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Albert Rychlewski, right, receives a $100 check from Dallas Post Media Consultant Diane McGee at the 2012 Best of the Back Mountain Awards Ceremony. Rychlewski’s name was randomly chosen from more than 4,000 reader entries in the annual contest.
Joe Butkiewicz ……………...........................Executive Editor Dotty Martin………………............................................. Editor Megan Schneider ……………............................... Staff Writer Charlotte Bartizek/Bill Tarutis……...........Photographers Michele Aed……………................................................Design Diane McGee …………......................................... Advertising
LOCAL FLAVOR
PHOTOGRAPHER ANDY MOLITORIS Andy Molitoris has been a photographer for over 20 years and is a five-time winner of this category. He opened Photography by Andy in 2003. His services range from weddings to senior pictures to public relations projects. Molitoris has also been the photographer for the Lake-Lehman School District for many years.
ARTIST SUE HAND Sue Hand knew by age 5 that she wanted to be an artist, and she has been successful in her pursuits. She has taught thousands of students in both public and private schools and at the college level. Hand has won this category five years in a row. Her newest projects are three foot by four foot naturescapes in oils, part of the Susquehanna River project she started last year. The paintings of the river and its banks are set to debut in April at the John Heinz Rehabilitation Center.
ELECTED OFFICIAL SENATOR LISA BAKER Senator Lisa Baker is currently serving her second term repre-
Molitoris
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Sue Hand has been voted Best Artist for five consecutive years.
senting the 20th Senatorial District. She chairs the Senate Veterans Affairs and the Emergency Preparedness Committee and is part of the Aging and Youth, Appropriations, Communications and Technology, Environmental Resources and Energy and Public Health and Welfare committees, as well. She resides in Lehman Township with her husband Gary, and their son, Carson. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAM DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM The team, now led by coach
Jackson
The Mountaineer football team of Dallas High School was voted as the Best High School Athletic Team.
Bob Zaruta, is ranked158th in the state and 46th in the state division. Seniors on the team are John Murray, Buddy Shutlock, Mike Carey, Logan Bullock, Kris Roccograndi, Felix Dolman, Ryan Kozloski, Jason Simonovich, Marke Ferrante, Zach Macosky, Ryan Zapoticky, Jake Cavanaugh, Kyle Zumchak and Nate Vario. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACH TED JACKSON Ted Jackson Sr. has been a
Wagner
coach in the area for nearly 30 years and has won this award five years in a row. Jackson is an assistant coach with the newlyformed Misericordia University Cougars football. He led the Dallas High School football team to a division championship last season. In the past, he coached football, baseball and wrestling for Meyers and Coughlin high schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER BILL WAGNER Bill Wagner graduated from Dallas High School in 1974. He attended King’s College for his bachelor’s degree and Wilkes University for his master’s in education. He is a resident of Forty Fort who has been teaching Biology at Dallas High School for 33 years. Wagner said that teaching is a never-ending job and that all teachers should be recognized for the work they do.
COLLEGE CAMPUS MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY Founded in 1924 by the SisPiatt ters of Mercy, Misericordia University was the first four-year institution in the state of Pennsylvania. The university offers 32 majors, both undergraduate and graduate level programs, over 40 clubs and organizations and small class sizes. The university is celebrating a record enrollment of over 3,000 students this year. Misericordia dedicated the John and Mary Metz Field House and the Michael and Tina MacDowell Hall this fall. COLLEGE PROFESSOR ALISON PIATT Alison Piatt has been an adjunct professor at Misericordia University for nearly seven years. She is a resident of Pikes Creek and attended Misericordia for her undergraduate degree. She earned her graduate degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Piatt teaches Western Civilization 1&2 and U.S. History 1&2. See FLAVOR, Page 5
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CHILD CARE PROGRAM ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Second-time winners in this category, Adventures in Learning Childcare is a family-owned and operated business since 2005. It has locations on the campus of Misericordia University and on Lake Street in Dallas and offers programs for children 6 weeks of age to 4 years old. FITNESS FACILITY BIG BEAR FITNESS Big Bear Fitness opened in April, but has quickly earned the appreciation of the community. Owner Carmen Insalaco, 15 fitness instructors and five personal trainers work to provide a variety of training. Classes change monthly and new ones are added every month. Big Bear offers classes in spinning, Bodyflow, Zumba, cycling, Bodypump and many others from its location on Memorial Highway in Dallas. PLACE FOR FAMILY FUN BACK MOUNTIAN BOWL This will be the fourth time Back Mountain Bowl & Family Fun Center on Route 415 in Dallas has won this category. For over 55 years, Back Mountain Bowl has entertained families with 16 lanes and a game room, pizza from Spare Time Pizza, ice cream and special events. It hosts birthday parties, leagues and an everyday happy hour. FITNESS INSTRUCTOR KYLE MCGLYNN Personal trainer and instructor Kyle McGlynn has been at Big Bear Fitness since it opened earlier this year. Prior to that, he worked at Shapes. McGlynn is a graduate of Dallas High School and a certified Lifestyle and weight management consultant, personal trainer and group fitness instructor, strength and conditioning and overall health and fitness specialist.
