Winners all Around at Homecoming
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Winners all Around at Homecoming
The Hampton News November 2012 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 7 No. 7 Winners all Around at Homecoming O ctober 19th kicked-off a weekend of funfilled festivities that started with the Hampton Talbot Tailgate held at the Middle School. Guests ventured among 37 booths that tested their gaming skills and enjoyed some delicious food, all to raise money for the various clubs sponsoring each booth. Immediately following the Tailgate was the well-attended Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m. at Fridley Field against Franklin Regional, where Hampton scored an exciting victory win of 17 to 13. Halftime included the traditional crowning of the Hampton High School King and Queen and the presentation of their Court. The Court included: Jake Adams, Anthony Bianco, Andrew Duch, Trevor Hough, Troy Merigliano, Tommy Radziminski, Brian Shields, Noah Shulman, Benny Truckenbrod, Aaron Valentic, Anne Bergman, Umeka Ganjoo, Kelly Garrett, Sara Krivacek, Ally Lang, Halli Larkin, Cassie Lombardo, Christine McGrath, Jane Poorbaugh, and Jessica Simonic. Chosen by their fellow classmates, Trevor Hough Shocka -2012 (Continued on page 14) Talbot Mascot Homecoming Queen and King: Anne Bergman and Trevor Hough STICK WITH IT FITNESS Sponsors its 12th Annual Before-You-Eat-A-Lot Turkey Trot benefiting Autism Speaks 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start on Thanksgiving Morning November 22 North Park Check-in at the Rose Barn - 8:00 a.m. See page 2 for the Top Ten Reasons why you should participate! by Diane Prem A Tribute to Police Sacrifice was O’Connors Eagle Scout Project by Diane Prem A small crowd gathered to witness the dedication ceremony held at the Hampton Township Police Building on October 10th to honor the efforts of Hampton High School Senior and 10-year Boy Scout, Daniel O’Connor for his Eagle Scout Award Project. “Growing up in today’s society, I believe the police don’t get the respect and thanks they deserve. They risk their lives every day to keep us safe, and I thought this would be a great way for the community to give back and show our appreci(Continued on page 3) www.thehamptonnews.net What’s Inside Police Log.................................... 4 Real Estate .................................. 6 Library News .............................. 7 Chef’s Corner ........................... 10 Current Events ........................ 11 Sports. .................................. 12-18 Pet Page ..................................... 19 NHCO ................................. 19, 23 Vol. Fire Departments. ............ 21 Depreciation Lands Museum .. 24 Upcoming Events ..................... 27 1 Don’t burn your Lunch Hour Waiting! Fast MAC Menu Select Items served Super Fast on Weekdays! 724-939-7434 “Full service traditional cooking featuring Mac & Cheese” ONE CHEESY DINER 4848 William Flinn Hwy. Allison Park Landmark Center next to Schwebels Bread OPEN 7 AM - 8 PM Everyday The power tools to buy or sell your home! Stick with it Fitness Turkey Trot Here are the Top Ten Reasons why you, your family and friends should join Stick With It Fitness for this fun event: 10. Getting some exercise on Thanksgiving morning wipes away the guilt of eating that big meal and all that pie later in the day. 9. The Turkey Trot is a laid-back, not overly competitive but still lots of fun 4.4 mile run OR walk OR bike OR crawl. 8. It’s only $25 per participant. 7. If we receive your registration by November 14, 2012, you will be guaranteed a cool, commemorative T-Shirt. 6. It’s easy to register: go to our website: www.stickwithitfitness.com and click on the turkey. 5. There will be plenty of parking at the Rose Barn and Boat House parking lots. 4. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of North Park Lake. 3. Light refreshments will be provided at the Rose Barn by several local businesses. 2. Proceeds of the event go directly to the Pittsburgh Chapter of Autism Speaks, which supports the families of the 1 in 88 children diagnosed with autism. 1. It’s a great excuse to get out of helping with Thanksgiving meal preparations. ROGER RECH, REALTOR® 412-427-4363 Cell 412-487-0500 x210 Office [email protected] owned & operated by NRT LLC. www.pittsburghmoves.com/roger.rech 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 Freelance Writers: Tina Harper, Autumn Edmiston, and Diane Prem For advertising opportunities call: 412-818-6491 Please join the staff, members and friends of STICK WITH IT FITNESS for a groovy (not gravy) way to start your Thanksgiving Day. Questions? Contact Sue Seiff, Event Coordinator and Villa of North Park resident 724-612-5177 Email: [email protected] www.thehamptonnews.net [email protected] The Hampton News P.O. Box 243 * Wildwood, PA * 15091 www.thehamptonnews.net 2 Eagle Scout Project (Continued from page 1) ation to the police officers for all their efforts and valor,” said an impassioned O’Connor. “And I want to thank my Troop 138 from Glenshaw Bethlehem Lutheran for all their help and support in making this project a reality.” His efforts culminated in the installation of a large sandstone rock placed outside of the Police Station. The rock is mounted with a bronze plaque inscribed with the poem “Tribute to Police Sacrifice” by an unknown author. The poem details the unique selfless courage and acts required by the police officers in the line of duty such as: putting on their ballistic vests and guns to face the day when everyone else is at home, warm and awaiting their Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner; paroling the area no matter what type of weather; not just striving to succeed but to survive; when you tell your family “see you tonight” as you leave for work, we tell our family that we pray we will; and an error by you means a demotion when an error by us means a funeral. Chief Dan Connolly who is set to retire next month said, “When O’Connor approached me, I thought wow-that is going to be something! I’m tickled and really honored by it. In all my 41 years of service, no one has ever done anything like this. I think it will get people’s attention. It’s so public and so lasting. My officers and I certainly appreciate it, and it makes us feel good!” Captain Michael Pecora is slated to replace Chief Connolly when he vacates the post. “It’s not often young people outwardly express appreciation for the police force. It was a very appropriate enhancement to the property. I was awestruck when I finally saw it and the message. Thank you O’Connor for a great job!” commended Hampton Township Council President Victor Son. The project took three months to complete, and O’Connor canvassed approximately 100 local residents and businesses for donations to cover the cost of the sandstone and plaque. In the future, O’Connor plans to attend college to study music. Police Chief Dan Connolly, Township Council President Victor Son and Scout Dan O’Connor Pictured: Daniel F. O’Connor, Leaders Mike Dunn, Steve Grenesko, Dawson