September 2008 HN - The Hampton News

The Hampton News
September 2008
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
Vol. 3 No. 10
Hampton Township Resident to be
Bright Light in Times Square
National Down Syndrome Society’s Awareness
Video Features Emily Ortman of Hampton
Emily Ortman of Hampton will appear in
lights on Broadway on Sunday, September 28,
as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) video production to demonstrate
that people with Down Syndrome can be successfully included in community activities, education and employment.
The photo of Emily, who has Down Syndrome, was selected from thousands of entries
in the NDSS nationwide call for photos. Winning photographs will appear in a video production to be shown on the larger-than-life plasma
screen, located in the heart of Times Square in
New York City – the same screen used on New
Year’s Eve under the ball drop.
The video production illustrates children,
teens and adults with Down Syndrome working,
playing and learning with friends and family. Emily, age 8, is a cheerleader for the MAC
Sports Upward Basketball League, and the Ortman’s winning photograph features Emily performing a cheer at a local basketball game.
The Times Square video production kicks
off National Down Syndrome Awareness
Month, which includes the 2008 Buddy
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Keep our Storm Drains Clean...Please
Did you notice groups of Hampton High gust 15, 2008? They were volunteers for
School students and adults roaming the streets Hampton Township’s storm drain stenciling
of Hampton Community Park and a few project. The volunteers participated in this
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neighborhoods with spray cans on Friday, Au-
Central Breaks Ground to Build
Greenhouse
Monday, August 18, marked the groundbreaking for
the construction of a greenhouse at Central Elementary
School. This project is the result of two years of planning
by the Central School Community Council and administration.
Central Principal, Cathleen Cubelic, said "It's so
exciting that we are finally breaking ground and our plans
are all coming
together.
Many people
have
been
Dr. Rosenthal ................................. 4
involved and
Police Log ....................................... 5
willing
to
Chef’s Corner ................................ 8
share
their
Real Estate/Mortgages .................. 9
expertise and
Volunteer Fire Dept..................... 10
resources for a
Sports....................................... 11-13
project
that
Today’s Fashion........................... 13
will be very
Library Corner ............................ 15
beneficial to
Animal “In The Know” .............. 16
the education
Today’s Fashion........................... 17
of the commuLocal School Events................ 18-20
nity's
chilClassified/Help Wanted .............. 20
dren."
Local Events............................ 21-23
What’s Inside
Left to Right:
Tonilynn Baranowski, Laura Holesh, and Stephanie Kobert
stenciling to raise awareness on the storm sewer system
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email: [email protected]
412-818-6491
P.O. Box 243
Wildwood, PA
15091-0243
Ground Breaking
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The new 400 square foot structure will be located on the right
side of the building as seen from Middle Road. Construction is expected to be completed this fall. The total cost of the greenhouse kit
is approximately $19,000, most of which has been paid by the
School Community Council through Spaghetti Dinner, Fun Fair, and
Brick Sale fundraisers. Central parent, Gregory Mazzei of Mazzei
Construction Company, donated his time, equipment, and labor to
excavate, pour the
foundation and oversee
the laying of brick and
block. Bricks for the
foundation were donated by masonry contractor, M.I. Friday and
were laid by Lombardi
Brick and Block Company.
Students in grades
Kindergarten through
five will use the greenhouse to supplement the basic science curriculum. Central will also
make the building available for Poff and Wyland students' use. According to Mrs. Cubelic, the timing of the greenhouse construction
couldn't be better. Federal grant funds under Title Five will no longer
fund the district's Environment Education and the new greenhouse
will help to fill that void.
Central's Greenhouse Committee is awaiting decisions on outstanding grant requests sought from businesses and foundations.
These funds, along with any additional brick sales, will be used to
pay the balance due to the manufacturer. Central also received contributions from area businesses including Bairel Automotive,
Fitzsimmons Metals, and Tube City IMS. Those contributions will
be honored with an engraved brick on the new pathway. Additionally, the Hampton Rotary has pledged its support during the construction project.
Hampton Girl Scout Troop #75 invited all scouts
on a Washington, D.C. trip in August
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Lose the Laptop: Advice to
Parents in the Age of Google
Farmers’ Market Still in Full Swing
Sincere thanks to all local residents who have shopped
for their fresh produce and baked goods at our farm stands;
St. Catherine of Sweden, Wednesday, Noon to 7 pm; St.
Ursula, Fridays, Noon to 7 pm and Saturdays, 9 am to 1
pm. As the markets have grown each week, it has been a
pleasure meeting all of you and making many new
friends. Proceeds benefit both the two churches and the Dr.
Richard
R.
O'Toole Pediatric
Fund, and its
mission of promoting healthy
pregnancies.
We would
like to remind
everyone that our
Farm
Stands
accept
the
Farmer's Market
Nutritional
Vouchers, issued to qualifying seniors and participating
WIC families. They are valid for all purchases of fresh
produce. Better yet, they can be used by proxy. In other
words, if you know someone who has vouchers, but cannot
make it to the market in person, a family member or friend
can shop for them. Just bring the vouchers to market and
sign on the proxy line.
Our markets will remain open until the end of October,
2008 and will reopen in late May, 2009. The summer
bounty is still upon us, with fresh corn, tomatoes, peppers,
etc., and will be supplemented soon by the fall crops: broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, pumpkins, squash,
etc. Thanks again, and see you at the market. For additional information on the Nutritional Vouchers please contact Dick O'Toole at 412-487-0816.
Auto * Home * Business * Life
By Dr Howard Rosenthal
Several years ago a fellow college professor told me a
fascinating story that had a tremendous impact on my
thoughts regarding the Internet and education. The professor had given
her students an assignment to write a paper on prehistoric animals.
When she received the papers nearly every paper was filled with tons
of misinformation. Perhaps even more remarkable was the fact that
virtually every single paper in the class was packed with tidbits of the
same misinformation!
Since the professor knew that a coincidence like this was way beyond chance factors, she searched for prehistoric animals on Google
and the first hit on the search was the smoking gun. Indeed, the site
housed a goldmine of facts. Unfortunately, the college students who
visited the site did not read the small print. You’ve probably heard the
old adage “it’s always the little things in life that make a difference.”
The site was composed by sixth-graders who were giving their opinions
about what prehistoric animals were probably like. Well, gee, that’s
the kind of rigorous, scholarly advice you can count on!
So parents, tell your children that not every site is a reliable site on
the Internet. Always check the source of the website as well as the
author’s credentials. And when everything else fails, read the textbook.
Dr. Howard Rosenthal is Professor and Program Coordinator of Human
Services and Addiction Studies at St. Louis Community College at
Florissant Valley and the author of a number of scholarly books. His website is www.howardrosenthal.com.
Storm Drains
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project and stenciled 113 (to date) street curbs near storm drains
with a permanent message stating, “Dump No Waste, Drains to
Pine Creek” in an effort to help Hampton Township with its storm
water program.
