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Vintage Father’s Day Photos
Father’s DayPast
Take a walk down memory
lane and enjoy this special vintage collection of readers’ Father’s Day photos that are 50 years old or more.
Frank L. Mazzeo, Sr. with children Frank Jr. , Maria (right) and Debbie (middle), 1964 Philip Rochon with son John Rochon, 1952
Norman Artabane with wife Lois and children Norman Artabane, Carole Artabane Rosenstein and Nancy Artabane, 1951
Aziz Artabane
with wife Anna and children Joseph Artabane, Lucy Artabane Shahum, Helen Artabane Anthony (front), Nellie Artabane Shahum (on lap) and Norman Artabane, circa 1929
The late Charles J. Kalaha with daughters Teri Kalaha Lyon, Lisa Kalaha Ragnacci and Andrea Kalaha Leschak, circa 1970 The late Governor William W. Scranton with former Pennsylvania first lady Mary and daughter Susan, Inaugural Ball, 1963, UPI Photo
Daniel Chergosky with son Ken, circa 1953
August DeRitter with daughter Judith DeRitter Chergosky, 1974 John Oakes Jr. with daughter Gerry Oakes Loveless, 1958
JoJo Longo with daughter Maria Longo, 1971
Norval Daniels, WWII vet, with wife Ida and children Marlea, Clark and Dawn, circa 1951
John E. Stelmak Jr., holding his son, John W. Stelmak. Standing is, baby’s grandfather, John E. Stelmak Sr. Seated on right is, baby’s great grandfather, Andrew Stelmak Generation photo taken in 1960.
Happy Father’s Day
Frank Koval with daughter Peg Helveston, 1958
Sidney R. (Sid) DeSantis resides
in Old Forge with his wife, Mi-
chelle. He is a graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, New York City and became a licensed funeral director in Pennsylvania in 1975. Sid and his wife have two married sons, Anthony and Nicholas, and have five grandchildren. We recently chatted with Sid about his decades-long career of helping families during their time of loss.
Coping with our own death and that of our loved ones can likely be the hardest concept of our lifetimes. We naturally
want to avoid thinking about it. One bit of advice that Sid offers is to read "Have the Talk of a Lifetime," which is available on the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis website. It helps spell out a person's wishes upon death. “I believe in doing advanced planning with a funeral professional, which can be as simple as giving biographical information, or putting funds away to help cover the cost of future funeral services,” Sid said.
Knowing ahead of time who you wish to entrust with your care and that of your loved ones is beneficial so that, at the time of grief, families are guided through the planning and mourning stages by a trusted funeral professional.This is best done by a one-step-at-a-time process to ensure that all needs and requests can be totally fulfilled.
Sidney R. DeSantis Owner/ Supervisor Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc.
“Since I began my career in funeral service, one thing I have observed is that many more families have relocated around the country and even around the world," Sid said. "Widespread families have somewhat influenced how funerals have changed over the years. Some families select limited, same day visitations and services, or just graveside services, and others decide to have a memorial service at a later date. Live streaming of services is also a nice way to accommodate those who cannot travel. We serve a variety of families with vast religious and cultural backgrounds, and many have remained steadfast with their traditional funeral services.”
Most people want to be available to comfort friends and neighbors during
their time of loss but complications (not limited to a pandemic) sometimes prevent us from being present at funeral services. “I feel it is all the more important, then, to make contact with the family in mourning — preferably in person, but if not, then by a phone call or a written note. This helps both parties and shows respect to those in their great time of need. I also believe that instead of asking a person, "what can I do to help?" it is important to just be active and do something. Often people don't know what they need at a time of loss, so any gesture is significant and appreciated,” Sid noted.
In regard to a “successful funeral service,” Sid says that, “the weather is a matter of which to contend. I always tell the families we serve that we pride ourselves with attention to detail, guaranteeing exceptional service, but we cannot change the weather.” He also notes that for a “successful” funeral, “it is very important to learn about both the individual and family so that we can incorporate as many personal and special aspects to the service. Nothing can make the final goodbye hurt any less, but if we can do anything to lessen the burden, we will certainly do our very best.”
