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Casper Cycling to Extremes BY IMark Steinruck ; saves the state money in the long run, says Stevec Mutchler, assistant district traffic engineer for PennDOT. He says the sign posts are only used in new construction Travelers can of PennDOT. The state and cheaper to install the naturalroadway is torn up. The advantage to the wood signposts, says Mutchler, is that they resist wind damage, leaning, and are less likely to be damaged by snow plows because of their concrete foundation. The posts were installed in Columbia County because the extra funding needed for them was available on the 1-80 project. "It was a functional decision," says Mutchler, "and aesthetically it looks nicer, but we didn't do it for because it's easier finish posts while the aesthetics." Mutchler adds that there are no plans to use the new signposts statewide. Sfectrii ^ Spring/ Summer 1 995 An Emu for You addition, laboratory research has native Australian birds, have Emus, long provided Aborigines with food, and clothing, increased expanded the utility of the emu to include shampoo, facial cream, body lotion, after shave, lip balm, and to farming in the United Bloomsburg residents can States, enjoy emu Due shelter. eye cream. also Joanne and David Long of Longview Emu Farm, Bloomsburg, raise and sell breeder chicks emu by-products. Emu meat used to make leather apparel, boots and handbags; and its used for is edible; its feathers, eggs, craft and skin and is to toenails are jewelry items. In is anyone interested in raising emus themselves. The versatility of this bird may ensure there an emu in everyone's future. &^ You Be the Judge message for O.J. Callers can also leave comments, voice opinions, and Theandworld news of telephonic information may have changed forever with the creation of a 900 number exclusively designed to provide callers with info about the O.J. interactive Simpson trial. By dialing 1-900-UB JUDGE, a caller can learn case developments, hear uncensored 911 tapes or leave a provide their theories about the case and hear the thoughts of others. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Kraig Jordan, director of Breaking News Corp., which operates the line, says, "The response was excellent. Mostly the calls were information, the Jordan says that unlike e-mail, everything is screened, "There are no Hve operators. Calls are screened for foul language mostly and we don't want to get sued." After the O.J. case, the interactive phone system from women." Beyond numbers which only gather new system allows callers to interact on a new level. poll the trial connection, the new telephonic /interactive system opens up a world of future uses for gathering and dispensing information. Unlike past 900 numbers, where you cannot interact with others or opinion callers stories, likely will provide with information for other "We've discussed the systems future, but we want to see what the UB JUDGE is," says revenue from Jordan. Regardless, interactive services are here to stay. ^ A monumental piece of Egypt along the Susquehanna The bemonument arrived, its 17 pieces ready assembled, in October 1908. to After Marie Walters of the Bloomsburg Preservation Society, describing the monument's obelisk, a Its smooth wall haggUng over the designs, the county commission had found what it wanted four-sided monolithic piUar. in a catalogue: a touch of Egyptian architecture of gateways to Egyptian temples. years of to honor the finish provides men of Columbia County who had The fought in the Civil War. While hardly reminis- revival by November the work of assembling the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument on Market Street was complete. first cent of the building of the Great Pyramids, "It's Egyptian revival architecture," says first an effect suggestive of period of Egyptian architectural was 1830 to 1850. Columbia County War monumonument expressed interest in a Civil ment pylons in the 1870s. Since then, the has stood as a proud reminder of those men who devoted for freedom. their lives to fighting (^ yiagiwyi-.-^;y^ Spectrnm Spring/ Summer 1995 ' What Did You Say ? THE BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION but most don't know what they're saying. Of course we know the meanings of most of the words we use or we'd all be talking nonsense. But, we never ask where the words came from. From the shortest to the longest, each word has its origin in one place or the other. Word meanings and origins are called etymologies. The Everybody word "etymology" comes from Most own the Greek word for true. denim jeans. But most don't The word originated in the French manufacturing town of Nimes. Its product was called serge de Nimes, thus the shortened version, denim. Few economists know the origin of deficit. It comes from the Latin sentence meaning "It is lacking." Besides given names, a lot of people acquire nicknames. Once it was called an ekename. Eke meant added, a name added to your given name. Through the years, the English word ekename absorbed the 'n' from 'an' thus becoming nekename and later, nickname. Farming is a major industry throughout Pennsylvania, of us know why THE FOUNDATION talks, a pair of they're called denim. but the average farmer probably doesn't know why Activated 1 985, the Bloomsburg and excellence University, in all areas of the The BU Foundation conducts an active program of information, cultivation, solicitation among corporations, Bloomsburg and and individuals, foundations. The Foundation University membership includes outstanding business, professional, and civic leaders from throughout the Commonwealth. INFORMATION he's "Farm" was originally the rent or tax from a property. It came from the French word "fmna," meaning a fixed payment. In the 16th century, the farm was associated with a leased tract of land and its workers were known as "farmers," those who pay the rent. At the end of dinner we've all indulged ourselves with a piece of cake or pie, what we call dessert. It's something eaten when all the dishes are cleared. That's what dessert first meant. The word comes from the French, desservir, meaning clear away. Finally, Shakespeare's characters on leaving say God be ivi' ye, (God be with you). Over the years, from saying it faster and faster, it became the more familiar, goodbye. in University Foundation, Inc. has the responsibiiity of securing private funds to maintain and enhance the quality called a farmer. Inquiries relative to the Bloomsburg University Foundation, gifts to the University, needs which con be met only through private funding, or questions concerning bequests and estate plans may be directed to: BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. DEVELOPMENT CENTER BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY SECOND STREET 400 EAST BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 r Lisa Appetizers were edited by Jeff Mac Clay and Aaron R. White. Individual Appetizers were contributed by (717)389-4128 Hagan, Danielle Harris, Misty Keller, Chris Krepich, Jeff Mac Clay, and Elizabeth Varnai Appetizers photos and graphics by Jeff y > Mac Clay, Mark Steinruck, Aaron and Joan Heifer R. White, Spectrnm Spring/ Summer 1995 / /"X Xou're going to feel a sensation in your mouth. Dr. Joseph Tloczynski, assistant professor of psychology at Bloomsburg University, tells his patient during a hypnosis session. "It's going to start as a general coolness that grows and grows," he