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Please do visit us. 1 (gc^toou^ The Magazine for Columbia and Montour counties Sprinfi-Suinmer 1991 Vol. 5, No. Ail-American Magazine, Associated Collcgiaic Press Medalist Award, Columbia Scholaslic Press Association First Place/Regional, Overall Excellence, Society of Professional Journalists FEATURES Living In The Danger Zone by Michelle Epstein Some former Centralia residents are forced to move 6 again Paqc 14 Fighting Bloom High A Losing Battle by Matt Malinowski athletics proposal receives little 10 response The ABC's Of Home School by Judy Kosman For many parents, education is a family matter A Bundle Of Options by Kami Silk Midwives provide a traditional alternative to hospital 14 births Traveling Through Time by Dan Trexler Knoebels Amusement Resort provides generations of family fun 18 22 Page 18 Into The The Wild Bloom Yonder by Jane Mehlbaum sky's the limit for Nutrition New 26 Columbia Aircraft Services Roundup: Buffalo by Renee Farrell food craze is 30 lassoed by health conscious people A Time To S.H.A.R.E. by Jennifer Stefanick College students teach local children valuable lessons about life Beyond Blue Ribbons by Jennifer Moon 32 A lifetime of experience with the county's young riders 36 In The Passing Lane by Jack Smith and Mike Mullen Fleetwood IndusU-ies leaves many of its competitors in the dust 38 DEPARTMENTS ABOUT THE COVER: Behind the Lines Sherry Karpinski, a 4 Knoebels employee, paints a horse for The Grand Carousel during the resort's offseason. V^ Photo by Marlin Wagner^ — Health Risk Bloomsburg by Linda Moisey Back of the Book —The Art of Learning by Jane Mehlbaum The Cutting Edge in 5 42 LIVING IN THE u some former Centralia forced to move again After relocating once, residents are by Michelle Epstein To remember remember the families and the are perched on the hillside along Route 61 in Columbia County. The lawns are landscaped, the insides decorated. The owners planned to live in them and pass on the equity to businesses that were affected by the mine fire that's been burning their children. until July However, some of the houses have boarded windows instead of lacy curtains. One house has a broken swing laying in the dirt, rotung the Ccnu-aUa into the earth. There's a stillness that surpasses the quiet beauty of this mately 195 acres burning beneath the ground. Beautiful homes mountain region. It's a scene out of an eerie late night horror movie. Linda Wallace's husband and brother built their house, believing "I feared for American dream of owning and improving one's home. But the improvements didn't last long because they didn't build their home on in the children ofCentralia. fell left behind mine fire, the ceaseless struggles with bureaucracy, and the pain of up-rooting Now, my two young the mine fire was the presence of hazardous combustion gases, in addition to carbon to play only monoxide and carbon she will have to fell move through a hole again. in the ground." diox- ide. like families, did not want to many move from the area where they grew up, so they asked The Department of Environmental Resources (DER) and U.S. Office of Surface Mining (OSM) repeatedly whether or not the area on Route , my two young children, who used to play only blocks from where a young boy says. . 61 Locust Mt., was safe and far enough away from the their family. and the nightmare had begun again. In 1984, when Linda Wallace's family first relocated from Centralia, she remembers the relief that came from leaving the danger Instead, the su-ugglc behind. "I feared for to far town seven years ago. They thought they the horrors of the wasn't Another report from the U.S Department of the Interior stated that the major problem caused by through a hole And the Wallaces aren't It 1983 that an Engineering Analysis report (GAI report) Committee on Human Development shook the town. It would cost an estimated $660 million to rid the town of approxi- who used any family. They relocated from the coal mining under the borough and the surrounding area since 1962. The Wallaces, They built their home justoutside just to is blocks from where a young boy any highway. just Centralia in the ground," she fire. DER and OSM would not give the Wallaces an answer. They would only admit that "could be" a potential danger zone. Still, DER and OSM did not it tell them they couldn't move ing is that they could have to the area. let "The thing that is so frustrat- us know," says Linda Wallace. Six months after the Wallaces and others built their DER extended the impact zone to include Route 61 . new homes, State legislation Spectrum now forbids rclocalion funding for occupying a property after anyone owning or September TheclinchercamconJuly 1983. 3, 15, 1985, when Nicholas DeBencdictis, Secretary of the Department of Envi- ronmental Resources, wrote a memo The Depart- to ment of Community Affairs and to the Disaster Program Division. The memo stated tliat because of the findings in the GAI report, the funds available from OSM — the remainder of the $42 million allocated for relocation —could not be used for relocation purposes PENNSYLVANIA'S HOMETOWN PARK Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun. "Whai me memo aia was A good sign create an economic of good times disaster for every family located on Route 61." Fun! in an area where people had knowingly built in a potential "What the memo did was create an economic ter for Soar on the Phoenix - rated one of America's danger zone. disas- every family located on Route 61," says Klink. 10 best roller coasters. Relax on the Pioneer Train ride, Immediately, twenty-six properties, sixteen of which were built before September 1983, lost much of their value and the local lending institutions were in a panic, says Klink. Fantasy! Linda Wallace and her brother-in-law, Tom Wallace who lives next door, started to make phone calls in order to relocate from the area that was Step back Rainbow an economic disaster. "We've been fighting this for six years," says Linda Wallace. the animated Hard Luck Bears or owns because he intended sible to And you your Flume or bels 500-site the beautiful in Crystal Pool. did, residents however, win the buy-out of his house; the who had erties. would built after set a September precedent for all 3, of us. Affairs, re- Food! Savor the sweets, test the award-winning pizza or Not knowing where to turn, Linda Wallace sought the recommendation of Klink. Although he has a con- down recommended outspoken in his beliefs. He the families form a group and take their plight to U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski. Linda government —but nothing was done. It wasn't until October 1990 that Kanjorski was able to get a bill passed through Congress that would in- clude the remaining ten properties in the acquisition of Route 61. According to Michael Carroll, district Spring-Summer 1991 at the to a delicious sit dinner Alamo Restaurant. Knoebels is famous for its taste treats! Wallace has a file, inches thick, of exchanges between the group and the state and federal campground. There are versed the decision of the hearing officer. is Knoe- 1983, be- But the residents' happiness was short-lived. with the state, Klink short. Visit of their prop- Karen Miller, Secretary of Community tract visit over 35 rides for the kid in all lieved this if don't have to cut cool off on the Giant acreage. He the ... you dare! to build a would have been almost imposcreate a sewer system along the mountainous it visit Haunted Mansion administrative hearing. Lynott lost his case for a buy- development, and Story- time Castle, cheer Another resident, Tom Lynott, who owns much of the mountain and a house, took the matter to a state out of the land he in time at the now considered America's Lai^est Free Admission Amusement Park Rt 487, PO Box 317, Elysburg, Pa (717) 672-2572 Campground Phone No. (717)672-9555 ^ . director, Kanjorski is trying to get additional relocation funds still for twenty-nine families wfio Over 200 years of growth were relocated in 1980-1981 from Centralia. Those twenty-nine properties were given twenty percent less than market value because it was deemed their properties were on top of a mine fire and therefore constituted a twenty percent depreciation. fair "The reason we are having difficulty getting this issue resolved is that the appropriations committee does not want to set a precedent for other relocation programs," says Carrol. A proud past A In order for the remaining ten families to receive the relocation . . . money on Route 61 There bright future it was not enough for the bill to be approved. the matter of red tape. Reports have to be submitted to is still DER, DCA, and finally to Redevelopment before the acquisitions can begin. "The money's there," says Linda Wallace. According Klink, there • Excellent schools • Diversified industry • Modem • Planning and zoning • Central business district "We're is waiting," says Linda Wallace, laughing slighOy, an still edge of sarcasm in her voice. "If DeBenedictis had done his job, none of this would have happened. Had this area not been deemed a danger zone, our properties would not have been affected. waste treatment plant to about $9 million still available for relocation purposes. evidence that the fire will No one has shown spread this way." However, Carroll says, it was better for DER to admit they had made a mistake in allowing families to move to Route 6 1 now, instead of waiting for the fire to actually move beneath Route 61. Linda Wallace pauses to look around her home "When we move away — from here, revitalization it will break Robert Netchel • Neighborhood recreation areas • Ber- Vaughn Park is my husband's heart." one of only a couple of residents who is not I see evidence of a mine fire specifi- interested in relocating. "Until cally approaching my housel feel obligated to stay," says Netchel. He is not concerned with equity. "We' veput our love and sweat into building our home," says Netchel, "There's not has no children and Borough Officers Mayor Lou Biacchi : Councilmen: Frank Buffone, pres. Andrew Soback, v.p. Walter Hause Scot Kaufman Lamon Bob Reap Dave Walton Bill "The reason we are having difficulty getting this issue resolved is because the appropriations committee does not want to set a precedent for other relocation programs." enough money on earth worth leaving." He's sorry to see his neighbors go. "They've been good neighbors," he says. According to Klink, Netchel and his wife will have a year to change their minds. The Relocation program has just been granted an Borough of Berwick 344 Market Street Berwick 752-2723 extension to June 1992 in order to relocate and demolish the last remaining properties. David Good, chief assessor for Columbia County, on Route 61 will be re-assessed by July of this year for 1992. "In a depressed area, such as Route 61, the reassessed value will lower taxes in some cases as much as $700." The According to the value of the properties houses are currently valued between $23,000-$95,000 according to the accessor. Kathy Kuzma built her home eleven years ago, long before the Spectrum September 1983 legislation. "I've just agreed to the proposal for my house," says Kuzma. Although satisfied with the amount she will receive, she says she will have to build a However, Kuzma much smaller house. upset with the salvage rights for this project. is Originally in Centralia, those residents were allowed to take every- "Most of thing from the kitchen sink to insulation. stripped their homes and the residents however, the residents must use what they lake project, in their new home. Kuzma's complaint Come & Spend sold what they could," says Klink. For this that since she is is much building a smaller the Day house, she will be unable to take everything she wants. Klink says that the salvage rights will be "We have monitored and enforced. This will involve lost land once already because we didn't get the money. It's an awful waiting Bring the enlire family and spend a day at the Susquehanna Energy Informalion Center and Riverlands recreation area See the eye-calch ing displays Try our educational compuler games that tell the game. Now, we've found some new land and are just hoping energy story that the seller will wait." new home and seeing that items, such as windows, sliding, and fixtures, taken from the previous home have been used in the new one. Joe Martdrano, chairman of the building committee for Habitat for Humanity, an organization which is trying to eliminate poverty going into each and every housing, says the group has asked their cause. "\Vc hope to if it can salvage the properties for literally take the Take a walk, ride your bike, fish and picnic m the 400-acre River lands recreation area and nature preserve Or, call and make arrange ments to en)oy one of the nature and recreational programs presented by ou resident naturalist, Complete your trip with a bus tour the perimeter of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. Perimeter tours must be scheduled by calling the information Center m advance. Call (717)542-2131 for mtormation. It would plywood and windows," says Martdrano. Redevelopment is cooperating fully, but it's the demolition contractor who will have the final say. "We We're a non-profit organizaand any materials we take can be a tax deduction for the believe the contractor will cooperate. a demolished. I bear, they still Sun through , Noon Sal,. 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mon ihrough FrI.. 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Sal .11a m 4 p.m., Sun.. Noon-4 p.m my house couldn't bear to watch that." If leaving their homes, memories, and Mon April-OcI For informalion 0311(717) 542-2131 Sighing, Kuzma adds, "I wouldn't want to be here when their Susquehanna Energy Informadon Center Nov -March contractor," he says. is ..•! house down. involve getting 'big ticket' items, including sheeting, tion with Us their possessions isn't enough don 't know how much the proposal for the families to for their home will make any plans, we don't know when we're getting the how much we will get," says Thomas Wallace. we've been told is that we will get fair market value for our O Riverlands Daily 8 • Wetlands am lo • Council dusk For miormalion Cup Stalling call (717) Mon Ihrough Fri . 8 am 4 p r 542-2306 be. "I can't money or "All home as well as relocation benefits," says Linda Wallace. According Admission i8 is FREE Located on Route 1 1 just live miles north ol Berwick. Owned and operated by Pennsylvania Power & Light Co and Allegheny Electric Cooperative Inc. . to Klink, two appraisals will be done and the higher of the two used. Once which to the check is issued, residents will be given sixty days in move vacate their homes. If they are unable to out in sixty days, they will be required to pay rent to the (state) in order to stay in their homes. "We have lost land once already because money," says Linda Wallace. "It's we didn't get the an awful waiting game. we've found some new land and arc just hoping Now, that the seller will wait." The new land enough this lime," is about six miles away. says Linda Wallace. Spring-Summer 1991 S "We just hope it's far ^^ '? r^ we make to Bridenstine. We may not win ifwe move down." But Briden- our league. That's the point are trying to stine points out that "at least the chances school, then why would seem to be better." Powers did suggest, however, that the league may need readjustment. According to AAA school?" asks Bridenstine. "It's Powers, the league could be the course of one season, the Panthers must play nearly half tlieir schedule against schools. "If you're an play a a better more nummore than one athletes with to athletics," says season ^ school. much better when it comes Southern Columbia, are "The pool of athletes becomes the biggest concern," says Lynn. "If you have a pool of 200 people and a pool of 300, who's going to chance But the smaller schools, such as have the number advantiige. get the better people? it. mood of Powers swayed after the game losing streak ended with a w A AAA Bob Quick "When you play split into two out of your league." Current coach divisions, one with the bigger schools, the agrees with Bridenstine. otlier with the smaller. This way, the smaller against a larger school, you don' t just lose the schools could game, you also lose physically," says Quick. losing to "You can play. lose athletes [to injury] during those games. schools your It is It hurts your chances against own size." ultimately the school board's deci- sion to accept Bridenstine's proposal, and It still play the larger ones, but them would not hurt also would among let in divisional schools judge where make another lem is division, and the major prob- finding schools from the area that fit into the small school category. Bridenstine says he is a little disturbed nobody else has stepped forward to the school board to help his cause. "Everybody I have other schools of similar talked to has agreed with me, outside of the size. However, Quick points out there is a in this idea. The initial problem is whether or not there are enough schools to school board," he says. "I'm not aware of major flaw anybody who's done anything they stand to support it." Some support for his proposal came from For Beer on a !Budget "Stop at the BCinkin^ Li^ht" Av#ards« Trophies Plaques* Silk Screening Engraving* Embroidery Inn CCeo's fit. 42 &> Hain D.J. Tri. Spring-Summer 1991 8o St., Sat. Numidia Nights Sporting Goods & Appare! Licensed Mdse. & Appare Wagner's Trophies 6c Engraveables 138 E. Main St., Bloomsburg 784-6025 11 against other schools in different sports other than football." But Bridenstine's research School Populations 1989-90 shows W^^^M^MgfMfMfMfi ^smms^m' ^^^g^^ZSQZ^SZS! Selinsgrove Mifflinburg v^M^f^y^^Mf^^MfMmmm years. Danville say, however, the issue is firms this, saying the issue is brought up after every season for each sport. Lynn Cent. Columbia issue Lewisburg believes a big problem with the the population of the school is that constantly fluctuating. Williamsport BL00M5BURG of Males the best football team ever assembled and not ^^g^^ Columbia get the points to play for a state title." The district point system makes dropping 800 600 400 200 is "We can schedule all A schools now and in two years possibly be a AA school," Lynn points out. "We could be School in Muncy So. Lynn does under constant evaluation, and Powers con- Warrior Run 5. major sports have had one being wreswhich hasn't had a winning season in tling, ^mmm Milton that the other less success than football, the level of competition a problem. District computed by the number of victoand the size of your opponents. ratings are Data Provided by Bob Quick and Gerald Powers ries A victory against any size school is worth ihe Press-Enlerprise, We're inc a rose in which gave Bridcnstweekly "Roses and Thorns" that," Lynn says his attitude to- As iis section for his idea. at the point where we've reached he says. athletic director, Lynn believes he You five points. receive four additional points for playing a AAAA school, three for AAA, two for AA, and one for A. of com- Hence, a victory against a AAAA wards the subject has changed from the time must be fair to all sports. If the level When petition would drop for football, then it would worth nine have drop for every sport. "Football them, even if you lose, is automatically worth he was a coach to athletic director. coaching, Lynn believed his team was often overmatched. "You can't put a 119 pound wrestler up against a 185 pound wrestler. to parently all that matters should," says Lynn. 332 Main ^^^ St. ap- is but just playing four points. "We have good records ^ PIZZA is and other sports district points, Therefore, only scheduling schools that TOWN Catawissa 356-2188 TRADITIONAL & SICILIAN PIZZA DINNERS Lasagna • Spaghetti Cheese Ravioli • • Spaghetti and Meatballs Manicotti • Stuffed Shells HOT & COLD SUBS Tues-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri. & Sat. 11-11 • Closed Monday * 12 • Sun. 4-10 Spectrum arc AA and A make it difficult to enter the fact there it However, Quick and Bridcnstine believe always necessary to play games for done isn't this reason. "Do you do you U-y to play to up to the students themselves it's speak up on the your best football every Friday night?" says who must endure Quick. "I'd rather have a successful regular the gridiron. issue, for they arc the When McDonald, freshman "You don't always win every game than play in any post-season game." to Regardless of learn things in any "Your Shasta Top Volume Dealer" it that way, for are wrong.' That's what's a little Area's Largest sullenly, "I loved work Selection of results games, and not quit wouldn't be a bad it But they don't see no dishearten- was discussed at the next school board work session, but little was done about it. He's not upset the issue was The A: IIV s should have been his Still, good reasons I can think of. At least give me something back that says, 'This is why you ing." Blooms- was very disappointing." Powers believes that results don't always separate the winners from the losers. "Any kid who can put on a uniform, lose 28 make any difference to make the change," he says. just thought at University, football, but to playing against odds they don't have to play I Motors so hard practicing every day and never get "I think it's unfortunate that the kids are idea. by is the issue. "It doesn't against. life winning." not going back to the school board to press don't currently a "glory days," he says strongly he believes, me if they burg ones bruises on looks back at what how Bridenstinc says he bumps and tlie season by having a chance Heritage in the future. Perhaps play a football season solely for district points, or was seemingly little response. How- Powers and Lynn say the issue is"always being looked at," and something may be ever, post-season district playoffs. topic neither approved nor dropped, but rather the is That isn't a loser. to me a winner, because not everyone can do that," says RVs Motor Homes Powers. "In sports, we always get hung up on winning. But you don't always learn things in life by winning." It's been said that it's not whether you win or lose, it s how you play the game. B ut after two and a half years of losing, maybe it's ume to give Bloomsburg a fair chance to win.S Travel Trailers Truck Camper Pop-Ups ' Always a good selection of Pro-owned Units & Motor Home Rentals ITS TIME FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA" Pre-Owned Automobiles Call Us! HERITAGE MOTORS-RVS Bloomsburg 784-6211 INC. Rt. 11 Bloom-Danville 599 Old Berwick Road Hwy Bloomsburg Sun. - Thurs. 