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November 2010 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 5 No. 8
The Hampton News
What’s Inside Police Information ................... 3
Homecoming ............................. 5
Real Estate ................................ 6
Central Student ........................ 7
Kids Care .................................. 8
Library News ............................ 9
Sports .................................10-13
Depreciation Lands Mus.. ..... 15
Chef’s Corner ......................... 16
Fire Department ..................... 19
N.H.C.O .................................. 20
Fundraising ............................ 21
H omecoming is always a special
time in Hampton and this year
was no different! The festivities
seem to grow each season, and this home-
coming kicked off with the Talbot Tailgate.
Held at the Middle School, the tailgate
featured a moon bounce, carnival-type
games and prizes, delicious foods and live
entertainment! There was no shortage of
blue and gold attire and spirits were high.
Moods were not dampened by the
tough game against Latrobe, and the home-
coming court took to the field at half time.
The students on the homecoming court
were Craig Bender, Chris Cavalline, David
Dandrea, Erik Donatelli, Keith Huffman,
John Koch, Dan Lang, Adam McGaughey,
Aakash Mehta, Phil Powell, Audra Ament,
(Continued on page 4)
STICK WITH IT FITNESS Sponsors its 10th Annual
Before-You-Eat-A-Lot-Turkey Trot
Yes, that‟s correct…it‟s our 10th year of the,
“Before-You-Eat-A-Lot-Turkey Trot”, with
proceeds being donated to the Ameri-
can Diabetes Association.
Come join the staff, members
and friends of Stick With It Fitness,
along with their families! We‟re gath-
ering on Thanksgiving morning, November 25th,
2010, at North Park‟s Boat House for a 4.4 mile
course around the park. The run, walk, bike be-
(Continued on page 2)
Hampton Students Get the Ride of Their Lives
by Gina Hussar
Reckless driving is not something
that is normally permitted at the parking
lot of the Hampton Community Center.
But at the beginning of October, erratic
driving was not only allowed, it was
planned. Hampton Township School
District had invited The Pennsylvania
Driving Under the Influence Association
to bring their Safety Bug program to
(Continued on page 12)
Hampton Celebrates Homecoming!
by Gina Hussar
Courtesy of Madia Photography
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Thank you to all who provided us with feedback and suggestions for our monthly news-
letter. It is pleasing to know that our publication is being read, enjoyed and talked about
throughout the town! Our goal is to keep everyone informed on the topics YOU want to
know more about and the happenings around YOU! With winter approaching, our doors
and windows will be closed and the communication in the neighborhoods will dwindle. Our
hope is to continue to keep you updated with entertainment/sporting events, library informa-
tion, crime and prevention measures, and human interest stories.
We rely strictly on the advertisers to pay the expenses of this publication. Without the
generous business owners‟ help, we would not be able to provide our newsletter on a
monthly basis. Please support the business owners that help us to provide you with this pub-
lication!
Thank you for your support and Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Check out the website to view the current or past issues in COLOR:
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Freelance Writers: Gina Hussar and Tina Harper
The Hampton News * P.O. Box 243 * Wildwood, PA 15091-0243
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The Greeting Gallery
HALLMARK GOLD CROWN
Shoppers Plaza
Allison Park, PA
724-443-6615 We had so much fun last year that we want to do it again!
Join us for our 8th Annual Early Bird Sale
on
Saturday, November 6th
7:00 - 9:00 AM
In Your Bathrobe
(We‟ll be in ours!)
And get an additional 10% off your entire purchase
(excluding Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments)
This applies from 7:00-9:00 AM
And you MUST be in your bathrobe.
Bring in a non-perishable breakfast item
to be sent to the food bank and enter
for a chance to win a
$50 Greeting Gallery Certificate
gins at 9:00 am, SHARP!
Commemorative t-shirt pick
-up, same day registration,
and light refreshments do-
nated by several local busi-
nesses begin at 8:00 a.m.
Over the years, we
have had hundreds of par-
ticipants take part in the
Before-You-Eat-A-Lot-
Turkey Trot…and you can
be a part of the event this
year! Register by Monday,
November 15, 2010 to
guarantee your commemo-
rative t-shirt. Fee is $20
per person. Additional
dollar donations are cer-
tainly welcomed and
greatly appreciated. Busi-
ness sponsors are welcome
at $100 donation, and will
receive recognition on the t-
shirt. What better way to
spend the morning than
gathering with friends,
working up an appetite,
while all along, raising
money for a tremendous
cause!
If interested, stop by
Stick With It Fitness, Land-
mark Center, 4848 Route 8,
Allison Park, PA 15101 to
pick up a registration form.
