brings new business," says Russell. "We have our banquethaUusedformeetings and special occasions by the store owners in the mall," the opening of the says Maria. Winter 1990-1991 "We make lunch to the mail," says opening or deciding to open a busiThey can also help when a business is in trouble or needs advice about such things as advertising. in ness. Many of the merchants in downtown Bloomsburg have taken advantage of this service. One of them, Yost, says that the service was helpful in planning how much stock to buy and giving "The projections for potential income. service helped with the organization of my plans," says Yost, "making Downtowns '^ quaint and a nice place to spend the day," says Hauze. "I would like to see a be- Edwards believes that downtown Bloomsburg is fortunate to have a university and the county seat downtown. "This more if there were convenient paridng and more variety. "But I like the atmosphere; it's day who had a positive my ideas workable." Anothermerchant, Donna Houghtaling, need once again to be places where people can socialize and be owner of Child in Bloom, 20 E. Main St., says that the service was helpful in showing her how to approach a bank. Houghtalingis also amemberof theDBB A and says, "It's worth the time, money, and energy involved." Downtown Bloomsburg is a Historic District, which according to Shelley Evans, entertained. administrative secretary at Town Hall, is a The DBBA plans to enhance the beauty of the downtown and national distinction. make employment and adds economy of the downtown," says sure that merchants follow the by the National certainly increases guidelines set to the Preservation Society. Historical believes that although the Town government is also planning to downtown Bloomsburg wUl do better than most downtowns because of the university's replace the "right-of-way" cherry blos- Edwards. national He economy isn't healthy, presence and the county seat. Downtown Bloomsburg has available to it a free service called "PreBusiness Counseling," a service of the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University. There are 14 centers in Pennsylvania. The service provides assistance in financial projections, loan applications, business plans, and keung ideas for people who want marhelp som trees. Also, a grant has been approved for the improvement of Bloomsburg gateways the entrances to downtown at Lightstreet, Route 42, and — East Street. These gateways will see im- provements in 1991. Downtown Bloomsburg seems to be re-budding and although many question whether the efforts being made wiU be enough to restore the downtown, the Chamber and the DBBA, expect to see the flowers in no time. S 37 'I didn't intend to kill Jane Benfield"^ Frank Senk talks about the murder that ended his life as a free man by Karen Sheehan and Tara Connolly Jane Benfield left her home Senk might be responsible for the complaints from young girls that a strange man had tried to entice them into his car. Later, one of the girls identified Senk as that man. Police found that Senk was in the area near the time the crime was committed and that he was known to the state police to have a criminal record. Two days after he was first quesfioned, Senk confessed to the murder of Jane that in Centralia at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 1961. She carried a paper bag, containing a jarof jam she was to deliver to her mother's friend who lived three blocks away. When Jane didn't return home to watch an All-Star basebaU game, something she had been looking forward to, her parents became worried. Later that evening, when they learned Benfield. In a signed confession, body and she with me. She the girl never arrived at the friend's feel her house, they alerted police. At 9 a.m. the following day, when no trace had been foimd of the missing girl, more than 100 policemen. Boy Scouts, local firemen, and the Civil Air Patrol broke away from me and I hit her with a rock and were organized to search for her. The men spread out over the area which was covered with strip coal mines and abandoned mountain roads. At 4 p.m. the units search ended. Jane Benfield was thirteen ing and I hit Senk was Solomon 38 indicated to the state police Insritution in Graterford. In an exclusive interview with Spectrum, he now says, "I never even hit any of my seven sisters; I did hit Jane, but I think she hit her head on the rock when she fell." her On January first At the time, Without a minimum granted by the Senk has no chance of parole. Although Senk has filed for appeal on this decision many rimes, he still remains in prison at the State Correctional state, again." Miffiinburg Chief of Police, Hall Solomon, had previously arrested Senk after a woman reported the theft of her purse. Senk pleaded guilty and paid a fee. without a started scream- called in for questioning. and restituuon life minimum. feU on the back of her head and 24, fine and started fighfing commuted to life, which in Pennsylvania means when she fell, she when she was murdered. Seven months later, Frank