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November 2010 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 5 No. 8

The Hampton News

What’s Inside Police Information ................... 3

Homecoming ............................. 5

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

Central Student ........................ 7

Kids Care .................................. 8

Library News ............................ 9

Sports .................................10-13

Depreciation Lands Mus.. ..... 15

Chef’s Corner ......................... 16

Fire Department ..................... 19

N.H.C.O .................................. 20

Fundraising ............................ 21

H omecoming is always a special

time in Hampton and this year

was no different! The festivities

seem to grow each season, and this home-

coming kicked off with the Talbot Tailgate.

Held at the Middle School, the tailgate

featured a moon bounce, carnival-type

games and prizes, delicious foods and live

entertainment! There was no shortage of

blue and gold attire and spirits were high.

Moods were not dampened by the

tough game against Latrobe, and the home-

coming court took to the field at half time.

The students on the homecoming court

were Craig Bender, Chris Cavalline, David

Dandrea, Erik Donatelli, Keith Huffman,

John Koch, Dan Lang, Adam McGaughey,

Aakash Mehta, Phil Powell, Audra Ament,

(Continued on page 4)

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“Before-You-Eat-A-Lot-Turkey Trot”, with

proceeds being donated to the Ameri-

can Diabetes Association.

Come join the staff, members

and friends of Stick With It Fitness,

along with their families! We‟re gath-

ering on Thanksgiving morning, November 25th,

2010, at North Park‟s Boat House for a 4.4 mile

course around the park. The run, walk, bike be-

(Continued on page 2)

Hampton Students Get the Ride of Their Lives

by Gina Hussar

Reckless driving is not something

that is normally permitted at the parking

lot of the Hampton Community Center.

But at the beginning of October, erratic

driving was not only allowed, it was

planned. Hampton Township School

District had invited The Pennsylvania

Driving Under the Influence Association

to bring their Safety Bug program to

(Continued on page 12)

Hampton Celebrates Homecoming!

by Gina Hussar

Courtesy of Madia Photography

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throughout the town! Our goal is to keep everyone informed on the topics YOU want to

know more about and the happenings around YOU! With winter approaching, our doors

and windows will be closed and the communication in the neighborhoods will dwindle. Our

hope is to continue to keep you updated with entertainment/sporting events, library informa-

tion, crime and prevention measures, and human interest stories.

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Bring in a non-perishable breakfast item

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for a chance to win a

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gins at 9:00 am, SHARP!

Commemorative t-shirt pick

-up, same day registration,

and light refreshments do-

nated by several local busi-

nesses begin at 8:00 a.m.

Over the years, we

have had hundreds of par-

ticipants take part in the

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Turkey Trot…and you can

be a part of the event this

year! Register by Monday,

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pick up a registration form.

If you have questions,

Turkey Trot (Continued from page 1)

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payable to “American Diabetes Association”. Thanks!

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The Hampton Township

Police logged 5,026 incidents

from 1/01/2010 – 8/31/2010. A

portion of these incidents include:

Accidents 227

Domestic Disputes 178

Threat/Harassment 104

Drunk & Disorderly 104

D.U.I. 80

Juvenile 72

Theft 71

Drug Related 53

Fraud 51

Mental Health 28

Warrants 21

Suspicious Persons 15

Criminal Mischief 14

Vandalism 10

Assault 6

Burglary 5

Drug Overdose 1

Child Abuse 1

Sexual Assault 1

The above report was

compiled from past records

published in the previous is-

sues of The Hampton News.

Due to circumstances

beyond The Hampton News

control, a police log for No-

vember was not available.

Information will be provided

next month for September and

October. However; it is the

Hampton Police intent to post

a summary of police reports

every Monday on the district

web site. These postings are

planned to start beginning in December or

early part of 2011.

The Hampton News will resume

printing detailed information for residents

as we have for the past five years.

Police Log

Christopher M. Abernethy

John H. Auld II

Maureen P. Gluntz, Of Counsel

4499 Mt. Royal Blvd.

Allison Park, PA 15101

(412) 486-6624

(724) 443-2700

We bill many insurance plans directly, including Medicare

With the housing market in

a slump, it’s a great time to

stay put and Invest in your

current home!

Look for Homecoming Tailgate Pictures

throughout this edition.

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Emily Bongiovanni, Jessica Brodman,

Molly Dilts, Kathleen DiPerna, Andrea

Hansen, Kristen Lindell, Talia Scherer,

Stella Sotereanos and Emily Spencer.

