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May 2012 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 7 No. 1

The Hampton News

What’s Inside

Police Log ................................. 4

Real Estate ................................ 6

Library News ............................ 7

Chef’s Corner ......................... 10

N. Hampton Vol. Fire ............ 10

Sporting Registration ............ 12

Earth Day ............................... 13

HHS Jr./Sr. Prom ............. 15-16

Current and

Upcoming Events .............. 20-23

Pet Article ............................... 22

Depreciation Lands Mus. ...... 25

A.W. Beattie Career Center .. 26

Damn Yankees Hits the Hampton Stage By Autumn Edmiston

Children’s Heritage Day

On Sunday, May 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.,

The Depreciation Lands Museum celebrates

Children’s Heritage Day. This family-oriented

day will be filled with hands-on activities from

years gone by. Participate in colonial-era

games, crafts, and foods from the eighteenth

century. Stop in the one-room schoolhouse for

class, and watch the blacksmith at work in his

shop. Help plant the settlers’ vegetable garden,

and don’t forget to stop by the expanded mer-

cantile for an old-fashioned candy or a hand-

made toy.

Admission for this special event is $5 for

adults and $3 for children (reduced admission

for museum members). See page 25 for more

fun at The Depreciation Lands Museum.

D amn Yankees was a smash hit for

Hampton High School’s spring

musical. Joe Boyd sells his soul

to the devil, Mr. Applegate, for "one good

long ball hitter" for his team, the Washing-

ton Senators. Mr. Applegate grants his

wish, turning him into sports superstar “Joe

Hardy” who must go back to his wife be-

fore 9 pm on the final game day to save his

soul from the devil.

The cast of Damn Yankees and Hampton

High School faculty began preparation for

the musical with try outs in late December.

Play practice started in January and like

(Continued on page 27)

Photo courtesy of Madia Photography

Technology Clubs Compete Successfully

by Tina Harper

The Hampton High School (HHS) Ro-

botics and Technology Student Association

(TSA) Clubs fared well in April.

The Robotics Club earned 2nd place at

the 2012 Greater DC Regional Botball Tour-

nament in Fairfax, VA. They placed third in

the double elimination and were cited for

Outstanding Documentation, each worth one

third of their overall score. HHS was

awarded the Judges’ Choice Trophy for

“Spirit of Botball” and Judges’ Choice Cer-

tificates for “Outstanding Overall Design”

and “Outstanding Programming.”



Students Earn Honorable Mention in Math Challenge

The Hampton High School Math Challenge Team, consisting

of John Arnold, Oliver Ebeling–Koning, Robert Hedges, Trevor

Kyle and Evan Wilson, earned an Honorable Mention Status and

a Team Scholarship Award of $1,000 at the Moody’s Math Chal-

lenge. The money will be divided among team members.

More than 5,000 students competed in this year’s contest, using

math modeling to identify and rank the best regions in the coun-

try for establishing high-speed rail lines as part of a nationwide

network. Students were required to use their math skills, along

with critical thinking, research and analytical skills to reach their

conclusion. Teams consisting of three to five students worked

independently via the internet and had only 14 hours to study the

issue, collect data and devise models before uploading their solu-

tions in the form of a research paper.

Papers were analyzed by more than 100 math judges, who

ranked the submissions. Only 55 teams were awarded recogni-

tion for their work. While several local schools had teams that

competed, only Hampton and North Hills High School had teams

that received the Honorable Mention Status.

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Swing Into Spring by Tina Harper

On April 12, the Hampton Middle School (HMS) cafe-

teria was turned into a quaint diner, serving breakfast to

more than eighty senior citizen residents of the Township of

Hampton.

The annual “Swing Into Spring” event was held cour-

tesy of Mrs. Michele Hurst, Science Teacher, Mrs. Janeen

Bentz, Reading Teacher / Student Council Sponsor, and

their seniors event committee. The event was started by the

late Dr. Harold Sarver as a luncheon and has been continued

for more than 14 years as a way to give back to the commu-

nity.

The seniors’ breakfast couldn’t happen without the

dedicated volunteers and businesses who

donate. The HMS Helping Hands Club acted

as hostesses, greeting attendees at the door,

escorting them to the cafeteria, and seating

them for breakfast. Parents from the PTO

helped in the kitchen. The Student Council

served as the wait staff. Cafeteria employee

Jane Miller donated her time to the event,

Metz Food Service donated the food, and

Giant Eagle provided a gift card which was

used to purchase flowers and decorations.

Since Mrs. Hurst’s birthday was April

10, the attendees whose birthday was closest

to that date could take home the flower cen-

terpiece on their table.

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New Hampton residents, Bob and Jean Vanasdale,

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The Hampton Township

Police Department is dedicated

to enhancing the quality of life

of the residents and guests by

providing the very best in law

enforcement services. The

twenty-two officers and two

civilian clerks take pride in serv-

ing the community in a profes-

sional and proactive manner.

The HTPD consists of a fleet of

9 vehicles, 1 ATV and 2 moun-

tain bikes that are used for a

variety of patrol operations.

If you have a question or

concern, please visit the website

w w w . h a m p t o n - p a . o r g /

police.asp, and click on Fre-

quently Asked Questions section

or e-mail: police@hampton-

pa.org. The HTPD main num-

bers: Emergencies: 911, Ad-

ministrative use only: (412) 486

-0400 or (724) 443–7585. A summary of noteworthy

incidents that occurred between

March 20, 2012 — April 21,

2012.

Stolen Vehicle – Arrest

On Wednesday, April 4,

while on patrol on Route 8 at

6:50 p.m. traveling north, a ve-

h ic le t r ave l in g in th e

southbound lane came into the

northbound lane, almost crash-

ing head on with the police car.

Police turned around and af-

fected a traffic stop on the ac-

tor’s vehicle. Police ran the li-

cense plate, which came back as

stolen out of Ross Twp., and the

actors may be armed and dan-

gerous. Both occupants were

frisked and cuffed for officer

safety. An inventory of the ve-

hicle produced various drugs

and drug paraphernalia. Both

actors were placed under arrest.

