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August 2011 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 6 No. 5 The Hampton News What’s Inside Police Log ................................. 4 Real Estate ................................ 6 School News .............................. 7 Library News............................ 8 Sports .................................11-15 N. Hampton Fire Dept. .......... 16 Chef’s Corner ......................... 17 NHCO/Dep. Museum............. 20 Fundraisers/Save the Date .... 21 Classified................................. 21 Doggone Happy Pet Svc. ...... 23 A Memorable 3 rd and 4 th of July at Hampton Park by Diane Prem Healthier Children with Chiropractic (Revisited) by Dr. Domenic Febbraro As a society, we (as parents) appreci- ate the importance of regular checkups for our children‘s teeth, hearing, and vision, but we are poorly informed of the need for spinal checkups. This is a distressing fact, because a Chiropractic checkup is one of the most important checkups your children (Continued on page 16) Some Kids Are Natural Heroes By Diane Prem Take 12 year old Hannah Dietz. She didn‘t set out to be a heronatural instinct took over. When the opportunity presented itself, she hesitated only briefly before kick- ing into action. And that action was (Continued on page 2) A fter a hiatus of two years, Hamp- ton Township reinstated the two- day, July 3 rd and 4 th celebration in honor of its Sesquicentennial. ―It was wildly successful,‖ exclaimed Township Manager Chris Lochner, after estimating this year‘s attendance at approximately 25,000 people for the two-day event. Hampton Community Park was abuzz with activities such as the Hampton Ro- tary 5K Race that had an all-time record of 300 entrants. This fundraiser supports two $1,500 scholarships that are awarded an- nually to graduating Hampton High School seniors who have a stellar record of community service and high academic excellence. Tailgaters could be found around the park under their tents as early as 9:00 am, prepared to make a day of the festivities. Keeping the crowd entertained were the inflatables, hayrides, petting zoo, chil- dren‘s games, foul shooting contest, live bands, 18 th century artillery fire demon- strations and a Stat Medical helicopter. There were also fundraising activity booths that support local groups such as Girls Scouts, the Hampton Library, Hamp- ton Football, and the American Legion to name a few. In a memorable moment, Hampton High School alumni Maddie Georgi sang a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled (Continued on page 21) Maddie Georgi opened the event with the National Anthem (Photo by Michael Coelho) Dr. Febbraro

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www.thehamptonnews.net 1

August 2011 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 6 No. 5

The Hampton News

What’s Inside

Police Log ................................. 4

Real Estate ................................ 6

School News .............................. 7

Library News ............................ 8

Sports ................................. 11-15

N. Hampton Fire Dept. .......... 16

Chef’s Corner ......................... 17

NHCO/Dep. Museum............. 20

Fundraisers/Save the Date .... 21

Classified ................................. 21

Doggone Happy Pet Svc. ...... 23

A Memorable 3rd and 4th of July at Hampton Park by Diane Prem

Healthier Children with Chiropractic (Revisited)

by Dr. Domenic Febbraro

As a society, we

(as parents) appreci-

ate the importance of

regular checkups for

our children‘s teeth,

hearing, and vision,

but we are poorly

informed of the need for

spinal checkups. This is a distressing fact,

because a Chiropractic checkup is one of

the most important checkups your children

(Continued on page 16)

Some Kids Are Natural Heroes

By Diane Prem Take 12 year

old Hannah Dietz.

She didn‘t set out

to be a hero—

natural instinct

took over. When

the opportunity

presented itself, she

hesi tated only

briefly before kick-

ing into action.

And that action was

(Continued on page 2)

A fter a hiatus of two years, Hamp-

ton Township reinstated the two-

day, July 3rd and 4th celebration in

honor of its Sesquicentennial. ―It was

wildly successful,‖ exclaimed Township

Manager Chris Lochner, after estimating

this year‘s attendance at approximately

25,000 people for the two-day event.

Hampton Community Park was abuzz

with activities such as the Hampton Ro-

tary 5K Race that had an all-time record of

300 entrants. This fundraiser supports two

$1,500 scholarships that are awarded an-

nually to graduating Hampton High

School seniors who have a stellar record

of community service and high academic

excellence.

Tailgaters could be found around the

park under their tents as early as 9:00 am,

prepared to make a day of the festivities.

Keeping the crowd entertained were the

inflatables, hayrides, petting zoo, chil-

dren‘s games, foul shooting contest, live

bands, 18th century artillery fire demon-

strations and a Stat Medical helicopter.

There were also fundraising activity

booths that support local groups such as

Girls Scouts, the Hampton Library, Hamp-

ton Football, and the American Legion to

name a few.

In a memorable moment, Hampton

High School alumni Maddie Georgi sang

a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled

(Continued on page 21) Maddie Georgi opened the event with the National Anthem (Photo by Michael Coelho)

Dr. Febbraro

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Scott Jochim

412-980-LAWN (5296)

A NOTE FROM THE HAMPTON NEWS

The Hampton News relies strictly on the advertisers to

pay the expenses of this publication. Without the generous

business owners‘ help, we would not be able to provide our

newsletter on a monthly basis. Please support the business

owners that help us provide you with this publication!

Production: Laurie & John Rizzo

Freelance Writers: Tina Harper, Diane Prem,

Tracy Burns and Autumn Edmiston

Photos submitted by Doug Whitman

and Michael Coelho

For advertising opportunities call:

412-818-6491 The Hampton News

P.O. Box 243 Wildwood, PA 15091-0243

Visit us at:

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rescuing a five year old who had stumbled into the pond behind the

ball field in Hampton Community Park. Hannah had taken a break

from watching her brother‘s ball game by strolling through the fa-

miliar surrounding woods with a group of kids, when she spied the

distressed girl flailing in the pond. Not particularly fond of water,

rescuing the girl was foremost in her thoughts when she jumped in to

pull the little girl safely to land. The girl was unharmed but visibly

shaken. ―I couldn‘t believe I did it—I‘m just happy that I did!‖ said

Hannah. ―I was really proud of my sister,‖ chimed in 10 year old

Allison.