If you have questions,
Turkey Trot (Continued from page 1)
please email them to [email protected].
Can‟t participate? You can still help! Send your check to us
payable to “American Diabetes Association”. Thanks!
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The Hampton Township
Police logged 5,026 incidents
from 1/01/2010 – 8/31/2010. A
portion of these incidents include:
Accidents 227
Domestic Disputes 178
Threat/Harassment 104
Drunk & Disorderly 104
D.U.I. 80
Juvenile 72
Theft 71
Drug Related 53
Fraud 51
Mental Health 28
Warrants 21
Suspicious Persons 15
Criminal Mischief 14
Vandalism 10
Assault 6
Burglary 5
Drug Overdose 1
Child Abuse 1
Sexual Assault 1
The above report was
compiled from past records
published in the previous is-
sues of The Hampton News.
Due to circumstances
beyond The Hampton News
control, a police log for No-
vember was not available.
Information will be provided
next month for September and
October. However; it is the
Hampton Police intent to post
a summary of police reports
every Monday on the district
web site. These postings are
planned to start beginning in December or
early part of 2011.
The Hampton News will resume
printing detailed information for residents
as we have for the past five years.
Police Log
Christopher M. Abernethy
John H. Auld II
Maureen P. Gluntz, Of Counsel
4499 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 486-6624
(724) 443-2700
We bill many insurance plans directly, including Medicare
With the housing market in
a slump, it’s a great time to
stay put and Invest in your
current home!
Look for Homecoming Tailgate Pictures
throughout this edition.
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Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Emily Bongiovanni, Jessica Brodman,
Molly Dilts, Kathleen DiPerna, Andrea
Hansen, Kristen Lindell, Talia Scherer,
Stella Sotereanos and Emily Spencer.
In a special ceremony, the homecom-
ing queen of 1970, Cheryl Phillips Pituch
and her escort Ken Rush, crowned the
2010 king and queen, Keith Huffman and
Molly Dilts. In the last issue of The Hamp-
ton News, the class of 1970 was featured
as they came together for a long-awaited
reunion. The same group, 77 of them, at-
tended the homecoming game and cheered
on their team. Janet Welsh, who planned
the first reunion, was beaming with school
pride! “To see the band playing the star
spangled banner as well as the Alma Mater
- it was surreal for me to be here,” she
says. “It was wonderful watching this un-
fold, seeing the field for the first time since
I walked off there as a Pom Pom Girl at
the last game of 1969.”
As day turned to night, the students
traded their blue and gold for evening
gowns and suits, and walked the red carpet
into the homecoming dance which was
decorated with a fall theme. From the tail-
gate to the game to the dance, it was a
great day to be in Talbot Town!
Homecoming (Continued from page 1) Courtesy of Madia Photography
2010 Homecoming King and Queen: Keith Huffman and Molly Dilts
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In the photo, from left to right: Molly Boras, Hampton Commu-
nity Librarian, Suzanna Krispli, Isabella Donato, "Louie" the
Honorary Talbot, Hannah Tronetti, Isaac Gallogly, Ritchie Do-
nato and Central Principal Dr. Amy Kern.
Hampton Community Library Benefits from Honorary Talbot Challenge—$1,307.25
caption
Pictured above: 1970 Homecoming Queen,
Cheryl Phillips Pituch and her escort, Ken
Rush.
Pictured left: Hampton Talbots with
Mascot at the homecoming tailgate party.
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Hampton Home Sales
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Homecoming Tailgate
Above: Girls Slow Pitch Softball
Below: Hampton Middle
School Cheerleaders
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Hampton 2nd Grader Helps with Dog Therapy
by Tina Harper
Rhiannon Wagner, a second
grader at Central Elementary, is help-
ing to train Penny the spaniel to be a
therapy dog. Rhiannon‟s mom, Lisa
Wagner is the Board President of Cri-
sis Center North (CCN), a non-profit
resource center, serving victims of
domestic violence. Lisa works with
Grace Coleman, the Executive Direc-
tor of CCN, who rescued Penny from a
shelter and is training her to be a ther-
apy dog.
Prior to the training, Rhiannon
and Penny had never met. As part of
Penny‟s training, she needs to learn to
accept commands from someone other
than the handler and learn to pick up
on cues such as if a child is uncomfort-
able during a counseling session. Ms.
Coleman anticipates Penny being cer-
tified by January, which includes:
American Kennel Club Canine Good
Citizen certification, Therapy Dog
International (TDI) certification or-
ganization, and specific therapy intern-
ships in various settings.
Penny‟s primary role will be to
assist counselors with adult and child
victims of domestic abuse. Seventy-
five to 100 children per year have util-
ized the counseling services at CCN.