Theft

On Thursday, March 29, a

landscaper performing work on

Sturbridge Court reported un-

known persons removed a back-

pack style gasoline powered leaf

blower from the driveway where

he was working The cost of the

loss is $159.00. Police spoke

with the homeowner and she

was unable to report any recent

suspicious activity. However,

she related she has been having

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Theft from Vehicle

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Hampton PTO Raises Funds To Help Bus Driver

by Autumn Edmiston

H ampton Middle

School PTO held

a fundraising bas-

ketball game on March 28th

to raise funds for Deb the

bus driver. Deb Kruper has

been diagnosed with cancer,

is undergoing chemo treat-

ments and her medical bills

are escalating. She is in

very good spirits and the

prognosis is positive.

On Monday, April 16th

as she stepped off her bus,

Deb was greeted by faculty,

students and PTO members

as she was presented a check for $3,785.29.

The Hampton Middle School PTO’s basket-

ball game raised this money to help with her

medical expenses.

Donna DiBucci, PTO Vice President

and Deb’s long time friend stated, “Deb was

overwhelmed and truly grateful to say the

least. With surgery approaching she will be

off work for a few months and this will help

her in her time of need.”

Heartfelt wishes go out to

Deb as she continues her

battle

against

cancer.

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Busy Bees Spring Storytime!

Wednesdays, Now through May 23rd 10:30 a.m. – 11:00

a.m.

Fridays, Now through May 25th 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The library would like to welcome all our little “bees” to a

newly designed storytime. All children ages 24 months to 6

years are welcome to attend. Stories, songs and fingerplays

will be introduced each week. Registration is appreciated!!

Books and Blocks: a Mommie and Me Lapsit~

Thursdays, Now through May 24th 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 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 through 24 mos. Registration is appreciated!!

No Girls Allowed!!! Tues., May 8th4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

This boys only program is all about worms, dirt, and plants.

Come make terrariums with Miss Lori! No flowers here, just

some spidery plants! Join us after school for an activity hour

that is sure to create lots of laughter and fun! Grades 1 – 3.

Registration appreciated, but not necessary. Activity Room II.

Talbot Tellers! Wednesday, May 2nd 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm.

Were you part of the storytelling program at the middle

school? Well, come join our Talbot Tellers! This group of

middle-schoolers will learn new stories to tell at local events

throughout the year. All are welcome, even if you have no

prior experience.

National Scrapbook Day, May 5th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day with us! Spend the day

starting new albums, finishing old ones, learning new ideas,

creating new backgrounds and making new friends! The all-

day scrap and crop will include a light lunch, demonstrations

and a donate/take scrapbooking materials! You get all this for

$15.00!!

A Series of After School Adventures Friday, May 11th

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

So just how WEIRD is your school compared to A.J.’s? Join

us for some My Weird School Daze fun! Registration appreci-

ated, but coming right after dismissal is cool too!

Mystery Book Discussion Club, Wed., May 16th

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Are you clueless about what mysteries to read? Well, join us

for our first mystery book discussion on Mirror Image, by

Dennis Palumbo. Copies of the book are available at the li-

brary! Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a

clue!

Just Us Girls!!! Friday, May 18th 4:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.

If you love the colors pink, purple, silver, gold, etc., all things

pretty and frilly then this girls only program is for you! No

slimy, creepy crawlies here! This month’s activity will be

Sugar Creations and other sweet, dreamy stuff!! This after

school activity hour is for girls in Grades 1-5. Registration

appreciated, but not necessary. Activity Room II

Cooks-N-Books with a twist! This year Cooks-N-Books will be

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After the delicious breakfast of omelets, baked ham,

roasted potatoes, mixed fruit, biscuits, and beverages, the

seniors’ retired to the auditorium for the entertainment

portion of the morning. The 7th grade and 8th grade jazz

bands performed under the direction of Mrs. Parker, band

instructor. Several student acts from the recent talent

show performed dances, played instruments, and sang.

See photos below.

At the conclusion of the program, Mrs. Marlynn

Lux, HMS Assistant Principal, thanked Hampton seniors

for attending the event and asked them to spread the

word, so there will be more participants in years to come.

On the way to his car, resident Bob Jarvis summed

up the morning, “That was very nice!”

Swing into Spring Talent Show photos

Swing into Spring (Continued from page 3)

Gabrielle Conely

singing “Think of Me”

Brooke Bailey playing/singing

“Folsom Prison Blues”

Nick Worbji playing Croatian Brac

Ethan Wagner,

Trombone Solo

Alyssa Rein dancing to

“Walking On Air”

Paige Stitt dancing to

“Boogie Woogie Bugle

Boy”


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was parked in his driveway. $50.00 in cash

was taken from the glove box and approxi-

mately $15 - $20 in change was taken from

the ash tray area. Other items of value were

in the vehicle, but were left untouched.

Police are reminding residents to keep their

vehicles locked at all times.

Criminal Mischief /Vehicles

On Wednesday, March 21, resident

from Camberly Drive reported that an actor

in an unknown vehicle threw a rock through

the side window of his vehicle. The ap-

proximate value of the damage is $300. His

neighbor heard the car drive by and the

glass break, but he didn't see the car and

couldn't get a description.

Motorcycle Crash

On Saturday, April 14, at approxi-

mately 1:20 p.m., Police were dispatched to

the 4300 block of Wildwood Sample Road

for a single vehicle motorcycle accident

with injuries. While being loaded into the

ambulance, police were able to detect an

odor of an alcoholic beverage upon the

operator’s breath. He was transported to

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for his inju-

ries and also gave blood samples. DUI

charges are pending.

Vehicle Accident - DUI Arrest

On Monday, April 9, at approximately 7:55 a.m., Police

Police Log (Continued from page 4)


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The North Hampton Volunteer Fire Depart-

ment is kicking off what will hopefully be-

come a long-standing tradition – a ‘thank you’

golf outing. This golf outing is not a fund

raiser; it is simply an event in appreciation for

the hours of donated service by our firefighters

throughout the year. The event is Saturday,

June 2, 2012 for a 1:45 p.m. shot-gun start.

