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Third Street, Williamsport, PA 326-1771 Spring-Summer 1992 Vol. 6, No. The Magazine for Columbia and Montour Counties p. 16 p. 37 p. 24 p. 30 p. 8 Contents Until Their Health Runs Out by Judy Kosman 8 Crohn's victims play a waiting game, hoping a cure will be found Books on the Move by Donna Grajewski For disabled residents, An Eiffel 14 library service is only a phone call away of America by Patricia Pewn Our French correspondant details Flipping His Bill life in 16 Bloomsburg Way to Success by John Michaels 20 May keeps the family business thriving in a decade of fast food giants Taking Northeastern Pennsylvania by Storm by Pat Twsky Area weather forecasters attract a 24 crowd of fans and critics Armed and Dangerous by John Michaels and Brian Rippey A look at area major leaguers Paul Hartzell and Mike Mussina It's Not All Fun and Games With proper guidance, Dishing It 30 by Brian Rippey sports can prepare youngsters for 37 life's lessons Out by Jane Mehlbaum 41 A Danville artist creates functional stoneware Cheap Thrills by Margaret Gustus 42 A guide to inexpensive fun for recessionary times All- American Departments Behind the Lines 6 The Cuttmg Edge How Environmentally Safe is 7 We Are What We Read? by Judy Kosman Training to Control Cardiovascular Disease by Jim Brogna SPRING-SUMMER 1992 Gold Medalist Columbia Scholastic Press Assn. First with Special Merit American Scholastic Press Assn. Second Place, National Safe Sex? by Pat Trosky Back of the Book Magazine Associated Collegiate Press 46 Society of Collegiate Journalists Second Place, Regional Society of Professional Journalists 1 BEHIND THE LINES Spring-Summer 1992 What Columbia and Montour counties the unique charm that so many visitors seek? And what continues to has managed to put May's Drive-in on interest the long-time residents of the area? people The staff of 5pec/rMm poses thesequestions local library. Luckily, gives every issue. But, this issue the answer Donna Grajewski focuses on disabled who have trouble traveling to the has "Books on the Columbia County Move." The traveling walked right past our office window librarians Grajewski interviews serve as a people. People want to learn about people, vital link between shut-ins and the outside and we believe we're the people world. to tell you John Michaels and Brian Rippey go ties looking for "Cheap Thrills." The the way to the major leagues to trace two of the area's top baseball heroes. Michaels interviews former Milwaukee Brewer, Paul Hartzell, while Rippey speaks with current Baltimore Oriole pitcher, Mike Mussina. Together they prove area athletes are "Armed and Dangerous." result is a guide to help people Judy Kosman looks at a different breed children. all of hero in "Until their Health Runs while tightening dren is "Not All Fun and Games" Jane into the May, "Flipping May his Way to Success." has been around since the begin- still manages compete with the national fast food chains. With hard work and a family to support him every step of the way, he ning of fast food, but he to files ASSOOATE EDITORS Patricia DIRECTOR Erin Martin ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Melissa Alba Mehlbaum once again Todd artist. inter- This issue she pro- Jeffreys, owner of Stone- And correspondant, gives us America" and shows us that "An Eiffel of people every- where are really pretty much the same. Peron makes a few comparisons between American culture, as seen in Bloomsburg, and life in her hometown, Paris. Also included in this issue are our regular features. In the Cutting Edge, Pat Trosky asks "How Environmentally Safe Sex?" The answer may Back of the book articles new school at the Geisinger surprise you. highlight a Medical Center and list the top selling magazines in this area. So, if you're from Columbia or Montour County, this issue of Spectrum magazine is devoted to you. Enjoy! —The Editors Janeen Schrann, Stacy Tassone — BUSINESS OPERATIONS is DIRECTOR CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Sean Gregorowicz ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Erin Gregorowicz PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Stephen J. Sullivan ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Kyle Crawford COLOR DESIGN SPECIALIST Jim Seybert PRODUCTION CONSULTANTS Dick Kashner, Jim Psik PROMOTION DIRECTOR published twice a year by the Program in Journalism, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815). - Janeen Schrann Patricia Spectrum Peton ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES ware. Mehlbaum points out that, whether far-fetched or functional, this area craftsman keeps "Dishing Out Art." Patricia Peron, our French is ASSISTANT EDITORS Margaret Gustus, Donna Grajewsid, for bad sides of competition among Safe WYOU com- them. Rippey points out the good and unique personalities of these local celebrities who are "Taking Northeastern Pennsylvania by Storm." Next, John Michaels examines Bill talks with Walter M.Brasch EXECUTIVE EDITOR Judy Kosman ADVERTISING in the counties, realizing that petition the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF in Brian Rippey highlights the chil- views an area Kosman have fun budgets their recessionary times. two women who live with the fear of Crohn's disease every day of their lives and with the knowledge that no cure exists at this time. To one woman this uncertainty is the most difficult aspect of the disease; to the other Crohn's means discrimination from employers and peers. Whether or not you're a weather buff, you probably can identify the forecasters on the three area network affiliand WBRE. ates: WNEP, Maybe you even have their phone numbers handy to let them know when they give a faulty forecast. Pat Trosky delves Out." 1 John Michaels, Brian Rippey Margaret Gustus has circled the coun- about them. Vol. 6, No. the map. No portion of Spectrum may be reprinted, including advertising, without permission of Spectrum. ISSN 0892-9459. © 1992 Spectmm Magazine Peron ASSOaATE DIRECTOR Margaret Gustus ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Melissa Alba, Donna Grajewski SPECTRUM GEMcramrs vironmental issues to be con- checks on condoms, does say cerned with, the disposal of how condoms usedprophylactics. Inareportin just isn't Spadoni says. priorities," Wendy spokesperson for Wallace, company is Safe Sex? Spring break is often the time from the treated water which students abandon the three "S's": sun, was being released by the plant. Commenting on the environ- surf and sex. Following the tides mental group's discovery along of these young people, major the stream, the former executive condom companies send repre- director of the treatment facihty tliree sentatives to the beach to spread the message of safe sex. By the may cause problems for sewers or septic systems." On Levy says it is all a matter of numbers when you look at condom disposal as a potential see of condoms that were appearing in the other hand, Richard Levy, of Schmid Labora- company next generation to act responsibly while still having fun. But, during break many of those latex that makes condoms definitely biodegradable say with certainty, commu- this of little threat to and the other things that are flushed toilet Speaking on the large number the waste water, he added, have tried to "We scoop them up with our screens and filters, sionally they escape. down a such as plastic tampon apnapkins and Sometimes Levy points out how specific on the condom the top and our woikers can get them. Sometimes they just sink to after and we'll miss them." Dr. Dale the Earth Bmns, chairman of and Environmental Sci- break ended. So with the push ence department for the use of condoms, what, if versity, says considering any, environmental impact do much condoms is potentially have, and there anything that should done now be to prevent potential problems? solid at waste Wilkes Uni- man how generates on any given day, the disposal of condoms would probably equate to no more than 5 percent of that waste. Ironically, the issue of dis- "Looking at the big picture, I posing of condoms and their bio- don t see the disposal of condoms degradability came up about two as a real environmental issue at years ago, not atDaytonaBeach, this time. but when an environmental group in a neighboring county However, no one ever would affect the ozone layer or establishment of a county-wide either," landfill in their pristine, rural When Bruns effects disposal and the on the environment were Dan Spadoni, spokes- ronmental group walked along a raised to large fishing creek they felt person for the state Department affected by of Environmental Resources in the proposed landfill and pointed Williamsport, his response was out that even with the construc- one of disbelief. and notes that is the key facil- condoms could still be found entering the s&eam ity in the area, SPRING-SUMMER 1992 it might to their addressed in the future, but the to water, or heat, the latex will break more important issue at the moment is the prevention and spread of AIDS. down. Of course, everything depends on the exposure time but cating everyoneon thisdeadly dis- we have been real clear on how ease. "When exposed the latex condoms should be "We are concerned about edu- We at Schmid are dealing with a double sword here. We stored and handled. These in- preach abstinence but when that structions are an important com- is condom's effectiveness," Levy says. The Schmid spokesperson should be used," Levy says. did not find the question of bio- tential biodegradability of them as degradability far-fetched and well as their effect on the environ- noted there were no directions ment is just a thought but one that on the condom packages for should be tucked away in the minds of a generation that will the agency that be affected by the use or non-use ponent to the not possible then a condom Fornow,theissueoftheproper disposal of condoms and the po- The FDA, monitors, regulates and does spot of the product. -PATTROSKY During a University of Arizona study on Chicago landfills in 1977, the following items were discovered buried within a dry Hot Dog Yard Waste 1952 Newspaper still landfill. recognizable after 20 years undecayed still after 15 years readable after 25 years "We respond to hundreds of tion ofa multi-million dollar sec- ondary sanitary treaunent Levy asks. Schmid spokesperson says he isn't making light larger proportions?" says. the question about condom community. would be adversely into a site that also includes household trash of much be something that will need to be proper disposal. thought that fluorocarbons global warming twenty years ago of the envi- Are we landfilling 1 ,000 ' joined together to prevent the Some members facility? condoms of the issue and agrees light, the bottom million gallon capacity treatment packages are for proper storage they will fill with water and float to wrong places. It would be safe to guess that many a flushed condom was left ocean long "What are the numbers here? 100 condoms entering a it the directions but occa- lifesavers have ended up in all of sailing in the Is The even toothbrushes. biodegradabiUty. the pollutant of the environment. are the environ- ment considering plicators, sanitary and offers samples of that said at the time, Holdings, Inc., annually sets up products to encourage the states, "the gradability. Play, says latex nity practices safe sex." their it no answers to the dilemma tories, the company's own admission, Schmid Laboratories, a division of London International U.S. exhibits Consumer, of condom disposal and biode- Inc., the Carter- Ramses, Sheik, Fourex and Safe "From what we coming into this plant, I can FDA FDA recommends wrapping a used condom inatissueand throwing it away." The FDA continues, "Do not flush a condom because it fer How Environmentally Safe to properly dispose of the the September 1990 issue of the Burke, company makes Trojan condoms, can of- ENVIRONMENT "R's" for the one of our problems a year and this is so I can say not one of them There are many If these items have not biodegraded by this time, how . other more serious en- many years will a condom remain intact in a landfill? 7 "Misdiag- Sandra Broadt thought degree college a would ensure her nosing Q future. But, four years after graduation, a pain ripped } often a is problem the pa- if A gastroentertient isn't seeing through her that would ologist eventually destroy her vi- with Crohn's," says Kennedy. "This can sions of a successful ca- Now, reer. cause problems because the 29-year-old lives in constant fear that the disease, —a which although fear left her die with residual brain damage as well as an external abdominal pouch to place her colon and rectum, appreciate don't know how long it operation. good health because along with ulcerative no large intestine meet. cure. Crohn's, colitis, falls she gave tors tine (ileum) or large intestine (co- little But, six years later "remission" would gain a new Symptoms can Broadt's longer and more complicated than Heaps'. She first tween the inflamed intesand adjoining tissue. Ileitis started to notice Q } symptoms new burg University graduate with a cases of Crohn's appear in the Crohn's victims play a waiting game, hoping a cure U.S. each year. Most will of these cases are people 20-40 years old; be found before the disease ajob. She was liv- own when the pain started. "The pain can be bad. It is a really sharp pain that occurs ctu'e. "This was the hardest part for me," says Marlyse Heaps, a Crohn's victim from Stillwater who suffered a relapse six years removed the diseased section of her bowels. "It didn't really hit me until the disease came back. It was then that I realized I was going to have to live with it every day of my life." Three months before being diagnosed with Crohn's, Heaps says she experienced intense pain "as if someone was squeezing my intestines. I was scared at first because I didn't know what was after doctors causing the pain. "My first doctor knew absolutely nothing about Crohn's," she "He looked at me and asked me what was wrong." says. science, ing on her researchers have not yetfoundthecauseforCrohn's disease let alone finding a in puter Broadt says she by Judy Kosman 10 percent of the Still, strikes again com- major just wanted to find cases occur in children under 18. in 1987. A recent Blooms- and Colitis (NHC), 80,(XX) initial battle with Crohn's was are abnormal tunnels be- Foundation for signifi- cance to her. hemorrhoid-like and fistulas which According to Mike Kennedy of the National Heaps says thought to what the doc- meant by "remission." She was happy the pain had stopped. include fever, lack of appe tine was removed just but can affect any part of the sores, the small and section together. After the operation. usually involves either the small intes tite, where The and the two healthy ends were then joined under the (IBD). This chronic inflammatory disease digestive tract. to She says the surgeon decided a Crohn's-infected ileum heading of Inflammatory Bowel Disease lon), ulcer- of the symp- pam Heaps felt and took a deeper look. He found will last." is some gallstones could not alone explain the intense For an estimated two million Americans suffering from Crohn's disease, there unusual to Geisinger Medical Center for a gallstone can be gone in a second," she says. "Crolin's makes me is toms can be life-threatening." In 1982, Heaps went re- would retum disease it from Crohn's or ative colitis, "People don't realize that good health I familiar When "It was worse after I ate. were very sore which made around the stomach," she says. the fistulas appeared, they walking, sitting and standing very difficult." condition, she eventually Because of her moved back home where she still resides today. Doctors were unable to diagnose Broadt with Crohn's 1989; for two years she was diagnosed with gastritis, colitis until and ulcerative colitis. Finally, she says, "it became too painful to eat, so stopped eating." When she was admitted to Bloomsburg Hospital on Jan. 26, 1990, the 4-foot -9-inch woman was down to 65 pounds. Malnourished, Broadt suffered a minor stroke three days after being admitted to the hospital. She says the stroke caused residual I SPECTRUM brain damage States. the last year," she says. "But, Dipenton dissolves in the body before not discovCT un- it 1991 when University, currentiy as staff assistant to the provost and vice after leaving the presidentfor academic affairs, Heaps has an insurance policy which hospital. covers this part of her medical expenses. "Without a health plan like first "It . Heaps says. Broadt is not as fortunate. She is on medical assistance from the Oiie offered here, I'd be broke," would make fwe," she says. She receives $205 per month, but this will only cover and medications. "The newer more comfortable and durable models are said to be 'disposable' or just 'not necessary' and are therefore not covered," she explains. This puts Broadt in the middle of what she A calls the "vicious cycle" I wrcxig calculations which I never did be- neurologist the state. certain types of ileostomy appliances if I which changed benefits. But, companies don't want Broadt's their insurance life. Broadt "College stu. a stroke, and a degree means nothing when you can't add two numbers together," she says. Here you cannot receive she says. "So, a guarantee of success But, they could have stabilized, at all, damage the was of insurance benefits. "When you're working then confirmed to Geisinger. Consequently, she spends approximately $120 per to do things, and After she my intestine tiiat is affected." job her todkmetoolong and taken part of flie she had trouble at is reaches month on a drug which might sell for less in this country Having worked for 1 6 ye ars at Bloomsburg til dents think a diploma "The drug is similar to Dipenton which was approved within which she did is get a part-time job, I assistance," won't get assistance or work to hire me full-time because premiiuns might go up." currently looking for a job. But, she believes tiiat companies label her as disabled before they know anytiiing about Crohn's disease. "People don't know what Crohn's Broadt was diagnosed with Crohn's the doctors decided that her diseased colon and rectum had to be removed and an ileostomy performed. An ileostomy is the surgical creation of an opening (stoma) from the ileum to the surface of the abdomen. A pouch is then fitted on the stoma to collect waste products. Broadt's initial response to the ileostomy was positive. "I was just relieved that someone was finally going to do something," she says. Treatment of Crohn's initially takes the form of drugs, including Sulfasalazine and Prednisone (a steroid-based medication). Side effects of these drugs may Marlyse Heaps, a Crohn's victim for ten years, include weight gain, headaches, still nausea, hypertension, anemia, and personality changes. However, in proper dosages, they can safely control the symptoms of the hiking, disease. When drugs can no longer control Crohn enjoys bicycling, skiing, ' s, surgery in the form and photography. of the bowel resection and the ileostomy becomes necessary. However, according at Geisinger, in to Dr. John McCormick, a gastroenterologist 80 percent of patients who have bowel surgery, Crohn's wall return. McCormick says researchers don't know why occurs since they haven't yet isolated the cause of the disease. this New evidence suggests that something comes downstream through body the to affect tiie bowels even after the diseased sections are photo by Joan Heifer removed. Six years after her surgery, Heaps started to show symptoms again. Crohn's had reappeared at the site of her bowel resection. "I go through bouts witii the disease," she says. "I have a stressful and stress can aggravate the symptoms." Kennedy explains tiiat although stress can exacerbate existing symptoms, the disease itself is not psychosomatic. "The old myth is tiiat tiie disease is all in someone's head and if they would just still job, leam to calm down, their 1992 is. But it doesn't matter because all they hear is the word disease." Crohn's does not have to be debilitating, according to Kennedy. "When tiae disease is inactive, an individual can lead a normal, healthy life," he says. "A person may have to be careful witii than that he what he is eats and witii certain activities, it but other not restricted." McCormick agrees, "Crohn's stomachs would stop hurting." Heaps controls her current symptoms with Asacol, a drug she must obtain in Canada until the FDA approves it in tiie United SPRING-SUMMER disease is a disease you can Hve with if knock you out." "Moreover, our research shows that tiiese doesn't psychologically diseases are not spend the Day With Us M are certain things I wouldn't do now." would not stay at a party for a when a bout of Crohn's For example, Heaps says she long time because she never knows will hit. Broadt says she feels a lot more comfortable to be a grown adult says. "People who is at home. "It's hard always rushing to the bathroom," she make jokes about it It can be bad when I'm at home, but at least I'm alone." Kennedy agrees that embarrassment is a major problem fcr Qohn's patients. "Because of the nature of the disease, we 've found that people who have the disease are embarrassed and people who dcm't Over 200 Years of Growth A proud past A bright future . have the disease don't want to know anything about also it," he says. Kennedy asserts that the NFIC works not only on research, but on educating "not only patients and their families, but also . . doctors as well as the general public. "Most of the people we deal with are just happy to find that there more people who know what they are going through," he says. NFIC maintains a headquarters in New York but holds seminars throughout the country. To learn more about NFIC programs, are call the national hotline, 1-800-932-2423. According to Kennedy, NFIC • Excellent Schools • Diversified Industry • Modem waste treatment plant • Planning and zoning • Central business district devotes $2 million to research alone. Most of this money comes in the form of an increasing number of federal grants. "We have set the '90s as the decade for a cure to be found," Kennedy says. "Over the past few years, we've revitalization tremendously advanced our understanding of the disease." "The whole thing is very fmstrating," says McCormick. "I've been in practice for 25 years. I used to tell my patients, we'd most likely find a cure in five years, but that has not happened." • • Neighborhood recreation areas Ber- Vaughn Park Heaps says that reading the NFIC literature helps her deal with "Just mention the Mayor Lou word Biacchi & disease and people Borough Council Members back away." that knowledge. "I've read everything I can get my hands on about the disease," she says. "I'm still dealing with the disease and praying for a ciu^e. But, a big part of coping is knowing that someone's doing something to help." Meanwhile, Broadt is setting new goals for herself in order cope with the tmcertainty in her life. She believes she has more goals now than ever before. She hopes to become a to animal trainer and work with dogs, who she believes can be more sensitive than many people. She also looks forward to publishing a book about her experiences with Crohn' s to help certified others in the future. "Attitude do treasure many is my good health and I want to do my best to make as goals as I can a reality." But, life remains a waiting game for the v ictims of Crohn good health might run out. (Note: Sandra Broadt is a ficticious name, changed at never know when ' s who their of the individual interviewed.) SPRING-SUMMER Borough of Berwick everything," she says. "I truly the request 344 Market Street Berwick 752-2723 S 1992 11 Just imagine the past 200 years without freedom of the press The words in the First Amendment read, "Congress no law abrid^ng the freedom of the press." 