Sid says he has been very honored to be able to serve families in their most difficult time with the support of a dedicated staff. "The quote that sits
on my desk is, 'Care for the families we serve like a champion today,'"
he noted. H
John Philip Rochon, Ph.D.
John P. Rochon,
Scranton native, is a highly accomplished investor and business strategist, philanthropist and researcher. John has a decades long history of building strategic conclusions based upon patented qualitative research methods and quantitative data.
As a young financial architect in his early 40s, he was cited by the Wallstreet Journal as orchestrating one of the most successful leveraged buyouts in history as the CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics. He is the founder of several multi-billion dollar companies. His latest venture, M42, applies artificial intelligence to fraud detection in health care benefits and medical costs.
John received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Toronto and his doctorate from a consortium of research universities including, the University of Texas (Dallas); Taras Shevchenko National University, Kiev, Ukraine; Royal Academy of Economics and Technology, Switzerland; WSB University, Poland.
What prompted you to begin your own company?
I had unbounded ideas that would never survive in any bureaucratic ecosystem.
What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?
As a serial entrepreneur I have started or acquired over 350 companies creating over $45B of new wealth for our investors.
What are the most poignant lessons you have learned about life and business?
I learned that there is a profound difference between ordinary people and extraordinary people and being able to spot the difference is crucial for success. I learned that people do what you pay them to do and not what you ask them to do. So, compensation needs to be calibrated against goals.
What goes into the decision to invest in a company?
Leadership and accurate assumptions about the strengths and weaknesses of a business plan.
What is the most valuable truth you learned from your wide range of education?
At the end of the day family is about the only thing that truly matters except for our faith.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
New ideas that provide new ways of generating free cash flow.
What is an unexpected hurdle you had to face?
Schadenfreude from unexpected corners of my own “circle of trust.”
What advice do you have for an aspiring businessman or woman?
Believe, always believe in yourself.
Who has inspired you in the realm of business?
Lowell B. Stevens “Beebe.”
What are you most passionate about in your work?
I keep a list of the folks who by associating with my firms have become extremely successful.
What does a typical day look like for you?
4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a lighter load for the evening.
Is there an aspect to your work that you find particularly difficult?
I hate to deliver bad news.
Have you had any failures that you learned from?
Several. All because of flawed assumptions.
What made you decide to go into your field of education and work?
Curiosity. Artificial intelligence is challenging every day because we are striving to understand how people think and make decisions by analyzing numbers and words in big data.
What have you learned at your age that you didn’t know a decade ago?
That I could be just as relevant today as 10 years ago.
What do you think more younger people should learn?
All young people will eventually learn that nobody escapes pain in life, but pain leads to memory and memory to learning and learning to knowledge and knowledge to wisdom. So keep in mind that your pain can in due course make you wise, which should be every young person’s ultimate goal. H
PERSONAL
John has been married for 49 years (Golden anniversary to be celebrated this year) to his wife Donna. Together they have three children and five grandchildren. He enjoys outdoor activities.
Born and raised in Carbondale, PA,
Christopher Cook firmly believes that the rearing provided by his parents put strong emphasis on the importance of hard work. To Cook, their actions showcased that the work you put in is a direct reflection of what you get out.
For 40 years, his mother worked the night shift as a nurse and his father worked in a steel foundry in Clarks Summit. Cook recognized that his parents made many sacrifices to make sure that he and his brothers had everything they needed. Today his parents remain his biggest source of inspiration. “I believe in working hard to get things done,” Cook said. “My hope is that I can inspire some of the younger bankers in our organization to work hard for the company and by doing so they can have a long and successful career.” Cook began his career with The Honesdale National Bank in 2008 and currently serves as VP, Commercial Loan Officer. Throughout his tenure, he continues to serve as a mentor to other loan officers and a champion of HNB’s mission in his relationships with the bank’s customers and communities.
“One of Chris’s greatest attributes is that he really cares about HNB. He is always willing to help other team members in whatever they need. He is a team player and someone I can count on to always make solid decisions,” said Ron Sebastianelli, SVP, Chief Lending Officer.
