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CONTENT summer 2017 Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development. 19 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build a home. 26 The Many Faces of Hunger in the South Hills South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is helping local individuals meet basic needs and move toward self‑sufficiency. 29 Cool It! If you need some relief from summer’s relentless sunshine, here’s the scoop on some of the local ice cream and frozen treat stores in your neighborhood. 36 Summer Staycation Take a break with your family this summer without breaking the bank. Staycations are a great way to rediscover recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard (or close to it)! 29 IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Carlynton-Montour 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. on the cover departments 2 From the Publisher 6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Carlynton-Montour 8 IN Good Taste: Bernie Bereksazi, Chef and Co-Owner, One Thirty One East 10 IN Person: Sydney Diulus 12 IN Events: West Hills Symphonic Band Hosts Golden Anniversary Concert 14 IN Events: Celebrate the South Hills with SHIM 41 School District News 56 IN Focus: Carlynton-Montour at a Glance sponsored content Industry Insights 33 Wills & Estates: American Wills & Estates 35 Dental Health: South Hills Dental Arts Business Spotlight 39 Pittsburgh Paintball Park Professional Profile 55 Advanced Dentistry Carlynton-Montour residents can enjoy a taste of summer at area ice cream and frozen shops. See article on page 29. Carlynton-Montour | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 1