Once established there, Penny‟s ser-
vices will be expanded to other child-
focused activities experienced through
the internship process.
Rhiannon remarked, “I think it‟s very nice of
Penny to help others.” She continued, “The best
part of the training is getting to spend time with a
dog, since I don‟t have one.” She has found that
the training is harder than she thought it would be.
Ms. Coleman feels that Rhiannon was a good
choice to help train Penny, because she is confi-
dent with the dog, more sensitive and aware of
challenges, and patient with the repetition and
sometimes lack of cooperation from Penny. Since
Rhiannon wears hearing aids, she‟s faced her own
challenges with repetition and learning patience.
While Rhiannon wasn‟t chosen because she has a
hearing impairment, it has proved to be an added
benefit.
Crisis Center North was created in 1978 and
currently services northern and western parts of
Allegheny County. Domestic violence isn‟t lim-
ited by socio-economic status. During January-
September 2010, domestic disturbances were
listed as the #1 police call (after accidents) in
Hampton, averaging 24/month.
Rhiannon Wagner and Penny
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Local Kids Care Chapter uses Grant Money to Help Community By Toni Hutchison
On October 18th, the Central
Elementary Kids Care Club
kicked off Kids Care Week 2010
with a service project that will
benefit many in our North Hills
communities. Kids Care Clubs, a
program of generationOn, in
partnership with Hasbro Chil-
dren‟s Fund, awarded 200 Kids
Care Week mini-grants this year,
and Central‟s chapter was one of
the thankful recipients. The stu-
dents, with the help of parent and
teacher facilitators used the grant
money to create first aid kits, which will be
donated to North Hills Community Out-
reach. Items were also donated by parents
of Central students, allowing the students to
build 75 first aid kits complete with digital
thermometers, antibiotic ointment, ban-
dages, cotton swabs, cotton balls, antiseptic
wipes, and more. Jennifer Drayton, Vol-
unteer Team Leader for NHCO had this
to say when approached with the idea:
“Involving youth in a first aid kit con-
struction project is wonderful! It rein-
forces safety and preparedness; it allows
for creativity, and best of all – the kids
know they are making the kits to share
with their neighbors in need. North Hills
Community Outreach is grateful that Cen-
tral Elemen-
tary‟s students,
parents and
teachers are
helping us con-
tinue to be an organization of People
Helping People.”
The idea for the first aid kit project
was inspired by the example of Clara Bar-
ton, founder of the American Red Cross.
The club members learned about her life‟s
work and dedication to helping others at
their September meeting and also learned
about how food pantries are helping local
families that have been hit hard by the
economy. They were visibly moved dur-
ing the presentation, and many shared
their feelings. Morgan Stormer, a 4th
(Continued on page 18)
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Read Me a Story Continued
Family Night Stories~ All ages
Wednesdays, 7p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Read to Me~ Ages 3 thru early 6s
Thursdays, 1p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m.
Registration Appreciated!!
News and Views, Friday, Nov. 5. 1:00 p.m.
Back for a fifth season, Gerry K. Smith, local author and journalist
will be moderating this discussion group. Hot topics are getting even
hotter! Health care, death tax, immigration, elections, and more!
Registration Suggested.
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club! A new day has been
added!! Wednesday, November 10th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Don't let those special moments get lost in the hustle and bustle of
everyday life. Scrapbooking will take place in Activity Room I of the
Community Center.
Fall into Scrapbooking! Saturday, Nov. 13. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled day of scrapbooking. Finish off your 2010
books and get ready for more memory making in 2011. $10.00 regis-
tration fee.
Shop Till You Drop!! Thursday, December 2, 2010 Visit our Holiday Sparkle Shoppe as we join in the Annual Tree Light
-Up Celebration sponsored by the Township of Hampton at the
Hampton Community Center. All the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. Some
“Shoppes” include Silpada, Sabika, Cookie Lee, PartyLite Candles,
homemade gifts, jewelry and much more!! Make and take craft for
the children!
Holiday Story and Craft Time!
Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join in the fun as we celebrate this special time of year! Registration
Required, Space is Limited!! Ages 3 – 6.
Cooks and Books! A cookbook and food discussion group.
We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center on the
fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. here‟s what to do…
1. Based on the “theme” chosen check out a cookbook from
the library. (you can use your own cookbook)
2. Create a dish from that cookbook and bring it to the group
the evening of the discussion, please bring a copy of the rec-
ipe as well.
3. Talk about your cookbook/recipe. Everyone is welcome to
bring a dish, whether you are cooking for the first time or
have been cooking for years. Join us for food, laughter and
fun!!