Inspirational Actions From One Generation to the Next
Christopher Cook, VP, Commercial Loan Officer The Honesdale National Bank
Cook graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in finance. During the course of his banking career, he obtained further certifications from the Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association Banking School, Advanced School of Banking and Commercial Bankers School.
Cook finds that community banking allows him to marry two of his passions. “I have always had an interest in finance and working with people. I work with customers daily to help them achieve their financial goals. It’s a win-win.” Helping customers establish and work toward their goals encourages Cook to continue to improve himself and his support of customers.
From the inspiring example of his parents to the satisfaction of witnessing his own community impact, Cook advises others to challenge themselves in their careers and communities.
“Hard work pays off,” he said. “Don’t take shortcuts and always give 110%.” Cook currently lives in Jermyn, PA, with his wife, Stacey. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, Cortney Bodtmann, son-in-law Phil Bodtmann and grandchildren Nick and Rylie Bodtmann.
The Honesdale National Bank, established in 1836, holds the distinction of being the area’s oldest independent community bank headquartered in Northeastern PA, with offices in Wayne, Pike, Susquehanna, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties. The Honesdale National Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth solutions. HNB is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender with NMLS ID # 446237. H June 2022
David J. Price
PDQ Print Center
David J. Price, age 67, is the Managing Partner and the former CEO/owner of PDQ Print Center. He currently co-owns and operates the company along with a business partner. Having begun his career with PDQ as a salesperson in 1992, he purchased the company in 1996. Prior to PDQ, Dave completed a 15 year management career with UPS. Beginning as a driver in 1977 he held various management positions with UPS throughout the U.S. and Canada. He serves on numerous boards including the Scranton Area Foundation. Dave and his wife, Lauren, reside in Clarks Summit.
Which lessons from your corporate experience at UPS did you apply to owning a small business? What lessons from smaller businesses are beneficial for the larger corporate environment?
My corporate experience gave me four key takeaways that have helped me to understand what it takes to run a small business: strong accountability, commitment to the task at hand, management through measurement and, most importantly, people development. Conversely, oftentimes some corporations have a tendency to overlook the importance and value of everyone in the organization because of its size. The most valuable asset that any company can have are its people. It can also be its biggest liability if that fact is ignored.
What made you switch to part-time? What do you do with time previously allotted to business?
There comes a time in every business leader’s career when he/she needs to take stock of his/her role within the organization. Oftentimes owners think that “this place can’t run without me!” My experience has shown that in some cases, it runs better. I realized that in order for our company to grow and keep moving forward, I needed to inject fresh talent and work to develop, rather than direct people. I still love working with our awesome employees and our wonderful customers. I love being involved in our business and it is fun watching its growth under the direction of my business partner and CEO, Scott Lynett. I enjoy this quote: “The trait that makes you successful early on in business is the same trait that will lead to your undoing as you get older. You begin to think you always know better because you’ve become successful; but you fail to recognize the changing landscape around you over the years.” My new free time, what little there is, is spent golfing and working with many non-profit organizations.
What attributes have you noticed in a younger workforce?
Young people today are terrific. We’re blessed to have so many in our company. They see challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles and they thrive on working collaboratively. Given a task and not micro-managed, young people thrive when given the necessary tools and training. They’re
able to see alternate solutions more readily and can adopt to change quickly and easily; they thrive on embracing new technologies. To the contrary, as an older person I sometimes fear that they get so caught up in the technology of Zoom meetings, webinars, podcasts and the like that they miss the true value of human interaction. For me, the true enjoyment of being involved in my business has been the relationships I’ve been fortunate to nurture.
How does age diversity affect your company’s culture?
We have a very wide degree of diversity; it’s the best of all worlds. Several employees have been with us for well over 25 years and conversely, several are with us less than five years. This fact makes a company stronger as people have an opportunity to learn from each other based on individual life experiences. A team that helps each other grow, where everyone is open to learning, goes a long way to improve company culture.
What fact about the Scranton Area Foundation would you like readers to know?
