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The Hampton News
December 2009
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
Poff Elementary School Collects Donations for Troops
P
off Elementary School
collected donations for
US troops serving overseas. This project was coordinated by the second grade students and completed in conjunction with Senator Jane Orie’s
office. The items will be packaged and shipped by the “Yellow
Ribbon Girls,” a dedicated and
committed group of women who
send care packages to the
troops. Twelve boxes of donated
items, including homemade holi-
The Best Kept Health Secret
(A Gift For The Holiday)
By Dr. Domenic Febbraro
Most people have been led to believe
that eating nutritious foods, drinking plenty
of fluids, exercising regularly, and sleeping
well will keep you healthy. Certainly these
are all vital components of healthy living,
but recognizing that every function in your
body is under the ---total control of your
Dr. Febbraro
nervous system is the first step in understanding that these activities alone cannot sustain your health.
Our source for health and healing is a normally functioning
spine and nervous system. A devastating and quite common condition known as a spinal subluxation, or misalignment, causes
damaging pressure to the central nervous system. Spinal subluxation interferes with the brain’s ability to communicate with
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day cards, food/snacks, and miscellaneous personal goods, will
be sent to service men and
women from all branches of the
United States Military stationed
in countries around the world.
NHS Students Raise
Money for Breast
Cancer
by Deann Gauntner
What do you get
when four National
Honor Society students
come up with a plan and
coordinate their efforts
with fellow students and
the community? A wonderful and memorable
fundraiser to support
breast cancer. Motivated
by learning one of the
teachers at their high
school, Mrs. Yard, was
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Vol. 4 No. 10
HHS Boys
Soccer Has
Awesome
Season
The Hampton High
School Boys’ Soccer
Team has been busy
adding to the school
record books this year.
Way back in August,
just after the team roster
was finalized and before
the first scrimmage was
played, there were high
hopes for a successful
season.
With a core
group of eight seniors
and eleven juniors returning, and eighteen
talented underclassmen
eager to contribute, the
depth of the team looked
good and the future
bright. But probably no
one - players, coaches,
and parents included had an inkling of just
how successful they
would be 14 weeks later.
The Talbots kept
their barking to a minimum, but showed many
opponents that their bite
was to be feared. The
varsity team had one of
their best regular season
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What’s Inside
Dr. Rosenthal ........................... 3
Police Log ................................. 4
Chef’s Corner .......................... 6
Real Estate ............................... 7
N. Hampton Vol. Fire Dpt. ..... 9
Sports................................. 10-12
Hampton Rotary.................... 15
Library News ......................... 17
School ................................ 19-20
Today’s Fashion .................... 21
Current/Upcoming Events.... 22
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interfering
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ability to heal and
repair itself. A normal spine,
free of subluxation, will allow for an uninterrupted cycle of optimal healing and
repair for a lifetime.
Not surprisingly, the
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Holiday depression? Maybe your new
hi-tech hair dryer can help!
T
by Dr. Howard Rosenthal
he holidays are the most wonderful time of
the year. Really? Well then why did you
feel so badly when you prepared dinner and
you overcooked the turkey? Maybe it was your
dad’s sarcastic comment that your bird tasted like he
was chewing on his old belt. Or what about the fact
that you made your grand entrance into the office party in your
chic new outfit only to over-hear the geek who works down the
hall whisper to his buddy that you had obviously gained a few
pounds? Never mind the fact that you spent every spare minute
for the last six months of your life glued to your stair stepper.
And lastly, you were hoping that your holiday bonus was going
to pay for a little more than a fast food burger, fries, and a diet
soda after you shared the windfall with your Uncle Sam.
Let’s face it. The holidays can be stressful and often downright depressing. My advice: Try firing up that new hi-tech hair
dryer of yours for a little support!
Calling all hi-tech hair dryers to the emotional rescue!
“You’re kidding, right?” Actually no, I’m quite serious.
Believe it or not your hair dryer can be your ally in fighting the
holiday blues. But before I go on I’ll need to explain what seems
to be a huge contradiction. If you’ve been following my writing
for Hairboutique.com (and who could blame you) I once penned
an article titled “Is your new hi-tech hair dryer depressing you?”
The article illuminated the fact that most hair dryers built a few
years ago produced a charge in the air known as positive ions.
Some brands even boasted that they purposely produced extra
positive ions. Does the word “dummies” ring a bell? Positive
ions make you feel weak and down in the dumps and are often
considered the sworn enemy of physical and mental health. (I
mean who needs your dear old dad’s comment about your turkey
tasting a tad like his old belt when you can just switch on your
hair dryer and feel crummy, right?)
Announcing a new breed of hair dryer that gets it
Anyway, science has discovered that negative ions make
you feel healthy and on occasion even elated. The good news is
that some of the new hair dryers produce . . . you guessed it . . .
those wonderful negative ions. Now in all fairness to those wonderful folks who produce the dryers most of their designers
probably don’t give a red rat’s foot about your mental health or
your emotional state. The negative ion feature is intended to
keep your hair moist, add a hint of sheen, all the while fighting
frizz and static electricity. Other companies claim that a generous supply of negatively charged ions breaks up the water droplets in your hair to speed up the drying process.
Cheaper than therapy and not just a lot of hot air
Quite frankly, the science behind these hair-raising claims
probably won’t win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, but it is a step
in the right direction.
Just how strong is this so-called negative ion effect? Well,
let’s put it this way. I think we can safely say that portable home
hair dryers are in no danger of hurting Prozac sales or lowering
counselor’s caseloads.
If you are seriously depressed or suicidal you should be
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Police Log
The Hampton Township Police logged 736 incidents from 10/01/2009
– 10/31/2009. A portion of those incidents include:
Accidents
DUI
Theft
Fraud
Disorderly
Juvenile
Mental Health
Domestic & PFA
Threat/Harassment
Burglary
Assault
Warrant
Drug Related
Suspicious Person
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On 10/01, the police stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the
fire station on Duncan Avenue. The operator of the vehicle had a
blood alcohol content registered at 0.154%. During an inventory of his
vehicle, some suspected marijuana and paraphernalia was found in the
driver door. Suspected cocaine paraphernalia was found under the
passenger seat.
