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Change. Sometimes it’s good- sometimes it’s bad, but no matter what version you’re dealing with, it is always and absolutely inevitable. Children grow up and leave, parents get old and need us to return the favor and care for them. Our businesses have good years and they have lean years- ebb and flow- a constant running river. Life is happening at the speed of light - or should I say the speed of text- lol :) Personally, we have been through so many big changes, both at home and at Local Flair this year, I almost feel as though my day wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t have to readjust at least once or accept something that has come from left field. So with spring in the air and sunshine on our minds, Local Flair (in partnership with Dunkelberger’s for Women, Pure Day Spa, Liztech, Elevations Health Club, Shannon Goodwin, JS Advanced Skin Care and Hair Excellence), treated three very deserving ladies to a little day of pampering for a Local Flair Make Over. The Apple Tree and Shear Design and Day Spa showcased some local professionals that epitomize Beauty @ Every Age. Our pages are full of tips on how to stay healthy and treat youself great. And speaking of treating yourself- make sure to take advantage of the 4th Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week. Sample from over 15 of the area’s best reataurants special tasting menus. Make sure to vote for your favorite resaturants and delicious dishes at www.PoconoRestaurantWeek.com. Keep it local!

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[ Go! ] KICK OFF the Burlesque Festival, a titillating three-day

event at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (Jim Thorpe) April 1-3 with a Fundrasier Showcase and continues with burlesque classes, a Burlesque Bazaar, and a professionally-judged competition called The Big Reveal. For further details, call 570.325.0240 or check their web site: www.jimthorpeburlesque. org.

RUN or walk your way to better fitness at Dansbury Park in

East Stroudsburg on April 10 at the NEPA Scholarship Run—and help a deserving student, too. Proceeds from the Run will fund a scholarship for an individual who has both promoted the athletic training profession and achieved academic excellence. Register online at www.signmeup.com.

TAKE IN this play-with-cabaret by Noel Coward at East Stroudsburg University’s Smith McFarland Theater April 12-16 from 8-10:30 pm. Coward’s wit still brings a smile after all these years. For reservations and information, call 570.422.3483, ext 4.

PEDAL to raise funds for three great causes: The Make-AWish Foundation, Susan G. Komen, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. May 9, all ages and abilities are welcome at the Mother's Day Bike-a-Thon at Pocono Raceway, where participants will be sponsored by friends and family. The best part? Everybody wins. Registration is from 6:30am - 12pm. Visit NEPAcycling.com for more.

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RUN FOR THE RED Maybe you can’t give blood or provide on-site disaster relief—but if you can tie your shoes and beat feet, you can Run for the Red on May 14. The Run for the Red marathon raises funds for the Monroe County Red Cross every year. An astounding number of runners and sponsors come together for this run. To find out more about volunteer opportunities or to register online, visit poconomarathon.org.

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BID This dinner and auction event at Camelback marks the 20th anniversary of the Kettle Creek Environmental Fund. Bid on auction items like golf outings, artwork, dinners, and handcrafted item donated by local businesses and individuals while feasting on some of the Poconos’ finest cuisine. For tickets and other information, call 570.629.3060.

springtime soirée, on April 15, which benefits the wonderful programs at Burnley Workshop (Stroudsburg). For the last 40 years, Burnley has provided vocational training and reliable job placements to individuals with disabilities so that they, too, can experience the sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency that work provides. The Ball will be held at Terraview at Stroudsmoor. The Ball’s 300 anticipated guests will have fun with a silent auction, a raffle for a trip to Wyndham’s Bonnet Creek Resort in Florida and of course, dining and dancing! For information about donating, pledging, or attending call 570.814.4487 or email cwrigh@allied-services.com.

on area history this April 22 at the Local History Conference. Co-sponsored by East Stroudsburg University and Monroe County Historical Association, the event will help commemorate the county’s 175th anniversary. Contact Dr. Martin Wilson at mwilson@po-box.esu.edu or 570.422.3991 for full details.

music, arts, crafts, and food. On April 23 & 24, Jim Thorpe’s downtown Earth Day Celebration has become a well-known tradition and draws many who appreciate the earth and awesome, free entertainment in the Mauch Chunk Opera House and Josiah White Park. Visit jimthorpeearthday.com or call 570.325.2079 for ticket and event details.

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spots April 28-May 7 at the Pocono Mountain Restaurant Week. Learn more about Restaurant Week 2011 by visiting www. poconorestaurantweek.com or calling Local Flair Magazine, 570.839.8393.

SPRUCE up your landscape April 30 from 9am-1pm while supporting the Monroe County Conservation District and Environmental Education Center at this annual Seedling Sale. Four types of evergreens will be offered (Colorado Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, Eastern White Pine, and Norway Spruce) as well as Sugar Maple, White Dogwood, Tulip Poplar and Red Bud seedlings. April 11 is the deadline for pre-orders—you can get an order form at mcconservation.org or by phoning 570.629.3061. Extra seedlings will also be available on the day of the sale (first come, first served).

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downtown Stroudsburg May 14. The streets will be brimming with vendors, artisans, and live music. Want your own sidewalk display, to network and tell the world all about your business? Visit the Pocono Arts Council Web site: www.poconoarts.org or call 570.476.4460 for festival and show space details.

Picture this: Art in all forms for everyone to enjoy!

Stroll and see what the members of the Stroudsburg creative community have been working on. A project put together by the Jewish Federation of Northeast PA, the fair is free and open to everyone. The event is looking for as much artist presence as possible. For more information, contact the Jewish Resource Center at 570.517.0811.

Memorial Day Parade This year is especially

filled with remembrance, because 2011 is the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Formation for parade participants takes place 8-10 am. The parade runs through the boroughs of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, ending with a ceremony at the county courthouse.

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[ Give! ] Angels of Hope By: Chelsea McMahon

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These angels are on a mission – to raise funds for the completion of Pocono Medical Center’s New Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center in 2012. A locally based group comprised of ten delightful ladies, rightfully dubbed the “Angels of Hope,” raised nearly $21k last year with their self-coordinated events, handmade craft sales, and other fundraising efforts. The group’s shared philosophy is that every dollar counts, and this keeps everyone’s focus in check. The effects of any health issue cause suffering not only for those who are diagnosed, but for loved ones, too. This is how these ladies came together in the first place. All of the Angels have either survived cancer or through the experience of a loved one struggle with this perplexing disease. The group’s handmade bracelets are a testament to how deeply each member has been affected in their dealings with cancer and its many manifestations. The ladies explained that each brightly colored stone in the bracelet chains represent a form of cancer. In a way, though this concept is quite heavy, the gems reflect enough light to turn the stones’ intended meanings to messages of hope – which is really the team’s underlying motive. All of the proceeds from the Angels’ fundraisers go to the Center, which will be located across the street from the hospital, in the area currently used for parking. The new building’s design aims to facilitate a warmer and more therapeutic environment for the patients and their families. Great attention will be given to the center’s landscape, interior aesthetics, and spatial planning, while services will expand to accommodate the growing need for treatment in the area. Specialists in oncology, treatment, prevention, social support, education, holistic healing, and surgery are all on board! The facility will offer only top-of-the-line current equipment and treatment options. There are several ways to get in on the action. The group hosts homemade dinners and benefits at local restaurants, and donation banks will be distributed to local businesses starting in May. This year’s Hope Ball in October will “hopefully” outdo last year’s event that brought in $12k. A Walk of Hope is coming up soon, on May 21st from 11am-5pm at Echo Park in East Stroudsburg. 6 To get involved, contact Dee Smith directly by phone: 570.588.3737 or by email: smithpitadolores@msn.com.

