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July 2015 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 10 No. 3
The Hampton News
2015 Elementary Chess Tournament
What’s Inside
Police Log ...................................... 6
Real Estate ..................................... 6
Library News .............................. 7-8
Chef Corner ................................... 9
Sports ...................................... 11-14
Depreciation Lands Museum ..... 15
Current Events ....................... 15/20
Volunteer Fire Department........ 18
Pet Talk ........................................ 18
Help Wanted ............................... 22
Erin Prosser, Poff Elementary Media Specialist, held the annual chess tournament at Poff Elementary School on Wednesday, June 3rd,
2015. Fifteen students from Wyland, Central and Poff Elementary schools competed against each other during the early morning tour-
nament. The first place winner was Ed Xu from Wyland Elementary, pictured in the back row, fourth from the left.
Photo by Erin Prosser
Girl Scouts Are “Not-Just-Princesses” at Day Camp
by Diane Prem
Approximately 120 Girls Scouts and volun-
teers set up camp at Hampton Community Park
on June 17th-19th to enjoy camaraderie, fun and
games, and to learn new things. Flag ceremonies,
hikes, songs, games, archery, and badge work all
revolved around the theme “Not-Just-A-
Princess.” “The theme was modeled after ‘Rosy
The Riveter’ with her ‘I Can Do It’ attitude,”
said Liz Perrone. Camp taught the girls to be self
-reliant and to tackle projects such as washing
cars and filling out applications for driver’s per-
mits. Other topics included respect, personal
hygiene (complete with free toothbrushes), self-
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A Look At George “Murph” Neelan
by Diane Prem
A fter graduating from Hampton
High School in 1960, George
“Murph” Neelan pursued a ca-
reer in the Air Force up until the age of
twenty when he was diagnosed with
Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After his dis-
charge he went to work for the Pepsi
Cola Company. Motivated to help oth-
ers, Neelan held an annual golf outing
for 18 years, and orchestrated other
fundraisers to raise money for MS that
the Pepsi Cola Company matched. “He
thinks more of other people than him-
self. He’s been like that his whole life.
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Kennywood Day
Photos Inside
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Freelance Writers: Elizabeth Harper and Diane Prem.
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For Murph, MS was never
a handicap. Even when it
hurts, he never lets it hin-
der him,” says good
friend Dean Renwick.
Neelan also belonged
to a group of Irishmen
who for years made trips
back and forth to North-
ern Ireland and Dublin to
bring Catholic and
Protestant kids to the
states to mentor them.
For those few weeks,
these kids were shown
what life could be like
without fighting, and how
to get along with others.
His latest project and
longtime dream was to
help people in Africa get
water by drilling a well.
There it can take seven
hours for someone to get
one liter of water for a
whole family. The facili-
tators for this project were
Joanne Horne, Nancy and
Dean Renwick, Cindy
Rylands, Cathy and Rich-
ard White, and Deb
Whitewood, who had
done this type of project
Murph (Continued from page 1)
Murph and his good friends who helped to make this water project possible.
before. The targeted village was Awasi,
Kenya, where even their school had no wa-
ter. Through his fundraising efforts, Neelan
raised a little over $8,000. The money will
be used to drill “Murph’s Water Well,” and
to purchase two 3,000 gallon water tanks,
300 five gallon buckets to carry the water,
and numerous school supplies that include
textbooks and backpacks.
A big thank you to George “Murph”
Neelan for all you have done for the com-
munity and beyond.
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Scout Earns Eagle Rank by Elizabeth Harper
B en Smith, a Boy Scout from Troop 17 at Parkwood Unit-
ed Presbyterian Church, recently received his Eagle
Scout Award, Boy Scout’s highest honor.
Ben’s project was to insulate and install a ceiling at the De-
preciation Lands Museum, in order to cover up electrical work in
a style that coordinated with the Museum’s 1800s design. Ben
was inspired after attending a court of honor for a fellow Scout.
“I stayed afterwards and asked a volunteer at the museum what
they really needed to have done. We discussed multiple projects,
but… decided that we wanted to do this one,” he explained.
He worked with his advisors from the museum and his
troop, as well as fellow friends and Scouts to accumulate 327
man hours. He learned a lot about being a leader, especially
among his friends who assisted him in completing his project.
“The most challenging part was trying to find days to work
with my schedule,” Ben said. He earned the award during his
senior year, at the same time juggling band, gymnastics, and
college decisions. He expressed gratitude for the help he re-
ceived from his troop advisor, Mark Eberhardt, his museum
mentor, Kent Maier, and his father, Gerry Smith.
“My favorite part of the project was the clean up day,” Ben
admitted. “We cleaned up the entire room and made that look
nice. When I finally stepped back and looked at everything, the
project was so much bigger than I thought it was.”
Ben will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology this
fall majoring in software engineering.
Ben Smith installing the ceiling at the museum
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esteem, friendship, sun safety, and a visit to
the police station.
