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February 2014 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 8 No. 10
The Hampton News
What’s Inside Police Log ...................................... 2
North Vol. Fire Dept. .................... 6
NHCO ............................................ 6
30 Seconds to Peace. ...................... 8
Chef’s Corner ................................ 9
Library News .......................... 10-11
Sports ...................................... 12-15
Real Estate ................................... 14
Depreciation Lands Museum ..... 16
Upcoming Events ................... 16-18
Classified ...................................... 19
State Rep. Hal English ................ 19
Hampton Wrestling Still Among the Best by Gail Scott
Photo by Madia Photography
Pictured from left to right - Assistant Coach Dean Longwell, Assistant Coach Chris Hart, Brandon Olszewski, Josh Aippers-
bach, Erik Steinmetz, Garrett Kurneck and Head Coach Joe Bursick
Honors Band, Orchestra and Choir Students
by Diane Prem
Congratulations to the Hampton High
School and Middle School Bands, Choir, and
Orchestra students for making the Honors
Band. The Honors Band includes all of Dis-
trict One (about 90 schools in a five county
area (Greene, Washington, Allegheny, West-
moreland, and Fayette). The 120 students
who made it rehearsed three Saturdays in
November before performing a concert. The (Continued on page 5)
Junior Wrestling Program
Hampton Wrestling started a new concept
this year, an Elementary Dual Team. The
dual team consists of wrestlers from
Hampton who earned their starting spot at
a wrestle-off (try-out) in January. Forty
wrestlers attended the optional wrestle-off
and it was a very successful event.
The team has the ability to travel to
dual tournaments around the state for the
remainder of the season and even opportu-
nities in the off-season. Unfortunately, the
first tournament at North Allegheny was
cancelled in January. The first event will
now be on Thursday, February 13 where
(Continued on page 15)
T he Hampton Varsity Wrestling
team competed in the Allegheny
County Wrestling Championship at
the Fox Chapel Area High School on Janu-
ary 17 and 18. Thirty-nine schools from
Allegheny County competed in the tourna-
ment. Hampton finished in 10th place as a
team.
The following Hampton Varsity wres-
tlers placed in the top eight of their respec-
tive brackets: Brandon Olszewski - 170lbs
placed in 2nd place. Josh Aippersbach -
182lbs placed in 8th place. Garrett Kurneck
- 220lbs placed in 4th place. Erik Steinmetz
- 285lbs placed in 7th place. When asked
about the tournament, Brandon Olszewski
said, "Even though I didn't take first, I was
still extremely happy with my perfor-
mance that weekend. It was great that the
team took 10th in the county”.
Roth Awarded Eagle Scout Rank
by Gail Scott
Matthew James Roth was awarded the
rank of Eagle Scout in a National Court of
Honor ceremony on January 4, 2014. Eagle
Scout is the highest rank available to youth
members of the Boy Scouts of America.
Matthew, a senior at Hampton High School,
is a member of Boy Scout Troop 138 of
Glenshaw.
Matthew completed the requirements (Continued on page 7)
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The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicat-
ed to enhancing the quality of life of the residents and
guests by providing the very best in law enforcement
services. The twenty-two officers and two civilian clerks
take pride in serving the community in a professional and
proactive manner.
If you have a question or concern, visit:
www.hampton-pa.org/police.asp, and click on Frequently
Asked Questions section or e-mail: police@hampton-
pa.org.
The HTPD main numbers: Emergencies: 911.
Administrative use only: (412) 486-0400 or (724) 443–
7585.
A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred
between December 14th, 2013—January 11, 2014.
Vehicle Crashes
On Wednesday, January 8th 2014 just after 4:00 p.m.,
Hampton Police responded to two vehicle crashes. One
was at 4091 Route 8. The second crash was at 5161
Montour Road. There were no injuries and none of the
vehicles needed to be towed.
On Saturday, January 11th at 3:00 p.m., Hampton
Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on
Route 8 near the Donut Connection. There were no inju-
ries; however, both vehicles had to be towed from the
scene.
(Continued on page 11)
Police Log
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Recreational Classes for all Ages The Hampton Twp. Dept. of Community Services is offering
several recreation classes starting in February. For adults-
Pilates and Zumba; for seniors Tai Chi & low impact aerobics;
for youth-swim lessons & Snapology Lego Combat Robots.
Space is limited in classes. Register at the Community Center.
Additional info. can be found on the Twp. website
www.hampton-pa.org or by calling 412-487-7870.
Hampton Council Elects Officers By Gail Scott
V ictor Son was unanimously retained as President of the
Hampton Township Council at the organizational
meeting held on January 8th. Peter Russ was unani-
mously retained as Vice-President.
