`politics' Doesn't Do Justice To The President's Visit 
``politics Behind President's Visit To Region, Analysts Say,'' Wednesday's 
Headline Read.

Arlene Williams 
Feb. 12, 1996 
Arlene Williams, Formerly Of Hughestown And West Pittston, Died Monday At The 
Highland Manor, Exeter.

By DARREN STRITZINGER; Special to the Times Leader
 Wednesday, February 14, 1996 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 3A 





PLAINS TWP. -- More than 50 homeowners from the Woodcrest Development met
Tuesday night to find out about a possible federal government buyout of their
properties. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Township Commissioner Frank Pizzella and John Adonizio, a spokesman for the
homeowners, said they are hopeful the Federal Emergency Management Agency will
pay residents what their homes were worth prior to last month's flood. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm sure you all understand that this will take time," Pizzella said.
"Good things don't come easy." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Damage to 33 homes forced residents to evacuate Jan. 19, when nearby Mill
Creek overflowed, flooding basements, first floors, and knocking down
foundations. Most residents still are staying at nearby hotels. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Homeowners met with state Sen. Raphael Musto and a FEMA official last
Friday. Twenty-nine of the 33 homeowners expressed interest in a government
buyout by signing their names on a list. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Pizzella this week gave the list to Musto, who plans to take it to FEMA and
the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Residents were told they will be compensated by the federal government for
expenses incurred since the flood, according to Adonizio and Pizzella. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 It is unclear what the government might do if the homes are bought, said
Pizzella. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Also not known is whether a portion of the development not damaged by the
flood would be eligible for a buyout. However, those residents were asked to
seriously consider the proposal if offered. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Darren Stritzinger is an intern who attends King's College. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Woodcrest Homeowners Discuss Potential Buyout