FROM THE PUBLISHER
Welcome to the fall issue of IN Chartiers Valley magazine .
The end of summer doesn ’ t mean the end of outdoor family fun . From hayrides to spooky attractions , be sure to take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and activities in your community . There are dozens of falltastic events to choose from in this issue .
If you ’ re a dog lover , be sure to check out our listing of wag-worthy playgrounds . It ’ s great exercise for your pet and gives him or her a chance to socialize with other furry friends . Dog parks are also great for us — to meet up with neighbors and friends as well as get to know other owners and their dogs .
Also , don ’ t miss our special section titled , “ The Changing Face of Education .” The future looks bright for our students — and not just from the glow of their smartphones . As teachers work to incorporate new methods for teaching , students are adapting to new methods of learning .
Wishing you a fabulous fall !
CEO & PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Leo Vighetti / l . vighetti @ icmags . com
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Julie Talerico / j . talerico @ icmags . com
REGIONAL EDITORS Mark Berton / m . berton @ icmags . com South , West & Erie
Nicole Tafe / n . tafe @ icmags . com North , East & Peters Township
ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller / m . miller @ icmags . com
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sharon Cobb Tamara Tylenda Jan McEvoy
PUBLISHER ’ S ASSISTANT Tina Dollard
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer Brozak Angela Magee Trill Dreistadt Reese Randall Paul Glasser
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Primetime Shots Kathleen Rudolph
Wayne Dollard Publisher
ADVERTISING SALES Sophia Alfaras Kim Davidovich Jody Groggel Tiffany Marcovsky Connie McDaniel Brian McKee
Tamara Myers Aimee Nicolia Vinnie Sabatini Mike Silvert Michelle Trdinich RJ Vighetti
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