This will be Son’s 9th consecutive year as President. He
has been a member of council since 2004. This is his 19th year
of elected public service to the township. His first eight years
were served as the elected Controller. When asked about serv-
ing as an elected official, Son responded “I am humbled by my
colleagues continued confidence in me to serve as Council
President. Most importantly, I am honored and privileged to
represent this won-
derful community
and our many fine
residents. We have
worked hard to
make Hampton one
of the best locations
in Allegheny Coun-
ty and, as an elect-
ed official here, I
am proud to serve
the public.”
Peter Russ has
been Vice President
for the past 8 years.
At the meeting,
Son, Russ, and Cary Montgomery were all sworn in as the re-
elected incumbents for the 3 expired seats. The new council
terms are for 4 years. The five members of the Hampton Town-
ship Council are Victor Son, Peter Russ, Richard Dunlap, Cary
Montgomery, and Sherry Neugebauer. The Hampton Control-
ler is Jerry Speakman and the Solicitor is Vince Tucceri. The
council meets bi-monthly in the Council Chambers of the
Hampton Municipal Building. For more information, go to the
Hampton Community Website: www.hampton-pa.org
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3rd Grade Answers the Knock at the Red Door
Saint Mary of Mercy Church, which is
located in the heart of downtown Pitts-
burgh, provides several kinds of assis-
tance to people in need. The "oldest" of
Saint Mary's services is the Red Door
Program which began during the Great
Depression. This program provides a bag
lunch Monday through Saturday to more
than 100 persons each day.
A St. Ursula family donated the food and
the school’s 3rd grade assembled enough
packed brown bag lunches for 2 days of
free lunches for the Red Door program
the week before Christmas. The class
spent time discussing the teachings of
Jesus in the book of Matthew-'what you
do to the least of my brothers'-and the
kids responded with enthusiasm. It was a
wonderful day of caring and reaching out
to the community in need.
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group is excellent, and it provides them with an outstanding
educational opportunity.
Allegheny Valley (AV) Honors Band is comprised of
students that successfully auditioned from eight schools. The
AV Senior High Honors Band members include Natalie Done-
gan, Miranda Francois, Erin Gallagher, Aimee Gmuer, Maura
Kardasz , Wilson Leibering, Caleb Martin, Kelly Miller,
Alaina Nugent, and Matt Ramsey. The AV Junior High Hon-
ors Band includes Matt Andrews, Kelsey Bares, Matt Bol-
linger, Ronnie Ecoff, Clare Flanagan, Natalie Gmiter, Autumn
Hunkele, Bridget Jankowski, Angela VanGorder, and Heather
VanGorder. Chosen from grades 7-9 for the AV Honors Band
were: Ted Donegan, Peter Fung, Nathan Hutchison, Jon Ibin-
son, Emily Januck, Ryan Michael, Hazel Modlin, Grace Ram-
sey, and Saxon Turvey.
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Dis-
trict Bands, Choir, and Orchestra are made up of students who
were selected based on a musical resume, and audition. Once
students are selected at the district level, they can audition for
the Regional level and then the All-State Level.
The PMEA District Band includes Aimee Gmuer, Maura Kar-
dasz, Calab Martin, and Elise Orban. Callie Chismer, Leah
Conti, Elena Dysert, Maura Kardasz, Calab Martin, and Elise
Orban also made the PMEA Honors Band.
Josh Jan, Hannah Johnstonbaugh, Devon Lawson, and
Lauren Watrobsky made the PMEA Honors String Orchestra.
The PMEA District Orchestra includes Maura Kardasz, Devon
Lawson, Calab Martin, Rachael Pletz, Vicki Schratz, and Lau-
ren Watrobsky. Making the PMEA Junior High District Or-
chestra from 50 school districts in grades 7-9, were Ted Done-
gan, Bridget Jankowski, Nathan Johnstonbaugh, and Angela
VanGorder.
The PMEA Honors Choir includes Alexa Aurednik, Molli
Beardsley, Gabriella Conley, and Anne Dupee. The PMEA
District Chorus includes Erin Daly, Anne Dupee and Maria
Scherer. PMEA Honors Choir includes Gabriella Conley and
Katherine Mills.
Selected to the Northern Area Honors Band from eight
school districts in grades 7-8 based on their band directors
recommendation were: Noah Burger, Reid Burger, Ted Done-
gan, Anna Dougan-Bacha, Valerie Fischer, Joy Fu, Peter
Fung, Isaac Gallogly, Amanda Gaydos, Adam Graff, Dalton
Green, Christian Harper, Emily Januck, Annabelle Leibering,
Jonathan Romantic, Michael Schuetz, Mike Stegeman, Ryan
Stevens, Hannah Syglowski, Saxon Turvey, Blake Watson,
and Kiersten Zech.