In a special ceremony, the homecom-

ing queen of 1970, Cheryl Phillips Pituch

and her escort Ken Rush, crowned the

2010 king and queen, Keith Huffman and

Molly Dilts. In the last issue of The Hamp-

ton News, the class of 1970 was featured

as they came together for a long-awaited

reunion. The same group, 77 of them, at-

tended the homecoming game and cheered

on their team. Janet Welsh, who planned

the first reunion, was beaming with school

pride! “To see the band playing the star

spangled banner as well as the Alma Mater

- it was surreal for me to be here,” she

says. “It was wonderful watching this un-

fold, seeing the field for the first time since

I walked off there as a Pom Pom Girl at

the last game of 1969.”

As day turned to night, the students

traded their blue and gold for evening

gowns and suits, and walked the red carpet

into the homecoming dance which was

decorated with a fall theme. From the tail-

gate to the game to the dance, it was a

great day to be in Talbot Town!

Homecoming (Continued from page 1) Courtesy of Madia Photography

2010 Homecoming King and Queen: Keith Huffman and Molly Dilts

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caption

Pictured above: 1970 Homecoming Queen,

Cheryl Phillips Pituch and her escort, Ken

Rush.

Pictured left: Hampton Talbots with

Mascot at the homecoming tailgate party.

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Above: Girls Slow Pitch Softball

Below: Hampton Middle

School Cheerleaders

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Hampton 2nd Grader Helps with Dog Therapy

by Tina Harper

Rhiannon Wagner, a second

grader at Central Elementary, is help-

ing to train Penny the spaniel to be a

therapy dog. Rhiannon‟s mom, Lisa

Wagner is the Board President of Cri-

sis Center North (CCN), a non-profit

resource center, serving victims of

domestic violence. Lisa works with

Grace Coleman, the Executive Direc-

tor of CCN, who rescued Penny from a

shelter and is training her to be a ther-

apy dog.

Prior to the training, Rhiannon

and Penny had never met. As part of

Penny‟s training, she needs to learn to

accept commands from someone other

than the handler and learn to pick up

on cues such as if a child is uncomfort-

able during a counseling session. Ms.

Coleman anticipates Penny being cer-

tified by January, which includes:

American Kennel Club Canine Good

Citizen certification, Therapy Dog

International (TDI) certification or-

ganization, and specific therapy intern-

ships in various settings.

Penny‟s primary role will be to

assist counselors with adult and child

victims of domestic abuse. Seventy-

five to 100 children per year have util-

ized the counseling services at CCN.

Once established there, Penny‟s ser-

vices will be expanded to other child-

focused activities experienced through

the internship process.

Rhiannon remarked, “I think it‟s very nice of

Penny to help others.” She continued, “The best

part of the training is getting to spend time with a

dog, since I don‟t have one.” She has found that

the training is harder than she thought it would be.

Ms. Coleman feels that Rhiannon was a good

choice to help train Penny, because she is confi-

dent with the dog, more sensitive and aware of

challenges, and patient with the repetition and

sometimes lack of cooperation from Penny. Since

Rhiannon wears hearing aids, she‟s faced her own

challenges with repetition and learning patience.

While Rhiannon wasn‟t chosen because she has a

hearing impairment, it has proved to be an added

benefit.

Crisis Center North was created in 1978 and

currently services northern and western parts of

Allegheny County. Domestic violence isn‟t lim-

ited by socio-economic status. During January-

September 2010, domestic disturbances were

listed as the #1 police call (after accidents) in

Hampton, averaging 24/month.

Rhiannon Wagner and Penny

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Local Kids Care Chapter uses Grant Money to Help Community By Toni Hutchison

On October 18th, the Central

Elementary Kids Care Club

kicked off Kids Care Week 2010

with a service project that will

benefit many in our North Hills

communities. Kids Care Clubs, a

program of generationOn, in

partnership with Hasbro Chil-

dren‟s Fund, awarded 200 Kids

Care Week mini-grants this year,

and Central‟s chapter was one of

the thankful recipients. The stu-

dents, with the help of parent and

teacher facilitators used the grant

money to create first aid kits, which will be

donated to North Hills Community Out-

reach. Items were also donated by parents

of Central students, allowing the students to

build 75 first aid kits complete with digital

thermometers, antibiotic ointment, ban-

dages, cotton swabs, cotton balls, antiseptic

wipes, and more. Jennifer Drayton, Vol-

unteer Team Leader for NHCO had this

to say when approached with the idea:

“Involving youth in a first aid kit con-

struction project is wonderful! It rein-

forces safety and preparedness; it allows

for creativity, and best of all – the kids

know they are making the kits to share

with their neighbors in need. North Hills

Community Outreach is grateful that Cen-

tral Elemen-

tary‟s students,

parents and

teachers are

helping us con-

tinue to be an organization of People

Helping People.”

