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September 2007 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 2 No. 12

The Hampton News

What’s Inside

Dr. Rosenthal.................................. 4 Chef’s Corner................................. 5 Police Log ....................................6-7 Volunteer Fire Department...........8 Real Estate/Mortgages...................9 Sports .......................................10-11 Library/Community Events........12 Upcoming Events .........................15 Local School News .......................16 Today’s Fashion ...........................17 Animal “In the Know” ................17 Classifieds ..................................... 19

F ollowing a 5-6 season, including a second round playoff run and the graduation of multiple starters, the

Talbot's varsity football team plans to use the underdog title to their advantage on their way to a potential fifth consecutive playoff birth. However, the Talbot's must do so without Notre Dame bound Steve Paskorz and multi-ple three year lettermen including quarter-back Bob Bartley. "Our big guns of offen-sive rewrote the record books," said Head Coach Greg Mihalik. "There's no target on our back like in years past, we're underdogs

and in the past some of the best season's we've had came when not many people ex-pected a lot from us." Following in the footsteps of Hampton's most prolific passer, Bob Bartley, is junior Jeff Cully who is primed to lead the Talbot offense. As a sophomore, Cully went 19 of 39 for 269 yards in only two game appear-ances. He threw two touchdowns and two interceptions but it's not only his arm that intrigues Mihalik, but his mobility as well. "We aren't going to make any new changes on offense but Cully is a strong runner,

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This fall and winter, Hampton Township will be coordinating a program which will allow deer hunting in neighborhoods re-questing help in reducing their deer popu-lation. The township coordinated a pro-gram in the community park last year, but this is the first time that they will be assist-ing residents of private properties. The police department is taking names and numbers of individual residents as well as petitions from neighborhoods who would

like to have approved hunters enter the land and use archery to hunt deer. All interested hunters were asked to com-plete applications and submit them to the department. A drawing was held at the July 11th council meeting where 20 names were drawn to determine who would be given permission to hunt. Twelve hunters will cover Hampton Community Park and eight more will be assigned to property tracts to which hunters have been re-

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It’s Time for Friday Night Lights By Will Strohm

Deer Population Control in Hampton by Tracy Burns

From left to right:Herb Ferguson, Dan McGowan, Steve Goodman, Dan Sharp (Shaler Rotary), Jamie Rylands, Kerry Kelly, Bobby Rylands, and Hal English not pictured taking photo-Ron Schmidt

Hampton Rotary

With the damaging storms and micro bursts this sum-mer, several trees and their crowns have fallen. The Hampton Rotary members and student, Jamie Rylands helped to clear the township park trails on August 23. If you are interested in student community volunteer hours, please contact the Rotary Club 412-487-1923.

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Note from the Editors

This month, as we celebrate our two year anniversary and 24th publication of The Hampton News, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our loyal readers and advertisers. Without the help of Hampton residents submitting ideas and articles as well as advertisers supporting our paper, this pub-lication would not be possible. If you enjoy our publication each month, we invite you to patronize our advertisers and let them know you have seen their advertise-ments. As we continue to strive to bring you informa-tive and interesting stories, we also continue to welcome your ideas and input. Our goal is to serve our readers and we love hearing from you.

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Could My Child be the Next Big Thing? Dr. Howard Rosenthal

Dear Dr. Rosenthal,

Hi! I read your last column I Don’t Have a Life, My Child Plays Soccer with great interest. My 11-year old daughter is a very good tennis player and I have dreams of her becoming the next big thing. After reading your article, I wonder if I’m pushing her too hard. I make her practice during every spare moment of the day and by her own admission, she doesn’t like it one bit. You seem to advocate positive, optimistic thinking, but you also seem to be the type of person who will tell me the truth. – Andrea

Dear Andrea, It’s always great to hear from readers. A lot of parents have told me that they are pushing their kids to the hilt even if the child does-n’t really enjoy the activity because they want him or her to be-come a professional athlete or celebrity. Really? Some kids will go on to achieve stardom, fortune and make more money than they can ever count, but how many?

Try this on for size: A child in the United States is 4 ½ times more likely to get struck by lightning than he or she is of becoming a professional tennis player. Hey, I don’t have to tell you those aren’t good odds folks.

Moreover, contrary to what most people think, there isn’t always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Let’s say your child beats those lightning charged improbable odds and does become a pro tennis player. Will he or she be able to buy a 8000 square- foot mansion with a Ferrari gracing the massive circular drive? Hey, Andrea, I don’t think so. According to our own United States De-partment of Labor, in 2002 the average pro tennis player earned a whopping salary of approximately $45,000 a year! And you thought all professional athletes made millions like the ones on television. Fat chance! Famous actors and actresses command mil-lions, but did you know that a new person working in Tinsel Town right next to that star as an extra might bring in an anemic forty bucks a day! Geez, and I thought working as a mental health spe-cialist and a professor paid low!

If your child makes it as far as high school basketball the chances of him becoming a professional basketball player are 3 in 10,000. I purposely said “him” because the chances for women are even lower. The odds for football are nearly identical.

The major league baseball roster at the beginning of the season lists 750 players. There are over 300 million people living in the United States plus a glut of athletes from other countries vying for those 750 slots. I’d give you the odds, but my bargain basement calcula-tor doesn’t compute numbers with that many digits. Having a daughter who is a top pro tennis player is awesome. Hav-ing an eleven-year old daughter who enjoys her activities: price-less. Tennis anyone?

Dr. Howard Rosenthal is a professor and the author of a string of mental health books including Help Yourself to Positive Mental Health. His website is www.howardrosenthal.com.