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The Columbia County Traveling Library carry out program includesBeach Haven, Berwick, and a tradition of providing people access to Nescopeck. libraries in li- service area of this The concept of taking books library is not new. books were rural areas is often more important than "If I'm a Wright. "It's attention and the opportunity selves in a good to The taken to visit. popular. to lose patron just to is feeling poorly, one of her regular stops, Wright learned that one down stroke The number of increase of public librar- and offered but the Traveling Listill running in Traveling Librarian. "When you make librar- convenient, people will use them." The Traveling Library has been serving the residents of Columbia County since 194 when the county superintendent of schools and the county commissioners, along with the Bloomsburg Public Library, decided that the high rural population needed "This job Library helps takes skills beyond the simple desk work of a You almost have to be a social worker who has to listen to problems." says Ann Diseroad, Berwick's head librarian. "We librarian. fully expect the books on wheels person to 20-30 minutes with each patron and visit make sure the patron "The people I see are mainly shut-ins. Other than seeing the doctor they just don ' t get out," says Susan Wright, the librarian in The TraveUng Library is separate from the Bloomsburg Public Library. It receives its own funding and has its own collection charge of the "Books on Wheels" program. of 16,000 books. lar patron 14 areas of Its service area includes Columbia County not claimed "I don'tdrive and this is wonderful. They are wonderful," says Gloria Schrader, a regu- of the Berwick program who enjoys reading fiction. who do some individuals not get out often, and also several senior centers, it visits cannot provide the personalized door-to-door service of "Books on Wheels" because of the sheer size of the vehicle. The capacity rate of the Traveling Library is 3,000 books. At the senior centers and nursing homes is all right." the service. all help her Although the Traveling says Dorothy Coady, the Columbia County its to way to send things to him. "Bookmobiles are notan antiquated idea," county with She took some time comfort his mother, find a Pennsylvania. ies truly in Geisinger Medical Cen- to one of 26 was and ter. is had a of her patrons wheels became over the years due to the brary it is dropoff the books. At bookmobiles has declined ies, them- story." typical stop includes a friendly If the wagon. With the invention of the automobile, "booklibraries on late they get upset," says littie a good service, for avid readers who are unable to get out; it gives them some by horse and mobiles" or scaled visit the books. Although not part of the job description, In the 1900s first look forward to seeing her. The friendly Wright helped one of her patrons get the paperwork for voter registration completed. brary services. people Although she recently took over the route, li- braries. the Traveling Library generally leaves a collection of books with the activities di- The Traveling Library focuses on community stops where a wide variety of rector. people use the service, but most are young mothers and their children. Most of the trons are elderly. "Books on Wheels" paThey learn about the pro- SPECTRUM gram through referrals from someone who thinks they would enjoy the service. Occasionally a regular patron becomes temporarily incapacitated and requests the ser- i vice. The books The Berwick librarians first find out the intaest and special needs of the individual and select to fit the requirements. "People can request certain most of the patrons it is titles. For ?)et\u\d^*^^^^^^ "Books on Wheels" car links disabled residents not an easy task to with the outside select books, because most of the people need world. the large print books," says Wright. A large print book is essentially the same size as a regular hard cover book, but the photo by Brandy Mankiewicz amountof white space is reduced and the type is larger. The cost of a large print book is not that dissimilar from the price of a regular print ofor as a supplement to a textbook, teachers book. With the library's discount, the price are using their about $12 a book. fortunate to receive The Ubrary has been a number of donations from people who read large when donate them is print books and they are finished reading them. collections of books in the classroom," says Coady. "There has also been a substantial increase in the num- areas face include having to pay user fees and being unable to take part in special programs such as the Statewide Library Access Program, which would make it pos- book to any library in the due date and that library will ber of pre-schools and daycare centers and sible to return a they usually do not have a library so there state still a demand for is bookmobiles." on return its to the original lender. it Despite these donations, the one com- Libraries have various standards to new meet, including population, in order to re- work. ceive funding. Approximately 40 percent money and would like more information about most often plaint heard books and best is the lack of sellers. "There are over 30,000 items in the collection and 4,000 large print books, possibly the largest in the area," according to Diseroad. do have the it books in the "W*^. large pri four books a week largest collection of But area. if of Columbia County's population Libraries need the support of people to If you would like to donate books or not these programs, call the Berwick Public Li- claimed by any library under the terms of brary at 752-224 1 and the Bloomsburg Public the State Library Code. Library at 784-0883. is Problems residents of the unclaimed Maybe the bookmobUe S will stop in your area. you read within four years you've read everything," says Wright. "Ji "The library has a small video collection improving and books Perfect 10 '' SUPER KIDS "By 1/icki that they are working on on own tape, but the majority of the people prefer a book," Wright adds. The 'Witfi library receives its funding several agencies and foundations. a totaC Cool country, as of life". For Americans, Paris Indians instead of Royalists and Revolutionaries. as American symbols guide our daily lives much as soap operas On American networks. France's presence is mostly seen through glamorous commercials or would-be romantic movie productions. Another striking thing about American TV is that I -^ can have it on for hours and hours in Bloomsburg withare very rare on tftW( i>ce! out catching the glimpse of an is our evening choices. the contrary, French programs ; is everything about campuses. Living in their watch westerns on TV andplay Cowboys and a breast. On the contrary, European channels display always astonished when a student here tells me that she took a room on the campus exotic way to spend their time which My a lot of provocative shows. because she would not consider driving a fellow citizens are fond of the South- Yet, they would not bother to car thirty minutes one way. In Paris, most em commute, spending sometimes more than three hours in buses or trains. As French students a result, college social life hardly develops; few devote to effective studies! cover a rapist's Culture, partly because of the presence in Louisiana. We regard America as a land of opportuni ties, where Amish, Mormons, and Yuppies own lives. Our American a Sorority-Fraternity system does not exist. alike can lead their On heroes are Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, the whole, that makes for fairly indi- Davy vidualistic students. Crockett, James Dean, Elvis Presley, con- and James Brown. These are heroes of Golden same everywhere. Age America! Few people have ever heard of Let' s take the example of fraternity pledges. Ralph Nader, Nathaniel Hawthome, or S inclair Many have complained in the United States Lewis. French are crazy about fast-food res- Nevertheless, as far as silliness cerned, students are the about the silly rules is candidates have to and American taurants IJrdversity bars. Most trial while so many more important issues are children at stake. Moreover, they are luctant to display too much re- violence, as more and more TV viewers complain about it. So, between sex and violence, who is right? Who is wrong? Sex in public affairs is a very hi- which gives depressing political life its true colors. I am amazed by the power sex possesses to destroy political contenders here. It seems that larious subject Cuts J^eaturing: • Tanning Bed Cellophanes • Airbrushing Highlighting • Nail Tips Frosting • Spiral • Razor Cuts SERVICES, INC. Perms Lowlighting TOTAL BEAUTY CENTER J^iiUCine of-producis 9{e.?QQis • ^avoom APPROVED REPAIR STATION NO. JM2R930K F.A.A. Bloomsburg Municipal Airport 300 East Fort McClure Boulevard Bloomsburg, PA 17815-9588 717-784-3070 mdudmg: • 'PaulMitcfieU. • Systeme 'Bio^ge 387-8206 18 COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT 146 E. Main St. Bloomsbiarg. PA Lycoming and Continental Distributor Scott L. Smith, President SPECTRUM in France any extramarital love affair is considered to be proof of energy, not as a symbol of deep perversity. A turn-ofthe-century French president even acquired his posthumous prestige by dying in his lover's arms. the small English towns The days I spend in Bloomsburg are planets away from my hectic life in Paris. Bloomsburg is a quiet and firiendly place drinking age where I enjoy staying although I sometimes miss the highly cultural Parisian atmosphere. had never tasted rural life beto Pennsylvania and this is a real shock to me; no traffic jams, no subway Moreover, fore I coming not even a subway! Life in strikes, Bloomsburg is For being I know how anonymous and I unfriendly it can particularly remember the words of a Montana-bom American professor who used to tell me that you could be more lonely in a big city than in the very center of vast uninhabited Urban people are so busy, so selfcentered. Coming here, I had to adapt my vision and leam to react naturally whenever a stranger would come across and say lands. « its is the fact that a university could develop in a small community, invaded by thousands of students who gather in bars at night. Another shock was — leam about the to no such thing in France and I find hard to imagine any kind of similar measure there. This does not mean that French students are alcoholics and go out to paint the town red every night; there is on the contrary, because alcohol hibited, we On drink is not pro- less. Bloomsburg's campus, you can separate students into two groups: those are under 21, doomed to attend cheap beer-sorority parties, and the lucky ones, the "adults" who enjoy "shots" and other specialities in bars. As days go by, I leam more about the "American way of life" or to be more accurate about one American way of life. I have found that Paris and New York are like sisters. They offer the same opportunities to people, a rich cultural life and a lot of stress! Bloomsburg is unique and so much — — different from a big city. It is a The iafs Pajamas formidable place to meet people, to meet American "hello!" With me who so peaceful! bom and living in a big city, can be to a foreigner. where I used to spend my summer holidays. What impresses Victorian houses and gardens, Bloomsburg makes me its tiny think of people. No shop . . lll^.l W^k^kiiM ^^r^riiBc. . French restaurant, no designer only tme, real Big Macs. S We put Your Business Service Center MEN'S • WOMEN'S • CHILDREN'S VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES From Casual to Fancy 1860's to 1960's LARGE SELECTION OF VINTAGE COCKTAIL You UPS DRESSES AND JEWELRY • U.S. Postal Services Federal Express Resume/Typing Passport Photos • • • • FOR YOUR NEXT FAX First. Photocopies Laminating If "Communication I is 1000 South Market Street Suite 41 17815 FIRST COLUMBIA our Business" PA I BANK & TRUST CO. W. 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But, at the time, frontier post lay life the fairs and carnivals. Bill ^fey learned the value of a buck, and put that knowl- a pioneer. Instead, he turned flipping hamburgers into his family. I down in whenever we were those other places opened up affected at all. never always thought they would, but May is founder of the area's May's Drive- they never did." in restaurants, the white-washed, red-shingled May's was buildings you see on Route did think I'd have to I off or cut them hours. That never occurred because easier in today's fast-paced lifestyle. a profitable business for himself and some of the help its fifteenth year in fast-food place. buy used equipment and build the restaurant. May followed in his father' footsteps after spending two years woiking in a garment factory upon his return to the area following a two-year "Dad cream celebrating first to stint in the military. sold hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice at the fairs and I wanted family-oriented business," to maintain a May says. "We kept north and south of business by the time the Kentucky Fried Chicken prices where the everyday person could afford to Ashland, Berwick, chain brought Col. Harland Sanders' recipe to come Hughesville, and Lewisburg. Bloomsburg. The chicken restaurant has since service His original restaurant opened in Montour Township in 1 955 one year after Chicago businessman Ray Kroc bought the first of thousands moved to Buckhom, near the Columbia Mall. no reason why they shouldn't come back." of McDonald'srestaurants.Itwas also more than "Cobble" May, twodecadesbeforethegoldenarcheswouldlight son to help Bloomsburg, and in 11 It in people- In fact. serving business, thanks to his father, Eugene loyal as the May and his staff times for customers to after it come had who used sell tickets at his two-year-old country "Dad and I would always Bloomsburg. took a while for this type of dining out to catch on. got an early to wait many into the restaurant opened. our place. and that's gave good food, fast May says his customers remained major fast-food fi^anchises opened their restaurants in the area. "We had our regular customers and that's fairs. travel the fairs what I was always in since I was two May We and a nice, clean place to eat. There was start in the Bill , up the night sky May to me up who we'd see day in and day out," the businessman adds. "We still have customers who come in as a every day ot every week, so I spend very little on clown and set me up on a ticket box in order to advertising because we just haven 't had to do it" years old," get people to says. come "He'd dress over. He ran the Mickey It's a far cry fium the millions of dollars the "When we first opened up here, we had to Mouse stand and wait for customers," May says. "Busi- mice." customers.McDonald's,Burger King, Wendy's, ness was very slow, but picked up on weekends. "Any time I wasn't on the ticket box, he knew where to find me. I'd always be with Mr. Pizza Hut, and Kentucky Ried Chicken, Reithoffer on the rides. All the other kids of their advertising budgets on television and We'd stand here many times just looking out the front window. "And 20 as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Circus, which were little trained white would want to get on since I was dressed as a clown." major franchises spend on trying to bring in all competitors on the local market, spend the bulk other national venues to sell their food. SPECTRUM The only thing origijial restaurant is May has changed at the the addition of a dining room. "Most of our business had come from out front, where people came up order," May business says. to the "Now, 90 comes from the dining window to percent of the room." Although he was busy with the restaurant. May also turned to selling Elecfrolux vacuum cleaners to offset any financial burdens his growing family might face. He used to spend fourteen to fifteen hours per day working. Now, May says, he's "cut down a little" on the hours. "With ten children, you had to keep mov- ing," he says. "Noteverything 1 did was successful. I lot had restaurants that we closed up and lost a of money on. "A lot of people will drive by and see a lot of cars out front and they'll say you're making a killing." "Looks are deceiving," Bill "You may be doing real May notes. well at one place and not quite so good at another," he says. "Or, you might have one fail that you're paying on for a couple of years afterward. It all comes down to the same thing: a lot of hard wOTk." May and his wife, Sara, weren't the only members working to keep the business afloat. The children helped free of charge for family — a while. photos by John Michaels "They aU helped with thebusiness. None of them got paid until they were 16," May says. and Sara May are as adept making pizza as they are making burgers. Bill "And, they didn'tlookforpay. When onedoesn't get paid, the others don't think about it. Now those same children have places of their own that they built up and are living comfortably." With her husband out trying to make extra money and uncle. Dot and Claude May, were there watch the children," Sara watched the kids less kindergarten and with his other business ventures, the responsibility of running the restaurant ing for the children fell and car- on the shoulders of Sara, now 60. She also had some help. "Sometimes it was difScult, but mosdy my mother, Rebecca James, and my husband' s aunt "I the says. for us. to "They more or They took them to would pick them up. morning and stay until closing didn't get Sara, and then much easier once the who recently celebrated her 4 1st wedding anniversary with would go down to the restaurant early in would go home and put a load of clothes The job children started woikdng at the restaurant, adds "It was battles Bill. easy sometimes, but there would be because they'd have to come to work and in the they didn'treally appreciate having to work with washer and fold them and throw another load in. each other all the time. At least we knew where In the mornings, 1 had to prepare meals. went on for seven days a week." This they were and it kept them out of trouble a The long hours restaurant Eatery & lot." his parents put in at the gave Rick May, owner of Romeo's Ice Creamery, Route 11, north of Bloomsburg, second thoughts about going into the business. "1 didn't think I'd have my own restau- rant; Ididn'tthinkl'd want to doit," saysRick, who bought his restaurant from Mike Romeo in 1981. "Mom and Dad were always working and weren'thomealoLlmissedmyparentsnotbeing there," adds Rick. "When 1 played football, my parents couldn't come because they had to work. I'm not trying "My to do that with oldest daughter is my family. nine and playing soccer or swimming. So, my wife, Susanne, orl The original SPRING-SUMMER 1992 May's Drive-in in Montour Twp. try to be at every one of her meets or whatever. 1 also try to spend more time with my family." 21 Life with his father wasn't completely filled with absences. Rick learned a lot about — andsaving — a making his siblings had to me and said, SCREEN PRIHUNG ' In Rick where put so I "Then, says. much • Business •Club to we out of set my up a plan salary each School Event volved We • . would get sisters are also in- Brother Jeff manages idea, but I who he can't put a number his restaurants you a have figure. I sold. have no do know our quarter-pounders outsell the smaller hamburgers by about twenty "I don't know why, but they to one," do." (Quarter-pounders are priced $1.50 on manages the Lewisburg restauKathy Schreck is owner of the restaurant in Ashland and Debbie Rabb owns the the one in Hughesville. In addition, sister year-old has no plans to slow down. Bill Jr. is At first. Bill manager at the Montour Township. May didn't concern himself He menu; hamburgers May is the success of your "Share the vision that to the last and a lifetime!" The Husky Ambassadors represent a select group of the student body at Bloomsburg University. special activities and programs that and community bring the alumni, the student body, faculty together. For more information call will continue to sell burgers. The 63- He had hoped to build another restaurant in because underground gas tanks leaked at thesite of a former SCTvice station. "I'm h^py when I'm working. I've said if "All you think about University can sell for $1). Mount Carmel, but couldn't get state approval gradually changed. commitment he says. As long as his customers are happy. Bill assistant original restaurant in with getting his children set up in business. in May knows he's flipped alot of burgers, ing the fiBnchise rights at the leased building Husky Ambassadors participate would be but unlike the people at the golden arches, "I couldn't give in the business. Sandy Gordner should set pattern, they the Berwick restaurant while working on buy- and 4065 Old Berwick Rd. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 They Bill rant. Sister (717)784-6020 fax:(717)784-6029 a Yet, success hasn't spoiled the founder of it all. T-shirts •Hats • Sweats • Bags into successful" May adds. Rick's brothers and print: this the elder what they had. was all for their own good. I set up rules for them and they had to follow them I felt if they on just how many • it," to see paying for it than having it handed to me," the younger work hard, do "It advertise 'TjUlions sold," Organization • them ing is actually given to you in life. I feel better • to And they couldn't borrow it. I would check on to any regrets paying it Noth- "I don't have 'If you had money befcse they could buy (their restaurants). week into this plan and at the end of ten years I can take that money for my down payment For your: You teU them, yours,' but they May says. "They had to save a certain amount of years you can buy it for this 1 be dollar. Also, he and "He taught me a lesson about how save. Dad bought the restaurant and came price,' " will work out fmancial deals to gain ownership of their businesses. RON LE INC children. 