continues, "and becomes cooler and cooler until you have no sensation in that area." As the patient relaxes and focuses her attention on Tloczynski's words, the hypnotic suggestions prove to be successful in controlling the pain. Hypnosis, an altered state of consciousness, is proving to be an effective alternative to anesthesia and pain killers, according to Tloczynski. It is Yi a way of focusing a person's atten- way the body protects itself. They can kick in when person is under tremendous pain or stress. Pain killers, either endorphins or drugs such as morphine, fill the receptor sites, which are the places that are the a take the pain. This effectively blocks the perception of "Hypnosis might allow a person to consciously produce more endorphins to have a more powerful effect for controlling pain," says Tloczynski. Many people are amazed that hypnosis can replace needles and drugs. "Every drug has a side effect," says ''Hypnosis Tloczynski. "If you think about all the possible side effects of different forms [the of anesthesia," he says, "those are one of the things you avoid [with pain. might allow patient] not to need and going into a trance. hypnosis]." Tloczynski explains that "Hypnosis depends upon flexibility some pain killers prescribed to the prescription in the way we think about things," says elderly produce drowsiness, which J „ CITU^S. Tloczynski. "By and large, everyone is hypresults in the slowing of the cognitive notizable," he says, "but definitely to varying process. "This could be dangerous to an 80 or 90extents." A person's "hypnotizability" is a skill, and can year-old," he says. "It could cause the person to fall, creatimprove with practice. ing more problems." For those who are able to focus their attention and be // A lot of pain killers are really harsh on the stomach," hypnotized, it can be a beneficial technique for alleviating -Za. says Tloczynski, who points out that a person can pain without the risk of side effects from anesthesia. There develop ulcers. Hypnosis is a successful alternative to are chemical substances in the brain, endorphins, which act someone with a history of ulcers, but who can't use pain as natural pain killers. These chemicals can reduce pain as control drugs. effectively as morphine. Tloczynski says that endorphins It is necessary to know the source of pain in order to tion Dr. Tloczynski has successfully used hypnosis as an alternative remedy to alleviate pain for his iSPBCirnDl Spring/ many Summer 1 995 patients. 9 . who help someone is hurting, Nicholas Brink, clinical psychologist. He once had a patient come to him complaining of back pain, who he initially could not treat. "Once I found out there was a tumor in his back," he says, "then I according was Did you know about our DISCOUNTS? able to help." also plays 10% (does not apply to special orders) the niques. He Other Services of Interest Dry Cleaning The distraction technique remove them and have them so embedded or emerged in lying on a beach somewhere that they are oblivious to what's going on in physical reality." think Money Orders Brink hurts," his patient, about things." does tells "but really it hurt much?" With this technique. 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These are injuries that normally a "Caution has to be used though," says Tloczynski, "because pain taught. teaching He says would come athletes control. adds that many also have an interest in pain For example, a marathon runner could use hypnosis to deal with a pain he or she has during the race. In fact, by the end of a race, most much pain because endorphins have been runners are not in their selves. they 5-fciirstyfes tf\atfit start your themselves," they are doing it With Tifestyfe Distributor of gets to the point Paul Mitchell Nexxus correctly," he adds. Nioxin possible side-effects ulcers, drowsiness, to consider, many like and depenpeople are 418 East looking for alternatives to prescription a niche in St. Bloomsburg, PA drugs for their pain relief. And, whether it is self-hypnosis or done by a professional, hypnosis can be the answer they are looking for. Because it is proving to be successful in alleviating pain, hypnosis is rapidly carving itself naturally activated. "Gradually where peoin and actually do it them"I'm just there to observe and it make sure dency Tloczynski ir Tloczynski says, "while they're under hypnosis and when they're out of hypnosis." ple prescription drugs." ^tadio 43 ^STYZJNG SALON her hypnotizability, self-hypnosis can be chiropractor or orthopedic physician care for. Tloczynski stresses the importance of seeing a physician and continuing with standard treatments. "Hypnosis is not something to supplement that," he says, "but it might allow them not to need is like With sports performances you have to be careful not to remove the sense of pain totally, because athletes might rip a muscle during assertion and not even realize it." Once a person has increased his or a message. 784-4300 Open Mon.-Sat. Appointments preferred modern medicine. <^ More than just a Steakhottse! NACHOS & MELTED CHEESE! HOT VEGETABLES OVER 40 ITEMS IN ALL! 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For him, the summer of 1989 was no different than any other summer, or so he thought. By October or November of that year, however, he was getting sick. "I thought 1 had the flu," says Bergman, "I felt feverish, my body was sore and I was extremely getting sleep still any long not be able to get and go about The most troubled states in these routine. "Basically I The occurs from May through August when great numbers of people are outdoors and ticks are in their infancy stage. During this time, ticks are difficult to detect because of their small size (about the size of a period) they can acquire orange, red, or rust colored markings on the abdomen making them its easier to detect. Still dangerous, risk of adult and tick infection is lessened up because of their slightly larger size (which aids daily his cycle. and dark brown or black coloring. Although adult ticks are also dark, He would better. night all U.S. fatigued." But, his bout with the flu did not run normal course and he wasn't had in detection), no motivation, which and their active period occurring depressed and worried me because I had no idea from September to April, when fewer what was wrong." people are outdoors, Bergman had con- not ambush disease, which acquired name from its L)ane, Conn., first a multi-system illness that named for Dr. Willy Burgdorfer, who identified it as the cause of Lyme disease in 1981. The Burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of the Ixodes tick wooded, 12 which lives in grassy, or brush filled areas. Spectrnni From fohage. and the central and peripheral ner vous systems. The infection is triggered by a spirochete (a cork-screw shaped bacterium) called Borrelia is by body heat, they attach themselves to animals or people passing through the is affects the skin, heart, joints, eyes, spirochete their victims waiting in tail grass or brush. Then, attracted by the town of where it was recognized in 1975, which do jump or fly, cks, an ailment known as lyme disease. This tracted ***.