On 10/01, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for multiple
code violations. The driver was signaled to stop and pulled over just
south of Harts Run Road. The driver was placed under arrest for DUI
with a blood alcohol content of 0.208%.
On 10/09 Hampton Police conducted a traffic stop on Route 8 and
Woodland Court which resulted in the driver being charged with a
DUI.
On 10/10 police initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Fountainwood and Windstream Drive which resulted in the driver being
charged with a DUI, with a blood alcohol content of 0.207%.
On 10/14 a traffic stop was made on a van on Route 8 in Landmark Plaza. The driver had a small amount of marijuana on the floor
mat on the driver side. The driver was placed into custody and was
advised that charges would be mailed.
On 10/25 Hampton Police pulled a vehicle over on Route 8 near
the turnpike entrance which resulted in the driver being charged with a
DUI, with a blood alcohol content of 0.23%.
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On 10/29 Police were dispatched to Saddle Drive for a male in the
driveway, passed out in the vehicle with his foot on the gas pedal, racing the engine which resulted in the suspect being charged with a DUI.
On 10/29 while police were patrolling, they observed a vehicle on
Ferguson Road at Mt. Royal and the operator of the vehicle was under
suspension. Police located a small amount of suspected marijuana and
a glass smoking pipe.
On 10/30 while police were working on construction detail on
Route 8, a vehicle was pulled over and the driver was charged with a
DUI.
FRAUD
On 10/02 a victim from Greenfield Road reported she ordered a
dietary supplement from a company and used her bank card to pay.
The company sent several other unwanted bottles of pills, which the
victim called to return. They billed her $39.95 per bottle, approximately $120. Since the company took out unapproved funds, an overdraft occurred on her bank account. Police advised several options to
resolve the problem.
On 10/03/2009 a victim reported he received a call from a credit
card company wanting to verify if he had made a purchase on EBAY
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Bathrobe
Fashion
The 7th Annual Early
Bird Sale (pictured on
right) at The Greeting
Gallery was held in November to kick off the
holiday shopping season. Carolyn Cooper
won a $50 gift certificate at the event. All
participants had to wear
their bathrobe to receive
a special discount.
There are still great bargains, but hurry!
(You do not need to
wear your bathrobe.)
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The Hampton Middle School PTO would like to thank the following for a very successful Book Fair for 2009-2010 school
year: McDonalds, Panera, Donut Connection/Kailidescoops,
Girl Scout Troop 313, and Girl Scout Troop 815.
Best wishes for a very
Merry Christmas &
Happy Holidays to all!
May this time be a reflection of the many
gifts you have in the heart of the home –
family, friends & good health!
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Chef’s Corner
Be Refined; Call it “Dressing”
by John Rizzo
Last month we talked in detail about preparing a holiday turkey
from start to finish. I thought it might be appropriate to talk about
bread dressing this month. Often referred to as stuffing, this method
of filling cavities in fish and fowl has been around since ancient
Roman times. Derived from the Latin word farcire, or to stuff; the
word stuffing as we know it today came about. In the late 1800s,
some “upper class” ladies found the word to be objectionable and
began referring it as “dressing”. Imagine that; I’m repulsed just
thinking about it.
As the years passed, cooks found all types of food to stuff and
all types of ingredients to use. It is not uncommon to cut pockets in
cuts of meat such as pork or beef, and stuff them with a variety of
fillings including bread, grains, and more meat, which is referred to
as forcemeat. Vegetables are often stuffed as well. It’s becoming
more and more common to fill the cavities of squash and peppers, or
hollow out the insides of eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes.
The below recipe for oyster dressing has been in our family for
as long as I can remember. This was my Grandmother’s recipe and
we still prepare it every Thanksgiving. It’s an interesting blend of
ingredients but they work amazingly well together. Not surprising,
oyster dressing is very popular in coastal towns along the east coast
and the Pacific Northwest.
Oyster Dressing
Yield: stuffs one 18-20 Lb Turkey
Large Onion, Diced
1
Butter
1 Stick
Celery, Diced
4 Stalks
Parsley
2 TBL
Chicken Stock
3 Cups
Rubbed Sage
2 TBL
Eggs, Whipped
3
Salt
2 tsp.
16 Oz. packaged bread 3 Bags
cubes-Pepperidge Farms
Oysters
4 oz.
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If you are a little squeamish about the oysters, you can
liquefy them in the blender. Otherwise, mince them fine
(or omit if desired).
Sauté the onions and celery in the butter until soft; add
the salt and sage (always sauté your spices to bring out
flavor); let cool. Meanwhile brown the sausage in a skillet,
breaking it up into small pieces; drain the fat when finished; let cool. Blend the eggs, chicken stock and oysters;
set aside.
Place the bread cubes, onions, celery, parsley and
cooked sausage in a large mixing bowl or roasting pan,
slowly add the chicken stock mixture -mixing as you go.
You don’t want your stuffing to be too wet. It should be
moist and somewhat hold its shape.
If you are stuffing your turkey ahead, to avoid bacteria
growth, it’s vital that you chill it quickly and thoroughly.
Your safest bet is to stuff it when you’re ready to cook it.
The internal temperature needs to reach a minimum of
165° F after cooking to assure it’s safe. Fill the turkey
cavities and truss; you’re now ready to go.
Hampton Home Sales
Home News You Can Use…
10/16/2009 –11/15/2009
address
...Provided to you by Judy Gifford
You are invited to a seminar series on Home Ownership presented at
the Hampton Library, each Wednesday night next month.
These informative sessions are for anyone who owns a home or not.
Topics of discussion:
 Renting versus owning, what can I afford?
 What are the tax benefits of owning and how are they computed?
 Do I have to wait to sell to worry about inspecting my house?
 Safety hazards, material defects...what are they?
 What energy savings projects can I do that will give me a high return?
 What energy saving products are on the market? How are they rated?
 What are all those new tax credits, and can I take advantage of them?
 What improvements can I consider that will give me a payback when I
sell?
 How do I sell my current house and buy another with the least
amount of financial risk?