I’m in my fourth year of service on the board of governors of this foundation. I currently serve as the treasurer and I am the chairman of the investment committee and the finance committee. The foundation has such a positive impact on this community through their funding of charitable causes and non-profit organizations. With nearly $60 million of assets, its impact is tremendous. I think if more people understood that they could establish a fund in their name to act as a living legacy, regardless of any amount of money they possess, they would be amazed to see the impact they could make individually in the lives of others in our community.
How did earning your Eagle Scout impact your life?
I owe a tremendous debt to scouting. Nothing has done more to shape me than scouting and earning the privilege of being an Eagle Scout. Leadership, teamwork, discipline and perseverance were all traits that I learned at an early age as a result of scouting. It wasn’t until I became older that I understood the impact those early experiences taught me. Scouting continues to be the largest youth serving organization in the U.S. I would encourage any young person to embrace it. I am proud to have been a past president of their council and I currently serve on their board.
Sum up your experience of
serving on so “
many non-profit boards:
I’ve been so enriched by being a member of so many diverse boards. Having had the opportunity to meet, lead and work with so many wonderful and notable civic leaders has been a true pleasure and honor. It’s inspiring and reassuring to know that there are so many high profile, caring leaders in our community who consider it their civic duty to simply serve others through their individual talents and skills. I’ve long believed, and I’ve witnessed in others, the mindset that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
What is on your bucket list?
I would like to do consulting work and perhaps even teach as an adjunct professor. Additionally, I will begin work to set up a foundation in my parents’ name which will act to perpetuate funding for charitable causes such as Down Syndrome. On my personal list, I would like to learn to play the piano, improve my golf game and drum skills and enjoy life! I love living in this region for the seasons and the fact that is my home. What makes it unique is the network of support we maintain for each other. I would venture to say that there is no area in the U.S. that cares more for each other more than here.
However, relaxing in a lounge chair, poolside in Florida during the winter season might be a second choice. H
Matt Slocum Slocum Law
Scranton attorney Matt Slocum, age 45, has an interesting perspective on the “age and wisdom”
theories. Marking 20 years since passing the bar, he reflects on the law experience that he acquired during the past two decades while considering, with great anticipation, future opportunities. “I’m a life-long learner. I look at my parents who are going strong well into their 70s and am excited about future opportunities,” Matt commented.
Matt is a Scranton native, born and bred in its Green Ridge section. A fine example of the Scranton Public School system, he began his education at Robert Morris Elementary, continuing to East Scranton Middle School (which proved to be serendipitous) and becoming a member of the first graduating class of the newly built Scranton High School in 1995. “I had a great group of friends who chose to attend Scranton High. Although I did well on entrance exams of private schools, I decided to stay with my friends.” Matt took several honors and AP classes at Scranton High and had a great experience playing football. Following high school, he was accepted at Franklin and Marshall College where he graduated with a double major (history and business administration.) Upon the advice of his mother, Judy Fedor, a retired Dunmore teacher and current piano instructor, he decided to attend law school. “I didn’t have a burning desire to be a lawyer at the time, but my mother knew that if I didn’t continue my education right away, I probably wouldn’t go back. Law school seemed like a smart choice,” he recalls. Once again, friends heading to New York City influenced his decision. Matt was accepted to Hofstra University Law School, where his activities included a National Trial Law competition. New York City provided great cultural and business opportunities as he lived in Queens and Manhattan and lived life in all five boroughs.
But, Matt’s story remains a Scranton success story. On a Labor Day Weekend visit back to Scranton following his first year of law school, Matt was at the (former) Farley’s Restaurant
when his eye caught the sight of a middle school classmate, Arianne Naismith who would later become his wife and law partner.
Matt received his Juris Doctor degree in 2002 and realized that his passion for trial law could not be denied. “It was an itch that had been scratched,” he quipped. He realized that to be successful in trial law was different than in previous generations. “I knew it would be harder to get the immediate trial law experience that I sought. The courts were and are even more so today, clogged; as time goes by fewer and fewer cases go to trial.” He went to work at one of the nation’s largest trial law firms in Philadelphia, Saltz, Mongeluzzi & Bendesky. Famed attorney James E. Beasley, for whom Temple University School of Law is named, encouraged Matt to return to school for an additional degree, a Masters of Laws (LL.M) in Trial Advocacy, which he received from Temple in 2005. “This experience was one of the best that I could have received nationally. The school provided trial experience with jurors, expert witnesses, judges, etc. everything that expertly prepared me for court.”