Young Hero (Continued from page 1)

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Police Log

28th Anniversary of

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT A good night to get to know your neighbors

Gibsonia Target Parking Lot Tuesday, August 2nd 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Festivities include: Games and giveaways, face painting, cook out

and refreshments, local police, fire and EMS vehicles, Lowes vehi-

cles and building kits, Drug Free America, Senior Crime Preven-

tion, Infant car seat information, Self-defense demonstrations, Cen-

tral Blood Bank blood drive and much, much more!

Show support in your neighborhood,

help build a stronger and safer community!

A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred

between June 23, 2011 - July 11, 2011.

DUI Arrest

On Saturday, June 25 at approximately 2:00 a.m., while police

were patrolling on Route 8 near Harts Run Road, police observed a

vehicle traveling at 56 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone. The vehicle

was unable to maintain its lane of travel, as it swayed back and

forth as well as crossing over the double line of Route 8 South on

several occasions. A traffic stop was conducted at the Hampton

Shoppes. While talking with the operator of the vehicle, police

could detect the moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage. Her

speech was found to be mumbled and slurred and her eyes were

bloodshot and watery. She was requested to exit her vehicle in or-

der to perform a series of field sobriety tests which she failed. The

actor was then placed under arrest for DUI and transported to

UPMC Passavant for testing. Charges pending lab results.

On Thursday, July 7 around 6:45 p.m., a vehicle was observed

driving on the wrong side of the roadway on Duncan Avenue. The

(Continued on page 5)

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driver pulled over on Duncan at the entrance to the Assembly of

God Church. The driver was highly intoxicated and was asked to

step from the vehicle to perform Field Sobriety Tests. He was un-

able to complete the tests as instructed and was placed under arrest

for DUI. The actor was transported to Passavant Hospital in order to

obtain a blood sample. Charges will be filed.

Underage Drinking/Marijuana Possession

On Monday, July 4 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Hampton Police

were dispatched to a vacant property off of Duncan Avenue for a

loud party. Police found and identified ten people who were all

under the age of twenty-one. There were full and empty beer con-

tainers, everyone was cited for underage drinking. Police also re-

covered a small amount of marijuana in which two individuals ad-

mitted to possession and will have additional charges filed. All par-

ents and the property owner were notified. They all responded and

retrieved their children and vehicles. Charges will be filed via sum-

mons.

Underage Drinking/Disorderly Conduct

While working the concert detail on Monday, July 4 at the

Hampton Township Community Park, Police spotted an individual

known to Police from past interaction and being under the age of 21

carrying an open alcoholic beverage in a green

bottle (beer). The Officer approached the individ-

ual at which time he began running through the

large crowd trying to evade the officer. The indi-

vidual was stopped by a patron at the concert

until officers were able to get him. The defendant

was taken into custody and transported back to

Hampton Township Police Station where a PBT

was issued with positive results. Citations will be

issued for Underage Drinking and Disorderly

conduct.

Solicitor's Permit

On Monday, June 27, Hampton Police De-

partment issued a Solicitor's Permit for one so-

licitor, who will be selling children's books and

educational material for the Southwestern Com-

pany.

Police Log (Continued from page 4)

(Continued on page 17)

Pictured: Evan Wilson, Adam Farabaugh and Oliver Ebeling-Koning at the Botball Ball Tournament

HHS Robotics Club Earns World Championship at International Botball Tournament

T he Hampton High School Robotics Club recently attended the Global

Conference on Educational Robotics in Orange County, Calif., where

they became World Champions. In the International Botball Tourna-

ment, the team earned first place in the Botball Double Elimination World

Championships; sixth place in the seeding rounds; and fourth place for their

combined scores of seeding, double elimination and project documentation. A

total of 63 international teams competed in the International Botball Tourna-

ment.

Their entry also won a Judges‘ Choice Award for Overall Engineering and

Design. Club members Adam Farabaugh and Evan Wilson won an award for

Best Conference Paper for their submission of ―The Camera: Botball‘s Most

Underrated Sensor.‖

Club members Oliver Ebeling-Koning, Adam Farabaugh and Evan Wilson

were in attendance at the conference. Other members are: Jeff Aquaviva, Matt

Doutt and George Uehling.

(Continued on page 16)

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Home News You Can Use… …. From Judy Gifford and Roger

Hampton Home Sales

6/16/2011 –7/15/2011

address Sold price address Sold price

3005 Whispering Creek $1.15M 4048 Clarkland 232,500

2121 North Villa Court 899,900 2529 Royal View 220,000 4807 Stonebridge Dr L1 605,900 3136 Haberlein 189,900 4634 Vitullo Dr 435,000 2371 Saddle Dr 180,000 4661 Keswick Court 400,000 5251 Stella Dr 179,900 2737 Flat Stone Court 399,900 4978 Lakewood 172,000 2130 Wyland Ave 325,000 2755 Drake Ct 141,900 3298 Long Meadow Dr 290,000 2758 Drake Ct 140,000 5032 Apple Ridge 265,000 4421 Laurel Oak 133,000 3318 Oaknoll Rd 263,500 2290 Ferguson 95,000 4190 Middle Rd 257,000 3155 Cheltenham 90,000 2487 Hitching Post Rd 250,000

This information is supplied from the West Penn Multi-List.. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Prudential Preferred Realty

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Judy Gifford 412 760-1673 [email protected]

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Although natural gas prices have dipped a bit since 2008 and electricity prices have stayed level, the trend line goes up for both from 2011 forward. The U.S. Energy Information Administration esti-mates an average annual increase in residential energy costs of 2.3% through 2035. So...if energy cost projections hold, and as-suming an average annual American energy bill of $2,200, you'll pay 2.3% more each year (that's $50 the first year) if you do nothing your bill will inch closer to $4,000 by the year 2035. Ouch. Three energy saving retrofits that pay off: 1. Seal and insulate your ductwork in unheated spaces. 2. Add attic insulation and seal air leaks. 3. Caulking and weather stripping. Watch for this fall’s Home Seminar Series fo-cusing all on decorating, every Wednesday eve-ning in October at Hampton Community Library.