Dengler, Stephen Grenesko, Robbie Rothmeyer, Matthew Richards, Michael Dunn, Brendan Hillgrove, Corey Shipton and Christian Tegge. Not in photo: Leader Scott Richardson Holiday Shipping December hours Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shipping Depot Shopper’s Plaza Suite 6 4960 Route 8 • Allison Park, PA 15101 724.443.8711 www.thehamptonnews.net 3 Police Log Drive, Highland and Center Avenues. Police also found damage done to several mailboxes on Carson Drive. The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the 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. The HTPD consists of a fleet of 9 vehicles, 1 ATV and 2 mountain bikes that are used for a variety of patrol operations. If you have a question or concern, visit: www.hampton-pa.org/police.asp, and click on Frequently Asked Questions section or e-mail: [email protected]. The HTPD main numbers: Emergencies: 911. Administrative use only: (412) 486-0400 or (724) 443– 7585. A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between September 22, 2012—October 21, 2012. On Saturday, October 13th, Hampton Police responded to Wagner’s Market at 7:45 a.m. to take a report of criminal mischief that occurred sometime overnight. The owner stated that when he arrived at the busi(Continued on page 8) Theft On Tuesday, October 16th, Hampton Police took a report of a theft of two used catalytic converters, which were taken from the property of Wagner’s Service sometime during the past week. The items were valued at around $800 a piece. Criminal Mischief On Friday, September 28th, Hampton Police were dispatched to the area of Center Avenue and Highland Avenue for a criminal mischief report. The reporting person stated that she saw an unknown color vehicle with multiple juveniles inside tearing street signs out of the ground. The area was checked but the vehicle was gone. Damage was done to the street signs at Carson Our craftsmanship is on display in: Retail locations all over the United States & Cana- da, including a Flagship store in Times Square Several schools, banks and Laundromats in the Pittsburgh area Executive offices in Warrendale & Pittsburgh www.thehamptonnews.net 4 Hampton Resident wins Prestigious servePGH Award T by Autumn Edmiston he servePGH initiative was developed by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s office to engage citizens to help in addressing Pittsburgh’s greatest challenges and recognize the impact of volunteers and community organizations. The Citizen Service Award honors community leaders who have contributed exceptional levels of service and inspiration. Doreen Tumminello, a BNY Mellon employee and Hampton Twp. resident, received the Citizen Service Award for her leadership role in fundraising efforts to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Pittsburgh area. For the past five years, Doreen has been Captain of the BNY Mellon Team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk and has led the team to be named “#1 Corporate Team” in their fundraising efforts. Doreen explained, “Both of my parents had Alzheimer's, so my three sisters and I know how devastating this disease can be. I felt I wanted to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s.” Tumminello doesn’t limit her volunteerism only to the Alzheimer’s organization. She teaches at the Kid’s Club for Allegheny Center Alliance Church, has worked with Mother’s Voice - a program sponsored by Lydia’s Place, a nonprofit agency that helps female offenders and their children, and has been a Foster Parent and Team Leader for the Animal Rescue League. As a community leader, Doreen offers this advice to encourage others to become involved and give back. “Pray and listen to God's voice and He will direct you to start giving yourself to others in positive ways.” 50% Off Sunglass Frames when you purchase lenses Not able to combine with insurance and not on previous purchase Does not include Maui Jim eyewear Convenient office hours Comprehensive eye exams Great selection of stylish frames Competitive contact lens pricing Most vision plans accepted Exp. 11/30/12 Nicole D. Bosak, O.D. Kristen M. Kerr, O.D. 4960 Route 8 - Next to Panera Bread 724-443-5060 The Hampton News 412-818-6491 [email protected] Tony and Doreen Tumminello with Mayor of Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl as Doreen is awarded with a Citizen www.thehamptonnews.net 5 Home News You Can Use… …. From Judy Gifford and Roger Eichner Concerned about the consequences of the tax reassessment to your tax bill? Check out this website and enter your property to calculate what your tax bill will be….http://www.propertytaxestimator.net/ Thank you to our attendees and presenters of our 4th Home Seminar Series. We learned how not to mulch trees, how not to prune shrubs, what paint to use where, learned about radiant floor heat, and that water infiltration is the most common home inspection issue and much more. Donations and collections for North Hills Community Outreach are being accepted in our office during November as well as Toys for Tots new toy donations. Prudential Preferred Realty Hampton Office, 2860 Wildwood Rd Ext., Suite 100, 412 487-8008 Judy Gifford 412 760-1673 [email protected] Roger Eichner 412 977-3957 [email protected] Township Tax Office Closure Due to the Statewide, County-level earned income tax collection changes (Act 32), the Hampton Township Tax Office will be closing effective November 5, 2012. Hampton Township School District real estate taxes still will be collected by Jordan Tax Service at the following address: Jordan Tax Service Inc. 102 Rahway Road McMurray, PA 15317-3349. Office hours at the McMurray location are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents also may contact the office via telephone by calling 724-731-2311. There will be “seasonal” tax collection Hampton Home Sales 9/16/2012 –10/15/2012 address 2766 4390 4966 5123 3948 3860 4332 4327 5212 3819 2985 3164 Blackstone Dr L122 Kenson Dr Hardt Rd Polo Fields Dr Ralph Dr Ash Dr Hemlock Cir Hemlock Cir Fawn Haven Arizona Dr Wildwood Rd Ext Camberly Dr 2485 Mae Drive Sold price $696,375 240,000 202,000 162,000 161,000 130,000 129,900 128,000 124,000 107,000 105,000 102,000 70,000 This information is supplied from the West Penn Multi-List. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. hours in the Hampton Township Municipal Building during the peak tax collection periods for both the School District and Township real estate taxes. Details of the staffing times will be included in each tax bill mailing. Questions about this change may be directed to Mr. Jeff Kline, Director of Administrative Services, at 412-492 -6308. [email protected] 412.837.2568 412-837-2568 Metzger’s Lawn & Tree Service Removal Lawn mowing, mulching, spring & fall Business & Residential clean ups, handyman services, small lot clearing& excavating jobs, garage Fall Clean Up, Snow Plowing, &Handyman basement clean outs, snow removal. Services, Garage & FREE mowing & landscape estimates Basement Clean Out, Fully Insured Fully Insured Serving North Pittsburgh Areas www.mouseworldtravel.com 724-265-5859 or 412-303-5719 www.thehamptonnews.net 6 Library News 3101McCully Road Allison Park, PA 15101 412-684-1098 www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org week you will experience a new adventure through stories, songs, and rhymes! Younger siblings are invited too! Fridays, Now thru Dec. 14th Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m. or 1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Registration appreciated for all story times! Steidl and Steinberg: Planning and Preparing Your Will. Thursday, Nov. 8th 7:00 p.m. It isn’t easy to think about, let alone discuss, the subject of death or a major medical emergency. Like most people, you probably have a lot of questions about wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney. These are very complex subjects that can’t be answered simply by reading articles or basing your situation on a friends’ experience. Steidl and Steinberg would like to help answer your questions and ease your concerns by offering a free seminar on planning and preparing your will. Registration Appreciated. 412-684-1098 No Girls Allowed! Tuesday, Nov. 13th 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. This boys only program is all about games, magic, creepy, slimy, things and all boy related stuff! Join us afterschool for an activity hour that is sure to create lots of laughter and fun! Grades 1 – 3. Registration a must. Activity Room II. Talbot Tellers Fall Storytelling Session! Thurs, Nov. 1st , 15th, and Dec. 6th 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Calling all middle schoolers who are interested in making new friends, playing games and learning stories. This program is designed to teach the art of storytelling. Participants will learn and create a storytelling program to be performed later in December. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club! Wednesday, Nov. 28th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Don't let those picture perfect moments get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Scrapbooking will take place in Great Room A of the Community Center. Story times! Toddle on Over~ Calling all toddlers, ages 2 thru early 3s, join in the fun with stories, songs and activities that fit the imagination of this fun loving group! Younger or older siblings are invited to participate too!! Wednesdays, Now thru Dec. 12th Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Books and Blocks: a Mommie and Me Lapsit~ For moms who are looking to make new friends and build a foundation in literacy with their babies, this is for you! Stories, songs and simple activities will fill this time together! Ages newborn thru 2 years. Thursdays, Now thru Dec. 13th 10:00 a.m. – 10: 30 a.m. Adventures with Books! Preschoolers, ages 3 thru early 6’s, come join the fun as each Girls Rock! Tuesday, Nov. 27th 4:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. Are you into creating jewelry, charms and all things girly? Then join us for some fabulous fun because we all know “Girls Rock!” This afterschool activity hour is for girls in Grades 1-3. Registration a must! Mystery Book Discussion Club Wednesday, Nov. 14th 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss Open Season by C.J. Box. Copies of the book are available at the library. Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue! Save the Date!!! Shop Till You Drop! Thursday, December 6th, Visit our Holiday Sparkle Shoppe as we join in the Annual Tree Light-Up Celebration sponsored by the Township of Hampton at the Hampton Community Center. All the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. Some “Shoppes” include Tupperware, Premier Designs, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite Candles, homemade gifts, jewelry and much more!! Make and take craft for the children as well!! CLOSING-CLOSING-CLOSING Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! The library will close at 5:00 p.m. Wed. Nov. 21 st and reopen Tuesday, Nov. 27th. www.thehamptonnews.net 7 Police Log (Continued from page 4) ness he noticed that the top half of the front door was cracked from someone striking it. He didn’t notice any other damage. Police also checked the other businesses in the complex and did not observe any problems. On Sunday, October 14th, Hampton Police were dispatched to 3872 Route 8 for a report of broken windows in the front of the business, Bezidream FX Studio. The owner reported that someone broke out two front windows sometime between Friday October 12th at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday October 13th at 11:00 a.m. Nothing inside was stolen, damaged or disturbed. It did not appear that anyone had gained entry. DUI Arrest On Sunday, September 23rd, while on patrol at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Route 8 southbound, Hampton Police observed the actor’s vehicle swerving upon the roadway as it drifted back and forth within the right curb lane. Police followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at Burger King. Police could detect a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage upon the operator’s breath, as well as displaying other signs of impairment. The driver was unable to pass field sobriety and was placed under arrest for DUI. Charges have been filed. On Saturday, October 6th while on patrol at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Route 8 near Clearview Road, police observed a vehicle traveling northbound weaving back and forth and failing to maintain a lane of travel. The vehicle would also make sudden abrupt movements in an attempt to maintain a single lane of Expires: November 30, 2012 (Continued on page 13) www.thehamptonnews.net 8 There’s an APP for That! by Autumn Edmiston For Gene Cahill, Hampton High School alumni for the class 2007, that phrase has particular meaning. A research programmer by profession, Cahill now works at the Software Engineering Institute at CMU in the field of advanced mobile systems. While in college, Gene received a grant to research the Android Development Platform from a local bank. Gene enjoyed that project so much that during his senior year at John Carroll University, he developed "Assignment Planner" to help track assignments, due dates, homework, projects, courses, classes and grades. He found the app so helpful that he decided to share it with others. Gene Cahill Cahill explained, “I uploaded it to the market never expecting it to grow. But, the app became so popular it made it to #13 in its category. I continue to receive feedback and make enhancements to Assignment Planner. Ideas for apps that I can apply for personal use are of particular interest to me.” Gene plans to start graduate school in January and expects additional ideas will present themselves to develop apps in helping him with productivity, organization and other educational focused needs. Who knows what apps will come from Cahill’s imagination during grad school? 