* SOR ———— = SEE ERE TE SUR th SPECIAL SECTION, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 "4 9 BEST OF THE BACK MOUNTAIN | BEST Continued from page 15 ware Jim and Carol Eason started Dallas Centre Hardware on Main Street 27 years ago and today, the store still serves all the hardware needs of Back Mountain residents. “We help the average customer who wants to try but doesn’t know what to do,” says Gerard Geise, the Easons’ son-in-law. “We're on a first-name basis with our custom- ers and we can guide them through any project they attempt.” ANTIQUE SHOP Winner: Ye Olde Clock Shoppe Tom Quinn Jr. says he and his parents, Tom Sr. and Melissa, who own Ye Olde Clock Shoppe, are always searching for an- tiques. Although most of the an- tiques the shop offers are clocks, it does sometimes offer furniture and curio cabinets. HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER Winner: Dallas Centre Hard- FF ware With full electrical, plumbing, paint, hardware, tools, lawn and garden departments, Dallas Cen- tre Hardware can fulfill its cus- tomers’ needs 90 percent of the time. “Unlike big box stores, we offer personalized service to our customers,” says Gerard Geise, whose in-laws, Jim and Carol Ea- son, own the store. FIREPLACE/ STOVE COMPANY Winner: deLeur’s Back to Ba- sics Inc. “Tis the season to start thinking about keeping warm and deLeur’s Back to Basics Inc. has everything to make that happen. From fire- places to wood coal stoves to wood pellets and corn, gas stoves, central heat and fireplace tools, the 30-year-old business can help you make your home warm and comfortable. Runner-up: Fireplace Gallery BANK Winner: M&T Bank M&T Bank serves all the banking needs of Back Moun- tain residents through two lo- cations - one on the Tunkhan- nock Highway in Dallas and one on North Memorial High- way in Shavertown - offering its customers as much conve- nience as possible. Runners-up: PNC, Wachovia, Luzerne National FLORIST Winner (tie) Kimbenrly’s Floral Bob Kleiner has owned Kim- berly’s Floral on Memorial High- way in Dallas for five years. Mary’s Flower Garden Mary’s Flower Garden has been serving residents of the Back Mountain for 24 years, of- fering fresh floral arrangements, dish gardens with cut flowers, dried and silk arrangements as well as delivery. JEWELER Winner: Ochman’s Coins & Jewelry Ochman’s Coins & Jewelry was established in 1979 by the late Tom Ochman who, prior to opening the business, spent 20 years in the local banking indus- try, earning the trust of people in the Wyoming Valley. Over the years, Ochman’s has evolved in- to a local full-service coin and jewelry store. It is operated to- day by Tom’s wife, Fran, and his daughter, Maryann. Runners-up: Roth Jewelers, Valentine's PHARMACY Winner: Fino’s Pharmacy The staff at Fino’s Pharmacy cares about you and your well- being and your health care needs are its main concern. From offer- ing diabetic supplies to vita- mins, Fino’s helps its customers maintain their health. And, for convenience, Fino’s also offers greeting cards, Webkinz and gift ideas. Runners-up: Cook’s Pharma- cy, CVS, Medicine Shoppe HAIR SALON Winner: Snips & Tips Deana Manzoni and Donna May say they “listen to their clients and strive for customer satisfaction” at the beauty salon they've operated for 14 years. The co-owners also of- fer a friendly atmosphere and en- joy a personal relationship with all of their customers. Runners-up: Salon Nouveau, The Styling Studio, Classic Hair Shank You... for voting us as being Back Mountains’ “BEST EYE CARE CENTER” Robert Blase, OD James B 0ZZ Dallas Optometrists 1134 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA Phone 674-9001 — uto, OD Jeffrey Empfield, OD Diane M. DelReg by Melissa NAIL SALON Winner: The Styling Studio It's customer service that keeps clients coming back to The Styling Studio, says owner Libby Davis. “My girls have had the same clients for 10 or more years and they always re-book.” Runners-up: Snips & Tips, Sa- lon Nouveau, Just Nails TANNING SALON All employees of Premiere Tanning must be certified to in- dustry standards, something owner Dave Evans feels makes his tanning salon different from any others. Premiere Tanning of- fers the newest beds in the area, the most convenient hours and a well-trained staff, Evans says. HAIR STYLIST Winner: Missy Kmetz Missy Kmetz truly believes she was voted Best Hair Stylist because she has the best clients. “I love my job and I love my cus- tomers,” she said. “My clients make me the best.” no, OD le Ranked in the Top 2% of Ophthalmology Practices in the United States é& EYE CARE SPECIALISTS Because there’s so much to see. Call today! 888.EYE.2010 1134 Memorial Hwy ¢ Twin Stacks Bldg. * Dallas * 674-9001 » www.icarespecialists.com Berwick © Bloomsburg ¢ Dallas e East Stroudsburg ® Hazleton © Honesdale © Kingston © Nanticoke e Pittston ® Scranton e Stroudsburg ¢ Wilkes-Barre ¢ Wyoming Most Insurances Accepted Now Including VSP
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