389-4058 I die wOTking, I'll die h^jpy," May says. S 1««W»'- Winning doesn't mean winner is You can the one lose. just scoring. Life who Safe sex lives to is tell in vogue. is about a it. Use a game and the AIDS is real. latex condom. DRESS Fr:R SUCCESS m FburtADislrkt American Advertising ^^^aeti^ ^i /^aa^ «ja^..rfe«. mi^m. ^i i^^^«^^r«l'^i by Pat Trot It was your tt*pical meteorolcSgist outdoor weather forecast for January. WNEP Tom Clark was explaining to the viewers what they could expect from the weather in the next 24 hours, walked into camera range, looked directly at the when a man camera and then continued out of the picture. Unless you were watching closely at Clark's profile to see his eyes widen and re-direct their sights momentarily, the meteorologist didn't miss a beat with his voice. if no one had passed by him He continued with the forecast as at all. Was he surprised? You bet he was. "What could I do. I Not all meteorologists have such a story to relate, but most can tell you about live remote telecasts where rabbit ears were heldup behind made an effort to look and sound somewhat when children anxious to be on television froze up when a microphone was placed in front of them. In television, you never know what to expect and weather forecasters seem to get their fair share of the unexpected not only their heads while they professional^ or — from Mother Nature, but also from their viewers and fans. Whether or not you're a weather buff, what goes on outdoors is important in almost every aspect of your life. Weather affects what we wear, what activities we perform and who we will watch on TV for was on the air fast that I justkept going," Clark says. and everything happened so that infomiation. "Afterwards I found out that the Maybe that is why when surveys are done by television stations, pohce were chasing this guy who was spotted driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 81. "The guy apparently abandoned his car when the police began to pursue him and he tried to escape on foot. That resulted in him running the number one thing people are interested in knowing every day is the cast," says across our backyard," he adds. seven years. weather forecast. most important three and one-half minutes of a newsVince Sweeney, WBRE-TV 28's weatherman for the past "It's the This is credentials tion why stations are willing to invest in when packaging equipment and that part of their half-hour livers, f^QS and streams thatcan all have an effect on the weather, too. le weather in newscast inBloomsburg. Thatis why we have the extra time. The forecast may package that focuses on the station's winter cancellations, while vary from region to region," he says. WNEP equipped itself with Doplar radar, a program that highhghts the movement of storms and color codes maps to indicate the intensity Sweeney, 4 1, on the meteorologicalbandwagon.bylabelingits forecast the Weather Journal and by changing meteorologists in mid-contract in order to the weather given so much time in the Northeastern —the 46th ranked Pennsylvania television market — country is weatherman in the North- not a meteorologist. time until Brian Orzel left the station with most of his weather graphics in December. ^while Philadelphia drops it to market in the the end of the news and gives only one or two minutes? "We cover 24 counties in an area that is ablend of mountains and WNEP. "There are valleys," says Clark, the chief meteorologist at Tom and his wife, Noreen Clark, possibly the only husband and wife weather team in the country, had to altemate duties seven days a week until the station found a replacement for Orzel. At perk up the ratings. is the only prime-time WNEP-TV had as many as three meteorologists on the air at one WYOUacquiredRadarPLUS andinstituted Storm Search, which essentially does the same thing as Doplar radar. Channel 22 jumped Why is eastern Pennsylvania maiket who of the systems. it Wilkes-B arre may notbe the same as the weather WERE bought into theSnowBird, the muppet part of a promo- WYOU, Mark Strehl fix)m Iowa, veteran meteorologist Paul Heppner who —a move about which renewed late last year was selected to replace failed to have his contract station management has been very tight-lipped. The main reason given was a desire by new general manager Bill Christian to change the direction of the newscast Rumors among insiders at all three stations are that Heppner was been one success story after another for the too soon to It's have what it whether Strehl will tell takes to boost WYOU's ratings. But Strehl says he and Bill Christian see "eye to eye" on the direction in which is to make Strehl accessible to hand high school and college. While horses and m out in Chopper 22 going from one place to As if that weren't it Clark. forecast or one that is offered by a fun-loving, albeit cuddly, guy-next-door. tions and that weather presenta- WYOU was searching for more of the "Vince Sweeney type" to hven up the segment. Sweeney's presence at WERE has • Academic programs in nearly 100 areas of study 17 graduate programs including the MBA, nursing, • communication studies, and enough, Ratings-wise, WYOU has its WNEP continues with reign at the top, although third-place WYOU made a 24-hour a day, news-every- and hour commitment to its viewers WKRZ-FM WILK-AM radio stations to have Strehl promote give the weather forecasts and promote him- to self and the station station. my up to four times an hour. enthusiasm for weather has been evident to the viewers," Tom Clark says about his popularity and recognition with the hobby as well as my Uke what I'm doing and it shows. I audience. 'This "tcx) sophisticated" in his was willing to give up to come to a bigger market and especially entered into an agreement with "I think Tom pygmy goats. "I loved the farm but I another meeting the people." meteorologist soy- a very detailed and well-presented backyard I' WNEP own why when I'm not here preparing or doing the weather, for Iowa, Strehl had his to that concept," Strehl says. "That's the backyard in viewers and Bill and I are really committed to shake or a baby to hold. "You have to get out there and meet your in He come to the Northeast," Strehl says. The challenge now is for Strehl to break into a market of viewers who are either used to to can get pretty cold Minnesota. bean and com farm, which also housed a few centers and anywhere else he can find a It in Iowa and also had extensive air time on the radio during the public through visits to schools, shopping photo by Pat Trosky who lives in Clarks Summit, is a meteorology jobs television should be headed in the future. One way Strehl, Chicago-area native and has had television Wilkes-Barre-based station. career. I is my guess that along with the way we try to be itself as the WERE is sitting in with ratings closer to place in an effort only true news second place WYOU than first- WNEP. The Clarks feel their station's efforts to pay special attention know to what the audience at any given time has pushed WNEP to the top. Channel 16 was the fu-st to wants to professional as well as easy to understand has computerize winter cancellations and put them had an appeal in alphabetical order. to the public." 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"All of niy forecasts come firom Accu- Weather Meteorologist Mark Strehl view- checks data where I get the information as long as it's And even though I take no credit for the forecast, I still get blamed for it if its wrong." prior to his and I ireally don't think it matters to the ers newcast. right. Tom Clark can also get a chuckle out of critics, who are quick to point out how an inch of rain can fall be sunny and on a day that was supposed to dry. "There is an 80-85 pCTcentaccuracyina24hour forecast and most people only remember when you are wrong," Claik says. "Most of the time, people just misinterpiet was and then blame us what the forecast for being inaccurate." photo by Pat Trosky Noreen Clark is not as understanding as her husband. She is sensitive to the criticism of the viewers and sometimes takes the remarks personally. "It' s usually someone who doesn t know what they are talking about that will be the first ' to pick up the telephone and complain," she says. "Meteorology is weather shots and enjoys teasing the news anchors about reading their dialogue from a up on it and sure enough, they liked me and I was hired as a weekend weatherman. One teleprompter. thing led to another and here "I tell them that anyone could come here and read that stuff," Strehl says. Both the Clarks have degrees not an exact science. in spent about 12 years at meteo- I am today." Prior to Sweeney's tele\dsion career, he in radio stints. WARM and did other He aedits that time for his on-the- Anyone who has observed atmospheric con- rology from Pennsylvania State Universit}'. air ditions closely will admit that they can change Sweeney had next-door feeling" he seems to project to the three years at Universit)' of quickly." Scranton imder his belt before dropping out to The Clarks and Strehl take raw data supplied to them from maps and radar and make get into radio. own forecasts. Strehl is not interested in their casualness and that "down-to-earth, guy- viewers. Of Meteorology was a hobby for Tom Clark as a boy, while Strehl admits to wanting to be course, WARE'S acquisition of the S now B ird and the "Vince said it would be like this" slogan have also what the Clarks or S weeney have gi\'en Sweeney some additional recognition that to say in their forecasts, but the has resulted in nothing but Clarks and Sweeney do admit to positive checking the competition out on station. more ' tricky forecasts. "When we're snowfall, I Sweeney says like to hear what the intricate forecast, for the the Snow Bird was the conception of talking about other guys are calling for or if it's an 'Most of the time, people just comments two aspiring puppeteers from Tennessee who came up with the "muppet" design and idea of its use in weather forecasts. The misinterpret what the forecast I'm curious as to what they have to say some- was and then blame us for Sweeney says. Sweeney, Strehl and the Qarks all have a love of communications. However, only Strehl being inaccurate." times," Snow Bird now makes guest appearances with Sweeijey, who says he mind sharing graduated with a double major in doesn't journalism andmeteorology from spodight with the bigger- Northern Illinois University. "I loved working on the radio and I knew ever wanted to go anywhere in my life I ' d have to be able to write," Strehl says. "So I if I took all of the print journalism courses be- a meteorologist since he was in the fourth than-life character. Noreen Claik loved the sciences all of her life, but S weeney had n panic ular in terest both on and off the in weather other than which is probably his lot television." stantly pushed all of his material for the SPRING-SUMMER 1992 first of friends working could give myself for a future in radio and Ubs to report it on the radio, She and station." at WERE I who had a con- me to tr>' out for openings at the Sweeney says. "One day I took them the Clarks have been a team air for almost 10 years and have established a strong audience appeal. love. "Things happen for a reason and cause I felt that was the most important base I Strehl ad At \\'NEP, grade. the class atPerm Tom met in a Natural Disasters State; for a time, Noreen worked as a meteorologist for the satellite branch of the National Oceanic ministration (NOAA) and Aunospheric Adin W^ashington, D.C. 27 Tom began his career in the Bloomsburg area market is a big one that spans almost one-fourth where he and a friend started a weather service of the for radio stations. tions, especially in the As Noreen recalls, "Tom wined and dined me long distance. He had just begun working Forecasts are sometimes detailed and compli- was Sweeney says. "I tried to explain to him that it was he who didn't understand what I cated and with remote controlinhand,aviewer's said, but this guy just kept on at WNEP and I gtiess he made enough trips to Washington, D.C. to convince him. I figured if me to marry he was that persistent over such a long period of time and he was willing to put up with my very independent nature, I might as well marry him." It was through Tom's coaxing that Noreen Competition between the three state. weather segment, is sta- stiff. change with the press of a button. loyalty can S trehl, who has the most pressure on him since he is the "Gee, just the other day an elderly started on me about a forecast while man I shopping," me thatlgaveabad fonscast But that comes with the territory. When you're in new kid on the block, says he is this business, Sweeney you have to expect it" also gets telephone calls fiom up for the challenge of the ratings game. people who are traveling and want to know what do my job as a meteorologist but I think I also have to get out the weather is going to "Not only do there and I have people get to let tookherfirstshotatbroadcastjoumalism. There Strehl the person. That was a part-time opening at the station and since station and I to is know me, Mark something both the feel strongly about," he says. be where they are like going. "I'm always nice to them but I often wonder if the other guys have this problem," he adds. who even get people "I'll will push Noreen had experience asascience teacher prior He has admitted to only seeing the "other me for a forecast in New York when my data becoming a meteorologist, she figured stand- guys" about five times and claims, "I don't doesn' t extend that far. They just don' t under- to ingin frontofacamerawouldbe no different than room full of students. It took Tom longer than Noreen to find his niche in life and he ended up an older student when it finally dawned on him that he standing before a wanted to be a meteorologist at 24. "Like mostkids out of high school, I went on to college buti didn't take it too seriously," he says. "When my suggested try college Clark, I work parents for awhile saw again and that's what who this, they and then maybe I did," adds says he tried his hand at a few different jobs including a stint in a rock band. The Northeastern Pennsylvania 28 television have the time to He knows sit and watch what they do." the ratings stand or accept this." numbers and how important they are to a station. He also has enough confidence in himself to ignwe the past Noreen Clark says people will stop her in the grocery store to say hello and she really enjoys the fiiendliness of people. his best to "Sometimes they don'trealizeyoualso improve future ratings. Assisting Strehl with the have another life outside of television. You numbers and work toward doing weather is veteran newsman Deny Bird, who does the forecasting on the morning and noon news shows. Bird get used to it. It comes with the job," she says. And as Sweeney sums it up, "We all work also does environmental re- porting fcr the station. very hard to give the viewer? an accurate and Sweeney is recognizable and finds it difgo even to the local Kmart without being stopped by someone who has a comment on his forecast. concise forecast. ficult to over another is is Why they select one station anyone's guess. All we can do our job the best that we can. If we're wrong, they know where to find us." S SPECTRUM Supporter of Special Olympics Alpha Sigma Alpha AIA Supporter of Tracy Banick Cancer Fund Alpha Sigma Tau ALT Supporter of The American Red Cross Delta Epsilon Beta AEB Supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Delta Phi Epsilon AOE Supporter of Bloomsburg Health Care Center Theta Tau Omega ©TO Supporter of Robby Paige Sigma Sigma Sigma IZL Supporter of the American Cancer Society Phi Delta OA Supporter of Special Olympics Phi Iota Chi OIX Supporter of the National Kidney Foundation Phi Sigma Sigma OSS Supporter of Special Olympics Chi Theta Pi X0n Supporter of Adopt a Highway Program Chi Sigma Rho XXP mm^m... For Paul memories Hartzell, are a letter Hartzell claims he could have been the by John Michaels best college pitcher in Pennsylvania during Tiis is the time of year Bloomsburg native Paul Hartzell feels his six-year major league baseballcareeris rejuvenated. It's when his playing days and might not have still I started playing in a summer the former right-handed reliefpitcher receives league in Boulder (Colo.) against people from from fans across the country asking Arizona State, Texas, USC, Pepperdine and letters him to autograph old baseball cards of him- self. other 'baseball' schools, good "It really as they were. I was I 1973, including 19-0 for a college team out of Baltimore, playing against some of showed I was as better than a lot of the best players in the United States. Hartzell mates 30 of them eventually made gotten a shot at the big time. "Once away it esti- to the major leagues. His success caught the California Angels, who interest of the picked him in the eleventh round, the 140th selection overall, of the 1974 player draft. Hartzell went to the Arizona Instructional League that picks up in the spring fall A when people go through copies of team and played with the Angels' Class media guides looking Davenport, Iowa, entry in the Midwest for club old-tim- ers," Hartzell says. "That's when I League get ing me to sign their card." to Hartzell hasn't been in a major Milwaukee Brewers make it One year later, he to the big time. Hartzell league game since his career ended after pitching for the 1975. in pitched well enough in spring training another surge of mail from people ask- was with the Angels for three seasons, winning 21 games and losing 26, while posting his 12 career in 1984. The journeyman, who also played saves. Overall, he for the Baltimore Orioles, California 3.90 earned run average, striking out Angels and Minnesota Twins, says he 237 and walking 181. His name became part of baseball would not have had the chance to reach the big leagues if he relied solely statistics at on his trivia Central Columbia High following the 1978 season. tion: Who did the Angels trade to Min- nesota for seven-time batting cham- in the northeastern Rod Carew? The reply: United Statesisn't conducive to further- pion ing one's baseball career, he says. Nei- catcher ther is the way baseball has set up vens, its "There aren t as many people work- question," Hartzell says proudly. He's ' ing for baseball today as there twenty years ago and much who graduated from Central Columbia in 197 1 and in 1974. in his playing days. them, but couldn't prove that at Lehigh," the former pitcher says. "I needed a great team behind me to be a great pitcher. That' s what I played year round. They gotand was able to excel. I still hold the record seldom get into the northeast, where teams usually play only 30 30 Paul Hartzell "These days, the scouts flood the areas is one of a few pitchers to win two games in one day. With the Angels in 1977, he were less than forty years ago," says Hartzell, where baseball Hartzell, Dave Engle, pitcher Brad Haand outfielder Ken Landreaux. "r m also the answer to another trivia scouting system. Lehigh It's one-fourth of the answer to the ques- School or Lehigh University. The weather was 27-39 with a games or so a year. where I went 13-2 one season." Overall, he was 32-2 in the summer of at Boulder, won both ends of a doubleheader against Texas. Regardless, Hartzell's name is stiU men- tioned in the same breath of a HaM of Famer's. "I time, I was but a small part of the trade. At the was thought of as being a major part," Continued on page 33 SPECTRUM Mike Mussina's road to big leagues leads through Stanford University By turning down the sum of money for col- by Brian Rippey large dream was rike Mussina's childhood luch like one shared by thousands of lege and making his parents happy Mussina took the op, Tom boys throughoutthe Susquehanna Valley Ever posite since his days in the Montoursville Little O'Malley, another Mon- League, Mussina wanted to be a major league toursville baseball player. who made But even when that dream was close to becoming a reality, Mussina brushed aside the leagues. amount of money in the . that would tempt most 18- year-olds and decided to pursue a college education. Now that he is pitching in the big leagues, even the people who tried to lure him away from diamond the classroom to the baseball can't route High graduate it to the big The San Francisco Giants picked O'Malley late 1979 draft out of high By the middle of the 1982season,0'Malley, who now is playing baseball in school. Japan, was the starting third baseman argue with the decision. of for the Giants. After finishing an outstanding career at But Mussina followed Montoursville Area High School, Mussina was the advice of his parents and by the his heart by deciding to attend selected in the 1 1 th round of the 1 987 draft Baltimore Orioles, who offCTed the right-handed college. Carter Giles, pitcher nearly $200,000 to sign a contract, but he coached decided to accept a Mussina during high school, fiiU sctolarship to attend Stanford University. "I lege," says Mussina, ball says had always been geared go to col- who also starred in foot- and basketball during days. to his high school "The money was great and all that, but was realistic in the fact that I could sign for that amount of money, but it's going to go away eventually." So N&ssina turned aside the Orioles' I it who O'Malley and was a family decision. "Mike got a lot more attention thanO'MaUey got and they were offering him an awfullotof money attheend," says Giles, who has coached at Montoursville for 21 years. "1 think Mike always had mind to go the back of his in to offer to accept a full scholarship to Stanford, coUege. That was one of his a school that has gained a reputation as the Ivy priorities. League of the West "At 18 years old, line I thought it was in my best interest to go to college and matiu-e a litde Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mill|e^^ is on entertainment Expensive tmations may notjWW^ur budget, but you can still have a lot offun close to home. With imagination, planning, and an openness to different ideas, a variety of inexpensive choices is available on your door step. Hang onto your hat. Cheap thrills are on the way. places they cut comers by Margaret Gustus Music soothes the savage beast and entertains the rest of the world. A variety of rather inexpensive musical choices exists ern at 437-2251. A way in this area. Many at the Jerseytown Tavern where anyone can perform. It's a lot of fun for both the entertainers and the audience. For more details, call the Jerseytown Tav- amateur night MUSIC taverns in the area have live entertainment. Depending on your taste, you have choices from Rock and Roll to Country and Western and just about everything in between. Also, some bars have amateur night. Every Wednesday night is to enjoy professional cultural by joining the Celebrity Artist Series, which brings various orchestras, musical companies and other professionals to the area each year. More information can events is be obtained by contacting Celebrity Artist Series at 389-4409. Bloomsburg University often uses free concerts to exhibit the work of students and university personnel alike. The concerts cover various styles of instrumental and vocal groups. For more information, call Bloomsburg University at 389-4284. Another area to look into for both music and theatre is your local high schools' concerts and plays. These performances are frequently very good, and you probably know some of the kids. Contact your local 387-2100 and the Berwick Hospital 5000 talent. THEATRE Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE), in downtown Bloomsurg, variety of exciting exhibi- For more infor- mation, call the university at 389-4646. An Vladimir Vasiliev, stars of tine Bolshoi Ballet, recent performers for BU's Celebrity 42 Artist Series. unlikely place to look for an art would be in a hospital, but both Bloomsburg Hospital and Berwick Hospital have art exhibits in some of the public hallways. Call the Bloomsburg Hospital at exhibit BTE offers a variety of productions throughout the year. The cost of a ticket is less than that of a comparable play on Broadway. To make theatre even more accessible to as much of BTE has a "Pay what you can" production some of for the its community plays. With as possible, this plan, one night of the production has no set admis- You are invited to enjoy the play whatever admission fee you can afford. BTE tions throughout the year. brings profes- sional theatre to our area. also has reduced rates for senior citi- zens, students and group sales. Another way but not impossible. Maximova and Contact your local school district for ART campus has a 759- being information. for The Haas Gallery in Bloomsburg University at artist Many times area banks have art work by local artists displayed in the lobbies. Check out your bank for more information. Local high schools often have art shows as a way of spotlighting up and coming sion fee. Mitrani Hall on on the currently featured. high school for more information. Art galleries are hard to find in the area, Ekaterina for information is to to enjoy BTE at no cost volunteer your skills and talents. There are volunteer positions available for every facet of theatre. By volunteering your ser- you get to meet new people, learn new skills, and can see the regular productions at no cost. In a play like "The Christmas Carol" vices, that needs many volunteering is children in the production, often a family affair with the children appearing in the play and the parents SPECTRUM offering their time backstage. For more infor- mation, call BTE box office at 784-5530. to see good theatre is at Bloomsburg University. The productions are Another place also of high quality, quite enjoyable, and rather inexpensive. Tours of the Pioneer Who knows, you just may see a future movie star while you are at Coal Mine more in it. For Bloomsburg Uni- information, call the versity theatre department at 3894287. Asinland people inelp Don't overlook your local high school. What the production professionalism is may usually possibly lack in made up better understand in enthu- local siasm. Contact your local high school for history. information. truly theatre, the Comedy theatrical flair with its comedy Although not Club brings