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THIS HAND felted wool pattern, was created by Karen Page/ who shows it to her husband Cliff Page and son
Benjamin.
► Private schools start the year with a few changes.
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► The Mt. Nebo Grange Fair brings out the best — in vegetables, pets and cookies.
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READY TO ROLL: . Tucker Burns, 8 months/ son of Kate Burns, is dressed as a pumpkin for the “Anything That Rolls" parade; part of the big Labor Day picnic on Cheswick Street, Sewickley. The fun runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 7, accornpanied by symphonic, gospel and jazz music. The picnic supports restoration of the Old Sewickley Train Station. Kid's ^activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, toy train rides and a real train to tour; adults Wilt like the exhibits, flea market, ethnic food and pie baking contest.
Photo by Alison Conte
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By AUSMJ. CONTE
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The Sterling Group, Haysville, will terminate 30 employees on Thttfsday, irt preparation for the eventual closing of the plant.
The actual closing date for the plant and the dismissal of the remaining employees is undetermined, according to Dave Kasavich, controller. “We could still be here for six to nine months,” he said.
The com^ny, which is owned by SIKO of Montreal, is being sold to the P.D. G^rge Company of St. Louis, Mo, i
There are between 60 and 75 employees at Sterling. Fewer than 10 are likely to be relocated, Kasavich said. A farewell luncheon is planned Thursday for 60 people at Annette’s Post 4 Kitchen in the American Legion, Sewickley.
The Sterling Group, manufacturers of resins and compounds, is located at 9 Ohio River Boulevard, Haysville. The company was formed in 1894 as Sterling Varnish. The Haysville plant was built about 1900. On March 12, 1928, 42 employees were moved into general offices consolidated with the factory on Beaver Road, Haysville.
Sewickley Council has reached up Ohio River Boulevard to the Brighton Heights section of the City of Pittsburgh to fill its police chief position.
Councilman Dick George, who chaired the police chief-search committee, confirmed last week the $36,400-a-year job has been offered to former Pittsburgh Assistant Chief John MooL George said he expects Mook wDl be approved by a unanimous vote of council this week (Tuesday, Sept. 1.).
George said Mook, who is 52, took an early-retirement deal in August frdin the City of Pittsburgh, wh^re he was an assistant chief in charge of investigations.
Mook served 27 years on the Pittsburgh police force. He started in October of 1965, as beat patrolman in the city’s Hill District. Other positions he held include: narcotics detective, lieutenant supervising civil offenses and commander.
George describes Mook’s style of police management as “hands-on.” He said he prefers to lead by example, following a firmness and fairness approach.
Mook, who is a caucasian, has a wife and two children. George said he is expected to assume his duties as Sewickley police chief shortly after Labor Day.
Mook was chosen over Allen Stiles, a member of the Hellerstown police department outside of Bethlehem, Pa., and Sgt. Thomas Tuite, a longtime member of the Sewickley police force.
The Borough of Sewickley received more than 140 resumes for the job. The committee, made up of council members George, Clinton Childs, Hugh McMaster HI and Carolyn Hammer interviewed eight candidates, then narrowed the field to three.
Mook will replace Walter J. Branftonj who reth'ed July 31 after setving as police chief for the past 16 years.
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