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May 2012 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 7 No. 1
The Hampton News
What’s Inside
Police Log ................................. 4
Real Estate ................................ 6
Library News ............................ 7
Chef’s Corner ......................... 10
N. Hampton Vol. Fire ............ 10
Sporting Registration ............ 12
Earth Day ............................... 13
HHS Jr./Sr. Prom ............. 15-16
Current and
Upcoming Events .............. 20-23
Pet Article ............................... 22
Depreciation Lands Mus. ...... 25
A.W. Beattie Career Center .. 26
Damn Yankees Hits the Hampton Stage By Autumn Edmiston
Children’s Heritage Day
On Sunday, May 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
The Depreciation Lands Museum celebrates
Children’s Heritage Day. This family-oriented
day will be filled with hands-on activities from
years gone by. Participate in colonial-era
games, crafts, and foods from the eighteenth
century. Stop in the one-room schoolhouse for
class, and watch the blacksmith at work in his
shop. Help plant the settlers’ vegetable garden,
and don’t forget to stop by the expanded mer-
cantile for an old-fashioned candy or a hand-
made toy.
Admission for this special event is $5 for
adults and $3 for children (reduced admission
for museum members). See page 25 for more
fun at The Depreciation Lands Museum.
D amn Yankees was a smash hit for
Hampton High School’s spring
musical. Joe Boyd sells his soul
to the devil, Mr. Applegate, for "one good
long ball hitter" for his team, the Washing-
ton Senators. Mr. Applegate grants his
wish, turning him into sports superstar “Joe
Hardy” who must go back to his wife be-
fore 9 pm on the final game day to save his
soul from the devil.
The cast of Damn Yankees and Hampton
High School faculty began preparation for
the musical with try outs in late December.
Play practice started in January and like
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Photo courtesy of Madia Photography
Technology Clubs Compete Successfully
by Tina Harper
The Hampton High School (HHS) Ro-
botics and Technology Student Association
(TSA) Clubs fared well in April.
The Robotics Club earned 2nd place at
the 2012 Greater DC Regional Botball Tour-
nament in Fairfax, VA. They placed third in
the double elimination and were cited for
Outstanding Documentation, each worth one
third of their overall score. HHS was
awarded the Judges’ Choice Trophy for
“Spirit of Botball” and Judges’ Choice Cer-
tificates for “Outstanding Overall Design”
and “Outstanding Programming.”
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Students Earn Honorable Mention in Math Challenge
The Hampton High School Math Challenge Team, consisting
of John Arnold, Oliver Ebeling–Koning, Robert Hedges, Trevor
Kyle and Evan Wilson, earned an Honorable Mention Status and
a Team Scholarship Award of $1,000 at the Moody’s Math Chal-
lenge. The money will be divided among team members.
More than 5,000 students competed in this year’s contest, using
math modeling to identify and rank the best regions in the coun-
try for establishing high-speed rail lines as part of a nationwide
network. Students were required to use their math skills, along
with critical thinking, research and analytical skills to reach their
conclusion. Teams consisting of three to five students worked
independently via the internet and had only 14 hours to study the
issue, collect data and devise models before uploading their solu-
tions in the form of a research paper.
Papers were analyzed by more than 100 math judges, who
ranked the submissions. Only 55 teams were awarded recogni-
tion for their work. While several local schools had teams that
competed, only Hampton and North Hills High School had teams
that received the Honorable Mention Status.
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Swing Into Spring by Tina Harper
On April 12, the Hampton Middle School (HMS) cafe-
teria was turned into a quaint diner, serving breakfast to
more than eighty senior citizen residents of the Township of
Hampton.
The annual “Swing Into Spring” event was held cour-
tesy of Mrs. Michele Hurst, Science Teacher, Mrs. Janeen
Bentz, Reading Teacher / Student Council Sponsor, and
their seniors event committee. The event was started by the
late Dr. Harold Sarver as a luncheon and has been continued
for more than 14 years as a way to give back to the commu-
nity.
The seniors’ breakfast couldn’t happen without the
dedicated volunteers and businesses who
donate. The HMS Helping Hands Club acted
as hostesses, greeting attendees at the door,
escorting them to the cafeteria, and seating
them for breakfast. Parents from the PTO
helped in the kitchen. The Student Council
served as the wait staff. Cafeteria employee
Jane Miller donated her time to the event,
Metz Food Service donated the food, and
Giant Eagle provided a gift card which was
used to purchase flowers and decorations.
Since Mrs. Hurst’s birthday was April
10, the attendees whose birthday was closest
to that date could take home the flower cen-
terpiece on their table.
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New Hampton residents, Bob and Jean Vanasdale,
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Friends for 45 years, Shirley Vicic, Betty Vicic, Marge DiBucci,
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The Hampton Township
Police Department is dedicated
to enhancing the quality of life
of the residents and guests by
providing the very best in law
enforcement services. The
twenty-two officers and two
civilian clerks take pride in serv-
ing the community in a profes-
sional and proactive manner.
The HTPD consists of a fleet of
9 vehicles, 1 ATV and 2 moun-
tain bikes that are used for a
variety of patrol operations.
If you have a question or
concern, please visit the website
w w w . h a m p t o n - p a . o r g /
police.asp, and click on Fre-
quently Asked Questions section
or e-mail: police@hampton-
pa.org. The HTPD main num-
bers: Emergencies: 911, Ad-
ministrative use only: (412) 486
-0400 or (724) 443–7585. A summary of noteworthy
incidents that occurred between
March 20, 2012 — April 21,
2012.
Stolen Vehicle – Arrest
On Wednesday, April 4,
while on patrol on Route 8 at
6:50 p.m. traveling north, a ve-
h ic le t r ave l in g in th e
southbound lane came into the
northbound lane, almost crash-
ing head on with the police car.
Police turned around and af-
fected a traffic stop on the ac-
tor’s vehicle. Police ran the li-
cense plate, which came back as
stolen out of Ross Twp., and the
actors may be armed and dan-
gerous. Both occupants were
frisked and cuffed for officer
safety. An inventory of the ve-
hicle produced various drugs
and drug paraphernalia. Both
actors were placed under arrest.
Theft
On Thursday, March 29, a
landscaper performing work on
Sturbridge Court reported un-
known persons removed a back-
pack style gasoline powered leaf
blower from the driveway where
he was working The cost of the
loss is $159.00. Police spoke
with the homeowner and she
was unable to report any recent
suspicious activity. However,
she related she has been having
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around for other items. The resident was advised to contact 911
if she observed this activity.