4:30pni - 1 am • Fri. & Sat. 4:30pm - 2am 784-5388 Our drivers carry less than $20.00 Delivery areas limited to ensure safe driving. ©1991 Domino's Spring-Summer 1991 Pizza, Inc. 13 a The school bell Marzewski never rings for the children, but recess comes just the same, bringing different kinds of amusement to each child. Jason puts away his seventh-grade history and math books home schoolers, Marzewski now spends her days in the "school room" of her home room room outfitted with desks and various school supplies. The three children can often be tional activities — found there together, in a one-room school one anothers' and reaches for sketching paper and a book of house military planes. Esther, a second-gradcr,rcads lessons and working on their assignments for a book about sea otters to her the day. Jason who Sara clutches a doll almost half her size. These are the only three the little sister Marzewski living at recess today, but room wasn't made for situation, listening to works with his mother daily on history, math, english and science. Esther concentrates on reading, writing, and spelling. And Sara, at a level just below kindergar- and chores. them lessons when they don't know they're learning," Marzewski When says. Learning has always been a part of home life. But, since September, Jane Marzewski has ac- cepted the responsibility for her brood's complete education. She tries to properties that explain ho rise. And in to discover dumb to Dr. Miller. Prior to 1988, the superinten- State to 5,000 parents in the state have opted to explore offer her. She especially enjoys to listening to Marzewski intends to follow the 180 day she notes these days will have more natural rise. "I suspect the number of a little later one day if much incon- sistency within the state system. Now, on home schoolers restrictions A more who wants are their local school district. The parent must have a high school diploma or which tional is to its equivalent determined by a General Educa- Development (GED) test. The home time," she says. "This mit a statement of teaching goals and objec- can be sure that But learning parent school supervisor candidate must also sub- covered the material." I go less. work- areas are going up while others remain stable." way, But, "We may the lesson we're ing on requires Having joined the increasing ranks of districts. breaks than in a public school. home schoolers is increasing," he says, "but it is a pocket phenomena in which certain 14 the courts said this teach in the home must submit an affidavit to And Miller says that he believes the incidenceof home schoolon the However, classes. requirement of many school is to considerably schooling as an alternative to formal across 500 school disU"icts. had stories and participating in her older siblings' education. These parents are distributed ing district approve a parent's home schooling to teach." any lesson her mother has al- to parents, according to practice allowed for too ten, delights in Ken Miller of the covers the windshield frost nights. dent of the local school plan. schooling. According home why This kind of freedom was not ents in Pennsylvania who have turned Department of Education, 3,500 w yeast makes bread the car, she challenges the three ways given convince people they are too is explain mathematical tries to concepts like frac- tions, and the chemical "I believe the school system one of an increasing number of par- home the children help her bake, for example, she on cold the Marzewski 's often "I like to give many more. to Marzewski home. She in the interjects lessons into her children's recrea- I have completely isn't restricted to the class- tives and undergo various criminal history checks. The parent may or may not choose to Spectrum follow ihc curriculum of ihc school district. However, the home school supervisor must keep a log of what has been taught and a portfolio of the child's work. This material is reviewed once a year by an evaluator who delivers a testimonial to the school district. Home schoolers arc required to teach five hours per day for elementary children, and five Even more than and a half hours per day forchildrcn over twelve. her lessons, Sara The parents may conceivably teach from kindergarten through grade twelve loves having her if mother and siblings they choose to do so. home every However, unless a special formal education process is followed, the state obligated to supply the child with a diploma, says Miller. This can cause problems if day. Today, her mother reads to her about sea otters. not is the go to college. In such cases, the child would have to pass the GED or high school equivalency exam. Most colleges have realized that home child wishes to schooling tion is a viable option to formal educa- to make policy decisions home schooled admission candidates. and have had about Photo by Jennifer Moon "We do not discriminate against them," says GED is an acceptable Bcrnie Vinovrski, Director of Admissions not have a diploma, a at Bloomsburg University. "But, they must have competitive SAT's and a high school diploma in order to be considered." How- substitute. have the child's best Marzewski ever, Vinovrski says, if the applicant Having made the decision to educate at home, Marzewski had to make arrangements with the Millville Area School District. "They • docs Academic programs MBA, communication nursing, studies, and education •11 just playing "Parents teach their children from con- UNIVERSITY A State System of Higher Education University Professional and personal continuing education programs • "and are not hooky." Supervisory Certificate Programs • sure you BLOOMSBURG 17 graduate programs, including the says, make interests at heart," in nearly 100 areas of study • (the school district officials) A PROUD HERITAGE, A BRIGHT FUTURE Customized educational services for business and industry • Celebrity Artist Series • Art exhibitions • Top-notch athletics Spring-Summer 1991 For more information about Bloomsburg University, call Admissions (717) 389-4316 15 husband David. She says she was very opti- mistic about teaching at that time but, "that was twenty years ago, and things are differ- ent now." Dissatisfaction with the school system firstencouraged Marzewski to research home schooling possibilities. "My son was terror- ized by a kindergarten teacher who screamed at the children idiot," and told Jason he was an she says. According to Marzewski, her son 's teacher did not follow up on lesson material properly and then blamed the children when they didn't understand her. "She would tell the class to write the numbers from one through a hundred," she says. "But, she did not check their progress during the exercise; so, she was not there to help them if they had made a mistake at ten." Photo by Jennifer Moon Jason, Esther, and Sara Marzewski spend an afternoon learning about finance and mathematics the old fashioned way through a rousing game of Monopoly. — ccption on up whether they realize Marzewski notes. "But, once children reach a it I grade first we're no believe the school system youiiComt tries to convince people they arc too dumb to leach; that just isn't true." level, they [the schools] try to tell us longer qualified. or not," 'Bacll,.rt../ ll.,..„ I see that learn a lot I'm excited about next year. There arc so many neat topics to study. I guess my biggest problem is that we can't learn it all."S Ticket Inquiries:(717) 389-4409 17 According to Bonnie Johns, head nurse of by Kami Silk the Maternity Center, Facilities that treat the sick, Hospitals. injured, ness" is women whose pregnancy. Because of only this, "ill- society and the medical profession have labeled pregnant women says. "Only about 25 percent of our women are treated as Winona Cochran, and registered nurse, lay midwife, assistant hospital with people women arc put who arc ill and Advancements can now in A woman discover prior to birth, not only the sex of her baby, but if she is to resemble a home aunosphcre. They have a television, dressers, with all and a comfortable bed They the options of a hospital bed. have a hospital birth." offer the comforts of home and the security of the hospital. motivating to hospital advancements arc scientific some women to find alternatives birth. They want to experience birth as a natural process rather than a clinical one. "It never occurred to me that I wouldn't have a hospital birth," says Loannc Suavely, mother oftwo children born help of a midwife. into a friend along in my when I "My at home with the husband and was about three I ran months pregnancy. His wife had their "They 're the bestof both worlds," says Kelly Peiffer, a registered nurse who previously worked in a maternity ward. Peiffer reasons women do home makes is Mishawaka, Illinois. But for many, the birthing room not as "One of holding my when Some some statistics that birth prove studies indicate home births may actually have fewer problems than hospital births. Hospital-bom babies greatly exceeded home-born babies in abnormalities, injuries, and infections. These surprising results may have something to do with the fact that midwives will not take on high-risk pregnancies, and women who are considered high-risk most likely want to have their babies in the hospital. "Midwives don't take chances," says "We labors and if we go monitor the there is women during any indication of prob- straight to the hospital." they were brand midwives are registered nurses, lay midwives are either trained and apprenticed, or hospitals have an two children at home and he was very knowl- unwillingness to ensure mothers their babies will be with them." home birth. not consider There are two kinds of midwives. Nurse new, wet creatures," says Snavely. "It was important to me to hold my babies immediately after birth. birth. me was the best feelings for babies baby's one of the principle wrong. Some lems good as home. is be the safest place, but many home Cochran. is in the people assume a hospital has to Intuitively, had her two children in a birthing center in edgeable on the subject." 1i major roles Concern for safety this never occurred to me that I wouldn't any physical defects or retardation, and other But these say being at the birth easier because the familiarity "It problems well before the baby born. labor." Many women advocates point to expecting twins, is my during to play technology have given abilities to obstetricians. different nurses room." tious. Birth is a natural process." amazing many relaxing. Husbands and children are also able in the infec- knowing who would be liked decide to take advantage of our birthing professor of psychology at Bloomsburg University. "Healthy I and doctors, or strangers, would be in and out Birthing rooms are delivery rooms set up women says ill," opt for a traditional delivery. "Also, there. In the hospital lithotomy (laying on their backs) births ," she as patients. "Today's pregnant though they are women "Most people are happier with regular and diseased. Yet, they're also facilities that routinely deal with healthy most Bloomsburg Hospital, go to schools specifically designed for mid- wifery. There is a national certification process, but it is not federally mandated that nurse or lay midwives be certified. The law varies Spectrum from state to state concerning the qualifica- only their patients at risk, and licensing of mid wives. Elaine Francis, certified nurse midwife, but also the doctors them- Gciscngcr Hospital, explains that nurse M.D., Bloomsburg Hospi- tions, education, midwivcs iire legal in all states, but only in a W. selves. Curtis tal Vickers, says, "Doctors have to Lay midnurse midwivcs carry heavy liability and and a distinction should be made. Two years ago, a bill was under consid- while midwives don't have eration in Pennsylvania dealing with the I'm not upset about few states iire lay midwivcs wives are not U'aincd like legalization of lay legal. midwivcs. Suprisingly, an community of Amish women came to on behalf of the profession. This made an impact on the court because the Amish arc private citizens who rarely venture beyond their own small community. For the Amish, malpractice insurance, until I have mistakes testify wrong with many it is a is common a practice, but for complex issue that requires was not a spur of the moment "We met sion," says Snavely. The lime was first with soon as liability suit) as I and child." Mary policy, to talk about it this way and was a healthy candidate. The second time was to discuss how to prepare for the actual labor. She also recommended prcnautl care with my doctor." Some doctors feel midwives may put not she thought in front agree to work on the mother lion our reasons for wanting to do 10 see if nacy. I'm stepping goes prcg- of the firing lines (for a deci- Hostetler (a lay midwife) twice before the actual labor. home VickerscarriesaSl mil- serious consideration. "It a this up the to pick if something entire midwifery much. to carry nearly as I .SUPPLY, By-Rite 1 ^^q liability insurance which costs him about 334,000 a year. "Overall, 334,000 is a reasonably low amount compared to cities like New >.^L Loanne Snavely proudly displays her new child, Elody, delivered by midwives Mary Hostetler (left) and Becky Smith. York and Philadelphia," says Vickers. cine. This fear of a lawsuit many is what prompts They may do certain things just to cover themselves doctors to practice defensive mcdi- in case something goes wrong. "Doclorsarenervousaboutwhatalawvcr rUN! FUN! FUN! 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After the birth, the area stitched up Instead of letting nature take its course, doctors follow a theory of inter- vcntionism. Despite advancements, the number of my increased rather than decreased in the last decade. subtle risks are causing many of women lems. "I don't automatically do episi- otomies," says Vickers. "It's done babies at home." arc finding that laying the position most comfortable is not for them. Delivery rooms are designed for the conven- They do ience of doctors, not mothers. their labors to It's to a nice clean cut instead of ragged edges that may not tear in just one spot — there could be a dozen tears." to look for horizontal with their feet up in stirrups want For some doctors, episiotomies are prevent extensive tearing. If were I in the hospital they may have thought the labor wasn't moving along and women our hospital an intervention to avoid other prob- the other alternatives. Pregnant at the technique of the physician." The odds of surviving a high- tech birth arc good, but "Most doctors mother's personal hygiene habits and I safe about having obstetrical interventions has is and this sometimes leads to infec- (Bloomsburg) do episiotomies," says Johns. "Infection depends on the me, 'Oh had confidence in Mary and felt comfortable and ones," says Cochran. many tell you're brave,' but counteract the effects of the original made is and rectum, to increase the space for the baby tion. "People "The more drugs a mother receives more other drugs she will need to cut the perineum, the area between the vagina by encouraging me to move around and squat. actually required. A was a long labor with says Snavely. "She and knowledge to speed it up it first child," more drugs during a pregnancy and labor than practice used to speed the episiotomy. with scissors through the skin and muscle of because tetler) there possible for their patients," says Vickers. is have Mary (Hos- really glad to exotic tests to ensure they did everything common Another up births not be induced because other women need the delivery room or doctors arc gave me Pitocin or something to speed the Mary had the intimate knowledge on how to deal with it naturally." Pitocin is a brand name for oxytocin, a chemidelivery up. cal that causes the uterus to contract and But many times there may be no damage at all. Nancy Fleming, Ph.D., a certified nurse-midwife and clinical director for Comprehensive Women's Health Care Center in Hinsdale, Illinois, says, episiotomy of the is "When an not performed, over one-third women will not therefore induce labor or accelerate existing following birth, and labor. perineal need any suturing at least half will sustain damage (tearing) of a milder degree INTELLIGENCE 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 informed 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 We know you'll make an intelligent decision. at us. 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"But we wanted to have our children at home and our insurance didn't and warm feelings and cover my two children's I was glad births," to have her tive Peiffer had a certified nurse-midwife at her two birthing room "Marta (her labors. midwife) was not only my friend, but also my partner during Cost home my another consideration is births or birthing hospital deliveries. in choosing rooms over regular According to vary, but some do provide coverage Dorothy wife. Birthing home for rooms are covered under most Birthing rooms and it's backward "People had confidence in Mary and able and safe about having CURTIS W. VICKERS, M.D. W€CL felt my PASSAT GLI CABRIOLET |- §1 special JamiCt) touch. r CORRADO comfortbabies at Unique Furniture, home. Jurnisfvings &? gijt store with a Q^' GOLF but VANAGON BRASS €LASS & HINKLE, D.O. some, but for others me 'Oh, you're brave,' tell home," says Snavely. S S. JETTA GLI home births may seem to ered outpatient facilities that require less RICHARD FOX JEHA GL not offered an alternative to what hospitals have to offer. I Sometimes birthing rooms are consid- is "There arc no not used." is hospital Slay costs approximately $2,500, care costs. says, costs to cover because a professional facility like a step physician fees and prenatal Dugan births. Hospital, a normal delivery with a two day all VOLKSWAGEN for the professional services of acerlified nurse mid- Folk of the credit office of the Bloomsburg excluding Scott Dugan, a representa- to from Blue Cross-Blue Shield, policies insurance policies. Coverage labor," she says. WITH it." According Snavely says about her midwife. .V. would have been cheaper for mc to baby in the hospital because we my have and gentle person. 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Don t drink and drive im^S^mmtm^B^iiim Spring-Summer 1991 21 shillings, and 3 pence farthings | This plot of land, then known many RAVELING is "Peggy' much of what nov comprises the HROUGH IME in the area as Farm," ti resort. In following years, the lan( changed owners several times by Dan Trexler some sections being sold off an( others added, until 1 828 , when Rev Henry Knoebel had a dream. That dream was to create a family amusement resort on a plot of land owned by his grandfather. Henry, who bore the same first name as his grandfather and was called "H.H." to avoid confusion, began to envision his dream coming true when locals began to frequent his "Swimmin' Hole" which was located on the waters of Roaring \ ^*V' .t ^ ' \ ^'4 i '^"^ T-. I' Creek and Mugser's Run. Daring i into the Henry Hartman Knoebel pur chased it for the sum of $93 1. Thi;! sparkling waters from a covered purchase officially began what ii bridge near the known today as Knoebel's Amuse I swimmers would dive site. The resort itself has a long and to March 7, 1775, when John Penn, ment Resort. The park, under the direction o: "H.H.," continued to attract man) governor of the province of Penn- funseekers from the area through sylvania, signed a deed to transfer out the years. 292 and a quarter acres of land to John Salter, for 14 pounds, 12 pool to replace the "Swimmin interesting history that dates back With the addition of a concrete I :^M."^ Hole," a steam-powered carousel (the park's first ride), ''' ?K"^^ and a restau- park officially became rant, the recognized as Knoebel's ment Resort, Amuse- in 1926. Joe Muscato, director of park advertising and public relations, attributes the park's success to the strength of the Knoebel family throughout the years of the park's existence. "There was no reason for the park ever to succeed, except for the hard work and dedication on behalf of thefamily,"hesays ire now Jiink "We a tourist destination we've reached — that distinc- jon." Knoebel's has also prided self in its ability it- to expand with the T A ^^i^*> Photo By Allen Ambrosini Knoebels continues ment lo provide excite Grand Carousel (left), the resort's first ride; The Giant Flume (right), the latest ride; and The Ttie witti Jet Star (below) ^^ \t Photos by Terry Wild \ times, while slill to Since being able t remain afam- " e X p ily-orienledpark. "Since 1985, sion" this park has exploded Icnil) ^v**' says Muscaio, adding ihat this has a great deal lo do with lai'gestin named the forlieih figures. added new rides and atlraclions, overseeing ihe setup of each and every one lo asllie iheUniied Slates, based on ailendance - 1 1985, ihc park has consis- m terms of size and siatus," park being m h e more "We tam the natural project than a park typical would do. When ride opened, much about it beauty of the park," that we knew as anyone." These days ihe amusement is run by the third genera- says Knoebcl take an aggressive tomer with quality resort with polite service of the family atmosphere. lion of ihe Knocbel family, wiih Dick Knocbel serving as ihe gen- aunosphere." just ride," said added the flume Muscato. "We did eral manager and --^ ^"^. president. "We atti- tude on pleasing the cus- sure safely and ihc mainicnance "We are gomgto main- with service, in a pleasing (Additional research was done S by Diane Wojnar.) Inter-Sorority Council of Bloomsburg University 1 1 Sororities for AZA AZT The Community Alpha Sigma Alpha Supporter of Special Olympics Alpha Sigma Tau AZA AZT Supporter of Pine Mountain AEB AOE 0TQ Working Together Delta Epsilon Beta AEB Supporter of the American Red Cross Delta Phi Epsilon Supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Theta Tau Omega AOE QTQ Supporter of the Bloomsburg Health Care Center ZZZ Sigma Sigma Sigma ZZZ Supporter ofRobby Paige , BLOdMSBUR^, j'.