 Credit scores, what is acceptable and what isn’t.?
 What is a reverse mortgage?
The list can go on and on...or better yet, come and add your own questions. Everyone can benefit from what is discussed… become an educated
consumer!
Presenters will be Larry Vasko, CPA (Braun, Eiler & Vasko);
Steve Goodman, PNC Mortgage; Dana Wilson, Safe Gard Inspections;
and Lowes.
Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27 starting at 7:00 pm
call 412 684-1098 to preregister
...so we can plan for seating ...and refreshments!
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The Buzz about 2010
Roth IRA’s.
come opportunities through tax free
distributions five years after funding
the Roth IRA and attaining age 59 ½.
Further, you can make a contribution
to a Roth IRA at any age and you are
not required to take a withdrawal starting at 70 ½. The $100,000 income
limit for converting a traditional IRA
to a Roth IRA will no longer apply
starting in 2010. You will have to pay
taxes on any amount that you convert
By Bradley Dean
to a Roth IRA, but for 2010 only, you
n 2010 a Roth IRA may become
will be allowed to split the tax due
one of the most important retireover the subsequent two years, 2011
ment tools for many people. Roth
and 2012.
IRAs present valuable retirement inDespite these advantages, converting to a Roth IRA is
tricky.
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North Hampton Volunteer
Fire Department
Central Elementary Everyday Heroes
Monthly Chief’s Report
Prepared November 1 2009, for the
Month of October 2009
Chief John Schwend
Incident Summary:
Containment / MVA no entrapment
Residential fire alarm
Carbon Monoxide Alarm, No Illness
Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter
Residential Structure Fire/Chimney Fire
Commercial Structure Fire
Commercial fire Alarm
Vehicle Fire
Gas Line Struck
Other
Total for October 2009
Total Incidents for 2009
Late Night (11p-7a)
Weekday daylight (7a-5p)
4
2
2
2
2
0
5
0
0
5
22
317
44
124
Noteworthy incidents:
-NHVFD was dispatched along with HVFD
and mutual aid to a house on Middle Rd for a
possible chimney fire. Units arrived on
scene to find smoke filling the attic of the
residence and found the problem to be smoldering insulation in the attic. The situation
was controlled with water extinguishers and
the smoke condition cleared from the residence.
-NHVFD was dispatched as mutual aid to
Huntertown Rd in West Deer for an assist on
a residential structure fire with a fatality.
Upon fire units arriving on scene the fire had
extinguished itself. County Homicide and
Fire Marshall are investigating the cause.
Everyday Heroes are voted on by their classmates as someone who follows the
rules, acts responsibly, shows respect for others, and has a kind and friendly personality.
Meet the Everyday Hero for the week of
Every week a
November 2 – 6, 2009
new Hero is
Sarah H., a 4th grade student from Ms. Tunie’s classroom
chosen by a
selected classMy favorite place in the
room. Heroes
world is Cedar Point.
have their
I like to play kickball and
names anon the bars on the
nounced on
playground.
Friday mornSomething I like about myings and their
self is I am creative.
photos are
My favorite subject is Math.
placed on a
I enjoy doing crafts.
bulletin board
in the cafeteria.
CongratulaCONGRATULATIONS
tions to all our
SARAH!
Everyday Heroes!
See Everyday Hero Elaina A. on page 17
See Everyday Hero Juliana O. on page 17
Training / Community Programs
NHVFD participated in numerous community service programs this month and
trainings including fire prevention day at
Home Depot, fire safety day at Sears
Hardware, a charity walk for challenged
youth at Hartwood Acres, two Middle
School fire safety programs, elementary
school fire safety programs (3 total),
essentials of fire fighting training, 12
members participated in a 16 hour pump
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operations class and an additional community service detail.
New Membership:
We can always use new members who
are interested in firefighting or as drivers
only. There is a place in the department
for anyone who is interested in helping.
Please contact an officer at 724-4435250, or visit our website at
www.northhamptonvfd.org.
Sports
Hampton High
School Football
Team Makes
History!
by Tina Harper
For the first time in the history of Hampton School District,
the high school football team
made it to the WPIAL semi-finals
– one step from playing at Heinz
Field! The Talbots finished their
regular season with a record of 54. They were ranked #14 in Class
AAA.
In the first round of
WPIAL play-offs, Hampton beat
#3 ranked Chartier’s Valley, then
went on to beat #6 ranked Uniontown in the quarter-finals. Twice
the Talbots met the challenge and
defeated teams ranked higher than
them. On Friday, November 20,
the Talbots’ dreams were dashed
with a loss in the semi-finals to
Hopewell who was ranked #2 and
had a record of 12-0.
Photo Courtesy of
Coach Jacque DeMatteo mentioned that the
Talbots started conditioning and training during
the off season. Each week of the season was a
challenge. The Talbots weren’t given much of
a chance in the playoffs. The underdogs surprised many. Coach DeMatteo was pleased
with the Talbots progress this season and stated,
“You can accomplish anything as long as you
Hampton’s Undefeated
Football Teams
by Tina Harper
If the Middle School and Junior High
football teams are any indication of things
to come, Hampton High School will have
unbeatable football teams in the next few
years.
The Hampton Middle School’s Football
team went undefeated this season with a
record of 8-0. The toughest game was
against Burrell. Hampton was behind, but
tied the score. Burrell took the lead with
less than two minutes to go in regulation.
Hampton tied the score with less than 30
seconds to go. A successful two point conversion pushed the Talbots ahead to win
don’t care who gets the credit.”
Coach Dematteo is assisted by Mr. Ron
Gooden, Mr. Mike Mancuso, Jr., Mr. Joe
Mancuso, Sr., Mr. Paul Veto, Mr. Adam Rosenwald, Mr. Steve Sciullo, Mr. Adam Frederick,
and Mr. Lyle Domico, Sr.
CONGRATULATIONS Talbots! The district and community are proud of you.
the game. Another tough game was the
last one of the season where the Talbots
fell behind 34-14, then persevered for a
comeback.
Beginning in June, there were options
for strength training at the school weight
room and conditioning practice. Throughout the summer, the basics of the game
were taught. Although these sessions were
voluntary, many of the players participated
because of a desire to improve their skills.