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An Apple a Day………Really? By John Rizzo

Research suggests that eating apples or processed apple products is incredibly beneficial to your health. Flavonoids, natural anti-oxidants that reduce the risk of several chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease, are abundant in apples. A recent study found that flavonoids in apples are linked to decreasing the risk of lung cancer by 58% and also reduce the risk of other cancers including skin and colon cancer. Pectin, soluble fiber found in apples, can help prevent cholesterol buildup which can lead to heart disease. Apples are also rich in insoluble fiber which cleanses and moves food quickly through the digestive system. Apples do contain vitamin C as well, mostly located just beneath the skin. Consequently, peeling the skin will remove most of the apple’s vitamin C. Although an apple a day may not always keep the doctor away; they taste great and might just keep you healthy longer.

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♦ About 50% of apples grown in the United States are sold fresh, and 50% are processed into apple juice, apple sauce or dehydrated apple products. (61% of the apple crop was eaten as fresh fruit in 1996)

♦ China is the number one producer of apples in the world.

♦ PA is the 5th leading producer of apples in the United States ♦ Do not store apples near bananas, kiwis, peaches, pears and plums; the gas that apples produce will speed up the ripening process of these fruits.

♦ The first apple orchard in the Unites States opened in Flushing, New York in 1730

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Police Log

Theft

7/20- Report of scrap metal being taken out of car on West Bardonner.

7/29- Victim reported a pool cleaner was stolen from her backyard on Middle Road. Item valued at $150.

8/4- Victim reported theft of $4000 worth of Ford parts for a 1977 pickup truck he was restoring on Old Route 8 Highway. Victim reported having suspi-cions about a former tenant.

8/7- Theft of stainless steel drink cooler used to store drinks for preschool children reported stolen from Hampton Presbyterian Church on East Hardies Road.

8/8- Victim reported that his com-puter was stolen by his roommate at a resi-

dence on Cole Ave. Roommate denied involvement but said that the landlord had taken it instead for collateral when rent was not paid.

8/8- Theft of laptop re-ported from residence on Sam-ple Road.

8/16-Report of stolen bike from residence on Wyland Avenue. The bike was de-scribed as a Mischief BMX bike and is valued at $192. Victim later reported that he believed his bike was at resi-

dence on Ferncrest Dr. Police retrieved bike from residence. No charges were filed.

Burglary

7/25- Resident reported unlawful entry of her residence on Bristol Court while owner was gone. No forced entry found.

Two containers of change were missing and other items had been rifled through.

7/30- Resident returned from being out of town and discovered that a back door had broken glass. Once inside, vic-tim noticed that personal property had been gone through.

7/30- 19 Nail guns were reported missing from The Meadows at Hampton. Padlock was cut off a trailer with tools inside. Estimated value of tools is be-tween $5000 and $6000.

7/31- Burglary reported on Wickline Road. Garage door, AC coil, copper and other items were missing.

8/2- Off duty officer reported seeing a white van at the high school baseball field similar to one suspected in use for area residential burglaries. Further inves-tigation to take place.

8/4- Two safes reported missing from closet at home on Bristol Court. Safes contained numerous checks, credit cards and jewelry. Suspect was identified. Arrest was made after items were discov-ered in his possession. Police also discov-ered that the suspect had kept a ledger detailing multiple burglaries in multiple jurisdictions. Suspect transported to Alle-gheny County Jail.

8/8- Report of a stainless steel May-tag refrigerator being stolen from resi-dence on Willow Run Court. Home is under construction and building was se-cure before workers left for the day. Wit-ness reported that a dark burgundy truck was seen leaving the residence. Refrigera-tor was valued at $2200.

8/10- Report of forced entry into residence on Carriage House Drive. Rear window attached to deck was popped open. Shoe prints were discovered by the open window. Two safes were disturbed. One safe was pried open with all items

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On August 20, 2007 the Hampton Town-ship Police responded to a shooting call at a residence on Hardt Road in Gibsonia. Upon arrival, police learned that the resi-dent was inside when she heard a loud bang. The resident noticed a hole in the wall and what appeared to be a bullet ly-ing on the living room floor. Hampton

Police confirmed that a round had been dis-

charged at the residence, penetrated the exterior and interior wall, and struck an entertainment center prior to coming to rest on the floor. Local neighbors also collaborated the shot coming from the street and described a potential suspect vehicle observed at the time of the shoot-ing. Luckily the resident was not harmed.

This is not a hunting accident. The inves-tigation is currently ongoing. It has not yet been determined as to the shooters motivation. If you have any information on this situation or happening listed be-low, you are urged to call Hampton Police Department Administration Office imme-diately at 412-486-0400.

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location. Those chosen will undergo an Archery Proficiency Examina-tion September 8th which will be conducted at the police depart-ment. Each hunter will be re-quired to purchase a minimum of four anterless permits but may harvest as many as they have permits. All deer that are not utilized by the hunter must be donated to an authorized food bank. There are 68,000 permits available for this wildlife man-agement area. Archery season takes place Sep-tember 15th – November 24th, December 10th – 22nd and De-cember 26th-January 12th. Spe-cific dates and times for hunting will be decided upon and resi-dents will be notified. “There is a safety zone of 50 yards around a residence,” said Kathy Kelley, Secretary to Chief Connelly. Concerns have been raised regarding safety issues which will be addressed as plans are finalized. Whether or not an area may be hunted is deter-mined by tract size and prox-imity to buildings so that the 50 yard safety zone will not be vio-lated. All arrows are marked with the hunter’s registration number and must be retrieved if they do not hit their target. Each property owner that re-quested a hunter will be notified of the name of their hunter. If the property owner would like to know when the hunter is plan-ning to be present, he would

