The Hampton News
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The Hampton News
The Hampton News October 2015 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Hampton Homecoming H ampton Homecoming weekend was busy with the Talbot Tailgate, Talbots football, crowning of the King and Queen, and a Homecoming Saturday dance. The weather couldn’t have been any more beautiful with warm temperatures and autumn sunshine. The annual Talbot Tailgate was held on Friday, September 25th in the Hampton Middle School parking lot. There were record Vol. 10 No. 6 by Gail Scott crowds of people enjoying the games, eating yummy food from the different booths, and having fun with friends. There was a flurry of activity as people were putting in (Continued on page 24) 2015-2016 Homecoming Court Photo by Madia Photography Kneeling in front: Luke Lacher, Mike Yu, Teddy Molingowski, Jack Brodman, Noah Hilton, A.J. DiDonato Second Row: Katie Bishop, Lindsey Tarr, Maggie Gibson, Mia D’Amico, Riley Aguiar, former Hampton football player and husband of former homecoming queen Russ Greer, Homecoming queen in 1965 Janice Heyne Greer, 2015 Queen Jackie Adler, 2016 King Devin Wolford, Morgan Gillespie, Elena Dysert, Natalie Collins, Marissa Balish. Third Row: Alex Wood, Dante DiBucci, Jorge Oliver. A Young Lady with a Big Heart Athlete of the Week by Gail Scott by Gail Scott Caroline Hart was installed into the Junior Ladies of Charity in August. The Junior Ladies of Charity is a community service organization within the Roman Catholic Church. It exists in many churches as the Association of Ladies of Charity Diocese of Pittsburgh or ALCDP. Caroline, 16, is a sophomore at Hampton High (Continued on page 6) See Hampton Township Basketball Fundraiser Page: 10 Hampton resident Matt Rech was named the PG Athlete of the Week in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for the first week of September. Rech is a senior running back on the Talbots Football Team. In the game against Allderdice on September 4th, Rech rushed for a careerhigh 285 yards which is the second most yards by any WPIAL or City League player in Week 1. Matt also scored four touchdowns to lead Hampton to a 48-42 victory against Allderdice. (Continued on page 16) www.thehamptonnews.net What’s Inside Police Log ...................................... 4 Real Estate ..................................... 6 Library News................................. 7 Sports ........................................ 9-16 Current Events ....................... 17-20 HAEE .......................................... 19 Upcoming Events ........................ 21 PA State Rep. Hal English ........ 21 Volunteer Fire Department... 22-23 Depreciation Lands Museum ..... 26 Help Wanted ............................... 27 1 www.thehamptonnews.net 2 Local Gymnasts Take Time off from the Mats for a Good Cause September is service month at Jewarts gymnastics. On September 11th, the Pittsburgh Northstars collected hundreds of cans of food for the NHCO and pairs of shoes for the Vietnam Veterans. They made shoes out of denim for an organization called Solehope, and held a bake sale for a coach in the Philadelphia area suffering from a medical condition. They also invited an inner city youth group to come visit the gym and the gymnasts got the opportunity to lead them through some fun activities. Only one week later, National Gymnastics Day was celebrated at the gym, which is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network. Over 300 children came through the the doors of Jewart's to enjoy the fun and help the cause. Through basket raffles donated by Northstars parents and admission at the door, almost $1,200 was raised. Lainy Carslaw, special activity director at Jewarts, was surprised and honored to receive a plaque of appreciation from Children's Hospital for Jewart’s fundraising efforts over the last five years. "It feels amazing to know our gymnasts have made a difference. I didn't know we were getting an award and the fact that it arrived on September 11th had special meaning. We always set aside gymnastics to focus on bigger issues on that day." Now that September is over, the Northstars will turn their focus back to gymnastics and hope they can have another successful season. "Once October hits," says Carslaw, "it's all about winning and competition, but helping others is a win for everyone." . Alicia Hinnebusch and Katrina Jones holding the plaque of appreciation from Children’s Hospital National Gymnastics Day at Jewarts www.thehamptonnews.net 3 Police Log The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our residents and guests by providing the very best in law enforcement services. The twenty-two officers and two civilian clerks take pride in serving the community in a professional and proactive manner. Thank you to the staff for helping to keep our community safe. A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between August 16th, 2015—September 2nd, 2015. Theft From Vehicle On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at 2:12 a.m. HTP responded to Saddle Drive for an attempted theft. The reporting party stated that they woke up and observed an individual inside their vehicle. They also reported that they observed the individual looking into the windows of their other vehicle. The reporting party ran out to confront the individual, but by the time they got into the driveway the person had fled. A few items were stolen. On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at 2:50 p.m. HTP received a phone call regarding a theft from a vehicle that happened on Hitching Post Drive. The theft had occurred during the overnight hours and a wallet was taken from the unlocked vehicle. On Monday, August 24th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. an individual came to the police station to file a delayed theft from vehicle report that occurred on Indian Spring Lane. The report stated that on the night of Friday, August 21st, 2015, someone went into their unlocked vehicle and stole multiple items. Telephone Scam - Treasury Department or IRS Calls Township residents have been receiving telephone calls from a male who says he is from the Treasury Department or IRS, with a different area code, and telling them that they owe money and have to pay immediately, or someone will come to their door and arrest them. This is a scam! Do NOT give any personal information to them at the time of the telephone call. If you receive such a telephone call and would like to file a complaint, log on to one of the following websites: pafraud.gov; ftc.gov; or stopfraud.gov PLUMBING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Gas Sewer & Water Lines Water Heaters Camera Sewer Inspection and Line Location Electric Eel & Hydrojet Sewer Cleaning Backflow Preventers Faucets Fixtures Dye Tests Storm Drains Frozen pipes thawed Fraud On Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. HTP received a phone call from a resident who was getting suspicious phone calls. The complainant stated that the male caller, who had a foreign accent, called multiple times in an attempt to gain access to his computer. The complainant was advised that this is a common phone scam. th On Sunday, August 30 , 2015 at 1:28 p.m. a HTP officer answered a phone call at the station regarding an attempted phone scam. The reporting party stated that they received a phone call from an individual claiming to be with Publisher's Clearing House. The reporting party was