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We also have a Quadra 610, a MicroTek IIXE color scanner, and a Our puter age. We are in the process of entering our circulation information into the computers and will have subscribers' names, addresses, sub- and done from this file. Our bookkeeping department worked hard to compile all the needed information. We would like to hear from any of our subscribers who might have any problems with deliveries or billings. However, all the technology is scription dates, billings new hardware, useless if the editorial product is weak, or if we don't meet the readers' needs. Pardon a little egotism, but we believe our technology has finally caught up to our editorial product! are using a different program. —THE EDITORS LaserWriter Pro 630. Along with we QuarkXpress, to produce the magazine. QuarkXpress is a desktop publishing program that is widely used for publication by the professional media. circulation department is also attempting to join the com- the LETTERS TO the Spring/Summer 1994 Vol. 8, No. 1 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Walter M. Brasch EXECUTIVE EDITOR Brandi Mankiewicz CREATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGING EDITOR Felipe Suarez ASSOCIATE EDITORS Dan McGonigal Lisa Subers PHOTO EDITOR Lisa Subers ASSISTANT EDITORS Alicia Curley, John Michaels Aaron White PRODUCTION/ART DIRECTOR Matt Steinruck ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Meka Eyerly PRODUCTION CONSULTANTS EDITOR Jim Seybert, Dick Shaffer BUSINESS Everyone affiliated with Bloomsburg University should be very proud of Spectrum. The quality of the periodical surely must equal the quality of the students who produce it. For many years. Spectrum has been superb in reporting, format, it has been an award winner! The Bloomsburg community al issues. No and substance. am thoroughly impressed with I Spectrum and the many awards the magazine has won. It truly is a highly professional publication. you and the I commend is /. Bauman Mayor, Bloomsburg ple of why I am immensely proud our faculty, students, and staff. Curtis R. English, Interim President Bloomsburg University an outstanding exam- Spectrum is published twice a year by the Program in Journalism, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, PA 17815). No portion of Spectrum may be reprinted, including advertising, without permission of Spectrum. ISSN 0892-9459. © 1994 Spectrum Magazine. SPRING-SGMMER 1994 of DIRECTOR Neil Dolan BOOKKEEPER Pam Verry ASSISTANT BOOKEEPER Dawn Hall ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES ACCOUNT William Beall Juliet King, entire staff. Spectrum it. Daniel no wonder It's other publication in our area matches — design, is fortunate to have Spectrum reporters write stories providing information about local and region- OPERATIONS Jr., Lisa Hagan, Matthew Pomara, Kellie Root, Sharie Slusser, Ryan Wynings CIRCULATION/ PROMOTION DIRECTOR Richard Martuscelli Account Executives Megan Dooris, Christopher Grove, Lisa Hagan, Matthew Pomara, Kellie Root The magazine for Columbia and Montour counties Spring/Summer 1994 Vol. 8, No. 1 FEATURES 8 Growing Like COVER STORY Weed a : The Marijuana Epidemic by Brandi Mankiewicz and Jay Unangst 1 4 The Plastic Impact its Way : Bloomsburg Company Hammers into the Global Village. by Neil Dolan 1 8 Quality Woven In Relationships : : Bloomsburg Carpet's Relighting the Flame Unique Craftsmanship by Felipe Suarez by Matt Steinruck 20 A Leap of Faith by 24 Skydiving Into the : Arms DEPARTMENTS of Fate Dan McGonigal The Bloomsburg 3 Behind the Lines 3 Letters to Exit Columbia County's : On-Ramp to the the Editor Information "Superhighway" Appetizers 5 by Lisa Subers Sweet Dreams 28 A Family Affair : Wltere Trapshooting is Relative 34 Living A Dream : Eric Jonassen's Path to the Fear 33 by John A. Michaels Just for A NFL by Aaron R. White Not Seasonal Facelift 38 Back of the Book What's 36 Painstaking Art : in a Word? Taking a Chance with Body Art /^bout the by You Dan McGonigal cover... Photo by Dan D'Amato. Models Kristin Bergstein and John P. Hayden : All-American Magazine Associated Collegiate Press Gold Medalist Columbia Scholastic Press Association Certificate of Merit American Bar Association First Place American Scholastic Press Association ^^9^ ^^ ^k ^H^P^ This issue of Spectrum is printed on recycled paper. SPECTRGM I f Sweet Dreams the Rapid Eye you're having a bad day, and the terized stress from hfe has you down, go to dreams takeover. lay According sleep, dumps, in the and let Movement (REM) stage of sleep, according to Beck. your The REM stage of sleep is characby the quick movement of an individual's eyes during sleep. This stage also shows a large increase of brain activity and the muscles to Dr. Brett Beck, asso- professor of psychology at Bloomsburg University and staff psyciate paralyzed, adds Beck. He out that the lack of muscle become also points movement chologist at the Psychological Services dreams can be Clinic in Danville, great form of stress a Beck doesn't believe all dreams have a hidden meaning. "They should not be taken too seriously, they usually mean whatever the person thinks they mean," he says. Although an adult can dream from one-half to two hours during four to six dream cycles per night, most people don't remember their dreams, says Beck. relief. "Memory processes differently while sleeping," work he says, "When people sleep, it is a chance human mind to file and process noting the person is "in a different physiological state." He also adds and events of the day memory," says Beck who adds the process is a lot like a comput- some people can train themselves to remember their dreams; however, if you can't, he suggests you write them for the the information into that er putting information into its memo- down one reason children dream so much, because everything is ry banks. This so beneficial so individuals do not act out what they're dreaming about. is new is following day. to them. Dreams most often occur during - fear confined spaces (claustrophobia), heights (acropho- and the oxygen my environment," Lori Blackburn, 20, is says Human Services. Basically, a the fear of everything. who has an intense phobia towards tunnels. Seven out of 10 Americans have a phobia, according to the U.S. Department of Health phobia is "an irra- tional fear of a particular situation or object, and injections. In an extreme situation, agoraphobia is bia), illness, can't breathe depleted from and DAN McGONlGAL quently Fear Not // I immediately after having one, you can talk about them the so that circumstances or structures," Kambon Camara, a psycholo- photo by Lisa Subers JL is a lot that can be done," says Jackson. There is hope, says Dr. Barry Jackson, a psychologist however, to free your mind of obses- from the Bloomsburg University Counseling Center. Phobics suffer from heart palpitations, agitation, anxiety attacks and increased body tem- sive fears. In addition to professional when confronted with "Avoidance is a strategy that works pretty well," says Jackson, but he doesn't advise it. Hypnosis may help calm the body in the short run, also says Dr. perature gist from the Bloomsburg University Counseling Center. It falls under the their fear, Jackson says. general category of anxiety disorders, fessor at he adds. People fear objects or situations that were at one time considered dangerous to the species, such as snakes and flying. Phobias are usually directed toward a specific object that has been recognized as threatening. "People have traumas that get associated with a particular activity," that phobias are SPRING-SUMMER 1994 //T^here Dr. James Dalton, psychology pro- fears Bloomsburg University, adds somewhat obvious toward tangible objects. He says methods, such as relaxation techniques and exposure therapy, there are personal avenues which can help you, says Dalton. says Dalton, but anxiety management techniques and social support networks, such as your peers, would be they are usually not directed towards objects such as automobiles, even more though cars have a more destructive tendency than spiders (arachnipho- Eor Lori on the rare occasions she must travel through tunnels, she says example. types of phobias are towards animals, but also people fre- she just closes her eyes and puts her bia), for Common beneficial. , head down. -LISA SUBERS SAVE UP TO 50% ON THE COST OF HOT WATER. PROPANE-HEATED WATER COSTS LESS THAN ELECTRIC. Agway Propane is practically giving away water heaters to new customers who convert fronn electric to propane water heating. Depending on local rates, propane can cost half as much as electricity for the same amount of hot water. 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"For the first six months, business zvas going well. was making I the runs, couriers zoere bringing in the money, my and we in there so long, but zve both knezv zvhat zve Wften he finally came out, zve made was nobody around, sure there then zve forced him by gtm point into the trunk of the car. "We got him two guys that individual customers, so I had I was zvere there to do. into Steve's hinttfp. Then, as zve zvere telling basement and take he made, I used a machete to soles of his feet from tied him about the mis- make a cut on the the tip of his big toes to his heels, then crossed it from side to side. After that night, the business came to a halt. I guess you could say ive just lost the nerve to keep doing what zve -07ZIE zvere doing." zvere getting stoned all the time for free. Then, one night, late that I some guy had jumped Ed pipe, beat hint real bad, the cash he was and took ivith a lead the weed and New York City or Los Angeles. However, it actually occurred in Bloomsburg, and Ozzie is a 26-year- old former Bloomsburg University student. carrying. a decision that zve zvere going To guy and give him some payback, usage "We made to get this This scenario might sound like something from got a phone call from Steve not as much for the zveed or the cash, but for the is average marijuana person, associated with the long-haired hippies from the 1960s. But, marijuana is our friend. It took about ttvo weeks, hut me used by and Steve finally found out zvho philosophies. And, while the "long-hairs" zvere didit, determined to go through zvith ''We folloived night, him and zve who wore peace symbols were it. to a local bar one and ivaiied for him to come all classes, all political out* I na, so were soldiers way we in and social using marijau- Vietnam. "It's the only could put up with [the war]" says a 46- year-old former infantry soldier who served two one- year tours. air freshener. It's easy and real effective for covering up the smell." Nationally, about 18-20 million Americans use marijua- Drug Enforcement na, according to the Administration. John, a 22-year-old BU senior, says "There are days when you can smell it while you're walking through certain The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) says the figure is more like 30-40 million, parts of the campus." including the occasional user. says Robert Mattis, narcotics agent with the Bureau of It is easy to gather misconceptions about marijuana's when vague in defining just what the area drug situation is. Margaret Boykin, director of the Bloomsburg University campus police, says "I won't say there is a drug problem, so local presence don't quote me that local authorities are I did." Bloomsburg Police Chief Larry Smith says there is a drug problem in every area, but, "our problem is not as noticeable; it's more underground." Bob, a 22-year-old Bloomsburg University senior says, "It's everywhere, as natural as smoking a cigarette or having a beer." Bob continues, "It's always been available but it seems that lately it's even easier to get because more people are willing to take the chance to bring According it here." to Jennie Carpenter, interim vice-president Bloomsburg University, the university becomes "aware of drug usage through drug violations." Carpenter also won't say that a problem exists. Jeanie Kapsak, greek life coordinator, claims that there is no problem with marijuana within the social greek organizations. But, if there is an abundance of drugs in this rural college town, then the immediate focus would have to fall on the university. According to some, the use of marijuana on campus is common. Yet from 1990 to 1993, there were only two drug arrests on the Bloomsburg University campus. One arrest occurred in 1990 and the other in 1992. However, this