The idea for the first aid kit project

was inspired by the example of Clara Bar-

ton, founder of the American Red Cross.

The club members learned about her life‟s

work and dedication to helping others at

their September meeting and also learned

about how food pantries are helping local

families that have been hit hard by the

economy. They were visibly moved dur-

ing the presentation, and many shared

their feelings. Morgan Stormer, a 4th

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News and Views, Friday, Nov. 5. 1:00 p.m.

Back for a fifth season, Gerry K. Smith, local author and journalist

will be moderating this discussion group. Hot topics are getting even

hotter! Health care, death tax, immigration, elections, and more!

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Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club! A new day has been

added!! Wednesday, November 10th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Don't let those special moments get lost in the hustle and bustle of

everyday life. Scrapbooking will take place in Activity Room I of the

Community Center.

Fall into Scrapbooking! Saturday, Nov. 13. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled day of scrapbooking. Finish off your 2010

books and get ready for more memory making in 2011. $10.00 regis-

tration fee.

Shop Till You Drop!! Thursday, December 2, 2010 Visit our Holiday Sparkle Shoppe as we join in the Annual Tree Light

-Up Celebration sponsored by the Township of Hampton at the

Hampton Community Center. All the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. Some

“Shoppes” include Silpada, Sabika, Cookie Lee, PartyLite Candles,

homemade gifts, jewelry and much more!! Make and take craft for

the children!

Holiday Story and Craft Time!

Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join in the fun as we celebrate this special time of year! Registration

Required, Space is Limited!! Ages 3 – 6.

Cooks and Books! A cookbook and food discussion group.

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center on the

fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. here‟s what to do…

1. Based on the “theme” chosen check out a cookbook from

the library. (you can use your own cookbook)

2. Create a dish from that cookbook and bring it to the group

the evening of the discussion, please bring a copy of the rec-

ipe as well.

3. Talk about your cookbook/recipe. Everyone is welcome to

bring a dish, whether you are cooking for the first time or

have been cooking for years. Join us for food, laughter and

fun!!

Thursday, December 9th , “Christmas Cookie Swap”

Bring two dozen of your favorite cookie and swap out for

new cookies just in time for Christmas parties!

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

plies.

Holiday Closings

The Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11th.

Thanksgiving we will be closed November 25th, 26th, and

27th.

Read Me a Story!

All storytimes running currently!

Come and join in the fun!

Storytimes end the week of November 19th.

Toddle on Over~ Ages 2 thru early 3s

Tuesdays, 1p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m.

Library News

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Hampton Girls Volleyball: Looking with Promise to Future Success on the Court

In most sports, teams have their ups and downs with the

goal typically focused on improving to the point of winning a

championship. The Hampton Talbots girls volleyball team is

no different.

With several years of losing seasons, the girls have be-

gun a process that will hopefully lead to a competitive team

that can challenge some of the best in the state. This new-

found excitement and focus has been planted thanks to new

head volleyball coach, David Neely, who comes from Fox

Chapel where he has helped coach boys teams that have

made it to state championships.

Coach Neely knows what it takes to guide a team to that

level of play, and his enthusiasm and confidence in the future

of the Hampton program is contagious.

“Right now we are starting from scratch, breaking bad

habits and rebuilding the team,” says Neely as he discusses

the immediate steps to be taken to ensure future success.

“The varsity team has come a long way from the beginning

of the season. A lot of the bad habits are gone or are on their

(Continued on page 11)

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way out.”

Plagued with a number of injuries to

starters, Neely has had to juggle the lineup

numerous times throughout the season,

which the coach admits is not necessarily

a bad thing.

“We‟ve had some bumps in the road

with injuries this season,” he says. “I‟ve

used nine or ten different line ups this

year. But that builds character for the fu-

ture. If someone is down, the girls know

the game is not over. They know they can

play different positions because they have

been forced to do it. This is good to go

through and will pay off in the future.”

