IN West Mifflin Winter 2018 | Page 4

FROM THE PUBLISHER Welcome to the winter issue of IN West Mifflin. Now that my wife Lisa and I are almost empty nesters, our two Morkies, Barry and Charlie, and our Shih Tzu, Marley, get even more love and attention—and we enjoy spoiling them a bit. Last year Americans spent more than $6 billion on grooming and boarding for their pets. Today, our four-legged kids enjoy spa-type services that many humans don’t experience. Be sure to read “From Scruffy to Fluffy,” listing many local groomers that will pamper your pet with facials, butter balms, pedicures, massages and more. Don’t miss our winter activities and events guide filled with family friendly fun outdoors and indoors. See page 24. As 2018 comes to a close, we’d like to thank our school district and township partners for their continued support. We also want to thank each of our advertisers, many of whom have been with us from the start. Finally, a special thanks to you, our readers, who are the focus and inspiration for the hundreds of community stories we publish each year. The staff at IN Community Magazines wishes you and your family a fun‑filled holiday season and happy, healthy New Year! Publisher EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Julie Talerico / [email protected] REGIONAL EDITORS Mark Berton / [email protected] South, West & Erie Nicole Tafe / [email protected] North, East & Peters Township ART DIRECTOR Michael Miller / [email protected] SENIOR DESIGNERS Sharon Cobb Jan McEvoy PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Tina Dollard CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer Brozak W.B. Fresa Trill Dreistadt Reese Randall CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Primetime Shots Vinnie Sabatini Mike Silvert Michelle Trdinich RJ Vighetti INSIDE SALES MANAGER Dominic A. Bianco SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! SEND US YOUR STORY IDEAS! We’d love to hear from you if you know someone in your community who is making a difference or has done something extraordinary. We’re also looking for interesting story ideas (little-known facts, history or other news) within your community. If you have suggestions, email us at [email protected]. 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Leo Vighetti / [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES Sophia Alfaras Jody Groggel Brian McKee Aimee Nicolia Wayne Dollard 2 CEO & PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard ❘ icmags.com ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Debbie Mountain [email protected] We’re looking to publish your best neighborhood and community photos from your Instagram, iPhone or camera! Please email your photos to [email protected]. See the back page for details! TO ADVERTISE As the largest magazine publisher in Western Pennsylvania, IN Community Magazines are direct mailed to 2 million households and businesses in more than 250 communities. If you’d like to partner with us, please contact our office manager, Leo Vighetti, at [email protected]. ADVERTISING SUPPORT Susan Freuchtel ©2018 by IN Community Magazines. All rights reserved. Reproduction or reuse of any part of this publication is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Direct all inquiries, letters to the editor and press releases to: IN Community Magazines 11 Mayview Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 724.942.0940; Fax: [phone] / icmags.com Please recycle this magazine when you are through enjoying it.