Earl Senk, a married 28-year-old salesman, was years old Senk told detecfives "I tried to kiss her the sentence 1962, five days after he was questioned, in- dicted for murder, then found guilty and sen- tenced to death. He since has had Police file photo Frank Senk soon after his arrest for the murder of Jane Mary Benfield. spectrum Senk can still recall the moment when he sat in the courtroom listening to Judge William Kreisher render his decision. "The biggest feeling I felt was shame and complete disgust with myself," Senk says. "I was angry at the system, not that I was convicted because I did do it but because I don't feel I received due — process of law." Senk underwent sixty-seven hours of unauthorized interrogation prior to signing his confession. Senk says he also believes Judge Kreisher had knowledge of, and disregarded the fact that Senk was treated poorly. ney my "He told he knew that rior Court." (Hill refused to comment She was shouting, hollering, calling me names and threatening to send me to on the case.) Senk believes the original jury presumed intent from the act, and claims that was unjust. "Obviously, if someone picks up a gun and it goes off striking someone in the head, or the heart, it can t be presumed that he or she meant to kiU the other person," says Senk. He says, "In my case, Judge prison. In a state of confusion, out —one blow. on bl^.rl — someone would hear me they would think that I've lost my marbles." He talks to his vicdm, letting her know years. If "how sorry Senkbeheves he was guilty of second degree murder and beheves that the judge's instructions to the jury relieved the Commonwealth of proving intent. "Without proof of intent, I could only have been found guilty of second degree murder," he says, continually and held for three days and VliilClllCT interrogated for hours in sixty-seven Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, and then transported two hundred miles across the i.-f-Tij~ 't k am," and says he always at peace after these more talks. nights without a warrant in He was 1 feels a little & Terminer the State Police Barracks. says. every night for the past twenty-eight years especially for the first fifteen Kreisher instructed the jury that 'Every person is presumed to intend the natural and probable consequences of his act.' Therefore, if one commits an act where the consequences are almost certain to L:';i)k struck have relived this nightmare almost PENNSYLVANIA nit Senk a rock." "I ' the cops I a rock they say; my hand I thought. And she hit her head attor- put me through hell," Senk claims. Senk was detained by Pennsylvania State Police With emphasizing his belief In September 1990, Senk also decided to reveal his feehngs to Judge Kreisher taken to a with these words, "I've made with Jane Benfield and with my God, but have magistrate in Bloomsburg and charged with murder. you?" Senk asks, "What are you going to tell Him I'm The conviction was handed down in 1962, four sorry?" Kreisher died almost two years ago. The U.S. Third Circuit Court of appeals has stated state before being years before the Supreme my peace — r Court ruled in Miranda v Arizona that the accused has the right to remain silent, that should they give up that right, whatever they say could be used against them in a court of law; that not only do they have the right to an attorney to be present during questioning, but if they cannot afford one, one will be appointed by the court of law. At present, he doesn't have an attorney and is attempting to handle his own litigation. Senk doesn't believe that he has had sufficient representation since he has been in prison. He filed a Post Conviction Hearing Act (PCHA) petition in 1982 on his own. Bloomsburg attorney P. Jeffery Hill was appointed by Judge Jay Myers to represent him. "He really did not want to take the case," says Senk. "I had to force him to appeal to the SupeWinter 1990-1991 that it cannot rule on the peti- tion in the state courts be- cause failed '^'L^dM.^ it believes Senk had to raise the retroactiveness, or proof, that the jury's instrucdon had sig- nificant effect on their deci- sion. ^r^ Actorpfeytfor Defendant ^''r He . then filed another petition in Columbia County. He since has ap- PCHA cause death, the jury could presume that was what he intended to do." Being a presumption of fact, it may be rebutted by other evidence in the case, however, that is soley a jury question. Senk believes the judge's instruction encour- pealed to the Superior Court; the appeal is currently being reviewed and considered in Philadelphia. "I'm afraid they might turn it down saying I had a chance to raise the issue aged the jury waived this ment to find intent, a require- Without would have been second degree for first degree murder. intent, it murder. "I absolutely, positively did not in- tend to kill recalling Jane Benfield," says Senk, "I formed no intent to kill. in my last it," PCHA 'petition Senk and that I says. If this happens, he will try to take it before the federal courts again. During his past twenty-nine years