- which ticks, summer Corps, working hard at a / Infected year-round hfe cycle, are capable of than anyone Spring/ their there, ticks way under make clothing and hide in the fringes of body hair or attach themselves directly areas are New York, Rhode New Jersey, to skin the where they Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Mirmesota, Wisconsin and California, each of which is nearing, must remain number the host. Connecticut, Island, or has surpassed, 1,000 in the of reported cases. Summer 1995 least for at 24 hours before infection can be passed on to the Initial infec- / tion lar characterized is by a small circu- rash that appears where the bite The rash, which clears up few days, can take up to a month to appear making detection disease some difficult. In cases (an estimated one-third) a rash never occurs. know didn't even says Bergman, "I "I been bitten," never even got a I'd just got real sick." Sometime after the rash clears, (the time varies rash, for 1 individual cases) early flu-like symptoms, including headache, neck and back pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, begin to occur. 7f left undiagnosed or untreated, later stages of Lyme disease can result fatigue, fever, chills, I might never have been In a study published in The Journal occurred. after a test, correctly diagnosed." American Medical of the Association in 1993, researchers reported that of 788 New England previously been people retested in the who had area, diagnosed with Lyme percent actually had the ailment. symptoms. He was soon able to avoid excessive sleeping and his health gradually improved in cardiac or neurological disorders, and severe controlled. But therein arthritis. the problem. Current testing methods have proved unreliable in the detection of antibodies; misdiagnosis can delay treatment for weeks, months, or even years. Says Bergman, "The doctors thought I had mono, because 1 had all the symptoms right down the line. If my ^jchadn't specifically asked for mother a lyme Diner for Bergman, a two-month regiment of antibiotics was sufficient to eradicate most of his Luckily with exercise. With proper diagnosis, even in advanced stages, Lyme disease can be successfully treated, or at least lies The Bloomsburg disease, only 23 "Lyme thing," says disease is a scary Bergman, reinforcing its inherent dangers, "even to this day, still 1 Corner of Main & Lightstreet Under new management have an occasional bad bout of fatigue or arthritis. 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"People love dance and they want all aspects of owner it," says Nancie Wagner, which aU ages. She finds that baUroom dancing is her most popular class. The baUroom classes are of Studio Brick, Danville, offers classes to people of made up of college students, young adults practicing for their weddings, and the group she those people calls "the silver set" whose children have " football player who is there under coach's orders to improve his agility. She says that although this student lifts weights and works out every day, after her classes "he still complains how sore he is." Antolick says there is a market for the arts as a business because other activities like sports are already through offered For schools. ing my whole mental exercise." Dancing exercises both the mind and the body because "you really have to tliink about what is coming next," says Wagner. "Dancing is also individual, there is no winning or losing because their classes afford- able as well as enjoyable. Antolick offers numerous discounts The this who / "Dancing is who have more individual; have I a B.A. in fine arts from Point Park College, Pittsburgh, but doesn't think is it necessary to succeed in dance, adding, "what really matters is talent." For Wagner, the decision to run her own studio was easy. "I've 784-6216 for classes. Mon.-Thurs. r /^m/ a success, because "met a lot of people and everyone had a good time." been danc- Young "time class to relax, us make your gifts for the bridal party along shoes and jewelry. Your wedding is as special to us as It IS to you. Stop in and browse call for an appointment. with Amy gave and et wedding day perfect with our special attention, even after the sale We have a large assortment of wedding gowns, bndesmaids, mothers. Tuxedo rentals, invitations, cake tops, Overall, next." 10-5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-3 her dancing experience Creative dance St., Bloomsburg she, taking was very young," says She even went as far as to get classes since Antolick. been 7 E. Main reasons for was child enrolled in classes. "I up coming losing than one own Square dancer Renee Boyer found that "the dancing wasn't strenuous, but you really had to think about what was no winning or uently, university students, and for parents their signing there is take lessons freq- for yourself," is participants in dance classes have students for it she says. reason, both schools try to make she says. "Dancing life, very disciphned; both a physical and is really helped to break up the day." She describes the creative dance as a free form of dance where you let what you feel and hear manipulate your body. Wagner r-«0! says that dance, "teaches kSchoolhouse WMusicj::sfe' i^ta^a^T^^n^t^ Authorized Dealer for Martin, Gibson and B.C. 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Rebecca Fantasies by thing." the practice of recitals because she AntoUck adds, "Dance and artistic, but it is also a is beautiful good work- She says, because dance out." competitive, "you can let non- is out a lot of frustration through self-expression." She adds, although she teaches all of her students the same steps, they aU find their own unique way of perform- ing them, "dance sion that leaves is you a physical expresfeeling good after- wards," she says. Dance an is form that can be art enjoyed both by partaking and just by watching. 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Group PA 17754 « D; • 717 - i r e c t Mail 368 -4748 s 1111 TM lECKLEY'S BOOKS AND COLLECTIBLES KEErS THE TAflES TURNING By Jeff Xac Cfay elderly couple asked the The behind man he had any Agatha Christie books. Reaching down, he retrieved a box containing about 50 books. "The couple were very happy," says Michael Meckley Sr., Benton, the store's new owner, "They said they usually find only the counter if a few." he figures some 10,000 books line and counters of Meckley' Books and Collectibles, Bloomsburg. so, the shelves "1 carry a lot of out of print stuff," says Meckley, noting that smaller unique shops like his are good places to find obscure and out of print titles. The store operates primarily as paperback book exchange where people trade in their books for credit towards new books or in exchange a But it's not every day that Meckley can so easily help his customers. Even The exchange works on a percentage system based on the size of the books and the number of books being traded. Meckley carries a wide range of books, ranging from romance to how-to books. "The majority of my business comes from women buying romance novels," says Meckley, citing Sandra Brown, Janet Dailey, and Jude Deveraux as three of the more for other paperbacks. popular authors. Science fiction and horror are also popular says Meckley, with Steven King and Dean Koontz being the most asked-for authors. "Readers try a book by an author and, if they like it, they all of the author's books," says Meckley. Children's books are also big sellers, "Parents come in looking for books for their children or the children themselves come in," he says. Books and collectibles are nothing new to Meckley, but being in business for himself is. Meckley began running read the twenty-year-old shop at the start new year. "I always wanted a permanent store," says Meckley, who