Honors Band (Continued from page 1)
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
Chief John Schwend’s December 2013 Monthly Report
Monthly Incident Summary:
CO Alarm No Ill Effects 3
Commercial Fire Alarm 11
Containment / Haz Mat Detail 2
Gas Leak / Smell of Gas 3
Other 6
Physical Rescue 1
Residential Fire Alarm 2
Smoke Investigation / Burning Odor 3
Vehicle Accident No Entrapment 8
Vehicle Accident W/ Entrapment 2
Wires Down / Transformer Problem 4
Total Incidents for the Month 45
Total Incidents for 2013 457
NHVFD call responder milestones reached this month include
Lieutenant Jim Harrington, 1500 career fire calls; Firefighter
Brandon Walkauskas: 500 career fire calls; and Chief John
Schwend with 4000 career fire calls. Congratulations men!
Noteworthy incidents:
NHVFD was dispatched to 6 false fire alarms at the Son-
ic restaurant in Richland this month.
NHVFD responded to ten vehicle accidents this month in-
cluding two accidents with entrapment and a pedestrian struck
by a vehicle.
New Membership: We can always use new members who
are interested in firefighting, fire police or as drivers only.
There is a place in the department for anyone who is interest-
ed in helping. Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or
visit our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org. NHCO “Sharing Winter Warmth” accepting donations NHCO’s (North Hills Community Outreach) Sharing Winter
Warmth program benefits families with children as well
as vulnerable seniors, widows/widowers, and people with
disabilities who need help with necessities such as heat
and food during the difficult winter months and post-
holiday season. Last year, 583 families, seniors and disa-
bled adults in need received up to $50 in certificates to-
ward food and utilities. Financial contributions and gro-
cery store gift cards are accepted.
For more information, please contact Vicki at
[email protected] or 412-487-6316 opt 1. To donate,
please make checks payable to North Hills Community
Outreach, write Sharing Winter Warmth on the memo
line, and mail or deliver to NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Rd,
Allison Park, PA 15101.
NHCO Garden to Host Free Grafting &
Pruning Fruit Trees Workshop North Hills Community Outreach’s Rosalinda Sauro Siri-
anni Garden, 119 Davis Avenue, Bellevue, will host a
free workshop on Grafting and Pruning Fruit Trees, 2:00-
3:30 p.m., March 15th. The workshop is organized by
Grow Pittsburgh and presented by Master Gardener Chris
Condello. This will be an introduction to fruit tree spring
maintenance for the home orchardist. See a grafting
demonstration and get hands-on with pruning. Topics of
discussion will be tools, safety for the pruner and the tree,
and general theory of fruit tree care. Register at http://
www.growpittsburgh.org/2013cge/.
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for advancement to Eagle Scout in
2013, including an Eagle Scout
Service Project in which he
planned and organized a landscap-
ing restoration project benefitting
Dorseyville Alliance Church.
Matthew and his parents, Brian
and Stacey Roth, are members of
Dorseyville Alliance Church. He
officially advanced to the rank of
Eagle Scout following a Board of
Review on September 11th, 2013.
A National Court of Honor is con-
vened as a formal and public
recognition of an Eagle Scout’s
accomplishment.
The ceremony was attended
by Matthew’s friends, family,
members of Matthew’s church,
scout troop, and two local Penn-
sylvania legislators. The Eagle
award was presented to him by his
troop scoutmaster, Larry Reuss.
The master of ceremonies was
Scott Richards who is a commit-
tee member of Troop 138.
State Senator Randy Vulakovich
of the 40th legislative district and
State Representative Hal English
of the 30th legislative district were
in attendance to personally con-
gratulate Matthew and his parents.
Both lawmakers presented the
new Eagle Scout with proclama-
tions from the State Senate and
State House of Representatives to
commemorate the occasion.
Eagle Scout (Continued from page 1)
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Chef’s Corner
It’s a Traditional Italian Wedding… But will they Serve Soup?
by John Rizzo
I f you’re interested in knowing when
soup originated, you more than likely
need to look at the history of cooking
itself or at least when a container became
available to cook in. Soups were as effort-
less as combining a variety of ingredients to
create a simple, yet filling meal. Because
soups are easily digested, they were always
considered a food for the weak and ill often
prescribed by physicians in early times.
Enter wedding soup. It is quite often
thought of as a soup that was given its name
because it was traditionally served at Italian
weddings. Well, it turns out that this is just
another culinary misnomer. In all reality,
the name of this soup has absolutely nothing
to do with marriage or wed-
ding cuisine whatsoever.