The rain washes down streets and parking lots, driveways,
sidewalks, roofs and yards carrying water and everything it picks
up into the storm drains. Storm drains are the entry point into a
storm sewer system and this system eventually discharges storm
water directly to local streams without treatment! The storm drain
stenciling project is one of many activities aimed at preventing
trash, pet waste, and household chemicals such as used motor oil
from entering into Pine Creek through Hampton Township’s storm
sewer system. Through this program, Hampton Township hopes to
increase residents’ awareness about the connection between the
street and their yards, storm drains, and the storm sewer system.
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Police Log
Matters handled by HTPD between 7/01/08 and 7/31/08:
3 undercover narcotics transactions; juveniles hitting cars with paintball
guns; and 2 other regular drug possession arrests.
Residential Burglary
On 7/01/08, the HTPD received a call from a resident on California
Drive stating upon arriving home he noticed the kitchen door window
pain was broken and glass was on the floor. A kitchen window screen
was also cut. The victim indicated the only item that appeared to be
missing was 87 pills from a prescription medication. The victim also
noticed the window to a spare room was open.
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On 7/01/08, the HTPD received a call from a woman stating that
someone tried to gain access to a vacant house on Harts Run Road. The
actors tried, unsuccessfully, to access the home through the garage
door. Extra patrols were requested for the home.
On 7/18/08, a business owner from South Pioneer Road, indicated
that someone entered his business and removed tools that were located
in the garage. A piece of metal was used to pry back the outside of the
door and a hole pushed through the wood for someone to unlock the
garage.
On 7/21/08, the HTPD received a call from a resident indicating
that someone accessed a vacant home sometime after May 2008 and
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Window of Contentment
Friendship isn’t a
big thing
It’s a million little
things.
~T.J.
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Police Log
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removed all of the copper pipe in the basement and took the kitchen
sink.
On 7/31/08, the HTPD received a report of a burglary on Hardt
Road. Various inexpensive rings and bracelets were taken as well as a
small box with a family member’s pictures and personal letters. A
second floor window was opened and had its curtain ripped down.
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On 7/17/08 HTPD received a phone call reporting a missing Walmart gift card that was mailed to a resident in a local nursing home. It
was determined the gift card was indeed used on 7/13/08 at the Walmart in Richland Township. Walmart provided the HTPD video and
still photographs of two suspects, one male and one female. With the
assistance of the still photos and video the two suspects were identified. The female suspect stated she found the envelope and card sent to
the victim and admitted to using the gift card. The suspect was transported to the police station and gave a voluntary statement where she
denied the male suspect had any involvement. Charges are being filed
via summons.
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On 7/20/08, an email was received from a resident on Marie Drive
indicating his mailbox was stolen twice from his house. He stated
sometime Friday night into Saturday (7/18 and 7/19) unknown actors
stole his black mailbox with his name and number on it. The wooden
post remained. He replaced the box Saturday 7/19/08 and by Sunday
morning the mailbox and post were gone again. The resident also
stated a Miller Lite beer can was found nearby.
On 7/21/08, while in a convenience store on Route 8, an officer
was approached by the manager. He reported a drive off of gasoline
for $58.81 that occurred about 20 minutes previously. The white male
actor was described as approximately 5’8” wearing a black tank top
and black shorts with dark hair. He entered the store after pumping the
gas. He told the female clerk that he left his money/wallet in the car.
The actor went back outside and drove off in a white sedan, possibly a
Chevrolet. No plate was visible. After looking at security video, identification was not possible. It was reported that the actor is a regular
customer. The investigation continues.
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Guest Chef’s Corner
Chef Justin J. Miller of the Pittsburgh area,
born in 1990, has appeared on television around
the globe more than 250 times. Justin holds the
title of “The World’s Youngest Chef” and made
his debut on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in April of 1995 at the
ripe old age of 5. He wrote a
cookbook in 1997 entitled
“Cooking with Justin.” Justin
traveled to London England,
where he made appearances on
the Michael Barrymore show
and another hit show called
“Record Breakers”. Chef Justin
also cooked his World Famous
mini cheesecake recipe for
Queen Elizabeth. Unfortunately,
fruit was not on her Majesty’s
diet that week.
In 2000, at the age of 10,
Justin was appointed the Ambassador’s position of Feed
Their Dreams, a non-profit organization that explains the importance of eating
healthy, and showing children just how fun it is
to cook in the kitchen. Justin has served as the
spokesperson for Heinz ketchup, and developed
25 different hamburger recipes for 25 cities
around the United States. Justin also represented
major Corporations such as Ragu, Hidden Valley
Ranch, Calphalon, Mrs T’s Pierogies, and The
American Plastics Council.
Justin consulted with the Marriott hotel and
came up with a children’s menu, with the hopes
to push the common “Chicken Fingers” aside.
Justin appeared in the
Guinness book of World
Records in 2002, 2003,
and 2005 and was
awarded the titles of
World’s youngest chef,
and Youngest published
author. In 2004 Chef
Justin represented Mrs.
T’s pierogies, and the
American Plastics Council while pushing the fact
that “Cooking is essential
to the education of Children” to parents around
the U.S.
Chef Justin is currently writing a second
cook book that will be called “Cooking for
Dormies,” recipes for College students, newlyweds, and people just learning how to cook.”
Today, 18-year-old Chef Justin offers one
of his favorite recipes, “Jasmine’s spectacular
salmon.”
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Method:
Place salmon on cutting surface, cut into three
equal pieces and lay on parchment covered
cookie sheet.
Combine honey, mustard, teriyaki sauce, and
hot sauce and blend together.
Brush mixture on salmon filets. Sprinkle
lemon pepper and rosemary on the filets.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes
MATT
MERTZ
PLUMBING,
INC
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Jasmine’s Salmon
1 1/2 lbs filet of fresh salmon
1/2 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
Pinch rosemary
TIRED OF
HIGH
PRICED
PLUMBERS?
1 tablespoon mustard
Pinch of lemon pepper
until filets are warm throughout and turn pink.
Little white specks will emerge on top. Serve
salmon filets with mashed potatoes or rice,
fresh broccoli, favorite beverage, and white
chocolate macadamia nut moose.
Justin’s tip:
For an extra “kick”, add ranch mix to mashed
potatoes for an even better flavor.
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Running toilets fixed
Hot water tanks
French Drains/
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Hampton Home Sales
7/16/2008 –8/15/2008
Home News You Can Use…
address
….Provided to you by Judy Gifford
This is the third summer I have published real estate sales numbers for our
Hampton community. Numbers give us information that help us make sound
financial decisions. Buying or selling real estate is often emotional and knowing the numbers helps temper our expectations. Reviewing real estate statistics and comparables keep us objective.
After researching my past submitted Hampton News articles I now have
statistics of my own to share. The number of properties that sold between mid
May through mid August (prime months for families to relocate prior to school
starting) are as follows: 2006 – 57, 2007 – 68, 2008 – 68.