Theft from Vehicle
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Hampton PTO Raises Funds To Help Bus Driver
by Autumn Edmiston
H ampton Middle
School PTO held
a fundraising bas-
ketball game on March 28th
to raise funds for Deb the
bus driver. Deb Kruper has
been diagnosed with cancer,
is undergoing chemo treat-
ments and her medical bills
are escalating. She is in
very good spirits and the
prognosis is positive.
On Monday, April 16th
as she stepped off her bus,
Deb was greeted by faculty,
students and PTO members
as she was presented a check for $3,785.29.
The Hampton Middle School PTO’s basket-
ball game raised this money to help with her
medical expenses.
Donna DiBucci, PTO Vice President
and Deb’s long time friend stated, “Deb was
overwhelmed and truly grateful to say the
least. With surgery approaching she will be
off work for a few months and this will help
her in her time of need.”
Heartfelt wishes go out to
Deb as she continues her
battle
against
cancer.
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Hampton Home Sales
3/16/2012 – 4/15/2012 address Sold price
3934 Summers Drive $459,000
3121 Tall Oak Drive 435,000
2579 Royal View 402,000
2507 Willow Oak Drive 375,000
4250 Old New England 360,000
4578 Middle Road 349,000
4259 Hermitage Court 342,000
4506 Middle Road 325,000
2470 Red Oak Court 315,000
4031 Circle Drive 249,000
4184 Timberlane Drive 205,000
4150 Timberlane Drive 177,500
3345 Cramlington Drive 176,000
2977 Chautauqua Street 159,900
3263 Antler 157,500
3080 Meadowbrook Court 145,000
4149 Surrey Drive 137,000
2578 Elgro Road 121,500
3182 Camberly Drive 111,000
3097 Camberly Drive 109,500
43336 Hemlock Circle 85,000
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Busy Bees Spring Storytime!
Wednesdays, Now through May 23rd 10:30 a.m. – 11:00
a.m.
Fridays, Now through May 25th 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The library would like to welcome all our little “bees” to a
newly designed storytime. All children ages 24 months to 6
years are welcome to attend. Stories, songs and fingerplays
will be introduced each week. Registration is appreciated!!
Books and Blocks: a Mommie and Me Lapsit~
Thursdays, Now through May 24th 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
For moms who are looking to make new friends, get out of the
house and build a foundation in literacy with their babies, this
is for you! Stories, songs and interactive play will fill this
time together! Make new friends for both you and your baby!
Ages newborn through 24 mos. Registration is appreciated!!
No Girls Allowed!!! Tues., May 8th4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
This boys only program is all about worms, dirt, and plants.
Come make terrariums with Miss Lori! No flowers here, just
some spidery plants! Join us after school for an activity hour
that is sure to create lots of laughter and fun! Grades 1 – 3.
Registration appreciated, but not necessary. Activity Room II.
Talbot Tellers! Wednesday, May 2nd 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm.
Were you part of the storytelling program at the middle
school? Well, come join our Talbot Tellers! This group of
middle-schoolers will learn new stories to tell at local events
throughout the year. All are welcome, even if you have no
prior experience.
National Scrapbook Day, May 5th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Scrapbook Day with us! Spend the day
starting new albums, finishing old ones, learning new ideas,
creating new backgrounds and making new friends! The all-
day scrap and crop will include a light lunch, demonstrations
and a donate/take scrapbooking materials! You get all this for
$15.00!!
A Series of After School Adventures Friday, May 11th
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
So just how WEIRD is your school compared to A.J.’s? Join
us for some My Weird School Daze fun! Registration appreci-
ated, but coming right after dismissal is cool too!
Mystery Book Discussion Club, Wed., May 16th
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Are you clueless about what mysteries to read? Well, join us
for our first mystery book discussion on Mirror Image, by
Dennis Palumbo. Copies of the book are available at the li-
brary! Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a
clue!
Just Us Girls!!! Friday, May 18th 4:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
If you love the colors pink, purple, silver, gold, etc., all things
pretty and frilly then this girls only program is for you! No
slimy, creepy crawlies here! This month’s activity will be
Sugar Creations and other sweet, dreamy stuff!! This after
school activity hour is for girls in Grades 1-5. Registration
appreciated, but not necessary. Activity Room II
Cooks-N-Books with a twist! This year Cooks-N-Books will be
based on the popular show Iron Chef. Cooks-n-Books is a cook-
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After the delicious breakfast of omelets, baked ham,
roasted potatoes, mixed fruit, biscuits, and beverages, the
seniors’ retired to the auditorium for the entertainment
portion of the morning. The 7th grade and 8th grade jazz
bands performed under the direction of Mrs. Parker, band
instructor. Several student acts from the recent talent
show performed dances, played instruments, and sang.
See photos below.
At the conclusion of the program, Mrs. Marlynn
Lux, HMS Assistant Principal, thanked Hampton seniors
for attending the event and asked them to spread the
word, so there will be more participants in years to come.
On the way to his car, resident Bob Jarvis summed
up the morning, “That was very nice!”
Swing into Spring Talent Show photos
Swing into Spring (Continued from page 3)
Gabrielle Conely
singing “Think of Me”
Brooke Bailey playing/singing
“Folsom Prison Blues”
Nick Worbji playing Croatian Brac
Ethan Wagner,
Trombone Solo
Alyssa Rein dancing to
“Walking On Air”
Paige Stitt dancing to
“Boogie Woogie Bugle
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was parked in his driveway. $50.00 in cash
was taken from the glove box and approxi-
mately $15 - $20 in change was taken from
the ash tray area. Other items of value were
in the vehicle, but were left untouched.
Police are reminding residents to keep their
vehicles locked at all times.
Criminal Mischief /Vehicles
On Wednesday, March 21, resident
from Camberly Drive reported that an actor
in an unknown vehicle threw a rock through
the side window of his vehicle. The ap-
proximate value of the damage is $300. His
neighbor heard the car drive by and the
glass break, but he didn't see the car and
couldn't get a description.
Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, April 14, at approxi-
mately 1:20 p.m., Police were dispatched to
the 4300 block of Wildwood Sample Road
for a single vehicle motorcycle accident
with injuries. While being loaded into the
ambulance, police were able to detect an
odor of an alcoholic beverage upon the
operator’s breath. He was transported to
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for his inju-
ries and also gave blood samples. DUI
charges are pending.