Misericordia University has been voted to be the Best College Campus.
Adventures in Learning was voted Best Child Care Program.
Kyle McGlynn has been determined to be the Best Fitness Instructor in the Back Mountain.
Adventures in Learning was voted Best Child Care Program.
Lines are usually long at the ticket booth at the Gate of Heaven Church Bazaar, voted Best Bazaar.
to the public on certain days. BAZAAR GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH Gate of Heaven held its18th annual bazaar in June. The event featured a juggler, Irish Step Dancers, live music and a chil-
dren’s talent show. This is the fifth consecutive year the bazaar won in this category and it is easy to see why. From food to fun, this event offers something for everyone. See FLAVOR, Page 6
The view is spectacular on the Irem Country Club Golf Course, voted Best Golf Course in the Back Mountain.
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GOLF COURSE IREM COUNTRY CLUB Three-time category winner, the Irem Country Club in Dallas opened in 1922. The course features 6,480 yards of golf on a par 72 course. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast, the Irem course is open
Big Bear Fitness has been voted Best Fitness Facility in the Back Mountain.
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ORGANIZED EVENT DALLAS HARVEST FESTIVAL The Harvest Festival celebrated its 10th birthday this September. The event takes place on Main Street in Dallas each fall. It was started in 2003 and has grown every year. Committee members said there was a waiting list of vendors who had hoped to be in this year’s event. The daylong event features contests, pumpkin decorating, vendors and, of course, lots of food. LOCALLY MADE/ GROWN PRODUCT DARLING’S FARMS AND GREENHOUSES Darling & Sons Farms and Greenhouses has been providing the Back Mountain with fresh vegetables and other produce since 1930. The family-run business offers a wide range of produce, plants, flowers, hanging baskets and even homemade wreaths and other crafts. It has won this award four times.
Joe Darling, of Darling Farms and Greenhouses, shows why his business has been named Locally Made/Grown Product.
The Dallas Harvest Festival, described as an annual block party with entertainment, food and booths where the community re-unites, has been voted Best Organized Event.
ATMOSPHERE/DÉCOR FIRE & ICE ON TOBY CREEK Owner and executive chef Gary Edwards makes Fire & Ice on Toby Creek an enjoyable place for a great meal. With a hearth fire, warm-colored walls and soft lighting, this restaurant is inviting and cozy. Wood tones, candles and a friendly staff complete the atmosphere, making it a place where comfort and an evening out can meet in the middle. PLACE FOR FIRST DATE FIRE & ICE ON TOBY CREEK With a wide variety of wines and entrees, Fire & Ice is the perfect place to take that special someone on a first date. It has the perfect atmosphere and a menu that will offer your date a little of everything, taking the stress out of choosing the food. The fire and the friendly service
Fire & Ice on Toby Creek is said to be the Best Place for a First Date. Fire & Ice on Toby Creek is voted to have the Best Atmosphere/ Décor.
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B E S T O F T H E B A C K M O U N TA I N winner for best in snacks. Sheetz on Route 309 has everything from ice cream to chili dogs for any style snacker and it’s all available 24 hours a day.
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will ensure your evening is just right. PLACE FOR A SNACK ATTACK SHEETZ The gas and convenience store with the Made-to-Order food bar has a variety of snack attack treats that makes it hard to beat. That’s why Sheetz is a four-year
MENU SELECTION OVERBROOK PUB &GRILLE With 11 appetizers, eight salads, build your own pasta dishes and 11 gourmet pizzas, it’s easy to see how Overbrook Pub & Grille could be voted Best of Back Mountain’s Best Menu Selection two years in a row. It offers enSee DINING, Page 12
Overbrook Pub & Grille was voted as having the Best Menu Selection.