Home Depot donated a work apron for
each Girl Scout and a wooden craft. How to
use a hammer to hammer nails was all part of
a friendly competitive relay game. Crafts in-
cluded making bath bombs, painting drinking
goblets, and embellishing mirrors with gems.
Unit Aides tended fires and cooked walking-
tacos, one pot pasta, and pie iron sandwiches.
Homemade ice-cream was another treat.
“I loved it! It was great exercise,” en-
thused Olivia Angelo, age eight. Marissa
Curry and Cara Herock, both age eight, add-
ed, “Especially the crafts.” Gabi Exler, age
seven, and Riley Bell, eight, exclaimed, “We
liked archery the best.”
The Friday overnight planned by Troop
50554 included a scavenger hunt, the movie
“Brave,” and a sleepover in the high school
with breakfast the next day. A special “thank
you” to Liz Perrone for being Day Camp Di-
rector, and Patti Annarelli for 19 years as
Registrar, who was presented with a hand-
made quilt comprised of past Day Camp t-
shirts. More photos on page 13
Girl Scouts (Continued from page 1)
Photos by Nicole Perrone
3392 Saxonburg Blvd. Glenshaw, PA 15116
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The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life of our residents and guests by
providing the very best in law enforcement services. Thank you to
the staff for helping to keep our community safe.
A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between
May 17th, 2015—June 6th, 2015.
Fatal Accident
On June 6th, 2015 at 11:09 a.m. Hampton Township Police
(HTP) were dispatched to Rt. 8 at East Hardies Rd. for a two ve-
hicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers learned that a
vehicle traveling northbound on Rt. 8 failed to stop for traffic that
was stopped for the red light and rear ended a vehicle. The driver
who caused the accident was transported to the hospital and died
a short time later. Investigation to continue.
Bank Robbery
On June 5th, 2015 at 2:07 p.m. HTP responded to an armed
robbery at the First Niagara Bank in Allison Park Plaza. The 2
males fled the scene in a vehicle. HTP officers secured the scene
and assisted the FBI with the investigation. Investigation to con-
tinue.
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H ave you registered for our Annual Summer Reading
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adults too! It’s not too late!
For babies through 4th grade, you are invited to join in Every
Hero has a Story! If you are in 5th grade through 12th grade or
an adult, get ready to Escape the Ordinary!
For young adults who need to fulfill volunteer hours,
don’t wait for school to start! Stop in and sign up to volunteer
at the library during the summer. Those ten hours will be done
before school even starts! Please call Miss Eileen for details.
The library can’t wait to see you and we wish all our read-
ers a fun and safe summer!
SUMMER HOURS!! Please come visit us; Tuesdays thru
Thursdays – 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays – 9:30 a.m. -5:00
p.m. and Saturdays -9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
HCL celebrates its Silver Anniversary (25 years) this year! For
the summer we thought it would be fun to hide silver tickets
throughout the library. If you find a silver ticket in a book,
magazine, dvd, book on CD, puppet kit, CD kit, in a plant, on
Fluffy, etc., bring it to the front desk for a chance at one of the
great prizes being offered in our summer reading programs!
Super Stories!
Tuesdays, Now thru August 11th 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
This storytime will be filled with lots of superhero fun! Sto-
rytimes will be geared towards preschoolers but younger sib-
lings are invited to attend.
Tiny Titans and Super Mousie!
Wednesdays and Thursdays,
Now through Aug. 13thth, 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Parents, grandparents and caregivers of little ones under the age
three, this storytime is specially designed for you! Build a foun-
dation of literacy with your baby through stories, songs, and
interactive play!
To Infinity and Beyond: Music and Play time!
Wednesdays, Now thru August 12th, 1:00 p.m.
Please note there will be no program July 1st and July 15th .
Join us for a special music and movement storytime that en-
courages active play and dance. We will be flying like Super-
man, jumping like Batman, balancing like Ironman, and flexing
our muscles like the Hulk! Ages 4 -7.
Top Secret Tales! Fridays,
June 12th thru August 14th 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Get ready for lots of top secret super hero fun! Storytimes will
be geared towards preschoolers but younger siblings are invited
to attend.
Superhero Training Academy! Thursdays,
Now thru July 23rd 1:00 p.m.
Please note there will NO Academy July 2nd!
Each week cadets will learn new skills and facts about all our
favorite superheros: Ironman, The Hulk, Captain America,
Wonder Woman and so many more. Cadets must be between
the ages of 5 -8. Registration is Required!
Amazing Adventures in Art!
Wednesdays, July 8th thru August 12th 1:00 p.m.
Calling all budding artists between the ages of 8 and 12! Bring
your berets & paintbrushes and join Miss Jen this summer for 6
weeks of Amazing Adventures in Art! We’ll learn about the very
first painting in the world, meet famous artists, and make our own
masterpieces! Each week we’ll explore a different style of art and
then create our very own versions to take home. Be sure to wear
a shirt that you don’t mind getting all messy! REGISTRATION
is REQUIRED so that we have enough supplies for all our Picas-
sos! Register soon – space is limited!
