The Hampton News

The Hampton News
February 2010
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
Vol. 4 No. 12
Snow, Sleds and Survival Skills: The Klondike Derby
By Diane Prem
With 12 inches of snow already on the
ground and still falling, heavily-bundled
Boy Scouts and Webelos from Hampton‘s
Pack 195 braved the elements on Saturday,
January 9, 2010 to compete in the all-day,
outdoor event called the Klondike Derby.
In existence since 1949, this year‘s derby
theme was ―Scaling Mount Everest.‖
Approximately 300 Boy Scouts, Webelos and Leaders from the Japeechen District converged at Deer Lakes Park to participate in this event. Troops worked in
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moving through a series of stations completing tasks, problem solving and demonstrating skills related to Scaling Mount
Everest.
Each team had a specifically-
Paskorz Officially
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by Deann Gauntner
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Hampton High School senior,
Jordan Paskorz, has accepted
Coach Rich Rodriguez‘s offer to
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What’s Inside
Scouts ........................................ 4
Police Log ................................. 5
Real Estate ................................ 8
N. Hampton Vol. Fire Dpt..... 10
Sports ................................. 11-13
Chef’s Corner......................... 14
School Updates .................. 15-19
Today’s Fashion ..................... 18
NHCO ..................................... 19
Library News.......................... 21
Local Current Events ............ 22
Upcoming Events ................... 23
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From the Krebs’ Family to Yours…
by William Strome
There simply is no greater comfort than
knowing someone has your back in a
time of need. During even the most
stressful of economic times, family will
always be by your side. And the family
owned and operated Krebs All State
Agency will make sure you‘ll never
have to worry about being in good
hands.
Brittany Krebs
After all, if you‘ve been a resident in
the North Hills, or even the greater Pittsburgh area for that matter, the name Krebs should be a familiar one. For three generations spanning almost 50 years, the Krebs‘ have been part of a
very successful family business in the area.
Formerly in cars sales, Hampton High School graduates
Brittany (1998) and Brady (2005) Krebs have made the permanent switch to insurance sales in August. Between the two, they
have 20 years experience in the car biz. So, long before they
opened their agency they knew insurance was a basic household
necessity. Now, they know just how imperative insurance is in
all aspects of daily life.
―People recognize the name [Krebs] and even with car sales,
people wanted the household name,‖ President and Founder
Brittany Krebs said. ―All State is just a brand name, our customer satisfaction stems from our motto: our family works to
protect your family.‖
The sibling duo also knows how vital accessibility is in the
minds of their growing clientele. Hence, why it‘s a number one
priority at the agency. And after all, a customers primary concern is availability in a time of dire need.
―We offer after hours and weekend email service and have
two mobile offices,‖ senior customer account representative
Brady Krebs said. ―Accessibility is our number one goal, even
when we‘re at home.‖
And the Babyak family of Deer Lakes knows all about how accessible and caring the Krebs‘ services genuinely are.
―When we changed our insurance carrier from Erie, Brittany
finished the paperwork in her office and Brady ran it out to us.
We didn‘t even have to leave the house,‖ the Babyaks said.
―We‘ve known and done business with them for many years and
they‘ve been very good to us. Definitely a family we can trust.‖
Convenience aside, the swap from Erie to All State also
saved the Babyaks some cash as well. They‘ve also purchased a
Stratus from Brittany and Brady‘s former Dodge dealership a
year ago.
The Krebs Agency offers statewide coverage including 24/7
customer and claim service and roadside assistance. They also
protect your livelihood with auto, motorcycle, home, condominium, renters, boat, life, cancer, flood, accident and disability insurance. Not to mention, financial services such as 401k and
annuities among others.
The cozy and intimate Krebs offices are located on 9401
Mcknight Road by the Outback Steakhouse in Wexford. They
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The Pinewood Derby:
A Cub Scout Tradition
by Diane Prem
When the words Pinewood Derby are
mentioned, even the faces of grown men
light up as they remember racing their
precious cars many years ago. Winning
secrets are guarded and very rarely, if
ever, exchanged. This annual tradition for
Hampton‘s Pack 195 took place on Friday,
January 23rd, and Saturday, January 24th,
at St. Catherine‘s of Sweden.
Friday night‘s weigh-in and measuring of the handmade pinewood cars commenced at 7:00 pm. Each scout followed
strict car construction guidelines to be
eligible to race. An assembly-line of volunteers weighed, checked dimensions and
construction, and then placed the official
numbered-sticker on each car. For cars
not up-to-snuff, a nearby workstation,
complete with tools, drills, and miscellaneous supplies was available for necessary
car corrections. Once the cars passed inspection by the Pinewood Derby Committee, the cars were impounded on a viewing
table, and kept under guard by parent volunteers until the race the next day.
Adding to the mounting excitement of
the upcoming race, peers and parents
voted throughout the night for the Best-Of
-Car Awards. At the end of the night the
votes were compiled and the 16 winners in
the following categories were: Use of
Scout Logos/Colors, Nithin Ragunathan;
Best Sports, Evan Prem and Joshua Arch;
Best Race Car, Max Benko; Best Truck,
Jacob Concolino; Best Patriotic Theme,
Ben Lish; Best Paint Job, Joeseph
Kuzniewski; Most Creative, Jacob
Colwell; Best Use of Weights, Collin
Cambest; Best use of Decals, Jason
Hunkele; Most Valuable (Use of Coins as
Weights), Charlie Gant; Scariest, John
Rizzo‘s Batmobile; and Funniest, Nathan
Coholich‘s Duckmobile. In an impressive
grand-slam, a first in the Cub Scout history, Clark Bigatel took the win in five
categories for his ketchup bottle car design; they included Best Theme, Best
Pittsburgh Theme, Most Original, Scout‘s
Choice, and Judge‘s Choice.