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A sincere thank you from our team to our clients and the Back Mountain community for voting us
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trees like an 8 oz. filet mignon, veal francaise and crab stuffed flounder that make any dinner outing just what you’re looking for. CHEF GARY EDWARDS Chef Gary Edwards is the coowner of Fire & Ice on Toby Creek and has been a chef for over 20 years. A four-time winner of this category, Edwards is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He has worked in many kitchens over the years, including Carmen’s Restaurant in the Radisson Hotel in Scranton, Trax Bar and the Lackawanna Station Banquet Facility. HOT DOG STAND RANCH WAGON Offering a menu far beyond just hot dogs, The Ranch Wagon on Route 309 in Shavertown was founded in 1955 by Allan Roberts Sr. It is currently run by Allan Roberts Jr. and his wife Barbara. This month’s special is the Huffanator, a burger topped with a fried egg, dill pickles, mayo, bacon and American cheese. And with the Ranch Wagon Express located at Thomas’ Super FoodTown in Dallas, there are now more ways to grab your favorite burger or famous long dog on the go. DESSERT THE BROWN BARN CAFÉ & AH!SOME CHOCOLATES The winning desserts served at the Brown Barn Café are actually prepared by the adjoining Ah!Some Chocolates. The desserts served at The Brown Barn are always changing but, according to the menu, are only $6. Ah!Some Chocolates and the Brown Barn Café are located on East Overbrook Road in Shavertown. CUP OF COFFEE DUNKIN’ DONUTS Dunkin’ Donuts is known nation wide for its coffee and Back Mountain residents agree that it’s the best cup of joe around. The business has a drive-thru to make mornings quick and easy and frequently offers seasonal-flavored coffee and lattes. The staff is friendly and quick to fulfill your order.
Gary Edwards, front left, of Fire & Ice on Toby Creek is the Best Chef in the Back Mountain.
Ranch Wagon is voted Best Hot Dog Stand.
Chocolate fudge and caramel cake made by Ah!Some Chocolates is one of many desserts served at The Brown Barn Café voted as having the Best Dessert.
The Best Square Pizza is found at Pizza Perfect.
Paul Fiske, left, and John Wertman are proud that J&J Deli has been voted Best Sandwich/ Sub.
Kevin Weiss, left, Jessica Simon and Brian Coombs know that you can find the Best Burger in the Back Mountain at Burger King.
Dunkin’ Donuts is said to offer the Best Cup of Coffee in the Back Mountain.
SANDWICH/SUB J&J DELI Offering the Back Mountain delicious food for over 20 years, J&J Deli on the Memorial Highway in Dallas has won this category for five consecutive years. It has a huge sandwich menu with both hot and cold subs and sandwiches and also offers bar-b-ques and wraps. BREAKFAST LAKESIDE SKILLET Creative omelets, weekly breakfast specials and great prices make Lakeside Skillet in Harveys Lake a shoe-in for this cate-
Best Breakfast at Lakeside Skillet at Harveys Lake might feature Apple Betty pancakes, pumpkin nut waffles and Eggs Blackstone on English muffins.
gory. The delightful menu has waffles, pancakes, eggs and everything else you could want in a breakfast. And the best part is that breakfast is served until 4 p.m. The business is open from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. seven days a week. BURGER BURGER KING Burger King has been in business in Shavertown for over 35 years. It has an extensive menu, but is famous for fire-grilled burgers, signature sauces, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, onions and bacon that adds to the delicious
flavor of its burgers. ROUND PIZZA GROTTO PIZZA Grotto Pizza in Harveys Lake has been serving the Back Mountain since1953, combining its signature pizza sauce with daily fresh-made dough for a pie that has won the heart of the Back Mountain three times in this category. Its dining room with a view of the lake offers customers a beautiful place to sit and enjoy one of many delicious specialty pies like the Hawaiian or the chicken wing pizza.
Grotto Pizza at Harveys Lake has the Best Round Pizza.
SQUARE PIZZA PIZZA PERFECT Since 1975, this Trucksville Pizzeria hasn’t changed a thing and that works just fine for the five-time winner of this category. The restaurant is run by Janine Hudak and her sister Tammy Lemelin whose parents opened the eatery 37 years ago. Pizza Perfect See DINING, Page 14
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The Meadows is proud to offer compassionate, resident centered nursing and rehabilitative services along with outstanding short-term rehabilitation.
