January 2010 From the Neighborhoods of

The Hampton News
January 2010
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
From the Pacific to Hampton…
There’s Always Something New
by Tina Harper
T
here is always something new and ex- Miss Tutino includes information about the
citing in Hampton. One of the newest culture; some things that she learned first
activities is an after-school Japanese hand.
class.
Miss Tutino’s interest in Japanese began
For 5 weeks in November and December, during a program offered at her alma mater,
Hampton substitute teacher, Nikki Tutino, has Shaler Area High School. She especially liked
been teaching Japanese to students at Central the beauty of Japanese writing and artwork,
and Wyland Elementary Schools. The classes plus the challenge of the difficulty to learn the
consist of learning some basic Japanese words language. Miss Tutino followed her interest
or phrases, such as greetings, numbers, etc. and majored in Asian Studies at Lehigh UniContinued on page 2
Vol. 4 No. 11
Talbot Grapplers
Shine in Dawg
Duals
by Tom Falso
Hampton’s varsity wrestling
team kept the High School busy on
December 11th and 12th as they
played host to the ―Dawg Duals‖
Tournament, with teams from
eleven other school districts participating. Under the direction of Coach
Joe Bursick, Hampton’s boys went 5
-1 with their only loss coming in the
title match, 33-24 to Hopewell.
Hampton was led by five wrestlers
who had 6-0 records in the two-day
tournament: Zach Kocak, at 112;
Peter Craig, at 130; Kevin Synan, at
135; Brian Estep, at 145; and Nick
Yaroszewski, at 189. Heavyweight
Joe Raimondi, trying to wrestle after
suffering a serious knee injury in the
final Talbot football game, won both
of the matches that he was able to
compete in.
Dom DeRosa, Ryan Craig,
Kevin O'Keefe, Max Bondi, John
Nugent, Mark Hunkele, Craig Synan
and Raimondi provide senior leadership for a varsity squad that also has
a heavy infusion of youth. There are
currently 9 freshmen and 2 sophomores wrestling at the varsity level.
Hampton remains active with
wrestling at all levels. Coach Dean
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Hampton Robotics Club
Mentors Young Science
Enthusiasts
R
by Michael Koehler
obots! What child (or child-at-heart)
would not like a chance to build their
own robot! Recently, the Robotics
Club gave children this exact opportunity. On
December 19, the members of the Hampton
High School Robotics Club and Technology
Student Association hosted a robotics workshop for children of elementary school age.
Children in the Hampton area came for a day
of designing, building, programming, testing,
and ultimately engaging in a head to head
competition with robots. Younger children
built robots to compete in a battle of strength
while the older children built robots that utilized sensors and programs to follow lines and
maneuver through mazes.
As a member of the Robotics Club, I
worked with a group of kindergarten aged
children along with Monica Donegan and
Oliver Ebeling-Koning. We split the children
into two teams and instructed them on how to
get started. It was a joy to see the excitement
on their faces and the eagerness in their spirits
as they proceeded through each step of the
building process. The children brought up
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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................................. 10-11
School Updates ................. 13-15
Library News ......................... 16
Hampton Band ...................... 17
Local Events........................... 18
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She was
fortunate enough to
study in Japan during her junior year.
After
graduation,
she moved back to
Japan for a year and
taught English to
high school students.
Just before the
Christmas break in
December,
Miss
Tutino and her students held a new
year’s celebration to
commemorate the
end of the class session. Miss Tutino
wore a kimono that
she brought back
from her travels to
Japan. The children
learned how to make
traditional origami
art, creating a samurai hat that they wore
during the celebration. Some of the
foods enjoyed at the celebration consisted
of Yakisoba (similar to Ramen noodles),
Gyoza (pot stickers/dumplings), Ocha
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whose packaging is more fun than the
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Music’s in
the Air
by Diane Prem
Central Elementary presented the Fourth Grade
Winter Band and Chorus
Concert on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Central.
―Less than three
months ago, these sixtytwo students had never
picked-up their instruments,‖ boasted Mr. Sean
Desquin, Director, ―and
just look at them now!‖
The band played eleven
songs that highlighted
different sections of the
band. When finished with
their selections, the featured musicians took turns
raising their instruments
high in the air to welldeserved rounds of applause. The festive songs
included Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star, otherwise
known as A Mozart Melody; Here We Go Steelers;
and finished with Jingle
Bells complete with
donned Santa hats.
The Fourth Grade
Chorus followed the band
and totaled an amazing
ninety-three smiling singers. Mrs. Kristin Bumblis,
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Dirty Little Psychological Secrets of
Infomercial Advertisers!