After significant national experience, Matt and Arianne returned to Scranton where they knew they would want to raise their children surrounded by family, lakes and the outdoor experiences that they cherish. After working with Judge Trish Corbett (Lackawanna County’s first female judge) and larger regional law firms, Matt knew that his personality and business background would lead him to become an entrepreneur and open his own practice.
So Matt opened the Slocum Firm in 2009, with a legal pad and laptop on his dining room table. He had great experience, but how would he market himself? When he came to Scranton, the bigger established firms were blasting ads on television and billboards. Matt didn’t have the budget for big campaigns, so he decided to do what not many other law firms were doing at the time: website marketing. He knew that his tech knowledge could help him raise awareness of his expertise with personal injury and trial law. It worked well.
Today Matt and the Slocum Firm’s
history of successfully trying cases on behalf of those who most need their rights protected is undeniable. Matt places an emphasis on
seeking out cases where the protection of clients’ rights has a compounding impact, not just on the individual but on the surrounding community. Evident of this goal, he was appointed to the Tronox Tort Claim Trust Advisory Committee where he oversees the distribution of $5.15 billion dollars in damages to the citizens of the region. He considers himself most successful when he significantly changes people’s lives for the better.
Matt may be a great example of an older generation of lawyers meeting the new. “Our office doesn’t look like a traditional law firm with bookcases and staff attorneys dressed in suits; it resembles more of a tech office… and unless I’m in court, you’ll likely see me in jeans.” But his passion for wanting to be the best in his field is more than old school. It’s a successful merger of the best of two generations of practicing law.
Personal
When he is not practicing law, you can find Matt with his wife and kids, Madeline and Levi, in the great outdoors. On their 45-acre playground in the country they call home, the Slocums ice skate in the winter and hike in the summer. Matt and his family enjoy camping at Salt Springs State Park in Susquehanna County. The Slocums also enjoy spending time with family at Lake Winola, Lake Wallenpaupack and Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania. H
Your Personal Injury Lawyers in Your Time of Need
600 Jefferson Ave • Scranton, PA P: 570-209-7376 • F: 570-614-2147 Email: Matt@TheSlocumFirm.com
Kenneth Long, M.B.A.
Interim President of East Stroudsburg University
Kenneth Long, M.B.A.
brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education to his position of Interim President of East Stroudsburg University (ESU).
Prior to his appointment, Long served as the university’s chief administrative, financial and operations officer. Among his many accomplishments at ESU, he has been responsible for: stabilizing the university’s financial condition; lowering costs and increasing access to health care by partnering with a regional medical center; conducting the university’s first academic space utilization study; upgrading athletic facilities and coordinating the construction of new student housing, a counseling center and a testing center. Previous to his employment at ESU, he held positions at Kutztown and Cheyney universities. Prior to joining the State System, Long held positions at the University of Toledo and DeVry University. Long earned his bachelor’s degree in math and political science from Drew University in Madison, N.J. and an M.B.A. from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. He has experience teaching college courses in business administra-
wisdom and knowledge to succeed in life. In your life, what is something that was only learned through time and experience?
Certainly the job of university president is a job that you perform better through hands-on experience. Despite having more than 30 years of higher education administrative experience and working very closely with our previous president, there is so much more to being a university president. Even after nearly two years in this role, almost daily there are situations that I am confronted with for the first time.
tion, financial accounting and managerial accounting and has made presentations at numerous regional and national meetings and conferences. He is married to Evelyn and has three daughters, Alysha, Peyton and Taylor.
As a university president you are leading an institution that prepares students with the
How would you sum up your experience as an undergraduate student at Drew University?
There is so much I learned that I carry with me to this day. Having lost my father when I “The job of university was 8 years president is a job that you old, I had to learn at a very perform better through young age the importance of hands-on experience.” responsibility and accountability. When I arrived at Drew, I no longer had the safety net of my family, particularly my mother, to guide me. Going from a major metropolitan city to a sparse suburban town (both in New Jersey) required a little adjusting. I think the greatest lesson I learned and am able to share is to be present in every situation. Some of the best advice and lessons learned are taught by listening to what
others have to share and carefully observing what takes place around you.