Our care is exemplified not only by excellent medical attention, but very importantly by the little things that foster happiness the holding of a hand, an encouraging hug, a sensitive word, or even a shared tear. For we care about more than our resident’s health, we care about their happiness.
Visit our newly renovated website and see why The Meadows was voted Best of the Back Mountain for the 5th year in a row!
www.themeadowsnursingcenter.com/home
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4 East Center Hill Road, Dallas • 675-8600
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Congratulations to Patrick Kilduff, DO voted for the third consecutive year as “Best Doctor” in the Back Mountain!
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BEING A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY IS AN HONOR. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our patients’ needs. We will be offering evening, weekend urgent care hours and special circumstance home visits soon. Currently we are accepting new patients and most insurances. Please feel free to contact our office for any of your health care needs.
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Ted Jackson Sr., shown here with his wife, Sandy, is a five-time winner in the Best High School Athletic Coach category. Jill Knecht, of Drums, left, and Anita Swank, of Shickshinny, chat during the Best of the Back Mountain awards ceremony.
Rhea and Margy Simms, of Shavertown, re Freeman Real Estate, winners in the Best category.
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Greg Williams, left, of Swoyersville, Jack O’Donnell, of Kingston Township, and Ellen Williams, of Swoyersville, enjoy the Fifth Annual Best of the Back Mountain Awards Ceremony at Fire & Ice on Toby Creek.
Kim and Carmen Insalaco, of Dallas, are owners of Big Bear Fitness, winner in the Best Fitness Facility category.
he results of more than 4,000 reader entries were revealed at the Fifth Annual Best of the Back Mountain Awards Ceremony at Fire & Ice on Toby Creek in Shavertown on Wednesday evening. Alberta Rychlewski, of Centermoreland, represented those voters and was on hand to accept a $100 check as the winner of a random drawing of all entries. Dallas Post Editor Dotty Martin announced winners in more than 80 categories while Dallas Post Media Con-
sultant Diane McGee presented those winners with plaques and window decals. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations created by Gary Edwards, Fire & Ice head chef and co-owner, and his staff while Fire & Ice co-owners Joe and Sandy Fasula were on hand to ensure everyone had an enjoyable evening. The night ended with attendees partaking of the Best of the Back Mountain signature cake.
Tricia Sprague, left, of Shavertown, and Angela Kern, of Dallas, wait in the buffet line. The women represented Fernbrook Inn which won in the Best Seafood category.
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Dr. Patrick Kilduff, left, of Dallas, winner in the Best Family Doctor category, enjoys the ceremony with his wife, Erin, center, and Fran McGlynn, right.
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Times Leader employees Erica Calvert, of Plains Township, and Jeff Tinner, of Dallas, enjoy the festivities of the Best of the Back Mountain Awards Ceremony.
Alison Piatt, right, of Pikes Creek, winner in the Best College Professor category, enjoys the event with Andrew Corbett, of Forty Fort.
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est of the Back Mountain signature cake.
Kevin and Shelly Weiss, of Wilkes-Barre, were among attendees at the awards ceremony.
Dallas Post Media Consultant Diane McGee, left, and Dallas Post Staff Writer Megan Schneider handle award presentations.
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nis, of Shavertown, winner in the Best Cosory, enjoys the evening with his wife, Jodee.
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They perform alignments, change brakes and oil, replace filters and much more. UNIQUE GIFT STORE EMBELLISH Owner Connie Dorrance, of Franklin Township, opened Embellish on Main Street in Dallas on Oct. 6, 2010. “It’s hard to believe that two years have gone by already,” said Dorrance. Embellish offers all sorts of home accessories, including candles, pillows, lamps and more. New items and lines are always arriving. The store’s annual Christmas open house is being held today, Nov. 18. GROCERY STORE WEIS/MR.Z’S Weis/ Mr.Z’s is open 24 hours and offers its customers a large selection of fresh meats and produce. Its partnership with Sheetz gives loyal customers 10 cents off per gallon of gas for every $50 spent in the store. The
Tom Murtha, Scott Stefanski and Mare Rauschkolb are proud that Weis/Mr. Z’s has been voted Best Grocery Store.
Jack Williams Tire Co. was voted Best Auto Repair Shop.
Siegel-Gover
company assists the out-ofstore shopper by engaging in social media and offering recipes, cooking videos and contests.