decided against an antique store of the because, "it's too competitive." And he knows this first-hand since Meckley bought and sold antiques part-time "When Meckley s Books and Collectibles offers a wide selection of books to satisfy all readers interests. SpectrflDi Spring/ SLimmer 199.'5 for saw I the past 25 years. the books [the store] I could still dabble with the antiques," he says, describing his job decided I as one he doesn't dread coming to in the morning. A Stop in the Meckley says he's not worried about competition from chain stores. "The big stores sell all new books. My shop is a lot different," says Meckley, who sometimes restocks his shelves with books from flea markets and garage sales, but most come from donations, "If people want to get rid of their books, we take them," he says, Country SicCe is aCzvays enjoyabCe "I'm a book recycler." Meckley may have been able to help that mystery loving-older couple CBreaf<^CLSt~-JL uncfi~*Dinner with little effort, but he still sees room for improvement. Meckley sees his store being more "customer friendly," with better organization, enabling all (DeCicious Ice Cream those would-be book searchers to find what they're looking for. "1 don't mind if you just come in and look around," he says, is not a rushed atmosphere." 'j^ "my shop 788-6213 Rt. 309 & Edgewood Rd. Drums Mark & Chen Evans Owners The Lettermen (Parents' CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES Weekend) Central Ballet of China Boys Choir of Philadelphia 95/96 NYC Opera National Co. "La Traviata" "Beauty and the Beast" James Galway Subscribe now by calling (717) 389-4409 Bloomsburg UNIVERSITY Box office hours: Monday thru Friday • 10 a.m. - 4p.m. VISA and Master Card accepted SpectrDm Spring/ Summer 995 1 19 i^^iP ^:!fphoto by Chris Krepich Art Graphics by Mark Steinruck By Cliris IKrepicfi n the second floor of a century-old defunct dress factory in Nuremberg, Steve Sukop sands the body of a partially finished bass guitar, loaning shape to the instrument he started from scratch. Sukop, who recently completed his 100th bass guitar, builds the custom handmade instruments for professional bass players throughout the East Coast from the factory that houses both his home Itid workshop. ' "They're for professionals who know what they want, and can tell a good instrument from a bad one," Sukop says. He produces mostly five- and six-string basses, making only a few with four strings each with five or six strings are usually higher quality instruments and usually reserved for more prolific players.) Sukop basses retail between $4,000 and $5,000 depending on the type of wood used on the face, the wood's uniqueness, and the number year. (Bass guitars of strings A on the guitar. bass player himself since high school, Sukop, 29, found his calling when he tore apart one of his first basses, an old Rickenbacker. After examining the interior design, he says it didn't seem too difficult, and he beUeved he could duplicate it fairly easy. Sukop later purchased a used Gibson bass, and while trying to adjust the neck, the internal adjusting He repaired the neck, made new body for the guitar, and rod broke. a reassembled it using the existing hardware. Impressed with his new he began to design and build basses in his spare time. "I played guitar and liked working with wood, so it was a natural combination that fell together," he says. creation, He built his first bass, an acoustic model, from the wood of an old console TV. His acoustic bass-building days were short-lived, giving way to designing and building electric He guitars. model eventually produced a similar to the non-traditional design. Stein-berger This unique instrument features a headstock-less neck, where the tuning keys are normally found, and moves the keys to the bridge. end below the of the body, He produced that style for about a year before adopting the more traditional design that he uses today. After high school, Sukop attended Berklee School of Music in Boston for a year. Working as a carpenter to finance his education, he continued to build and experiment with the design, then returned home to move into the Steve Sukop at work in his sliop in Nuremberg. vacant factory his father owned. All Sukop guitars feature seven-ply neck-through-body construction The neck uses seven layers of wood and runs the and Bertollini pickups. entire length of the guitar. added in two sections The body on is either side, hence the term "neck-through-body." All are made with domestic mahogany and "exotic" hardwoods, including purpleheart, quilted maple, bubinga, and maple burl. The mahogany is used to construct the guitar's body while exotic wenge' wood is used on the fretboard (fingerboard). He says the softer mahogany gives the guitar resonance, contrasting with the harder maple and purpleheart used in the neck and on the face. The exotic woods give the instruments their distinctive look 22 and Spectrnm feel. spring/ "Consumers buy with their eyes," he Sukop's basses feature a natural wood-grain and satin lacquer finish with a "face" of one of the exotic woods. "Maple burl is going to be the trend," he says, referring to his recent guitar sales and product demand. Sukop says he constantly searches for unique pieces of exotic woods. His mahogany currently comes from a dealer near Williamsport, while the exotic woods are shipped from says. dealers in Washington state and near Philadelphia. Sukop produces about 10 guitars every six weeks, as opposed to a big-name company, like Fender, which makes 150 basses a day. "Some of the guitars out there aren't even touched by human hands," he says. Summer 995 1 //•"phe small manufacturers are a J. recent phenomena," says Dan Fender's vice president of marketing for electric guitars. He says Fender, the bass guitar giant during Smith, the '60s and market share '70s, now the of has a smaller bass guitar industry, but adds that bass sales are three times greater today. Although Smith says the smaller manufacturers haven't had an impact on sales. Fender has introduced a "custom shop." "If smaller manufacturers didn't exist, we probably wouldn't have done it," says Smith. "I love them, 1 have three," says Mike Demopolous, bassist for the Boston-based funk band Chucklehead. Demopolous says he picked up a fretless Sukop guitar by chance in a Boston music store. "I didn't know what it was. I just liked it so I bought it," he says. A few months later, after opening the battery compartment to wood-working machinery. "I can do it faster, better, and safer with my own To help machines," he says. MGM movie "Sleep with Me," which features music by Sukop insists that the hands-on work is what gives the instruments their quality and value. "You can't make a machine to do what I'm doing by hand," he says. The other tools in his modest shop include a drill press, table saw, and router. "I always do with what I have," he says. Sukop literally built his business piece by piece. "I just bought an occasional tool here and there. I don't need much," he says. As quality improved and his sales grew, Sukop Chucklehead. A Sukop bass can also be heard in a Boston area Footlocker full-time career. "I change the battery needed for the pick-ups, Demopolous found Sukop's business card in the bass and gave him a "His basses look very cool, call. and sound are very comfortable incredible," he says. basses can be heard on Sukop's Chucklehead's second independent release "Fuzz." Demopolous is also responsible for the