year, after Spectrum began its investigation, BU has of Student Life at already questioned several dorm students, citing four with "Where there are people, there is going to be drugs." who works with the Columbia County Drug Task Force. "There's no specific problem with Bloomsburg University as opposed to any Narcotics Investigation, Wilkes-Barre, other university," says Mattis, pointing out, "Colleges are no different than society." Anna, a 44-year-old Bloomsburg resident who has for over 20 years, says that marijuana use is prevalent in the Bloomsburg area, and is being used by smoked professionals — lawyers, doctors, professors, waitresses, Carrie, a 37-year-old musician who has smoked marijuana for 20 years, never has trouble getting it because "it's always available." Carrie doesn't worry about getting caught with marijuana "I worry more with alcohol." Jim, a 44-year-old long-haul trucker and factory workers. whose routes occasionally put him in Bloomsburg, says he to smoke marijuana regularly. But January 1, 1990, he quit. "It was a new year, a new decade, and I was 40," he says, noting, "besides, that's when the company started doing random drug testing. It just wasn't worth it [for me to smoke] after that." However, Jim claims he knows a lot used "who still get high," but that "even they aren't as much into it as they once were." Jim does admit popping amphetamines to stay awake while driving, but says "when you're not on weed or coke, you don't need as many reds." According to Pennsylvania's drug laws, the first offense for possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana is a minimum 30 days Ln prison and a $500 fine. First offense of independent truckers possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and two for possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Mike Kost, parole officer with the Columbia County Adult Probation Office, only three to five percent of adults on probation were arrested for marijuana charges. These figures do not reflect the usage of marijuana by university students, though. "I remember living in the dorms and knowing a lot who would smoke pot in their rooms," says BU senior and former dorm res"People would have homemade contraptions to of people George, a 22-year-old ident. smoke so that they could smoke in peace. knew one guy who would wait until 3 or 4 Ln the morning, and then just blow the smoke out into the get rid of the 1 hallway with an electric fan." BU freshman and current admits selling at least two ounces of marijuana a week on his wing alone, says, "I would say that at least 50 percent of the people livTom, dorm a 19-year-old resident, who dorms are smoking pot there. It's so you have to do is shove a wet towel under the door and blow the smoke out the window." Adds Tom, "another trick is to blow the smoke through an ing in the easy;all SPRirSG-SGMMER 1994 A Bloomsburg University student uses a water smoke marijuana. bong to 1 1 for possession of more than 30 grams is a minimum of one year in prison plus a $5,000 fine. For distribution, or delivery or possession with intent to deliver, the minimum sentence for a first offense being five years in prison plus a $15,000 fine. The drug policy of Bloomsburg University states that a "student user will be subject to Disciplinary Probation, community service), counseling and education." The policy further states that "a student provider will be automatically suspended for at least one Level 2 (which includes year." In both cases, the stu- dent may be permanently from evicted ^^^ 1^|b2 ^Bb ''^^^ ^ university housing. Marijuana Useage What compels a person take to "hit"? "I smoking didn't all that first had seen people pot, but really know what it was about," offers Ron, a 25- Bloomsburg year-old University senior. "I saw way they acted when they were high and it looked like a lot of fun. When I was ready to try it, one of my friends had some and smoked it with me." Ron continues, "I didn't even get high the first couple of times, but once I started getting a buzz, I realized that I really liked it." Carrie says she started smoking "because her friends did." She was also influenced by an older family member who smoked. Another common influence to use marijuana is the thrill of taking an illegal drug. "The taboo aspect of smoking pot is part of the initial attraction, "says Ron. 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"I love pot like a woman," says Ron, "and when you love something that much, you become upset at the threat of its removal, so you tend to become more outspoken in your views." According to Carrie, she was always "open to trying all mind-altering drugs." Marijuana is often referred to as a "gateway drug" because of its influence on people to use other drugs. However, different people have different views. Keith, a 19-year-old BU sophomore who has done everything from sniff glue to smoke crack, says that smoking pot did not have any effect on his decision to try other drugs. "I was doing coke before I ever even tried smoking pot," he says, pointing out just Located on Route to of society." because influence me I "Any wanted other drug to." He I tried after that was says "marijuana didn't at all." Ron, whose drug history is similar to Keith's, believes SPECTRGM marijuana use led him to experiment with other drugs because "even though I do other drugs of my own free will, my initial open mindedness to actually try other drugs was due to my experience with marijuana." Carrie says "Someone willing to try pot is open to other make marijuana drugs/' but she believes that this doesn't a "gateway" drug. Drug 1994-95 Trafficking the use of marijuana Beyond is the world of dealing and "Shirley Valentine" Most may think of dealers as the sinister version offered by the media and film. To some, a dealer might drive a fast car, carry a weapon at all times, and have millions of dollars stashed in a hiding place. For some dealtrafficking. ers, this ers, may be true, Starring Loretta Swit Saturday but most, especially marijuana dealwho have an illegal habit. are just ordinary people Newport Jazz who needed pot, but says Bill a 25-year-old graduate of Bloomsburg University who sold drugs to help pay "I knew a lot of people couldn't get his ing I needed money and 1 figgood market for selling, and I'm to do anything stupid, I'll give it a a Saturday money weed gave him a great credit rating. "I weed initially, and then pay away after 1 sold everything." the Bill says, "I Epic Brass off the entire balance Friday went well for about a year; 1 LOVE POT LIKE whom 1 " . cops, finally led Andre Watts, ^:^^t ed pot, Friday him was catching heat from New York the pretty uptight about the SPRING -SUAAMER 1994 When 1 look back, 1 guess whole thing." soloist, pianist January 20 City Opera National Company "Barber of Seville" to retire. into his car for the rest of the trip. • some some Friday According to one dealer, the process of trafficking and dealing isn't as easy as one may believe. "I remember the first run 1 ever made to New York City," Dave says. "1 was going in to meet a connection a friend made for me, so 1 could pick up several pounds to bring back to Bloomsburg. 1 was nervous and not too sure of what was going to happen, so I took my Beretta 9mm with me. When I got there, the dude, who was also armed, asked me if 1 was carrying a piece [a gun], so I told him 'yes'. This really made him angry, which in turn made me more nervous, and he asked me how he could trust me now. I asked him if he would have trusted me to be on the level if I hadn't been packing [a gun]. He agreed and we went on with the transaction." Dave says, "On the way back 1 met my partner at a location that we had agreed on earlier, and switched everything was December 9 Minnesota Orchestra didn't even know." That, paired with the fact that his supplier in Philadelphia I - was mak- 1 A WOMAN of would max credit card to life out of hand. got my was pretty good, but after that things got would go to my night class, and by the time liome there would be ten or twelve messages from ing money, I "things Fella' November 5 • for school. Bill says that sell- out $l,500-$2,000 cash advances on right "The Most Happy he says. Besides making buy Festival October 21 • college. "I have smart enough not try," Friday it," way through ured, hey, September 17 • • January 27 Theatre Ballet de Bordeaux Saturday • February 18 Ticket Inquiries: 717-389-4409 Bloomsbun^ UNIVERSITY All programs are in Mitrani Hall, Haas Center and begin VISA and MasterCard accepted at 8 p.m. 11 Drug Education many anti-drug programs have been developed, preaching the evils of drug use and abuse. In the local high schools, different methods are taken to edu- In recent years, cate students. Danville education through The Benefits of Waiting its Area School District offers health classes in grades drug and 6, 7, 10, 11. Danville also has a state-mandated drug awareness unit, comprised of teachers, instructors, students, nurse and administration. According to Carl Marrara, Danville High School guidance cotmselor, the program is designed to "identify students who are using drugs and intervene with them." The program has been successful, intervening several times with students. At Central Columbia High School, drug education occurs through each grade level, says Michael Currey, guidance cotmselor. According to Jennie Carpenter, interim vice-president of Student Life at Bioomsburg University, "The university does a lot of programming with freshmen and residents." Marijuana Legalization The When it we don't protection, there are ing. know any. comes to business insurance no benefits of wait- You need to protect your company on Day One from liability, theft, fire, business interruption, and the many other hazards facing business owners today. Hutchison Insurance Agency has been insuring busi- is a topic of nation- and the pro-marijuana movement is growing. One of the organizations committed to legalization is the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, founded in 1970. According to its bylaws, NORML serves the public by "providing facts about marijuana and opposing extreme measures taken al JL^rankly, issue of marijuana legalization debate, to enforce marijuana laws." NORML believes that with the proper control, marijuana could be used for medici- commercial, and private uses. According to the medial advisors ofNORML, marijuana reduces nausea in chemotherapy patients, helps induce hunger for AIDS sufferers, calms spastic problems in multiple sclerosis patients restoring muscle control, and helps glaucoma nal, sufferers retain their vision. nesses for 50 years, comparing rates services of many companies and to find you the best plan and rate for your insurance dollar. Call Hutchison today for more information about business insurance, group health and benefit programs, pension and profit sharing, and workers' other benefits will greatly benefit American agriculture and industry." NORML believes people should have the right to grow their own plants become a dealer. for personal use, but not to Some believe that the harm of marijuana is blown out of proportion by those who oppose its use. Anna compensation. ^* According to NORML, marijuana "was cultivated thousands of years as a source of food, fiber, fuel and medicine without any reports of 'reefer madness' and cultivation for paper will reduce deforestation while its for Hutchison Insurance Agency, 445 Market Lie. Street PA 17815 (800)222-2040 or (717)784-5550 Bioomsburg, 12 SPECTRUM by adolescents should be discouraged, as well as the use of any drug, including alcohol and tobacco products, but once they are adults, it is believes "use of marijuana their own decision." Carrie, who believes that current anti-drug pro- grams are negative, says "drug education should be and should present an objective view to drug usage." Carrie believes that legalization of marijuana "won't do a thing." She says, "if marijuana is legalized you would have to give the full history of pot and its use in other cultures and countries, like use by the Indians and use for religious purposes." One of the main reasons for marijuana legalization started early is the beneficial uses of the plant. Marijuana, a member been used for thousands of years as a source of fiber, food, medicine and fuel. Marijuana, or hemp, can be cultivated in just about any climate zone. The stem of the plant can be used to make paper, clothing, rope and canvas; it was grown for its fiber by American farmers