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april/may 2018
44 Silver Lining
Peters Township’s John-Henry Krueger wins silver medal at
the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
49 Special Section: On the Home Front
Whether you’re buying or selling in 2018, here’s what you
need to know. Plus, why you need a local realtor.
62 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.
74 Prized Pooch
Striker, the Cocker Spaniel of Peters Township’s Regina
Beinhauer, wins accolades at this year’s prestigious
Westminster Dog Show.
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municipalities by focusing on the talents
and gifts of the people who live and work
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From the Publisher
Peters Township News
IN the Loop: What’s News in Peters Township
IN Good Taste: Edward Shvarts, Owner,
Vilka Bistro
IN Events: PCA’s Annual Chinese New Year
Celebration
IN Events: PTMS Presents ‘The Little
Mermaid, Jr.’
IN Events: PTHS Presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
Peters Township School District News
IN Focus: Peters Township at a Glance
On March 22, the Peters Township Public Library
held a community-wide celebration to honor
Peters Township resident John-Henry Krueger,
winner of a silver medal in the 1,000-meter short
track speedskating competition at the 2018
Winter Olympics. For more about John-Henry’s
journey, see our story on page 44. Photo by
Primetime Shots.
Industry Insights
31 Chiropractics: Skraitz Chiropractic
39 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling
41 Parenting: The Goddard School
43 Your Finances: H Financial Management
71 Your Health: Washington Health System
85 Long-Term Care: Zacharia Brown
72 Veterinary Services: Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and
Emergency Center
Business Spotlights
6 Lorenzi Building Products
33 Howard Hanna - Kearns
37 Have U Herd
47 Paramount Senior Living
52 Realty One Group - Dionne Malush
55 The Jim Roman Group
56 Finance of America Mortgage
59 Burstin Frantz & Hicks
77 Miller’s Ace Hardware
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