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August 2011 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 6 No. 5
The Hampton News
What’s Inside
Police Log ................................. 4
Real Estate ................................ 6
School News .............................. 7
Library News ............................ 8
Sports ................................. 11-15
N. Hampton Fire Dept. .......... 16
Chef’s Corner ......................... 17
NHCO/Dep. Museum............. 20
Fundraisers/Save the Date .... 21
Classified ................................. 21
Doggone Happy Pet Svc. ...... 23
A Memorable 3rd and 4th of July at Hampton Park by Diane Prem
Healthier Children with Chiropractic (Revisited)
by Dr. Domenic Febbraro
As a society, we
(as parents) appreci-
ate the importance of
regular checkups for
our children‘s teeth,
hearing, and vision,
but we are poorly
informed of the need for
spinal checkups. This is a distressing fact,
because a Chiropractic checkup is one of
the most important checkups your children
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Some Kids Are Natural Heroes
By Diane Prem Take 12 year
old Hannah Dietz.
She didn‘t set out
to be a hero—
natural instinct
took over. When
the opportunity
presented itself, she
hesi tated only
briefly before kick-
ing into action.
And that action was
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A fter a hiatus of two years, Hamp-
ton Township reinstated the two-
day, July 3rd and 4th celebration in
honor of its Sesquicentennial. ―It was
wildly successful,‖ exclaimed Township
Manager Chris Lochner, after estimating
this year‘s attendance at approximately
25,000 people for the two-day event.
Hampton Community Park was abuzz
with activities such as the Hampton Ro-
tary 5K Race that had an all-time record of
300 entrants. This fundraiser supports two
$1,500 scholarships that are awarded an-
nually to graduating Hampton High
School seniors who have a stellar record
of community service and high academic
excellence.
Tailgaters could be found around the
park under their tents as early as 9:00 am,
prepared to make a day of the festivities.
Keeping the crowd entertained were the
inflatables, hayrides, petting zoo, chil-
dren‘s games, foul shooting contest, live
bands, 18th century artillery fire demon-
strations and a Stat Medical helicopter.
There were also fundraising activity
booths that support local groups such as
Girls Scouts, the Hampton Library, Hamp-
ton Football, and the American Legion to
name a few.
In a memorable moment, Hampton
High School alumni Maddie Georgi sang
a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled
(Continued on page 21) Maddie Georgi opened the event with the National Anthem (Photo by Michael Coelho)
Dr. Febbraro
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rescuing a five year old who had stumbled into the pond behind the
ball field in Hampton Community Park. Hannah had taken a break
from watching her brother‘s ball game by strolling through the fa-
miliar surrounding woods with a group of kids, when she spied the
distressed girl flailing in the pond. Not particularly fond of water,
rescuing the girl was foremost in her thoughts when she jumped in to
pull the little girl safely to land. The girl was unharmed but visibly
shaken. ―I couldn‘t believe I did it—I‘m just happy that I did!‖ said
Hannah. ―I was really proud of my sister,‖ chimed in 10 year old
Allison.
Young Hero (Continued from page 1)
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Police Log
28th Anniversary of
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT A good night to get to know your neighbors
Gibsonia Target Parking Lot Tuesday, August 2nd 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Festivities include: Games and giveaways, face painting, cook out
and refreshments, local police, fire and EMS vehicles, Lowes vehi-
cles and building kits, Drug Free America, Senior Crime Preven-
tion, Infant car seat information, Self-defense demonstrations, Cen-
tral Blood Bank blood drive and much, much more!
Show support in your neighborhood,
help build a stronger and safer community!
A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred
between June 23, 2011 - July 11, 2011.
DUI Arrest
On Saturday, June 25 at approximately 2:00 a.m., while police
were patrolling on Route 8 near Harts Run Road, police observed a
vehicle traveling at 56 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone. The vehicle
was unable to maintain its lane of travel, as it swayed back and
forth as well as crossing over the double line of Route 8 South on
several occasions. A traffic stop was conducted at the Hampton
Shoppes. While talking with the operator of the vehicle, police
could detect the moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage. Her
speech was found to be mumbled and slurred and her eyes were
bloodshot and watery. She was requested to exit her vehicle in or-
der to perform a series of field sobriety tests which she failed. The
actor was then placed under arrest for DUI and transported to
UPMC Passavant for testing. Charges pending lab results.
On Thursday, July 7 around 6:45 p.m., a vehicle was observed
driving on the wrong side of the roadway on Duncan Avenue. The
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driver pulled over on Duncan at the entrance to the Assembly of
God Church. The driver was highly intoxicated and was asked to
step from the vehicle to perform Field Sobriety Tests. He was un-
able to complete the tests as instructed and was placed under arrest
for DUI. The actor was transported to Passavant Hospital in order to
obtain a blood sample. Charges will be filed.
Underage Drinking/Marijuana Possession
On Monday, July 4 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Hampton Police
were dispatched to a vacant property off of Duncan Avenue for a
loud party. Police found and identified ten people who were all
under the age of twenty-one. There were full and empty beer con-
tainers, everyone was cited for underage drinking. Police also re-
covered a small amount of marijuana in which two individuals ad-
mitted to possession and will have additional charges filed. All par-
ents and the property owner were notified. They all responded and
retrieved their children and vehicles. Charges will be filed via sum-
mons.