In the meantime, the Family Race
commenced with cars entered by Boy
Scout‘s family or family members. The
Restrictions are off for this event and anything goes. Some clever and comical cars
included: an electric guitar, a doll in a
bathtub, an army tank and a pig is a jet
mobile. The winners of the family event
were: 1st Place, Evan Prem; 2nd Place,
Keith Purnell;
3rd Place, Vince
Kuzniewski.
Saturday at 9:00 am, the official race
began. The sophisticated and unique sixlane track of Pack 195 included a digital
readout for each track insuring the utmost
in accuracy. The race times were projected on an additional screen for viewers‘
pleasure in the overly crowed hall. Anticipation, expectation and nervous smiles
were clearly etched on the 60, young blueshirted, neckerchiefed scouts waiting their
turn.
After close to three hours of meticulously timed races, with each scout racing
six times to determine their best average
time, the top 16 cars had a race-off that
revealed the triumphant champions of the
Pack. They were: 1st Place, Josh Arch;
2nd Place, Paul Brienza; 3rd Place, Adrik
Sekely; and Honorable Mention/ 4th Place,
Kelly Simon.
The fastest cars from the main race in
the following individual Cub Scout cate(Continued on page 20)
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The Hampton Township Police logged 622 incidents from
12/01/2009 – 12/31/2009. A portion of those incidents include:
Accidents
DUI
Theft
Fraud
Disorderly
Threat/Harassment
54
6
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Domestic Disputes
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Hampton Police conducted a further investigation and found complaints were also filed with the Arizona Attorney General‘s Office
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checking account numbers and routing numbers to take money
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funds. The reported person suspected this was mail fraud and
Hampton Police confirmed and referred her to the postmaster and
Western Pennsylvania Financial Crime and Task Force. The reported person did not deposit the check and is not out any money.
On 12/28/2009 a resident on Oakhill Road reported a fraud
complaint. A check was mailed to her for $4,800 from a financial
service company. The reported person was advised not to cash or
attempt to call the telephone number on the paperwork.
THEFT
On 12/14/2009 a Loss Prevention Officer from a store in
Shopper‘s Plaza reported a white male actor dressed in an apron
posing as an employee stole four rolls of Ice Guard and three rolls
of insulation, all of which are valued at $500. The reported person
had still photos of the actor committing the offense. A District
Manager identified the actor and the actor‘s vehicles registration
was returned as a stolen plate out of Pittsburgh Police Department,
Zone 1. Charges were filed for retail theft.
On 12/20/2009 a victim reported that he owns an out building
on his property that is in the back of his residence. It is used for
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SUSPICIOUS PERSON
On 12/17/2009 a resident on Hemlock Circle was speaking by
text and also spoke to him once by phone giving the actor her telephone number. The victim has received five items that he asked
her to hold for him, none of which was hazardous; most of the
items were clothing such as jeans and shoes, one item was a basket
of cookies and crackers. The resident didn‘t pay any money for
the items, but was asked to hold the items for the actor. The actor
wanted to pick the items up, or have the victim ship the items to
England, along with wanting her to cash $500,000 in checks and
forward him the money, but the resident knew it was then a scam
and was in the process of filing a report with the FBI. There was a
previous report filed by another Hampton Resident in 2009 in
which the same name, “James Ryan” contacted her by instant
messaging and was involved in the same type of activity.
On 12/18/2009 a reported person on Tanglewood reported his
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Chief John Schwend
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Residential fire alarm
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Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter
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Commercial fire Alarm
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Gas Line Struck
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The Klondike Derby
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designed sled to carry supplies and equipment from station to station that
resembled the Iditarod sled of Alaska used during the gold rush. Regulations
required the sled carry only the items used to compete in the events such as
backpacks, first aid, mess kits, tarp, compass, matches, wood, flag, rope, and
spars or two 6‘ poles.
Total Incidents for 2009
372
Each station created an imaginary scenario that the boys had to survive
Late Night (11p-7a)
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utilizing
their scout skills. One theme was ―Trudging Up the Mountain,‖
Weekday daylight (7a-5p)
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whereby due to heavy snow, the team was challenged to connect to each
other using two by fours with foot loops and walk completely in synchroniNoteworthy incidents:
Thank you to all the members of NHVFD who re- zation to prevent losing a team member to potentially fatal snow slides.
sponded to the numerous calls we had during the ―Forging Onward‖ necessitated they build a bridge over a dangerous crevasse, careful not to lose any team member, using only four pieces of wood
windstorm and ice storm in December.
and items on their sled. Fire building to ―Ward of the Yeti‖ was another. An
Career Milestones:
―Ice Fissure Rescue‖ tested their knots/lashing skills as they used rope and a
Congratulations are in order for Firefighter Brandon hook to reel in their backpacks over a fissure that separated them from their
Hoehn for responding to his 500th career fire call supplies. ―Discover a lost Climber‖ challenged them to figure out a way to
with the department, and NHVFD Deputy Chief move a large log simulating an injured climber, without picking it up or rollDavid Hoburg has responded to his 8,000 th career ing it, to bring it safely down the mountain. ―Search and Rescue Mission‖
fire call with the department (All time Call Leader).