CLOTHING SHOP BUKA Joanna Siegel-Gover opened Buka in 2005. The Back Mountain resident handpicks all the handbags, jewelry and clothing in her shop. Located at 120 N. Main St. in Shavertown, this store offers unique pieces you wouldn’t expect to find in the Back Mountain but rather in New York City. Buka has won this category multiple times.
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Original, locally-made sculptural lamps, festive and seasonal decor, antiques, gifts and art work are available at Embellish, Dallas, winner of the Unique Gift Store category.
LANDSCAPER/GARDEN CENTER ROGERS NURSERY Rogers Nursery is located at 93 Edinger Road in Dallas. Owners Herbert and Danielle Rogers have been in business since 1993. Their 5-acre nursery carries fruit trees, perennials, shade trees and beautiful ornamental items. They are open six days a week for the winter season. HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORE
Smith Hourigan Group Smarter. Bolder. Faster. Shavertown 570-696-1195
Congratulations to John Halbing and the team at Summit Pointe Builders for being voted Best Home Builder/Contractor 2012. Proudly representing Summit Pointe Builders for over 20 years.
Holly Daubert, left, Michelle Greim and Debbie Hilbert of Hilbert’s Equipment & Welding, which was voted Best Heavy Equipment Store.
Roger’s Nursery was voted Best Landscaper/ Garden Center.
HILBERT’S EQUIPMENT & WELDING The family-run business, started over 50 years ago, prides itself on service. Father/son team LarSee SERVICES, Page 20
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358 South Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708 (570) 696-1195 Kevin.Smith@Century21.com
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Kevin Smith, Broker/Owner • Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group
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ry Hilbert Jr. and Larry Hilbert III offer outdoor equipment and servicing. They say they will keep their products working for as long as you own them, proving they stand behind their work and their community. BUTCHER BILL GIVENS Bill Givens is a butcher for Thomas’ Super Foodtown in the Country Club Shopping Center. Givens has been at the store for almost four years and in the Shavertown store for 11 years prior to that. He has been a meat cutter for 22 years and a manager of a meat department for 19 years. “Everything I touch, I try to do my best,” said Givens. He resides in South Wilkes-Barre with his fiancée and two children. ANTIQUE SHOP STUDIO 309 MUSIC ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES Studio 309 Music Antiques Collectibles has a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a nice antique dresser, vintage jewelry or a beautiful and artistic home accessory, you are sure to find something in this shop. It is located on East Center Street directly in front of the bridge repair, but can be accessed by using the Franklin Street detour. HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER DALLAS CENTRE HARDWARE Five years in a row, Dallas Centre Hardware has been voted the Best Home Improvement Center but it has been serving the community for over 30 years. Started by Jim and Carol Eason in the early 80s, the store is now owned by the Easons’ daughter Michele and her husband Gerard Geise. They offer everything from circuits to screws, pipes to primer. FIREPLACE/STOVE COMPANY DELEUR’S BACK TO BASICS INC. DeLeur’s, located on Old Highway Road in Dallas, carries all the equipment you need to keep warm this winter, which might be why it has won this award for five consecutive years. For over 30 years, it has offered
Bill Givens, a butcher at Thomas’ Market in Dallas, was voted Best Butcher.
Mary Wooten is the owner of Mary’s Flower Garden, voted Best Florist.
DeLeur’s Back to Basics Inc. is the Best Fireplace/Stove Company.
Mellissa Quinn, who owns the Ye Olde Clock Shoppe with her husband Tom and her son Tom Jr., poses with a collection of German wall clocks at the store.
PNC Bank, Dallas branch, was chosen as Best Bank.
Maryanne Wntersten, left, Maryann and Fran Ochman represent Ochman’s Coins & Jewelry, voted Best Jeweler in the Back Mountain.
wood, coal, pellet, corn and gas stoves, central heating and a variety of fireplaces. BANK PNC Branch manager Carlton Chase attributes the win in this category to the staff of the Dallas branch. “They love working with people. They enjoy helping people and they will go as far as they can within the rules for the client,” said Chase. FLORIST MARY’S FLOWER GARDEN Florist Mary Wooten has been creating beautiful floral arrangements for over 25 years. She has created cut floral bouquets and table arrangements for weddings, funerals, birthdays, parties and every other event you can imagine. Her shop is located on North Main Street in Shavertown. JEWELER OCHMAN’S COINS
Frank Lombardo is the proprietor of Cook’s Pharmacy in Shavertown, which has been voted Best Pharmacy.