The Italian name for this
soup is Minestra Maritata;
English translation: married
soup. The only marriage
here is the beautiful union
of vegetables and meat.
Like most foods, de-
pending upon the chef,
wedding soup can greatly
vary in texture and ingredi-
ents. It doesn’t make any
of them right or wrong; it’s all in your personal preference. With
that said, there are key ingredients that really need to be included,
such as meatballs, pasta, and greens. In addition to the below reci-
pe, some chefs like to add egg, chicken, cheese, garlic, fennel, zuc-
chini and a variety of other vegetables. Whether you eat this as a
starter or as your main course, wedding soup is a marriage of nutri-
tious ingredients that compliment one another.
Wedding Soup Yield: 5 Quarts
Meatballs
Onion, minced 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley 2 tsp.
Garlic, Minced 1 tsp. Grated Parmesan 1/2 Cup
Egg, Whipped 1 Each Ground Beef 1/2 Lb.
Bread Crumbs 1/2 Cup Ground Pork 1/2 Lb.
Oregano 1 tsp. Salt and Pepper to taste
In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion, garlic, egg, bread
crumbs, oregano, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix
well.
Add the beef and pork and mix until well combined. Form
meatballs to desired size (approximately, 1/2 inch in diameter) and
place on a sheet pan. Bake at 400° F. until they lightly brown and
become somewhat firm. Place in a colander and rinse any grease
from the meatballs and set aside.
*Pasta: small varieties work best -such as pastina, ditalini,
orzo
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot and add the onions,
celery and carrots, sweat the vegetables until soft and add the
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Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Chicken Stock 1 Gallon
Onion, Diced 1 Cup Endive or Escarole 1 Head
Celery, Diced 1 Cup Pasta*, Raw 1 Cup
Carrots, Diced 1 Cup Salt and Pepper to taste
Soup
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Library News
Now What Monday?! Monday, February, 17th
School’s closed, the library’s closed, can’t play outside…Now
What?
Join us for our first ever Monday programs for boy and girls in
grades 1-4.
Boys Only – for Monday morning from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Be part of the force with Jedi training, build a space transporter,
try some Cantina treats!
Just for Girls – Monday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Be
part of the silly, girly fun as we make some frilly, frou-frou things
and decorate some yummy treats!
Registration Appreciated for both programs.
A,B,C – Learn and Play at the Library –
The Alphabet Continued…Tuesdays, Now through March 18th
Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 18 months through 4 years! Join in this new
early literacy storytime as each week we discover a new letter in
the alphabet! Younger or older siblings are invited to participate
as well!
Snowflakes and Stories Winter Storytime!
Wednesdays, Now through March 19th
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 5th : Clifford’s Adventures
Feb. 12th : Valentine Fun
Feb. 19th : Meet Frances, the Badger!
Feb. 24th: Things that go!
Calling all toddlers, ages 2 through early 3’s, join in the fun
with stories, songs and activities that fit the imagination of
this fun loving group! Younger or older siblings are invited
to participate too! Registration is appreciated!
Books and Blocks: a Mommie and Me Lapsit~
Thursdays, Now through March 20th
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For moms who are looking to make new friends, get out of
the house and build a foundation in literacy with their babies,
this is for you! Stories, songs and interactive play will fill
this time together! Make new friends for both you and your
baby!
Ages newborn thru 24 mos. Registration is appreciated!
Snowman and More Winter Storytime!
Fridays, Now through March 21st
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 7th: Penguin Parade
Feb. 14th: Be My Valentine
Feb. 21st: Fables
Feb. 28th: Superheroes
Preschoolers, ages 3 through early 6’s, come join the fun as
each week you will experience a new adventure through sto-
ries, songs, and rhymes! Younger siblings are invited too!
Registration is appreciated!
Mystery Book Discussion Club
Wednesday, February 19th , 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Murder One, by Robert Dugoni
Books available at the library.
Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!
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Cooks-N-Books:
February 27th – Paula Deen
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and
food discussion group for people
who love to cook and make new
friends! No real experience or culi-
nary expertise is needed- just a de-
sire to share recipes and food!
We meet in Great Room A in the
Hampton Community Center on the
fourth Thursday of each month at
6:30 p.m. Here’s what to do…
1) This year we are doing Food Per-
sonalities. Check out one of their
cookbooks or magazines from the
library.
2) Create that dish and bring it to
the group the evening of the discus-
sion. Please bring a copy of the reci-
pe as well.
3) Sample all of the amazing reci-
pes!