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[ Artist ] Barry Morgenstein Photographer to the Stars... and the Rest of Us By: Paula Damiano

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Photographer to the Stars... and the Rest of Us Barry Morgenstein’s portfolio is a veritable catalog of celebrities, including huge names like Meryl Streep, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the late Sammy Davis, Jr. This portrait photographer, who works in Bushkill, PA and Manhattan, NY, was also the official photographer for Howard Stern's book, Private Parts, with more than one hundred inside shots of Stern. Surprising to some people, Morgenstein describe the colorful Stern as “very serious” and “a complete professional.” Morgenstein’s first professional tool wasn’t a camera – it was a guitar. He was playing in a band when his girlfriend (the band’s lead singer) asked him to do some publicity photos for her. That experience convinced Morgenstein that he wanted to view the world through a camera lens, not from a stage. He enrolled at New York City’s International Center for Photography and studied the basics of his new craft. After graduation, he landed a job as assistant to the famed music photographer Mark Weiss. There, he was able to combine his love of music with his love of photography. He shot studio and concert stills and within two years, became the agency’s top photographer. In 1987, he went out on his own and established Barry Morgenstein Photography. Morgenstein has photographed music greats like Michael Jackson, Elton John and Levon Helm, drummer for The Band. Perhaps his biggest thrill was shooting Paul McCartney, because Morgenstein was – and still is – a huge Beatles fan. In recent years, Morgenstein has expanded his repertoire to two other subjects: executive portraits and pet portraits. He credits his wife

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with suggesting the latter. “Pets are lots of fun,” he confesses. So bring Fido, Fluffy or Flicka and go home with a professional photo of your furry best friend. Family portraits are another area that Morgenstein enjoys. On the executive side, he has done a number of leading newscasters. Recent subjects have included FOX TV personalities Oliver North and Mike Huckabee, presidential hopeful and former governor of Arkansas. Aspiring actors and models are also welcome. Morgenstein continues to produce large numbers of head shots for talent portfolios. A few times a year, he runs a special deal called Day of Headshots with discounted pricing. The price includes hair and makeup, and the actor goes home with a CD of all the photos. Check Morgenstein’s Facebook page or website for upcoming events. Whoever Morgenstein shoots, the approach is always the same, “I try to keep the atmosphere relaxed. I play music… I like to keep things laid back and friendly.” This photographer isn’t much into elaborate setups or special effects. “I prefer to capture people’s personalities,” he says. Morgenstein continues to work out of his Manhattan studio on West 26th Street, but is also constantly expanding his photography on location in the Poconos. How does he like this dual lifestyle? “It’s the best of both worlds,” he confesses. 6 You can see examples of Morgenstein’s work on his Facebook page or at http://www. barrymorgenstein.com/. Phone number for Barry Morgenstein Photography is 212-647-1288.

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[ Profile ] PoconoWomen By: Ali Schratt Photography by Stephen Lippay

Pocono Women ... sounds like something that should have been around forever! Luckily, it’s never too late to run with a good idea. Pocono Women is an online community “for all women,” says Mary-Louise Parker, one of Pocono Women’s advisory board members. “It’s for women who want to network and share business ideas – anyone who values balance, knowledge, the exchange of ideas, and sets goals for personal and professional success,” adds Trudie Lear, another board advisor, to fully illustrate the group’s mission. The thought of actualizing Pocono Women came about in 2008, when Lear and Parker (who had already been friends for 30 years) started kicking around the idea of finding a physical location that goal-oriented women could use as a kind of headquarters and meeting ground. Next, Lear suggested that rather than finding a location, they should form a space online. The original group’s title was “For Women, By Women;” built with the same principle as Pocono Women’s online community, but lacked the focus and structure needed to succeed. The group’s creators took a few different approaches to find the path they are on today. There was a small Google discussion group which never found a consistent interest base. The group realized that perhaps their mission was too vague and would best be accomplished with the local community in mind. At that moment a light turned on, gave their vision a focus, to which something clicked,

and everything that followed fell right into place. Currently the site offers its members different ways to share advice from their areas of expertise and of course, personal experiences. It also gives women a chance to share their stories. “Everyone has a story,” says Parker, “I have met numerous women I may have never had the privilege to meet, despite having grown up in the area. I knew a core but now, through Pocono Women, I have been introduced to so many new people and sets of history.” Members have access to each other’s contact information and can choose to interact directly or through message boards and discussion forums. There is an astounding array of professional backgrounds in the group’s repertoire. From solo artists

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to home-based entrepreneurs, financial experts, working moms, to lawyers and doctors, both familiar and unfamiliar to the region, they have all found a sense of belonging as Pocono Women. The organization prides itself on its varied member base, not only because there is strength in diversity, but for the simple reason that they have upheld the integrity of their vision instead becoming just another clique. The group site keeps a selection of informative articles available - to both members and the public. The articles address the many facets of life in a contemporary woman’s world. Education is of upmost importance to these ladies, so they regularly host events and themed topic discussion sessions. The next planned event, however, is based on giving back to the community. Coming up on May 7th, the Pocono Women would like to invite you to a Champagne Brunch at Pocono Manor, which will benefit a local food bank. Information about the brunch can be found on the Pocono Women Web site. Trudie Lear could not stress enough how grateful she is for the opportunity to play part in this enterprise. “I have been able to reinvent myself and maintain the educational side of things while I also get to enjoy the group’s energy and keep growing.” The Women are always seeking new members to share ideas with. Pocono Woman Rose Kennedy points out, too, that, “It’s not just about ideas and networking. We want to look beyond Pocono Women to find the women who are doing things quietly to make a difference.” The ladies, I am sure, would love to hear from you! 6 Visit poconowomentoday.com and see for yourself what they do!

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[ Baby ] Oh, Baby! Penn Baby Furniture

Oh, baby! Penn Baby was conceived when my eldest son and his wife found out they were expecting their first child. Like most new parents today, they did some homework and sought products with the highest ratings in safety and quality. They asked friends who recently had children to learn what things classified as "cannot do without" and things that just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do. Once they figured out what they wanted, they realized that they had to travel more than ninety miles to find the items they were looking for. If finding a selection of high-end baby products was the issue, we saw how to fix it. Now at Penn Furniture, we carry everything from car seats and strollers, to baby and youth furniture, clothing, organic mattresses, and bedding. A few of the brands that we carry are Bugaboo, Bloom, Dwell Studio, Serena and Lily, Stanley Youth, Petunia Picklebottom, Aden and Anais, and Ralph Lauren Layette. We also pride ourselves in finding unusual gift items for mommy and baby. We have taken the same mission from Penn Furniture, to carry the highest quality furniture and the most current styles, and have brought it over to the baby store. If you are having a baby shower, we are happy to help create a personal baby registry. This way, people can send a gift with the ease of a phone call and have it delivered right to your home. If you want help creating a nursery that reflects your personality, our design staff is here! Our designers can meet with you in the store or in your home to help you make your nursery choices. Come and see our floor displays to get some ideas. 6 Visit our Web site: www.pennfurnitureonline.com.

