££ } , i Sailing The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 30, 1997 <3 A El (continued from page 1) ADIT AEE TITHE “Most of the motor boaters are ; oR % 8 ili nd a considerate,” said Wadas, who Conntiedfrompage 1) : ber who was recently installed on the Board of Governors, describes sailing as, “a bug, where you don't want to do anything else.” Alaimo and his wife, Ellen (who joined the club three years ago), recently made a purchase that carries on a club legacy. The Alaimos bought ‘Jack and Eleanor Barnes’s Comet, a mid-sized sailing boat (relative to the lake). Jack Barnes was a longtime member of the club and it held a race in his honor this past weekend. Although the Alaimos own a motorboat, their hearts are in sailing. “I prefer windpower,” said Ellen Alaimo, who finds the sport very interesting. “There is always something to learn and it is chal- lenging. It’s much more compli- cated than I thought,” she said with a laugh. The moment John Alaimo said he finally decided to buy a sail- boat was almost poetic. As he was driving over the Chesapeake Bay ‘Bridge Tunnel oneyear, he sighted “sails off through the mist on the bay and he was hooked. * The Harveys Lake Yacht Club started as The Harveys Lake Boat Club in 1949. During the early 1960's the club purchased the old ‘Smith’s Flight Service hanger. Smith's used to fly people around ‘the lake to show a different per- spective on things. The club used the original hanger until last year ,when the front had to be replaced ‘due to damage caused by heavy ‘Snow. Frank Wadas, who is commit- tee chairman for the Jack Barnes Memorial Sailboat race and a member for 20 years, believes the family club is great for people of all ages. There are more than 100 families involved with the club. Potential members are required lo have two sponsors already in the club and are interviewed be- ky ‘Capt. Fred Schaefer and crewman Dr. Lane Giddings on a reach. They finished second. ‘ ‘ 1 ts s sail ing and a the races.’ ‘John Alsi: € 6-year member fore acceptance. Wadas said since space is limited, the membership is more selective. Currently there is no room for more members. The club hosts social events year-round to keep members close and social. Some of its activities include races, the Commodore's Ball, covered dish dinners, Party of the Month, picnics and break- fast at the club. In the summer, racing is a popular activity where friends become competitors and test each other’s limits. “It’s sailing and a sort of friendly ruthlessness in theraces,” said John Alaimo, with a laugh. Arbogast said racing is a good way to fine tune your sailing skills. “It sharpens your skills. You try toimprove yourselfand learn from others,” he said. Most races are Captain and Crew, in which two people race in each boat. Wadas, who is a “cruiser” and does not race, sees sailing as a good sport for the environment and the mind. “In sailing you're not beating up anyone, you're not polluting the water or atmo- sphere,” he said. “And it’s relax- ing for many of the business people who boat out here. They get to concentrate on something else other than work.” Everyone knows there is a dif- ference in the sailer and the mo- tor boater, but Wadas said even with an increasing number of motor boats at the lake, there is no tension between the two. ‘Rec Center trip to Hershey Park 7. Call 675-4736 for details. Larina Shumbres Account Executive Cathy Clamar The Dallas Rec Center is sponsoring a trip to Hershey Park on August G=HEG/WiVR{. , |] | The Best Call You'll Ever Make.® Guaranteed. 2: Free Delivery to Home or Business! 650-8885 446-8885 650-6845 : Account Service Representative TEE SHIRTS | STORE HOURS: 1-W-F-S 11 TO SOCCER 208 - 210 DEPOT STREET, Clarks Summit, PA 586-1025 SUMMER SALE!!! 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Kevin and Beth Blaum were third; fourth place was taken by Dr. John Alaimo and Ellen; fifth went to Dave Hoffman sailing a Phan- tom and Dr. Karl Arbogast with crew. John Ryder and Chris Ryder did not finish due to near capsiz- ing winds. Therace chairman was assisted by Sam Alaimo Humphreys. and Ed POST PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Ellen Alaimo cast off the bowline for her husband John. They finished infourth place. John Ryder, crewman, helped captain Karl Arbogast with an unwieldy sail. consisting ofa cold-cut sandwich, fruit, bread and butter and snack. The Back Mountain Lumber Co. does its part my allowing the program to store the boxes the food is delivered in at the store. “It's too much for me to cook anymore, so they send these to me,” said an 85-year- -old Trucksville woman who asked not to be identified. “They make nice meals. I couldn't say anything bad about them. 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