Underage Drinking/Disorderly Conduct
While working the concert detail on Monday, July 4 at the
Hampton Township Community Park, Police spotted an individual
known to Police from past interaction and being under the age of 21
carrying an open alcoholic beverage in a green
bottle (beer). The Officer approached the individ-
ual at which time he began running through the
large crowd trying to evade the officer. The indi-
vidual was stopped by a patron at the concert
until officers were able to get him. The defendant
was taken into custody and transported back to
Hampton Township Police Station where a PBT
was issued with positive results. Citations will be
issued for Underage Drinking and Disorderly
conduct.
Solicitor's Permit
On Monday, June 27, Hampton Police De-
partment issued a Solicitor's Permit for one so-
licitor, who will be selling children's books and
educational material for the Southwestern Com-
pany.
Police Log (Continued from page 4)
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Pictured: Evan Wilson, Adam Farabaugh and Oliver Ebeling-Koning at the Botball Ball Tournament
HHS Robotics Club Earns World Championship at International Botball Tournament
T he Hampton High School Robotics Club recently attended the Global
Conference on Educational Robotics in Orange County, Calif., where
they became World Champions. In the International Botball Tourna-
ment, the team earned first place in the Botball Double Elimination World
Championships; sixth place in the seeding rounds; and fourth place for their
combined scores of seeding, double elimination and project documentation. A
total of 63 international teams competed in the International Botball Tourna-
ment.
Their entry also won a Judges‘ Choice Award for Overall Engineering and
Design. Club members Adam Farabaugh and Evan Wilson won an award for
Best Conference Paper for their submission of ―The Camera: Botball‘s Most
Underrated Sensor.‖
Club members Oliver Ebeling-Koning, Adam Farabaugh and Evan Wilson
were in attendance at the conference. Other members are: Jeff Aquaviva, Matt
Doutt and George Uehling.
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Home News You Can Use… …. From Judy Gifford and Roger
Hampton Home Sales
6/16/2011 –7/15/2011
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3005 Whispering Creek $1.15M 4048 Clarkland 232,500
2121 North Villa Court 899,900 2529 Royal View 220,000 4807 Stonebridge Dr L1 605,900 3136 Haberlein 189,900 4634 Vitullo Dr 435,000 2371 Saddle Dr 180,000 4661 Keswick Court 400,000 5251 Stella Dr 179,900 2737 Flat Stone Court 399,900 4978 Lakewood 172,000 2130 Wyland Ave 325,000 2755 Drake Ct 141,900 3298 Long Meadow Dr 290,000 2758 Drake Ct 140,000 5032 Apple Ridge 265,000 4421 Laurel Oak 133,000 3318 Oaknoll Rd 263,500 2290 Ferguson 95,000 4190 Middle Rd 257,000 3155 Cheltenham 90,000 2487 Hitching Post Rd 250,000
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Although natural gas prices have dipped a bit since 2008 and electricity prices have stayed level, the trend line goes up for both from 2011 forward. The U.S. Energy Information Administration esti-mates an average annual increase in residential energy costs of 2.3% through 2035. So...if energy cost projections hold, and as-suming an average annual American energy bill of $2,200, you'll pay 2.3% more each year (that's $50 the first year) if you do nothing your bill will inch closer to $4,000 by the year 2035. Ouch. Three energy saving retrofits that pay off: 1. Seal and insulate your ductwork in unheated spaces. 2. Add attic insulation and seal air leaks. 3. Caulking and weather stripping. Watch for this fall’s Home Seminar Series fo-cusing all on decorating, every Wednesday eve-ning in October at Hampton Community Library.
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Hampton Township School District Offers Property Tax Rebate Program
The Hampton Township School District is offering a property
tax rebate program for the 2011-2012 school year, which will bene-
fit senior citizens, widows/widowers and disabled persons on fixed
or limited incomes. The program provides rebates to taxpayers
whose reported income on their 2010 Pennsylvania Property Tax
and Rent Rebate Program (PA-1000) application, Line 1, Proper 2,
is $18,000 or less. The rebate will be equal to 50 percent of the
Pennsylvania paid standard rebate.
The complete resolution is available on the District website at
www.ht-sd.org/District/Administrative Offices/Director of Admin-
istrative Services, along with the required application forms.
Claims for a property tax rebate can be filed with the District
Director of Administrative Services between July 1, 2011 and April
1, 2012. Each claim must include the following:
• The School District’s completed rebate form;
• A signed copy of the PA-1000 for 2010, verifying
income;
• A copy of the PA rebate check received after
7/1/2011 or a copy of the bank statement indicating
the direct deposit amount received from the PA De-
partment of Revenue; and
• A copy of the receipted school tax bill for the 2011-
12 tax year. All School District taxes must be current
before filing.
The program only is effective for one year, and
will be considered for renewal by the School Board
next year. Questions concerning the policy or how to
apply for the rebate should be directed to Mr. Jeff
Sheila Seiling, Realtor, ABR, SRS, RRS
Kline, District director of administrative services, at kline@ht
-sd.org or by calling 412-492-6308.
Workshops, which will help instruct residents on how to
properly fill out the required paperwork to be considered for
the rebate program, will be held this fall. Notices will be
posted advertising those events.
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Library News
3101McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
No Girls Allowed!!!
Tuesdays, August 9th, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
This boys only program is all about worms, dirt, mud, cowboys,
knights and all things boy related. You‘ll find no Fancy Nancy
here or the color pink! Join us for an activity hour that is sure to
create lots of laughter and fun! Ages 5-9. Registration a must.
Traveling Tales!