& JEWELRY After retiring from banking, Tom Ochman opened Ochman’s Coins & Jewelry on Church Street in Dallas. This is the fifth year Ochman’s has won this award. Run by Tom’s wife Fran and their daughter Maryann, the store is a licensed buyer of gold and silver and is a full-service coin and jewelry store. PHARMACY COOK’S PHARMACY Cook’s Pharmacy, Best Pharmacy two years running, has been serving the Back Mountain since 1977. Owner Frank Lombardo’s father, Fred, purchased Evans Drug Store over 34 years ago and renamed it. Since then, Cook’s has prided itself on customer service. It offers more than pharmacy services, like greeting cards, cigars and novelty gifts like candles and picture frames. HAIR SALON COUNTRY SCISSORS Country Scissors is a full-ser-
vice beauty salon on West Center Hill Road in Dallas. Owned by Dave Angelello and Erin Williams, the salon services about 45 to 50 people everyday. It has been offering hair cutting and design, texturizing, perming, coloring, facials and waxing since 2000. NAIL SALON THE NAIL SHOP AT COUNRTY SCISSORS The salon is located above Country Scissors on West Center Hill Road in Dallas. The Nail Shop carries “Zoya,” an all-natural salon-exclusive line. Carol Richards is the owner of The Nail Shop, which opened last August. Nail techs Amy Gozikowski and Brooke Hooke help Richards give customers the most beautiful manicures and pedicures in the Back Mountain. TANNING SALON PREMIERE TANNING Five years in a row, Premiere Tanning has dominated in this category. It is open seven days a
Gerard and Michele Geise own Dallas Centre Hardware which was voted Best Home Improvement Center.
week, making it easy to catch some rays and get a great tan. It carries all the products you need to boost your tan. It also has a well-trained staff and the newest beds in the area. TIRE STORE JACK WILLIAMS TIRE CO. Jack Williams Tire Co. has served the Back Mountain since 1994. It has 24 locations throughout Pennsylvania, all offering a wide selection of tires, including Goodyear, Michelin and Continental. It also offers auto services, custom wheels and customer service. The garage is located on Memorial Highway in Dallas. DRY CLEANER DALLAS DRY CLEANERS INC. Dallas Dry Cleaners Inc. has been in business for 7½ years and is located in the Dallas Village Shopping Center. Its servicSee SERVICES, Page 22
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Jack Williams Tire Co. has been voted Best Tire Store.
LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AUDIOLOGIST FAMILY HEARING CENTER From its current office in the Twin Stacks Center in Dallas, James Zeigler, Au.D., Judith Johnston, Au.D.; Robert S. Asby, M.S.; Tara Pagotto and Jill Knecht, Au.D., have served the Back Mountain for many years. They offer services to patients of every age. Zeigler is currently president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology and teaches part-time at Misericordia University. CHIROPRACTOR
Chae Yu, owner ofDallas Dry Cleaners, Inc., supervises all aspects of the dry cleaning business in the Dallas Shopping Center. Dallas Dry Cleaners, Inc. was voted Best Dry Cleaner.
Newell’s N Mart has been chosen as Best Convenient Store.
es include professional dry cleaning, expert alterations and wedding gown cleaning and preservation. This is the first time it has been chosen as the Best Dry Cleaners in the Back Mountain. CONVENIENT STORE NEWELL’S N-MART Founded by Russ Newell over 50 years ago, the Route 309 convenience store offers its customers Exxon gasoline, diesel and heating oil as well as a nice selection of drinks, snacks and a coffee bar to make the morning stop for gas a little easier. The store is a threetime winner in this category.
DR. MARK MORRIS Dr. Mark Morris serves the Back Mountain as a chiropractor, focusing on spine and sportsrelated injuries. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University in 2000. He completed his clinical rotation at Camp LeJeune Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, NC and finished his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the New York Chiropractic College in 2004. He is a co-owner of Chiropractic & Rehab Associates of Dallas. EYE CARE CENTER EYE CAR SPECIALISTS Four-time winner in this category, Eye Care Specialists in the Dallas Shopping Center has served the Back Mountain for over 10 years. Optometrists James Bozzuto, Darrell Evans, Tara M. Farrell and Robert W. Lloyd provide eye exams, contact lenses and glasses to patients of all ages. GENERAL DENTIST DR. BRUCE GOERINGER Dr. Bruce Goeringer has been practicing dentistry in the Back Mountain since 1979. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Temple University School of Dentistry. He sees patients of all ages and offers services in cleanings, dentures, bleaching, cosmetic work, restorations and mouth guards. COSMETIC DENTIST DR. JAMES C. DEFINNIS Dr. James DeFinnis graduated from Berwick High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Sci-
Family Hearing Center was voted Best Audiologist in the Back Mountain
Eye Care Specialists is Best Eye Care Center.
