1. Art and Diseño

The Hampton News
February 2015
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
Vol. 9 No. 10
A Welcomed Guest at Poff Elementary
by Nicole Kline
M
arilyn Adams’s
and
Amy Rein’s
second graders at Poff
Elementary were buzzing with excitement
when Allegheny County Detective Ed Adams
(Marilyn Adams’s husband) dropped by for a
classroom visit. As Detective Adams entered
the room, the students’
eyes filled with curiosity and their minds filled
with questions. This
visit was sparked by the
story "Officer Buckle
and Gloria" by Peggy
Rathmann. The narrative features a police
officer who tries to impart safety tips to
school children but has
much better luck when
he brings Gloria, his
dog, with him. By the
end of the story he un(Continued on page 5)
Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
by Chief Dan Kuny
Hampton Township Volunteer
Fire Department #1
The Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents of the Township of
Hampton to become participants in our Adopt-A
-Hydrant Program. By adopting a fire hydrant
close to your home or business and keeping it
free of snow and ice during the winter months
you are helping to maintain a safer community.
In the event of a fire, it is imperative that the fire
department gain access to a water supply via a
hydrant as quickly as possible so that the fire
can be extinguished and to prevent loss of property and/or life. You can help the Hampton
Township Fire Department in this quest by
adopting a fire hydrant and making sure that it is
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Carslaw the Next Ninja?
Scott Carslaw has accomplished much
in his life: he was a Division I athlete at
University of Pittsburgh, an award winning theater major playing the famed
grave-digger in Hamlet, a resident club
DJ in the South-Side, and won coach of
the year in Pennsylvania Men’s Gymnastics in 2011. He has his real estate license, built his kids a ten-foot tall sports
locker for Christmas, and two months
ago, on his very first try, he made it up
the infamous "warped wall." There are
not many things Carslaw hasn't done- but
making it to the top of Mt. Midoriyama
on “American Ninja Warrior” is one of
them. "American Ninja Warrior" has
become bigger and bigger over the last
few years, drawing athletes to tryout from
all over the country, from all different
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backgrounds. Many, like Carslaw, see
the show as motivation to get into peak
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What’s Inside
Police Log ...................................... 4
Real Estate ..................................... 6
Library News................................. 7
Chef’s Corner ................................ 9
Sports ...................................... 10-13
Depreciation Lands Museum ..... 14
PA State Rep. Hal English ........ 16
Current Events ............................ 17
Volunteer Fire Department........ 19
Upcoming Events ........................ 23
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Hampton National Honor
Society Supports SUDEP
by Emily Stitt, Hampton High School Senior
PA Lic.#113502
There are Many
Roads to Success
H
by Gail Scott
manages her 15 employees on a daily
basis. Two years after the salon opened,
there was a fire on that destroyed the
salon. It was devastating for Mia and her
family. She was determined to keep on
going so she worked out an arrangement
with a neighboring salon and she was
able to see all of her salon’s scheduled
clients there the day after the fire, never
missing a beat. She then leased a temporary space and she was up and running
within a week. The renovations were
completed in June of 2014 and Mia
opened her salon and spa and decided to
open a yoga studio and wellness spa.
Judy and Mia told me that the new spa is
unique in the area. It is full service and
organic. It really appeals to people who
are trying to live a healthier life style
and who are concerned about the chemicals they are using in their products. The yoga studio was a natural
fit. The salon won four awards in 2014
including Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of
the Burgh – Best Spa – First Place.
A lot of
people are
not happy
with their
current job,
but
Mia
loves hers.
Judy says,
“It is so
satisfying to
see Mia so
happy!”
Choosing
Beattie was
the right choice for Mia and she has
never looked back.
ampton graduate Mia Scarfone
Good ’07 spoke to parents at
Hampton Middle School about
her career path and her education at
Beattie Career Center, giving information about her wonderful experience
at Beattie and her career after graduation. Mia now owns and operates her
own business, Metamorphosis Organic
Salon, Spa, and Wellness Studio.