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Hampton Township School District Offers Property Tax Rebate Program

The Hampton Township School District is offering a property

tax rebate program for the 2011-2012 school year, which will bene-

fit senior citizens, widows/widowers and disabled persons on fixed

or limited incomes. The program provides rebates to taxpayers

whose reported income on their 2010 Pennsylvania Property Tax

and Rent Rebate Program (PA-1000) application, Line 1, Proper 2,

is $18,000 or less. The rebate will be equal to 50 percent of the

Pennsylvania paid standard rebate.

The complete resolution is available on the District website at

www.ht-sd.org/District/Administrative Offices/Director of Admin-

istrative Services, along with the required application forms.

Claims for a property tax rebate can be filed with the District

Director of Administrative Services between July 1, 2011 and April

1, 2012. Each claim must include the following:

• The School District’s completed rebate form;

• A signed copy of the PA-1000 for 2010, verifying

income;

• A copy of the PA rebate check received after

7/1/2011 or a copy of the bank statement indicating

the direct deposit amount received from the PA De-

partment of Revenue; and

• A copy of the receipted school tax bill for the 2011-

12 tax year. All School District taxes must be current

before filing.

The program only is effective for one year, and

will be considered for renewal by the School Board

next year. Questions concerning the policy or how to

apply for the rebate should be directed to Mr. Jeff

Sheila Seiling, Realtor, ABR, SRS, RRS

Kline, District director of administrative services, at kline@ht

-sd.org or by calling 412-492-6308.

Workshops, which will help instruct residents on how to

properly fill out the required paperwork to be considered for

the rebate program, will be held this fall. Notices will be

posted advertising those events.

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Library News

3101McCully Road

Allison Park, PA 15101

412-684-1098

www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org

No Girls Allowed!!!

Tuesdays, August 9th, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

This boys only program is all about worms, dirt, mud, cowboys,

knights and all things boy related. You‘ll find no Fancy Nancy

here or the color pink! Join us for an activity hour that is sure to

create lots of laughter and fun! Ages 5-9. Registration a must.

Traveling Tales!

Join us each week as we travel the world hearing tales from

around the world! This storytime is sure to be filled with fun,

laughter, songs and new friends! Storytimes will be geared to-

wards preschoolers but younger siblings are invited to attend.

No Registration is necessary. All storytimes begin at 11:15 a.m.

There are 2 sessions to choose from:

Wednesdays, now thru August 10th .

Fridays, now thru August 12th.

Where in the World is Fluffy?

Wednesdays, now through August 10th , 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

Fluffy is gone! Find out each week where Fluffy has been as he

sends packages back from his travels. This activity hour will be

filled with stories, games and adventures around the world.

Ages 5 -9. Meet in the library – make new friends!

W-O-R-L-D spells BINGO?!!?!?

Wednesdays, now through August 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 7: 45 p.m.

See the world as each week we play a special game of bingo fea-

turing the place that Fluffy is currently visiting. This is a family

night activity – all ages are encouraged to attend.

Registration Appreciated.

Magic Treehouse Brown Bag Adventures!

Thursdays, now through August 11th, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

Jack and Annie fans won‘t want to miss this book club program.

Enjoy trivia, activities and making new friends as you travel

through a different book each week! Bring a bagged lunch and

drink -you never know where you might end up, and you could

be hungry! Ages 7 -9 or fans of the series. Registration a must!

Featured books:

August 4th – Ghost Town at Sundown

August 11th – Civil War on Sunday

Boys Stay Out!!!

Friday, August 12th, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you love Fancy Nancy, the colors pink, purple, silver, gold,

etc., all things pretty and frilly then this girls only program is for

you! No slimy, creepy crawlies here! Just lots of girly fun!

Ages 5 -9. Registration a must!

Novel Destinations Book Discussion!

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Join us for a new book discussion as we travel the world without

ever leaving the library. Sample some culinary delights of the

country that is featured in each book. Books will be available at

the library for check out. Registration Appreciated.

Wednesday, August 24th – Inheritance of Loss, by Kiran Desai

Greg Joseph, Bass Player for the Clarks, presented the winners of the

Hampton Community Library raffle an autographed Guitar

Jason Kikel

Claire Taylor with her brother Christian

Around the World with Fluffy

The End of Summer Reading Club Party!

Thursday, August 11th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

For all participants in the One World, Many Stories reading pro-

gram. Join us we travel the worlds playing games, making

crafts, storytelling and much more! Winners for the Summer

Reading Club prizes will be drawn that day. You do not need to

be present to win, but we hope you will join us for an evening of

fun and entertainment! Registration is required!!

You are Here and You are Finished

End of Summer Reading Party!

Friday, August 12th , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

For all those who participated in the Summer Reading Program:

You are Here, come hang out in the library while it‘s closed and

do the one thing that drives the library director crazy- eating

and drinking in the library. Registration is required.

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WPXI-TV Skylights Media Days Welcomed Hampton High School

When it comes to High School

football Channel 11 is the place to

turn. This year John Fedko kicked

off the coverage early with Skylights

Media Day, July 11th at Heinz Field.

The Hampton Talbots were

interviewed by Channel 11 report-

ers, received tours of Heinz Field

and had their photos taken on the

scoreboard at Heinz Field.

