} 'd 3 | G2 ) " Cs) 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 24, 1997 Cable sports (continued from page 1) “We do keep in mind what people want to see.” She said the Back Mountain office has received a few calls regarding Comcast. Kirby received more than 100 responses via e-mail. He said many of them were not only un- happy with the possibility of no Philly sports, but with the cable company’s programming in gen- eral. + «Asked why other people should have to pay for a sports channel they may never watch, Kirby said that is the way cable works. “Tele- Media has the home and garden ¢hannel. I pay foritand don’t care for it. The Comedy Channel is a another onel don’t watch, but pay for. My point is that there is stuff on cable that not everybody watches but they pay for it,” said Kirby, whose entire family is Philly fans. “Cable companies should have a little of everything on their lineup. They owe it to us.” . Kirby said he learned the Infernet is a powerful tool. “I could communicate with hun- dreds. of people in a matter of minutes. If I really wanted to, I could have written several thou- sand people in just a few days,” he said. » Greg Kohli of Dallas Township was one Flyers fan who responded to Kirby's e-mail. Although the only Philly team Kohli likes is the Flyers, he is in full support of Comcast and called Tele-Media to tell them so. “Kirby has a point,” said Kohli. “If we don't do this, we're not going to get anything.” Kohli said Tele-Media was polite and made note. of his vote for Comcast. Kohli had no idea PRISM and the Sports Channel were going off the air until he read Kirby's e- mail. Another avid Flyers fan who can’timagine life without her team is Carol Bugglin of Dallas, who contacted the Post independently of Kirby’s e-mail campaign. “The only reason I ever took PRISM (at $11.95 per month) was to see the Flyers,” said the fan of more than 25 years. “Iwill be devastated if I can’t get my Flyers. I'd be willing to pay for Comcast,” she said. The Philadel- phia native thinks if the cable company can have home shop- ping channels, they should be able to squeeze in Philly sports too. “My biggest complaint is that we really have no choice,” said Bugglin, referring to the fact there is only one cable company in the. area. “We can’t say to them, ‘We are going to drop you.” You don’t have that option. You have to take what they throw at you.” Bugglin said Tele-Media needs to pay more attention to what customers want. “I can’tlive with- out the Flyers,” she exclaimed, only half jokingly. Kirby said he is through bat- tling Tele-Media. If what he heard is true and the cable company does not get Comcast he plans to cancel his cable service and get a satellite. “That way I will be able to subscribe to more than 20 sports channels and watch my teams play. I know many others who are also doing the same,” he — said. Fabulous finds Last week's rummage sale at the Lehman United Methodist Church attracted bargain hunters and vendors. Above right, Lillian Lamoreaux displayed some intereting jewelry. Cheryl Summa, left, had some dandy socks. POST PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK | Amy Lloyd (continued from page 1) case of scoliosis of the spine. One month before the start of her fresh- man year, Amy was admitted to the Children’s Hospital of Phila- delphia where she underwent a painful surgery to correct her spine. Doctors permanently at- tached two 14 inch stainless steel rods to her backbone and inserted screws at the base of her spine to reduce twisting. During her recovery, Amy opted forthe pool as part of her physical =therapy. This allowed her to shed her back brace and was the bud- ling of a new passion. More amaz- ing than her accomplishments in this short time is the attitude with which she has embraced life's obstacles. Her philosophy is to “stay positive and focused.” She has gracefully put aside her love of riding, and has filled the gap by breeding her pony and focusing on a new passion — swimming. John Sloyan, Seminary swim hgodceh! is ore of Amy sifans. “In 12 years oficoachingyI've neverhad a swimmer more gratifying to work with or mature enough to see the big picture,” Sloyan said. “Amy stays focused in her training throughout the year and is re- warded as a result of her dedica- tion.” Sloyan said Amy is one the the region’s top distance freestylers, _ and finished eighth at the district _ championships last winter. He emphasized that Amy has won the team award two years in a row for making every practice. The Turtles swim 10 months out of the year and during Christ- mas break, they run practices twice a day. April and August are the two months the Turtles rest, but not Amy. “She's a unique kid,” says Sloyan, “and will do extremely well in anything be- cause of her attitude and very intense approach.” Amy's mother, Elizabeth Lloyd, says that her daughter is “re- markable,” as are all of her chil- dren she’s quick to note. She and her husband John agree it is most important “to be as supportive as you can and to take time to be an active part in your children’s lives.” In her final year as a Turtle, Amy looks ahead to choosing a college and to continue swimming competitively. Tower appeal (continued from page 1) public utilities are exempted. On June 10, Kozick determined the cellular company is a public util- ity and issued a building permit. At the Aug. 11 meeting, Mark J 1 Y, (=) ers & Adult Parner ement, Develops Fosters Bonding dl 26 mo. 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