As he looks at the upcoming pros-

pects, Neely is encouraged by what he

sees in the Junior Varsity team.

“We have a lot of raw talent at the JV

level,” notes Neely. “As they grow, they

will get quicker, which will alleviate some

of the problems we see on the court now.”

For the immediate future, the new

coach plans on doing a lot of off-season

training with the team – something most

of the girls have not benefited from in past

years. In the works are plans for year-

round weight training and open gyms.

Neely is also encouraging the girls to be

more involved in club play to strengthen

their skills.

The ultimate goal is to make the vol-

leyball program strong enough that more

Hampton athletes will want to be in-

volved.

“We want to build the team and in-

crease our numbers so that we can get the

depth we need to be successful on the

court,” says Neely.

If all goes as planned, the competi-

tiveness of the team will surely follow.

And someday, the coach hopes his predic-

tion made on the first day of practice will

hold true. On that August day, he pointed

to the banners in the school gym that show

Hampton‟s tradition of winning titles in

various sports through the years. It was

then that he proclaimed his goal to lead

the volleyball team to one day win a

championship and proudly hoist a banner

with girls volleyball etched on it for all to

see and share for years to come.

With such enthusiasm, talent and hard

work this goal might just be attainable for

the Hampton girls volleyball team.

Girls Volleyball (Continued from page 10)

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Hampton Juniors.

The Safety Bug is an innova-

tive program that allows students

to drive a car that has been pro-

grammed to simulate what it feels

like to drive while impaired. Es-

sentially, the car is drunk. A men-

tor sits in the passenger seat and

operates controls which cause the

car to steer erratically and the

brakes to become unpredictable.

Student drivers learn what it feels

like to have a delayed response

time and a lack of control. Stu-

dents must have a valid driver‟s

license to operate the Safety Bug

vehicle.

Derek Brinkley and Jacque

Safety Bug (Continued from page 1)

DeMatteo are Health and Physical Education

Teachers at the Hampton High School. “We offer

this program to our Wellness 2 Classes,” says

Brinkley. “The kids love it. It is about as accurate

as it can be for indi-

viduals to understand

operating a vehicle

with delayed reaction

time. The students‟

reactions were interest-

ing. They first thought

it was comical because

it caused them to hit a

few cones while driv-

ing through the obsta-

cle course, but you

could also tell that the

light bulb went off a

bit. Some of them ac-

tually said that they

couldn‟t imagine oper-

ating a vehicle with

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The program also allows students

who do not have a license to participate

as backseat passengers. Those students

are given “drunk goggles” to wear. The

goggles distort vision and simulate dif-

ferent blood alcohol levels. It allows

teenagers to experience the helpless posi-

tion they might be in as the passenger of

a drunk driver.

Pam Wahal is the Prevention Coor-

dinator for the Allegheny County Pre-

Trial Services Department. “We have

gotten wonderful feedback from students

who have participated in the program,”

says Wahal. “They drive the first lap

unimpaired. For the second lap, we pro-

gram the car into „drunk mode.” At this

point, the car simulates what it would be

like to drive after having only one drink.

The kids are always amazed at how

much just one drink can affect the ability

to drive safely.”

Along with the Safety Bug driving

program, the Association also offers a

Safety Simulator. This experience is

similar to a virtual reality video game.

Students sit in a trailer that is meant to

mirror the front seat of a Ford Taurus.

They are surrounded by screens. As they

drive, the program administrator may

change the course, the road conditions

and the weather, and then ultimately add

alcohol to the mix.

“Students love these programs be-

cause they are hands on,” says Wahal.

“They get to experience the danger of

impaired driving in a controlled setting,

without the actual risks.”

The statistics on teenagers and drunk

driving are alarming. The Safety Bug

program is a unique educational tool that

provides students with a memorable, eye-

opening experience that just might save a

life. The program will return to Hampton

in the spring semester to allow a new

group of students to take the wheel.

Superintendant Dr. Hoover in the Safety Bug

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Annual HAEE 5K Race

Saturday October 2, was

a beautiful day for the

18th annual HAEE 5K

Race at Hartwood Acres.

Over 480 people partici-

pated in the Race, many

of them students, teach-

ers and administrators of

the Hampton Township

School District. The

HAEE would like to

thank all of the partici-

pants and our sponsors

for helping to make the

2010 race a success.