Dr. Howard Rosenthal
Okay, you've made your New Year's resolution.
Maybe you'll lose a little weight or tighten up the
old stomach a bit. Perhaps you'll start a web-based
business to boost your income. Great! But how will
you accomplish these goals? That's easy. You've
seen an infomercial product for all of the aforementioned changes you wish to make.
So let's start with the ab gizmo that's going to transform that
pot belly of yours into those sculpted rock-hard six-pack abs.
And at just three payments of $19.95 it seems like a great deal.
But is it? Well, actually, at a hairline under sixty bucks it's
probably not a bad deal; but hold on to your pocketbook because
many, if not most, infomercial kings and queens don't make their
money off the product.
Instead, infomercial experts use a psychological/business
ploy known as "back ending" or "up-sell." When you call to
order they'll tell you about a terrific exercise DVD, a case for
your new exercisers, or a phone consultant every month with a
personal trainer. All these extras can and will add up to big
bucks.
Take those DVDs you are thinking of buying that will teach
you how to start your own business. While it's true that the set is
not expensive, the add-ons could be a mint. The company might
insist that you agree to a two-year contract in which they host
your website for you. And although you may never make a dime
off your website (since thousands of other folks bought the package and have the exact same site as you!) you'll be committed to
pay them thousands of dollars.
What you need to know about the small print
and those before and after pictures
Another hint: Watch out for postage and handling (whatever
that is) costs. If the delivery isn't mentioned you can bet it costs a
substantial amount. Many infomercial and mail order companies
make most of their money off the postage. Sure they can give
you a FREE book since they are making the money off the delivery charges.
In print small enough that you need an electron microscope
some infomercials say something like, "These results were not
achieved with the ab gizmo." Say what?
A number of companies selling weight loss or exercise products have been caught using this next dirty little secret. An athlete or former model is approached to play in the infomercial.
The after picture is really a current picture of the athlete or model
in perfect shape. Mr. or Mrs. Body Beautiful is then paid to eat
like a horse for a month or two. After stuffing his or her face for
a few months and exercising only his or her finger to change
channels on the remote our hero or heroine has now packed on
40 pounds of flab. Snap the camera and presto . . . we have the
before shot that's really an after shot.
So, proceed with caution and if you're watching an infomercial after midnight remember that the time you spend watching
could be better spent snoozing.
Dr. Howard Rosenthal is a popular author of books on psychological counseling. His website is www.howardrosenthal.com.
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Police Log
The Hampton Township Police logged 619 incidents from 11/01/2009
– 11/30/2009. A portion of those incidents include:
Accidents
DUI
Theft
Fraud
Disorderly
49
12
10
6
16
Juvenile
Mental Health
Domestic Disputes
Drug Related
Vandalism
7
1
18
9
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the July, 2009 publication, which reported a home invasion on May 19,
2009 of two white males armed with hand guns entering a residence
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a quantity of cash from the residence. The details were limited due
to the ongoing investigation. At this time, the Hampton Police Department is able to release more information on this incident from
May 19, 2009. The HTPD received radio notification to respond to
a home on Ferguson Road for a robbery report. The Allegheny
County 911 dispatchers reported an 87 year old male had been
robbed in his home by two males. Prior to their arrival, the responding officers were informed the two males forced their way
into the home, and while the 87 year old victim was held at gunpoint, the males directed him to open a safe. The males then left
the area with an unknown amount of U.S. currency. Upon police
arrival, they met the victim whom was in a wheelchair and still had
his left wrist bound with a plastic zip tie. Multiple police jurisdictions responded and assisted HTP with clearing the residence and
setting up a perimeter. The actors were not found in the area and
the scene was secured. During the interview conducted by HTP,
the victim related two males came to his door posing as landscapers, and when the victim opened the door, the two males forced
their way into the residence. The actors placed two notebooks on
the living room desk that they used as part of their ploy of posing
as landscapers. The actors forced the victim at gunpoint to open his
safe, informing him they would not hurt him if they gave them the
money in the safe. The victim opened the safe and the males took
approximately $50,000.00 in US currency. The male actors utilized plastic constructed zip ties to secure the victims wrists then
fled the scene in an unknown direction. Several items were collected for evidence, including a yellow in color one subject notebook that was used by the actors to pose as landscapers and then
left behind on the living room desk in the victim’s residence. On
July 7, 2009 the analysis report from a latent print examiner were
recovered from the yellow notebook and identified two latent fingerprints as those belonging to the two suspects. An affidavit of
probable cause was completed on September 8, 2009. Both actors
were subsequently arrested on warrants. Neither actor resided in
the Hampton area. Crimes committed were robbery, theft, recklessly endangering another person, carrying a firearm without a
license, burglary, criminal conspiracy, and unlawful restraint.