in Senk has occupied his time playing chess and the piano. He reads music very well and has played for prison, 39 religious and Christmas services in the metal shop and as a typist for $90 a room and contemplated whether he prison. month. While working as a clerk and a typist he was able to prove he was reliable and efficient, and soon moved on to work in the law department to gather reports concerning the amount of time attorneys were spending with should leave. "I opened the door to the room filled with people, got my briefcase, and left the building," he says. He then walked across the street and offered an unknown man $20 to give him inmates. that mostly for myself," says Senk. "I can lose myself, my worries, in this manner." He also makes greeting cards for himself and friends to pass the time. He takes flowers and "I enjoy playing presses them in a homemade press, then mounts them on a piece of cardboard covered with a soft plastic. He says that some of the flowers Although Senk has continuously retain their beauty and their color for years. In addition to his hobbies, Senk reads '* In a state of confusion, struck out one blow. " lot, but in spurts. "I once read fortyfour novels in seventy days," he says. He also keeps busy writing letters for a men in prison who I — are illiterate. Child molesters and killers are occasometimes physically abused in prison by other inmates and, occasionally, by guards. According to Senk, he has not faced problems sionally harassed or of that nature. never had any trouble with prisonbecause I am well-liked," he says. He often does favors for other inmates, such as helping them prepare and type their legal briefs. While in prison, Senk has held numerous jobs. "I'm a work-aholic," he says. He has worked as head clerk in the "I ers or guards strived to be a model inmate in prison, he has experienced moments of weakness. In September 1977, Senk found the opportunity to escape from the maximum security prison. "I was watching a movie at an outside speaking conference at the Salvation Army, and in the back of my mind I thought of trying to escape," says Senk. He excused himself to go to the bath- a ride to the hospital. "I made up a story my family was in a terrible car accident," says Senk. After arriving at the hospital, Senk continued down the street to a local bar where he met a young woman who offered him a ride to his destination, Columbus, Ohio. Although she gave him money, he didn't want to take her with him, so he slipped through the back door of a drugstore and went to the bus station. Senk reached Columbus within a day and immediately bought three suits and five ties from a second-hand store. He says he repaid the woman shortly after he got a job. "For three months I had an excellent job selling cars and was also salesman of the month," Senk remembers. In November, two FBI agents ar- supposedly to purchase an automobile. Senk greeted the two agents and began making small rived at the car talk. 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The tumor had grown to seven centimeters and had to be removed. Its it position was low in the made reconnection of bowel which the intestine to He the rectum impossible. trouble dealing with this has had both physi- and emotionally. Senk has gained back only ten of the eighteen poimds he lost after the operation. As a precaution he will be given periodic radiation treatments. Senk is cally Come and me a chance to get to know her," he working hard ing is says. Senk's to gain back his health and looking forward to weighdifting and playing tennis and handball again. He also spends a great deal of time thinking of family and remembering life before prison. have felt fear, shame and disgust throughout my life, but never so much as did the day of '' I I my recapture. second wife is now remarSenk's former brother-in-law. The Rev. Francis Mani, Senk's minister believes, "After many years Frank Senk has changed; he has served his punishment in jail and through the lingering memory of his actions," he says. "This is more than I can say for most ried to prisoners." Senk meant what he stated in his — confession signed twenty-nine years ago "I am sorry her parents had to go through this and, that I wasn't caught long before this or that something wasn't done to prevent me from ever doing something like this." These words still appear on record but the meaning of them in Senk's heart has grown stronger with each day of his life. Senk has two sons, a 36- and 37- year-old from his first marriage. He divorced in 1957 and remarried in 1960 and had two more children, both of whom are married. His 29-year-old sonuses his mother's maiden name and is not in touch with him. His 27-year-old daughter has recently contacted her father. "She has made me so happy by giv- "She really was a very sweet young lady and as strange as it might sound I have become a better person for having known her," says Senk. "The shame of it is, that because of me, she is not here to see it." But, no matter how sorry he is and no matter what he does, it still won't bring back the life of 13-year-old Jane Benfield. S RENCO Home and Sport Center New Berwick Hwy. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 2251 The Hometown Bank Nobody Does It Better! Ph.717-784-5577 Pennsylvania... k^ V —= America starts here -^' ;:^, your free 32 pam; color brochure -^ Hours: FIRST S ^S COLUMBIA & Mon-Fri 9-9 Sat 9-7 Iiir mail this coupon to: - y^ Columbia-Montour Tourist Promotion Agency, Inc. RD #2-Eul 35 off 180 Bloomsburg, PA B.\NK TRUST CO. Sur^ 12-4 178 15 (717;7S4-8279 Name VISA Address t£j City_ Stale Winter 1990-1991 -Zip. 41 ^iii^^iw ^^Vw^ i Hiding her pain from the outside world grew easier for Sara with the passage of time. Sure, her friends wondered why she had icept so much to herself lately, but they never asked any difficult questions. And behind her wall of daily activities, she avoided their concerned glances in an attempt to forget the nightmare she was living. Un- rape were reported last year. However, he is aware that the serious than the gests. "My problem much more is number of reports sug- socks were blown off a few years ago when a counselor at the Women Center informed me that she had seen ' s at 50 rape victims in the same period of I had seen only one reported rape," says Smith. Sokol says that most of least time that fortunately, she could not turn back time and erase the word "rape" from her past. More than 3,000 forcible rapes were re- ported in Pennsylvania in 1988 alone, ac- her freshman year at Bloomsburg. However, the lesson that stays with her today is the one that hurts the most; she learned not to trust even a friendly senior Hke Tom. Sara met Tom early in the semester; he became a friendly face on what seemed to be a lonely campus. "I thought of him as a friend and was glad to have met him. We talked on the phone and visited each Although it's their easiest defense, forgetting doesn't ease the minds of rape victims cording to the Uniform by Judy Kosman Crime report compiled by the Permsylvania State Police Bureau of Research and other. I went twice to the apartment he was sharing with two friends to eat pizza and watch TV. He never gave me the impression that he was an aggressive person; he was just a good friend." Women's Sara, like many rape victims, had never Center have not reported the crime. Like expected an attack by a friend. However, Development. But, that's only part of the story. According to Marianna Sokol, the victims counseled at the counseling coordinator at the Bloomsburg Sara, these to suffer in stranger rapes account for only ten percent Women's Center, for each rape reported, silence rather than face the courts, believ- of all sexual assault cases, according to the 10 to 20 go unreported. In the July 1988June 1989 fiscal year, the Center alone ing that they can deal with the nightmare new and women in time forget. choose Unfortunately, each 1988 Uniform Crime Report. Smith "We don't have a problem with agrees. women into the brush sexual as- unreported incident represents a rapist strangers pulling sault victims in addition to the288 victims never caught and a community never warned of the danger. "No one ever warned me about rape," says Sara, a junior at Bloomsburg Univer- here (Bloomsburg). Violent rapes occur provided services for 280 already being counseled for previous tacks. "Some of these new raped years ago and are just to now coming us for help," Sokol says. But, the ber is alarming when we at- victims were num- consider how sity and a rape victim who tried to forget the rape instead of reporting it two years many rapes were reported in Bloomsburg ago. "People were supposed to be raped in the last year. by According to Bloomsburg Police Chief Larry Smith, one rape and one attempted told 42 a stranger in a dark alley. No one ever me it could be a friend." Sara learned a lot about hfe during more often in the cities," he says. "But, women have to worry just as much about rape here. In fact, women here have to be more on guard because here we see date rapes." Dateoracquaintance rapes attack tmst, and therefore can be the hardest to deal with, according to Sokol. "Victims of acquaintance rape must deal with ques- Spectrum him in?' " she knows that in the end the case will come down to her word tions like 'Why did I let says. "Also, the victim against his." In such cases, rape victims would have to face imbelieving peers, law officials. hke Sara's, the parents, and In cases thinks of the woman as a friend. "Aweeklater, he called my room and asked me if I wanted to comeovertohisplace," Sara remembers. "He didn't realize that he had done something wrong. He wouldn't leave me alone; he wouldn't let me for- wants he stiU rapist to continue the relationship; reasons. "I think he knew what he was doing because I really had no evidence to use against him. Though we struggled, he did not beat me or leave any marks on my body," she says. "I think another reason why I didn't report it was because I was a college freshman. 