What unique point about ESU should Happenings’ readers know?
We have one of the most diverse student populations with a little more than half of our students identified as White and slightly less than half identified as Black, Hispanic or Native American. Along with having one of the lowest college tuition rates in the region, ESU also offers merit and need-based scholarship opportunities to Pennsylvania residents, first generation students, transfer students and out-of-state students from contiguous states. ESU places an emphasis in providing an array of academic programs to meet the current and future workforce needs of the state and region, such as: teacher education; hotel, restaurant & tourism management; environmental studies and nursing.
How do you personally hope to inspire the ESU students?
By being present, listening to their challenges and helping them to achieve success in their studies and in life. I will continue to work with my colleagues at ESU and throughout the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, as well as with our legislators, to keep the price of a college degree affordable and accessible while also raising the value of each degree by constantly refining our academic programs to be relatable within today’s job market.
What do you enjoy most about this region?
Three things really stand out. First, you’ll never be bored. We are the waterpark capital of the Northeast, and our campus is also a short drive away from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Appalachian Trail and other opportunities for recreational fun. Secondly, we have a unique proximity to New York City and Philadelphia that provides convenient access to students for internship, career and social opportunities. Finally, the region is recognized by many for the innovation taking place within our area. The Pocono’s four-county region has a higher per capita personal income growth than the state and nation in the last 10 years; we have more competitive housing in terms of percent of median housing value to median household income when compared to the state and nation and our employment in arts, entertainment and recreation is more than double the state and national rates.
What else should readers know about ESU?
ESU is the only four-year public higher education institution in our region. Our goal is to provide accessible, affordable and quality academic programs to meet the needs of our community. For example, more than 800 teachers, principals and superintendents in our region received their education from ESU. Other exciting educational opportunities are: • Experiencing and studying additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the University’s Stratasys Super Lab, one of the first three in the world to have a multi-medium, multi-color Stratasys J750 3D printer. • Studying wildlife forensics and tick testing in the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute. • Discovering the emerging world of digital media technologies and esports. • Learning the many facets of communication sciences and disorders, and gaining hands-on experience with patients in the Speech and Hearing Center. • Becoming a “game-changing” entrepreneur with the support of ESU’s Warrior Launchpad program within the University’s Business Accelerator.
What is your most important message for your children?
I have three wonderful daughters, each with similar but unique skills or interests. I want them to know that I love spending time with them and playing an active role in their lives. I also want to thank them for all of the “lessons” they continue to teach me, everything from which social media platforms are most popular to what is happening in the worlds of dance, music, pop culture and technology. These “lessons” actually make me more relatable in my interactions with others, particularly the students at ESU. H
Cornelio Catena, FACHE, Named President, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) recently
announced Cornelio Catena, FACHE, as the new president of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Pocono, in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Catena has a long and diverse history of proven success in health care leadership. He began his career as an administrative resident and worked his way up through the ranks at various hospitals across the country, becoming an associate executive director and eventually chief operating officer. He then was given the opportunity to work abroad in Italy, where he was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rome American Hospital. Catena eventually returned to the United States, serving as a hospital CEO for Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. and then Health Management Associates Inc., before transitioning to CHS. Examples of his professional accomplishments are numerous. As CEO for Amsterdam Memorial Health Care System, he led the improvement in patient satisfaction scores from the 13th to 84th percentile in 12 months. At Easton Hospital, he directed the strategic planning of a $45 million facility upgrade, renovation and expansion project, and led the planning for the development of an outpatient health campus. At Wyoming Valley Health Care System, he oversaw the construction of a new $50 million emergency department and cardiovascular institute as well as a $39 million investment in a new critical care tower. Catena received a Master of Science in Hospital and Health Services Administration at The Ohio State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from University of Vermont.