required them to use a map and compass to navigate a hiking plan to save a
lost hiker. A ―Yeti Attack‖ required them to make splints out of wood for a
New Membership:
We can always use new members who are interested broken leg. Followed by ―Build a Shelter‖ out of tarp, string and poles.
in firefighting or as drivers only. There is a place in The atmosphere was very upbeat as the scouts scored points for each event
the department for anyone who is interested in help- based on completion, ingenuity, survival skills, team spirit and team work.
ing. Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or The following troops placed in the overall skill competition were: First
Place - Troop 194 (Gold Rush Patrol), Second Place - Troop 180 (B-Men
visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.
Patrol), Third Place - Troop 195 (Dragon
Patrol), First Place - Pack 554 (Big Blue
Patrol), Second Place - Pack 180 (Cracker
Jack Patrol) and Third Place - Pack 554
(Rogue Eskimos).
The day culminated in the big sled
race. Shouts of ―We won! We Won!‖
rang out as Webelos from Pack 195 took
First Place in the Webelo sled competition. The Webelo winners were: Kelly
Simon, Evan Prem, Shelby Hidlebrandt,
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Hampton Wins Tier III Elementary Roller Hockey Championship
by Deann Gauntner
Hampton‘s Tier III
Elementary team took
the first two of three
games against Seneca
Valley to take the series
and clinch the championship.
Coach Paul
Schwerer said his team
played exceptionally
well. A standout performance from goalie
Ben DeRose, third
grader, allowed only
one goal in the second
game. Outstanding defense by Adam Graff
and Nathan Hannan
contributed to the win.
Exceptional offensive
plays
by
Luke
Schwerer, who scored a
late shorthanded goal to
secure a victory in game
one of the series and
fourth grader, Tyler
Steedle, who scored a
hat trick in game two,
giving Hampton a 3-1
advantage and ultimate
win.
In a fast paced atmosphere the Hampton
players, consisting of
third through fifth graders, are sure to be future
stars of the PIRHL
(Pennsylvania Interscholastic
Roller
Hockey League) for
years to come.
1st Row (kneeling): Burke Camper, Nathan Hannan, Adam Graff, Ben DeRose, Andrew Coholic,
Darren Brautigam, Nico Kelly
2nd Row: William Weihrauch, Nathan Beam, Alexey Stewart, Nick Michielli, Luke Schwerer, Tyler Steedle 3rd Row Coaches: Bill DeRose, Jon Schwerer, Paul Schwerer
Free Throw
Shooting Contest
nual Basketball Free Throw
Shooting Contest hosted by
Aquinas Academy. All boys and
St. Catherine of Sweden Knights girls aged 10-14 had three pracof Columbus held their first an- tice shots followed by 15 Free
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Throws. The Knights had 32
participants enter the event. The
winning boy and girl from each
age group will now move on to
the district competition. Good
Luck to Grand
Knight
Kevin
O‘Conner and his
team. Winners pictured, Josh Winek,
Jaclyn Jamison,
Joseph Richthammer, Caroline Allen, Katya Bittner,
Jack
Morrison,
Matthew Donnelly,
Kelly Lynch and
Zach Staszak.
Paskorz
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play football for and attend the University of Michigan. A first team All State
Linebaker, Paskorz is excited for the opportunity to attend UM , his first choice
for its tradition in football and top notch
academics.
Paskorz had offers from Pitt, University of Virginia, Minnesota and Bowling
Green, but once he received the commitment from UM last May, he stopped the
recruiting process. When asked about
the experience of the recruiting process,
Paskorz stated, ―I enjoyed it completely.‖
He will sign at the high school Feb. 3, at
9am.
Paskorz and fellow Talbots took
Hampton to the WPIAL semi-finals this
season, a Hampton first. When asked if
he expected to see playing time at UM,
Paskorz stated ―I would like to earn playing time,‖ emphasizing earn.
Paskorz plans to utilize his full ride
to study business at UM‘s Ross School of
Business. Congratulations Jordan!
Hampton Athlete
Attends Winter
Worlds Championship
H
ampton resident, Kyler
Fedko, 10, who plays for the
Florida
Legends,
recently participated in the USSSA
Baseball 2009 Winter Worlds Championship in Kissimmee, Florida on December 27, 2009.
The Legends took 1st place honors
in the 10 & Under Division, from a
field of teams from the U.S. & Puerto
Rico.
Kyler, the starting third baseman,
went 13 for 14 in the World Championship tournament. This tournament
win puts the Legends record to 25-2 in
the early stages of the 2009-2010 baseball season.
Kyler attends St. Mary‘s Catholic
School in Glenshaw, PA, and is the son
of John & Tina Fedko of Gibsonia.
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TRAFFIC STOPS
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On 12/03/2009 a traffic stop on Route
8 near the turnpike lead to an arrest for
possession of marijuana.
On 12/03/2009 a traffic stop on Duncan Avenue lead to an arrest for drug possession.
On 12/06/2009 a traffic stop on Route
8 near McNeal Road lead to an arrest for
possession of syringes, heroin and various
pills.