advised that this was a common phone scam typically associated with individuals who attempt to gain access to home computer systems. Suspicious Circumstances HTP were dispatched to Coventry Court for four juveniles who were knocking loudly on residents’ doors. Several mailboxes were observed to be damaged and a few street signs were removed. The area was searched by officers, but the juveniles were not located. LLC 412.486.4090 724.444.8826 www.simonicplumbing.com A NOTE FROM THE HAMPTON NEWS The Hampton News relies strictly on the advertisers to pay the expenses of this publication. Without the generous business owners’ help, we would not be able to provide our newsletter on a monthly basis. Please support the business owners that help us provide you with this publication! Production: Laurie & John Rizzo Editor: Deb Brady Freelance Writers: Gail Scott & Kim Ferer (Continued on page 5) www.thehamptonnews.net P.O. Box 243 Wildwood, PA 15091 412-818-6491 [email protected] www.thehamptonnews.net 4 Gail Scott Realtor Police Log 5048 Route 8, Gibsonia Hampton Office Vehicle Accident C: (412) 260-8424 Email: [email protected] (Continued from page 4) On Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 10:39 a.m., a HTP officer came across a two vehicle accident on Route 8. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. On Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at 12:24 p.m. HTP officers were dispatched to Mount Royal Boulevard for a two vehicle accident. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. On Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 at 10:35 a.m. HTP responded to Route 8 for a three vehicle accident. There were no reported injuries. NEW HAMPTON LISTING On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at 4:28 p.m. HTP were dispatched to Mount Royal Blvd. for a two vehicle accident. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at 2:50 p.m., HTP were dispatched to Wildwood Road for a utility truck that was hung up on wires and stuck on a guide rail. The necessary utility companies were notified, and upon making the scene safe, the truck was removed from the scene. DUI Arrest 2407 Highland Avenue, Allison Park On Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at 3:45 a.m. a vehicle was stopped for multiple traffic violations on East Hardies Road. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. end $550,000—Grand estate built in 1925 on almost 1 acre in Hampton. Old world charm and grace abound in this home with open floor plan on main floor and walls of windows. Backyard paradise with in-ground pool, carriage house with 1 bedroom apartment and a large flat backyard just like a soccer field. Governor's driveway and large trees offer privacy. 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Items can be dropped off in our front right office and they will be delivered to NHCO. Hampton Home Sales address 8/16/2015 – 9/15/2015 Sold price address 4648 Sylvan Dr. Sold price 3062 Fairfield Ct. $695,250 $218,500 4307 Glades Dr. 526,000 5116 Polo Fields Dr. 206,000 4209 LaTour Ct. 445,250 2947 Chautauqua St. 199,900 5032 Apple Ridge Dr. 345,000 2606 Wildwood Rd. 187,000 4006 Hartswood Dr. 280,000 3931 Grand 147,000 5163 S. Carterton Dr. 275,000 5042 Oakview Dr. 129,900 4343 Middle Rd. 245,000 2548 W Hardies Rd. 127,800 2453 Tanglewood 239,500 4913 Hardt Rd. 4675 Magnus Dr. 224,100 90,000 This information is supplied from the West Penn Multi-List. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, The Preferred Realty Judy Gifford Hampton Office, 2860 Wildwood Rd Ext., Suite 100, 412 760-1673 [email protected] Junior Ladies of Charity (Continued from page 1) School and is a member of St. Catherine of Sweden Church. The Roman Catholic Church has encouraged young women to be involved in the community by forming this junior group. The group motto is, "To serve rather than be served" in Humility, Simplicity and Charity. Caroline told me, "I joined the Junior Ladies of Charity because I like to help people and be a part of something that betters the world, even if it's just in Pittsburgh because every little bit makes a difference." Caroline was installed with eight other girls during their yearly workshop for the ALCDP. She and the other girls were introduced during mass and installed with a blessing from area priests and given a blessed cross in the name of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the saint that the group is modeled after. One of the things Caroline likes to do is help serve breakfast on Saturday mornings at a homeless shelter in East Liberty called The East End Cooperative Ministry. She greets guests as they enter for breakfast. Caroline also helps pour and serve drinks and also hand Caroline Hart out trays with silverware to each guest at the shelter. The East End Cooperative Ministry has a Facebook page for more information about their services. In her free time, Hart enjoys playing softball on the Hampton High School team, playing the piano and violin, and continuing to be a great student in school. www.thehamptonnews.net Attorney Hal English 412-486-1923 www.halenglish.com 4000 Mt. Royal Blvd. Allison Park, PA 15101 6 Library News 3101 McCully Road Allison Park, PA 15101 412-684-1098 www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org Join us for a new special kind of family evening storytime which will build on the 7 Principles of Early Literacy. Stories, music and activities will fill your little one’s evening in this fun interactive storytime! Everyone is invited, storytime will target 3-5 years old. Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. Now through November 24 th Registration is appreciated! Early Bird SNOW REMOVAL Contract Available. Sign up now! Miss Mousie’s Babies and Books! Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Starting Now through November 25 th Caregivers who are looking to make new friends, get out of the house and build a foundation in literacy with their babies, this is for you! Stories, songs and interactive play will fill this time together! Make new friends for both you and your baby! Ages newborn thru 3 years old. Registration is appreciated! Pint Sized Picassos, Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Starting Now through November 18th. Join in our new program for the fall! This program will combines stories with art and is designed for fun and mess for little artists ages 4 through 6 years of age! Please dress in clothes they may get “messy!” Registration a must! Adventures with Books! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Starting Now though November 19th. Preschoolers, ages 3 thru early 6s, come join the fun as each week you will experience a new adventure through stories, songs, and rhymes! Registration is appreciated!! Thomas A. Bonidy, D.D.S., P.C. Fluffy’s Famous Friends and Family Storytime! Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Starting September Now through November 19th. Meet Fluffy and some of his famous neighborhood pals each week! Friends include such personalities as Peppa Pig, Daniel the Tiger, Curious George, Pete the Cat, Froggy and so many more. Each week a new friend will be introduced through stories, songs and activities. Everyone is invited! But storytime will be geared towards 3 -5 year olds. Registration is appreciated! Murder by the Book! A Mystery Book Club! Wednesday, October 21st , 6:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. Books available at the library. Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue! News and Views—Fasten those seatbelts! Fridays at 1:00 p.m. A lively trip will take place with the startup of the weekly "News and Views" discussion group. "Expect some turbulence," quips moderator Gerry K. Smith, local author and journalist, "from presidential debates to world events to the price of eggs and Steeler tickets." Participants will also enjoy sharing travel experiences as well. New members welcome--with no baggage fees. Providing beautiful smiles in Allison Park for 20 years * Cleaning and Prevention * Cosmetic * Restorations * Implants * Tooth Extractions * Teeth Whitening Most Insurance Accepted 412.213.0075 Castletown Square North 4290 Route 8, Suite 202 * Allison Park, PA (Continued on page 8) www.thehamptonnews.net 7 Library (Continued from page 7) th Betty’s Book Buzz: Thurs., October 15 , 1:00 p.m. Join Betty as she gives her opinions (both good and bad) about Leaving Time, by Jodi Picoult. Copies of the book will be available at the library. Make new friends, meet new books! Introduction to Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Tuesday, October 20th 7:00p.m.–8:00p.m. In this class, led by Maura Schuster, Licensed Practitioner of Oriental Medicine, will introduce the basics of Oriental Medicine: Did you know that acupuncture is but one component of Oriental Medicine? You will learn what conditions are best treated by acupuncture, herbal medicine, and supplements. Scared of needles? Maura will demo several techniques and provide you with several self-help acupressure techniques so you can relieve yourself of simple symptoms such as: headaches, sinus pressure, fatigue, stress, and upset stomach. Registration Requested. This program is brought to you by Holistic Aging, 4284 Route 8, Suite 104, Allison Park, PA 15101. For more information please call: 412-486-6677. Cooks-N-Books: Traveling Across the USA! 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22 nd Mid-Atlantic (PA, NJ, MD, NY, DE) Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends! No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food! We meet in Great Room A in the Hampton Community Center. Here’s what to do… 1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library that has a recipe that fits the region. 2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well. 3) Sample all of the amazing recipes! Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies. Essential Oils 101 on Wed., October 28th, 7:00p.m.–8:00p.m. What’s all the buzz about essential oils? Do they just smell nice or can they really be used as flavor enhancers, mood boosters, and for therapeutic purposes? Maybe you are new to the latest trend of essential oils or you have bottles piled in your cupboard and have no idea what to do with them. Join us and learn the basics of essential oils and how to use them and even create gifts with them. (The holidays are right around the corner!) Registration Requested! A+ RATING ANGIES LIST & B.B.B Check us out! TIM WILLIAMS * 724-265-2039 * 724-759-1144 35+years experience * Insured & Licensed PA#078500 www.thehamptonnews.net 8 A Day to Remember O n Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, four of the Butler Valley Dawgs ADM teams got an awesome experience as they became little NHL players (or at least felt like it) for just an afternoon. Butler Valley Youth Hockey was invited along with several surrounding youth hockey organizations to compete in a cross ice jamboree at the brand new UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. The two sheets of ice along with the facility itself was a sight to see for kids and parents alike. The kids were thrilled to step out on the same ice that the Penguins practice on as they skated around the giant Pens emblem painted at center ice while raising their sticks in the air. All of the participating teams were given four cross ice games each, with various opponents. There was a great time had by all teams involved and some quality sportsmanship shown on and off the ice. Although they kept score, no one really cared since all that mattered that weekend was the smiles on the faces of a few hundred ADM players who got a chance to get up, drag their parents to yet another rink (after stopping at Starbucks of course), gear up, and play one of the greatest games of our time. Nothing beats seeing a four or five year old’s victory celebration after scoring a goal. Or a miniature goalie feeling like Marc-Andre Fleury, hitting his stick against the post after making a save. As a parent you could envision greats like Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, or Evgeni Malkin when they were just young players like this, doing their own victory celebration on a similar piece of frozen won- der. The Pittsburgh Penguins made sure all participants received a gift from the organization and there were even some autograph sessions by Pens alumni throughout the weekend. There was also some good food, a bouncy house set up for the kids, and we can’t forget the busiest place that every parent got dragged into, the Pens merchandise store. The children, both boys and girls alike, are lucky to have so many organizations to play for like the Butler Valley Dawgs in Western Pennsylvania, and a classy organization like the Pittsburgh Penguins who support youth hockey and the community every chance they can. The Frequent Massage & Wellness Program & get a reduced rate at your first session! 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The Dawgs are led by a great group of returning seniors who have been playing for HJFA for quite some time. The veteran players include: Dawson Dietz, Michael Berarducci, Ryan Mankevich, Aidan Camerota, Hunter Thompson, Gannon Carothers, Joseph Liberto, Conrad Harold, Zach Reese and Colin Kwiatkowski. So far this year, twelve different players have scored points and the starting defense has not given up a point. Coach Dietz is in his 7th year of coaching most of these boys and he notes, “I have been coaching most of these boys for over 5 years now. It is so rewarding to watch the boys grow up from the age of 5. Their ability to execute complicated football plays is amazing and I look forward to watching them continue through high school. Coach Dematteo will be fortunate to have such a great group of boys!” The K-Nines team is coached by Dave Helon and the boys and girl on the team are ages 9-10. So far this season, the KNines are 3-1. They have scored 100 points and have allowed 25. The K-Nines are led by Joseph Mayer (Quarter Back and Cornerback) and Maddox Lohr (Tailback and Safety). Head Coach Helon says "Playing the game of football gener- ates several rewards for both the player and coach. On the player side, they gain a high level of physical fitness, competitive fire, self-discipline, self-confidence and how to function in a team environment. For the coaches, we get a sense of accomplishment by bringing together a group of 20 individuals and motivating them to function as a single unit and to watch them grow as a team." The Hampton Spikes team is made up of 6, 7, and 8 year old Hampton athletes. Coach Jason Kelly notes that “most of our players are first year players and are doing a great job learning and applying the basic fundamentals of the game. The boys have shown great heart and never give up.” The Spikes have had three games so far and are 0-3 but they are looking forward to their first victory. The Spikes are lead by their 5 second year players, Nolan Harris, Jack Halli, Mason Vinciguerra, Rowan Straub and Porter Kelly. 