guitar being heard in the commercial. worked with "The engineers 1 love them too," says eventually ed I of musician from New studio York City who has played on albums by comedian Sandra Bernhard and the rock group Baby Face. Sukop basses are available music stores across the country. Mostly out of financial necessity, he designed and built his own in select a that's the hin is a step ahead competition by being self-financed. "I've seen guys take Sukop a passion his knew what 1 want- make what I want." Dave Rengel, to made he says, "and to do," part. Demopolous. Sukop recently sold a guitar cover their loans or people too soon. says he the out loans for ungodly amounts and then they don't want to push sandpaper anymore," he says. Sukop adds that he has heard of a number of bass makers who have called it quits because they can't sell that they hired me to concentrate more on the quality and workmanship," he says. sample of Sukop's basses can also be seen while he's performing with his band "No Pets Aloud." The band tours the club circuit of A Pennsylvania, bringing modern and classic its New PIZZA SUBS Toppings Large (16") regular Medium (12") regular $7.00...$1.25 $5.00.. .$1.00 Small (8") regular $2.50...$ .50 Sam's Pan $7.00...$1.25 (14")ch.cagos.yie Sam's Pan (8") chiagosme $3.50...$ .50 Toppings: Anchoives, Bacon, Black Olives*. Broccoli, Canadian Bacon. Cheese*, Ham, Mushrooms*, Onions*, Pepperoni*, Pineapple, Sausage*, Sweet Peppers* Grand Slam* Small-$4.49, Berwick Hwy. Route Medium-$8.99 Large-$11.99, Pan-$12.49 version of rock to hundreds of fans each weekend. "This is also product development," he says. Sukop believes taking his product "on the road" gives him a chance to evaluate the quality and consistency of his work. Sukop says he would like to hire a worker or two to help with the sanding and lacquering so he can "concentrate heavily on product research and development." But his goal is financial independence. "I want to live where I want and be my owm boss," he says. "I don't need too much to make me happy." Sukop says guitar making and bass playing are in his blood. "It's my rehgion."^ SAM S GRAND PIZZA & SUBS 1229 Sukop him allows his basses, hired an agent. "Having 11 N CALZONES 'J*'^^'/?' ,g^'^ 'fff^ efl/l4 '*HET photo by Joseph Pifer Most people envision spending their on the beach with a tall, refreshing cocktail in one hand, and a bottle of sun screen in the other. For Joseph Pifer and Fred Hill, Bloomsburg vacation sitting University professors, the cocktail was optional, but the bottle of sun screen proved essential for their recent Peruvian tour of the Amazon rivei: The trip was designed so that people could tour the great Amazon rain forest, to become better acquainted with the plants, animals, and native inhabitants. Large cultural and economic disparities are apparent upon leaving the bright lights, congestion, and frantic pace of Miami by plane. and landing in Iquitos, Peru. Upon first sight, Iquitos, which sits on the banks of the Amazon about 2,300 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and is the world's most inland port navigable by ocean-going ships, appears almost povertystricken. Although there is a public water and sewage system, there are only dirt roads, few employment opportunities, high pollution levels, and minimal support services. 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"You could see large trees and other debris being carried past the boat, careful task making navigation a and showing how much force the river really has," says Hill. While looking to the other side of the river. Hill asked the guide about the He was amazed to find what he was looking at was only an island between the two banks. Even as far inland, the Amazon, about 200 miles wide at the mouth, can still exceed two miles in width. While on the river, the expedition used dug-outs, the predominate source of river travel. Made from large trees that have been burned then river width. that scraped out, dug-outs are often seen just laying at the water's edge, giving the appearance of abandonment. This merely ensures that the canoe stays in contact with the water, which prevents it from drying out. they arrived at the lodge they found that, though it had comforts, such as hot water and comfortable rooms, it still possessed the rustic setting of a frontier camp. When ^, The buildings were mostly open, thatch-roofed structures connected by covered walkways. The dining facilities were lighted by oil-burning lamps, and the beds had mosquito netting because there were no screens or windows. announce every meal, a native employee banged repeatedly on a drum made from a hollowed out log. To made a very distinct sound," says "you could hear it from just about anywhere." Dinner was then served buffet style, in an open-air dining area, and consisted of a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, rice, fish, and chicken Even at this stage of the expedition members of the group were learning to adapt to the jungle. Hill remembered one girl in the group who walked to the bathroom in the middle of the night with a flashlight, extremely 'Tt Hill, frightened of all if We "We and Diaper Service told her that 75 BLOOMSBURG It must have worked, because for the rest of the Getona ~ basis trip, & DANVILLE: 389-6084 BERWICK: 752-4711 out of the and she were there. ' EAST NINTH STREET, BLOOMSDURG way on their own would never even know they move clown around! Dry Cleaning, Laundry she turned off the light they would just don't the tarantulas that scurried in the light. first~ name ^ ^ ^P ^suna^ Pi AmmlieiofihelmanaioiuirJpikmlnsittfe. she At Harry's Grille, you'll feel welcome in the casually relaxed atmosphere of one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's finest restaurants. Everything about Harry's Grille aims to please: friendly people on •breakfast, lunch, staff and dinner menus • a varied • tempting sandwiches accompaniments selection of delicious snaclc^55vic^5Sv> Spectrnm Spring/ Summer 1 995 39 The Farmer's Dilemma: Stephanie Burke, and Brian and Ai^rilHisiness Diane Kistler (left to right) replaces the sell produce to Family Farm local resi- dents at the Kistler's roadside stand. Fred when Kistler remembers the day 6ij Coffeen C. Casper farm, "most people have second jobs farming was a simpler occupation. Tomatoes were har- vested by hand rather than by a machine, government regulations weren't as strict, and products simply went from the farmer to the consumer. But family farming is now phasing who will be by the end an osteopathic physician the biggest industry since the decline of steel, almost 20 years ago. people in "One Pennsylvania in are farming," while agribusiness takes involved in agriculture in some way and it is a $3 billion annual industry over the market. for the being replaced by "hobby out, "The work was physically harder, but mentally easier," Kistler remembers, but quickly adds, Commonwealth," says Dave Hartman, an extension agent at the College of Agriculture at Pennsyl- Yankovick make their wouldn't want to go it was very hard to find people who wanted says. tough for farmers to complete hving on farming because of the increased investment for seed, plants, and equipment. Many times to offset the increased prices, farm- hours. The agricultural revolu- tion has been slower purchase used equip-ment because it is all they can afford," ers will than the industrial revolution, but now Yarvkovich adds. the Ray Hosier, future of