Mia was attending Hampton High
School when she told her parents that
she wanted to study Cosmetology at
Beattie. Mia’s mother, Judy, said that
she and her husband Sam had always
planned for Mia to go to a four-year
college and they thought she needed to
experience college life. So, Sam and
Judy initially discouraged Mia from
attending Beattie. After Mia’s school
guidance counselor called Judy and told
her of Mia’s strong interest in cosmetology, her parents agreed to let her try
Beattie. Judy said that, “as soon as Mia
went to Beattie, she started to flourish in
a way she never did in high school. “
Mia continued at Beattie and also took
classes at CCAC and South Hills Beauty
Academy.
A short 3 ½ years later, in July
2011, Mia opened her business on Butler
Street in Lawrenceville. She is debt free
due to her methods of getting her education and even has supplemental income
beyond the salon. Mia is excited to
share her experiences with Hampton
parents. According to Mia, "Beattie
opened my eyes and changed my life".
Metamorphosis Organic Salon
Mia runs her salon and spa busi- 412-781-1262
ness, sees a full book of clients, and
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This spring, members of Hampton High
School’s National Honors Society will be
putting on a spaghetti dinner for the SUDEP Foundation (Sudden Unexplained
Death in Epilepsy). All proceeds will go
straight to the organization. The cause hits
especially close to home as Mr. Bursick,
one of Hampton High’s favorite teachers,
lost his daughter to epilepsy. Please join us
in doing our small part to help others suffering from epilepsy! Here’s what you need
to know: the dinner will be held on March
19th in the high school cafeteria from 6-8
p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults, $7
for children (ages 12 and under), and $8 for
senior citizens (ages 65 and older). We are
currently seeking volunteers to help make
our event a success! To volunteer or make
a donation, please contact NHS advisor
Terri Koprivnikar at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
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Hampton School District
Amongst Top in County
T
by Gail Scott
he Pennsylvania Department of Education has released
standardized test scores for 2013-2014 and the Hampton Township School District has once again ranked
very high in the state. The scores for Allegheny County
schools remained close to where they were for the 2012-2013
school year.
The scores were based on the PSSA exams (Pennsylvania
System of School Assessment) for grades 3 through 8 and the
Keystone exams in algebra, biology, and literature for 11 th
grade students. The results of the test scores ranked the South
Fayette School District with the highest scores. They had 95
percent of students who scored proficient or advanced in math
and they had 93 percent who scored proficient or advanced in
reading.
Among school districts in Allegheny County, Hampton
ranked 3rd with a score of 92 percent of students ranked proficient or advanced in math and 91 percent in reading. Mt. Lebanon was ranked 2nd with a score of 92 percent in math and 92
percent in reading. Upper St. Clair ranked 4 th and PineRichland ranked 5th in Allegheny County. County-wide, 26 of
the 43 districts scored above the state average in math and
reading. Statewide average results were 72 percent in math
and 70 percent in reading.
Duquesne was the lowest scoring district with 20 percent
scoring proficient or advanced in math and 19 percent in reading. Wilkinsburg followed closely with a score of 35 percent
in math and 27 percent in reading.
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Police Log
The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life of our residents and guests by
providing the very best in law enforcement services. The twentytwo officers and two civilian clerks take pride in serving the community in a professional and proactive manner. Thank you to the
staff for helping to keep our community safe.
A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between
November 26th, 2014—January 18th, 2014.
Theft
On January 8th, 2015 at 1:14 p.m. Hampton Township police
took a theft report from Eat’n Park. Upon arrival, the officer
learned that a female came into the business and was going to pay
for a pretzel “Smiley.” The actor purposely confused the cashier
and performed a quick change scam and left the restaurant.
Through the investigation by a Hampton detective, the actor was
identified and another business in the township was identified as
a victim. Charges were filed against the actor and an arrest warrant was issued.