2015-2016 HJFA Dawgs Photo by SBI Photos www.thehamptonnews.net 10 An Unusual Suspect Playing Junior Football by Gail Scott Above: 2015-2016 HJFA Spikes Below: 2015-2016 HJFA K-Nines Photo by SBI Photos Fox Chapel Division Well Child Care Same Day Sick Appointments Saturday Hours Pediatrician on-call 24/7 Complimentary Prenatal Visit Jennifer Romero, M.D. Hannah Sahud, M.D. Sarah Schroeder, M.D. Jane Soung, M.D. Rachel Pokorney, M.D. 412.767.0707 www.FoxChapelPeds.com Heidi Kroneberg may be changing the way girls think about football. Heidi, age 10, is the first girl to try out and play for the K-Nines football team, a part of the Hampton Junior Football Association (HJFA). This is her first year playing football and so far she loves it. Last year, Heidi, a fifth grader at Poff Elementary, had been playing football with her friends and the boys told her she should try-out for the K-Nines. She took their advice and now she is on the team. She couldn’t wait for the season to start at the end of the summer. She plays TE (tight end) and tackle on both offense and defense. Her teammates and coaches are very positive and supportive. Coach Dave Helon commented, "Even though Heidi is a first year player at HJFA, she is always willing to learn and do exactly what is asked of her, which is vital in learning how to play the game of football - both physically and mentally. She has been a pleasure to coach and is always willing to do whatever it takes to help the team reach its goals.” The K-Nines are having an awesome season so far. Heidi says, “I wanted to play football because it gave me the opportunity to try something different that most girls would not do. I love playing football...it’s a blast!” Heidi’s mom, Sharon, played for the Pittsburgh Passion Football team and Heidi wanted to be like her mom. Heidi has always been very athletic. Sharon says, “As far as we know, she is the only girl playing in her league. It has been a wonderful experience for Heidi all around. I think it is awesome that Heidi is doing something that most girls would not think about doing and maybe changing the way young girls think about Above: Heidi Kroneberg #3 what they can do and Below: Heidi tackles opponent how they should look.” There have been a lot of positive things happening for women in the sport of football this year. The NFL hired its first female referee, Sarah Thomas. The Arizona Cardinals hired Jen Welter as the first female coach in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Passion won back to back championships this year. Hartwood Towne Centre, Saxonburg Blvd, Glenshaw www.thehamptonnews.net 11 Middle School Soccer... from Dream to Reality middle school soccer teams. School Board member Bob Shages and Hampton parent Keith Gmiter were the driving force behind this significant step forward for soccer in the district. by Kim Ferer Athletic Director Bill Cardone In May 2015, the Hampton was fully supportive and exSchool Board approved the inau- tremely helpful in obtaining the gural season of boys and girls approval of the teams.th Bothth teams are made up of 7 and 8 graders. Each team will play two scrimmage games and 18 official games, with the regular season coming to an end in late October. The boy’s team consists of 24 field players and two goalies. They are led by Coach Jeff Bauman and Assistant Coach John Galioto. Jeff was an all WPIAL player for North Allegheny High School and is currently the President of the Hampton Soccer Club. The girl’s team is made up of 23 field players and two goalies. They are led by Coach Brigette Gibbons and Assistant Coach Michael Zebrine. Brigette is a Hampton graduate who played varsity soccer for 4 years at Hampton. She is currently the health secretary for Hampton School District. Coach Bauman says “We are so proud of the kids. They are dedicated, enthusiastic, and working extremely hard. We are hoping to not only bring a high level of training to develop their soccer skills, but also instill the values of sportsmanship and fair play through playing the great game of soccer. (Continued on page 18) www.thehamptonnews.net 12 H C g C T g T M J S T H T J J G B A t p 4 “The Fab Five” by Gail Scott Five middle school girls are really making a name for themselves in basketball. They are known as The Fab Five. The Hampton Middle School Seventh Grade Basketball team is made up of just these five girls. They don’t have any substitute players and they have to play the entire game. They are having a great season so far and their record is 3-3 at press time. The girls all came from different elementary schools but they have played to- gether for two years on an intramural team. The coach on their intramural team was Dave France and he taught the girls all the fundamentals of the game. According to one of the parents, they have worked very hard but they were not a great team until recently. They have blossomed as players and all the fundamentals that Coach Dave taught them are finally clicking. The girls have always been together and they have each other’s backs on the court. Lisa Erka,one of the moms, told me, "The girls don't mind playing the entire game because they are used to it. It's like they know each other so well that adding someone to the mix would mess them up on the court.“ One of the dads also commented, "They all work so hard and no one gives in. With only five, they don't look for a break and that has helped them to never give up!" The Fab Five girls are : Katie Collins, Arianna Erka, Cadee France, Cassie Reinert, and Kate Schmitt. The Hampton Middle School coach is Liz Piekut. Coach Piekut knows their strengths and uses them to the team's advantage. They all bring something special to the team, which makes their nickname fitting. Cadee France, Katie Collins, Kate Schmitt, Arianna Erka, Cassie Reinert and Coach Liz Piekut Slagel Insurance “insurance with a personal touch” Auto * Home * Business * Life We’ll help you determine the products and coverages to protect what’s yours. And we’re backed by a company known in the industry for its financial strength and superior service. Call Today for a Free Quote. Not all companies are licensed to operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance.com for company licensure and territory information. 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The Hurricanes defeated teams from Monroeville (3-0), Penn Trafford (6-1), and Seneca Valley (6-0), as well as the host team from Plum (2-0). They beat Marion FC from Marion County, West Virginia, in the championship game by a score of 2-0. Soccer mom Donna Dysert said, “Many of these girls have been playing soccer together for years now, and it has been so rewarding to watch them grow as players and as a team. Winning their age division in the Plum Kick-Off Classic was the perfect start to their inaugural Hampton Middle School Soccer season.” The tournament helped to prepare the girls for a busy fall season. Several are currently playing for the middle school team, as well as on area classic teams and for the Hampton Soccer Club. It will be exciting to see what the future holds for this devoted team of soccer players! Photo by Sheila Fortes Photo line-up standing: Coach Dave Pritts, Maddie Dittrich, Larissa Pritts, Maria Dysert, Logan Nicklas, Maggie Laffin, Katie Januck, Julia Bamrick, Juliana Oliveira, Nicole Fortes, Abby Dawley, Asst. Coach Ray Bamrick. Kneeling: Amanda Rapp, Rylee Obringer, Kirsten Long, Ali Resch, Izzy Latal, Emily Felitsky, & Lindsey Fortes. www.thehamptonnews.net 14 www.thehamptonnews.net 15 Homecoming Athlete of the week (Continued from page 1) Matthew was named 1st Team All Conference Running Back last year (2014) in the Greater Allegheny Football Conference. Rech rushed for 1,039 yards and scored 13 touchdowns last season when he helped the Hampton Talbots win the Class AAA Greater Allegheny Conference title and reach the WPIAL quarterfinals. Rech and most of his fellow senior Talbot football players started out playing for the HJFA program here in Hampton. The group shared many years of success and HJFA Super Bowl victories. Matthew told me, “It is an honor to be named PG Athlete of the week. This honor is shared by the hard work of my teammates and a result of the endless hours spent by the coaches preparing the team for the season.” Matt plays the positions of running back and defensive back. He plans to play football in college. His teammates have a nickname for him- “Wrecking Ball”! He enjoys riding his dirt bike in his spare time. Matt’s parents are Roger and Brenda. Congratulations Matt! Photo by Bonnie DeMatteo “Working with both Buyers & Sellers” ROGER RECH, REALTOR® 412-427-4363 Cell 412-487-0500 x210 Office [email protected] owned & operated by NRT LLC. www.thehamptonnews.net www.pittsburghmoves.com/roger.rech 16 Current Events Knights of Columbus, council # 10411 St. Catherine of Sweden Hampton Halloween Parade Come and enjoy the fun of Hampton’s 3rd Annual Halloween Parade at the Hampton Pool parking lot on Saturday, October 24th. It will be fun for the whole family. The event is free to Hampton residents and will begin at noon with the parade starting at approximately 1 pm . The event is hosted by the Hampton Community Association (HCA). Children ages 12 years old and under can participate in the costume parade. The parade will be outside in the pool parking lot but if it rains, the parade will be indoors at the Community Center. The event will take place rain or shine. There will be prizes awarded to different age groups of children and in various categories. A Hampton Fire Department truck will be on display for the children to visit and to sit in. Enjoy a hayride too! Please pre-register for the parade on the Hampton Community website www.hampton-pa.org to help us get a head count for prizes. The most outstanding boy and girl parade participants will be designated Honorary Parade Leaders for the following year. Football Cheer Clinic for K-5 students! Come cheer with The Hampton Cheerleaders at the October 16th Varsity game, Hampton vs Hollidaysburg. Practices will be held the Wednesday and Thursday prior to the game. All participants will receive a T-shirt, hair bow, tattoo, pom poms and a treat bag. They will learn cheers and chants, from the HHS cheerleaders, to perform during the first half of the game. Registration forms have been sent home from school, are with the school online newsletters and on the school website. Cost is $40 for 1 child with discounts for multiple siblings. Please call or email Liz O’Rorke with any questions at 724-444-6528 or [email protected]. Our local charities program with the generous assistance of FAMOUS FOOTWEAR announces a Winter Outer Wear Drive for the benefit of our Nondenominational Coats for Kids Campaign Suggested items are NEW UNUSED Gloves, Hand Warmers, Sweaters, Gift Cards, Hats, Socks, Sweat Shirts, Scarves, Leg Warmers, Sweat Pants, and of course Cash or Checks Bring in any donation items to FAMOUS FOOTWEAR between September 13th - November 18th at RT. 8 GIBSONIA - PGH.MILLS or CRANBERRY stores and get a coupon for $10 off $50 or more. The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table usually meets the 3rd Monday of every month, except August. WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Center, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, Pa. 15101 TIME: 7:00 P.M. Our speaker at the Oct. 19th meeting will be, Civil War historian and author, Jeffry D. Wert. The title of his presentation will be, “General James Longstreet.” Free to the public. For more information please call Margie or Bob at (724) 625-2329. Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual World of Mae 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at Hartwood Acres. Register now at Runsignup.com. Find us at facebook.com/worldofmae/home. Proceeds from World of Mae fundraising currently support adaptations needed for Ada’s daily care. The Grashows plan to ultimately create a non-profit community center: a safe haven for families with special needs. www.thehamptonnews.net 17 Current Events Stables at Hartwood Acres to Provide Unique Backdrop for Hartwood Fest The beautiful and historic stables at Hartwood Acres County Park will provide the venue for the 7th annual Hartwood Fest, an adults-only celebration of fall on Saturday, October 10 th, from 6 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Hartwood, the evening will feature food catered by Hartwood Restaurant, music by Maddie Arnold and Cueball, a bonfire, hayrides and a s’mores bar, all on the scenic grounds of Hartwood Acres. This BYOB event is open to anyone over the age of 21. Hartwood Fest is a fundraiser for Friends of Hartwood; proceeds will be used for the restoration and maintenance of the stables. Tickets are $50 for the event, which typically sells out. All sales are in advance and the number of tickets being sold is limited. No refunds will be given. To purchase tickets, visit www.friendsofhartwood.org Middle School Soccer Continued from pg. 12 We are so fortunate to have such a great group of kids and supportive parents. As a result, the team has enjoyed early success this year. We could not be more pleased with the addition of soccer to the middle school.” Zombies of the Corn Returns to Cranberry in October Nothing says Fall Fun like shooting Live Zombies that can’t shoot back! Throw in campfires, story tellers, outdoor movies, and a battle wagon ride and there’s nothing else like it for miles around! This third year event has added a Zombie Compound that continues to be fine tuned. According to Ryan Krischke, producer of the month long event, “We made a lot of changes after our first year and the feedback last year told us we were spot on. We try to be the Family Fun nighttime activity while still offering enough “Gotchas” to keep people screaming and laughing!” This is a family business with a core value of giving back. In that spirit, the Butler Foundation “It’s About the Warrior” will be receiving $5.00 per car for assisting in the parking lot. Their mission is to assist and empower Tri-State Area post 9/11 veterans and their families leading to a more successful and enriched life . www.IATW.US Founder Steve Monteleone said,” We’re only 3 years old ourselves so we’re really happy to partner with the Krischkes to help spread the word about what we do and how people can get involved. We do a lot of fundraising but we’re really looking forward to this fun but scary event!” To obviate waiting in line for hours, Zombies of the Corn has a registration system done on-line. Go to www.ZombiesoftheCorn.com to see all dates, times and to get registered. Event Dates – Weekend evenings in October starting October 2 Where: Three Rivers Paintball – 250 Rochester Rd. Freedom, PA. 15042 Phone: - 724-775-6232 www.thehamptonnews.net 18 Now Accepting Applications for the 2015-2016 Hampton High School