Vehicle Accident - DUI Arrest
On Monday, April 9, at approximately 7:55 a.m., Police
Police Log (Continued from page 4)
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The North Hampton Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment is kicking off what will hopefully be-
come a long-standing tradition – a ‘thank you’
golf outing. This golf outing is not a fund
raiser; it is simply an event in appreciation for
the hours of donated service by our firefighters
throughout the year. The event is Saturday,
June 2, 2012 for a 1:45 p.m. shot-gun start.
Plan to arrive at the Pittsburgh North Golf Club by 12:45. The
price is $70 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with cart,
beverages (water, pop and beer), hot dogs at the turn and buffet
dinner. There are prizes and giveaways. If interested, contact
Brandon Hoehn at 724-612-2812 or [email protected].
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 8th!
Event advertising opportunities are available and we hope
you will consider helping to defray the costs of the event by
sponsoring a hole. For $100, as an Official Hole Sponsor your
business name will appear on a sign placed at one of the tee
boxes on the golf course and your logo will appear in a special
2012 sponsor ‘album’ on our Facebook page. (In lieu of mone-
tary sponsorship, in-kind donations of gift certificates, store
merchandise and golf-related premiums are appreciated as
well). Every advertising dollar/in-kind donation is put toward
the cost of the event. If you are interested in being a sponsor,
please contact Chris Andrews at 412-443-6810 or Brian Acker-
man at 412-292-6819. All sponsorship commitments need to be
made by Tuesday, May 8th.
The Remarkable Wheat Berry by John Rizzo
S imilar to other nutritional powerhouses, wheat berries have
gone full circle. For years we removed all the nutritional
value from wheat by processing it and refining it. But as
whole grains become more and more popular as we continue to hear
about their nutritional benefit, we begin to revert back to the lesser
processed, more nutritional grain. Enter the wheat berry.
A wheat berry is the actual kernel of whole wheat. A short
grain that has a firm texture after cooking while sporting a nutty
flavor. Wheat berries take a while to cook and I’m not so sure they
can be overcooked. They have a very firm texture, similar to barley
or brown rice.
Wheat berries are loaded with protein and iron. Additionally
they are a great source of magnesium, Vitamins B and E, and potas-
sium. Considered a complex carbohydrate, they are very high in
fiber and digest slowly. Hence, the sugar from the carbohydrates
will enter your blood at a very slow rate. A diet high in fiber can
lower cholesterol, assist in weight loss, and help control blood
sugar levels.
Wheat berries can be purchased at larger grocery stores, health
food stores and online. Although considered a “healthier” food,
there are many ways to prepare and eat these delicious kernels so
that all can enjoy.
Wheat Berry Salad Yield: 4 Servings
Place the wheat berries and salt in a small saucepan and cover
with hot water –at least 2 inches above the wheat berries. Bring to a
boil then reduce to heat to simmer (uncovered). Cook for approxi-
mately an hour to an hour and half or until soft and tender. Drain
and let cool.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 2 - 3 minutes; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat berries, toasted walnuts, cel-
ery, cranberries, scallions, parsley, oil, lemon juice and pepper; mix
well. Cover and chill for several hours; serve cold.
Wheat Berries,
Whole, Uncooked
3/4 Cup Scallions, Sliced
1/8 Inch
1/4 Cup
Salt 1 Tsp Vegetable Oil 1.5 TBL
Cranberries, Dried,
Chopped 1/8 Inch
1/3 Cup Parsley, Fresh,
Chopped Fine
1/4 Cup
Celery, Peeled, Cut
1/8 Inch
1/3 Cup Lemon Juice 1 TBL
Walnuts, Chopped 1/4 Cup
Black Pepper Pinch
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First Annual Spring Carnival and Fund Raiser
What do you get when you take a
bunch of excited elementary students,
awesome teachers and staff, supportive
parents, and an overwhelming amount of
donors and sponsors? You have a night to
remember. This is exactly what recently
happened at Poff Elementary School. In
early March, the Poff Parents Association
hosted a fundraiser – their first Spring
Carnival & Basket Auction. The gymna-
sium was transformed into a festive carni-
val with each classroom having their own
game to run. There was excitement in the
air as the students (and even parents) en-
joyed playing the games in hopes of win-
ning prizes. Upstairs was filled with food
and auction items. With the help of over
125 donors and sponsors the auction had
something for everyone! Special thanks
go out to the countless volunteers who
helped with the evening. There were stu-
dent volunteers from various
clubs and teams from the
Hampton Middle School and
High School fulfilling their
community service require-
ments while having a good
time doing so.
So, what does the photo
of a fire truck have to do with
the Spring Carnival & Auc-
tion you may ask? Well, one
of the most popular and most
sought after auction baskets
was a donation made by the
North Hampton Volunteer
Fire Department. The lucky
winners of this auction re-
ceived a ride to school in a
Fire Truck! On a pleasant
March morning, two first
graders, Chloe Abner and An-
drew Clarke, along with their
parents, were picked up at their homes and
brought to school where they were greeted
by the entire student
body. The students
lined the circle drive at
Poff and waited pa-
tiently for the arrival
of their school-
mates. It was worth
the wait as the students
exploded with excite-
ment when the fire
truck arrived with
flashing lights and
sounding its siren! As
an extra special sur-
prise, Poff’s secretary, Mrs. Drzemiecki
was presented with an honorary ride
around Hampton in the fire truck. Thank
you to the NHVFD for making this extra
special day possible for all of the students
(and Mrs. D.).
While it remains to be seen if this will
become a yearly tradition at Poff, one
thing is for certain, the first Spring Carni-
val & Auction was a huge success and one
that was enjoyed by everyone who partici-
pated. Please see the website
www.thehamptonnews.net for a listing of
all of the donors and sponsors who, with
their support, make events such as this
possible.
Chloe Abner & Andrew Clarke with Fire Chief John
Schwend (kneeling), & Fire Fighters Zak Boyle and Bran-
don Hoehn, after their ride to school in the fire truck.
Mrs. Drzemiecki with Fire Chief John Schwend
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HAMPTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Monday, May 7th and Wed., May 9th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Hampton High School Cafeteria SPIKES, K-NINES & DAWGS – ages 6-12
FOOTBALL PLAYERS & CHEERLEADERS!
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Check out the concession stand at the Hampton Baseball/
Softball Fields. This year we are featuring some home
cooked foods in addition to the regular fare.