during World War II, under government sanction, even though marijuana was outlawed in 1937. During World War II, it was used to produce rope, engine oil, and parachute webbing. Historically, hemp has been used to produce linen and art canvas. Hemp canvas was used for the paintings of Rembrant and Van Gogh. Hemp fiber was also used to produce the clothing that was worn by George Washington's troops at Valley Forge in 1776. Hemp was used to produce of the cannabis sativa family, has Yes. Money the first Levi pants because of hemp was also used its by Betsy Ross durability. Linen to make the first from United States flag. Paper containing hemp was instrumental in the coloIt allowed for the production of paper without the permission from England. But are the marijuana benefits enough for the revocation of its prohibition? Perhaps the answer is beyond the limits of a small town. Today, marijuana is a part of mainstream fashion; the leaf appearing on everything from baseball caps to jewelry. The lyrics of popular songs immortalize the drug trade and help keep the pro-marijuana movement alive. Even with education and laws prohibiting the use of marijuana, it is still present in all areas of society. With the formation of pro-marijuana groups, the battle of marijuana legalization and usage still rages, even in the heart of a small, rural community. As long as citizens and public officials of the area deny the existence of marijuana usage, the underground problem will continue to grow until it can no longer be ignored. nial press. ^ EDITOR'S NOTE: 'Growing Like a Weed" focuses upon marijuana usage in Columbia and Montour counties. It does not look at usage of ottier illegal substances. Names of users and dealers are fictitious to protect their identities. All other information has been verified and is accurate. solely Is Available to Pay for Your College Education You can for easily qualify Civt i^c WM) Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships and Awards I) pay It's that for College!! easy! Results Guaranteed! Take charge fututre of your Free \N]mN Call: ALL-AMERICAN by taking advantage of College Funds. For Free Information 717-387-8987 Scholarship Matching Service P.O. BOX 993 BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 SPRING-SGMMER 1994 13 The Blooi?isi)yrg hammers its company way into the global village photo courtesy oj KUcnltx C orponitiun by Neil Dolan I t's small, dynamic, competitive, worldwide-and local. One area busi- director for Kleerdex. Since ness manufactures a product that is used in almost everyone's lives. This spans the globe. product eventually becomes the plastic used to create household trash cans, automobile dashboards, and seats and trays used in airplanes and hospital equipment. The Kleerdex Corp., Bloomsburg, manufactures KYDEX thermoplastic sheeting products that are used by a variety of manufacturing industries. The company doesn't deal with the general public and doesn't manufac- believe the building any However, ture of the final products. through thermoplastic sheeting that many final products it's originate. Some KYDEX of the industries that use manufacturers of commercial consumer, and medical product components, and include industrial, production, From it it began has built a clientele that the Medalie A machine lifts the large said. sacks to a hopper and then cuts open the bottom, releasing the outside, is one might just another warehouse, but once inside visitors find a modern, highly competitive, manufacturing operation. The sheeting is the result of resins and polymers, mixed and then heated to form the plastic sheeting. The thermoplastic sheeting comes in nine standard grades and over 200 colors. It also comes in varthicknesses and textures. ious Thickness sizes range from thirtythousandths of an inch to one-quarter of an inch thick. Specifications of the different sheeting products are designed to resist heat, chemicals, weather, high impact, and are flame retardant. Special colors can be developed for customers, according powder into the production line. While you might call clean warehouse and production areas remarkable with this type of operation, the company is exceptional in other areas as well. is one of the few companies have achieved an ISO 9000 ratThe ISO rating is an internation- It that ing. recognized standard of manuwhich allows a company to test its products while in production. If the product meets these tough international standards, consumers can purchase the products knowing ally facture that it meet will all of their own according to Matt Leiphart, ISO 9000 team implemenrequirements, tation leader. "Up to seventy percent of the aerospace technology. The end products cover a wide range of goods that to Medalie. can be found almost anywhere, from air ducts, armrests, and bulkheads in visitors' attention while touring the companies trying for certification fail on the first attempt," says Leiphart, adding, "we made certification on the facility is how clean the interior is for a first try." and mass products used airplanes transit to a variety of in the home and industry. The company moved to Bloomsbiirg from Philadelphia in 1990, according to James MedaHe, technical 14 One of the first things that attracts manufacturing plant. Most of the material is powder, shipped into the warehouse in 50-2,000 pound sacks, and in bulk railroad cars. The larger sacks allow for less down-time when the sheeting is being manufactured. Leiphart started with the comafter graduating from Bucknell pany University in 1992. "I became interest- polymers whUe at college," he says. The thought of working with polymers aided his decision to join the ed in SPECTRUM company, although, he job assignment was not says, his first quite what he "One of the first projects I worked on was the certification," says Leiphart. "It was exciting to be given such an important project and to see it expected. through to the end," he said. It takes three people to produce a the process. If a product does not it is GREENWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOOL, "Each product run is also tested ability to be vacuum and pres"This sure formed," Medalie adds. for its THIS IDEAL ufacturing process you'll find... man- developmentally appropriate preschool and kindergarten. ...cooperative learning many ...a of our customers use to DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO THE CUSTOMER" on the feeder, one on the extruder which turns the powder and resin into the sheeting, and one as the inspector/packer. Once a production run begins, it is controlled through the use of computerized equipment. Mixing machines combine the raw powder and resins along with the coloring agents in exact measurements. Some customers have colors only they can use, says Medalie. There can be two or three of these customer-matched colors used a At the customer," says Medalie. test is similar to the finished product, one meet not allowed on the market," Medalie says. "This ideal demonstrates a commitment to the tough standards, their final prodhe says. There are three basic product areas on which , company concenthe trates. One is for high use areas, such as warehouse loading docks, or any area that has a lot of heavy traffic. Another is where there is a requirement for general thermal forming, with products that can be used to make household utensils to outside fish ponds. The final area is for use in mass transportation for the plastic used in seating on buses or air- create in all levels. ucts," Preschool Kindergarten Grades P.O. 17846 (717) 458 5532 Route 254 - 3 1/2 Miles east of Millville. For information on the 1994-95 school year and plane interiors. Although the company is always new BOX 4 3B Millv.llo, I'A planes, trays developing 1 call 458-5532 products, ideas for day, he adds. Before where it is it reaches the machinery UBERTY pressed, formed and tex- tured into a finished sheet, it has to be heated and monitored to assure a consistent thickness. As it is extruded, it can be textured when the order calls CHEVROLET - GEO - CADILLAC any defects. The production runs can be changed every for it and checked 420 CENTRAL for We Are Your 45 minutes, according to Medalie. As it rolls off the press, it is then also recycles some of Car shopping? Yes, Smart Shoppers need it it moves for everyone. rightfully entitled to. and packing. The entire manufacturing process is closely monitored. The company believes that quality is an important factor in making an exceptional product. "All of the manufacturing goes through quality controls through every step of Is Your Alternative To... High Prices On Cars & Trucks High Pressure Sales Tactics & Excessive Dealer Add-Ons Sloppy Service & Repeated Come-Backs For Liberty • to the final • inspection SPRING-SUMMER 1994 an important step goal to be polite, professional and give you the service you are • cut, is its Medalie says. it is & Truck alternatives; a chance to compare so they get the best value for their money on the initial purchase and service after the sale. At Liberty it is our customers' unused products, where it is turned into sheeting again, After Car ALTERNATIVE measured and cut to the exact sheet size dimension. During this operation, any excess material is trimmed and sent back to be recycled and reused. Most of the manufactured excess is recycled, according to Medalie. 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Both Medalie and Leiphart believe a key component to the company's success is the attitude of its employees. "We take suggestions from our employees and put them to use," says Leiphart. He gives the example of a suggestion of one employee on the production line who suggested a better communication system between the operators on the line. "It was a simple request which helped improve our overall operation," he says. The use of new technologies, employee input, and dedication quality of its DUTCH WHEELMAN BICYCLE SHOP Sales • Service • Repairs Mountain Bikes - Racing Recreation TREK GIANT BIANCHI MONGOOSE Exercise Equipment- helmets to the products, helps to keep 59 East Main Street Bloomsburg PA 17815 Kleerdex in the forefront of the plastics industry. "There is always some new challenge that helps to keep it interesting" says Leiphart. 717-784-6524 1-800-393-6524 c? 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(717) 326-1771 GRIT OFFERS: Full Graphic design and photography service printing Complete P.O. advertising Box 965 » and marketing 208 West Third street services Williamsport, Direct mail and product PA 7701 FAX 1 » (7 1 7) delivery 326-6940 — Quafity "Woven Jn Bloomsburg Carpet's Unique Craftsmanship Dave Boyd works on a design for Industries' unique, iiigh-quality one of woven You walk into an exquisite hotel, and gaze at the looming archi- forms in the lobby, the polished brass, the gold trim, the rich tectural paintings on the walls, and the carpet. The carpet? We walk on carpets; we don't admire them. We take them for granted, but Bloomsburg Carpet Industries takes a good thing it seriously. it does, because of only a handful of carpet it's it's one companies woven country that produce Woven And is in the president of explains that Marty Bowman, viceBloomsburg Carpet, woven carpet is ducing woven carpet since 1976. Prior designed. Bloomsburg Carpet uses was manufactured by Magee Industries, but when Magee APSO, to that, it stopped the weaving process in favor of tufting automobile carpet, twelve employees who felt strongly about keeping the industry in the area purchased a few of the looms, hired some employees that Magee had laid off, made a computer design program from England. The program, which runs off an Amiga computer, is used specifically for It is woven square feet of carpet at a time. The design process begins when the cus- the mass-style production of tufted carpet has greatly appealed to the grid represents a pile of that of homes didn't have carpet," but the tufted style "created a change in the way people look at carpet." Since mind of the demand for the tra- idea, "anything from wool on a loom. There are three cost-oriented commercial finished carpet. types of woven carpet Axminster, Wilton, and Velvet dif- United The graph paper main — fering in the type of make weave used to The back of the carbacking yam, is woven in one unit with the front of the carpet, or face yarn, showing. the carpet. pet, or In contrast, type of carpeting the is says tufted carpet most common "tufted." is Bowman produced on a machine" that sewing hundreds