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[ Wellness ] Pure-ly Speaking By: Chelsea McMahon Photography by Stephen Lippay

Just do a little something once a month for yourself, “Just do a little something once a month for yourself,” recommends Mary Nauman, owner, proprietor, and self-care expert of Pure Day Spa, located in downtown Stroudsburg. “It gives you something to look forward to and feel good about.” For men and women, a relaxing deep tissue massage or a hydrating facial could be just the trick to raise one’s spirits. Nauman also suggests pedicures and manicures for both men and women, since “we all have a basic need to be cared for once in a while.” For men, she says a monthly deep muscle massage should be mandatory, because this is the way most men store daily stress and tension. Facials and pedicures are not only recommended, but happen to be Nauman’s favorite treatments to give and receive. In all the time that she has personally spent working at the spa, her passion for facials has never dwindled. The spa’s one-hour Le Grand Classique is its signature facial, a deep-pore cleansing customized to your skin type. Pure Day Spa is run by a team of 16 experts who provide specialized services that range from nail care to esthetics, cosmetic and waxing services, to all-natural sugar-beet protein sunless tanning, and several types of massage and body therapy. All skin care is given exclusively with YonKa, a pioneer line of plant and fruit-based products founded in 1950s Paris, France. Yon-Ka has been featured in publications around the world, including InStyle and Elle magazines, Milo, Glamour, Esprit Femme, Vogue, Domani, and Martha Stewart Living. Facial experts at Pure Day Spa were trained at a Yon-Ka facility. Event make-up is another service offered at the spa. For brides and others with a special day coming up, let a professional enhance your natural beauty. Eyelash tinting can also be done here. The selection of nail care treatments is anything but standard. Of course, classic treatments are available, but paraffin, peppermint, and gel overlay products are options as well. Body treatments range from mineral-based mud wraps to exfoliating Dead Sea Salt scrubs, hydrating herbal oil, and sea kelp applications. Two years ago when Nauman first decided to open Pure, she had no idea it would take off the way that it has. By word of mouth and handing out fliers at the gym, the business has blossomed and continues to holds its ground. “I want people to feel at home as soon as they walk in the door,” she explains. “I try to create a warm, welcoming and soothing environment.” 6 To find out more about the heavenly services and accommodations that Pure Day Spa has to offer, visit puredayspainc.com or call 570.420.1818.

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[ Wellness ] Health is Action® Take a Loved One to the Doctor By: Danielle Rake, Spirit of Women Coordinator at Pocono Medical Center

Women, did you know that YOU make up 85% of the health care decision-makers in the home? As women, your health and the health of your families and friends have a lot to do with your input. The decisions women make regarding health pave the way to longevity and wellness—not only in your own lives, but also in the lives of those you love. Spending quality time with those we love not only soothes the soul but it also cultivates our health and well-being. Below are some suggestions on how we can enjoy those special moments in life with those we love most by encouraging a lifestyle of FABULOUS health: Girlfriends: On a girl’s day out, take your BFF to her annual mammogram exam. Afterwards, celebrate by going on a fun-packed afternoon— pamper yourselves with good food, manicures, pedicures and some good old-fashioned stress relief… SHOPPING! Partners: Book a babysitter for the kids and come along with your significant other to their annual check-up. After the visit, treat them to a romantic evening just for two and rejoice in life, love and GOOD HEALTH… CHEERS! Children: Kids’ immunizations may not always be the most entertaining outings, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be! Make the dreaded vaccination visit a day to look forward to by planning a special time after the visit. A suggested idea could be to have them select a book or movie of their choice to enjoy at home while they rest. Stop 1: Physician’s office Stop 2: A desirable place for both the kids and yourself (i.e. ice cream parlor, bookstore, video store). Let the kids help in making the decision and they’ll look forward to putting health first!

Parents: Sometimes we overlook those we love most… our parents. As life progresses and many of us become parents ourselves, our own parents can become secondary to our action-packed lives. Take the time to check in with Mom and Dad about their health. Offer to accompany them and spend some quality time rekindling your relationship and reiterating how important their life and comfort is to you! Women are natural nurturers. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most caregivers are middle-aged, and 61 percent are women. As women, caretakers and health care decision-makers, we should all take a moment to explore creative steps to embrace health, wellness and prevention. Let’s show those we love that their health is our priority! Let’s get started on not only practicing, but PLEDGING a long and happy future with our nearest and dearest. Live well. Love wholesomely. Indulge creatively! Life is a gift and good health is a choice. Become a member of the Pocono Medical Center Spirit of Women TODAY to channel your creativity into a healthy new lifestyle for everyone you love! 6 Danielle Rake is the Coordinator for the Spirit of Women program at Pocono Medical Center. The PMC Spirit of Women collaborates with the PMC Wellness Institute to provide health screenings and host educational events to further improve the lives of women and their families in the community. For additional information or to become a Spirit of Women member visit, PoconoMedicalCenter.org/ JoinSpirit. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.womenshealth.gov, www.health.gov, www.healthfinder.gov

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[ Wellness ] Seeing is Believing Eye Associates of Monroe County By: Ali Schratt

Seeing is believing The Eye Associates of Monroe County have been very busy and in business now for 24 years. With two full-time doctors, an intern, and a staff of educated support specialists, the business has expanded enough to bring a third doctor on board this spring. Since the summer months have always been the busiest, says the staff, now is the time to get prepared. Dr. Anthony Diecidue, M.S., O.D. has been in practice since 1987, and was one of the first to be certified to use of therapeutic pharmacological agents for the treatment of eye diseases. His special interests lie in Low Vision Rehabilitation, glaucoma management, children's vision, and contact lenses. John J. Glasner IV O.D. is a native of Greentown, who earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2008. Dr. Glasner’s interest areas lie in glaucoma, retina, and pediatric care. In light of our “health through the ages,” focus this spring, we found it surprising to hear from the doctors that a large number of Americans do not go for regular eye checkups, while the medical field agrees that everyone is at equal risk for eye troubles. Why? Well, most people do not want to deal with their preconceived notions about glasses and contacts: glasses are thick and heavy, contacts are a pain, wearing glasses just proves that I am getting old. However, it is important to understand that many ocular conditions are silent, can have a huge impact on your life, and like anything else involving one’s health; awareness, precaution, and maintenance are key. Fear of the thick, fish lens of glasses past should be thrown right out the window, according to Diecidue and Glasner. People should not be afraid of bifocals anymore, either. “We like to see people looking good,” they assure us. Light, strong, protective, multi-purpose, and varied materials are used in the stylish options available today. There are even lightweight and invisible typed multifocal lens out there! And contacts today aren’t the invasive cousins of plexiglass from the 1980s. Most important to remember, though, is that maintenance

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and checkups are the best way to care for your vision throughout the lifetime. Here are some general things to be aware of concerning your visual health, straight advice from the Eye Associates.

30s-40s In this age group, it is fairly common to develop myopia (a.k.a nearsightedness). Most people find that a simple pair of reading glasses helps to alleviate the headaches, eye strain, and mysterious jumbling of letters they experience while reading or writing. Quit smoking while you’re still ahead. Smoking is thought to bring a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. And of course, finish your greatest peeper-pleasers: fruits, veggies, and fish. They’re chock-full of eye-loving Omega 3s.

Late 40s-50s Generally speaking, this is a time when you want to pay close attention to your eyes! If you ever experience clouded vision, which can develop slowly over a period of 10-20 years, even, make sure to get yourself to the doctor. These could be cataracts, which are natural and totally manageable when diagnosed and treated. Routine checkups will indicate the early signs of glaucoma, so that treatment to lower pressure within the eyes can be given right away. There are laser and alternative therapies to treat advanced glaucoma, so there is nothing to worry about if you go for your checkups! Changes in vision, like seeing doubles, haze, light sensitivity, floaters, or swelling are very common and usually are symptoms of something else, such as diabetes, low blood sugar, or hypertension. Never assume the worst - just get yourself to the doctor (at least once every other year). There is help for everyone in this day and age. Eye professionals are trained to help our kids see the blackboard and to give independence back to the blind and/or disabled. 6 Visit www.visionsource-monroeeyecare.com or call 570.476.1114.

