FROM THE PUBLISHER
CEO & PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard
Welcome to the winter issue of IN Mars Area magazine .
One thing that makes our western Pennsylvania communities special is the beautiful seasons . As autumn comes to a close and snow begins to fall , we hope you take some time to enjoy the many winter activities our area has to offer and hit the slopes , sled ride , cross-country ski or ice skate at one of our beautiful parks .
Another thing that makes our region special is a spirit of generosity . And since this is the season of giving , don ’ t miss our list of volunteer opportunities in your area . Whether you want to lend a hand as an individual — or as a family — there are dozens of organizations that could use your gift of time and / or charity to help those in need .
As 2016 comes to a close , we ’ d like to thank our school and township partners for their continued support . We also thank our loyal advertisers , many of whom have been with us from the start .
The staff at IN Community Magazines wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a happy , healthy New Year !
Wayne Dollard Publisher
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
OFFICE MANAGER Leo Vighetti / l . vighetti @ icmags . com
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jim Paladino / j . paladino @ icmags . com
SENIOR DESIGNER Michael Miller / m . miller @ icmags . com
DESIGNERS Sharon Cobb Jan McEvoy
Tamara Tylenda
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS |
Jennifer Brozak |
Melanie Linn Gutowski |
Trill Dreistadt |
Heather Holtschlag |
Tracy Fedkoe |
Angela Magee |
Mandie Giambroni |
Reese Randall |
Paul Glasser |
Marilyn Wempa |
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS |
Ginni Klein |
Primetime Shots |
Beth Kukucka |
Kathleen Rudolph |
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tamara Myers / t . myers @ icmags . com
SALES MANAGER Brian McKee / b . mckee @ icmags . com
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We ’ d love to hear from you if you know someone in your community who is making a difference or has done something extraordinary . We ’ re also looking for interesting story ideas ( little-known facts , history or other news ) within your community .
If you have suggestions , email us at editors @ icmags . com .
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