Other matters handled by HTPD:
DRUGS/NARCOTICS
On 11/01/2009 while a Hampton Police Officer was patrolling the
area, he observed a white Mercedes traveling north on Route 8 with
their rear marker lights solidly lit and the vehicle had no tail lights.
The vehicle was stopped on Route 8 near Seahorse. The operator had
approximately 253 whole and 4 half pills along with $977.00 in US
currency. The actor had a knife in his possession and two mace con(Continued on page 7)
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The Spaniards, who controlled Naples at the time, introduced them
to the tomato. It immediately became popular and has been a staple
in their culture ever since.
The main difference between marinara and other tomato sauces
is that it’s meatless. This is also what made it a favorite sauce for
the sailors; no meat and high acidity from the tomatoes, kept it without refrigeration.
Traditionally, marinara sauce is made quickly with key ingredients such as onions, garlic, herbs, and ground tomatoes. It is a relatively thin sauce, well seasoned and often has a bite to it from pepper. But keep in mind the sauce should fit the entrée. Make it as
thin or as thick as you like, if you like your sauce clinging to the
pasta, make it a little thicker. Cook it a little longer or add puree.
If you don’t like it spicy, cut back the pepper. Tradition isn’t always correct; seasonings can be modified to fit your needs. I like to
use a hint of anchovies to enhance the flavor in my marinara sauce;
I generally only use oregano, but many chefs will add basil or even
rosemary. Again, make the sauce taste they way you want it too.
Remember it is meant to be simple; quick preparation and quick
cooking time; all part of the convenience of this sauce.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the great health benefits
of marinara sauce. Lycopene, a phytochemical found in tomatoes,
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Course Black Pepper
1.5 tsp.
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3/4 Cup
Chopped Parsley
1 TBL
Sugar to Taste
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the oregano and pepper and sauté for one additional minute. Pour in
the tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer
and let cook for about 40 minutes; add the chopped parsley
(cooking the parsley for any length of time will take the color out of
it). If the sauce is tart add a small amount of sugar to taste.
Serve with pasta, chicken, seafood or as a dip for zucchini or
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Hampton Home Sales
Home News You Can Use…
11/16/2009 –12/15/2009
address
...Provided to you by Judy Gifford
Each Wednesday evening this
month you have the opportunity to
learn from respected resources in the
Home Ownership seminar series at
the Hampton Community Library.
freshments! Call 412 684-1098 .
So what are the real estate statistics in Hampton? Below identifies
the number of units sold in Hampton
each year for the past year. A further
study was done at price points and
These informative sessions are no significant change has been refor anyone who owns a home or not. ported. All numbers were a result of
Taxes, mortgage changes and op- sales reported to the West Penn
tions, home energy, safety and in- Multi-list Service.
spection issues will be discussion
subjects. Your participation can ofMore data can be found at a
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#units sold
Average price
Median price
09
193
254,702
191,000
08
183
267,545
210,500
07
208
262,911
194,000
06
191
258,321
177,500
05
192
236,561
179,900
Police Log
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tainers in the driver door pocket. The actor was taken into custody
and later lodged in the Western Penitentiary due to being under
state parole at the time of offense.
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
On 11/03/2009 while a HTP Officer was patrolling, he witnessed a white Chevy Cavalier traveling at a high rate of speed in
an active work zone. After police pulled the vehicle over, the
driver was able to provide a drivers license, but no registration or
insurance cards. The passenger provided his name, but didn’t have
any identification. Upon receiving confirmation from Allegheny
County Dispatch, the driver had a warrant and was wanted out of
Butler City, PA. for charges of forgery. The driver and passenger
were removed from the vehicle and asked if there were anything in
the vehicle that could harm officers while doing a search or anything illegal inside. The driver stated there was nothing hazardous.
Upon searching the vehicle, officers found two cooking spoons
inside the glove box used for cooking heroin. The officer again
asked if there was anything inside the vehicle they should be aware
of again, and the driver this time admitted there was suspected heroin inside her purse. A check of her purse did locate four suspected
bags of heroin, seven used suspected heroin baggies, a capped syringe located underneath the rear seat on the passenger side. The
vehicle was towed and the actor was transported to the Allegheny
County Jail.
On 11/04/2009 a traffic stop on a light green Audi for speeding
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2627
4236
4924
5164
4987
5052
4331
4896
4145
2467
2959
4836
2750
5242
4837
3072
3154
2475
5190
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Summit Drive
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Wickloe Drive
Surrey Drive
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Mallard Drive
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Wildwood Road Ext.
