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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
    Highlighting local, family-run businesses and the owners behind them
                             Saturday, November 2, 2019

                                                                   502 Market Street
                                                                         Kingston, PA
                                                                       (570)718-1268
                                                                   www.simonco.com
                                                          Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm
                                                                 Saturday 10am-4pm
Owner Emile Zafrany
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2 Saturday, November 2, 2019                                LOCAL BUSINESS              SPOTLIGHT                                                             Times Leader

       Simon & Co. Jewelers
                     502 Market St, Kingston | 570-718-1268
                                                                                        Pinnacle Rehabilitation Associates
                                                                                                             520 Third Avenue, Kingston | 570-714-6460
                                                                                                             201 S. Main Street, Pittston | 570-602-1933
                              www.SimonCo.com
                                                                                                              115 N. Main Street, Taylo | 570-562-7770
  Simon & Co. Jewelers                                                                                               pinnaclerehabilitation.net
has been a family owned
business for 23 years.                                                                     Pinnacle Rehabilitation Associates is a family owned,
The business was first                                                                  award-winning physical therapy company. They have won
established in Casablanca,                                                              multiple awards, including "Best Physical Therapy Facil-
Morocco in 1940 by founder                                                              ity" through the Best of Times Leader and Best of Greater
Simon Zafrany. Since then,                                                              Pittston awards. Owned and operated by Kevin and Bridget
the company has spread                                                                  Barno for 13 years, the company offers outpatient physi-
to America, France, and                                                                 cal therapy for orthopedic, neurological, and post surgi-
Israel. Due to their global                                                             cal conditions. They also specialize in treating total joint
locations, the store can                                                                replacements, golf injuries, neck injuries, arthritis, back
provide their clientele with                                                            pain, TMJ dysfunction, and vertigo, as well as educating
the finest quality jewelry designs from around the world. The owner of the local        their customers in fall prevention. When you need physical
Kingston location is Emile Zafrany, who is the son of the original founder, Simon       therapy, be a part of the Pinnacle Rehab family, where you
Zafrany. Emile Zafrany is dedicated to discovering the newest and most creative         get personal, hands on care that you deserve. Most insurances do not require a referral
jewelry, gifts, and artists worldwide so that he can present them to his custom-        for physical therapy and you can choose where to go for your care. The knowledgeable
ers. “We treat everyone that comes through our doors in a respectful and honest         staff is certified and trained to assist with your care and recovery: Bridget Barno, PT
way,” Zafrany said. “We look forward to meeting new customers and being able            is NDT certified in the preferred method of treatment for neurological conditions, and
to help them pick out unique jewelry and gifts.” Simon & Co Jewelers is a GIA           Maria Bailoni-Hall, PTA is a certified running specialist., The therapists at Pinnacle
(Gemological Institute of America) certified company that is known for offering         are manual therapy experts and always provide hands-on care in addition to exercise.
only the highest quality of diamonds and gemstones. The store carries the area's        They specialize in helping people feel better faster so they can return to the activities
largest collection of fine jewelry and housewares, perfect for gifting. They offer      that they love. The are conveniently located in 3 different offices in both Luzerne and
also offer custom jewelry work, jewelry repair, watch repair, and a bridal registry.    Lackawanna County.

                                                                                               Most Insurances Do Not Require A Referral
Covered by Medicare!                                                                                 All Major Insurances Accepted
   Our expert hands-on treatment will                                                                                                                          Evening
                                                                                        KINGSTON       PITTSTON         TAYLOR
  improve your mobility, increase your                                                 520 Third Ave. 201 S. Main St. 115N. Main St.                         Appointments
    strength, and decrease your pain.                                                  570-714-6460 570-602-1933 570-562-7770                                  Available
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                                                    Soricks Fine Jewelers
                                                                259 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming | 570-693-5910
                                                                           www.soricks.com
  Soricks Fine Jewelers is locally owned and operated since 1989, currently by
Ron and Paula Sorick. It is a second generation family run business and just cel-
ebrated its 30th anniversary this October. Soricks has been a recipient of the Best
of Greater Pittston’s “Best Jeweler” award every year since its inception in 2010.
  Family owned and operated since 1989, Soricks is one of the most trusted
names in jewelry, offering exquisite, one of a kind treasures and an extensive line
of everyday pieces. Starting off as a simple repair shop, we now carry a full line of
14K yellow and white gold, sterling silver, and stunning diamond and gemstone
jewelry.
  They continue to offer great quality, great prices, and great workmanship. With
a beautiful selection of diamond engagement rings and wedding bands, they work
closely with every customer to get the best quality diamond at an affordable price
and are committed to finding the the perfect piece of jewelry to fit any lifestyle.
  Soricks can special order almost anything one desires and have it available for
pick up in just a few days. Also providing expert jewelry repairs, they are trusted
with everything from watch battery replacement to repairs on gold, silver, plati-
num, and the most cherished gemstone jewelry. These services are done right on
the premises. Soricks is dedicated to delivering the beauty, quality, and service
you deserve. Visit them today and enjoy the Soricks experience.