No Shame Book Club! 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Are you an adult who has been caught reading YA lit? Do you
take the cover off the book once you buy it? Join us as we proud-
ly discuss some of the best titles in YA Lit!
Tuesday, July 7th , Paper Towns, by John Green (movie to be
released soon!)
Tuesday, August 4th, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Chil-
dren, by Riggs Ransom
Betty’s Book Buzz! 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 9th Necessary Lies, By Diane Chamberlain.
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club!
Tuesdays, July 14th 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18th 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Scrapbooking Luau!
Make summer a time to finish those scrapbooks! Come out and
scrapbook! Whether you have been scrapbooking for years or
you are just starting, join us for cropping, special designs and
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new friends! We meet in Great Room A.
Murder By the Book: A Mystery Book Discussion!
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15th, Silkworm by Robert Galbraith.
Pin-Tea-Resting Fridays: An Adult Craft and Happy
Hour! July 24th @ 5:00 p.m.
Adults! Join us for a happy hour event like no other! Learn
how to make a cool craft from Pinterest while sampling on
delicious tea cocktails made from local tea shop owner
Danielle Spinola from the Tea Loft. Registration and a
$5.00 donation are requested. Must be 21 and over.
Fluffy’s Super Sleepover and Bedtime Storytime.
Tuesday, July 21st 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m..
Wear your pjs to this special bedtime storytime for you and
your stuffed animal friend. Then Fluffy and all stuffed ani-
mal friends will sleep over in the library. (Only stuffed
animals are sleeping over in the library!) All friends will
be available to be picked up the next day by their owners.
Registration for this program is appreciated.
Changes coming to the SAT and ACT Tests!
Don’t Get Left Behind!
Thursday, July 23rd, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Are you confused about the changes to the upcoming SAT
and ACT tests? Huntington Learning Center is providing
an informational seminar to describe these changes and to
help you decide which test is right for you. The session is
free, but registration is required.
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Friday, July 31st 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Calling all wizards, witches and muggles! Celebrate Har-
ry’s birthday with us. We’ll sort into Hogwarts houses,
Library (Continued from page 7) explore some of Harry’s favorite classes, and make some magical me-
mentos to take home. Registration a must.
Muggles must be between ages 9-12 years old.
25th
Anniversary Picnic! Thursday,
August 13th, 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of the 2015 Summer Reading Program plus 25
years of connecting people with books! There will be games, crafts,
music and picnic foods to say thank you for your support of the Hamp-
ton Community Library!
Registration Required. More details to follow.
Kudos to our great library! by Richard Levander
I moved here from Uniontown 18 years ago. A few years ago a
friendly neighbor said “Go see our great library at the Hampton Com-
munity Center- the people/staff there are the greatest!” Boy was she
right! It took about 2 minutes to get my free library card and BAM I
was on my way! Did you know that the library gets the latest dvds the
same time they are released in stores? You can get on the waiting list
and in a few short weeks – you have the dvd! Also, if there’s a music
cd you would like to listen to or a dvd the Hampton Community Li-
brary does not have they can get it for you! The staff is under the
terrific guidance of Suzanna Krispli, who keeps coming up with new
programs, and Margy Mitnick, who keeps all the books, dvds, etc., in
order. They all make the extra effort to help you in whatever way they
can. The supporting staff of Elaine, Eileen, Karen, Betty, Jody, Jen,
Barb, and of course Jackie, always makes you feel welcome! (Even if
you do “borrow” some rubber bands from time to time!) I would not
trade them for any other library in the area.
Happy Anniversary Ladies! Keep up the great work!
From your favorite film buff – Richard Levander.
Strength Training, Not Just for Men by Kenny Cuzzo
Let’s start out by congratulating all the women who understand
the benefits and importance of strength training. By now you have
experienced the healthy advantages of strengthening your bones,
improving your balance, toning your body and weight loss.
Now let us share all the benefits with the women who are still a
little weary about strength training.
As women and men grow older they lose about 1 percent of their
bone and muscle strength every year. One of the best ways to pre-
vent and in some cases reverse bone and muscle loss is by adding
strength training to your workout routine.
Posture is very important to women of all ages. Strength train-
ing will help improve your posture as well as your balance and co-
ordination. If you have poor flexibility and balance, strength train-
ing can reduce your risk of falling; an important benefit, especially
as you get older.
Recent studies have shown that women who followed a weight-
training routine 3 times a week increased the amount of calories
burned in normal daily activity in addition to those burned during
exercise. More calories are used to make and maintain muscle than
fat, and in fact strength training can boost your metabolism by 15
percent — that can really jumpstart a weight loss plan. Strength
training will not only help you burn calories during your workout
but your body continues to burn calories after strength training.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of strength
training please stop by NuAge Fitness or give us a call at 724-444-
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Chef Corner
Egg Shortage is Hitting Home by John Rizzo
Why has the cost of eggs increased around 120% over the
past month? Very simply put, supply and demand. There is a
genuine shortage of eggs and egg products. Nearly 47 million
hens across the United States have been infected with avian flu.
