CONTENTS
summer
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2016
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22 SpiderHam
South Fayette’s Steve Rudzinski is a part-time superhero, sometime
joker and full-time actor turning heads on the small screen.
25 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong
competitor in the real estate market.
37 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at one of
the local farmers markets in your community.
45 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little planning,
determination and self-control, you can get out of the red.
48 Mission of Love
SF seniors play a part in building an orphanage in Haiti that’s
been six years in the making.
51 Endless Summer Fun!
on the cover
South Fayette graduates (l to r): Jocelyn Colussy, Nicholas Aul, Breanna
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community
festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly
destinations and other summertime treats.
Aweidah and Tyler Alward.
PHOTO BY PRIMETIME SHOTS INC.
departments
20 IN Events: South Fayette Earth Day
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in
South Fayette
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South Fayette Township School
District News
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IN Good Taste: Ronald Sopko III,
Executive Manager, Jacksons
Restaurant + Bar
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IN Focus: South Fayette at
a Glance
16 IN Person: Author Ashley Boynes-Shuck
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Industry Insights
Business Spotlights
15 Education: Kiddie Academy
19 Wealth Management: Eric Gregory,
RBC Wealth Management
36 Auto Safety: Ted Ferdinand,
Farmers Insurance
43 Your Health: Washington Health
System
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Jennifer Crouse, Howard Hanna
Northwood Realty, Darlene Kruth
Torrente of Upper St. Clair
South Hills Honda
Baculik Insurance Group
Valley Pool and Spa
Santel Landscape & Design
Hickory Heights Golf Club
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