   Love

                                        Laugh
                                                                                                          • Gold & Silver Jewelry
                                                                                                                • Gem StoneS
                                                                                                             • reliGiouS Jewelry
                                                                                                             • Complete Jewelry
                                                                                                                   repairS
                                                                                                             (done on premiSeS)
                                                                                                          259 Wyoming Ave.
                                                                                                              Wyoming
                                                                                   Sparkle                  570.693.5910
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Flaherty’s Eating and Drinking Establishment
                     277 Zerby Ave, Kingston | 570-288-2967                                             Rainbow Jewelers
                                                                                                               789 Wyoming Ave, Kingston | 570-287-6257
                        Visit us on Facebook @Flahertys
                                                                                                                      www.rainbowjewelers.net
   Flaherty’s Eating and
Drinking Establishment,
located at 275 Zerby
Avenue in Kingston, has
recently been bought by
Bill and Karen Smith.
   The new owners pur-
chased the long-stand-
ing business in October
of 2019. Having been a
successful operation for
34 years, Flaherty’s is a
true Irish pub and fam-
ily friendly restaurant, known for offering a cozy atmosphere to its customers.
You can watch all major sports games, including football games every Sunday,
on their 14 flat screen TV’s. “We are very proud to have acquired the business
and to have inherited such a professional staff and extremely loyal customers,”
Smith said. Flaherty’s is known for having the best bar food, including their great
sandwiches, delicious seafood dishes, and of course, their amazing wings. Every
Monday night, they have 65 cent wing night. In addition to their wing night spe-
cial, they offer weekly dining specials on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Sunday. To see their full menu and specials, visit their Facebook page. Both
the bar and restaurant are open 7 days a week.

                            Specials                                                            Rainbow Jewelers is a family owned business run by the mother of their
                                                                                             family, Mama Rose, and her children Stan, Rosemarie and Deanna. The
         •Monday - 65¢ Wings •Tuesday - Mexican Night                                        business has been in operation for over 40 years. Its many accolades include
                                                                                             being voted the “Best Jewelry Store”, “Best Place to Buy an Engagement
     Wednesday & Sunday - Lobster Night. 5 Sizes to Choose From                              Ring”, and “Best Jewelry Repair” by numerous local publications. Rainbow
                                                                                             Jewelers offers a large variety of jewelry including engagement rings, wed-
                 •Thursday - Clam & Shrimp Night                                             ding bands and all types of diamond and gemstone jewelry. They also have a
            Great Food, Great Friends, Great Fun                                             huge selection of sterling silver jewelry, gold jewelry, charms, bracelets, earn-
                       A True Irish Pub                                                      ings, religious jewelry, and so much more. In addition to selling jewelry, they
             Kitchen and Bar Open 7 Days a Week                                              also purchase unwanted jewelry, coins, Rolex watches and larger diamonds.
        Sunday NFL Headquarters. All Games. 14 TVs                                           They offer the fairest prices to customers when selling unwanted items; some
                                                                                             models of Men’s ROLEX watches are bringing customers more than original
                                                                                 80943792

      Visit Facebook for our full menu, specials & events                                    retail prices. Jewelry repair is one of their key services as well. Their staff
                                                                                             is always happy to assist with any of your needs, and as owner Mama Rose
   275 Zerby Ave, Kingston | 570-288-2967 | Mon-Fri 3-Close • Sat/Sun 12-Close               says, “If you treat people right, they will keep coming back.”
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RAINBOW JEWELERS
                    789 Wyoming Ave., Kingston
                       rainbowjewelers.net                                 570-287-6257
                                                                        Open
                                                              Tues. - Fri. 10am - 6pm
                                                                 Sat. 10 am - 4pm
                                    Stainless Steel Jewelry     Closed Sunday & Monday

                                    Large selection of Sterling Silver

                                    14K Gold Jewelry

                                    Wedding Bands

                                    Engagement Rings

                                                                                         80943506
Always buying gold, silver and coins. Your spot for highest prices paid!
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Dr. Joseph Motzko, Audiologist; Sherri Piccola, Patient Care Coordinator; Erin Carrozza, Office Manager; Dr. Renee Monahan, Audiologist; Dr. Louis Sieminski, Audiologist

          THE FACES OF BETTER HEARING
 We Listen So You Can Hear! At The Hearing Center, hearing health is brain health – as we understand the holistic impacts of
hearing and untreated hearing loss on your overall brain performance. Education is a large part of what we do, so our patients
  feel empowered to make the best choices for their well-being. Our team of dedicated Doctors and dynamic care providers
create positive patient interactions to help you live a more fulfilled life. Whether you are seeking the best in hearing technology
             to improve your communication or want to see Kingston’s Tinnitus Specialists, we’ve got you covered!

                                                                                                                                                                                80943446
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          The Hearing Center
                   601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston | 570-287-8649
                                                                                              The Pierce Street Deli
                                                                                                            517 Pierce Street, Kingston | 570-283-3354
                               www.hearing-center.net                                                                www.piercestreetdeli.com
   The board-certified
                                                                                           The Pierce Street Deli
audiologists at The Hear-
                                                                                        will be celebrating 15 years
ing Center have over 30
                                                                                        of business this January.
years of experience serv-
                                                                                        “We wouldn’t have been
ing the hearing impaired
                                                                                        able to do it without our
of Northeastern Penn-
                                                                                        wonderful staff,” said the
sylvania. They provide
                                                                                        owner, Ken Bond. “Almost
state of the art hearing
                                                                                        the entire staff has been
technology for people of
                                                                                        working here since the
all ages. The audiologists
                                                                                        day we first opened.” The
include Wyoming Valley
                                                                                        Pierce Street Deli is a full
native Dr. Louis Siemin-
                                                                                        service deli. The Gallery
ski, CCC-A Audiologist, Dr. Renee Monahan, CCC-A Audiologist, and Dr. Joseph
                                                                                        at Pierce Street, which
Motzko, CCC-A Audiologist. The audiologists at The Hearing Center are com-
                                                                                        is connected to the deli,
mitted to improving patients lives through better hearing. “Our goal is to treat all
                                                                                        is a unique venue with
patients with respect, compassion and competence. We provide expert solutions
                                                                                        waterfalls and skylights that holds up to 175 guests. The venue is great for all
to correct your degree of hearing loss. We help patients of all ages; from young
                                                                                        specials occasions- weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal show-
children to adults,” Dr Sieminski said.
                                                                                        ers and corporate events. They also offer off premise catering, such as barn
   They provide a multitude of services including hearing evaluations, hearing aid
                                                                                        weddings or graduation parties. They are now booking special catering events
repair, tinnitus treatment and more. The Hearing Center accepts all insurances
                                                                                        for 2020 through 2023. The restaurant has won multiple awards over the years
including Geisinger Gold, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Medicare and Medicaid.
                                                                                        including “Best Deli”, “Best Brunch”, “Best Mother’s Day Brunch” and “Most
In addition to their office located at 601 Wyoming Avenue in Kingston, they also
                                                                                        Unique Wedding Venue”. “We appreciate our customers and look forward to
own and operate Ace Hearing Centers in Bloomsburg and Williamsport.
                                                                                        many more years to come,” Bond added.

