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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Chartiers Valley 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.
winter 2016
18 O Christmas Tree
Friends of Bridgeville Public Library’s 13th Annual Christmas
Tree Festival changes with the times.
20 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science
The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data
on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh’s suburbs this year.
23 Special Section: Healthy Living
A head-to-toe guide to staying healthy internally and
externally. Plus! Cancer Immunotherapy—using the immune
system to treat cancer.
31 Season of Giving
Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a family
this holiday season? Here are just some of the organizations
in your area that could use an extra hand to help those in
need.
36 Special Section: Senior Living
Finding the right adult day care center for your family’s
needs.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Chartiers Valley
IN Good Taste: Michael DelRaso, Executive Chef,
Franco’s Trattoria
IN Events: Collier Twp. Celebrates Oktoberfest
IN Events: Chartiers Valley Shines at Festival
of Bands
IN Focus: Chartiers Valley at a Glance
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Industry Insights
8 Education: Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
13 Saving Money: Visionary Federal Credit Union
26 Fitness: Fitness Fanatics
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Business Spotlights
28 King Orthodontics
38 Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC)
on the cover
Chartiers Valley Band lit up the field at the South Fayette
36th Annual Festival of Bands. See photos on page 16.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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