IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Shaler 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.

20 A Historical Gem The Glenshaw Public Library offers unique materials and opportunities to the community.

23 Special Section: Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home, outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas.

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.

36 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.

In early March, Shaler Area High School students presented the musical“ Les Misérables.” Pictured( l to r): Dan Bittner, 12th-grade, as Jean Valjean; Alex Almonte, 9th-grade, as Marius; and Natalie Carey, 10th-grade, as Cosette. See story and photos on page 14. Photo by Primetime Shots.

4 From the Publisher 6 IN the Loop: What’ s News In Shaler 10 IN Good Taste: Patrick Kaderka, Executive Chef, and Elizabeth Thompson, Chef de Cuisine, Bruneaux Restaurant 12 IN Person: USF Basketball’ s Geno Thorpe 14 IN Events: Shaler Area Presents‘ Les

Misérables’ 16 IN Events: Ninth Annual Shalerpalooza 18 IN Events: Fifth Annual Caddy Stacks Mini Golf

Fundraiser 40 Township of Shaler News 54 Shaler Area School News 56 IN Focus: Shaler at a Glance

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Industry Insights 9 Funeral Services: Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 11 Elder Law: Law Offices of Carolyn Spicer Russ 17 Financial Focus: Edward Jones- Matt Dudkowski

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