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Sara began having vivid nightmares, an difficult time reporting the crime than do city victims. "Your region has a lot to do with whether you wiU report or not," she says. "Remaining anonymous is hard to do in a small town like "It experience," says Walen. Bloomsburg, where everyone knows everything about you." According to Sokol, age may also be a factor in unreported rape. "College students dealing with academic and social pressures —————^ may not wantto deal with anotherproblem," she says. Instead, they hope to put it behind them quickly and qui- They may etly. report rape attacker is when the an acquain- tance or a boyfriend, when minimum I is known for his social on my neck, choking me," she recalls. woke up in a cold scary movie." Sara also began to A of rape victims. form of release is sometimes lessen mea This is a rape tend to enter into an abusive relation- the attacker," Sokol says. ship." Thisis because ofthe victim s lowered ' self-esteem, she says. Even talking with a friend can release a there is difficult to trust," says women is in for the men throughsomeofherfearandanger. "Atfirst, him or leave some kind of maik on him that would remind him of what I wanted he did to kill me," she to says, with a tinge of acts as a Now, Sara just wishes that she could have hurt him legally. "But, 1 knew I couldn't Counseling and group work are the wia"shesays. "Even if 1 had won the case, I would not have won because my name best ways for victims to fight the trend toward silence, according to Sokol. "It is one thing for a friend to sit down with the victim and tell her that it is not her fault. But, it is group of people who have when not to blame." Winter 1990-1991 717-389-4409 'Here Where You Need Us!" FIRST EASTERN BANIlMe^b^rFO remaining. BLOOMSBURG OFFICES would have been dragged through the mud and my morals questioned." Sara is now learning to deal with her nightmares. But for others, the nightmare is justabouttobegia Statistically, eightwomen already dealt win be raped in Pennsylvania today. Unfortunately, most of them wiU never report the crime and the ni^ilmare win continue. S with the experience teU the victim that she is still a another thing entirely Ticket inquiries: Walea bitterness and BLOOMSBURG /A\ UNIVERSITY after cause, every incident that is reported edu- deterrent for future crimes." TUES., APRIL 23 agrees that victim to report," says Scrimgeour, "becates society about rape 15 Orchestra Through counseling, Sara has woiked to the best interest of aU 7776 Philadelphia Company The experience makes itmore victimizatioa Scrimgeour. "Herrecoveryandherretum the importance of reporting rape. "It Walen "a cautiousness around victim's repressed anger and fear says normalcy rests on her talking with someone, whether it be a counselor or a clergy member." However, he sfresses MARCH "Women who have been raped and have a victim's self-blame on FRI., common trait among rape victims, not dealt with the emotional impact of that in that she is turning the tables The Chestnut Brass Sokol says. "Reporting can police. TUES.,JAN. 15 Boys Choir of Harlem SAT., FEB. 23 She found herself dating "demanding" men who pushed her too much in a relationship. reporting the crime and seeing the crime by 7776 notice her problems relating to other needed, according to Sokol. This release from guilt can be achieved by "I sweaL It was as if I had just watched a ^^^^^^^^ Yet, silence does not ease the minds felt someone'sbarehands I status. validated had a actually I if fought harder. crime, orwhentheman finals, I I physically lence is involved in the NYCO Natl Co.— "The Marrige of Figaro" rape. "Onenight, ri^t before could have verbally reached him or vio- a year after the dream that was so real word said. asked myself Recent surveys have found that often do not fear, question every parents. women expression of her re- to I fear Gelebrtty^rttst Series pressed anger and " began blame fiom peers and 3/t back and enjoy an evening of first class entertainment MARKET SQUARE EAST END SCOTTOWN 45 $ome people always ing to Newhart. "He knows that if we are at the drive-thru bank, he will get dog treats at the window. He usually starts to climb over me to get on the right side of the car as soon as we pull up." But, make that sacmany dog owners viduals are glad to rifice. In fact, of their allot a substantial portion incomes to feeding, housing, training, and grooming their canine com- if ^i»o panions. Some lucky dogs even what he wants, accord- to get complain about their money going to the dogs. But, a few indi- get to go to Cali- fornia on vacation. Sgt. Maj Spike Newhart, . an English Bulldog who resides with Rosie and Ron Newhart, Espy, caught some rays when he visited with Newhart' s son at a Marine base in California. Since the English Bull is the Marine Corps mascot. Spike was a big hit at the base. "My son make sure that I had packed Spikey's sunglasses and suntan lotion for the trip," says Newhart. called to Today's consumer bank that day, he knows to check in the grocery bags for candy bars. At dinner time. Spike knows just how to is