This led to the euthanizing of the infected flocks in order to stop
the spread of the virus. It’s estimated that we are losing about 28
million eggs a day.
The processed egg market is the first to realize the shortages.
Liquid pasteurized eggs are probably the biggest segment of this
market. About one third of all eggs in the United States are con-
verted into liquid products. These mostly consist of whole
whipped eggs, cholesterol free eggs (basically whites with color
and stabilizers added), egg whites, and yolks. Big hitters of these
products are restaurants (including large users like McDonald’s),
health care facilities, and food production facilities. They are all
feeling the impact of the shortage. This market has inflated
273% between April 20th and June 8th. There will be other trickle
down effects from this segment of the market, including mayon-
naise, salad dressings, pasta, cake mixes and breads.
Many retailers are changing the way they do business in or-
der to deal with the shortages. Texas based grocery store giant H
-E-B is limiting customers to 3 cartons of eggs at one time. Their
philosophy is to assure their customers that they will have eggs
for them while deterring commercial users from emptying the
shelves. Some restaurants and fast food outlets have shortened
the length of time that they are offering breakfast. Locally,
UPMC has temporarily eliminated all egg dishes from their cafe-
terias in their 16 regional hospitals.
The US exports nearly 360 million eggs a month but will
now begin to import eggs from the Netherlands. The USDA
assures us that the Netherlands government inspection system
is equivalent to ours. This is the first time since 2002 that the
US has imported eggs from Europe.
There are ingredients that can be substituted for eggs for
cooking and baking. To determine what your substitute should
be, you have to understand what the purpose of the egg is.
Eggs can act as binders, leavening agents or to simply add
moister to a batter.
Popular Egg Substitutes
Substitute Amount per egg Suitable for Purpose
Silken tofu 1/4 cup whipped dense cakes
Brownies
Breads
Cookies
Pureed Fruits 1/4 cup Cakes
Quick breads
Brownies
meatloaf
Binding
and
moisture
Vinegar &
baking soda
1 tsp. baking soda
+ 1 TBL of vinegar
Cakes
Quick breads
leavening
Buttermilk
for breading
In this order:
Flour—buttermilk
– flour
Breading
meats and
vegetables
Ground flax
seed
1 TBL flax seed +
3 TBL water + 1/4
tsp. baking powder
Pancakes
Breads
muffins
leavening
Peanut butter 3 TBL binding
Pureed
pumpkin or
sweet potato
1/4 Cup Chocolate or
spice cake
moisture Wanted Person
On June 5th, 2015 at 4:40 p.m. a HTP officer stopped a vehi-
cle for several traffic violations. The
driver was identified and found to have
an active arrest warrant. The driver was
taken into custody and transported to the
Allegheny County Jail.
Forgery
On June 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. HTP
took a forgery report from a victim who
stated that her ex-husband stole several of
her personal checks and cashed them for
a total of $1,600. Investigation to contin-
ue.
Drug Arrest
On May 22nd, 2015 at 12:54 a.m. a
HTP officer stopped a vehicle on Rt. 8
near East Hardies Rd. for several traffic
violations. The operator was identified
and through the officer's investigation he
discovered a large amount of marijuana
in the vehicle. The driver was arrested
along with one of the passengers.
Police Log (Continued from page 6)
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On May 30th, 2015 at 7:32 PM a HTP stopped a vehicle on
Camberly Dr. for a traffic violation. The driver was identified
and subsequently arrested for several charges including posses-
sion of marijuana.
Theft
On May 20th, 2015 at 4:45 PM HTP were dispatched to
4050 Little Springs Dr. for a theft report. The victim came to
the station and reported that someone entered her vehicle that
was parked in her driveway and removed her purse. The vehi-
cle was unlocked at the time. Nothing else was removed from
the vehicle and nothing was damaged. Several credit cards
were in the victim's purse at the time. Investigation to continue.
On May 26th, 2015 at 1:30 PM HTP were dispatched to
2766 Blackstone Dr. for a theft from a vehicle report. The vic-
tim reported that sometime between May 24th, 2015 and May
25th, 2015 someone went into his unlocked vehicle and stole
money out of it. Residents should be reminded to keep their
vehicles locked at all times, especially if there are items of val-
ue inside the vehicle.
DUI Arrest
On May 29th, 2015 at 3:45 PM HTP were dispatched to a
two vehicle accident on Rt. 8 southbound near Duncan Ave.
Upon arrival officers learned that no one was injured but one of
the drivers involved in the accident displayed signs of being
intoxicated. The driver was identified and given several field
sobriety tests. The driver was subsequently arrested for suspi-
cion of DUI.
Police Log (Continued from page 9)
Kennywood
2015
Criminal Mischief
On May 19th, 2015 at 6:57 AM HTP were dispatched to
2586 Chase Dr. for a criminal mischief report. The homeowner
reported that sometime overnight someone knocked over her
mailbox. Extra patrols requested.