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Officer Adams
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covers his most valuable tip: “always stick with your buddy.”
Unlike Rathmann’s protagonist, Officer Adams did not need anything extra to hold the second grade’s attention. His presence in uniform with hat and hand cuffs did the trick. In fact, Marilyn Adams
explained that “seeing him in full uniform made them eager and curious to ask many questions.” During his visit, Detective Adams discussed general safety rules with an emphasis on internet safety and
avoiding unsafe situations.
Once Detective Adams left, the students made the Hampton Township
Police Department a care package with
novelty hot cocoa packets which read
“Thanks a
Latte.”
They also
wrote individual thank
you notes to
Detective
Adams
where they
expressed
their appre-
ciation. Olivia, a second grade student at
Poff Elementary wrote, “Thank you for
visiting us! I learned not to play with
guns.” While her classmate, Nainika,
shared a question she ran into after Detective Adams left. She thanked him for his
visit and went on to ask, “If the bad guy
has a dog, does the dog go to jail?”
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These students learned some valuable
tips during the visit, but moreover they
learned to feel comfortable around the
police and to treat them with the respect
and gratitude that their career necessitates.
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Home News You Can Use…
….Provided to you by Judy Gifford , Your Real Estate Resource
What is title insurance,
and why it is required when purchasing a home?
If you are applying for a mortgage to purchase property in Pennsylvania,
title insurance is required. If you’re paying cash it is optional but recommended.
Title insurance protects owners and lenders from unforeseen or unknown
past events which include circumstances that adversely affect title. These
could include undisclosed prior mortgages or liens; undisclosed easements
or use restrictions; erroneous or inadequate legal descriptions; lack of a
right of access; and deeds not properly recorded, as well as forged documents or documents signed without legal authority.
As part of the settlement process an extensive search of the property records is conducted. A full search typically examines the title going back in
history and can be fascinating. In addition to the land records, court judgments, bankruptcies, divorces, probate, tax sale, water and sewer bills are
also searched. All are examined to determine whether there are any issues,
such as encroachments that would impact the title to or beneficial use of the
property. Irregularities are corrected in order to close with clear title to the
property.
Hampton Home Sales
12/16/2014 –1/15/2015
address
Sold price
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This information is supplied from the West Penn
Multi-List. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed .
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, The Preferred Realty
Judy Gifford, Hampton Office, 2860 Wildwood Rd Ext., Suite 100, 412 760-1673 , [email protected]
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Library News
3101 McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
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Snowflakes, Snowmen and More Winter Storytime!
Tuesdays, Now through March 24th
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Fridays, Now through March 27th
10:00 a.m.
Preschoolers, ages 3 thru early 6’s, come join the fun as each
week you will experience a new adventure through stories,
songs, and rhymes! Younger siblings are invited too!
Registration is appreciated!
artist to make! Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m.
Now through March 25th
Registration is appreciated!
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Club!
Tuesday, February 24th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Don’t let those holiday photos pile up! Come join us and get
those memories preserved! Scrapbooking will take place in Great
Room A of the Community Center.
Voice your Choice! Children’s Choice Awards Smack Down!
Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come and discuss one of the contenders for the Children’s
Choice Award. Whose book will come out on top as Hampton’s
Favorite Read?
Join us for a new special kind of family evening storytime
which will build on the 7 Principles of Early Literacy. Stories, music and activities will fill your little ones evening in
this fun interactive storytime! Everyone is invited, storytime
will target 3-5 years old.
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m. Now through March 24 th
Registration is appreciated!
Books and Blocks and Mousie too!
Wednesdays; Now through March 25th 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays; Now through March 26th 10:00 a.m.
For moms who are looking to make new friends, get out of the
house and build a foundation in literacy with their babies, this
is for you! Stories, songs and interactive play will fill this
time together! Make new friends for both you and your baby!
Ages newborn thru early 3 years old.
Registration is appreciated!