Camberly Drive
Royal View Drive
Ranalli Drive
Sold price
$448,000
430,000
359,000
335,000
277,000
216,500
190,000
188,000
178,900
159,900
148,000
145,500
142,000
135,000
123,000
120,900
110,000
110,000
75,000
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Dept.
NO JOB TOO SMALL
412-352-9492
Monthly Chief’s Report
Prepared Dec, 1 2009, for the Month of Nov 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
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4
4
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
7
20
Total Incidents for 2009
Late Night (11p-7a)
Weekday daylight (7a-5p)
337
47
133
f
Noteworthy incidents
NHVFD was dispatched along with HVFD and mutual aid to
the Home Depot parking lot for a vehicle over the hillside with entrapment. The vehicle was stabilized and patient removed.
NHVFD was dispatched with HVFD and mutual aid to a house
on Sylvan drive for a vehicle on fire inside the garage. The fire was
contained to the vehicle and no damage occurred to the home.
Career Milestone
Congratulations are in order for Firefighter Steve Kapustik who
has responded to his 500th career fire call with North Hampton
VFD.
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724-443-5250, or visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.
Police Log
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and also possible fraudulent inspection
sticker. The driver was identified and an
Allegheny County Sherriff Office warrant
was confirmed and the driver was placed
under arrest. An inventory was done and a
small amount of marijuana and a glass pipe
was located. The items were later logged
into evidence.
THEFT
On 11/07/2009 HTP responded to a
residence on Lakemont Drive for a theft
report of a missing gold bracelet and a peridot charm from her jewelry drawer in their
bedroom. Both parties, husband and wife,
saw the items two weeks prior to the disappearance while retrieving a key for an employee. The investigation continues.
ASSAULT
On 11/01/2009 HTP responded to a
local restaurant on Route 8 for an assault
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Sports
High School Girls Soccer
Keeping the Streak Alive!
by Tina Harper
For the past 20 consecutive years, the
Hampton High School Girls Soccer Team has
advanced to the playoffs. The team started
the season with a 4-4-1 record. They worked
hard and finished 10-4-5 for the regular season. On making the playoffs, Coach Frank
Christy exclaimed, ―That became our goal,
therefore, to make the playoffs and keep a
Hampton High School Girls Soccer streak of
20 straight years of making the post-season
alive. And, we did it!‖
The Girls Soccer Team started their
training last winter playing indoor tournaments, then weight lifting in late
spring and summer, speed training
throughout the summer, and a one week
team camp in West Virginia. There were
several memorable games during the
season including a 2-0 win over
neighboring Pine-Richland and a 0-0 tie
with Fox Chapel. Of course, the playoff
game was memorable. The girls participated in one preliminary round playoff
game at home against North Allegheny.
It was a very tough game that went into
two overtime periods, then a shoot-out.
North Allegheny edged out the Lady
Talbots to win the game.
Another memorable moment came
when Coach Frank Christy became the
winningest girls soccer coach in Pennsylvania history by winning his 400th game.
Commenting on this honor, Coach
Christy says, ―He’s happy to have made
it this far, keeping the program intact and
thriving. Knowing that our program is
respected throughout the area is key and
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished
over the last 20 years.‖ Coach Christy
has been around soccer for 44 years as a
player, a coach, and a trainer. The last
20 years have been with the Lady Talbots team.
Photo courtesy of Madia Photography
Hampton High School Girls Soccer Team
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.
HMS RECEIVES HAEE
MUSIC GRANT
T
hanks to a Hampton Alliance
for Educational Excellence
(HAEE) grant, HMS students
will have a new way to improve their
musical skills.
Teachers Lurrene Parker and
Greg Shumaker received $4,000
from HAEE to purchase a recorder
and microphones that will allow for
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quality recordings to be made
of any performance in the
HMS auditorium.
Students
will be able to hear themselves
as they rehearse and/or perform.
Listening to a quality self
or group recording will allow
students to better reflect on
their playing and will help
them to improve, believe
Parker and Shumaker. The
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Pictured above 2009-2010 Hampton Junior Wrestlers led by coach Scott Hart courtesy of Magic Moments Photography
Dawg Duals
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Longwell leads a squad of 7th-9th graders. A youth program,
headed up by Scott Hart, provides positive instruction and match
experience for grapplers up through sixth grade. ―I cannot stress
enough the importance of our youth program. Mat time is so
important to succeeding at the varsity level.‖ Bursick said.
For more information about Hampton wrestling, as well as a
schedule of upcoming events, visit www.htsd.k12.pa.us.