Thursday, December 9th , “Christmas Cookie Swap”
Bring two dozen of your favorite cookie and swap out for
new cookies just in time for Christmas parties!
Please note there will be $2.00 fee to cover the cost of sup-
plies.
Holiday Closings
The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11th.
Thanksgiving we will be closed November 25th, 26th, and
27th.
Read Me a Story!
All storytimes running currently!
Come and join in the fun!
Storytimes end the week of November 19th.
Toddle on Over~ Ages 2 thru early 3s
Tuesdays, 1p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m.
Library News
3101McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
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Hampton Girls Volleyball: Looking with Promise to Future Success on the Court
In most sports, teams have their ups and downs with the
goal typically focused on improving to the point of winning a
championship. The Hampton Talbots girls volleyball team is
no different.
With several years of losing seasons, the girls have be-
gun a process that will hopefully lead to a competitive team
that can challenge some of the best in the state. This new-
found excitement and focus has been planted thanks to new
head volleyball coach, David Neely, who comes from Fox
Chapel where he has helped coach boys teams that have
made it to state championships.
Coach Neely knows what it takes to guide a team to that
level of play, and his enthusiasm and confidence in the future
of the Hampton program is contagious.
“Right now we are starting from scratch, breaking bad
habits and rebuilding the team,” says Neely as he discusses
the immediate steps to be taken to ensure future success.
“The varsity team has come a long way from the beginning
of the season. A lot of the bad habits are gone or are on their
(Continued on page 11)
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Hampton Hockey won the championship game on September 4, 2010!
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way out.”
Plagued with a number of injuries to
starters, Neely has had to juggle the lineup
numerous times throughout the season,
which the coach admits is not necessarily
a bad thing.
“We‟ve had some bumps in the road
with injuries this season,” he says. “I‟ve
used nine or ten different line ups this
year. But that builds character for the fu-
ture. If someone is down, the girls know
the game is not over. They know they can
play different positions because they have
been forced to do it. This is good to go
through and will pay off in the future.”
As he looks at the upcoming pros-
pects, Neely is encouraged by what he
sees in the Junior Varsity team.
“We have a lot of raw talent at the JV
level,” notes Neely. “As they grow, they
will get quicker, which will alleviate some
of the problems we see on the court now.”
For the immediate future, the new
coach plans on doing a lot of off-season
training with the team – something most
of the girls have not benefited from in past
years. In the works are plans for year-
round weight training and open gyms.
Neely is also encouraging the girls to be
more involved in club play to strengthen
their skills.
The ultimate goal is to make the vol-
leyball program strong enough that more
Hampton athletes will want to be in-
volved.
“We want to build the team and in-
crease our numbers so that we can get the
depth we need to be successful on the
court,” says Neely.
If all goes as planned, the competi-
tiveness of the team will surely follow.
And someday, the coach hopes his predic-
tion made on the first day of practice will
hold true. On that August day, he pointed
to the banners in the school gym that show
Hampton‟s tradition of winning titles in
various sports through the years. It was
then that he proclaimed his goal to lead
the volleyball team to one day win a
championship and proudly hoist a banner
with girls volleyball etched on it for all to
see and share for years to come.
With such enthusiasm, talent and hard
work this goal might just be attainable for
the Hampton girls volleyball team.
Girls Volleyball (Continued from page 10)
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Hampton Juniors.
The Safety Bug is an innova-
tive program that allows students
to drive a car that has been pro-
grammed to simulate what it feels
like to drive while impaired. Es-
sentially, the car is drunk. A men-
tor sits in the passenger seat and
operates controls which cause the
car to steer erratically and the
brakes to become unpredictable.
Student drivers learn what it feels
like to have a delayed response
time and a lack of control. Stu-
dents must have a valid driver‟s
license to operate the Safety Bug
vehicle.
Derek Brinkley and Jacque
Safety Bug (Continued from page 1)
DeMatteo are Health and Physical Education
Teachers at the Hampton High School. “We offer
this program to our Wellness 2 Classes,” says
Brinkley. “The kids love it. It is about as accurate
as it can be for indi-
viduals to understand
operating a vehicle
with delayed reaction
time. The students‟
reactions were interest-
ing. They first thought
it was comical because
it caused them to hit a
few cones while driv-
ing through the obsta-
cle course, but you
could also tell that the
light bulb went off a
bit. Some of them ac-
tually said that they
couldn‟t imagine oper-
ating a vehicle with
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those types of conditions.”
The program also allows students
who do not have a license to participate
as backseat passengers. Those students
are given “drunk goggles” to wear. The
goggles distort vision and simulate dif-
ferent blood alcohol levels. It allows
teenagers to experience the helpless posi-
tion they might be in as the passenger of
a drunk driver.