―This was a terrific event,‖ said

Skylights host John Fedko.

―Channel 11 has always been com-

mitted to covering our tremendous

High School athletes. Hosting them

at Heinz Field was spectacular.‖

Skylights coverage on air be-

gins on September 2nd but on line

the excitement is already under way.

At WPXI.com/skylights we have

hundreds of pictures from media day of play-

ers and coaches and cheerleaders. We will

also keep everyone updated on facebook at

―Channel 11 Skylights‖ and on Twitter at

―Fans of Fedko.‖

A special thank you to our Skylights

Media Days sponsors, Wendy‘s, Trib Total

Media, S&T Bank, GNC, West Liberty Uni-

versity, University of Pittsburgh Asthma In-

stitute and the Marines.

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Concordia Recognized for Outstanding Quality of Care

Concordia Lutheran Ministries evolved from a

small, safe haven for orphan children, founded in 1881.

Now celebrating 130 years, Concordia Lutheran Minis-

tries acquired two facilities: Sunrise of Cranberry and

Sunrise of Fox Chapel.

Concordia‘s range of offerings includes adult day

services, personal care, home care, hospice, medical

and rehabilitation services, pharmacy for residents, re-

tirement living, skilled nursing, and medical equipment

capabilities. With these new locations, Concordia will

have a total of 622 personal care beds and 70 memory

support units. Concordia President and CEO Keith

Frndak said, ―We are looking forward to the opportu-

nity to serve more and to serve better. Both facilities

are in remarkable condition and will support our grow-

ing continuum of care.‖

Concordia is one of the largest and most comprehen-

sive senior care providers in the country and its Penn-

sylvania Department of Health inspection results are in

the top 2%. According to Medicare‘s newly installed

rating system, Concordia‘s Cabot location earned the

highest designation, a five-star rating and received the

inaugural in Quality Care Award.

There are nine locations in the Concordia family:

Concordia at Cabot, Concordia of the South Hills, Con-

cordia at Rebecca Residence, Concordia of Fox Chapel,

Concordia at Cranberry, Concordia at Ridgewood

Place, Concordia at the Orchard, Good Samaritan Hos-

pice, and Concordia Visiting Nurses.

Local Graduate Begins New Career

Julie Byrnes, a Hampton High School graduate, is excited

to begin her career in the teaching world. Byrnes entered Du-

quesne University as an Elementary Education Major, and

along the way she picked up a Minor in Spanish and a Certifi-

cate in Instructional Technology. With her newly earned de-

gree, she will be teaching Kindergarten at Heartprints Center

for Early Childhood Education located in Cranberry. Heart-

prints is a well established preschool that was recently ap-

proved to start a Kindergarten curriculum and Byrnes will be a

part of the team pi-

loting the program.

―Attaining a Spanish

Minor and Technol-

ogy Certificate made

me more marketable

when applying for

jobs, stated Byrnes.

―I would advise col-

lege students to de-

clare a minor that is

unique to their ma-

jor. Due to a tough

job market, it is im-

portant to stand out

on a resume, in an

interview, and hope-

fully as a new em-

ployee.‖ For more

information on the

programs offered at

Heartprints, call 724

-741-1008.

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“Who Are Those Guys?”

Following a very competitive late June tryout and evalua-

tion process ten boys and one girl were selected to represent

Hampton baseball on its 11 year old, B tournament team. The

coaching staff immediately reserved spots in four consecutive

July tournaments, including Brad-Mar-Pine, Pine Richland,

Indiana and Bauerstown. The B‘s made great strides over the

course of the first two and were feeling extremely confident as

the team headed down Route 910 for tourney #3, Indiana

Township‘s ITAA Classic.

Visit the website for the rest of the story.

First Row: Nick Coughenour, Trent Aguiar

Second Row: Doug Obenrader, Michael Schuetz, Cole Caval-

line, Adam Graff, Michael Delbianco, Chris Suddeth

Third Row: Mia Commendatore, Zach Case, Andy Kubay

Coaches: Mike Graff, Doug Obenrader, Rick Coughenour,

John Aguiar

2011 Hampton U11 B Team

1st row: Andrew Coholich and Michael Orban

2nd Row: Brayton Slate, Kyle Hoehler, Noah Radomski,

Nathan Johnstonbaugh and Matthew Commendatore.

3rd Row: Anthony Coll, Bo Ritz, Zach Barger, Adam

Stroud, and David Butler. Coaches: Rich Radomski, Joe

Coholich, Keith Hoehler, and Eric Slate.

Hampton's 10B Tournament team went undefeated and won

1st place in Etna's 10U Tournament in July. Zach Bargar

was the MVP for the championship game against Sharps-

burg. Bargar hit a home run that cleared the fence in the

outfield and brought in 2 additional runs!

2011 Hampton U10 B Team

2011 Hampton U8 B Coach Pitch

Front Row: Harry Hamlin, Johnny Rizzo, Colin Murray,

Brennan Murray, Robert Leppert, and Matthew Kubay

Middle Row: Luke Santorello, Hunter Thompson, Nate Lam-

bert, Aidan Camerota, Charlie Gantt, and Ethan Varley

Coaches: John Rizzo, Larry Thompson, Head Coach Frank

Camerota, Dan Gantt, and Mike Lambert.

Coach Camerota didn‘t have much time to draft a B team, but

when the final decision was made, he took these young play-

ers to three tournaments. They didn‘t bring home a trophy,

but gained a heck of an experience and had a good time.

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Pictured in Photo: Coaches: Sheetz, Kowalski, Clutter, Nelligan

Top row: Chloe Nelligan, Amanda Zelnis, Ashley Sheetz, Marina Smith, Samantha

Clutter Bottom Row: Laryn Edwards, Molly Staszak, Alaina Nugent,

Morgan Gillespie, Sidney Kowalski, and Ashley Lambert.