Plan to arrive at the Pittsburgh North Golf Club by 12:45. The

price is $70 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with cart,

beverages (water, pop and beer), hot dogs at the turn and buffet

dinner. There are prizes and giveaways. If interested, contact

Brandon Hoehn at 724-612-2812 or [email protected].

Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 8th!

Event advertising opportunities are available and we hope

you will consider helping to defray the costs of the event by

sponsoring a hole. For $100, as an Official Hole Sponsor your

business name will appear on a sign placed at one of the tee

boxes on the golf course and your logo will appear in a special

2012 sponsor ‘album’ on our Facebook page. (In lieu of mone-

tary sponsorship, in-kind donations of gift certificates, store

merchandise and golf-related premiums are appreciated as

well). Every advertising dollar/in-kind donation is put toward

the cost of the event. If you are interested in being a sponsor,

please contact Chris Andrews at 412-443-6810 or Brian Acker-

man at 412-292-6819. All sponsorship commitments need to be

made by Tuesday, May 8th.

The Remarkable Wheat Berry by John Rizzo

S imilar to other nutritional powerhouses, wheat berries have

gone full circle. For years we removed all the nutritional

value from wheat by processing it and refining it. But as

whole grains become more and more popular as we continue to hear

about their nutritional benefit, we begin to revert back to the lesser

processed, more nutritional grain. Enter the wheat berry.

A wheat berry is the actual kernel of whole wheat. A short

grain that has a firm texture after cooking while sporting a nutty

flavor. Wheat berries take a while to cook and I’m not so sure they

can be overcooked. They have a very firm texture, similar to barley

or brown rice.

Wheat berries are loaded with protein and iron. Additionally

they are a great source of magnesium, Vitamins B and E, and potas-

sium. Considered a complex carbohydrate, they are very high in

fiber and digest slowly. Hence, the sugar from the carbohydrates

will enter your blood at a very slow rate. A diet high in fiber can

lower cholesterol, assist in weight loss, and help control blood

sugar levels.

Wheat berries can be purchased at larger grocery stores, health

food stores and online. Although considered a “healthier” food,

there are many ways to prepare and eat these delicious kernels so

that all can enjoy.

Wheat Berry Salad Yield: 4 Servings

Place the wheat berries and salt in a small saucepan and cover

with hot water –at least 2 inches above the wheat berries. Bring to a

boil then reduce to heat to simmer (uncovered). Cook for approxi-

mately an hour to an hour and half or until soft and tender. Drain

and let cool.

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 2 - 3 minutes; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat berries, toasted walnuts, cel-

ery, cranberries, scallions, parsley, oil, lemon juice and pepper; mix

well. Cover and chill for several hours; serve cold.

Wheat Berries,

Whole, Uncooked

3/4 Cup Scallions, Sliced

1/8 Inch

1/4 Cup

Salt 1 Tsp Vegetable Oil 1.5 TBL

Cranberries, Dried,

Chopped 1/8 Inch

1/3 Cup Parsley, Fresh,

Chopped Fine

1/4 Cup

Celery, Peeled, Cut

1/8 Inch

1/3 Cup Lemon Juice 1 TBL

Walnuts, Chopped 1/4 Cup

Black Pepper Pinch

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First Annual Spring Carnival and Fund Raiser

What do you get when you take a

bunch of excited elementary students,

awesome teachers and staff, supportive

parents, and an overwhelming amount of

donors and sponsors? You have a night to

remember. This is exactly what recently

happened at Poff Elementary School. In

early March, the Poff Parents Association

hosted a fundraiser – their first Spring

Carnival & Basket Auction. The gymna-

sium was transformed into a festive carni-

val with each classroom having their own

game to run. There was excitement in the

air as the students (and even parents) en-

joyed playing the games in hopes of win-

ning prizes. Upstairs was filled with food

and auction items. With the help of over

125 donors and sponsors the auction had

something for everyone! Special thanks

go out to the countless volunteers who

helped with the evening. There were stu-

dent volunteers from various

clubs and teams from the

Hampton Middle School and

High School fulfilling their

community service require-

ments while having a good

time doing so.

So, what does the photo

of a fire truck have to do with

the Spring Carnival & Auc-

tion you may ask? Well, one

of the most popular and most

sought after auction baskets

was a donation made by the

North Hampton Volunteer

Fire Department. The lucky

winners of this auction re-

ceived a ride to school in a

Fire Truck! On a pleasant

March morning, two first

graders, Chloe Abner and An-

drew Clarke, along with their

parents, were picked up at their homes and

brought to school where they were greeted

by the entire student

body. The students

lined the circle drive at

Poff and waited pa-

tiently for the arrival

of their school-

mates. It was worth

the wait as the students

exploded with excite-

ment when the fire

truck arrived with

flashing lights and

sounding its siren! As

an extra special sur-

prise, Poff’s secretary, Mrs. Drzemiecki

was presented with an honorary ride

around Hampton in the fire truck. Thank

you to the NHVFD for making this extra

special day possible for all of the students

(and Mrs. D.).

While it remains to be seen if this will

become a yearly tradition at Poff, one

thing is for certain, the first Spring Carni-

val & Auction was a huge success and one

that was enjoyed by everyone who partici-

pated. Please see the website

www.thehamptonnews.net for a listing of

all of the donors and sponsors who, with

their support, make events such as this

possible.

Chloe Abner & Andrew Clarke with Fire Chief John

Schwend (kneeling), & Fire Fighters Zak Boyle and Bran-

don Hoehn, after their ride to school in the fire truck.

Mrs. Drzemiecki with Fire Chief John Schwend


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West Hardies Road and Wild-

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accident. The caller, who was

one of the vehicle operators,

stated that her vehicle was

struck in the rear by the vehicle

directly behind her. She be-

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Criminal charges are pending.

DUI Arrest

On Thursday, March 22,

at approximately 10:00 p.m.,

Police received a report of a

possible intoxicated driver on

Mt. Royal Boulevard traveling

toward Route 8. The reporting

person further stated that the

vehicle turned onto Route 8

and then left onto Harts Run

Road. Police followed said

vehicle on Harts Run Road.