On May 19th, 2015 at 7:35 AM HTP were dispatched to
5132 Lakeview Dr. for a criminal mischief report. The home-
owner reported that sometime overnight someone knocked over
her mailbox. Extra patrols requested.
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Mustang League
Championship
The Mustang league
played their champion-
ship game on Thursday,
June 25th at McCul-
ly. The Miami Hurri-
canes were the winners
(coached by Scott An-
drews) and the Alabama
Crimson Tide (coached
by Bill Ritz) came in
second.
1st Place Miami
Hurricanes: Scott An-
drews, Geoffrey Long,
Brady Andrews,
Braeden Ballintine,
Andy Berger, Liam
Butler, Braxton Eastly,
Luke Fiscus, Jack
Fortwangler, Zach Har-
rington, Aidan Lewis,
Brady Long, Cross
Vento.
Photo by Gail Orban
Back row: Braxton Eastly, Dan Richard, Cross Vento, Connor Orban, Brady Long, Kevin Morris,
Aidan Lewis, Jack Fortwangler, and Braeden Ballintine.
Middle: Michael Santorello, Alex Miller, Zach Harrington, Luke Fiscus, Joey Nelson, Adrian
Midgley, Charlie Wolf, Brady Andrews, Liam Butler, and Ben Ritz.
Front: Joey O’Donnell and Andy Berger. Not pictured: Sean Bichsel.
2nd Place Alabama
Crimson Tide: Sean Bich-
sel, Zachary Jacob, Adrian
Midgley, Alex Miller,
Kevin Morris, Joey Nel-
son, Joey O’Donnell, Con-
nor Orban, Dan Richard,
Ben Ritz, Michael Santo-
rello and Charlie Wolf.
Coached by Kevin Morris,
Bill Ritz and Mike Wolf.
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Bronco League Championship
The Bronco League
played their championship
game on Thursday, June
25th at McCully Field.
The two finalists compet-
ing for first place were the
Arizona State Sun Devils
and the North Carolina
Tar Heels. The Sun Dev-
ils coached by Ken Wolf
had a strong finish in the
season beating the Tar
Heels 11-2. Both coaches
are extremely proud of
their teams’ outcomes.
Coach Wolf commented,
“The Bronco baseball
division had a very suc-
cessful campaign over-
all. With an overall em-
phasis on development, it
was great to see that each
team was better at the end
than where things started.
In the last weeks of the
season all of the teams
were playing very com-
petitive baseball, taking
turns beating each oth-
er. The playoffs were up
for grabs and we were
happy to make it through
to the end with contribu-
tions from all of our play-
ers."
Pictured left to right for the Tar Heels is (kneeling): Justin Hart, Dawson Dietz, Nick Ibinson.
Back Row: Tyler Lapiana, Alex Broderick, Charlie Gantt, Justin Korn, Perry Bogacz. Coaches: Jim
Ibinson, Dan Lapiana, and Manager Marty Dietz. Not pictured and absent from the championship
game for the Tar Heels: Max Smith, Charlie Schuit, Ryan Baldwin, Caden Salemi, and Coach Blaise
Smith. Not pictured, but able to play for the Tar Heels since they were short on players, was Braxton
Eastly.
For the Sun Devils left to right: Jonathon Maguire, Ben Lydon, Cameron Marshalwitz, Harry
Hamlin, Logan Breitenbach, Michael Belch. Back from left to right: Anthony Polito, Colin Murray,
Nathan Begly, Gus Wolf and Brandon Hilliard. Coaches: Terry Lydon, Ken Wolf, and Carl Marshal-
witz. Not pictured and unable
to play in the championship
game for the Sun Devils: Luke
Crist and Asst. Coach Pat
Murray.
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On May 30th, 2015 at 10:37 AM HTP
took a criminal mischief report from a resi-
dent of South Pioneer Rd. The victim stated
that sometime between 6:00 PM on May 29th
and 10:00 AM May 30th someone threw a
rock through the front windshield of his
parked vehicle. The victim stated that he be-
lieves the rock came from the parking lot of
Bruster's Ice Cream.
Hit & Run Accident
On June 5th, 2015 at 5:27 PM HTP re-
sponded to the Tuscan Inn for a report of a hit
and run accident. The owner of a vehicle
came out and observed that someone had
struck his vehicle while it was in the restau-
rant’s parking lot. Officers checked the area
for a vehicle with damage that would indicate
that it was involved in the accident, but they
were unable to locate anything.
Vandalism
On May 29th, 2015 2:35 AM a HTP Of-
ficer found that someone had entered Aquinas
Academy and damaged the inside of the
building. Officers notified school officials and
Police Log (Continued from page 10)
(Continued on page 16)
Girl Scout Camp Story on pg. 1
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Brendan Erka, Brock Mattiuz, Aidan Camerota, The Pittsburgh Pirate Parrot, Anthony Coll, Johnny Riz-
zo, Reece Carter, Luke Santorello. Kneeling: Joshua Carr, Stefania Carr, Matthew Erka, Braden Cox and
Robert Coll.
