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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