The actor was unable to

maintain the vehicle within

its lane, crossing over the

double yellow line several

times, as well as crossing

over the fog line several

times. Police conducted a

traffic stop. There was a

moderate odor of an alco-

holic beverage coming from

the vehicle and the driver

appeared to be under the

influence. After failing field

sobriety tests, the actor was

placed under arrest for DUI.

Charges to follow.

On Friday, March 23,

while on patrol at approxi-

mately 7:50 p.m., Police


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Earth Day Clean-UP

"Friday was beautiful and Saturday was mis-

erable weather but concerned township residents

came out to pick up trash on Earth Day Week-

end", said Hampton Rotarian Hal English who

helped spearhead Hampton Clean Up with Town-

ship officials and employees and Hampton Ro-

tarians. "Ninth grader Owen Dougan-Bacha was

a work horse out there both days keeping up with

his mom, Becky," said English. Senior, Rachel

Butch “Facebooked” friends who came out in the

rain Saturday morning along with students Alex

Michel, Johnny Rizzo and Ben Lish. Rotarians

Kerry Kelly, John Readal, Judy Gifford, Hal Eng-

lish, Steve Goodman and Township Manager

Chris Lochner were out there along with Assis-

tant Township Manager Susan Bernett and Town-

ship employees Ken Edwards, Dennis Weisman,

Kellen Wheeler and Greg Chernosky along with

Joanne Gaus and Amanda Lukas.

Eight major roadways were cleaned up, fill-

ing a 30 ton dumpster. It was a start, but

sadly, bags, fast food containers, soda bottles,

cups, cigarette butts, cans and losing lottery tick-

ets lined the roadways. Hopefully people care and

will help keep

Hampton clean.

Residents can

self organize

and pick up on

their streets and

onto adjoining

roads to help

minimize the

damage. “It's

good exercise

and if you don't

know it's wrong

then it helps

you think be-

fore ever decid-

ing to toss

something out

the window”,

said English.

Rachel Butch and friends fought the cold and cleaned up on Saturday

Ben Lish & Johnny Rizzo

cleaned the Get-Go on Ferguson Road

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book and food discussion group for people who love to cook and

make new friends! No real experience or culinary expertise is

needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!

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. There will be two ingredients to pick from each month. You

only need to choose one ingredient. Check out a cookbook from

the library or use your own cookbook.

2. Create a dish featuring your chosen ingredient and bring it to

the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of

the recipe as well.

3. Sample all the amazing recipes!

May 24th Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspber-

ries!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of sup-

plies.

Questions? Please call the Library. 412-684-1098

Little Learners: They Drive Me Buggy!

Tuesday, May 22nd 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This special creative learning hour is designed for 3-5 year olds

and will be taught by Mrs. J (a very cool retired preschool

teacher)! The hour will include stories, activities, hands on

learning and so much more! Registration is appreciated!

Memorial Day Weekend – The library will be open Saturday,

May 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Buon Appetito! Join us for lunch or dinner at Spadafora’s Res-

taurant (located on Route 8); Tuesday, May 29th Wednesday,

May 30th, Thursday, May 31st, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.!! You

don’t need a special ticket, or anything. Just go and eat! It’s a

fun easy way to support your library!! A portion of all food

proceeds (including takeout) will be donated to the library!!

Thank you for your support!!

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Hampton Goes Hollywood for the After Prom

by Diane Prem

O n April 27th, the night started at

6:15 pm at Hampton High School

with the Prom Walk, where all those

attending the prom had the opportunity to

strut their stuff and show off their attire to a

jam-packed auditorium full of friends, fam-

ily and well-wishers. Principal Jeffery

Finch and Guidance Counselor Dr. Peter

Allen took turns introducing the sequined-

gowned girls and their tuxedo-clad escorts.

Parents were then able to take a behind-the-

scenes tour of the school transformed into a

Hollywood After Prom, scheduled later that

evening from 11:30 p.m. — 4:00 a.m. One

parent exclaimed, “they are going to have

more fun here than at the actual Prom!”

“It’s very exciting and I wish I could see the

kids’ expressions when they walk in,” en-

thused Gina Falcione.

The 430 students arrived from the Prom

held at the Chadwick and walked the red

carpet like stars under the gaze of two large,

imposing Oscar statues and entered into their

magical evening complete with paparazzi

and spotlights. The building was trans-

formed into the glitz and

glamour of Hollywood.

Their walk continued

down Rodeo Drive with

clever mock storefronts

and a view of Hollywood

Hills.

Further on, they

could enjoy coffee at the

Hard Rock Café, or head

to the Casino, boldly

decorated with life size

movie posters, and enjoy

games of Black Jack,

Poker, Roulette and Horse

Wheel Races. Harry Pot-

ter dominated the cafete-

ria and included a large tree

with a car on the branch, an

oversized spider, and caldron centerpieces

on the tables where free food was served all

night.

The boys rest rooms had a James Bond

Theme and the girls’ featured Chick Flicks,

complete with a decorated mannequin pay-

ing homage to the movie “Legally Blonde”.

Hand towels forecasted, “What happens

tonight goes on Facebook tomorrow.” A

stretch limo with star photos of Taylor Laut-

ner and other favorites connected the two

rooms identified as VIP lounges. The

“Hampton Goes Hollywood” theme was

chosen because the movie Abduction, star-

ing Taylor Lautner, was filmed at the school

and featured the Hampton Band and some

local extras.

An Academy Award Dance Hall area

showcased the Wii game “Dance Revolu-

tion” and photo booths. Henna Tattoo artists

were on hand, as well as a hypnotist sched-

uled for 3:00 a.m. Karaoke was available all


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night in the auditorium. The gym featured

derby cars, ping pong, Four Square and in-

flatables: Dual Sport Bunge and Jousting.

Thanks goes to the Crew Team for painting

the continuous movie strip, with stars featur-

ing the 255 senior’s names that lined the gym

walls.

It took approximately 20 volunteers, and

for most it was their first year working their

artistic and creative magic since January to

transform the place. “I’m

doing it for the kids.” “I

think it turned out won-

derful!” said first time co-

chairpersons, Jackie Bott

and Adrianne DiDonato. “

“I am new to Hampton

and this gave me a chance

to meet kind, enthusiastic

parents. It’s nice to see

this level of involvement

at the high school,” said

Judy McConnell. “It’s so

creative – it’s been a great

experience,” added Portia

Edwards.