Join us each week as we travel the world hearing tales from
around the world! This storytime is sure to be filled with fun,
laughter, songs and new friends! Storytimes will be geared to-
wards preschoolers but younger siblings are invited to attend.
No Registration is necessary. All storytimes begin at 11:15 a.m.
There are 2 sessions to choose from:
Wednesdays, now thru August 10th .
Fridays, now thru August 12th.
Where in the World is Fluffy?
Wednesdays, now through August 10th , 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Fluffy is gone! Find out each week where Fluffy has been as he
sends packages back from his travels. This activity hour will be
filled with stories, games and adventures around the world.
Ages 5 -9. Meet in the library – make new friends!
W-O-R-L-D spells BINGO?!!?!?
Wednesdays, now through August 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 7: 45 p.m.
See the world as each week we play a special game of bingo fea-
turing the place that Fluffy is currently visiting. This is a family
night activity – all ages are encouraged to attend.
Registration Appreciated.
Magic Treehouse Brown Bag Adventures!
Thursdays, now through August 11th, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Jack and Annie fans won‘t want to miss this book club program.
Enjoy trivia, activities and making new friends as you travel
through a different book each week! Bring a bagged lunch and
drink -you never know where you might end up, and you could
be hungry! Ages 7 -9 or fans of the series. Registration a must!
Featured books:
August 4th – Ghost Town at Sundown
August 11th – Civil War on Sunday
Boys Stay Out!!!
Friday, August 12th, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you love Fancy Nancy, the colors pink, purple, silver, gold,
etc., all things pretty and frilly then this girls only program is for
you! No slimy, creepy crawlies here! Just lots of girly fun!
Ages 5 -9. Registration a must!
Novel Destinations Book Discussion!
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a new book discussion as we travel the world without
ever leaving the library. Sample some culinary delights of the
country that is featured in each book. Books will be available at
the library for check out. Registration Appreciated.
Wednesday, August 24th – Inheritance of Loss, by Kiran Desai
Greg Joseph, Bass Player for the Clarks, presented the winners of the
Hampton Community Library raffle an autographed Guitar
Jason Kikel
Claire Taylor with her brother Christian
Around the World with Fluffy
The End of Summer Reading Club Party!
Thursday, August 11th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For all participants in the One World, Many Stories reading pro-
gram. Join us we travel the worlds playing games, making
crafts, storytelling and much more! Winners for the Summer
Reading Club prizes will be drawn that day. You do not need to
be present to win, but we hope you will join us for an evening of
fun and entertainment! Registration is required!!
You are Here and You are Finished
End of Summer Reading Party!
Friday, August 12th , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
For all those who participated in the Summer Reading Program:
You are Here, come hang out in the library while it‘s closed and
do the one thing that drives the library director crazy- eating
and drinking in the library. Registration is required.
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WPXI-TV Skylights Media Days Welcomed Hampton High School
When it comes to High School
football Channel 11 is the place to
turn. This year John Fedko kicked
off the coverage early with Skylights
Media Day, July 11th at Heinz Field.
The Hampton Talbots were
interviewed by Channel 11 report-
ers, received tours of Heinz Field
and had their photos taken on the
scoreboard at Heinz Field.
―This was a terrific event,‖ said
Skylights host John Fedko.
―Channel 11 has always been com-
mitted to covering our tremendous
High School athletes. Hosting them
at Heinz Field was spectacular.‖
Skylights coverage on air be-
gins on September 2nd but on line
the excitement is already under way.
At WPXI.com/skylights we have
hundreds of pictures from media day of play-
ers and coaches and cheerleaders. We will
also keep everyone updated on facebook at
―Channel 11 Skylights‖ and on Twitter at
―Fans of Fedko.‖
A special thank you to our Skylights
Media Days sponsors, Wendy‘s, Trib Total
Media, S&T Bank, GNC, West Liberty Uni-
versity, University of Pittsburgh Asthma In-
stitute and the Marines.
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Concordia Recognized for Outstanding Quality of Care
Concordia Lutheran Ministries evolved from a
small, safe haven for orphan children, founded in 1881.
Now celebrating 130 years, Concordia Lutheran Minis-
tries acquired two facilities: Sunrise of Cranberry and
Sunrise of Fox Chapel.
Concordia‘s range of offerings includes adult day
services, personal care, home care, hospice, medical
and rehabilitation services, pharmacy for residents, re-
tirement living, skilled nursing, and medical equipment
capabilities. With these new locations, Concordia will
have a total of 622 personal care beds and 70 memory
support units. Concordia President and CEO Keith
Frndak said, ―We are looking forward to the opportu-
nity to serve more and to serve better. Both facilities
are in remarkable condition and will support our grow-
ing continuum of care.‖
Concordia is one of the largest and most comprehen-
sive senior care providers in the country and its Penn-
sylvania Department of Health inspection results are in
the top 2%. According to Medicare‘s newly installed
rating system, Concordia‘s Cabot location earned the
highest designation, a five-star rating and received the
inaugural in Quality Care Award.
There are nine locations in the Concordia family:
Concordia at Cabot, Concordia of the South Hills, Con-
cordia at Rebecca Residence, Concordia of Fox Chapel,
Concordia at Cranberry, Concordia at Ridgewood
Place, Concordia at the Orchard, Good Samaritan Hos-
pice, and Concordia Visiting Nurses.