of piles, or tufts, of yam through a prefabricated primary backing, which is then applied to a latex secondary backing. "It's a much faster production style," says Bowman, which allows tufted carpet "glorified forces to fulfill the demand for average-use, 18 States, the ditional woven and uniqueness of Bloomsburg Carpet Industry. Bowman says only three other companies on the east coast two in Philadelphia and one in South Carolina produce the high quality carpet. Woven carpet is more popular in England, however, where the quality — — industries tend to opt for the "old fashioned" style over mass production. Bowman says many of the parts for the company's machinery come from England, as well as looms themselves. One of the more unique some of the of woven carpet is its is yam in the then placed in front of the computer, carpet has dropped. Consequently, so has the number of companies producing it, adding to residential carpet. Bloomsburg Carpet has been pro- carpet designs. capable of designing up to 15 tomer develops a preliminary design from a hand drawn sketch to wall paper samples," explains design engineer Dave Boyd. The idea is then enlarged or reduced as necessary on an opaque projector. The sized design is traced onto a piece of graph paper. Each square on the and began the carpet company now employs over 200 people. com- mercial carpet with intricate design possibilities. by Matt Steinruck Bowman says that "years ago, a lot carpet. a high-end Bloomsburg Carpet carpets. which dis- plays a similar grid on the screen. The designer mouse to uses a image from the paper puter screen. When to the the customer for approval. approves the com- completed, a color print of the design customer computer transfer digitally the is sent to Once the carpet's it is taken to a different computer which produces heavy paper cards used by the looms to weave the carpet. These cards are punched with lines of small holes according to the computer design. The wires in the looms run through the holes in design, the cards, controlling the applicafeatures ability to be tion of the colored yarn into the carpet. The result is a fine, high quality SPECTRUM carpet with an intricate, multi-col- Norfolk. ored design. manufacturers have also requested woven carpet because of its weight Bowman says the productivity but on averproduce about 13-15,000 square yards of carpet each week. Where does it all go? A carpet sample displayed in the company's waiting room provides a good example of one of Bloomsburg level at the plant varies, age, and low flammability. Much it more impressive clients. The scale version of the sample is on manufactures ends up in metropolitan residential carpet is the of the It U.S. House of when can be seen Bowman says Wilton companies which full floor homes. sold to "decorative supply" decorators. the From orUy to interior sell here, it is placed into home. Bloomsburg Carpet does not install any of the carpet it customers' produces. "We Bowman. only manufacture it," it's the buy- retails between the President gives the State of the says Union address each year. The company has also produced carpet for er's responsibility." many $30 and $100 per square yard, depending on the style and design of the car- state capitol buildings includ- Rhode Island, those in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. "We've done Pennsylvania's capitol within the last year," he says. Several high-class hotels have requested the Industry's carpet, including the Waldorf-Astoria and the Sherri Netherland Hotel in New York City, as well as several Mariott and Hilton hotels. Bowman said the ing Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beach, and carpet is also at airports in #x^7gk of the carpet the Industry Carpet's Representatives. airplane Interestingly, "After that, The woven carpet pet, opposed as Bowman says tufted, to sells for We don't clown around! which $15 to $20 per square yard. So the next time you're checking into your favorite classy hotel or touring our state's capitol, admire the paintings, the gold trim and the archibut remember to check out the carpet. 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After a 20 second freefall, it's time to pull the ripcord and listen to enjoy a five-minute drift under the safety of a parachute . . . ..^m^'^ " is, when you leave you could be dead," //'"T'he only thing X. the airplane Don says Kellner, president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Ripcords He adds that after almost 30 years Club. he still gets scared before each jump. With over 20,000 jumps, of skydiving Kellner, a resident of Sugarloaf Tv^p., in the Gidness Book of the is World Records for most jumps by anyone in the world. also adds, "Parachutes are like air- cuts down you have to fly and control them; if you don't you're in trouble." After they began jumping together in 1963, he and his friend Dave Price and to started a partnership that turned into the cern, but Northeastern Pennsylvania Ripcords, operating out of the Hazleton Airport. sport The club began in 1966 when Kellner and Price bought a plane and skydiving One such precaution, the "tandem jump," is a federally regulated procedure when a person is attached to an experienced skydiver (500 jumps or more) to assure that all goes well dur- He planes; His first jump in 1961, which started out as "something out of the ordinary" and "fun" for Kellner, has turned into a way of life, for the equipment. Conyngham pair Besides his native. full time job as a carpenter, "skydiving my life," is says Kellner. However, Kellner's most serious and memorable jump was with his wife, Darlene, on July 7, 1990; it was their wedding day. The f reef all wedding 'landed' the couple on NBC's "Eyewitness Video" on Valentine's Day 1993. Kellner says freefalling as you can is "as close "When you get to flying." you can have a forward speed of over 30 mph, and 125 mph are falling downward speed — that's moving." "We both used to fly and we both used to jump," says Kellner. Then one day in 1968 the agreed the time make any you have corrections to react if any- thing goes wrong. Since skydiving began as a sport has been a major concan be a relatively safe in 1958, safety it if all the right precautions are taken, according to Kellner. AS CLOSE AS YOll' CAN GET TO FLYING/' IT'S would do all the flying and Kellner would do all the jumping. Today, the club is one ing the jump. First time jumpers are of the oldest in the country, says Kellner. required, Price Kellner's highest jump was from 18,500 feet; the usual and beginning height is about 12,000. He has never attempted a base jump, which is a jump from something attached to the ground, such as a bridge, building, or mountain. According to Kellner, base jumps are too risky; the decreased height by Kellner, to jump tandem and also undergo some on-ground training so each person knows what to expect and how to deal with any problems, says Kellner. He points out that those who can't handle the mental pressure also have the option of jumping tandem. Kellner said one requests the man in his 70's tandem jump because he ARMS ROOM MILITARY WEAPONS SHOOTERS & COLLECTIBLES AMMUNITION & SUPPLIES Bill ofRights Amendment II "A well regulated Militia, being necessary security right ofa free state, of the people and bear arms, the to keep shall not infringed. REPAIR PARTS & SERVICE to the be 534 Cherry Avenue Nescopeck, Pa 18635 (717)752-5596 1 22 SPECTRUM time jumpers are women, and only 13 percent of experienced jumpers are women. Although she is not sure why most women don't stick with the sport, she believes it might have something maternal to do with their instincts. "You can't be talked into it, you have to be born to do it," says Don Kellner. "It takes the stress off the everyday job; no one could possi- bly think about their job when they are jumping out of an airplane," adds Kellner. Darlene Kellner says, "If people say they want to do it, they should do it. If they wait, they might never get around to doing it." "We have had people photo by Darlene Kellner Near Hazleton, Don Kellner makes one of his record-setting 20,000 jumps. years old say 'I've been wanting to do this for 20 years.'" Skydiving handle it on his own, despite the fact that he has jumped several times. In 1993, 140,000 people made 2.6 million jumps, with only 41 fatalities, up from 27 in 1992, according to Arlene Richmond of the United States Parachute Association (USPA). That is one fatality for every 63,415 jumps. "Skydiving is one of the safest can't things there is to do," believes Kellner, despite the fact he before each jump. still gets nervous "When somebody gets killed [while skydiving] it goes nationwide," he says, "the media stresses them because they're different or unusual." Kellner stresses that his club has a 100 percent safety record. However, each jumper is required to sign an Agreement and Release of Liability Form, he adds. Safety precautions and certificafollowed to the standards of the USPA, as well as government tion is regulations. much "Skydiving is pretty self-regulated," says Darlene Kellner, who has also jumped over "We do have some government regulations to follow, but the government basically says 'don't hurt the public and regu5,000 times. She says, late yourselves so and we Don like it we don't have to,' that way," she adds. Kellner, however, points out that the pilots are strongly regulated by the government. Kellner adds that skydiving SPRING-SGMMER 1994 is not for everyone. First of all you have be at least 18 years old to sign the consent form and weigh less than 200 pounds due to to the safety limitations of the parachute. She adds, 40 and 50 is no doubt a big risk but, with the right precautions proper instructions, and can be very safe and fun. However, the danger of defying gravity seems to be the attraction and excitement behind the sport, it o Kellner says the price also regulates who can jump and who cannot. The $165 for the first jump eliminates most of those interested. At $4,000, buying your own equipment is out of the question for most people, but if you can afford your own equipment, skydiving becomes very inexpensive; the costs $1 per thousand feet in ele- is vation and $3 to get in the plane. So if you wanted to jump at 7,000 feet, the cost would only be $10 with your own equipment. However, Kellner believes the price attracts a "higher class" because he says, they are the only ones He who you can afford it. must have a certain mental capacity to also believes that handle the pressure of skydiving. "The IQ of a sky diver is higher than in any sport there is," Kellner claims, "because it is so expensive, the only way to afford it is to have a good job, to get a good job you usually have to have a good education." "In order to jump out of an airplane," says Darlene Kellner, "you have to overcome a fear that you are She also points out that the sport is mostly men, only about 25 percent of first born with, a fear of falling." Berwick Recycling Preparing Today for a Cleaner Tomorrow. For More Information 752-1134 or caU Cityline 389-5777, ext. 6654 23 THE BLOOMSBURG EXIT Columbia County's On-Ramp to the Information "Superhighway" T.he Town by Bloomsburg will "survive," says Gerald Depo, town secretary, even if the "electronic superhighway," bypasses the rural Columbia Coiinty community. However, plans have been underway since November Lisa Subers 1985 to direct the "superhighway," or telecommunications infrastructure, to the heart of "the only town in tion to further investigate the benefi- Geisinger Medical Center, have combined their resources to make the net- applications of a Rural Area cial Network, or RAN. In work more November Bloomsburg Consortium The 1993, Telecommunications Columbia Covmty and for "Bloomsburg has a culture about innovation," says Depo. In the past, the town has implemented several networks and services can play in rural communities through the implementation of a Rural Area Network," popular programs, including manda- according to Street pro- gram, and a daycare service, all of which preceded statewide adoption by many years. Keeping with tives of the tradition, representa- town began investigating the concept of the "superhighway," which combines voice, video, and data Region, tion original proposal. its Several interest groups, including Bloomsburg University's Internet system, have been using telecommunications independently for years, extended programs munication infrastructure was consid- organizations in several two-way