T his group of girls played remarkably well together and ended

the Natrona Heights tournament with an outstanding record

of six wins and zero losses! A no-hitter ball game was pitched by

Morgan Gillespie, to earn herself the most valuable player award.

Gillespie did not realize it was a no hitter and stated, ―I was very

thankful for the team and the way we played together‖. Sam

Clutter, Molly Staszak, Amanda Zelnis and Ashley Sheetz were

also awarded MVP‘s for their contribution to a perfect record!

Local Target Starting Softball League for Charity

The Richland Township Target

store has a team of volunteers, led by

Hampton‘s own Mara Lehman, who

have pulled together for projects such as

creating a playroom for the Lighthouse

Foundation and hosting blood drives for

the Central Blood bank. Their latest

idea will allow for any local organiza-

tion, business or charity to get involved

and make money for their favorite char-

ity!

It all started when two Target

stores, Richland and Butler decided to

challenge each other to a softball game.

The loser had to pay $100.00 bucks to

the winners‘ charity fund. Of course

Richland stepped up to the plate and

won. Since the first game, other stores

wanted a piece of the action. That got

the teams thinking, who else wants to

challenge our Target teams? If you

have a group interested in a healthy ac-

tivity to benefit your favorite charity,

contact Mara at the Richland Target and

step up to the plate.

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2011 U12 Natrona Heights Fast Pitch Champions

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This year, the U15 team was young in age, but the

talent of these young ladies managed to work their

way to a championship win over Memorial Day

weekend in Indiana Township and late July in

Saxonburg! Hampton had tough competition this

year, but with their dedication and drive they exe-

cuted enough wins to bring home the trophies. The

MVP's from Saxonburg were respectfully awarded

to: Maddy Nelligan, Gianna Rotellini, Katya Bitt-

ner, and Megan Thornton.

Front Row: Alyssa Hunkele, Maddy Nelligan,

Courtney Kuzemchak, Megan Thornton, and

Stephanie Rizzo.

Back Row: Call up for Katya Bittner: Chloe Nelli-

gan, Erica Tronetti, Abbie Morris, Ashley Stokes,

Marissa Bagley, and Gianna Rotellini.

Coaches: John Kuzemchak, Sam Rotellini, Head

Coach Steve Thornton and Linda Bagley (Aimee

Gmuer not present for picture at Saxonburg Tour-

nament)

2011 U15 Saxonburg Fast Pitch Tournament Champions

Fox Chapel

Division

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2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Named

Five Hampton High School graduates,

who excelled in a variety of sports, will be

inducted at a dinner reception at Wild-

wood Country Club on Saturday, Septem-

ber 10. There will be a golf outing on Fri-

day, September 9, at Pittsburgh National

Golf Course.

The 2011 Hall of Famers are: Jennifer

Best Akers - 1993/Soccer, Basketball,

Track & Field; Roy Horne - 1957/

Football, Track & Field; Dave Mannella -

1978/Football, Track & Field; Becky

(Continued on page 20)

Hampton High School Rowing Team Rows to Nationals

Katie Dukovich on World Development Team

By Tina Harper

T he Hampton High School Rowing Team per-

formed remarkably well this spring, despite

flooded river conditions which kept them

from practicing outdoors. On May 19-21, the team

traveled to Oak Ridge, TN and competed in the 2011

Midwest Championships. The JV4 women placed 1st

in their event, which qualified them for a trip to Na-

tionals, May 26-29 in Cherry Hill, NJ. The ―4‖

means four rowers and a coxswain and consisted of

Jordan Bamrick, Catie Bert, Kelley Bittner, Katie

Dukovich, and Jessica Garver. This is the second

time the girls have competed at Nationals.

The JV4 men also made it to Nationals this

spring, the first time in the history of Hampton Row-

ing, which started in 1999.

The men‘s ―4‖ consisted

of Katie Schuetz, Chris

Garver, Alex Krills, Matt

Lombardo, and Will Zang.

Senior Katie Dukovich

has been a standout rower

since she joined the team

her freshman year. Based

on Katie‘s ERG (indoor

rowing machine) times,

she was invited to attend a

camp for the US Rowing

National Team. She was

selected for the World

Development Team, a

stepping stone to partici-

pating in the Olympics.

Katie trained for five

weeks at the Coast Guard

Academy in Connecticut, The 2010-11 Hampton High School Rowing Team Photo courtesy of Madia Photography

Senior Katie Dukovich made

the World Development Row-

ing Team, a stepping stone to

participating in the Olympics.

then in Germany for 10 days. Katie

remarked, ―It was a great experi-

ence! Our boundaries were pushed

to the limit. I think it makes you a

better person.‖

Rowing is a year-round sport.

The team begins training when

school starts, 4-5 days a week, on

the river or indoors, depending on

the weather. During the winter,

practice continues indoors with

weight lifting, conditioning, and

ERGing. With the competitive sea-

son in the spring, training continues

through May. Most rowers attend

summer rowing camps.

Hampton Rowing Team is lead

by Head Coach Chelsea Prior and

Assistant Coach Barry Rogers. Ac-

(Continued on page 19)

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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Schwend’s Monthly Report - June 2011

Monthly Incident Summary:

CO Alarm no Illness 0

Commercial Fire Alarm 4

Gas Line Struck/Smell of Gas Inside 2

Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter 2

Electrical Problem in a structure 2

Residential Fire Alarm 4

Residential Structure Fire 1

Vehicle Accident with Containment 5

Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 1

Vehicle Fire 1

Wires Down or Transformer Problem 2

Other Types of Incidents 1

Total Incidents for the Month 25

Total Incidents for 2010 202

Late Night (11p-7a) 38

Weekday daylight (7a-5p) 71

Noteworthy incidents: NHVFD was dispatched along with HVFD

and mutual aid for a house filling with smoke on West Hardies Rd. at

approximately 1:30 a.m. on the 23rd. The source of the smoke was

found and the house was ventilated.

