Sewickley Herald

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Students it Sewckley Academy, Quaker Valley and St James wt honored as part of the American Legion School Awwd Medal Man.
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Montessori Children's Community students and staff celebrated at their annual end-of-the-year event , *
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See what homes, businesses and propertiesare being sold throughout the Sewickley suburban area.
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STUDIO LIFE
An after-school program at Quaker Valley helped students re fine their art skills
while having fun with new friends. For more on the program, and local efforts to expand after-school programs, see Pages 21 and 22.
SPORTS
A Sewickley Academy grad is' going pro after winning Player of the Year honors. Page 27.
INDEX	
Police log			4
Opinion				6
Tempo			15
Obituaries			26
Sports			27
Real Estate			31
TIMOTHY O'SHEA gives a thumbs up as he makes his way to the stage to receive his diploma at Quaker Valley High School graduation. For more QV graduation photos, see Page 17. For Sewickley Academy graduation photos, see Page 15.
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Sign design prompts debate at meeting
By Bobby Cherry
STAFF WRITER
Local residents and business owners showed signs of disagreement at a meeting about helping outsiders find their way into Sewickley.
“This project is a classic case of the cart before the horse,” said Sewickley resident Fred Sharp. “Sewickley’s biggest problem is its long-term
retail decline.”
But Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce President Phil Harris said signs directing travelers off Route 65—the Sewickley region's busiest thoroughfare—and into the business district will help spur development.
“Not everybody knows where Sewickley is,”
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Program to teach seniors about scams
By Bobby Cherry
STAFF WRITER
After a recent reoccurrence of scams in the area, Sewickley police officers are stepping up efforts to keep senior citizens from becoming victims.
“Anyone can be affected by scams, but it does tend to happen with the elderly more often,” Officer Dave Mazza said. “We want to help them learn what can be done to protect themselves against scams.”
The first crime, prevention event will be held June 17 at 6 p.m. in the Sewickley Public Library community room.
In April, a Sewickley resident received a letter claiming he won a $250,000 lottery through a number of chain retailers, Mazza said.
Bank officials were skeptical of the $4,000 check accompanying the letter and would not cash it, he said.
“These crimes happen daily, and sometimes people do wjint to believe they're true,” Mazza said.
Mazza also plans to speak about the county-wide 911 system and how residents can dial the emergency number for all situations.
“The only way to get in touch with a police officer is to call 911,” he said.
“Some people have been hesitant in calling 911 for situations they don't deem as a
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