Pam Wahal is the Prevention Coor-
dinator for the Allegheny County Pre-
Trial Services Department. “We have
gotten wonderful feedback from students
who have participated in the program,”
says Wahal. “They drive the first lap
unimpaired. For the second lap, we pro-
gram the car into „drunk mode.” At this
point, the car simulates what it would be
like to drive after having only one drink.
The kids are always amazed at how
much just one drink can affect the ability
to drive safely.”
Along with the Safety Bug driving
program, the Association also offers a
Safety Simulator. This experience is
similar to a virtual reality video game.
Students sit in a trailer that is meant to
mirror the front seat of a Ford Taurus.
They are surrounded by screens. As they
drive, the program administrator may
change the course, the road conditions
and the weather, and then ultimately add
alcohol to the mix.
“Students love these programs be-
cause they are hands on,” says Wahal.
“They get to experience the danger of
impaired driving in a controlled setting,
without the actual risks.”
The statistics on teenagers and drunk
driving are alarming. The Safety Bug
program is a unique educational tool that
provides students with a memorable, eye-
opening experience that just might save a
life. The program will return to Hampton
in the spring semester to allow a new
group of students to take the wheel.
Superintendant Dr. Hoover in the Safety Bug
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Annual HAEE 5K Race
Saturday October 2, was
a beautiful day for the
18th annual HAEE 5K
Race at Hartwood Acres.
Over 480 people partici-
pated in the Race, many
of them students, teach-
ers and administrators of
the Hampton Township
School District. The
HAEE would like to
thank all of the partici-
pants and our sponsors
for helping to make the
2010 race a success.
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Women 14-18 Erin Bishop Amanda Reese Jordan Busshaus
Men 19-30 Daniel Thompson Terry Burnsworth Dave Mancuso
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Men 31-40 Doug Basinski Andy Heim Christopher Hall
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Men 41-50 Tom Kalbaugh Mark Knapp Jim Corbelli
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Upcoming events at the Depreciation
Lands Museum:
FALL FROLIC, c. 1794
Saturday, November 6, from 11 am to 4 pm
A “Frolic” – similar to a “Bee” – is a grand excuse for a
social gathering of friends and neighbors, while also getting a lot
of work accomplished! Quilting Bees, Barn Raisings, & Corn
Husking Frolics are a few of the most common social/work gath-
erings. The event always includes plenty of good food, conver-
sation, and often music and dancing to end the day.
Everyone is invited to our Frolic to lend a hand as the villag-
ers from Talley Cavey prepare for the winter. There will be
plenty of work for all members of the family. Come when you
can, stay as long as you like.
Along with music and dancing, the householders will be
dipping candles, baking bread in the Bake Oven, preserving
foods, spinning and dyeing wood & blacksmithing. All skills
will be taught, so everyone can help.
During the afternoon, the Militia will hold a musket shoot
for all. (Bring your own muzzle loader, or borrow one form the
militia.) All able bodied men and boys may join the Mulitia to
muster under Capt. Dan for a drill,
so that we may be sufficiently pre-
pared should the savages renew
their deprivations! (Wooden rifles
available for sale in the Mercan-
tile.)
And never fear, there will be
plenty of colonial foods available
for purchase, so no one need leave
the Frolic hungry.
This is a unique day of hands-
on opportunities. The village at the
Depreciation Lands Museum will
be alive with 18th century persons.
Make new friends from the past
and enjoy a day of peace and
plenty, away from the 21th century!
Admission: Adults $5, Children
under 12 $3, Members: $3/$1
For more information call 412 486-
0563 or email DepreciationLands-
[email protected] Or check the website:
DepreciationLandsMuseum.org
An Afternoon with Mrs. Claus
For children ages 3-8 years
(with a grown up)
Sunday,
December 5, 2010, 2-3 pm
Children will have a delightful af-
ternoon filled with crafts, games & stories from the North Pole,
accompanied by cookies and cocoa. You will even have a
chance to send your wish list to Santa by Special Delivery!
Admission per child: $15/$12 members
Advance registration required. Download a Reservation
Form from our website at
DepreciationLandsMuseum.org.
For more information, call 412 486-0563 or
email [email protected].
“...A Village Where History is Real Life”
Depreciation Land’s Museum
2860 Wildwood Road Ext. * Allison Park, PA 15101
Bus: 412-487-8008 x244 Cell: 724-321-2013 Home: 724-625-7591
E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.prudentialpreferred.com
Charm & Character…
Private Location
In a word……Exquisite!