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ence degree in economics from Bucknell University and a degree in dentistry from Temple UniDeFinnis versity. He has studied athletic and restorative dentistry under Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ where he is a member of the Spear Faculty Club. He opened Back Mountain Dental on Carverton Road in Trucksville in 2000. Since then, he has continued his education to stay on top of current strategies and procedures. PHYSICAL THERAPY FACILITY GEM THERAPEUTICS GEM-Riverside Rehabilita-
GEM-Riverside Rehabilitation was voted Best Physical Therapy Facility.
tion, located at 27 Main St. in Dallas, has been helping the community get back on its feet since 2001. Clinical Director John Murray is a graduate of College Misericordia and an occupational therapist. He and his team provide physical, occupational and speech therapy. FAMILY DOCTOR DR. PATRICK KILDUFF Dr. Patrick Kilduff graduated See PROFESSIONALS, Page 23
Dr. Patrick Kilduff was voted Best Family Doctor in the Back Mountain.
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from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. His residency was completed in 2006 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown. He also completed a master’s degree in physical therapy at Hahnemann University. Dr. Kilduff has been associated with the Inter Mountain Medical Group for several years and is a twotime winner in this category. PEDIATRICIAN DR. JOAN GREULICK Dr. Joan Greulick of Back Mountain Pediatrics has won this category five years in a row. She has been caring for the children of Back Mountain for over 30 years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to know that the pediatric patients of Dallas enjoy our office and our practice,” said Greulick as she looks forward to another year of serving Dallas.
Lewith & Freeman Real Estate was voted Best Real Estate Agency.
INSURANCE AGENT LISA ZAVADA-RIZZO Lisa Zavada-Rizzo has been a State Zavada-Rizzo Michak Farm agent for 24 years and says when she started in the male-dominated insurAttorney Gary ance business she found it difficult to Michak has been gain clients since many were not accus- practicing in his tomed to having a female agent. She is Shavertown office honored to receive this award and credits since 2005. He speher team for its dedication. Rizzo says cializes in family the most important thing her office staff law, divorce and does is help clients make informed deci- custody, although Roccograndi sions on their coverage so they can make he also handles criminal and business law the best choices to protect their families. as well. A graduate of King’s College and Rizzo has taken her 10-year-old standard Penn State University with a degree in black poodle, Parker J. the Magnificent, business, he earned his law degree at the to work with her every day since he was University of Miami. Michak resides in eight weeks old. She says he is part of the Shavertown with his wife and their two children, a daughter, 13, and a son, 11. team. ATTORNEY ATTY. GARY MICHAK
REAL ESTATE AGENT DEB ROCCOGRANDI
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Deb Roccograndi is an agent with Lewith & Freeman Real Estate. She is a lifelong resident of the Back Mountain and lives in Dallas with her husband and their three children. She has been a licensed real estate agent for six years and previously worked with Four Star McCabe Realty. Roccograndi particularly enjoys working
with first time homebuyers. REAL ESTATE AGENCY LEWITH & FREEMAN REAL ESTATE Lewith & Freeman has been helping people find the right property in the Back See PROFESSIONALS, Page 24
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To all my past, present, future clients, as well as family and friends. A sincere Thank you for your continued trust and support with all of your Real Estate needs. I appreciate your business and look forward to serving the Back Mountain and surrounding communities with confidence, in all areas of Real Estate.
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Mountain for over 20 years. Its office on Memorial Highway in Shavertown has 26 agents available to help. It also offers a line of services to cover all your needs, including MGE mortgage, a commercial sales division, insurance services and home warranty. HOME BUILDER/CONTRACTOR JOHN HALBING John Halbing III, owner of Summit Pointe Builders on Memorial Highway in Dallas, has been building houses since 1983. He worked for his father for several years and started Summit Pointe Builders in 1988. He has built well over 300 homes and has developed Haddon Field Hills, Northwoods, Preston Hollow, Ondish Hills, Windsor Farms, Saddle Ridge and Stone Ridge, all in the Back Mountain. Customer service is what his compa-
Dr. Mark Stair, owner of Trucksville Dog and Cat Hospital, was voted Best Veterinarian.
ny strives for, according to Halbing. VETERINARIAN DR. MARK STAIR Dr. Mark Stair has owned and operated the Trucksville Dog and Cat Hospital in Shavertown since 2001. He is a graduate of Wilkes College and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. Stair said the interest of the animal is the number one priority of his staff. The hospital treats dogs and cats, as well as exotic pets, such as lizards or birds. It also provides boarding services for all these animals.