interactive media links, such as "24 Hour City Hall," Medical Link Network, Library Community Multi-Media Resource Center, and an upgrade for the Bloomsburg Area School District system (see sidebar). These informational programs will help keep Bloomsburg up-to-date with the rest of the world. About eight years ago, Bloomsburg Town Council invited more than 90 town residents to take part in a Strategic Management Planning Process to discuss the goals and framework of the commimity. "Back in those days," says Depo, "we were absolutely a lone voice." At the retreat, residents expressed concern about the need for telecoirununication technology and 24 benefits is to enable more efficient, as far a cooperative manner. According and County Court House, the Bloomsburg Hospital, the Magee Center, the County Jail, and the Home Health Visiting Nurse Association. Any individuals interested in becoming members can show up at the meetthe adds Vavrek. Meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of the month, ings, 7:15 a.m. , at the Magee Center. "There are some efficiencies through a consortial partnership," says Depo. Together, the organizations can "aggregate a demand" for the network that wiU them to achieve their ultimately assist WANT TOT^F A FORGOTTEN from as costs and Also involved are the Bloomsburg School District, the Area Agency on Aging, the Bloomsburg Public Library, 'WE DON'T to get greater telecommunications infrastructure will enable the region to take part at University and president of the Consortium, adding that the role of the Consortium A dean of Bloomsburg Council, benefits are concerned. says Dr. Michael Vavrek, processes, several years before telecom- ered important. University, Bloomsburg Inc., was constituted to "explore the role that telecommunica- Main Town suggested the need for an organiza- Pennsylvania." tory recycling, the Bloomsburg including of AREA." to Laurel Thomas, telecommunications consultant for the Consortium, Bloomsburg has "been individual future objectives, as well as key community in the not afford the communication technology without the assistance of other orga- identified as a nation that and, is looking at these issues therefore, Commerce is the Department of considering the the Consortium as a model work of for other communities to evaluate." The Consortium was recently granted money from the United States Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Agency for a communication infrastructure, says Thomas. rural In order to create a united voice, the Consortium, which consists of influential organizations in the region. goals for the Depo community as a whole. believes the organizations could nizations. Vavrek says the philosophy underlying the Consortium is that people can do more collectively than individually. He stresses that tele- communication infrastructure enables us to think and live regionally. "The members of the Consortium," he adds, "have come together in the spirit of regionalism." "What we were attempting to do use telecommunications to erJiance existing businesses," says Depo, "but is SPECTRUM also use it as a way of bringing business into Bloomsburg." Thomas adds that people experi- ment services in the Columbia County Region." Depo adds, "Quite frankly, if com- enced with the advantages of the infrastructure want to have communi- munities like Bloomsburg don't organize and look at this, we're going to be the 'have nots.'" He believes the current pathway of the "superhighway," cation opportunities before they come Bloomsburg. Prospective businesses will only settle in towns that have to is traveling away from rural areas strong school systems, hospitals, and libraries, says Depo, which is an towards suburban American towns, whose economic conditions and mar- important reason to implement a telecommunications plan. The Consortium's telecommunications strategy abstract concluded ket trends are attractive to telecommu- offer and support the development of new year-round residents, communities "physically well-positioned with access to transportation systems and heavily depen- dent upon manufacturing for its economic health" could suffer "stagnation" without a modern telecormnuni- cations network. According to the Proposal for Rural Area Network compiled the Consortium, "the goal of by a the Consortium to is products, services, processes, and enterprises that will add value to farming, local business, industry, education, medical and govern- at Turkey Hill nication providers. says, "We do not want be a forgotten area," so the Consortium is encouraging public telephone companies and other information service providers to upgrade areas like Bloomsburg in their modernization plan. Rural areas need the telephone companies to lay fiber optic information transferring cables to remain competitive with urban and suburban locations. In rural areas, such as Bloomsburg, where the population is only 12,500 that rural The Inn and Thomas to is Depo says there much speculation if the infrastructure would naturally occur without town making a special initiative. 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Upgrade the Bloomsburg Area Schools with fiber optic links between each school. for rural health care delivery to the and home- elderly bound populations. Connection of the County and the Vo-Tech School to the SSHE Network, with access to PAnet, PREPnet and 6. Cable Access Television facilities to provide Public, iducation and Government *iccess Television Programning to the A RAN. Library Community vlulti-Media Resource 7. 11. all Bloomsburg in obtaining the to as a PEG means of mplement :ounty, Services Network shared state ;ocial services. and to local, federal RAN & Rentals Late Model Cars Early American Prices Passenger Vans Available to Rent to link six school districts with- in the County. implement the vision in project #4. Provide connectivity for the Rural PA Arts Network between each of the seventeen counties in Northeast Pennsylvania, to provide online arts database services. 8. A "Commimity Extend the Sales channels )roduction services. Vorkstation" 10, community and the business comnunity with on-line and nulti-media research and needed 9. to cable franchise Facilitate the movement Zenter that serv'es both the )ublic AUTO Obtain a second ITFS tower for the upper campus of Bloomsburg University enabling transmission of television signals to remote schtwls in the County, 5. the public. '.. ':. Scott Town There are several primary projects that make up the core of plans for the Consortium: Zoncept K . *lnfonmtion from "The Bbomshtrg TekcomnnmkaHoits Ccmsortnim For Columbia Coimh/ and Region's Proposal for a Rural Area Netivorh" U'SAVE AUTORENTAL 3121 New Berwick Highway Bloomsburg Sales: 387-0404 SexyieiuL C7/fine lingerie and sleepwear FREE GIFT WRAP Market Square, Bloomsburg SPRING-SUMMER 1994 387-9972 27 A "' Family Affair John, John Paul, Lisa by John A. Michaels Marie, and Nancy Manetta have made Trapshooting has become a fam- affair for the Mariettas ily What began Berwick. as of trapshooting a family a past time. John Manetta while he was stationed in the Philippines with the U.S. Navy in 1974 has turned into a passion of competition not only for him, but also his wife, Nancy; and their children, John Paul and Lisa hobby after talking to Irv While trapshooting and skeet are where shooters aim similar in nature, they differ in at "flying" clay targets, the style of shooting. In skeet, "birds" are released from towers on either side Berwick range. "I went to my first ATA [American trapshooter He was whose of the shooter, stations are almost adjacent to each tower. In trap, shooters are standing at least 16 yards behind a trap, from which the targets everybody wants to be like him." Manetta says one of his biggest goals is win to Pennsylvania. a there are a lot of here," Manetta says. through- out the country. How successful are they? John has titles in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Nevada; and won Nancy has won ing twice in several times, includ- New Paul, shooting at York John Sub-Junior (under improve his perfor- has started to mances, winning three last year. titles in Florida in 1993. John Manetta started competitive shooting on a full-time basis in 1975 state title in tough because good competitors "It's Although Lisa, 12, doesn't shoot in championship events, she still keeps active at ranges in North Berwick and Orangeville. Meanwhile, John and Nancy, both 39, and John Paul, 14, participate in top-notch events ever. a real com- petitor; are released. 15), a longtime one weekend and have been shooting ever since," John says. "I like to win, no matter what, when or how." Despite all his success, he has yet to win a title in Pennsylvania. But, he's been close. "I've been second twice," he says. Once was to Frank Little, "perhaps the best TO WIN, NO IVIATTER WHAT, WHEN, OR HOW." LIKE 'I Home, shooter from Berwick, at the North Trapshooting Association] competition Marie. 28 photo by Lisa Subers for John Manetta learned about competing from his father, Dan, trained bird dogs who and competed on and national levels. "He had some of the best bird dogs in the world and won national titles with them," Manetta says, "We used to do a local, state lot of hunting together." From the backwoods in the Berwick area and a shooting range on a military base in the Philippines, Manetta has made himself one of the top shooters in the nation. work It took a lot — and concentration. "You have be able to shut everything out any noise or distractions. The game is so mental, it's unbelievable. You have to know you can do it before you can think you can do it." How does he shut out the world around him? "I use a radio with a tape player when I'm shooting to get rid of all the noise. I Uke low-keyed music from the '70s,'" Manetta says, "I'U get cassettes with 20 different artists and songs and use them to help myself firing line," says Manetta. — to concentrate better and get rid of the background noise." "I've had some good scores, especially in the last year or so since I've started using the music," a smile. "I don't use doubles, but use it it he says with for singles or a lot for handi- capped because you're back so far (on the firing range) and closer to the crowd. It seems to help." In trapshooting, only one type of competition is held at each station. It's either singles (one target); doubles (two targets released simultane- ously, or handicapped (shooting distances from 19 to 27 yards at away from the release trap). In skeet, shooters may compete at singles or doubles at each station. After finding peace of mind on the firing line, he's begun coaching his wife. "My wife is really coming along, two years," especially over the last success depends on concentrating on Manetta says, noting, "She's really been listening to me; before, when I said something, it went in one ear and what you're doing when you're on out the other." of hard "Eighty-five to 90 percent of your the SPECTRGM "At first, she didn't want to listen because she thought you had to play 10 or 20 years before you're successful. Now, if I get her mad, she really shoots good. I know how to light her fuse," he says. Nancy, who credits her hus- band other's nerves." of 21 years for recent success- Major tournaments for the family didn't begin until May, but the Manettas have had to go to a form got her interested of spring training each year, similar says John in shooting. es, first to "My father never owned a gun and when we first started dating, we used to go out into the woods and throw things and shoot at them," she says. "I've started listening to John a little more and have been doing well." So well, in fact, that she's moved up a couple of categories from Class D to Class B. Class D is a level for competitors who are just — perfect their abilities. starting to Class when you have a bad day, but we can talk to each other about what we're doing wrong and try to not to get on each big tournaments AA is in the spring. "The Florida State Championships (held in early April) gave us a chance to work out the kinks," Manetta says. "Shooters in the northeast are at a disadvantage going in because we've been unable to get out and practice. And, unlike those in Florida who wear T-shirts when they shoot, we have to wear heavy jackets to keep warm." But, he's information if she sees a flaw in John's shooting. "She can pick up when I'm doing something wrong and will tell me about it," tidbits of John says. professional baseball players out in Florida or Arizona who work the top classification. Nancy can provide necessary "It's tough sometimes BeIu^geStatios had a lot of success in the Sunshine State this year's visit will board is hoping — and better things championship this sum- at Elysburg. 