                                                                                                               570-283-DELI (3354)
                                                                                                          www.piercestreetdeli.com
                                                                                                     Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m; Sat 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                                                                                 FREE DELIVERY

                  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!                                                                            Pierce Street Deli Breakfast
     “The Gobbler” Panini- Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Cheddar,
                                                                                           full
 Cranberry, Mayo on a grilled Ciabatta ........................................ $8.50
                                                                                         Breakfast                    Daily Special
                                                                                           menu
                 Homemade Pierogies
                                                                                         Fresh Baked Scones,         Two Eggs, Bacon, Homefries,
                                                                                          Muffins and Pastry,
                                                                                           Breakfast Paninis,        Toast..................................$3.99
  The Baja Panini - Grilled Chicken, Sweet Peppers, Caramelized
  Onions, Provolone and Cajun Dressing on a Crusty Panini .......... $8.25
                                                                                                Omelets          We serve sumatra Coffee
                                                                                                                            Try our flavors (Iced or Hot)
  “The Seminary” - Chicken Wing Panini .........................................$8.25
                                                                                                JamaiCan me Crazy
  Soft Pretzel Sandwich - (Ham and Swiss - Honey Mustard) ......... $7.50
                                                                                               vanilla Creme Brulee
  Homemade Baked Mac-N-Cheese w/ a side of stewed tomatoes .......$6.95                           PumPkin sPiCe                 80945070
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   Two Chic Salon and Spa
                 1012 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort | 570-763-5291
                                                                                        Baby Vogue Boutique
                                                                                                  62 United Penn Plaza, Kingston | 570-714-2229
                          www.twochicsalon.com                                                            www.babyvogueboutique.net
   Two Chic is a family-owned                                                      Baby Vogue Boutique is the
business, run by sisters Amy                                                    perfect shopping destination
Rodano Crossin and Christina                                                    for unique children's and baby
Rodano Mashinski. After run-                                                    clothing. Owner Katherine
ning a business in Old Forge                                                    Colella has developed a relaxed,
for 7 years, the sisters eagerly                                                friendly atmosphere over the
returned to their hometown of                                                   last 8 years of business, and
Forty Fort when the opportunity                                                 aims to provide superior qual-
for a perfect new location arose.                                               ity items at affordable prices.
The sisters purchased the very                                                  "Although Baby Vogue is a
old, run-down, vacant building                                                  specialty boutique, there are
and undertook a major renova-                                                   beautiful items to fit everyone's
tion inside and out to create the                                               budget," said Katherine. The
perfect space for their business.                                               display racks at Baby Vogue
Two Chic Salon was opened in                                                    are filled with exciting and chic inventory, with items ranging from one-of-a-kind
May 2013. They are a full service                                               clothing items and stuffed animals, to wonderful gifts for children and babies of
salon, offering a multitude of hair                                             all ages. This store owner travels all over the country to acquire pieces from the
services, manicures, pedicures and waxing. The business specializes in Red-     world's top designers. Popular brands include Haute Baby, Mayoral, Lanoosh,
ken hair color and is certified in the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Treatment.   Moon Paris, Luna Luna and Mimi & Maggie. The business also offers gift
Two Chic’s stylists are very well trained with many years of experience. Some   certificates, gift baskets, and a budget-based "gift concierge" service, where the
of the brands they carry are Redken, Kenra, Loma and Brazilian Blowout.         store assembles unique gifts specifically for the customer. Stop by, you will be
“This salon strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with       delighted that you did.
offering a great salon experience for all of our clients!” the sisters said.

    Small Business Saturday Sale
           november 30th
   15% off all gift cards and products
                                             Sale Hours 8:30 am - 2 pm
                                                                                     Full Service
                                                                                        Salon
                                                                                             • Manicures • Pedicure • Cuts
                                   1012 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort
                                         570-763-5291                                     • Color• Waxing • Brazilian Blowouts
                                     www.twochicsalon.com                                    • Special Occasion Hair Styling
                                                                                                • Conditioning Treatments                                    80944759
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                                              Falzone Towing Service
                                                      271 N Sherman St, Wilkes-Barre, PA | 570-823-2100
                                                                    falzonestowing.com
   Falzone’s has grown from a small automobile ser-
vice station in 1945 to one of the Largest complete
towing and service organizations in the northeast
part of our Country. Although the word “Towing”
is in our name and a part of what we do we have
diversified over the last 70 plus years to provide
our customers both big and small with another
word in our name “Service”! We help our clients
with the simplest of things such as a flat tire to
moving oversized equipment across the country.
   By utilizing the latest equipment it enables our
team to serve our customers efficiently, safely and
most importantly in a timely manner.
   If you have a need with anything transportation
related feel free to contact us at any time. We are
the definition of a 24/7/365 day operation. Your
call is always answered by one of our trained and
experienced staff. We look forward to your call and
the opportunity to make you part of our family!
         Serving the entire Northeast
          professionally since 1945

