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LOCAL NEWS
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Council asks for wider support
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about not having heat in her home while her husband, Anton, is recovering from his third bi-pass surgery.
Some residents acknowledged they could withstand the costs, but were concerned for their neighbors.
“Some troubled people can’t make it into this room,” said Mark Fisher, Nevin Avenue resident. “It’s those people I’m really worried about.”
This week, Kevin Flannery, Sewickley borough manager, appealed to local financial institutions for donations. He said some are working on a special loan arrangement for some residents.
“The borough is just a catalyst for this, as this is a private property matter,” said Flan-nery.
Council also is sending a request for donations through the mail to aU Sewickley residents.
Flannery stressed the importance of flood victims turning in assessment forms to the borough and contacting the borough office with any concerns.
The Union Aid Society (UAS) is helping affected residents with financial aid and connecting flood victims with people who can help clean their basements. They’ve replaced several furnaces and are helping residents who can’t afford damage costs pay rent and bills.
Sherri Leifman, UAS director, is counseling residents to help them cope with their loses.
“It’s hard to manage when you have so little and you lose that,” she said.
■Residents wanting to donate can send checks to the Sewickley Borough Building, Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143, made out to the Sewickley Relief F\ind or to the Union Aid Society Flood Relief Fund.
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QV students, staff assist flood victims
Through Friday, Oct. 1, Quaker Valley Middle School continues a week-long collection of donated clothing, household and personal care items to be distributed to area victims of the recent flooding.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., student and staff volunteers will be accepting donations at the Middle School office, 201 Graham St., Sewickley. The items may be handed to students who will be stationed at the school entrance or can be brought in by students as they arrive for classes.
The needed items include: Baby clothing, children’s clothing, adult clothing, diapens, coats/jackets (all sizes), shoes (all sizes), socks, toys for all ages, high chairs, bedding/linens for beds and cribs, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries and garbage bags.
Items also wiB be accepted at Edgewortli Elementary School during this week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The staff at Edgeworth Elementary also will accept checks, cash donations and gift certificates. All checks should be written to
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The collection drive is being coordiiuili’d by Middle School teachers Jenn Morclli and John Doucette.
Distribution of the collected items uill Vtc made on Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturdav. (hi 2. Pinal distribution arrangements will he announced.
Anyone with a question about the t'olkx-tion process may contact the middle si hnol at 412-749-5079.
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