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2019
44 On a Mission to Help Others
Through documentary and nonprofit organization, liver
transplant survivor hopes to pay it forward.
48 Thunderbirds Soar
Pittsburgh Thunderbirds aim for “Ultimate” success.
50 Leading the Way
There are approximately 4,700 cardiothoracic surgeons
in the United States—and less than 4 percent of those
surgeons are women. Allegheny Health Network’s
Dr. Mitsuko Takahashi is one of them.
52 The Titanium Titans
Peters Township students join participants from all
over the Pittsburgh area as part of the Titanium Titans
robotics club.
48
departments
40
on the cover
There was great weather and an even greater
turnout at Peters Lake Park to celebrate two
decades of the annual Fishing Derby for
youngsters, presented by McMurray Rotary
Club and the township’s Parks and Recreation
Department. See story and photos on page 40.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
4 From the Publisher
9 Peters Township News
32 IN the Loop: What’s News in
Peters Township
36 IN Person: Alexander Hvizdos
40 IN Events: 20th Annual Fishing Derby
58 Peters Township School District News
64 IN Focus: Peters Township at a Glance
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7 Your Finances: H Financial Management
31 Dental Health: South Hills Dental Arts
39 Early Education: The Goddard School
63 Your Health: Washington Health System
Business Spotlights
35 Anderson Music Academy
43 South Hills Lincoln
47 Beinhauer Funeral Services
51 Piatt Sotheby’s - Lisa McLaughlin
57 Zacharia Brown
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