   We feature girls and boys styles from newborn to size ten.
  You’re guaranteed to find the perfect look for every season,
                        every occasion!
    162 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, PA 18704
                 570-714-2229
   Visit our new website! www.babyvogueboutique.net
                             Monday - Saturday:
                                10am to 5pm
                               See you at the Boutique!                                   Towing, Truck and Trailer Repair,
                                  New Fall and Winter Lines                         Tire Service, Accident Clean Up, Heavy Haul,
                               Start your holiday shopping early
                                                                                                Trailers and Lowboys
                                                                                    271 N. Sherman St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
                                                                                                 (570) 823-2100
                                                                                             www.falzonestowing.com
                                                                                                                                  80944088
                                                                        80944517
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                                                        MarcCo Jewelers
                                                             140 Main Street, Luzerne | 570-288-4159
                                                                   www.MarcCoJewelers.com
   MarcCo Jewelers has been in business since 1997.
Tom Williams and his son, Marc Williams, have 75 years
combined experience in the jewelry business. MarcCo
Jewelers specializes in the custom design and manufac-
turing of fine jewelry, including engagement rings and
wedding bands. “We like to help customers create and
design a unique piece of jewelry that’s just for them. We
believe that nobody should have the same engagement
ring as anyone else, it should be special and unique, just
like their love,” Marc Williams said. “We like to make
girls cry,” he added. Tom Williams is certified in GIA
(the Gemological Institute of America) diamond grading.
Marc Williams’ craftsmanship sets him apart from other
jewelers. He has been trained by the best in the industry
for 30 years. He has won awards for hand engraving, dia-
mond setting, custom design and wax carving for jewelry
design. He has studied advanced stone setting, platinum
fabrication, hand engraving and mokume-gane. In addi-
tion to custom jewelry making, MarcCo Jewelers is also
the exclusive designer and manufacturer for fan jewelry
of the Dave Matthews Band, Gary Allan, Matchbox 20,
Blue October, Rob Thomas and Bruce Lee.

                                                                          We like to make girls cry!
                                                                        Specializing In Custom Design
                                                                                                       When quality and
                                                                                                        craftsmanship
                                                                                                            matter.

                                                                                                       140 Main Street, Luzerne
                                                                                                            570-288-4159
                                                                                                         Marccojewelers.com
                                                                                                                                  80944616
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    The Flower Warehouse
                   65 Elizabeth St, Forty Fort | 570-714-2570
                                                                                    Vac-Way Lawn & Garden LLC.
                                                                                                     595 Market Street, Kingston | 570-288-4508
                  Find us on Facebook @TheFlowerWarehouse                                                        www.vacwaylg.com

                                                                                    Ashley Stirling is the current owner
                                                                                   of Vac-Way Lawn and Garden, LLC.,
                                                                                   a business open since 1966. She is the
                                                                                   great granddaughter of the origi-
                                                                                   nal owners. Ashley is the business’
                                                                                   master mechanic and has numerous
                                                                                   certifications. She has many years of
                                                                                   experience and has been working on
                                                                                   small engines since the age of 9. She
                                                                                   has helped run, manage, and execute
                                                                                   contracts for Vac-Way since the age of
                                                                                   17.
                                                                                    As 3rd generation owner of the business, she works to satisfy clients and
                                                                                   establish positive relationships with companies and distributors.
                                                                                    Vac-Way not only repairs and sells vacuums, lawn, and garden equipment,
                                                                                   they are also a warranty service center for over 60 companies including War-
                                                                                   ing Commercial, Power Wheels, and Razor. They even fix Kitchen Aid mixers
                                                                                   and lamps on occasion. Vac-Way is the creator of Bellaluna Eternal Handmade
                                                                                   Products, which are available to purchase through Facebook and in-store. “Al-
                                                                                   though we try to get repairs done as fast as possible, quality is more important
                                                                                   than quantity”, Ashley commented-- and the quality of their work is evident.
                                                                                   They have earned numerous awards including “Best Vacuum Shop” and “Best
                                                                                   Lawn Equipment Service”.

                                                                                                  Parts ~ Sales ~ Repair
                                                                                                   Vac-Way LaWn & Garden LLc
                                                                                                           595 Market St. Kingston, Pa 18704
                                                                                                          Phone: 570-288-4508 Fax: 570-288-4541
                                                                                                                      vacwaylg.com
                                                                                                         Mon. Wed. Fri. 9am - 5pm • Tues. 10 am - 7 pm • Thurs. 9 am - 7 pm

