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CONTENT spring 2020 “Our Town Mural” combines Girard’s past and present into a treasured work of art. 10 Spring Bucket List Make the most of the warmer weather and add these activities to your to-do list when spring rolls around. 18 Born to Run Erie Runners Club members have turned their passion for running into a positive force in the community. 21 Special Section: Refresh, Repair, Replace Spring is a time of new beginnings, so it’s the perfect time to start that home improvement project you’ve been putting off. Here’s some advice and tips on getting it done. 8 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. 18 departments 2 From the CEO 4 IN the Loop: What’s News in West County 30 Elk Creek Recreation News 32 IN Focus: West County at a Glance on the cover Pictured (l to ): Mary Miller, Mary Hamilton, Nancy Shumaker Pallan and Eliza Chaffee Wolfe. See story on page 8. Photo by Rich Wilson. WEST COUNTY ❘ SPRING 2020 1