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Cranberries grow on vines in what they call bogs -marshy beds that are generally found near wetlands. Bardonner Square 4949 Route 8 Gibsonia, PA 15044 Office Hours by Appointment 724.443.1331 Cranberries are gathered with a boom in a flooded bog The Greeting Gallery HALLMARK GOLD CROWN Shoppers Plaza Allison Park, PA 724-443-6615 We had so much fun last year that we want to do it again! Join us for our 10th Annual Early Bird Sale on Saturday, November 10th 7:00 - 9:00 AM In Your Bathrobe (We’ll be in ours!) And get an additional 10% off your entire purchase (excluding Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments) This applies from 7:00-9:00 AM And you MUST be in your bathrobe. Bring in a non-perishable breakfast item to be sent to the food bank and enter for a chance to win a $50 Greeting Gallery Certificate The harvest is all but complete in the New England states; beginning in mid September and running through mid November. There are two methods of harvest –wet and dry. Walk behind machines remove the berries from the vines and fill burlap bags in a dry harvest. These are often removed from the bogs in helicopters. From there they are graded based upon color and their ability to bounce. The firm berries will bounce and the soft will not. These are packaged and sold fresh. During a wet harvest, the bogs are literally flooded which cause the cranberries to float. “Egg-beaters”, as they are referred to in the industry, stir up the water in the bogs and cranberries drop from the vines. Booms are used to pull the berries to one area in which they are lifted by a conveyor or pumped into trucks for delivery. These cranberries are primarily used for sauce, juice, and dried. I find the dried cranberries can add a burst of flavor to a lot of dishes. They especially compliment salads with color and flavor. Spinach Almond and Cranberry Salad Yield: 4 Spinach Leaves 4 Cups Sliced Almonds ½ Cup Sugar 1 TBL Dried Cranberries ½ Cup Red Onions, Thin ¼ Cup Feta Cheese ½ Cup Orange Segments 1 Cup Place the almonds on a baking stone or parchment lined pan, sprinkle with sugar and toast at 350° F for 5 to 10 minutes –until the nuts begin to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. (Continued on page 11) www.thehamptonnews.net 10 Current Events Spaghetti Dinner Benefits: Blessings for Benjamin Dinner Theater Sunday, November 18, 2012 Time: 1 pm – 5 pm St. Victor’s Church, 527 Bairdford Road, Bairdford, PA The Wild Allisons of Parkwood Presbyterian Church are presenting a dinner theater, “The Red Velvet Cake War”, on November 9th and 10th. Friday’s theater will consist of dessert and the play for $15, Saturday’s theater will be a four course dinner with the play for $25. Reservations are required. Tickets are being sold at the church office Monday through Thursday and at the church on Sunday mornings. No ticket sales at the door the nights of the performances. The “Red Velvet Care War” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. It is a comedy about a situation that develops between family members while holding a family reunion. Parkwood Presbyterian Church is located at 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Allison Park. 412-486-9220 or email: [email protected]. 4th Annual Mission Mall Saturday, November 17th, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park Come experience a fun, mission-oriented way of doing your holiday shopping! There will be over a dozen local and international non-profit groups present, selling a wide variety of both unique and practical fair trade and handcrafted items made by both local artisans and those in developing countries. All sales will go directly to the vendors’ mission charities. Organizations participating include Ten Thousand Villages, BeadforLife, Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry, The Olive Branch, Hope Ministries Int’l, Anuak Women’s Ministry, Providence Connections, Ugandan Gold Coffee, African Team Ministries, The Nyadire Mission, PAL CraftAid, North Hills Community Outreach and Honduras Hope. Items available for sale include handmade jewelry, international crafts and home décor, nativity sets, ornaments, children’s items, fair trade coffee and chocolate, baskets, wood carvings, gently used books, pillows, hats and scarves, tote bags, handmade “black and gold” items, and much, much more. Make your money work for good by shopping at the Mission Mall! Tickets $10 (Kids 2 and under, free) Food provided by The Spaghetti Warehouse & Oakmont Bakery. Auctions, Raffles, and Prizes! Benjamin, 3 years old, was born with cataracts and a rare brain malformation called polymicrogyria. It has caused cerebral palsy, severe developmental delays, and has limited his ability to function independently. Proceeds will be used to enroll Benjamin in Conductive Education, a therapy designed to help children with neuro-motor impairments. You can purchase tickets in advance by calling 412-720-4540 or visit www.blessingsforbenjamin.com. Chef’s Corner (Continued from page 10) Meanwhile, remove any thick stems from the spinach and place in a serving bowl. (Bagged spinach is almost always prewashed). Attractively arrange the onions, orange segments, dried cranberries, and feta cheese on top of the greens. Sprinkle the top with the coated almonds. Serve with your dressing of choice. Present this coupon to THE GREETING GALLERY BUY ONE GREETING CARD GET ONE FREE of equal or lesser value up to $2 In Shopper’s Plaza 724-443-6615 Exp. 11/30/2012 One Coupon per customer www.thehamptonnews.net 11 A Soccer Legend Hangs up his Spikes by Tina Harper Local soccer legend and winningest girls’ soccer coach, Frank Christy, will retire as the Hampton High School Girls’ Soccer coach at the end of this season. Mr. Christy began his soccer career playing for Fox Chapel High School, then Bethany College, WV. He started coaching youth soccer in 1973 including positions with Fox Chapel Girls’ Varsity; Linsly, WV Boys’ Varsity; and Hampton Boys’ Junior Varsity. For the past 22 years, Mr. Christy has been the head coach of the Hampton Girls’ Varsity. Since 1974, Mr. Christy has taught science and physical education / health, with the last 25 years at Hampton Middle School. He decided to retire as the soccer coach, because he is nearing retirement in his teaching career and is interested in pursuing coaching at a different level; namely college. In 28 years of coaching girls’ varsity soccer, Mr. Christy boasts 434 wins, 120 losses, and 38 ties. In 2009, he recorded his 400th win, a Pennsylvania state record. Other notable memories include WPIAL championships at Fox Chapel in 1985 and at Hampton in 1994 and 1995. This year’s girls’ team had a regular season record of 11-7-1. They advanced to the playoffs, beating Fox Chapel in the first round 2-0 and losing to Peters Twp.1- 0 in the second round. The team gave Mr. Christy a season to remember. The players show their respect and admiration for Mr. Christy. Sophomore goalie, Alyssa Hunkele admires his cool, “Mr. Christy always knows what to do and he never seems angry or upset. He always seems calm." Sophomore sweeper, Lexi Meglio expressed her appreciation, “Mr. Christy has changed and shaped the HGS program to where it is today. I have grown up hearing his name, and I have been truly honored to have gotten the chance to be coached by someone with his knowledge of the game of soccer. He has touched many people's lives throughout the years, including myself, to make us all smarter and better players. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten.” Mr. Christy reflects on his youth coaching experience – “the tremendous rapport and admiration I have for all the women and men I’ve had the pleasure of coaching during that time period. It’s incredible to see what they have all been up to since their playing days!” Mr. Christy is appreciative of his assistant coaches, especially Bill Paholich who has been there since Mr. Christy became a head coach. Senior captain and midfielder, Vanessa Ceravolo summed up her experience, “It has been a great pleasure being coached by Mr. Christy, one of the best, most dedicated, and well-respected coach- Hampton High School Girls’ Soccer Team. Photoyears by Donna Falso es in WPIAL. His many of experience and knowledge of the game is what have made us better soccer players. Mr. Christy not only taught us the game, he also instilled the virtues of teamwork, respect, and good sportsmanship. He has touched many lives over the years and has made a positive impact for girls’ soccer at Hampton High School. We wish him the best of luck in the next chapter of his life. We love you Coach Christy!” Hampton High School Girls’ Soccer Coach, Frank Christy. Photo courtesy Madia Photography. Photo courtesy Madia Photography. www.thehamptonnews.net 12 Members of the Soccer Team Sport their Feminine Side Despite a downpour and chilling temperatures, the Hampton girl’s soccer team did not disappoint themselves or their fans. On Saturday, October 20th, during WPIAL first round soccer playoffs, unseated the Fox Chapel Foxes with a 2-0 victory! Senior and captain, Amanda Spencer scored both goals and Hampton’s strong defense kept their opponents scoreless. The win made the fun of Hampton’s homecoming dance, which took place later that evening, all the more exciting and as evidenced by the photo…Lady Talbots “clean up” just as victoriously as they can play! Police Log (Continued from page 8) travel. The vehicle was pulled over at the BP Station at Wildwood Road. The driver immediately exited his car and began stumbling toward the police unit. He was escorted back to his vehicle and advised he is not to exit the vehicle when stopped by the police. The operator’s license was found to be under suspension, DUI related and had been expired since March 31, 1979. After failing field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest. Charges are pending. On Sunday, October 21st at approximately 2:30 a.m., while on patrol on Route 8 near Duncan Avenue, Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police were able to clock the vehicle at 70 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver displayed signs of being impaired as well as there being a strong odor of alcoholic beverage upon his breath. The operator submitted to a PBT, which registered positive for the presence of alcohol in his system. After failing field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest for DUI. Charges pending. Senior varsity team members L to R: Brianna Intrieri, Vanessa Ceravolo, Amanda Spencer, Geneva Howat and Kate Zierenberg 2012 HAEE Race Day Recap On Saturday October 6, 2012, over 700 participants braved the cold wet morning to compete in the HAEE 5k Race at Hartwood Acres. The Hampton Middle School Band provided the pre-race entertainment. At the shot of the cannon, the runners/ walkers were off! Congratulations to Hans Rottman, Dominic Wyzomirski, and Tod Herchenroether who finished first, second, and third respectively in the Men’s category. The top three finishers in the female category were Stacey SahrHermen, Nicole Luchansky, and Bridget Jankowski. For pictures and a complete listing of all age group winners, please visit the HAEE website at www.hamptonalliance.org. More photos are available courtesy of Drew Falcione posted on Google Picasa Website. Click here or find the link at www.thehamptonnews.net. Vehicle Crash - DUI Arrest On Thursday, September 27th, Hampton Police were dispatched to the area of 3004 E. Hardies Road for a two-vehicle crash at approximately 9:50 p.m. While in route, officers were advised that one of the operators was attempting to leave the scene. The reported vehicle was swerving and hitting signs and trees. The vehicle struck a mailbox and came to rest. The male operator exited and attempted to flee the scene on foot. Police located the male in the 3100 block of East Hardies Road. He was unable to maintain his balance and showed other signs of being under the influence. The driver was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. He was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charges to be filed. end Additional HAEE Race Day photos are available on Picasa website. Courtesy of Drew Falcione Volunteer Race Coordinators www.thehamptonnews.net 2012 Race Champions Stacey Sahr-Hermen and Hans Rottman 13 Homecoming (Continued from page 1) and Anne Bergman were crowned King and Queen of Hampton High School. 1977 class Alumni Queen Jill (Stern) Steinmetz and of the Football Team Captains Ron Kennedy & Ralph DiBucci presented the honors. Current Student Council President Halli Larkin and Vice President Brian Shields presented a dozen yellow roses to Steinmetz. Fellow 1977 classmates continued the celebration of their Hampton High School 35th reunion on Saturday evening at Wildwood Country Club. Another halftime highlight was the unveiling of the winning Talbot Mascot Dog “Shocka” owned by Stritzinger from the Hampton High School. The other top contenders for the title from each school were: Middle School‘s "Sydney" Loebig; Central Elementary’s "Trixie" Bianco; Poff’s "Julie" Bouch; and Wyland’s “Lucy” Obringer. A ceremony will be held at Central Elementary to award Shocka and her family with a special plaque and dog tag. Students at each of the schools donated money to vote for their favorite dog. A total of $1,631.80 was raised from the contest and was used to help three local families in need. Setting a new record, over 725 students attended the highly anticipated Homecoming Dance on Saturday night at the Hampton High School. Colorful mums decorated the entrance, and students needed a school ID to enter the cafeteria that was decorated in the theme of “Under the Sea.” Girls clad in elegant cocktail dresses and guys in suits with colorful shirts and ties danced the evening away to music spun by a DJ. Cookies were provided, and everyone had a great time. www.thehamptonnews.net 14 Hal is a private attorney with 25 years experience and two local offices: one on Babcock Boulevard and another on Mt. Royal and Duncan. He is the recipient of the 2007 Hampton Township Citizen of the Year award and the 2009 Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award. May I please have your vote on th November 6 as