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[ Wellness ] Dr. Hazzouri Creates Beautiful Smiles Hazzouri Cosmetic, Implant & Family Dentistry By: Paula Damiano

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beautiful smiles "Our quality care is kept within every family’s budget..." Dr. Albert Hazzouri continues a long family professional tradition. Since its inception, Hazzouri Cosmetic Implant & Family Dentistry has made a business out of beautiful smiles. When asked to name his personal hero, Dr. Hazzouri immediately replied, “My dad – Dr. Albert A. Hazzouri, Sr., who founded the practice in 1949.” A native of the Electric City, Dr. Hazzouri is an alumnus of Scranton Prep and the University of Scranton, as well as Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. His focus is new dental technology – breakthroughs in cosmetic and implant procedures. Hazzouri believes that any smile can be beautiful, and everyone should be able to afford a one. “Our quality care is kept within every family’s budget,” he says proudly. The dental office is located at 600 Lackawanna Avenue, right next to the Lackawanna Station Hotel. There are a total of 16 staff members. Here, even simple procedures like tooth whitening and porcelain veneers are done with cutting-edge techniques. Dr. Hazzouri likes to point out that ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover uses the Zoom! 2® whitening system and Lumineers® veneers (which require no removal of tooth enamel) employs the same techniques used at Hazzouri’s Scranton-Wilkes Barre practice. Dr. Hazzouri is family man, and is understandably proud of his 7-year-old daughter Ava and his wife Lauren. Lauren is a psychologist in Scranton. Outside the office, Dr. Hazzouri enjoys golf, reading, and hunting for antiques. For dental impressions, Hazzouri and his associates use iTero® by Cadent, a revolutionary product that utilizes a streamlined digital design. He says digital impressions for prosthetic work

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such as crowns, bridges, and Lumineers® are an exciting new technology. “You can even follow the progress of your scan on the computer screen.” No more annoying putty in the mouth and metal tray here! The traditional mouthful of metal also deserves an update here. Instead of shiny stainless steel, Hazzouri uses a discreet product called Invisalign®. These clear braces are custom made to gradually shift your teeth into place, and are replaced about every two weeks. The braces are removable, too – another major advantage over the old-fashioned metal correctors. Dental bonding is used to correct small chips, cracks, and minor misalignments. The thin layer of liquid plastic bonding material is sculpted as it hardens. This technique produces a durable, natural-looking finish – and can be performed in a single visit. Tooth-colored fillings and crowns are other types of dental work available that yield durable, natural-looking solutions to damaged teeth. Community service is also important to this medical professional. Hazzouri is a board member of the American Cancer Society, and has performed oral cancer screenings in Lackawanna County. He is also active with the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, and serves on the board of the Scranton Tomorrow Committee. So what is the best part of his job – what makes Dr. Hazzouri glad to come to work each day? “Transforming patients’ smiles,” he simply replies. 6 You can learn more about Hazzouri Cosmetic Implant & Family Dentistry on their Web site: http:// www.hazzouridental.com/index.html. Or phone for an appointment: 570.342.9136

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[ Wellness ] Yoga Should Be at the Top of the To-do List By: Shannon Goodwin, Founder, Rise and Shine Consulting

At the end of a recent PoconoWomen meeting, several members of the group donated products or services from their respective businesses to be given away in a drawing. Serendipity struck, and I won a private yoga session from Leslie Underhill, owner of Yoga Namaste and Santosha-on-the-Ridge. Despite this good fortune, my first thought was to give the card to someone who might benefit more from it. After all, I teach yoga classes and often encourage clients in my career consulting practice to try it for the health benefits and sense of grounding. I believe that when we are aligned, we become in tune with what we want and are empowered to make choices that result in fulfilling pursuits. As I thought about giving away the gift card, I had to recognize that my yoga practice is, well, not what it used to be. There is a pretty simple list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to taking care of our health. Do get enough sleep. Do exercise. Do eat healthy food that comes from the earth and fuels your body. Don’t smoke, drink, or eat too much. Oh, and don’t let yourself get too stressed … It seems pretty simple when we see it on paper, but somehow the behaviors listed above are a challenge for most of us. One of the things I love most about yoga is that it feels more like a treat than an obligation. It meets us where we are, asks us to do what we can in each of the poses, and to just breathe. It asks us to leave our egos at the door, let go of what is not serving us, and to honor our authentic selves. It is the one thing that, when I do it, it feels like I am doing something just for me. Interestingly enough, when I practice yoga consistently, the other items on my “Must Do for My Health” list seem to require less effort and become less of a chore. My journey with yoga started a little over ten years ago. I was in the midst of ending a long-term relationship and thought I would do something for myself. So, I checked out a yoga class. I‘ve been hooked ever since. After attending classes for five years, I became interested in sharing this gift with others and deepening my own practice. I decided to attain a yoga teacher certification through Spanda yoga. It was interesting to look at our class - we had students who ranged in age from 25 to 80 with a wide array of physical fitness and abilities. That’s when I really started to see that yoga can benefit everyone and is not reserved for the flexible and young. I learned that the feeling of walking on the clouds after a yoga class leaves is deliberate and based on a followed structure and sequence. I also learned that the definition of yoga (to yoke) goes beyond uniting the body, mind, and spirit—the intention of yoga is to help us break down the barriers between our selves and others to dissolve the sense of separation that exists for all of us. After I completed training, I started teaching yoga with a small group of women who worked in a demanding corporate environment, and it was my mission to help them reduce their stress levels. This was a great chance for me to practice teaching in a supportive, intimate setting. Eventually, I moved to another state and they moved on to different jobs, but our time together and the bonds we formed hold strong today.

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During the time I was teaching, I became pregnant with my first child. Naturally, I was nervous about carrying the baby to term or doing anything that could jeopardize the health of the baby. But dear yoga met me where I was. I learned ways to alter the poses and my teaching methods so I could continue practicing into my last month of pregnancy. After the baby was born, I discovered a Mommy and Me class at Sundari and signed up. I smile now as I recall my baby fussing through the entire class and preventing me from participating in much of the yoga, but it was great to get out of the house to meet with other new moms and their babies. Since the birth of my second child, I have not returned to my pre-baby fitness or capability level. As a mother of two preschoolers, wife, and business owner, I don’t find time to make it to many classes. Luckily, I am able to practice on my own a few times a week and occasionally teach a gentle class when I sub for another teacher. Though I find myself doing many of the same poses when I practice on my own and consider myself to be in a yoga rut, I still feel looser, lighter and stronger after I spend time on the mat. I don’t know where my yogic journey will take me next, but I am grateful to have it with me. Now, it’s time to schedule that private yoga class. 6 Shannon Goodwin is the founder of Rise and Shine Consulting, a company that helps individuals and organizations achieve success through career and leadership development. Shannon is passionate about helping people take charge of their careers and find fulfilling work. She can be reached via email through her website at www. riseandshineconsulting.com.