Preschool Program The Family and Consumer Sciences Program at Hampton High School is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Preschool Program. Enrollment forms will continue to be accepted until all slots are full. In order to qualify for the free preschool program, children must be at least 3 years of age by the start of the first session and potty trained in order to participate. Once students are enrolled, a copy of the policies and procedures guide will be provided. Session information is as follows: Session 1: This session will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from December 1-17, 2015. The dates for class are December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. This session will run from 9 to 10:20 a.m. Session 2: This session will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from February 17 through June 1. This session will run from 9 to 10:20 a.m. To obtain an enrollment form, please contact Mrs. Melinda Jackson, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, by calling 412-486-6000, Ext. 1517. Enrollment forms also are available on the Hampton Township School District website at ht-sd.org. Hampton Township vs. School District Basketball Game Saturday, October 3rd, 7 p.m. at Hampton Middle School Admission: $5 Adults, $2 Students Come and enjoy seeing township and school district employees play a friendly (possibly a little competitive) basketball game! The Hampton Community Association (HCA) is hosting the game. All money collected from tickets sales, refreshments, and raffles will go toward the new Hampton Community Park Playground. The following raffles will be held: 50/50 Raffle One (1) Township 2016 Family Pool Pass One (1) Year Hampton Community Center Family Fitness Pass Four (4) School District Winter Sports Passes Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase Sponsored by the HCA - Playground Fundraiser www.hampton-pa.org HAEE The 23rd Annual Race for Educational Excellence When: Saturday, October 3rd 2015 Time: Register at 7:30 a.m. Location: Hartwood Acres, 4049 Middle Road, Allison Park The Annual HAEE 5K Run * 1 mile Stroll *Observe and Cheer dressed as our Mascot The 5K race begins at the Hartwood Acres stage area and continues uphill along a shaded path past the stable, around the mansion, and downhill to a final 1.5 mile loop along a paved pathway. and….Guinness Record Challenge The Guinness World Record attempt will occur after the race, beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will have a bag check so you don't need to race in your costume - though you are more than welcome to do so. To qualify for the record, you need to be in a full dog costume from head to toe. Don't be intimidated by the costume, you don't need to go "full furry"! If you go as a brown dog, you can wear a brown shirt, brown pants, ears, a tail, and some face paint and that will work. The current record is 264 - we can absolutely beat that record! So join us - even if you don't want to race. We'll have live entertainment, a basket raffle, kids’ activities, and more. Parking: Enter through the main gate of Hartwood Acres concert area from Middle Road, or use parking area between Hartwood Acres and Central Elementary or the Central Elementary parking lot. Cost: The cost to participate is $25 per person or $75 for a family of four to six. Visit: www.hamptonalliance.org/funding/ race/general-information. You can also register the day of the race starting at 7:30 a.m. with cash/check or credit card. www.thehamptonnews.net 19 Teachers Association Ratify New Five-Year Contract Veterans Sought for Hampton Heroes Program The Hampton Township School District, in conjunction with the Hampton Township Education Association, is pleased to announce that the two sides have jointly ratified a new five-year contract. The contract term begins on July 1st, 2016, once the current contract term expires, and continues through June 30th, 2021. Under the terms of the new contract, teachers will receive an average annual increase in salary of 3.22 percent, which includes the jump step for the entire group. Percentage increase over the full five years are: 3.09 percent, 3.45 percent, 3.49 percent, 3.37 percent and 3.22 percent. An adjustment to the healthcare contributions also is included in the new contract, which increases the amount that teachers pay into their plan each month. Teachers with individual coverage plans will see contribution rates increase 66% and those with family plans will increase 77% over the course of the five-year contract. Early retirement incentives also are being offered as part of the contract and are available to teachers who have at least 17 years of service in the district, and who give notice per the requirements outlined in the contract. Both the district and the Education Association expressed appreciation for the manner in which the agreement was negotiated. “We are most appreciative that we were able to reach a fair agreement that addresses the needs of the District, the students, the taxpayers and the teachers of the Hampton Township School district,” said Dr. John Hoover, District Superintendent, and Mr. Chuck Ceccarelli, HTEA President, in a joint statement. eterans who live in Hampton, work in Hampton, or are graduates of Hampton High School are eligible to be honored during the Hampton Township School District Hampton Heroes program, being held Thursday, November 12th at Hampton High School. Since 2001, local veterans who have completed and returned the nomination form are invited to be honored guests at the event. Over 200 Hampton men and women have been inducted as Hampton Heroes and recognized at the Veterans’ Day program. If you are a veteran, or are a friend or family member of a veteran, please complete a nomination form and return it to the District no later than Monday, October 5th, to be included in this year’s program. Forms are available on the District website at www.ht-sd.org under the Community/Hampton Heroes menu. Questions about the event may be directed to Shari Berg, Public Relations Consultant, at 724-713-3254 or to Dr. Eric Stennett, Hampton Middle School Principal, at 412-492-6358. V Scholarship Blood Drive Scheduled for October 7th A Scholarship Blood Drive to benefit the Central Blood Bank will be held from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7th in the Hampton High School Auxiliary Gym. This blood drive benefits Gabriel Tillman, a 4year-old Hampton resident who was recently diagnosed with T Cell Lymphoblastic Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Gabriel currently is undergoing chemotherapy at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Gabriel is the youngest of five children along with his identical twin, Wyatt. He enjoys playing with his brothers and sister, and making trips to Idlewild and the beach. Gabriel is expected to need blood transfusions as he enters the intensive portions of his treatment, which will last for the next 3.5 years. Schools that participate in the program have the opportunity to earn scholarship money for graduating seniors. The amount of money received for scholarships is directly determined by the number of blood donors who participate in the blood drives at Hampton. Any blood donation made to the Central Blood Bank can benefit Hampton’s students. Donors can indicate they would like their donation to count toward Hampton High School’s total. For questions about the blood drive, or to schedule an appointment, please