Call me for more
information or take
a tour at:
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2299264&prt=10003
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Chef’s Corner
412-492-8448 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd. * Allison Park, PA * 15101
Independent Retirement Living at UPMC Senior Communities
Three chef-prepared meals daily
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation for shopping and local appointments
Lots and lots of activities
A private dining room
Paid utilities
Beauty and barber shop
Chapel
Exercise Room and convenience store
Call to arrange a complimentary tour and lunch
P L U M B I N G L L C
$11
Eat Turkey and Take a Nap…Coincidence or is there more to the Story?
by John Rizzo
I t happens every Thanksgiving; you indulge in the fall feast
and an hour later your eyelids feel heavier than lead. This
lethargic feeling is often blamed on Tryptophan, an amino
acid found in turkey that has a sleep inducing effect. But the truth
is, Tryptophan must be ingested on an empty stomach with no
other amino acids or protein present to produce serotonin, a brain
chemical that causes drowsiness. Turkey is not the only protein
that contains Tryptophan; it is also present in dairy products, fish,
tofu, eggs, some seeds, nuts, and peanut butter.
So now that urban legend is disproved, why do feel so tired
after Thanksgiving dinner? There are several factors that may at-
tribute to that sluggish feeling we often experience after this and
similar meals. First, we tend to consume excessive fat during holi-
day and celebratory meals. This will slow down the digestive sys-
tem and force your body to use increased energy for the digestion
process. This is done by routing blood to your digestive system,
leaving less in other areas of your body including your nervous
system. Additionally, it is not uncommon to overeat when all our
favorite foods are staring us in the face. These meals are often
simple sugar and starch laden which increase your blood sugar
forcing your body to release insulin. This helps the body remove
the sugar from the blood which will make the body tire. Lastly,
alcohol can play a major role in post meal fatigue. As a depres-
sant, this alone can put the brain to sleep.
Now I could go on to tell you how to avoid these symptoms
and how to eat a healthy meal at Thanksgiving, but if this is some-
thing you are interested in, there are plenty of sources that will tell
you how. Most of it is common sense and I‟m sure you could fig-
ure it out by yourself. Thanksgiving comes but once a year, enjoy
the seasonal culinary pleasures and top it off with a healthy nap.
Here is a recipe that you can try to use up some of that leftover
turkey.
Turkey Chowder Yield: 3 quarts
Diced Onion 1 Cup Flour 1 Cup
Diced Celery 1.5 Cups Shredded Cheddar 2 Cups
Diced Carrots 1.5 Cups Chopped Parsley 2 TBL
Diced Potatoes 2 Cups Salt and Pepper Taste
Butter 2 TBL Turkey Stock 4 Cups
Milk, Scalded 4 Cups Diced Turkey 2 Cups
I would suggest making the turkey stock one day ahead. Tur-
key will render a fair amount of fat when you simmer it. This way
you can peel the hard fat off the top of your stock after it chills.
Save all your cooked trimmings from the turkey; including the
carcass, skin and all other pieces that you don‟t serve. Place them
in a stock pot and cover with water and simmer over a low heat for
at least 2 hours. (You can also add onions, celery and carrots, or
even just their peels and ends.) When finished, refrigerate in shal-
low containers so that it chills quickly and is safe from bacteria
growth. Lift all fat off the chilled stock and discard.
In a large stock pot, sauté the onions and celery until soft; add
the turkey stock and simmer for one hour. Meanwhile, boil the
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New After-School Activity at Hampton Middle School
Creative Writing Club
The Middle School has recently begun offering a
Creative Writing Club after school. The club is the
brainchild of Elizabeth Harper and Britton Mills, 8th
graders at Hampton Middle School (HMS). The
Creative Writing Club was formed to provide a fo-
rum for students to work on their writing creations
and share them with peers to get feedback.
Elizabeth and Britton had to do a lot of legwork
to form the club, including present their idea to the
HMS activities coordinator for approval, secure a
faculty advisor to oversee the club, and recruit mem-
bers. The faculty advisor is Dr. Deborah Van Maele,
RtII (Response to Instruction and Intervention)
teacher and data coordinator.
According to Dr. Van Maele, “It was a dream
come true to have self-motivated, enthusiastic and
talented students approach me about developing a
club for creative writers. These students were looking
for a way to share their writing and get feedback
from others.”
During the formation of the club, Elizabeth con-
tacted high school teacher and overseer of the After
School Writing Club, Mrs. Mary Louise Ellena-
Wygonik, who offered some advice and may loan
some high school students as guest speakers at the
HMS club. Mrs. Ellena-Wygonik recommended Mr.
Andrew Halter, a district technology specialist, who
set up a website for the new Creative Writing Club.