                                                                                          Factory Authorized Service for most major brands
                                                                                                                                              • Vacuums &
                                                                                                                                              Shampooers
                                                                                                                                         • Small Appliances
  Since 2012, The Flower Warehouse has been owned by West-Side locals                                                                   • Electric, Kerosene
Lisa Benkowski and Sue Hrubowchak, two friends who have known each                                                                      & Torpedo Heaters
other since high school and have worked in the flower industry since 1988.
The Flower Warehouse is a full-service florist specializing in everyday arrange-
                                                                                                                                          •Lawn & Garden
                                                                                                                                             Equipment
ments, weddings, and funerals. Arrangements can be purchased ready-made,
but the “Warehouse” also offers a shop-in cooler, where customers can choose
their own flowers to create a completely unique bouquet. In addition to flow-
ers, they also carry an impressive collection of candles, soaps, and unique                                                             • Pressure Washers,
gifts, all handcrafted in the USA. They offer local delivery, and want customers                                                            Generators
to know that they work very closely with local animal rescues and charities.
“We believe in giving back. When you shop...think small. Please support your
                                                                                                                                          & Compressors
local businesses this holiday season and throughout year. When you buy local,
your money stays local and helps us to support local charities.”                                                                          • Snow Throwers
12 Saturday, November 2, 2019                            LOCAL BUSINESS            SPOTLIGHT                                                          Times Leader

             Cook’s Pharmacy
                  777 Wyoming Ave, Kingston | 570-299-3633
                                                                                                               3 Sisters
                                                                                                   182 United Penn Plaza, Kingston | 570-288-3147
                      www.CooksPharmacyKingston.com                                                              www.3sisters.com
Cook’s Pharmacy, located                                                           Cathy Duffy, Mary Leeds, and Diane Dreir
at 777 Wyoming Ave in                                                              own 3 Sisters in Kingston, PA. These 3 sisters
Kingston, has been a                                                               are celebrating 30 years of having a family
family owned business                                                              owned business. They carry the area’s largest
since 1967. Owners Jim                                                             selection of sterling silver jewelry and the wid-
and Dawn Gaudino pro-                                                              est assortment of fun gifts/ accessories. They
vide exceptional custom-                                                           have won various awards for “Best Jewelry”
er service and care to all                                                         and “Best Gift Store”. The store is the area’s
of their customers. They                                                           only Pandora Dealer and has been for over
offer unique services and                                                          15 years. 3 Sisters specializes in handmade
products that other phar-                                                          jewelry and gifts, featuring a large number of items made in the USA. They love
macies don’t. “Cook’s                                                              to carry brands that are fair trade and give back to charitable causes.“We pride
Pharmacy is proud to offer Pharma GenRx CBD products. Made in America,             ourselves on our customer service and outmatched selection of affordable jewelry
this high quality product is proven to help pain, inflammation, anxiety, mood      and gifts. We have always given back to many charitable organizations in our
and sleep,” Jim said. In addition to prescription and over the counter medica-     community. We appreciate when people remember to shop local business that help
tions, they also offer half-priced greeting cards and PA lottery ticket options.   sustain community,” Cathy Duffy said. “3 Sisters is so proud to be celebrating 30
For your convenience, the pharmacy offers many services including free pre-        years in business this year and want to thank each and every one of our custom-
scription delivery to Kingston and surrounding areas, a weekly pill box service    ers throughout the years. We are very lucky to have so many loyal customers,
(where they organize and package your medications for simplified and worry-        some we have gotten to know as friends as well. Being in business for so long, we
free dispensing) and unit dosed packaging for group homes and assisted living      have waited on generations of families and friends.,” Duffy added. If you have not
facilities. They accept all insurance plans and Medicare Part D drug plans.        shopped at 3 Sisters before, now is the time. They are fully stocked for holiday and
Cook’s Pharmacy also provides flu, pneumonia, and shingles immunizations to        have so many items to see. They have gifts and jewelry starting at just $10-- their
keep you healthy all year long.                                                    collection is truly exceptional!

                                                                                                    Pharma Genrx
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                          Present this                                                        high quality product proven
                           coupon for                                                           to help pain, inflammation,
                          10% off CBD                                                              anxiety, mood and sleep
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                                                                                                                                                                     80943992
80943796
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Pro-Fix Power Equipment
             136 Narrows Rd (Route 11), Larksville | 570-288-0476
                                                                                               Rob's Pub & Grub
                                                                                                       232 Nesbitt St, Larksville | 570-218-4782
                                                                                                             www.robspubandgrub.com
   Pro-Fix Power Equipment,
owned by Joseph Dellario,
has been open for 35 years.
The business specializes
in the sale and service of
power equipment. Pro-Fix
has been voted “Best Lawn
Equipment Service”.
   They offer fast, friendly
service. They business is
a certified repair center for
the following brands: MTD,
Troy-Bilt, Honda, Kohler,
Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha,
Sears, and more. They
service all types of equip-                                                      Rob's Pub & Grub, owned by Rob Thomas, has been in business for 10 years. A
ment, including mowers,                                                          popular sports bar in the area, Rob's is considered a "small town original" taking
trimmers, snow blowers and                                                       pride in serving the community. "You belong here", said owner Rob, who is al-
heaters. In addition to ser-                                                     ways present, assuring the quality of the food and the environment. They've won
vice, they also offer pickup                                                     numerous awards including "Best Corner Bar 2012" and "Best Pizza 2012" from
and delivery services to all                                                     The Weekender. Rob's serves a number of original signature dishes such as their
of their customers.                                                              Sweet Garlic Pizza, Specialty Pagash, and their peanut butter inspired "Rob's
                                                                                 Burger", to name a few.

