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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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Hard to Handle the Cuteness!

WEST CHESTER, THIS ISSUE IS QUITE THE TREAT. (And not just cat or dog treats!) We've rounded up cute kids and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle.

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There are also some heartwarming tales about local businesses devoted to pets.

Take a look at the feature highlighting a promising, new way to counter aging skin -- one that doesn't require surgery. Dr. Fred Himmelstein is happy to address questions about how to prepare for Ultherapy anti-aging treatments at his medical spa.

Please join us in taking this month to spoil our little ones, whether they walk on two legs or four, as summer comes to a close and we watch them all get a little bit bigger and a little bit smarter. It's a pleasure to introduce you to my own four-legged companion, Toki, who's on the cover of this month's West Chester Lifestyle. He's my pride and joy. You can learn about his ancient breed, Vizsla, on page 32.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Lucie's Barkingham Palace: Where Dogs Are Treated Like Royalty

18 Avant-Garde Anti-Aging Ultherapy Treatments Lift, Tone And Tighten Facial Skin Without Surgeries

26 Fuzzy Butts Are Best!

Premium Dog Daycare, Boarding, Grooming And Training Is A Wag Away

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34 Cute Kids Remember All Those Professional, Stylin' Haircuts?!

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Animal Kingdom

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Healthy Lifestyle

24 Locals Only 26 Local Limelight 32 Page Turners 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES 1.

Dog Friendly Activities In West Chester A handful of dog/bird friendly West Chester activities or places to check out: Kreutz Creek Winery, which has a pet friendly tasting room; Everhart Park, where pets are welcome on-leash at the dog run; Natural Lands Trust's Stroud Preserve, at which dogs on leashes can accompany their humans; and patios at Four Dogs Tavern and Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant.

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COUNTRY SPIRIT USA FESTIVAL CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Given the "dynamic nature of the pandemic," the preliminary guidelines are a starting point

Chester County's annual country music fes-

for schools to use as they prepare to reopen,

tival will not take place in 2020 due to corona-

Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera stated in a

virus concerns.

news release. The guidance will continue to evolve

Citadel Country Spirit USA, a three-day festival at Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds, was

as further research, data and resources become available, he said.

scheduled for Aug. 27-29. Organizers held out hope the festival could occur, but eventually realized health concerns will not allow it.

"Our festivals are not social-distancing-oriented events," Alan Jacoby, executive producer of Impact Entertainment, stated. "They are thousands and thousands of like-minded country music fans coming together for a big celebration. While disappointing for this year, we're committed to producing a phenomenal fest in 2021."

Approximately 20,000 people attended the 2019 festival.

"Our utmost concern is for the safety of our community, festival attendees and staff," Susan Hamley, executive director of the Chester County Visitors Bureau, stated. "It's wonderful to know the festival is returning in 2021. There's certainly demand, and will be even more so when we can all come together for the excitement, merriment and uplifting energy of Citadel Country Spirit USA." Tickets bought for the 2020 event will be honored for 2021; refunds are available as well.

PENNSYLVANIA'S SCHOOL REOPENING PLAN INCLUDES NEW SAFETY ELEMENTS Reopening plans for elementary and secondary

Doggie Deuce Disposal (DDD) was started by West Chester resident Robert Norman to help local dog lovers and those in Chester County with what he calls the only downside of dog ownership: yard clean-up.

Robert donates a portion of the business profits directly to a local nonprofit shelter, Malarney Mutt Rescue.

2020-21 school years must encompass several

He handles weekly and monthly yard proj-

new elements, per a directive from Gov. Tom Wolf.

ects. He can be reached at 717.984.0864.

Those elements include an approved safety plan and identifying a pandemic coordinator or team to lead response efforts. There must be steps in place to protect high-risk children and staff, as well as processes for monitoring students and staff for symptoms.

WEST CHESTER'S JIM BEASLEY FLIES TO SALUTE HEALTH CARE HEROES On May 12, Jim Beasley Jr., managing member of The Beasley Firm, took to the skies in

The safety plan also must include guidelines for

his World War II era P-51 Mustang, along with

hygiene practices and processes for cleaning and

the F-22 Raptor Demo Team to provide a “Salute

disinfecting. The plan must address the use of face

to Virginia” in honor of the medical profes-

masks, protocols for social distancing and proce-

sionals, first responders, and all those fighting

dures for restricting large gatherings.

against COVID-19.

Plans must be approved by local boards

Jim, a West Chester resident, traversed 38 spe-

of directors and posted on the school or dis-

cific checkpoints of hospitals, distribution centers,

trict public website before a school reopens.

and first responder outposts in salute of their work

The plans also must be submitted to the

and sacrifice for all of us.

Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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DOG YARD CLEAN-UP BUSINESS LAUNCHED BY FELLOW LOCAL DOG LOVER

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

Lucie's Barkingham Palace: WHERE DOGS ARE TREATED LIKE ROYALTY ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

BASED ON 60 YEARS OF COMBINED GROOMING EXPERTISE AMONG THE GROOMERS AT LUCIE’S BARKINGHAM PALACE AND THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN, THE FACILITY’S HUMAN CLIENTS NOW ARE INTERESTED IN WHETHER THEY CAN JOIN THEIR CANINES FOR HAIR-CUTTING SESSIONS FOR THEMSELVES, TOO!

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“We finally got to be back in business for grooming, and

Their groomers include Lucie, along with Nicole

I’ve been at my grooming table for hours on-end, trying

Budzilowitz, Judi Dixon, Miguel Gonzalez, Morgan Rhodes

to get all of our dogs back on an even track. Some are so

and Randi Cooper.

matted, it’s taking a while,” says Lucie Greco, co-owner of the Barkingham Palace.

“We gently pamper your pets while making them look great,” assures Lucie.

While the facility is a full-service pet grooming salon, it also provides doggie day care and luxury kennels for

POST-COVID-19 SAFETY

boarding pets. Formerly known as Lucie’s Pet Grooming

To strengthen safety related to coronavirus concerns,

Shop in Devon, Pennsylvania, they’ve been in business

they’ve incorporated curbside pickup, wearing masks and

since 2005 in the Main Line Area.

using volumes of disinfectant wipes. Lucie’s team mem-

Lucie Greco earned a City & Guilds degree from The

bers say they are washing their hands after handling each

London Academy of Pet Grooming in London, England.

dog. They also clean the doggie daycare areas at least

During the next 23 years, she held grooming positions in

three times a day.

several English shoppes and opened her first operation in the United Kingdom in 1994. After relocating to the United States in 2000, she operated for five years as an independent contractor responsible for all grooming operations at the Brooks Bed & Biscuit in Hilton Head, SC.

“ We gen tly p amp er yo ur p et s w h ile makin g th em lo o k gre a t .”

In 2005, Lucie and her husband, Jeff, opened the Devon shop, which was relocated in April 2011 to their 5,000-square-foot facility in Malvern.

Jill Golda, Lucie’s manager, says they use a dog-safe

Jeff graduated from the Episcopal Academy and

sanitizing solution called OdoBan, and that they were

attended Villanova University. He is a certified behavioral

informed it does kill coronavirus germs. She says they also

dog trainer from the Animal Behavioral College in Los

bleach all the surfaces each evening.

Angeles, California. Lucie says she and the groomers

New hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays

perform scissoring, clipping, hand stripping, nail clipping,

through Friday, essentially to give the team more time in

bathing and drying, flea dips and medicated baths.

the evening to clean the facility. Saturday hours are 8 a.m.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (CONTINUED)

to 5 p.m. Sundays are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., primarily for pickups and dropffs.

Lucie’s Barkingham Palace dog guests have access to both indoor and outdoor daycare facilities and play or exercise equipment. Palace daycare club packages can be secured for five, 10 or 20 days.

They are happy to board cats, as well.

“We offer a pleasant environment and friendly atmosphere that your pet is sure to enjoy,” assures Lucie.

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ULTHERAPY TREATMENTS LIFT, TONE AND TIGHTEN FACIAL SKIN WITHOUT SURGERIES

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

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“AS SAFE AND COMPLETELY NON-INVASIVE, ULTHERAPY USES THE BODY’S OWN HEALING PROCESS TO LIFT AND TIGHTEN LOOSE SKIN, WITH NO SURGERY AND NO DOWNTIME. “

technologies that purport to lift and tighten the skin in tissues of the

The treatment initiates the lifting process, and the effect

face, in that it’s considered the gold standard of precise treatments.

will build gradually as tired collagen is replenished with new,

“Similar to a magnifying glass focusing sunlight, soundwaves

stronger collagen.

can be concentrated to depths below the skin and into the deeper

“As safe and completely non-invasive, Ultherapy uses the body’s

tissues. This delivers energy to the same deep tissue planes that

own healing process to lift and tighten loose skin, with no surgery

a surgeon operates in a modern face lift. If you put your hand

and no downtime. The treatment essentially kick-starts collagen

between the magnifying glass and point of focus, you would feel

production. Aging is not a choice, but remaining youthful and

little heat. By using the same principle, we can deliver energy with-

vibrant is,” he adds.

out causing discomfort on the surface of the face where we are

During Ultherapy treatment, the skin is cleansed, and ultrasound

most sensitive. This allows Ultherapy to deliver much more energy

gel is applied to the target area. The Ultherapy handpiece is placed

than other technologies,” says the doctor.

on the skin, delivering low-level focused heat as it moves over skin.