routines every Wednesday night at 24 West in Bloomsbiu-g. For more information, call Magee's Main Street Inn at 784-3200. fflSTORICAL AREAS — they are the only twin covered bridges in the United States. They are on Huntington Creek, just east of Forks, off Route 487. The original roads through these bridges „, another place to visit is the museum run by the Columbia County Most of the old Presbyterian general Throughout Columbia and Montour counties are numerous covered bridges 25 to be exact. The most famous of them are the twin bridges of East and West Paden. Incidentally, been bypassed and the bridges now serve as picnic pavilions in a well-kept county park. have the other bridges are traffic. To still get a complete used for map pin- Orangeville. pointing the exact locations, stop at the Co- ticles lumbia-Montour Tourist Promotion Agency at the intersection It's in Church on Main S treet in The museum contains local ar- including kitchen items, furniture, cloth- ing, quilts, of Interstate 80 and Route Historical Society. and more. There is even an old piano. Besides the historical artifacts, there is 487 near the village of Lightstreet. Among the a lot of information relating to genealogy, many of Pennsylvania, you can get the covered which makes sense since the building also houses the Columbia County Genealogy So- bridge map. ciety. other pamphlets, brochures, and If you like following the trail maps of history. tober. The museum is open April through OcFor more information, call 683-601 1. Get on a first name At Harry's Grille, you'll feel in the eastern Pennsylvania's finest restaurants. Everything about Harry's basis welcome casually relaxed atmosphere of one of North- Grille aims to please: •friendly people on staff • breakfast, lunch and dinner •a menus varied selection of delicious 'snacks •tempting sandwiches and accompaniments Get on a in SPRING-SUMMER Magee's Main Street Inn 1992 20 West Main Street first name basis with Harry's Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Grille! (717)784-3500 43 Another look into the past the Pioneer is Trail fw the sight impaired. Two observation Coal Mine, just off Route 6 1 in Ashland. This is arestored coal mine with coal miners acting buildings are situated within a 148 acre refuge as tour guides. raphy. For more information about the Montour the As you go 1 ,800 feet deep into Mahanoy Mountain in open mine cars, Preserve, call 437-3131 and ask to be put on the you learn the There is story of anthracite coal mining. also a steam locomotive ride and are available fcr wildlife study and photog- mailing list You wiU receive seasonal newslet- ters listing the activities. around the outside of the mountain that shows The Susquehanna Riverlands and old strip mining operations and an old "boot- Wetlands Nature Area are five mUes north of leg" coal hole. Mining The Museum of Anthracite more nearby. Here you can learn is about the technology of coal mining through exhibits and displays of machinery, tools, equipment and photographs. There is a play- Berwick Steam Susquehanna in conjunction with Electric Station. the The Riverlands area has picnic pavihons, volleyball courts, ball fields, hiking trails, fishing, and nature and by a resident recreation programs presented The Wetlands mu- naturalist. you environment for plants and animals. Bus tours plan on going inside the mine as the tempera- are available to tour the perimeter of the ground and picnic area adjacent seum and to the coal mine. Bring a sweater if ture averages 50 degrees. The Pioneer Coal nuclear plant, too. For Mine is open daily from Memorial Day through 542-2306 and ask Labor Day, and other times throughout the mailing Ust. For more information, year. call place to go. a protected more information, call be put on the quarterly OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES walk on the wild side, the two nature preserves operated is 875-3850. PP&L PRESERVE If you like to to area by PP&L may be the The Montour Preserve is four miles There is a variety of outdoor activities in and around Columbia and Montour counties. Just outside of Elysburg is Knoebels, a free northeast ofWashingtonville in conjunction with admission amusement park that has the MontourSteamElectricStation.Ithas picnic going on from April through October. Besides areas, hiking trails, natural and cultural history study areas, including a multi-sensory Braille We the rides, activities swimming, food and entertainment is also family camping of the park, there Don't Just Deliver — Shikellamy State Parkand Marina is near STATE PARKS Sunbury. The Shikellamy Overlook was once Within a one hour drive of Bloomsburg are three state parks easily worth the travel time. and Each has many activities to choose from Ganoga Festival. tumn Glen Spend a weekend during peak au- foliage to enjoy great food, crafts, an- and the general good tiques, carriage rides, mood of a festival. There are also bus tours of many of the covered bridges available. The various town parks offer a lot of in Carbon one of the is There are picnic pavilions, general recreation areas, and a fitness trail. Throughout the year, there are activities such as the Cake and Cream and Social, a fishing derby, by various social groups Check out your local activities are frequentiy in fairs Ice held Blooms-burg. town park. Lists of posted there and may also be advertised in local newspapers. where boulders were deposited from growing through. Boulder Field is part of the Pennsylvania Trail of Geology, and is also on the Registry of Natural Landmarks. Also at the park are 36 hiking trails, 14 miles of snowmobiling and cross-country skiing ing programs. If you are planning to use the in a thick layer prohibiting trees picnic facihties, be sure to bring something to picnic facilities, a lake for swimming feel your time to one of the many organiza- historical and geological lectures. For more Run State Park at one street fair have enter- & crafts, and other activities. For more information, watch for schedules in the newspaper. local teer special skills ing skills and covering 13,050 acres, is one of the most a national landmark, includes a Area, rugged, three-mile hike following the beautiful waterfalls. falls Along the trail, you will see 22 including the 94-foot Ganoga Falls. Also at Rickets nicking, Glen is 20 hiking back riding swimming, trails, trails, fishing, pic- five miles of horse- and 22 miles of group camping and primitive and is modem family camping. Ten family cabins — — for example, your paint- to Habitat for Humanity. You can share things that give you pleasure; for if you have a rather friendly dog, you can check with a nearby home for the elderly and take your dog for a visit. There are many organizations which need volunteers desperately. Your help could make the difference in many lives. Think of an organization that interests you and then example, give it a call. The number is in the telephone book. snowmobiling and cross-country skiing trails. There Spring Lake Life is too short not to have a good time. Call some friends, or gather the family and get out there and have some where you find it. S fun. After all, fun is is al- are available. There are also terpretive in- pro- grams led by a clude slide shows, Besides movies, and nature books, most Ubraries have classic and current hikes. For more in- libraries. video cassettes available. There are often formation, Ricketts local State Park at 477- and various exhibits of and national events. Check out your photo by Marlyse Heaps call Glen children's story time, Shooting deer —on film — is also a popular and relatively inexpensive hobby for local residents. 5675. local Ubrary. SPRING-SUMMER tions that's looking for help. You can volun- 443-9991. Ricketts Glen State Park, near Benton yourself, too. Volun- naturalist that in- Another facility usually located in down- town areas are the public good about information, call Hickory boats; boat rentals tainment, food, arts VOLUNTEER teer or electric motored street fairs usually call and & crafts shows. The "crackers for the quackers," of slide shows, movies, nature hikes and include car shows, concerts, flower shows, teen scheduled. — you might say. For more information, ShikeUamy State Park at 286-7880. Usually when thinking of having fun, many people think of doing something that is just entertainment. But why not have fun entertainment throughout the year. The activities have a variety of at least feed the ducks and primitive and modem family camping areas, and group camping areas. There are also interpretive and campfire programs led by a naturalist that consist fishing, lowed forall qualified non-powered The downtowns have an Environ- Jean and Mountain The downtown areas of Bloomsburg, dances, antique shows, and arts is Boating on Lake DOWNTOWN AREAS all also permitted. There in origin, is are also available; reservations are necessary. Berwick, and Danville is mental Education Center with various ongo- ral street hockey and mooring and launching All qualified boats, including un- facilities. Field. This large area, probably pre-glacial Park has tennis, basketball, and has fields for soccer and baseball. are boat rentals skiing Boulder scenic parks in Pennsylvania. The Glens Natu- It and a great limited horsepower motors, are allowed. Water is entertainment. 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Third Street, Williamsport, PA 326-1771 FAX (717) 326-6940 The Magazine for Columbia and Montour counties winter 1992-1993 Vol.6 All-American Magazine Gold Medalist Certificate of Merit First Place Associated Collegiate Press No. 2 Columbia Scholastic Press Association American Bar Association American Scholastic Press Association 6 Behind the Lines p. Dolan 7 Impressive in Print by Carol Crane 8 Appetizers-Stacy Tassone, Neil Doing away with obstacles by Patricia 1 Peron Bloomsburg's Bite of the Big Apple by Patricia 1 Peron Blocking the Road to Progress 20 by Brian and Gail Rippey The Ups and Downs of Bungee by Brand! Mankiewicz and Patricia 24 Peron Out for Justice by Stacy Tassone 30 Amateur Singing Sensations 32 by Gabriel le Stander Answering the Call for Help by Patricia Peron Incident: Officer About the Cover 34 under Fire 38 by John Michaels Guy Martineau is getting high Save the Swamps by Donna Grajewski 45 from jumping down. Photo by Bruce Strong FALL-WINTER 1992 Ghostly Hosts Haunt Irondale Inn by Brandi Mankiewicz 46 24 BEHIND THE LINES [§[F<5€ik!ii] Fall-Winter 1992 Vol. 6, No. 2 One is of the foundations of our republic that most of the work of govern- mental bodies must be done in the open, noon, we contacted the superintendent, and again renewed our request for mation clearly infor- in the public record. Walter M. Brasch EXECUTIVE EDITOR Patricia Peron their government doing and why. Usu- now, we had additional information from both the Smdent Press Law Center and the ally, public officials understand this and Society of Professional Joumalists (SPJ) that the people have a right is know what to pubhc access are willing to give the to The supporting our request. dent and principal again stated that their state and federal law, by innumerable court interpretations cases that test the law, and by the Consti- weren't trained in law mtion itself. Occasionally, we find that we must take a little extra time to secure such from ours, and they wouldn't release such information without permission of the records. fonmer student. Such was the case on one of our stories. It all began with a simple request to Bloomsburg High School for a date of graduation of one of the subjects for one of Later that aftemoon we contacted B ob —were Through SPJ, ists. triun would pursue In the meantime, die school contacted for examination and inspection by notated. Title 65, sections 66.2] Merely requesting such information during working hours We is all information, such as grades or dis- with our reporter, article his reputation, be puUed. In a he would contact the subject to see if it was all right that time subject to release such information. At we had no reason to believe the would refuse to authorize release of the information. However, we we lieved he had no choice but information, even if to release be- such the subjea refused. We then contacted a member of the school board who is an attorney, and learned that he didn't see any problem in releasing such information. That after- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kathy Smith we were demanded the PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Kyle Crawford demanded PRODUCTION CONSULTANTS Jo DeMarco, Jim Seybert the article lengtiiy conversation, Uie editor-in-chief explained the nature of a simple request, that to tiiere PROMOTION DIRECTOR Donna Grajewski was no attempt conduct a thorough investigation, and that it is media a responsibility of the assure fairness and accuracy. that the He also said subject caUed the office of the president of Bloomsburg University, said he wanted chief, that "all the dirt" on our editor-in- he was going to send aU the University students and that letters to staff, he would sue the University article ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kathy Smith to magazine would not kill the story. The again informed the principal that by law yelled at her, to the editor-in-chief, again threatened suit and He then said CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Erin Gregorowicz hung up. He called back ten minutes later, of what is available. The principal refused politely pro- previ- be pulled from the magazine, then of public record, and only for a small part we now tnreatened to sue us, claimed and spoke vided specific legal citations. Jennifer Rossiter ously been most cordial and cooperative ciplinary actions, only for what is a matter our request, even after who had our subject. Our subject, damaging that is required. did not ask for any confidential BUSINESS DIRECTOR Janeen Schrann BUSINESS ASSISTANT whatever actions were reasonable times, be citizen." [Pennsylvania Stamtes, an- Stacy Tassone information, and that, if necessary, Spec- necessary to assure comphance to the law. any Alicia Curiey, Gabrielle Stander know such Pennsylvanialaw, "every public record of open ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES a strongly-worded let- public's established right to shall, at ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Margaret Qustus selforthe Society ofProfessional Joumal- ing them of their responsibilties and the an agency Brand! Mankiewicz , court interpretations of the Family Educa- Buckley Amendment. Further, by John Michaels ASSISTANT EDITORS Alicia Curiey, Donna Qrajewski Lystad an attorney with Baker & Hostetier(Washington,D.C.), legal coun- sylvania court cases as well as specific as the Gabrielle Stander different ter was sent to the school district inform- and Privacy Act, also known ASSOCIATE EDITORS they acknowledged they our stories. Such information is amatter of public record, as defined by several Penn- tional Rights SENIOR EDITOR Stacy Tassone superinten- matters of public record, as defined by — EDITOR-irS-CHIEF By if and the ever appeared. This, of course, (continued p. 43) ^ ^ Spectrum is published twice a year by Program in Journalism, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylthe No vania (Bloomsburg, PA portion of Spectrum may be reprinted, 17815). including advertising, without permission of Spectrum. 9459. ISSN 0892- © 1992 Spectrum Magazine VV, SPECTRUM Appetizers Strong romantic interests are implied Gift-Giving It's by giving red not always what it's roses in Germany. But be- ware, giving red roses to a man's wife in wrapped up to be Gennany is comparable to offering her provocative undergarments. 4 In this season of gift- "bad luck" number. Although the Japanese customarily wrap gifts in pa- giving, unsuspecting Ameri- may find it is not always "the thought that cans per, Of course, not giving or refusing a gift brightly colored paper or bows. an insult inmany cultures. But, violating its To it is visitors or romantic interests, are laden with symbolism. White flowers symbol- sorry ize death in Japan, as do lilies in the United wlU States and white lead to embarrassing situations. chrysanthemums you can nation involved. manner in 13. question the appropriateness of a Attach^ Officer given and received can also appropriateness and the which an odd number-except, of course, speciflc gift, Rowers, often selected for hostesses, another culture's gift-giving rules regarding cannot be white, the it Because it is bad luck to present an even number of flowers in many European countries, be sure to always present color of death. Also, they never use counts." is is their call the Cultural at the You embassy of the are better safe than when inquiring if your intended gift carry any unpleasant connotations. in -STACY TASSONE Sometimes, meanings are attached to many European countries. In Mexico and certain gifts that can spell trouble forunin- Brazil, purple flowers are the "flowers of For more information formed Americans. For example, do not death" and in France, carnations are be- boos of Hosting International give clocks to the Chinese; their word for lieved to bring bad luck. Roger E.Axtell (1990) consult Do's and TaVisitors, clock has a morbid, deathly connotation to it. MONEY Offering a knife or other item with a sharp edge suggests the "cutting" of a relationship among Endangered Species Many Latin Ameri- cans and can symbolize suicide in Japan. A handkerchief suggests for the United States ever, Finn says his business Mint, Washington, D.C. "The usually sees $20-$30 per week them coins are produced to meet in 50-cent coins, demand" she adds. "people that do ask for them are they so rarely are usually collecting them or species of animals in the effort to preserve from disappearing altogether. an endangered tears or parting in the But, there Middle East. Any specie that has escaped the pic- of partially un- tures clothed females (even who is notice of most of the media and environmental groups. The 50-cent piece of famous statues) orof dogs woman are classified as endangered So, why adding seen in the general circulation, saving them for their grand- banks, or retail stores? children." "We The have no problem half-dollar coin getting them," says Jan created by an Act of Congress and less in general circula- 1794 and changed Girton, executive vice presi- in considered "dirty and tion. see one or two a dent of Columbia County appearance until 1964 lowly," are also inap- week and that's about it," says propriate gifts in the Dan Garrison, Burger King Farmers National Bank. "They are just not a popular went from 90 percent content to 40 percent. Middle pets, like are less "We manager, Bloomsburg. "I don't coin," Girton says, "they are Give two of something to someone from think I've seen one recently," too bulky and don't Hong Kong; Office Supply, Bloomsburg. East. it carries was seen is adds Ward Ritter, of Ritter fit into any vending machines." Russell Lewis, of RusseU's So is litfle in when it silver this pcfrticular specie not endangered at all. It appears to have simply changed habitats. From banks moved that specie is Restaurant, Bloomsburg, and stores, careful not to sfiU popular according to the thinks that 'people don't carry the homes of give four of anything grandparents and found a new better luck than a single Be item. However, ' it has to collectors or numbers being produced. them because they 're too big." to the Japanese or Ko- "There were 30 million Joe Finn, owner of Finn's shelter in children's piggy reans. Like the number dollar coins minted in 1991," News Agency, banks. 13 in the United States, says Hamilton Dix, spokes- Bloomsburg, agrees. How- FALL-WINTER 1992 half- 9 E. Main St., -NE/L DOLAN 7 by men opened for business, the plant oper- by Carol Crane the secret behind many best-sell- It's ers, including works by Stephen King, James Michener, and James workers have printed Herriott. Its several Watergate books under the cloak of secrecy. It is an industry giant in the highly competitive field of book printing and binding, yet is largely unknown Columbia County home. Bloomsburg Craftsmen is almost inconspicuous, tucked behind Old Berwick Road in South Centre Township. But in its Workers at Bloomsburg Craftsmen print millions of books read by millions of Americans. Yet, there is one story they to print every day, for six days a week, and sometimes seven, 165 employees synchronize their energies with those of the machines inside the plant 1 to print up never get will — and that's their own. plant as a maintenance ery superintendent. "With the name, almost every secfion of the some even think that we make tools." The types of books printed at the Bloomsburg plant range from computer- side his no-friUs office, an enfire wall is such as F. Scott Fitzgerald. by masters, Among In 1964, s publishing houses that look to local work- Negatives for about 13,000 books are stored at Morrison, a mild-mannered ex-Ma- Bloomsburg possesses an acute awareness of the tomers. "1 enjoy the industry," he says. "You're not doing the same book every FALL-WINTER 1992 give the customer the book it." To to is, when the publishers, the price, is service, which means produc- is Bloomsburg Craftsmen's locafi on far enough from New York to ideal — guarantee lower costs while running a Craftsmen publishers hope for who that sales will justify major shipping sfill second printings. Crafts- accessible routes. The process of getfing when Bloomsburg Who" in the pubhshing industry. Harper Collins, Random House, St. Martins, and W. W. Norton are among the many mands of Bloomsburg Craftsmen's cus- facility. In- Craftsmen presses. The list of customers who patronize rine, "We unionized operafion, but and reprints," Morrison says. needs of his workers as well as the de- behind the local company's success to —"and you produce a flawless finished prod- at the which display books have come off the Bloomsburg you'U get reprints uct within a specific time frame. According in business. that 750,000, and first runs of Stephen King's ers to It's also knowing the meaning of the word "deadline" thatkeeps Bloomsburg lined with shelves Herriot's Every Living Thing, with ' a competifive over, the the Bloomsburg plant reads like a "Who company edge in a very crowded market. worked in James Michener' s Chesa- that employees of Bloomsburg Craftsmen that give the years ago. Since then, he has peake, with 900,000 copies, James with 450,000 copies the dedication and it's ing books faster than anyone else. More- were Ross Perot's United We Stand and My Life. But the big- know with King However, preciseness of Morrison and the other almost 20 Magic Johnson's fides, printing presses. man recent best-sellers printed in Bloomsburg gest runs are printing ca- web biggest asset, in addition to quality and day." Morrison began his career to current best-sell- its pabilities to include six they want to "Few people have any idea of what we're doing," says Dan Morrison, bind- manuals erized and has extended Craftsmen over a 24-hour period. ers to reprints of classics utilizing state-of-the-art equip- ment in the industry, the plant is comput- Robert Ciero, plant manager, the secret 80,000 hardback and paperback books instruction ated with two sheet- fed printing presses. Today, a manuscript to the press begins in the plant's Pre- I Production Quality Control department where staff check all specifications from Celebrity the publisher, and assign a production cycle. A copy Artist — Series spring Semester 1993 of each page of the book is placed under a camera which produces a negative with 32-pages spread across it. From there, the workers transfer the negatives to aluminum plates, using a highintensity lamp to "bum" the image onto the metal. The job is next assigned to a specific printing press and proofs are given to the publisher for final approval. are put onto presses. The The plates printed signa- group of 32 pages) are compressed into bundles which may be tures (usually a Christopher Parkening Classical Guitarist Sat. • January 30 Checking page negatives in the Craftsmen's Opticopy Room is Robert Weaver, Jerseytown. mand increasing quality and service. Morrison explains their Nacional de Mexico Thurs. • that the ever-chang- ing publishing patterns have affected Ballet Folclorico own business. "Publishers now same title and look for fast turn around on reprints if a book sells well," he says. As a result, "we don't really know what's going to come in for printing, even one week before," print fewer of the February 25 he says. Although publishers expect secube maintained on their books until Peter Pan Thurs. • March 18 rity to publication date months Doug McHenry, INescopeck, camera operator, checks the —which may be after the books several are printed a quality of photographs. Ticket Inquiries: 717-389-4409 shipped to a plant in Scranton to be hardbound or remain at the Bloomsburg plant to be paperbound. Finally, the books are shipped to All programs are warehouses, and from there to bookstores. If publishers are in Mitrani Hall, Haas Center and begin for the Arts at 8 p.m. Bloomsburg A 10 Sbtte System c^ Higher Education Univeisily running their com- panies with fewerpeople, trying to avoid labor-consuming rush periods by plan- ning production all year long, they de- Frank Shultz, Bloomsburg, prepares aluminum plates for the press. SPECTRUM Dan Morrison (second from left), Bloomsburg, looks over finished books with Dave Diltz (left), Mifflinville; Russell Creasy, Bloomsburg; and Randy Whitebread (right), Wapwallopen. sometimes extra security is needed. One the best-seller that exploded off the to prosper because more Bloomsburg Craftsmen's presses but nobody at the plant, including Morrison himself, knew until the very last day the real title behind Untitled X, was Oliver North's Under Fire. are realizing that reading — Bloomsburg printing plant continues and more people cannot be taken for granted, particulariy one of the says that Bloomsburg Craftsmen is aware venues of entertainment avail- of the worst-case scenarios and for that able. Last year's totals are a testament to reason, the company wiU continue to rely thriftiest In 1991, filled 4,833 orders, resulting in the print- Morrison reports in northeastern Pennsylvania. on the Many American relationship of workers and ma- 5 Photos by businesses have found out the hard way that Morrison chine to produce perfect products. ing and binding of 40 million books. Nevertheless, while hard financial industries, Bloomsburg Craftsmen that. times have had an adverse effect on many is Joanie Heifer and Marlyse Heaps that prosperity INTELLIGENCE Everyday you make intelligent decisions based on the information you have available. Increase amount of information and you've increased your ability to make informed decisions. 