IN Millcreek Summer 2014 | Page 5

FROM THE PUBLISHER PUBLISHER Wayne Dollard EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Julie Talerico / [email protected] N ow that the winter months are behind us and school is almost out, it’s time for warm weather and summer fun. For many kids, summer camp is a place to unwind, make new friends as well as memories that will last a lifetime. In this issue, Executive Director, John Yonko, of Camp Notre Dame in Fairview, talks about five ways that camp will give your child a summer to remember, including unplugging from technology, exploring nature and making friends the old fashioned way. REGIONAL EDITORS Mark Berton South, West & Erie [email protected] Pamela Palongue North & East [email protected] OFFICE MANAGER Leo Vighetti / [email protected] CREATIVE DIRECTOR Melissa St. Giles / [email protected] Summer is also a great time to buy or sell a home, and there’s good news for individuals and families in the market for a new home. The housing market was on the upswing in 2013, and experts predict the trend will continue in 2014. For the vast majority of us, buying a home is the largest purchase we’ll every make, as well as the largest investment. Not to mention the fact that this purchase is “our home” — the place we laugh, cry, raise children, share timeless memories with friends and family and so much more. So it’s important that we understand every aspect of the selling and purchasing of a home, including mortgage and finance information, curb appeal, new housing developments and new ways to look for homes. This issue’s real estate section will point you in the right direction. If you’d like a particular story in this issue and would like to share it with someone, visit our website at icmags.com where we post the latest issue after it hits mailboxes. Our events are also posted on our Facebook page at facebook.com/icmags, where you can tag your friends and share photos. Don’t forget to “like” us while you’re there! SENIOR DESIGNER Mike Miller / [email protected] DESIGNERS Cassie Brkich Anna Buzzelli Sharon Cobb Jan McEvoy Jim Paladino Tamara Tylenda Contributing Writers Leigh Lyons Jonathan Barnes Joanne Naser Jennifer Brozak Melanie Paulick Earl Bugaile Marilyn Wempa Tracy Fedkoe Mandie Zoller Heather Holtschlag Contributing Photographers Ginni Klein Kathleen Rudolph Primetime Shots Evan Sanders VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tamara Myers / [email protected] REGIONAL SALES MANAGER-SOUTH Brian McKee / [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES – SOUTH Jennifer Dahlem Vinnie Sabatini Tiffany Marcovsky RJ Vighetti REGIONAL SALES MANAGER-EAST Jeff Rose / [email protected] Wayne Dollard Publisher ADVERTISING SALES-EAST Connie McDaniel Sofia Alfaras Mike Silvert Kelly Arbogast Kyle Majerick REGIONAL SALES MANAGER-NORTH Laura Early / [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES-NORTH Pamela Arder Gabe Negri Jeanne Mumford ADVERTISING SALES-ERIE Aimee Nicolia Send Us Your Story Ideas! To Advertise 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. As the largest magazine publisher in Western Pennsylvania, IN Community Magazines are d