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Women 10 & Under Elizabeth Dolan Megan Gallagher Allison Boretsky

Men 11-13 Jason Krist AJ DiDonato Patrick Keyser

Women 11-13 Celeste Lueers Lauren Hanna Mia Corbelli

Men 14-18 Luke Visnic Mitchell Warobij Michael Larkin

Women 14-18 Erin Bishop Amanda Reese Jordan Busshaus

Men 19-30 Daniel Thompson Terry Burnsworth Dave Mancuso

Women 19-30 Sydney Spain Veronica Burnsworth Laura Hatch

Men 31-40 Doug Basinski Andy Heim Christopher Hall

Women 31-40 Debbie Conner Renee Lambert Natalie Latal

Men 41-50 Tom Kalbaugh Mark Knapp Jim Corbelli

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Upcoming events at the Depreciation

Lands Museum:

FALL FROLIC, c. 1794

Saturday, November 6, from 11 am to 4 pm

A “Frolic” – similar to a “Bee” – is a grand excuse for a

social gathering of friends and neighbors, while also getting a lot

of work accomplished! Quilting Bees, Barn Raisings, & Corn

Husking Frolics are a few of the most common social/work gath-

erings. The event always includes plenty of good food, conver-

sation, and often music and dancing to end the day.

Everyone is invited to our Frolic to lend a hand as the villag-

ers from Talley Cavey prepare for the winter. There will be

plenty of work for all members of the family. Come when you

can, stay as long as you like.

Along with music and dancing, the householders will be

dipping candles, baking bread in the Bake Oven, preserving

foods, spinning and dyeing wood & blacksmithing. All skills

will be taught, so everyone can help.

During the afternoon, the Militia will hold a musket shoot

for all. (Bring your own muzzle loader, or borrow one form the

militia.) All able bodied men and boys may join the Mulitia to

muster under Capt. Dan for a drill,

so that we may be sufficiently pre-

pared should the savages renew

their deprivations! (Wooden rifles

available for sale in the Mercan-

tile.)

And never fear, there will be

plenty of colonial foods available

for purchase, so no one need leave

the Frolic hungry.

This is a unique day of hands-

on opportunities. The village at the

Depreciation Lands Museum will

be alive with 18th century persons.

Make new friends from the past

and enjoy a day of peace and

plenty, away from the 21th century!

Admission: Adults $5, Children

under 12 $3, Members: $3/$1

For more information call 412 486-

0563 or email DepreciationLands-

Museum@hotmail.com Or check the website:

DepreciationLandsMuseum.org

An Afternoon with Mrs. Claus

For children ages 3-8 years

(with a grown up)

Sunday,

December 5, 2010, 2-3 pm

Children will have a delightful af-

ternoon filled with crafts, games & stories from the North Pole,

accompanied by cookies and cocoa. You will even have a

chance to send your wish list to Santa by Special Delivery!

Admission per child: $15/$12 members

Advance registration required. Download a Reservation

Form from our website at

DepreciationLandsMuseum.org.

For more information, call 412 486-0563 or

email DepreciationLandsMuseum@hotmail.com.

“...A Village Where History is Real Life”

Depreciation Land’s Museum

2860 Wildwood Road Ext. * Allison Park, PA 15101

Bus: 412-487-8008 x244 Cell: 724-321-2013 Home: 724-625-7591

E-Mail: annzajac@prudentialpreferred.com Web: www.prudentialpreferred.com

Charm & Character…

Private Location

In a word……Exquisite!

Call me for more

information or take

a tour at:

http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2299264&prt=10003

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Chef’s Corner

412-492-8448 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd. * Allison Park, PA * 15101

Independent Retirement Living at UPMC Senior Communities

Three chef-prepared meals daily

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation for shopping and local appointments

Lots and lots of activities

A private dining room

Paid utilities

Beauty and barber shop

Chapel

Exercise Room and convenience store

Call to arrange a complimentary tour and lunch

P L U M B I N G L L C

$11

Eat Turkey and Take a Nap…Coincidence or is there more to the Story?

by John Rizzo

I t happens every Thanksgiving; you indulge in the fall feast

and an hour later your eyelids feel heavier than lead. This

lethargic feeling is often blamed on Tryptophan, an amino

acid found in turkey that has a sleep inducing effect. But the truth

is, Tryptophan must be ingested on an empty stomach with no

other amino acids or protein present to produce serotonin, a brain

chemical that causes drowsiness. Turkey is not the only protein

that contains Tryptophan; it is also present in dairy products, fish,

tofu, eggs, some seeds, nuts, and peanut butter.