willing to invest a great deal of time and money into canine Trips to California and sunglasses, which Spike often wears when riding in the family They have also bought him the characteristic spiked collar and a Marine Corps camoflauge desert hat to keep the sun out of his eyes. Newhart purchased the hat at a special shop in Sherwood Village which specializes in canine headgear. In the win- simply start pressing his head down until he gets some. "He won 't eat ice cream without a spoon. often spoon feed him." by Judy Kosman to Spike sports his sweaters and his Penn State T-shirt. "Spike is spoiled, he really is," Newhart says. "But, he knows how to ter. look at you with those eyes that say 'let me have it, please.' I guess you could say he runs the house." In his five years. Spike has learned ask for table scraps. "Whenever we are eating, he rests his head on my knee," says Newhart. "English Bulls have very heavy heads. So, when he wants a snack, he will He loves to go to carnivals because children comfort convertible, are only a few of the advan- tages of living with the Newharts. the family goes to the supermarket instead of the how The Newharts conuibute time and money making Spike the happiest dog in the English Bulls require a lot of world. grooming: they need to have their eyes cleaned daily, their nails cut, and their skin, especially in the creases, moisturized, as well as the normal routine of bathing and brushing. "I believe that if a dog is living in your house with you, he should be taken care of like you," Newhart asserts. She brushes Spike's teeth daily and even buys cologne for him. She also spent hours training Spike, as she has always done with her family's dogs. "Spikey, like any dog, needs lots of Newhart admits. But, she feels that care," the extra time and results. "1 spoil Sgt. Maj. spike Newhart snaps his household into shape. kids are grown. money are well worth the my dog, partly because my But animal, you should I feel if you have an show them love," she "Because they are a part of your family. And they don't talk back to you." The Newharts are not alone in their love for their pet. And the business community is quick to respond to their need with a lot of "get-rich-quick" schemes that have milked Americans' love of animals. Howsays. ever, the pet craze has also facilitated the who just love dogs. Laurieann Hoffa, proprietor of Dog Gone careers of people Photo by Jenna 46 Moon Spectrum less likely to be a problem for a well- groomed dog. However, groomers can administer flea dips when the problem occurs. "People don't realize how serious a flea condition can be," says Hoffa. "One flea bite can drive a dog crazy if he has a flea allergy. Laurieann Hoffa, owner of Dog Gone Sharp, deals with some problems hairy bite his skin dog groomer. "You have to have of patience and nerves of steel," Hoffa cessful lots says. in He may chew and raw," she says, carefully pointing out, "If your dog has fleas, your house has fleas." You must have more than the latest information regarding dog care to be a suc- "You also must have compassion. like a dog, he will know it." If you don't her line of work. Larry and Dotty Grocott of Grocott's Hayastan Kennels, Millville, take their business as seriously as Hoffa. The two are involved in all areas of canine comfort boarding, grooming, and obedience train- They also deal in feed and pet supplies. The Grocotts opened their licensed boarding. ing kennel about five years ago, but have Photo by Mike Zarrett Sharp, Bloomsburg, has dedicated her to caring for animals. A life graduate of the New York School for Dog Grooming and a member of the National Dog Grooming Association, Hoffa has been grooming dogs for ten years. The last three years own shop she has Bloomsburg "bathing, brushing, clipping, cutting, and what not." spent in her in According to Hoffa, her interest in dogs began very early in life. Her family has owned dogs as far back as she can remember, and she continues the tradition by raising her own three dogs (a golden retriever and two cocker spaniels), in addition to grooming dogs six days a week. "With my She recommends dogs be fully groomed every eight weeks, large dogs every three months. A grooming session at Dog Gone Sharp lasts about two hours, depending on the breed and condition of the dog. This includes Hoffa giving the dog one of her creative hairdos. "I make the dog look as cute as I can using what features the dog has," she says. Hoffa charges about $20 for grooming a small dog and $25-$40 for that small a large dog. Grooming is not making a dog just love for dogs, itjust seemed like the natural look good, according to Hoffa. She thing to do," she says. says a well-groomed Hoffa believes groomed all dogs need to be regularly, even short-haired breeds. Nails must be trimmed once a month, and ears should be checked and cleaned every one or two weeks, she says. dog is " They a healthy dog. know when the dog has any skin or ear problems. "An owner may not notice a skin problem on a long-haired dog," says Hoffa. "If I find a