farming will depend on technology." A generation ago, farming was a traditional family occupation in which every member was involved. Fred and his wife Becky, have three boys and one girl. Only Stephen, the oldest, has chosen to remain in child, Brian, 40 is lumber Spectrnm Spring/ says amount at $40,000, of money to invest in a tractor vania State University. Locally, agriculture is the biggest industry in But with the decline of the family in NRCS, farm 40 years ago, "could only purchase a used sales; is technician used a physician's assistant. University. Bob, 30, Diane, 35, The youngest Bloomsburg attends a conser- vation the Columbia County, grossing $35 milUon; Montour County receives $15 miUion annually from the industry. agricultural, though. the "It is really "I work those their Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), echoes Kistler's words. "A survival tactic for farming famiUes is for the wives to leave the home and get paying jobs. People can't make a living on farming alone/' back, to supplement income," Kistler says. Paul Yankovich, an employee of of 1995. Statewide, agriculture has been five who now farm also to Summer 1995 The now." size of family operations more primarily due are also specialized, and now this is to the necessity to use Because corporate farming, or agribusiness, has replaced the family farm, average farm size has leased land. more increased from roughly 200 acres to ing about 400 acres. lated in this country than agriculture." the changes in used to be that farms Kistler explained farming: were "It diversified; now, it is necessary is controlled and manipu- says Kistler. Although he concedes government control was essary when of farms was implemented dur- it Twenty ing the Depression, Kistler believes years ago, Kistler had a variety of pro- todays problems are rooted in the insistence of the government to keep the industry within its grasp. specialize," Kistler states. to duce and livestock on his farm. Now, the family has snap beans, tomatoes, wheat, and soybeans. They also "hobby farm" apples and strawberries. Even with the need for specialization, Pennsylvania farmers tend to remain more diverse in their crops than the rest of the nation. Many states grow one specific crop. For instance, Nebraska is known for its corn, but Pennsylvania's diversity is an asset because it stabilizes the state's agricultural income." If one commodity has a bad growing season, it will not have a great impact on the state of Pennsyl- vania because of its diverse growing An example is crop insurance. tal regulations coverage or no government subsidies," The the increased numbers of people involved. "I think that noth- •Free pregnancy testing •Free birth control newest regulation affecting farmers in Pennsylvania is & mid-trimester abortions time surviving in the industry. nutrient pills •Gynecological care management legislation instituted by the state. Hartman says in areas in south central Pennsylvania, like Lanlivestock is •First If a farmer depends on government subsidies to keep up with the economy, he will have a hard Kistler explains. caster, there are ing progress Abortion Services must be met. Not meet- ing the requirements will result in no Another challenge facing farmers today is an increase of government One disadvantage for mak- SERVICES "In order to ensure coverage, governmen- patterns. regulation. HARRISBURG REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH nec- and huge concentrations cattle. 355 North 21st Street Suite 206-208 Camp Hill, PA 17011 of This has resulted an over-production of manure. Nitrogen is released from the manure which easily moves through the soil because of its chemical characin 800-521-7444 Over 200 years of growth A proud past... A bright future. 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This will primarily impact big livestock operations within a sniall Goods area of land. Daily Specials Ice Market Cream Cones/ Shakes/ Sundaes pressures also impact the modern farmers in ways not previously experienced. Forty years Mon.- Thurs. 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Fri. &Sat. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. consumer did not dictate what items were popular to farm, but Sun. 8 a.m. -3 p.m. says he Kistler would like to grow would then face organically but with quality control. "I to quite using chemicals, but the problems will occur when consumers find a worm in a can of beans or in an apple. Using pesticides parallels going to the doctor, people use antibodies to prevent diseases. Similarly, tomatoes need pesticides," obstacles would love Kistler says. grown food is increasdemand, according to Organically now Yankovich. There is a definite growing awareness among consumers, and the media has played a big role in that. it plays an important role in the market that they can fill for until it becomes commonplace. Kistler said sunflowers were an extremely popular crop a few a specialty two Connections that change at the heart of the because they are identified attractive ingly a year or These are Produce grown without chemicals, or organically grown, has become very popular with consumers. Many times the public finds organic products ago, the industry. Individuals look for niches, Takeout Available Smoke-free Dining they are virtually aquatic The Fresh Balced now gone. Another marketing influence has been in the area of peshcides. year requires farmers Delicious Breal B giants efore like the rise of corporate brew Miller, and Anheuser/Buscii, Coors, communities relied upon local breweries to quench their thirst for beer. A main-stay in just about every sizable combrew houses munity in Pennsylvania, local were common as in the early 1900s as Wal- Marts are today. They helped shape the of the communities, towns, and identities regions which they operated. Each in brewery had own unique its structure, per- ception, reputation, and product. character to They communities, their lent who in turn supplied the workers and market necessary for survival. When Congress enacted prohibi- tion in 1919, almost two-thirds of the nation's brewing industry collapsed. Only Yuengling as & the strongest breweries resourceful and most survived. Sons, Pottsville, still D.G. operating America's oldest brewery, stayed afloat by producing ice cream and selling milk, along with a non-alcoholic brew which, Above: The Germania Brewery was operated by the Foust Brothers at Front in and Left: The Old Bottling house still St. Brewing stands at the Spring location in Danville. Krepich Spectrum Magazine Winter 1995 Ferry Streets Danville from 1901 to 1907. for thirst Some beer. making non-alcoholic business by unfortunately, just didn't satisfy the American brews and "health drinks," the ice-cream and ice to stay afloat dur- American brewery scenes never recovered from the blow of prohi- Danville breweries also produced was the ing prohibition, while others took a bition. "I'd say prohibition chance and produced the highly- end of the brewing business in demanded beverage Danville," During Hanover illegally. prohibition, trouble "got not for ness in 1933, Hause says an making so by that of pre-prohibition for the first according produced and grew mushrooms some of the buildings survive prohibition. Voelcker family only number of Breweries pants hangers and rug beaters reached with time For a short time, also New York 1995 • 3 p.m. a Wieron brewery to have operated in US. 8 p.m. • 