CONTENT
spring 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.
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Preserving Tough Guys Heritage
Norwin resident Bill Viola, Jr. authors book about the
history of mixed martial arts.
12 Spring Rejuvenation
Say ‘So long’ to winter and treat yourself to some much-
needed pampering. Relax and revitalize your body with
a facial, massage, body wrap, manicure, pedicure and
more at one of the many spas in your area.
17 Special Section: What’s Trending in Home
Improvement
The hottest trends for smart home design, bathroom
and kitchen makeovers, interior decorating, home
office space, windows and doors, outdoor patios,
decks and landscaping.
24 Get the Dirt on Spring Fun
Flowers are starting to bloom and the sun is shining.
It’s time to shed the winter doldrums and swing into
spring with some fun festivals and events around town.
32 Norwin High School Junior ROTC
The JROTC program at Norwin High School challenges
students to be the best they can be.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in Norwin
IN Good Taste: Mike Barrett, General Manager,
Gateway Grill
Norwin School District News
IN Focus: Norwin at a Glance
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Industry Insights
5 Insurance: Rupp Fiore Insurance Management, Inc.
16 Your Health: Dr. Susan Plank, D.C.
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Preschool-age children who will enter a Norwin
kindergarten class in the fall experienced an interactive
family session on Feb. 22 called “Night with the Young
Knights.” Pictured (l to r): Hope Paden Beck, preschool
teacher from CHUM Nursery School; Megan DeMarchi,
mother; Carmelina DeMarchi, student; Steve DeMarchi,
father; Jennifer Beckerleg, full-day kindergarten teacher
and transition coordinator. See story on page 36. Photo
by Primetime Shots.
Business Spotlights
7 Keystone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
29 Double Wide Grill
See Excela Health page 10
NORWIN ❘ SPRING 2018
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