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October 2015 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 10 No. 6
The Hampton News
What’s Inside
Police Log ...................................... 4
Real Estate ..................................... 6
Library News ................................. 7
Sports ........................................ 9-16
Current Events ....................... 17-20
HAEE .......................................... 19
Upcoming Events ........................ 21
PA State Rep. Hal English ........ 21
Volunteer Fire Department... 22-23
Depreciation Lands Museum ..... 26
Help Wanted ............................... 27
Hampton Homecoming
Athlete of the Week by Gail Scott
Hampton resident Matt Rech was
named the PG Athlete of the Week in the
Pittsburgh Post Gazette for the first week
of September. Rech is a senior running
back on the Talbots Football Team.
In the game against Allderdice on
September 4th, Rech rushed for a career-
high 285 yards which is the second most
yards by any WPIAL or City League
player in Week 1. Matt also scored four
touchdowns to lead Hampton to a 48-42
victory against Allderdice.
(Continued on page 16)
A Young Lady with a Big Heart
by Gail Scott
Caroline Hart was installed into the Junior
Ladies of Charity in August. The Junior Ladies
of Charity is a community service organization
within the Roman Catholic Church. It exists in
many churches as the Association of Ladies of
Charity Diocese of Pittsburgh or ALCDP. Car-
oline, 16, is a sophomore at Hampton High
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Kneeling in front: Luke Lacher, Mike Yu, Teddy Molingowski, Jack Brodman, Noah Hilton, A.J. DiDonato
Second Row: Katie Bishop, Lindsey Tarr, Maggie Gibson, Mia D’Amico, Riley Aguiar, former Hampton football player and husband
of former homecoming queen Russ Greer, Homecoming queen in 1965 Janice Heyne Greer, 2015 Queen Jackie Adler, 2016 King
Devin Wolford, Morgan Gillespie, Elena Dysert, Natalie Collins, Marissa Balish.
Third Row: Alex Wood, Dante DiBucci, Jorge Oliver.
H ampton Homecoming weekend
was busy with the Talbot Tail-
gate, Talbots football, crowning
of the King and Queen, and a Homecom-
ing Saturday dance. The weather couldn’t
have been any more beautiful with warm
temperatures and autumn sunshine. The
annual Talbot Tailgate was held on Friday,
September 25th in the Hampton Middle
School parking lot. There were record
crowds of people enjoying the games, eat-
ing yummy food from the different booths,
and having fun with friends. There was a
flurry of activity as people were putting in
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2015-2016 Homecoming Court
See Hampton Township Basketball Fundraiser Page: 10
Photo by Madia Photography
by Gail Scott
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Local Gymnasts Take Time off from the Mats for a Good Cause
September is service month at Jewarts gymnastics. On Sep-
tember 11th, the Pittsburgh Northstars collected hundreds of cans
of food for the NHCO and pairs of shoes for the Vietnam Veter-
ans. They made shoes out of denim for an organization called
Solehope, and held a bake sale for a coach in the Philadelphia
area suffering from a medical condition. They also invited an
inner city youth group to come visit the gym and the gymnasts
got the opportunity to lead them through some fun activities.
Only one week later, National Gymnastics Day was celebrat-
ed at the gym, which is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle
Network. Over 300 children came through the the doors of
Jewart's to enjoy the fun and help the cause. Through basket
raffles donated by Northstars parents and admission at the door,
almost $1,200 was raised.
Lainy Carslaw, special activity director at Jewarts, was sur-
prised and honored to receive a plaque of appreciation from
Children's Hospital for Jewart’s fundraising efforts over the last
five years. "It feels amazing to know our gymnasts have made a
difference. I didn't know we were getting an award and the fact
that it arrived on September 11th had special meaning. We al-
ways set aside gymnastics to focus on bigger issues on that
day."
Now that September is over, the Northstars will turn their
focus back to gymnastics and hope they can have another suc-
cessful season. "Once October hits," says Carslaw, "it's all
about winning and competition, but helping others is a win for
everyone."
Alicia Hinnebusch and Katrina Jones holding the
plaque of appreciation from Children’s Hospital
National Gymnastics Day at Jewarts
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The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to en-
hancing the quality of life of our residents and guests by providing
the very best in law enforcement services. The twenty-two officers
and two civilian clerks take pride in serving the community in a
professional and proactive manner. Thank you to the staff for helping to keep our community safe.
A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between
August 16th, 2015—September 2nd, 2015.
Theft From Vehicle
On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at 2:12 a.m. HTP responded to
Saddle Drive for an attempted theft. The reporting party stated that
they woke up and observed an individual inside their vehicle. They
also reported that they observed the individual looking into the
windows of their other vehicle. The reporting party ran out to con-
front the individual, but by the time they got into the driveway the
person had fled. A few items were stolen.
On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at 2:50 p.m. HTP received a
phone call regarding a theft from a vehicle that happened on Hitch-
ing Post Drive. The theft had occurred during the overnight hours
and a wallet was taken from the unlocked vehicle.
On Monday, August 24th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. an individual
came to the police station to file a delayed theft from vehicle report
that occurred on Indian Spring Lane. The report stated that on the
night of Friday, August 21st, 2015, someone went into their un-
locked vehicle and stole multiple items.
Telephone Scam - Treasury Department or IRS Calls Township residents have been receiving telephone calls from a
male who says he is from the Treasury Department or IRS, with a
different area code, and telling them that they owe money and have
to pay immediately, or someone will come to their door and arrest
them. This is a scam! Do NOT give any personal information to
them at the time of the telephone call. If you receive such a tele-
phone call and would like to file a complaint, log on to one of the
following websites: pafraud.gov; ftc.gov; or stopfraud.gov
Fraud
On Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. HTP received
a phone call from a resident who was getting suspicious phone
calls. The complainant stated that the male caller, who had a for-eign accent, called multiple times in an attempt to gain access to
his computer. The complainant was advised that this is a common
phone scam.
On Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at 1:28 p.m. a HTP officer an-
swered a phone call at the station regarding an attempted phone
scam. The reporting party stated that they received a phone call
from an individual claiming to be with Publisher's Clearing House. The reporting party was advised that this was a common phone
scam typically associated with individuals who attempt to gain
access to home computer systems.
Suspicious Circumstances
HTP were dispatched to Coventry Court for four juveniles
who were knocking loudly on residents’ doors. Several mailboxes
were observed to be damaged and a few street signs were removed.