Those who participated in the voluntary
training, conditioning, and practice sessions became the core of the Middle
School team.
Head Coach, Mr. Tim McLain was
very adamant about who deserves the
credit for the success of this year’s team.
He said, “The credit for the winning season
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belongs to the kids. They did the work.”
He continued, “All of our players, this
year, and every year, are noteworthy. No
player is more important than another.”
Coach McLain and his staff believe this so
much that they adopted the Hampton Middle School’s Bully Prevention Program
motto: Stand Up, Stand Tall, Stand Together.” A basis of the Bully Prevention
Program is to include students who might
be left out. Coach McLain reinforced that
by saying, “Not every player gets to play
the whole game or score a touchdown or
make a tackle, but by working hard together in practice, . . . they push the other
players to get better. I firmly believe that
every member of our team was instrumen(Continued on page 11)
Football
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tal in our success this
season,
whether
he
played a lot or a little on
game day.”
Coach McLain is
assisted
by
fellow
coaches Mr. Ryan Scott,
Mr. Steve Ventura, and
Mr. Rob Mattu.
The Hampton Junior
High Football team consisting of 9th grade players, also went undefeated
this season with a record
of 8-0. The Junior High
team outscored their
opponents a whopping
258-28!
The Junior High
football players began
with spring training
camp and continued their
training throughout the
summer. Although the
practices were optional,
many players attended
for conditioning practice
and honing individual
skills. The addition of a
few key players made
the Talbots go from an
okay team to an undefeated team.
The Junior High
team’s toughest game
was against Mars. Both
teams entered the game
undefeated.
Hampton
put forth great effort to
win the game 14-7. All
the coaches agree, “We
were fortunate to have
really talented kids, especially good running
backs.”
Head Coach, Mr.
Scott Breen, gave the
credit to the players, “I
felt we had a great team
effort in accomplishing
our undefeated season.
This was a great group
of kids who worked
really hard and were
very team oriented.”
Coach Breen is assisted by fellow coaches
Mr. Craig Pollard and
Mr. Ron Fedell.
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Above: Hampton Middle School football team.
Below: Hampton Junior High football team
Photo Courtesy of
Baseball and Softball
Registration
HAA will be holding registration for baseball
& softball for boy & girls ages 5-18, on Saturday 1/09/2010 from 11am to 4pm and
Wednesday 1/13/2010 from 6pm to 9pm at
the Hampton High School Cafeteria. You
must be a Hampton Resident and Boys must
turn age 5 by May 1, 2010 and Girls must
turn age 5 by January 1, 2010. 1 st time registrants must bring a copy of your child’s birth
certificate. For additional information and
forms, you can also visit the HAA web site at:
http://www.hamptonathleticassociation.org.
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Fundraiser
Come support the Pittsburgh Pride U14 girls’
softball team by getting your car washed at the
CleanTown USA on Route 8 in Hampton on Saturday, December 12. The team members and
coaches live in the North Hills’ communities of
Hampton, Ross, McCandless, Zelienople and
Freeport. This talented and dedicated team won
the 2009 NSA State Championship and is looking forward to another winning season.
Soccer
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records in a couple of years,
finishing up at 13-3-0 overall
(10-2-0 in Section 2, Class
AA, just behind Mars). They
scored a total of 61 goals,
while only allowing 14 goals
against them. Their only section losses were to Mars – one
of them in overtime. The only
other loss was in OT to Butler,
an AAA team.
Hampton
slowly and quietly climbed
throughout the season to the #
2 spot in the Pittsburgh PostGazette rankings. Meanwhile,
the JV team was undefeated
with a 15-0-1 record. They
scored an impressive 79 goals
on opponents, while giving up
only 5.
The varsity team entered
the WPIAL playoffs, seeded at
# 7 in the Class AA bracket of
16 teams. Hampton had a convincing 3-0 first round win
over Mt. Pleasant, a satisfying
1-0 quarterfinal win over the
highly regarded #2 seed South
Park, and then a thrilling semifinal OT win over #3 seed
West Allegheny that was settled with penalty kicks. Next
up was the first WPIAL final
match since 1990. They were
paired with Mars one more
time, and unfortunately the
Planets prevailed in a 1-0
game. So Hampton finished
second in Class AA out of 38
teams, and was awarded silver
medals.
The PIAA (state) playoffs
saw the Talbots running
through the western half of the
brackets – defeating Clearfield
the #1 team in district 9, West
Allegheny for a second time,
and then district 3 Palmyra, the
#1 ranked team in the state.
With their ticket punched,
Hampton traveled to Hershey
on November 21st for the state
final, for only the second time
in the 28-year history of the
team. Unfortunately for the
Talbots, the ultimate underdog
story didn’t happen, as they
lost 2-1 to the Octorara Braves
from district 1. But Hampton
was again awarded silver medals. They finished second out
of 192 teams in PIAA Class
AA Boys Soccer, with a final
record of 19-5-0. What a season to remember!
Throughout the playoff
run, Hampton relied on a roster of talented varsity players.
Senior goalkeeper John
Lichina was a rock in front of
the net, and junior reserve
keeper Ben Wilt rose to the
task when called into action.
Holding strong on the line of
defense were Matt Brodman,
Adam Farabaugh, Grant
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diagnosed with breast cancer, Pat Reidy,
Jess Usner, Graham Gajewski and Caroline Gacka wanted to do something. So
they pulled their resources, enlisted other
students, sponsors and Mrs. Kopirnikar to
put on a very successful Turkey Trot
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Mrs. Yard started the race as well as
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went on to state that "National Honor Society kids are the best of the best, and once
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T
he charming and lighthearted production of Suessical, Jr. by the
Hampton Middle School Drama
Club was presented on November 19th,
20th and 21st to large crowds. Colorful
costumes, colorful sets and colorful characters created the magical world of Dr.
Seuss.
Comprised almost entirely of
singing stories, telling the tales in syncopated rhymes and rhythms, the show took
segments from his classic books to create
the musical that included the Cat in the
Hat, Horton Here’s a Who and The Grinch
to name a few.