John Halbing was voted the Best Home Builder/ Contractor in the Back Mountain.
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BAR METRO BAR & GRILL, INC. With over 16 beers on draft, 150 different bottled beers, an extensive wine menu (by the glass or bottle) and many signature drinks and martinis, Metro Bar & Grill was a shoe-in for this category. It offers nightly happy hours and an extensive menu, paired with great entertainment. Metro is located in the Twin Stacks Center on the Memorial Highway in Dallas and is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. BARTENDER MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Mary Lou Montgomery has been working at III Guys Pizzeria & Restaurant for over 10 years. She is a two-time winner in this category, having won this award in 2010, also. BAR FOOD III GUYS Since 1975, customers have enjoyed the food and entertainment at III Guys which offers tasty food to pair with its eight
Metro Bar & Grill, Inc. was voted Best Bar in the Back Mountain.
draft beers. It has a large variety of menu items to choose from, including pizza, wings, soups, burgers and much more. And its staff is friendly and attentive. HAPPY HOUR METRO BAR & GRILL, INC. Metro Bar & Grill runs a nightly happy hour from 9 until 11 p.m. with an extra happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. It features half-price draft beers, house wines, well drinks See NIGHTLIFE, Page 26
III Guys was voted as having the Best Bar Food.
Mary Lou Montgomery was voted Best Bartender.
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Jill Knecht Au.D., Robert Asby M.S., Judith Johnston Au.D. and James Zeigler Au.D.
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Twin Stacks Cntr. • Memorial Hwy, Dallas • 675-8113 or visit us at our new location 400 Third Ave., Kingston • 714-2656
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Thank You for trusting your hearing to us!
Our educated, dedicated and licensed Audiologists provide you with the best services and products. That’s why our largest source of new business is referrals from our own patients
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and selected appetizers. The bartenders are quick and the bar selection is great. MARTINIS METRO BAR & GRILL, INC. Candy apple, cookies and cream, key lime pie and espresso are just some of the martini flavors on the menu at Metro Bar & Grill. Metro is located in the Twin Stacks Center in Dallas and has 20 martinis on its menu. The bar is open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. CORNER BAR SPOTZY’S SPORTS BAR Spotzy’s Sports Bar inside the Checkerboard Inn has everything a old-fashioned ld bar should have - pool tables, Foosball, darts and an extensive menu. Owned by Mike Snyder, See NIGHTLIFE, Page 28
The Best Martinis are found at Metro Bar & Grill, Inc. Metro Bar & Grill, Inc. was voted as having the Best Happy Hour.
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Would like to thank our community, with special thanks to the families we serve, for all of their support.
Thank You! Lori Russell “Sharing One Adventure at a Time!”
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the bar is located on Carverton Road in Trucksville. WINE LIST METRO BAR & GRILL, INC. Chef Joe Stefans says the best-selling wine at the Metro Bar & Grill is 14 Hands Cabernet. It is a spiced cherry and plum wine with notes of cocoa and fine velvety tannins. But there are plenty of others to choose from. Metro offers over 18 bottles and by-the-glass selections of your favorite wines. There is something for everyone on this Best Wine List. PLACE TO HANG OUT CHECKERBOARD INN Televisions at each table, pool tables, Foosball tables and great food are some of the reasons the Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville was voted Best Place to Hang Out. It also has facilities to host formal events and cater outside parties of all kinds.
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Spotzy’s Sports Bar inside the Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville was voted Best Corner Bar.
PLACE FOR NIGHT TIME ENTERTAINMENT METRO BAR & GRILL, INC. No cover live music every Friday and Sunday, nightly happy hour, murder mystery dinner theater and karaoke what more could you ask for in night time entertainment? It’s easy to see why Metro Bar & Grill on Memorial Highway in Dallas would be voted winner of this category.
The Best Entertainment in the Back Mountain is found at Metro Bar & Grill, Inc.
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