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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Peters Township 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.
april / may
2017
56 Cheers to Hometown History
Peters Township graduate Cody McDevitt finds success with
the release of his first published book.
59 Special Section: Real Estate
Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build
a home.
67 All Things Spring!
Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways
to enjoy the spring season—right in your own backyard.
74 The Many Faces of Hunger in the South Hills
South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is helping local
individuals meet basic needs and move toward
self-sufficiency.
79 Parks & Recreation
Whether you love to bird-watch, picnic, bike or fish, there’s
a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in
your step.
86 Celebrating a Historical Milestone
The Peters Creek Historical Society celebrates 50 years of
history in the community.
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From the Publisher
Township News
IN the Loop: What’s News in Peters Township
IN Person: PTHS Sophomores Walter Virany
and Parker Lewis
IN Events: PTMS Presents ‘The Lion King, Jr.’
IN Events: 2017 Symphony of Food
IN Events: Chinese New Year Celebration
School District News
IN Focus: Peters at a Glance
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on the cover
Pictured clockwise: Jeremy Vanderhoff, Cade
Voller, Zach Koerbel, Maria Young, Mia Dayo,
Madison Harrigan and Mary Laster. See story and
photos on page 44. Photo by Nicole Tafe.
Industry Insights
31 Pet Food Ingredients: Healthy Pet Products
40 Long-Term Care: Zacharia Brown Elder Law Attorneys
43 Summer Water Safety: Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center
49 Pain Management: The Children’s Institute
53 Your Health: Washington Health System
55 Your Finances: H Financial Management
73 Parenting: The Goddard School
88 Borrowing Experts: Dollar Bank
Business Spotlights
2 Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
30 Santel Landscaping
32 Fruecht Cabinetry and Design
62 Prime 1 Builders
65 Jim Dolanch, Century 21
77 Ciotti Construction
85 Tailored Living
Dining Out
47 Heisler’s Market
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