Former Fire Chief John Harkins passed away this month. John was a

Life Member with over 1500 career fire call responses.

New Membership: We can always use new members who are inter-

ested in firefighting or as drivers only. There is a place in the depart-

ment for anyone who is interested in helping. Please contact an officer

at 724-443-5250, or visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.

will ever have! We can appreciate this by understanding

that your child‘s spine protects their spinal cord, which

contains billions of nerve fibers that send ―well‖ mes-

sages and life-giving energy to every part of their body.

Interference to these nerve fibers can occur when

tiny spinal misalignments called vertebral subluxations

exist. Subluxations distort messages from the brain to

the rest of the body, leading to a state of dis-ease, and a

lowered resistance to illness results when the body is in a

state of dis-ease. In effect, vertebral subluxations rob the

body of its optimal ability to heal and repair itself from

within, thus diminishing a child‘s capacity to express

health and vitality.

Reasons for the cause of infant and childhood sub-

luxations include labor & delivery difficulties, such as

breeched births, C-sections, and the use of forceps or

vacuum extraction at birth. Slips and falls associated

with play-time, and sport-related injuries also play a role

in the occurrence of subluxation early on. In fact, health

problems in childhood, or even adulthood, have been

traced back to spinal damage at birth.

Warning signs of vertebral subluxation may include

fatigue, joint pains, ―noisy‖ bones, frequent falling, hy-

peractivity, postural imbalances (shoulder/hips appear

unlevel), and recurring illnesses such as colic, head-

aches, ear, nose, and throat infections. Chiropractic

care specifically corrects subluxation, thereby restoring

the body‘s natural and optimal healing ability. It is not

necessarily a ―treatment‖ for all of the above named con-

ditions, but an approach aimed at the underlying cause in

most cases.

The focus of my practice is to educate and encour-

age whole family participation toward the goal of opti-

mal health through Chiropractic care. Recognizing that

prevention is always the best defense against the possi-

bility of disease is critical for our existing and future

generations of truly healthy, drug-free children.

For more information on Chiropractic research

pertaining to pediatric health care, visit

www.icpa4kids.org.

Dr Febbraro (Continued from page 1)

At Health First Chiropractic, Dr. Domenic Febbraro

serves Hampton Township and surrounding communi-

ties with over 15 years experience in pediatric and adult

corrective spinal care. A graduate of Central Catholic

High School in 1988, he received his doctorate from

Life University, School of Chiropractic in 1996. He is a

member of the Chiropractic Fellowship of PA, and the

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. His

purpose is to educate and care for as many families as

possible toward optimal health through natural Chiro-

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Botball is a standards-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-

neering, Math) competition in which teams design, construct and pro-

gram fully-autonomous robots that accomplish tasks within the con-

straints of a game. The club is actively seeking sponsorships to continue

their participation in this vital STEM-oriented activity that provides real

-world experience to high school students.

For more information about Botball or the Hampton High School

Robotics Club, please contact club advisor Mr. Vince Kuzniewski at

[email protected].

Botball (Continued from page 5)

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Watermelon….Delicious? Yes Nutritious? More so than You may Think

by John Rizzo

N othing says summer quite like the cool refreshing taste of

watermelon. Originating in the Kalahari Desert, water-

melon has been grown and harvested for food for over

5000 years. Pictured in hieroglyphics on the walls of ancient Egyp-

tians, watermelon was considered a regal food and was often buried

in the tombs of kings for their afterlife. It quickly found its way to

America with the European colonists and African slaves.

Today, the United States produces over 4 billion pounds of

watermelon a year primarily in Florida, California, Texas, Georgia

and Indiana. 85% of this is grown for the retail market and pretty

much all of it is consumed within the United States.

Watermelon is a great source of Vitamin A, which promotes

good vision and counteracts night blindness, and Vitamin C needed

for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. And

equally important, the carotenoid lycopene is abundant in water-

melon. Extensive studies of lycopene has shown that its antioxidant

and cancer-preventing properties can protect humans from several

forms of cancer including prostate, breast, endometrial, lung and

colorectal.

Although it‘s not very difficult to get children to eat water-

melon, the following recipe will add a whole new dimension to the

fruit that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Watermelon Strawberry Lemonade Servings: 4

Hull the strawberries and wash well. Place the watermelon, straw-

berries, lemon juice and water in an electric blender and blend on

high speed until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer to

remove any stringy pulp. Add the sugar and stir till dissolved.

Chill and serve.

Adult Watermelon Strawberry cocktail:

Add 4 ounces of vodka to the Watermelon Strawberry lemonade.

Watermelon, cubed

and seeds removed

6 Cups

Sugar

Lemon Juice

1/3 Cup

1/2 Cup

Strawberries 1/2 Cup Water 1 Cup

Burglary

On Sunday, June 26 residents of the 2400 block of Lin-

den Drive returned home from being away for the weekend

and found items had been taken from the house. A Wii game

system was taken along with several tools from the resident's

tool cabinet. Investigation to continue.

Fire

On Thursday, June 23 Hampton Police responded to a

residence in the 2600 block of West Hardies Road for a base-

ment filled with smoke. Some household cleaning products in

a bucket somehow reacted and caught fire. North Hampton

VFD, Hampton VFD and Richland VFD responded and han-

dled the incident.

Vandalism

On Thursday, June 23 several residents along Haberlein

Road had their mailboxes vandalized overnight. No one saw

or heard anything suspicious. No suspects at this time.

Theft

On Thursday, June 23 and employee at the BP at 3915

Route 8 reported sometime between approximately 10:30 and

Police Log (Continued from page 5)

11:00 a.m., someone took a change purse from her purse. The two

suspects were searched as well as the premises with negative results.