Please note there will be a $2.00 fee
to cover the cost of supplies.
2nd Annual Hampton
Community Library Trivia Night
Friday, March 21st
(Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal
System not required!)
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Trivia be-
gins at 7:30 p.m. Program ends at
9:00 p.m.
Assemble your own team, or let us
put one together for you that night.
$10/person,
(8 people/table). Test your general
trivia knowledge! Please note this
is an adult program. Space is lim-
ited; Registration required.
Library (Continued from page 10)
chicken stock. Bring to a
boil, lower the heat and let
simmer for about an hour.
Meanwhile cook the
pasta until soft and cool
down under cold running
water. Wrap tightly and
refrigerate. I like to add the
pasta to a bowl before add-
ing the soup. If you add it to
the pot of soup it tends to
absorb too much of the
broth.
Cut off the root end of
the endive or escarole and
wash and drain well. Dice
the greens, including the
harder white stems, into very
small pieces –approximately
1/4 inch and set aside.
Add the meatballs to the
soup and cook for 15
minutes, skimming any fat
and foam that floats on top.
Add the greens and cook for
an additional 10 minutes.
Adjust seasonings, add a few
spoonful's of pasta to your
bowl and top with boiling
hot soup.
Chef’s Corner (Continued from page 9)
Sara Clagett, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services
Office: 412-487-0500 x304
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 412-720-4685
DUI Arrest
On Tuesday, January 7th 2014 at
approximately 11:30 p.m., Hampton
Police made a DUI arrest at the in-
tersection of Ranalli Drive and East
Hardies Road. Charges are pend-
ing.
On Saturday, January 11th 2014
at approximately 2:00 a.m., Hamp-
ton Police made a DUI arrest in the
2200 block of West Hardies Road.
Charges are pending.
Solicitor Complaint
On Saturday, January 11th 2014,
Police Log (Continued from page 2)
Hampton Police respond-
ed to the area of 3854
Dolphin Drive for two
individuals, a male and
female, soliciting. The
complainant did not be-
lieve the solicitors had a
permit. Police checked the
area, but nothing was
found. Solicitors are re-
quired to have a permit
and Photo ID Badges is-
sued by the Police Depart-
ment. end
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High School Rowing Team Training for The Winter and Spring Sprint Season
A fter a full race schedule this past fall, the Hampton
High School Rowing Team is busily preparing for
their Spring Sprint Season. The team competed in 4
Regattas between September 19th and November 3rd, 2013.
The Head of the Cuyahoga in Cleveland, OH; The Head of the
Ohio in Pittsburgh, PA; The Speakmon Regatta in Columbus,
OH and The Head of the Occoquan in Fairfax, VA proved to
be great races for the team and provided the team with valuable
race experience.
The Varsity Men’s 4 Boat also had the honor of competing
in the Head of the Charles in Boston in October, 2013. This
was the second time the men’s varsity boat represented Hamp-
ton at one of the biggest and most prestigious regattas in the
United States, with competitors from all over the world.
The fall races, in addition to off water training, have pre-
pared these athletes to be ready for their indoor racing season
which started on January 25th with the Pittsburgh Indoor
Sprints, held at North Catholic High School. The team will
also compete in the North Allegheny Indoor Sprints scheduled
for March 1, 2014 at Marshall Middle School in Wexford.
These 2 indoor races will be individual races for each rower as
they compete on an ERG (indoor rowing machine) for their
best time over a distance of 2,000 meters. The individual re-
sults are added together for an overall team score to award the
winning team a gold medal.
The Winter Indoor Season will help launch the Hampton
High School Rowing Team into the Spring Sprint Season,
which will begin in Marietta, Ohio with participation in the
Lindamood Cup in April. The team is looking forward to con-
tinued success as they move forward into the Spring season. If
you would like more information about joining our team or any
upcoming regattas, please log onto our website:
www.hhsrowing.org.
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Hampton No Names are Making a Name for Themselves
by Gail Scott
The Hampton No Names soccer team won the Eagle
Winter Challenge soccer tournament in Altoona, PA on
January 19th. The No Names are a community travel soc-
cer team in the under 10 years age group in Division 4.
The Hampton team played in a very competitive 10 team
bracket with the top 4 teams moving into the playoffs.
Hampton was seeded third after winning two games
and tying two games in their 4 qualifiers. Next, they beat
the second seeded team, the Maryland Dark Knights, by a
score of 1-0. Then, the No Names won in the final game
over the Hollidaysville Hooligans by a score of 4-1 to take
home the championship!
