IN Peters Township October/November 2018 | Page 5

CONTENT october/november 2018 40 Walking to Raise Awareness Peters Township native Stefan Boyd Wisinski walks the length of Portugal for a cause. 46 Pirouetting into Peters Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory opens its doors in Peters Township, bringing professional-quality ballet instruction in a positive environment. 52 A Gift for Storytelling The Peters Township Library Foundation will host an evening with award-winning author Tim O’Brien at Peters Township High School on November 7. departments 4 From the Publisher 7 Peters Township News 30 IN the Loop: What’s News in Peters Township 36 IN Events: 19th Annual Fishing Derby 64 Peters Township School District News 72 IN Focus: Peters Township at a Glance sponsored content Industry Insights 31 Maximize Your Outdoor Space: Miller’s Ace Hardware 35 Parenting: The Goddard School 39 Chiropractic: Skraitz Chiropractic 43 Your Finances: H Financial Management 45 Your Health: Washington Health System 71 Veterinary Services: Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center 9 on the cover The staff and volunteers of the Peters Township Fire Department proudly serve the community. In July, the department purchased a new, 109‑ft. Rosenbauer Viper rear-mount aerial truck. For more information, see page 9. Photo by Primetime Shots. Business Spotlights 29 Purefection Beauty Bar 51 A-1 Concrete Leveling 55 Primrose School of Peters Township 59 Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 61 Advanced Vision Care 63 Bookminders 69 Christmas Decor Pittsburgh Professional Profile 70 Zacharia Brown PETERS TOWNSHIP ❘ OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 3