The area was searched by officers, but the juveniles were not locat-
ed.
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Vehicle Accident
On Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 10:39 a.m., a HTP
officer came across a two vehicle accident on Route 8. Both
vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
On Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at 12:24 p.m. HTP officers
were dispatched to Mount Royal Boulevard for a two vehicle
accident. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
On Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 at 10:35 a.m. HTP re-
sponded to Route 8 for a three vehicle accident. There were no
reported injuries.
On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at 4:28 p.m. HTP
were dispatched to Mount Royal Blvd. for a two vehicle acci-
dent. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at 2:50 p.m., HTP
were dispatched to Wildwood Road for a utility truck that was
hung up on wires and stuck on a guide rail. The necessary utility
companies were notified, and upon making the scene safe, the
truck was removed from the scene.
DUI Arrest
On Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at 3:45 a.m. a vehicle was
stopped for multiple traffic violations on East Hardies Road. The
driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. end
Police Log (Continued from page 4)
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School and is a member of St. Catherine of Sweden Church. The
Roman Catholic Church has encouraged young women to be in-
volved in the community by forming this junior group. The
group motto is, "To serve rather than be served" in Humility,
Simplicity and Charity. Caroline told me, "I joined the Junior
Ladies of Charity because I like to help people and be a part of
something that betters the world, even if it's just in Pittsburgh
because every little bit makes a difference."
Caroline was installed with eight other girls during their year-
ly workshop for the
ALCDP. She and the
other girls were intro-
duced during mass and
installed with a bless-
ing from area priests
and given a blessed
cross in the name of St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton,
the saint that the group
is modeled after.
One of the things
Caroline likes to do is
help serve breakfast on
Saturday mornings at a
homeless shelter in
East Liberty called The
East End Cooperative
Ministry. She greets
guests as they enter for
breakfast. Caroline also
helps pour and serve
drinks and also hand
Junior Ladies of Charity (Continued from page 1)
Attorney Hal English
412-486-1923
www.halenglish.com 4000 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Allison Park, PA 15101
Caroline Hart
out trays with silverware to each guest at the shelter. The
East End Cooperative Ministry has a Facebook page for
more information about their services. In her free time, Hart
enjoys playing softball on the Hampton High School team,
playing the piano and violin, and continuing to be a great
student in school.
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Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. Now through November 24th
Registration is appreciated!
Miss Mousie’s Babies and Books! Wednesdays at 10:00
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Caregivers who are looking to make new friends, get out of
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this is for you! Stories, songs and interactive play will fill
this time together! Make new friends for both you and your
baby! Ages newborn thru 3 years old.
Registration is appreciated!
Pint Sized Picassos, Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Starting Now through November 18th. Join in our new program for the fall! This program will
combines stories with art and is designed for fun and mess for
little artists ages 4 through 6 years of age! Please dress in
clothes they may get “messy!” Registration a must!
Adventures with Books!
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Starting Now though November 19th.
Preschoolers, ages 3 thru early 6s, come join the fun as each
week you will experience a new adventure through stories,
songs, and rhymes! Registration is appreciated!!
Fluffy’s Famous Friends and Family Storytime! Thurs-
days, 1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Starting September Now through November 19th.
Meet Fluffy and some of his famous neighborhood pals each
week! Friends include such personalities as Peppa Pig, Dan-
iel the Tiger, Curious George, Pete the Cat, Froggy and so
many more. Each week a new friend will be introduced
through stories, songs and activities. Everyone is invited! But
storytime will be geared towards 3 -5 year olds.
Registration is appreciated!
Murder by the Book! A Mystery Book Club!
Wednesday, October 21st , 6:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson.
Books available at the library.
Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!
News and Views—Fasten those seatbelts!
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
A lively trip will take place with the startup of the weekly
"News and Views" discussion group.
"Expect some turbulence," quips moderator Gerry K. Smith,
local author and journalist, "from presidential debates
to world events to the price of eggs and Steeler tickets." Par-
ticipants will also enjoy sharing travel experiences as
well. New members welcome--with no baggage fees.
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Leaving Time, by Jodi Picoult. Copies of the book will be avail-
able at the library. Make new friends, meet new books!
Introduction to Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture
Tuesday, October 20th 7:00p.m.–8:00p.m. In this class, led by Maura Schuster, Licensed Practitioner of
Oriental Medicine, will introduce the basics of Oriental Medi-
cine: Did you know that acupuncture is but one component of
Oriental Medicine?
You will learn what conditions are best treated by acupuncture,
herbal medicine, and supplements.
Scared of needles? Maura will demo several techniques and pro-
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Cooks-N-Books: Traveling Across the USA!
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd
Mid-Atlantic (PA, NJ, MD, NY, DE) Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for
people who love to cook and make new friends! No real experi-
ence or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes
and food! We meet in Great Room A in the Hampton Communi-
ty Center. Here’s what to do…
1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library that has a
recipe that fits the region. 2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the
discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.
3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!
Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.
Essential Oils 101 on Wed., October 28th, 7:00p.m.–8:00p.m.
What’s all the buzz about essential oils? Do they just smell
nice or can they really be used as flavor enhancers, mood boost-
ers, and for therapeutic purposes? Maybe you are new to the
latest trend of essential oils or you have bottles piled in your
cupboard and have no idea what to do with them. Join us and
learn the basics of essential oils and how to use them and even
create gifts with them. (The holidays are right around the cor-
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A Day to Remember
O n Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th,
four of the Butler Valley Dawgs ADM teams got an
awesome experience as they became little NHL play-
ers (or at least felt like it) for just an afternoon. Butler Valley
Youth Hockey was invited along with several surrounding
youth hockey organizations to compete in a cross ice jamboree
at the brand new UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranber-
ry. The two sheets of ice along with the facility itself was a
sight to see for kids and parents alike. The kids were thrilled to
step out on the same ice that the Penguins practice on as they
skated around the giant Pens emblem painted at center ice
while raising their sticks in the air.
All of the participating teams were given four cross ice
games each, with various opponents. There was a great time
had by all teams involved and some quality sportsmanship
shown on and off the ice. Although they kept score, no one
really cared since all that mattered that weekend was the
smiles on the faces of a few hundred ADM players who got a
chance to get up, drag their parents to yet another rink (after
stopping at Starbucks of course), gear up, and play one of the
greatest games of our time.