Investigation to continue.

Tree/Wires Down

On Monday, July 11 at 5:00 p.m., police received a report of a

tree down on wires and tree on fire on West Bardonner Road. The

tree was not on fire upon arrival. Wires were down between Flor-

ence and Gittings Drive with the top of the tree on the wires. Fire

Police and Fire Department were on scene. Police notified Duquesne

Light Company, and the Hampton Road Crew supplied barricades to

close the road between Gittings and Florence Drive. At 6:35 p.m.,

Duquesne Light Company was on scene and took control of the

road.

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The Solution to Summertime Soreness

by Rebekah Delling

A s summer wears on, it‘s easy to get

worn down. Outdoor chores and even

fun activities can take a toll on your

body. But relief is just around the corner at

Words & Bodyworks Massage Therapy, con-

veniently located on Rte 8. Our therapists

specialize in Deep-tissue massage to alleviate

your worst muscle pain and tension. You‘ll be

delighted with our comfortable rooms, person-

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now through August 25, purchase our Sum-

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cording to Coach Rogers, ―Rowing - as beauti-

ful as a ballet, as tough as football, a sport any

high school student can participate and excel

in.‖

The Hampton High School Rowing Team

welcomes additional members, especially

boys. If you are interested in joining the team,

contact Coach Rogers at (412) 487-4930.

Rowing (Continued from page 15)

Cyber Schools & Academies: Promises & Practices

What if cyber schools and acad-

emies were ‗the thing‘ right now be-

cause of financial benefits more so

than the academic benefits of moving

students, parents, teachers, and admin-

istrators alike into delivering the type

of authentic, individualized, and en-

gaging, education that is possible today

because of the technologies that are

now available to us?

Assuming cyber schools and acad-

emies aren’t ‗the thing‘ right now be-

cause of financial benefits, I would be

inclined to see the same types of qual-

ity planning, implementation and per-

formance management in cyber

schools and academies as I see in brick

and mortar buildings. I would see

members of the delivery chain – who

include for- profit vendors and non-

unionized educators as well as mem-

bers of the public sector - grappling

with challenge, governance, program,

and project management. I would see

a focus on recent performance against

trajectory and milestones. Simply

stated, assuming cyber schools and

academies aren‘t ‗the thing‘ right be-

cause of financial benefits, I would see

members of the delivery chain encoun-

tering sleepless nights worrying about

whether the system is delivering on the

targets it has set. This would require a

laser focus on deliverology (n.): a

systematic process for driving progress

and delivering results in government

and the public sector.

Who makes up your cyber school or

cyber academy delivery chain? The

combination of the right mindset with

the right methods will guarantee re-

sults. To learn more about effective

teaching and learning in the online

environment, contact Melanie Sitter:

[email protected].

Advertorial by Melanie Sitter

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Depreciation Land’s Museum North Hills Community Outreach

Volunteer Orientations and Opportunities at NHCO

Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer trainings are held at

various times and locations every month. Call 412-307-0071 to

learn more about helping a senior remain safe and independent

in his own home. North Hills Community Outreach will hold

an orientation session for interested volunteers on August 11,

1:30 PM, at NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Ave

(AGH). Contact Linda Robins at 412-487-6316, option 2,

x3215 to sign up. Volunteers are needed to weed, harvest, cut

grass and deliver food for North Hills Community Outreach‘s

garden in Bellevue. Contact Rosie Wise at 412-307-0069.

Free Computer Classes

North Hills Community Outreach offers free computer classes

to help people become more comfortable using computers in

their job searches. Classes are open to everyone and include

Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, Inter-

net Job Searching, Word, and Excel. The classes take place at

NHCO‘s Millvale Satellite, 416 Lincoln Ave on Wednesdays

from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Call 412-487-6316, option 2.

Smullin Dawson - 1996/Swimming; and Diane Vitunic - 1996/

Soccer, Track & Field.

These five athletes will be recognized during the pre-game

ceremony at the September 9 football game against Ringgold.

Tickets for the dinner are $35 per person and may be pur-

chased at the High School Athletics Office. Tickets will be

sold at the door for $40. Additional information is available

through the office of the Athletic Director at 412-492-6389.

Hall of Fame (Continued from page 15)

Saturday, September 17 5:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Reservations Required

Revelers are invited to a lively gathering at the ―Talley Cavey

Tavern‖ at the Depreciation Lands Museum. Experience an

evening of historical entertainment in the atmosphere of an

18th century frontier tavern. Patrons will be indulged with

refreshment, libations and victuals of the highest quality,

served by a staff of curious colonial characters. Enjoy au-

thentic 18th century music by The Pittsburgh Historical Mu-

sic Society, games and entertainment. Stroll the museum

grounds, and shop in the Talley Cavey Mercantile.

Visit the website: www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org or stop by the

Hampton Township Police Department during normal business hours

to order tickets. Cost per ticket is $25

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Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia Walk

Come join the 2011 Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia Walk

as we raise funds to support the Western Pennsylvania Chap-

ter of NHF (WPCNHF), the National Hemophilia Foundation

(NHF) and to raise awareness about the bleeding and clotting

disorders community. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

9:00AM Check-In * 10:00AM Walk Begins

North Park * Boat House * Allison Park, PA

Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

Bring your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to this

festive and fun event! The Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia

Walk will be held rain or shine.

For more information about the Western Pennsylvania Hemo-

philia Walk, please visit www.westpennhemophilia.org or

contact Madonna McGuire Smith, Local Event Manager:

724.741.6160 or [email protected].

