IN West Jefferson Hills Spring 2019 | Page 5

CONTENT spring 2019 12 The Making of a Memory Hiawatha Project’s latest production creates an environment for the youngest children to learn, love and be loved. 16 Hello Spring! Say goodbye to Old Man Winter and dig into spring with flower shows, craft fairs, festivals and more! 22 Spring Renovation Guide If you’re looking to move (or stay and improve), here are some of the best home improvement and renovation projects for the spring. 29 Keeping Up with the Pacers The Pacers Track Club makes running fun for kids of all ages. 32 Cookies, Pastries, Pies, Oh My! Every city has its beloved local bakeries—and Pittsburgh is no exception. Here’s a list of neighborhood bakeries that offer a variety of wedding and birthday cakes, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, pies, pastries and breads. Dough not hold back! departments 4 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop: What’s News in West Jefferson Hills 10 IN Good Taste: Lou Bucci, Owner, Bertrand 39 West Jefferson Hills School District News 56 Borough of West Jefferson Hills News 61 Jefferson Hills Public Library 64 IN Focus: West Jefferson Hills at a Glance sponsored content 60 on the cover IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the West Jefferson Hills 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. Industry Insights 1 Legal Insight: Covelli Law Offices P.C. 11 Children’s Health: The Children’s Institute 15 Real Estate: Berkshire Hathaway - Darlene Kruth 21 Homeowners Insurance: Cusumano Insurance Agency 37 Eye Care: Associates in Ophthalmology Business Spotlights 9 RE/MAX South - Maria Gillot Werner 31 Realty One - Irene Richmond Pictured (l to r): Chief Andrew Tomer, Stacey Tomer, Assistant Chief Brian Chalfant and Justin Allan are four of the 10 Jefferson Hills Volunteer Fire Department members who recently completed 68 hours of water rescue training. Read more about their work and how you can stay safe when encountering swift water on page 60. Photo by Primetime Shots. WEST JEFFERSON HILLS ❘ SPRING 2019 3