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Lori was born into a dysfunctional clan, with little value placed on family, community, or education. Often left to fend for herself, she quickly became a little foster mom to the stray and abandoned cats and dogs that roamed the countryside neglected- much like her. Neighbors recall Lori walking with a string of dogs following behind, like a little Doctor Doolittle. Despite a lack of family support, Lori loved school and was a great student. She knew early on that she wanted to lead a very different life than her family, but patterns are tough to break. Like her mother and grandmother before her, she was pregnant by age 15. Forced to quit school, Lori married the boy by whom she was pregnant, just a month before her 16th birthday. In the years that followed, they had four more children. Lori’s first husband was an alcoholic, sometimes violent and abusive. Knowing that it was only a matter of time before he would begin to abuse the children, she left and divorced her husband. She was smart enough to know that he was not as powerful nor she as weak as he claimed them to be. Without a high school diploma, car, job, child support and five kids in tow, Lori found temporary refuge with family and friends as she waitressed and bartended, earned her GED, got her driver’s license, and bought a car. Fast forward to 1986, when I met Lori at a local resort, where we both worked as waiters. She was a single mom, raising five kids on her own, working paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet. Despite her crazy past and current circumstances, Lori earned an associate’s degree at the local community college, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and finally a master’s degree in counseling psychology and human services. Somewhere between earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, we were married. But this is not about me or us just her.

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Today, Lori works as a counseling psychologist with families in crisis and is one of the most valued employees in her agency. Her personal history and natural abilities connect her to clients in a remarkable way, positively changing lives. She is a role model and hero to her own children. And she continues her outreach to the growing number of stray, feral, and neglected cats and dogs that cross her path. While her spirit is just about perfect, she’d be the first to admit that her tired mind, body, and style could surely use a makeover. So for all the reasons mentioned and so much more, she deserves to be pampered. This is why I nominate my wife, Lori Wilson, for the 2011 Local Flair Makeover.

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My daughter, Shelly (Michelle) Brown is a loving, giving, talented woman who deserves to be pampered with a makeover of Mind, Body, Spirit & Style. I can only try to cover all of her many qualities. She is a wife and mother of three boys, David, Alex and Zachary, ages 10, 13 and 15. She has been a "Box Top” and room mother at Barrett Elementary School for the past ten years. Her dedication has resulted in extra cash and numerous educational items for the school – a major plus for the children. She has given her time to decorating the school library for the teachers’ annual appreciation luncheon hanging dragons that spanned the entire length of the library. As an active participant in the annual Relay for Life event at the local school, Shelley’s banners have won awards, and she has helped get helped to find contributions for from numerous sources. Shelly’s boys are all active in the scouting program and only until recently, was she a Webelo Leader. Anyway, the Scouts’ Blue and Gold Banquet in February was a huge success, in part due to my daughter’s decorating and artistic talents (not to mention the beautiful cake she made). Let’s not forget that that she’s also taken on the responsibility of raising two rescue dogs. One, Henry, is a mixed hound from an animal rescue group and the other, Lucy, is a golden retriever from a litter of puppies who all needed homes. Before all of this, Shelly had to put down Bailey, also a golden retriever, after a life of 15 good years. Shelly is a fine cook, with a few recipes that she has perfected to be better than any you will find elsewhere. Holidays at the Brown house are sensational, from the delicious, homemade cookies to the decorations that only Clark Griswold could dream of. Her home looks like something out of a magazine. Would you believe it if I told you that she personally constructed the pond in her yard, complete with tiers and running water? Well, she did. Shelly is a trained FTD florist and has a natural green thumb. She is environmentally aware and the Browns can never have enough trees around the house. Family and friends jokingly call it the "Brown B & B" because of her great hospitality and fun.

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And while leading this very busy life, she still manages to make time for me, her mother. We go out for lunch occasionally, but more than this, she takes the time to sit down and play a game of Sequence, Bananagrams, and if we have enough players, a game of Parcheesi. Yes indeed, Shelly Brown deserves to be pampered. Thank you. ~ Lillian, Michelle's Mom

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Mind. Body. Spirit. Style. If anyone has had a conflicted and grueling relationship with these essentials, it’s my mom. I have dim snapshot memories of her from the four-foot high perspective of a child. She has a big, stylish perm and is hosting a perfect dinner for her husband and his colleagues. She’s busy packing lunches for my brother and me, sending us out the door with encouragement and laughter, wearing some bold print from the eighties. She’s so bright – she almost pops with the electricity inside her. She’s a queen and she rules her kingdom with order, precision, and a big, curly perm. When I was thirteen, I came home from school one day and found my mother collapsed on the floor beside her bed, wailing like a child. I rushed in to offer her comfort and encouragement, patting my mother on the shoulder, on her head. Indeed, I’d learned these skills from the best. My mother wept because a wicked series of events had thrown our family out of a job, a home, and school. We all reeled from the impact, but none more than my mother. My memories from this period are vivid and still make me feel sick. My mother – the queen – was broken. Her eyes lost their glimmer, gravity pulled down on her body; her soul got buried under heaps of guilt and sorrow. Even her bouncy perm disappeared. We moved to the Poconos, to Canadensis, where my parents now live. There, I was home schooled and I hated it because I was so close to this woman who was shriveling. You can smell when something is sick and dying, and our house was putrid. She wouldn’t put on anything but sweatpants, and sometimes she would stay in bed so long I wondered if she was alive. I was scared to check – I didn’t want to be the one to find her dead. Dad and I wouldn’t talk about it. One time I tried, and was severely reprimanded for disrespecting my mother. But I know Dad was just as frightened as I was, just as resentful, guilty, and scared. We both waited quietly, refusing to acknowledge that she was only getting worse. Fast-forward six years. to when I married my best friend. We met while training to be outdoor adventure guides. Two months ago, we celebrated Thanksgiving with my parents and brother in Las Vegas. When my family arrived, we took them out to the rocks to show them the world we live in. My proudest moment was watching my mother attached to the end of the rope, attempting her first rock climb. She was incredible, like a dancer, but on the rock. At some point since that horrible time of darkness, my mother’s life turned. Rather, little bits of it turned, like someone was flipping over puzzle pieces ever so slowly so the picture could be seen. She was going to see an herbalist, trying pilates and yoga, getting off antidepressants, and starting to know – really know – that she is an incredible, gorgeous woman. Samuel Dong bolero jacket, Bracelet by Ethel & Myrtle, Dress by Frank Lyman

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My mother is full of dreams again, and the health that she has battled for is spilling over into other people. She is self-employed as a caretaker for the elderly, and finds immense joy in honoring the stories and lives of the great women she takes care of. She even wants to go back to school! My mother deserves a rest – a celebration – of her journey. This makeover is the perfect thing. She will just love it. Get her something to wear when she goes back to school. Maybe send her to do something sensual and rejuvenating so she can just feel how young she is again. And maybe send her for something still and quiet, too, so she can thank her mind and soul for the unfathomable changes they have undergone. Do it all! But for god’s sake, don’t let that woman near a perm kit! ~ Andrea, Kim's Daughter

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The twenties are a period of transition as women refine their looks and enter the professional world. Experimentation is paramount as they choose casual looks based on the latest trends. Almost anything can be appropriate in the twenties. We suggest: Trendy jeans in great washes by Joe's Jeans pair beautifully with casual tees by Michael Stars, fun, cozy sweaters by 360 Sweaters and trendy tops by Bailey 44 and Beth Bowley. –The Apple Tree Long locks to girl hawks. Hair should be fearless and fashion forward. Short cuts can achieve a more mature look while long styles can be softer and more romantic. You may want to consider your career goals while you are choosing a cut. Hair grows faster at a younger age so this is a great time to experiment with styles and color. – Shear Design Salon & Day Spa

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Jennifer Olson is a Monroe county native and still resides in Stroudsburg with her husband Gary and 2 children, Mitchell and Meredith. She works as an Investment Executive for ESSA Investment Services. Jennifer has been involved in charity work for many years including raising funds for Women’s Resources, the new Dales & Frances Hughes Cancer Center and efforts benefiting the American Cancer Society. She is a member of Rotary of the Stroudsburgs, PMC Ambassador Board and Leadership Pocono class of 2011.