Nothing beats seeing a four or five year old’s victory cele-
bration after scoring a goal. Or a miniature goalie feeling like
Marc-Andre Fleury, hitting his stick against the post after
making a save. As a parent you could envision greats like
Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, or Evgeni
Malkin when they were just young players like this, doing
their own victory celebration on a similar piece of frozen won-
der. The Pittsburgh Penguins made sure all participants re-
ceived a gift from the organization and there were even some
autograph sessions by Pens alumni throughout the weekend.
There was also some good food, a bouncy house set up for the
kids, and we can’t forget the busiest place that every parent got
dragged into, the Pens merchandise store. The children, both
boys and girls alike, are lucky to have so many organizations to
play for like the Butler Valley Dawgs in Western Pennsylva-
nia, and a classy organization like the Pittsburgh Penguins who
support youth hockey and the community every chance they
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Junior Football on Pace for Another Great Year
by Gail Scott
H ampton Junior Football is off to a
great start this season. HJFA has
three football teams that are di-
vided by age groups. Another important
feature of HJFA is that each team has a
talented group of cheerleaders that cheers
them on for every game.
The Hampton Dawgs team is made up
of boys ages 11 to 12 years old and their
head coach is Marty Dietz. The Dawgs
have enjoyed a fast start to the season with
a 4-0 start. They have outscored their op-
ponents (Shaler, North Allegheny, Butler
and Saxonburg) by a combined score
of 143-7. The Dawgs are led by a great
group of returning seniors who have been
playing for HJFA for quite some
time. The veteran players include: Daw-
son Dietz, Michael Berarducci, Ryan
Mankevich, Aidan Camerota, Hunter
Thompson, Gannon Carothers, Joseph
Liberto, Conrad Harold, Zach Reese and
Colin Kwiatkowski. So far this year,
twelve different players have scored points
and the starting defense has not given up a
point. Coach Dietz is in his 7th year of
coaching most of these boys and he notes,
“I have been coaching most of these boys
for over 5 years now. It is so rewarding to
watch the boys grow up from the age of 5.
Their ability to execute complicated foot-
ball plays is amazing and I look forward to
watching them continue through high
school. Coach Dematteo will be fortunate
to have such a great group of boys!”
The K-Nines team is coached by Dave
Helon and the boys and girl on the team
are ages 9-10. So far this season, the K-
Nines are 3-1. They have scored 100
points and have allowed 25. The K-Nines
are led by Joseph Mayer (Quarter Back
and Cornerback) and Maddox Lohr
(Tailback and Safety). Head Coach Helon
says "Playing the game of football gener-
ates several rewards for both the player
and coach. On the player side, they gain a
high level of physical fitness, competitive
fire, self-discipline, self-confidence and
how to function in a team environ-
ment. For the coaches, we get a sense of
accomplishment by bringing together a
group of 20 individuals and motivating
them to function as a single unit and to
watch them grow as a team."
The Hampton Spikes team is made up
of 6, 7, and 8 year old Hampton ath-
letes. Coach Jason Kelly notes that “most
of our players are first year players and are
doing a great job learning and applying the
basic fundamentals of the game. The boys
have shown great heart and never give
up.” The Spikes have had three games so
far and are 0-3 but they are looking for-
ward to their first victory. The Spikes are
lead by their 5 second year players, Nolan
Harris, Jack Halli, Mason Vinciguerra,
Rowan Straub and Porter Kelly.
2015-2016 HJFA Dawgs Photo by SBI Photos
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An Unusual Suspect Playing Junior Football
by Gail Scott
Heidi Kroneberg may be changing the way girls think
about football. Heidi, age 10, is the first girl to try out and
play for the K-Nines football team, a part of the Hampton
Junior Football Association (HJFA). This is her first year
playing football and so far she loves it.
Last year, Heidi, a fifth grader at Poff Elementary,
had been playing football with her friends and the boys
told her she should try-out for the K-Nines. She took their
advice and now she is on the team. She couldn’t wait for
the season to start at the end of the summer. She plays TE
(tight end) and tackle on both offense and defense. Her
teammates and coaches are very positive and supportive.
Coach Dave Helon commented, "Even though Heidi is a
first year player at HJFA, she is always willing to learn
and do exactly what is asked of her, which is vital in learn-
ing how to play the game of football - both physically and
mentally. She has been a pleasure to coach and is always
willing to do whatever it takes to help the team reach its
goals.” The K-Nines are having an awesome season so far.
Heidi says, “I wanted to play football because it gave me
the opportunity to try something different that most girls
would not do. I love playing football...it’s a blast!”
Heidi’s mom, Sha-
ron, played for the Pitts-
burgh Passion Football
team and Heidi wanted
to be like her mom. Hei-
di has always been very
athletic. Sharon says,
“As far as we know, she
is the only girl playing in
her league. It has been a
wonderful experience for
Heidi all around. I think
it is awesome that Heidi
is doing something that
most girls would not
think about doing and
maybe changing the way
young girls think about
what they can do and
how they should look.”
There have been a
lot of positive things
happening for women in
the sport of football this
year. The NFL hired its
first female referee, Sa-
rah Thomas. The Arizo-
na Cardinals hired Jen
Welter as the first fe-
male coach in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Passion
won back to back cham-
pionships this year.
Above: 2015-2016 HJFA Spikes
Below: 2015-2016 HJFA K-Nines
Photo by SBI Photos
Above: Heidi Kroneberg #3
Below: Heidi tackles opponent
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Hampton Middle School Team
Coaches Mr. Sheetz and Mrs. Close took the 7th and 8th
grade cross country team to The Slipper Rock University
Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, September 19th.
The girls finished in 24th place out of 47 schools. 564
girls participated in the race.
The girls finishing times:
Megan Cook (14th) 12:25.4
Julia Kocsis (91st) 13:48.1
Searrah Bierker (101st) 13:54.2
There were 677 boys that participated in the race and
Hampton finished 7th out of 50 schools.
The boys finishing times:
Johnny Rizzo (51st) 11:43.9
Joe Fish (58th) 11:48.8
Gage Galuska (86th) 12:05.4
Both coaches were pleased with the results.
Also, St. Mary’s in Glenshaw participated as a team on
their own and came in 21st place for the girls. Partici-
pating for St. Mary’s was Olivia Bianco and she came in
4th place with an outstanding time of 11:57.8.
Middle School Soccer... from Dream to Reality
by Kim Ferer
In May 2015, the Hampton
School Board approved the inau-
gural season of boys and girls
middle school soccer teams.
