IN Peters Township February/March 2020 | Page 6

FROM THE CEO Welcome to the February/March issue of IN Peters Township magazine. Here’s hoping that spring comes early so we can enjoy all the outdoor activities and events Peters Township has to offer. This issue is packed with stories that illustrate why Peters Township is one of the best places to live! Starting with our Police Department, which recently became one of the few to attain accreditation from the Commonwealth of PA. “The long-term impact of accreditation results in a more professional police department and an improved public image. The entire process lends a greater degree of transparency, accountability, and professionalism to the policy and procedures of the police department,” says Douglas Grimes, Peters Township Chief of Police. “Accreditation guides police departments in the proper use of records management and proper collection of standards of proof that demonstrate compliance with best practices in policing.” For more, check out our story “Among the Elite” on page 38. Congratulations are also in order for PT Girls Tennis Team members freshman Marra Bruce and sophomore Katarina Wang who captured their first state title. Be sure to read “Dynamic Duo” on page 36. The PT Football Team also made school history by playing in their first-ever WPIAL championship game. Despite their loss to the Gateway Gators, we congratulate the Indians on a great season! Over the next few months, as the flowers bloom and trees begin to bud, spring is prime time to begin your home improvement projects. Check out our home improvement section for the hottest bathroom and kitchen makeovers, interior decorating, outdoor living space and more! Here’s to New Beginnings! SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! We’re looking to publish your best neighborhood and community photos from your Instagram, iPhone or camera! Please email your photos to [email protected]. See the back page for details! WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you know someone in your community who is making a difference or has done something extraordinary, let us know! We’re also looking for interesting story ideas (little‑known facts, history or other news) within your community. If you have suggestions, email us at [email protected]. CONNECT WITH US! Follow us on Facebook @icmags for a calendar of events in your community as well as featured stories on extraordinary people and places! POST YOUR EVENT ON OUR FB CALENDAR! facebook.com/ICMags. 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE PUBLISHER Julie Talerico / [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Leo Vighetti / [email protected] MANAGING EDITORS Mark Berton / [email protected] South, West & Erie Nicole Tafe / [email protected] North, East & Peters Township ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller / [email protected] SENIOR DESIGNERS Sharon Cobb Jan McEvoy CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Reese Randall Jennifer Brozak Natalie Tomko Trill Dreistadt Bernadette Wilson W.B. Fresa Mandie Giambroni CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Damon Perrott Michael Tomko Primetime Shots ADVERTISING COORDINATOR/ SCHOOL & TOWNSHIP MANAGER Debbie Mountain [email protected] Wayne Dollard 4 CEO Wayne Dollard ❘ icmags.com ADVERTISING SALES Nicole Paschl Sophia Alfaras Mike Silvert Brian Dougherty Michelle Trdinich Brian McKee RJ Vighetti Aimee Nicolia INSIDE SALES MANAGER Dominic A. Bianco ADVERTISING SUPPORT Susan Freuchtel ©2020 by IN Community Magazines. All rights reserved. Reproduction or reuse of any part of this publication is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Direct all inquiries, letters to the editor and press releases to: IN Community Magazines 11 Mayview Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 724.942.0940; Fax: [phone] / icmags.com Please recycle this magazine when you are through enjoying it. TO ADVERTISE As the largest magazine publisher in Western Pennsylvania, IN Community Magazines are direct mailed to 2 million households and businesses in more than 250 communities. If you’d like to partner with us, please contact Leo Vighetti, at [email protected].