Check the HAA website:
www.hamptonathleticassociation.org Click on "Concessions"
to see what weekly foods will be served! were dispatched to the area of
West Hardies Road and Wild-
wood Road for a two-vehicle
accident. The caller, who was
one of the vehicle operators,
stated that her vehicle was
struck in the rear by the vehicle
directly behind her. She be-
lieved the other motorist was
intoxicated. Police found that
motorist to be either impaired
or having a medical problem of
some sort. He advised Police
that he was on multiple pre-
scription medications. As he
exited the vehicle he was very
unsteady on his feet and could
barely walk on his own. The
operator was taken into cus-
tody for suspicion of DUI and
transported to UPMC Passa-
vant Hospital for a blood draw.
Criminal charges are pending.
DUI Arrest
On Thursday, March 22,
at approximately 10:00 p.m.,
Police received a report of a
possible intoxicated driver on
Mt. Royal Boulevard traveling
toward Route 8. The reporting
person further stated that the
vehicle turned onto Route 8
and then left onto Harts Run
Road. Police followed said
vehicle on Harts Run Road.
The actor was unable to
maintain the vehicle within
its lane, crossing over the
double yellow line several
times, as well as crossing
over the fog line several
times. Police conducted a
traffic stop. There was a
moderate odor of an alco-
holic beverage coming from
the vehicle and the driver
appeared to be under the
influence. After failing field
sobriety tests, the actor was
placed under arrest for DUI.
Charges to follow.
On Friday, March 23,
while on patrol at approxi-
mately 7:50 p.m., Police
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TIMES: Elementary (grades 3-5)
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Earth Day Clean-UP
"Friday was beautiful and Saturday was mis-
erable weather but concerned township residents
came out to pick up trash on Earth Day Week-
end", said Hampton Rotarian Hal English who
helped spearhead Hampton Clean Up with Town-
ship officials and employees and Hampton Ro-
tarians. "Ninth grader Owen Dougan-Bacha was
a work horse out there both days keeping up with
his mom, Becky," said English. Senior, Rachel
Butch “Facebooked” friends who came out in the
rain Saturday morning along with students Alex
Michel, Johnny Rizzo and Ben Lish. Rotarians
Kerry Kelly, John Readal, Judy Gifford, Hal Eng-
lish, Steve Goodman and Township Manager
Chris Lochner were out there along with Assis-
tant Township Manager Susan Bernett and Town-
ship employees Ken Edwards, Dennis Weisman,
Kellen Wheeler and Greg Chernosky along with
Joanne Gaus and Amanda Lukas.
Eight major roadways were cleaned up, fill-
ing a 30 ton dumpster. It was a start, but
sadly, bags, fast food containers, soda bottles,
cups, cigarette butts, cans and losing lottery tick-
ets lined the roadways. Hopefully people care and
will help keep
Hampton clean.
Residents can
self organize
and pick up on
their streets and
onto adjoining
roads to help
minimize the
damage. “It's
good exercise
and if you don't
know it's wrong
then it helps
you think be-
fore ever decid-
ing to toss
something out
the window”,
said English.
Rachel Butch and friends fought the cold and cleaned up on Saturday
Ben Lish & Johnny Rizzo
cleaned the Get-Go on Ferguson Road
Becky Dougan found a boot,
but that wasn’t the strangest
thing found! Just ask Judy
Gifford what her group found!
Owen Dougan-Bacha
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Grades: K-8th My home or yours/Available: Daytime
Call:412-780-0101 Email: [email protected]
Summer Tutoring By Laurie Kretz
PA Certified Teacher
book and food discussion group for people who love to cook and
make new friends! No real experience or culinary expertise is
needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!
We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center
on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Here’s what
to do:
1. There will be two ingredients to pick from each month. You
only need to choose one ingredient. Check out a cookbook from
the library or use your own cookbook.
2. Create a dish featuring your chosen ingredient and bring it to
the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of
the recipe as well.
3. Sample all the amazing recipes!
May 24th Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspber-
ries!
Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of sup-
plies.
Questions? Please call the Library. 412-684-1098
Little Learners: They Drive Me Buggy!
Tuesday, May 22nd 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This special creative learning hour is designed for 3-5 year olds
and will be taught by Mrs. J (a very cool retired preschool
teacher)! The hour will include stories, activities, hands on
learning and so much more! Registration is appreciated!
Memorial Day Weekend – The library will be open Saturday,
May 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Buon Appetito! Join us for lunch or dinner at Spadafora’s Res-
taurant (located on Route 8); Tuesday, May 29th Wednesday,
May 30th, Thursday, May 31st, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.!! You
don’t need a special ticket, or anything. Just go and eat! It’s a
fun easy way to support your library!! A portion of all food
proceeds (including takeout) will be donated to the library!!
Thank you for your support!!
Library (Continued from page 7)
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Hampton Goes Hollywood for the After Prom
by Diane Prem
O n April 27th, the night started at
6:15 pm at Hampton High School
with the Prom Walk, where all those
attending the prom had the opportunity to
strut their stuff and show off their attire to a
jam-packed auditorium full of friends, fam-
ily and well-wishers. Principal Jeffery
Finch and Guidance Counselor Dr. Peter
Allen took turns introducing the sequined-
gowned girls and their tuxedo-clad escorts.
Parents were then able to take a behind-the-
scenes tour of the school transformed into a
Hollywood After Prom, scheduled later that
evening from 11:30 p.m. — 4:00 a.m. One
parent exclaimed, “they are going to have
more fun here than at the actual Prom!”
“It’s very exciting and I wish I could see the
kids’ expressions when they walk in,” en-
thused Gina Falcione.
The 430 students arrived from the Prom
held at the Chadwick and walked the red
carpet like stars under the gaze of two large,
imposing Oscar statues and entered into their
magical evening complete with paparazzi
and spotlights. The building was trans-
formed into the glitz and
glamour of Hollywood.
Their walk continued
down Rodeo Drive with
clever mock storefronts
and a view of Hollywood
Hills.
Further on, they
could enjoy coffee at the
Hard Rock Café, or head
to the Casino, boldly
decorated with life size
movie posters, and enjoy
games of Black Jack,
Poker, Roulette and Horse
Wheel Races. Harry Pot-
ter dominated the cafete-
ria and included a large tree
with a car on the branch, an
oversized spider, and caldron centerpieces
on the tables where free food was served all
night.