Hampton Ball Players Have an Opportunity to Discuss Baseball with a Pirate
Dick’s Sporting
Goods in Cranberry
teamed up with the
Pittsburgh Pirates
catcher Chris Stewart
and hosted a morning
session of question
and answers. Hamp-
ton baseball player
Brendan Erka asked
Stewart his thoughts
of Jose Tabata getting
hit by pitcher Max
Scherzer during the no
hitter ball game in
June. Stewart re-
sponded that he did
not believe Tabata got
hit on purpose, but
believes he did not
attempt to get out of
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Current Events
Depreciation Lands Museum
Hartwood Features Local
Musicians at Hemlock Groove
Summer Concert Series
Friends of Hartwood announces the return of the
Hemlock Groove Concert Series for 2015. Three con-
certs are scheduled for the third Thursday of the
month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hemlock Court be-
hind the Hartwood Mansion in Indiana Township.
Local bands that will perform are:
Bridgette Perdue. Soulful vocals, piano, pop, R&B.
July 16.
Antz Marching. Dave Matthews Tribute Band, jam
band, jazz, rock. August 20.
The concerts are a fundraiser for Friends of Hartwood
projects in Hartwood Acres; a suggested donation of
$5 will be collected. Kids are free.
In the event of rain, concerts will be held on the fol-
lowing Thursday evening at the same time and loca-
tion.
For more information on the series, contact Joe
Downing, Friends of Hartwood, 412-216-7403 or
Friends of Hartwood was founded in 2003 to pre-
serve and protect the natural environment and cultur-
al heritage of Hartwood Acres. http://
friendsofhartwood.org/
Summer Events at Depreciation Lands Museum The Depreciation Lands Museum, a living history
village in Hampton Township, is pleased to offer a
number of special programs and events in the spring
and summer months. For more information on these
and other activities, please visit:
www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org. The museum
is open to visitors every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
through October 25.
July 12th: Ice Cream Social & Fleece to Shawl The Museum will hold its annual old-fashioned ice
cream social on Sunday, July 12th, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Ice cream and lemonade, as well as hands-on activi-
ties for all ages, are included with admission ($5
adults, $3 children). The day will also include a spe-
cial fleece-to-shawl demonstration, in which mem-
bers of the Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild will
spin wool from a recently shorn sheep into yarn, then
weave it into a warm, one-of-a-kind shawl, all in the
space of three hours. The shawl will be auctioned off
at the end of the afternoon.
FRIDAY, JULY 3rd Free Swim: All Ages, Outdoor Pool 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Free Children’s Games, ages 12 & under 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Free Foul Shooting Contest, all ages (gym) 3:00-8:00 p.m.
DCS Inflatable Attractions, free, all ages 3:00–9:00 p.m.
Community Organization Food and Activity
Booths, all ages (parking lot) 3:00 p.m.-Fireworks
Free Oldies Concert-The Vogues 7:00-9:00 p.m.
High Level Aerial Fireworks
(upper orchard) End of Concert
SATURDAY, JULY 4th
No Activities or Fireworks Scheduled
For more information please call the
D.C.S. Office at (412) 487-7870 or (724) 443-7585
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they responded and will handle the investigation within the school.
On June 1st, 2015 at 7:15 a.m. HTP were dispatched to Wildwood
Golf Club for a vandalism report. The groundskeeper reported that
overnight someone walked onto the golf course and tried to golf at
night. The actor or actors caused damage to the greens and fairway and
threw beer cans everywhere. The officer was able to identify the actors
and they are going to pay for the damage to the golf course.
Road Rage
On May 23rd, 2015 at 4:58 p.m. HTP were dispatched to a road
rage incident on Rt. 8 near Hampton Plaza. The caller reported that it
looked like there would be a fight. The officers were able to locate the
two males involved and they were advised of the possible consequenc-
es of their actions.
On May 27th, 2015 at 7:37 p.m. HTP were dispatched to the 2500
block of Middle Rd. for a male that was following and harassing a
female traveling on Middle Rd. The male was upset over the way the
female was driving. He followed the female until she pulled over at
Central School and called 911. The male was located and will be
charged accordingly.
On May 29th, 2015 at 5:47 p.m. HTP were dispatched to a fight in
the parking lot of PNC Bank on Rt. 8. Upon arrival, officers learned
that the fight was due to a road rage incident. The actors were advised
of the consequences of their actions and neither party wished to pursue
charges against the other.
Police Log (Continued from page 13)
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Disturbance
On May 27th, 2015 at 9:48 p.m. HTP
were dispatched to the 2300 block of High-
land Ave. for a report of several people yell-
ing in the street. Upon arrival, officers
learned that the argument was between an ex-
wife and the new wife of a male. All parties
were advised to go their separate ways and
also of the consequences of their actions if
they continue to argue outside.