So now that urban legend is disproved, why do feel so tired

after Thanksgiving dinner? There are several factors that may at-

tribute to that sluggish feeling we often experience after this and

similar meals. First, we tend to consume excessive fat during holi-

day and celebratory meals. This will slow down the digestive sys-

tem and force your body to use increased energy for the digestion

process. This is done by routing blood to your digestive system,

leaving less in other areas of your body including your nervous

system. Additionally, it is not uncommon to overeat when all our

favorite foods are staring us in the face. These meals are often

simple sugar and starch laden which increase your blood sugar

forcing your body to release insulin. This helps the body remove

the sugar from the blood which will make the body tire. Lastly,

alcohol can play a major role in post meal fatigue. As a depres-

sant, this alone can put the brain to sleep.

Now I could go on to tell you how to avoid these symptoms

and how to eat a healthy meal at Thanksgiving, but if this is some-

thing you are interested in, there are plenty of sources that will tell

you how. Most of it is common sense and I‟m sure you could fig-

ure it out by yourself. Thanksgiving comes but once a year, enjoy

the seasonal culinary pleasures and top it off with a healthy nap.

Here is a recipe that you can try to use up some of that leftover

turkey.

Turkey Chowder Yield: 3 quarts

Diced Onion 1 Cup Flour 1 Cup

Diced Celery 1.5 Cups Shredded Cheddar 2 Cups

Diced Carrots 1.5 Cups Chopped Parsley 2 TBL

Diced Potatoes 2 Cups Salt and Pepper Taste

Butter 2 TBL Turkey Stock 4 Cups

Milk, Scalded 4 Cups Diced Turkey 2 Cups

I would suggest making the turkey stock one day ahead. Tur-

key will render a fair amount of fat when you simmer it. This way

you can peel the hard fat off the top of your stock after it chills.

Save all your cooked trimmings from the turkey; including the

carcass, skin and all other pieces that you don‟t serve. Place them

in a stock pot and cover with water and simmer over a low heat for

at least 2 hours. (You can also add onions, celery and carrots, or

even just their peels and ends.) When finished, refrigerate in shal-

low containers so that it chills quickly and is safe from bacteria

growth. Lift all fat off the chilled stock and discard.

In a large stock pot, sauté the onions and celery until soft; add

the turkey stock and simmer for one hour. Meanwhile, boil the

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New After-School Activity at Hampton Middle School

Creative Writing Club

The Middle School has recently begun offering a

Creative Writing Club after school. The club is the

brainchild of Elizabeth Harper and Britton Mills, 8th

graders at Hampton Middle School (HMS). The

Creative Writing Club was formed to provide a fo-

rum for students to work on their writing creations

and share them with peers to get feedback.

Elizabeth and Britton had to do a lot of legwork

to form the club, including present their idea to the

HMS activities coordinator for approval, secure a

faculty advisor to oversee the club, and recruit mem-

bers. The faculty advisor is Dr. Deborah Van Maele,

RtII (Response to Instruction and Intervention)

teacher and data coordinator.

According to Dr. Van Maele, “It was a dream

come true to have self-motivated, enthusiastic and

talented students approach me about developing a

club for creative writers. These students were looking

for a way to share their writing and get feedback

from others.”

During the formation of the club, Elizabeth con-

tacted high school teacher and overseer of the After

School Writing Club, Mrs. Mary Louise Ellena-

Wygonik, who offered some advice and may loan

some high school students as guest speakers at the

HMS club. Mrs. Ellena-Wygonik recommended Mr.

Andrew Halter, a district technology specialist, who

set up a website for the new Creative Writing Club.

This will help the club‟s goals become reality.

Sixth grader, Natalie Marinack, joined the Crea-

tive Writing Club, because she loves to write and

wanted to find a way to express herself. She said, “I

like how there's a comfortable atmosphere for kids to

share their writing.”

Dr. Van Maele remarked, “This is a club that

came about as a result of student interest and action.”

This statement was echoed at a recent school board

meeting when Dr. Eric Stennett, HMS Principal, re-

marked “how proud he and Assistant Principal Mrs.

Marlynn Lux are of staff and students who search for

and try new ideas in order to include all children and

work hard to find activities to peak all students‟ inter-

ests.”