We are not Las Vegas, nor Florida, nor California. We are a small bedroom
community in Allegheny County with an exceptional school district. No real
estate down turn here!!!
Hampton Resident, Hampton Realtor...
Curious for more information? Stop by the office, call or email.
Prudential Preferred Realty
Judy Gifford
The Hampton Office
2860 Wildwood Rd Ext., Suite 100
412 760-1673 [email protected]
2159 Grandeur Drive
4325 Muirfield
2748 Shadowrock Court
4011 LeTort Lane
4159 Margaux Court
4693 Treeline Drive
4750 Oakhurst Avenue
3331 Oaknoll Road
Lot 40-Apple Ridge Dr.
2642 Miller Drive
4730 Magnus Drive
3990 Green Valley Drive
2606 Wildwood Road
4980 Meadowridge Lane
3930 Kahn
5032 Harvest Lane
2367 Wyland Avenue
3140 Cheltenham Court
Sold price
$780,000
482,900
327,900
322,000
320,000
295,000
295,000
242,900
239,900
224,000
171,000
170,500
169,000
135,000
124,900
120,000
110,000
61,000
This information is supplied from the West Penn
Multi-List. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Steps to Improving Your Credit
creditor increase your limits. Now that does not mean to go out
and increase your debt but that will improve your balance to
available credit ratios.
A third factor is the amount of time that accounts are open.
Older accounts are much better for your credit score than newer
ones. The last factor that I want to touch on is credit inquiries.
Different types of inquiries affect your credit differently. Credit
card inquiries will affect it more than auto or mortgage ones but
all will have an impact. Obviously, there are times when you
have to shop for credit and have inquiries like when shopping for
a mortgage. Try to do all of your shopping within a short period
of time. For example with mortgage inquiries, all inquiries
within a 14 day period are treated as one for credit scoring purposes.
Good credit is very valuable and worse yet if you don't have
it very costly. It is important that you take the time to get and
keep yours in good standing. The money it saves you in the long
run will be worth the effort and time. Lastly, don’t forget to take
advantage of your free annual credit report. Be careful of other
companies offering a free credit report to try and sell you something. The website to access this is www.annualcreditreport.com.
By Jerry Matthews
In today’s society credit scores are vitally important in getting good finance rates. They affect the rates on home loans,
auto loans, credit cards, and insurance policies just to name a
few. I don’t think that is news to any of us. The problem is most
people don’t know exactly what to do to improve and keep their
credit in good standing. The credit agencies are very secretive on
how they rate your credit. In this article, I’ll give you some basics to get and keep your credit in good standing.
The first recommendation is the simplest and most important. Pay your bills on time. Nothing affects your credit more
than your payment history and recent payment history affects
more than in the past. One thing to keep in mind is that the credit
bureaus work on 30 day cycles. If you are late on a bill, as long
as the payment is credited to your account prior to 30 days past
the due date, the creditor can not report you as late to the credit
bureau. Just an aside, always remember it’s not when you send
the payment but when they post it to your account. I wouldn’t
recommend paying bills late on a regular basis or as part of your
regular plan because it costs you money in late fees (because you
are still past the creditor's due date) and if you cut it too close and
they don’t post it to your account until after the 30 days are up,
they will report you 30 days late.
Second, keep your credit card account balances at less than
50 percent of the total available credit. That means that if your
credit card limit is $5,000, do everything you can to keep your
balance under $2,500. Along the same lines, don’t consolidate
all of your credit into one card and close the others. If you do
this, now you will have less capacity and an outstanding balance that is a much higher percentage of your available credit,
lowering your scores. Instead you are much better off paying
down the debt that you have versus jumping from card to card.
Another thing that also helps the ratio is to actually have the
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
Living in a Restored Hampton Township
1800’s Barn is a “House in a Barn”
NORTH HAMPTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief David Hoburg’s Report for 7/8/08 thru 8/11/08
Dispatched Incidents This Period:
False Commercial Fire Alarms
False Residential Fire Alarm
Hazardous Material Incident or Natural Gas Leak
Brush or Debris On Fire
Vehicle Accident and/or Containment Detail
Appliance Smoking or On Fire
False Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Live Wire Down, Transformer or Electric Problem
Good Intent, No Problem
Vehicle Fire
Total Incidents Responded To This Month
7
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
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The North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department has responded to
255 incidents in 2008 to date. 48 have been late night calls
(between 11PM & 7AM) & 88 weekday, work time calls (between
7AM & 5PM Monday thru Friday).
Milestone: Vince Conti responded to his 3,000th career incident
this month.
New Membership: We can always use new members who are
interested in firefighting or as drivers only. We can use people
that are interested in helping with administrative work or mechanical work. There is a place in the department for anyone interested
in helping. Please contact Chief David Hoburg daytime at 724443-0300, or leave a message at the fire department at 724-4435250 if you are interested. An application can be downloaded at
the fire department web site: www.northhamptonvfd.org. There
is a lot of additional information about our department at that web
site.
Fire Prevention and Safety Annual Program: North Hampton
VFD & Hampton VFD will again be hosting several fire departments at the Annual Fire Prevention and Safety Program Saturday
October 4, 2008 between 10AM and 2PM at the Home Depot.
Come and see our equipment on display. There will be programs
for children and adults as well. A medical helicopter is expected
along with antique fire apparatus and a fire safety house. There
will be door prizes and refreshments. Any foundation interested
in assisting with funding can contact either fire department Fire
Chief (see the phone number under membership above). That
same day, the departments will provide fireworks protection at the
community park for the first annual Township of Hampton Fall
Family Fun Fest. School fire safety programs will soon be scheduled for the elementary schools.
Welcome to 4314 Rosanna Drive
This home is unique! After only 18 months, the barn was
complete! The goal in the barn restoration was to bring the
outdoors inside, a house to enjoy all the seasons. Many treasures were found at antique shops and auctions. For example,
an antique pewter chandelier, antique stain glass windows, and
bricks to accessorize the interior of this beautiful home. It was
important to the owners that they recycled as much as they
could to finish the interior. The original wood support beams,
the exterior wood on the barn, and the foundation were incorporated into the structure.
As you round the side yard you can relax on the wooden
swing, or sit on the benched trellis with stain glass. Or, view a
nostalgic original 1800’s corn crib.
A wonderful journey of love brought about the restoration
of an 1800’s barn, ultimately preserving a wonderful piece of
Hampton Township history!
SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
PRICE $875,000
PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED REALTY
412-487-8008
GLORIA NEWMAN 412-480-3985
OR MARLENE PALMER 412-585-1289
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to give back to your community?
We need you to volunteer at Hampton Township Volunteer
Fire Department #1 on Duncan Avenue!!
We have many openings that you could fill. Such as Firefighter, Driver, Fire police, Business member and more.
Make new friends, socialize, all required training and schooling
paid for. Must be at least Sixteen years old.
