Woodlands Toasts Liquor License Renewal 
The Night Spot Will Receive A Warning From The State To Address The Problem Of 
Fights And Assaults

2 Men Accused Of $600 Million Bank Scheme 
Named Are Theodore Graino, 
70, Who Listed His Address As East 
Diamond Avenue, Hazleton, And 
Wilbur Arthur Stile, 54, Of Harrisburg

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Tudor Book Shop holds United Way Day &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 In celebration of The Tudor Book Shop's 20th anniversary, Lynn Gonchar, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; proprietor, held a United Way Day at the Kingston location. Twenty percent
of book sales were donated to the United Way of Wyoming Valley's Annual
CampaignShown is Gonchar presenting a check to Gene Sirni, fund-raising
director for United Way. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Ecological Christmas observed &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The College Misericordia Biological Society recently hosted local
youngsters at its annual Ecological Christmas celebration at the college. The
celebration focused on earth-friendly holiday decorations and activities. The
day included making ornaments and wreaths, decorating cookies, and
constructing a gingerbread house. It also included decorating and lighting the
Christmas tree. Children from Little People Day Care School, Dallas Elementary
and Westmoreland Elementary School participated in the program. Shown
participating, from left, are: Terri Lewis, senior biology major at
Misericordia; and Heather Mines, age 6, Westmoreland Elementary. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Little People students perform carols at Luzerne County Courthouse &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Little People Daycare/School students, Wilkes-Barre, recently performed
Christmas carols, at The Luzerne County Courthouse. The presentation was part
of a program for safe holiday driving, sponsored by The Northeast Highway
Safety Program of Catholic Social Services. Shown, first row, from left, are:
Kimberly Peeler, co-coordinator, NE Hwy Safety Program; Michael Toladzieski,
Jesse Hummel, Kelsie Barrett, Kaitlyn Bly, Stephanie Lyons, Mikey Bukavich,
Brittany Beyer, Kaitlyn Martin, Patrick Moss, Jillian Cruz, Sammy Kaschak,
Cathy Sabulski, coordinator; NE Hwy Safety Program. Second row: Kevin
Montigney, Kayla Roth, Patrick Coffey, Jenna Baron, Timothy Casey, Marissa
Zionce, Nicky Tran, Alysia Snyder, Zack Chromey, Krystine Patterson, Alyssa
Hartranft. Third row kindergarten teachers: Cynthia Sypulski and Candia Bare. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Physicians plan event to benefit Aids Council &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dr. Gary Decker and Dr. Charles Scrobola will host the second annual
Physicians Aids Alliance Benefit for the Wyoming Valley Aids Council on
Saturday, Feb. 22. The Ramada Plaza Hotel, Wilkes-Barre, will co-sponsor the
event which will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Tiffany Room at the hotel.
Hot 97's Danny Ocean will be master of ceremonies. Prize drawings will be held
and entertainment will be provided. For ticket information call, PAA, 824-2800
or WVAC, 823-5808. Shown, from left, are: Kraig Pannell, Ocean, Diane
Fendrock-McFarlane, Jenifer Decker, Dr. Decker, Dr. Scrobola, Lisa Scrobola,
Raeann Pribula, Diane Zabriski, and Michael Tucker. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Mellon employees show Christmas spirit &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Mellon Bank's office, Luzerne County, adopted needy area families this past
holiday season. The Commission on Economic Opportunity, identified 11 area
families in need of assistance. Mellon Bank employees then became " Santa," by
providing the families' Christmas wishes. The employees raised, hundreds of
dollars to purchase clothing, food, toys and other items which allowed those
in need to enjoy their holiday. Shown are Mellon Bank employees, seated, from
left: Bobbie Jo Kuchinski, Kathy Perkins, Human Resources; Heidi Sharkoski,
Amy Roberts, Human Resources. Second row: Helen Bodek, Real Estate Business
Banking; Dan Stark, Dave Ritter, CEO, Grace Curran, Sales Support Center; Mary
Theresa Fosko, Human Resources. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes-Barre Area School District elects new officers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Wilkes-Barre Area School District, Board of Education, recently elected
new officers for 1997. Sally A. Jervis was elected president and Barbara M.
Youngblood was chosen as vice president. Pictured are members of the 1997
Board of Education, seated, from left: Ellen P. Smith, board member; Alice
T.K. Corba, Esq., Youngblood, Jervis, Owen J. Costello, and Edward J. Biniek.
Second row: Ralph G. Scoda, secretary/business administrator; Debra Manarski,
assistant secretary; John M. Yencha, Dr. Jeffrey T. Namey, superintendent;
Anthony J. Lupas, Jr., Esq., solicitor; Michael B. Rushton, James Atherton,
and Michael T. Toole, Esq., assistant solicitor. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tudor Book Shop Holds United Way Day 
In Celebration Of The Tudor Book Shop's 20th Anniversary, Lynn Gonchar, 
Proprietor, Held A United Way Day At The Kingston Location. Twenty Percent Of 
Book Sales Were Donated To The United Way Of Wyoming Valley's Annual Campaign.

Tudor Book Shop Holds United Way Day In Celebration Of The Tudor Book Shop's 20th Anniversary, Lynn Gonchar, Proprietor, Held A United Way Day At The Kingston Location. Twenty Percent Of Book Sales Were Donated To The United Way Of Wyoming Valley's Annual Campaign.