After the matinee performance on
Saturday, the cast came out to greet the
audience. When asked what they liked
best about the show, a few of the show’s
characters responded with the following.
Elizabeth Andrews, as a Wickersham
Brother said, “I loved the singing and the
rhyming and all the excitement put into
the show.” Ashley Annarelli, as a Thing,
exclaimed, “It was great fun performing
for everyone.” Amanda Rulis said “I
loved playing Gertrude McFuzz.” Maria
Scherer, as Mayzie LaBird added, “I had a
by Diane Prem
lot of fun with the musical this year and
am looking forward to next year!” Gina
Alm, as The Cat in the Hat, said, “It was a
great experience and I am really sad to
leave, but I am looking forward to seeing
what they can do next year.”
The talented cast of 6th, 7th and 8th
graders were: Greg Bedel, Taylor Delancey, Celeste Lueers, Julia Concolino,
Sierra Geisler, Bethany Lueers, Jay English, Kayla Hampton, Olivia Visnik, MaeLin Faulhaber, Molly Hess, Lauren
Neugebauer, Thomas Franklin, Kelly
Miller, Remy Prem, Sarah Frey, Samantha
Needham, Zoe Sawyer, Madison Holdon,
Katie Smith, Monica Machado, Hannah
Johnstonbaugh, Emily Spencer, Erin Daly,
Luke Quail, Christie Daugherty, Natalie
Falcione, Sarah Whistler, Samantha Ott,
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CORRECTION
from the November, 2009 issue:
Hampton High School Drama
Club production of The Diary of
Anne Frank.
Michael Koehler
played the role of Peter Van
Daan.
The November issue
printed as Michael Korber. Sorry
for the print error Michael!
Hampton Rotary
accepts donations
by check Payable
to Hampton Rotary, PO Box 685,
Allison Park, PA
15101. All are welcome to join
this 100 year old service organization of community leaders.
Your donations go to support
Hampton HS student scholarships; fulfilling our commitment to volunteer to deliver
meals on wheels 1 day week
every week in Hampton; provide materials for service projects; funding the 6th grade
Civic Light Opera performance
to HMS; send students to leadership & international affairs
conferences; building of bridges
in Hampton Community Park;
landscaping and donating to the
new Veterans Memorial; helping to provide food, medicine
and potable water to poor countries; sponsoring an international exchange student; and
helping to eradicate Polio
worldwide. We hope to ad-
Hampton Rotary Members volunteered time to maintain landscaping at Vet’s Memorial
From left to right:
Dave Evans, Hal English, Steve Goodman, Bill McWilliams, Rich Cottrill, Herb Ferguson,
Kerry Kelly, Jason Goodman, Rob Lent, Les Dieckmann, Jr., Ron Scanlon, Ron Schmidt,
Leo Phillips, Denny Schlegel with son Carson. Not pictured- Dave Krzan & Paul Miller
vance peace, international understanding and and building better friendships. Questions may
goodwill through our community service, high be answered by club President Hal English at
ethical standards of truth in our professions, 412-486-1923.
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An Open Letter to Hampton Residents
Hello Friends and Neighbors of Hampton Township!
I send you greetings from your friends at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church. What a
beautiful time of year it is! We are preparing ourselves for the Christmas season by hanging our lights, sending
out our Christmas cards, and preparing for our holiday gatherings. You may even have already taken at least
one ride through the Hartwood Acres Celebration of Lights.
Here at Parkwood, and in Christian churches all around the world, we are in the midst of the Advent season. It
is a season of anticipation, preparation and excitement that leads us up to the celebration of the birth of our
Lord, Jesus Christ, on Christmas day. But maybe in your life, you aren’t feeling all that excited. Maybe you
are lonely. Maybe you are feeling a sense of heavy loss of someone close to you or even your job. Maybe you
have a hard time seeing much hope. Maybe you just feel overwhelmed by the stress that the holidays can
bring. Where do you turn?
Many of us lock ourselves away or close ourselves off to the rest of the world and try to handle everything on
our own. I have got a better idea for you - find a church. Stop in to a worship service. Call a church office
and chat with the Pastor. Take a risk and show up at a church this Sunday. Your life just might be changed.
You just might find warmth in a way that you couldn’t possibly imagine.
Stop in to a church near you today. If you don’t have a church home, we invite you to join us here at Parkwood Church this Advent season. Please take a moment and visit our website (www.parkwoodchurch.org) for
a schedule of events, and to see the many exciting things happening in the life of our church. And, of course,
never hesitate to give me call.
May God bless you and keep you this Christmas Season!
In Christ,
Rev. Jeff
Parkwood United Presbyterian Church | 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. Allison Park, PA 15101 | Phone: 412.486.9220 | Email: [email protected]
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Library News
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412-684-1098
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Meet the Central Elementary Everyday Hero for the
week of November 16 – 20, 2009
Elaina A., a 1st grade student from Miss Stumpp’s classroom
My favorite place in the
world is the beach.
I like to play charades.
Something I like about
myself is when I lose
teeth. I like my smile.
My favorite subject is
Math.
I enjoy drawing.
Shop Till You Drop!! Thursday, December 3, 2009
Visit our Holiday Sparkle Shoppe as we join in the LightUp Celebration sponsored by the Township of Hampton
at the Hampton Community Center. All the fun begins at
7:00 p.m. Some “Shoppes” include Silpada, Sabika,
Cookie Lee, PartyLite Candles, homemade gifts, jewelry
and much more!!
Make and take craft for the children, raffles!!
CONGRATULATIONS
ELAINA!
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 .
Two sessions will be offered. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Finish up those special holiday
scrapbooks or for this session only register to learn how to
make a special Holiday Cards*!! Registration appreciated.
*There will be a small fee to cover the cost of supplies.
Meet the Central Elementary Everyday Hero for the
week of November 9 – 13, 2009
Juliana O., a 2nd grade student from Mrs. Waite’s classroom
Holiday Story and Craft Time!
Friday, December 11, 2009 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join in the fun as we celebrate this special time of year!
Registration Required, Space is Limited!! Ages 3 – 6.
Home Ownership!