Little Dreamers Arts and Crafts Program
Do you have a young artist between the ages of 4 and 6? Each
week we will have a story and craft project for your young
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Library
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Feb. 4th The Zoo at the Edge of the
World, by Eric Kahn Gale
Feb. 11th Loot, by Jude Watson
Feb. 18th Sky Raiders, by Brandon Mull
Feb. 25th The Secret Hum of a Daisy,
by Tracy Holczer
Registration Appreciated, but not necessary. Refreshments for sure!
News and Views– Around the World
and Right Next Door!
Fridays, Feb. 6th , 13th , 20th and 27th
1:00 p.m.
As our Congress re-convenes, so too our
“Happy Hour” of news from the front
page of today’s newspapers to the latest
on television, Internet and more! Moderator for these lively and informative
discussions is Gerry K. Smith, local author and journalist. News you can
use! Registration Appreciated.
Tai Chi- Is it for Me?
Wednesday, February 11th , 2:00 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m.
Find out from Tai Chi instructor, John
Boynton answers to questions like: What
is Tai Chi?; Can anyone learn it?; What
will it teach me?; What do I need,; and
How do I get started? These questions
and whatever one you may have will be
answered.
Registration appreciated, but not necessary.
Betty’s Book Buzz
Thursday, Feb. 12th, 1:00 p.m.
Announcing our newest book club! Join
Betty as she gives her opinions, (both
good and bad) about The Light between
Oceans, by M.L. Stedman. Copies of the
book will be available at the library.
Make new friends, meet new books!
Mystery Book Discussion Club
Wednesday, February 18th
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Death duJour, by
Kathy Reichs
Books available at the library.
Make new friends, discover new authors,
and get a clue!
Celebrate Chinese New Year- The Year
of the Sheep!
Saturday, February 21st
11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Join Hampton teacher June Gee and students to learn about this fascinating and
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colorful culture. Bring the family anytime
between 11a.m. and 2p.m. and learn about
colors and their meaning, fold paper into a
penguin, parrot or a shirt! Be part of a
chopstick competition, learn an eye relaxation technique; practice writing your
name in calligraphy, or find out if you
were born in the year of the Sheep!
“What’s next in Early
Childhood Education?”
Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 p.m.
For parents, teachers or anyone involved
with young through elementary age children--this program is for you. Presented
by Winchester Thurston educator Mrs.
Laurie Vennes. Topics will include benefits of outdoor education, enhancing the
learning process through technology,
learning through different modalities:
emotional, physical, & intellectual to why
play is practice and experimentation with
a personal connection. This presentation
will be held during storytime, so bring the
little ones for stories and a hands-on activity while you learn what the next step is
you can do for your child.
Registration Appreciated!
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Chef’s Corner
The Skinny on Carbs
by John Rizzo
When you talk about diets and nutrition these days, carbohydrates seem to be the focal point. There are firm believers that you
have to eliminate all carbs from your diet if you want to lose
weight. The bottom line is you do not. But it’s important to know
what kinds of carbs you are ingesting and how they affect your
body.
Our craftsmanship is on display in:
Let’s be clear about what foods contain carbs. A common
 Retail locations all over the United States & Canamisconception is that carbs are only found in pasta, potatoes,
bread, rice and other “starches” as we have often referred to them.
da, including a Flagship store in Times Square
But let’s not forget the other important carbohydrates: fruits, vege Several schools, banks and Laundromats in the
tables, and legumes. Although classified as carbohydrates, whole
grains such as brown rice, whole oats, whole wheat and multigrain
Pittsburgh area
bread should not be eliminated from the menu. These foods are
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rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. All are essential for a balanced and healthy diet.