For more information and to set up an interview please call
Gloria 412-487-2775 and leave a message.
FIRE POLICE NEEDED
Volunteer personnel needed for Hampton Township Fire Police. Paid training, equipment and uniform.
For more information call William (Bill) Bailey at 412-4869011 and leave message with his secretary Marge.
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MON-FRI 9am - 6 pm
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Celebrate Hampton Athletics at
8th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner
The District celebrates its rich athletic
tradition with the Eighth Annual Athletic
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 20.
A total of eight Hampton High School
graduates who excelled in a variety of sports
will be inducted at a dinner reception at Pittsburgh National Golf Club on Saturday, September 20. There will also be a golf outing
on Friday, September 19 at Pittsburgh National Golf Club. The 2008 Hall of Famers
are: Ralph DiBucci (1977 – Football, Wrestling); Edward Fay (Teacher, Coach); Nadine
Fazio (Christy) (1995 – Basketball, Tennis);
Allison Hoburg (Wipprecht) (1975 – Gymnastics); Patrick Phelan (Teacher, Coach);
Julianne Reed (2003 – Track & Field) and
Jeff Smullin – (1999 – Swimming). The
seven athletes also will be recognized during
the pre-game ceremony at the September 19
football game against Pine Richland.
Tickets for the dinner are $30 per person
and may be purchased at the High School
Athletics Office. Additional information is
available through the office of the Athletic
Director at 412-492-6389.
Parenting and Sports. Where’s the Line?
By Will Ketchum
A
s the father of two young children (my daughter is 10, my son
is 6), I’m still relatively new to
the role of supportive parent and coach
when it comes to their sports activities.
I’ll admit I have more questions than
answers, but I continue to have one
overriding thought: “Are some of us
taking this a little bit too seriously?”
Now I’ll stop here (while you are rolling
your eyes) to explain that I get it – sports
are about winning. My friends and family can attest to my passion for every
professional Pittsburgh team since I was
my daughter’s age (you can’t imagine
the useless Pirate’s information floating
around in my head). And yes, I played
plenty of team sports growing up, acquitting myself quite well.
I still keep coming back to the same
question. Aren’t recreational sports, especially at the elementary level, about
instruction, fair play, and fun? Of course
we want to see improvement, maybe
even excellence, but I’m not sure it’s
necessary for a nine year old to be wor-
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ried about booting a grounder or throwing the ball to the wrong base before
they even take the field. Does this instill
confidence? I’m guessing that if they
make a mistake they’ll feel bad enough
even if the coach doesn’t express his
disgust.
Officiating is another aspect that
seems to generate a lot of questionable
behavior on the part of adults. I don’t
think the best example is being set by
baiting and complaining to an official
throughout a game. If we’re not showing
respect for them, why should the kids? I
don’t believe any official makes a bad
call on purpose. I’m not sure what positive outcome will come out of badgering
and complaining about the official.
Perhaps the next time you are attending your son or daughter’s sporting
event, you can stop, take a deep breath,
and remember that life will go on for
them (and us) regardless of the outcome.
Local Players Dominate Field
The Beaver Valley Red 9U baseball team finished their 2008
season with an outstanding 53-6 record. This Triple Crown Winning Tournament team features all local players, which placed first
in eight tournaments. These included; Cal Ripken’s “Play Ball”
Tournament, Sports at the Beach, USSSA NIT Father’s Day, Morgantown Marathon, Memorial Day Great Lakes, “Up to Bat” Classic, Atlantic Coast Tournament and the Squirrel Hill All-Star Tournament.
The BV Red team placed second in the National World Series
in Myrtle Beach, SC, to the 2008 State Champion North Carolina
Angels.
The Beaver Valley Red 9U players include: Garrett Burnham
of Pine-Richland; Mark Cyterski of Fox Chapel; Christian Fedko
of Hampton; Kyler Fedko of Hampton; Brock Gresock of Seneca
Valley; Michael Haley of Murrysville; Forbes Javersack of Mars;
Jake McCurry of Pine-Richland; Cole Shinsky of Knoch; and
Trent Vietmeier of Montour. Head coach is John Fedko. Assistant
coaches include Tom Haley, Dan Gresock, and Glenn Vietmeier.
Team Picture of the Senior Iron Lung Men’s
Ice Hockey
Hampton Residents Mark McDermott; Jim
Lambie, Hal English and Tim Gaun enjoyed
celebrating their 6-3 championship victory to
culminate their 10-2 Regular Season Champion
season and Playoff Champion in the Summer
40+ Senior Iron Lung Men’s Ice Hockey at
Robert Morris University-Neville Island Rink.
Emily Ortman
Another School Year to Begin,
Another Talbot Challenge
by Tracy Burns
August 20th at Fridley
Field The Talbot Challenge
was held creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement
for the upcoming school
year. Each year, the Marching Band sponsors the event
during which fall sports
teams and a couple club
teams challenge each other
in several events.
Cross Country, J.V. and
Varsity Football, 9th Grade
Football, Golf, Boys’ and
Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis,
Girls’ Volley Ball, Crew,
Ultimate Frisbee as well as
The Cheerleading Squad and
The Marching Band were all
participants.
Anyone was welcome to
come and watch as the teams
challenged each other to
games of Ball Toss, Ball
Relay, Water Balloon Toss,
Three-Legged Races, Clothing Relays, Limbo and Pie
Eating Contests. Each team
selected members to represent their sport in each event.
The top three winners of
each event earned points
which are tallied up to determine the overall winner.
The event offered an
afternoon of fun and entertainment. The band played
giving everyone a preview of
what can be heard at football
games this fall. Refreshments were available and
booster organizations offered
booths to peruse. Proceeds
benefit The March Band and
participating teams.
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Walk™. This year, Walks will be held in more
than 275 cities across the country, including
Pittsburgh, as well as many international
Walks. The Buddy Walk was established in
1995 by the NDSS and has three primary goals:
1) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome; 2) to raise funds locally and nationally for education, research, and advocacy programs; and 3) to enhance the position of
the Down Syndrome community by positively influencing local and national policy and practice.
John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Perry Cox in the hit television show
“Scrubs,” is the 2008 National Buddy Walk™ Spokesman. Mr. McGinley
is both an accomplished actor and the proud father of Max, his ten-yearold son who has Down Syndrome. The New York City Buddy Walk™
will be led by Mr. McGinley and NDSS Goodwill Ambassador Chris
Burke, star of the long-running television series, “Life Goes On.”
Pittsburgh’s Buddy Walk™ will be held on Saturday, October 18, at
Hartwood Acres. For more information, contact the Pittsburgh Down Syndrome Association at
www.dsapgh.org.
Hampton Apparel Online
For information
You can now order Hampton apparel
about National Down
(t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc.) online at two
Syndrome Awareness
different sites! Go to
Month or the NDSS
Buddy Walk™, visit http://www.boathouseteams.com/index.cfm?
www.NDSS.org or call storeID=80
or www.gpsa.net/Hampton. You can also go
800-221-4602.
to the Hampton district website
www.htsd.k12.pa.us -Athletics -Athletic
Links-Talbot Sports Apparel to access the
links. Check it out today!
