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fall 2016
36 Setting Sail
Tall Ships Erie Festival returns September 9 – 11.
39 Special Section: Smooth Sailing for the School Year
Preparing students for the school year.
47 Your Guide to Fall Fun
Here’s a list of some of the fabulous fall festivals and spooktacular events
in your area.
55 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.
62 Erie Cheetahs
Fast pitch softball travel league gives girls the opportunity to up their game.
64 Dust Off Your Letter Sweater
It’s time for the fifth annual Remembering Y-Co 1950s & ’60s Dance.
66 Tee Time!
One Millcreek course helps Erie become a golf destination.
68 Ruck The Bay: A 15K Salute to Past and Present Military Heroes
The Millcreek American Legion provides support for a September 11
memorial march at Presque Isle.
74 Success in the Workforce
Community's college gives graduates a competitive advantage.
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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Millcreek 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.
Millcreek children enjoying Lakewood Park, one of
the many wonderful community assets for residents.
The Millcreek Township Planning Commission is
looking for your input to embrace the great things
available in Millcreek and to build on them.
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Township News
IN the Loop: What’s News in Millcreek
IN Person: James Conner
IN Events: Roar on the Shore
IN Focus: Millcreek at a Glance
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Industry Insights
34 Insurance: Farmers Insurance, Patrick Geary Agency
41 Education: Mercyhurst University
46 Weight Loss: NutriMost
54 Your Health: Circulatory Centers
61 Chiropractic Treatment: Healthways Chiropractic
73 Falling Prevention: Asbury Springhill
Share your visions and goals by taking a few minutes
to complete the planning commission community
survey—see the link on page 11. The commission
welcomes your opinion and your support. See story
on page 10.
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