This will help the club‟s goals become reality.
Sixth grader, Natalie Marinack, joined the Crea-
tive Writing Club, because she loves to write and
wanted to find a way to express herself. She said, “I
like how there's a comfortable atmosphere for kids to
share their writing.”
Dr. Van Maele remarked, “This is a club that
came about as a result of student interest and action.”
This statement was echoed at a recent school board
meeting when Dr. Eric Stennett, HMS Principal, re-
marked “how proud he and Assistant Principal Mrs.
Marlynn Lux are of staff and students who search for
and try new ideas in order to include all children and
work hard to find activities to peak all students‟ inter-
ests.”
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grade student remarked, “To me, Kids
Care Club feels helpful, and it really
brings out how kids can help with differ-
ent things because there are so many peo-
ple in need”. Emily Ready, a 5th grader
made the following observation: “Kids
Care helps families that need things we
already have, like toys, food, and first
aid.”
Central‟s Kids Care Club has ap-
proximately 70 members from 3rd, 4th, and
5th grades, and meets monthly during the
school year. Upcoming projects for No-
vember and December include a Thanks-
giving Food Drive, and a Holiday Toy
Drive to benefit local families. Last year
the club members also completed service
projects benefitting Veterans, patients in
local nursing homes, West Deer Dog Shel-
ter, infants at Children‟s Hospital, and
Meals on Wheels. The members give
input about the projects they would like to
do, and have amazing ideas that benefit
the community. Mrs. Kelly Inman,
Counselor for Central Elementary
summed it up by saying “The Kids Care
Club is a great opportunity for students to
participate in charitable projects and high-
light one of our school district‟s Civic
Virtues: humanitarianism. Our students
learn to be helpful, contributing members
of the Hampton Township community,
while having fun with their peers.” For
more information on Kids Care Clubs,
please visit www.kidscare.org.
Kids Care (Continued from page 8)
Poor Little Rich Girl Productions Opens Antique Dealer Space at Wexford General Store
The Eco-conscious and Penny Savvy are Turning to Antiquing in this Down Economy.
With words like “ailing economy” and “unemployment” constantly in today‟s
headlines, Poor Little Rich Girl Productions recognizes that consumers are still not
back up to their pre-recession spending habits. Acknowledging that consumers are
still trying to save money, Poor Little Rich Girl Productions will offer savvy shoppers a
selection of up cycled and vintage mirrors, chandeliers, furniture and home furnishings
at affordable prices while keeping style and quality in mind. “During tough times, cre-
ating a beautifully decorated home can be quite important as families spend more time
together”, states owner Deann Gauntner.
With specialty shops and big box stores offering an array of vintage and rustic
looks, antique shops offer similar styles,
but they are authentic and one of a kind.
Considering antiques tend to hold and
many times appreciate in value, and an-
tiques compare favorably to new goods,
they can be a great investment.
For those that love the uniqueness
and sentimentality of antiques, Poor Little
Rich Girl Productions has a great selection
to choose from, and pieces that are meant
to last. Poor Little Rich Girl Productions
is a whimsical and eclectic antique shop
that has fabulous finds a la up cycled,
shabby chic and French Country styles.
For more information you can visit
www.poorlittlerichgirlproductions.blogsp
ot.com of Facebook/ Poor Little Rich Girl
Productions.
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Hampton
Ice Hockey
at the
tailgate
North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
Monthly Chief’s Report
September 2010
Chief John Schwend
Monthly Incident Summary:
CO Alarm no Illness 1
CO Alarm with Illness 0
Commercial Fire Alarm 4
Commercial Structure Fire 0
Gas Line Struck/Smell of Gas Inside 3
Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter 0
Residential Fire Alarm 2
Residential Structure Fire 3
Vehicle Accident with Containment 5
Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 0
Vehicle Fire 0
Wires Down or Transformer Problem 2
Other Types of Incidents 7
Total Incidents for the Month 27
Total Incidents for 2010 274
Late Night (11p-7a) 37
Weekday daylight (7a-5p) 111
Noteworthy incidents:
NHVFD responded as mutual aid to
West Deer Township for a salvage yard
fire off of Kauffman Rd.
NHVFD responded to the report of a
clothes dryer on fire in a residence off of
East Elfinwild Rd. The fire was contained
to the dryer, and there was no extension
inside the home.
New Membership:
We can always use new members who
are interested in firefighting or as drivers
only. There is a place in the department
for anyone who is interested in helping.
Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250,
or visit our website at
www.northhamptonvfd.org.