log on to centralbloodbank.org and enter group code HS010029, or contact Adrienne Bello at 42-4457006 or Amy Walleck at 412-213-7154. Email registrations also may be made at [email protected]. Threading The Needle LLC 4960 William Flynn Hwy * Shopper’s Plaza Allison Park, PA 15101 Hours: M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm Sat-10:00am to 2:00pm 412-213-3452 www.thehamptonnews.net 20 Upcoming Events Hampton Community Library presents Celebrate! A Taste of the North Saturday, November 14th, 2015 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Join us for an evening of wine, food and music as we celebrate HCL’s 25th anniversary. Mingle with friends and neighbors as you sample food provided by Caliente, The Clubhouse, Wagner’s Market, Soup Du Jour, The Perfect Pastry, Monte Cello’s, and Pasquale’s Pizzeria. Raffle tickets will be sold for baskets and gift cards courtesy of Pines Tavern, The Tea Loft, and A Fare to Remember @ Home. Sample wine tastings selected by Jill Kummer of TasteGreatWines.com. Local dignitaries will be tending bar. Reception with Jill in the library 6:307:00, followed by A Taste of the North in Great Rooms A&B from 7:00-9:00 PM. Show your support of our library and have a great time! Save the Date: State Representative Hal English will be hosting a Veteran’s and Spouse’s Benefits Symposium at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park on November 12th. There will be two sessions covering the same content. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Decks Stained Insured Tickets are on sale now! Only $30 per person. Registration is required. Must be 21 or over. Hampton Community Library 412-684-1098 www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org Free Estimates Craft Fair Gutter and Window Cleaning 3rd Annual Community Craft Fair, Saturday, November 7th, 2015 from 9am to 2pm at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt.Royal Blvd. Allison Park, PA 15101. Free Admission, Refreshments in the Crafter’s Café, Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle. www.parkwoodchurch.org for more info or vendor application form. Looking for Vendors Vendors are needed for the annual Hampton Bands Holiday Extravaganza Holiday Market on December 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hampton High School, 2929 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Deadline is November 21st. Space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first-served basis. For vendor details contact [email protected] or call 412-585-0981. Hampton Band Parents receive a discounted rate. Kiddos & Teen Clothing is an up-scale resale shop that carries children's clothing and shoes size 0-18teen. We also carry maternity, books, toys and baby gear. Price for clothes and shoes: $.99-$9.99! All proceeds goes toward humanitarian aid projects that benefit children. Bring this ad with you to Kiddos and get 25% off your entire purchase! 4707 William Flinn Highway in Allison Park Hours: M-F: 10-5 & S: 10-3 www.thehamptonnews.net 21 North Hampton Volunteer Fire Celebrate Fire Prevention! Monthly Chief’s Report August 2015 Chief John Schwend Monthly Incident Summary: Appliance Fire Brush Fire Commercial Fire Alarm Gas Leak / Smell of Gas Other Pumping Detail Residential Fire Alarm Smoke Investigation / Burning Odor Vehicle Accident No Entrapment Vehicle Fire Wires Down / Transformer Problem 1 1 7 2 5 1 6 1 7 1 1 Total Incidents for the Month Total Incidents for 2015 33 287 When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 from 10 am – 3 pm Where: The Home Depot @ Shoppers Plaza (William Flynn Highway) Activities and Events: Fire Trucks, Ambulances, Police Cars, Rescue Demonstration Free: Food, Drinks and Raffles plus Give – A – Ways for the Children Noteworthy incidents: NHVFD responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on the PA Turnpike. Units assisted EMS and State Police with traffic and scene control New Membership: We can always use new members who are interested in firefighting, fire police or as drivers only. There is a place in the department for anyone who is interested in helping. Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org. Get your flu shots on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department #1 2356 Duncan Avenue * Allison Park, PA Brought to you by Rite Aid 880 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15223 412-782-2466 www.thehamptonnews.net 22 Helping Pets Breathe Easier by Gail Scott The Invisible Fence Company of Pittsburgh made a life-saving donation to more than 25 local fire stations at the September 15 th Pittsburgh Pirates game. The company donated 114 pet oxygen mask kits to the fire departments, including Hampton Township's. The pre-game ceremony took place on a "Pirates' Pup Night" at PNC Park, where pet owners can bring their pet to the game by purchasing a special ticket. The donation is part of the company’s Project Breathe™ Program, which helps save animals from dying of smoke inhalation in house fires. To date, more than 12,400 masks have been donated through the program. As part of the donation, Invisible Fence of Pittsburgh supplies not only the masks, but encourages all first responders to be trained in using them and in basic first aid for pets who are injured. Carolyn Mento is a co-owner of Invisible Fence of Pittsburgh and she says, “Pets don’t react like humans do when they are under stress. When a pet is under stress they hide, so we are not only donating and training the first responders on using the masks but also training them with what to look for if someone says there is a pet in the home.” Hampton firefighters were very excited to receive one of these life-saving kits. Janelle Palermo is with the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department. “The pet oxygen masks are unique and useful pieces of equipment to have available for pets rescued from house fires. On behalf of the HTVFD, we thank Invisible Fence for the donation enabling us to resuscitate rescued pets from house fires and prevent further tragedy and loss to our community members,” she says, More than 40,000 pets across the country die each year in fires and most succumb to smoke inhalation. Invisible Fence Brand wants to save as many pets’ lives as possible and their goal is to equip every fire station in the United States and Canada with these kits. First responders know these masks work and they are eagerly waiting to receive the kits at their fire stations. Students “Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat” Project Costumed Hampton High School “trick or treaters” will go from house to house in certain neighborhoods on Saturday, October 31st, collecting canned goods instead of candy. For a yet-to-be determined number of neighborhoods in Hampton, students will be delegated as “neighborhood representatives” to be in charge of promoting the food drive throughout their own neighborhood. Flyers will be placed in mailboxes several days ahead of time to create awareness for the event. The designated students will have the appropriate ID and township authorization on-hand to participate. Halloween Trick or Treating is celebrated on Saturday, October 31st between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.. If you plan to give out treats, please turn on your outside house lights. Please remember to drive slowly throughout the neighborhoods. Janelle Palermo from the Hampton Township Fire Department was all smiles