The team played together for the first time this fall in
the Pennsylvania West Soccer Association. They had a
great season, winning the league with an undefeated rec-
ord. They also played in an indoor league at PISA this fall
where the boys won the under 10 years age group in the
first division bracket.
Pictured Right
Front row: Derek Tronetti, Holden Pritts, Zach Panza,
Thomas Bradfield
Second row: Gabe Viszlay, Luke Staggers, Dylan
Beranek, Frank Galioto
Third row: Coaches Paul Beranek and John Galioto
(412) 486-6741
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Hampton In-Line Hockey Senior Recognition Night Front Row: Cam Raidna, Ben Vey, Naveed Stegamat,
Back Row: Jon Chantz, Luke McLaughlin, Nick Wastchak, Alex Merz, Matt Gass, and Mario Madia
Home News You Can Use… …. From Judy Gifford and Roger Eichner
Hampton Home Sales
12/16/2013 –1/15/2014
address Sold price
2424 Willow Oak Drive $495,000
2813 Indian Spring Lane 485,000
2567 Elgro Road 224,900
3912 Farmview Drive 176,000
4319 Clareville Drive 167,000
4434 Laurel Oak Drive 149,000
3958 Grand 119,000
3172 Cheltenham Court 60,000
5106 N Pioneer Road 42,799 This information is supplied from the West Penn
Multi-List. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling A mid range bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to Remodel-ing Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report. An average bath remodel of $16,128 will recoup about 72.5% of those costs when it’s time to sell your home and a more extensive $51,374 job returns about 63.6%. Consider using these steps to keep costs inline and create a stylish result you can enjoy. 1. Stick to a Plan. Evaluate what you want and how much you want to spend. 2. Keep the same layout. Replace rather than relocate cuts demo and dust. 3. Lighting counts both in the ceiling and surrounding mirrors. 4. Ventilation clears the air as well as is required to remove humidity prevent-ing mold. 5. Consider storage with pull outs in vanities, above toilets, over towel racks and on unused walls. 6. Do some work yourself, possibly removal of items and or finishing. Clarify with a contractor to save confusion. 7. Add pizzazz with towels and accessories. Keep the fixtures and surround-ing floor and walls neutral.
Prudential Preferred Realty
Hampton Office, 2860 Wildwood Rd
Ext., Suite 100, 412 487-8008
Judy Gifford 412 760-1673
Roger Eichner 412 977-3957
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Jennifer Romero, M.D.
Hannah Sahud, M.D.
Sarah F. Schroeder, M.D.
Please Welcome:
Karl Holtzer, M.D.
Jennifer Romero, M.D. Hannah Sahud, M.D. Sarah F. Schroeder, M.D. Karl Holtzer, M.D.
Hampton, Mars, Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel, and Avonworth
have all put together dual teams to compete against one another.
The team hopes to do more events like this next year as well. If
the team travels to another tournament after the February compe-
tition, then they will have another wrestle-off. If anyone has any
questions please email: [email protected].
The team, Anthony Imbarlina, Drew Interthal, Trevor Ork-
wis, Zach Danner, Zach Carr, Nicholas Gorman, Tyler Kocak,
Christian Liberto, Gage Galuska, Joey Liberto, Sean McLaugh-
lin, Jayden Resch, Dawson Dietz, Justin Hart, Ryan Mankevich,
and Alternates: Cameron Rakar, Luke Matteson, Conrad Harold,
Corey Scherer and Zach Wright, is coached by Mike Thompson.
Thompson is the Physical Education teacher at Wyland Elemen-
tary School as well as the Head Coach of the Hampton Junior
High Wrestling Team (7th - 9th graders). He also runs Prodigy
Wrestling Club located in Emsworth. Once a week, coaches
from Prodigy Wrestling come in and run a practice in Hampton
for older wrestlers. Prodigy’s philosophy is to help promote
Pittsburgh Area wrestling in a positive manner, in hopes to sup-
port local community programs through quality supplemental
instruction. For more information about Hampton wrestling and
Prodigy, contact Coach Thompson at: Phone 412-439-0962. The
website: www.prodigywrestling123.com.
Junior Wrestling (Continued from page 1)
Photo by Magic Moments Photography
Hampton Junior Wrestlers
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Depreciation Lands Museum
Save the Date...Easter Egg Hunt by Gail Scott
Be sure to save the date of Saturday, April 12th for the
Hampton Township Easter Egg Hunt. The HCA will be host-
ing the free event at the Hampton Community Center from 1
to 3 p.m. The egg hunt will take place outdoors if the weather
is nice, or indoors if the weather is inclement. It is going to be
a lot of fun for the kids, so don’t miss it! Watch for more de-
tails in the March issue of the Hampton News. You can also
look for information on the Hampton Township community
website.