need to make arrangements with the hunter in that regard. In the case of a homeowner’s associa-tion request, it will be the re-sponsibility of the association to notify residents of the name of their hunter and to require the hunter to let it be known when they plant to hunt. “Archery hunting is relatively safe and benign,” said Chief Dan Connolly of The Hampton Police Department. “Maximum ranges are about 35 yards and all hunters hunt from a remov-able tree stand that is approxi-mately 12 to 18 feet above the ground. All shots are made downward into the ground.” It should be understood that local police or municipalities have no authority to control or regulate lawful hunting. Hunt-ing of big and small game with bow & arrow or legal firearms is legal in Hampton as long as the PA Game Law in not vio-lated. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has the exclusive authority relative to game man-agement and the enforcement of hunting regulations. Hampton's only involvement in this program is the opening of municipal owned property to archery hunting and supplying a pool of registered hunters to property owners who request them. It is advised that all ques-tions that residents might have regarding hunting should be directed to the Pennsylvania Game Commission District Of-fice @ 724-238-9523 or 724-238-5639.

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removed from inside. Other safe was dragged to the back door but was not opened. Items removed (jewelry) valued at $100,000.

8/11- Family member reportedly entered a residence unlawfully on Middle Road. He was also using owners’ vehicle without consent. Suspect admitted to be-ing at the house and using the vehicle. Actor gained access through broken ga-rage door.

8/16- Unknown suspect reportedly cut the screen on rear window of house on

Lynnhaven Drive. Entry was not made and nothing else was damaged or taken.

Suspicious Persons, Autos, Circumstances

8/9- Report of suspicious white se-dan driving around Tall Timber Drive.

Fraud

Six cases of fraud were investi-gated by HTPD from July 15– August 15.

Police Log (Continued from page 6)

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Dispatched Incidents This Period: False Commercial Fire Alarms 14 Live Wire Down, Transformer Or Electric Problem 10 Vehicle Accident and/or Containment Detail 10 False Residential Fire Alarm 9 Haz Mat Incident, Gas Leak, Or Odor Investigation 6 Brush, Trash Or Debris On Fire 6 Good Intent Call-Smoke Investigation, No Problem 5 Set Up Landing Zone For Medical Helicopter 3 Lightning Strike Investigation, No Problem Found 2 Appliance Fire Or Problem 2 False Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarm 2 Carbon Monoxide In Several Townhouse Units 1 Flooding Assistance 1 Vehicle Fire 1 Elevator Rescue 1 Public Assistance Due To Power Outage 1 Rescue, Quad Accident In The Woods 1 Dispatch Error By Allegheny County, Wrong Location 1 Total Incidents Responded To This Month 76 The North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department has responded to 341 incidents in 2007. Of these calls, 55 have been late night calls (between 11PM & 7AM) & 132 have been weekday, work time calls (between 7AM & 5PM Monday thru Friday). The Volunteer Fire Staff responded to a bad accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on 7/20/07 where a vehicle had rolled over several times and ejected a victim onto the roadway. Multi-ple victims were transported by medical helicopters to the hospi-tal. There were several calls handled during a lighting storm on 8/7 and a thunderstorm on 8/9. Milestones: Jerry Wittmer responded to his 3500th call, Josh Rosensteel responded to his 1000th career call, and Mario DeIuliis responded to his 500th career call with the Fire Depart-ment this month. New Membership: The Volunteer Fire Department can always use new members who are interested in firefighting or driving only. There is a place in the department for anyone interested in helping. Please contact Chief David Hoburg daytime at 724-443-0300, or leave a message at the fire department at 724-443-0300 if you are interested.

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Mortgage Industry in Turmoil By Jerry Matthews

Unless your head has been buried in the sand for the past couple of months, you’ve heard about problems going on in the mortgage industry tied to mortgage backed securities. So what happened? Let’s start with a little background in mortgage industry. In one way or another, a large majority of the money that is lent for mortgages is attained through the sec-ondary market. What that means is that a lender makes a loan that is secured against someone’s property in the form of a mort-gage. Then that mortgage is turned around and sold, usually in bundles of similar types of mortgages, as investments called mortgage backed securities. These mort-gage backed securities are similar to other fixed income investments like treasuries and bonds. Then the lender will take that money and turn around and lend it to someone else. Essentially what has happened here, with the exception of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed loans, is the secon-dary market has basically slowed to a trickle and in some lending program areas, dried up all together. This is primarily due to the much higher than normal foreclo-sure rates and numerous large mortgage companies’ bookkeeping irregularities. This has caused dramatic reductions in lending programs and the shutting down or bankruptcy of numerous mortgage lenders.

What’s caused the problem? I see two primary causes. The first is misuse of lending programs by lenders, mortgage professionals, and borrowers. Such pro-grams include Stated Income, Intermediate Arms, Option Arms, or Interest Only mort-gages. All of these lending programs have certain types of customers and situations where they are advantageous, but have been way overused and abused. The cus-tomers find themselves in programs that they can’t afford and can’t get out of and they ultimately lose their home. The sec-ond is that the lenders became too lax on their credit requirements. There was a time when it was very difficult, if not im-possible, to buy a home without 20% down and exceptional credit. In trying to make more opportunities for more borrow-ers (and let’s face it, also for the lenders to make more money) the lenders loosened up their requirements. They made it so easy that even borrow-ers with very marginal credit can buy a home with no money out of their pockets. The problem arises now with these customers. Things get tough, they don’t have the disci-pline or the know-how to handle their credit and money, and they never had any of their

money invested in the house in the first place so they just let it go into foreclosure. What can we expect in the future? The industry is going to be changed for a long time to come. Programs have been drasti-cally reduced or eliminated. Some will come back, some won’t. Protect yourself. Make sure that you are doing everything that you can to keep your credit as good as possible. If you don’t know what to do, ask a trusted mortgage professional to help you. If you are thinking about buying a house, try to save as much money as you can. If you are in the market for a mort-gage, make absolutely sure that you are working with a true professional that knows the industry, the programs and most importantly that will help YOU find the best mortgage to fit YOUR personal needs now and for the future.