The boys rest rooms had a James Bond
Theme and the girls’ featured Chick Flicks,
complete with a decorated mannequin pay-
ing homage to the movie “Legally Blonde”.
Hand towels forecasted, “What happens
tonight goes on Facebook tomorrow.” A
stretch limo with star photos of Taylor Laut-
ner and other favorites connected the two
rooms identified as VIP lounges. The
“Hampton Goes Hollywood” theme was
chosen because the movie Abduction, star-
ing Taylor Lautner, was filmed at the school
and featured the Hampton Band and some
local extras.
An Academy Award Dance Hall area
showcased the Wii game “Dance Revolu-
tion” and photo booths. Henna Tattoo artists
were on hand, as well as a hypnotist sched-
uled for 3:00 a.m. Karaoke was available all
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Zack Mancini and Allison Zegar at the prom walk
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night in the auditorium. The gym featured
derby cars, ping pong, Four Square and in-
flatables: Dual Sport Bunge and Jousting.
Thanks goes to the Crew Team for painting
the continuous movie strip, with stars featur-
ing the 255 senior’s names that lined the gym
walls.
It took approximately 20 volunteers, and
for most it was their first year working their
artistic and creative magic since January to
transform the place. “I’m
doing it for the kids.” “I
think it turned out won-
derful!” said first time co-
chairpersons, Jackie Bott
and Adrianne DiDonato. “
“I am new to Hampton
and this gave me a chance
to meet kind, enthusiastic
parents. It’s nice to see
this level of involvement
at the high school,” said
Judy McConnell. “It’s so
creative – it’s been a great
experience,” added Portia
Edwards.
A p p r o x i m a t e l y
$7,300 was spent on the
After Prom and it was
funded entirely from the Football Game Con-
cession Stand and the Hampton High School
PFA. The After Prom is complementary for
all those attending the Prom. Thanks to the
following sponsors: Andora’s Restaurant,
Brusters, Buffalo Wild Wings, China Bistro,
Eat’n Park, Emiliano’s, Great China Buffet,
Greico’s Carefree Inn, Pasquale's Pizza,
Giant Eagle, Wexford Deli, Get Go –
Richland, Max & Erma's, Atrias, CVS, Ap-
plebees, Subway in Walmart, Sheetz,
McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts (Shaler), Donut
Connection, Labriola's Itailian Market, Lins
Garden, LMS, Madia Photography, Manor
Theater, Milano’s, McDonalds, McTighes,
Monte Cello’s, North Park Clubhouse, North
Park Lounge, Mark and Betsy Millstein,
Molyneaux Cranberry, Pizza Hut, Jim and
Ursula Brill, Rental Time, Sherwin Williams,
Shop n Save, Sonic, Walmart, Target, Vo-
celli’s and Home Depot. A special thank you
to the following school district and township
personnel: Dr. Hoover, Mrs. Scuilli, Mr.
Kuzniewski, Mrs. Carson, Mr. Finch, Mr.
Kattan, Dr. Allen, Mrs.
Doren, Mrs. Taylor, Mr.
Franklin, Mr. Halter, Mr.
DeMatteo, Randy Yester,
Bob Newman, Sue Sestric,
Deb Alderman, Mrs. Julie
Leininger, Metz Food Ser-
vice and the Hampton
Township Police Depart-
ment.
Just like any memorable
night at the Oscars, Hamp-
ton High School students
had a star-studded night to
remember! See website
for pictures:
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encountered a vehicle rounding a blind bend
on Craighead, traveling into the oncoming
lane. The vehicle almost collided with the
Police car. Police immediately turned around
to follow the vehicle, which failed to main-
tain a single lane during most of the travel on
Craighead Road. Police followed the vehicle
southbound on Route 8 onto McCully Road.
During this time, the vehicle was traveling
slowly and could not stay in a single lane for
even a short distance. A traffic stop was con-
ducted on McCully Road. The driver admit-
ted to being on medication and that she had
one drink earlier. After failing field sobriety
tests, the driver was taken into custody for
suspicion of DUI. Charges to follow.
On Tuesday, March 27, Police were on
patrol at approximately 1:20 a.m. on East
Hardies Road when a vehicle was observed
driving erratically, crossing over the solid
white line several times. A traffic stop was
conducted and the driver was found to be
under the influence of alcohol. After failing
field sobriety tests, the driver was placed
under arrest. Charges pending.
On Sunday, April 1, at approximately
4:20 a.m., Police witnessed a running vehicle
parked in the lot of the closed McDonald’s.
While talking with the occupants of the vehi-
cle, police detected an odor of an alcoholic
beverage emitting from inside the vehicle.
The driver admitted to having a few drinks
earlier. She was asked to perform field sobri-
ety tests which she failed She was placed
under arrest for suspicion of DUI and trans-
ported to UPMC Passavant Hospital for a
blood draw. Charges are pending. The pas-
senger of the vehicle will be issued a citation
for underage drinking.
On Wednesday, April 4, while on patrol
at approximately 2:00 a.m., Police conducted
a traffic stop at Mount Royal Blvd. and
Royal View Dr. for the vehicle's registration
being expired. While speaking to the driver,
police detected an odor of an alcoholic bev-
erage, as well as showing other signs of im-
pairment. The operator’s license was under
suspension. After failing to complete field
sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest for
suspicion of DUI. Charges pending.
On Tuesday, April 17, while on patrol,
shortly after midnight, Police observed a
vehicle traveling south on Route 8. It made
an abrupt right turn into Rental Time on
Route 8. As Police were passing the exit of
Rental Time, the actor re-entered Route 8
nearly striking the patrol car. The actor then
struck the curb with his vehicle traveling a
short distance and making another abrupt
turn into the parking lot of 5001 Route 8.
Police conducted a traffic stop and found the
vehicle operator to be under the influence of
alcohol. After failing field sobriety tests, the
actor was placed under arrest for DUI.
Charges to follow.
On Friday, April 20, at approximately
2:30 a.m., Police were on patrol on Route 8
in the area of McNeal Road. They witnessed
a vehicle traveling north failing to maintain a
lane of travel. As the vehicle continued
north, the operator continued driving erratic-
ally. Police initiated a traffic stop at Donut
Connection. While talking with the driver, he
showed signs of being under the influence of
alcohol and perhaps drugs. After failing field
sobriety tests, he was taken to UPMC Passa-
vant Hospital for a blood draw. Charges
pending blood results.