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 James Galway Sunday, March 3, 1996 • 3 p.m. TickeU: $30 But with barrel ates a beer distributorship in Danville today. ones, Bloomsburg taxes Although most brew- • Beauty and the Beast that to the 1996 Friday, February 23, 1996 American book by Dale attempts to document every oper- 8, Tickets: $25 breweries, in The Opera "La Traviata" to II, Van P. City Thursday, February half the and acquisitions of smaller breweries by larger still 3, Tickets: $20 production beer 1940, levels Hanover Springs soda bottling. Sunday, December re-opened in this area. But for Voelcker Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale the again brewery, Danville Brewing, employee was decided to turn the brewery into when were allowed to flow. Only one historian. making beer, owner Henry Voelcker arrested brews familiar 'near beer,'" says Sis Hause, Montour County 95-96 only 31 brew- were back in busi- eries in into Series rtist says. Nationally, the Brewery Danville Hause the of fate UNIVERSITY the American brewery began to reveal a bleak future. houses struggled to stay in Open 24 Hours • 7 Days a Week • Every Day • All Day HOAGIES & SUBS Hot & Cold Our TRY • Over 20 varieties Baked Rolls Fresh SOME OF OUR MENU SPECIALTIES GREEK AMERICAN ITALIAN CHINESE KIDS MENU • APPETIZERS PIES . 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Breweries changed hands often back then, and of the companies were sheriff sales common, The says Hause. was on Spring largest location off Route 11, which hosted Steeb and Faber, Montour, Street, just Hanover breweries, among The other location on East Front Gerstner, and others. and Ferry Streets, Company is & C Danville, J Germania where the Friendship Fire now located, breweries. store the beer, the To housed the Bausch, Fraudenburg, and downtown brew houses used to ship barrels across the Susquehanna to Riverside, where they maintained a cave carved mountain ter, for cold storage. barrels were into the During the win- moved by sled across the frozen waterway to the cave. At the Spring Come and see the area's largest selection of Biking, Running & Outdoor equipment Over 100 Bikes on display. in Street location, aging caves were dug into a nearby beer. hill store the Stegmaier Brewing, operating in Wilkes-Barre until operated 1974, Danville, first an outlet and office on Market Street, in then on Mill Street. Columbia In Brewing VISA/MASTER CARD/DISCOVER to operated Berwick County, in 1907 and 1908. A Tradition of Caring • Nursing Care: 24 Hour Care • An comprehensive Rehabilitation Department which includes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy on-site, full time, and Speech Therapy. • Personal Care at Riverview Manor: Designed for adults who require assistance with their physical care but are able to remain independent. Lewisburg United Methodist Homes One River Road Lewisburg, PA 17837 30 Spectrsjm Magazine Winter 1995 • Garden Apartments: Residential Living Continuing Our Tradition of Dignity in Caring. . . For Life. ! Bloomsburg Brewing opened in 1910, torically significant, the changed to in 1911, breweries had finally Exchange Brewing became known as Eagle Brewing in 1913 and then closed for good. companies were a major facet Though the short-lived, they represent a beer impact that local area communities never be known. But the roles that Columbia and Montour counties played in shaping the rich heritage of Pennsylvania can never be denied. of American history. Rodney Derrick, may on many can and brew- erianna collector from Bloomsburg, wood has a from Exchange crate Brewing, possibly the only tangible artifact of the county's brewing legacy. Derrick him says a friend gave covering of the old Ship's County the crate after dis- while cleaning out the basement it "The Columbia Inn. Historical Society said the brewery never existed. That riled me up because I Derrick says the brewery have the crate." stood near Railroad Street, behind the Litde Dutch Inn, where the old foundation proving exists, "They used the brewery's to load the barrels right the train cars from still location. onto there," he says. Because the importance of the present is usually not realized until Right: it becomes his- The downtown Danville breweries used the Riverside Cave for storing beer. photo courtesy of Sis Hause Shopped What A Pharmacy Was Meant To Be® HARRISBURG REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES Student, B.U. Faculty, and Staff Discounts • • We accept all major third party plans We bill parents for prescription purchases • Free Delivery on and off Campus • Abortion Services •First & mid-tiiinester abortions ShoppcjA r r Shopped •Free pregnancy testing •Free birth control 50% $3.00 Off any new or tratusferred prescription at the Medicine Shnppe Pharmacy ny Medicine Shoppe J. Jaffin, R.Ph. J. Brand Cough/Cold exp. 6-30-96 David Ferro, R. 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Many Timbrell people with migraines see flashing lights or spots and may have blurred vision and sensitivity to light during an attack, says Carlson. last from a moderate through an More migraine can had to rely success rates recently, victims with A few hours to several days. Until upon drugs or suffer 11 million cases of migraines occur each year in the United States, Health wide range of drugs to treat their They can even take Prozac, the mood-elevating wonder drug of the '90s. But the biggest news is Imitrex, the latest drug on the migraine migraines. headache market. Imitrex is 70 percent effective in stopping or greatly reducing pain attack. than a according to the National Center for migraines, says either shot in now have Carlson. or tablet form, one injection costs about $36, and one 50 milligram Statistics. Mierainc headache sufferers from Prescribed tablet costs about $12, accoiding to Gar>' Szilagyi, a pharmacist the price at Eppley's may seem While Pharmacy, Bloomsburg. high, "It could save you a day at worl^," says Carlson. Today, doctors understand what causes much better than only a few years ago. in the brain and a migraine The blood vessels scalp first constrict, then dilate, causing the pain, says Carlson, adding Imitrex constricts the blood "Levels of serotonin vessels. [a chemical in the brain that transmits messages] actually drop," he says. migraines are viewed as a legitimate Today, health problem, "recognized as an inherited He disease," says Carlson. adds that it's not uncommon the same family suffering from migraines, many although who to see several people within people suffer from migraines have no family history. Donna House, 39, Danville, says that her daughter, son, mother, and brother The all suffer from migraines. public's perceptions have also changed greatly. ple who said they bad could Sunbury, a "I of migraine sufferers used to laugh at peo- had migraines. thought, I 'How headache be?'" says Joann Yano, 45, who only had one migraine 18 years ago during pregnancy before getting them regularly four years ago. Changes in many people lifestyle can cause migraines, and "have them severely for a time and then stop. Carlson. HEGmGOH THE LARGEST SPECIALTY FOOD STORE IN CENTRAL &IFT BASKETS FOR ALL OCCATIONS OPEN MON-SAT 10-6 SUNDAY 12-6 PA. OVER 10.000 ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM FULL SERVICE DELL IMPORTED CHEESE. COFFEE. TEA. CANDY, fc MORE! r^. 