A p p r o x i m a t e l y

$7,300 was spent on the

After Prom and it was

funded entirely from the Football Game Con-

cession Stand and the Hampton High School

PFA. The After Prom is complementary for

all those attending the Prom. Thanks to the

following sponsors: Andora’s Restaurant,

Brusters, Buffalo Wild Wings, China Bistro,

Eat’n Park, Emiliano’s, Great China Buffet,

Greico’s Carefree Inn, Pasquale's Pizza,

Giant Eagle, Wexford Deli, Get Go –

Richland, Max & Erma's, Atrias, CVS, Ap-

plebees, Subway in Walmart, Sheetz,

McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts (Shaler), Donut

Connection, Labriola's Itailian Market, Lins

Garden, LMS, Madia Photography, Manor

Theater, Milano’s, McDonalds, McTighes,

Monte Cello’s, North Park Clubhouse, North

Park Lounge, Mark and Betsy Millstein,

Molyneaux Cranberry, Pizza Hut, Jim and

Ursula Brill, Rental Time, Sherwin Williams,

Shop n Save, Sonic, Walmart, Target, Vo-

celli’s and Home Depot. A special thank you

to the following school district and township

personnel: Dr. Hoover, Mrs. Scuilli, Mr.

Kuzniewski, Mrs. Carson, Mr. Finch, Mr.

Kattan, Dr. Allen, Mrs.

Doren, Mrs. Taylor, Mr.

Franklin, Mr. Halter, Mr.

DeMatteo, Randy Yester,

Bob Newman, Sue Sestric,

Deb Alderman, Mrs. Julie

Leininger, Metz Food Ser-

vice and the Hampton

Township Police Depart-

ment.

Just like any memorable

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encountered a vehicle rounding a blind bend

on Craighead, traveling into the oncoming

lane. The vehicle almost collided with the

Police car. Police immediately turned around

to follow the vehicle, which failed to main-

tain a single lane during most of the travel on

Craighead Road. Police followed the vehicle

southbound on Route 8 onto McCully Road.

During this time, the vehicle was traveling

slowly and could not stay in a single lane for

even a short distance. A traffic stop was con-

ducted on McCully Road. The driver admit-

ted to being on medication and that she had

one drink earlier. After failing field sobriety

tests, the driver was taken into custody for

suspicion of DUI. Charges to follow.

On Tuesday, March 27, Police were on

patrol at approximately 1:20 a.m. on East

Hardies Road when a vehicle was observed

driving erratically, crossing over the solid

white line several times. A traffic stop was

conducted and the driver was found to be

under the influence of alcohol. After failing

field sobriety tests, the driver was placed

under arrest. Charges pending.

On Sunday, April 1, at approximately

4:20 a.m., Police witnessed a running vehicle

parked in the lot of the closed McDonald’s.

While talking with the occupants of the vehi-

cle, police detected an odor of an alcoholic

beverage emitting from inside the vehicle.

The driver admitted to having a few drinks

earlier. She was asked to perform field sobri-

ety tests which she failed She was placed

under arrest for suspicion of DUI and trans-

ported to UPMC Passavant Hospital for a

blood draw. Charges are pending. The pas-

senger of the vehicle will be issued a citation

for underage drinking.

On Wednesday, April 4, while on patrol

at approximately 2:00 a.m., Police conducted

a traffic stop at Mount Royal Blvd. and

Royal View Dr. for the vehicle's registration

being expired. While speaking to the driver,

police detected an odor of an alcoholic bev-

erage, as well as showing other signs of im-

pairment. The operator’s license was under

suspension. After failing to complete field

sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest for

suspicion of DUI. Charges pending.

On Tuesday, April 17, while on patrol,

shortly after midnight, Police observed a

vehicle traveling south on Route 8. It made

an abrupt right turn into Rental Time on

Route 8. As Police were passing the exit of

Rental Time, the actor re-entered Route 8

nearly striking the patrol car. The actor then

struck the curb with his vehicle traveling a

short distance and making another abrupt

turn into the parking lot of 5001 Route 8.

Police conducted a traffic stop and found the

vehicle operator to be under the influence of

alcohol. After failing field sobriety tests, the

actor was placed under arrest for DUI.

Charges to follow.

On Friday, April 20, at approximately

2:30 a.m., Police were on patrol on Route 8

in the area of McNeal Road. They witnessed

a vehicle traveling north failing to maintain a

lane of travel. As the vehicle continued

north, the operator continued driving erratic-

ally. Police initiated a traffic stop at Donut

Connection. While talking with the driver, he

showed signs of being under the influence of

alcohol and perhaps drugs. After failing field

sobriety tests, he was taken to UPMC Passa-

vant Hospital for a blood draw. Charges

pending blood results.

On Saturday, April 21, Hampton Police

were on Route 8 southbound shortly after

2:00 a.m., when they witnessed a vehicle

traveling north failing to maintain a single

lane of travel and driving at a high rate of

speed. As Police got behind said vehicle it

almost came to a stop and then started again

failing to maintain a single lane of travel. A

traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of

Wildwood Road and finally stopped on Bella

Vista Drive. While talking with the driver,

police could detect an odor of an alcoholic



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Hampton High School Blood Drive

The Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from

7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym.

The North Hills Chorale will present a concert entitled “The

Voice of the Soul” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th, and 3 p.m. on

Sunday, May 6th, in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality

Center (a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence), 9000 Bab-

cock Boulevard, Allison Park, 15101 (McCandless Twp.). Free-

will offerings accepted. Additional information is available at

www.nhchorale.com.

Annual Festival

St. Ursula Church, Duncan Ave., Alli-

son Park, annual Festival. A community

tradition!

Festival opens on Memorial Day, May

28th and continues thru Saturday, June

2nd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. each eve-

ning. Come enjoy the rides, games, bingo,

entertainment, flea market, delicious

food. Two dinners will be served: Spaghetti

and Meatballs on Wednesday, May 30th and

a Chicken dinner on Saturday, June

2nd. Dinners served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00

p.m. and take-outs are available. Hope to

see you there.