                                                PRO FIX  Snowblower SaleS               and      Service
             Selling New & Used Snowblowers
                       With Free Setup & Delivery
               Also Accepting Trade-Ins On New Equipment

        GAS/OIL 2-CYCLE TUNE-UP               STRAIGHT 4-CYCLE GAS TUNE-UP
        SNOWBLOWER                                SNOWBLOWER
          $
               69
              95                                    $   95
                                                             79

                                                                                                                                                                       80944706
               plus parts                                    plus parts

                                                                                                           free
                                       END-OF-SEASON RIDING MOWER SPECIAL

                                           starting at
                                                         $
                                                             13995    + parts

                 136 Narrows Road • Rt. 11 • Larksville                                              pick-up & delivery
                            Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm • Sat 9am-1pm
                                                                                 with service on snowblower or riding lawn mower
                            570-288-0476                                             within a 5-mile radius • only valid on snowblowers & lawn mowers

   Also Servicing: Chainsaws • Trimmers                                                         Pro Fix Larksville • 570-288-0476
        Kerosene Heaters • Torpedo Heaters                                         With this coupon. Not valid with offers or prior services. Offer expores 11-30-19
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                  232 Nesbitt St, Larksville, PA 18651
                        570-779-GRUB (4782)

 Monday               TUESday                 Wednesday          THURSday
 Nights                Nights                  Nights             Nights
                                                                   In-house Only
                                               In-house Only
  In-house Only          In-house Only                              Starts at 6pm

 $5                   $1
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                                               25         ¢            clAMS

                                                                    50¢
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                                                                 PEEl-N-EAT SHriMP
                      (Beef & chicken)                          1 lB. crAB lEg PlATTEr
   BurgEr             $2.00 Shrimp and Fish
                                                                 $1595
                                              Entertainment     Kitchens Hours:
                                                                      Mon-Thurs.
                                              Nightly                3pm - 10pm;

                                               BANDS
                                                                Fri. & Sat. 3pm - 12am
                                                                Sun. 12pm - 10pm

                                               ON THE
                                                                   Bar Hours:
                                                                    Mon.-Thurs.
                                                                    3pm - 2am;
      robspubandgrub.com                      WEEKEND              Fri. , Sat. & Sun.
                                                                     11am - 2am          80944822A
16 Saturday, November 2, 2019                              LOCAL BUSINESS                 SPOTLIGHT                                                      Times Leader

   Scorey’s Floor Covering
                   32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre | 570-829-5838
                                                                                                            Iorio Jewelers
                                                                                                         67-69 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre | 570-823-2861
                              www.scoreybros.com
                                                                                             Iorio Jewelers, located at 67-69
                                                                                          Public Square (nestled on the 9th
                                                                                          floor of the Luzerne Bank Building
                                                                                          next to the Kirby Center) is proud
                                                                                          to serve the Wyoming Valley as your
                                                                                          Downtown Jeweler.
                                                                                             This year marks their 55th Anni-
                                                                                          versary.
                                                                                             Iorio Jewelers has served the area
                                                                                          since 1964, when the late Anthony Io-
                                                                                          rio opened the store in Wilkes-Barre
                                                                                          Public Square offering discounted
                                                                                          quality jewelry with a personal ser-
                                                                                          vice.`
                                                                                             Jeanette Iorio and her daughter
                                                                                          Christa offer expertise in fine jewelry and their customer service is something
  Scorey’s Floor Covering is a family-run flooring store owned by James and               that sets them apart from the competition. The store also offers jewelry repair
Andrea (Kopinski) Scorey. Scorey’s has been providing personalized service                for your fine jewelry or family hieirlooms.
to the area for 30 years. They offer many types of flooring, including carpet,               Jeanette feels that Iorio Jewelers could not have made it 55 years without
resilient sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile, hardwood laminate and ceramic tile. In          their loyal clientele and look forward to serving the Wyoming Valley for years
addition to a great selection, they offer services such as free estimates, quality        to come!
installation, carpet binding services. Scorey’s is certified in the sale and mer-            We sell only the finest jewelry including diamond jewelry, engagement rings,
chandising of the “Anything Goes!” Carpeting collection, which is the most                pearls, watches, estate jewelry, sterling silver jewelry and watch batteries at
highly resilience-tested carpet ever produced.                                            everyday low prices!

                                                       saVe oN
                                                      FaBulous
                                                                                           IORIO JEWELERS
                                                                                                    55th Sale
                                                         NeW
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FiNaNciNG aVailaBle aNd Free estimates.                                                                                                Specials Too Good to Miss!
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   VIVERO™                                                                                    67-69 Public Square, Suite 902, Wilkes-Barre, PA
                                                                                            Located in the Luzerne Bank Building next to the FM Kirby Center
                                                                                                       Intermodal Parking Validation with purchase
  scorey BrotHers Floor coVeriNG
32 Forrest st. | Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702 | (570) 829-5838 | scoreyBros.com                         Store Hours: 10-5, 10-7 (Thursday), Closed Sundays                80944092
                                                                               80943613
Times Leader                                         LOCAL BUSINESS         SPOTLIGHT              Saturday, November 2 2019 17

                                                                   Buka
                                                       120 N Main St., Shavertown | 570-696-4277

    Buka is a small contemporary women's life-
 style boutique. Offering a variety of high-end
 denim, comfortable tees, simple sexy dresses
 and much more! Their selection of denim and
 clothing includes some of the most sought-after
 brands: Mother Denim, AG, Paige, Citizens of
 Humanity, 7 For All Mankind, Michael Stars,
 Margaret O’Leary, Kinross Cashmere, and more!
 Buka provides exceptional customer service,
 unique quality merchandise, and a classic brick
 and mortar experience that is lacking in today’s
 virtual world. The multi-award winning bou-
 tique has been open since 2005 and is owned by
 Joanna Siegel Gover. Who said that the name of
 the business actually Comes from her childhood
 nickname. "The name just fit," said Joanna. As
 a small business, Joanna would like to stress the
 importance of shopping small. "Small businesses
 add so much to our communities and need local
 support to thrive. Please continue to shop small
 and shop local the best you can this Holiday
 Season!"