In addition to “I am confident that all of our new Catena, new leadleaders at LVH-Pocono have the ership at LVH–Pocono also skills and experience to improve includes Kim the health and well-being of the Jordan, DNP, MHA as Chief Operating Pocono community.” Officer, and Michele Roberts, MSN as Vice President of Patient Care Services. “We are excited to see the LVHN leadership team grow even stronger,” says John Pierro, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of LVHN. “I am confident that all of our new leaders at LVH–Pocono have the skills and experience to improve the health and wellbeing of the Pocono community.” Visit LVHN.org/Pocono.H
CHAR&
Company
Char Maroni, who owns
Char & Company along with her husband John, always knew that she wanted to own her own busi-
ness. She graduated from Wilkes
University with a bachelor’s degree in business. A native of Exeter, she owned a tanning salon in Avoca prior to opening Char & Company in West Pittston.“When I saw the property in West Pittston go for sale I saw an opportunity to expand my business into a full service salon.”
According to Char, maintaining a business for two decades requires you to identify new trends and adapt to changing ones. “In the beauty business we see clients at all different stages in their lives. We may see them for their first highlight, high school graduation, college graduation, marriage, birth of children and many other milestones. We also see them in their final days when it’s time to say goodbye. Some say we are crazy to own a business, but I think that
maybe it’s the crazy ones who can change the world, one happy
client at a time,” she said. Regarding the process of aging Char commented that, “even though we are getting older we still may feel like we’ve never changed. The mirror may reveal signs of aging that we would like to stop. Some may argue that aging is more acceptable for men than women, but many men want to stop the aging clock as well. The most requested treatment for men is the Procell scalp micro channeling procedure. The growth phase of the hair cycle gets shorter and shorter as we age, resulting in hair loss and thinning. Hair signal boosters help turn follicles back on to start growing again by waking up those dormant hair follicles.”
Char believes we all want to look and feel great as we age. “People are looking to find other avenues to look younger; ways to activate our body’s natural regenerative ability rather than utilizing destructive and inflammatory techniques. We offer treatments that are more enjoyable with virtually nonexistent downtime.”
Services Include:
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lagen induction (minimally invasive treatment that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Improves appearance of wrinkles, large pores, scars and stretch marks; safe for all skin types. Treats face, body and scalp; wakes up dormant hair follicles for regrowth.) Char is the area’s most experienced lash artist, having trained with several top companies and she is currently teaching procedures to other professionals. Salon also offers: spray tans, gel manicures, hair services, henna brows. H
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Tunkhannock Founder’s Day
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The 2022 celebration
of Tunkhannock’s Founder’s Day will welcome an exciting assortment of artisans and crafters, along with new and old food vendors, music and en-
tertainment. The planning committee is pulling together activities that celebrate Tunkhannock traditions. The annual celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also highlights area businesses. Visitors to Tunkhannock can tour the Classic Car Show at Sherwood Chevrolet and Model A Day at Tunkhannock Ford. Tunkhannock’s specialty shops and restaurants will also welcome visitors. Top the evening off with Shakespeare in the Park at Riverside Park. The day-long event is organized by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association. (TBPA) A wide array of unique vendors will offer metal crafts, art, fabric crafts, woodworking, specialty food items, jewelry, home décor and photography, among others. Several non-profit and service groups are also taking advantage of the great atmosphere to provide information. The office for the Wyoming County Press Examiner will serve as a welcome center where visitors can stop for information. The Dietrich Theater will host a variety of activities including the traditional sale of Strawberry Short Cake and basket raffles. The Kitson Arts Alliance is working with TBPA to organize music at three locations throughout the town. Lineups include the full band The Sorters, Dave Brown, The Dishonest Fiddlers, JP Williams Blues Band and others. The T-Town Twirlers will perform from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Tioga and Pine. The Dietrich Theater will host “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at Riverside Park at 7 p.m. The free production is performed by the Gamut Theatre Group and sponsored by The Overlook Foundation. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the outdoor production. Tioga Street will be closed to traffic from Warren to McCord Streets, allowing visitors better access to the car shows near the Sherwood and Ford dealerships. Two shuttle and parking areas will be available. Directional signage for each location will be indicated. Visit www.tunkhannockbusiness.com for more information. H