-^^t. , .4>^t>. 1 980^ . Magcc. In 1945, Magcc sold the aiqoort to the town of Bloomsburg with the understanding that il would remain an airport. Geisingcr Medical Center, Danville, uses the airport to fly in teams of surgeons and organ was taken over by Columbia Aireraft Services, which today is owned and operated by its employees. "The donations; industries airport pays rent to the town," says Bars tier, clients; "but the expenses, such as lighting, cutting as undertakers, also benefit by In the early grass, 1950s il plowing snow, repairs to the build- and insurance arc our responsibility." Tiie airport employs seventeen full and men part-time employees and is the second larg- engine builder on the cast coast. Not too many people know what kind done there, but Barstler of work is admits they have so much business right now they can't take care of it, yet none of the workers are complain- it to out; sales- fly in to deal with local in and veterinarians, as well availability. its "Very ings, est u.se and business fly flying is little recreational done out of the Bloomsburg airport, says Bar"You'd be surprised at the stler. who come in here and we go for an airplane people say 'Can ride?'" Becauseof liability and changing limes, pilots are relucpeople up. "It's Photo by Jennifer Moon George Columbia ing. tant to lake Columbia aircraft provides many services for companies witlithcir own airplanes, almost a thing of the past, and including reconditioning, as well as building bering, "It used to be nice to see engine parts and performing people come down on a S unday. They'd wait and one fifty hundred hour inspections. that's too bad," for Most aircraftcoming into the airporttoday Karl repairs a plane's engine at Aircraft Services. really enjoyed it." Accidents are something those Sunday have business connections, and, on a busy the shop he says, remem- somebody to take them up, and when they went up Ihey in saw very of at the Bloomsburg very conscientious crew and they do a nice job," he says. "Most of my people have been here for fifteen and twenty years; there's been very little turnover." Most accidents occur day,BarstlcrandhiscrcwwiIlsec 100 to 150 flyers planes land. However, these planes often are airport. carrying engine parts being dropped off for lot safer than mechanical errors occur," he says, "you're his staff given a service, or people flying in on business. Now We're Bigger & little According to Barstler, aviation is a most people think, and he and make it a main priority. "I've got a error, as a result of pilot according to Barstler. 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In 1984, aHarrisburg woman, she was not accustomed flying an aircraft to, later, in and was "we put a new apron the parking area where the tie downs are — last year." made a bad killed. a separate incident, a "It put his craft warns Barstler threat. was "We injured. always a that the river is watch it very closely," he says. Sunday. They'd wait During the flood of 1972, Barsder says, "we somebody to take them up, and when they went up they had six feet of water in the office. Since then for we've been a lot more conscious of it. We lost everything and had to start all over." New York state has also added a few dams, which reduced the number of sudden of the Susquehanna rises that affect the portion really enjoyed it." River flowing by the airport. According to dams Barstler these the river "We know have a it in would where forced to also be put in to free planes are all now and going up the runway, is taxi, very danger- of planes coming in out. Al though the extended runway will add to the safety of the airport, it will have no bearing on the size of the aircraft flying into Bloomsburg. According to Barstler, many insurance agencies do not want their aircraft coming into a field that is less than 3,600 feet long. There are some people, however, who use the airport for something other than business. B ud Thiel Nescopeck, is a recreational flyer. , "I started flying in the military," says Thiel. "When the war ended, I started flying out of Bloomsburg." Thiel has been flying out of the Bloomsburg airport since World War II when Bloomsburg. lot to parallel taxi it was nodiing but a grass field with no we very close to a settlement in which they runway. more time here." crew arc continually would acquire the land on the east end, which is in Scott Township. During World War II, along with an Army Air Force program, the Navy asked if litUe more control of create and they notice wide feet A ous when there are a used to be nice to see people come down on a Two weeks man by 100 size to 3,700 feet long give a larger safety margin. which, according to Barsder, plane in the river. Fortunately, no one on board the in Barstler also says that they are panicked when she approached the runway, landing, crashed, phase of expanding the airport," says the Ilood gates are closed, Barstler and his trying to bring the airport up marking buildings in the Attempts are also being made to lengthen 1991 stan- to by clearing the approaches, putting new lights in the proper areas, and properly diu-ds way. "We're in the the runway, which is currendy 2,800 feet long by 50 feet wide. Barstler is trying to obtain federal funding that will increase the Bloomsburg State College, one of only four colleges in the country to conduct special- ized training for train Navy flight instructors, to V-5 and V-12 cadets out of the airport MEN'S-WOMEN'S-CHILDREN'S VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES From Casual to Fancy 1860'sto 1960's BRAND NAME CHILDREN'S CLOTHING FOR LE$$ LARGE SELECTION OF VINTAGE COCKTAIL DRESSES AND JEWELRY ^ If FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL AFFAIR! you're going to clean out your PREGNANT MOTHERS: attic, have a garage sale or PLEASE DON'T SMOKE! Here are three good reasons to quit srrtoking now: estate liquidation... call us first... cash paid 1 Smoking retards ttie growth of your baby In your womb. 2 Smoking Increases infant mortality 3 Your family needs a tiealtliy mottier Route42, Ida, North Don't of Miliville Hours: Thursday through Saturday 1pm 28 to 5 pm or by appointment 458-5233 SIZES . . 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After forty-eight years of working at the relaxation, Boslego, Columbia Aircraft Services' stockroom clerk, and three others members who fly just for the fun of it. About onethird of its members arc beginning students. "It's a cheap way to learn," has about sixty local really are, it went through a series of had skids on them for tail wheels, then they went to tricycle landing gear," he says. Weight-perhorsepower has also significantly inthose days the A popular plane Ronca C3 — in often re- ferred to as the "Hying bathtub" —with only 36 horsepower. Today, most engines have initiation fee of $100, is also a charge of $20 per flight. Sharrow says most people in the club use There means of relaxation. "This is my Sharrow also sees the airport as a benefit to local business. "Airports bring in a lot of commerce," he says. "One of the first things asked when developing a new business is 'where's the nearest airport?'" good routine break. That's what most people In order to accommodate this influx of commerce, the Bloomsburg Airport has had to make a few improvements over the years. "We've added additional buildings, shop space, and stock rooms," says Barstler, point- club use flying for," he says. "It's no ing out, "it's just been in the last couple of hang-out," says Sharrow, pointing out to bars, other that, people go to airports." in the was 400 to 500 horsepower. In 1979, after spending thirty years in Members pay an He it, creased since then. puts you right back into perspective." plus monthly and flying fees of about S40. "some people go decades In the first planes had open cockpius and, as stages. "First they says Sharrow. flying as a all Barstler puts — "When you get up in the air and see how small you 1965 by Mike Barstler and his crew have seen many changes in aircraft. of night, Along with recreation and added plus of an above fuel system. also sees flying as a hobby. "It's a different than boating or snowmobiling." For All Your Auto Parts Needs years that we've added a new hanger." The shop building engines, Barstler became manager of operations and president of the employee-founded corporation. Now most the is spent in the office and away from the planes. "I soloed back in the 1940s," he says, "but I like this end of it better." of his time After forty-eight years with one employer, Barstler, somewhat reluctanUy, is now con- sidering retiring. "I hate to think about leaving," he says, adding, "I work with nice have a good job, I like what I'm doing, and I hate to give it up." S people, I Husky Ambassadors "Share the vision that commitment to the University should can and lost a lifetime!" 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Mike Thompson, Thompson Packing Com- pany, Jersey Shore, buffalo meat sells for $8 per pound, about four times higher than ground round. by Renee 4 Buffalo are generally wholesome because of the Farrell 6/^ne buffalo burger, medium-well please," orders a customer V^ dining at Fireplace number means good business this On his sixty-acre farm. More Restaurant,Tunkhannock. one hundred restaurants nationwide feature buffalo on and Law for Larry their than menu, Law, Sweet Valley. raises a herd of thirty-eight buffalo gathered from as far as South Dakota, primarily for slaughter. Law is one of twenty-five people buffalo for commerical purposes. in I who raise far, I expect fifteen to twenty returning institutions, distributors, and wholesalers," says anything I Law. "The demand is there. In fact, it far exceeds produce." handled as in little as possible. and very little time, if any, in They spend most of their time grazing, lot. Therefore, there is no need growth stimulants, or subtherapeutic antibiThe American Bison Association has even passed a resolution the feed for hormones, artificial otics. opposing the use of such substances Proper treaunent of buffalo concern over nutrition, buffalo-rearing essential to the rearing business. it is always better to practice of the buffalo, a watchful eye must be kept for internal parasites. Parasitized animals will protein source in maintaining the physical health of the Native are used to prevent parasitism. inserted in the feed produce poor quality meat. and water or injected intravenously, Now it returns as a lean red meat source with all the important characteristics today's health conscious consumer demands. Research conducted by the National Buffalo Association and the American Bison Association indicates that buffalo, as a red is is Danville, notes, "With any animal, Wormers, meat, of buffalo for prevention as opposed to practicing 'puttingout fires.'" Specifically, may be the "thing to do." Historically, buffalo served as an important American Indians. in the production Dr. Patricia Kitchen, a veterinarian at Leighow Veterinary Hospital, in the case With the recent increase they are meat. have retailed so Pennsylvania "Of what way raised and handled. Because of their independent nature, buffalo are low surprisingly "Hamburger meat is in cholesterol 25 percent fat," and Nutritional Comparison 3 oz Serving Fat (grams) fat. says Law. "That's fme if you CholesteroKmg) don't expect to live past forty." Comparisons of the nuu-itional values of buffalo have shown that buffalo meat is low in fat and calories and high in protein and nutrients. Research conducted in 1988 by inde- pendent producer. Triple Seven Ranches, South Dakota, indicates that a three-ounce serving of buffalo contains 1.8 grams of calories, 21.7 percent protein terol. A calories A fat, 93 and 43 milligrams/100 grams choles- three-ounce serving of beef contains 8.7 grams of and 55 milligrams/100 grams of cholesterol. diet heavy in fat and cholesterol-rich foods is fat, 183 unhealthy, with high blood cholesterol considered to be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. Further, to breast and colon cancers —two of fat consumption High-fat foods arc also loaded with calories, so the more weight you are likely to gain; being more you overweight diabetics and those with high blood pressure. 30 is linked the leading killing cancers. is cat, the Buffalo Turkey Beef Chicken a factor for Research conducted by Dr. M. Marchello, University of North Dakota Spectrum — Commcrical feed mills also trace of the mineral recommend Sclinium be present the animal. This assures that experience little iJie a anda faster rate. Fat acts as in must first bulTalo will trouble with calving, Law fore the cooking process of the protein begins. Consequently, the low buffalo insures that says. Becoming involved in the production of meat for consumption requires one the basics in understanding tlie to know buffalo. Ac- an insulator; heat penetrate this insulation layer be- The age of quality of tlic it will meat is content of fat cook Bloomsburg Veterinary Hospital, more muscle and large animal care requires more energy than mals. "Animals at the care of smaller anithat size tend to buffalo and the condition of the mesticated, buffalo still as docile and insist ing, wannth on buffalo] is In fact, [for it herd size 1 .3 at a lower temperature will increase his mosUy because of acres of land per animal unit. With one in at S2,200 herd size are doubtful thirty years ago. specialist in after being discharged sued a career in because of physical Vietnam War, he pur- banking. In the late 1800's, buffalo buffalo meat. the same, nor As a is every cut of buffalo gets older, its muscles become stronger, more coarse until that. disability during the is in Law Law served as a foreign the U.S. Army for 17 years, and 1988. Prior to produce." I every buffalo except Law land restriction. State law requires there be nature, ihcy will not hesitate to react if they that of beef, that near future, did not start hisbuffalo-rearing business though buffalo are not mean animals by "The best philosophy is to always give room," says Law. Buffalo is cooked in a manner similiar to in the Sweet Valley nearly far "they are not a bunch of milk cows." Al- herd. al.so sells the Raising buffalo has been a long time dream exceeds anything Law, emphasiz- a buffalo and of Law. Although he bought the land on entering the fenced In the breeding season, buffalo can be sells considering Law's budget. there. maintain wild char- dangerous, aggressively protecting their sleigh rides, per acre, additions "The demand be more feci threatened. He skulls as wall hangings. and the average price of farmland when people label them area unaccompanied," says ways. buffalo being equivalent to two animal units while they have become semi-do- acteristics. "I cringe profits in other Chances are slim buffalo prior to processing. Naturally, not unruly," he says. And Law tanned buffalo hides, often worn as robes for faster. dependent on the cording to Dr. Michael DeMiirco, a vctcriniirian at meat, were danger- ously close to extinction; only a few hundred could be found in the United States. resulting in a tough, stringy piece of meat. If Today, over 80,000 roam on the private and public lands of this country. Buffalo no good condition, however, the longer are rare national treasures, but are a the buffalo meat is in will reflect in tenderness In addition to profits and flavor. from selling buffalo flourishing breed that are lar food source. becoming a popu- S (Dog Qont Sficirp Large or Small We Groom Them All •Pet Supplies •Pet Food (Science Diet) (lAMS) (Bench & Field) •Cat Grooming LAURIEANN HOFFA Graduate of New York School of Dog Grooming Phone tor Appointment 387-8711 Spring-Summer 1991 31 Photo by Jennifer Stetanick College students share their view of the world with area children He took his idea to Bob Peiffer, Protestant by Jennifer Stefanick Campus Ten children standing in a small circle held hands, their arms entwined. You Minister and Volunteer Services Coordinator at Bloomsburg University. Peiffer suggested that Wilson talk with a group of who were just could see their smiles and hear their laughter students as they tried to get themselves untangled. called the They were playing six while it the "knot might seem were actually learning valuable lessons about The children, for thirty or forty first-year "These fun activities students of the present the children with challenges to Bloomsburg Middle School, "It's a great students to work one-on-one with Many children said these study sessions "They're enjoying them to with challenges to overcome." The group for large gets together every the name for the "these people acronym SHARE as group because he believes who arc working with the kids are incredibly busy and under an awful lot of pressure, but they still have time themselves with the kids." 32 to share two weeks activities, ranging from pizza parties to hayrides, are After speaking with the group, he designed "to teach the children how to inter- faces," he recalls. the is pri- college students designed to teach leadership counselor of Bloomsburg Middle School, He chose only secon- SHARE group projects. These then approached the principal and guidance in 1983. like marily designed as a "mentoring project." act in large August 1990. He patterned the program after Second Mile in Stale College, a group he had worked with is really dary, according to Peiffer. remembers knot game. in t come." Tutoring, however, who were willing to help. Wilson and Peiffer SHARE ' ing programs twice a week, that will get present the children found himself with about twenty students started and they look forward coming to school, and we have these study- skills. Wilson it Davis says. "Maybe if they don be fun, but you should also look lenges in a positive manner." the older are their favorite part of the program. overcome," he says. "They learn that life can at chal- says, chance for the middle school students and receive special attendon." to it," life. Bloomsburg Middle School, were brought together by Students Helping Adolescents Reach Excellence (SHARE), founded by Andy Wilson, a secondary education/history major at Bloomsburg University. "These fun activities week course and games on like fun the surface, these children game," and finishing a program Freshman Leadership Program, a selor at who provided him with a list of children who would best benefit from the program, children who might not receive this kind of special attention at home. One of the things children with their after school. SHARE does is help the homework twice a week Laura Davis, guidance coun- group settings," says Wilson. He the first time they played the "It was great to see the kids' "They were having a great time and enjoying the heck out of trying to figure out And, when they tangled, there how to get untangled. finally got themselves un- was a shout and applause as The they patted each other on the back." lessons are subtle, and the children may not even consciously pick up on them, but Spectrum Wilson believes ihey will all of still benefit from "These kids are old enough this. that ihcy will be able to lake these kinds of expe- riences and hopefully apply thcrn to other aspects of their lives," he says. The volunteers arc not supposed to discuss the children's personal problems with them; however, Michelle Hirsch, one of the student volunteers and program coordinator for the group, says, "I like to you, and it when the kids open up think the children like I it that we're there to say, 'Hey, you're a good kid.'" who become Volunteers suspicious of seri- ous problems with any of the children are encouraged inform Davis. to The group's biggest problem right now is a lack of funds, whicii often causes transportation problems. They hope to do some fundbut rely on donations for now. raising, Domino's is among the participating busi- nesses, donating fourteen pizzas and them to Bloomsburg allows use their property at no charge. "These problems," says Peiffer, "arc nothing that money can't solve. There's no shortage S.H.A.R.E., helps Jim excited to be around us that it's Another problem the group has is conU'ol- "The kids are so hard to control them," says Wilson, "but, we're getting much better." According to Wilson, Hirsch has worked with children txjfore and is "outstanding" with them. In addition, the games they play help capture the of good will or expertise." ling the children's energy. of attention and channel their children's energy into one direction. The group is slowly gaining more volunword of its existence spreads. Right now they have about forty volunteers. Wilson says he is carpet ceramic • hardwood • remnants "very encouraged by the number of volunteers from the University," and ing to expand the is look- number of middle school children involved. PresenUy, there are about program, but there are Your Business Need Us!" • math homework. teers as "Here Where You ! • with his thirty children in the We Have You Covered Andrews sixty cans of soda for a pizza party; the First Presbyterian Church of Photo by Jennifer Moon Andy Wilson, founder Is Our Business tile With thorough and personalized service. • Desks • Chairs FIRST • Typewriters EASTERN • Rubber Stamps • Stationer}' BANK ttombvFOIC SuppHes Ritter Office M^Hugh's Floor Store 6th and Catherine Sts. Bloomsburg 784-7366 Spring-Summer 1991 BLOOMSBURG OFFICES Supply 112E. Main St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717)784-4323 33 by the have positive long term effects on many of the middle school children. "Many of these Although the project is new, the volunteers some minor changes in kids have never been challenged with the about How more on fifty the list provided middle school. are able to point out about ence I've seen is that during the very first ses- differendy. If you help people dream a dream we did, the kids were a leged to be a part of the project." to advan- tages for the volunteers involved with good price, think Perkins'Family Restaurant. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, count on-Perkins to plate fill your without emptying your wallet. 187 Central "It gets you away from the books, and it's a perfect way to build a resume," he says. But Wilson believes the most satisfying thing about being a volunteer is being there for someone else. "After a while," he says, "when you start to see the kids' faces react in such a positive way, you stop doing Dr., it for yourself, and begin doing it overcome the problems they en- chaos — this counter. He compares life to the "knot game" by saying, "It's basi- cally a circle that's col- lapsed If that itself in chaos. were to happen — if your being you were to collapse in simple game shows the impor- tance of people to who are there with you to help you get untangled." Although that small circle often entwined children might seem on the surface, to be it's really all fun and games much more. It's children learning they really can succeed, they really can solve problems. All they need for them." Bloomsburg (717)784-1140 teach the children is that they tries to really can Wilson points out you're hungry for a good meal at Wilson believes the most important lesson SHARE you help people dream a dream, and you give them dreams, you give them life itself." be a part of SHARE. itself." hopes ''If SHARE. that there are and you give them dreams, you give them life the at middle school will want He end of the school year, many other students a bit suspicious," Peiffer says, "but now they feel kind of privi- that by the When idea of achieving excellence," he says. "Hopefully, now, they might set their sights sion lunch? "The biggest differ- the children's attitudes. Peiffer believes the project will eventually is a little help getting untangled. 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Although her lifestyle involves long hours, low pay, and work in the out- doors all year long, Hosking, Benton, "wouldn't trade it — young riding led her to start an Equine Explorers 4H Hosking, early instruc- Club and, later, a Pony Club. Her next project the early instruction of According to have was with the Northeastern Pennsylvania the training to be able to pursue any kind of English Riding Club, which was created to tion is important so that the students will riding when they are older. The job Running the farm, instructing students, and supporting them at shows are all demanding. Work on the farm begins around 6 hard for be tedious, she says, some of her clients But they boring but it's time-consuming." to afford to all find a way to In 1984, a car accident and language ended both her next two years recovering. During that time, she sold a few horses and saw her daughter, that's acceptable." to fit Benton from much time, and she had Pony Club and the Equine Explorers Club. While working as a trainer, Paula was also giving riding lessons at the to leave the work at the farm and her riding lessons. Her neck was fractured and Hosking spent the who Hosking had been since she Hidden Hollow Farms began with the nine when they moved job began to take too of values and behavior riding into their budgets or schedules. with them herself, other farm. pay horses Paula and her husband Bill brought Before going into business for Hosking spent several years working at an area farm, training Arabian horses. But the "I insist on a standard for lessons, while others can't afford the time to take lessons. "it isn't and styles of riding. She says horses are "the great equalizers," and are notjust for the rich. Hosking says it's Riding Club for of shows. Hosking also enters some shows. teaching students to ride them. different types of horses and shows. She had in the work. Teaching young students can rider's She has been a riding instructor since age 17. Over the years, Hosking has become an experienced instructor and trainer for many been heavily involved about five years, which now sponsors a series Hosking's habit and business at Hidden Hollow Farms is horses. For thirty years now she's been boarding them, training them, and Hosking began riding when she was a child and never outgrew her love of horses. establish riding clinics of a moment lessons and supervising every for the world." requires a lot of padence, repeating instructions in was four, training as a rider become a 4H state riding champion. a.m. He when Bill does the first shift of chores. feeds and waters the horses and brings For a while, Hosking didn't know if she'd to ride again and once she started, she be able New Jersey. Two trips with a friend's trailer them moved those nine horses which included about 8:30 p.m. when Paula has finished giv- utes before she got too dizzy and had to get Paula's two riding horses, a few pairs of ing lessons and supervises the last shift of off. and a pony for the children. mares and foals, For about fifteen years, they raised horses and sold about of time and of them. But money Hoskings had more lime six takes a lot to raise horses, to stop raising for their it own and the horses to have children. Children are an important part of her busi- in from the pastures. The day ends chores. During the day, she trainer, is assisted by a Carol Brookhart, Danville, who trains horses and prepares them for lessons, and a retired fanner, who helps with work in the Determination she loves made to return to the activity her lengthen the time she could spend on horseback each day. She returned to training and instructing riders at the other farm, but that job also took a lot of time and left her with little time for her barn. In her thirty years as a rider, ied could only stay on the horse for about 20 min- Hosking stud- many different styles of riding, including family. She left the job, but all her students continued to take their riding lessons with now Hosking's own ness since Hosking likes to concentrate her dressage, jumping, cross-counU"y, western, her, only efforts on the area she thinks she has a special and Enghsh. As an Rae Kurland, Danville, drives nearly 50 miles 36 adult, her enthusiasm for at farm. Mrs. Spectrum — . round irip to Uikc her son Tom, 14, who hopes become a professional rider, lo his lessons those standards arc asked to leave. Ho.sking to believes her job with Hosking. Kurland says, "I'd drive a lol ride or perform well in shows, she also wants absolutely the most marvelous teacher. more tlian 50 miles to slay with her. She's just Her Ihem to be well-rounded and responsible. Hosking says they "don't measure success in background and experience make her a su- terms of winning ribbons." perb professional." Kurland likes that Hosking "is winning horses, not just ribbons." The business at Hidden Hollow has grown quickly, but margin still to winning ribbons." are well-trained. anybody but [her] own check- around. They have to who owns Hosking ConsUuction, Inc., outdoor riding arena and expanded the were added to the who The chances or wear approved riding conventional indoor job, says that work if •Hamsters •Rabbits •Fish what she could possibly do for four hours that night. Bloomsburg Agway 9th & Iron Streets such demand that "they were sold before the animals she's loved since childhood at a Mon.-Thurs. 8-6 doors were on." Hidden Hollow Farms covers almost forty job where she "can't give less than 110 The eight horses, fifty students, four dogs, five in the acres divided into five fenced pastures. 60 ft. X 120 lighted indoor ring, with and ft. attached observation room So SaLS^'Sun. • Fri. X 170 ft. ft. 10-2 ^M IK l^^^l ^^ cats, and forty acres of green fields. S AGWAY( complete with a CONTEMPORARY CRYSTAL outdoor ring encloses obstacles for jumping. 8-8 percent," surrounded by her family, twenty- wood-burning stove, allows students to practice and families to watch in any weather. The 110 Lizards "Also complete line of pet products & Supplies." 784-1822 Hosking, were & •Birds instead of a 9 lo 5 job, she works with original nineand, according to •Kittens she wonders early, she . •Guinea Pigs •Puppies fool wouldn't be happy with a finishes her day's featuring. A-1 condi- helmets and hard-soled shoes." Hosking, old barn. Fifteen stalls in and the horses students can't take their Benton, built fences, a reviewing stand for the tion, Pet Store full line Hosking "the equip- ment is book." Bill, ensure their According to success in terms of wide. But Hosking likes that she "doesn't answer safety. don't measure not very is to is "We lo Part of her responsibility to the students concerned with the welfare of the profit more than leaching kids is ! The obstacles were and some of Paula's students and built by Bill were painted by the Hosking family. A mile- long cross-counu-y course follows the treeline across two fields and includes eight perma- nent jumps. Paula says part of the satisfaction she gels from being an instructor is "selfish, being around kids and [giving lessons] way of keeping I like is one kids around." She's con- cerned about the children she has as students and expects a lot The Hometown Bank . Thia Progrese crystal chandeiier Nobody Does of them. Since the whole purpose of the farm cation, the students are taught to tack is edu- up their It Better! prisms add elegartce. .^ "* Just one ot the many Progress designs on display in our six>wroom. We invite you lo come see them all. horse for a lesson even though they don't have to do it themselves. group lessons is The base rate for $12 whether the student boards a horse there or rides one of Hosking's. Boarding a horse for one month costs $200, which Hosking says includes "total care" FIRST SUPPIY, Div. of and iX: BLOOMSBURC ELECTR:CAL (,(). feeding, cleaning, calls to the veterinarian or blacksmith, and as a 1 We feature = COLUMBIA ^S B.VNK &TKl'ST Is contemporary as tcxJay. Delk:acy of line is in the finely drawn arms and slim bot>eche8. 24k gold ove solid bfass is qualrty. Strass hand-cut lead crystal INC Friedman Electric Co. access to all the fields, rings, trails. Paula insists on a certain "standard of values and behavior and language that's acceptable," and students who Spring-Summer 1991 (717)784-9488 1=1 800-222-9203 Fri. 8-8 Sat. 8& t^sTERCARD Accepted Moh-Thurs. 8-5 Visa can't conform to 37 Fleetwood Industries, a local motor manufacturer, many of is its home leaving toughest competitors in the dust picture. by Jack Smith and Mike Mullen Demographics point out that these people will have the discretionary dollars to spend on recreation. Dan Danglovitch began When he was about new job seventeen years ago, He maintains that same at. "The cost of many of the vacation packages of today's market will make a down payment on a recreational vehicle," says Adelsburger. a shop foreman in the service dcparunent at the An Fleetwood motor homes plant in Paxinos, near Elysburg, one of RV titude today. large his the prospects excited six plants He is nationwide that manufacture 21- to 55-feet motor homes. and worked all stations on the production lines," Danglovitch says. "People from the region are all good crew members and put a lot of quality in their work. They care and they take "I started out in set-up pride in their work," he says. exciting to sec "Even new models come after seventeen years, it is still off the line." Motor homes, best described as living quarters on wheels, economy by the fact that one of the largest plants in a Fortune 500 company is located in are strongly linked to the local "Even this area. The plant is the third largest of 47 in the giant corporation erside, Ca. It is one of based six in indication of the potential for the 1991 market show in Harrisburg. strong by both dealers and the public. have continued "The consumer," he at exciting to see models come off the new line." State, Adelsburger notes. Models of the various Paxinos change dramatically about every and decor in fabrics interest high. sellers in the recrea- 170,000 square foot One are employed in the facility. of every three RV's sold in the United States a Fleetwood is product and annual sales continually top one billion dollars. Sales figures include all products of the company including manufactured "The market has been stable for the past six years," according to Joe Adelsburger, product sales manager. The market is basically tied to interest rales and the economy provide sales impetus since nearly in general. all Low interest rates motor homes are financed. Adelsburger believes that the next several years should bring a strong 38 ride suspension. The The baby boomers, he says, are entering the economic to keep consumer models are intro- to the chassis such basic chassis has an Chevrolet 454 cubic inch displacement or Ford 460 — —automatic transmission and body frame. engine, v-8 more cither a Hundreds of "raw" body frames are parked housing. market. New duced sometime between July 15 and August 1. The process begins with any special alterations as the addition of units three to four years, with slight annual changes motor homes, top About 450 people is a healthy level." plants involved in the manufacture of tional vehicle industry. says," The plant in Paxinos services about 150 dealers on the east coast from Maine to Florida. About one-third of the company's sales volume comes from Florida. Sales are strong year-round, says Adelsburger, but this was not always the case. "The big change," he says, "came when the large Florida market developed." The early 1980's saw the market expand in the Sunshine Riv- Fleetwood was September's was to Adelsburger, interest very resilient in spite of the trouble in the Middle East. Retail sales after seventeen years, it is still According waiting their turn on the assembly line. in front of the factory Adelsburger says the firm must keep eight to twelve weeks of inventory on hand to offset any problems that might arise. It lakes up to six months for delivery from Ford or Chevrolet and a problem from one of those plants could halt production of the chassis or a surprising upturn mean in business could a shortage at the Paxinos facility. Spectrum jj Paxinos can produce forty to sixty units per week. home to takes three days for a motor It complete shaped assembly ing, its circuit line. on a horseshoe All wiring, plumb- and basic features begin the phases as the unit is stage is moved from Inventory bodies stage to stage. Final the paint locker and, after a factory completed units are driven test drive, the homes for the are kept on hand to The by professional origin of the drivers. motor home is some- what clouded, but almost from the invention of the "horseless buggy" all "homemade" variety. The founder of Fleetwood recalls how were of built living quarters line ' ' ^**^- -O-^^ S£^^ from Detroit. tlie Photo by Jennifer Moon Crcan He piirlayed his success into making travel an Irish Immigrant, on the back of a 1925 Model T truck chassis. TheCrean family wandered through several states, starting in North Dakota and ending in California. The trip took an entire year. Crean began what was to become a giant corporation in the late 1940s by manufacturing Venetian blinds for RVs. At that time RVs were built one at a time with assembly v-'"v enterprises, attest to this fact. his father, \ some variation has 1950's when they been around. Until the began to be mass-produced, John Crean, can ^^^^ because takes six months to u^-^^s^^ order new ones it the dealerships -Z^^^^i manufacturing appearing in trailers and despite some rough going 1950s, he has constantly expanded all to in tiic include facets of the manufacture of recreation ve- hicles and According to the firm's annual report, THE BON*TON out the United States. First-time drivers of motorhomes Camp own a recreational vehicle. An RV could through" . lies be a self-propelled unit built on an automo- tive chassis, travel trailer or folding trailer, with the latter two designed usually havcafearof their size, to be towed by how easily they handle on the road. nearly eight million U.S and Canadian fami- another vehicle. the 1950s. to but are amazed at components. their devoted camp sites, many of them motor homes, are located through- Thou.sands of sites usually sites so that back up or do a and out of the lot have several "pull it is not necessary to of maneuvering getting sites. Fees for their use arc in far below thoseof motels and when you consider the costs, along with eating out, the economy Everything For The Serious Sportsman Whatever The Game Service With A COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT Style SERVICES, INC. F.A. A. APPROVED Columbia Mall Bloomsburg 784-7628 REPAIR STATION NO. JM2R930K DEIHL'S VARIETY STORE II You Need It, We Have Bloomsburg Municipal Airport Bloomsburg, PA 17815 717-784-3070 II Guns'Ammo Reloading Supplies»Shoes»Boots Lycoming and Continental Distributor Rain Gear»Hunting Clothes 3491 Spring-Summer 1991 New Berwick Hwy. Phone 784-6451 William R. Barstlcr. President 39 The appeal of a motor home centers on the concept that it is a self-contained mobile unit with living quarters. Sleeping, cooking, and dining its own facilities are provided and electrical, water, has it and sewage sys- tem. Depending on the price, most models have an electric generator which makes it pos- "camp" almost anywhere. Extras sible to available include television and stereo sys- tems, microwave ovens, air conditioning, mobile telephones, leveling jacks, canopies, and security systems. Heetwood motor homes range in retail price from about $30,000 to $100,000 with most units retailing for under $60,000. Prices depend on specifications of the various models and the options selected by the consumer. There are eight different brands manufac- by Fleetwood in its six plants devoted motor homes. Paxinos builds four models tured Motor homes, like the 1991 Cambria, are equipped with the latest conveniences, including refrigerators, microwaves, of a motor home trips are the Pace Arrow Southwind, Bounder and Flair. But elsewhere are Cambria, Limited, Tioga and showers. - Vacaand fishing and a growing number of people, especially most common uses of these The lure of the open road, convenience of camp sites and the economy of motor home living combine to convince people to spend money on an RV. is more attraclive. tioning, sight-seeing, hunting, units. Ownership of motor homes is divided between those who have permanent residence retirees, to who use their homes to travel with the seasons. , and Jamboree. The newest model, duced in the spring Flair ranked it was the Flair, intro- of 1989. Sales of the eighth among all motor homes sold in 1989, according to Fleetwood's annual report. "Popularity of the lower priced, full-sized & "JA. Perfect 10" !A(aU and Skin Care unit is attributed in part to newness," its Adelsburger says. Fleetwood considers the Hair as its basic, entry-level model. The other division of the Fleetwood company, manufactured housing, outsold all other companies in 1989, capturing nearly seventeen percent of the market. Fleetwood had 28.6 percent of the market in motor homes in 1989; Winnebago, theclosest competitor, «x»Ni*turat Hanicuresoa had 17.1 percent. Coachman cap- tured 8.1 percent. Company executives are planning for continued growth in both recreational vehicles «x»Pectvcures''o and manufactured housing divisions over the next several years. "Plantexpansions are underway, or completed to meet anticipated demands due to the influx either planned, Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour of the baby boomer market," according to Adelsburger. 