On 12/30/2009 a traffic stop in Shopper‘s Plaza lead to an arrest for possession
of marijuana.
2nd Annual Hampton
Township GOP Brunch
Announcing New Owner,
long time employee...
When: Saturday March 6, 2010
Keynote Speaker:
Attorney General Tom Corbett
Nancy Patrus and her dedicated staff is offering
the same great service, with hot lather neck
shaves and relaxing shoulder massages with every
haircut. Nancy is also offering FREE DONUT
Saturday! (while supplies last).
Stephen Illsley has formerly retired, but you can
still come in to torture him on Saturdays by appointment for a while!
Where: Hampton Township
Community Center
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$30.00 per person or $50.00 per couple
Reserve your spot by mailing a check to:
Hampton Township Republican Committee
PO Box 61
Allison Park, PA 15101
Any questions call Carol Russ 412-486-4426
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Talbot Boys Basketball
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It’s all in the Name…Quick Bread!
by John Rizzo
A
s a Foodservice director, I interview a lot of cooks and chefs.
When I pose the question, what would you consider is an
area of weakness or an area that you could improve upon,
the #1 an answer is baking – specifically bread. But shortly after we
bring them on board, they all become experts at baking bread. Why?
Basically, it‘s pretty simple. For some reason, we become intimidated by the thought of making bread. With all the quality bread
companies out there and the increased popularity of frozen breads
and dough, there has been little reason for foodservice professionals
to master the art of baking bread.
There are essentially 2 types of breads. Yeast raised breads and
quick breads. Today we‘ll focus on quick breads. Quick breads are
any bread that uses a chemical leavening agent such as baking powder and baking soda. There is no need for kneading and no
―proofing‖, or rising required. With the invention of baking powder,
these breads have been around since the middle of the 19 th century.
Included in the quick bread category is banana and zucchini bread,
pancakes, muffins, scones, biscuits, waffles, coffeecake, soda bread
and cornbread.
There are 3 methods for making quick bread:
1) The blending method: this is separately mixing the wet and dry
ingredients and then quickly blending them together. This would
include muffins and loaf style breads such as banana.
2) The creaming method: this is creaming the butter and sugar together until fluffy then adding the eggs and dry ingredients. This
method is for cakes
3) The biscuit method: this method is when you cut your solid shortening into the dry ingredients with a fork or food processor, layering
the ingredients. This method is for biscuits and scones.
The key to making a good quick bread that is moist and tender,
is in the mixing process. Never over mix a quick bread recipe. In
fact in most cases quick bread batters should be mixed by hand.
Working the flour too much will overdevelop the gluten and the end
result is tough bread. Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet;
you should only mix long enough to moisten all the ingredients.
Then gently fold in all fruits, nuts, and other flavorings.
Chocolate Banana Bread
Chopped Walnuts
All purpose flour
Cocoa Powder
Granulated Sugar
Baking Powder
Salt
Yield: 1 loaf
1/2 cup
1 3/4 cups
1/4 cup
1 cup
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp
Large eggs
Butter, melted
Ripe Bananas
Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Morsels
2
1/2 cup
3
1 tsp.
1/2 Cup
To begin, have all your ingredients out and measured. The
French call this mies en plas. This would include melting the butter
so that it‘s room temperature when it‘s time to use it, mashing the
bananas, and whipping the eggs.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, with
the exception of the chocolate morsels.
In another bowl combine the whipped eggs, melted butter,
mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients into
the dry and gently combine them with a rubber spatula. Now fold
in the chocolate morsels and mix through. Pour the batter into a
greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350° preheated oven for
approximately 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick pulls out
clean. Let cool and remove from the pan.
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The Poff PPA Invites all to a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
The entire community is invited to
attend Poff‘s 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner. The
dinner will take place at the Hampton High
School Cafeteria on Friday, February 12th.
Dinner will be served from 4:00 – 7:30 PM
(or until supplies last!) The cost of the dinner is only $6.00 and it includes Penne
Pasta with Spadafora Restaurant‘s delicious
marinara sauce, side salad, garlic breadstick, and a drink. For those that prefer,
takeout orders will be available!
In addition to a delicious pasta dinner,
we will have a Chinese-style auction with
over 60 baskets to be won! There are too
many items to list, but how does Disney
tickets sound? How about tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, overnight accommodations at the Sheridan Station Square, a
Verizon Wireless Blackberry . . . so much
more. There will be something to satisfy
everyone‘s interests.
For our listening pleasure, Poff‘s Flute
Choir will perform from 5:00 – 5:30. Our
very own Hampton Talbot Dog mascot will
be on hand to shake hands with everyone. We will have a bake sale going on
throughout the evening that will surely satisfy even the sweetest tooth!
If all that isn‘t enough for you, we will
be playing BINGO in the High School
Auxiliary gym – adjacent to the cafeteria –
from 6:30 – 8:30. Admission to the
BINGO is FREE to everyone who brings a
non perishable food or personal care item
(or monetary donation). The collected
items will be donated to the North Hills
Community Outreach to help stock their
shelves. At the conclusion of our BINGO,
the winners of the Chinese auction baskets
will be drawn. Don‘t worry if you can‘t
stay the entire time – the winners of the
baskets do not need to be present to win.
