IN West County Summer 2014 | Page 5

CONTENTS summer • 2 014 features 10 Special Section: Real Estate There is good news for individuals and families in the market for a new home. 16 How to Choose the Right Lawyer Questions that will help you determine if he or she is the right choice for you. 20 The Porreco Promise Edinboro University's Porreco College offers two-year programs at community college rates. 24 Orphan Angels Serving all of Erie County, Orphan Angels finds homes for the area's feline population. 26 Summer Day Trips Family day trips — all less than two hours away. 30 Camp Memories Five ways camp brings your child the summers you remember. 35 on the cover Lake Erie Community Park is Girard Township’s newest asset. Township Supervisors and road crews have been working diligently to restore the park to a more natural habitat. New electrical service has been run throughout the park and the pavilions are ready to be rented. New playground equipment will be installed and hiking trails created later this summer. The grand opening is scheduled for the weekend of May 31-June 1 with many activities planned. | PHOTO BY ALEX IGNATIUK departments 4 From the Publisher IN 6 the Loop: What's News in West County 34 36 Elk Creek Recreation and Leisure Board 40 IN the Know GIrard Township News sponsored content Business Spotlights Industry Insight 19 Friday & Cox, LLC 15 Circulatory Centers 30 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. West County | Summer 2014 | icmags.com 3