On Saturday, April 21, Hampton Police
were on Route 8 southbound shortly after
2:00 a.m., when they witnessed a vehicle
traveling north failing to maintain a single
lane of travel and driving at a high rate of
speed. As Police got behind said vehicle it
almost came to a stop and then started again
failing to maintain a single lane of travel. A
traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of
Wildwood Road and finally stopped on Bella
Vista Drive. While talking with the driver,
police could detect an odor of an alcoholic
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Hampton High School Blood Drive
The Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from
7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym.
The North Hills Chorale will present a concert entitled “The
Voice of the Soul” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th, and 3 p.m. on
Sunday, May 6th, in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality
Center (a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence), 9000 Bab-
cock Boulevard, Allison Park, 15101 (McCandless Twp.). Free-
will offerings accepted. Additional information is available at
www.nhchorale.com.
Annual Festival
St. Ursula Church, Duncan Ave., Alli-
son Park, annual Festival. A community
tradition!
Festival opens on Memorial Day, May
28th and continues thru Saturday, June
2nd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. each eve-
ning. Come enjoy the rides, games, bingo,
entertainment, flea market, delicious
food. Two dinners will be served: Spaghetti
and Meatballs on Wednesday, May 30th and
a Chicken dinner on Saturday, June
2nd. Dinners served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. and take-outs are available. Hope to
see you there.
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Current Events
HHS National Honors Society Sponsors 5K and Funfest for MPS
On Saturday, May 12, the Hampton
High School National Honor Society will be
sponsoring a 5K race and Funfest event to
benefit the National MPS Society at Hamp-
ton Community Park. Details are available
at funfestformps.com. Mucopolysacchari-
dosis, MPS, is a lysosomes storage disease
that causes mental degradation and physical
impairment, often at a young age.
The race begins at 9:00 a.m. and costs
$20 if pre-registered and $25 on race day.
Runners who register by May 1st will be
guaranteed a t-shirt.
The Funfest part of the event will take
place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
Hampton High School cafeteria. It will be
comprised of small carnival type games for
children. There is no registration fee for
Funfest.
Visit www.funfestformps.com to regis-
ter and to find more details about the event.
Please email [email protected]
with any questions.
Renaming of the HMS Library
On Monday,
April 16, 2012,
Hampton School
District officials
held a re-naming
ceremony in the
Middle School Li-
brary in appreciation
and remembrance of
Dr. Harold Sarver.
In recognition of his many years of
service to the District, the Middle
School Library is now known as the
“Dr. Harold Sarver Library.”
Dr. Sarver, who died Nov. 28, 2010,
was a longtime friend of the Hampton
Township School District. He began his
career as an elementary physical educa-
tion teacher in 1963. In 1971, he was
appointed as the Middle School assistant
principal. In 1980, he was promoted to
the position of Middle School principal,
with dual duties as the District’s Direc-
tor of Transportation.
Following his retirement in June 2003,
he remained a consultant to the District
transportation department for the 2003-
2004 school year.
In 2005, Dr. Sarver was appointed
to the School Board, replacing Art Berg.
He served on the Board until the time of
his death in 2010.
The renaming of the library was an
honor for the family, friends and col-
leagues of Dr. Sarver.
beverage. The driver produced a license,
an expired registration card and was un-
able to produce an insurance card. He was
unable to complete field sobriety tests and
was given a PBT on scene, which did reg-
ister positive for alcohol. He was then
taken to UPMC Passavant Hospital for a
blood draw. Actor was then taken to ACJ
for processing.
Narcotics Sale
On Saturday, March 24, while on
patrol at approximately 6:35 p.m., Police
were dispatched to the area of Meadow
Brook Court for two individuals sleeping
in a vehicle. Police found a female and
male sleeping in the car, which was filled
with clothing, blankets and garbage. The
occupants said they were waiting for a
friend. While conversing with the occu-
pants, nothing they said was making much
sense and did not coincide with their ac-
tivities or their location. Based on the in-
formation obtained, evasive behavior and
lies to this point, both parties were asked
to exit the vehicle and searched for weap-
ons. The vehicle was also searched. A
Police Log (Continued from page 19)
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Jennifer Romero, M.D.
Hannah Sahud, M.D.
Sarah F. Schroeder, M.D.
Please Welcome:
Karl Holtzer, M.D.
The Botball Educational Robotics
Program engages middle and high school
aged students in a team-oriented robotics
competition based on national science
education standards. By designing, build-
ing, programming, and documenting ro-
bots, students use science, engineering,
technology, math, and writing skills in a
hands-on project that reinforces their
learning. (www.botball.org)
At the PA TSA States competition
held at Seven Springs Resort, 1900 stu-
dents competed and the following HHS
students placed: Victoria Lee - desktop
publishing; Garrett English and John Ber-
zonski - CAD architecture; Maddie
Adamczyk - career comparisons & essays
on technology; Garrett English, Katie
Bert and Leslie Smith – architectural
model; John Berzonski and Joey Profetta
– construction renovation; Brian and
Bridget Bianconi - music production;
Bailey Hartge – promotional graphics;
and Gina Alm – Iron Man Competition.
The Technology Student Association
(TSA) is … devoted exclusively to the
needs of students interested in technology.
Students can work individually or as a
team in such areas as agriculture and
biotechnology, website design, dragster
design, flight challenge, film technology,
CAD with 3D modeling, desktop publish-
ing and extemporaneous speaking, radio
controlled transportation or scientific
visualization. (www.tsaweb.org)
Technology Club (Continued from page 1)
Back Row: Oliver Ebeling-Koning (Captain), Adam Robins, Mr. Vince Kuzniewski (Advisor) Luke Sinagra, Ian Wald-
schmidt, Charlie Bares.
Front Row: Kartik Ganjoo, Nick Wilkins, Matt Wilson, A.J. Delposen, Evan Wilson (Captain), Brandon Duderstadt.
Holding the sign: honorary junior members: Emily Whitewolf, Gallagher Bares.
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Gail & Cody FETCH! By Jan McCune
Now that the weather is get-
ting warm, we have the opportu-
nity to exercise our dogs outside.
Too often, pet owners end up
playing “pull the ball out of my
dog’s mouth” instead of fetch.
Teach your dog “drop it” before
you ever take your dog outside.