Hampton Home Sales7/16/2007 - 8/15/2007 2183 Chardonnay Circle $695,000 3900 S. Monet Ct. $262,500 4719 Hampton Farms Drive $186,030

4348 Glades Drive 567,500 2800 McCully Road 250,750 2612 W. Hardies Road 165,000

4236 Wembleton Drive 459,250 2561 Wickline 246,000 2290 Lake Ave 150,000

3184 Canterbury Drive 430,000 3301 Oaknoll Road 244,500 4310 Beauland Drive 130,000

4230 Wembleton Drive 357,000 3283 Oaknoll Road 226,900 4842 S. Pioneer 121,000

4694 Treeline Drive 352,500 3288 Oaknoll Road 222,000 4848 King Road 116,600

2143 Laurel Lane 313,000 2452 W. Hardies Road 218,500 3991 Cole Ave 72,500

4778 AuSable Drive 289,000 5037 Sunnyslope Drive 206,000 4025 Cole Ave 61,500

4418 Rosanna Drive 284,900 2567 Elgro Road 199,500 4000 Cole Ave 54,000

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Sports 10 & Under Softball Tournament Team Goes Undefeated

By Will Strohm The Hampton girls under 10 all star fast pitch team finished off the summer season with a flawless 19-0 record including four tournament championships. The team consisted of the top 13 girls from the three regular season Hampton softball teams, which were hand picked by Coach John Kuzemchak. The girls represented each corner of the township, coming from St. Mary's, Central, Poff and Wy-land Elementary Schools. They molded into one team with a single mission, and to say they accomplished that mission is quite an understatement. "We had a great group of athletes who came into the tourna-ment season ready to learn, ready to work and ready to win," said head coach John Kuzemchak. On June 16, immediately following the Hampton girls softball regular season, the girls went to work with only six to eight practices together as a new team to prepare themselves for the challenges ahead. With Hampton hosting not a single tourna-ment, the team had to head out onto the road to Bauerstown, Natrona Heights, Saxonburg and Baldwin/Whitehall where even the tournament hosts couldn't find a way to cool down the red hot all stars.

"We had a few close games, but all the girls shined making key plays and getting hits at clutch times," Kuzemchak said. The first tournament was held at Baldwin/Whitehall where the team won five games to capture their first championship. But they didn't stop there. On July 21 they made their way to Bauerstown and Natrona Heights where in day two of the tournament the crowd was fortunate enough to witness the first glimmer of greatness from the girls. "On Sunday, during our seventh game, the girls beat a great Plum team in extra innings then immediately turned around and beat Deer Lakes, another undefeated powerhouse," said Coach Kuzemchak. "To play and win eight games in two days, the last two being against two undefeated teams really says something about these girls." That following weekend, the girls were crowned champions once again, this time at Saxonburg. Leading the charge were pitchers Emily Gluntz, Jocelyn White, and Breanna "Moose" Lent. Lauren Beran, Tara Fer-guson, Madison Fiehrer, Abbey Griffith, Courtney Kuzem-chak, Maddy Nelligan, Rachel Pletz, Lindsey Swain, Megan Thornton and Trisha Winters each contributed to their un-

Seven Year Old Tournament Baseball

Hampton Athletic Association’s 7-year-old tournament baseball team won two of three tournaments this season and finished the tournament season 11-3. The team won first place trophies in both the Saxonburg and Findlay Tournaments, and progressed to the semi-finals of the Monroeville Tournament. The team was coached by Mark Griffith, Albee Bates, Phil Conti and Mike Susi.

Pictured left to right: Bottom Row: Tyler Steedle, Ted Donegan, Adam Graff, Gregory Susi, Matthew Bagley, James Omecene Middle Row: Aidan Thomson, Ryan Bates, Zach Case, Erik English, Philip Conti, Luke Molingowski, Justin Griffith Top Row: Mike Susi, Mark Griffith, Phil Conti, Albee Bates

tainted record. Assisting Coach Kuzemchak were coaches Lisa Griffith, John Beran, and Steve Thornton. The season may have only lasted 13 days but the memories and friendships these girls endured together will last a lifetime. In the great scheme of things, the girls can take much more from this ex-perience than just softball. "The girls would cheer for one another and at the end of the short season, they fully understood what it takes to be a team," Kuzem-chak said. "This was a memorable experience for them and for us coaches and parents, and that's something none of them will forget."

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Sports North Park Kids Triathlon

By Mara Lehman

The second annual North Park Kids Triathlon on August 11, 2007 was a huge success this year. The race, which benefits Habitat for Humanity, brought together over 300 male and fe-male participants from many areas of Western Pa. The event raised over $70,000 to help fami-lies in need. Among the trophy winners were several Hampton residents. Congratulations to Ryan Schonbachler from Gibso-nia who placed 3rd in the boys 7 year and under race, John Reed from Gibsonia who placed 2nd in the boys age 8 race, Kiel Hillock from Gibsonia who placed 3rd in the age 9 race, Ryan McGuire from Gibsonia who placed 1st within the 10 yr old boys, Mike Meehan from Allison Park who placed 1st in the 12

and older year old boys race, Logan Strange from Gibsonia who placed 1st with the 10 year old girls, and Kelsey

Hillock of Gibsonia who placed 2nd in the 11 year girls race. Way to go Hampton!