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grade student remarked, “To me, Kids

Care Club feels helpful, and it really

brings out how kids can help with differ-

ent things because there are so many peo-

ple in need”. Emily Ready, a 5th grader

made the following observation: “Kids

Care helps families that need things we

already have, like toys, food, and first

aid.”

Central‟s Kids Care Club has ap-

proximately 70 members from 3rd, 4th, and

5th grades, and meets monthly during the

school year. Upcoming projects for No-

vember and December include a Thanks-

giving Food Drive, and a Holiday Toy

Drive to benefit local families. Last year

the club members also completed service

projects benefitting Veterans, patients in

local nursing homes, West Deer Dog Shel-

ter, infants at Children‟s Hospital, and

Meals on Wheels. The members give

input about the projects they would like to

do, and have amazing ideas that benefit

the community. Mrs. Kelly Inman,

Counselor for Central Elementary

summed it up by saying “The Kids Care

Club is a great opportunity for students to

participate in charitable projects and high-

light one of our school district‟s Civic

Virtues: humanitarianism. Our students

learn to be helpful, contributing members

of the Hampton Township community,

while having fun with their peers.” For

more information on Kids Care Clubs,

please visit www.kidscare.org.

Kids Care (Continued from page 8)

Poor Little Rich Girl Productions Opens Antique Dealer Space at Wexford General Store

The Eco-conscious and Penny Savvy are Turning to Antiquing in this Down Economy.

With words like “ailing economy” and “unemployment” constantly in today‟s

headlines, Poor Little Rich Girl Productions recognizes that consumers are still not

back up to their pre-recession spending habits. Acknowledging that consumers are

still trying to save money, Poor Little Rich Girl Productions will offer savvy shoppers a

selection of up cycled and vintage mirrors, chandeliers, furniture and home furnishings

at affordable prices while keeping style and quality in mind. “During tough times, cre-

ating a beautifully decorated home can be quite important as families spend more time

together”, states owner Deann Gauntner.

With specialty shops and big box stores offering an array of vintage and rustic

looks, antique shops offer similar styles,

but they are authentic and one of a kind.

Considering antiques tend to hold and

many times appreciate in value, and an-

tiques compare favorably to new goods,

they can be a great investment.

For those that love the uniqueness

and sentimentality of antiques, Poor Little

Rich Girl Productions has a great selection

to choose from, and pieces that are meant

to last. Poor Little Rich Girl Productions

is a whimsical and eclectic antique shop

that has fabulous finds a la up cycled,

shabby chic and French Country styles.

For more information you can visit

www.poorlittlerichgirlproductions.blogsp

ot.com of Facebook/ Poor Little Rich Girl

Productions.

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Hampton

Ice Hockey

at the

tailgate

North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department

Monthly Chief’s Report

September 2010

Chief John Schwend

Monthly Incident Summary:

CO Alarm no Illness 1

CO Alarm with Illness 0

Commercial Fire Alarm 4

Commercial Structure Fire 0

Gas Line Struck/Smell of Gas Inside 3

Landing Zone for Medical Helicopter 0

Residential Fire Alarm 2

Residential Structure Fire 3

Vehicle Accident with Containment 5

Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 0

Vehicle Fire 0

Wires Down or Transformer Problem 2

Other Types of Incidents 7

Total Incidents for the Month 27

Total Incidents for 2010 274

Late Night (11p-7a) 37

Weekday daylight (7a-5p) 111

Noteworthy incidents:

NHVFD responded as mutual aid to

West Deer Township for a salvage yard

fire off of Kauffman Rd.

NHVFD responded to the report of a

clothes dryer on fire in a residence off of

East Elfinwild Rd. The fire was contained

to the dryer, and there was no extension

inside the home.

New Membership:

We can always use new members who

are interested in firefighting or as drivers

only. There is a place in the department

for anyone who is interested in helping.

Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250,

or visit our website at

www.northhamptonvfd.org.

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North Hills Community Outreach

[HOLIDAY DONATIONS REQUESTED

North Hills Community Outreach is requesting donations for Sharing

Holiday Warmth. Each year, several hundred local families in need

receive food and utility credits during the holidays, as funding allows.

Contributions can be sent to North Hills Community Outreach, 1975

Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. NHCO is also collecting

new, unwrapped toys for children and youth of all ages. For more in-

formation, contact Jennifer Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1.