645 Locust Street Bloomsburg PA 17815 Jack and Karen Rodarmel, Owners 389-1611 be the spring- to bigger like a state mer and Beer • Soda • Snacks CO^ Tanks and Refills Equipment Rentals and Repairs For All Your Party Needs! q^ at ^isloft Construction c3^>^A'^^/^^ a^ Co. am/nu/i. Husky Housing Student Rentals Eazy Clean Car NX/asti Odds-n-Ends Market Stony Brook Circle Manufactured Homes 784-6578 SPRING-SUMMER 1994 29 Kelaiionshps Flame Relighting the -J by Felipe Suarez Maybe your used it to be "cute" that know how boyfriend didn't washing machine, but to use the now it's just an irritation. He knows that if he looks like he doesn't know how to use it, you'll do it for him. merits' than —statements that begin with 'you.' people 'I way when along with her friends. But lately, she spends more time with them than with you. The two of you never get to be alone anymore. and professor He expects you to do everything She for him. enough time just doesn't in the have Dr. Connie Schick, agrees. 'Tiey The spark following the each other but talk to may not talk to she says. all," Chellak suggests spending five minutes during the day talking about "not what happened during the day but how they felt about what happened." The conversation may be about the relationship or about anything. 'I really your If fading, is may each other at is romance social psychologist other, or they for you. dim and you constantly fight. the they don't understand each always going to be perfect, but you never imagined " they would be like this. is "The first problem with any couple is probably poor communication. weren't things happens' Bloomsburg University, at maybe you All right, so realized day this kind of communication that allows a response that hopefully gets the person what he or she wants, she says. seems rather —^makes feel defensive." feel this You may have been flattered at first when she wanted you to meet and get it '/' 'You always,' or 'you never' are liked it when' and don'ts to make your love life more ful- feelings ivhen' filling. the kinds of do's feel . . . . . 'It .'It hurt my made me These are communication good when' . . . that don't take place," says It is Chellak. important to what they would like to more of, the relationship will get better. The end see probably the umbrella that mean many can says things," different who specializes in helping work through their difficulties. "It can mean not spending enough time wi another or it can mean not couples to about the right things way," says explains, m the CheUak "The 'right way that gets each member of a way' is result is to help Hope Dr. CheUak, a Forty Fort psychologist the couple notices cates "Lack of communication is If each other and communi- communicate a couple close to what they want. 'I state each person get in touch with their partner's feelings. Boredom does not mean end of the relation- the ship "Instead of trying to make your relationship more exciting," says Schick, "try to investigate why you ship is think your relation- boring." may be The relation- fine but a per- son's expectations may make ship SPECTRGM seem boring, she the relationship What may be missing is says. the "rush." The the sense of happiness, good feeland emotions that are present when people first meet and fall in love. The rush eventually goes away and rush is ings, when it does, people think they're not in love anymore, according to Schick. "That's as what a boredom," she lot of people report says. tionships, that rush is part of the relationship. assume "In most rela- not an important Most people have that Other they're not going to rush for the rest of their Uves." such as trust and aspects, must develop grow. Try if friendship, the relationship is to new experiences, change your routine, or try something different to enhance your relationship. somebody is something that he or she isn't," says Schick, "it's not going to help it. It's not fair to the individual to have expectations that are not real." Chellak also sees this as an obstacle to overcome. s"When people fall in love with each other, they experience a romantic view of their partner, and it's a good thing that phase of a relationship takes place or people might not get together at all," she says. "What happens over time is is that the romantic view intruded upon by a more realistic view. Unfortunately, the romantic view is a very harsh standard to live up to." It is not necessarily good for relationships, but it is not always bad Fantasizing A is shared fantasy for a better future together is "If better to accept to give who he him your partner or her a chance to be good qualities and enjoy them; do not emphasize bad qualities, says the relaor she is. Look for the tionship counselors. your fantasy is that it." It is good points cially don't points. of an ex-lover but espemention his or her bad This is a sure fire or her way to start a lover's quarrel. You can't change another per- son, so don't try "It's hard enough to change yourself," says Schick. "I usually ask people to reflect upon how it is to change themselves. cult diffi- 'Did you make a neiv year's resolution?' 'Did you carry it out?' 'How long did it last?'" asks Schick. "If you're not good want something that you do personally, how do you think you can possibly cause someone else to change?" People are usually on their best at starting to when they they don't like. If begin dating, first more of what you don't like some- so they tend to tolerate Don't compare him with ex-lovers aren't want to hear about not only unwise to bring up jealous just don't behavior fine for the cou- ple but when the fantasy turns to unrealistic expectations, trouble follows. and "People really hate to be comsays pared with other people," Schick. 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Webster's 1917 edition was divided into sections, and covered everything from a brief history of the language to a guide to proper pronuncia- an Addena, or a section of newly added words. These words reflected the quickly changing world of the new century. An age of new technology was upon us, adding many new words to our language in 1917. In this now world of technology, it wasn't uncommon to see an aero tion. flying It also included ill An the skv aero pcrt.iin'- to "an ajeroplane, airship, t)r iho like" which today is called an airplane. People were flocking to see the latest movies, which was slang for a motion picture. Near Beer, or beer with little alcohol content, was also introduced. There were also new developments in the world of science and medicine. Aspirin, a common medicine today, was a new word to the dictionary. Its first meaning was "a white crystalline compound of acetyl and salicyclic acid used as a drug for the acyclic acid liberated or the spinal cord," known as the and not yet common name of the deadly disease. Our popular culture was also infiltrated by the changing language. In fashion. Brassieres were now popular enough to make the mainstream common language. The defiof woman's underwaist stiffened with whale bones, or the like, and worn to support of the nition, "a form the breasts," is enough to make any modern woman think twice about wearing one. America's favorite pastime, basepermeated the language with words. Squeeze play and Texas leaguer littered conversational English, proving the growing popularity of the sport. South paw, another word derived from the sport, was originally defined as a person "using the left hand in pitching" and today has come ball, any left-handed person. also tended to have different meanings that would be to describe Words scolk'd jt b\ loday's society. the meanings of female was One of "effemi- nate; weakly, inferior. Comparatively, male meant "denoting an intensity or superiority of the characteristic qualities of anything." dards it would be meanings By today's stan- sexist. In 1917, these reflected the general con- men were somehow betcommon word which we now deem racist. Even sensus that ter. Nigger was also a words like masturbation and gay had meanings. Masturbation from different the dictionary. was "self-pollution." If you were gay, you were "excited with merriment; first class, fine" and a fagot was it in the intestines." Psychanalysis, or psychoanalysis as it is spelled today, debuted in It was developed who was alive by Sigmund Freud, when 38 the word entered the dictio- primarily an establishment giving free entertainment." ers, strangers, etc. nary. Polio was "combining forms from the Greek or to indicate relation to the gray matter of the brain English slang for "an old shriveled woman." These definitions would raise eyebrows in today's society. The many dictionary reflects the time in it was produced, not only through the words it contains but also through its specialized sections. The 1917 edition of Webster's dictionary which included items that we generally take for granted in today's society and rarely learn in today's schools. A whole section was devoted to the flags and seals of the United States and its territories, including the flags and seals of the territories of Hawaii and Alaska. At this time. Great Britain had 35 colonies and each colony had its own flag and coat of arms, all displayed with their regal glory on the pages of the book. Another section included plates words were few pictures incorpo- of pictures describing various since there rated within the text pagt>. On these pages, one could see orchids in color, the parts of the automobile, or the "ten best examples of American Architecture" in color. In the Classified Section Pictorial of Illustration were beautiful reproductions of the anatomy, botany, mythologv and antiques from ancient Greece and Rome. These pages held the key to a world that many knew was there, but never saw. These illustrations showed world as a wild, mysand the imagination was left free to dream about what the world was like beyond the extent of that the terious place, ones travels. Today, with the advancement of world doesn't seem once did. 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Gary Clark, whose work water ed no serious problems with We've shown how calm and "A Bit of Magic," we've looked at fea- is Worry," and "Big River in tured in this issue, has a tremendous we show how cause devastation. of artistic creativity that adds and character to the as is magazine. recognized one of the nation's leading comput- er artists. Inside the magazine, we it can But, as usual, there's a lot Spectrum, as we its own curiosity, the public's interest, we and we in decided to Aaron White R. is Jennifer Jeff Mac Clay, Jessica McDonald PRODUCTION/ART DIRECTOR Meka latest break- Eyerly ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Mark Steinruck PRODUCTION CONSULTANTS on Columbia to focus the issues of the people of Jim Seybert, Dick Shaffer and Montour counties. It is a philosophy we proudly present every issue. BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR -li^E 'E'DHOVS are relieved to report Adams Boscia, Danielle Harris, Christopher Krepich, environmental issues and update Editorial philosophy in evaluate the water quality in Columbia and Montour counties. Although some water tested high on certain tests, jay Unangst, throughs in medical technology. technological limits. of our more from body piercing to the problems of Korean War veterans. We take a look our readers on one of the the story of art being Jennifer ASSOCIATE EDITORS and explore everything of art. His Out its EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS: at taken to CREATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGING EDITOR Down" instill fear chose two of his water-related works is EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Walter M. Brasch assist- serene water can be, as portrayed in amount life Labs our research. in chemical make-up in "Water Without "Big River Clark, of Bloomsburg, Agway in the area. 