Come and spend the evening with us –
it promises to be a fun filled evening for the
entire family. All proceeds from the pasta
dinner and Chinese auction directly benefit
the students and teachers of Poff Elemen(Continued on page 23)
Hampton School District
Wins Wellness Award
seen by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jo
Welter. Members include Derek Brinkley,
Vera Coleman, Ken DiDonato, Megan
Hampton Township School District's Fletcher, Dan Friedman, Mark Gartner,
(HTSD) Wellness Committee received a Mary Ellen Hilko, Sharon McMorran, Lau$1,000 award for the highest level of par- ren Mytinger, Nancy Silay, Lauren Tescheticipation among Pittsburgh-area school macher, and Mike Zdinak.
districts in the Highmark employee Lifestyle Returns Program. The check was
presented to HTSD on
January 12 by Dr. Vic
Morrone, Wellness Coordinator for the Allegheny County Schools
Health Insurance Consortium.
Lifestyle Returns is
designed to address the
needs of employees at
all stages of health in
their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Participants
assess their health by
Inventory is low!!
completing an online
Especially in
program. The program
gives them access to
Hampton!
information to particiBuyers are out there
pate in getting health
due to the Stimulus
and wellness program,
Program!
using health education
tools and getting preventive care exams.
The District's Wellness program is over-
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Force, Motion and Other Physics
Theories will be Studied at Central
Elementary Thanks to Grants from the
HAEE and PPG Industries
Independent Retirement Living at UPMC Senior Communities
Central Elementary 5th Grade teachers Don Antczak and
David McCutcheon received more than $1,000 from the Hampton
Alliance for Educational Excellence (HAEE) and about $1,000
from PPG Industries that will allow students to conduct in-class
physics experiments.
Forces/motion is one of the science curriculum themes. During the course of the unit, students see how forces, such as magnetism and gravity, interact with objects to produce motion. From
this interaction, students develop an understanding of the laws of
motion and conservation of momentum and how this allows scientists to describe interactions between forces and predict resulting
motions. This leads to the study of Newton‘s three Laws of Motion and how these laws describe the movement of objects on the
Earth.
Antczak and McCutcheon realized that though their students
could reference this material in their textbooks, there was not an
opportunity to conduct lab experiments that would demonstrate
these principles in action. The HAEE funds will be used to purchase inertia crash kits, rocket cars, and impact cars. The PPG
grant will be used to purchase forces, motion, and simple machines
materials and energy and work kits.
Thanks to the grants, the 5th grade teachers have ordered these
new materials and plan to incorporate them into the classroom as
soon as they arrive. ―Students should be provided with an opportunity to actively engage in learning. By using an inquiry approach to science, students are guided through the why and how,
not just looking at what happens. Engaging students in small
‗student‘ group experiments, rather than a ‗teacher-directed‘ demonstrations, motivates them to learn and explore science,‖ says
Antczak.
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Scholastic Book Fair
at Central Elementary
The public is invited as the Central
Elementary PTO hosts its annual Scholastic Book Fair Family Night on Thursday,
February 4, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in
Central‘s multi-purpose room.
This year‘s theme is Book Fair
Diner: All You Can Read! Students will
have an opportunity to preview the books
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
during regular school hours and may purchase books on Family Night, Thursday,
February 4, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and
Buy Day, Friday, February 5, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. except during lunch periods.
The Central PTO will host contests
during Book Fair week for students to
have the opportunity to win books and
other fun prizes. A Grand Prize Basket
containing gift cards from local restaurants including King‘s, Eat-n-Park, Max
& Erma‘s, North Park Clubhouse and
Monte Cello‘s, will be raffled off to one
lucky Central student. Family Night is
open to anyone wishing to purchase
books. Valentine‘s Day is not far away
and books make for a great and lasting
Valentine‘s Day gift.
Pasta, Pasta,
I Love Pasta
by Diane Prem
―…It‘s a wonderful food!‖
sang the Fourth and Fifth
Grade Chorus for the annual
Spaghetti Dinner held at
Central Elementary on January 20, 2010. Additional
entertainment was provided
by the talented Strings and
Fifth Grade Band. Central
Staff and Student Council
Representatives delighted
diners by serving the dinner.
The delicious marinara
sauce and bread were generously donated by Chef Matt
Stover of Siba Cucina in
Cranberry. Sponsored by
the School Community
Council, the well-attended,
thoroughly enjoyable event
raised approximately
$3,000. The funds will be
used throughout the year for
school-wide field trips,
speakers, and activities that
focus on Central‘s selected
theme of Pennsylvania.
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Keynote Conference Speaker
Hampton Middle School teacher, Jay D‘Ambrosio
was the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Middle
School Association's
(PMSA)
2010 Western Region
Conference
in January.
His
talk,
Teaching
with Direction: Using
the Brain as
a Guide focused
on
what brain
research
r e v e a l s
about
the
way it encodes new information. D‘Ambrosio‘s
speech also explored strategies for using the latest
research to improve classroom instruction. The presentation was an adaptation of his 2008-2009 training
of Hampton Township School District teachers called
This is Your Brain on Power Point.
The PMSA conference rotates sites each year with
Seneca Valley Middle School hosting in 2010. About
300 teachers attended the event.
