CONTENT
fall 2019
Through a documentary and nonprofit
organization, liver transplant survivor hopes to
pay it forward.
17 Fall Festival Fever!
As autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin!
Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, applefests and
more await.
28 Special Section: Education
Whether it’s choosing a college major, deciding
on a trade school, saving for college or
managing post-college debt, here are some
ways to help you navigate a path through
higher education.
departments
4 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Canon-Mac
8 IN Good Taste: Cheryl Tacka and Dave
Sgro, Co-Owners and Chefs, Slate Bistro
12 IN Person: Dr. Mitsuko Takahashi,
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
37 Canon-Mac School District News
44 North Strabane Township News
48 IN Focus: Canon-Mac at a Glance
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Industry Insights
19 Your Health: Washington Health System
31 Education: Our Lady of Grace
Business Spotlights
13 Lisa McLaughlin, Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty
21 Beinhauer Funeral Services
35 South Hills Lincoln
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Canon-Mac 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.
Meet Canon-Mac’s new teachers:
Front Row (l to r): Juliann Murgie, Reba Parry, Ali Sielkowski, Nina Griffith, Karleen Bileck, Abigail Marini,
Jaimie Shaffer, Katie Novak, Christina Cvetic and Tara Catone.
Middle Row (l to r): Susan Hershelman, Kathryn Crago, Sarah Hamilton, Kelly Kramer, Ashley McCutcheon,
Drew Caliguiri, Taylor Rush and Erin Fredericks.
Back Row (l to r): Kimberly Hyland, Joel Magnotti, Kelli Meddings, Michael Seelhorst, Tanner Garry,
Andrew Sabol and Robert Schugg. Photo by Primetime Shots.
CANON-MAC
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