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head four or five times. The
victims father intervened. The
victim stated that he and the
actor did not get along because
of a girlfriend/ex-girlfriend
situation. The victim went to
Passavant and was diagnosed
with a scalp contusion by ER
Personnel. Police advised the
actor that charges were being
pursued and the manager of the
restaurant did not want him
back in the establishment.
guin items. A response was
made to offer the victim which
he claimed to operate a sports
memorabilia shop. He took the
items under consignment, however, he was to give the victim
$400 by April regardless if the
items sold or not. No money
was given and a civil suit at the
magistrates office was filed.
The victim won by default since
the actor never appeared for the
hearing. The victim was referred to the Westmoreland
County District Attorney’s OfFRAUD
fice and was advised of several
On 11/02/2009 a resident complaints of fraud by the acon Red Oak Ct. was alerted of tor.
possible fraud to her credit card.
On 11/09/2009 an investiThe victim realized someone
gation continues on Sylvan
stole three credit cards from her
Drive for a fraud of utilizing a
wallet and believes the theft
company’s identification infortook place while at the Cinema
mation.
North in McCandless.
The investigation continued.
On 11/15/2009 a victim
from Ferguson Road reported
On 11/09/2009 a reported
that she had checks stolen and
person posted an ad on Craig’s
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Everyday Heroes are
Meet the Central Elementary Everyday Hero for the
voted on by their classweek of November 30 – December 4, 2009
mates as someone who
Jonathan V is a 3rd grade student from Mrs. Petok’s class.
follows the rules, acts
responsibly, shows respect
My favorite place in the
for others, and has a kind
world is Mellon Arena
and friendly personality.
because I like seeing
Every week a new Hero is
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like
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room. Heroes have their
Something I like about mynames announced on Friself is I am helpful.
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My favorite subject is Sciphotos are placed on a
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bulletin board in the cafelearning about nature.
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Congratulations to all our
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CONGRATULATIONS JONATHAN V!
Meet the Central Elementary Everyday Hero for the
week of December 7 – 11, 2009
Angela L is a 3rd grade student from Mrs. Palmer’s class.
My favorite place in the
world is my house because my family is there.
I like to play softball. I play
on a softball team.
Something I like about myself is I am a good
friend.
My favorite subject is Math
because I like addition
and subtraction.
I enjoy playing with my
friends.
CONGRATULATIONS ANGELA L!
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Director, said proudly,
―take a look at this group
because you will never
see them like this again.‖
She added, ―I have never
seen so many parents and
family members at a chorus concert!‖ The chorus
sang four holiday songs
to a seat-packed, floorpacked and wall-packed
crowd and ended with a
beautiful rendition of
lilting voices that sang,
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Hampton Science Team Triumphs
at RMU Science Bowl
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by Deann Gauntner
Using skill, knowledge and the love of science, Hampton's team of
high school students took First Place at the 4th annual RMU Science Bowl on December 4, 2009. Hampton has participated in the
Science Bowl at Robert Morris University since its inception four
years ago.
The Science Bowl has always had a limited number of slots,
and Hampton has been able to participate as one of the twelve
teams. In fact, this year Hampton was able to include a second
team. The teams are made up of students, one per grade level, who
have an interest in science. Teams could play up a grade level, but
not down. For example, Team 2 had a junior playing in the senior
spot.
Team 1 consisted of, Rich Miller, Jeff Acquaviva, Evan Wilson and Troy Merigliano, who skillfully took first place. They successfully beat Pine-Richland and Shaler in what turned out to be a
friendly rivalry. Mary Lou Ellena-Wygonik, the High School Enrichment Facilitator stated, ―the victory was a credit to the science
department, a credit to the students and their broad spectrum of
knowledge.‖ She went on to say that ―the students showed great
sportsmanship‖, especially against rivals Pine-Richland and
Shaler.
Team 2 members, Matt Kruth, Mike Koehler, Enoch Tse,
and Caleb advanced to the semi-finals! Mrs. Ellena-Wygonik was
very proud of this team as they were the younger team and this was
a new learning experience for them.
The winning team received an interactive science game, which
Mary Lou Ellena-Wygonik donated to the library, and a trophy!
You can see the RMU Science Bowl trophy proudly displayed in
the academic trophy case in the cafeteria.
Congratulations on a sweet victory!
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State
Congratulates
Hampton For
Perfect Audit
Gerald L. Zahorchak, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education,
congratulated HTSD's Board of
Directors and administrative
staff for the accomplishments
shown by the audit of operations
for two consecutive fiscal years those ending June 30, 2006 and
June 30, 2005.
The audit report, recently
issued by the Department of the
Auditor General, revealed a perfect audit, without any findings
or observations.