your State Representative? Thanks, Hal English Paid for by the Friends of Hal English www.thehamptonnews.net 15 Players L to R: Zach Barger, Richy Myros, Zach Hartle, Ross Andersson, Timmy Troy, James McDaid, Leif Lindgren, Tyler Steedle, Blaise Smith, Aaron White, Zack Mattiuz, Jasen Simon, Brendan Doyle, & Gabe O'Reilly. Cheerleaders L to R: Amanda Gaydos, Lexi Rieger, Alyssa Alessandria, Gwyn Koladish, Nicole Schirra-Vaccarello, Vienna Howat, Tirzah Ryssel, Alexia Weber. Photo courtesy of Mike Berarducci, SBI Photos It was an Amazing Run for the Dawgs but it’s Time to Move on F by Sandy Smith or the Hampton Junior Football Association (HJFA), the 2012 season began in early August. For the Senior Dawg Football players, many of whom have been playing since they were 6 or 7 years old, this was their last season with HJFA and Head Coach Dave Helon. And what an impressive season it has been. Coach Helon has led the Dr. Domenic Febbraro (Continued on page 17) Serving Allison Park & Surrounding Communities 412.492.4088 www.myhealthfirst.us 4091 Route 8 • Suite 200 Allison Park, PA 15101 www.thehamptonnews.net 16 Hampton Junior Football (Continued from page 16) Dawgs through another undefeated regular season within their division. Their offense and defense have scored a combined 273 points this season, while only allowing 38 points! For the Senior Dawgs, this will be a bittersweet game as the culmination of all of their hard work and preparation will come to an end this Saturday when they take on Mars Blue in the UYFL Super Bowl. The boys are gearing up and looking forward to a great rematch against Mars Blue. The HJFA offers an instructional football program for boys, ages 6 to 12. The organization provides the boys with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while having a lot of fun, working hard and meeting new friends. HJFA participates in a competitive league called the United Youth Football League (UYFL) along with other schools in our area including Pine Richland, Mars, Shaler, Saxonburg and many others. So come out this Saturday, say farewell to the Senior Dawg Football players and Cheerleaders and join the HJFA Cheerleaders, parents and fans as they cheer on the Dawgs to a Super Bowl victory. The Super Bowl game will be held this Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00 at the Shaler High School Football Field. Good luck to the team and best wishes as you move up into the Hampton Middle School team. Shark Week! A Great Tournament Season The Hampton U15 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament team had a rough start in the Saxonburg Tournament in late September. The girls could not manage to win a single game in the seeding, but with some tough coaching and determination to win, the team came from behind to win first place in the Saxonburg Tournament. Their competition this year was Natrona Heights, Saxonburg, Penn Township and the toughest win of all Karn City. Thanks to coach, Steve Stokes in helping with the win! Sitting: Angela VanGorder, Morgan Gillespie, Sam Clutter, Abbie Morris. Second row: Megan Thornton, Alyssa Hunkele, Ashley Stokes, Rachel Pletz, Gianna Rotellini and Maddie Nelligan. Third Row: Coaches: Steve Stokes, Steve Thornton, John Morris, and Sam Rotellini. www.thehamptonnews.net 17 Sports Mall Named Best Lawyer Hampton Township resident James Mall was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2013 in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Litigation Construction. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peerreview survey in which more than 36,000 leading attorneys cast almost 4.4 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Congratulations to James Mall! Cross Country Team Places in WPIAL Championships Members of the Hampton Cross Country team competed in the WPIAL Championships on Thursday, October 25. Congratulations to the boys’ team, which tied for third place, and the girls’ team, which claimed fourth place. Individually, senior Brian Shields took fourth place, sophomore Lauren Neugenbauer-Wagner and junior Nate Sloan finished in 12th place and junior Gina Alm finished in 21st place. The four students will be competing in the PIAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 3 in Hershey, PA. The girls' event starts at 11 a.m. and the boys' event starts at 1:15 p.m. Hampton Football Player and Coach DeMatteo Honored Head Football coach, Jacque DeMatteo was honored with Coach of the Week for the Hampton vs. Knoch football game. The Pittsburgh Steelers honored DeMatteo at the Steelers game on Sunday, October 28th vs. the Redskins. Hampton High School Senior, Jon Nigro was voted by the fans as Eat N Park/ WPXI Player of the Week for the Hampton vs. Franklin Regional football game. The Hampton Talbot football team will compete in the first round of the WPIAL Championship against Hopewell High School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at Fridley Field. Tickets are $6 at the door. Go Talbots! Sportsmanship Award The WPIAL Sportsmanship Committee met on October 1 st to review submitted applications for the 2011-2012 PIAA Sportsmanship award. The application was by Athletics Director Bill Cardone and clearly demonstrated Hampton’s effort to maintain good sportsmanship in every respect. The WPIAL Sportsmanship Committee selected Hampton High School as one of the four schools to receive the 2011-2012 awards. This is the third year Hampton has received this award! The PIAA Sportsmanship banner for the 2011-2012 awardees will be presented to school officials and students at the 2012 WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit at the Heinz History Center on Wednesday, November 14th. The Hampton News 412-818-6491 [email protected] Visit our website: www.thehamptonnews.net www.thehamptonnews.net 18 Teach Your Children Well A Gail Scott Gail & Cody by Jan McCune, Owner of Doggone Happy Pet Service s the lyrics say, “teach your children well”, that applies to teaching them about dogs too, even if you don’t own a dog. Recently I was walking two dogs when a school bus stopped and dropped off young children, probably between the ages of six and eight. As often happens, the kids were all over the street and most unfortunately unsupervised. The kids ran past us and were just being kids. I kept the dogs on a short leash and they were managing the chaos well. Then all of a sudden, one of the kids turned around, bent down Ivy smiling towards the dogs’ faces and screamed at the dogs. Fortunately, these two dogs’ reaction was to turn and look towards me for instruction on what to do and how to handle this. Thank goodness they did. In another situation, a fearful dog could have snapped at the little boy and possibly made contact. And, I’m sure the parent of the little boy would have blamed the dog had he made contact. My reason for using this as a subject is to try and remind parents to teach their children that dogs have teeth and they will use them to protect themselves at any time. Even when an adult is walking them on leash outdoors. Please instruct your children that if someone is walking a dog, to leave room around the dog in case the dog doesn’t like children or is nervous. Remind them as I said, dogs have teeth and will use them if your child frightens them. Realtor Our Hampton Office has opened at 5048 Route 8, Gibsonia C: (412) 260-8424 W: (724) 449-9900 x255 [email protected] PUFFY PAWS MOBILE DOG GROOMING 412-956-7297 (PAWS) Busy Schedule? Arthritic Dog? Fearful Fido? No cages! One-on-One Attention! www.puffy-paws.com Pet Food Donations Accepted I bring my salon-on-wheels to your driveway! Pet Sitting, Training & Behavior Counseling Many pets are ending up at shelters due to the economic downturn. Local families need your help to keep their pets at home. Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Pet Hotel and Pet Salon is accepting donations of good-dated, unopened, non-prescription dog and cat food for NHCO to assist local families in need. Donations accepted through November 15 at Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, 13055 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090. PLUMBING LLC 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 412.486.4090 724.444.8826 www.simonicplumbing.com www.thehamptonnews.net 19 Hampton Junior Selected as One Young World Reporter by Autumn Edmiston Hampton Junior, Madeline (Maddie) Adamczyk, was selected as one of 36 reporters in the region, for One Young World, a global youth leadership summit held in Pittsburgh in October. “Our goal is to provide an intensive youth journalism project that engages high school students in globally focused, fact-based reporting and well-reasoned opinion pieces,” said Jennifer Snyder-Duch, associate professor of communication at Carlow University and co-founder of the YMAP coalition. “The One Young World summit presents a unique opportunity to immerse local students in global issues and help them hone their journalism skills.” One Young World, which has the largest representation of countries other than the Olympics and United Nations, attracted 1,500 delegates from 186 countries to discuss the most pressing global issues, tackled daily by our world’s leaders. One Young World was launched in London in 2010. YMAP partnered with the World Affairs Council and One Young World to offer a “Media Boot Camp” that equipped high school students from 26 school Reserved Seating: adults $7 & students $5 districts in Southwestern PennsylGeneral Admission: adults $6 & students $4 vania to cover the summit as youth reporters. During the two-day boot camp in October, supported by The Heinz Endowments and a Spark Award from The Sprout Fund, students learned skills relatto storytelling and story development, use of various media – Classifieds are free in the Hampton News ed including video, audio, photography, blogs, writing and infographics – and publishing. “The Media Boot Camp taught me how to write a story with a deadline. During camp we worked independently and in groups. I chose education and health as my topics. Attending the breakout sessions and home dinner, enabled me to interact with future leaders who addressed these topics,” stated Adamczyk. Maddie enjoyed hearing former president Bill Clinton speak, meeting people from other cultures and was honored to represent Hampton High School at the event. She plans to Call to try a FREE DANCE CLASS or a FREE CLOGGING CLASS! utilize her writing skills in her career choice. Her advice to others, “Keep writing, it pays off. This event Class times are: broadened my skills and I 5:30-6:15 Adults / 6:15-6:45 Ages 6-12 /6:45-7:30 Ages 13 and up believe it will provide opportunities for the future.” Visit: www.ht-sd.org 412-818-6491 [email protected] Richelle Lyn School of Dance Dance classes for kids and adults! (412) 487-1880 www.Richellesdance.com Free Clogging class offered November 7 only www.thehamptonnews.net 20 North Hampton Fire Department Monthly Chief’s Report - September 2012 By Chief John Schwend Monthly Incident Summary: Commercial Fire Alarm Commercial Structure Fire Brush Fire Vehicle Fire Gas Line Struck/Smell of Gas Inside Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter Smoke investigation indoor or outdoor Appliance Fire Residential Fire Alarm Vehicle Accident with Containment CO Alarm Wires Down or Transformer Problem Residential Structure Fire Other Types of Incidents Total Incidents for the Month Total Incidents for 2012 Late Night (11p-7a) Weekday daylight (7a-5p) 4 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 2 7 0 3 1 3 25 288 43 112 Training and Events: Training for the month included a Fire Police Class that 14 members attended and a class involving CO alarms. Classes also included a Positive Pressure Ventilation class and driver training. New Membership: We can always use new members who are interested in firefighting or as drivers only. There is a place in the department for anyone who is interested in helping. Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.. 5048 Route 8, Gibsonia, PA www.howardhanna.com Office: 724-449-9900, ext. 231 Cell: 724-816-4488 Attorney Hal English Castle Town Square South 4284 William Flynn Hwy (Route 8), Suite 207 Allison Park, PA 15101 Get your yoga on at the Hampton Holistic Center! Bring a friend and take advantage of our 2 for $20 deal! You’ll each pay only $10! We offer:: Happy Hour Yoga every Friday from 5:30-6:45pm Morning Yoga every Monday and Thursday from 8:009:15am Yoga for Runners & Cyclists every Wednesday from 5:306:15pm The regular fee for all classes is $15/class or $48/4-class card. Visit www.hampton-holistics.com or call us at 412-486-1829 for more information on each of these classes. www.thehamptonnews.net 21 A Full Service Hair & Nail Salon formerly Becky’s Hair Atelier $2 OFF $5 OFF Men’s Haircut any Color Service HURRY Expires 11/30/12 for new clients HURRY Expires 11/30/12 for new clients $5 OFF Shellac Manicure HURRY Expires 11/30/12 for new clients 1701 Duncan Avenue Allison Park, PA 15101 (412) 367-3000 www.thehamptonnews.net 22 North Hills Community Outreach Thanks for Helping! Thanks to everyone who helped their neighbors in need last year. Because of the generosity of donors and volunteers, NHCO provided services to 6,083 families, including emergency food and utility help, adult scholarships, free rides for seniors, and much, much more. Dine Out, Help Neighbors California Pizza Kitchen, http://www.cpk.com, Ross Park Mall, will hold a canned food drive to benefit NHCO November 5-11. Bring 5 boxed or canned items and receive 20% off your check! For more information, contact Megan at 412-548-1399. Thanksgiving on Every Table North Hills Community Outreach is collecting food items to create complete Thanksgiving meals to distribute to local families in need. Items that make a meal include: grocery store gift cards of at least $10, large boxes of stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes, canned cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, easy pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, muffin mix, turkey gravy mix and napkins. Donations are accepted through November 14. For more