IN Bethel Park Spring 2017 | Page 5

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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Bethel Park area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .

features

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School fourth grade teacher Katherine Meucci ( right ) and Bethel Park High School marketing teacher Emily Smoller were among 12 finalists honored at a ceremony on December 5 in Hershey , where the 2017 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year was named by the Pennsylvania Department of Education . See story on page 44 . Photo by Primetime Shots . spring 2017

6 Library Revival Allegheny County Library Association ( ACLA ) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development .
18 Bethel Women ’ s Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary One of Bethel Park ’ s first civic clubs still serves the community today .
21 Special Section : Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home , outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas .
37 All Things Spring ! Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season — right in your own backyard .

departments

4 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Bethel Park 12 IN Good Taste : Buzz , Sushi Chef , Umai 14 IN Person : Author Lori Hedderman 44 Bethel Park School District News 56 IN Focus : Bethel Park at a Glance
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Industry Insights
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Parenting : The Goddard School
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Living Trusts : Betty Dillon Attorney at Law
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Your Hearing : Swift Audiology
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Your Finances : Ameriprise Financial ( Jonathan Martin )
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Insurance : Bill Flinn Agency
Business Spotlights
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Torrente of Upper St . Clair
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Cool Springs Associates
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Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
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PEAK Research LLC
32 Professional Profiles
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