School Board member Bob
Shages and Hampton parent
Keith Gmiter were the driving
force behind this significant step
forward for soccer in the district.
Athletic Director Bill Cardone
was fully supportive and ex-
tremely helpful in obtaining the
approval of the teams. Both
teams are made up of 7th and 8th
graders. Each team will play
two scrimmage games and 18
official games, with the regular
season coming to an end in late
October.
The boy’s team consists of 24
field players and two goalies.
They are led by Coach Jeff Bau-
man and Assistant Coach John
Galioto. Jeff was an all WPIAL
player for North Allegheny High
School and is currently the Presi-
dent of the Hampton Soccer
Club. The girl’s team is made
up of 23 field players and two
goalies. They are led by Coach
Brigette Gibbons and Assistant
Coach Michael Zebrine.
Brigette is a Hampton graduate
who played varsity soccer for 4
years at Hampton. She is cur-
rently the health secretary for
Hampton School
District.
Coach Bauman
says “We are so
proud of the kids.
They are dedicat-
ed, enthusiastic,
and working ex-
tremely hard. We
are hoping to not
only bring a high
level of training to
develop their soc-
cer skills, but also
instill the values of
sportsmanship and
fair play through
playing the great
game of soccer.
(Continued on page 18)
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“The Fab Five” by Gail Scott
Five middle school girls are really
making a name for themselves in basket-
ball. They are known as The Fab Five.
The Hampton Middle School Seventh
Grade Basketball team is made up of just
these five girls. They don’t have any subs-
titute players and they have to play the
entire game. They are having a great sea-
son so far and their record is 3-3 at press
time.
The girls all came from different ele-
mentary schools but they have played to-
gether for two years on an intramural
team. The coach on their intramural team
was Dave France and he taught the girls
all the fundamentals of the game. Accord-
ing to one of the parents, they have
worked very hard but they were not a
great team until recently. They have blos-
somed as players and all the fundamentals
that Coach Dave taught them are finally
clicking. The girls have always been to-
gether and they have each other’s backs
on the court. Lisa Erka,one of the moms,
told me, "The girls don't mind playing the
entire game because they are used to
it. It's like they know each other so well
that adding someone to the mix
would mess them up on the court.“ One
of the dads also commented, "They all
work so hard and no one gives in. With
only five, they don't look for a break and
that has helped them to never give up!"
The Fab Five girls are : Katie Collins,
Arianna Erka, Cadee France, Cassie
Reinert, and Kate Schmitt. The Hampton
Middle School coach is Liz Piekut. Coach
Piekut knows their strengths and uses
them to the team's advantage. They all
bring something special to the team,
which makes their nickname fitting.
Cadee France, Katie Collins, Kate Schmitt, Arianna Erka, Cassie Reinert and Coach Liz Piekut
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Hampton Hurricanes Blow Past the Competition to Win 1st Place at Local Soccer Tournament
Hurricanes Blow Past the Competition to Win
by Cathy Bamrick
The Hampton Hurricanes took
top honors for their age group at
the 18th Annual Plum Kick-Off
Classic Tournament held August
28th-30th in Plum Borough. The
U14 Girls team, coached by Dave
Pritts and assisted by Ray Bam-
rick, was undefeated in all five
games, scoring nineteen goals
and allowing only one goal
against. Coach Pritts was happy
with what he saw on the
field. “Even though the season
just kicked off, the girls really
clicked as a team. They were
able to execute and attack on
offense and they were always
first to the ball,” he said. The
Hurricanes defeated teams from
Monroeville (3-0), Penn Trafford
(6-1), and Seneca Valley (6-0), as
well as the host team from Plum
(2-0). They beat Marion FC
from Marion County, West
Virginia, in the championship
game by a score of 2-0. Soc-
cer mom Donna Dysert said,
“Many of these girls have
been playing soccer together
for years now, and it has been
so rewarding to watch them
grow as players and as a
team. Winning their age divi-
sion in the Plum Kick-Off
Classic was the perfect start to
their inaugural Hampton Mid-
dle School Soccer sea-
son.” The tournament helped
to prepare the girls for a busy
fall season. Several are cur-
rently playing for the middle
school team, as well as on
area classic teams and for the
Hampton Soccer Club. It will
be exciting to see what the
future holds for this devoted
team of soccer players!
Photo line-up standing: Coach Dave Pritts, Maddie Dittrich, Larissa Pritts, Maria Dysert, Logan Nicklas, Maggie Laffin, Katie Januck, Julia Bamrick, Juliana Oliveira, Nicole Fortes, Abby Dawley, Asst. Coach Ray Bamrick.
Kneeling: Amanda Rapp, Rylee Obringer, Kirsten Long, Ali Resch, Izzy Latal, Emily Felitsky, & Lindsey Fortes.
Photo by Sheila Fortes
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ROGER RECH, REALTOR®
412-427-4363 Cell 412-487-0500 x210 Office
www.pittsburghmoves.com/roger.rech owned & operated by NRT LLC.
“Working with both
Buyers & Sellers”
Photo by Bonnie DeMatteo
Matthew was named 1st Team All Conference Running
Back last year (2014) in the Greater Allegheny Football Con-
ference. Rech rushed for 1,039 yards and scored 13 touch-
downs last season when he helped the Hampton Talbots win
the Class AAA Greater Allegheny Conference title and reach
the WPIAL quarterfinals.
Rech and most of his fellow senior Talbot football players
started out playing for the HJFA program here in Hampton.
The group shared many years of success and HJFA Super Bowl
victories. Matthew told me, “It is an honor to be named PG
Athlete of the week. This honor is shared by the hard work of
my teammates and a result of the endless hours spent by the
coaches preparing the team for the season.”
Matt plays the positions of running back and defensive
back. He plans to play football in college. His teammates have
a nickname for him- “Wrecking Ball”! He enjoys riding his dirt
bike in his spare time. Matt’s parents are Roger and Brenda.
Congratulations Matt!
Athlete of the week (Continued from page 1) Homecoming
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Current Events
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual World of Mae 5K and
1 Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday, Octo-
ber 10th, 2015 at Hartwood Acres.
Register now at Runsignup.com. Find us
at facebook.com/worldofmae/home. Pro-
ceeds from World of Mae fundraising cur-
rently support adaptations needed for Ada’s
daily care. The Grashows plan
to ultimately create a non-profit
community center: a safe ha-
ven for families with special needs.