HAEE Annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ Hartwood Acres 9:00 start Register online at www.hamptonalliance.org

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Banner as an F18 Fighter Jet flew overhead piloted by 1995

Hampton graduate, Lieutenant Commander Kristin Burke

Greentree. ―Wow! That was really special,‖ echoed bystand-

ers. The Clarks concert followed Georgi. The former IUP

school mates have developed a large local following and the

bass guitarist, Gregory Joseph, is a Hampton resident. They

have also appeared nationally on the Jay Leno Show. Both

evenings culminated in a spectacular fireworks display by

Pyrotechnico, the same group that supplies fireworks for the

Regatta.

Based on the many favorable comments, enthusiasm and

participation by residents in the events, Lochner believes they

will reinstate the two-day celebration next year. ―This would

not be possible without the help of the numerous volunteers

July 4 Celebration (Continued from page 1)

Hampton Talbot Tailgate Friday, October 14th 4:00—7:00 p.m.

Hampton Middle School

and township employees who put in extra time to make this a suc-

cessful event. I would like to especially thank the Hampton Fire

Police, the Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Medical Ser-

vices and the Civil Air Patrol.‖

Hampton native, F-18 Pilot Kristin Burke Greentree with students

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Imagine a dental crown made in one

visit! Most dental restorative methods

require more than one visit to the dentist.

On the first visit, you‘re injected with

anesthesia, the tooth is prepared, an im-

pression taken, and a temporary restora-

tion is put on your tooth. At a second

appointment a couple of weeks later, you

receive another injection, have the tem-

porary removed and a permanent restora-

tion is placed. A new piece of equipment

called a Cerec Dentistry Unit has

changed the way dentistry crowns are

made.

Utilizing this new technology, a

CAD camera scans the tooth with light

waves and utilizes no radiation. The

tooth is built utilizing a computerized 3-d

model and milled out on a milling ma-

chine while the patient is in the office.

According to Dr. Bonidy, ―because of the

precise measurements utilizing this tech-

nology, the crown fits like a glove. My

patients love it - they can have their per-

manent crown made in one visit‖.

According to Cerec, approximately

4% of dental offices in the country have

this new technology. Dr. Bonidy states

―the Cerec Unit delivers a better product,

saves time and is less aggravation for my

patients.‖

Dental Crowns Go Hi Tech by Autumn Edmiston

When asked why he brought the Cerec

Unit into his practice, Bonidy replied,

―technology is fascinating to me - anything I

can learn to help my patients is an important

part of my practice.‖ Bonidy also utilizes

digital x-rays - that are lower in radiation, oral

cancer screenings, and laser gum surgery. For

more information regarding the one-visit

crown, visit www.bonidydental.com.

The Clarks—Photo by Michael Coelho

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Pet Dog Etiquette by Jan McCune - CPDT - KA

Since I have a few dogs unfortunately I have frequent visits

to the vet. I‘ve noticed how a few people just don‘t think when

they go to a vet‘s office or a pet store. I‘ve seen dogs urinate on

a wall in the waiting room and the owners not even ask for some-

thing to clean up the mess. More dangerously I see people bring

their dogs into the vets office on a loose or retractable leash and

allow their dogs to go up to another dog in the waiting room.

Often time‘s dogs that are in the vet‘s office aren‘t feeling well

and the last thing they need is for a dog to jump on them or be a

wiggle pup in their face. Also I‘ve seen people really trying to

keep their dogs away from other dogs because they know their

dogs aren‘t dog friendly and/or their dogs aren‘t feeling well

only to have someone come in with their dog out of control. All

I‘m asking folks is for you to treat your vets‘ office and places

that you take your dog as you would your own home. Make sure

you walk your dog around before you take him/her into the vets‘

office or store. If they defecate or urinate, clean it up. You‘d

want someone to do that for you. When you go into the waiting

area, have your dog on a short leash and don‘t let them interact

with other dogs in the waiting room. Take a moment to look

around the waiting room, be aware the other dogs or cats in the

waiting area. Please don‘t let your

dog put its face in the doorway of a

cat carrier. Cats hate to be away

from their homes and the last thing

they need is to have a dog trying to

sniff them when they have no way

to get away from them. The stress

level for cats in this situation is

terribly high and can only exasper-

ate their health problems. Be

thoughtful of others and hopefully

they will do the same to you.

Fritz

Dog Central Daycare Center Floats at The Regatta

By Tracy Burns

Dog Central Daycare Center, located at 4750 William Flynn

Highway (Route 8) behind Allison Park Post Office, is Hamp-

ton‘s ―hangout‖ for the canine click. Dogs enjoy mingling, exer-

cising and playing with friends of their own kind. Dogs are wel-

come to stop buy for an hour or two, a day, an overnight or an

extended stay. Dog Central also offers a self-wash facility as

well as full service grooming.

Mike Stayert began the business three

years ago. He had just moved back to the area

and wanted to stay local to help care for his

parents. Having worked in a kennel when he

was younger, and having been a dog lover all

his life, Stayert decided to take classes in

―doggie daycare‖ and open his own business.

And he enjoys what he does.

After years of mulling the idea over, this

year Stayert decided to join the ―Anything

That Floats Event‖ at The Three Rivers Re-

gatta and take his furry friends along. ―It

looked like something fun to do. I had some

materials lying around and decided to put them

together into what quickly resembled the shape

of a boat,‖ explained Stayert. He used four 55

gallon drums, a panel from a chain-link fence

and a brown tarp to create his ―thing that

floats‖ and he topped it off, of course, with his three dogs Dread

Pirate ―Homer‖, Captain ―Leo‖ and Able Seaman ―Buddy‖!

―We didn‘t enter to win. We just wanted to have fun,‖ said

Stayert. This is just as well, since they came in dead last. No

worries, though. Stayert was awarded ―The Fastest Sinking

Float‖, of which he is quite proud.

So, if you have or know of a dog that needs anything Dog

Central Daycare Center has to offer, stop by and see all they have

to offer, not the least of which is an owner who really loves his

guests.

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