The thirties are a time of diverse lifestyle needs. Everything from casual to career to elegant has a home in her closet. Finding the perfect fit and complimenting colors refine her style. We suggest: Career pieces from Yansi Fugel, Ecru and Farinaz are essential. Casual looks include Trina Turk prints, White and Warren cashmere and David Kahn Jeans. Cocktails dresses from Nicole Miller, Adrianna Papell and David Meister turn heads. –The Apple Tree

30s Dr. Radhika Ailawadi Dr. Radhika Ailawadi has joined Pocono Medical Center last year to broaden women’s health services. Dr. Ailawadi has served as Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University, where she was Director of the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urogynecology. She is a nationally recognized educator in the field of Robotic Surgery and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction. She is a mother of three and is married to Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi, who is the lead surgeon at The PMC Cancer Center.

These are the years you may be starting a family or going full steam ahead in your career. Choose a cut and style that you will have time to manage. Opt for long, sexy waves for single in the city. Or if you are running after toddlers all day try for shoulder-length layers that can go from a ponytail during the day to a chic look for date-night with the hubby. This may also be the time when the first strands of gray appear. No worries, there are semi-permanent color options available to just touch-up your natural color. – Shear Design & Day Spa

Environmental damage may start to appear as fine lines and blotches. This client will need all of the “20’s” treatments, plus superficial resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and anti-aging home care products, such as 8-10 percent glycolic home care products or retinols, or even both. Use enzyme masks with every facial as the client's deep cleanser to remove dead cells and increase penetration of professional and home care products. If a resurfacer series is chosen as the professional program, it should consist of a gentle lactic acid, not glycolic acid, supported by LED. – JS Advanced Skincare

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Patricia A. Griffin Patty is a local artist; internationally collected. She's represented in Jackson Wyoming by RARE Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona by Xanadu Gallery, and Honesdale, Pennsylvania by Hanson Gallery. Her art has been featured in three museum exhibits in 2010. Women in their forties seek comfort, style and variety. Their lifestyles continue to evolve and their wardrobe is updated with intricate detailing and statement accessories. We suggest: Casual looks include classic pants from Christopher Blue, chic sweaters by Minnie Rose and modern tees by Lilla P. Great fitting career pieces from designers such as Elliott Lauren and Yansi Fugel accent her wardrobe. She shines in evening looks such as fashion forward dresses by Yoana Baraschi and elegant separates and dresses by Joseph Ribkoff. -The Apple Tree

Bring out your best features; enhance color to brighten skin tone and add fringe to bring out eyes and cheekbones. Just because your 40 doesn’t mean you can be up on the latest trends. Have your stylist modify the newest styles to suit your personality. Take care of your hair. Use a weekly treatment conditioning treatment and schedule a trim every 6 weeks to keep things fresh. – Shear Design & Day Spa

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Women in their forties will experience the same environmental damage and appearance of fine lines and aging similar to their thirties. It is important to keep the same facial program throughout your forties. – JS Advanced Skincare

The Honorable Margherita Patti-Worthington, mother of two and respected community leader, is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, handling criminal, juvenile, civil and family court matters. She is the Administrative Judge of the Juvenile and Family Courts and currently serves as the second-vice president of the State Conference of Trial Judges and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Board.

The fifties is a period of modern sophistication. Fabrics, textures, colors and shapes define her style. Her focus is on casual chic with a comfortable, flattering fit. We suggest: Eileen Fisher's sophisticated and luxurious separates meet her lifestyle needs, from daytime casual to evening elegance. Not Your Daughter's Jeans is the perfect fitting jean for her, featuring patented lift-tuck technology and a proven fit. Pair these jeans with a Three Dots cotton tee and a hand knit sweater from Pure Sweaters for fashion and ease. –The Apple Tree Feminine hairstyles with lengths above the shoulders. You might find yourself in competition with younger women in the work place at this age so take years off your look by coloring your hair. Lighter, natural tones are best and face-framing styles are most flattering. – Shear Design & Day Spa

Advanced photoaging, wrinkles are at rest. This client will need all of the previous treatments, plus combination therapies such as microdermabrasion and LED, or higher acids/peels combined with LED as well as herbal peels, and micro current is a good combination therapy for this skin. Her home care needs to be intense now, with many peptides and exfoliants like retinol and alpha-hydroxy acids. – JS Advanced Skincare

Camille Breslauer Camille Breslauer is the proud mother of two sons and has one grandson. Camille taught for twenty years in Flemington, New Jersey, working with young children of preschool age. She and her husband, Tom, moved to the Poconos, where she opened a daycare center in Delaware Water Gap which she operated for fifteen years. Upon retirement, Camille generously gifted this property to Women’s Resources of Monroe County, one of the charitable organizations to which she belongs.

In her sixties and seventies, classic refinement is best! These women celebrate life and all the fashion sense they have acquired throughout the years. They know their style and aren't afraid to add on a trendy top with great fitting pants or a jacket. We suggest: Tops and jackets in beautiful colors, fabrics and prints are the perfect wardrobe additions. We love Andria Lieu, Eileen Fisher and Magaschoni. Accessories complete the look by adding fun and flair. We recommend silk scarves by Tolani, sterling silver by Simon Sebbag and trendy jewelry by Marlyn Schiff. -The Apple Tree

60s Mrs. Shirley Kelly Mrs. Shirley Kelly, 78 and presently retired, owned and operated Kelly’s Antiques in Swiftwater for 25 years. Before going into business with her husband, Mrs. Kelly raised five children, obtained her Master’s Degree and taught high school and at Marywood College for nearly twenty years.

Enhance your elegance with shorter lengths and asymmetric lines. Silver or Platinum hair can be very sexy. If you are having trouble embracing your natural color go for a darker base and add highlights or color glossing. Avoid salons that will give you a short cut and spray it into a helmet. Choose a salon with a well-educated staff that will send you out feeling and looking like a million bucks. – Shear Design & Day Spa

Dynamic and gravitational wrinkling will begin to occur. This client will need all of the previous treatments, plus medium-depth peels like the herbal peel, TCA, or high alpha-hydroxy acids. Using the highest percentages available of great ingredients in well-designed formulations is important, as is intensive home care. This client needs serious anti-aging techniques. – JS Advanced Skincare

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Mike Dekalb, Lyman Winner, Steve & Joy Warren, Steve Richard, Ann Winner, Bryan Wallace, Staci Richard, and Angelica Uran According to Steve Warren, Chef and owner of The Frogtown Inn & 6 Acres Restaurant, running a great restaurant takes communication, consistency, solid systems and - of course - excellent flavors, which is exactly what you get at The Frogtown Inn. Owners Steve and Joy Warren purchased the Inn in 2007 and have quickly established themselves as one of the area’s finest restaurants, winning the coveted “Best Fine Dining” and "Best Overall Service" awards in the 2009 and 2010 Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week competitions. Executive Chef Lyman Winner says, “The whole restaurant is a recipe for success.” Steve and Lyman met at Baltimore International College, where Winner was an instructor in the Culinary Program and Steve was his student. The two had a lot in common and quickly became friends. When Steve shared his desire to open a restaurant, Winner said, “Well, you are going to need a chef,” and the rest is history! Steve and Joy started searching for the perfect spot to launch their new careers as restaurateurs. The trio decided on the Pocono Mountains after ruling out five other states. A small detail that most people don’t know is that the couple had actually committed to purchasing Mountaintop Lodge in Pocono Pines and had not even heard of The Frogtown until the deal fell through. After they had already sold their house and relocated from Maryland, Warren took a job at Skytop to keep himself busy while they continued the search. Everyday he passed the Frogtown but didn't realize it was for sale. So when he inquired about buying,