The way to teach “drop it” is to
have two high value items, i.e.,
two bones, two favorite toys, two
sticks or two rawhides. Give one
to your dog and tell him to “take
it”. Make sure your dog is on
leash so you can control his
movements. Once your dog is
engaged in chewing the item,
show him the other item (you may
have to put it close to his face),
take the item he has in his mouth
and ask him to “drop it.” Don’t
pull the item, out of his mouth,
show him the other item as an
incentive to drop the other item
you want. As soon as he drops it,
or releases it, give him the other
item in our hand Practice this a
few times a day in different places
in the house. Then try it outside
with two balls. Throw one, when
your dog runs to get the ball and
looks back at you, show him the
other ball in your hand, when he
runs up to you, tell him to drop it
(the ball in his mouth), when he
does throw the other ball right
away. For those of us that don’t
have the best throwing arm there
are flexible throwing arms that
save your shoulders and arms.
They can be found at most pet
stores and retail pet departments.
When the weather is rainy
and your dog needs some exercise
try throwing one ball up to the top
of your steps to the second floor.
Your dog will run up the steps and
look back to you. Call him to you
so he’s running down the steps,
ask him to drop the ball in his
mouth, then throw the second ball.
Hope you have fun.
baggy containing suspected marijuana and
two digital scales were found. Numerous
other drug paraphernalia, including that for
ingestion and for distribution were found in
the vehicle as well as two bottles of whis-
key. Police could also smell the odor of
marijuana at this time. Both parties were
taken into custody. Charges will be filed.
Hazardous Conditions
On Friday, April 20, Police received a
phone call that a large tree had fallen onto
the train tracks near the Bryant Road trestle
and fishing spot. Police notified Allegheny
Valley Railroad. The Dispatcher at the rail-
road said they were aware of it and had a
crew headed out there to get on at Duncan
Avenue because a train was behind it.
Arrest
On Wednesday, April 11 at approxi-
mately 1:30 a.m. while on patrol near Titan
Heating on Route 8, police clocked a vehi-
cle at 60 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone.
Police began to follow the vehicle and it
accelerated to approximately 80 MPH. At
the intersection of Harts Run Road, the ve-
hicle’s left front wheel struck the concrete
median. The vehicle continued traveling at a
high rate of speed weaving from the left lane
to the right lane. Police made a traffic stop
in the parking lot of the BP. The operator
was placed under arrest for his attempt to
elude police. While interacting with the
actor, police could detect an odor of an alco-
holic beverage coming from his breath. He
was unable to complete field sobriety tests
and was advised that he was now under
arrest for suspicion of DUI. Charges to fol-
low.
Fire
On Monday, April 9, at approximately
8:45 a.m., Police responded, along with
Hampton Volunteer Fire Department, to
PPG Industries for a pull station fire alarm.
It was confirmed that a small fire was active
in a lab in the "B" Building section of the
plant. The fire was extinguished and em-
ployees returned to work inside the lab.
Vandalism
On Saturday, April 7, at approximately
9:00 p.m., a resident from Dogwood Drive
called the station to report that her house
just got “egged”. She did not see anyone but
heard a vehicle in the area with a loud en-
gine. She was unsure if it was related to this
incident. She also added that this is not the
first time this has happened. Police checked
the area with negative results.
On Friday, March 23, a resident from
Oakhurst Avenue reported that sometime
overnight, his mailbox was vandalized. Ap-
proximate value is $100.
On Saturday, March 24, a resident from
Willow Oak Drive reported his house was
“egged”. No further information at this time.
On Sunday, March 25, a resident from
Miller Drive reported his daughter's vehicle
was “egged”. He was advised to notify the
Police Department if he gets any further
information on this incident.
On Saturday, March 24, Police were
dispatched to South Villa Drive for a report
of someone attempting to get into the resi-
dent’s window. Upon arrival, Police found a
carton of eggs at the edge of the roadway in
front of the residence. The front of the resi-
dence had been struck by multiple eggs. No
suspects at this time.
On Thursday, March 29, a resident
from Mohawk Drive reported that his house
was “egged” on Saturday, March 24. He
said multiple eggs were thrown at the front
of his house. No suspects at this time
On Thursday, March 29, at approxi-
mately 9:30 p.m., a resident from Toftrees
Drive reported someone threw eggs at his
house and requested that the area be
checked. No suspects were located.
On Friday, March 30, a resident from
Meadow Crest Drive phoned the Police
Station to report vandalism overnight. The
resident stated that probably between 10:00
p.m. and 6:30 a.m., someone threw several
eggs at her residence. The eggs hit the win-
dows and the siding of the residence. No
suspects at this time.
Police Log (Continued from page 20)
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Current Events (con’t from page 20)
Attorney Hal English
Get to Know the Hampton Odd Fellows!
The Hampton Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows is holding its annual picnic get-together on Monday,
June 4, 2012 at the Alcoa Pavilion in Hampton Community
Park at 6:00 pm. We are extending an invitation to all adults
16 years of age and older to attend and get to know who we
are and what we do. Reservations are required and can be
sent along with $10.00 per person: Mr. William Ehmann,
P.O. Box 320, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or call Gertrude Kane at
412-487-4906 for more information.
Since 1891, we have seen, and been
part of, many of the changes within our
community. We have been involved
with every aspect of our society in help-
ing those in need as well as educational
foundations. Come and see who we are!
5th Annual PINK TAG SALE
All proceeds donated to Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure
Saturday, May 19 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Located in the Northwood Realty Services parking lot at 4100
Rt. 8 at Harts Run Road in Allison Park, 15101
Stop by to find a treasure of a lifetime. Household items, toys,
books, decorations, jewelry, and so much more. Terrific prices!!
For more information…
call Linda J. Pelkofer at 412-487-3200 x 140
The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing
My name is Matthew Hanna. I am planning my Eagle Project,
which is one of the steps to becoming an Eagle Scout. My project
is to organize The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing. Bill Hanna
was my father. He was a Boy Scout, a leader in my troop, an avid
golfer and an organ donor.
My plan is to raise money for CORE, The Center for Organ
Recovery and Education, through this Golf Outing. The money
raised would be used to help educate people about organ donation.
Since my dad was an organ donor, this organization is very mean-
ingful to me and my family.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Pitts-
burgh North Golf Club. If you are interested and want to know
more on sponsoring this event, how you can participate and/or
sponsor a tee or a hole at The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing I
can be reached at (724) 443-3295 or [email protected] or
visit www.thehamptonnews.net. There are still a lot of openings
for golfers and we would be happy to have you. Thank you for
your support!