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Current Events

HHS National Honors Society Sponsors 5K and Funfest for MPS

On Saturday, May 12, the Hampton

High School National Honor Society will be

sponsoring a 5K race and Funfest event to

benefit the National MPS Society at Hamp-

ton Community Park. Details are available

at funfestformps.com. Mucopolysacchari-

dosis, MPS, is a lysosomes storage disease

that causes mental degradation and physical

impairment, often at a young age.

The race begins at 9:00 a.m. and costs

$20 if pre-registered and $25 on race day.

Runners who register by May 1st will be

guaranteed a t-shirt.

The Funfest part of the event will take

place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the

Hampton High School cafeteria. It will be

comprised of small carnival type games for

children. There is no registration fee for

Funfest.

Visit www.funfestformps.com to regis-

ter and to find more details about the event.

Please email [email protected]

with any questions.

Renaming of the HMS Library

On Monday,

April 16, 2012,

Hampton School

District officials

held a re-naming

ceremony in the

Middle School Li-

brary in appreciation

and remembrance of

Dr. Harold Sarver.

In recognition of his many years of

service to the District, the Middle

School Library is now known as the

“Dr. Harold Sarver Library.”

Dr. Sarver, who died Nov. 28, 2010,

was a longtime friend of the Hampton

Township School District. He began his

career as an elementary physical educa-

tion teacher in 1963. In 1971, he was

appointed as the Middle School assistant

principal. In 1980, he was promoted to

the position of Middle School principal,

with dual duties as the District’s Direc-

tor of Transportation.

Following his retirement in June 2003,

he remained a consultant to the District

transportation department for the 2003-

2004 school year.

In 2005, Dr. Sarver was appointed

to the School Board, replacing Art Berg.

He served on the Board until the time of

his death in 2010.

The renaming of the library was an

honor for the family, friends and col-

leagues of Dr. Sarver.

beverage. The driver produced a license,

an expired registration card and was un-

able to produce an insurance card. He was

unable to complete field sobriety tests and

was given a PBT on scene, which did reg-

ister positive for alcohol. He was then

taken to UPMC Passavant Hospital for a

blood draw. Actor was then taken to ACJ

for processing.

Narcotics Sale

On Saturday, March 24, while on

patrol at approximately 6:35 p.m., Police

were dispatched to the area of Meadow

Brook Court for two individuals sleeping

in a vehicle. Police found a female and

male sleeping in the car, which was filled

with clothing, blankets and garbage. The

occupants said they were waiting for a

friend. While conversing with the occu-

pants, nothing they said was making much

sense and did not coincide with their ac-

tivities or their location. Based on the in-

formation obtained, evasive behavior and

lies to this point, both parties were asked

to exit the vehicle and searched for weap-

ons. The vehicle was also searched. A


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Jennifer Romero, M.D.

Hannah Sahud, M.D.

Sarah F. Schroeder, M.D.

Please Welcome:

Karl Holtzer, M.D.

The Botball Educational Robotics

Program engages middle and high school

aged students in a team-oriented robotics

competition based on national science

education standards. By designing, build-

ing, programming, and documenting ro-

bots, students use science, engineering,

technology, math, and writing skills in a

hands-on project that reinforces their

learning. (www.botball.org)

At the PA TSA States competition

held at Seven Springs Resort, 1900 stu-

dents competed and the following HHS

students placed: Victoria Lee - desktop

publishing; Garrett English and John Ber-

zonski - CAD architecture; Maddie

Adamczyk - career comparisons & essays

on technology; Garrett English, Katie

Bert and Leslie Smith – architectural

model; John Berzonski and Joey Profetta

– construction renovation; Brian and

Bridget Bianconi - music production;

Bailey Hartge – promotional graphics;

and Gina Alm – Iron Man Competition.

The Technology Student Association

(TSA) is … devoted exclusively to the

needs of students interested in technology.

Students can work individually or as a

team in such areas as agriculture and

biotechnology, website design, dragster

design, flight challenge, film technology,

CAD with 3D modeling, desktop publish-

ing and extemporaneous speaking, radio

controlled transportation or scientific

visualization. (www.tsaweb.org)

Technology Club (Continued from page 1)

Back Row: Oliver Ebeling-Koning (Captain), Adam Robins, Mr. Vince Kuzniewski (Advisor) Luke Sinagra, Ian Wald-

schmidt, Charlie Bares.

Front Row: Kartik Ganjoo, Nick Wilkins, Matt Wilson, A.J. Delposen, Evan Wilson (Captain), Brandon Duderstadt.

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Gail & Cody FETCH! By Jan McCune

Now that the weather is get-

ting warm, we have the opportu-

nity to exercise our dogs outside.

Too often, pet owners end up

playing “pull the ball out of my

dog’s mouth” instead of fetch.

Teach your dog “drop it” before

you ever take your dog outside.

The way to teach “drop it” is to

have two high value items, i.e.,

two bones, two favorite toys, two

sticks or two rawhides. Give one

to your dog and tell him to “take

it”. Make sure your dog is on

leash so you can control his

movements. Once your dog is

engaged in chewing the item,

show him the other item (you may

have to put it close to his face),

take the item he has in his mouth

and ask him to “drop it.” Don’t

pull the item, out of his mouth,

show him the other item as an

incentive to drop the other item

you want. As soon as he drops it,

or releases it, give him the other

item in our hand Practice this a

few times a day in different places

in the house. Then try it outside

with two balls. Throw one, when

your dog runs to get the ball and

looks back at you, show him the

other ball in your hand, when he

runs up to you, tell him to drop it

(the ball in his mouth), when he

does throw the other ball right

away. For those of us that don’t

have the best throwing arm there

are flexible throwing arms that

save your shoulders and arms.

They can be found at most pet

stores and retail pet departments.

When the weather is rainy

and your dog needs some exercise

try throwing one ball up to the top

of your steps to the second floor.

Your dog will run up the steps and

look back to you. Call him to you

so he’s running down the steps,

ask him to drop the ball in his

mouth, then throw the second ball.