Representatives from the
State Auditor General's office
spent four months at the District's business office examining
financial records in detail. The
auditors extensively studied records regarding State payments
to the District and HTSD's compliance with operations such as
student accounting, transportation, and teacher certification
requirements.
At their November meeting,
Hampton's School Directors
extended congratulations to Dr.
John Hoover, School Superintendent, and Jeff Kline, Director
of Administrative Services, who
shared credit with Business
Manager Sharon McMorran and
his clerical staff.
Scoring Proficient or
Advanced is Failing too.
A
mother approached me because she
was concerned with her sons mathematics performance on the 4Sight
exam. On test 1, her son scored ―Proficient.”
On test 2, her son scored ―Below Basic.”
Upon reviewing her sons 4Sight scores, I indicated that she had a right to be concerned – but
not because of her sons perceived drop from
―Proficient‖ to “Below Basic,” but because
her son had, by a common percentage-based
grading scale of 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79
Robotics
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many creative ideas and we worked together
to incorporate them into the robot.
Not only did this workshop give children
the chance to design and build their own robots, but it also promoted the development of
valuable skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. They also exercised their creativity and problem solving
skills. As they worked with the different robotic components and learned about what
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failed.
How could this be? Fact: On the grade
seven 4Sight exam, a score of 21/36 yields a
Raw Score of 58.33 and consequently, all the
praises associated with the ―Proficient” label.
Similarly, a score of 13/36 yields a Raw Score
of 36.11 and consequently, all the concerns/
panic associated with the ―Below Basic” label.
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makes robots tick, their enthusiasm was evident. It was great to see them having so much
fun while learning at the same time.
It was wonderful to see so many young
people attend this event. About 130 children
participated. ―It was fun! And we got to build
with Legos‖ said first grader Johnny Rizzo.
When asked if he would tell his friends to take
this class, Johnny replied, ―Yes!‖ and added, ―I
want to go back next week!‖
Visit
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Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
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Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club! Tuesdays,
January 12th and 26th.
Two sessions will be offered. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. Finish up those special holiday scrapbooks! Whether
you have been scrapbooking for years or you are just starting join
us for cropping, special designs and new friends!
Registration appreciated.
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.
Story and Craft Time!
Fri., Jan. 15th 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Snowman & Snowflakes!
Friday, January 29th 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where’s Phil?
Will that silly groundhog see his shadow this year???
Join in the fun! Registration Required.
Space is Limited!! Ages 2 – 6.
Warm Woolen Mittens for Me!
Twos and Threes Winter Storytime!
Wednesdays, Feb. 3rd through Mar. 24th 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Fridays, Feb. 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.
Warm up with Stories Winter Preschool Storytime!!
Tuesdays, Feb. 2nd through Mar. 24th 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 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 for all storytimes begins January 15, 2010.
412-684-1098
Silver Scholars!
Basic Digital Cameras
January 20th & 27th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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, Jan. 28th , “Hot Soups for Cold Winter Nights”
6:30p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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.
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**Save the Date!!**
Join Hampton Community Library for its Second Annual
Fundraiser March 26, 2010
"Swing Into Spring" with Swingtet 8 featuring Johnny Angel!!!
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Registrations for the 2010-2011 school year
are now being accepted!
Bakerstown United Methodist Church Preschool
Two, Three, and Four year old classes
Small class sizes
Faith based learning environment
Educational curriculum
Please contact Laurie Kretz for additional
information as well as a personalized tour.
Bakerstown United Methodist Church Preschool
5760 William Flynn Highway
Gibsonia, PA 15044
724-272-6032
The Talbot Boutique:
A Formal/Semi-Formal
Consignment Dress Sale
Hampton Band and Orchestra Vendor Sale
and Flea Market is Just around the Corner!
The Hampton Band & Orchestra Parents Association (HBOPA) is sponsoring a Talbot Boutique
where girls may purchase gently used formal and
semi-formal dresses.
Community members from Hampton Township School District and neighboring school districts are welcome to bring their dresses to the
Hampton High School cafeteria on Friday, January
22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Prices for the dresses will be
set by the sellers. (HBOPA is suggesting a selling
price of $50 or less). A $10 donation from each
dress sold will benefit the Hampton Band, Orchestra, Dance Team, and Color Guard.
The sale will be held Saturday, January 23, 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the HBOPA Flea
Market/Vendor Sale at the Hampton High School
Cafeteria.
Unsold dresses may be donated to the Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church.
This organization holds a similar event to help distribute dresses to girls in need.
Come and shop for your "new" dress (cash
only please!) at the Talbot Boutique on January 23!