Today’s Fashion
Accessorize Mr. T Style
By Deanne Gauntner
I
am so excited that for the 2010 Winter and Spring season, accessories are
insanely prevalent. The bigger the
better. I mean pile it on ladies! Necklaces
are long with tons of strands and bracelets
are chunky. Getting dressed is so much
fun because you can just play with what
you have and pull out some of your old
faithful pieces. For example, mix up that
strand of pearls you have had forever, with
a long chain or beaded necklace. I was
recently at a luncheon, and this woman
Shoppers Find Treasures
at Hampton High School
On the morning of Saturday, January
23, Hampton High School's cafeteria and
hallways were transformed into a shopper's delight. The annual flea market and
vendor sale was held in addition to the
first Talbot Boutique - a consignment sale
of formal and semi-formal dresses. More
than 200 dresses were offered for buyers
to peruse, try on, and purchase. In addition, 38 vendors offering crafts, jewelry,
flea market treasures, and delicious homecooked food provided shoppers with great
selection and good buys.
The entire event was sponsored by the
Hampton Band & Orchestra Parents‘ As-
had on pearls that she wrapped several
times with a shorter pearl necklace and
then clasped them together with a fabulous
brooch. She must have received a dozen
compliments in the half hour I was with
her.
As far as investments go, I recommend adding to your accessory repoitire a
few items. If you do not have a long
strand of pearls that can be wrapped
around at least twice, they are a must.
Fortunately they can be found everywhere
from department stores to specialty stores.
I have found the department stores have
the best price and quality. Second, a layered and jeweled necklace that has a rib-
bon closure. I have seen super feminine
ones at J Crew, and super sparkle ones at
Nordstrom. They perfectly update a suit
or your favorite LBD.
Finally, a multi-layered chain necklace. You can go for gold, silver or mix it
up with stones and chains. Choose what
works best with your current pieces. I
bought a silver one that I wear at least
twice a week. I have worn it on a job interview with a dress, and out with friends
with a leather jacket. They are super chic
and update any outfit. Of course my husband calls me Mr. T when I wear it. And I
just respond that I ―pity the fool that doesn‘t get my fashion sense!‖
sociation (HBOPA), and it was successful
in raising money to support the marching
band, orchestra, color guard, and dance
drill team. In addition, the event supported
some local charities. Unsold flea market items were
donated to Goodwill, and
sellers of unsold dresses
had the opportunity to donate their dresses to the
Cranberry Community
United Presbyterian
Church. The church hosts
a similar event to distribute
dresses to girls in need and
greatly appreciated the generosity of participants.
HBOPA extends its
thanks to vendors, indi-
viduals who donated items, volunteers,
and shoppers who supported the
event. Mark your calendars for next year's
event in January 2011!
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North Hills Community Outreach is collecting items for
―Spring Share‖ that will help approximately 500 local families in
hardship. Please deliver your donations (baskets, candy, granola
bars, snack size treats, gift cards)
to NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Road,
Allison Park, PA 15101. For more
information, contact Jennifer
Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1.
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North Hills Community Outreach at 1975 Ferguson Road will
be open on Saturday, February 6,
from 9:00 AM – noon to accept
donations of nonperishable food
items, Spring Share donations,
and other ―wish list‖ items. Donors should please drive around
back to the food pantry. For more
information, call 412-487-6316 or
visit www.nhco.org.
PMEA District One Jr. High School Orchestra
On February 5 and 6, Hampton Middle School will host the 2010 PMEA Jr. High School
District Orchestra Festival. This group of 132 highly talented musicians represents 70 schools
from the Western Pennsylvania area. Students were selected to the group by submitting a
resume of musical accomplishments. Hampton Township School District is well-represented
with 18 students selected for this honors ensemble.
During the festival, students will spend two days rehearsing at Hampton Middle School,
then perform a concert on Saturday, February 6 at 2 p.m. The concert program is an exciting
mix of classical masterpieces, traditional orchestra favorites, and modern pop hits. Pieces to
be performed include Gustav Holst‘s Mars, traditional Irish favorite Danny Boy, and music
from Lord of the Dance. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the
door.
The guest conductor for this ensemble is Mr. Roger Tabler. Mr. Tabler was the Music
Director for the Pittsburgh Philharmonic for 13 seasons and is currently the Music Director
for the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dr. Febbraro
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messages and life-giving energy to every part of their body.
Interference to these nerve fibers can occur when tiny spinal
misalignments called vertebral subluxations exist. Subluxations distort messages from the brain to the rest of the body, leading to a state of dis-ease, and a lowered resistance to illness results when the body is in a state of dis-ease. In effect, vertebral
subluxations rob the body of its optimal ability to heal and repair
itself from within, thus diminishing a child‘s capacity to express
health and vitality.
Reasons for the cause of infant and childhood subluxations
include labor & delivery difficulties, such as breeched births, Csections, and the use of forceps or vacuum extraction at birth.
Slips and falls associated with play-time, and sport-related injuries also play a role in the occurrence of subluxation early on. In
fact, health problems in childhood, or even adulthood, have been
traced back to spinal damage at birth.
Warning signs of vertebral subluxation may include fatigue,
joint pains, ―noisy‖ bones, frequent falling, hyperactivity, postural imbalances (shoulder/hips appear unlevel), and recurring
illnesses such as headaches, ear, nose, and throat infections.
Chiropractic care specifically corrects subluxation, thereby restoring the body‘s natural and optimal healing ability. It is not
necessarily a ―treatment‖ for all of the above named conditions,
but an approach aimed at the underlying cause in most cases.