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Girls U8 Softball Tourney
12 Year Old Boys Baseball Continue
their Winning Tradition
By Tracy Burns
Who would have thought that five years ago when a group of seven year
old Hampton boys formed a tournament baseball team they would still be
playing as a team today? That’s exactly what has happened. This year’s under 12 baseball team consisting of Collin Luther, Ryan Luther, Jack Obringer,
Zach Staszak, Charlie Winek, Luke Nugent, Nathan Sloan, Luke Georgi,
Chandler McKinney, Devin Gerber, Ben Vey, Steven Kowalski, Andy
Demichiei, Ryan Wolf, and Zach Winek has an amazing history together.
Take a look at the amazing run these boys have had over the past five fun
filled years:
Year
2003 (7 year olds)
Record
17-0
2004 (8 year olds)
2005 (9 year olds)
2006 (10 year olds)
2007 (11 year olds)
16-2
14-5
15-6
18-6
Tournament Placing
3 – 1st place
3 – 1st place; 1 – 3rd place
2 – 1st place; 1 – 2nd place
3 – 1st place; 1 – 3rd place
3 – 1st place; 1 – 2nd place; 1 – 3rd place
These boys, lead by Coach Winek and help from assistant coaches Mark
Staszak, Ron McKinney, and Ray Kowalski, stuck together again this year and
played in six tournaments. The team made the semi finals in the Brad Mar
Pine tournament and won the Cannon McMillian, Pine Richland, Cranberry,
and Ingomar/Franklin Park tournaments. But their awesome season doesn’t
end there – Coach Winek could see the talent and took the boys to the “Beast
of the East” in West Virginia and managed to finish 3rd out of 36 teams, ending with a season record of 22-6. Congratulations boys on a terrific season!
The team also had support from the Bat Boys Josh Winek, and Tyler and
Shane Bischke – possibly the future boys who will continue the winning ways
of the Hampton under 12 tournament baseball.
Police Log
(Continued from page 6)
On 7/22/08, a HTPD police officer observed a vehicle outside a convenience store
on Route 8 parked with the passenger door
standing open for several minutes. There
were two persons inside the vehicle (one in
the driver seat and one in the back seat behind the driver). A young white male exited
the convenience store and entered the vehicle. The officer followed the vehicle out of
the parking lot and was sitting behind it at a
traffic light. The front seat passenger threw
something blue out of the window. He then
put on a pair of sunglasses. The officer followed the vehicle for a short while and observed the same male attempt to knock over
a construction cone. The officer stopped the
vehicle. The passenger was advised not to
litter and to not knock over cones. Later, the
blue object thrown from the window was
retrieved by the police officer. It was a price
tag from the convenience store for sunglasses. The officer went to the convenience
store and was advised that the suspect male
did not make any purchases. The officer
went to the suspect’s residence and he admitted to taking the sunglasses. They were
turned over to the HTPD. A non-traffic citation was issued via summons.
The U8 tournament team, Hampton All Stars, participated in two tournaments this year at .McCandless
and Bauerstown. The roster included 12 girls: Braylee
Gaertner, Kali Kobert, Jacklyn Jamison, Amanda Zelnis,
Megan Reichle, Adrienne White, Natalie Klass, Sidney
Kowalski and Ashley Lambert. The team Manager was
Bob Kobert, who was assisted by Coaches Mike Lambert and Bill Jamison
In the first tournament the team played in a Round
Robin format and won two of three games. They made
the play-off round and won the first play-off game making it to the championship game against North Hills who
they had previously beaten. The team played a good
game losing by only one run and receiving a RunnersUp trophy.
In the second tournament the team played at Bauerstown in a round robin format winning their first 3
games and receiving the #1 seed in the play-off
round. The team won their first play-off game and again
went to the championship game playing Ingomar. The
game went into extra innings having been tied 2 - 2 after
six full innings. After a hard fought game, the team lost
by a score of 5-3 and received another Runners-Up trophy.
Coach Bob Kobert was very pleased with the team’s
performance. ”I was very proud of the girls. They
played extremely well, both offensively and defensively,
and exceeded my expectations going into these tournaments. Looking back, I believe all the girls, parents, and
coaches had a great time and some good memories.”
taurant representative about the suspected
theft of money from the restaurant. The
restaurant’s manager has not been to work in
over two weeks and he does not return
phone calls. Two deposits left the restaurant
and never made it to the bank. Both times
witnesses observed the manager take the
deposits. $600.00 is also missing from the
restaurant’s safe. The HTPD called the
manager by phone and made arrangements
to meet him to discuss the situation. Upon
arrival, the manager admitted to taking the
two deposits and $280.00 in cash from the
safe. The suspected admitted to having a
drug problem. Charges are being filed via
summons.
On 7/27/08 HTPD received a call from
a resident on Laurel Ridge Drive indicating
that while out of town for several days, unknown actors entered their home and removed an Apple Laptop and PS3 Playstation. While away, another resident entered the victim’s home several times a day
to take care of their dogs. The other resident
indicated that he locked the door each time
and no one else was in the home. The investigation continues.
On 7/28/08 a call was received from a
resident on Elsiton Lane indicating his gas
powered Homelite weed trimmer (valued at
On 7/22/08, the HTPD met with a res$90.00) was removed from his unlocked
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shed. Extra patrols were requested.
On 7/30/08 HTPD received a phone call
indicating that sometime overnight an unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked
vehicle parked on King Road and took a
portable CD player and CD cassette adapter.
The CD player is silver. The make, model
and serial number is unknown. The value is
approximately $50.00.
Assault
On 7/8/08 radio communication dispatched officers to a business on Route 8 for
an assault that just took place. Upon arrival,
the officer met with the victim and suspect.
The victim had obvious lacerations to his
right forearm. There was a sign of a struggle
in the office. Pictures were knocked off the
wall and one was broken, leaving broken
glass. Victim states suspect arrived and
confronted the victim about a debt. The
victim states the suspect shoved him into the
wall causing injury. The suspect admitted to
the confrontation but denied touching the
victim. The suspect was placed in handcuffs
and advised he was not under arrest only
being detained until another officer arrived.
The suspect was released and advised he
would receive charges via summons. The
suspect was advised not to return or to have
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Police Log
(Continued from page 13)
contact with the victim. The victim played a
voicemail from 7/7/08 where the victim was
advised by the suspect to call him or the
suspect was going to pay a visit to the victim.
Fraud
On 7/1/08 a victim on Maine Drive
called the HTPD in reference to a possible
scam. The victim said he received a phone
call to his home number about a package
delivery. He said the caller wanted to know
when he would be home so they could deliver an envelope. The caller claimed to be
employed with “United Delivery Service”.