                                                                                                                           80944591
Featuring:
• homecrest & omega cabinetry       • Formica & wilsonart products
• bathroom & entertainment cabinets • aFFordable installations
• solid surFace countertops         • granite and Quartz countertops
                               Hours:
       monday to thursday 9-5 • Friday and saturday 9-1
          sunday closed • other hours by appointment
            107 West end Road, HanoveR tWp., pa 18706
             570-825-6956 • www.morriskitchensllc.com
                email: morriskitchensllc@gmail.com                     80944355
Times Leader                                            LOCAL BUSINESS           SPOTLIGHT                                          Saturday, November 2 2019 19

     Morris Kitchens, LLC.
               107 West End Road, Hanover Twp | 570-825-6956                        The White House Diner
                         www.morriskitchensllc.com                                                    105 Welles Street, Forty Fort. | 570-287-9455

                                                                                   The White House Diner has been
                                                                                 in existence for over 70 years. Jeff
                                                                                 Piazza, the current owner and chef,
                                                                                 has been in the restaurant business
                                                                                 since 2000 when he opened Gelpiaz
                                                                                 Restaurant in Kingston. He has won
                                                                                 multiple awards for his culinary
                                                                                 achievements throughout his many
                                                                                 years of owning and operating 3
                                                                                 businesses: Gelpiaz Restaurant, La
                                                                                 Piazza, and now, the White House
                                                                                 Diner. The White House Diner
                                                                                 offers full service catering 7 days
                                                                                 a week. They serve breakfast and
                                                                                 lunch Tuesday through Sunday.
                                                                                 They also serve dinner on Friday
                                                                                 evenings. “I am very proud to incor-
                                                                                 porate fine dining and quality food
                                                                                 in a casual dining atmosphere with
                                                                                 affordable pricing,” Piazza said. “I
                                                                                 feel that life is all about good food,
                                                                                 family and friends.”

                                                                                         White House Diner
                                                                                  Tuesday - Saturday - Breakfast & Lunch - 6 am - 2 pm
                                                                                       Sunday- Breakfast & Brunch 7 am - 1 pm
                                                                                                    Closed Monday
                                                                                    Catering available 7 days a week
                                                                                            for all occasions                            BYOB FRIDAY NIGHTS
                                                                                              Also featuring                                       Every Friday
                                                                                             Weekly Specials                     Owner and Chef Jeff Piazza is
                                                                                                                        bringing Friday Fine Diner Dining with
                                                                                                                            recipes from Gelpiaz restaurant at
                                                                                                                                     Great Prices (5 pm - 9pm)

  Morris Kitchens, LLC. is under the current ownership of Patrick Healey,
who took over the business almost four years ago, following the retirement of
previous owner John Morris. With almost 30 years of home building experi-
ence and the help of experienced interior designer Celeste Donnelly, Morris
Kitchens will make a big impact on changing your interior spaces. From kitch-
ens and bathrooms, to entertainment areas, bars, and beyond, Morris Kitchens
provides quality design and installation services to, above all, satisfy their
customers; no job is too big or too small-- they want you to love your space!                    105 Welles Street, Forty Fort
                                                                                                               570-287-9455                              80944662
80944990
Times Leader                                                LOCAL BUSINESS              SPOTLIGHT                                               Saturday, November 2 2019 21

      McCarthy Tire Service
                  340 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre | 570-822-3151
                                                                                        Eco Mattress and Furniture Outlet
                                                                                                              33 North Main St., Pittston | 570-299-5829
                                                                                                                       Ecofurniturestore.com
                             www.McCarthyTire.com
                                                                                          Two years ago, Kelly
                                                                                        Nunez had decided to
                                                                                        open Eco-Mattress and
                                                                                        Furniture Outlet. A
                                                                                        few months ago, Kelly
                                                                                        chose to move his
                                                                                        location to downtown
                                                                                        Pittston.
                                                                                          Located at 33 North
                                                                                        Main St. in Pittston,
                                                                                        Eco Mattress and Fur-
                                                                                        niture Outlet offers a
                                                                                        selection of mattresses
                                                                                        for all family members
                                                                                        and furniture ranging
                                                                                        from antiques, mod-
                                                                                        ern, contemporary and staging options; providing Pittston and the surround-
                                                                                        ing areas with unique furniture at great prices - with finance options available!
                                                                                          Along with a mission to provide great customer service and a hassle free
                                                                                        zone where you can enjoy buying furniture, Kelly takes pride in being a strong
                                                                                        supporter of local nonprofit organizations.
                                                                                          Within the near future, Kelly will be expanding to additional locations and
                                                                                        looks forward to serving you for all of your furniture needs.