Saturday Collection at NHCO

Donations of food and other wish list items may be dropped off

on Saturday, November 6, from 9-12 at North Hills Community Out-

reach, 1975 Ferguson Road in Hampton.

North Hills Community Outreach’s Volunteer

Trainings & Opportunities

November 11 – Volunteer Orientation for new and prospective volun-

teers, 10 AM, NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Contact Jen

Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2.

Volunteers are needed to rake leaves for elderly neighbors on Sat-

urdays through November 20. To help, call Nancy Jones at 412-307-

0071.

Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer trainings are held at vari-

ous times and locations several times a month. To help an older adult

remain safe and independent at home by providing nonmedical assis-

tance such as transportation and friendly visiting, call Nancy Jones at

412-307-0071.

NHCO’s Support and Resources

November 4 – Young Widows/Widowers Support Group, 7 PM,

Kings in Wexford. Contact Harriet at 412-487-6316, option 2.

November 10 - Ask the Attorney free legal consultations for qualify-

ing individuals, 7-9 PM, NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Ap-

pointments required. Contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.

potatoes and carrots separately until soft and set aside. (If

you cook these vegetables in the stock, they will more than

likely break up by the time the soup is finished changing

both the color and texture of the soup.)

In a mixing bowl, add enough water to the flour to form a

thin batter, whip till smooth. Slowly add the flour mixture

to the simmering stock. Continue to stir to avoid sticking.

Let simmer for 10 minutes.

Now add the scalded milk, potatoes, carrots, and cheese.

Cook just under the boiling point for an additional 10 min-

utes, stirring gently. (To avoid curdling, do not let the soup

come back to a boil after adding the milk and cheese.)

Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Add

the chopped parsley and serve hot.

Chef’s Corner (Continued from page 16)

The French Club sell crepes at the Tailgate

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NO JOB TOO SMALL

412-352-9492

f

Shaler Area Blood Drive for Dan McCarthy

Dan has been battling liver disease, and

has suffered complications because of his

low count of platelets and red blood cells.

He is currently being treated at UPMC Pres-

byterian where he is receiving blood transfu-

sions daily. Please sign up to donate by log-

ging on to www.centralbloodbank.org using

sponsor code ZRTN0454. If you are unable

to attend, you can go to the Central Blood

Bank and provide them with Dan‟s sponsor

code (ZRTN0454).

Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Shaler Area Middle School,

Gym B

1800 Mt. Royal Blvd,

Glenshaw, PA 15116

Dan and his family would like to thank

you in advance for your support. Questions

can be directed to Bill Ferianc at

412-996-8455.

Fund Raising

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Upcoming Events

Help Wanted

Now Hiring a Manicurist for

The American Way

Call Lori Mueller at

412-486-8687.

Hiring a Hair Stylist for a busy

North Hills Hair Salon, Artistic

Hair and Nail Designs

Call Kelly Kretzler at

412-367-3000. Key Link Between Gum and Heart Disease

by Dr. Tom Bonidy The link between gum disease and heart

problems has long been recognized. What

remains unclear is whether poor oral health

is a marker of a person‟s general well be-

ing. Gingival disease can lead to bacteria

entering the bloodstream via sore, inflamed

gums. These organisms can cause a de-

posit of a clot-forming protein. This pro-

tein will force the platelets in the blood to

stick together and clot. When the platelets

clump together, they completely encase the

bacteria. This provides a protective cover

not only from the immune system, but also

from antibiotics that might be used to treat

infection. Unfortunately, as well as helping

out the bacteria, platelet clumping can

cause small blood clots, growths on the

heart valves, or inflammation of blood

vessels that can block the blood supply to

the heart and brain. Many other factors

besides oral health have an impact on a

healthy heart. However, there is evidence

to confirm that combining good oral care

with a healthy diet, not smoking, and tak-

ing part in physical activity goes a long

way in helping you reduce your overall

risk of heart disease.

Hampton Township Annual Christmas Tree Light Up Special Event Thursday, December 2, 7:00 p.m., at the

Community Center

The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table

WHEN: Monday, November 15

WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Cen-

ter,

3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

We have different speakers each month. The speaker

on Nov. 15th will be, History Teacher, Civil War Re-

enactor and Tour Guide, Kevin Green.

The title of his talk will be, “The Battle of Shiloh.”

Free to the public.

Any questions, please call Bob or Margie at (724)

625-2329

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