after receiving the pet oxygen mask kit donation as part of the Invisible Fence Project Breathe™ initiative. www.thehamptonnews.net 23 Homecoming (Continued from page 1) their last votes for the Talbot dog contest. The tailgate action started to slow as everyone made their way to Fridley Field to watch our football team take on Armstrong. The wonderful Hampton band entertained the crowd with their show before the game started. The high school students in the stands were all dressed in blue and really looked like they were having a good time. The halftime show was action packed with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Jackie Adler was crowned Homecoming Queen and Devin Wolford was voted King. Also crowned was 1965 Homecoming queen Janice Heyne Greer. It was a funny story because in 1965 there was a huge food fight in the high school cafeteria right before homecoming and the school cancelled the Homecoming dance, so Janice was never crowned queen. This year Janice was finally crowned queen and her husband Russ Greer, former Talbot football player, was with her. And we can’t forget to mention that the honorary Talbot mascot dog was awarded to Mac Kwiatkowski, who looked just like a teddy bear. Mac posed for the camera and he looked like he loved the crowd of Hampton fans in the stands. Mac is part of the family of middle school student Colin, brother Bryce and parents Mark and Melissa. For many, the best part of the night was when the Talbot football team beat Armstrong in an exciting victory. Senior Matt Rech scored two touchdowns late in the game to defeat Armstrong 21-14. Then, on Saturday night students attended the highly anticipated Homecoming Dance at the high school. If you missed the tailgate this year; make a point to attend next year, everyone in the community is welcome! Top left: Runner Up Buster Brockway with his brother from Central. Top right: Lexi Lu from High School Bottom Left: Rosee Brown from Poff Bottom right: Oreo Cole from Wyland . 2015-2016 Honarary Talbot Mascot, Mac Kwiatkowski, Hampton Middle School Winner with his mother Melissa and brother Bryce www.thehamptonnews.net 24 2015-2016 Talbot Tailgate Thanksgiving Dinner To Go Let Chef Mark put your entire Thanksgiving meal on the table for you! Dinner includes a 20 lb. fully cooked turkey with homemade gravy; your choice of five side dishes and a dessert is included for $275. Orders must be received by Fri., Nov. 20th call for details. Tue/Wed: 6:30am-2:30pm, Th: 6:30am-7pm, Fri: 6am-8pm, Sat: 7 am-2 pm Sun: 8 am—1:30 pm www.thehamptonnews.net 25 Depreciation Lands Museum October Events at the Depreciation Lands Museum The Depreciation Lands Museum, a living history village in Hampton Township, has several great family events in October! The museum will host its annual Hydref fall festival on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment, crafts, children’s activities, demonstrations, live music, and food, with eighteenth-century artisans on hand to demonstrate their skills and offer handmade wares for sale. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for members. Come to the museum for Lantern Tours on October 17th or 24th from 6 to 9 p.m. and hear the evidence in Mary Bliss Parson’s witchcraft trial. Listen to her neighbors’ tales of misfortune and enchantment, and then meet Mary herself to hear what she has to say in her own defense. Enjoy tales of real witchcraft trials from early Pennsylvania history and find out how the defendants fared. Tours depart every ten minutes and last about one hour. Reservations are not accepted, and tours will take place rain or shine. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Lantern Tours are recommended for school-aged children and older. Finally, the last Sunday to visit the museum during the 2015 season is on October 25th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Check the website for special events and classes throughout the winter months. The Depreciation Lands Museum is located at 4743 S. Pioneer Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101. It is open to visitors every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through October 25th. Information about other events, programs, and classes may be found on the website, www.DLMuseum.org. Kids Boxing Camp Rich and Laurie Mushinsky, owners of Fit4 Boxing Club on Route 8, held a boxing camp for kids. These young boys and girls learned the proper boxing moves and punches while exercising. With a whole lot of fun and a bit of hardwork, these children practiced boxing and learned self-defense skills all while getting a positive team building experience. Check out the website for the schedule of upcoming events: www.fit4boxingclub.com. 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Senior Care Consultants needed to provide care, safety oversight, cognitive stimulation, companionship, healthy meals and exercise for an adult with Alzheimer’s residing in Hampton. Experience working with people with dementia a plus. Day, evening, weekend and overnight hours available. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hrs./week. Contact Holistic Aging 412-486-6677 for an application or e-mail resume to [email protected] Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry 2015 Golden Anchor Gala Honorees: People Who Bring Hope to Our Community Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry’s (ACM) 3rd Annual Golden Anchor Gala will be held on October 21st, 2015 at the Le Mont Restaurant. The Gala honors people of hope in our community in four categories that reflect the four pillars of our community – Friendship, Family, a Faith Community and an Honorable Business. Anchorpoint is privileged this year to honor the following four awardees who were selected because of the hope they offer to others through their service. This year’s honorees are Rev. H. William Dambach: A Friend Who Brings Hope; The Littell Family: A Family Who Brings Hope; John Marshall Catering: A Business That Brings Hope; Hampton Presbyterian Church: A Faith Community That Brings Hope. Past honorees include in 2014: E. Alan Bates, The Molyneaux Family, Trinity Jewelers, and St. Paul’s Methodist Church. 2013 honorees were Curt & Kim Fleming, North Hills Community Baptist Church, Lighthouse Electric and Peggy Knott. This year’s Master of Ceremonies is Kathy Emmons of WORD-FM. A cocktail reception with cash bar begins at 5:30 followed by dinner, and the awards presentation. Sponsorship opportunities and dinner tickets are still available. For more information about the Golden Anchor Gala or to purchase tickets call Anchorpoint at 412-366-1300 or visit anchorpointcounselingministry.org Now hiring full & part time stylists at Capelli Dio Salon. We are looking for experienced stylists with a clientele. Please call us at (724) 443-4255 or you may email us at [email protected] Retail Counter Sales and Service Allison Park/Gibsonia Area, Part time 20-35 hours per week (more with the holiday season). Requires: reliable, punctual, quick learner with general computer knowledge, and the ability to work well with others while under pressure. Customer service is #1 and only those with a smile need to apply! Send resume to PO Box 243 Wildwood, PA 15091 or email to [email protected] Monte Cellos in Hampton Shoppes on Route 8 is looking to immediately fill server, dishwasher and pizza maker positions. Stop in to Monte Cello’s today or call 412-487-7100 www.thehamptonnews.net 27 www.thehamptonnews.net 28