33 E. Main St., coBack ?tassages«x» Bloomsburg 784-8079 for the Cadllsrroday 10% Discount on Any Meai | 1101 OCd'Benincfi'Rffad 'BCoomsSur0, 'PA is noted facility. Plant manager Stan Haines explains that 17815 its 17-year existence. In 1980, a 40,000-foot addition added 40 Paxinos the area plant has been updated twice in 784 -S3 18 I Although several plants will be expanded, mostly on the west coast, nothing was built in 1985. and 60,000 feet were S Spectrum B.U. Fraternities: At Work For You Beta Sigma Delta Supporting the American Cancer Society and tlie Leukemia Foundation Gamma Epsilon Omicron 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 the Special Olympics Theta Chi Supporting the American Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Pi Kappa Phi Supporting P.U.S.H. and S.H.A.R.E. Delta Pi Supporting the American Red Cross, Adopt- A-Highway and the American Cancer Society Bloomsburg University Interfratemity Council The Art of Learning For artist-teacher Stewart Nagel, developing students' creative abiUty Serigraphy. Collagraphy. Lithography. These terms may not be in the "That process of his students. communication is my motivation for teaching, and I believe the them in his everyday life through his own creative art processes, or the ones he attempts to tributes his creative nurturing to provides that outlet, that kind of living in part of the joy of the enjoyment," says Nagel. "My interest in learning creative process." Nagel's most recent work, November exhibited last in the new ideas is and exploring not specifically limited to a particular process in the areas of drawing, spe- with charcoal, collagra- white charcoal drawings of semi- dividual. cifically phy To examine "I think art, Nagel's artistic commitments lie in a high priority for me. Haas Gallery on the Bloomsburg University campus, consisted of a collection of large, black and bring out in his students. also holds abstract options that are not students applies He supportive family, Nagel also at- man, but artist/teacher Stewart Nagel, Bloomsburg, not only knows what they mean, but he is works by Picasso in high regard. Nagel says he had a lot of opportunities growing up to develop his creativity. Along with a very nal imagery enjoys. when I refer to a kind nurturing of creative ideas in obvious, nor to a particular art histori- print is having the opportunity and to attend a high school which specialized in music and art education. He myself as an interdisciplinary in- educational experiences" from see the beauty and ex- The Cooper Union School of Art I and the Pratt uted in his Institute contrib- artistic development. The subject matter in Nagel's work is primarily figurative, and in some cases he has incorpo- from which a made), serigraphy (other- known wise art lessons as a youngster, also says that his "challenging I and creating a textural impression New York City, visiting museums and galleries, having tend to think of cal period. (the process of gluing ob- jects to a surface priority of energy and excitement, art everyday vocabulary of the lay- is my and energies he main his is as silk screening), in rated Biblical themes along with which the image to be printed is drawn on stone or metal, and an abstract expressionist style. "I will retain ink). printmaker," says Nagel, point- mension of the subconscious and imagery which might be comprised of natural and supernatu- ing out, "printmaking ral and lithography (the process treated so that it attempted to incorporate a "Basically I'm a teacher and is a fine art And forms," he says. Nagel began teaching on a experience which parallels sculpting or painting. di- college level at the Howard Univer- Washington, D.C., in 1968, technical processes in printmak- sity, would include relief, intaglio, serigraphy, and lithogra- and came to to nurture the creative Bloomsburg University in 1972, where he served as chair of the Department of Art from 1985 to 1990. "The primary purpose of my ing phy." Nagel has produced two fine art limited edition books of scrigraphs, and has written on collagraph printmaking. "I think the excitement of being involved process is in the creative the basic reason for wanting to participate A detail from Nagel's work "The Dream" his abook me in it," says Nagel considers citement of various disciplines, teaching "abstract expressionism" to be including music, literature, as potential of students," he says, well as science and math." noting, "I help them develop their abstract figures. the style most closely identified "My works con- with his work. cern an inherent rhythm," he says. "The works deal with the human Nagel. "I think thckind of energy relationship between and rewards become obvious beings and their environment." from being involved ess. There is in the proc- also a great deal of enjoyment from the products that are a result of the experience." Nagel says he enjoys communicating and interacting with l2 Nagel's influence in abstract Nagel says he appreciates the inter-relationship of the disci- He says they are whose vis- a histori- to experience and create works art." ergy that transposes into the en- being a college professor which joyment of provides him with an opportu- artistic experiences. teractions, specific individuals in their ability of Willem Dc Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Franz Kline. framework, and He also believes athletics "One's environment, one's artists, understanding of art cal and sports provide a kind of en- plines. expressionism stems from three of his favorite is begin in- and one's experiences to bring out some of this basic spirit of people," he says. 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However, his is not one of those cases. says he Roy believes isn't isn't said let's wait a year, put afraid to say away are, why a year's worth of wages, I'd sell my we'd get the kids accustomed to moving and then move down with some money." "I've always said that I could take better care of the kids than she Roy, an insurance salesman recovering from heart surgery, was could," the fifty-year-old father says. "My lawyer told me it was reluctant to head south because he feared he could not compete with very hard for a man to get custody of the children, but he also thought the younger salesmen. "I just didn t want to get into that rat race and I had a good case. So I filed." push like that," he says, "But she wanted me to just pack up and go His decision was not a spur of and I couldn't do that." the moment one, but rather the Then Roy discovered that 'result of a series of events that led Ji"i was staying with Angle's rr-';^ n o- '"^t kjiic; Slctllt; him to fear for the well-being of •L,> brother in Paxmos while she was in property, ' 5 his youngest daughter. "The situation was that during 1989 Angle [the child's mother] was constantly moving from place to place," he says. "One time Julie [the youngest daugh- mf^ ^1 and told me she was suing me and taking me to staying at the trailer in S hamokin. "That's when I realized that that situation," he says. were the three of us court. I said 'No you're not, I didn't want to get involved with down "What, all going together?" was sent to me because Angle That realization was more of was having some trouble. I found a turning point in his life. "I had that's out she was losing her apartment written her letters every day telland had no place to live; that's ing her how I felt, saying that if I to to why Julie was here." was doing anything wrong I was Later, after Angle moved in sorry," he says. "I told her I was with Jim, a man she worked with, a man Roy claims she told him she willing to do whatever had to be done to get us back on track because "couldn't stand," Julie went back to live with them. "Angle would the children needed a mother and a father. I just didn't want to go call me and say 'Oh, I can't tell you what he did to Julie, I just hate through the rest of my life worrying that every time she walks out the him and he'll never do it again, because I'll kill him if he does it door, she's meeting someone." again.' But she wouldn't tell me what he did." But according to Angle, Roy wasa little more supportiveof the idea In 1990, Angle decided she wanted to move to Florida and to move toRorida. "He told me to go ahead," she says. "He said he would wanted Roy to join her. "I told her to move here instead," Roy says. give me $2,000 to help set me up in an apartment and when he and "She didn't necessarily have to live here, but at least in the area. I Denise [the oldest daughter] were ready, they would come down." ter] what I'm because going do you.'" by Mike Mullen 12 SPECTRUM She wasn't surprised when he told her he wasn't going. "He'll you along," she says. "But when with something, he never does." tote As it comes to following through With Angle claims she broke the engagement, but he was going to travel with her and Julie to Florida anyway to share the expenses. His parents lived on the west coast and when they arrived for Jim, in Florida, he "helped this failed, judge me unload my trailer at my mom's house and own place. "But I in with her mother until she could afford to get her told her it the ten or twenty times she says. wasn't going to be any different from went north to New Hampshire," Roy 1 he sought the aid of James Rosini, an attorney who, as a 987, had granted Angle's Protection from Abuse Petition. his help, Roy The next step filed forcustody of Julie on July 24, 1990. was to take the matter before Harry Klein, a special master, whose job is to see if an amicable sclllemcnt could be reached without going to trial. The hearing was .scheduled for Aug. 16, but much more would take place before then. then went to the west coast," she says. Angie moved in Afraid for Julie's well-being becau.se she hadn't been able to some time and faced with custody papers from Roy, contact her for Angie immediately sylvania. "They [Angie and her mother] just don't left Florida to search for her daughter " when they are together As he expected, it wasn't long before Angie was on the phone get along "I .'vS!?J;'S» \ she asked for $4,000. "She her '•\ down there a month or more when she called me say- Angie says. "I talked to Julie and asked V. asking him for help, he claims ing she needed immediately called when I received the custody letter from Roy," wasn't Penn- in She arrived Aug. 6andfiledacounterclaim forcuslodyof Deniseon Aug. 10. ' > she was coming back if and she told want to be me she didn't there. That's when her grandmother money," he picked up the phone, y said, says. 'The kids are OK,' and "Her mother was pushing all I could thmk was 'Here we go again.' Only now she's not 450 miles away m New Hampshire, she's 1,500 miles away, and I don't know what's going to happen to my daughter. I don t kno w where she s hung up." When her to get out and ' going to be, if no one sitter, I even know she has a baby- anything " /: "She / / someone Roy it else to Julie ''^^x^ might have ^> come into it my life. But I how he felt then told Angie ^ started cursing at knees so , me and to join us," she says, might be time for me to let never lived with anyone." — he was afraid he would told 1991-1992 I couldn't find her. I was shocked," she says, referring to Julie's account of being kept in me she was suing me and taking me to court. I said 'No you're not, because that's what I'm going to do,' and I hung up." According to official records, Roy attempted to file forcustody on his own without the help of legal counsel on July 14, 1 990. When WINTER swimming pool and started spilling all these things to me about being forced to crawl around on her hands and < only be buying her some breathing space, maybe a month or two, before she would be back for more. "She'd be in the same jam again, only I would be $4,000 poorer," he says. "That's when she says. I told them she was." Angie didn't think so. "When I finally got Julie back on Aug. 16, she ^L-- said. coming down and told her Roy safe. f there.'" realized he wasn't he anything." me to tell me what she was doing. And the police called me to ask if I was aware that my ex- was doing this. They asked if my daughter was / still mother's to her own place, but thinks Roy misin- I me started nieces at the Angie denies living with another man at any point before she moved out of her "When me tell let all right; they called guy she went down there with Now I thought, 'I'm not sending any explained was showing Julie's picture around and telling people that I kidnapped her. What she didn't know was that she talked to my nal "I ar- "Angie came up earher than ^/ having a relationship with the origi- terpreted something Julie Julie she was supposed to," her mother's neighbors," Roy says money down if wouldn't The two decided to have Julie go north for a while to help Angie out. At this point, Roy still intended to give Angie some money, but Julie's visit changed thai "I found out Angie was living with yet another guy, one of "She was living with him and "He wouldn't says. ' know don't who ranged for a meeting widi Roy. "I was hysterical," she she has a place to if in Roy's, so she at contacted a friend ; stay, or she arrived Pennsylvania, Angie found Roy's stepsister's Roy home so Angie could not find her. doesn't deny the nature of the charge. "Angie was operat- ing under the assumption that Julie whomever had physical custody of had custody of her," Roy says. "She figured she could get if physical custody of Julie and take her back to Florida anything about it and she was pretty much right. If I I couldn't do try to stop her and we start something, the cops show up and what happens? I go to she has Julie, she's back in Florida and where am I? Tr>'ing to jail, argue between states." Faced with the possible consequences, Roy decided he couldn't allow the two to see each other and, legally, his actions were not punishable. "I was in my legal right in not letting Angie see her," 13 Roy says. "Legally, I had the right to have her; my attorney advised me to do what I Roy is did." referring to the 1987 order that established the physical custody of the two children and the subsequent visitation times. In that document, Roy was awarded visitation with Julie from July 17 Friday before the beginning of school. This would place the heard on Nov. 2, 1990, in Northumberland County Court in front of Judge William W. Lipsitt, a specially presiding judge from Harrisburg. This assignment was made because none of the other judges were available at the time and had nothing to do with the nature of the case. Angie was disappointed with the hearing for a number of saw the hearing as unfair because the judge neither listened to what Julie had to say until the date for Julie's return as Aug. 1 6, coincidentally, the day the Special reasons. She Master hearing was scheduled. And that is when Angle fiThe two and we how Roy would care for Julie. Her disgust with Roy's lawyer to the meeting told me to just wait until I got something, the cops start concerned his involvement with show up and what happens? go I women 100 percent. But to jail, she has Julie, she's Abuse Order and his in 1987, his per- appointment of the court psychologist back in Florida and I'm trying what bothered me was the fact that I couldn't explain any of the accusations. I even asked him whyldidn'tgetachance,butmy lawyer told me not to worry because we would get our chance to who evaluated the family. As argue between states." for her lawyer, she was not happy with his representation of her. She believed he did not do an adequate job of raising in all of the important facts of the case, namely Denise's alleged abuse and Roy's misleading testimony. court." Klein's role the original Protection from sonal relationship with Lipsitt, down there because this guy was for the to Denise's wishes, nor inquired as parents went before Klein and was short and to the point "Once the word abuse was mentioned, the matter was bound over for trial," Roy says. "I was really upset. A friend of mine much weight while giving "If I try to stop her nally got Julie back. was finished as soon as could be reached without a trial. it appeared no settlement He decided things should remain as they were; Julie with Angle, and Denise with Roy until the court could hear the case. After several continuances were granted, the case was finally However, an important point Angle's attorney during essential, this that may have been overlooked by hearing was an off-hand, yet extremely remark Roy made while on the stand, and while under oath. When asked if his income was sufficient to support both his home and his two children he rephed, "Yes. I don't owe anything on my home." Working to Make Bloomsburg Better Home Sales Brook Mobile Home Park stony Brook Mobile Stony E-Z Clean Car Washes Odds & Ends Market •Pennsdale Meats* Husky Housing Building Lots Call us today for more information about our services Zeisloft Construction Co. 784-6578 14 SPECTRUM " This fact is significant because financially stable. his home. It It showed it showed the judge he the judge Roy was 1989, standard practice had no outstanding debt on of also wasn't accurate. According to official records Prothonotary's Office from in 1984, went on public assistance once only received about $400. in the And that Roy applied and to DPW lien. In to place judge such a such a case, the recipient would then be required to i Julie pay back any cash assistance received won V^U:5LULIJ let Angle S5,000, this does not mean less than we went to the court-appointed psychologist," he says, "I believed very strongly at the time was sexist. Angle had her two hours, but when I went down, she wanted to spend that this lady wouldn't have to go back." bond Roy was ing used by Wiley as well. "When was crying that I lied to her title. the information she used her decision. Initially, and the owner would again have Even though in the make CUIU LiH^ take her back, when I told her she before the lien would be removed sole "I enthused with the methods be- only program that au- this is the thorizes Alter DPW, one month," Roy says. in Judy Wiley's [the courtappointed family therapist] evaluation of her and the children. She says Wiley was selective in the information she reported to the court because according to Joe Zenuck, Northumberland County for should be taken care of by now, I paid it back some time ago." Angle was also very disappointed DPW, claims investigator for the five years though. 1984. This information proves that at some point when a bond is not satisfied within original issue. "I in the Northumberland County Courthouse, Roy has a 55,000 lien placed against his property by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) in for cash assistance its more time with Angle and the Now I was thinking, 'Boy this lady is against me, and children. is that amount owed. And because government regulations prevent DPW from disclosing the amount of the lien, the amount owed can only be estimated at between $1 and $4,999. This is because as Zenuck says, "If they come in and get SI, the bond is this is the $5,000, and I'm going to lose.' But when she testified needed the extra time before and then According to in court she explained she confirm what she had observed the night recommended that the children be placed with to court records, it was this me." testimony by Wiley that they get $4,990, carried most of the weight in the decision to place Julie with Roy. The amount owed is only equal to the amount received, and normally, another bond is issued if the amount of assistance received exceeds $5,000. Roy's bond was renewed in "I've taken into consideration the testimony that has been given not placed at S5,000, it's still if they get $10, it's $5,000." Scott Town AUTO Sales if only from both of the parties, but I'm particularly dependant upon the information and the testimony given to us by Mrs. Wiley," Judge For Beer on a Budget ''Stop at tfie blinking Light & Rentals Late Model Cars Early American Prices ALrroREi^riAL 3121 New Berwick Highway Bloomsburg Sales: 387-0404 WINTER 1991-1992 Cleo's Rt 42 Inn & Main St., Numidia DJ. Fri. & Sat. Nights when he delivered his decision which was to grant full Roy with liberal visitation in the summer and over Lipsitt said said something like that in passing or in an incredible legal custody to of desperation or heartache. the holidays for Angle. seriously." What confused Roy was return with Angle until that the judge allowed Julie Christmas vacation when a switch custody could be made more easily for the sake of Julie's education. While he understood the reasoning, he was upset I She found herself a new lawyer who was willing to work who had to pay for his counsel. He even went so far as to call Angle's lawyer's father-in-law, a for free. This did not sit well with Roy personal friend of understand. "That summer, she had a free lawyer," want to go back with her mother," Roy says. "Then after I was crying when I that I "I just "I'm just thankful that Julie know why Roy says. my this area all she's living for free at the afford to take care of herself it not even from Pennsylvania. I just wanted lied to her told her she wouldn't it to cost her This is decision to care of the child." this to put in a nine-year- me between $3,000 and $4,000. lawyer is paid." I I his support from Angie. "I would have never formy What kind of stuff is was it what prompted file for for support if mother. But she was telling Julie things like 'I'm going to die if you leave me' or 'If you don't stay, I'll die and you'll never what costing me." would be very hard to take didn't want to be here anymore, she wanted to be with her again.' have lived in to Women's Center; she's collecting money from Florida, and she's when she returned in January. "She was totally different," Roy says. "Now she me "I his. wanted here, because if Angie can't have to go back." This carried over to see is life, won custody and the judge let Angie take her back, Julie it for Julie. over the effect it had on his daughter because she didn't Julie said she didn't moment pray Julie never took Despite losing custody, Angie did not intend to give up her fight to in And filed didn't have to pay attorney," he says. "It cost only want the support until my Angle's attempts to win her daughter back have included a number of petitions and motions. She filed both an appeal and a old's head?" motion for a modification, just hoping for a quick hearing so she Angie believes Roy is turning the tables on her here. "He's taking something he said to me and saying I said it," she says. "He told me he would die if I left him. I can't say I never could return to Florida and resume her life. But Rosini has handled Angie at every turn. First, he successfully argued that she could not both appeal and modify a decision. A Modern Tradition At Magee's Main Street Inn Bed and Breakfast W^ke up to traditional value and comfort in Bloomsburg's newest bed and breakfast inn. 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She returned to Florida alone and Roy was unsympathetic. take care of herself, when life But Angie, who things first started," he says, "just get your straightened out and then they can both come they want if when Julie is live with would be very hard is to. old enough she will too. going to summerof 1991. come unless Denise did and Denise wouldn't come unless her friend came," she says. "I was over the having a difficult enough time making ends meet and bringing down, let alone three kids. They would have all needed day care when I was at work, meals, and partial air fare back. Julie had to squeeze just to get Julie here, I couldn't afford all life and can take care of have a beautiful apartment only four miles from the ocean," she says. "I work in a beautiful office. But even if I had the same rundown trailer in Pennsylvania, Julie would still have a better life with me. Finances aren't every- over. It's thing." never And Roy seems happy with be over." "I like it's paints a different picture. "It he says. "She has a new was finances job, but expenses are a I guess," little heavier my my I'll Still, after all of this, I'm a for the gun-shy. whole custody arrangement, Roy I don't It's just too isn't ruling "When my daughter [Julie] wants to move in with her it. It's never going to be S Here's The For All Your Auto Parts Needs Scoop! Licl<^ty Spfit COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT Family Restaurant and SERVICES, INC. Ice DANVILLE 275-3570 323 Ferry ..,.