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CONTENT spring 2019 14 All-Stars Spread Their Wings Local gymnasts Zoe Schweitzer, Emily Cyphers, Karla Frank and Amy Krueger receive college scholarships to continue their craft. 18 Hello Spring! Say goodbye to Old Man Winter and dig into spring with flower shows, craft fairs, festivals and more! 30 Special Section: Spring Renovation Guide If you’re looking to move (or stay and improve), here are some of the best home improvement and renovation projects for the spring. 40 Cookies, Pastries, Pies, Oh My! Every city has its beloved local bakeries— and Pittsburgh is no exception. Here’s a list of neighborhood bakeries that offer a variety of wedding and birthday cakes, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, pies, pastries and breads. Dough not hold back! 14 IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Mars 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 Pictured (l to r): Amy Krueger, Emily Cyphers and Mars’ Karla Frank and Zoe Schweitzer. See story on page 14. Photo by Primetime Shots. departments 2 6 10 12 48 From the Publisher IN the Loop: What’s News in Mars Area IN Good Taste: Kendyl Ryan and Dan Rodriguez, Co-Owners and Chefs, Duncan Street Sandwich Shop IN Person: Natasha Narasimhan IN Focus: Mars Area at a Glance sponsored content Industry Insights 9 Real Estate: Coldwell Banker - Luz Campbell 11 Early Education: The Goddard School 29 Your Skin: Clearskin Solutions Business Spotlights 3 Clear Vision Family Eyecare 23 The Snider Group, Weichert Realtors 25 LIFE Butler County 32 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 43 Little House 46 Pawlowicz Dentistry MARS AREA ❘ SPRING 2019 1