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Last June, facilities her husband, David, entered her cuts alterations, elevators, office forthe first time, using the ramp and now a special wheelchair elevator that power doors, and a ramp, Bloomsburg University shows that complying witii tiie ADA has been allow physically disabled people to have necessary and possible but not always access to the Ben Franklin building, where easy. Joann's office to is located. was as excited as he was," FarreU says. "Can you imagine, after aU this time, David was finally able to see where I work." David FarreU is one among "I , money, and tolerance administration. The ramp built near Ben Franklin was also complicated and expensive, but because of the area, only way of it was the linking the campus' three geographical levels, says Parrish. The University now assessing is six different telephone locations for the hearing-impaired (TDD system.) Prior to the ADA regulations, a few oldest buildings have proved improvements, such as curb cuts, were made be the most difficult to accommodate," on the campus, but Parrish explains that the "The says Dr. Robert Parrish, vice-president of University was always short of funds. To- day, the University benefitsfrom state appropriations. However, Parrish adds that another half- miUion dollars wiU be neces- disabled people for sary to guarantee access to whom changes in Bloomsburg every program, the University s and over the country are not next goal. Although Parrish but are com- ing anyway, thanks to a federal says it's hard to assess how many individuals wiU be able act whose impact on small com- to study or munities draws signs of relief pus, he believes those changes the many all coming too early, but also raises controversies. Effective January 1992, the Americans With Disabilities ' woik on the cam- were necessary. "If it's only one person, that will be alright Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability in the private sector, in state and local govern- ments, and in public transportations, is lion opening doors for 43 mil- Americans many who have had reasons to complain about inequality of opportunity and ac- The new access ramp at Bloomsburg University makes Joann work possible for visiting wife at David Farrell. cess in everyday life. Echoing and enforcing the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973 and 1977, the 12 ADA goes photo by Joanie Heifer SPECTRUM anyway." her case For Gerry Depo, Bloomsbui^ town administrator, the the most ADA is likely to be one of significant acts for the ties as one of the to work in the building facili- ADA requirements. frommultiplesclerosis,doesnot share Depo's opinion about fiiU accessibility. Last Sep- tember, she feU from her motorized cait Town hall improvements are only part Blooms- burg community. However, Depo admits — independently as possible, which is of the town's projects to cope with ADA while trying to negotiate a curb, and com- town was not complying plained that the that it's also one for which sup- with access rules port appears to be hard to get enough. 'People don't real- Depo was 44 a strong sup- porter of the elevator which led to major an impairment you want to have a municipality that keeps growing and competing with malls, you have to accommodate people town hall and has raised quite a few questions. "It was one of our attempts to comply in with the Act," he says, explaining that the elevator now entitles ize howharditis to live with If alterations last year have ' it," until they she says. 'Bloomsburgis anexample that things are not changing quickly enough." Kile moved from WUliamsport lastAugusttobeclosertoher anyone to ftill and easy family but today, she says with disabilities. access to the whole building. she regrets that decisioa But for a small town like Bloomsburg, the $200,000 cost for the elevator has been "She has a point," Depo says, "but that accident was ' unfortunate and anyway, hard to justify. Since no special funding requirements. An elevator is also considered was for the library's allotted to the project fast — and it's new addition and 17 handi- those projects are extremely costly and require some planning." According to Depo, no specific allocations for unlikely that any specific federal fund wUl capped paridng spaces are being designed, since there are be earmariced to help local governments which wUl not be made possible without a them, those improvements can only be met other comply with ADA regulations projects had to be postponed. If nobody ever argued on the need for the elevator, concerns were expressed as how and when alterations should take place. For instance, it was suggested to postpone the project for two more years in few headaches since handicapped parking over a few years. Depo says they wiU be met space usually takes two regular spaces. Pub- by the January 1995 — order to get appropriate budget allocations; some persons beUeved evator may even have been that the el- unnecessary lic restrooms at Town Park and Bloomsburg fications in 1993. The next step for the town is larger street-crossing signs. "I'd like to see "chippers" [audio messages that sound like way too expensive,' 'Thompsonsays. Thompson and binds] in Bloomsburg but they Depo's point of view is that are such improve- ADA ments, on the regulations, wUlbenefitthecommunity. "It's first floor. cil member Florence Thompson is con- vinced that the elevator was not only im- a financial burden for the town," Thompson says, 'but if you ' you have abilities." a movable chair on the stairs was Thompson says, make any sense at aU." Thomp- council meetings, but as "it didn't to Bloomsburg yesterday, is prior to the to critics —withaviewto help a disabled visitor in and out their wheel- says that since 1986 the accommodate people an elevator are numerous. In particular, tion properly FALL-WINTER 1992 it that's say effort to eventually "better v»ith disabilities." He town has put curb cuts wherever possible, and says the advantages brought about by the —and who Passenger Vans Available to Rent ADA enactment—the elevator wasplannedin 1988 enables a disabled individual Late Model Cars Early American Prices facing a financial burden on the contrary, created majorheadaches, requesting somebody to Thompson & Rentals Depo insists that the town admin- have cost money, would not have chair for instance. Moreover, Sales undertook some of these projects istration tated access but AUTO today because alterations were not enforced son explains that such a device would facili- accommodate people with dis- Responding the temporary altemative suggested during want to have a municipality Scott Town thatkeepsgrowingandcompetingwithmalls, reasonable step in the long term Installing . they respond to specific if most portant for the building but also the Downtown Swimming Pool are also scheduled formodi- since almost any visitor could be helped Nevertheless, like Depo, Town coun- official deadline. Shelley Shenyo-Baum, is now making have every intersec- accommodated. Carol Kile, Bloomsburg, who suffers U-SAVE AUTORESTAL 3121 New Berwick Highway Bloomsburg Sales: 387-0404 13 Manager at the Bloomsburg Chamber of Commerce, says association don't members of her have the same problems and are already in fiiU compliance with AD A requirements. "The have made a lot local retail businesses SERVICES, INC. APPROVED REPAIR STATION NO. JM2R930K Bloomsburg Municipal Airport 300 East Fort McClure Boulevard Bloomsburg, PA 17815-9588 717-784-3070 Lycoming and Continental Distributor make sure she has it reserved. Depo says that complaining that most of the busi- downtown don't provide her with ments. invested are excessive," he com- He says those improvements will help whole population especially senior citi- zens, and therefore, should be betteraccepted. Acceptance and awareness are the Act's key-words. "Disabled people are not brain-drained," says Kile, who used to be a psychiatric nurse. Indeed, a person suffering from diabetes or in remission from cancer plained by Harry Magee'sinfluence. Magee was paralyzed in an accident "He lobbied a of businesses in town to alterations," make those she says. But she also acknowlis not ADA requirements specify physical al- according to the law, a is, make myself known," KUe says, "and that's what ADA disabled person. "I want to is aU about." Peggy Vitale, Facility Direc- tor for Suncom society that Industries agrees. "It's makes the handicap times," she explains. some- "Most disabled people don't see themselves as such." and affondable Suncom, a non-profit organization, has limit" In many cases, the alterations will be been providing mentally and physically dis- widening a doorway or lowering doorknobs abled people with rehabilitation and training and win cause little or no financial burden at services for 1 5 years in Bloomsburg, and yet Very few businesses will have to rebuild theiractivities are hardly known. Theirthree- aU. their elevator shaft to chairs as is accommodate wheel- Magee Main Street Inn's case. Moreover, most of local have less than 15 retail businesses employees, and are not FIRST ^ concemed by EASTERN qualified disabled individuals.] the act's employment provi- year-old Community Integrated Employment Program, whichhashelped place individuals in For his part, area to me Weis Markets, on job advancement and will un- ADA provisions responsibility. Twenty-three-year-old Ruby Crane, ex- the center "I have a lot of qualifications that Chamber, says people don't have," she says. However, for he hasn't seen a larger company in the "come like Bloomsburg, would like to get a job outside Edward G. Edwards, ecutive vice-president of the companies doubtedly benefit fiom the sions [prohibiting discrimination against that and say that they can't Crane.theproblemistobeaccepted and also, to be able to go to her woikplace every day. BLOOMSBURG comply." Nevertheless, he says that as the Yet, with minimal public n-ansportations deadline draws nearer, "we might face some available OFFICES problems." Edwards and Shenyo-Baum are refunded concemed that alterations wiU be dealt with pany too late and will create unnecessafy financial for her independence. MARKET SQUARE OFFICE MAIN AND MARKET STREETS SCOTTOWN OFFICE 1008 NEW BERWICK HIGHWAY shortfalls. "Because of the recession, every- body has been trying to chew on ADA —only senior citizens get partially when they use the local cab com- —Crane "Going will have a hand time fighting to the bank, driving one's car, those are things we take for granted," says But forFarreU, Kile and Crane, this is regulations instead of slowly putting things Vitale. in compliance,' she says. She adds thatit wiU notso easy. And forthem, changes wiUnever take a test in court to finally push those come to soon. ' 14 the sums ability to foresee those rec[uirements is ex- terations but "in a reasonable Member FDIC alone the budgets. premises. For her, part of Bloomsburg's the BANK let 'There's a majority of people who think that the so hand to meet for small businesses. Indeed, Need Us!" with the problems, Even the mail proves difficult for her since she needs somebody to assist her with the main door Shenyo-Baum mentions Cole's Haidware, which has a ramp in all its locations. She also explains that most of the downtown businesses don't have steps up into their edges that this January 1995 deadline "Here Where You town doesn't have enough people to deal the enough access and force her into mail-order lot Scott L. Smith, President ADA is policed by ADA the peoplethemselves,"Shenyo-Baum says. Kile could vol agree more, as she explains that her shopping. F.A.A. 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"Personal Touch". In Touc^n^it^ You r RRST NATIONAL BANK OF BERWICK A FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK 752-3671 784-0354 Berwick Scott Township FDIC Open Saturday 9-1 Where FALL-WINTER 1992 Salem Township Freas Avenue Nescopeci< quality service 759-2628 752-1244 759-2767 comes FIRST 15 Bloomsburg's Bite of the Big i^ple The Arcus Brothers' big city selliag tactics may be intimidating, but they get the job keep up with the by Patricia Peron Steve Arcus The Arcus Brothers could prom- ise the and moon to customers a refrigerator to an Es- sell kimo their — if an Eskimo ever de- AtthecomerofEastandThird streets in Bloomsburg, the dusty microcosm of is Michael and "We'll never stop selling clothes," Michael says, "so that that the Arcuses we can please customers. advertise have been in business since 1919." that apart from a few It's tie- dye T-shirts scattered along the shop win- not quite hard to tell if the fascination that operation that has the mixture of an Egyptian bazaar. New York's Little Curiosity Shop, the general store of 19th cenmry America, and today's ment stores. "" depart- Havealookattheirsaleslitera- Neiman Marcus in Houston, like everything wraps you up comes from their personalities or from the store itself, a unique retail would presume "We know that's in the store," Steve says. sale. A quick tour of the store and anybody cided to do business with them. a department store tradition, have clothes on still done one of the area's most fascinating commercial institu- mre and you'U leam that the many customers and an X-rated video movie but it is tions, attracting is club. We stopped renting other mov- and repulsing others. As store a furniture ouflet, a stereo center, largely advertised ies by the because most of the time, we bill- were not getting them back, and boards that give the store its unique anyway, they were not working as New Yorkish character and infu- well as the riate town says. black and yellow wooden officials, the Arcuses' pom ones," Michael Of course, he refuses to give family business has thrived since any names, but claims theirgrandfather started it in 1919. of club members, some of Their paternal grandfather photo by Brand! Mankiewicz is come that the list whom to the store for that sole "He was dow and some nylon ties left unnoticed in purpose, covers the area's social spec- bom in Russia but historical events forced a box by the counter, there's hardly a trace tmm. "And you would be him to move to the United States," Michael of clothes. But ask Michael about clothes adds, "students are not the only ones to Arcus and he'U take you "backstage," where come from the brothers favorite role model. ' says. Their grandfather settled in northeastem Pennsylvania, where he had some relatives. "As far back as he could remember, they had always been in busi- ness there," Stephen Arcus adds. ness in 1971, at the store's firstlocation on Street, the store in every style, shape, size, and condition have been waiting for prospective customers for years. Bric-a-brac The brothers entered the family busiCenter Street. After a few years on rows of clothes Main was moved to its present The grandfather's store is Arcus Brothers' what best describes the store, numerous sign boards and one of the that pave the way through it claims they sell more than 1 ,800 different items. From tooth-whitening location in 1975. paste to mattresses to stereo systems, was there's 16 originally a clothing outlet, and to enough to delight the hardest-to- surprised," he the University." Forty-two-year-old Michael Arcus is more outgoing than brother Steve, 17 months his junior, who willingly lets him lead the tour of the store. more cheerful and He approaches although it's business less seriously, clear that business wiU al- ways be a serious matter for the Arcuses. "Where else could you find an Amish waterbed?" Michael jokes, explaining that since the Amish don't use elcctric- SPECTRUM he doesn't have to ity, sell them a heater with the bed and can make more money. resale). He claims that he has sold a few waterbeds to Amish people. The marketing humor of the Arouses is shrewd, down-to-earth, and right-to-the-point. Smith says he "had no file" of any convictions for the Arcus Brothers. They were charged twice receiving stolen property, but the charges were dropped. However, in 1983, they were convicted ofpossessing and trying to "The store is not amuseum," Michael distribute drug says. "People are just life office at tiie BU tiiat he "heard rumors about the Arcuses" when he was a student and has seen "students over the years that had bought things from tiie store and were not satisfied." which Steve was part, sentenced to one- deal and we're not year accelerated rehabilitation profit organization," disposition and do business Steve adds. They Michael to sixmonth probation. they believe In 1977, cause they don't be- was sentenced lieve in investing in Michael 179 days in government and selling counter- if you had feited gold coins. Michael Arcus He served time in you didn't have time for business," AUenwood Michael says. that he didn't know the collection Larry Smith, Bloomsburg police chief, is one of their regular customers for stereo equipment "They've been in the practice for years and as long as I'm satisfied with them, I'll keep coming back," he says. "The town has even purchased material federal prison. Michael says of coins he had bought for $10,000 was counterfeited. "Although I was innocent, I chose to plead guilty because it was the easiest way out," he says. "I didn't have any money to pay for an attomey and at least , I withtheiraggressivemarketingphilosoare not much different from business owners in urban areas, especially New York City and far more tame than most of them. "Our say that is the "proper" way for businessmen to operate. But, the Arcuses, jail, grandfather used to time to dust the store, For many, the way the two brothers is completely against what phy and their high-pressure sales tactics, for defi-auding the decoration. also says that for his to and fancy glitter He he wiU never buy anytiiing there. "There are other places where I would prefer to shop at," he says. here to run a non- the best around be- university and a former student, says paraphemalia, for here to get the best claim theirprices are — Michael Arcus also believes tiiat antiSemitism may some persons have an awful Michael says, be behind die refusal of to visit tiie store. lot 'but some people will never come to our store just because we're Jew' ish."Theirstore'sfrontwasvandalizedby juveniles last spring, witii some of the biUboards spray-painted and covered by swastikas. "I With asmile, Michael Mara Synnevedst, Bloomsburg University a 21 -year-old student, was at- says he wishes the mors about "We also of area residents," had a vacation." fi'om their store." Thomas Kresch, assistant director in the resident's 1978 of in they won't step into the store. m- selling sto- really don't think those vandals knew by the Arcuses' prices when she was shopping for a compact disc player. 'I len property were true whattheywere since he "wouldn't have doing," Smith decided to go to the Arcuses' be- to pay forit." What's tme says about the however, some of incident. He the stock is not new but is adds that tiie high-pressure sales tactics. "They kept reconditioned. "Wedon't Arcuses even talking and used the lie tracted ' finally cause they had the best prices." Nevertheless, she admits that she didn't like their tactic' assuring the price if where," she ers, I 'come back later me that they would match found a better deal else- about the that is it and we warn customers," wrote a he claims. dismissal of "Helping students" recalls. Synnevedst, like many other custom- and keeping good has heard that part of the "Treasure tions with the University the rela- A number of times, local law enforcement bution to student lifestyles However, Lt. Deborah Barnes, the Arcuses's motto. Their latest contri- is a series of deck chairs printed with the Bloomsburg Huskies emblem. 'We want them to know ' Bloomsburg Univer- that says she doesn't believe the that assistant chief of the sity Police, Arcuses had any knowledge the goods were stolen when they bought them FALL-WINTER 1992 (for court. Steve Arcus is at the store. case photos by Curvin Huber Island" stock was of questionable origins. agencies have recovered stolen property letter to ask for the in Michael says that he and Steve never asked to be refunded for the damage. Altiiough Michael argued at tiiat "it tiiat time was not a personal attack," he says we like Bloomsburg University and we support them," Michael explains. that "there's Although they have never-ending sitiaation tiiat is spreading to faitiiful custom- ers among the students, many people claim always been a ity against the lot of animos- Jewish people and tiiat's a small towns like Bloomsburg." 