Local Graduate Begins New Career
Julie Byrnes, a Hampton High School graduate, is excited
to begin her career in the teaching world. Byrnes entered Du-
quesne University as an Elementary Education Major, and
along the way she picked up a Minor in Spanish and a Certifi-
cate in Instructional Technology. With her newly earned de-
gree, she will be teaching Kindergarten at Heartprints Center
for Early Childhood Education located in Cranberry. Heart-
prints is a well established preschool that was recently ap-
proved to start a Kindergarten curriculum and Byrnes will be a
part of the team pi-
loting the program.
―Attaining a Spanish
Minor and Technol-
ogy Certificate made
me more marketable
when applying for
jobs, stated Byrnes.
―I would advise col-
lege students to de-
clare a minor that is
unique to their ma-
jor. Due to a tough
job market, it is im-
portant to stand out
on a resume, in an
interview, and hope-
fully as a new em-
ployee.‖ For more
information on the
programs offered at
Heartprints, call 724
-741-1008.
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“Who Are Those Guys?”
Following a very competitive late June tryout and evalua-
tion process ten boys and one girl were selected to represent
Hampton baseball on its 11 year old, B tournament team. The
coaching staff immediately reserved spots in four consecutive
July tournaments, including Brad-Mar-Pine, Pine Richland,
Indiana and Bauerstown. The B‘s made great strides over the
course of the first two and were feeling extremely confident as
the team headed down Route 910 for tourney #3, Indiana
Township‘s ITAA Classic.
Visit the website for the rest of the story.
First Row: Nick Coughenour, Trent Aguiar
Second Row: Doug Obenrader, Michael Schuetz, Cole Caval-
line, Adam Graff, Michael Delbianco, Chris Suddeth
Third Row: Mia Commendatore, Zach Case, Andy Kubay
Coaches: Mike Graff, Doug Obenrader, Rick Coughenour,
John Aguiar
2011 Hampton U11 B Team
1st row: Andrew Coholich and Michael Orban
2nd Row: Brayton Slate, Kyle Hoehler, Noah Radomski,
Nathan Johnstonbaugh and Matthew Commendatore.
3rd Row: Anthony Coll, Bo Ritz, Zach Barger, Adam
Stroud, and David Butler. Coaches: Rich Radomski, Joe
Coholich, Keith Hoehler, and Eric Slate.
Hampton's 10B Tournament team went undefeated and won
1st place in Etna's 10U Tournament in July. Zach Bargar
was the MVP for the championship game against Sharps-
burg. Bargar hit a home run that cleared the fence in the
outfield and brought in 2 additional runs!
2011 Hampton U10 B Team
2011 Hampton U8 B Coach Pitch
Front Row: Harry Hamlin, Johnny Rizzo, Colin Murray,
Brennan Murray, Robert Leppert, and Matthew Kubay
Middle Row: Luke Santorello, Hunter Thompson, Nate Lam-
bert, Aidan Camerota, Charlie Gantt, and Ethan Varley
Coaches: John Rizzo, Larry Thompson, Head Coach Frank
Camerota, Dan Gantt, and Mike Lambert.
Coach Camerota didn‘t have much time to draft a B team, but
when the final decision was made, he took these young play-
ers to three tournaments. They didn‘t bring home a trophy,
but gained a heck of an experience and had a good time.
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Pictured in Photo: Coaches: Sheetz, Kowalski, Clutter, Nelligan
Top row: Chloe Nelligan, Amanda Zelnis, Ashley Sheetz, Marina Smith, Samantha
Clutter Bottom Row: Laryn Edwards, Molly Staszak, Alaina Nugent,
Morgan Gillespie, Sidney Kowalski, and Ashley Lambert.
T his group of girls played remarkably well together and ended
the Natrona Heights tournament with an outstanding record
of six wins and zero losses! A no-hitter ball game was pitched by
Morgan Gillespie, to earn herself the most valuable player award.
Gillespie did not realize it was a no hitter and stated, ―I was very
thankful for the team and the way we played together‖. Sam
Clutter, Molly Staszak, Amanda Zelnis and Ashley Sheetz were
also awarded MVP‘s for their contribution to a perfect record!
Local Target Starting Softball League for Charity
The Richland Township Target
store has a team of volunteers, led by
Hampton‘s own Mara Lehman, who
have pulled together for projects such as
creating a playroom for the Lighthouse
Foundation and hosting blood drives for
the Central Blood bank. Their latest
idea will allow for any local organiza-
tion, business or charity to get involved
and make money for their favorite char-
ity!
It all started when two Target
stores, Richland and Butler decided to
challenge each other to a softball game.
The loser had to pay $100.00 bucks to
the winners‘ charity fund. Of course
Richland stepped up to the plate and
won. Since the first game, other stores
wanted a piece of the action. That got
the teams thinking, who else wants to
challenge our Target teams? If you
have a group interested in a healthy ac-
tivity to benefit your favorite charity,
contact Mara at the Richland Target and
step up to the plate.
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2011 U12 Natrona Heights Fast Pitch Champions
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This year, the U15 team was young in age, but the
talent of these young ladies managed to work their
way to a championship win over Memorial Day
weekend in Indiana Township and late July in
Saxonburg! Hampton had tough competition this
year, but with their dedication and drive they exe-
cuted enough wins to bring home the trophies. The
MVP's from Saxonburg were respectfully awarded
to: Maddy Nelligan, Gianna Rotellini, Katya Bitt-
ner, and Megan Thornton.
Front Row: Alyssa Hunkele, Maddy Nelligan,
Courtney Kuzemchak, Megan Thornton, and
Stephanie Rizzo.
