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
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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
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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
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