Hope you have fun.

baggy containing suspected marijuana and

two digital scales were found. Numerous

other drug paraphernalia, including that for

ingestion and for distribution were found in

the vehicle as well as two bottles of whis-

key. Police could also smell the odor of

marijuana at this time. Both parties were

taken into custody. Charges will be filed.

Hazardous Conditions

On Friday, April 20, Police received a

phone call that a large tree had fallen onto

the train tracks near the Bryant Road trestle

and fishing spot. Police notified Allegheny

Valley Railroad. The Dispatcher at the rail-

road said they were aware of it and had a

crew headed out there to get on at Duncan

Avenue because a train was behind it.

Arrest

On Wednesday, April 11 at approxi-

mately 1:30 a.m. while on patrol near Titan

Heating on Route 8, police clocked a vehi-

cle at 60 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone.

Police began to follow the vehicle and it

accelerated to approximately 80 MPH. At

the intersection of Harts Run Road, the ve-

hicle’s left front wheel struck the concrete

median. The vehicle continued traveling at a

high rate of speed weaving from the left lane

to the right lane. Police made a traffic stop

in the parking lot of the BP. The operator

was placed under arrest for his attempt to

elude police. While interacting with the

actor, police could detect an odor of an alco-

holic beverage coming from his breath. He

was unable to complete field sobriety tests

and was advised that he was now under

arrest for suspicion of DUI. Charges to fol-

low.

Fire

On Monday, April 9, at approximately

8:45 a.m., Police responded, along with

Hampton Volunteer Fire Department, to

PPG Industries for a pull station fire alarm.

It was confirmed that a small fire was active

in a lab in the "B" Building section of the

plant. The fire was extinguished and em-

ployees returned to work inside the lab.

Vandalism

On Saturday, April 7, at approximately

9:00 p.m., a resident from Dogwood Drive

called the station to report that her house

just got “egged”. She did not see anyone but

heard a vehicle in the area with a loud en-

gine. She was unsure if it was related to this

incident. She also added that this is not the

first time this has happened. Police checked

the area with negative results.

On Friday, March 23, a resident from

Oakhurst Avenue reported that sometime

overnight, his mailbox was vandalized. Ap-

proximate value is $100.

On Saturday, March 24, a resident from

Willow Oak Drive reported his house was

“egged”. No further information at this time.

On Sunday, March 25, a resident from

Miller Drive reported his daughter's vehicle

was “egged”. He was advised to notify the

Police Department if he gets any further

information on this incident.

On Saturday, March 24, Police were

dispatched to South Villa Drive for a report

of someone attempting to get into the resi-

dent’s window. Upon arrival, Police found a

carton of eggs at the edge of the roadway in

front of the residence. The front of the resi-

dence had been struck by multiple eggs. No

suspects at this time.

On Thursday, March 29, a resident

from Mohawk Drive reported that his house

was “egged” on Saturday, March 24. He

said multiple eggs were thrown at the front

of his house. No suspects at this time

On Thursday, March 29, at approxi-

mately 9:30 p.m., a resident from Toftrees

Drive reported someone threw eggs at his

house and requested that the area be

checked. No suspects were located.

On Friday, March 30, a resident from

Meadow Crest Drive phoned the Police

Station to report vandalism overnight. The

resident stated that probably between 10:00

p.m. and 6:30 a.m., someone threw several

eggs at her residence. The eggs hit the win-

dows and the siding of the residence. No

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Current Events (con’t from page 20)

Attorney Hal English

Get to Know the Hampton Odd Fellows!

The Hampton Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd

Fellows is holding its annual picnic get-together on Monday,

June 4, 2012 at the Alcoa Pavilion in Hampton Community

Park at 6:00 pm. We are extending an invitation to all adults

16 years of age and older to attend and get to know who we

are and what we do. Reservations are required and can be

sent along with $10.00 per person: Mr. William Ehmann,

P.O. Box 320, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or call Gertrude Kane at

412-487-4906 for more information.

Since 1891, we have seen, and been

part of, many of the changes within our

community. We have been involved

with every aspect of our society in help-

ing those in need as well as educational

foundations. Come and see who we are!

5th Annual PINK TAG SALE

All proceeds donated to Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure

Saturday, May 19 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Located in the Northwood Realty Services parking lot at 4100

Rt. 8 at Harts Run Road in Allison Park, 15101

Stop by to find a treasure of a lifetime. Household items, toys,

books, decorations, jewelry, and so much more. Terrific prices!!

For more information…

call Linda J. Pelkofer at 412-487-3200 x 140

The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing

My name is Matthew Hanna. I am planning my Eagle Project,

which is one of the steps to becoming an Eagle Scout. My project

is to organize The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing. Bill Hanna

was my father. He was a Boy Scout, a leader in my troop, an avid

golfer and an organ donor.

My plan is to raise money for CORE, The Center for Organ

Recovery and Education, through this Golf Outing. The money

raised would be used to help educate people about organ donation.

Since my dad was an organ donor, this organization is very mean-

ingful to me and my family.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Pitts-

burgh North Golf Club. If you are interested and want to know

more on sponsoring this event, how you can participate and/or

sponsor a tee or a hole at The Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing I

can be reached at (724) 443-3295 or [email protected] or

visit www.thehamptonnews.net. There are still a lot of openings

for golfers and we would be happy to have you. Thank you for

your support!

Upcoming Events

Help Wanted

Retail Counter Sales and Service Allison Park /Gibsonia Area, Part time

20-35 hrs per week (more with holiday

season), Requires: reliable, punctual,

quick learner with general computer

knowledge, ability to work well with

others while under pressure. Customer

service is #1 and only those with a

smile need to apply! Please email re-

sume to:

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]




412-837-2568

Present this coupon to

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BUY ONE GREETING CARD

GET ONE FREE of equal or lesser value up to $2

In Shopper’s Plaza 724-443-6615 Exp. 5/31/2012 One Coupon per customer

Friendship Day

The D.L.M. will offer free admission on Friendship Day,

Sunday, May 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can stop in for class

at the schoolhouse, see the village blacksmith at work, and talk

to the farmer in the barn to learn how new tools and inventions

have changed his life. Don’t forget to stop by the museum’s

general store, the Talley Cavey Mercantile, which specializes in

eighteenth-century toys, clothing, pottery, household goods, and

more.