Back Row: Call up for Katya Bittner: Chloe Nelli-
gan, Erica Tronetti, Abbie Morris, Ashley Stokes,
Marissa Bagley, and Gianna Rotellini.
Coaches: John Kuzemchak, Sam Rotellini, Head
Coach Steve Thornton and Linda Bagley (Aimee
Gmuer not present for picture at Saxonburg Tour-
nament)
2011 U15 Saxonburg Fast Pitch Tournament Champions
Fox Chapel
Division
Visit the website for the update on the 2011 U10 Fast Pitch Tournament: www.thehamptonnews.net
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2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Named
Five Hampton High School graduates,
who excelled in a variety of sports, will be
inducted at a dinner reception at Wild-
wood Country Club on Saturday, Septem-
ber 10. There will be a golf outing on Fri-
day, September 9, at Pittsburgh National
Golf Course.
The 2011 Hall of Famers are: Jennifer
Best Akers - 1993/Soccer, Basketball,
Track & Field; Roy Horne - 1957/
Football, Track & Field; Dave Mannella -
1978/Football, Track & Field; Becky
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Hampton High School Rowing Team Rows to Nationals
Katie Dukovich on World Development Team
By Tina Harper
T he Hampton High School Rowing Team per-
formed remarkably well this spring, despite
flooded river conditions which kept them
from practicing outdoors. On May 19-21, the team
traveled to Oak Ridge, TN and competed in the 2011
Midwest Championships. The JV4 women placed 1st
in their event, which qualified them for a trip to Na-
tionals, May 26-29 in Cherry Hill, NJ. The ―4‖
means four rowers and a coxswain and consisted of
Jordan Bamrick, Catie Bert, Kelley Bittner, Katie
Dukovich, and Jessica Garver. This is the second
time the girls have competed at Nationals.
The JV4 men also made it to Nationals this
spring, the first time in the history of Hampton Row-
ing, which started in 1999.
The men‘s ―4‖ consisted
of Katie Schuetz, Chris
Garver, Alex Krills, Matt
Lombardo, and Will Zang.
Senior Katie Dukovich
has been a standout rower
since she joined the team
her freshman year. Based
on Katie‘s ERG (indoor
rowing machine) times,
she was invited to attend a
camp for the US Rowing
National Team. She was
selected for the World
Development Team, a
stepping stone to partici-
pating in the Olympics.
Katie trained for five
weeks at the Coast Guard
Academy in Connecticut, The 2010-11 Hampton High School Rowing Team Photo courtesy of Madia Photography
Senior Katie Dukovich made
the World Development Row-
ing Team, a stepping stone to
participating in the Olympics.
then in Germany for 10 days. Katie
remarked, ―It was a great experi-
ence! Our boundaries were pushed
to the limit. I think it makes you a
better person.‖
Rowing is a year-round sport.
The team begins training when
school starts, 4-5 days a week, on
the river or indoors, depending on
the weather. During the winter,
practice continues indoors with
weight lifting, conditioning, and
ERGing. With the competitive sea-
son in the spring, training continues
through May. Most rowers attend
summer rowing camps.
Hampton Rowing Team is lead
by Head Coach Chelsea Prior and
Assistant Coach Barry Rogers. Ac-
(Continued on page 19)
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Schwend’s Monthly Report - June 2011
Monthly Incident Summary:
CO Alarm no Illness 0
Commercial Fire Alarm 4
Gas Line Struck/Smell of Gas Inside 2
Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter 2
Electrical Problem in a structure 2
Residential Fire Alarm 4
Residential Structure Fire 1
Vehicle Accident with Containment 5
Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 1
Vehicle Fire 1
Wires Down or Transformer Problem 2
Other Types of Incidents 1
Total Incidents for the Month 25
Total Incidents for 2010 202
Late Night (11p-7a) 38
Weekday daylight (7a-5p) 71
Noteworthy incidents: NHVFD was dispatched along with HVFD
and mutual aid for a house filling with smoke on West Hardies Rd. at
approximately 1:30 a.m. on the 23rd. The source of the smoke was
found and the house was ventilated.
Former Fire Chief John Harkins passed away this month. John was a
Life Member with over 1500 career fire call responses.
New Membership: We can always use new members who are inter-
ested in firefighting or as drivers only. There is a place in the depart-
ment for anyone who is interested in helping. Please contact an officer
at 724-443-5250, or visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.
will ever have! We can appreciate this by understanding
that your child‘s spine protects their spinal cord, which
contains billions of nerve fibers that send ―well‖ mes-
sages and life-giving energy to every part of their body.
Interference to these nerve fibers can occur when
tiny spinal misalignments called vertebral subluxations
exist. Subluxations distort messages from the brain to
the rest of the body, leading to a state of dis-ease, and a
lowered resistance to illness results when the body is in a
state of dis-ease. In effect, vertebral subluxations rob the
body of its optimal ability to heal and repair itself from
within, thus diminishing a child‘s capacity to express
health and vitality.
Reasons for the cause of infant and childhood sub-
luxations include labor & delivery difficulties, such as
breeched births, C-sections, and the use of forceps or
vacuum extraction at birth. Slips and falls associated
with play-time, and sport-related injuries also play a role
in the occurrence of subluxation early on. In fact, health
problems in childhood, or even adulthood, have been
traced back to spinal damage at birth.