Knights of Columbus, council # 10411 St. Catherine of Sweden
Our local charities program with the generous assistance
of FAMOUS FOOTWEAR announces a Winter Outer Wear
Drive for the benefit of our Nondenominational Coats for
Kids Campaign
Suggested items are NEW UNUSED Gloves, Hand Warmers,
Sweaters, Gift Cards, Hats, Socks, Sweat Shirts, Scarves,
Leg Warmers, Sweat Pants, and of course Cash or Checks
Bring in any donation items to FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
between September 13th - November 18th at
RT. 8 GIBSONIA - PGH.MILLS or CRANBERRY stores
and get a coupon for $10 off $50 or more.
Hampton Halloween Parade
Come and enjoy the fun of Hampton’s 3rd Annual
Halloween Parade at the Hampton Pool parking lot on
Saturday, October 24th. It will be fun for the whole fa-
mily. The event is free to Hampton residents and will begin at
noon with the parade starting at approximately 1 pm . The event
is hosted by the Hampton Community Association (HCA). Children ages 12 years old and under can participate in the cos-
tume parade. The parade will be outside in the pool parking lot
but if it rains, the parade will be indoors at the Community Cen-
ter. The event will take place rain or shine.
There will be prizes awarded to different age groups of
children and in various categories. A Hampton Fire Department
truck will be on display for the children to visit and to sit in.
Enjoy a hayride too!
Please pre-register for the parade on the Hampton Commu-
nity website www.hampton-pa.org to help us get a head count
for prizes. The most outstanding boy and girl parade participants will
be designated Honorary Parade Leaders for the following year.
The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table usually meets
the 3rd Monday of every month, except August.
WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, Pa. 15101
TIME: 7:00 P.M. Our speaker at the Oct. 19th meeting will be, Civil War historian
and author, Jeffry D. Wert. The title of his presentation will be,
“General James Longstreet.” Free to the public. For more in-
formation please call Margie or Bob at (724) 625-2329.
Football Cheer Clinic for K-5 students!
Come cheer with The Hampton Cheerleaders at the October 16th Varsity game, Hampton vs Hollidaysburg.
Practices will be held the Wednesday and Thursday prior to
the game.
All participants will receive a T-shirt, hair bow, tattoo, pom
poms and a treat bag. They will learn cheers and chants, from
the HHS cheerleaders, to perform during the first half of the
game.
Registration forms have been sent home from school, are
with the school online newsletters and on the school website.
Cost is $40 for 1 child with discounts for multiple siblings.
Please call or email Liz O’Rorke with any questions at 724-444-6528 or [email protected].
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Current Events
Zombies of the Corn Returns to Cranberry in October
Nothing says Fall Fun like shooting Live Zombies that can’t shoot
back! Throw in campfires, story tellers, outdoor movies, and a battle
wagon ride and there’s nothing else like it for miles around! This third
year event has added a Zombie Compound that continues to be fine
tuned.
According to Ryan Krischke, producer of the month long event,
“We made a lot of changes after our first year and the feedback last
year told us we were spot on. We try to be the Family Fun nighttime
activity while still offering enough “Gotchas” to keep people screaming
and laughing!”
This is a family business with a core value of giving back. In that
spirit, the Butler Foundation “It’s About the Warrior” will be receiving
$5.00 per car for assisting in the parking lot. Their mission is to assist
and empower Tri-State Area post 9/11 veterans and their families lead-
ing to a more successful and enriched life . www.IATW.US
Founder Steve Monteleone said,” We’re only 3 years old ourselves
so we’re really happy to partner with the Krischkes to help spread the
word about what we do and how people can get involved. We do a lot
of fundraising but we’re really looking forward to this fun but scary
event!”
To obviate waiting in line for hours, Zombies of the Corn has a reg-
istration system done on-line. Go to www.ZombiesoftheCorn.com to
see all dates, times and to get registered.
Event Dates – Weekend evenings in October starting October 2
Where: Three Rivers Paintball – 250 Rochester Rd.
Freedom, PA. 15042
Phone: - 724-775-6232
Stables at Hartwood Acres to Provide Unique Backdrop for Hartwood Fest The beautiful and historic stables at Hartwood
Acres County Park will provide the venue for
the 7th annual Hartwood Fest, an adults-only
celebration of fall on Saturday, October 10th,
We are so fortu-
nate to have such a
great group of kids
and supportive
parents. As a re-
sult, the team has
enjoyed early suc-
cess this year. We
could not be more
pleased with the
addition of soccer
to the middle
school.”
Middle School Soccer Continued from pg. 12
from 6 to 10 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of Hartwood,
the evening will feature food catered by
Hartwood Restaurant, music by Mad-
die Arnold and Cueball, a bonfire,
hayrides and a s’mores bar, all on the
scenic grounds of Hartwood Acres.
This BYOB event is open to anyone
over the age of 21.
Hartwood Fest is a fundraiser for
Friends of Hartwood; proceeds will be
used for the restoration and mainte-
nance of the stables.
Tickets are $50 for the event, which
typically sells out. All sales are in ad-
vance and the number of tickets being
sold is limited. No refunds will be giv-
en. To purchase tickets, visit
www.friendsofhartwood.org
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HAEE
Hampton Township vs. School District Basketball Game
Saturday, October 3rd, 7 p.m. at Hampton Middle School
Admission: $5 Adults, $2 Students
Come and enjoy seeing township and school district employees play a
friendly (possibly a little competitive) basketball game!
The Hampton Community Association (HCA) is hosting the game.
All money collected from tickets sales, refreshments, and raffles will go
toward the new Hampton Community Park Playground.
The following raffles will be held:
50/50 Raffle
One (1) Township 2016 Family Pool Pass
One (1) Year Hampton Community Center Family Fitness Pass
Four (4) School District Winter Sports Passes
Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase
Sponsored by the HCA - Playground Fundraiser
www.hampton-pa.org
Now Accepting Applications for the 2015-2016 Hampton High School Preschool Program
The Family and Consumer Sciences Program at Hampton High
School is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Preschool Program.
Enrollment forms will continue to be accepted until all slots are full.
In order to qualify for the free preschool program, children must be at
least 3 years of age by the start of the first session and potty trained in
order to participate. Once students are enrolled, a copy of the policies and
procedures guide will be provided. Session information is as follows:
Session 1: This session will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs-
days from December 1-17, 2015. The dates for class are December 1, 2,
3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. This session will run from 9 to 10:20 a.m.
