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Baubles
Debbie Hampel will open the jewelry and accessories shop Tuesday at 201
Memorial Hwy., Dallas. She will offer gold, silver, genuine stone and designer
jewelry. The hours are 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. The phone number
674-7822.
direcTEL\ The Larksville-based company has launched the NEXTEL all-digital
wireless network in the Harrisburg and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre markets. NEXTEL
is the nation’s largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network with service
in 92 of 100 markets. Among its services is Direct Connect, a two-way radio
feature that allows a user to contact up to 100 individuals instantly. A
retail store has opened in Harrisburg; a Northeastern Pennsylvania store is
planned for late spring. The phone number is (800) 544-6519. The NEXTEL Web
site is www.nextel.com.
Educational Opportunity Center
The career guidance center has relocated from South Franklin Street,
Wilkes-Barre, to Wyoming Avenue in Kingston. Funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, the agency offers free guidance to adults who want to return to
school and need assistance exploring career opportunities and making
educational decisions. Services include career counseling, advice choosing a
school and assistance completing college admissions and financial aid
applications. The center also operates offices in Hazleton, Bloomsburg,
Dickson City and Allentown. For an appointment, call 331-6755 or 248-4465. The
Web site is www.eocinc.org.
Dr. Charles A. Karcutskie
The dentist has opened a family and cosmetic dentistry practice at 12 W.
Eighth St., Wyoming. Most insurance plans are accepted. Evening and Sunday
appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 693-4550.
Jack Williams Tire Co.
The Jack Williams Tire Co. Commercial Division has become a licensed Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Co. Truckwise dealer and certified retreader. Under the
agreement, Jack Williams Tire Co. will offer the complete line of Goodyear
truck, over-the-road and industrial tires as well as affiliated brands Kelly
Springfield and Dunlop. Bob Shrake, who joined the company in February 1997
after 23 years with Kelly Springfield, has been named vice president of the
Commercial and Wholesale Division.
The Times Leader announces new businesses and business moves and expansions.
Announcements should be sent to Pamela C. Turfa at The Times Leader; 15 N.
Main St.; Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.