Police Log (Continued from page 16) Property Damage
On May 25th, 2015 at 12:07 p.m. HTP
were dispatched to East Hardies Rd. at Fawn
Haven Dr. for a property damage report. The
driver of a vehicle went off the roadway and
into a yard at 5201 Fawn Haven Dr. and dam-
aged the yard and split rail fence there. The
driver will pay for the damage to the home-
owners’ property.
Vehicle Accident
On May 17th, 2015 at 5:32 a.m. HTP were
dispatched to a single vehicle accident at 4873
Hardt Rd. Upon arrival, officers learned that
no one was injured in the acci-
dent. The vehicle was re-
moved from the scene. Inves-
tigation to continue.
On May 18th, 2015 at
11:33 a.m. HTP responded to
a two vehicle accident in the
parking lot of PNC Bank on
Rt. 8. No injuries were report-
ed and the vehicles were able
to be driven from the scene.
On May 18th, 2015 at 5:21
p.m. HTP responded
to a two vehicle acci-
dent on Rt. 8 in front
of Aldi's. No injuries
were reported and the
vehicles were able to
be driven from the
scene.
On May 20th,
2015 at 5:48 p.m.
HTP responded to a
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Mt. Royal Blvd. No injuries
were reported and one of the
vehicles involved in the accident
had to be towed from the scene.
On May 21st, 2015 at 5:52
p.m. HTP responded to a two
vehicle accident at 4155 Maple
Ln. No injuries were reported
and the vehicles were able to be
driven from the scene.
On May 22nd, 2015 at 2:30
p.m. HTP responded to a two
vehicle accident on McCully Rd.
at the entrance to Hampton High
School. No injuries were report-
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
Chief John Schwend’s Report, April 2015
Monthly Incident Summary:
Vehicle Accidents 4
CO Alarm no illness 2
Brush Fire 1
Commercial Fire Alarm 6
Gas Leak / Smell of Gas 2
Other Incidents/Good Intent 2
Wires Down 2
Residential Fire Alarm 9
Smell of Smoke in Residence 1
Appliance Fire 2
Total Incidents for the Month 31
Total Incidents for 2015 159
Noteworthy incidents:
NHVFD was dispatched to two stove fires this month
NHVFD was dispatched to help a resident attempt to locate a cat
trapped in a wall.
New Membership: Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or
visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.
Fostering: A Rewarding Experience for Two-Leggers & Four-Leggers Alike
by Kristen Lane, Western PA Humane Society Director of Public Relations
A s an open door shelter, the Western PA Humane Society
accepts every companion animal that is brought to them,
regardless of breed, temperament, health or age. Last year, more than 7,600 pets came through their doors. But what happens
when there’s no more room? The Western PA Humane Society
never euthanizes animals to make room for others, and no pet ever
has a time limit. So that’s where you -- the generous public --
come in. The shelter is actively seeking foster parents to temporari-
ly house their adoptable pets.
Helping Homeless Pets Getting Well Sooner In addition to freeing up valuable space, fosters are needed for
pets who are recovering from an illness or surgery. Shelter animals
are highly susceptible to minor health conditions; for example, cats
may contract upper respiratory infections, and dogs can come down
with kennel cough. The average time period for fostering a recover-
ing animal is 10 - 14 days. The Western PA Humane Society pro-
vides all of the medications, support and supplies you will need to bring your foster pet back to health.
Helping Them Heal The Western PA Humane Society takes in many strays, as well as animals confiscated from abusive and neglectful situations.
These critters have often lived a difficult life, and don’t fare well in
a shelter environment. Fostering these animals gives them a shel-
ter break, and extra helpings of love and attention may help heal
their emotional wounds and improve their behavior so they are
more likely to be adopted once they return to the shelter.
Are You Ready to Foster? Fostering is an experience like no other. It requires a commit-
ment of time and patience, but it brings immense satisfaction.
The hardest part of fostering is bringing your foster animals back
to the shelter for adoption. And if you decide to adopt your foster
pets, the shelter has a name for you… it’s “Failed Foster.” And
that’s the best kind of foster there is.
For details, and to take our foster survey, go to wpahumane.org/
foster-services., or call 412-321-4625 ext. 221.
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ed. One of the vehicles involved in the accident had to
be towed from the scene.
On May 22nd, 2015 at 5:03 p.m. HTP responded to
a two vehicle accident on Rt. 8 at Woodland Circle. No
injuries were reported and both vehicles were able to
be driven from the scene.
On May 22nd, 2015 at 7:39 p.m. HTP responded to
a three vehicle accident on Rt. 8 at East Hardies Rd.
Several injuries were reported in the accident and sev-
eral vehicles that were involved in the accident had to
be towed from the scene.
On May 23rd, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. HTP responded to
a two vehicle accident on Mt. Royal Blvd at Ferguson
Rd. No injuries were reported and one of the vehicles
involved in the accident had to be towed from the sce-
ne.
On May 28th, 2015 at 4:02 p.m. HTP responded to
a two vehicle accident in the parking lot of PNC Bank
on Rt. 8. No injuries were reported and the vehicles were able to
be driven from the scene.