This year’s event will also feature free concerts of music

from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, played

on period instruments by the Pittsburgh Historical Music Soci-

ety Orchestra. These family-friendly concerts will take place at

1:30 and 3 p.m.

The museum presents living history demonstrations every Sun-

day from 1 to 4 p.m. from May through October. General ad-

mission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Special events ad-

mission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Contact the museum at

(412) 486-0563.

www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org Email: [email protected].

4743 South Pioneer Road * Allison Park, PA 15101

Welcome Zoe’s New Beginnings

Zoe's New Beginnings was

formed in 2009. Our daughter was

born prematurely in 2007. We

brought her home at just under 4

pounds. We were not prepared for

the challenges that were ahead of

us. We found through trial and

error many ways of helping our

daughter to better adjust to her

new life. We decided that we

would help other parents do the

same.

Zoe's New Beginnings is a

Pittsburgh-area non-profit organi-

zation dedicated to supporting

parents during their first few days

at home with their premature

baby. We provide a complimen-

tary basket of practical, essential

items to help make the transition

from hospital to home a smooth

one.

Interested in helping Zoe's

New Beginnings? To make a

donation, send a check made pay-

able to Zoe's New Beginnings, to

P.O. Box 9705 Pittsburgh, PA

15229. Any questions, please call

412-403-3251.

See the website

www.thehamptonnews.net to read

Katie and Jim Butler’s experience

with Zoe’s New Beginnings.

Thank you,

Rebecca Dittman

Janelle Hall from Channel 4 with Katie and Jim But-

ler holding their twin boys, Cole and Connor. The

twins will be celebrating their first birthday October

28, 2012!

Depreciation Lands Museum



A.W. Beattie Awarded a Green Ribbon School Designation

While Beattie Students See Green in the Form of Scholarships

By Autumn Edmiston

P ennsylvania’s A.W. Beattie Career Center Named

Among First-Ever U.S. Department of Education, Green

Ribbon Schools. The hard work of the project team paid off

in 2011 when A.W. Beattie Career Center achieved Gold LEED

Certification, the first career center in Pennsylvania to earn this

recognition. In fact, A.W. Beattie Career Center has succeeded in

reducing the school’s carbon footprint and energy costs, even

as they have increased the school’s square footage, resources

and technology to meet and even exceed industry standards for

each career program. It is their belief that as they continue this

journey, A.W. Beattie’s graduates will be leaders in sustain-

ability for our region’s work force and community.

Not only is the school being recognized for their green

initiatives, students are seeing green in the form of scholar-

ships in their chosen fields.

Nathan Lish won second place in a Skills USA Metal Fab-

rication event in Hershey, PA. He was chosen to compete at a

result of excelling in his class at A.W. Beattie. Nathan placed

second, winning a $1,500 annual scholarship to Penn College

of Technology, a branch of Penn State in Williamsport. Lish

states, “I was able to use my skills learned while working at

Hampton Mechanical, an HVAC company, in this competition.

It was a great experience.”

National FCCLA offers almost $100,000 in scholarship

opportunities for FCCLA members. It is a nonprofit career and

technical student organization for young men and women that

develop leaders while addressing personal, family, work and

societal issues through family and consumer sciences educa-

tion. Brad Hawthorne, a Hampton senior, received 2nd place

culinary scholarships to the following: $1,500 Scholarship to

IUP, $1,000 Scholarship to Johnson & Wales and $750 Schol-

arship to Culinary Institute of America.

We wish these young men success as they continue their

life’s journey.

Beattie Career Center students Nathan Lish

pictured left and Brad Hawthorne on right


The Hampton Holistic Center, LLC Calm the body. Quiet the mind. Inspire the spirit.

Castle Town Square South 4284 Route 8, Suite 207 Allison Park, PA 15101

412-486-1829

[email protected] www.hampton-holistics.com

We are conveniently located in Castle Town Square South on Route 8. Our relaxing environment and integrated wellness services and classes offer you a respite from the chaos of a stressful existence.

Engage your entire being with a holistic approach to:

Massage Therapy & Supplemental Services

Reflexology

Hypnosis

Reiki & Reiki Instruction

Meditation

Individual/Family/Couples Counseling

Integrated Wellness Classes

Holistic Writing & Journaling Workshops

Yoga/Belly Dance

Help us celebrate our GRAND OPENING on May 5 from 10am-4pm. Enjoy giveaways, a raffle, and a variety of tasty treats. Stick around to browse our items for sale, meet and interact with the owners, therapists and instructors, and participant in sev-eral fun-filled activities.

About us: The Hampton Holistic Center exists to provide you with exceptional wellness services from friendly, highly trained therapists. It is a collaborative effort by Felicia Palazzola, Holistic Therapist, and Re-bekah Delling, Licensed Massage Therapist. To-gether this dynamic duo possess over forty years of experience in their respective fields.

Felicia and Rebekah have owned independent practices in Allison Park for over four years. Their mission is to create a holistic haven that provides a comprehensive selection of services and work-shops.

most productions, increased in frequency as performance time

drew near.

For Laura Kelly, a senior at Hampton High School, this was

her first on-stage produc-

tion. She was cast in the

ensemble movement.

Kelly states, “There were

a huge amount of seniors

who have been involved in

the musicals for a number

of years. Although this

was my first year to par-

ticipate, I was welcomed

into the group right away.

Being involved with one

of the musicals was some-

thing I wanted to do be-

fore I left Hampton High

School and I’m glad I

gave it a try. My experi-

ence has been such that I

will explore opportunities

to participate in theater as

a side activity as I attend

college.”

Like Boyd’s home run, we’re sure to see many more top-

notch productions from Hampton’s stage. To order or view

m o r e p h o t o s f r o m t h e m u s i c a l , v i s i t :

www.madiaphotography.com.

Damn Yankees (Continued from page 1)

Michael Trim as Joe Hardy &

Cassie Lombardo as Lola

Photo courtesy of Madia Photography


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