The victim told the caller that he would be
home all evening and the caller said the
package would be delivered that night. The
delivery was never made. The victim is concerned his home is being targeted. The officer checked the internet and found a “United
Delivery Service” however they do not deliver to Pennsylvania. The situation will be
investigated further.
On 7/8/08 a victim on Elba Lane made
an auction sale on E-bay for approximately
$12.00 for a child’s toy. She received a
company check in the mail for $2,768.00.
With the check was a letter asking the victim
ience store where he purchased gas. The
transaction in question was for $55.65. The
victim believes the transaction resulted from
the next person who pulled up to the gas
pump where he first swiped his card. The
unauthorized transaction is believed to be
accidental. The victim stated he needed a
police report for reimbursement purposes.
The report will be passed on to detectives for
On 7/14/08 a victim was spoken to by
their review and follow up if they find it
telephone by the HTPD. Someone is using
necessary.
the victim’s name, address and phone number in an attempt to obtain car loans. The
On 7/30/08 a victim came to the station
victim has notified proper agencies and to report a believed to be fraudulent email
needs a police report.
they received on 7/26/08. The email indicated they had won a Costco gift card worth
On 7/28/08 a victim came to the station
$1,500 and asked for more information,
to report an unauthorized transaction on his
which the victim provided, including social
debit/ATM card. The victim advised that on
security number. A short time later they got
7/25/08 he stopped at a convenience store on
suspicious and contacted Costco who told
Route 8 to get gas. The victim stated that he
them the email did not originate with them
swiped his card at the pump and waited for
and it might be a “phising scam”. The victhe pump to authorize the sale. The victim
tim contacted the three credit bureaus to put
stated he waited approximately one minute
a fraud alert but while filing an automated
for the pump to authorize and the pump
report they were switched to a live person
wouldn’t authorize. At that time, the victim
who offered to sell them extended fraud promoved to another gas pump and swiped his
tection. In the middle of this conversation
card again. This time the pump authorized
the phone went dead and the victim feared
the sale and he purchased $25.00 in gas.
more information had been divulged. The
While checking his online account summary
victim was advised to re-contact the compaon 7/28/08, the victim found a transaction
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from the same date and time at the convento cash the check and return the extra money
back to an address in New Jersey. The victim immediately suspected a fraud scam.
The victim was advised to contact any one or
several agencies including the FBI, Postal
Police, Federal Trade Commission and EBay. No further investigation by HTPD will
occur.
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Library Corner
Thursday, November 6th: “Thanksgiving Side Dishes”
Tired of the same old Thanksgiving side dishes? Then get
inspired! Bring your old favorite and maybe find a new one
in time for Thanksgiving!
Please note there will be $2.00 fee to cover the cost of the
Clubhouse.
Registration Required: Please call the Library to register or for
directions!
3101McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
Read Me a Story! Registrations for storytime will begin on
September 9, 2008.
Storytimes will begin October 1st through November 21st.
Baby Lapsit will be offered for the first time on Tuesday
mornings in October ONLY from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This storytime is for babies to 18 months. Come and learn
songs, rhymes and fingerplays with other parents of little
folks. There will be some social time built in. Please no siblings!!
Toddler On Over Storytime: This storytime is for 18
months to early 3 year olds.
Miss Eileen will host Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Miss Nancy will host Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Read Me a Story Preschool Storytime: This storytime is for
late 3s to 5 year olds.
Miss Eileen will read on Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Miss Nancy will read on Fridays, 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come Bead With Me!
Join Kathy Shomo, “ The Bead Lady” as she presents her new
book on beading. Learn some of the techniques to this creative craft. A perfect mother/daughter activity!
Registration Suggested.
Back by popular demand! Cooks and Books! A cookbook
and food discussion group.
We meet at the Twelve Oaks Clubhouse on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Here’s what to do…
1. Based on the “theme” chosen, check out a cookbook from
the library. (You can use your own cookbook).
2. Create a dish from that cookbook and bring it to the group
the evening of the discussion,
please bring a copy of the recipe
as well.
3. Talk about your cookbook/
recipe and share some great eats
and conversation.
Thursday, September 25th:
“Here We Go Steelers Tailgate
Party!”
Bring your favorite tailgate food.
Not a fan of tailgates? Then whip
up a fall favorite in your crockpot!
Thursday, October 23rd:
“Apples and Pumpkins Galore!”
It’s the season of apples and
pumpkins, bring your favorite
apple or pumpkin dish. Not a fan
of either—bring us a fabulous
recipe in your crockpot!
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Animal “In the Know”
What’s That
Noise Outside?
T
By Tracy Burns
here are more than seventyfive species of cicadas found
in North America which are often
mistaken for the locust. But there
are distinct differences between
cidadas and locusts.
First, they are from different
families. Locusts are in the order of
grasshoppers, katydids and crickets;
cicadas in the order of leafhoppers
and aphids. Locusts are a migratory, jumping insect while cicadas
fly.
Another difference is that locusts make sound by rubbing body
parts together. On the underside of
the cicada’s abdomen are two stiff
membranes called tymbals with a
muscle attached to them.
By
quickly contracting and relaxing the
muscle, up to 400 times per second,
the tymbal is "popped" back and
forth making the sound. When this
muscle gets tired the cicada stops to
rest and the sound stops. Each species of cicada has a distinct
song, some being measured at 100
decibels at 20 yards away, loud
enough to be heard over a lawnmower!
Maturation can take between
two and seventeen years, but every
summer a group of cicadas will
emerge leaving behind what looks
like a shell. Look in areas with
numerous trees and listen for a loud
buzzing sound that becomes more
intense as it continues, slowly tapering off before it ends. If you
follow this sound to the tree you
will probably find on the trunk the
skin of the cicada (the exoskeleton)
shed during the night. It will look
like an empty bug shell, light brown
and about an inch long. You can
gently pull it off and keep it as the
cicada needs it no longer.
Cicadas offer us music and
intrigue. Take some time to enjoy
this wonder of nature.
September is Alopecia
Awareness Month
Alopecia is a condition that affects over four million people in the United States. It is an autoimmune
disease that results in loss of hair on the scalp and
elsewhere. It usually starts with one or more small
patches. It occurs in males and females of all ages.
Wigs and integrations offer great alternatives for
people suffering from Alopecia. These options help
restore one’s self esteem and are very important for
their well being. Health insurance companies have
not covered wigs or custom cranial prosthesis. The
staff at Stairway to Style and Creative Hair Solutions
are teaming up to help defray some of the costs of
purchasing a wig.
Come to our Cut-A-Thon on Saturday, September
27, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Stairway to
Style. Hair cuts and manicures offered at a discount
and all proceeds will go to National Alopecia Areata
Foundation. (N.A.A.F.) To find out more information on Alopecia and about the local support group in
Pittsburgh go to the website: www.naaf.org or email
[email protected].