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their first offer was accepted with enthusiasm. After some major renovations, the Frogtown Inn & 6 Acres Restaurant opened to the public in 2007. With dishes like Salmon en Papillote and Chicken Marsala, their philosophy of, “using the best ingredients to make straightforward spins on the classics” really shines through. The 6 Acres’ signature dish is the crab cake. The restaurant’s desserts are made in-house and if you haven’t tried their famous Bee Sting cake (which happens to be one of my favorite things in the Poconos) I suggest you make a reservation. Chef Winner admits to having a “lack of drama in the kitchen,” and that everyone works together to get the job done. Joy is at the bar some nights, hosting on others, and everyone is proud of the fact that The Frogtown Inn was selected by the health inspector as a model for how a restaurant should look for an inspection (the restaurant continually receives ‘0” infraction). Impressive, also, is that the core staff has never changed. It’s clear that the whole experience of being at The Frogtown Inn & 6 Acres Restaurant revolves around the customer. Regulars have their preferred tables and servers have a drink waiting for them before they are even seated. Now that’s service! On April 27th the 6 Acres Restaurant is hosting a wine dinner with limited seating, which leads into a four-course Prix fixe menu for Restaurant Week. And if you like a great brunch - The Frogtown Inn’s will begin the weekend after Mother’s Day. 6

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[ Faces ] A Trip Down the Pacific Coast at Sand Spring Modern Cuisine Friday, March 4th, 2011. A celebration of wine and food of the West Coast. Photos by Stephen Lippay

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Fine dining down the road less traveled...

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[ Faces ] The Chophouse March Wine Dinner Photos by: Stephen Lippay

1. Dale and Don Sack 2. Mary Jo Sacco, Doris Kinsley, and DiDi Jacoby 3. The Calderones 4. Rick Jacoby, Bob Kinsley and Bob Sacco 5. The Klem Family 6. Jay Perrine, Bladley Krieder, and Major Bell 7. Kate Flauvymski with Bob & Judy Gibson 8. John Foley of Capital Wine & Spirits 9. Nancy Nulte and Guest 10. THE 1986 Port 11. Chocolate Pecan Pie made by Judy Gibson

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LF Guide Beauty, Health & Wellness Natural Cleanse Colon Hydrotherapy Reeders 570.629.6073 www.poconocleanse.com Eye Associates of Monroe County Stroudsburg 570.476.1114 www.eyeassociatesonline.net Hair Excellence Stroudsburg 570.424.6015 www.hair-excellence.com Hazzouri Cosmetic, Implant & Family Dentistry Scranton 570.342.9136 www.hazzouridental.com JS Advanced Skin Care Delaware Water Gap 570.421.7364 www.aristojscosmetics.com Mt. Pocono Dental Mount Pocono 570.839.2101 www.mtpoconodental.co Pocono Eye Associates East Stroudsburg • 570.421.8842 Tobyhanna • 570.895.4550 Brodheadsville • 570.992.4000 www.poconoeye.com Pocono Farmstand Tannersville 570.629.4344 Pocono Medical Associates East Stroudsburg 570.421.3872 www.mamcdoc.com

Traditional New York Style Steak House featuring Prime Aged Steaks, Terrific Seafood & Outstanding Service. We offer on or off-premise catering for all your special occasions and events.

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Pocono Medical Center East Stroudsburg 570.421.4000 www.pmchealthsystem.org Pure Day Spa Stroudsburg 570.420.1818 www.puredayspainc.com

The Casino Theatre Mount Pocono 570.839.7831 www.casinotheatre.net

Get Aways Hideaway Hills Kresgeville 570.350.3856 Mountain Springs Lake Resort Reeders 570.629.1120 www.mslresort.com The French Manor Inn & Spa South Sterling 570.676.3244 www.thefrenchmanor.com The Inn at Pocono Manor Pocono Manor 570.839.7111 www.poconomanor.com Split Rock Resort Lake Harmony 570.722.9111 www.splitrockresort.com

Services Dreher Insurance Agency, Inc. Stroudsburg 570.421.6141 www.dreherinsurance.com East Stroudsburg Veterinary Hospital East Stroudsburg 570.421.0931 www.esvh.com ESSA Bank & Trust 14 locations throughout the Poconos 570.421.0531 www.essabank.com Pocono Limousine Service Mt. Pocono 570.839.2111 www.poconolimousine.com Wyoming Seminary School Kingston 570.718.6600 www.wyomingseminary.org

For the Home

Shear Design Salon & Day Spa Stroudsburg 570.424.5118 www.sheardesignspa.com

Admired Designs East Stroudsburg 570.223.0232 www.admireddesigns.com

Stroud Oral & Facial Surgery Stroudsburg 570.420.8180

Erb’s Landscaping Cresco 570.839.8901 www.erbslandscaping.com

Tannersville Physical Therapy 570.629.4921 www.tannersvillept.com Terrery Dental Bartonsville 570.629.1300 www.terrerydental.com

Farda Landscaping & Excavation East Stroudsburg 570.421.5376 www.fardalandscaping.com

Entertainment

Forest Hall Antiques Milford 570.296.4299 www.ForestHallAniques.com

Mount Airy Casino Resort Mount Pocono 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com

Ian Sopko Landscape Mountainhome 570.656.7008 iansopkolandscape.com

Poke-A-Nose Pottery Bartonsville 570.688.0044 www.pokeanosepottery.com

Landmasters Buck Hill Falls 570.595.7570

LF Guide Monument Contracting Pocono Pines 570.807.6460 www.monumentcontracting.com NE Site Contractors East Stroudsburg 570.420.2831 www.nesitecontractors.com Penn Furniture Scranton 570.346.6591 www.pennfurnitureonline.com RW Buff Stroudsburg 570.476.5347 www.rwbuff.com’ Sawmill Furniture Marshalls Creek 570.223.9989 www.sawmillfurniture.com

Shopping American Candle Factory Bartonsville 570.629.3388 www.american-candle.com 14kt Outlet Fine Jewelry Designs Stroudsburg 570.421.5081 www.the14ktoutlet.com Aardvark Sports Shop Stroudsburg • 570.424.6431 Bethlehem • 610.866.8300 www.aardvarksportsshop.com

Second Story High-End Thrift East Stroudsburg 570.420.9948 The Stonehedge Gallery Cresco 570.595.2560 Theo B. Price, Inc. Cresco 570.595.2501 www.theobprice.com USA Discount Stores Dickson City 570.487.1791

Dining Antonio’s Grille Brodheadsville 570.992.2616 Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse Mt. Pocono 570.839.9678 www.baileyssteakhouse.com Barley Creek Brewing Company Tannersville 570.629.9399 www.barleycreek.com Basso Cucina Italiana Cresco 570.595.0500 www.bassoitaliana.com Blakeslee Inn & Restaurant Blakeslee 570.646.1100 www.blakesleeinn.com

The Apple Tree Stroudsburg 570.421.2798 www.theappletreeonmain.com

Fairway Grille at Buck Hill Falls 570.595.3535 www.buckhillfalls.com

Dawn of New York Stroudsburg 570.421.5560 www.dawnofnewyork.com

The French Manor Inn South Sterling 570.676.3244 www.thefrenchmanor.com

The Dressing Room East Stroudsburg 570.420.0994

The Frogtown Inn & 6 Acres Restaurant Canadensis 570.595.6282 www.thefrogtowninn.com