The focus of my practice is to educate and encourage whole
family participation toward the goal of optimal health through
Chiropractic care. Recognizing that prevention is always the
best defense against the possibility of disease is critical for our
existing and future generations of truly healthy, drug-free children.
At Health First Chiropractic, our purpose is to provide the highest quality of care and education toward optimal health and healing for as many
families as possible. Dr. Domenic Febbraro is a Central Catholic
graduate, who attended the University of Pittsburgh and Life University,
School of Chiropractic, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received his doctorate in 1996. He is a member of the Chiropractic Fellowship of PA
and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He maintains
a wellness-centered practice in Hampton Township.
For more information, please call the office to receive a
complimentary consultation 412.492.4088.
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gories will compete in their individual ranks in the upcoming
Japeechan District Race in late February. The winners set to
compete are: Tigers: 1st Place, Nathan Lambert; 2nd Place,
Franc Stadler; Alternate, Jake Suleski. Wolfs: 1st Place, Geoffrey Gravitte; 2nd Place, Regis Kramer; Alternate, Joseph
Kuzniewski. Bears: 1st Place, Regis Colwell; 2nd Place, Matthew Deible; Alternate, Evan Matan. And Webelos: 1st Place,
Joshua Arch; 2nd Place, Paul Brienza; Alternate, Adrik Sekely.
This well-attended event was made possible by a slew of parent volunteers to whom Pack 195 extends their deepest gratitude.
Many thanks and congratulations to all the participants for making
this a very successful and rewarding Cub Scout event! Good luck
at the District Races!
Pictured above: Adrik Sekely—Alternate; Josh Arch—1st
Place; Geoffrey Gravitte—1st Place; and Franc Stadler— 2nd
Place.
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Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club!
Tuesdays, February 9th and 23th.
Two sessions will be offered. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. Keep your new year‘s resolution going and finish
those scrapbooks! Whether you have been scrapbooking for years
or you are just starting join us for cropping, special designs and
new friends! Registration appreciated.
“Soup”er Bowl Scrapbook Event!
Saturday, February 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kick off a great year of scrapbooking at this all day event where
you‘ll be able to complete scores of
pages! Scrapbookers will be divided
into two teams. The team that completes the most total pages will be entered into a drawing for a FREE album. Now that‘s what you call a Super
Bowl win! $10 Registration Cost includes –workspace for 6 hours, goodie
bag, prizes, ideas, and Soup for lunch.
Registration today!
create documents, signs and learn how to insert pictures, borders, bullets and numbers, how to make envelopes, labels,
mail merge and so much more! The one-on-one instruction
allows for time to practice.
The cost of the class is $40.00. For more information please
call the library. Registration a must!!
Cooks and Books! Thursday, February 25 th
“Date Night!” 6:30p.m.-8:00 p.m.
It's February and love is the air not to mention chocolate!
Bring a favorite "date night" fondue, chocolate dessert, or
luscious appetizer, anything that turns an ordinary night into a
date one!! Please note there will be a $2.00 fee. Registration
Appreciated: Please call the Library to register.
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Warm Woolen Mittens for Me! 2’s
& 3’s Winter Storytime!
Weds, February 3rd through March
24th 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Fridays, February 5th through March
26th 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
All children ages 18 months through
early three year olds are invited to this
storytime filled with music, stories and
finger-plays!! Registration Required.
Registration Appreciated. 412-6841098.
Warm up with Stories Winter Preschool Storytime!!
Tuesdays, Feb. 2nd through March 24th 11:00 a.m. – 11:30
a.m.
Thursdays, February 4th through March 25th 1:15 p.m.-1:45
p.m.
All children ages late threes through five are invited to this
storytime filled with stories, finger-plays and songs!! Registration Required. Registration Appreciated. 412-684-1098.
Silver Scholars! February, 3rd, 10th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m.
Basic Microsoft Word Processing 1&2
These classes will provide hands on experience while you
learn the basics of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to
create new documents, edit your work, how to save and open
and so much more! The one-on-one instruction allows for
time to practice. The cost of the class is $40.00. For more
information please call the library. Registration a must!!
Silver Scholars! Feb., 17th & 24th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Basic Microsoft Word Processing 3&4
These classes will provide hands on experience while you
learn the basics of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to
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Local Current Events
The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meets the 4th
Monday of every month, except August.
WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, Pa. 15101
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
We have different speakers each month. The speaker on
February 22nd will be Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide,
Dr. Charlie Fennell. The title of his talk will be, ―General
George Green & the Defense of Culp‘s Hill.‖
Licensed Battlefield Guide since 1986, Dr. Charles C.
Fennell received his Ph.D. in history from the West Virginia
University in 1992. His dissertation was titled, “The Battle of
Culp’s Hill.” Dr. Fennell believes that Culp’s Hill saw some
of the most important if not the most important actions
during the Battle of Gettysburg.
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Benefits Hampton High School Rowing Association
It's time again for the Hampton Rowing Team's annual Night at
the Races on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 6:00—10:00 p.m.
The price is $17 which includes a buffet dinner, desserts and soft
drinks, mixers and beer. (other alcohol is BYOB).
There are many great gifts to win...something for everyone!