On May 30th, 2015 at 11:26 p.m. HTP responded to a one
vehicle accident on Hardt Rd. No injuries were reported and the
vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
On May 31st, 2015 at 12:49 p.m. a HTP vehicle was
stopped on Rt. 8 northbound at Shoppers Plaza when another
vehicle rear ended the police vehicle. The officer was not hurt in
the accident, but there was minor damage to the police vehicle.
On June 1st, 2015 at 1:10 p.m. HTP responded to a two ve-
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Drop Site for Nonperishables
Nativity Lutheran Church will become a site to donate non
-perishable groceries for delivery to North Hills Community
Outreach. Just inside the front entrance, members of the public
can leave canned\boxed food, paper products, or toiletries. Drop
-off hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nativ-
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the church’s website at
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you to become a permanent part of the Hampton Remembrance
Garden. By purchasing an engraved brick, you can support the
Hampton Remembrance Garden and provide a lasting memory.
Visit the website for more information:
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HCA Golf Outing Fundraiser a Success
Although the weather was not perfect, 90 golfers attended this
year's outing. The annual HCA golf outing was able to raise ap-
proximately $8,500 from this event. A big thank you to all of the
golfers, sponsors and those who made donations to help make this
event a success.
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hicle accident in the park-
ing lot of PNC Bank on Rt.
8. No injuries were report-
ed and the vehicles were
able to be driven from the
scene.
On June 3rd, 2015 at
3:15 p.m. HTP responded
to a two vehicle accident
on California Dr. No inju-
ries were reported and the
vehicles were able to be
driven from the scene.
Fraud
On May 20th, 2015 at
7:20 p.m. HTP took a
fraud report from a resi-
dent. The victim said the
male caller sounded as if
he was foreign and he said
if she did not give him
$199.00 he would crash
her computer. The victim
said she got frightened and
gave him her Citizens
Bank credit card number.
The victim then realized
that this was a scam and
called her bank and froze
her account. Residents are
reminded that there are
many scams going around
and to never give personal
or financial information
out over the phone.
end
Police Log (Continued from page 19)
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computer knowledge, and the ability to work well with others
while under pressure. Customer service is #1 and only those with
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Attorney General Offers Tips for Avoiding Popular Travel Scams
Attorney General Kathleen G.
Kane offered guidance to Penn-
sylvanians on popular travel
scams. This latest advisory is the
third in a summer series of travel
-related alerts designed to keep
consumers safe from fraud dur-
ing the busy summer travel sea-
son.
"Nothing ruins a vacation
more than becoming a victim to
a scam,” Kane said. "Consumers
need to stay one step ahead of
the con artists and follow our tips
to protect themselves while vaca-
tioning.”
Attorney General Kane en-
couraged Pennsylvanians to
watch for these popular travel
scams while on holiday this sum-
mer:
Is This the Real Deal? One bus
company may be the best way to
travel or a ticket distributor may
offer the best seats, but are you
getting involved with a real com-
pany? Always use the official
websites for companies to ensure
you do not fall into the hands of
impostors with a very similar
sounding name.
Where Is My Bag? Traveling
by taxi with a lot of luggage? Be
mindful of one scam which in-
volves a cab driver, who insists
on unloading your bags at your
hotel or the airport. He tells you
he is in a rush, slams the trunk
and speeds away. Only later do
you notice that one of your bags
is missing.
Be aware of your surround-
ings. Take note of the driver’s
name, cab number and company
when you get in. If you do fall
victim to this scam, you can at
least provide some identifying
information to law enforcement.
Wi-Fi Hot Spot? Devices can
be used to create a fake Wi-Fi
hotspot that looks legitimate.
Scammers will give the hotspot a
similar or identical name to the
hotel or coffee shop’s actual
hotspot and wait for people to
log on. From there, anything the
unsuspecting users do, such as access a bank
account or check a credit-card balance, is easily
spied upon.
Even though it has become easier to con-
duct financial transactions over the web, be
mindful of free Wi-Fi access and limit access to
your bank or credit card accounts. Scammers
will also keep track of usernames and pass-
words to access information at a later date.
“Hello, this is the Front Desk.” It’s the middle of the night and the phone rings
in your hotel room. You’re disoriented and
you’re waking up in a strange room. You might
not even question the caller when he says he is
calling from the front desk.
There has been some kind of computer
glitch and they need you to verify your credit
card information. But it’s not the front desk; it
is a scam artist calling you to obtain your credit
card information. Before telling the caller your
credit card information, hang up, and call the
front desk directly.
Pizza Anyone? Have you ever stayed at a hotel and found a
pizza delivery menu conveniently slipped under
your door? Be careful when placing an order
with your credit card; that telephone number
may not be connected to a pizza parlor, but may
be connected to identity thieves. If you’re crav-
ing take-out, get a recommendation from the
hotel front desk. Pennsylvania consumers who
believe they have been a victim of a travel-
related scam should contact the Office of Attor-
ney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection
by calling 1-800-441-2555. Complaints may
also be filed at www.attorneygeneral.gov.
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