IN West County Summer 2017 | Page 3

CONTENT 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)! departments 2 6 30 32 From the Publisher IN the Loop: What’s News in West County Elk Creek Recreation News IN Focus: West County at a Glance sponsored content Industry Insight 14 Weight Loss: NutriMost Wellness and Weight Loss 20 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. West County | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 1