Session 2: This session will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs-
days from February 17 through June 1. This session will run from 9 to
10:20 a.m. To obtain an enrollment form, please contact Mrs. Melinda Jackson, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, by calling 412-486-6000, Ext. 1517. Enrollment forms also are available on the Hampton Township School District website at ht-sd.org.
and….Guinness Record Challenge
The Guinness World Record attempt will occur after
the race, beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will have a bag check
so you don't need to race in your costume - though you are
more than welcome to do so.
To qualify for the record, you need to be in a full dog
costume from head to toe. Don't be intimidated by the cos-
tume, you don't need to go "full furry"! If you go as a
brown dog, you can wear a brown shirt, brown pants, ears,
a tail, and some face paint and that will work.
The current record is 264 - we can absolutely beat that
record! So join us - even if you don't want to race. We'll
have live entertainment, a basket raffle, kids’ activities,
and more.
Parking:
Enter through the main gate of Hartwood Acres concert
area from Middle Road, or use parking area between Hart-wood Acres and Central Elementary or the Central Ele-
mentary parking lot.
Cost:
The cost to participate is $25 per person or $75 for a fami-
ly of four to six. Visit: www.hamptonalliance.org/funding/
race/general-information. You can also register the day of
the race starting at 7:30 a.m. with cash/check or credit
card.
The 23rd Annual Race for Educational Excellence
When: Saturday, October 3rd 2015
Time: Register at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Hartwood Acres, 4049 Middle Road, Allison
Park
The Annual HAEE 5K Run * 1 mile Stroll
*Observe and Cheer dressed as our Mascot
The 5K race begins at the Hartwood Acres stage area and
continues uphill along a shaded path past the stable,
around the mansion, and downhill to a final 1.5 mile loop
along a paved pathway.
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Allison Park, PA 15101 Hours:
M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat-10:00am to 2:00pm
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Scholarship Blood Drive Scheduled for October 7th
A Scholarship Blood Drive to benefit the Cen-
tral Blood Bank will be held from 7 a.m. to 7:30
p.m. on Wednesday, October 7th in the Hampton
High School Auxiliary Gym.
This blood drive benefits Gabriel Tillman, a 4-
year-old Hampton resident who was recently di-
agnosed with T Cell Lymphoblastic Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. Gabriel currently is undergoing chem-
otherapy at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of
UPMC. Gabriel is the youngest of five children
along with his identical twin, Wyatt. He enjoys
playing with his brothers and sister, and making
trips to Idlewild and the beach. Gabriel is ex-
pected to need blood transfusions as he enters the
intensive portions
of his treatment,
which will last
for the next 3.5
years.
Schools that
participate in the
program have the
opportunity to
earn scholarship
money for gradu-
ating seniors. The
amount of money
received for
scholarships is
directly deter-
mined by the number of blood donors who partic-
ipate in the blood drives at Hampton.
Any blood donation made to the Central Blood
Bank can benefit Hampton’s students. Donors
can indicate they would like their donation to
count toward Hampton High School’s total.
For questions about the blood drive, or to
schedule an appointment, please log on to cen-
tralbloodbank.org and enter group code
HS010029, or contact Adrienne Bello at 42-445-
7006 or Amy Walleck at 412-213-7154. Email
registrations also may be made at hamp-
Veterans Sought for Hampton Heroes Program
V eterans who live in
Hampton, work in
Hampton, or are gradu-
ates of Hampton High School
are eligible to be honored during
the Hampton Township School
District Hampton Heroes pro-
gram, being held Thursday, No-
vember 12th at Hampton High
School.
Since 2001, local veterans
who have completed and re-
turned the nomination form are
invited to be honored guests at
the event. Over 200 Hampton
men and women have been in-
ducted as Hampton Heroes and
recognized at the Veterans’ Day
program.
If you are a veteran, or are a
friend or family member of a
veteran, please complete a nom-
ination form and return it to the
District no later than Monday,
October 5th, to be included in
this year’s program. Forms are
available on the District website
at www.ht-sd.org under the
Community/Hampton Heroes
menu.
Questions about the event
may be directed to Shari Berg,
Public Relations Consultant, at
724-713-3254 or to
Dr. Eric Stennett,
Hampton Middle School
Principal, at 412-492-6358.
Teachers Association Ratify New Five-Year Contract
The Hampton Township School Dis-
trict, in conjunction with the Hampton
Township Education Association, is
pleased to announce that the two sides
have jointly ratified a new five-year con-
tract.
The contract term begins on July 1st,
2016, once the current contract term ex-
pires, and continues through June 30th,
2021.
Under the terms of the new contract,
teachers will receive an average annual
increase in salary of 3.22 percent, which
includes the jump step for the entire
group. Percentage increase over the full
five years are: 3.09 percent, 3.45 percent,
3.49 percent, 3.37 percent and 3.22 per-
cent. An adjustment to the healthcare con-
tributions also is included in the new con-
tract, which increases the amount that
teachers pay into their plan each month.
Teachers with individual coverage plans
will see contribution rates increase 66%
and those with family plans will increase
77% over the course of the five-year con-
tract.
Early retirement incentives also are
being offered as part of the contract and
are available to teachers who have at least
17 years of service in the district, and who
give notice per the requirements outlined
in the contract.
Both the district and the Education
Association expressed appreciation for the
manner in which the agreement was nego-
tiated.
“We are most appreciative that we
were able to reach a fair agreement that
addresses the needs of the District, the
students, the taxpayers and the teachers of
the Hampton Township School district,”
said Dr. John Hoover, District Superinten-
dent, and Mr. Chuck Ceccarelli, HTEA
President, in a joint statement.
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Upcoming Events
Craft Fair
3rd Annual Community Craft Fair, Saturday, November 7th,
2015 from 9am to 2pm at Parkwood Presbyterian Church,
4289 Mt.Royal Blvd. Allison Park, PA 15101. Free Admis-
sion, Refreshments in the Crafter’s Café, Silent Auction and
50/50 Raffle. www.parkwoodchurch.org for more info or
vendor application form.
Gutter and Window Cleaning
Free Estimates
Decks Stained Insured
Looking for Vendors
Vendors are needed for the annual Hampton Bands Holi-
day Extravaganza Holiday Market on December 12th from
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hampton High School, 2929
McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Deadline is No-
vember 21st. Space is limited and reservations are taken on a
first come, first-served basis. For vendor details contact
[email protected] or call 412-585-0981. Hampton
Band Parents receive a discounted rate.