information, contact Vicki at 412-487-6316, opt. 1, or visit www.nhco.org. Volunteer Opportunities at NHCO Open Your Heart to a Senior, a program of NHCO, immediately needs substitute drivers and ride-along dispatchers for the Free Rides for Seniors shuttle. No special license needed; training provided. Please contact Kerry Mulhern at 412-449-0151. Open Your Heart to a Senior, a program of NHCO, has lots of opportunities for volunteers to help seniors stay safe at home. Leaf raking and show shoveling are two great ways teens and groups can help. Contact Nancy at 4120307-0069 for more information or visit www.nhco.org. North Hills Community Outreach needs volunteer instructors for a vehicle ownership class. Contact Linda Robins at 412-4876316, opt. 2 for more information. Hampton High School Class Reunion—1977 www.thehamptonnews.net 23 Depreciation Lands Museum Win this John Buxton Painting! Washington At The Point, 1753 Beautifully framed in Burl, and signed by the Artist; A Giclee print Canvas, 32 x 20 inches. One in a series of Buxton paintings chronicling the journey of George Washington and Christopher Gist from the Point in Pittsburgh to Fort Le Boeuf. Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization offers you the opportunity to purchase ticket(s) at $5 each. Drawing will be held on November 22, 2013, the 260 th anniversary of the Actual Event! (Winner need not be present) Tickets are available at the Museum every Sunday from 1-4pm and at the Hampton Township Police Station, Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 412-486-0563. Thomas A. Bonidy, D.D.S., P.C. Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry Providing beautiful smiles in Allison Park for 20 years * Cleaning and Prevention * Cosmetic * Restorations * Implants * Tooth Extractions * Teeth Whitening Most Insurance Accepted The Hydref, the Museum's Fall Festival 412.213.0075 Castletown Square North 4290 Route 8, Suite 202 * Allison Park, PA www.thehamptonnews.net 24 Tu Sei Bella Salon & Spa is excited to now be trained and certified in RICI Curl systems, which include cutting technique, proper products, and application. Our styling team invites you to call for a free curl analysis and complimentary curly hair styling. Purchase $100 Gift Card Get a $20 Gift Card FREE with this ad now through December 24th A few restrictions apply 20% Off Services with our NEW Stylist & Nail Technician Now through 11/30/12 with this ad Receive 10% off ALL Personalized Gift Baskets during the month of November Tu Sei Bella Salon * 3394 Saxonburg Blvd. * Suite 500 Building C Glenshaw, PA 15116 (412) 767-5390 [email protected] www.tuseibella.com www.thehamptonnews.net 25 David Tusick is 30th District Endorsed Candidate by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette T oo many of us feel the time of admirable and respectable politics has passed. We can remember when the gloves were removed after a campaign and our elected officials would work for the betterment of their respective communities for the common good. You could have a conversation with a friend of different ideology and agree to find common ground. David Tusick is a candidate that believes in that ideal and is fighting to bring it back to our commonwealth. His roots run deep as a 3rd generation member of the 30th district and a graduate of Fox Chapel Area High School. He is honored to have the opportunity to be elected to represent the 30th District in Harrisburg. In David's professional career, he has founded and managed several businesses while earning his degrees in Economics and Marketing from Robert Morris University. Currently, he is co-founder and a partner of Optimal, an advertising agency. Additionally, he sits on the board of a non-profit focused on education. Endorsed by the PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE as the 30th District’s Candidate of Choice, it states David T. Tusick has the potential to go onto great things.” David Tusick is asking for your vote this November. Tusick's campaign platform consists of 5 main points: A Voice for Small Businesses Fighting for People with Disabilities Restoring Funds to Public Education Supporting our Aging Population Reforming Property Tax It's time we put some new faces in office. Tusick knows the issues affecting our community and will focus on what's right for us, not a specific party. This year, at the bottom of the ticket, you will have your easiest choice. Vote Tusick. Paid for by Tusick for PA www.thehamptonnews.net 26 Save The Date Upcoming Events Pasta Dinner for Deb “The Bus Driver” Kruper When: Saturday, December 8th at 5:00 Where: St. Catherine’s Church on Wildwood Road Volunteers are needed: Kitchen Help, Ticket Sales, Set up, Clean up, 50/50 Auction Baskets, Serving Food, Baked Goods, etc. If you are available to help in any way, please contact Donna Falso 724-444-0443 or Carla Grob 724-443-0536. Visit us at www.designerdc.com Office 724-449-8416 or Cell 412-874-1600 Murder Mystery The Hampton High School Drama Club will perform “While The Lights Were Out” on November 8-10th in the High School Auditorium. The show is a farcical murder mystery and is being directed by seniors Cassie Lombardo and Rachel Zatezalo. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the curtain call at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students. For more information, please contact the Drama Club Advisor, Dan Franklin, email: [email protected] Jennifer Romero, M.D. Hannah Sahud, M.D. Sarah F. Schroeder, M.D. Please Welcome: Karl Holtzer, M.D. St. Catherine of Sweden Celebrates “One Night In Bethlehem” On Saturday, December 15, 2012, Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish on Wildwood Road in Hampton Township will celebrate the Christmas season with their 4th Annual “One Night in Bethlehem” family night of fun. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and include wonderful activities for children ages 2 through 10. The parish social hall is transformed into the marketplace of Bethlehem where families visit the shops and stalls to create a variety of Christmas crafts, play games at the “Bethlehem Game Stop”, win prizes at the “Candy Cane” pull and color in the “Coloring Kingdom”. Christmas stories are told throughout the evening in the stalls of the” Book Barn” and everyone enjoys cake and punch at Jesus’ Birthday Party. The family will find special treasures at the Christmas Stocking Auction and the Angel’s Bakery. The evening concludes with the Christmas Story told through an outdoor living nativity scene, complete with live animals and the cast of Biblical characters who witnessed the birth of Christ. Tickets are $6.00 per child and are available in the Parish Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on line at: stcatherineofsweden.org, a secure website. Adult admission is free with a donation of a baby item to benefit the Roselia Center of Catholic Charities. Attendance is limited to the first 150 children registered. For more information, call Saint Catherine of Sweden at 412-486-6001 www.thehamptonnews.net 27 www.thehamptonnews.net 28