Also, save the date for the 2nd Annual Golf Scramble on
June 20th hosted by the HCA. The golf scramble will be held
at the Pittsburgh North Golf Club in Bakerstown. The event
was fun and very successful last year and this year’s Scramble
will be even better. There will be more information in the
March issue of the Hampton News and also on the township
website. There will be food and prizes for those participating.
Be sure to sign up.
Come out and enjoy both events and help support the
Hampton Community Association (HCA) in their effort to
raise funds for the new community playground.
Gail Scott Realtor
Hampton Office
5048 Route 8, Gibsonia
C: (412) 260-8424
W: (724) 449-9900 x255
Gail & Cody
The spring market
is starting now.
Call me to find the home
of your dreams.
From cooking to music to kids’ activities, there’s a lot going
on this spring at the Depreciation Lands Museum, a living his-
tory village in Hampton Township. For more information on
any of these special events, please visit the museum’s website,
www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or contact us at
[email protected], (412) 486-0563.
As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of
the Civil War, the Depreciation Lands Museum will host “The
Civil War in Pennsylvania,” a traveling exhibit created by the
Heinz History Center, from April 12th to May 6th. Museum
members and local residents also will display local artifacts and
mementos from the time. Any resident who has an item from
the time period is encouraged to contact the museum and ar-
range to share their family’s history with the community in our
secure display.
Special museum hours during this time will be every Sat-
urday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Event admission is $5 for
adults, $3 for children under twelve and for museum members,
and $1 for members’ children. All buildings will be open and
staffed with costumed interpreters.
The following special events are included with admission:
Saturday, April 12th, 1 p.m.: “Battle Cry of Freedom: Mu-
sic of the Civil War,” a program of music and readings from
letters sent home from the battlefield, will be presented by the
Pittsburgh Historical Music Society and special guest Marilyn
Sorvas.
The museum will host the exhibit April 12 through May 6.
Saturday, May 3rd: Civil War Weapons Demonstration, on the
museum grounds throughout the afternoon.
Sunday, May 4th:
Children’s Heritage Day, featuring the games and activities of
childhood during the mid-1800s. There will be stories and hands-
on activities throughout the museum.
Demonstration of Civil War Drum Signaling, 1 p.m. at the
Pine Creek Cemetery (on Route 8 behind the Quality Inn), and 2
p.m. at the Depreciation Lands Cemetery on the museum
grounds.
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Upcoming Events
Pot O’ Gold to Benefit St. Ursula School at La Roche College
Please join us for the 21st annual Pot O' Gold
Dinner and Auction to benefit St. Ursula School on
Saturday, March 8th at LaRoche College. Begin the
evening with appetizers, drinks and a fabulous din-
ner. The night continues with many opportunities
to win, all while you are supporting St. Ursula
School! Look for a wide variety of items up for bid
in our silent and live auctions as well as many
unique raffles. Reservations are $35/individual or
$70/couple and can be made by calling the school
office at 412-486-5511. Visit our website:
www.stursulaschool.org.
The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table
usually meets the 4th Monday of every month, ex-
cept August.
WHERE: The Hampton Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, Pa. 15101
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Our speaker at the February 24th meeting will be
author and creator of “Virtual Gettysburg” and
“Antietam Battlefield Guides”, Stephen Recker.
The topic of his talk will be, “Rare Photos of Antie-
tam.”
Free to the public.
For more information please call Margie or Bob at
(724) 625-2329.
A Singing Valentine is the Sound of Love
Create a memory and show your love for that
"special someone" with a Singing Valentine.
Delivery is February 14th and 15th. Included are: 2
love songs, a personalized card, a balloon, a rose,
and a keepsake photograph. All for $ 50.00. Val-
entines are delivered and sung by a quartet with the
Greater Cranberry Barbershop Chorus. Call
Ken at 724-321-3097.
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Attorney Hal English
Celebrating the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival’s 10 Year Anniversary with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber March 14, 15 and 16 at the Four Points Sheraton, North
* New York Times No. 1 bestselling author
Debbie Macomber will sign books and appear at
two special receptions during the Festival; a
luncheon and a dinner.
* Runway Fashion designer Lily Chin re-
turns offering 4 classes. Lily has designed gar-
ments for notables such as Ralph Lauren, Diane
Von Furstenburg, and Izaac Mizrahi.
* Friday Luncheon and Nicky Epstein
Fashion Show
* 18-inch Doll Display
“We’re expecting a big and lively crowd for our
10-year anniversary,” notes Grossman. “There
has always been a lot to see and do at the Festi-
val, but this year is going to be like none other.”