Kiddos & Teen Clothing is an up-scale resale
shop that carries children's clothing and shoes
size 0-18teen. We also carry maternity, books,
toys and baby gear.
Price for clothes and shoes: $.99-$9.99!
All proceeds goes toward humanitarian aid pro-
jects that benefit children.
Bring this ad with you to
Kiddos and get 25% off your
entire purchase!
4707 William Flinn Highway in Allison Park
Hours: M-F: 10-5 & S: 10-3
Hampton Community Library presents
Celebrate! A Taste of the North
Saturday, November 14th, 2015
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of wine, food and music as we cele-
brate HCL’s 25th anniversary. Mingle with friends and neigh-
bors as you sample food provided by Caliente, The Clubhouse,
Wagner’s Market, Soup Du Jour, The Perfect Pastry, Monte
Cello’s, and Pasquale’s Pizzeria. Raffle tickets will be sold for
baskets and gift cards courtesy of Pines Tavern, The Tea Loft,
and A Fare to Remember @ Home. Sample wine tastings se-
lected by Jill Kummer of TasteGreatWines.com. Local dignitar-
ies will be tending bar. Reception with Jill in the library 6:30-
7:00, followed by A Taste of the North in Great Rooms A&B
from 7:00-9:00 PM. Show your support of our library and have
a great time!
Tickets are on sale now! Only $30 per person.
Registration is required. Must be 21 or over.
Hampton Community Library
412-684-1098 www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
Save the Date:
State Representative Hal English will be hosting a Vet-
eran’s and Spouse’s Benefits Symposium at the Hampton
Community Center, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park on
November 12th. There will be two sessions covering the
same content. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.
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Monthly Chief’s Report
August 2015
Chief John Schwend
Monthly Incident Summary:
Appliance Fire 1
Brush Fire 1
Commercial Fire Alarm 7
Gas Leak / Smell of Gas 2
Other 5
Pumping Detail 1
Residential Fire Alarm 6
Smoke Investigation / Burning Odor 1
Vehicle Accident No Entrapment 7
Vehicle Fire 1
Wires Down / Transformer Problem 1
Total Incidents for the Month 33
Total Incidents for 2015 287 Noteworthy incidents:
NHVFD responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on the
PA Turnpike. Units assisted EMS and State Police with traffic
and scene control
New Membership:
We can always use new members who are interested in fire-
fighting, fire police or as drivers only. There is a place in the
department for anyone who is interested in helping. Please
contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or visit our website at
www.northhamptonvfd.org.
North Hampton Volunteer Fire
When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
from 10 am – 3 pm
Where: The Home Depot @ Shoppers Plaza
(William Flynn Highway)
Activities and Events: Fire Trucks, Ambu-
lances, Police Cars, Rescue Demonstration
Free: Food, Drinks and Raffles plus
Give – A – Ways for the Children
Celebrate Fire Prevention!
Get your flu shots on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hampton Township
Volunteer Fire Department #1
2356 Duncan Avenue * Allison Park, PA
Brought to you by Rite Aid
880 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
412-782-2466
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Helping Pets Breathe Easier by Gail Scott
The Invisible Fence Company of Pittsburgh made a life-saving do-
nation to more than 25 local fire stations at the September 15th Pittsburgh
Pirates game. The company donated 114 pet oxygen mask kits to the fire
departments, including Hampton Township's. The pre-game
ceremony took place on a "Pirates' Pup Night" at
PNC Park, where pet owners can bring their pet to
the game by purchasing a special ticket.
The donation is part of the company’s Project
Breathe™ Program, which helps save animals from dying of
smoke inhalation in house fires. To date, more than 12,400 masks have
been donated through the program. As part of the donation, Invisible
Fence of Pittsburgh supplies not only the masks, but encourages all first
responders to be trained in using them and in basic first aid for pets who
are injured. Carolyn Mento is a co-owner of Invisible Fence of Pitts-
burgh and she says, “Pets don’t react like humans do when they are un-
der stress. When a pet is under stress they hide, so we are not only donat-
ing and training the first responders on using the masks but also training
them with what to look for if someone says there is a pet
in the home.”
Hampton firefighters were very excited to receive
one of these life-saving kits. Janelle Palermo is with the
Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department. “The pet
oxygen masks are unique and useful pieces of equipment
to have available for pets rescued from house fires. On
behalf of the HTVFD, we thank Invisible Fence for the
donation enabling us to resuscitate rescued pets from
house fires and prevent further tragedy and loss to our
community members,” she says, More than 40,000 pets
across the country die each year in fires and most suc-
cumb to smoke inhalation.
Invisible Fence Brand
wants to save as many pets’ lives as
possible and their goal is to equip
every fire station in the United States
and Canada with these kits. First re-
sponders know these masks work and
they are eagerly waiting to receive the
kits at their fire stations.
Janelle Palermo from the Hampton Township Fire Department
was all smiles after receiving the pet oxygen mask kit donation
as part of the Invisible Fence Project Breathe™ initiative.
Students “Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat” Project
Costumed Hampton High School “trick or treaters”
will go from house to house in certain neighborhoods
on Saturday, October 31st, collecting canned goods
instead of candy. For a yet-to-be determined number of
neighborhoods in Hampton, students will be delegated
as “neighborhood representatives” to be in charge of
promoting the food drive throughout their own neigh-
borhood. Flyers will be placed in mailboxes several
days ahead of time to create awareness for the event.
The designated students will have the appropriate ID
and township authorization on-hand to participate.
Halloween Trick or Treating is celebrated on Satur-
day, October 31st between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m.. If you plan to give out treats, please turn on
your outside house lights. Please remember to drive
slowly throughout the neighborhoods.
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their last votes for the Talbot dog contest.
The tailgate action started to slow as everyone made their
way to Fridley Field to watch our football team take on Arm-
strong. The wonderful Hampton band entertained the crowd
with their show before the game started. The high school stu-
dents in the stands were all dressed in blue and really looked
like they were having a good time. The halftime show was ac-
tion packed with the crowning of the Homecoming King and
Queen. Jackie Adler was crowned Homecoming Queen and
Devin Wolford was voted King. Also crowned was 1965
Homecoming queen Janice Heyne Greer. It was a funny story
because in 1965 there was a huge food fight in the high school
cafeteria right before homecoming and the school cancelled the
Homecoming dance, so Janice was never crowned queen. This
year Janice was finally crowned queen and her husband Russ
Greer, former Talbot football player, was with her. And we
can’t forget to mention that the honorary Talbot mascot dog
was awarded to Mac Kwiatkowski, who looked just like a ted-
dy bear. Mac posed for the camera and he looked like he loved
the crowd of Hampton fans in the stands. Mac is part of the
family of middle school student Colin, brother Bryce and par-
ents Mark and Melissa. For many, the best part of the night
was when the Talbot football team beat Armstrong in an excit-
ing victory. Senior Matt Rech scored two touchdowns late in
the game to defeat Armstrong 21-14. Then, on Saturday night
students attended the highly anticipated Homecoming Dance at
the high school.