Upcoming Events
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Friendship Day
The D.L.M. will offer free admission on Friendship Day,
Sunday, May 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can stop in for class
at the schoolhouse, see the village blacksmith at work, and talk
to the farmer in the barn to learn how new tools and inventions
have changed his life. Don’t forget to stop by the museum’s
general store, the Talley Cavey Mercantile, which specializes in
eighteenth-century toys, clothing, pottery, household goods, and
more.
This year’s event will also feature free concerts of music
from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, played
on period instruments by the Pittsburgh Historical Music Soci-
ety Orchestra. These family-friendly concerts will take place at
1:30 and 3 p.m.
The museum presents living history demonstrations every Sun-
day from 1 to 4 p.m. from May through October. General ad-
mission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Special events ad-
mission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Contact the museum at
(412) 486-0563.
www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org Email: [email protected].
4743 South Pioneer Road * Allison Park, PA 15101
Welcome Zoe’s New Beginnings
Zoe's New Beginnings was
formed in 2009. Our daughter was
born prematurely in 2007. We
brought her home at just under 4
pounds. We were not prepared for
the challenges that were ahead of
us. We found through trial and
error many ways of helping our
daughter to better adjust to her
new life. We decided that we
would help other parents do the
same.
Zoe's New Beginnings is a
Pittsburgh-area non-profit organi-
zation dedicated to supporting
parents during their first few days
at home with their premature
baby. We provide a complimen-
tary basket of practical, essential
items to help make the transition
from hospital to home a smooth
one.
Interested in helping Zoe's
New Beginnings? To make a
donation, send a check made pay-
able to Zoe's New Beginnings, to
P.O. Box 9705 Pittsburgh, PA
15229. Any questions, please call
412-403-3251.
See the website
www.thehamptonnews.net to read
Katie and Jim Butler’s experience
with Zoe’s New Beginnings.
Thank you,
Rebecca Dittman
Janelle Hall from Channel 4 with Katie and Jim But-
ler holding their twin boys, Cole and Connor. The
twins will be celebrating their first birthday October
28, 2012!
Depreciation Lands Museum
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A.W. Beattie Awarded a Green Ribbon School Designation
While Beattie Students See Green in the Form of Scholarships
By Autumn Edmiston
P ennsylvania’s A.W. Beattie Career Center Named
Among First-Ever U.S. Department of Education, Green
Ribbon Schools. The hard work of the project team paid off
in 2011 when A.W. Beattie Career Center achieved Gold LEED
Certification, the first career center in Pennsylvania to earn this
recognition. In fact, A.W. Beattie Career Center has succeeded in
reducing the school’s carbon footprint and energy costs, even
as they have increased the school’s square footage, resources
and technology to meet and even exceed industry standards for
each career program. It is their belief that as they continue this
journey, A.W. Beattie’s graduates will be leaders in sustain-
ability for our region’s work force and community.
Not only is the school being recognized for their green
initiatives, students are seeing green in the form of scholar-
ships in their chosen fields.
Nathan Lish won second place in a Skills USA Metal Fab-
rication event in Hershey, PA. He was chosen to compete at a
result of excelling in his class at A.W. Beattie. Nathan placed
second, winning a $1,500 annual scholarship to Penn College
of Technology, a branch of Penn State in Williamsport. Lish
states, “I was able to use my skills learned while working at
Hampton Mechanical, an HVAC company, in this competition.
It was a great experience.”
National FCCLA offers almost $100,000 in scholarship
opportunities for FCCLA members. It is a nonprofit career and
technical student organization for young men and women that
develop leaders while addressing personal, family, work and
societal issues through family and consumer sciences educa-
tion. Brad Hawthorne, a Hampton senior, received 2nd place
culinary scholarships to the following: $1,500 Scholarship to
IUP, $1,000 Scholarship to Johnson & Wales and $750 Schol-
arship to Culinary Institute of America.
We wish these young men success as they continue their
life’s journey.
Beattie Career Center students Nathan Lish
pictured left and Brad Hawthorne on right
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The Hampton Holistic Center, LLC Calm the body. Quiet the mind. Inspire the spirit.
Castle Town Square South 4284 Route 8, Suite 207 Allison Park, PA 15101
412-486-1829
[email protected] www.hampton-holistics.com
We are conveniently located in Castle Town Square South on Route 8. Our relaxing environment and integrated wellness services and classes offer you a respite from the chaos of a stressful existence.
Engage your entire being with a holistic approach to:
Massage Therapy & Supplemental Services
Reflexology
Hypnosis
Reiki & Reiki Instruction
Meditation
Individual/Family/Couples Counseling
Integrated Wellness Classes
Holistic Writing & Journaling Workshops
Yoga/Belly Dance
Help us celebrate our GRAND OPENING on May 5 from 10am-4pm. Enjoy giveaways, a raffle, and a variety of tasty treats. Stick around to browse our items for sale, meet and interact with the owners, therapists and instructors, and participant in sev-eral fun-filled activities.
About us: The Hampton Holistic Center exists to provide you with exceptional wellness services from friendly, highly trained therapists. It is a collaborative effort by Felicia Palazzola, Holistic Therapist, and Re-bekah Delling, Licensed Massage Therapist. To-gether this dynamic duo possess over forty years of experience in their respective fields.
Felicia and Rebekah have owned independent practices in Allison Park for over four years. Their mission is to create a holistic haven that provides a comprehensive selection of services and work-shops.
most productions, increased in frequency as performance time
drew near.
For Laura Kelly, a senior at Hampton High School, this was
her first on-stage produc-
tion. She was cast in the
ensemble movement.
Kelly states, “There were
a huge amount of seniors
who have been involved in
the musicals for a number
of years. Although this
was my first year to par-
ticipate, I was welcomed
into the group right away.
Being involved with one
of the musicals was some-
thing I wanted to do be-
fore I left Hampton High
School and I’m glad I
gave it a try. My experi-
ence has been such that I
will explore opportunities
to participate in theater as
a side activity as I attend
college.”
Like Boyd’s home run, we’re sure to see many more top-
notch productions from Hampton’s stage. To order or view
m o r e p h o t o s f r o m t h e m u s i c a l , v i s i t :
www.madiaphotography.com.
Damn Yankees (Continued from page 1)
Michael Trim as Joe Hardy &
Cassie Lombardo as Lola
Photo courtesy of Madia Photography