17 Michael and Steve Arcus don't con- NAPOLI PIZZA PIZZA Traditional Pan • • commu- our trademark," Michael jus- because his girlfriend challenged him, tifies, "if some people won't buy from Michael managed to get his G.E.D in ment 387-0511 damn proud to be Jew- for a small conservative our store because of Rta that, that's their problem, not ours." Michael emphasizes Sicilian his Jewish background but also explains Large Pie that he attends synagogue only on spe- Includes A Liter of cial occasions; Steve says he's an Ortho- Hot dox Jew. However, he works every Saturday at the store. "There's nobody else to do the job and Saturday is the busiest day," Michael says. "Nobody will take his place and I need him to open the store & Cold Subs • Stromboli Calzone • Salads Napoli's Delivers All Day Every Day AM- 1AM Fresh Dough Daily 11 ^ when I'm sick." Their store will always come first for the Arcuses. Although he dropped out of Bloomsburg High School when he was a senior in 1969, Michael expresses no shame about it. dropped out of school "I because I had leamed everything I needed Our Pizza Contains lOCWfc REAJL Cheese! to know to run the business," he says. He when he thinks of school, he adds that remembers all the years he wasted. For % /T > #ijj when 1977, in federal prison. Steve graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1970. Michael's advertising style is inimi- "Shop and compare and compare what you are getting for your hard-earned table. money," advises one of the ads he regularly sends to newspapers. The style matches the billboards that have covered the stores since 1967. curious It's a yet fascinafing blend of loose Bible con- notadons, practical advice, large scale economics, and surrealist mercantile poetry. Obviously, such an aggressive marketing presence, with those huge bill- boards on their store fronts, doesn't town please officials who have tried, in have the Arcuses remove them. vain, to "We've had a number of complaints about those boards," says Gerry Depo, Bloomsburg town administrator. He says the town has filed several times with the remedy the while, a ft^ ®« find a court but there's nothing they can do to tM' (t^ is just to nity. "It's claiming, "we' re ish merchants" is a provocative state- ofBloomsburg him, the purpose of education good job and to make a lot of money. "You should be allowed to learn only the things that will be necessary to do that job," he says. Nevertheless, and sider that their oversized billboard pro- exisfing situation. new board Once in a springs up in an obscure place and the zoning commission 71 called is upon Depo to intervene. says the Arcuses never agree to take out a permit which is cial advertising. speech, but it's required for "They claim commerit's commercial truly free in our we do whateverwe want withit,"Michael boasts. view." "It's our building and Depo says his name appeared on boards quite a few times in It's their retaliation. not a secret in town, the Arcuses don't socialize with local officials and certainly don't approve of Cyc^i:^^J^i^eh<^^ tj//>^i^ c/ef^^^i/i' that GOOD OLD DAYS "some people around here should get a psychological examination every year." 784-6269 CORNER 5TH & EAST ST., BLOOMSBURG Reservations recommended • Sr Discount Catering for special occasions ^^Wg government regulations. Michael goes as far as to say 10% The same animosity seems to characterize the brothers' stormy relationship with the Bloomsburg merce. "We Qiamber of Com- once were members," Steve SPECTRUM we didn't like what they were we decided to leave them with says, "but doing so their problems." The brothers left the as- sociation in 1972, after having been con- victed twice of Blue Laws violations for has been the owner of "Shawn's Trading Post" for two years. wanted Shawn to It's Michael who have a "taste of busi- ness" before he started college. But mately, "it ulti- was my responsibility to make selling on Sundays. They claim they never the store successful," got the support they expected from the says he's been making substantial profits. Chamber. SheUey Shenyo-Baum, downtown manager at the Qiamber, says "there is no way to classify them or their store, which is a bit peculiar in a town like Bloomsburg." She also says that nothing is ever said about the Arcuses during Shawn Shawn's a freshman at says. He Bloomsburg University, undecided about a major but Dog Gone Sharp determined to run a store "as a hobby, never as a career." two brothers had crane and move He confides that the better "buy a gigantic their store to New York meetings with the local businesses. City, belongs." But that would • Pet Supplies "They've been here so long not entice him into woiking with them. • Cat Grooming • Dog Grooming • Pet that every- body is used to them," she explains. According to Michael and Steve where it "They would drive me crazy," he smiles. When they think of retiring, it's only Arcus, their business doesn't suffer from with a knowing smile on their faces. "One a lack of popularity. "We're not afi^aid of the competition from WalMart orfrom the of Columbia MaU," Michael says, boasting, "last year was our best year and we're says he will raise animals, his second right on board this my Steve plans. Michael, He says that the Business seems to be hereditary in the time. "Steve will be a businessman in Heaven, and I'll have a store in Hell," he is Bench and Field Nutro Max Old Mother Hubbard Arcuses will be in business till the end of year." Arcus family and Shawn, the fourth-generation heir, lAMS who is not married, passion after the store. Food Science Diet sons will keep up the business," no exception. The oldest of Steve's sevenchildren, 18-year-old Shawn jokes. 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Hardly a day goes by that at one time or anotherthe bridge, estimated to beused by more than 16,000 vehicles daily, isn't of Danville have felt slighted, cheated and congested with Route 54 die highway state that would link Inter- 80 at Danville to Interstate 81 near Minersville was pro- just plain angry. Back directions at the Little traffic. has been done to ease the traffic tie- we existing bridge," the are going to replace the Campbell says. "We are going to replace it with either a new bridge at the Mill Stiieet location, which is at about same place as die existing bridge, or at the Factory Street location about 2(X) feet or so downstream from the existing bridge." mid-1960s, residents of ups or replace the 88-year-old steel struc- Danville and nearby communities stirred ture since the state Department of Transpor- upenough controversy to keep the Federal Highway Administration from building a tation targeted portion of Department ofTransportation) coming up industry, and highway connecting system through the with a plan that would route under the Factory Street alignment off of Conti- Susquehanna Valley. the historic district, through a tunnel and nental Boulevard to keep trucks out of end of Factory downtown. Ryan, however, says that's been PennDOT's plan all along. "We've felt It in the its "Lakes-to-Sea" interstate didn't seem to matter that people living Despite its replacement in 1983. PennDOT's (Pennsylvania then to the bridge at the south of Danville in Northumberland and Street, the preservationists Schuylkill counties were willing to give on up their properties for the sake of improv- DanviUe ing access to and from the anthracite re- "We gion — those in and around DanviUe didn't feel so benevolent. That was the their desire to blow dealt to those won't budge PennDOT bypass would be better were up across the (Danville) hospital lands, and out back across it the river to Route 54 out there," says Dr. living in isolated coal country. Nearly Michael E. Ryan, speaking for himself years later, a few Danville property and about 20 others ers are still setting 30 own- up roadblocks. who live in the that the majority of and Riverside residents but also business, like altogether. feel the traffic suited if state first have traffic Campbell adds people concemed .being not only Danville at community leaders, favor PennDOT officials have been looking tills in a biased fashion, choice all and it was tiieir along." Regardless of where it will Campbell says construction of a ment be built, replace- bridge, estimated to cost about million, should $10 have begun in 1987 or 1988. Ed Myslewicz, PennDOT's commu- historic district. ButRuss Campbell, PennDOT's bridge Concerned about preserving the borough's historical district, some West Maiicet Street homeowners are delaying project manager, says building a bypass replacement of the antiquated and dilapi- of about $ 1 50 million, wouldn 't solve the river bridge crossing the Susquehanna," dated DanviUe-Riverside Bridge, a nar- problem, but would merely create another says Myslewicz. row stmcture 20 that can barely accommo- around Danville, which carries a price tag one — what to do with the existing bridge. nity relations coordinator, admits dilem- mas like the "This one in Danville are rare. is tiie last [old] remaining major Campbell says PennDOT is neither mini- SPECTRUM mizing the need for a new bridge nor on our street. Basically, PennDOT's deci- is it being softonthe oppositioa Thedepartment is required — by law, he says, to follow a step- — an envi- have on the a new bridge would historic district. lobbying community andbusinessleaders up and down Routes 54 and 901 to help him get the roads improved so there would be a good link between the creates a traffic bottleneck in both down- bridge project, Ryan He was Factory Street alignment happy aboutthebridge replace- road improvements and in obtaining funding for them. And is "in- credibly biased." successful in get- group under the sun is for the tinglegislationto authorize the says the en- vironmental impact study Ryan interstates. -very has underi;aken concerning the D-107 Campbell acknowledges the old bridge 44 Like previous studies PennDOT Jr., couldn't agree more. For the past 10 years, Belfanti has been district," ronmental impact smdy that details the effects Mount Cannel, at the ex- peuse of the historic may be caused by a replacement project State Rep. Robert E. Belfanti of Ryan adds. the business section section by-step procedure to address problems that PennDOT recently completed downtown sion has been to preserve the says that a bridge at Fac- except one. tory Street is going to have a major * * ment he's not the least bit delays. Trying to pitch sell his district, which includes effect on the properties there. "It's DanviUe, to prospective indus- already having an adverse impact tries as the The prices of houses are not what they should be. Houses aren't selling on town DanviUe and our streetjustbecauseof the mere threatof ders motorists the bridge," the historical district resident means effect is because Street) is fic, it's it having that adverse (the bridge at Factory going to result in increased traf- increased pollution and increased noise Riverside, and who must to get to Interstates "There says. "The reason place tiiey should locate "isn't easy is real use it it hin- as their the region south of Danville that if the bridge were to close, it could affect the movement of goods and services to them from Interstate 80," the PennDOT official says. show them easy when you access routes," Belfanti says. "If not the 80 or 8 1 concem with can't first, then tied for first in the decision of a new industry to locate accessibility to time it takes to get to them. Shamokin is the major highways, and the Industrial Park, We have the which is be- tween Elysburg and Paxinos. Traffic leav- photo by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Aerial view of the Danville-Riverside Bridge, with proposed site indicated FALL-WINTER 1992 by arrow. 21 ing that park is either heading to Route 80 HARRISBURG REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH or 81. Traffic going to 81 quite "But traffic that Interstate to to Route 54," Belfanti notes. "But if prove Route 54 and that bridge is go down through Mill Street, and then through three red lights to get to 80. So Jack IDonaldson, manager of Paper Magic Group plants in both Danville and Elysbui^, First & midtrimester the old bridge causes neck," Donaldson adds. • Free pregnancy testing • Free birth control • pills in Elysburg, getting products that down bottleneck. bottle- we to Elysburg, store and of Suite 106 100 Chestnut St. Harrisburg,PA 17101 been any major deliveries. It hasn't needs to be both." constmc- set to be completed in fall 1996. Meanwhile, it recently spent more than $ 1 million making bridge so it repairs to strengthen the wouldn't need weight limits. about $8 million more, Campbell says. Myslewicz says Belfanti says, "every group under the sun is for the Factory Street alignment except And monkey wrenches that one has thrown a number of into the projea over the years. "This bridge should have been built at the same time Belfanti saystheDanviUe-Riversidebridge that bridge constmction to get started as soon as hour or 45 minutes sometimes." boxes. aware possible. one. Paper Magic employs about 700 woikers PennDOT is people south of Danville are pushing for the problem, but ithas delayed things, up to a half who make greeting cards and decorative gift 800-521-7444 re- tion of the replacement bridge to begin in course, having our truckers in and out to make It PennDOT has tentatively has caused de- lays in bringing overproducts from our plant here in Danville Gynecological care "It im- not Putting the bridge in good shape would cost transportation problems for industry. "The Danville bridge has been a abortions we we have done is eased access to a 1994 and ing in that industrial park." • placed, aU it industry pause before locat- no doubt in the coal region. contend with, StiU has that bridge, stiU needs to says there's a significant barrier to development and economic growth "It's really a combination of the bridge and would normally go 80 stiU has Route 54 makes some Abortion Services is smoothly," the politician adds. two or SERVICES moves was built was not for the state the Catawissa bridge [1984]," he adds. "If it As Nature Intended Foods, Supplements,Books.. & Supplements • Natural Foods • Body Building & Diet Aids • Books • Tapes • Native American Items • Nutritional Counseling • Specialty T-shirts • Senior Citizens Discount Hours: M-Th "Stop at the Blinking Light" 9:30-7, F 9:30-7:30, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 12-4 302 W. Main St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717)387-0436 22 For Beer on a Budget D.J. Fri. & Sat. Nights Rt. 42 & Main St., Numidia, PA SPECTRUM Historical and Museum Commission, "In fact, I'd say it's the number one issue," or whatever other angles the group could think — of Idocredittheirtenacityforholdingthis thing up as long as they have — he adds. King says a new bridge is not only impor- the bridge tant to spurring development in the eastem would be there." end of Northumberiand County, Much has been done to placate the objectors, BeLfanti says. PennDOT has re-engi- vital to neered the project so the historic properties standpoint, we're concerned about the would nothaveto be razed. Instead, concrete Merck Pharmaceutical plant in Riverside. That's 550 of some of the best jobs steel on "From and acoustical insulation would be put the foundations of the homes is just another part connector route and that Merck's transportation it's of the 80-81 their it flow but he traffic is because then way to King says. ' s not sure where it belongs — he only knows where it doesn't belong. And despite fighting an uphill battie, Ryan better. Jim King, director of Northumberiand says the group remains steadfast in its efforts County's Industrial Development Author- to get a bypass, which, he adds, PennDOT proposed back in the days of the "Lakes-to- says replacement of the Danville bridge of strong concern to everybody who looks Sea" route hearings. "We beyond themselves and at the bigger picture in terms costs, to detour all the Ryan agrees that a new bridge is needed, already there, and the road improvements win only make tmcks have the south to cross the river," car traffic through Danville." But Belfanti says the increased a if that Catawissainthenorthordownto Sunbury in just going to resultin alotmore tmck traffic and increased is if there is bridge falls into the river, it wiU increase all of Making those accommodations won't Ryan says. "...We solve the traffic problem, ity, Northumberland County load limit placed on that bridge, or vibratioa think this a in Northumberiand County and to reduce also is it keeping businesses already here. of economic developmenL haven't given up certainly late in the yet, although game," Ryan says. it's 3 ^ The Cat's Pajamas / Antique & Collectible Clothing and Accessories unique wearables for unique people 1 Rt. 42, lola mile North of Millville Thur.-Sat. 1 -5 or by appointment 458-5233 Interested in your old clothing, jewelry & accessories, men's, women's & children's WE RENT A They free-fall into the and spring back up air in search of a natural high falling through the air from a Imagine 225 your -foot height, The cord. you're air life hanging by a rushes past your limbs and tossed about like a rag doll, at a speed of 60 miles an hour. Suddenly, you're jerked back upwards as your cord recoils. Now you're rushing back up toward the sky. Once you reach maximum height, it starts again. Welcome to the world of bungee jumping. Bungee jumping is one of the many adventure sports that are popular throughout the world today. In Mexico, in Europe, it's cliff-diving; sky-diving; in the United it's States, thousands of daredevils are leaping from cranes, bridges, hot air balloons, and towers, with a cord attached around an ankle or about the waist, to experience unique sensations. It isn't a new sport. Bungee jumping was once practiced as a harvest ritual on Vanatua, a small island chain in the South Pacific. In the ritual, men jumped from made towers of sapling trunks with vines tied to their ankles. Yet, that mystical, oniinous aura sur- rounding bungee story by Braiidi Mankiewicz and Patricia Peron jumpers. isn't And for the sations are all known what they're looking the adrenaline rush," says photos by Marlyse Heap' and Joanie Heifer of by many majority, physical senfor. "It's Mark Elliott, an 18-year old freshman at Bloomsburg University. "Bungee gives you a natural high," he says. (Continued p 26) . I gency room treatment per 400,000 Elliott's first experience, a 175-foot jump from jumps. Nevertheless, two deaths and a constmction crane near Philadelphia, was thrilling repeated; the second time, enough to be was from a injuries, all jumping 225-foot high crane platform in Wild- wood, N.J. caused by have been the price it And Although impressive, to human If dangerous, 1 errors, pay for bungee in the United States since 1991. sometimes, the error could have bungee jumping may also be illegal. Before enacting ex- tremely strict safety regulations, Florida suspended bungee jumping. Jumping from a bridge or from a crane in most of the As states, is illegal including Pennsyl- Elliott's been easily avoided. One recent death vania. one occurred because, despite aU the not only defied the gods, they also precautions he had taken, the jumper defied the performance is not an unusual bungee jumping. Last October, several dozens of bungee jumping in addicts gathered in California to jump forgot to check is at cord was attached to the tower. It wasn't, from a 250-foot high bridge. OiaUenge if his and his heroic code LJespite jumped from a 1 September, things "it's to sometimes check if his cord was situations, "the heights involved are too high to allow for safety and good mance jumps," as perfor- Dana Brown, of the North American Bungee Association, Park City, Utah, * explains. Surprised to learn that jumping from a hot air balloon allowed in Pennsylvania, from, the longer your cord try anything, a prohibited because in he says, "the higher you jump try once, it." risk their lives. is is still one of those Indeed, for that "adrenaline msh," jumpers would most attached to the tower. * York last you have to you did just to say the taken, the jumper forgot 85-foot high crane platform in all precautions he had also "a big you feel better." As for Jim Knepp, Lancaster, who enacted. is bridge celebration. For EUiott, jumping may be "stupid or it's code, regu- Jumping from a crane or from a test accomplishment that makes is lated, at least until a specific of manhood as well as a crazy," but Knepp Commonwealth of Amusement Ride under which bungee jumping the basis of jumping was appears, EUiott and Pennsylvania's bungee. For the Vanatuan precursors, it and Pennsylvania has had no has been lucky so far since it serious accidents related to bungee was fatal. Knepp, a manager with a fire security systems company in Lancaster, knew that when it comes to risking leap into the air one's life, safety is not a luxury. jumping. Nationwide, the National way up to the platform, I made Safety Council has reported only one operator double-check bungee-related injury requiring emer- recalls. "On the the my cord," he and the harder it is, gets to control your performance without injuries." In fact, danger and the violation of law are intertwined. Brown bridge jumping notes. is illegal, it's done "As at night," he says, adding that the operations are conducted without "strict procedures and safety guidelines." As final safety precautions are taken, Rich Zaler, Middleburg, realizes this last chance is his to turn back. 26 SPECTRUM States like New Jersey require that the Colorado are leading the way in the jumpers be weighed before they jump number of hcensed and unlicensed so as to select the right cord. However, operators, northeastern Pennsylvania that correlation weight to is between height and too often neglected, according Brown. has its balloon operation every Wednesday Meanwhile, what's never neglected "I wouldn't jump from a crane or a bridge but tors are the try again release forms required to have with in I Pennsylvania balloon," says v-/nce in the air, first wanted to grab something. and other have Estes, WiUiamsport. 255 East 7th Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 already to jumped the operators at 150 of all responsibilities in case of death or like her mother, 39-year-old injury. Estes. "It cost to Air Conditioning Estes has sign to absolve The & 14-year-old Elizabeth reaUy afraid." * Anything. Wholesale Distributors Plumbing • Heating "I wasn't and the contracts adults ru anytime from a 4 4 minors are states, at I INC. -Rite Broad Acres Farm, near Muncy. by the opera- them .SUPPLY, share of business, with a hot air jump is $5 the average price usually - $60, with $45 - $55. Bungee jumping has become big business. Although CaUfomia and was an something hard who has never twice, feet, just Penny incredible rush, to explain to tried it," the (717)784-3263 somebody mother says, Owner: William A. Coombs adding that what one of her friends once —"Man, said after jumping Civt i>c: • gravity j^oe,s^ r ivQ ALL* AMERICAN FALL-WINTER 1992 27 ^i really doesn't closest —was mess around" you could get r^' feet. "I'll try as the and only did try, it when she saw her daughter jump. "I tried at 150 feet and but I I could control don't think I my fear, air is the you can jump from, depending on your mood or your different heights — jump courage. "It takes an eternity to lasts feet, when you so imagine try at 300 how long it feet," Estes comments. 25-year-old Clete Miller, a graphics salesman from Bloomsburg, shares the the same air, I first thing. feelings. wanted to "Once in grab some- Anything." Nevertheless, he says that the sensations are so special that is much Jumping from a hot air balloon at the Muncy's balloon festival last October cost Miller $95, tee-shirt and video- 1. 