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Today’s Fashion
Poor Little
Rich Girl
By Deann Gauntner
As you know from previous columns, I love fashion. I
always tell my husband,
“some people collect stamps
or baseball cards, and I collect
clothes”. Of course, the former tends to appreciate. But
then I had a delightful
thought. I have so many wonderful items that may no
longer fit, or do not fit into
my lifestyle, but they are simply too fabulous and treasured
just to dispose of, and hey,
aren’t we all obsessed with
going green?
Why not
“recycle” my collection?
With proceeds and the environment in mind, “Poor Little
Rich Girl Productions” was
created.
“Poor Little Rich Girl
Productions” organizes a seasonal women’s clothing consignment event that affords
fashionable women the opportunity to resell their gently
worn items to stylish yet cost
conscious women in a boutique-style setting. The “Poor
Little Rich Girl” event provides an occasion for profit
(60% of the sales price goes
to you), deals, charity (we
will be partnering with a charity to raise money through a
variety of raffles and donations), recycling and camaraderie.
The first event will be the
second week of November
2008: Wednesday, November
12-Sunday, November 16 at
the Mt. Nebo Shopping Center off the Camp Horne Rd.
exit on 279 North. So gather
up your goods and contact
me, Deann, to set up an appointment to have your items
priced and ready to go for the
event. You can call me at
412-266-6210, or check out
the
website
at
www.poorlittlerichgirlproduct
ions.com to find out how to
consign.
This is going to be a
genuinely good time for all! I
can’t wait!
Above: Hampton Rotary Club’s Hal English receiving a banner from Japan’s Sanako Misugi at Wildwood Golf Club after
her presentation. She is an Ambassadorial Scholarship recipient
for post graduate study that pays for full tuition which
she applied to fund her Masters degree and is now seeking
her doctorate in Lingusitics at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Local School News
Poff School Librarian
Selected to Participate in
Exclusive Discovery
Education National Institute
From July 21 to 25, Erin Peavornick,
Hampton Township School District Librarian,
joined more than 70 educators from across the
country to participate in an exclusive professional development event for Discovery Educator Network members at the headquarters of
Discovery Communications in Silver Spring,
Maryland. The four-day professional development event focused on developing technology
skills to improve student achievement.
The event, was hosted by Discovery Educator Network (DEN), a division of Discovery
Communications, whose networks include
Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and the
Science Channel.
Police Log
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nies with the ID Fraud Kit numbers, which
matched their numbers and to contact the
FTC. A 90 day alert has been placed on the
accounts and no attempt has been made to
utilize any information that may have been
compromised. The victim was advised on
scams in general and to contact the police if
activity occurs.
Narcotics
On 7/10/08 the HTPD stopped a black
Volkswagen on Route 8 for multiple lane
changes without signaling. While obtaining
the driver’s information during the stop, the
officer could smell both burnt and fresh marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A
small bag of marijuana was found in the center glove box. A stem and loose marijuana
was located near the gear shift. A small
amount of marijuana inside a cigar was located in the passenger door. The passenger
was advised of pending charges for the small
amount.
DEN is a global community of over
88,000 educators passionate about integrating
media into classroom curriculum. The DEN
National Institutes are exclusive professional
development opportunities open only to STAR
Discovery Educators. These educators are
DEN members recognized for their outstanding efforts to share their insight and expertise with peers through activities such as
trainings, workshops or presentations on how
to integrate digital media into classroom instruction. Peavornick is one of only 3,000
STAR Discovery Educators nationwide.
"Discovery Education is pleased to host
the DEN National Institutes and offer educators such as Erin who are passionate about
digital media the opportunity to participate in
an unique professional development event,"
said Scott Kinney, Discovery Education Vice
President of Outreach and Professional Development. "We know that educators leave this
Institute enthusiastic about what they have
learned and eager to integrate new technologies into their lessons.”
the Hampton police department, processed
and released.
Harassment
On 7/14/08 a victim called the HTPD and
stated that they have been receiving several
harassing telephone calls from an unknown
male with a foreign accent. About six calls
have been received in the past week. The
caller asked for a person, when told that person isn’t available, the caller becomes very
insistent. The caller then asked the victim if
she would be his friend. Victims notified the
caller not to call back. A voice message from
a foreign female was left on the answering
machine. All calls originated from the same
phone number in Ghana, Africa. Victims
have no idea who these people are, how they
obtained their name and phone number or why
they are calling. The HTPD advised the victims to notify Comcast and place a block on
the incoming number and report the incident
so that no charges would be billed to their
account.
On 7/18/08 the HTPD received a phone
call from a mother of a teenage girl indicating
that her daughter has been receiving harassing
phone calls on her cell phone. The calls are
from a restricted number and the caller sounds
like a male teenager. The actor asks the victim questions and makes comments that are
sexual in nature about the victim. The HTPD
advised the mother to have the victim’s number changed.
On 7/17/08 the HTPD stopped a vehicle
for speeding and erratic driving. The officer
immediately noticed that the driver and passenger were making odd movements. Upon
approach of the vehicle, the driver’s info was
obtained and the suspects were told to exit the
vehicle. The suspects were checked for weapons and it was immediately apparent that one
of the suspects had suspected marijuana in her
On 7/26/08 a victim reported that she has
right front pants pocket. The officer removed
been receiving threatening and sexually exthe marijuana and placed the suspect in cusplicit text messages beginning on July 17 and
tody. The male suspect, the driver, was free to
leave. The female suspect was transported to
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Michael Koehler, America’s Next Top
Young Scientist
Michael Koehler was
headlined in the August
issue for being selected as
a semifinalist in the 2008
Discovery Education/3M
Young Scientist Challenge.
The judging team selected
Koehler’s submission as
the best from the state.
The Koehler family
was recently notified that
Michael’s video entry on
Bernoulli’s Principle was
selected into the top 10
from the country and he
will now advance to Washington, D.C. in October.
Discovery Television
crew spent two days in
Hampton at the Koehler
household while filming a
documentary that will air
in January on the Science Channel. The
film team followed Michael at work at the
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad
Museum and as he flew his remote
controlled airplanes. Michael said he
didn't expect to get this far in the competition, or to be part of a documentary!
Koehler stated, “I am so excited
about going to Washington, D.C.!” In
D.C., the 10 finalists will compete for
a $50,000.00 U.S. Savings Bond and a
trophy. “This has all been so exciting
for us and I’m so proud of him”,
stated Julie Koehler, Michael’s
mother.
The Shipping Depot now offers prints
of The Hampton News in color!
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Help Wanted
Cumberland Crossing, an assisted living
facility, located on the campus of UPMC
Passavant, is recruiting for casual Servers to serve meals to
residents, bus tables and work with the senior population.
Great for Students
Apply on-line at www.upmc.com; click on Careers at
UPMC; search openings and enter 1031431 in the Job
Opening ID field. EOE
Fashion Merchandising Intern to help in a Project Manager Role for a seasonal consignment clothing event. Responsibilities will include: assisting with the intake and
selection of merchandise to sell at the event, assisting with
setting up the store floor plan and visually displaying the
merchandise for the event, and assist with sales during the
event. Looking for someone who is responsible, mature,
stylish and fun! Please send your cover letter and resume
to [email protected].