54, elysburg' pa. Spectrum Magazine Winter 995 1 33 company Advertising by Cerenex, the pharmaceutical THE v that BLOQMSBURG UlMlVbksil i makes Imitrex, probably has helped make people under- stand that migraines are a health problem. "People are W more about ing to talk Migraines are "very debilitating, very depressing," says FOUNIXnON^ House. Missing work is common among House says that she has missed work because of her migraines. The Foundation migraine sufferers. three consecutive days of Using Imitrex has greatly improved House's Activated in 1985, The Bloomsburg University Foundation, Inc. has the key couldn't live without to says life. "I House. Within a few minutes herself with Imitrex, she says she's "back to normal." Imitrex is funds maintain and enhance quality and it," of injecting non fortable. responsibility for securing private start- says Carlson. it," who House, feelings habit-forming. a "It's experiences In fact, it's unpleasant slightly often uncom- sensation," some discomfort. says Nausea and of tightness in the head and chest are sometimes experienced for a short time after taking the drug. excellence in all areas of the University. Imitrex not for everybody. People with heart disease is shouldn't take Imitrex because The Foundation conducts a diversified program of information, cultivation, and solicitation among individuals, businesses, corporations, and foundations. Its many services include providing assistance in establishing scholarships, awards, memorials and special project funds, estate planning, of in the pressure might be an indication of heart disease. people who said they had migraines''! and bequests. Foundation includes from throughout the participants are of students, and BU friends state. alumni, parents on pregnant women yet, so expectant mothers should not take Imitrex, says Carlson. Even with cessful. civic leaders Imitrex used to laugh at "I outstanding business, professional, and Many might increase the chance Carlson advises high blood pressure sufferers not to take Imitrex because high blood hasn't been tested Membership it a heart attack, says Carlson. its high success However, there are rate, many The most important migraines. is Imitrex isn't always suc- additional treatments for watching your diet. monosodium glutamate (MSG) and containing Foods nitrates, ripened cheeses, chocolate, excessive caffeine, nuts, peanut and long-time supporters of the school. butter, food made with yeast, sour cream, yogurt, onions, Nutrasweet and Equal, and alcoholic beverages could cause migraine headaches, according to Carlson. Carlson sleep For Information also suggests migraine sufferers get regular and exercise, how to There are many learn Any mqnines about gift opportunities, not let themselves go hungry, and deal with stress. preventative drugs that are taken every and Blocadren, says Carlson. one doesn't help reduce the number of day, including Inderal, Paxil, plantted gifts, andfiind-raising activities at Bloomsburg University shoidd be directed to: He says that if attacks, then another drug Living with migraines years ago. BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION The Development Center 400 East Second Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301 Telephone: (717) 389-4128 ::tfum Magazine Winter 1995 Advancements is tried. is easier today than just a few in the medical field, a better under- standing of the cause, and the recognition of migraines as a real health issue sufferers. have all contributed to better treatment for Doctors can't prevent you from ever getting migraines, but they can help reduce the and prescribe medication for when for migraines may only be number of attacks a migraine occurs. 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Chartered the copters are and Flight heli- of Geisinger major transportation the tools aircraft Life for complex some of surgeries at Geisinger. the most conducted For 14 years, the Bloomsburg Airport has worked with both Geisinger and Bloomsburg Hospital in providing site for organ transplant Although it is home a landing to private aircraft, the airport began work- demand transplant specialist at Geisinger. The that time, coupled with the lack of hospitals that had transplant great for organs at available, led Geisinger to establish the transplant pro- "For the flights need for quick and carrying transplant organs, a small, twin- engine general aviation aircraft six passengers, The is aircraft, usually of Philadelphia, arrives provided by Custom Air Charter north at the airport, ambulance team from Geisinger. over the United States and receive contracts through the federal be government. organ and surgical team." Spectrum Magazine Winter 995 1 "We are notified at least lands," says Kelley. at the used," says Smith. "It can hold with two or three usually being surgeons." gram that would link itself to the airport. The Delaware Valley Transplant Program (DVTP) is part of the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO), which are branched all 36 a reliable transportation. flights. ing with local hospitals in April 1981, according to Stephen Kelley, programs This program helps Geisinger obtain organs, particularly from northeastern Pennsylvania, developing "Then a is met by an two to three hours before the plane team operating room, and where the crew is prepared, we go out we to pick are told when to up the transplant genqr situations or for transport that remains in close prox- imity to the hospital grounds. "Life Flight helicopters are minimally involved they must always be because on call for "We emergencies," says Kelley. mainly use them when transplant teams must go to an air- port other than Bloomsburg or when the road conditions are bad." "Many of them come from Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, and the flight crew can wait any- where from one to five hours crew transplant the for to return after taking the organ to "We the hospital," says Smith. usually provide a courtesy car them if they want to go uptown for coffee, and we also do general maintenance for for them, such as putting in a new starter or battery for their aircraft, free of charge." regards Invalue to the airport's Geisinger, to Kelley and other transplant cialists view it as spe- an excellent location to aid in the organization needed to bring an organ to a ient on time They remain whether the situation recip- positive involves communication with airaaft or pressure in the surgery "We most the room. often use Blooms- burg Airport when we have to do multi-organ retrievals," says Kelley. "In 14 years of transplants, venient to have they are." According to Kelley, time is extremely impor- tant in transplant operations, since organs can only remain in This is "static time," or cold storage, for so long. a temperature of 3-5 degrees Centigrade, or 35-37 degrees Fahrenheit. Kidneys, the only organs used in transplants at Geisinger, can last up to 48 hours during transport time. Others, such as last 12-24 hours, and the heart because it lasts livers, only only 4-8 hours needs oxygenated blood. Geisinger's trans- plant program performs 40-50 kidney transplants per year. Life Flight helicopters are used mainly for emer- Q^ them it is con- as close as /^S^Nature Intended ^302 W. Main St. V.J387-0436 The Name Game Serving Bloomsburg Since 1978 Mad adame Montour, Daniel Montgomery, Columbus, and honey bees have only one thing in common. They have lent their names to counlocust trees, Christopher 150 E. Main St. Bloomsburg, Pa 784-4182 ties or townships in the area. 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