's tape included. Sky-diving's average jump is $200, according why not, Braving one's fears is not that easy, and common sense should be the primary factor in the decision to jump, according to Knepp. "Once on the 185-foot platform, the height suddenly materialized and I really got scared," he says, adding that in his case, being up there was really stupid because it feels like minutes.' ' he's afraid of heights. "I don't think that from many people could jump a crane anyway," he says. really defies logic and seem he wants to try from higher, possibly from 300 and, only a few seconds, but to Miller. options offered by hot balloon bungee jumping from 150 can, just cheaper than sky-diving," he says. price for one could go any higher," she says. One of the I because bungee jumping to the truth. Penny Estes admits that she waited almost two years before she Yet, decided to high as to it be a smart thing "It doesn't If Elliott isn't usually afraid of to do." heights, (he also sky-dives and cliff- 600 he admits that the same fear dives,) invaded him once on the platform. photo by Bruce Strong tried not to think that I "I might die," he says. Anyway, for Elliott, the sensa- tions he had prevailed over his fright. "As soon as you jump, you free fall for the descent," he explains. "It's only a few seconds, but minutes," he adds. it feels like When the cord is fuUy stretched, you have "hit bottom" and now, you're hurled upward in the recoil. "It's a different feeling from the descent," Elliott says, but ,^mW)JMM If done "a rush." properly, with when attendants, special let down. the blood rushes to your head," he says, "and it feels great." An padded it's still recoil about five times, and then you're finally "That's mats, and You 18-year-old healthy, and physically well-trained male dare- cords, bungee devil, Elliott fits the portrait of the junnping can typical be if safe, scary. even bungee jumper. A portrait that doesn't seem to include the "average individual" for whom bungee is a high-risk activity. "That's a false image that the media like to convey," Brown complains. For Brown, bungee jumping is accessible to almost anyone, "from the housewife to the construction worker to the dentist." SPECTRUM The view from above can be spectacular you dare to if keep your eyes open. Citing a study made in New where bungee jumping popular. Brown is Zealand, and a two-week training session for doesn't cooperate. very the employees on site before it's open to the public. The closest Air Boingo tower is at Vermont For Brown, those towers open an and profitable market, promoting the idea of afford- asserts that "jumping provides a very exhila- Valley, N.J. rating sensation that accelerates the heart rate in a very acceptable range." In other words, the only thing that should keep you away Moreover, "bimgee jumping can be practiced with safety much lower heights, its best," Brown says, at at designed for bungee jumping are now whole different range of people, from ages 12 to 55. Such devices are bungee towers, and the major world manufacturer happens to be Air Boingo, Brown's employer. attracting a started it its business in 1991. It the nation's largest manufac- bungee towers. Bungee towers naturally find their places in amusement parks. Air Boingo's main customers. Depending on its jump capability, a 70- foot, fuUy turer of equipped tower - is priced at $185,000 $200,000, a price which includes a three-day dangerous the leading bungee towers' successes. Under 18, jumpers have to be accompanied by one parent, and adults have to sign a liability-release form. Air- management FALL-WINTER 1992 around the cord itself, are meant training period At Action Park, $20 to enter the tower, and an additional $5 fee per jump. According to Brown, 10 to 15 per cent of the revenues, to which most facilities add tee-shirt and activity. California, it costs gadget sales, will pay for insurance to prevent neck and back injuries during premiums. the recoil, while the six different cord Those towers are also a gold mine for business seminars, during which bungee jumping will work weighing 40 - 280 pounds Each cord is destroyed after 300 jumps, while usual tests allow a tolerance of up to 2,000. However, most bungee operations provide the same safety equipment today. What really works in favor of . the tower is the securing presence of a gigantic mattress at the bottom of the Air Boingo has sold 21 towers now Brown sizes allow for jumpers explaining that devices especially — — able, family-oriented fun rather than a for cushions and bumper pads, wrapped heights. since is factor in from bungee jumping are the risks involved by those impressive is Safety extremely wide and work as a team. High enough provide that "stage fright" to sensation, they're also safe enough to protect the lives of Come rain or come shine, regard- winds under 35 miles an hour, these towers can operate from ver- also is seductive and functional. would Elliott jumpers, to new ttiis How- ever, Where's the real danger, degree Fahrenheit, a hmit hot air Open from March lucrative, sion of bungee jumping balloons operations are far from reaching. companies' golden-boys. Very tower. less of as a tool to help participants build self-confidence, overcome fears, say. isn't it makes bungee And for many danger that really so irresistible?^ October, Broad Acres Farm's weekly operations are likely to be cancelled without a notice if the weather 29 Out j^^L For Justice Donna Coombe proves a woman's place can be in the courtroom —on the bench Columbia and Montour counties fos- pecially prevalent in this area today," Coombe Despite her frustration, Coombe occa- tered an interest in the district justice she observes. believes that sionally takes time out to speak with stu- position. people have resorted to stealing because dents about the consequences they could Coombe says her desire to serve as a "public servant" comes from her mother, they have less money. Sometimes, what is stolen is face from having criminal records related sold to feed drug and alcohol to dmgs, alcohol and theft, among others. who told her that "each and every day, you habits, she says. can go out and do something nice for some- tion and general pressures of life are also system and careers in law to build body and make a difference in their lives." contributingto increasing serious crimes, respect for the system. "Doing that from the time until after years was young I woridng in the legal field for made me In addition, she speaks about the judicial Perhaps the most visible and unset- angry people on a daily basis, there I change that Coombe has witnessed during her term is the explosion of drug Coombe attended an intensive quietlitUe community. "There'snodoubt really want to be a dedi- could form a career," Coombe one-month "crash course" son College to become in explains. law at Wil- state certified. their Although Coombe deals with emotional, she adds. 1 cated public servant in a position where In 1980, The growing popula- and alcohol abuse in what used to and alcohol have that drugs Bloomsburg a brighter side. be a emonies, including those of her daughter, her brother, several nieces and nephews hit the area," she observes. is She enjoys the opportunity to perform weddings aU over Pennsylvania. She has performed nearly 500 cer- tiing "Un- and a few police officers. Regardless of the difficulty level and the fortunately, there are a lot of kids partici- Whether dealing with criminal cases or necessity to pay for the class out of their pating in the use of alcohol and drugs performing weddings, she invests equal own pockets, and today's parents have amounts of energy into every case. "They there is still plenty of com- from interested people seeking petition state certi fication of the 538 and the chance to fiU one district justice offices in oversees a staff of four full- be able to young children what A few years ago, free time to indulge in hobbies. duced stricterpenalties forunderage alco- sionally, Coombe hol violations. ticed a slight curb in the crime but believes and courtroom proceedings a day, in addi- the first offense penalty of losing a driver' that enterthe office to pay fines and court costs or lot to Over to Coombe has noticed be hearing more seri- just go out Anyone for a "Occa- walk or spend family." entering Coombe 's office might be surprised by the decor. mean a It's Mickey Mouse paraphernalia offenders. You an unusual combination of model ships and inter- see a lot of spersed with shelves bursting with law nice people that have kids in trouble and books. This blend of tradition and fan- "It's the years, seems most I some time with my says she has no- license for 90 days does not really file actions. that she Coombe claims her job leaves her littie in attempts to put pressure on today's youth, the state intro- they handle an average of 25-30 hearings 75 other people demand aU of your attention," she says. time and onepart-time secretary. Together, tion to the possible are all very serious cases that the consequences are." Penn- sylvania, she adds. Coombe deal with teaching to hard sometimes. you can only do so much as a judge," she ous criminal cases involving burglary, explains. Nevertheless, she says she al- murder, rape, sexual and violent crimes. ways does her "Violent and domestic disputes are es- feel they've best to had their make day tasy reflects a woman with strength and who perseverance but sure people cere, lightiiearted public she serves. in court. maintains a sin- compassion for the 3 JUST THE FACTS The district justice sys- tem originated from the old English common law. The system, made up of three nal cases and determines whether there dence to is sufficient evi- send cases to county District justices hear civil who heard cases and cases seeking awards of up to made decisions, was brought to the United States by the settiers. $4,000, a figure that may soon They also preside over summary of- be upgraded least one year prior to the elec- to $7,500. position. who In addition, persons must atone-month are not lawyers tend an intensive "crash course" in law and pass a test to become state certified. fense cases that involve minor Upon winning the election, the con- charges, includingtrespassing, district justice will ducts arraignments and pre- liminary hearings in crimi- Today, there is one district justice per district who FALL-WINTER 1992 week a year. Of the 538 districtjustices tion classes one in the district at tion is eligible to run for the court. squires or justices of the peace Anyone who is aU.S. citizen and has lived in Pennsylvania, about 20 percent are women and about 1 1 percent are lawyers. total number is The expected to increase in 1994 as redistricting occurs based on new census figures. Depending on their serve a six- area's population, district underage drinking, and disor- year term and participate in justices earn $26,500- deriy conduct. mandatory continuing educa- $38,000 a year. 31 Amateur Singing Karaoke has them off-key and old karaoke crowds, but surprisingly, when by Gabrielle Stander it Lights! Music! Action! quite in the shower Singing would-be like but now isn't all this, comes to musical tastes, there is not much show the world how well they can perform in front of a live audience. Nervous? Well, maybe a little as the more sophisticated systems. The "star of the stage," who requests the song of his may or her choice, group of people while the audience looks on stage is what keeps them coming ers feel There are as many different styles of karaoke machines as there are voice types, and A tape of the performance can be made same basic laugh on rainy days. Karaoke even frees up those who have stage fright or fear prin- flubbing lines, because the machine adapts people sing along to a song played the music to different voice pitches and all ciple: on. sing alone or with a so the singer can look back for a good back for more, says Fox. operate on the by the karaoke machine which uses either curious crowd gathers near the stage. Your a laser vision or mouth is chalk-dry and your hands shake system (with or without back-up vocals.) CD At the same time, the Suddenly, your voice blends with the in singing oldies. The unlimited freedom sing- colored lights start swirling around and a while reaching for the microphone. the spotlight of a generation gap. Both age groups enjoy superstars have the opportunity to in graphics laser-disk lyrics come up on a monitor or screen, along with a video-clip tones, and the lyrics are close by. Fox says that karaoke is addictive. "Once someone gets the nerve up to try, they want to come back to do it again," he says. Of course, many admit that a recorded music and you 're belting out one of the Beatles' hits, with the Fab Four serving as yourbackgroimd singers. But, wait! It's not live; music machine in it's karaoke, a unique that is allowing residents Columbia and Montour counties the opportunity to let loose with a song or two. Karaoke is a growing Bob Fox, who works ask fad. Just for Ail-American Karaoke, a Philadelphia-based company which contracts systems to public-gathering places like bars and restaurants. Fox brings his selection of 1,900 songs with Good Old Days bar, Bloomsburg, every Thursday night. "I 've him to the been a karaoke DJ for five years," Fox up says, "but it's really starting to pick speed now." Good Old Days attracts both young and 32 photo by Curvin Huber Charlie Moncavage and Bob Scicchitano apparently are not afraid of getting crushed egos. SPECTRUM makes the first time much Not everyone who tries karaoke drink or two the fees, he easier. made is worth it. In this case, business and is a first-time singer, however. Fox, sure that the investment he is pleasure do mix. "It's my first time here who and has seen a it's wide range of % 4 says talent, v-/nce someone gets the neive up to tiy, they want to come back to do it again. doesn't this matter. He be- lieves many that people are outstand- ing in their Gail Torio, Bloomsburg, karaoke night with her family. Torio to re- cendy experienced karaoke in New Yoik, where the crowds are tougher to please. "There would be people who would have people have something else to look she says. until mas season he it out that he last fall at," Charlie Harmon, Mifflinville, and Mark Newman, Berwick, are "regulars" at karaoke night at Lemons every week. ' Their favorite song is Barry Manilow's "We just "We don't "Copacabana." like to sing," says Harmon. care what we look like." Through karaoke, childhood fanta- and big come to life, hidden talent is finally realized, and unfortunately some egos says he loves may be crushed. That is the risk. But, for tomatoes thro wnat them," she says. "Here, karaoke because, "It's like a big party everyone appreciates the fact that you're the time." all sies whatever reason people decide to try karaoke, they are usually prepared to Compared up there."Torio used to have high hopes of becoming a singer. "This is the next clos- size graphic system to hotels He CD "The video screen is nice because disks. basic unit (excluding the disks and machine Good instead of the regular sound system) cost him $500. Lemons rents out his attracting an older crowd. the $10,000 because he "loves to do different things." parties in the area. singing only one song. Be- after Fair, bought his karaoke machine in The at stores Bar owner Ned Lemons says who came Lemons', Metz for parties. much talent they have." different at the brings supportive crowd also helps, says little Old Days' karaoke machine has a video screen and the larger-size laser disks, cause they do A mer Metz. After when of how a Bloomsburg University who landed the job of karaoke "cheerleader" last sumsides the Christ- regardless is says Sherry Lohr, a graduate student fun," says own way "beit think I a lot of karaoke to Good Old Days, have one thing —FUN. 3 est thing," she says. "It's definitely like living out a fantasy." SHOW Robert Budd, Bloomsburg, says that karaoke gives him and his wife, Susan, a He likes tosingtheirweddingsong, "Sometimes When We Touch." Budd, who has been singing ' 'nice since OFF break" in a hectic woik week. he was 15 years old, tried with Progress lighting karaoke last summer and loved it He also had a tape made for him at a karaoke stand at the Bloomsburg Fair this year. Karaoke at bars like Good Old Days PROGRESS' and Lemons', Bloomsburg, both rely on Spotlight your prized sheer numbers to keep their businesses Progress track lighting. Illuminate work, study and with going. Bob Metz, a MiUviUe resident who is a part- time karaoke D J and tmck driver, per song charged his customers $ 1 Fair this year. Because he chine, song owns at the his ma- Metz pays a copyright fee for each to the publishing original singers. who owned companies and the Karaoke DJ, Bob Fox, a machine for three years, joined his current company to avoid the extra paperwork created by copy right fees "I tried it on my own copyright fees caused at first, but the me too many head- aches," he says. But, although FALL-WINTER 1992 Metz pays Airline Tickets Low play areas, too. voltage or standard A full selection tor home and voltage. styles Vacation Packages of Anntrack business. Free advice from our lighting experts. Visit our showroom and let us show Hotel tKS^;?:" you. Mention Spectrum and receive 1 5% off already discounted prices on any fixture Bloomsburg Electrical Lighting Supply Groups Inc. Showroom 1100 Old BenwickRoad Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717)-784-9488 & Car Reservations Cruises (800)-222-9203 tulon-Tues-Wed-Fri 8-5 Thurs 8-8;30 Sat 8-3 Showroom 8-1 Counter Visa and Mastercard Accepted 24 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, PA 389-1750 800-828-6034 33 Answering the Can forHe^D For emergency dispatchers, remaining calm by Patricia on the road crucial to getting help is — Peron How do you differentiate between a cow found wandering in a backyard, somebody dispatcher since 1989, agrees. "Some- nored. times, just shouting louder than Each dispatcher undergoes a threeweek training period, but their best re- will get who's lost on his way home, and a house on fire? On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Columbia County's emergency services team re- sources are the expertise, sponds to everything. calm tips, and "You just have to try everything that works to keep people until the emergency team arrives," Center to them do what you want," she What the team refers to as "anxious calls" are certainly the ones. first most difficult "Some people are so calm that you don't think that they're in trouble," Miller says. "But when they describe the simation —"my mother is un- conscious and she's bleeding a 4 4 of a miniature replica is them has been a says. self- control they've developed through one call after another. Alissa Fetterman, Hidden in the basement of the county court house in Bloomsburg, the two-room Emergency Communications who one principle governs the team no matter what the caU is, it can't be ig- an army operations room, lot," We get the craziest days before and three days after the 99 on the calls three crowded with switchboards and computers. On a busy day, they will help the team handle 20 to 30 emergency calls fires, acci- — then you realize you're the one to be in trouble ." Miller moon. says that trying to keep them line before they col- lapse or before they hang up the phone, without giving indications on where they are, is plus an most difficult. Keeping people on the unaccountable number of rou- phonemaynotberealisticpar- dents and other crises — full tine ones. ticularly Irene Miller, the operation's director, says it takes a little more than just nerves of steel to be one of the 10 dispatchers who, will have when you dial 784-791 1, to dispatch the right fire, po- ambulance or paramedics team she says. "And it may minutes, especially if take long, long the person is call- fire for instance, when forces the situation, a them to leave. "How can you expect people to be coop- ing from a remote area." erative and give us their address or some Although the dispatchers can't rely on any specific scenario, they can recog- indications when such a thing happens," says Diane Benner, another dispatcher. to nize behavior patterns that will very "In that case, the only thing to do respond to your call. "The situations are quickly alert them of the situation. "Hys- leave the line open to trace the call or ask never the same and each terical lice, call has to be people are the easiest to calm handled individually, to the best of our down," says Brenda Remaley, the ability," Millersays, explaining that only operation's deputy coordinator. 34 is to who sometimes know an area we do." It may also be that the caller doesn't the police better than SPECTRUM know where he is. That's precisely when stress has to be handled carefully by the team, according to Miller. Sometimes, the situation is less seri- also needs to be taken care of. "We refer Main Street." Cows seem to be in trouble den, right by some of the cases to the police and most we find out that those people have a medical problem," she says. remember when a farmer called to com- Finally, there are the funny calls plain about one of his neighbors that was ous than expected. Miller says some real here, as people, especially the older ones, just call someone. the closest police de- partment which sends somebody to see them." The team also has to handle harassing caUs. "We know who 1 nterventions for domestic violence used to be very unusual, but today, we the harassers are, because they one and fake an emer- call regularly munications center which seem to be much worse than others. The team has its own theory for those. "I don'tknow ''I on the phone with them, we caU at his animal. There are days at the com- we don't always have time to stay so to talk to Remaley's story helps MiUer throwing stones because they're alone and need "But, around of the time, call if there's a scientific explana- tion behind the phenomenon, but you can be sure that fuU- moon get at least days will be one of these," Miller says. a day. 59 "We get the craziest calls three days gency situation," MiUer explains before and three days after the "We cannot discard fuU moon." Remaley agrees. any call, so how busy we are, them talk or we tell them "We depending on we either let that we have to answer another call," she says. "It's sad because really one day, they will be in trouble and we won't believe which bring a little bit of relief to all the stress. "One day, a guy called and told us, 'you're but I going to think that I'm crazy hear a cow mooing in my backrecalls. "And that was Remaley them." yard," However, Miller notes those calls are a particular form of emergency, which true; the cow had been wandering for a while and had found refuge in his gar- You're in tend to be superstitious here," she says. The emergency personnel calls that reflect the get changing social patterns in the county. "Interventions for domestic violence used to be very unusual," Miller says, "but today, we get at least one call a WCNR Country . . nueu)93 You Country without 6 a.m. to midnight can't spell FALL-WINTER 1992 CNR 35 day." Alcohol-related accidents are reported all the time, even early on a Monday morning. makes no "Today, time difference," Fetterman says, "especially for underage drinking." Miller also stresses the necessity to Reproductive Health Care Birth Control • Prenatal Care Cancer Screening Community & Parent Education S.T.D. Testing / It 's 11 23 Old Berwick Rd. Bloomsburg, PA that really surfaces, according to Miller. "Ev- erybody reacts differently because 1601 Mulberry Berwick, when a stressful situation is over each team member's personality St. PA is precisely when the you," she says. call is going to hit humor to relax, some need to be alone, some simply need to talk, or some, like M.A. Cards Accepted COLUMBIA Fetterman, calm MONTOUR down by playing on Some simply can't overcome the stress and, according to Miller, it's time „, dispatchers come and on-site a lot of go. "I've seen emergency people who to catastrophes but couldn't handle the stress of multiple calls," she says. Others would take their stress back home every day. "Sometimes, the team feels that they've done everything possibly wrong in handling the call and they want to quit," Miller says. "My reply is that just as long as they didn't lose the call and solved the prob- lem, it's OK." She also reminds them of the day when they helped an Amish woman deliver her baby. "The delivery was not going well and the midwife decided to call us," MiUer "We recalls. stayed on the line with the midwife, while the ambulance was taking them to the hospi- Miller's computer. FAMILY PLANNING — Miller has seen this Some members need Communica- tions Center were used just after." AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES nized as the Emergency many break after a difficult caU," 1978 with an started in answering-service company, later orga- you react and you get involved that you do a bad job," she explains. Miller says it's only after the emergency is over that the team can breath and relax. 