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North Hills Community Outreach
[HOLIDAY DONATIONS REQUESTED
North Hills Community Outreach is requesting donations for Sharing
Holiday Warmth. Each year, several hundred local families in need
receive food and utility credits during the holidays, as funding allows.
Contributions can be sent to North Hills Community Outreach, 1975
Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. NHCO is also collecting
new, unwrapped toys for children and youth of all ages. For more in-
formation, contact Jennifer Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1.
Saturday Collection at NHCO
Donations of food and other wish list items may be dropped off
on Saturday, November 6, from 9-12 at North Hills Community Out-
reach, 1975 Ferguson Road in Hampton.
North Hills Community Outreach’s Volunteer
Trainings & Opportunities
November 11 – Volunteer Orientation for new and prospective volun-
teers, 10 AM, NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Contact Jen
Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2.
Volunteers are needed to rake leaves for elderly neighbors on Sat-
urdays through November 20. To help, call Nancy Jones at 412-307-
0071.
Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer trainings are held at vari-
ous times and locations several times a month. To help an older adult
remain safe and independent at home by providing nonmedical assis-
tance such as transportation and friendly visiting, call Nancy Jones at
412-307-0071.
NHCO’s Support and Resources
November 4 – Young Widows/Widowers Support Group, 7 PM,
Kings in Wexford. Contact Harriet at 412-487-6316, option 2.
November 10 - Ask the Attorney free legal consultations for qualify-
ing individuals, 7-9 PM, NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Ap-
pointments required. Contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.
potatoes and carrots separately until soft and set aside. (If
you cook these vegetables in the stock, they will more than
likely break up by the time the soup is finished changing
both the color and texture of the soup.)
In a mixing bowl, add enough water to the flour to form a
thin batter, whip till smooth. Slowly add the flour mixture
to the simmering stock. Continue to stir to avoid sticking.
Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Now add the scalded milk, potatoes, carrots, and cheese.
Cook just under the boiling point for an additional 10 min-
utes, stirring gently. (To avoid curdling, do not let the soup
come back to a boil after adding the milk and cheese.)
Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Add
the chopped parsley and serve hot.
Chef’s Corner (Continued from page 16)
The French Club sell crepes at the Tailgate
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NO JOB TOO SMALL
412-352-9492
f
Shaler Area Blood Drive for Dan McCarthy
Dan has been battling liver disease, and
has suffered complications because of his
low count of platelets and red blood cells.
He is currently being treated at UPMC Pres-
byterian where he is receiving blood transfu-
sions daily. Please sign up to donate by log-
ging on to www.centralbloodbank.org using
sponsor code ZRTN0454. If you are unable
to attend, you can go to the Central Blood
Bank and provide them with Dan‟s sponsor
code (ZRTN0454).
Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Shaler Area Middle School,
Gym B
1800 Mt. Royal Blvd,
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Dan and his family would like to thank
you in advance for your support. Questions
can be directed to Bill Ferianc at
412-996-8455.
Fund Raising
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Upcoming Events
Help Wanted
Now Hiring a Manicurist for
The American Way
Call Lori Mueller at
412-486-8687.
Hiring a Hair Stylist for a busy
North Hills Hair Salon, Artistic
Hair and Nail Designs
Call Kelly Kretzler at
412-367-3000. Key Link Between Gum and Heart Disease
by Dr. Tom Bonidy The link between gum disease and heart
problems has long been recognized. What
remains unclear is whether poor oral health
is a marker of a person‟s general well be-
ing. Gingival disease can lead to bacteria
entering the bloodstream via sore, inflamed
gums. These organisms can cause a de-
posit of a clot-forming protein. This pro-
tein will force the platelets in the blood to
stick together and clot. When the platelets
clump together, they completely encase the
bacteria. This provides a protective cover
not only from the immune system, but also
from antibiotics that might be used to treat
infection. Unfortunately, as well as helping
out the bacteria, platelet clumping can
cause small blood clots, growths on the
heart valves, or inflammation of blood
vessels that can block the blood supply to
the heart and brain. Many other factors
besides oral health have an impact on a
healthy heart. However, there is evidence
to confirm that combining good oral care
with a healthy diet, not smoking, and tak-
ing part in physical activity goes a long
way in helping you reduce your overall
risk of heart disease.
Hampton Township Annual Christmas Tree Light Up Special Event Thursday, December 2, 7:00 p.m., at the
Community Center
The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table
WHEN: Monday, November 15
WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Cen-
ter,
3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
We have different speakers each month. The speaker
on Nov. 15th will be, History Teacher, Civil War Re-
enactor and Tour Guide, Kevin Green.
The title of his talk will be, “The Battle of Shiloh.”
Free to the public.
Any questions, please call Bob or Margie at (724)
625-2329
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