Wednesdays, January 6th , 13th , 20th , 27th , 2010
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Whether you are buying a home or settled in for years join
us as professionals discuss a different topic each week .
Topics may include financing, tax implications, inspections, energy saving options and more!! Registration Required.
CONGRATULATIONS
JULIANA!
Silver Scholars!
January 20th & 27th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Basic Digital Cameras
Get ready to say Cheese! Did you get a digital camera for
Christmas or are you thinking of picking one up but don’t
have a clue how to use one? This class is for you!! Silver
Scholars teaches computer classes specifically designed
for the individuals over the age of 50, but all are invited.
The cost of the class is $40.00. For more information
please call the library. Registration a must!!
Cooks and Books!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
6:30p.m.-8:00 p.m.
“Hot Soups for Cold Winter Nights”
Cook up your old family favorite to share with new friends
and maybe find a new family favorite. Please note there
will be a $2.00 fee.
Registration Required: Please call the Library to register.
A brief message from the Director: Thank you all for another wonderful year at the Hampton Community Library.
We hope you have enjoyed the many programs and events
we offered. The staff and I would like to wish everyone a
safe and wonderful holiday!!
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My favorite place in the
world is Florida because
of Disney World and the
beach.
I like to play soccer because
it’s active, fun, and good
exercise.
Something I like about myself is I have lots of
friends and I’m really
nice to everyone.
My favorite subject is Science because you get to
explore and make explosions.
I enjoy reading because
books are full of wonder.
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NO JOB TOO SMALL
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through PayPal. The purchase was for Steeler tickets valued
at $425. The tickets were to be faxed and the victim did not
authorize the purchase and canceled the credit card, but
wanted to report the incident.
On 10/04, a local pizza establishment received a phone
call from a person claiming to be an operator for a deaf customer. They stated the customer wanted to order 60 pizzas
and that they sent an email regarding the order. The email
stated to charge the credit card for two
transactions of $700 each, then wire the
money by Western Union. The pizza shop
charged the card for $1,400. Police advised
him to credit the card back and disregard
any other emails because it was a scam.
Police are investigating.
f
Family
Law
Practice
On 10/08 Police spoke to the owner of
a company that stated on July 30, 2009 they
let an employee go. While the employee
was still employed, he was given a credit
card to use for work purposes. The employee used the credit card to make purchases in the amount of $2,451.08 for
online gift cards. The actor stated the gift
cards were spent and he was not paying for
them. Charges followed.
On 10/12 a victim was advised by a
camera company that someone used her
credit card to purchase a camera in Texas.
Her credit card was not lost. Police filed a
report and will notify the bank.
On 10/13 a victim purchased Steeler
tickets from an ad on Craigslist. He wired
$600 to Western Union in London, England
and received no tickets. A report was filed.
On 10/19 Police stopped a vehicle on McNeal Road
facing Route 8 for failing to stop for a steady red signal.
The driver had a suspended (DUI) license, the passenger
also had a suspended license, the vehicle’s registration was
suspended/expired and no insurance. The passenger had a
stolen credit card and a stolen blank check. The investigation continued.
On 10/21 Hampton Police received a call from Turner
Jewelers of a white male trying to sell a lady’s class ring
from Upper St. Clair. The representative from Turner Jewelers turned the individual away. Police then checked with a
company that buys gold and found they did buy it from the
actor. Police contacted Upper St. Clair High School and a
representative from Josten was missing a display item. The
Josten representative located the owner of the ring. The
investigation continues.
On 10/30 reported person spoke with their bank and
Amazon.com in reference to fraudulent purchases of $94.64.
THEFT
On 10/07, a reported person was advised that a white
male was gassing up his private vehicle at the Hampton
Township gas pumps. A township employee approached the
actor while pumping gas and the actor stated he worked for a
transportation company and was given permission by the
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owner. The township employee confiscated the two gas cards. The actor
pumped approximately 8 gallons of gas into his personal vehicle. The police contacted the actor and he confessed to the theft as well as he gave a
written, voluntary statement. Charges to follow.
On 10/08 a woman reported her mother rents two storage units on Venture Drive and discovered the lock from one of the units was cut off and
numerous items missing from the locker. A list of missing items were provided. Total value of loss $2,000.
On 10/08 a theft report of a diamond necklace worth between $18,000 $20,000 was missing from her residence on Middle Road. Police were advised of a cleaning crew that has access to the items in the home. Detectives investigating.
On 10/08 police were dispatched to the parking lot in Shopper’s Plaza
near Seahorse. Upon arrival, police spoke with the reported person who
stated she parked her vehicle and went into the store for 15 minutes. When
she returned, her Garmin Nuvi GPS unit was gone. She stated her vehicle
was unlocked and could not recall any vehicle or people in the area when
she parked.
10/11, police responded to a theft report of items taken from the victim’s vehicle on Ebonhurst Drive. Missing from the vehicle was Garmin
Nuvi Model 350 valued at approximately $400, phone charger at $50. The
car doors were left unlocked.
On 10/12, police took a theft report from a restaurant owner on Route
8. The victim stated a customer ate her meal, then attempted to pay, but the
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Police Log (Continued from page 18)
card was declined. The woman said
she’d be back with payment. When
the woman didn’t return, the owner
of the restaurant called the phone
number given by the woman, but it
was disconnected. The investigation
continues.
On 10/17 a report from St. Andrews Square of a person observed
two individuals wearing dark
hoodies going through vehicles in
the parking lot. The reported person
yelled to the suspects and they ran
away. The only report made was a
small amount of loose change was
in the lot while speaking to one of the emremoved from the unlocked vehicle. Extra
ployees of a company that comes to pick up
patrols were requested in the Devlin’s Pointe
tires. After the tire employees got back into
Plan.
their car and left, the victim noticed the
On 10/18 a report on Shetland Place for ratchet missing valued at $500. The investian unknown actor(s) removed $300 cash gation continues.
from the glove box of an unlocked vehicle
On 10/30 a report was filed for the theft
parked in the lot.
of a delivery bag containing credit card reOn 10/19 a report on Shetland Place for ceipts and money from a restaurant on Route
a vehicle in parking lot broken into and 8 in Landmark Plaza. An employee was to
items taken: briefcase $50, blue tooth $80, return the bag, but did not. The reported
adaptor for blue tooth $20, GPS $100, power person was unsure of the dollar amount, but
stated it was for approximately 20 deliveries
adapter for i-Phone $30, and checkbook.
in excess of $200.