By Roberta Schwarzbach

I f you are looking for a new sport to try this year, look no further than the Hampton High School Rowing Team.

Although it has been a sport at Hampton since 1999, many residents do not know much about the sport of rowing. To learn more about this unique sport, read on for Coach Barry Rogers’ answers to some common questions.

Who can join the team? Anyone in grades 9-12 is eligible to join. NO EX-PERIENCE IS NECESSARY. In fact, 90-95% of high school crew members have never rowed before in their lives. This sport is great for all sizes and athletic lev-els. All members are valuable parts of the team and compete in and contribute to every race.

When is the rowing season? The season runs throughout the school year. Recruit-ing and practices begin in the fall, with most of the races taking place in the spring.

Where do you practice? Our fleet of 8 boats is housed at Three Rivers Boating in Millvale. We practice indoors in the winter, doing weightlifting, running, etc. In the fall and spring, most time is spent on the water. Practice takes place after school, not in the early morning.

What makes rowing unique? It is a true team sport. When one oar goes in they all go in, when one oar comes out, they all come out. We spend a great deal of time getting the kids to act as one.

When did rowing become a sport? This sport originated in ancient Greece and Rome. The Ivy Leagues were the first to make it a sport, making it the oldest colle-giate sport still in existence.

What is a typical race day like? It actu-ally is like a big fair with tents every-where. Food is cooked all day long. The races typically run from 8 AM- 5 PM, although some can last all weekend.

Where do you race and against whom?

In the past, we have competed in Pitts-burgh, Washington, DC, Cincinnati, Co-lumbus, Philadelphia and more. We com-pete against the 15 other teams in the Pittsburgh area as well as any team in Eastern North America, including teams from Canada.

How many team members are there? We currently have 32 athletes on the team, but we are always looking for new team mem-bers.

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Library Corner

The Hampton Girl Scouts Community Service Team received both the Trillium Diversity Award for Commu-nity Service Teams and the President’s Award at the an-nual Girl Scout Trillium Council Kick Off held in Greentree on August 4, 2007. Both of these awards

require the approval of Trillium Council’s Board of Directors.

The Trillium Diversity Award is given to community service team that reflect the diversity of the USA. Girl Scouting gives the highest priority to the inclusion of girls and adults from underrepresented populations. The Trillium Diversity Award for Community Service Teams was created in 2005 to honor commitment to diversity by Girl Scout volunteers at a community level.

The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a community/geographic service team in moving its assigned area or audience toward the achieve-ment of the council’s goals during a fiscal or membership year.

The members of the service team are Jean Chantz, Linda Hall, Liz O’Rorke, Kim Bittner, Elaine Zatezalo and Rosemary Knight.

Hampton Girl Scouts Recruitment Night Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Central Elementary—Middle Road 7:00 pm—Adults only, please

Any questions, please call Linda Hall, 412-487—0835

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A big thank you to all of our Summer Reading Pro-gram Sponsors!! This program would not have been a success if we did not have the support of

our local area sponsors. The children, staff and director thank you so much for your financial support, in kind support and for promoting the love and joy of reading!

Storytime Hampton Community Library will be offering four 8 week sessions of storytime this fall. Registration is required and space is limited.

Teddy Bear Storytime: Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Join the fun at Hampton Community Library at our Teddy Bear Storytime for children ages 1-3. Enjoy stories, songs, and much more! Storytimes begin the week of September 26th and run through November 16th. Please register for one session only.

Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays and Fridays 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Join the fun at Hampton Community Library at our Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 -6. Enjoy stories, songs, and much more! Storytimes begin the week of September 26th and run through November 16th. Please register for one session only.

Hampton Community Library is pleased to welcome back the ever popu-lar program “Views of the News”. Gerry K. Smith, local author and jour-nalist, will be leading this informal discussion group. Ms. Smith has ob-served that “Hampton needs an outlet for public opinion on what’s going on in our chaotic times, from Iraq to D.C. to local government.” This pro-gram will provide that kind of outlet in a coffee house feel. Come “sip, chat, nibble and quibble” on today’s headlines! This program will be held on four consecutive Fridays starting September 21st at 1:00 pm. Registration suggested.

Checkmate!! Are you between the ages of 5 and 9 and looking to learn how to play chess or improve your current game? Well, the library has a

class just for you! Rohan Lambore, consecutive first place winner of Hampton’s Chess Tournament for two years, is offering to facilitate a Chess Club on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Learn the basic rules of chess, practice new moves, or just come to play against someone other than mom or dad! Registration required. Space is limited.

Evening Friends Book Discussion: Thursday, September 20th 7:00 pm -8:00 pm. Join in the fun as we discuss a different book each month. This month's selection: The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century by Thomas Friedman. Bring a friend or make new ones! We hope to see you there. Registration requested. Stay after for the Friends of the Library meeting – Get Involved!

The Road to Financial Freedom! Wednesday, September 19th 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. People are always looking for the secret to success in “the market.” While there’s no real secret, there are 10 rules you can follow. Edwards Jones will be here to teach the rules to building wealth. It’s your chance to learn how much fun playing by the rules can be! Registration required.

Babysigns! Sign language for babies. Friday, October 12th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Have you ever thought about using sign language with your infant or toddler? Come to this free story time to learn some of the benefits of using signs with your child. Join certified instructor Diana Mitchell as she teaches you how to talk with your baby before your baby can talk! Registration Required! Ages birth through 3 years old. Siblings are welcome. For further information on any of our programs or to register, please call 412-684-1098.

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“Water the Seeds and Pull the Weeds!” Maggie McMahan, a resident at The Village at Hampton Fields, admires her summer blooms outside of her apartment.