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The magazine for Winter Columbia and 1 iViontour counties 994 Vol. 8, No. 2 VER STORY Water Without Worry: Analyzing the water of Columbia and Montour counties by Danielle Harris and Jay Unangst 10 To Print and Back Again: Slowing the destruction of the World's timberland. by Jennifer Boscia 12 Remembering the Forgotten War: Korea in American life. 1 8 Expanding by Katherine Yurchak 16 by Jeff Mac Clay Down: A look back at a mining tragedy. About the Big River Cover.. by Gary Clark on a Macintosh Quadra 950 Digital art created by August R. Carnevali 26 Reality J Doctor-Prescribed, Patient-Controlled: Reducing pain after surgery. by Christopher Krepich 3 Behind the Lines 5 Appetizers 28 Phillips Emporium: Body A creative coffee break, by Colleen Casper All-American Magazine Gold Medalist Associated Collegiate Press Columbia Scholastic Press Association Certificate of Merit American Bar Association First Place American Scholastic Press Association Regional Mark of Excellence Society of Professional Journalists Piercing Clearly Finished 33 Just for You Beating the Winter Blues 34 Back of the Book Scissor Man Cuts a Place for Himself SPECTRCJM was in a rut and needed a change," she says. So along with a new haircut, she got another piercing. Those who have Vw>'riginating in urban America, piercing agree that body as piercing is the latest fad across People are piercing everything from ears to navels, noses, eyebrows, nipples, and even the country. tongues. Ear piercing is still popular, but nowadays multiple holes in each ear seem to Why one. be more fashionable than the craze? "It's different," says Meka who sports five holes in one ear Eyerly, 19, four in the other. Bloomsburg, and "I'm very big on experienced the it's not as painful sounds. "I really can't stand photo by Sarah Tonden pain," says Jenny Penedos, Blooms- and eyebrows. A person receiving a navel piercing would first have the navel area sterilized with iodine. The navel it burg University getting my freshman, "but ears pierced hurt more than getting my nose pierced." year and a half ago A only cost her $8 for the piercing, which she had done near her it hometown "No one could believe says Penedos. "Some like and weren't it of Montrose. I had tell me so," she recalls. appearance and I like to change my look every so often." Eyerly had her first piercing when she was eight years old, and had her navel pierced July 4th weekend in Wildwood, N.J. Newbert paid $35 got her latest holes this summer. "I at a studio that specializes in nose. Pricilla Newbert, 20, says she on environmentalist concerns ou can see your meat!" spoofed "Saturday Night Live" with its product. Crystal Gravy. It wasn't from the mark, either as the market has been inundated with far transparent products in the past five years. The end of the fad was sig- naled by just this kind of product, however, which do not lend themselves well to a clear form. When clear gasoline (Amoco Crystal Clear Ultimate), transparent beer (Miller Clear and Zima), and clear mascara were introduced, the end had begun for this recent trend in marketing. The concept originally cashed in WINTER 1994-1995 then pierced with a piercing gun, is the for same as if a person would get their ear pierced. done," it teachers didn't afraid to lip, Danielle Guthrie, 14, pierced her nose and navel sneeze and blow herself. "I can still my nose," she says, "and it doesn't hurt at all." Whether the reason is for self- expression, rebellion or for aesthetic value, - By body piercing is catching on. Brian Staley and Sarah Tonden 1992, however, this new marketing products containing fewer chemicals technique had become an all-out fad. and other unnecessary ingredients. But a report in the Wall Street Journal, based on figures from began which borrowed the clear concept for uses that went too far beyond the logical scope of the technique. Roughly coinciding with the appearance of such products, Information Resource's Infoscan, has shown that sales of clear products have almost uniformly taken a nosedive The only product with a significant area of growth is PepsiCo's Crystal Pepsi which has benefited from heavy promotion. Even so, . front-runner this among the trans- parent products has fallen short of Pepsi's expectations. more The idea of Early on, the fad appeared like a sustainable trend. clear, natural products appealed to many consumers and nicely to a lent itself wide variety of products. So-called "parasite products" to appear, consumers also began to tire of legitimate uses of the clear concept which charged higher prices for products which claimed to have fewer ingredients. For several reasons, clear products are on their way out of the market place. Some will remain, but only those which are truly sustainable. We can only wonder just what Crystal Gravy might have tasted like. -Aaron R. White — , n* Danielle Uajuus fey and w, your tap looking , for a fresh, clean glass of water, are you satisfied that is what you are getting? Dori Richwine, Bloomsburg, said that before she had a well, she with her water quality. "My husband was sometimes concerned Now she me man-made chemicals which UmmgsT Jay hen you turn on feels comfortable. consist mostly of organics and inorganics. While these contaminants may sound like cause for concern, Dan Spadoni, community relations coordinator for the north-central Local water systems are regulated Pennsylvania office of the DER, insists that "water is safer than it has ever been," adding that "most of by the Envirormiental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Montour and Columbia counties' water systems comply with EPA and tells that the best water," it's she says. Department Resources required and and continually test plants larger for t about every two for smaller plants) for water con\ taminants including microbiological and cherrdcal substances. Microbiological substances of concern include bacteria, and viruses, protozoa. Chemical contamination occurs in two , forms, naturally occurring chemicals such as metals and min- i ^ e DER standards." n Montour and Columbia coun- are weeks Ifc. W (DER) to (daily - Environmental of r a 1 s and I ties, water companies by EPA and DER may abide standards, but that doesn't mean that the water is without some problems. Spectrum obtained water samples, September 19-22, 1994, from nine local areas Benton, Berwick, Bloomsburg, Cata- wissa, Danville, Espy, Orangeville, Skyview Acres, and Wonderview. The samples were then taken to Agway, Bloomsburg, an independent lab. However, for the results to meet strict scientific guidelines, the water should have been collected at the same time under specific conditions. Nevertheless, even with that limitation, the test results are indica- tor of the quality of water in Columbia County. The testing that was performed included pH, hardness, iron, CoUform bacteria content, and lead. Coliform bacteria are found in photo by Marlyse Heaps SPECTRGM and the intestinal tracts charges of fecal dis- humans and every warm blooded animal, and can be a good Most coliform organisms are not harmful. The problem, however, is that they can be accompanied by non-identified, potentially harmful orgarusms. Current standards for drinking indication of pollution. water state that the coliform count be no more than 1 per 100 milliliters. None of the tested areas had a col- iform count, except for Catawissa (3/lOOml), Espy (3/lOOml), and Wonderview which was very high at 20 per 100 ml. John Yohey, Wonderview Water Company operator, said that his company takes water samples weekly and sends them to be tested for bacteria directly in a DER lab. pH level The or acid quality, indicates alkaline and is measured on a Agway Kehoe tests for microbiological and Columbia and Montour counties' drinking water. lab technician Sherry chemical substances in with 7 being neutral. A pH level higher lower than that it is acidic. An ideal reading for drinking water is between 6.7 and 9.0. All of the tested areas had ideal pH levels except Benton (6.5), Orangeville (5.5), and Skyview Acres (6.0) which all showed slightly acidic pH levels. Bruce Evans, water works operator for the Benton Water Supply Company, attributes Benton's low pH level to the chlorine scale of 1 to 14, than 7 is alkaline, treatments (chlorine tends to company uses lower the "Except for a little pH make levels drop) the hardness of the water. hardness," says Evans, "we really have good water." hardness occurs with the presence of calcium and magnesium. These minerals can form deposits and sludge on plumbing; it also wastes energy, shortens the life of hot water heaters, and can affect the taste and tenderness of cooked foods. Hardness is measured in two ways, actual hardness and compensated hardness. Actual hardness is measured by the number of calcium carbonate grams per gallon in the water. The ideal level for actual hardness is less than 3 grams per gallon (gpg). Five areas Berwick (6 gpg), Catawissa (4 gpg), Danville (8 gpg), Skyview Acres (11 gpg), and Wonderview (5 gpg) had actual hardness levels higher than the ideal level. Compensated hardness is measured by taking the iron content, doubling it, adding it to the actual hard- Water DESIGNERS OF FINE JEWELRY — — GOLD and expressing in calcium carbonate grams per galTo be ideal, compensated hardness levels should fall below 3.5 gpg. The results were identical; the same five Berwick (6.8 gpg), Catawissa (4 gpg), Danville (8 areas gpg), Skyview Acres (99 gpg), and Wonderview (13 gpg) tested high in hardness levels. "The borough of Danville doesn't have hardness problems," states Arty Gerringer, superintendent of the Danville Water Works, adding "I live in the borough, and no one I know owns a water softener." Gerringer did say, however, that Mahoning Township niight have hard water because it's serviced by well water. A Catawissa Municipal Water ness, lon. PLATINUM — — PRECIOUS GEMS official believes that Catawissa's hardness is soda ash, which many public water systems that draw from wells use as a corrosive buffer. Authority due ESTABLISHED 1969 to tests are measured in milligrams per liter (mg/1) with an ideal level being less than 0.3 mg/1. Iron Benton (0.4 mg/1), tests showed that seven areas Berwick (0.4 mg/1), Catawissa (0.4 mg/1), Danville (0.4 mg/1), Orangeville (0.4 mg/1), Skyview Acres (44 mg/1), and Wonderview (4 mg/1) had higher than the ideal level of iron. However, it is important to note that "iron can come from an individual's own plumbing," Iron — Terry Van Dyke Christopher VanDyke Jasen VanDyke — says Spadoni. — Iron has the ability to stain everything 225 Center St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815 387-0455 clothes, fab- plumbing fixtures, and kitchenware. Iron can even spoil coffee and tea by reacting with the natural brown tannins to form black iron tannates. Iron exists in two rics, SPECTRGM forms, soluble or clear water, and oxidized or red water. Soluble iron can only be removed by a water conditioner, while oxidized iron needs to be Lead is filtered. one of the most serious contaminants that water is tested for due to its extremely harmful on the human body. Continued exposure can cause damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system. Anemia, and even can result in death. effects Lead is The Benefits of Waiting also extre- mely dangerous because of its ability to get in to drinking water after treatment, due to its presence in some plumbing materials. All of the areas tested by Spectrum proved negative for lead content. These tests are just a small percentage of the amount and variety of testing that is actually done on drinking water. Although Spectrum was able to find several incidents of water with less than ideal test results, all of company employees interviewed did not seem have any doubt that local water is safe. DER commu- the water to "Montour and Columbia counties have little to worry about," further adding that because of stricter regulation enforcement, and better systems technology, "water quality has really improved in the last five years." However, the EPA urges that if there is concern whether individual tap nity relations coordinator Spadoni says that water meets state or federal health standards, there should be no reason not to have it tested. C? JL^rankly, When tion relative to specific and health informa- water contaminants, contact the don't comes it ing. know any. to business protection, there are no insurance benefits of wait You need to protect your company on Day One from liability, theft, fire, business interruption, and the many other hazards facing business owners today. 