Warning signs of vertebral subluxation may include
fatigue, joint pains, ―noisy‖ bones, frequent falling, hy-
peractivity, postural imbalances (shoulder/hips appear
unlevel), and recurring illnesses such as colic, head-
aches, ear, nose, and throat infections. Chiropractic
care specifically corrects subluxation, thereby restoring
the body‘s natural and optimal healing ability. It is not
necessarily a ―treatment‖ for all of the above named con-
ditions, but an approach aimed at the underlying cause in
most cases.
The focus of my practice is to educate and encour-
age whole family participation toward the goal of opti-
mal health through Chiropractic care. Recognizing that
prevention is always the best defense against the possi-
bility of disease is critical for our existing and future
generations of truly healthy, drug-free children.
For more information on Chiropractic research
pertaining to pediatric health care, visit
www.icpa4kids.org.
Dr Febbraro (Continued from page 1)
At Health First Chiropractic, Dr. Domenic Febbraro
serves Hampton Township and surrounding communi-
ties with over 15 years experience in pediatric and adult
corrective spinal care. A graduate of Central Catholic
High School in 1988, he received his doctorate from
Life University, School of Chiropractic in 1996. He is a
member of the Chiropractic Fellowship of PA, and the
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. His
purpose is to educate and care for as many families as
possible toward optimal health through natural Chiro-
practic care! (located on Route 8, just south of Harts
Run Road intersection)
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Botball is a standards-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-
neering, Math) competition in which teams design, construct and pro-
gram fully-autonomous robots that accomplish tasks within the con-
straints of a game. The club is actively seeking sponsorships to continue
their participation in this vital STEM-oriented activity that provides real
-world experience to high school students.
For more information about Botball or the Hampton High School
Robotics Club, please contact club advisor Mr. Vince Kuzniewski at
Botball (Continued from page 5)
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Watermelon….Delicious? Yes Nutritious? More so than You may Think
by John Rizzo
N othing says summer quite like the cool refreshing taste of
watermelon. Originating in the Kalahari Desert, water-
melon has been grown and harvested for food for over
5000 years. Pictured in hieroglyphics on the walls of ancient Egyp-
tians, watermelon was considered a regal food and was often buried
in the tombs of kings for their afterlife. It quickly found its way to
America with the European colonists and African slaves.
Today, the United States produces over 4 billion pounds of
watermelon a year primarily in Florida, California, Texas, Georgia
and Indiana. 85% of this is grown for the retail market and pretty
much all of it is consumed within the United States.
Watermelon is a great source of Vitamin A, which promotes
good vision and counteracts night blindness, and Vitamin C needed
for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. And
equally important, the carotenoid lycopene is abundant in water-
melon. Extensive studies of lycopene has shown that its antioxidant
and cancer-preventing properties can protect humans from several
forms of cancer including prostate, breast, endometrial, lung and
colorectal.
Although it‘s not very difficult to get children to eat water-
melon, the following recipe will add a whole new dimension to the
fruit that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Watermelon Strawberry Lemonade Servings: 4
Hull the strawberries and wash well. Place the watermelon, straw-
berries, lemon juice and water in an electric blender and blend on
high speed until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer to
remove any stringy pulp. Add the sugar and stir till dissolved.
Chill and serve.
Adult Watermelon Strawberry cocktail:
Add 4 ounces of vodka to the Watermelon Strawberry lemonade.
Watermelon, cubed
and seeds removed
6 Cups
Sugar
Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup
1/2 Cup
Strawberries 1/2 Cup Water 1 Cup
Burglary
On Sunday, June 26 residents of the 2400 block of Lin-
den Drive returned home from being away for the weekend
and found items had been taken from the house. A Wii game
system was taken along with several tools from the resident's
tool cabinet. Investigation to continue.
Fire
On Thursday, June 23 Hampton Police responded to a
residence in the 2600 block of West Hardies Road for a base-
ment filled with smoke. Some household cleaning products in
a bucket somehow reacted and caught fire. North Hampton
VFD, Hampton VFD and Richland VFD responded and han-
dled the incident.
Vandalism
On Thursday, June 23 several residents along Haberlein
Road had their mailboxes vandalized overnight. No one saw
or heard anything suspicious. No suspects at this time.
Theft
On Thursday, June 23 and employee at the BP at 3915
Route 8 reported sometime between approximately 10:30 and
Police Log (Continued from page 5)
11:00 a.m., someone took a change purse from her purse. The two
suspects were searched as well as the premises with negative results.
Investigation to continue.
Tree/Wires Down
On Monday, July 11 at 5:00 p.m., police received a report of a
tree down on wires and tree on fire on West Bardonner Road. The
tree was not on fire upon arrival. Wires were down between Flor-
ence and Gittings Drive with the top of the tree on the wires. Fire
Police and Fire Department were on scene. Police notified Duquesne
Light Company, and the Hampton Road Crew supplied barricades to
close the road between Gittings and Florence Drive. At 6:35 p.m.,
Duquesne Light Company was on scene and took control of the
road.
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The Solution to Summertime Soreness
by Rebekah Delling
A s summer wears on, it‘s easy to get
worn down. Outdoor chores and even
fun activities can take a toll on your
body. But relief is just around the corner at
Words & Bodyworks Massage Therapy, con-
veniently located on Rte 8. Our therapists
specialize in Deep-tissue massage to alleviate
your worst muscle pain and tension. You‘ll be
delighted with our comfortable rooms, person-
alized service and affordable prices. In fact,
now through August 25, purchase our Sum-
mer Super Special and receive 2 one hour
massages for only $65.
