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16 Full Circle Success
Moon Area School District’s orchestra director, Megan
Taylor Martz, brings together the local youth orchestra
Opus II.
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.
25 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
30 Special Section: Personal Finance
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Moon Area School District’s Megan Taylor Martz directs the local
youth orchestra Opus II. See story on page 16. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
departments
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little
planning, determination and self-control, you can get out
of the red.
32 Marjorie’s Garden
Pergola donation honors Patricia Stilwell, longtime
volunteer of herb garden in Robin Hill Park.
35 Endless Summer Fun!
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with
community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies,
family-friendly destinations and other summertime treats.
2 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Moon Township
IN Good Taste: Randy Tozzie, Chef and Owner, Bakn
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14 IN Person: Sand Sculptor Brian Convery
40 IN Focus: Moon at a Glance
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Industry Insight
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10 Child Care: The Goddard School
12 Pittsburgh Orthodontic Group
21 Howard Hanna’s Pam Keczmer
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