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16 Maximum Potential
C.A.R.E.S. of Western PA inspires and encourages people
with intellectual disabilities.
19 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
27 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
32 It’s Official
on the cover
A six-time Coach of the Year, Scott Heinauer has the best record
of any Mars Area football coach, with more than 165 victories. See
story on page 12. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
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Mars Area School District forms first-ever boys volleyball
varsity team.
33 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Mars Area
IN Good Taste: Mike Remes, Corporate Chef, Burger21
IN Person: Mars Area School District Athletic Director and
Head Football Coach Scott Heinauer
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IN Events: Glass Slipper Ball
Mars Area Public Library News
School District News
IN Focus: Mars at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
21 Selling Your Home: Stephanie Kerchner - RE/MAX Select Realty
Business Spotlights
15 Little House Learning Center
25 Lisa Wilson - RE/MAX Select Realty
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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.
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