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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.
summer 2017
10 Horsin’ Around
Camp Hawthorne Ridge offers summer horse program for
Girl Scouts.
12 Thrifty Shopper Gets a New Look
Erie City Mission’s Thrifty Shopper in Girard gets a much-
needed update.
15 Special Real Estate Section: Home Sweet Home!
Timely advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or build a
home.
20 Cool It!
If you need some relief from summer’s relentless sunshine,
here’s the scoop on some of the local ice cream and frozen
treat stores in your neighborhood.
22 Summer Staycation
Take a break with your family this summer without breaking
the bank. Staycations are a great way to rediscover
recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard (or
close to it)!
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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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Industry Insight
14 Weight Loss: NutriMost Wellness and Weight Loss
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on the cover
Local resident Gabriella Fox enjoys a taste of summer at
Creamland Drive-In in West County. For a list of ice cream
shops in your neighborhood, see page 20. Photo by Matt
Mead Photography LLC.
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