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IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Ross Township area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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14 Serving it Up Through Generations Ross Township’ s Kretzler’ s Tavern delights customers in its third generation of family ownership.
17 Special Section: Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home, outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas.
26 Library Revival Allegheny County Library Association( ACLA) libraries are at the epicenter of shifts in education and workforce development.
29 All Things Spring! Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season— right in your own backyard.
34 Parks & Recreation Whether you love to bird-watch, picnic, bike or fish, there’ s a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step.
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The facilities employ state-of-the-art technology with a focus on sustainability, maximizing resource management in your township. Pictured( l to r): Doug Sample, Manager; Commissioner Steve Korbel; Rick Minsterman, Gateway Engineering; Mike Funk, Director Public Works; Commissioner Lana Mazur; Commissioner Dave Mikec; Commissioner Dan DeMarco; Commissioner Jack Betkowski; Commissioner Rick Avon; Commissioner Jeremy Shaffer and former Commissioner Paul Trilli. See story on page 46. Photo by Primetime Shots.
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departments
2 From the Publisher 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News In Ross Township 8 IN Good Taste: Patrick Kaderka, Executive Chef, and Elizabeth Thompson, Chef de Cuisine, Bruneaux Restaurant
10 IN Person: North Hills High School senior
Melanie Zeitler 12 IN Events: 2016 Jack and Jill Presentation Ball 38 School District News 46 Township News 72 IN Focus: Ross Township at a Glance
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Industry Insights
5 Your Hearing: Swift Audiology 16 Family Law: Cook & Associates 20 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc. 22 Home Repair: A-1 Concrete Leveling 28 Catholic School Celebration: Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic
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Business Spotlights |
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Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc. |
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Good Looks Eyewear |
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Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home |
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