„. St. Cream Parlour 33 East Main Street Bloomsburg, AUTOMOTIVE Danville Lycoming and Continental little twelve she might decide she mother," he says. "No, this isn't over. over." Bloomsburg Municipal Airport 300 East Fort McClure Boulevard Bloomsburg, PA 17815-9588 717-784-3070 he says. "Oh, trying to raise ever get involved in a relationship again. out change, but instead expects is STATION NO. JM2R930K life," thrill of a problem. I'd rather go fishing." As "She couldn't get the money," Julie says when Roy asks her why she didn't visit her mom this summer. "She had to eat. APPROVED REPAIR be life. If band. think than expected." F.A.A. my no to his situation too. two daughters, but basically I you ask Denise, though, she'll say 'Dad, you have no life.' In a way she's right, I have no girlfriends, even though I may meet an occasional woman when I'm playing in like much three." Roy to take care of the currently working as a licensed iance "Julie couldn't I says, "But I'm just Angie can't afford to Julie. "I "No, ters it if agent, believes she has a desirable Denise has always had her choice and I said "Why don't you just leave them here until you get your life in order.' 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"Once the litigation occurs," she set up guidelines, so that none of their dissatisfaction with each other says, "words are said that can't be taken back. There's such a strain on the family. Nobody understands unless they've spills been through it," she says. According to Hill, the committee found that mediation with a professional instead of going to court is a good solution to the problems surround- should work things out before tak- ing custody cases. But, she says, financial reasons sible for over into the child's direct experi- ence," she says. Roy also believes the parents ing the issue to court. "The logic of the situation should ter," she says. Regardless of the solution, Kearney stressed the importance of keeping the child out of the tug-of-war. "We have to do what's best for the child," she says, "because it's not the child who's ^ be worked out between the parents," he says getting divorced." 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In fact, the judge, who used to be "m^^wmfiHU nM Judge Jay Myers, who spent 19 years on the bench before retiring in 1991, says custody cases were just another part of his job. who "There are specific laws that address worked as a lawyer for a family welfare agency, says he is more fearful of domestic child custody matters and the court uses relations than cases involving hard-nosed ation all of the other aspects that are in- criminals. volved with the family involved with family counseling and Feudale, 45, has seen a big increase in the number of custody hearings, as well as divorce and support cases. him is the reason why he What disturbs feels there is an increase. "It's who will get that last victory," he them Then we take into consider- in the particular and from there a decision is case made," Myers, 70, says. According to Feudale, Northumberland County Court had 440 cases involving custody, divorce or support in 1980. That number jumped to 1,192 cases in 1990. Attorney John McLaughlin, the master says. Montour and Columbia where two judges handle judicial In neighboring counties, as a base. responsibilities for about 78,000 people, hearings officer for Montour and Columbia counties, has heard past 1 1 230 custody cases months. The numbers are hv Pat Troskv in the less defined was no master in support cases and a custody master was scheduled by appointment In Montour and Columbia counties, McLaughlin, 40, gets the first shot at settling custody as well as support and divorce cannot afford the on an ad hoc cases. form in these counties because prior to July 1 , 1 990, there basis. Also court appointed, McLaughlin finds Feudale says by the time a custody, divorce or support case reaches him, the issue that and is more than just the dollar his job very fulfilling the law that more than just the issue of who gets is followed in custody cases, yet depending on the ages of the children, I that, if In at least half of the cases, a lawyer represents one or both of the parties in a custody case, Klein says, pointing out an economics any- comes down to "It isn't anymore. ing his decision in a custody case. But, It economics cially recorded or comes down to The hearings making the decision promore difficult. usually like to talk with them. I'm sensitive In the initial stages of a custody petition, to If possible, no matter how simple or complex the case may Northumberland County's custody hear- ing officer, Harry Klein, try to find is the person to fu-st an amicable arrangement. Klein, whose position is court-appointed, coaching and he also serves as a support and divorce hearing officer. in the end, taken into consideration and a lot of things are when determining Klein says he leans toward giving primary physical cus- tody minors to the mother. This, of course, is the rule only if she is capable and qualified custodial arrangements," says McLaughlin. to care for the child. Both McLaughlin and Klein follow the same procedure in the early stages of a themselves biased. Both have ruled in favor hearing. of the father in "First, a has been the county's custody hearing officer for three years. In addition, all civil criminal proceedings. tions, be, county that has only two in a judges to handle al- ready been through other op- cess "on record." are not only cost- effective, but also time-savers who has more power" by the time a case gets chambers, the child has 95 percent of the time. Neither Klein nor McLaughlin's hearings are offilevel who has more power," Feudale says. Feudale considers the child's best interest when mak- into filing fee, there is another approved, waives the agreement can be reached at this "It isn't It for cus- a person ties. the kids. more. if fee. The same is true in Montour and Columbia coun- "There is a standard procedure based on and cents can be liquidated from a relationship it's though taxing at times. The county has standard forms tody filings, Klein says, and month complaint is after the filing, I Klein and McLaughlin don't consider some cases. then about a Klein says that usually happens only hold a hearing," when a child is older or when there are other filed, mitigating circumstances. Klein says. In ther most instances, though, who it is the fa- has the job with the larger pay- Husky Ambassadors check and the mother who can stay home "Share the vision that secondary custody in some instances. Klein with the child until he or she is of school age. Grandparents are also given primary or commitment University can should said this is to the last sometimes suggested by the parents themselves. and a "Every case is different and what I like do is to make sure when we set up an agreement that each party knows what to to lifetime!" expect," Klein says. ages as much He specifically encour- contact as possible with the secondary parent, even if it's only an occa- sional telephone call. "1 think a key to all of this is keeping the best interests of the child or children in mind," McLaughlin says. Klein and McLaughlin say major decisions on the child's schooling, religion and health care should be shared by both parents, as well as parent-teacher conferences The Husky Ambassadors represent a select group of the student body at Bloomsburg University. They and programs that bring the alumni, the student body, faculty and community together. participate in special activities and social and civic functions where the child might be involved. When there is more than one child in a custody case, the masters, as well as judges, feel the siblings should be kept together. "It's like fixing something that isn't broken. If the children are happy together, For more information call 389-4058 why separate them? Everything has to be taken into consideration and 26 all aspects must SPECTRUM — be weighted, but when everything else he, too, sees is equal, children should be kept together," Judge Myers says. If there is modifications to previ- McLaughlin notes much emotion or the feelings cast in stone." McLaughin look beyond them- ofparents are volatile, Klein and usually ask parents to selves and to the future of their children and their needs. an alleged or proven abuse, If there is many He Those custody cases mon ously approved orders. that "nothing is ever likes to let individuals and there witness when also is there is What A eventually decided must be contempt of court. It is not unlike Feudale to give either parent what he likes to call a "whiff of the some parents move apart, visitation becomes possible" may be held in if fixing something they violate his court order in a visits. children are arises frequently and sends couples back to Klein for further review of custody ar- why few hours, a in prison. This done, Feudale is the county know how serious the court is on maintaining happy together, separate is days or weeks says, to let both parties that isn't broke. If the a long separation directives involving its the welfare of the children in- volved. them?" Klein and Feudale believe there has been an "explosion" in rangements is the relocation of one or both parents. In some cases, move is followed or one or both parties The "whiff Another problem that parents Com- know, especially those who fail to get primary custody, that there is always hope as time goes on that an order can change. "Our society is a mobile one and as 'It's like recommended between the time of to custody matter. be an unrelated adult (usuneighbor or member of the clergy) present for visitations. go information will become a matter of all record. Klein says he will stipulate that ally a that Pleas Court will be officially recorded difficult," just to put distance be- there is Klein says. "With this mobility, always that possibility of a change family law, not just in Northumberland County, but nationwide. Klein believes one of the reasons is the tween each other and prevent visitation, or modification in custody." passage of the "no fault" divorce laws more he says. For as successful as Klein's and McLaughlin's methods have been, divorce and support matters at a lower level of the than 10 years ago. "The courts don't look too lightly on parents who do that," Klein says. About one-third of his cases are existing orders that need to be modified. With no specific numbers on hand, McLaughlin says court system —about As Feudale sums There 5 percent of the time cannot be resolved and the couple end up before Feudale, Myers, or another judge. it these custody cases has is is "The amount of a lot of adversarial feelings and bitterness involved, there up, become out of sight. and when that a decrease in stability." happens S INTELLIGENCE 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 informed decisions. Hutchison Insurance Agency, Inc. sorts through information for you, and offers concise and clear advice to suit your individual situation. 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Angle still believes her decision to retain Bloomsburg attorney is the Thomas E. Leipold "When Leipold, however, disagrees. "I did filed for cus- as well as Angle had a feeling the proceedings weren't going her way shortly after the hearing began on Nov. 2, 1990. Because she believed her arguments were never adequately presented. Angle was dismayed—but not surprised when Judge — you're brand new the judicial system, you don't to expect," says first Mackie in Northumberland County Court. was real frustrating trying to find someone," she adds. "I never had to have a lawyer before." Leipold originally was referred to Angle through the Bloomsburg Women's Center in October 1987. Leipold repre- do on "It is my belief that Attorney Leipold my daughter away due to his negligence. I am sincerely afraid for my daughter," she has given said at the time. Angle feared you don't know what to expect." for Julie be- cause her oldest daughter, Denise, allegedly had been sexually molested once by one of Roy's friends. Angle adds that Leipold would not introduce that allegation dur- ing the custody hearing, de- was awarded custody of Julie on Oct. 9, 1987, through a Protection from Abuse Order, with the advisement of Peter I natives. realm of lawyers and the judicial system could on that case, as losing her daughter, searching for alter- "When you're brand new in the I of them," Leipold says. Angle wrestled with the thought of all realm of lawyers and know what Angle, who "It when Roy tody of Julie in 1990. main reason she now only has visitation rights to see her 10-year-old daughter. in the sented Angle spite her repeated requests. Angie was also upset William W. Lipsitt of Harrisburg awarded legal custody of Julie to Roy, who was represented by former Northumberland County Court Judge James Rosini. "During the hearing he told me to write him notes about what I wanted," Angle recalls about the arrangement with Leipold. "He did not do one thing I asked him to do. 1 should have never lost." her attorney failed to attack Roy's that al- leged instability that she says caused him to go through five jobs in six years and run several businesses bankrupt. The feeling of helplessness on the heels of her court loss further devastated Angie. Angie still owes most of her $3,000 of legal fees to Leipold and is slowly paying them off. Although Leipold refuses to discuss byJejfFishbein and Brian Rippey 28 SPECTRUM the specifics of the case and his dealings with Angie, he says he did his best and disputes Angie's claim that he handled her suit as if it were his first child cus- tody case. Leipold, who works for the Bloomsburg law firm of James and Mihalik, is a graduate of the University of Toledo law school. He says he has Although not satisfied with the deAngie doesn't blame Beroes for failing to win full custody of Julie. "I'm proud of her," Angie says. "She's been at this for just five years. My lawyer was up against the big boys." Although Beroes has had limited contact with Angie since the May 21 cision, decision, she says she is still had been sexually assaulted, and know Julie was locked in a ter) she didn't cellar." The curred was cellar incident allegedly oc- summer of 1990 when in the visiting Julie When Angie her father. came to pick up her youngest daughter, she was unable to find her and later was handling told Julie Angie the was locked in the basement of of Roy's stepbrother's wife. handled between 50 and 100 child custody disputes. In addition, Leipold says he has served as a special master for the the case. Beroes says she asked courts in custody cases. returned the only message she received Beroes also accused Roy of doing Although Leipold claims he is fairly knowledgeable about child custody and other types of family law, he no longer accepts custody cases. He is shifting his area of concentration to commercial, insurance, real estate, and civil litiga- from Angie, but got no answer when she other underhanded things during the cus- called. tody dispute. One that particularly appalled her was his telephoning her father-in-law and requesting him to ask to write from time to time but has not received a Beroes also says she letter. From the time she took over the case in December 1990, Beroes did all she could to sway Judge Ranck's opin- Roy denied Beroes ion in favor of her client. But she says Roy a hard lime. some nasty cases since to quit giving "I've handled I've been in practice," Beroes says. "It's "And that has never happened. Never." Despite knowing that she did all she could, Beroes says she was disappointed with Ranck's ruling to grant custody to Roy. She not only felt sorry for her client, but Beroes sympathized with Julie, whom she felt was a victim of the system. "There were a lot of outside influences in this case," Beroes says. "It just some of the more stressful work that I've done," Leipold says about child custody "You tend to develop a fair emotional investment in your clients and in your cases. It's pretty hard to do your job well if you don't. When you have a situation like custody, it's more a personal case than representing a business corporation over some commercial contract. You tend to empathize more with your client." Last January, Angie's case was accepted without fee by Mount Carmel attorney Elizabeth Beroes, whose motion to modify custody was granted by Northumberland County Judge Samuel Ranck on Feb. 7, 199L Beroes, who earned the Pennsylvania award for free legal work in 1990 and 1991, says she accepted Angie's case on a pro bono basis because of some of the unusual circumstances involved. "Regular custody cases are usually one hearing and that's it," Beroes says. "But this wasn't a regular custody case. There was a lot of fighting back and forth." After numerous delays. Judge Ranck, on May 21, modified the custody agreement to allow Angie to have Julie for six weeks in the summer, an additional two weeks from the previous agreement. WINTER that he locked his daughter in a cellar. tion. battles. home 1991-1992 seemed that there were a lot of factors that played such a significant role ver- sus what was best for the children." ^^/»?~«»"-- argues that was what was best for the children. He suspects Angie may have lost because she was asking forcustody of Julie only, not the judge's decision both daughters. she became frustrated when Rosini, who had served with Ranck as a North- umberland County judge, was granted three consecutive continuances. "Rosini got at least for every hearing I one continuance set up. That's abnor- mal for any judge," says Beroes, who received her law degree from Ohio State University. "Usually, they'll give one." Beroes also was upset with the findings of Judy Wiley, a court-appointed who recommended Julie would be better off living with her sister and father. Beroes claims Wiley made her recommendation without knowing pyschologist all the facts. "Judy Wiley didn't know two important facts," Beroes contends. "She didn't know Denise [the oldest daugh- Keeping siblings together is "a fac- considered by judges," Rosini says. "I think that was a very important factor. One of the things in tor that 'is still this particular all the case that way through is I have argued she has never even asked for Denise." But Harold Woelfel, a former Selinsgrove attorney who was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Union-Snyder County bench, disagrees. He says most judges no longer are swayed by an unusual division of siblings in custody cases. "We don't have the nuclear family anymore," Woelfel says. "We don't have Dad going off in the DeSoto and Mom staying home wailing for the bread and the milk and the dry cleaning to be de- 29 livered. That's not the way our society works. "There may be a very good reason [to separate siblings], and I don't have a particular problem with that," he says. Woelfel has more than just a professional background in domestic disputes. Divorced with a stepdaughter, Woelfel the best parent for the child? Rosini admits some members of his profession will take on a case simply for the in- time he has available. come, regardless of to win the case. general practice attorneys their clients' ability most law- would The custody order tell his clii you sweat bullets, get angry, come back in chambers and vent afterward," Woelfel says. "Dealto ing with these issues is 'He did not do one thing I became When asked him to do. I should have never lost," part the court, a judge, after a few hours of testimony, is expected to render a decision that will serve the best interests of a child for the If the case goes to trial, the fee an additional $1,000 for each day in court. Since Angle's case was in court Beroes. is child custody case lawyer representing a party in a must deal with the two days, Beroes said her bill would have been more than $2,000, if she had not been working for free. Rosini says that when he takes on a domestic matter, he researches and in- same difficult questions. Is his client vestigates the case rest of his life. In most situations, the judge must play King Solomon and le- gally split the family. A Academic programs for in nearly 100 areas of study 17 graduate programs including the MBA, judge issues nursing, cation studies, is tem is considered successful. But in other cases, the involved parties drag out the issue for extended periods of While the custody battle between Angie and Roy took on some familiar patterns, one thing was noticeably different, Rosini points out. a judge." a custody matter comes before a init." time. I of what I've chosen to do when are very In these cases, the court sys- ents not to. "[It causes] who at often strictly followed by both parties. admits he acted as irrationally during his divorce proceedings as he and do as good a job as family law because they're terested in it and they keep up with yers charge about $350 for handling a regular child custody case, according to try can," Rosini says. "I think there are good In central Pennsylvania, have to "I I communi- — within the limited Al- though legal precedent was changed to end a presumption that children should be kept with their mother, Rosini says older judges still often subconsciously favor the mother. Another problem in this battle arose because Angie received free legal services from Beroes while Rosini says his client had to dig deep into his wallet every time Angie took him to court. BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY and education A State System of Higher Education University 11 Supervisory Certificate Programs and personal continuing education programs Professional Customized educational services for business and industry A PROUD HERITAGE, A BRIGHT FUTURE For more information about Bloomshurg University, call Celebrity Artist Series Art exhibitions Admissions: (717)389-4316 Graduate Studies: (717) 389-4015 Top-notch athletics 30 Extended Programs: (717) 389-4420 SPECTRUM . "When a person is getting a free child's interaction with both parents, alleging that children can be coached to overreacting. custody Angie sought would be better for Julie. tage because they can paper you to Rosini argues that a psychologist or counselor must observe more of the "They can file motion after motion that you are required to defend and you are put at a financial disadvantage as to what you can do." death." Rosini says. Woelfel agrees that is a problem, but not an insurmountable one. He says if a parent continues to file petitions for a custody modification without proving justification, those petitions won't get full consideration. literally is ties "My children say almost anything. yell "You tend to develop a fair emotional investment in your and clients to pre- It's vent frivolous motions and too. I sympa- woman whose away from her, and she is grabbing at every straw she can. But I don't think some of the things she's doing are helping. I your cases. in think she's grabbing at too do your pretty hard to many other abuses of the process. job well a to and kick, thize with a child has been taken He also Another roadblock have never been taken away from me," Rosini says. "I mightclaw and scream and points out that the legal sys- tem has mechanisms — my witness and both parhave the right to cross-examine." Rosini says he understands why Angie has continued to keep the matter in the courts. But he also accuses her of split attorney, you're at a financial disadvan- if straws." Woelfel stresses coopera- you don't." tion as a big part of settling quick decision of Angie and custody matters without a Roy's battle was the intro- lengthy court battle. duction of an outside psychologist on Angle's behalf. Rosini says the Florida psychologist basically re- forms parents involved peated everything Angie had said in court. He complained that her expert testimony was based on short interviews with only Angie and Julie. With this information, the expert determined the "If her dad or own mom wants psychologist, I to hire his or can't stand in the way," Woelfel says. "If people can agree on one, that's frankly ence. my prefer- The benefit of one evaluator is becomes the court's that person then witness. That person neutral is — he He in- in such cases that their cooperation with respect to the child's best interests will to them in court decisions. "The issue in any custody fight is what is in the best interest and welfare be helpful of the child," Woelfel says. "That what it's all about." is S We put you full line Pet Store featuring. first. . •Guinea Pigs •Hamsters •Puppies *Kittens •Rabbits *Fish & Lizards FIRST •Birds COLUMBIA ItANK & IIU.SI CO. "Also complete line of pet products & Supplies." Bloomsburg Agway 9th & Iron Streets ^^ 1^ 784-1822 Mon.