Students Plan Event to
Honor Teacher's Child
Jared Steinmetz is not only the National Honor Society President,
he is also a wrestler on the team coached by Hampton High School
teacher Joe Bursick, whose seven-year-old daughter, Emma, passed
away this summer.
Steinmetz and the other members of the HHS National Honor
Society and the Hampton Wrestling Team are sponsoring a Movie
night For Emma Bursick on Saturday, September 6 (rain date: Saturday, September 13) at 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Soccer Complex in
Hampton Park, next to the Township Recreation Center.
Disney Pixar's, Cars, Emma's favorite movie, will be featured on
the huge outdoor screen. In a true community effort, food will be
donated by the Township, Milanos
Pizza and other area organizations.
The movie is free but all food sales
and monetary donations will be
given to the Epilepsy Foundation in
memory of Emma Bursick.
Love kids?? Medical Assistant and/or Front Receptionist needed for growing
Pediatric Office in Glenshaw. Computer skills a
must. Seeking part-time. FT
considered.
Fax resume to Pediatric Alliance: 412-767-0708.
For Sale:
For
Sale
Kelty Joyrider jog stroller
$180, Jogstroller Weather/
bugshield $50, Configure
Gate 24” sections x5 w/gate
$100, Topeak baby/toddler
bike seat $75 or best offer
call 724-898-8100.
Stainless Steel Two Bowl
Kitchen Sink Over Counter
Mount; Good condition.
$25.00 724-449-6067
2 Man 3 Stage Raft - $40.00
Call (412) 487-0764 ask for
Bob
Gerber 16.5" viola
New strings, great condition.
Good for longer arms. Purchased new in 2006 for
$1,600. Asking $800 to a
good home. Call Nancy at
412-486-1692.
Free seminar room with tables and chairs available for
use! Seats 36 people. Call
724-443-5720 for details!
Expire: 9/30/08
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Local Events
16th ANNUAL HAEE 5K RUN/WALK
T
he Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence (HAEE) is
sponsoring its 16th Annual HAEE 5K Run/Walk on Saturday,
September 27, 2008 at 9:00AM at Hartwood Acres in Allison
Park, PA. A “can’t miss” fixture among annual Hampton events, the
HAEE 5k Run/Walk offers something for anyone willing to get mobile for a good cause. The 5k course is challenging enough to be
certified by “Runners High” and the 1 Mile Stroll is friendly and scenic enough to appeal to even the most casual walkers and families
with young children. Families can also enjoy a moonwalk, face
painting, games, prizes and more! Don’t miss the opportunity to participate and let your healthy body feed the young healthy minds of
Hampton. Race packets can be picked up at Hampton High School
on Friday, September 27 from 5 to 7:00 p.m. or on the morning of the
race starting at 8 a.m. The entry fee is: $15 for adults; $12 for age 18
and under; $40 for families if registered by Monday, October
2nd. Late registration fees (up through the day of the race): $18 for
adults; $15 for ages 18 and under; $45 for families.
For more information, please call (412) 486-6000 x 1700 or
email us at [email protected]. Race applications can be downloaded
from www.haee5k.org. The Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization that enables innovative educational enrichment programs for students within the Hampton Township School District via fundraising efforts like the annual 5k. Since
inception, HAEE has funded over $400,000 in educational grants for
Hampton students. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Police Log
Continued from page 18
TRUNK SALE~
Saturday, September 20th, 8am-12pm
BAKERSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5760 William Flynn Highway
At The Intersection Of Rt 8 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.
Bring Your Items In Your Car And Sell From Your Trunk?
Call Ellen Kelley at 724-443-8479 to reserve Your Spot NOW
For $10!
Browse, Shop And Sell!
threatening in nature, but just wanted
them to stop so they can sleep. The
victim did not think the suspect would
come to the motel and cause any problems because the suspect is on house
arrest. The officer called the suspect
and advised him of the complaint.
The suspect indicated he was calling
because he was concerned about his
10 month old child. He was advised
that his calls would not go through
because the phone was unplugged.
The suspect stated he
would stop calling.
continuing through July 25. The victim indicated the messages are coming
from a Verizon phone number and
have been received on her cell phone.
The victim changed her cell number
and received another text message on
7/25 from the same person. The police had the victim’s mother forward
the text messages to the officer and the
messages were found not to be profane, explicit or threatening. The police officer called the suspect number
and advised the suspect to stop sendVandalism
ing the text messages.
On 7/16/08 the
On 7/28/08 the HTPD received a
HTPD
received a recall from a woman on St. Andrews
port
that
unknown
Square stating her sister is calling her
vandals
pushed
over
constantly and leaving harassing mesfive
very
old
tombsages. The officer telephoned the
sister and advised her that she needed stones in the Museum
to stop calling and harassing her sister. Cemetery on Pioneer
The suspect was advised of the conse- S. Road. Damage was
Monday
quences if she continued to phone her discovered
morning and was besister.
lieved to have been
On 7/29/08 the HTPD responded committed over the
to a call they received from a woman past weekend.
The
at a motel she was staying at with her tombstones did not
children. The victim stated that since appear to be cracked or
she checked into the motel, her boy- damaged, just pushed
friend has called the room numerous off their bases. Extra
times and has continued to call into patrol was requested
the early morning hours. The victim during the night time
indicated that the calls were non- hours.
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The North Hills/Pittsburgh Moose
Lodge #46 is sponsoring two events:
THE MAGIC MOMENTS
On Saturday, September 13, 2008
$15.00 per person includes: Picnic Dinner and Show
A TRIBUTE TO DEAN MARTIN
On Saturday, October 4, 2008
$15 per person includes: Pork Roast Dinner and Show
Both events:
Doors open at 6:00 PM; Dinner served at 7:00 PM
For reservations call: 412-487-9055
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Prestigious UPMC Aces Award Presented
at Local Retirement Community
E
d Cavlovich,
a
maintenance technician
at The Village at
Hampton Fields,
was recognized as
a winner of the
UPMC
Aces
Award.
These
awards are presented each year to
outstanding
UPMC employees
who go above and
beyond in bringing
service excellence
to the population
they serve.
Independent Retirement Living at UPMC Senior Communities
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Three chef-prepared meals daily
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation for shopping and local appointments
Lots and lots of activities
A private dining room
Paid utilities
Beauty and barber shop
Chapel
Exercise Room and convenience store
Ed was recognized
Call to arrange a complimentary tour and lunch
by the residents of
412-492-8448
Hampton Fields
and his fellow 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd. * Allison Park, PA * 15101
employees at a
cook out at the retirement residence. Future festivities will include the
making of a video with Ed and the other Aces awardees and a dinner
at the Omni William Penn.
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