Dunkelberger’s for Men & Women Stroudsburg 570.421.7950 www.dunkelbergers.com The Gallery @ Liztech East Stroudsburg 570.424.3177 www.liztech.com James Diamond Mount Pocono 570.839.8384 www.moneyforgold.com Kitchen Chemistry Stroudsburg 570.730.4944 www.kitchen-chemistry.com 940 Snowboards/Alpina Ski Shop White Haven 570.443.0940 www.940boards.com Ray Price Volvo East Stroudsburg 888.883.7631 www.raypricevolvo.com Red Run Gallery Pocono Pines 570.643.9075 www.redrungallery.com

Your Hosts • The Pipolo Family • Dinner Menu Available Wednesday- Saturday • 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Late Night Menu Available Wednesday -Saturday •10 p.m.- 12 a.m. Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday

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Grace O’Malley’s Stroudsburg 570.517.0724 www.graceomalleysirishpub.com Liquid Stroudsburg 570.420.0100 www.liquidmartinibar.com Louie’s Prime Steak House Lake Harmony 570.722.3990 www.lakeharmonydining.com Napolitano’s Restaurant South Sterling 570.676.4744 Sand Spring Modern Cuisine Cresco 570.595.3015 www.sandspringdining.com Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restauran Pocono Pines 570.646.2377 www.breakfastking.com Woodfield Manor Chophouse Cresco 570.895.4460 www.poconosteaks.com

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[ Pets ] Dr. Clair the Dogaholic By: Doc Pawsitive, Clair Thompson, Leader of the Pack

Hi, everyone. My name is Clair and I'm a DOGAHOLIC. Everyone I’ve met in the last 20 years is thinking, “We always knew he had a problem. Just look at him! He’s covered in dog hair! All he talks about is dogs. He claims to have ‘only’ eight, but we think he’s lost track of how many he has.” They will not remember ever seeing me without one. And they will remember that even when I was in Intensive Care, my wife and friends had to sneak dogs into my room when the hospital staff wasn’t looking. As anyone familiar with addicts and addiction knows, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Until we can be honest with ourselves and others, no one can help. “I admit I am powerless over dogs, that my life has become unmanageable.” You want unmanageable? Just take a walk up the steps to our door. Your knock will be met with such a cacophony of barks, yips, growls, and scratching from the other side that unless you, too, were looking for a fix, it would be foolish to stick around. Normal people back away with caution, gauging how quickly they can seek refuge in the safety of their cars. Fellow Dogaholics stand ready, protect their groins, and yell, “Open the door!” As soon as the door is ajar, our little terrorists (uh, terriers) Blanche DuBois and Nutty Buddy will lunge through—all bark and hopefully, no bite. By themselves, these two creatures are a testament to how serious a dog problem can be. In his short life, Buddy has already been in five or six homes—and has bitten every person in every home he has lived. Only a true Dogaholic would hear this and say, “I can handle it. It will be different this time.” Blanch, our Boston terrier mix, was left outside the AWSOM shelter last year in the dead of winter. The shelter’s assessment was that Blanche could be “dog aggressive, people aggressive, cage aggressive, and perhaps ‘difficult to place’.” Today, Blanche and Buddy serve as the spokesmodels for our businesses and are living proof that Dogaholics can develop a pretty high tolerance and handle more dog mayhem than the average joe. Next through the barely-open door, our bigger dogs, a tornado of black and brown, will storm through in a fit of barking frenzy. However, the most imposing greeter would be Max the Mastiff, 140 pounds of him, who used to strike fear into the hearts of mere mortals. Now at 13 years old, his bark is finally worse than his bite. A local paddy-wagon picked up this derelict 12 years ago and brought him to our vet hospital. Mad Max had been running loose on a hot July day, with no collar. He was found panting and overheated alongside the Interstate 80 exit ramp. The officer who initially adopted him brought Max back the next day, proclaiming, “This dog is NUTS!” Of course, my wife and I immediately decided to adopt Max ourselves.

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Last but not least, a visitor will be met with our team of retrievers—Whitney, Climber, and Peak Monster—along with two black Labs named Payton (a.k.a. Sweetness) and Jesse Jane. While Blanche, Buddy, and Max are your typical Bowery-style rescue dogs, all the others come with pedigrees and true blue bloodlines. Beneath these polished personas, they’re still subject to temptation. Despite their highfalutin ancestry, our competitive field trial dogs still drink from the toilet and roll in something dead every chance they get. While the average owner is content with a dog or two, I’ve reached the point where I think, “Hey, one more won’t hurt anyone. Nobody even has to know! We’ll call our next dog a foster child.” Many of our friends are dual addicts, with multiple cats as well; Cataholics and Dogaholics both! So I feel I have truly taken my first step — namely, by admitting that I have a problem. Immediately following step one is step two, in which you “come to believe that a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity.” In my own life, that higher power is Dr. Sammie — my wife, best friend, and co-dependent. Above all else, Dr. Sammie is the true dog whisperer, who keeps our Dog House from becoming a Nut House. And like a true addict, I expect I will never be fully cured — but perpetually in recovery. 6

fourth annual

pocono mountain restaurant week

Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week 2011, is kicking off at Liquid Martini Bar & Restaurant, April 26th from 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. where the chefs, restaurant owners and mixologists will be present for a meet and greet. Food and spirit samplings will be available throughout the event. From April 28 – May 6, The 2011 Pocono Mountain Restaurant Week will feature over 20 of the areas finest restaurants serving their most creative prix-fixe menus. The mission of Restaurant Week is to encourage dining out at our locally owned establishments and to celebrate the array of delicious cuisine available in Northeast Pennsylvania. Diners will have an opportunity to sample dishes that they may (or may not) have tried before at a great value. In turn, our local restaurants will have the chance to be recognized by for their prided specialties and compete for an award in over 15 categories. Voting takes place at www.poconorestaurantweek.com and everyone is eligible to vote. Custom breakfast, lunch, or dinner prix-fixe menus from each of the participating restaurants will be available on the Pocono Mountain Restaurant Week Web site: www.poconorestaurantweek.com. Potential diners just click on their destinations of interest and browse through the creative menus. Reservations are strongly suggested through Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week’s competition results, based on the votes of participating diners in 15 different categories, will be announced at “A Taste of The Poconos” at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 6- 9 p.m. Chefs will be on hand serving up samples of their restaurants finest paired with wine and spirit tastings throughout the evening. Media sponsors include Local Flair Magazine, WNEP, WSBG and Adams Outdoor Advertising. Major event sponsors, Sand Spring Restaurant, the Woodfield Manor Chophouse, The Frogtown Inn, The Casino Theatre, Liquid Martini Bar & Restaurant and Mount Airy Resort will also be available for press inquiries. For more information please go to: www.PoconoRestaurantWeek.com or contact Ali Schratt at 570.839.8393 or email ali@flairmag.com.

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Saturday April 16th, 2011 Skytop Lodge 5pm Cocktails & Silent Auction 6pm Dinner $100 per person/$175 per couple Cocktail attire Meal Selections: Porchini Rubbed Tenderloin Beef, Herb & Lemon Roasted Chicken Breast, Chef's Choice Vegetarian Selection Please send your meal selection and check made payable to AWSOM to: AWSOM Fundraising 100 Coach Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 AwsomAnimals.org

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