Visit www.wordsandbodyworks.com or call
412-378-0652 for more information.
cording to Coach Rogers, ―Rowing - as beauti-
ful as a ballet, as tough as football, a sport any
high school student can participate and excel
in.‖
The Hampton High School Rowing Team
welcomes additional members, especially
boys. If you are interested in joining the team,
contact Coach Rogers at (412) 487-4930.
Rowing (Continued from page 15)
Cyber Schools & Academies: Promises & Practices
What if cyber schools and acad-
emies were ‗the thing‘ right now be-
cause of financial benefits more so
than the academic benefits of moving
students, parents, teachers, and admin-
istrators alike into delivering the type
of authentic, individualized, and en-
gaging, education that is possible today
because of the technologies that are
now available to us?
Assuming cyber schools and acad-
emies aren’t ‗the thing‘ right now be-
cause of financial benefits, I would be
inclined to see the same types of qual-
ity planning, implementation and per-
formance management in cyber
schools and academies as I see in brick
and mortar buildings. I would see
members of the delivery chain – who
include for- profit vendors and non-
unionized educators as well as mem-
bers of the public sector - grappling
with challenge, governance, program,
and project management. I would see
a focus on recent performance against
trajectory and milestones. Simply
stated, assuming cyber schools and
academies aren‘t ‗the thing‘ right be-
cause of financial benefits, I would see
members of the delivery chain encoun-
tering sleepless nights worrying about
whether the system is delivering on the
targets it has set. This would require a
laser focus on deliverology (n.): a
systematic process for driving progress
and delivering results in government
and the public sector.
Who makes up your cyber school or
cyber academy delivery chain? The
combination of the right mindset with
the right methods will guarantee re-
sults. To learn more about effective
teaching and learning in the online
environment, contact Melanie Sitter:
Advertorial by Melanie Sitter
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Depreciation Land’s Museum North Hills Community Outreach
Volunteer Orientations and Opportunities at NHCO
Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer trainings are held at
various times and locations every month. Call 412-307-0071 to
learn more about helping a senior remain safe and independent
in his own home. North Hills Community Outreach will hold
an orientation session for interested volunteers on August 11,
1:30 PM, at NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Ave
(AGH). Contact Linda Robins at 412-487-6316, option 2,
x3215 to sign up. Volunteers are needed to weed, harvest, cut
grass and deliver food for North Hills Community Outreach‘s
garden in Bellevue. Contact Rosie Wise at 412-307-0069.
Free Computer Classes
North Hills Community Outreach offers free computer classes
to help people become more comfortable using computers in
their job searches. Classes are open to everyone and include
Introduction to Computers, Introduction to the Internet, Inter-
net Job Searching, Word, and Excel. The classes take place at
NHCO‘s Millvale Satellite, 416 Lincoln Ave on Wednesdays
from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Call 412-487-6316, option 2.
Smullin Dawson - 1996/Swimming; and Diane Vitunic - 1996/
Soccer, Track & Field.
These five athletes will be recognized during the pre-game
ceremony at the September 9 football game against Ringgold.
Tickets for the dinner are $35 per person and may be pur-
chased at the High School Athletics Office. Tickets will be
sold at the door for $40. Additional information is available
through the office of the Athletic Director at 412-492-6389.
Hall of Fame (Continued from page 15)
Saturday, September 17 5:30 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Reservations Required
Revelers are invited to a lively gathering at the ―Talley Cavey
Tavern‖ at the Depreciation Lands Museum. Experience an
evening of historical entertainment in the atmosphere of an
18th century frontier tavern. Patrons will be indulged with
refreshment, libations and victuals of the highest quality,
served by a staff of curious colonial characters. Enjoy au-
thentic 18th century music by The Pittsburgh Historical Mu-
sic Society, games and entertainment. Stroll the museum
grounds, and shop in the Talley Cavey Mercantile.
Visit the website: www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org or stop by the
Hampton Township Police Department during normal business hours
to order tickets. Cost per ticket is $25
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Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia Walk
Come join the 2011 Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia Walk
as we raise funds to support the Western Pennsylvania Chap-
ter of NHF (WPCNHF), the National Hemophilia Foundation
(NHF) and to raise awareness about the bleeding and clotting
disorders community. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
9:00AM Check-In * 10:00AM Walk Begins
North Park * Boat House * Allison Park, PA
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Bring your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to this
festive and fun event! The Western Pennsylvania Hemophilia
Walk will be held rain or shine.
For more information about the Western Pennsylvania Hemo-
philia Walk, please visit www.westpennhemophilia.org or
contact Madonna McGuire Smith, Local Event Manager:
724.741.6160 or [email protected].
HAEE Annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ Hartwood Acres 9:00 start Register online at www.hamptonalliance.org
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Banner as an F18 Fighter Jet flew overhead piloted by 1995
Hampton graduate, Lieutenant Commander Kristin Burke
Greentree. ―Wow! That was really special,‖ echoed bystand-
ers. The Clarks concert followed Georgi. The former IUP
school mates have developed a large local following and the
bass guitarist, Gregory Joseph, is a Hampton resident. They
have also appeared nationally on the Jay Leno Show. Both
evenings culminated in a spectacular fireworks display by
Pyrotechnico, the same group that supplies fireworks for the
Regatta.
Based on the many favorable comments, enthusiasm and
participation by residents in the events, Lochner believes they
will reinstate the two-day celebration next year. ―This would
not be possible without the help of the numerous volunteers
July 4 Celebration (Continued from page 1)
Hampton Talbot Tailgate Friday, October 14th 4:00—7:00 p.m.
