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16 K9 Crusader
fall 2016
South Fayette Boy Scout raises more than $5,000 for Scott
Township police dog.
19 Special Section: Technology in the Classroom
Social media and technology are changing the way
schools and colleges teach, how students learn and the
way teachers and students communicate.
26 South Fayette Native Makes His Debut
on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Mike Shuck gives all he’s got to Mt. Midoriyama.
29 Special Section: Home Design Trends
With every new house trend comes inspiration for a
makeover to enhance your home’s functionality. Here are
some ideas to take your living space from so-so to so savvy.
41 Your Guide to Fall Fun
Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and
spooktacular events in your area.
departments
4 From the Publisher
8 IN the Loop: What’s News in South Fayette
10 IN Good Taste: Margaret Stout, Executive Chef,
Palazzo 1837 Ristorante
14 IN Events: Touch-a-Truck
47 School District News
56 IN Focus: South Fayette at a Glance
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Industry Insights
12 Wealth Management: Eric Gregory, RBC Wealth Management
18 Real Estate: Darlene Kruth, Northwood
21 Your Child: Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
23 Education: Our Lady of Grace
48
Business Spotlights
28 Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes
33 84 Lumber
Dining Out
39 Jacksons Restaurant + Bar
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the South Fayette 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.
South Fayette middle and high school students training regional teachers during a Python programming session.
Seated (front to back): Frank Lojacono and Tess Lojacono, administrators from Fine Arts Miracles, and Anish
Thangavelu, South Fayette eighth grade student teacher. Fine Arts Miracles is a nonprofit organization specializing
in classes for those faced with life’s challenges, whether physical, intellectual, emotional or circumstantial, who
want the freedom to explore their creativity in a safe and fun environment. Classes are designed for all levels of
capability. The goal is to serve with educational, affordable fine art lessons, art therapy, music therapy and social
robot enhanced learning. Standing (front to back): Stacy Barth, high school Business Computer Information
Technology (BCIT) teacher, and South Fayette student teachers Prateek Jukalkar and Parv Shrivastava.
See story on page 48. Photo by Norton Gusky.
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