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Michaels JohnHampton' s voice boomedacross the police radio, breaking an eerie silence. The Berwickpatrolman was telling his colleagues the news they dreaded hearing. "Officer hit!" "We're on our way Hampton screamed. to Berwick Hospital, the worst kind of call an officer hears. Ptlm. March Eugene GoUa was on at collisions. "We were around the and he tried to other driver. "'We got to the point where smck in the GoUa com- The posure. run us down a couple of times," GoUa says of the finally got force of the blast knocked to the groimd, but he maintained his away chasing deer and cows field, situations and "He got me, shot a couple more times I went down. The next thing I heard — was tires spinning he was trying to get I puUed out my revolver out of the mud. mud." Throughout the chase, even as the GoUa and shot once through the door and got up and shot a couple more rimes." says he didn't recognize the suspect, Gary GoUa, who was not wearing a buUet- GoUa alerted other members of the proof vest, was shot in the stemum. Re- police department of his location before covery took several months, but he even- Dolan. tuaUy retumed to the patrol He woiked his way through the ranks, 30, 1977, checking a suspicious vehicle with out-of-state license plates that to drive his cruiser from attempts vehicles were alongside each other, keep the roadways clear!" It's Golla trying he had been parked for several hours along Sunset Drive in Berwick. "You could look inside the vehicle and see aU kinds of tools," GoUa "There was nobody around it so recalls. we asked neighbors to call whenever the driver re- turned." He can't recall the exact time on his p.m.- 4 a.m. the van. shift, "We 8 force. 44 became police chief and We were chasing deer served until eariy 1992, when a back injury suf- and cows around the field, and he tried to run us fered on duty forced him to retire. He carried one valuable lesson from the down a couple of times? night of the shooting. but he got a caU about went back to the area ' and blue] lights," the officer adds. "The driver looked back today in law enforce- Golla and Mark ment because stepping out to confront the suspect. in his rear-view "1 told Travelpiece, a stu- to get out," Mark to stay in the car and I walked up alongside the van and told him mirror and took off." dent intern from Pennsylvania State Uni- GoUa says. "He refused and walked around to I check the other door, The which was locked. I retumed to Uie driver's five mUe, high-speed chase woimd through mral roads and eventually ended with the side and saw him reach for the console, puU out a gim and fire through the win- vehicles circling in a farmer's field, and dow." versity riding with him, followed. 'You should wear a pro- tective vest, especiaUy and drove up behind the van, turning on the [red ^ under Fire fi Officer Area police ^ it seems like everybody is carrying a gun," GoUa says. "The thought 's always Uiere about getting shot again never leaves from it — but I think I — it regrouped pretty good." Despite his injury, the veteran poUce officer hasn't caUed for any type of gun- control measure. "Don't get me wrong, I am pro gun," SPECTRUM Golla says. "I believe that this is part of our constitutional rights, unless mitted a violent felony. hospital, I you've com- When I was in the police officer story about and they wanted me as a who was and it I shot to refiised. I make man who to as GoUa was reaching to On Aug. 10, rescue her. Winn 1992, pleaded guUty in Columbia County Court to kid- a napping, risking a catastrophe and two beheve counts of terroristic threats in connection people have a right to have a gim." for the window rescuers waiting below, then jumped just got a call from an outfit in Ohio that was anti-gun As Peepers, out the second-story shot him, with the Berwick incident. Judge GoUa C. KeUer GaUey approved a plea bargain later believes the American legal system didn 't that sent the defendant to a state prison for work. five to 10 years. "When Dolan was out on bail after shooting me, he got into trouble in New Jersey for guns and drugs and nothing was ever done about bail imtil He it. and wiU undergo evaluation and treatment for mental iUness. remained out on he was convicted of shooting Recently promoted to corporal in late says. "1 believe the 1972, Bloomsburg Townpoliceman Larry me," the policeman system has a lot of faults." Smith jokingly Dolan eventually got out of jail, went to Florida Winn gets credit for time already served in Columbia County Prison and is now serving a hfe sen- tence without the possibility of parole for committing a crime with a fire arm. tells his traveling partner, Charlie Meeker, that the domestic violence call they were answering would be an easy assignment since police had been to the 12th Street before. It address just two weeks was a wrong presumption. photo by Brand! Mankiewicz Chief Larry Smith Almost J 5 years after being shot,Golla faced another life-threatening This time Aug. 1, it Smith and Meekerarrivedon the scene situation. involved other people. On 1991, accused wife abuser Wells Winn held his 18-year-old stepdaughdousing her and the bedroom of her mother's home with a flammable fluid and threatening to blow up the whole neighborhood. Golla and two other officers, Sgt. James Comstock andPtlm. Troy Maneval, sneaked into the house and apprehended Winn as he tried to strike a C. in hopes of queUing the argument. Smith had stead, rifle-toting In- down an angry, his wife, " the veteran officer adds. one day husband. bloodied bedroom, he was trying to strike the time waist," Smith recaUs of going 1 wanted to race over to the home near the face-to-face with Walter Beach. "Often Catawissa Dam times people say you can't react at situa- ation, but when we whole thing running mind was who would get shot me,myparmer,ortheman'swife." The situation appeared to cool down had the upper hand because he could see us and we couldn't see him. tions like this, but the my when the man returned to the basement, had the fire extinguisher, but whoever did the living "1 fire was our plan and it to see the had problems. Being a young poUceman, my from at \he butminuteslater,hefinaUyshotup through extinguisher. That house Pratt's office on Main Street and knew we but match," GoUa says. "1 forget if Jim orTroy doused him with the contents of a my being taken into Dr. it rifle, — into the barricaded of woman looked like a howitzer about six inches carrying a .308 through "When we broke "Then we got a caU about a shooting. "I raced out "The man came up from the basement ter hostage, match. to stare room and take care of the "That was scary because walk up creaking steps stairs, but littie committed him but couldn't floor. never thought he would do any- thing drastic until the shot came up tiirough "When 1 had since we had to to get to the up- we know did suicide. situ- got there, Mr. Jones that he had tried to talk to my mouth was dry." Smith, now the head of the Bloomsburg department that includes 1 worked." the floor," Smith continues. Winn had kept police at bay for almost two hours before the decision was slug where instructs his made subdue him and end the business." protection when answering domestic-vio- know if we would have been Catawissa killed if the match had gone officer were Smith's blast sure as heU would have knocked us to try to "1 don't around," off, but the GoUa says. While the Winn, came through about three feet from 1 was standing, 1 knew he meant The standoff. Dawn officers incident and another shooting in when he was a were subduing fiiU-time officers and seven part-timers, two most fife-threat- men to "There is are violent, we had to go home every week to the Jones family's because the husband threatened to shoot no such thing as a good domestic these days. Most domestic caUs ' ening experiences. always have backup lence caUs. much younger "In Catawissa, it seemed Hess threw her pet dog, FALL-WINTER 1992 the officers the ' who Smith says. "You have some like to be the Lone Ranger, guy in the white hat who is going to do everything himself. 39 them "I explain to that it doesn't do violent domestics that involved me a bit of good to come on scene and find ons and two bank robberies. No Bloomsburg Police weapone's Sgt. Clair Hendricks recalls an incident several years you cold-cocked, lying on the ground out. If you go together you have gotten hurt at the bank robberies, and ago, where he answered a late-night do- knocked someone got mestic a better chance to get something done." domestics," he notes. The chief explains hurt at each of the violent call. "When some of the prob- Street, I lems. "What happens a lot of times when you go to a domestic, and you're trying to subdue the violent partner, the other partner — after a cooling off period. "Laws have been protect us. that shake when got there, but when 1 didn't wiU turn on you because you're hurting their mate," Smith adds. "Most times the victims want to forgive their partners 44 99 times out of 100 I got to the house on Zehner saw a man with a shotgun at the top of the driveway. And, the gun was pointed at me," Hendricks says. "Due to the fact knew calling the individual from him by "I kept talking to him until I I could get close enough and grabbed the gun and took was playing a good tune written to with Now if we see any sign my knees. 5^ of my most harrowing experiences. I didn't shake got there, but If their mate refuses to testify at to the station, is Police officers use security mea- Smith believes the chances of an officer being injured answering a domestic call have increased greatly over the years. my career, I've when I when I returned I was playing a good tune with my knees," a dis- missed," the police chief adds. "During it away from him. That was one ofviolence we can make an arrest. hearing, then the case nickname, his and kept advancing toward him. I returned to the station, I years before in Catawissa, I kept I sures Hendricks adds. —sometimes makeshift ones. On sev- eral occasions, just knowing the person's nickname paid off. Columbia County Sheriff Harry Roadarmel Jr. Coimty. had two "I can remember very ing to go for a Husky Ambassadors last 10 or 'h' out of his wife and mother-in-law. Fire- arms were involved," Roadarmel says. when he us that we got to a rural cabin was holed up, he wouldn't take him commitment to the University can and distinctly hav- man I had known for 15 years who had just beaten the living "When we "Share the vision that should faced a similar situation while he was a state police officer in Blair yelled to alive." Patience paid off for Roadarmel. a The long standoff ended without a shot being lifetime!" fired or any additional injury. was pitch black and I don't think there was a star in the sky," the sheriff recalls. "I called to him by his nickname, 'Red,' and told him he wouldn't have much more fime. About 45 minutes later, which seemed like hours, he threw his weapon down and walked toward me. "It "When The Husky Ambassadors represent a select group of the student body at Bloomsburg University. They participate in special activities and programs that bring the alumni, the student body, faculty and community this is he reached me, 1 said, 'Red, Harry, and he responded by saying, ' 'Thank God, it's you. If it would have been anybody else, I 'd probably have shot it out with them because 1 wouldn't have Ustened to them." together. Police officers aren't the only law- For more information 40 call 389-4058 enforcement personnel to face the possi- SPECTRUM of bodily harm. District Justice bility Donna Coombe, Bloomsburg, learned of the dangers early in her career. "I was only four months and in office about three or was there later getting caught up on paperwork when I Tlic Costvimc Slio| heard a Fantasies by Rebecca ' commotion in the outer office, Coombe recalls. "The next thing I know, a police officer comes running in and pushes me ' and I feU into the waU. ' A startled Coombe didn't know that a man she had sentenced to jail about 90 made bail and was standing outside her office window with a minutes earlier had loaded rifle. "The police officer had gotten a tip was on his way here with a gun," Coombe adds. "He did have a gun in his vehicle. I don't know what would have happened if the police wouldn 't have shown up or gotten a tip when they did. The incident even had a happy ending that the suspect Designer ' 55 East Main Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (717) 784-4436 for the suspect, Coombe says wdth a gleam in her eyes. 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The president's of- who fice contacted the provost mation — The We learned that the right to even to We to avoid being sued. dean that we also didn't reassured the relish the idea of being sued, would continue to check our facts, but would not pull the story. credit, the dean acknowledged To his that the the secretary fact, us and told us that tiie ^which we subject already had. issue is not of a subject becoming — has every be upset with they sue they wish—butof apubUcbody upset with the press University wanted us to go to lengths to try staif of the magazine. and avoided entirely authorized the school to release such infor- notified the dean who had a discussion with senior it subsequent problems. In the press wish, if if refiisingtoprovideinformationtiiatiscleariy in the public record, should know is public record. It is informa- for it—^nagazines, TV and radio of time wor- lot • stations, who are entitied to such information and are not fact that the highest levels For your: required to explain why they want iL We pursued our action against \he school district • Organization • School Event • We print: • rying over this issue could have led some fo one simple reason. If a local public body refiises to faculty) to skirt issues of the First Amend- the Student Press ment, Freedom of Information, and the of Information center of Society of Profes- know, and hassle wasn't worth figure the In response to a question of what infor- mation should the University release subject, to the our editor-in-chief fimily directed Law Center, tiie Freedom sional Journalists, is it. a and even an attomey who member of tiie board consider to be a matter of public record, then what else is the district refusing to — the —and why? provide stcff. 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Theeditor-in-chief,executiveeditor, and associ ate editor later met with the subject for about 90 minutes. cerns, to his con- To all the people who think the press goes too far sometimes, consider the alternative. and explainedanumberofjoumaUstic realities to check We listened him. facts We again explained that we and reiterated that we were not doing an in-depth investigation of him or of his business, but merely profiling public. Actually, we thought the article was rather complimentary. True was involved, where it was destined and where it was bound. It did concede in 1986 that the incident was classified as among its for the to joumalistic procedures and codes of ethics, requests to provide a it we copy of the reftised full article WASHINGTON (AP) - New details about the prior to publication (just as we would refuse the dean that privilege), but did tional efforts (as make addi- we do on aU our stories) to have the subject verify facts and quotes. 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Owned and 44 Deliveries We Don't Just DeliverCreate a Lasting Memory Rt. 11 Danville 275-4006 SPECTRUM there's nothing like seeing a hundred geese DUCKS ONUMITED IS WORKING TO sitting there Michael. Save The Swamps nesting and feeding," says "It's a beautifiil sight." The program under consideration for is the Green Land Pro- Michael's land gram. designed for kids between It is the ages of 10-18 to teach The water stinks, the frogs belch, the wildlife insects drone, creating a constanthum, the ground is mushy, and in the loaded with mosquitoes. it's unfit for summer, If they're not However, wetlands are not uninhab- and animals. Here they can find water "Currendy , we are losing 50,000 acres Tom Husband, chairman of the Wyoming Valley Chapter In Pennsylvania, the group to that recommend areas in need of preserva- and various conservation organizations The tion. with a After receiving a recommendation, Ducks Unlimited evaluates the area and the eariy colonists. offers advice, expertise, and physical la- Several years ago, beavers returned and bor in improving and maintaining the area built a new as an environmentally creek running through pond was drained by it. An dam, flooding some crop land new pond. The swamp that Michael owns was and creating a sound location for animals. Wetlands water, help control floods, and provide Game Commis- areas for recreafional activities. it is the only area that harbors ducks in Luzerne County and part of the Pennsylvania is Farm Game Co- op.," says Sherlinski. "It lends itself well up blinds and allowing youngsters to leam how to hunt safely." Members of Ducks Unlimited, aninter- ronment for com fields Husband. . national non-profit organization, birds, plenty for feed Indeed, egrets, is Canada geese use stop on ing theirmigratory flight route. the oppormnity to During a youth shoot held see waterfowl in a natural setting. The organization was formed during bowl of the 1930s when sports- the dust in October for the 1992 Green together to do something Wings,thel2-to about the scarcity of waterfowl in drought-plagued North America. Ducks Unlimited has been instmmen- 18-year-old members of development of The North ited, an estimated American Waterfowl Management Plan, an international agreement between 500 ducks and Canada geese men banded in the Canada and the United protect some States made to six million acres of water- FALL-WINTER 1992 Ducks Unlim- were home to local ducks, and geese. At times, hundreds of of waterfowl in order to insure that fumre wiU have and protection," says to live in." it work to preserve and maintain the habitat generations of grasses and an ideal place that birds "It's would choose to setting sell, I don't have any prob- new neighbors," he explains. Ducks Unlimited does not buy land in the United States because the country is from Canada to Mexico that waterfowl fly over and use to rest and feed. The Pennsylvania State Game Commission and various conservation groups are trying to work out a deal it to may not be As for Michael, he has to decide whether to get rid of the beavers and a few of their dams or suffer the loss of crop land. "It's "Basically, neighbors and regulations affect his farm. "If I don't lems with "Earl Michael's land has a good envi- sion, tal might successful. information and education specialist for to the Pennsylvania State new deal with are not only beneficial for wildlife, they also recharge groundwater supplies, purify polluted possible not just a beaverdam,and,mo'eover,isnoteagerto safisfy all participants, but Ducks Unlimited for preservation by Ed Sherlinski, recommended it is mainly an area on the migration route original swamp area has always been a them about hunt safely. of tillable land for the area affected by the works Earl Michael, a farmer, owns 20 acres in the Shickshinny area. to simple deal; Michael wants an exchange that mainly with the State Game Commission swamp how Ducks Unlimited would like to see the of Ducks Unlimited and brushy cover for protection. and area preserved, but populations in all of North America. of wetlands a day," says and are vitally important for aU plants drink, plants to eat, of amount of nesting sites in Canada, which in turn has increased waterfowl the hurnan habitation, wetlands are down right undesirable. ited fowl habitat. This agreementhas increased sighted. "I'll tell you, it as a nesting and feed- not easy justifying both ends. I'm trying to make a living here," says Michael who stay farming." proudly says, "I intend to ^ —DONNA GRAJEWSKI BACK OF THE BOOK (mm Ho^s WALE ft^ IR by Brandi Mankiewicz some, the ghosts roam common- The family dog, Rocky, won't climb main staircase, even at his master's beckoning. Strange sounds resound around about the house nightly between place in me. midnight and 3 a.m. They are said to meet transcendent ability of throughout the house when nothing should on the landing of the main God the A single chord is played on the According to staircase. This earth and the — need I need the I exaltation above may explain Rocky's reluctance to ascend the universe." Ironically, she died piano in an unoccupied room, disrupting a the staircase. during the 1970s friendly dinner with an icy chiU. Is Rocky a 90 poimd German Shepherd-Doberman mix wants to go upstairs," says Bob Wink "he'U go up the be stirring. it coincidence or mass hallucination? The Irondale Inn, permanent "guests" to leave Bloomsburg, has who aren't planning anytime soon. Strange sounds come from rooms and sometimes a strong male presence can be felt by different ' — 'If — back staircase and meet us also at the top." when a fire all but destroyed her study atlrondale. Maybe now she does walk the house as she once had hoped. The permanent visitors He Although Rocky's actions indicate lieve that they are quite friendly. that he senses the spiritual presence every- to anyone. In fact, the them, the Winks say, and they'll be nice to you. can be attributed to three ghosts named Winks feel it only occasionally. Most of the other encounters with the WiUiam Winters, Anne Boone, and Daniel ghosts have been the feeling of strong with the Winks didn't sleep Winters served under George presences in rooms and weird occurrences. his three Washingtonduring the Revolutionary War Although they lack physical forms, the visit, and came ghosts have affected everyone Harris. to Irondale in his later years. Anne Boone was a distant relative of Daniel Boone. Daniel Harris was also named Winks beBe nice to scare day, the people in these rooms. These occurrences aren't there cowers away from certain rooms. come in contact with late Janet who has them, especially the Worthington Englehardt. Englehardt was an executive secre- Once, a young man who was staying stay. at all during On the last day of his he was in the bathroom preparing to leave. to day As he was shaving, he thought himself that he couldn't wait to leave. "As he thought this, the baseboard [heatoff in that room," says by several poems, but only his name is known. Are these ghosts real? The electrician thinks so. tary forthe Bloomsburg Chamberof Com- Bob Wink. "That never happened merce and an English teacher. She lived at fore or since." Who knows? as a ghost, ing cover] fell The first electrician hired by Bob and Irondale during the middle of this century Linda Wink, owners of the Irondale Inn, and wrote many poems about the ghosts. had an encounter that caused him to never She was fascinated by them and even sharing their house with ghosts. return to the house. While he was working saw a woman carrying a baby, even though he was the only person in the house. The electrician never returned to Irondale. This was the only time, though, wroteofherdesiretojointheirranksinher have learned downstairs, he afterlife. In anyone has physically seen an because 46 apparition. wrote "A Letter to My Daemon" she "please meet me in my study at Irondale at eight o'clock tomorrow ing" to tutor her in the "I seem to mom- ways of haunting have too much of the be- Did he anger the ghosts? The Winks aren't intimidated to accept the house's mystique. them by They as a part of The noises and strange happenings are just a part of everyday life Rocky could would be for them. Now, if only lose his fear, everything perfect. S SPECTRUM TfS LOOMSDURfi TOWN The only , ; in ^ Pennsylvania A NICE PLACE TO GROW Downtown Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Airport y Historic District ' . . Bloomsburg University J ' Bloomsburg Town Park Susquehanna River Recreation Bloomsburg Fair Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble .'"..' Cultural -- i •.•:: .... • •; .. • •'•" • • ' • — **. 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