Those interested in the consignment sale must register their dresses by January 15 th at
www.hamptonbandparents.org.
For questions or further information, contact
Kathy Stadler
([email protected])
or Marilyn Adams
([email protected]).
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to mark your calendars for the
first really big event of the new year: the Hampton Band and Orchestra vendor sale and flea market. This annual event will take place on Saturday,
January 23 from 8am to 2pm. Vendors from popular lines such as Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef sold their wares last year as did
many crafters of homemade jewelry and textile arts and more are expected
this year! Homemade haluski, chili and wedding soup and other goodies will
be offered for lunch along with a bake sale for those that are ready to ditch
(or temporarily forget) their New Year’s resolutions! And finally, the biggest
attraction is the huge flea market with all items priced to sell. An ―all you
can stuff in a bag for $2‖ sale takes place at 1:00 and is a serious hit with all
ages.
If you are a vendor and would like to rent a table, or if you would like to
rent your own flea market table it is not too late! Please call Rosemary Kay
at 412 492 2065. Deadline for registration is January 15. For general questions about the sale or if you would like to donate flea market items that are
in good condition (no clothes or shoes please) call Mischele Francois at 412
486 4761 or Pam Kusserow at 412 486 0267.
Police Log
actually occurred. The victim also
stated money is somehow being transferred from her savings account. There
are two suspects and the investigation
continues.
On 11/18/2009 a victim came to
the station to report a bank fraud. Actor(s) have made withdrawals in the
amount of $5,590.07 for eight transactions. The money appeared to be forwarded to a location in Harrisburg.
The victim closed the account.
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On 11/24/2009 a reported person from Arnold
Avenue stated a male called
her on the telephone and said
―Do you know who this is?‖
The reported person believed
it was her grandson and stated
his name. He stated that he
rented a car and drove to Canada with four other people.
While he was in Canada he
got in a car accident, but nobody was hurt. The male
inquired if she could send him
$900 by Western Union. The
reported person inquired
about who to send it to and
the male caller hung up on
her.
The reported person
called her daughter to find out
about her grandson, and
found out her grandson was
fine. Police advised the resident that this is a popular
scam.
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THEFT
On 11/03/2009 a theft report
from a business on Route 8 for a
crate of marble tile from the basement of his business. A sample of
the tile was provided and the reported
person last observed the crate in
May, 2009.
Hampton Detective and police
assisted the Pennsylvania State Parole agents after they discovered narcotics at a residence on Plymouth
Court. In the garage were a large
amount of tile matching the tile lost
by the reported person and the person
living at the residence worked for the
reported person. Police contacted the
person regarding the tile and she insisted the tile was purchased from
someone in Shaler for $800. The
investigation continues.
11/12/2009 a reported person on
Cheltenham Court reported an unknown person removed items from
his truck while it was parked in his
driveway.
On 11/17/2009 a report of three
pieces of jewelry was stolen out of a
display at a store in the 4000 block of
Route 8. One piece was a Guardian
Angel on a chain, the second was a
St. Christopher’s medal and the last
piece was a crucifix. All were 14 K
Gold with BL 3 on back with an estimated value of $500.
On 11/24/2009 a victim reported
someone removed approximately 18(Continued on page 18)
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Local Current Events
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The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meets the 4
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
January 25th will be President and CEO of the John Heinz
History Center, Dr. Andrew Masich. The title of his talk will
be ―Cheyenne Soldiers, the Story of the Western-most Battle
of the Civil War.‖
Depreciation Lands Museum
& Historical Village
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
Hampton School Board
Changes Meeting Dates
The Hampton Township Board of
School Directors have changed the meeting dates for both Voting Meetings and
Work Sessions. All Work Sessions will
be on Mondays and Voting Meetings
(formerly on Wednesdays) are now also
on Mondays. The changes are in effect
beginning January 2010.
Special Meetings / Work Sessions
are scheduled for the fourth Monday of
the month at 7 p.m. at Hampton Middle
School. Special Meetings / Work Sessions will be canceled if there are no
agenda items or business to conduct. Cancellations will be posted on the
District website.
See the school district website for more
details.
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20 pills from her purse over the
past three weeks.
the suspect and the male as her
boyfriend. The female was
very disruptive and did not follow the police commands to
exit the bar to talk about the
incident. The female lunged
towards the reported person and
at this time police had to physically remove the suspect. After
police removed the suspect, she
stated that she took the wallet
by mistake and left it in the
bathroom. The reported person
was able to find her wallet in
the restroom’s garbage can.
Nothing was taken from the
wallet, the suspect was released
from the scene and was advised
of pending charges.