-Thurs. 8-6 Sat 84 • Sua • Fri. 10-2 S WINTER 1991-1992 Sporting Goods & Apparel Licensed Mdse. & Apparel Wagner's Trophies W. Main 1 1 1010 S. 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"It doesn't themselves unable to reach a compromise? perts," Parents can mediate disagreements between Lipsett, referring to the importance of psy- always work this way, though. but when they disagree, there chological testimony in the custody battle. up their children, is visiting to A court is set be adversarial, with two sides fighting over what they think is right." often no one in their family to turn to for help. "It's Such is the irony of child Dalton says not uncommon for it's not un- usual for the two sides in a custody battle to bring in psy- custody battles. Parents find themselves agencies to stipulate the tasks chologists unable to agree on who should care for the children. when they way be significant. They must obtain an accurate picture of the child s home life, and one of the most common ways for judges to see this is through psy' ments. Television programs like "Sesame work doesn't always factors they believe to the key to solving disagree- Street" devote entire it And to find themselves at such an impasse, parents must look to courts for answers. Angle and Roy were in a similar situation after their who contradict each other. "Parents aren't going to let a psychologist, or be completed during an anyone else who might harm chances of obtaining their evaluation, not the length of time custody, testify in court," he says. the counselor should spend." "They are going to seek out people sixteen-year relationship who support their side." ended in 1987. The argument over which parent should have custody of the couple's two daughters, Denise, 15, and Julie, 10, has developed into a four-year Wiley conducted a famLipsett awarded custody of Julie to her fa- therin November 1990,and admittedly based ily evaluation, which enables counselors to observe interaction between families who on the testimony of Judith are involved in custody battles. Wiley's legal batde. Wiley, a family therapist and clinical direc- evaluation, conducted over two evenings, The judges who hear custody cases are forced to decide which parent would pro- tor of Northumberland County Counseling consisted of meeting with Angle, Roy, vide a better home for the child. However, judges can base their decisions on whatever his ruling largely Services. Denise, and Julie as a family and also indi- Wiley was recommended by Roy's attorney, James Rosini, because the regular vidually. She spent four hours interviewing the family. by Ellen Condron 32 SPECTRUM In her report to the court, Wiley ob- served, "Julie and Denise were laxed with their father, more re- more tense with their mother." She also stated Roy was more open with the daughters while Angle appeared more intense. Wiley also found the girls were "more free and open with their father, more cautious with their mother." According to Angie was not open because she sat with her legs and arms twisted and she appeared aloof. But Angie says, "I am double She concluded and responsive jointed and at work, it is automatic. I do it at dinner, at cocktail lounges, at the pool — anywhere and everywhere. It is a habit." According to Jackson, unannounced visits to a family's home would provide the most accurate Sue Jackson, asso- that to her children portrait of the family situ- on the testimony of a therapist can vary greatly depending on the judge," says Jackson. "Some judges give Jackson believes past experiences with custody cases also play a part in deciding new cases."Most knowledge of child cus- comes tody through experience," she says. at Upon Bloomsburg Uni- Angie Leonard, Ph.D., a vices in Texas, there clinical psycholo- of gist specializing in time for a family family therapy. evaluation. common Angie says she not un- "It is needed for agen- tasks to be to find out how cies to stipulate the accurate Wiley's evaluation com- was. "She [Wiley] pleted during an evaluation, not the wiped up my moth- erhood of two children in 25 minutes length of time the counselor should of testing," Angie spend," says Jack- would have stopped if this was evaluation says. "I son. Some of the signs social workers negative." observe are how well Leonard does the family functions not deal with issues together and individually, ily Robin from dren and Youth Serset length solicited a second evaluation department of Chil- no her re- turn to Florida, and a former caseworker for the is values respect for social workers." ciology and social versity own and opinions with which they decide cases. Each case depends on the judge and his ciate professorof so- welfare the decision a lot of weight, and others have their of custody. Instead, how fam- she prefers to work members react to as what she terms a one another and how "people-changer." communicate they their feelings She encourages her both clients through words and to make positive changes in actions. their lives. Based on her "I evaluation of the Angie family, Wiley recommended Julie and changes would be Denise live during make the which best for her," says Leonard, the school year with their father, leaned on to who spend _,^^'"' every other holiday with their mother, its. ation, but ethics prohibit such vis- "Interviews are usually conducted in thinks Angie has been a victim of "situation stress." "Situations and factors in Angle's life have left her emotionally vulnerable." and spend a mini- the counselor's office because mum of one month a have privacy there," says Jackson. In this case, Wiley met with the family in a church office. Finding a neutral place sometimes Although both parents are fighting for what each thinks is in the best interest of the She recommended liberal visitation and telephone contact between both parents and helps, according to Jackson, "because nei- cause often has negative effects on the child. One place where these effects can be easily daughter has access with an upper hand." "The amount of weight a judge places year with their mother. their daughters "so each and permission to relate to both parents." WINTER 1991-1992 ther side feels like it's it is easier to starting the process child, the family strife a custody battle can measured their time is — where children spend most of in school. Because children go 33 on a daily to school basis, school officials are often able to spot any changes in a child. Ned Sodrick, principal of Shamokin Elementary School, which Julie attends, says and counselors are seeing more instances of famiUes involved in child cus- "Sometimes parents come to us and want the other parent to be kept away from the child," says Sodrick, "But we can't do anything until tody battles as the divorce rate continues to "Some kids really struggle with the situation, others don't," We Groom Them All Pet Supplies • Pet Food aware of a if the on Oct. 16, 1990, to the Northumberland County Court of Com- mon fied to said she felt "Each case depends on noti- be aware the judge was & Field) (Nutro Max) (Old Mother Hubbard) Cat Grooming Phone For Appointment 387-8711 According Angle, Julie went it in Julie's best interest and his respect not to miss school. She in the child." to Pleas. Rinehart the is of any changes (lAMS) • he says. "But Julie's situation situ- ation, (Science Diet) (Bench can Island Elementary School in Sebastian, Fla., where Julie attended school becomes teacher • see a court order." fourth-grade, sent a letter regarding rise. Large or Small we Celeste Rinehart, principal of Peli- that teachers for social workers." wrote, "Julie is a well ad- justed student to Sodrick and asked to talk about the custody battle, and he replied, "We don't and is performing within an average academic range. Because many new con- home situations at school." Howwho ap- cepts are introduced at the fourth grade ever, Sodrick says any child level, proaches him with a problem is referred to the school psychologist. Schools do not become involved in custody cases unless they are notified by the courts that one parent is being emotionally or academically, to have her absent from school for any non-medical reason." Mary Lou Austin, guidance counselor at Central Columbia Elementary denied access to the child. 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Later in the letter, Davies certainty that tommorow the el- at "She wiped up ementary school level benefit most from one-on-one to my willbeliketo- day and not constantly motherhood of two attention as op- posed stated, "I see her as a fragile child that needs to have the She believes children shorter, her conversations often turned to the subject of group changing." children in twenty-five support. "Although it would be neat to form a support Laura Davis, guid- ance minutes of testing." coun- selor at Bloomsburg Middle group forchildren going through similar experiences, children School, says adolescent children whose par- between the ages of six and eleven are usually too 'me centered' to benefit from group ents have gone through a divorce support," says Austin. While a student at Pelican Island, Julie, and three other children her age whose parents are divorced, met once a week with Mary Ellen Davies, a prevention-interven- tion counselor. 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After an investigation, it ends with the The victim of the crime is finally at Child Protective Service (CPS) in the county admission of the act or acts of abuse by the perpetrator; Department of Public Welfare's regional office must conduct an investigation and is ports are destroyed within a year after they determine if the report is founded, indicated, are received." UNFOUNDED when the report not founded or indicated.Unfounded According or unfounded." Director Jane Kearney did not comment on whether or not the agency has received additional reports by Angle peace. a maze of agencies children and youth agency or staff in the CYS criminal being caught and sentenced. in , nor to official CYS re- records ob- tained from Angle, the agency first became involved with her case on Oct. 11, 1990, when CYS But as Angle discovered, it's filed a report describing a sexual assault on Denise, Roy and not this easy to get quick results Angle's daughter, by a friend from agencies that deal with do- of Roy's. The actual date of mestic problems. Her search for solutions began more than a year ago and has put her in contact with numerous agencies, including Children and Youth Services (CYS), a division of Northumberland County Human ''We are a society the incident numbed to Roy's friend, then 45, is on the document as a babysitter to Denise, and is Big Deal' detailed in the report as to listed attitude." have "digitally penetrated child." CYS conducted According to the case status section of the report: interviews based on sexual abuse accusations which arose during the custody did she address the issue of responding within Angle has also claimed to have contacted CYS on several other occasions alleging abuse and says CYS did not contact her a given period to reports. within sufficient time after filing a report. FOUNDED when there is a judicial adjudi- However, according to the Pennsylvania De- cation that the child partment of Public Welfare's 1989 Child CATED Abuse Report, "within 30 days of the receipt substantial evidence of abuse based on medi- of a report of suspected child abuse, the cal evidence, the battle. recorded as violence with a 'No Services. In this case, is July, 1989. Also according to the Public Welfare, "a report when the is determined: was abused; INDI- CPS CPS Department of determines there is investigation or an "On October 11,1990, Northumberland County Children and Youth Services received a CPS referral alleging sexual of a minor child. Child on several occasions and perpetrator 'was rubbing put his hand up in abuse was interviewed stated that the my legs and then my shorts and put his finger me.' Perpetrator was interviewed on Oc- tober 22, 1990, and denied the allegations. by Dan Trexler 36 SPECTRUM This case meets the criteria for sexual as- Another division of county services. involved sexual involvement Juvenile Court Services, does not directly to nine including the touching or exposing of the involve says Chervanik. sexual or other intimate parts of a person for custody matters except when a crime the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual mitted by the child. desire in either the perpetrator or subject with kids that break the law, sault in that it child. Therefore, this case is marked indi- cated." Roy, who "trusted him implicity," was it is is com- arc only involved in terms of somewhat and from police referrals a year, primarily departments, says Chervanik, Although no contact . different than Children be one to three years," to Juvenile Court Services receives about 550 R Chcrvanik, super- "We do take children into custody, but months] case was vices, made with in this particular Juvenile Court Ser- Angle did deal with the Bloomsburg Women's Center. The Women's Center pro- Youth." me," he says. "I' ve known As far as any involvement with custody guy for over twenty some years." Kearney refuses to comment on any other than a criminal matter, Chervanik notes proceedings, counseling and advice, and from Juvenile Court Services talked to the children concerning their feel- hurtful situation to this "We custody," says Charles visor. shocked with the incident. "That was a really with cases involving child itself care [as opposed to the general length of six the organization deals with, specific case but notes that that officials may be asked recommenda- to testify, but a vided Angle a place to stay ings during the entire situation. CYS The Women's in Blooms- Center does not usually get burg involved with cus- "We tody matters. during the court is a nonprofit organization that don't normally deal was formed with custody cases. and incorporated It'snotourtask,"she January 1976. says. primary role in 1974 in Its is to In this particu- provide free sup- CYS took port services to vic- only 11 days to come tims of domestic lar case, based violence, sexual as- on talks with Denise. sault and incest. This 11 -day period The center was to a decision es- well within the re- tablished to serve quired amount of residents of Colum- time CYS designates bia, is for the investigation. Mon-tour, Northum-berland Tina Yasenchak, and lower Luzerne child protective ser- counties. The philoso- vices supervisor, was not permitted phy to of the about her involvement with the Women's Center com- viduals are equal talk case, but did is to live in a nonvio- lent family intact." by CYS it has been alleged that report lished by the center. Julie sustained a de- gree of mental abuse by Roy. In this report, 1991, under Section II (Nature of Abuse/Neglect) the mental injuries are explained in that "referral stated that the child is afraid of alleged perpetrator because he had locked her in a cellar with spiders." The date of the incident is recorded as JulyAugust, 1990. Roy, responding to this allegation, says, "I was in my legal right in not letting Angle see her. I did that under the advice of my attorney. He told me to do that. Legally, I had the right to have her here." This report was labeled unfounded by CYS. WINTER 1991-1992 environment, according to a brochure pub- In yet another 3, indi- one another and have the right to ment that the agency will generally "work to keep the current dated Jan. that all tion as to "would which parent will gain custody have be made case-by- really to The center, started in part by Mel- Dyas, executive director, issa the first agencies of case." After taking a child into custody, the agency has two options. It child to a detention center, may admit the or may request its is one of type to be founded and has been in Bloomsburg almost eighteen years. Although it is not a primary func- in the state for does get involved with the court to offer foster care, as the state of tion, the center Pennsylvania will no longer license Juvenile cases that deal with child custody mat- Court Services ters. If to offer foster care. a foster care program will usually last forsix to nine a hearing before a judge month if to determine required. "1 is initiated it months, with will only get involved is parent or child," says Marianna Sokol, counseling coordinator. "The center can- foster not provide counseling based solely on after the sixth any future care would consider long term "Our center with a child custody case if there has been physical or sexual abuse to the emotional abuse because it is not covered under the Protection of Abuse Act and is subjective." In custody cases, the center provides victims with a knowledge of options that he or she may take, as well as offering counseling and support groups pose, but didn't feel comfortable doing advocate preserve the family," she notes, referring to Denise possibly assuming a moth- and accompanying those affected to trials and hearings. "We believe in enpowerment," says Sokol. "It is the job for the victim to do for him or her- and supporter for Julie as well as erly role during times of Angle's ab- Denise," she says. sence and Roy's illness. contacts with both the family and their In speaking with Denise, Magagna has observed a bit of vulnerability, noting that Denise is a victim of what she attorneys. has termed accommodation syndrome. so," says Magagna when speaking of her "In most cases my role child counselor; however, is "The child accommodates things solely as a my this particular case] is a child role [in Through her contacts with the two Magagna to further expressed concern of the mental state of the children, particularly Denise, as she is not diMagagna, rectly involved in the cusresidential children's counselor, also betody battle, thus choosing lieves strongly about matters to remain with her father. concerning custody and dois "The child [Denise] must mestic violence. "You have be educated," she says. "I to take a very, very careful am worried as to whether alternatives child." look when dealing with a dohe [Roy] is treating that." mestic violence case," she Angie has expressed says. "We are a society that she will continue to numbed to violence with a work with the Women's 'No Big Deal' attitude becoming more children, Magagna was able to provide Center. "I will be affiliated with the and more apparent to me." insight to the personalities of each, notWomen's Center for the rest of my life, In dealing with this case, Magagna ing that Julie suffers from what she has whether as a speaker, or simply a volunmade several contacts with Denise and termed post-traumatic stress disorder. teer," she says, knowing full well that Julie, both parents' attorneys, and Angie "The child is one person here and an- her search for solutions is not over and while she resided at the center. other there," she says, referring to Julie's that no answers will be found by simply "In this case I served a dual puryelling "Help!" S relationship with both parents. much Diane self as as possible." "A center treatment one of the worst for a riyi A Public Service of the USDA <5ux' and your State Forester 38 Forest Service ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. SPECTRUM The Very Best ^OlPENpf/Vc7 "Where Customer Satisfaction Is Our Main Concern' ^hb q And LIBERTY CHEVROLET GEO CADILLAC - - BLOOIVISBLJFK3, "We're Easy To Deal With" F>A. CHANGING THE CHANNEL Except in the most extreme situations, the media avoids custody cases is a love to see the soap-opera battles in which couples struggle to win custody The media has responded with an array of courtroom programs and movies such as "Divorce Court," and Kramer vs Kramer. Through its of Hilary, with Foretich getting two ally a weekends a month visitation. According to Morgan, when Hilary