With classes for the very beginner to advanced,
in knitting, crochet, spinning, computer design,
color theory, there is no shortage of ideas for any
level person. The free class this year is to design
your own centerpiece on the FeltLOOM. Also
Schools and other groups are invited to
plan a special field trip which will include
“The Civil War in Pennsylvania” exhib-
it. Your field trip will be scheduled to
meet your needs. Please contact the muse-
um with inquiries.
Thanks to the success of our January
doll tea, the museum is pleased to offer a
second tea on Saturday, March 15th, from
1:30 to 3 p.m. Girls age five and older are
invited to bring a doll companion to enjoy
a cozy afternoon of treats and crafts in the
newly renovated eighteenth-century tav-
ern. In honor of the 150th anniversary of
the Civil War, this year’s tea will feature
stories and parlor games from the era. The
cost is $15 per child ($12 for members),
and preregistration is required. Registra-
tion forms are available online at
www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org, or
by calling (412) 486-0563.
Beginning March 1st, the museum will
be accepting registrations for both sessions
of the annual Adventures in Pioneer Liv-
ing, a week-long camp where kids ages 8
to 12 can experience life as a pioneer or
Native American. Session I is June 16 to
20, and Session II is July 21 to 25; both
run from 9 to 11:45 a.m. on museum
grounds. Campers will receive a snack
each day and a costume to borrow for the
week. The cost is $100 for nonmembers,
$80 for members, and early registration is
advised. Forms are available on the web
site.
Teen assistants are vital to the success
of the camp. See the website for more
information on how to become a volun-
teer.
The museum’s popular Introduction to
Weaving class (March 8th) is already full,
but don’t miss two historic cooking clas-
ses coming up this spring. Think of the
possibilities for your next camping trip
with your family or Scout troop! The
Open Hearth Cooking Class takes place
on Saturday, April 13, and the Beehive
Bake Oven Class is on Saturday, May
10th. Both are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
suitable for teens and adults. Preregistra-
tion is required.
Depreciation Lands (Continued from page 16)
offered this year are free yoga sessions.
The marketplace has a wide array
of vendors from “indie” dyers to small
independent farm owners, local stores,
and out of town folks, coming from as
far as Texas. On Sunday, Seniors over
65 attend for only $5.00, graciously
made possible by UPMC Senior
Communities. For all information, to register for
classes, or to inquire about group rates:
www.pghknitandcrochet.com
or 412.963.7030.
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The Hampton News [email protected]
State Rep. Hal English
Help Wanted/Classified
GOODWILL is now hiring in Gibsonia and North Hills. A
list of current openings and the online application can be found
at www.goodwillswpa.org/job-postings.
FOUND Charm found in Hampton High School's parking
lot. The item is a gold tone circle which is about the size of a
dime. Engraving on one side and a date on the other side.
Phone to identify the charm, 412-302-4445.
Office Locations:
4290 William Flinn Highway
Suite 200,
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-487-6605
400 Irvis Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-260-6407
Fundraiser
The Elfinwild Lions Club is currently sell-
ing garbage bags. Also being sold are reg-
ular brooms, snow brooms, small brooms
and push brooms which are made in Free-
port, PA. For information or ordering,
please call Tom, 412-487-5357 or Mike 412
-487-1888.
The Elfinwild Lions Club is sponsoring a
dance on March 29th, 2014 at St. Bona-
venture Church, 2100 Mt. Royal Boule-
vard, from 7:30-11:30. DJ Smith will play
the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and
80’s. Tickets are $10/person in advance
and $12/person at the door. Beer, pop and
snacks are included in the ticket price. For
tickets, please call Mike 412-487-1888.
Speak with State Representative Hal English
During February, residents
will have the opportunity for one
-on-one meetings with Repre-
sentative English. If you would
like to share your concerns or
ideas with Rep. English, he will
be at the Hampton Community
Center on Monday, February
10th from 7-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Representative English will also
hold meetings at other District
locations on February 11th, 12th
and 13th. Please visit his web-
site, www.repenglish.com or
call the office at (412) 492-9270
for details on the other locations.
Representative Eng-lish Hosts “Downtown Commuter Special”
Don’t have time to go to the
Speak With Hal locations and
work downtown? You can now
share your concerns and ideas
with Representative English at
his new “Downtown Commuter
Special”. Meet quickly with
Rep. English in the Grant Bar
Parking Lot on Tuesday, Feb-
ruary 11th from 6-9 a.m. and 4-
6 p.m. The Grant Bar parking
lot is conveniently located off
Rt. 28’s Millvale Exit at 114
Grant Avenue, Millvale PA.
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