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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the West County 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.
fall 2017
10 Power of Plants
Medicinal herbs and herbalism series for plant lovers.
12 Saddling Up for Summer
Local riders benefit from equine-assisted activities
at Therapeutic Riding Equestrian Center.
15 Special Section: The Changing Face of Education
The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the
glow of their smartphones. As educators work to incorporate
new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new
methods of learning.
21 Fall-tastic!
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family
fun. Get spooked at a haunted barn, kick up some leaves
or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and
activities in your community.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in West County
Elk Creek Recreation News
IN Focus: West County at a Glance
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Haley Stafford and her horse, Mary Lynn, at the
Therapeutic Riding Equestrian Center (TREC) in Fairview.
See article on page 12. Photo by Beth Racine.
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