So what carbs should be avoided? Simply answered -sugar
and refined grains. All those drinks and baked goods with sugar,
corn syrup, and other added sweeteners are basically wasted calories, unless you are looking for quick energy and will burn the calories hastily with exercise. Refined grains are defined as grains
that have been milled to remove the bran and germ. This process
removes fiber, iron and many of the B vitamins. Examples include
Carbohydrates are important in our diet, but we should be
white bread, white rice, pasta, crackers, tortillas, and ready to eat
selective about the types of carbs we consume. If you stick
breakfast cereals.
with whole grains, fruits and vegetables you can’t go wrong.
Why should carbohydrates not be completely removed from
Enjoy breads and pasta in moderation and ramp up the whole
our diets? Carbs are fuel for the brain. The body converts carbograins and legumes.
hydrates into glucose which is essential for brain activity. Studies
have indicated that participants of a low carb diet, such as Atkins, Winter Squash and Whole Wheat Pasta
yield: 3 - 4
showed a significant increase in long and short term
Butternut Squash
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Garlic, Minced
2 tsp.
memory loss. The dieters’ memory test results improved
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in the following weeks after they included carbs in their
Fresh Basil Leaves
/4 Cup
Heavy Cream
1 Cup
diet. We can’t underestimate the value of fiber in the diet
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Whole Wheat Pasta
/2 lb.
Black Pepper, Course
1 tsp.
either. The only true source of fiber is through plant matter –fruits and vegetables.
Butter
3 TBL
Parmesan Cheese, Grated 1/ Cup
2
Cut the ends off the butternut squash, split it in
half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds. Lay the
squash on the cut side and remove the skin with a
sharp paring knife. Dice the squash into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
Wash the basil, remove the stems and slice it into
1/8 inch strips and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook
the pasta al dente.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet and
add the diced butternut squash, cook on medium heat
for about 5 minutes or until tender but slightly firm.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour
in the heavy cream, sliced basil leaves, black pepper
and parmesan cheese. Let the mixture simmer until
slightly thickened and toss in the hot cooked pasta.
Mix well and serve.
Additional vegetables, such as red and green peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, and zucchini to name a
few, can be added while cooking the squash. For a
less fattening version, substitute a small amount of
olive oil and little chicken broth for the heavy cream.
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Hampton Wrestlers
Leave their Mark in
Fort Wayne
meet and they both helped their team to
a spot in the national finals against
Team PA Gold. Resch wrestled for
Team PA White's 10 and under team
and helped them earn 5th place. Team
PA White lost in the finals to earn second place. Hart finished the weekend
undefeated and earned the MVP award
for his team. He is currently leading all
NHJWL wrestlers in open Road Warrior points and Alan Danner is currently
tied for 2nd in the novice Road Warrior
points.
J
ustin Hart and Dawson Dietz,
both 6th graders at Hampton
Middle School, and Jayden
Resch, a 5th grader at Central Elementary School, recently competed in the
Great Lakes Wrestling Championships and the NUWAY National
Wrestling Duals in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dietz, a 125 pounder, and Hart,
a 135 pounder, both posted wins in
the finals of the Great Lakes Wrestling Championships.
They both
wrestled for Team PA White's 12
and under teams in the national dual
Pictured are Dawson Dietz (L) & Justin Hart (R) at the Great Lakes Wrestling Duals in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Photo by Brian Olszewski
Junior Wrestlers
Finish well in Team
Dual Tournament
On Sunday, January 18th Coaches
Mike Thompson and Nick SanDoval
took the 2015 Hampton Dual Wrestling team to the south hills of Pittsburgh for a challenging day of wrestling as a team. The grapplers contended with nine other area schools:
Baldwin, Burrell, Franklin Regional,
Greater Latrobe, Norwin, Penn Trafford, Peters Township, Plum and the
hosting school Thomas Jefferson. As
a team effort these boys came in 4 th
place with Tony Imbarlina receiving
the most valuable player award.
With the practice and experience this
team is getting from coach Thompson, by the time they roll into the
middle school team, Hampton is sure
to have some champs!
