LN The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, January 8, 1997 3 boa Firefighter (continued from page 1) was almost like the station mas- cot. “He asked a lot of questions and was always eager to learn things,” said Anthony Kaiser III, assistant fire chief. Alar lived just a few blocks from the station and nothing could keep him from being with his buddys, not even a small creek that flowed across the path to the station. Alar built his own small step bridge for easier access to the station. “As the years passed, Alar made many friends at the station, who supported him during a difficult period in his life. His father died of a heart attack when he was 14 years old. The fire station then became an even more important part of his life, a second home full of’ big brothers to guide him through the painful time. “They helped me out a lot, put ‘a lot of effort and time into me,” Alar explained from his mother’s house in Shavertown, where he was visiting over the holidays. Being at the station gave him something to do and kept him out of trouble, he said. Alar is now a fire and safety technician at Catho- lic University in Washington D.C. The department was happy to provide a place for him to grow, learn and heal. “I'm a firm be- liever that the more active kids are (in something positive), the less time they have to get into trouble,” said Gary Beisel, chief of the fire department. ‘A humble hero Louis Alar in front of the Shavertown fire house, once his second home. The department stands by its ‘choice. “Luke always had the values of a firefighter. He's al- ‘ways done the best he could do and really takes it to heart,” ex- ‘plained Beisel. “That really says something, considering it's vol- unteer work.” ,«Unfortunately, this sort of vol- ‘unteer i is becoming harder to find said the chief. Beisel laments the fact that the number of volun- teers has decreased, along with the once revered selfless attitude demonstrated by firefighters like ‘Alar. : . Turner agrees. He sent Alar to many fire science classes at LCCC to increase his knowledge of fire fighting and safety. Alar ended up getting an associate degree in fire science from LCCC before getting a bachelor’s in the major at Uni- versity of Maryland. " Turner credits Alar’s constant willingness and ability to learn for his being a good firefighter. “Luke never assumed he knew it all. He was always trying to learn more. “Luke was very polite, man- nerly. I've seen other single par- ent kids take the wrong turn, but Luke never did that,” explained John Turner, fire science instruc- tor at Luzerne County Commu- nity College (LCCC) and Shaver- town fire fighter. “He had adver- sity in his life from an early age and he used it to make himself a better person.” Alar certainly wasn't getting into trouble and his dedication earned him the respect and admiration of his comrades, so much so that at 14, the Shavertown firefighters made him a bona fide Junior Firefighter. The department changed the previous bylaws set- ting the ages for a junior firefighter at 16 through 18, to 14 years old just for him. He was very studious of the tech- nical aspects of the profession,” said Turner. “It wasn't just whistles and bells for Luke. He truly wants to help others.” Also, ands Turner, “He's aware of the tradition and the art of it all.” Alar returns the favor when he describes his teacher. “John put a lot of effort into me by sending me to many classes. He really helped me out tremendously.” Ir:.terestingly, the tables have turned and Alar can now show Shavertown a thing or two. “I'm older anc I learn from him now,” said a humble Kaiser. “He's still coming up with new ideas all of the time. It's great. We're all proud of him.” The station may be proud of his honor, but they aren't surprised. “He's a natural talent - good head on his shoulders. I'm sure this won't be the last honor he achieves,” said Turner. “I'm very proud of him and know that he will do fine in life,” said Beisel, who would love to see his job go to Alar when he eventually steps down. Despite the excellent reputa- tion he enjoys among his fellow firemen, Aiaris notimmune to the practical jokes that have been know to take place at the station. Kaiser tells the story best, since he was the main conspirator. “You get a little rambunctious around the station when aii of the work has been done,” said Kaiser who climbed on to the roof with a bucket of water waiting for Alar to unsuspectingly walk outside. “When he came out I dumped about five pounds of water on him.” Kaiser then slid down the flag pole as Alar was climbing up to the roof to catch the schemer. This event happened once and Alar never caught Kaiser that day. “It was hysterical,” Kaiser said. But, he eventually found out. “He said he would get me back. He never did,” said Kaiser laughing. “Luke’s a great guy to joke around with, good sense of humor.” A more serious anecdote indi- cates the sincerity of his commit- ment to firefighting. “A couple of years ago Luke heard about a fire at the laundromat and turned around to help,” remembers Beisel. Campbell-Perugino earns medical degree . Wilkes University graduate Dwin Campbell-Perugino, Dallas, com- pleted a four year degree program at Philadelphia College of Osteo- pathic Medicine. He graduate with a degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. » i » ££ gro Back Mountain GOLD & SILVERSMITH, nc. 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