Hampton Middle School
and township employees who put in extra time to make this a suc-
cessful event. I would like to especially thank the Hampton Fire
Police, the Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Medical Ser-
vices and the Civil Air Patrol.‖
Hampton native, F-18 Pilot Kristin Burke Greentree with students
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Imagine a dental crown made in one
visit! Most dental restorative methods
require more than one visit to the dentist.
On the first visit, you‘re injected with
anesthesia, the tooth is prepared, an im-
pression taken, and a temporary restora-
tion is put on your tooth. At a second
appointment a couple of weeks later, you
receive another injection, have the tem-
porary removed and a permanent restora-
tion is placed. A new piece of equipment
called a Cerec Dentistry Unit has
changed the way dentistry crowns are
made.
Utilizing this new technology, a
CAD camera scans the tooth with light
waves and utilizes no radiation. The
tooth is built utilizing a computerized 3-d
model and milled out on a milling ma-
chine while the patient is in the office.
According to Dr. Bonidy, ―because of the
precise measurements utilizing this tech-
nology, the crown fits like a glove. My
patients love it - they can have their per-
manent crown made in one visit‖.
According to Cerec, approximately
4% of dental offices in the country have
this new technology. Dr. Bonidy states
―the Cerec Unit delivers a better product,
saves time and is less aggravation for my
patients.‖
Dental Crowns Go Hi Tech by Autumn Edmiston
When asked why he brought the Cerec
Unit into his practice, Bonidy replied,
―technology is fascinating to me - anything I
can learn to help my patients is an important
part of my practice.‖ Bonidy also utilizes
digital x-rays - that are lower in radiation, oral
cancer screenings, and laser gum surgery. For
more information regarding the one-visit
crown, visit www.bonidydental.com.
The Clarks—Photo by Michael Coelho
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Pet Dog Etiquette by Jan McCune - CPDT - KA
Since I have a few dogs unfortunately I have frequent visits
to the vet. I‘ve noticed how a few people just don‘t think when
they go to a vet‘s office or a pet store. I‘ve seen dogs urinate on
a wall in the waiting room and the owners not even ask for some-
thing to clean up the mess. More dangerously I see people bring
their dogs into the vets office on a loose or retractable leash and
allow their dogs to go up to another dog in the waiting room.
Often time‘s dogs that are in the vet‘s office aren‘t feeling well
and the last thing they need is for a dog to jump on them or be a
wiggle pup in their face. Also I‘ve seen people really trying to
keep their dogs away from other dogs because they know their
dogs aren‘t dog friendly and/or their dogs aren‘t feeling well
only to have someone come in with their dog out of control. All
I‘m asking folks is for you to treat your vets‘ office and places
that you take your dog as you would your own home. Make sure
you walk your dog around before you take him/her into the vets‘
office or store. If they defecate or urinate, clean it up. You‘d
want someone to do that for you. When you go into the waiting
area, have your dog on a short leash and don‘t let them interact
with other dogs in the waiting room. Take a moment to look
around the waiting room, be aware the other dogs or cats in the
waiting area. Please don‘t let your
dog put its face in the doorway of a
cat carrier. Cats hate to be away
from their homes and the last thing
they need is to have a dog trying to
sniff them when they have no way
to get away from them. The stress
level for cats in this situation is
terribly high and can only exasper-
ate their health problems. Be
thoughtful of others and hopefully
they will do the same to you.
Fritz
Dog Central Daycare Center Floats at The Regatta
By Tracy Burns
Dog Central Daycare Center, located at 4750 William Flynn
Highway (Route 8) behind Allison Park Post Office, is Hamp-
ton‘s ―hangout‖ for the canine click. Dogs enjoy mingling, exer-
cising and playing with friends of their own kind. Dogs are wel-
come to stop buy for an hour or two, a day, an overnight or an
extended stay. Dog Central also offers a self-wash facility as
well as full service grooming.
Mike Stayert began the business three
years ago. He had just moved back to the area
and wanted to stay local to help care for his
parents. Having worked in a kennel when he
was younger, and having been a dog lover all
his life, Stayert decided to take classes in
―doggie daycare‖ and open his own business.
And he enjoys what he does.
After years of mulling the idea over, this
year Stayert decided to join the ―Anything
That Floats Event‖ at The Three Rivers Re-
gatta and take his furry friends along. ―It
looked like something fun to do. I had some
materials lying around and decided to put them
together into what quickly resembled the shape
of a boat,‖ explained Stayert. He used four 55
gallon drums, a panel from a chain-link fence
and a brown tarp to create his ―thing that
floats‖ and he topped it off, of course, with his three dogs Dread
Pirate ―Homer‖, Captain ―Leo‖ and Able Seaman ―Buddy‖!
―We didn‘t enter to win. We just wanted to have fun,‖ said
Stayert. This is just as well, since they came in dead last. No
worries, though. Stayert was awarded ―The Fastest Sinking
Float‖, of which he is quite proud.
So, if you have or know of a dog that needs anything Dog
Central Daycare Center has to offer, stop by and see all they have
to offer, not the least of which is an owner who really loves his
guests.
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Three chef-prepared meals daily
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation for shopping
& local appointments
Lots and lots of activities
Hampton Fields Village Independent Retirement Living at UPMC Senior Communities
412-492-8448 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd. * Allison Park, PA * 15101
A private dining room
Paid utilities
Beauty and barber shop
Chapel
Exercise Room and convenience store
Call to arrange a complimentary tour and lunch
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