would return from these visits, she would Morgan of their children. these, society can newsworthy item in them," he says. Usucustody case must involve sexual or physical abuse to be considered newsworthy. fascinated by what tranpublic The courtroom. People spires inside v Foretich, the landmark display unusual behavior for a three year case dealing with domestic disputes in old child. She would describe and act sexual molestation, is most publi- the cized child custody case to date. It has out her. how her father sexually molested Both parents are now fighting for sole custody of the form own impressions The media in case, as in most "When a journalist gets involved what custody battles But because of in an issue such as this, he [must] cover closed court records and court hearings, the media rarely, if ever, gets to cover a "real" custody case. Rather than deal tional this re- ported custody battles, are like. directly with the who is in hiding. child, of it fully. It's seem to focus on extraneous elements. obviously wrong to cover "Nobody who talks to one side and drop journalism emo- it. That's not is all what us ing," Morgan porter. about." would know which one of us is ly- told a re- Nevertheless, there continues to be a flood of coverage on trauma of the media tend parents, the this case. push aside such cases, unless there is something spectacular about them. "These types of stories do not deal with the average person," says Jim Boylan, Ph. D, professor of journalism at the University of Massachusetts. "The media tends to shy away from to run up over $2.5 million in legal fees these types of issues unless there and produced over 4,000 pages of court transcripts. Eric Foretich was accused of sexually molesting his daughter, Hilary, who was born one week after Foretich and Elizabeth Morgan ended their short and rocky marriage. Morgan was awarded sole custody is a Meanwhile, Morgan, who contempt charge, has sold the is in jail on a rights to her story to a television network for $250,000 to make a movie about her "We life. as journalists have an obliga- tion to consider our motives," says Ralph Izard, Ph. D, director of the school of journalism at Ohio University. by Matt Malinowski 40 SPECTRUM "Is the coverage for the public ben- a particular issue or efit? If so, then the subject matter must lar case. expand be handled with sensitivity," he says. vidual, Although it seems that the media cover only custody cases involving newsworthy elements. Spectrum's case public can learn from study 1 tries to it There arc more questions that need answering, though. Even if Sylvester the issue so the This it. typical is claims this story was just used as an "example," journalistic ethics implies many newspapers. And Roy's issue at case wasn't an exception. Shamokin News-Item and that verification "Our objective was not a letter to the editor of show to name," his he says. of the of reporting done on this type of different. is Roy wrote how could have misspelled someone's particu- Instead of focusing on the indi- According all necessary. is Society of Profes- to the Code of the aspects of his particular case, or whether sional Journalists Sunbury Daily Item, saying he felt "betrayed" after he lost custody of his 9- one side was right or wrong," says Sylvester. "His case was used as an example to show his frustration with the news media should not communicate court system. chance the year-old daughter. The. News-Item published the and the Daily Item used The a story. by the Daily Item, tody hearing. story discussed how people tend to say irrelevant things in court. But, Sylvester quoted Roy claiming that he and his daughter were not given adequate opportunity to state their opinions during the master hearing. The mother, master weren't interviewed for verification or response to the accusations. in the name was his from letter to reply." Sylvester claims he did try this indi- age was before the Court of went I given Common my the mother's much area, but of myself to this feel betrayed. I Pleas concerning custody of My attorney nine-year-old daughter. She could have been done asked me if she could stay in our area with her sister and me for the story he that all could not reach the mother because she lived in Florida, and I don't re- believe before I reasons that would be disclosed someone can make a recom- in court. mendation all call if the information should be presented and taken I came time for me to speak, it was cut short and the hearing was ended. when requested, Shocked to either into consideration. it What really way many men, was made. for the mental health or for the safety of this people, women and said they would. do what me. Concern me is things turned out exactly the no one had talked of my daughters and I that made me decision bothers It feel guilty of trying to my daughter asked of In the report, it sounded as committed a criminal if I taken out of state and, according nine-year-old about the court to the lose recommendation, some of the rights I The A I've lived in this area and feel had shattered and ously had. life I it is all my a good and safe place to raise children. I daddy my lied. prejudiced father P.S.: Prejudice? A judgment or opinion formed before hand or Sylvester did quote torneys involved owes That's not what journalism is all involved in a dispute that was under litigation," he says, " we decided to run an overall story on custody about." Sylvester claims the story didn't have much to do with Roy himself, but rather used Roy's situation as an example to broaden the whole picture of child custody. According to Sylvester, the Item occasionally receives letters WINTER vidual and his story, and rather than get 1991-1992 Daily about what it's like in court for all people to see and what people can expect when they go to court." However, Sylvester had at- other in custody cases, but "did not recall" if he contacted James Rosini, Roy's attor- ney. When it was over, all Sylvester believed this case dabbled into areas dangerous for the media, and cases of this nature must be approached with caution. "It ful Aug. 25, 1990, Shamokin, Pa. News-Item to in court." things a journalist just used he [Roy] came across without due examination. have We example of what act. instilled in asking for the truth was would previ- I faith as an almost seemed of little or no concern. She was allowed to be himself and to his readers to cover it fully," says Izard. "It is obviously wrong to cover one side and then drop it. tried to track her entire case. it not being allowed to finish, a gets involved in an is- it I down," says Sylvester. "But as said before, we weren't trying to show this I At the hearing, which in the article. sue such as this, he was doing. "1 at the time and there has been an appeal. for did comments weren't entirely necessary sexual or physical abuse "When make Sylvester believes Still, Shamokin: Recently mis- wrong, and his visitation rights were mixed up with the mother's. Moreover, there was no mention of to was unsuccessful. but Betrayed child says there were inaccuracies spelled, received a contact with the mother, the lawyers and the special story: his "We re- peared twelve days before Roy's Nov. 2 cus- Even Roy letter, as a base for unofficial charges affecting the moral character without giving the accused a article in porter Joe Sylvester, ap- The it Ethics, "the was one of those we had to be care- with because if we printed everything he [Roy] told us about the mother, she probably would have sued us for libel," says Sylvester. While this is true, if the story covered more than one side, sible that other issues it is would have had possur- faced. little to say about the inaccuracies in the story. He claims he personally saw the copy of the letter Roy sent, and he even believes he had one of Roy's business cards. "If I had his card, I have no idea "From my recollection, I case was just about a father think this who was frustrated with his wife trying to get custody of the kids," says Sylvester. " I don't think there was any type of abuse or anything like that." S 41 The Break-up of a Family July — 1971 Angle meets Roy. Two weeks later, Angle moves Into the trailer that Roy shares 2, Northumberland County Court 9, 1987 awards physical custody of Julie to Angle, and Denise to Roy in an addition to the Protection from Abuse Order. Angle is still with a friend. October 1971 — Angle dlscoveres that Roy Mary and ried to Is — October mar- Women's at the has two children. her to attorney August 11, 1973 — Roy Jr. is — with her father. October 21, 1987 — Angle and Julie stay with Vermont, while she looks for an apartment and a job in New Hampshire. Angle's aunt to take her back. — Angle and Roy move into an apartment because of Angle's pregnancy. December 1987 4, in Chester, — Angle and Julie move into an apartment in Claremont, March 31, 1976 — Angle refers Angle and Julie leave for New 19, 1987 Hampshire. Denise stays in Pennsylvania October — Fall 1975 Women's Center Thomas E. Lelpold. born to Roy and Mary. Late July or early August 1975 Roy leaves to help his daughter, Rhonda. Angle leaves the trailer to move in with her mother in New Hampshire. One and a half months later she discovers she is pregnant and begs Roy Center. Since Mackie has full caseload, the She gives birth to her first work starts New Hampshire. at a rehabilitation center. child, Denise. December February 1978 to live 1987 17, — Angle leaves Roy and takes Denise with her mother in New Hampshire. February 1989 — Roy and Mary are divorced. — Denise leaves suicide message on her mother's answering machine. April 1978 — Angle returns to Pennsylvania with her sister and Denise to pick up the remain- April 1989 She ends up returning to Roy. Upon returning. Angle starts der of their belongings. House of Wicker home party July 16, 1981 — Angle — Angle leaves rehabilitation center and starts ill work — Angle is engaged — Denise is allegedly molested by Roy's June 1989 July 1989 — 1982 Angle enrolls as a student at Bloomsburg University. She withdraws the beginning of her third semester. — 1987 Angle leaves Roy for final She files an Intake form with the Bloomsburg Women's Center where she confers with attorney Peter Mackie. 1, to Jim. gives birth to her second friend. September group home with mentally plan. daughter, Julie. May in a clients. (Children and Youth later labels this Incident "Indicated.") — Angle breaks engagement with Jim. 1990 — Angle and Julie arrive Florida January 1990 May 4, in live with time. June 26, 1990 — to Angle's mother. Julie leaves to visit Roy. Angle prepared by Judy Kosman and Jane Mehlbaum 42 SPECTRUM expects her return on July 13. Shedoesnot January return on schedule. August 3, — Angle submits request for Roy to in- Children and Youth for emotional abuse. Allegation determined — Roy 1990 — Angle July 24, 1990 1991 3, vestigation of custody of files for unfounded. Julie. receives custody papers January from Roy. 25, 1991 — Attorney Elizabeth Heroes re- ceives Angle's case as a pro bono appoint- ment from Susquehanna Legal Services. August 6, 1990 — Angle returns search for Julie. Julie Pennsylvania to She discovers later that was staying at to January Roy's stepbrother's 30, 1991 house. says said August August 10, 16, — Angle custody of Denise. 1990 — Special master hearing presided 1990 August 27, 1990 — ^Julie and Angle return to Florida. Roy and his attorney, James Roy could not pick up Julie on for Rosini, time, so agreed to push back the return date. they files for by Harry Klein, who says Denise will stay with Roy and Julie with Angle. — Angie's contempt hearing not returning Julie on time. In defense, she Julie returns to Roy. — February Telephone conference was held 4, 1991 between Angle and Roy. February 6, 1991 — Angle files a motion for modi- fication of Julie's custody. October 11, 1990— Children and Youth notified of Denise's molestation by Roy's friend. Al- February 28, 1991 is October 21, 1990 —The Sunbury Daily Item an article regarding Roy ' s — Rosini asks court to deny Angie's modification hearing because she legations determined indicated. runs also filing for an appeal. Angle drops her appeal. complaints about April the special master hearing. — Roy's 1991 2, contempt hearing for not abiding by a court order allowing Angle October 30, 1990 — Family therapist Judy Wiley liberal November 2, 1990 — Common Pleas Judge of both girls awarded to Roy. Angle in the summer a minimum are Julie can call her anytime. awarded April 19, 1991 He of is — Roy May — Judge 1991 9, modification 11, 1990 — Angle notified that Children and Youth has filed a report of sexual molestation of Denise by Roy's stepfather years earlier. Children and Youth determines these allegations unfounded. December 19, 1990 — Angle files a notice of appeal with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. WINTER 1991-1992 files for awarded $50 a support from Angle. week. to Angle. December a result. Angle can on Wednesdays be- is to return Julie by Dec. 30. Liberal phone calls and visitations including As calls. see Julie tween 4 and 8 p.m. and every other weekend. She is allowed two phone calls a day; Lipsitt presides at custody hearing. Full custody one month phone now only evaluates family. month more Summer 1991 Samuel Ranck presides at which Angle gets one trial in visitation. — Angle wants Julie to visit her in Florida, in accordance with the dictates of the court order. Angle claims Julie couldn't come without Denise and Denise wouldn't come without a friend. No visitation occurs. S 43 B^Ui Fiiate^m^es: t Work For ibu Bdta Sigma D|lta IBEA \Supportink the American Caf^er Society and me Leukemia Founahdon GamilaEpsilon Omicron rED^^"^ Supporting the American Cancer Society Phi Sigma Xi Sfipporting the OE5 Ronald McDonald House akd Big Brotfih'-LittTh^Brother\ Sigma Iota Omega I lAil Sujjportim the Danny nppletoh Medical Fund I^trldppa Epslloi/ TK^ ! Supporting the Special Olympics ThetaXhi eX Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Supporting the American Pi Kappa Phi HKO Supporting P.U.S.H/and S.HA.R.E. Blooidsburg University Interfraternity Council FACE (continued from page 46) Noon says custody and divorce cases are separate entities. Custody cases are geared to what is best for the child, while divorce cases arc supposed to deal primarily with what is fair and equitable for both parties. Gould also points out that many sexual and physical abuse allegations are simply untrue; they are tools used in court to keep fathers away from their children. "We believe in good laws, we want good sexual abuse laws, good protection from abuse, but right now its a nancies, and 65 percent of high school dropouts are children from maternal homes. These statistics also suggest children involved in a joint custody arrangement adapt better socially and psychologically to divorce. In an attempt to help fathers deal with thesecrises, as well as with the loss of seeing their child, FACE offers coun- much of which comes from Gould. "I'm not a counselor, but I try awful hard," he says. The organization offers counseling through a life-enrichment program, and also utilizes the serseling, vices of a professional counselor, Gould says whom torney," he says, adding, yer that we Gould says offers a lot of input. tant owned laws, a Gould, most child abuse comes from new boyfriends that mothers to become involved with after and he admits being harassed himself. their divorce, to In good protection from now it's abuse, but right organization's the social problems and young people today ochomes with only a maternal par- ent. For example, the study reveals 70 all juvenile suicide attempts or deaths, 70 percent of teenage preg- WINTER 1991-1992 it can is also to get better members sentaresolution a bill to Harrisburg, attempting to fact that they're the domestic relations system, from custody "We to support don't really have good judicial review board and I think we need this bill," says Gould. "It will show the injustices that are happena dad away from the kids crises affecting percent of house and provided which handles everything newsletter. These statistics suggested cur in a legislation passed in state government. Recently, FACE being used as tools to keep "Everytime I think of you I slap your son." "What can you do," says Gould. "You can't arrest him because you can't prove it, yet these sort of things are happening." A list of statistics gathered by the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect, the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Center for Health Statistics was published in the November 1990 issue many of joint gel a task force to investigate proven and out of the house." ing." boyfriend called and told him, that many in Along with providing saying his ex-wife's FACE — the an impor- legal advice, the group one instance, Gould of About is determining more secure environment doing what says a father called him in tears, for for the child. 7,951 were substantiated. According stability factor in custody, and Welfare's office of Children that, get a law- good job custody cases the father "We believe in good laws, we want good sexual abuse Of "We a and possibly take a down payment, as well as monthly payments." Custody results have been favorable for the group's members. Recently, a member gained full custody and two others were awarded joint custody. The organization also has two more members involved in pending custody cases. Gould claims that in one particular case the mother was married four times and had moved eight times, proving there was no stability for the childas long as he remained with the mother. However, nearly onethird of all child abuse accusations are confirmed. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Public received in 1990. do the client proven fact that they're being used as tools to keep dad away from the kids and out of the house," he says. Youth and Families, 24,357 reports of child abuse were feel will The group meets once a month, members the opportunity to learn of new developments, air any problems giving they may be dealing with, or possibly counsel a fellow member through a cur- According to Gould, a major portion of the membership dues which covers expenses such as stamps, stationary, and the newsletter is going toward hiring a lobbyist to speak for FACE in Harrisburg. And, although Gould believes this is an im- — — rent crisis. portant objective, he doesn't see this Although it is a membership group, FACE welcomes the public to happening for quite some time. and invites people comment on the group. According Gould, a typical meeting can last up to is to however, Gould and his members believe their main priority is to be there their meetings, to first step when a father con- group is to calm him and focus on getting him visitation with his child. This is done by referring him to an attorney, although Gould admits FACE is tacts the selective when it comes to legal repre- "It's important for fathers to know they're going to have to join an organi- zation to get what they want — access to says Gould, noting, "You're not going to be able to do it on their children," your own, you're only going to get frus- trated. sentation, "We better legislation for a father in need. four hours. The The passing of an important priority for the group, don't just deal with any at- —JANEMEHLBAUM 45 — Back Of Tlie Book FACEing FACTS Local support group wants courts "Daddies are parents, Kramer Kramer, to remember, too'' the 1979 film, Ina father fought to keep custody of his support group that deals with the issues of divorce, support, and custody, and young son. Twelve years how they affect fathers and their chil- "The perception of fathers is that they dren. "We work together to try and make have no feelings," says Gould. "Even judges vs. later, a father sits in make the system a lot fairer an attorney's office, strategically planning a case to gain him joint custody of better laws, his child. toward fathers and their children," says Gould, noting, "We feel there's a great bias in the family court system right now." Gould became affiliated with FACE through his own child custody battles. He now has shared custody of his five-year old daughter, whom he sees every weekend. He also admits he Although the two scenarios are alike, there is a difference. The latter is not the plot of a box-office smash; it's and today, more and more fathers are able to gain joint custody and many times full custody through the help of an organization called FACE (Fathers' and Children's Equality). Founded in 1978 real life, — than what it is, a lot more equitable don't lose that tender years doctrine, which went out many years ago." Gould believes fathers are being deprived their right to see their children, and that lawyers make deals with the fathers using the children as bait. "I have a letter from an attorney to one of our members saying, 'When you give mom everything she wants in property division, we'll start letting you see your child.' This is signed by an adding, "They can't get out of it and say they don't make deals ganization has branched into several chapters across the that. They do make deals, and its ab- like including a local chapter headed by gain an additional day with her. attorney," says Gould, in Philadelphia, the or- state, will be spending time in court trying to Bob solutely crazy." Gould, Hazleton. Gould chapter which includes David Noon, an attorney from Ashland, disagrees. Luzerne, Carbon, and "Any Columbia counties. In existence since April 1991, Gould this serves as president of a father accepting kind of deal is not receiving effective representation from his attorney," he says. believes his chapter has accomplished much for fathers "We're in just establish- ing ourselves right and According Noon, the area. visitation now to the issues of and divorce are separate, and to takes a long time mix them together just to get together," would be inappropri- says Gould, adding, "I is no court mix the two," says Noon, pointing out, "They are not re- feel it great because ate. think we've done a lot in the past few months." 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