problem, I will rec- treatment by a vet." Be- that, Hoffa must keep up on health issues in veterinarian books and grooming literature. cause of to date Grooming can also prevent dry or flaky skin or loss of hair that ac- companies certain skin problems. If one of these problems occurs, a groomer might catch it before an owner would and save the dog a lot of pain. Grooming also aids in the prevention and ment of Fleas are treat- J Winter 1990-1991 __^^^^^^^^_ are a part of our families and a part of us. " Often, her role as groomer includes letting the owner ommend twenty years of experience in the dog busiBoth are graduates of a program with Bob Martin, an expert in the field of dog training. Martin has written several books on dog training. The Grocotts can train dogs for shows or for guard positions. But, according to Larry Grocott, every dog can benefit from a training course. Training helps to socialize the dog so that it doesn't growl or harass people or other dogs. The Grocotts can also train the dog to stand for exness. fleas. amination while the six owner stands feet away. This can be a great benefit when an 1^-^^^^^^^^— owner takes his dog to the vet. At a more advanced level, the Grocotts teach the dogs to come and sit in front of the owner when he calls, and to sit and/or lie down and wait for his owner for short periods of time. But, training requires more than teaching the dogs a few tricks. The Grocotts stress that owners should be present at classes with their pets. "Come to class, I'll try to train you to handle your dog and I will train the dog," Grocott says. He adds that the besttrained dog will not respond to an owner who doesn't know how to issue the commands and discipline the dog. This requires a good understanding of people. Obedience training for dogs runs from a $75 ten-week puppy course on up. Grocott says, "Anyone can train a dog, but you're not going to get the same quality and you 47 are not going to get the fact, Grocott is same At Pet Express in the Columbia Mall, a loving owner with a bulging pockeibook might purchase a $22, 20-inch bone, "guaranteed" to clean his pooch's teeth. Also In results." confident that a properly dog enrolled in a course like his is a Even guard dogs will be safe to be with, and will not attack children, except on trained safe dog. command, he available are a plethora of pacifying balls Once in a shopput a German Shep- and rings as high as $13, a S30 argylc dog sweater, or an $18 doggie raincoat. Dog owners who truly want their canine points out. ping mall he had just herd on alert when a youngster from the audience ran up and threw his arms around the dog. "Granted, I had a mild coronary," he admits; but, he says that he knew that the dog would not attack the child because the dog had been properly trained. Dog training takes a lot of things, according to Larry Grocott. "You have to be a fairly stable individual; you have to have patience and you have to enjoy animals ," he to For the dog who enjoys comfortable these magazines advertise fourcompartment dog trailers for $3,795 and cassette tapes with music for dogs for $7. The independent dog might require an instant pet door (starting at $70); a dog travel, house, says. Betty Ryan owner in a owner of the is the optional solar-powered ; ing between ramp (rang- $50 and $65). Owners might Slumberland Pet Cemetery, Bloomsburg. For about $200, depending on the size of the animal, she will bury pets. She says that people sometimes hold services for their pets and "they visit the graves a lot and change flowers according to the season. We bury our pets because we love them," says. some with fans (starting at $ 1 00) or a pet serves the pet more somber way. She Ryan make a status statement can find a variety of unique dog products in several magazines, including DogWorld and Dog Fancy. also purchase dog train- ing systems ($25-$ 1 75), pet burial markers (starting at $40), Photo by Jenna Maureen Link, Lansdale, gives his very own squeaky Dawg "They are a part of our families and a part of us." Other businesses are finding quick ways to harness huge profits in the dog business. Amid the necessary dog foods, brushes. Moon Doogie edition of the Daily. and leashes, a dog owner can find a multitude of faddish products for the dog who seems to have everything. and fashion dog visors to protect pets from ultraviolet rays ($10). And more products are being introduced to eager consumers each day. Then again, if we can purchase fingernail dryers, designer-ripped jeans, and Rubik's Cubes, why not spend a little bit on spoiling the dog? S /; ^';^>ZZi!!^!^:;^^r^\ i^P^iV. ; i ^<^= •il;;;i;i^:i:i;iJl The weight loss choice of nearly ONE MILLION PEOPLE. 