If you missed the tailgate this year; make a point to attend
next year, everyone in the community is welcome!
Homecoming (Continued from page 1)
Top left: Run-
ner Up Buster
Brockway with
his brother from
Central.
Top right: Lexi
Lu from High
School
Bottom Left:
Rosee Brown
from Poff
Bottom right: Oreo Cole from
Wyland
. 2015-2016 Honarary Talbot Mascot,
Mac Kwiatkowski, Hampton Middle School Win-
ner with his mother Melissa and brother Colin
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Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
Tue/Wed: 6:30am-2:30pm, Th: 6:30am-7pm, Fri: 6am-8pm,
Sat: 7 am-2 pm Sun: 8 am—1:30 pm
Let Chef Mark put your entire Thanksgiving meal on the table for you!
Dinner includes a 20 lb. fully cooked
turkey with homemade gravy; your choice of five side dishes and a dessert
is included for $275. Orders must be
received by Fri., Nov. 20th call for details.
2015-2016 Talbot Tailgate
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October Events at the Depreciation Lands Museum
The Depreciation Lands Museum, a
living history village in Hampton
Township, has several great family
events in October!
The museum will host its annual
Hydref fall festival on Saturday, Oc-
tober 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. En-
tertainment, crafts, children’s activi-
ties, demonstrations, live music, and
food, with eighteenth-century artisans
on hand to demonstrate their skills and
offer handmade wares for sale. Admis-
sion $5 adults, $3 children, free for
members.
Come to the museum for Lantern
Tours on October 17th or 24th from 6
to 9 p.m. and hear the evidence in
Mary Bliss Parson’s witchcraft trial.
Listen to her neighbors’ tales of mis-
fortune and enchantment, and then
meet Mary herself to hear what she has
to say in her own defense. Enjoy tales
of real witchcraft trials from early
Pennsylvania history and find out how
the defendants fared. Tours depart eve-
ry ten minutes and last about one hour.
Reservations are not accepted, and
tours will take place rain or shine. Ad-
mission is $5 for adults and $3 for
children under 12. Lantern Tours are
recommended for school-aged children
and older.
Finally, the last Sunday to visit the
museum during the 2015 season is on
October 25th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Check
the website for special events and clas-
ses throughout the winter months.
The Depreciation Lands Museum is
located at 4743 S. Pioneer Rd, Allison
Park, PA 15101. It is open to visitors
every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through
October 25th. Information about other
events, programs, and classes may be
found on the website,
www.DLMuseum.org.
Kids Boxing Camp
Rich and Laurie Mushinsky, owners of Fit4 Boxing Club on Route 8, held a box-
ing camp for kids. These young boys and girls learned the proper boxing moves and
punches while exercising. With a whole lot of fun and a bit of hardwork, these chil-
dren practiced boxing and learned self-defense skills all while getting a positive
team building experience. Check out the website for the schedule of upcoming
events: www.fit4boxingclub.com.
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Help Wanted/Classified
Now hiring full & part time
stylists at Capelli Dio Salon.
We are looking for experienced
stylists with a clientele. Please
call us at (724) 443-4255 or you
may email us at
Retail Counter Sales
and Service
Allison Park/Gibsonia Area,
Part time 20-35 hours per week
(more with the holiday season).
Requires: reliable, punctual,
quick learner with general com-
puter knowledge, and the ability
to work well with others while
under pressure. Customer ser-
vice is #1 and only those with a
smile need to apply! Send re-
sume to PO Box 243 Wildwood,
PA 15091 or email to
2015 Golden Anchor Gala Honorees: Peo-
ple Who Bring Hope to Our Community
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry’s
(ACM) 3rd Annual Golden Anchor Gala will
be held on October 21st, 2015 at the Le Mont
Restaurant. The Gala honors people of hope
in our community in four categories that re-
flect the four pillars of our community –
Friendship, Family, a Faith Community and
an Honorable Business. Anchorpoint is privi-
leged this year to honor the following four awardees who were selected because of the
hope they offer to others through their service.
This year’s honorees are Rev. H. William
Dambach: A Friend Who Brings Hope; The
Littell Family: A Family Who Brings Hope;
John Marshall Catering: A Business That
Brings Hope; Hampton Presbyterian Church:
A Faith Community That Brings Hope. Past
honorees include in 2014: E. Alan Bates, The
Molyneaux Family, Trinity Jewelers, and St. Paul’s Methodist Church. 2013 honorees were
Curt & Kim Fleming, North Hills Community
Baptist Church, Lighthouse Electric and Peg-
gy Knott. This year’s Master of Ceremonies
is Kathy Emmons of WORD-FM. A cocktail
reception with cash bar begins at 5:30 fol-
lowed by dinner, and the awards presentation.
Sponsorship opportunities and dinner tickets
are still available. For more information about
the Golden Anchor Gala or to purchase tickets
call Anchorpoint at 412-366-1300 or visit anchorpointcounselingministry.org
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
Local medical office looking to
hire Pediatric Medical Assistant.
Ideal candidate is friendly, patient,
good on computers, comfortable
giving immunizations and a team
player. Interested parties please
email cover letter and resume to
Full time or part time available.
EOE.
Office open Monday-Saturday.
Senior Care Consultants needed to provide care, safety
oversight, cognitive stimulation,
companionship, healthy meals
and exercise for an adult with
Alzheimer’s residing in Hamp-
ton. Experience working with
people with dementia a plus.
Day, evening, weekend and
overnight hours available. Must
be able to work a minimum of
20 hrs./week. Contact Holistic
Aging 412-486-6677 for an ap-
plication or e-mail resume to
Monte Cellos in Hampton
Shoppes on Route 8 is looking
to immediately fill server, dish-
washer and pizza maker posi-
tions. Stop in to Monte Cello’s
today or call 412-487-7100
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