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AARP Chapter 3736

The Allison Park Area AARP Chapter 3736 is looking for new members. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, September through May at St. Ursula School on Kirk Avenue in Allison Park at 7:30 p.m.

Guests are welcome. Come anytime! The only require-ment is that you or your spouse must be at least 50 years old. You do not have to live in Hampton Township or be-long to St. Ursula’s Church.

Dues are $5 per person per year. If you like to meet new friends, enjoy great food and entertainment, have dinners, tours, trips, and a picnic in the summer, this is it!

For more information, call Jack Winschel, President 412-366-2388, Betty Tuzikow, Vice President 412-486-1070 or Mary Ellen Schmitzer, Membership Chairperson 412-486-2869.

How many people race at one time? We have 4 four person boats and 4 eight person boats. Actually, the four person boats hold four rowers and a coxswain. The coxswain is similar to the captain of the boat. He is an extension of the coach for all races and practices in the water. The coxswain is usually smaller in stature, under 100 lbs. He does not contribute physically be-cause he is not rowing, but his contributions come from strategy and steering of the boat as well as leadership to the crew.

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Upcoming Events The Haunted Hustle 5k run/walk

By Dave Durkin

The Haunted Hustle 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk will take place on Saturday, October 27th at 4:00 PM with proceeds benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The course winds around the North Park Pool and Pie Traynor fields with a post race bash in the Harmar Grove adjacent to the pool. A party featuring music and food, as well as a costume contest awaits runners and walk-ers at the finish line. Overall and age group awards will be given out for the 5k and all costumed participants are eligible for the Best Costume Award. Many random prizes will also be given out so everyone has a chance to go home a winner. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that strikes during the prime of life. It affects over 400,000 people nationwide and there is no cure. For more information, call Run-ning Wild at 724-444-5311 or visit the website www.RunningWildPA.com. For more information on MS, visit the local chapter at http://pax.nationalmssociety.org.

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Saturday Ski Program at Hidden Valley This five-week program is a great opportunity for novice skiers or those who like a smaller setting. Fees include lift tickets, les-sons, bus transportation, and if necessary, equipment rental. A minimum of 44 people per bus is required. (FEES will be set by September 10th) The bus will load at 2:00 p.m. in the Hampton Community Center parking lot with departure at 2:30 p.m. Ski-ers will return at midnight. Registration will begin on Monday, September 10, 2007. The registration deadline is Friday, November 16th, 2007. Parent chaperones are needed for each trip. Each will receive a free lift ticket. Ski rental will be extra. Please call 412-487-7870 or 724-443-7585, for more details. AGES: 12 to 18 LOCATION: Hidden Valley Saturdays, January 5, 12, 26, and February 2, 9 TIME: 2:00 pm until Midnight

15th Annual HAEE 5K run/walk

The Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence (HAEE) is sponsoring its 15th Annual HAEE 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 9:00AM at Hartwood Acres in Allison Park. For more information, please call (412) 486-6000 x 1700 or email us at info@haee5k.org. Race applications can be downloaded from www.haee5k.org. The Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization that enables innovative educational enrichment programs for students within the Hampton Township School District via fundraising efforts like the annual 5k.

Some of the Grants that were awarded this year by the HAEE: “Polish Hill Remembered” a book written and compiled by HHS students under the direction of their teacher Mary Lou El-lena. What was particularly exciting to HAEE about this grant was that it extended beyond the students who wrote the book. The Technology Club put together the DVD, marketing students worked on advertising, and other students helped package the book and DVD. Visit the web site for more information www.polishhillremembered.com.

Wellness Program Expansion—At the Middle School, HAEE provided new fitness equipment to supplement the new wellness program. The idea behind this is for each individual student to work to the best of their ability. It’s not about being the fastest to get an “A”. Each student strives to meet their maximum po-tential because science shows that not everyone can be the fastest or strongest due to their physical make-up. Also, the teachers plan to educate students with the use of exercise equipment to make it a part of their lives now and as adults. This will allow the students to be comfortable and eliminate intimidation the first time they walk into a health club.

Writing through scrap booking — Central Elementary stu-dents illustrate their writing by scrap booking.

HHS Art Collection Renovation—Each year, one piece of sen-ior artwork is chosen to hang in the school foyer. As a student project this year, art students will plan and execute where and how to hang the art creating a more cohesive gallery.

Dinosaur Dig—Spearheaded at HMS, this was a multi-grade level project from 8th down to elementary. The various grades learned about prehistoric dinosaurs at their own level with the older kids teaching the younger ones.

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Local School News Cooperation: September’s Civic Virtue

by Tracy Burns

A s we head back to school, all students at Hamp-ton grades K-12, will be introduced to the new Civic Virtues Program whose definition is “to