On 10/21 police received a call for a
theft on Route 8 at a gas station. The re- BURGLARY
ported person was working with his air
Police responded to a location on Harts
ratchet with a 20” extension and set it down
Poff Elementary Students Gone Wild
Run Road on 10/12 for a stolen generator
and a side door standing wide open. The
generator was a General 14KW standby
model 005522-1 air cooled, gas operated.
Estimated at approximately 450 pounds and
$2,800 in value. The investigation continues.
On 10/16 a report was filed from a residence on Valley View Drive for multiple
alarm activations. Prior to police arrival, the
home owner arrived home to find a rear window broken out and rear door ajar. A suspect admitted to the burglary, breaking in
and stealing a purse. The suspect allowed
Police to search the vehicle, and found a
credit card, driver’s license, school id, one
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costumes inspired by Maurice Sendak's book Where The Wild
By Deann Gauntner Things Are. The students used their new knowledge of adjectives to describe their costumes... scary, crazy and creepy to
First Graders at Poff Elementary got their wild thing on by mak- name just a few. A wild time was had by all!
ing costumes to express their inner beast. A creative Language
Arts assignment, by Mrs. Friday, encouraged students to create
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Hampton Middle School
Wins Outstanding
Youth Award
by Elizabeth Harper
7th Grader HMS
On Wednesday, November 11, Janeen Griffith, a
teacher and student council advisor at Hampton Middle
School, walked up in front of the crowd of 350 people
at The Sheraton in Station Square and began to speak.
“Good evening everyone,” she began. Miss Griffith was accepting the Young Philanthropic Award on
behalf of the Middle School for collecting the most
money in Western Pennsylvania for The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society during the two week Pasta for Pennies fundraiser (sponsored by Olive Garden) last year.
The premise of Pasta for Pennies is simple: to collect spare change. In just two weeks, the Middle
School collected $9,308.14, greatly surpassing the
$2,000 goal. This amount was more than any school in
Western Pennsylvania has ever collected before.
As Miss Griffith stated in her acceptance speech,
“At first our set goal of $2,000 dollars in just 2 weeks
seemed unattainable. As
the first week started I was
moved by the enthusiasm
our students showed and
quickly realized our goal
would probably be met
….and it was all within
just one week.”
The Association of
Fundraising Professionals,
Western Pennsylvania
Chapter said, “an average
school will raise roughly
Janeen Griffith
$1,400 during the contest.”
Nutcracker Tea Parties
Join the dancers of Addis Studios at the Glenshaw Valley
Presbyterian Church for a “Nutcracker Tea:” with performances
By your favorite Nutcracker characters!
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Traditional Nutcracker Tea
Natalie Wilson, a sophomore at Shaler Area High School,
is “Clara” and Armida Portman, a senior at Hampton
High School, dances the role of “Sugar Plum Fairy”.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Jazz Nutcracker Tea
“Clara” is danced by Cassie Lombardo, a freshman at
Hampton High School, and the “Sugar Plum Fairy”
features Vanessa Logan, a senior at North Hills.
Music by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
Reservations required.
$15 Adults/$12 Children/Senior Citizens
Craft, Refreshments and Entertainment!
“Nutcracker” Gift Shop!
For more information, please call 412-487-6760 or 412-780-7166
However, Hampton Middle School
students raised about $4,654.07.
Luckily, a local foundation matched
their contribution to bring the total
collected to $9,308.
The impact that spare change can
have on someone less fortunate was
an important lesson to the students at
Hampton Middle School.
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Today’s Fashion
The Miche Bag Story
Fashion Advice From a
Three Year Old
By Deann Gauntner
M
y three year old daughter, Bella, only wears
party dresses. She wears them to preschool,
the zoo, the grocery store and just around the house.
She just can't comprehend why any girl wouldn't
want to wear a dress all the time. Sometimes children can be quite insightful. I mean, what girl at
any age doesn't love to dress up. I am sure most of
us as young girls loved to pile on our mom's jewelry and her high heels. So why now as adults
when we actually have the opportunity, do so many
of us resort to basic. For example, nothing surprises or disturbs me more when I see a show at the
Benedum, the perfect excuse to put on the glam,
and I see women there in jeans or basic slacks.
With the holiday season upon us, now is the
perfect time to step it up ladies! Pull out those "just
in case" dresses you bought because you loved.
That just in case moment is now!
Look around from Ann Taylor to Nordstrom,
even J Crew, you can find gorgeous glam pieces for
every taste and budget. And the look right now
cannot be overdone... the more glam the better.
Think of suits reminiscent of classic Chanel, and
satin dresses adorned with lace, pearls and ribbon.
Think vintage or new, but be sure to think glamour!
If you are daring enough to go vintage, check out
Hey Betty on Ellsworth in Shadyside. I am obsessed lately with those long dresses our mom's
wore in the 70's. They were fabulous! I don't think
I have one holiday picture of my mom when she
wasn't wearing a floor length dress or skirt of some
kind.
My friend and I have made a pact that we will
start wearing floor length dresses for Christmas
from now on. I told Bella and she is thrilled!
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Comprehensive eye exams
Great selection of stylish frames
Competitive contact lens pricing
Most vision plans accepted
On the way home from work in the fall of 2004, Michelle Romero did
something most women have done – she spilled on her favorite handbag.
Frustrated by the thought of hunting for a replacement then transferring all
the contents, she wished there was a way to just change the outside of the
bag. The idea immediately popped into her mind to create a bag with
changeable covers. Not to be deterred by her lack of sewing skills, Michelle
grabbed her super glue and scrap fabric, took apart the bag, and made the
very first prototype. With her rough creation in hand, Michelle set out on a
mission to bring to life the Miche bag.
