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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 19, 2007 - 43 Poetry Café Sunday The next Poetry Café is Sunday, Oct. 21 from 12 ­ 2 p.m. at the Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St. The feature poet will be Penn Kemp, who has published 25 books of poetry and drama, 10 CDs and Canada's first poetry CD-ROM. Kemp has taught creative writing and performed her work worldwide since 1966. The League of Poets proclaimed Penn one of the foremothers of Canadian poetry. She also hosts Gathering Voices on CHRW FM, literature-on-air heard every second Wednesday at 6 p.m. The guest poet at the café will be April A. Severin. Each poetry café begins with readings by local poets, guest poets and feature poets and ends with an open mic. People are encouraged to bring their poems to share. The $8 admission goes toward the cost of the feature poet and the chapbook made of the poems read that day. Those who arrive by 12 p.m. will be eligible for the draw for the door prize. To reserve, contact Elka Enola at ere@sympatico.ca or call 905-2577075. Everyone is welcome, but a reservation ensures seating and a chapbook. www.oakvillebeaver.com Salon Monzer is proud to welcome Janna Coleman and Renata Barac to their dynamic team! Take one of the most esthetically pleasing salons imaginable, place it in the heart of downtown Oakville and you have `Salon Monzer'. Now, combine those ingredients with the additional benefit of new talent...and this renowned salon is simply irresistible. Considered a high-end exclusive salon, owners Monzer and wife, Azi, have successfully merged a classic inviting space with the top stylists in their field. Always celebrating their illustrious and gifted staff, most recently, Monzer invited 2 new experts to join force with his team of specialists. Salon Monzer is proud to announce the appointment of Janna Coleman and Renata Barac. Janna Coleman has specialized in cut and colour techniques for the past 10 years. Enjoying a prominent work history, it was time for a change. "I was previously in the suburbs," says Coleman, "so you can imagine my delight going to work in downtown Oakville." Janna is a person who loves what she does. "I get to make people feel better about themselves every day...confidence is a great gift to give someone." It is this attitude that is prevalent at Salon Monzer. A great mentor, Monzer encourages staff to believe in their skills and creativity. "He does not make you feel like a number, but as an individual talent who should express one self." Clientele, comments Janna, are an eclectic group. "My clients seem to reflect the man and the salon he represents. Monzer is a great guy...a friendly person.When you shake his hand you can feel a genuine warmth." A supporter of small businesses, Coleman envisions herself at 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. for many years to come. "I can walk to the salon from home in 10 minutes, breathe in some fresh air with coffee in hand, and then go to work and be treated like royalty." It doesn't get much better than that! Renata Barac, born and raised in Oakville, is a friend of Janna. In fact, they had once worked together. "Upon being hired at Salon Monzer, Janna called to advise me of an of an available position. She couldn't say enough about this place and the people." Barac met with the man himself, fell in love with the salon and the people, and finds herself today working alongside her friend. "I definitely look up to Janna as she is just so good at what she does." Top colourist and stylist herself, Renata believes the key to the salon's success is the group of talent. They shelve their egos and stay current, always listening to the customer. "We inspire and encourage each other," say Barac, "happy to learn new trends and techniques from one another. I, personally, love the opportunity to express my creativity and `go for it'. And as for the man who hired her..."Monzer is the nicest man alive!" Both ladies, already feeling at home, are excited to meet current and future clients. Monzer hires only the best and that is what you will receive if you ask for either Janna or Renata. Visit Salon Monzer...and you too will be treated as they are treated. `Like royalty'! For an appointment, please call 905.842.7222. Located at 128 Lakeshore Rd., east, downtown Oakville.