encourage the cultivation of habits of personal living that are claimed to be important for the success of the com-munity…” . Hampton elementary guidance counselors Amy Kinney and Diane Zebrine will be sending home a letter each month to parents of all elementary students explaining the civic virtue being addressed including its definition and how to reasonably incorporate the idea into daily life at home. The counselors will also be supplying teachers with information to utilize when working the virtue into their curriculum and classroom in general. Middle and High School students will also be exposed to the virtue each month while at school. In September, Cooperation will be the focus. Coopera-tion occurs when people work together to achieve a common goal or benefit. Back to school is the perfect time to focus on the attitude of cooperation. As friends come back together and as teachers and students get to know each other and prepare for the school year ahead, much cooperation will be necessary for things to run smoothly and pleasantly. Being cooperative eliminates wasted time and frustration and has natural rewards such as positive attitudes and peaceful atmospheres. Here are some things to consider when reinforcing coop-eration at home: When parents communicate and en-gage children in explanations for family rules and rou-tines, children are motivated to behave in ways that con-tribute to the well-being of the family. A family who values the needs and contributions of all its members fosters cooperative relationships, and helps to prevent conflicts. Both natural and logical consequences encourage coop-eration. When a child cooperates by getting ready for school on time, mornings are peaceful and there is time for a smooth transition from home to school. Parents can affirm the child’s cooperative behavior, as well as point-ing out the opposite. If morning problems persist, logical consequences can be added: time spent fussing and argu-ing in the morning can be subtracted from a child’s play-time later in the day. True cooperation – as opposed to compliance - requires mutual respect for others’ needs and feelings. Communi-cating with one another allows family members to un-derstand each other and to practice empathy. Children can be taught, through example and explanation, that cooperation is a value and a virtue that leads to peace. Teachers will be reinforcing ways to be cooperative by emphasizing: listening, sharing, taking turns, compro-mising, doing one’s part, showing appreciation, encour-aging others, making others feel needed and refusing to isolate or exclude others. Cooperation between the schools and caregivers at home in reinforcing this year’s civic virtues will benefit every-one in a very positive way. Some information taken from www.goodcharacter.com/terms.shtml

The Board Work Session Location Changed

The Board Work Session on Monday, September 10, originally planned at Hampton Middle School, will instead take place at Poff Elementary School. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Architects will provide updated plans for the Poff Elementary renovation project and answer questions from the public.

Why it’s a Good Idea to Limit Your Child’s TV Time

By Roberta Schwarzbach

Sad to say, but the lazy summer days are over. It is once again time to get back to a routine and back to studying. Hopefully, most children spent their days outdoors the past few months and had little time to turn on the TV. But if your child spent more than three hours a day in front of the tube watching shows like “Spongebob” or “Drake and Josh”, there is an important new study that will prove interesting to you. The May issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medi-cine reported that teens who watch more than three hours of TV a day may have a higher risk of attention and learning difficulties in their adolescent and early teen years. Numerous studies have already been documented regarding TV time and physical health. Now a study is raising awareness of a con-nection between TV viewing time and intellectual health. More than 90 % of viewing time can be de-

scribed as entertainment program-ming. This means that little intel-lectual effort is required to view these types of programs. It has also been suggested that this many hours of viewing can contribute to disinterest in school and obviously takes away important time from homework and reading for pleas-ure. It has been estimated that close to half of all children in 6th and 7th grade have a TV in their bedrooms. Those who did not have a TV in their rooms were found to spend 40 less minutes a day on TV viewing. Watching TV is often more of a habit than a choice. By making plans for other activities, children will turn to the TV less and less. And with both physical and intel-lectual well being at stake, why not plan some fun outings with your family? Some good old fashioned physical exercise may make kids ready to sit down and do some real learning.

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I love Fall in Pittsburgh! The weather is generally perfect, the leaves are gorgeous and the fashions are always so re-laxed and casual. Who doesn’t love a great sweater with jeans and boots? This year sweaters are making a come-back. Even though you will still see many styles of little jackets which are also fantastic items for any wardrobe, there are so many magnificent sweaters to be had as well. My recommendation is to invest in at least one great sweater for fall. A cardigan will generally give you the biggest bang for your buck, because as we know, Septem-ber is a month for layers. Look for great yarns that are soft and comfortable. If you can, without breaking the bank, go for cashmere. As for color, go for rich hues like gray or chocolate. Great places to look for a high end sweater at a remarkable price are consignment shops. I love Kindred Spirits in Wexford and never leave there empty handed. Pair your great chunky sweater with this season’s wide leg jean for a terrific combination. Yes, I said wide leg jeans. While the skinny jean is still hot, wide leg jeans have been introduced for fall. This jean is flattering on almost any figure. Keep in mind that jeans can and should be altered for length so they look polished. And make sure they are not too short. They should almost skim the bottom of your shoe heel. Which reminds me, do not forget to take the shoes you will wear most with your jeans to the store with you to help choose the perfect length. And speaking of shoes, next month I will share the current shoe trends, which are amazing!

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Pet Insurance: A Viable Option by Tracy Burns

W hen our pets are sick, we take them to the veterinarian so they can get the care they need to be healthy again. Often-times we are told that our pets need costly medical care that

can greatly increase the quality or even length of their lives. As much as we love our pets, the cost can be so exorbitant it may not be possible to give them the care they need. But today we have the choice of pur-chasing pet insurance which can allow us to care for our pets’ medical needs without draining our pockets. Pet insurance coverage is similar to our health insurance. Fee-for-service plans are most common. There are different coverage options, deductibles and premiums. The average cost of monthly premiums is $25 for dogs and a bit less for cats. When determining your premium, the insurance companies con-sider where you live, your pet’s age, species, breed and preexisting conditions. If you go with the comprehensive plans, not only will emergency visits and illnesses be covered, but so will preventive care. Here are some questions you may consider when choosing a company: Can I choose my own veterinarian? What are the policy’s conditions and exclusions? Does the policy cover congenital or pre-existing con-ditions? The pet insurance market has grown 26% every year since 2001. Many are finding it to be of great financial benefit and even life-saving. Check with your veterinarian to find out about insurance for your pet.

