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fall 2018
on the cover
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Norwin 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.
12 Fall Fun
Guide
“Leaf” summer
behind and fall
into fun! We’ve
rounded up the
most delightful
events to add
to your fall
festival bucket
list.
19 Special Section: Education
Technology in the Classroom—Changing the
Future of Teaching and Learning
26 Get Fresh!
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cut flowers, homemade
pies, freshly baked breads—local farmers markets
showcase the bounty of summer and fall. Here’s
a guide that will keep your produce basket
overflowing.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Norwin
IN Good Taste: Gary Pugliano, Owner, Chef
and Manager, Pugliano’s Italian Grill
and Catering
IN Person: John Gdula
Norwin School District News
IN Focus: Norwin at a Glance
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Front row (l to r): Sal Cerilli (Boys Golf), Chandler Bollman (Marching
Band), Kassady Shrump (Color Guard), Mario Croes (Marching Band)
and Juliana Crosby (Girls Golf).
Second row (l to r): Courtney Kosanovic (Girls Cross Country),
Ireland Heidenfelder (Girls Tennis), Anna Murphy (Cheerleading),
Alexis Birkland (Field Hockey), Jesse Kolesar (Field Hockey), Ansley
McCracken (Cheerleading), Ashlley Pesarsick (Girls Tennis) and Caitlin
Kosanovic (Girls Cross Country).
Third row (l to r): Zach Ullum (Boys Soccer), Madison Yaniga (Girls
Volleyball), Madison Genicola (Girls Soccer), Kiana Francis (Girls
Soccer), Rachel Langsdorf (Girls Volleyball) and Adam Ornowski (Boys
Soccer).
Back row (l to r): Zeke Houser (Football), Dominic DeMaro (Boys
Cross Country), Jake Tarosky (Boys Cross Country) and Jayvon Thrift
(Football).
Industry Insights
5 Insurance: Rupp Fiore Insurance Management, Inc.
17 Hospice Care: Grane Hospice Care
Business Spotlight
25 Thrive Acupuncture & Chiropractic
See Excela Health page 8
NORWIN ❘ FALL 2018
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