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Thankfully, more than 400 Pennsylvania communities participate in recycling programs, helping tinue to deplete resources, these images to make one-fourth of the raw fibers used in the paper industry from recycled products, saving our trees for other uses. Recycling Center again has begun accepting newsprint. There was a time when the center did not accept newsprint because the cost of processing was more than what was earned when the paper was shipped to the mills, says Carol Webster, recycling coordinator for Bloomsburg. "Newspaper commodity easiest is the to recycle," says Webster. Bloomsburg is sending its of newsprint to International Paper in Lock Haven. bales Bundled newsprint at the Bloomsburg Recycling Center is sent to International Paper, Lock Haven. of timber prod- International Paper then de-inks 80 cubic feet per person per call million tons of newsprint in 1992, and repulps the paper to form an off-white copy paper. They paper "Earth White." this but consumed 12.6 tons. The major- International Paper make the Consumption ucts is year. The United "N States produced 7.1 was to If THE EASIEST COMMODITY TO RECYCLE." EWSPAPER other paper was imported from Canada, whose production of newsprint in 1991 was 8.9 million ity of the metric tons. In Pennsylvania, timberland accounts for 55 percent of IS paper a true white color, it would have to use a bleaching process that gives off a chemical that is harmful But, says to the environment. making lumbering still do it." The Bloomsburg Press-Enter- the seventh largest industry in the prise uses about 27 tons of paper the state's forests state. Lumbering produces over $5 Webster, "a lot of mills over a one month period. Vic manager at the In annually in revenues. Columbia County, the growth to removal ratio of trees is greater than Creveling, pre-press paper they use is 3:0, which is one of the best ratios in The statewide ratio is only 2:1. The ratio explains how many trees are grown compared to the ones that are cut down. brokers get of our scrap, the state. then they billion In order to join the effort to conserve trees, the Bloomsburg 10 Press-Enterprise, all says all of the recycled. "Local sell it for and the best price they can find," he says. The PressEnterprise presently pays about $500 per ton of newsprint, but Creveling believes that this is going to increase to $700-800 per ton in the next couple of years. an alternative way to which is efficient in cutting costs and landfill space. Farmers use newsprint as a source for animal bedding. "Newsprint breaks down readily in soil, and is clean and absorbent for the animal," says Ray Hosier, a technician at the Soil Conservation Service. Frank Getty, a farmer from Catawissa says, "The newsprint degrades into the ground, and I just put more on top of it." He believes it wovdd be too time consuming to have to gather the paper himself, so he just puts bins near his farm and people are welcome to drop their There is recycle newsprint newsprint off. Getty could not think of any disadvantages to this way of recycling newsprint. however, does see a downside to using newsprint Hosier, as a source for animal bedding. He "hard to develop a reliable source for newspaper." Many farmers don't want to pay for the says it's SPECTRUM newsprint and then go "through the of shredding it. "There is also somewhat of a fire hazard if farm equipment were to throw off sparks onto the newspaper," adds Hosier. time, the process In 1988, the Columbia County says the passage of Act 101 recycling coordinator for made the supply of recycled materials jump radically ahead of the demand for them. "Back in the 1970s, when Bloomsburg began its initial wave of recycling, a municipality could almost survive on recy- cling efforts," says Coslett. Local recycling centers also recycle glass, steel PET and aluminum cans, "Whenever a processed load is ready to be shipped out," says Webster, " I call around to find the company which best price. Commonwealth passed Act 101 which made recycling mandatory in Pennsylvania towns with populations of more than 5,000 residents. Scott Coslett, packaged products are sold to brokers. is offering the " All of this collecting, process- and distributing can become expensive. The Bloomsburg Recycling Center has been subsidized by the town since Act 101 was passed. Last year, the center came out $1,000 ahead and, "It's looking good again this year," says Webster. This year, Bloomsburg budgeted ing, over $300,000 for its recycling program. As of now, the town is showing a higher revenue than expense, but is already over budget for solid waste collection charges. Recycling programs throughout the state are also financed by two requirements for this grant are easy to meet, according to Coslett. He says, "It is just a matter of filling out paperwork and meeting limited conditions." The second grant, the recycling performance grant, is given to municipalities based on the their recycling production for the previous year. "Municipalities get $5 per ton of total recycled material, and then an additional $1 for each percent of the waste stream that the recycling efforts diverted." says Ron Sommers, a regional representative from the DER. Although recycling in Bloomsburg only makes a small dent in worldwide resource conservation, all of the money and effort this rural area of Pennsylvania puts out makes a brown paperbag full of newsprint far more important than it looks. (soda bottles), cardboard, and high grade white office of Environmental Resources. paper. Each of these first is Perhaps in the future we can count on our ever growing technology to keep our trees for more recreational DER and relaxing plastic is crushed and packaged together until they reach 40,000 pounds, says Webster. At this types of grants from the Department The the 902 grant in which the pays 90 percent of the cost of any recycling equipment. The uses. C? photo by Keith Haupt The Press-Enterprise uses 25-30 tons Enterprise, including office paper, WINTER 1994-1995 is newsprnt for each of its daily editions. All paper at the Pressrecyclable. Newsprint currently costs about $500 a ton. of 11 " - i^, -r% -^^ @ vk^M ^%v.oe ^y^ hy Karhenine Yunchak You cant join the club, Charlie, you ain't a war veteran. That Korean thing was just a police action. 1952 JL orty-two years have passed since Charles Glidewell appeared in his Army Muncy's Veterans and had the door slammed in his face. He was then 23 years old and had served in the Signal Corps with the 17th Airborne Division in Korea. All he wanted to do when he went to the local V.F.W. in uniform at of Foreign Wars, was to become reacquainted with guys he'd known all his life, guys he hadn't seen for three years. But the day the V.F.W. refused him membership, Glidewell went back home, took off his freshlypressed uniform, packed it away with a few memoirs, and put the Korean War out of his mind. As far as he was concerned, the 1950-1953 Korean Conflict deserved to go down in history as "The Forgotten War." Dr. Chang Shub Roh, of sociology and professor social welfare at Bloomsburg University, a native of South Korea, also lived through the war and recalls the devastation his country suffered. However, he refuses to discuss the Korean War. "It's too painful to remember," says Dr. Roh. "But that was the past. Let us look forward and try to help build a world of peace." While Glidewell and Roh were dampening their memories of Korea, one of the 7,690 veterans Anthony Zdanavage dedicated his those who served in the Korean War. A memorial is erected in his front yard as proof of his devotion. life 12 to the memory of is one of many Korean Vets who knows the pain of serving in "The Forgotten War." Charlie Glidewell from Columbia County was actively mounting a national campaign to force America to remember "The Forgotten War." Anthony Zdanavage, Berwick, who had been a prisoner of the North Koreans, died July 13, 1993. But his widow, Esther, for the first time since her husband's death, recently opened Zdanavage's private office to Spectrum so that his activities on behalf of Korean War veterans could be revealed. "Maybe if he hadn't worked so hard for his veteran friends, I would have my husband with me today," Esther noted. Zdanavage was the founder, in 1979, of the Korean War Awareness Project, a program that put him in personal touch with more than 35,000 Korean War veterans across America. "Tony Z," as he was known, helped his fellow veterans themselves of fits of rage or anger that had overwhelmed them when they met rejection or isolation from family and friends at home. Psychologists had not then been aware of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which later plagued many rid Vietnam War veterans. The recipient of two Purple SPECTRGM — — Anthony Zdanavage started a national campaign Hearts, Zdanavage created the first Pennsylvania Purple Heart license plate. He also designed and printed "The Forgotten War" bumper stickers, and mailed thousands throughout the country. Zdanavage was not a writer, but after telling his war experiences personal i6 he was encouraged to put his memoirs in print. With Esther, he wrote Korea: The War America Forgot to Remember. The $20,000 cost of the he'd altered his birth certificate to Korean War explained Army Surgical known as "Doc" to wounded in North Korea. He related how he was captured by the North Koreans, forced to treat their woundand prohibited from ed, M The son of Lithuanian immigrants, Zdanavage wrote about how He Mobile become Americans treating how at the age of he became a WINTER 1994-1995 had been his father-in-law) found him walking alone on a road near his home on Alden Mountain, He had no Dorrance Township. how he got there. in idea "For more than 40 years, Tony tried to piece together those 83 days from the time he Korea until left IF forgotten. became _____________ AYBE self-published —^^^^—— book came from a loan he and his wife borrowed against their home in Berwick. 15. first Hospital (M.A.S.H.) and had that HE HADN'T he arrived back home that were — . . to lost WORKED SO HARD I WOULD HAVE MY HUSBAND WITH ME TODAY. ' 5 his wife, enlist in the part of the Korean War veterans ,„___________^ to friends, to bring attention to the . his mem- ory," Esther says, "but my husband never found the pieces to the puzzle." She explained that her husband """^^^"""^ had been shot dying Americans. He wrote about in treatment for his ing in his becoming an amputee), and was how he was shot twice, and then released by an English-speaking North Korean officer. Zdanavage was veteran when a a 17-year-old neighbor (who war later was given no woimds before he the head, but suffering frostbite in his legs (result- released. No national been raised monument had ever who gave their lives in the Korean War, so Tony built a marble memorial to Korea's POWs to those and MIAs on his front 13 lawn. Veterans from the area have gathered there annually for memorial services. In the meantime, Tony Zdanvage's "Korean War Awareness Project" continually reminded people that "more than 54,246 Ameri- cans lost in Korea, lives their wounded, 389 known war were never of accounted for and 8,176 103,248 were prisoners returned or are still ii missing in action." t's Unfortunately be among the thousands of Korean War veterans expected in Washington, D.C. next summer. But surely he would have July found 1995. 26-30, Zdanavage will not satisfaction in the dedication theme: "Freedom standing for ——^-^——^— It George Bush un-veiled model a of the National Korean War monument, June 14, 1989, Zdanavage was elated. The model depicts a column of statues, representative of those who fought the war on foot. Zdanavage and friends his helped raise $16 million for the National Korean Veterans Memo rial. Dedication $LOp is the — too painful ?j A proud past... A bright future Excellent Schools was Tony Zdanavage, —^^— in his to remember. -^——^————^^— President A key that unlocked the door of underAwareness. I When Not Free ... Is Victory Remembered." ever 200 years of groA/th life-long effort to -Diversified Industry -Modern waste treatment plant-Planning and Zoning -Central Business District revitalization -Neighborhood have recreation areas- Ameri- Bervauf^hn Park tteyor cans rem- ember his beloved Korean War veterans. And for Dr. Chang Shub Roh, awareness has become a master key. Together with other scholars, he has formed the Global Awareness Society International (GASI), which aims to bring understanding among people of diverse cultures throughout the world. WmMsiMiM^§^^ iisiii^iijiiiiiSiiii Hzcughof BsrwLck 344 t^rtet Stxeet Berwick PA 18603 ^ 752-2723 slated for Off Any Pizza or WhoUe Sub '""?S o< Coupon N