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something that we haven't had in the past," said Mihalik. "We might be able to do a little one back and have Cully roll out, almost like a West Virginia [University] style of offense." Even with the remaining essential skill position starters from last season having graduated this spring, the Talbot's do have experienced players to fill such voids. Last season, the leading wide out was Joe Cangilla with 1,065 yards receiving on 58 receptions and 14 touchdowns. His coun-terpart, and now the leader of the aerial attack will be senior Dan O'Mara who alongside Cangilla brought in a 436 yards receiving season with 27 receptions and four touchdowns. The ground attack, however, is still a bit hazy relative to the rest of the offense. With Hampton's all-time leading rusher Paskorz out of the picture, it's a battle of the backs for the starting position behind Cully and the offensive line. Competing for the job is senior Aaron Isherwood, junior Zach Smith and sophomores Nate Winek and Andrew Bly. Isherwood ran for 70 yards on 24 carriers (2.9 ypc), Smith for 37 yards on 11 carriers (3.36 ypc) and Bly had 12 yards on five carriers (2.4 ypc).

Following the first week of three-a-days, the position is still up for grabs but expect senior Max Winek or junior Drew Haley to start at fullback and pave the way for whomever earns the running back spot. Defensively, the Talbots return four of their top six leading tacklers from last sea-son. Senior Dan Kruper who led the team with 69 tackles (37 solo) as inside line-backer, senior Steve Van Atta who tacked on another 65 tackles (36 solo) at safety, Jeff Cully at cornerback with 56 tackles (35 solo) and Dan O'Mara in the secondary with 43 tackles (30 solo). Kruper was also tied for second on the team in sacks with three. Isherwood also tacked on a sack along with juniors Jordan Paskorz and Pete Strome. Van Atta and Cully tied for sec-ond on the team in interceptions with one a piece. There couldn't be a more fitting cliché to define the offensive and defensive lines this season; it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. And not many people know that bet-ter than Mihalik himself. "It's not about size but the amount of attitude these kids put forth, it's all about technique," said Mihalik. "You can be as big as you want but if you don't move your feet you're go-ing to get beat by the smaller, quicker line-

men. Smaller and quicker linemen can cause problems, that's what we plan on doing." Despite their lack of size and inexperience, the team isn't playing like a bunch of indi-viduals but as one single unified and col-lective group with a single goal in mind. However, that goal may be a ways away. But Hampton isn't looking past anyone in a conference where there is no one single powerhouse and on any night, any team could beat anyone. "We have no individual standouts," Cully said. "We will overachieve because no one expects anything from us." Players aside, Hampton must also deal with a new, yet experienced coaching staff lead by Greg Mihalik entering his 10th season as head coach. The other lone re-maining Hampton varsity coach is first year defensive coordinator, Joe Allison. Allison spent the previous seven seasons as Hampton's secondary coach. Hampton's first regular season game is at last season’s WPIAL AAA runner-up Blackhawk on August 31. Non-conference foe Blackhawk beat Hampton twice last season, once in the playoffs.

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NHCO VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Current and prospective North Hills Community Outreach vol-unteers ages 14 and up are invited to a one-hour volunteer orien-tation on September 12, 7:00 PM, at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. RSVP to Ginny Giles at 412-487-6316, option 2.

NHCO’S “ASK THE ATTORNEY” Volunteer attorneys provide free ½-hour legal consultations on noncriminal matters to qualified individuals. The next session takes place on September 19, from 7-9 PM at 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park. Appointments are required. Contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.

NHCO SUPPORT GROUPS ♦ September 6, 7 PM, at King’s Restaurant in Wexford –

Young Widows/Widowers. Call Harriet at 412-487-6316 for more information.

♦ September 10, 2 PM, at NHCO Allison Park – Bereave-ment Support Group sponsored by Gateway Health Hos-pice. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call Sister Elizabeth at 412-536-2020.

♦ September 11, 7 PM, at NHCO Allison Park - Alzheimer/Dementia for Caregivers sponsored by Orion Assisted Living. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call 412-492-7200.

WINTER COATS NEEDED TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES North Hills Community Outreach is collecting clean, gently worn (or new) winter coats beginning September 1 for distribu-tion to local families in need. Especially needed are adult extra-large and children’s sizes. Gift cards are also appreciated and will be used to purchase additional coats as needed. Call Judy Murchak at 412-487-6316, option 1, for more information, or drop off your donation at 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, weekdays from 9-4. BEER, BRATS & ALL THAT JAZZ On September 8 from 1-3 p.m., the Pines Tavern, located at 5018 Bakerstown Road, will hold a “Beer, Brats & All that Jazz” fundraiser to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. Admission is $20; NHCO will receive $15 for each ticket sold. The tavern's recent Wine & Jazz Fest was a huge success, so make your reservation today by calling 724-625-3252. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP FRAIL ELDERLY North Hills Community Outreach needs “Faith in Action” volun-teers to provide non-medical assistance to frail elderly individu-als allowing them to remain safe and independent in their homes. Volunteers drive the seniors to doctors’ appointments, help with grocery shopping, conduct home safety checks and offer telephone reassurance to prevent isolation and loneliness. Volunteers are also needed to drive the Free Rides for Seniors bus, which operates weekdays along Freeport Road between Blawnox and Sharpsburg. Training is provided for all volunteer opportunities. To learn more, call Cathy Pschirer at 412-307-0069.

Fresh Air, Fresh Food, and a Fresh New Way to Volunteer!

Enjoy a few hours on a working farm while helping feed hungry people in our region. Pittsburgh Community Food Bank needs your help to glean, or harvest, fresh fruits and vegetables at local family farms. Gleans last about 3 hours, and take place week-days, Saturdays, and weekday evenings from July through No-vember. The Food Bank provides training, tools, water and snacks— all you need is transportation to the farm. We glean at farms near Cranberry, Mars, Wexford, Evans City , Gibsonia, Butler , Beaver Falls , Bridgeville, and even Indiana County —so there’s sure to be a farm convenient for you! We welcome individuals, families with children ages 7+, or groups ages 12+. Ready to get out in the fields? Complete the easy form at www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/glean, and we’ll send you alerts when the crops are ready to be picked.

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