   McCarthy Tire Service has been owned and operated by the McCarthy family
                                                                                                                  Prepare NOW for your
since its start in 1926.
   "I can’t stress enough the importance of the team that we’ve built, right down                                 Thanksgiving Dinner!
to the service techs and the people in the warehouse,” said John D. McCarthy Jr.,
president of McCarthy Tire Service. “The people we work with make us different
                                                                                             We want to express our THANKS to you by offering up to
from anywhere else. They care. The hours they put in, the quality of work they
put in - they’re just great people.”
   The current owners are John D. McCarthy Jr., president, Kathleen McCarthy
                                                                                                                            30% OFF
Lambert, CFO, and Mary Ellen McCarthy Horn.
   The fourth generation of McCarthy’s - John D. McCarthy III, Colleen Horn
                                                                                                                           ALL DINING
Doyle, Esq., Daniel Horn, Gary Lambert Jr., Mary Kate Henry, and Timothy
Lambert – have joined the business and serve in sales, operations, human re-
                                                                                                                          ROOM SETS! *
source, accounting, and legal roles for the company. They work alongside their
parents, learning the day-to-day functions of the family business from the ground        NEW HOUSE? NEW APARTMENT? TIME FOR A CHANGE?
up.                                                                                                      Also offering Living Room Furniture, Mattresses, End Tables and More!
   McCarthy Tire Service is a national tire dealer headquartered in Wilkes-Barre,                                   Coming Soon - More locations to better serve you!
Pennsylvania. They have 60 service locations and 10 retread tire manufacturing           * Offer through Sunday, November 24, 2019. Offer valid for all in-stock and Special Orders.
plants along the east coast in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mary-
land, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Their slogan
is “From big to small, we have them all.” They sell a full range of tires - wheelbar-
rows, golf carts, and cars up to tractor trailers and the giant earthmovers used on
                                                                                                                                       (570) 299-5829
mine sites – and they service what they sell. They also offer fleet services, truck
                                                                                                                                       Ecobeddingoutlet@gmail.com
mechanical services, 24-hour roadside assistance for trucks, retread manufac-
turing for truck and bus tires, and mechanical services and repairs for cars and
light truck. They have won numerous awards and recognitions including "Tire
Dealer of the Year 2019", "6th Largest Independent Commercial Tire Dealer in
                                                                                                                          OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
US, 2019", "7th Largest Independent Retread Manufacturer in US, 2019"- all by                     33 N. MAIN ST | PITTSTON, PA 18640
Modern Tire Dealer and "Best Automotive Service 2017" and "Best Places to
Work 2017 and 2018" from the Times Leader, just to name a few.                                                        (across from the YMCA)                                     80944571
80944704
Times Leader                                              LOCAL BUSINESS           SPOTLIGHT                                         Saturday, November 2 2019 23

          Boote Photography                                                               Wild Birds Unlimited
                   900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort | 570-328-4392                                   50 1/2 Memorial Hwy, Route 309 N, Dallas | 570-675-9900
                           www.BrittanyBoote.com                                                               www.dallaspa.wbu.com
                                                                                     Wild Birds Unlimited, a
                                                                                   nature shop, is a family run
                                                                                   business owned by Joann
                                                                                   and Gary Kostrobala. They
                                                                                   have been in business for 7
                                                                                   years, Wild Birds has been
                                                                                   named the "#1 Franchise
                                                                                   in Retail" for backyard bird
                                                                                   feeding and nature specialty
                                                                                   stores. They sell bird food,
                                                                                   bird houses, bird feeders,
                                                                                   and gift items. The bird
                                                                                   seed that they sell contains
                                                                                   no fillers and is designed
                                                                                   specifically for the birds
                                                                                   in our region. Wild Birds
                                                                                   Unlimited specializes in
                                                                                   bringing people and nature
                                                                                   together. With bird feeding
                                                                                   and nature products, expert
                                                                                   advice, and educational
                                                                                   events.

                                                                                                                                          An Attitude of
                                                                                                                                      Gratitude

                                                                                           $10
   Boote Photography is owned and run by Brittany Boote. She opened the
business in March 2017.
   “I do have a whole lot of “unofficial” help from my family and the people
around me. I really couldn’t have grown this company without them.”, said

                                                                                           OFF
Boote. One of her photos was featured in “Best of the Best Engagement 2019”
where it was selected as one of the best engagement photos in the world.
“That was really surreal and exciting to be included with artists that I really
look up to in this industry, “ she added. Brittany has had amazing opportuni-
ties to photograph all over the world, and likes to put that culture and flavor                                                      *With coupon. One coupon per visit. Offer not valid on
back into her work here in NEPA.                                                                                                     previous purchases, gift cards, DSC memeberships, sale
   Boote Studio, which is a collection experienced associate photographers,
has a focus on weddings, couples and family photography. Boote Photogra-
                                                                                       Purchase of $50 or More*                       items or other WBU offers. Offer valid in-store at the
                                                                                                                                         Dallas, PA store Nov. 1, 2019 thru Nov. 17, 2019.
phy focuses on the client experience. “It’s really important to me to constantly                                    50 1/2 Dallas Shopping Center
                                                                                                                  Dallas, PA 18612 •(570) 675-9900
be evolving, growing, learning and finding ways to provide a more valuable                                             www.wbu.com/dallaspa
product for the community.”                                                                                            LOCALLY OWNED
                                                                                                        BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS                                80944703
FRESH CUT FLOWERS, BLOOMING PLANTS,
                    NATURAL SOAPS, CANDLES, ESSENTIAL
                     OILS, JEWELRY, FRIENDSHIP, WITCH &
                     SPIRIT BALLS, TUMBLED GEMSTONES,
                    HAND-BLOWN GLASS, POTTERY, GREAT
                          GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

  For the holidays we will carry POINSETTIAS,
WREATHS, BAYBERRY CANDLES, CEMETERY LOGS, POTS
   & CROSSES and FRESH FLOWER CENTERPIECES.

65 Elizabeth St.
 Forty Fort, PA
 570-714-2570
   Regular business hours: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 9:00-5:00, SATURDAY 9:00-4:00.
               EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS, INCLUDING SUNDAYS.                      80944720
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