Michelle showed the prototype to her friend, Annette Cavaness, who
immediately loved the idea. Annette used her knowledge as an accessories
buyer to work with Michelle on developing a business plan and perfecting
the product. The combination of each of their unique strengths and experiences made it clear that the two were destined to be business partners. In
April, 2005 Michelle and Annette started the process and formed Miche Bag,
LLC.. Together they met with the patent lawyer and a sourcing agent, and
soon the final product became a reality.
Michelle and Annette both felt that the name would be a very important
part of the product.
After brainstorming many ideas the name
“Miche” (pronounced, “MEE-chee) was suggested after the nick name Michelle’s mother-in-law gave her. Naturally, the name for the many changeable covers became “Chelle” playing on the aspect of the cover being a
“shell” for the bag as well as finishing the name Michelle.
The first samples were tested personally by Michelle and Annette. They loved changing the bag each
day to match their outfits without the hassle of changes
the contents from the purse. They also loved the convenience the shells provided by stacking 20 shells in
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the space of what two small handbags would use. It
for something practical
quickly created excitement among family and friends,
- eyesight who continue to provide a wide variety of ideas for
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and ideas are being developed with the endless possibilities of the Miche Bag. And to think, it all started
with a spill! Check out the web site to view the handbags with interchangeable shells and endless possibilities: www.michebag.com or visit us at Ross Park Mall
below the food court before December 31, 2009 and
mention this ad to receive 10% off your purchase of
one shell or bag.
Contact Roman Iwanyshyn 305-206-9998.
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Local Current Events
Upcoming Events
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Depreciation Lands Museum
& Historical Village
Township of Hampton Dept. of Community Services presents the Annual Tree Light Up Event at the Hampton Community Center Thursday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m.
Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer arrive by
Hampton VFD and North Hampton VFD trucks Pictures Taken
with Santa Claus Compliments of Prudential Realty - Hampton
Office Holiday music by the Hampton High School Honors Orchestra Come join your neighbors and friends for some cookies
and hot chocolate Call 412-487-7870 for more information.
Depreciation Lands Museum &
Historical Village
Settler’s Christmas & Colonial Market
Saturday, December 5th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Start your holiday celebration with a visit to the Depreciation
Lands Museum! Vendors at the Colonial Market will be selling
wonderful handcrafted items – perfect for that special
gift! Themed trees decorated by local Garden Clubs will be displayed. Children and adults will enjoy the “Punch & Judy” show
in the schoolhouse and 18th century craft demonstrations. Strolling Carolers will get you in the holiday spirit!
Admission $3.00 Adults/$1.00 Children. Call 412-486-0563 for more information.
DOLL TEA – Saturday, January 9, 2010 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hear ye, young ladies aged 5 and older! Treat your favorite doll to
an afternoon of tea, treats, and crafts and learn what life was like for
girls in the 18th century! Pre-registration required! Space is limited.
Admission: $15.00 per child and doll companion/ $12.00 for museum members.
SCOTTISH CEILI – Sunday, January 24, 2010 7:00 p.m.
A rollicking celebration of Scots’ music, dancing and
“Uifgebeatha”….
COLONIAL TEAS –Sunday, February 14, 2010 and Sunday,
February 21, 2010 3:00 p.m.
Our annual Colonial Teas are always well attended with wonderful
food, teas and entertainment! Pre-registration is required since space
is limited. Bring your friends and family to a traditional tea! Who
knows what famous person may put in an appearance? In the past
Martha Washington has talked about “Life with George”, Mrs. Armstrong has come looking for her cabin…..who might the surprise
guest be this year?
For more information on these events please check the DLM website:
www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org Or call 412-486-0563
or email [email protected].
Located in Hampton Township at
4743 S. Pioneer Road, Box 174, Allison Park, PA 15101
North Hills Chorale
The North Hills Chorale will present a Christmas concert entitled “A Modern Renaissance” on Saturday, December 12 th at 7
p.m., and Sunday, December 13th at 3 p.m., in the chapel at
Kearns Spirituality Center (a ministry of the Sisters of Divine
Providence), 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, 15101
(McCandless Township). There will be a free-will offering; also
accepting donations of non-perishable food for local food bank.
More information is available at www.nhchorale.com.
Help Wanted
Now Hiring Full or Part-time Stylist for busy North Hills salon:
Artistic Hair and Nail Design (formerly Becky’s Hair Atelier)
Call 412-367-3000.
Happy Holidays
& best wishes for
the New Year
Additions * Game-rooms * Bathrooms
Cell: 724-531-0690 Office: 724-444-7662
or visit us on the web at www.1classichomes.com
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Police Log
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pill (suspected oxycodone), syringes and a crack pipe.
On 10/26 an unknown suspect
cut and removed a screen, broke the
window and entered the laundry
room of a house on McCully Road.
The suspect removed $2,500. The
surveillance video was retrieved
and the suspect appears to be a
male, possibly around 5’6” to 5’8”,
wearing dark blue or black jeans,
dark colored gloves and something
dark that was covering his face. A
few possible suspects developed.
Call today to set up a
consultation with our
Kitchen Designer
People’s Choice Awards:
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ASSAULT
On 10/24 Hampton Police
were requested to meet a victim on
West Hardies to file an assault report. There was a Halloween party
that started with a verbal argument
and the victim decided to leave.
While walking to his vehicle, he
was jumped from behind being
chocked and hit in the face. The
investigation continued and criminal charges could result.
ASSISTING OTHER
AGENCIES
On 10/25 the Pennsylvania
State Police requested assistance
with a narcotics investigation. The
Hampton Police assisted in the arrest of five actors. All arrests were
within Hampton’s jurisdiction. All
arrests and/or criminal charges will
be handled through the Pennsylvania State Police.
Jane Dunn  (724) 766-0256  [email protected]
NARCOTICS
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Police responded to a motel
on Route 8 for a possible overdose
in a room. Evidence collected by
police was 20 stamp bags of heroin, 12 empty and 8 full, a small
amount of suspected marijuana, a
home made smoking device made
out of a Gatorade bottle and a
socket, smoking device smelled
like burnt marijuana.
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(a $12 value)
Exp. 12/11/2009
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