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Ultherapy was cleared by FDA officials in 2009 for noninvasive eyebrow lift, noninvasive neck and chin lift, and to improve lines and wrinkles of the décolletage, or chest area. No incisions or general anesthesia are needed.

Dr. Himmelstein says the treatment is used on mildly to moderately loose or sagging skin on the face and neck, taking 60 to 90 minutes to treat the entire face and neck, and 30 minutes for a partial face or brow treatment. He says he’s used this technology for the last six years and has seen great results.

“Treatment that ‘lifts’ the brow reduces excess skin on the eyelids, making the eyes look more open. Treatment that lifts and tightens sagging skin on the neck and under the chin eliminates or reduces a double chin,” he says.

Although some patients may see immediate improvement, Dr. Himmelstein says Ultherapy treatment results are usually apparent within two to three months. At six months, he says full benefits are attained. After the treatment, the restorative process starts with revitalization and tightening of the face. The improvement continues over a period of three to six months, with the results lasting several years or more.

Using good skin care products that encourage skin tightening and collagen production will help maintain results.

“Ultherapy treatment is not a substitute for a surgical facelift, but is an option for those not interested in or ready for surgery,” he says. “With Ultherapy, you can lift, tone and tighten your skin without the cost, discomfort and downtime associated with cosmetic surgery.”

“However, Ultherapy is an excellent option for patients who want to ‘stay ahead of the game,’” he says.

Additionally, more men than ever are opting to treat fine lines and wrinkles as well. “Looking young never gets old,” reminds Dr. Himmelstein.

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“We look in the mirror as time goes by and what’s looking back

mouth. We lose volume, we see valleys where there was once hills.

at us is the result of changes and processes on the different tissues

But now we can use fillers to give back volume to re-drape the face

in our body. Some things we can do ourselves can mitigate some of

making it look more youthful.”

these changes, such as exercising, eating right, sleeping well, using

“Beautiful skin has even tone, and is smooth, luminous and firm.

sunscreen and not smoking. Modern medicine and technology also

The aesthetic toolbox contains lasers, IPLs (intense pulsed light),

can help you push back against time. There are many tools in my aes-

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

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PREMIUM DOG DAYCARE, BOARDING, GROOMING AND TRAINING IS A WAG AWAY ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

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FOR PET OWNERS WHO WANT THEIR DOG KIDS TO BOARD, DAY-PLAY OR BE GROOMED BY DOG LOVERS WHO CELEBRATE ‘DOGS BEING DOGS,’ CHECK OUT THE SAFE, FUN AND STATE-OF-THE-ART SETUP AT FUZZY BUTTS DOGGIE DAYCARE, BOARDING, GROOMING AND TRAINING. “We play, snuggle, hold and interact with all the dogs, and get to know them really well on an individual basis,” assures Fuzzy Butts’ owner Lia Koyner, who took over the facility in 2016 after being a client for five years of the previous owners.

Lia says she wants every single dog to be supported with quality care, which is why she and her team guarantee each dog gets four walks a day. With a background in pediatric occupational therapy, Lia understands firsthand the value of therapy dogs and horses in people’s lives.

At 12,000 square feet, Fuzzy Butts is the largest dog daycare in the area, with 4,000 square feet of play area divided into three sections, based on dogs’ temperament and breed size. That area is staffed at all times. Their outdoor, covered courtyard provides for climate-controlled, year-round and unleashed dog play. “We want the dogs to get fresh air while always being protected. And our operation is set up so they can’t jump over or dig out,” Lia explains.

Safety is a paramount at Fuzzy Butts. That’s why they have no crates or cages. Each dog is provided either a 4x6 or 6x8-foot private suite, including a raised, orthopedic Karunda bed. “We also have geothermal heat, LED lights, skylights for natural lighting, wet/dry vacuum systems, and eco-safe and biodegradable cleaning products, as well as 24-hour cameras throughout the building,” says Lia. She says they also have a sprinkler system all through the facility as a safeguard.

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“ We hire other dog lovers , and our staff culture is all abou t loyalt y and building each other up. We’re proud of our work ethic and our staff retention.”

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TAKING CARE OF DOGS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND FIRST RESPONDERS Due to COVID-19, Fuzzy Butts closed its daycare and grooming services on March 20. Overnight boarding was still available.

Lia says they immediately offered to assist medical professionals and first responders with taking care of their dogs while they worked longer, sometimes erratic shifts.

They opened up dog daycare on May 28 for two days a week, then returned to being fully open for all services seven days a week on June 22.

They’ve also instituted a phased drop-off procedure as a response to coronavirus safety concerns, which includes a portable holding run that enables clients to unleash and place their dog into the area.