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Area mascots have unique and varied histories Mascots for high schools and colleges haveformost of our nation's history been ani- mals, primarily to depict their athletes as possessing the character- of the animal chosen. is the most popular istics The Eagle in the over 2000 schools re- searched, being chosen while the Tiger is 72 times, a close second Local high schools make use of popular nicknames as well. While the actual nickname of Run High School is the Defenders, they do use an Eagle as their mascot. This gives the Susquehanna Valley one representative with the most popular mascot among colleges. Benton and Southern Columbia High School share the same he also says, that, White, fight, fight, fight, that sort of thing." Fleming's dog changed all that, he says, and ever since then there have been a lot of people who would bring their dog to the football basketball games, and it and still been an Wark there has never official school says, there is a mascot, wooden carving of a Bulldog in the hallway of the school that weighs about 500 pounds. It was donated by the class of 1989 in memory of Jiggs and is still another piece of the school mascot's history. On the other hand, some school's mascots have no history Bloomsburg mascot, the Tiger. Southern re- at all. Officials at vealed that an election by the stu- High School (Panthers) and Milton High School (Black Pan- dents in 1962 yielded its nick- name after the merger of schools in Catawissa, Numidia, and thers) both said they why or when their had no idea mascots were The only thing they were sure of was that their mascots had Elysburg. chosen. The same occurred in the choosing of the ColumbiaMontour Vo-Tech mascot, the Ram The students chose the Ram been there for the last thirty years and "probably for thirty more be- . 1970 over other options that in included the Buffalo and the Pioneer. The Bulldog ranks fourth among colleges surveyed and is the mascot of Berwick High fore that." Bloomsburg University's mascot, the Husky, while not in the top ten, is shared with the University of Washington, Northeastern University, Michi- gan Tech, University of Con- School. Berwick has the most in- necticut, According to Art Wark, Class of '29, the Bulldog story dates back to his junior year at Berwick. versity, was a cheerleader, Margaret Fleming, who would bring choosing of their mascot, Bloomsburg University's story is her Bulldog, Jiggs, to the footgames in the fall of 1927," quite simple. In the Fall of 1933, teresting story of the lot. "It ball he says. "The next thing you knew, there were cheers surrounding the dog and the Class of 29 sort of adopted him as our own." ' 50 came from Dr. Francis Haas and the Student Council merely echoed his opinion. In a mascot Northern Illinois Uni- and Houston Baptist Uni- Husky, others say, was because the school could get one for free if it so desired.) In a Eskimounanimous Husky dog was nearly vote, While some schools have elaborate tales to relate in the announced that it wanted a mascot and it would be chosen by the student body in an election. (Here, it is the Student Council interesting to note that chosen by the student assembly on October 10, 1933. The first dog to represent Bloomsburg was provided to the school by Dr. George KeUer, an art professor. Keller was an odd sort who trained wild animals in Bloomsburg and provided a fullblooded Eskimo Husky to the school. The artist admired the breed for its stick-to-it traits. "[The Husky some sources state that the decision for the most stubborn is] fighter of the canine family and since native to the far north, the Husky was a name well-selected forBloomsburgathletes,"hesaid. Elna Harrison Nelson, Direcof Health Education and John C. Koch, Dean of Men and DirectorofEducation, were given credit for the dog's name, "Roongo" (a combination of the school's colors, maroon and gold). When Roongo passed on, his replacement was Roongo II, a Labrador Husky, whose high point in Ufe was when he was borrowed by the University of Washington for an appearance as their mas tor cot. Quite a versity. on the fine tradition by accompanying Admiral Byrd on carried his exhibition to the South Pole. Aside from addition, the selection of the the occurs today. Even though with 68 schools. Warrior Before cheers were mainly "Blue and thrill, es worst of weather conditions). Bloomsburg' s mascots were known to play tricks on un- also Roongo I, was supposed suspecting people. at his christening to devour a steak at the end of the ceremony, but chose to skip that meal, much to the embarrassment of school officials. In another incident, another Roongo dragged a poor student across the muddy football field during halftime of a homecoming game. The student was to march Roongo in front of the band, but the student got excited and started The dog took over, and the was history, literally. Those to run. rest in attendance that member much day don't re- about the game, but the dog and his run are very vivid. Finally, one still of the more in- teresting mascots in the area is the Blue Jay of Central bia. The mascot was that of Scott High Colum- originally School and was kept after the merger with High School form Central. Mifflin it to may dating to call your- the chance to be self a Rose Bowl Blue Jay, com- there is one parade. forting thought. 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