On 11/25/2009 Hampton
Police responded to a location
on Sample Ct. for a theft from a
motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the
victim stated he received a
phone call from his bank regarding a transaction for $304.95
from Giant Eagle in McIntyre
Square. The victim noticed several items missing from his vehicle including his GPS system,
drivers license and debit card.
Hampton officer went to a used
electronic store and found a
receipt that a person sold a GPS
unit that matched the one stolen DRIVING UNDER THE
from Sample Ct.
INFLUENCE
SUSPICIOUS PERSONS
Hampton Police returned a
phone call to a victim on
11/09/2009. The victim stated that someone called
her and stated that she won a $50 gift card to Walmart. All she had to do was give him her social security number so he could directly deposit the funds.
The caller identification screen on her telephone appeared ―unknown number‖. Police advised this was
a scam.
On 11/16/2009 a person on McCully road reported missing his son’s 380 pistol. The reported
person believes his former house cleaner took the
gun.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On 11/11/2009 a report of a theft from an establishment on Oxford Blvd. that a wallet was left on
the bar counter. The suspect in the theft was still on
scene prior to police arrival. Police witnessed a large
amount of people arguing with a female being held
back by a male. The female was later identified as
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On 11/04/2009 Hampton
Police pulled over a vehicle for
erratic driving north on Route
8, which resulted in the driver
being charged with a DUI, with a
blood alcohol content of 0.172%.
A check of his drivers record
confirmed he had a prior DUI
violation on 2005.
On 11/06/2009 Hampton
Police pulled a vehicle over in the
area of Bryant Road and Duncan
Avenue which resulted in the
driver being charged with a DUI,
with a blood alcohol content of
0.133%.
On 11/7/2009 Hampton Police pulled a vehicle over on
Talley Cavey Road and Wildwood Road Ext. which resulted in
the driver being charged with a
DUI, with a blood alcohol con(Continued on page 19)
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tent of 0.188%. The drivers record
showed a prior arrest in 2001 for a
DUI.
On 11/07/2009 a reported person from Middle Road called to
report a female was at her back door
screaming for help. When police
arrived on the scene, they found a
female who was clearly upset and
told police she was driving her vehicle and got it stuck in the wooded
area behind this house. The driver
was not injured and refused medical
treatment. The female was placed
under arrest for DUI (minors) and
underage drinking. Her mother was
notified and picked her up at the
police station.
On 11/08/2009 a vehicle was
pulled over on Middle Road near
Wagner’s Market for traveling at a
high rate of speed and tailgating an
unmarked Hampton Police shift
Sergeant. This incident resulted in
the driver being charged with a
DUI, with a blood alcohol content
of 0.195%.
way almost striking two vehicles on
Wildwood Road near Wildwood
Highlands, the reported person
stayed behind defendant updating
locations. Police located the listed
vehicle on Middle Road and Morningside and placed under arrest and
On 11/10/2009 Hampton Police transported to Passavant Hospital.
pulled a vehicle over on Route 8 and
On 11/16/2009 a traffic stop
Oxford Blvd. which resulted in the
was conducted an arrest made for
driver being charged with a DUI,
speeding, weaving within lanes, and
with a blood alcohol content of
DUI.
0.121%.
On 11/20/2009 while patrolling,
On 11/14/2009 Hampton Police
an officer noticed a person which
observed an erratic driver on Route
appeared to be slumped over the
8 and E. Elfinwild Roads, and was
wheel in the McDonald’s parking lot.
charged for a DUI with a blood alThe officer came back around the
cohol content of 0.158%.
lot, and noticed the vehicle pulled
On 11/14/2009 a report of an out of the spot and drove out heading
intoxicated driver all over the road- east weaving several times. Police
Meet the Central Elementary Everyday Hero for the
week of December 14 – 18, 2009
Cassidy K, a 1st grade student from Mrs. Rahenkamp’s class
My favorite place in the
world is with my mom,
dad and sister.
I like to play tic tac toe.
Something I like about myself is how I make up
imaginary friends.
My favorite subjects are
Math and Science.
I enjoy playing with my
sister.
CONGRATULATIONS
CASSIDY K!
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pulled the vehicle over and found a clear baggie in the suspects front pocket which appeared to be marijuana. An arrest was made.
On 11/21/2009 Hampton Police pulled over a vehicle
on East Hardies Road and Polo Fields Drive for erratic driving which resulted in the driver being charged with a DUI,
with a blood alcohol content of 0.136%.
On 11/23/2009 Hampton Police observed a vehicle
being operated in an erratic manner on Duncan Avenue near
the township line. The driver was arrested for DUI with a
blood alcohol content of 0.201%.
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