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Owners keep their dog’s leash and collar, and only one dog can be checked in at a time. During each dogs’ stay, they then are handled with leashes that stay on-site and are frequently cleaned.

Additionally, the Fuzzy Butts team gives back to the community by assisting local rescue groups, including The Rescue Express and Providence Animal Center through fostering homeless dogs until they get adopted.

DOG ENRICHMENTS Bubbles, pool water play days and play equipment round out enjoyment for Fuzzy Butts’ dogs. Lia says they use positive reinforcement for overall control, meaning leashing and redirecting any dog that may be getting assertive, barking or simply having a bad day. She says they are cautious regarding dog behavior to maintain a fun, safe play experience for all dogs.

Fuzzy Butts encompasses 75 boarding suites, five deluxe suites, and five pampered pet suites used for pets with special needs. Lia says they can handle up to 60 dogs in daycare. There are some boarding dogs that do not play in the group areas due to age, health issues or temperament. They are exercised independently in the outdoor yard, covered courtyard or the nearby trails.

Some pet owners have their dogs board to receive oneon-one training multiple times a day.

Clients also can request that nails be done or baths be given while their pets are there.

Lia says her husband, Steven, helps to work the operational portion of the business. “We hire other dog lovers, and our staff culture is all about loyalty and building each other up. We’re proud of our work ethic and our staff retention. All of our full-time senior team members have been with us for the past three or four years, and are as eager as us to engage with the dogs,” she says.

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'VELCRO DOGS' VIZSLA CANINE BREED NICKNAMED THIS BECAUSE THEY CLING TO OWNERS' SIDE

Dig into the breed of Toki, the cover dog for this August edition. When Vizslas are given proper training, early socialization and

PERSONALITY: Vizslas are active dogs, requiring a high level of physical activity,

enough daily exercise, they’re among the best dog breeds found.

given their hunting history. They don't make good kennel dogs and

They were bred to work in fields, forests or water. Although

prefer being with their owners. They're highly intelligent and need

they’re lively, gentle-mannered, affectionate and sensitive, they’re

activities to keep them occupied to prevent destructive behavior,

also fearless and possess a well-developed protective instinct.

such as chewing and digging.

HISTORY OF VIZSLAS:

LIVING WITH 'VELCRO DOGS':

The Vizsla, or Hungarian pointer, has an ancient history. The dog

Vizslas need a large amount of interaction with people. They

of the Magyar barbarian tribes that invaded central Europe during

tolerate other dogs and cats well if properly socialized. Other pets,

the Dark Ages, the Vizsla fulfilled the role of companion and hunter

such as rodents, birds and reptiles, should be kept away from

to the Magyar warriors. Early 10th century etchings show a Magyar

Vizslas. Because of their hunting heritage, they are liable to kill

warrior and a dog resembling a Vizsla. The breed readily was

such animals.

adopted by Hungarian nobility.

Vizslas make good watchdogs and generally do not bark exces-

The Vizsla breed nearly became extinct after World War I, but

sively. Well-socialized dogs are friendly to strangers, unless threat-

was preserved by Vizsla fanciers. In 1945 during World War II, many

ened. Vizslas may suffer separation anxiety and fear of loud noises

Hungarians fled the Russian occupation, taking their Vizslas with

from thunderstorms.

them. Vizslas re-appeared in the 1950s and the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960.

The Vizsla is an active sporting breed, and is an excellent bird hunter as well as a companion.

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Vizslas are ideal for owners who want a medium-sized, active dog for hunting, hiking and other outdoor activities. Vizslas don't do well left alone for long periods. Vizslas typically live from 10 to 15 years.

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CUTE KIDS REMEMBER ALL THOSE PROFESSIONAL, STYLIN' HAIRCUTS?!

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS WEST CHESTER FROM THE SLIDE AND PLAYLAND IN THE WAITING AREA TO THE TVS, VIDEO GAMES, AND FANTASY CHAIRS ON THE CUTTING FLOOR, THE EXPERT STAFF AT COOKIE CUTTERS HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS IN WEST CHESTER DELIGHTED IN PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH ONEOF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES. They strive to provide a caring environment at which both children and parents are at ease. Their stylists are skilled in cutting hair for all children, including those with special needs.

Not all children like to get their hair cut, and now more adults are keenly aware of this struggle -- having lived through a pandemic lockdown. Customers are posting online that they are clamoring to get back to a place where kids discover how much fun haircuts can truly be.

“We’re such a new business and we’re building, so this pandemic, as for so many, has been painful. I’m very dedicated to it not just being a business, but to use it to make a difference in our community and be a positive light,” says Joanna Smith who opened the salon in August 2017 with her husband, Jeff.

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