Come prepared to bid on exciting Silent Auction baskets, Chinese
Auction Baskets, Basket of Cheer, 50/50, Horse Betting tables, exciting auction race, plus more! Hope to see you there at the Hampton Volunteer Fire Hall at 2536 Duncan Avenue (across from St.
Ursula‘s Church).
This is a big fund raiser for the club, so if you plan on attending, get your tickets early before they sell out. For more information or to order tickets, call Kim Bittner at 724-443-1086.
All proceeds from this event will go to help our rowing team
purchase much needed equipment!!
Rita's Italian Ice-Manager-Full Time/
Part Time Day and Evening shifts available. Call: 412-855-6228
Library
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37th Annual Chess Tournament!! Sat., Feb. 27 th 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hampton Community Library‘s Annual Chess Tournament will be held in Great Room
B of the Community Center. Registration is required. All levels of play are welcome!!
Please register in person since application requires signature. There will be Two Divisions of Competition: Beginner: Grades K-4 and Advanced: Grades 5-8.
Part time receptionist needed for optometric practice located along Rt.
8. Needs computer experience and good
people skills. Some evening & Sat.
required. Fax 724-443-5066.
**Save the Date!!**
Join Hampton Community Library for its Second Annual Fundraiser March 26,
2010. "Swing Into Spring" featuring Johnny Angel together with the Big Band
sounds of Joe Lagnese and Swingtet 8!!!
Help Wanted/Classified
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Upcoming Events
HAEE Prom Fashion Show
Today‘s fashions with a Mardi Gras twist
HAMPTON ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
(HAEE) is sponsoring its 5th annual Prom Fashion Show on Saturday,
March 6th at 7:00 pm. The Hampton High School Auditorium is the
New Orleans style venue for today‘s hot fashions. Local dress and
tuxedo shops will combine with area beauty salons, florists, and accessory retailers to provide the latest in prom fashion style. In addition,
there will be refreshments, both a Chinese and a Silent Auction, and
door prizes. Be sure to place your bid on this year‘s prom package. At
a cost of only $5.00 for an adult and $3.00 for students you won‘t want
to miss out on all the fun! So come in out of the cold and check out
the current prom fashions and formal wear modeled by our very own
Hampton High Juniors and Seniors. Our students model for a worthy
cause! The 2009 Prom fashion show raised over $2,400 that helped
the HAEE to fund grants for the Hampton High, Middle, and Elementary Schools in the amount of $20,153.
For more information, please call 412-486-6000 x1700. The
Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization that funds educational enrichment programs for students within
the Hampton Township School District. Thank you for your support!
Mark Your Calendar NOW:
RECYCLE RAMA
The 3rd Annual Hampton School District Recycle Rama will be
Saturday April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HHS parking lot.
The following items will be collected, so community members
are asked to begin putting them aside to bring to the event: Electronic
Equipment – televisions, computers, printers, copiers, stereo components, DVD players, VCR‘s, wires, cable. There will be a charge from
eLoop to collect these items and dispose of them properly (no charge
for cables and wire); Cell phones, printer cartridges, rechargeable and
alkaline batteries; Construction materials will be collected by Construction Junction and are to be in useable condition and suitable for
use in a home project; Appliances will be collected by Appliance
Warehouse and there will be a charge to remove the Freon; Scrap
metal to be collected by Fitzsimmons Metals; Plastic grocery bags;
Paper and cardboard; Clothing, shoes, small household items to be
collected by the Salvation Army; Towels and blankets will be donated
to local animal shelters.
Books will be collected by Cub Scout Pack #195 and Boy Scout
Troop #195 and then donated to the North Hills youth Ministry Counseling Center for their used book sale; Business Attire – both men‘s
and women‘s - will be collected by Girl Scout Troop #237 and then
donated to Treasure House and St. Vincent De Paul (collected by Girl
Scout Troop 237); Prom and Bridesmaid Dresses will be collected by
Girl Scout Troop 313.
Hampton athletics uniforms, spirit wear, and sports equipment
sponsored by Girl Scout Troop # 938 which will collect any reusable
uniforms, tee-shirts, sweatshirts, athletic equipment, such as bats, helmets, LAX sticks and goggles, cleats, ballet shoes. These must be
clean and in useable condition. Attendees can stop by on Recycle
Rama day to pick up anything for their families. Pickup boxes will be
available at the schools and Community Center.
Paint, motor oil, tires, or car batteries will not be accepted. Organizers reserve the right to refuse items deemed unfit for recycling at this
event. For more information or to volunteer, contact Danelle Jameson
at 412-487–0752.
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Hampton GOP Brunch
The Hampton Township GOP is pleased to announce
their 2nd Annual Spring Brunch on Saturday 3/6/10 at the
Hampton Community Center from 10:00 am-12:30 pm.
Attorney General Tom Corbett will be the Keynote
Speaker. Cost is $30.00 per person or $50 per couple.
Proceeds benefit the Hampton GOP. Reserve tickets by
mailing a check to PO Box 61, Allison Park, PA 15101.
Any questions contact, Carol Russ at 412-486-4426.
Seating is limited to 100.
Poff Fundraiser
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tary through the parent organization – the Poff Parents‘
Association (PPA). The PPA wishes to thank the countless donors for their support – without them, the evening
would not be possible!
Check out
www.thehamptonnews.net for a complete listing of all the
companies that have donated to our event. Questions on
the event, call Johna Mattiuz at 724-444-7727.
3/31/10
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