Pictured front left to right: Dustin Kerr, Tony Imbarlina, Kieran Bullington,
Devin Rakar, Zach Danner. Middle: Matt DeMateo, Zach Carr, Alan Danner, Justin
Hart, Gage Galuska, Alan Wolfe, Ryan Olszewski, Jack Koren. Third Row: Jayden Resch, Johnny Rizzo, Christian Liberto, and Conrad Harold. Back: Joseph Liberto.
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Local Youth Hockey
Team Wins Grueling
Tournament
The Butler Valley Dawgs Mite Gold
team ended 2014 with a championship. The
team of 7 and 8 year olds won the Nutcracker Tournament held at RMU Island
Sports Center. Over the course of the three
day tournament, the team went 3-1 to make
it to the championship. Along the way,
they defeated the Steel City Renegades,
RMU, and the Shaha Panthers. The Dawgs
took an early lead in the title game and
never gave it up. The final score was 7-4.
The team is made up of players from
Hampton, Pine Richland, Butler, North
Allegheny, Sunbury, and Mars.
Top row: Jake Neff, Derrick Loehr, Zach
Gardner, Nathan Bossola
2nd row: Corbin Fallen, Carter Blystone,
Eli Schwarzbach, Rock Monaco
Goalie: Jacob Opplinger
Coaches: Frank Monaco, Jim Schwarzbach, Neil Bossola
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Hampton NoNames
Continue Winning Ways
by Gail Scott
First row: Gabe Viszlay and Thomas Bradfield
Second row: Frank Galiato, Dylan Beranek, Linden Gaskill,
Rudy Ratnavale, Holden Pritts, Derek Tronetti, and Zach Panza
Third row: Coach John Galiato, Luke Staggers, Henry
Hughes, Coach Paul Beranek and Alan Wolfe.
The Hampton NoNames completed a very successful season by being one of the top community soccer
teams in the PA West league. The NoNames are a boys
U-11 travel soccer team. The team won the fall outdoor
season by beating an undefeated North Allegheny team
by a score of 4-1. They won the division on a goal differential. The Hampton team competes in the top division of PA West soccer. In addition, the team is currently completing the fall indoor soccer season, where
they are undefeated with a 9 and 0 record. The
NoNames are guaranteed to finish first with three
games remaining. The team consists of boys ages 10
and 11 who have been playing together for several
years. The team competed in the B flight and won and
then they moved into the A flight in 2014. They finished second in the 2014 spring season in the A Flight.
Bandits Take First in Inline Tournament
In early January, The Reebok Pittsburgh Bandits came in 1 st place at the
Echo Series 4th Annual Winter Classic at Hot Shots in Mt. Pleasant. Austin
Yobbi, Luke Etters and Shane Bischke, from Hampton, play on the 12U team.
Reebok Pittsburgh Bandits
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Cooks-N-Books: February 26th
Chocolate Decadence! 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for
people who love to cook and make new friends! No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share
recipes and food! We meet in Great Room A in the Hampton
Community Center on the fourth Thursday of each month at
6:30 p.m. Here’s what to do…
1) Check out a cookbook or magazine from the library that has
your favorite chocolate recipe.
2) Create that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the
discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.
3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!
Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.
American Girl Frozen Party!
Friday, February 27th, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ages 4-9
Come dressed in your pj’s and make sure your doll is ready for
some Frozen Fun! We will play winter games, create some
frosty crafts and just have “snow” much fun! Then get your
doll ready for bed as they sleep over in the library! The next
morning, join us at 9:30 a.m. for donuts! All dolls are invited
to sleepover. Please note, only the dolls will be sleeping over
in the library. A $2.00 registration fee is required.
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Photos by Gina Marie Photography
Free Throw
Competition
St. Catherine of Sweden
Knights
of
Columbus
Council sponsored a youth
free throw championship on
Sunday, January 25th at the
Aquinas Academy gymnasium. All boys and girls
ages 10 to 14 were invited
to participate in the local
level of competition for the
2015 Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship.
The competition is
sponsored annually with the
winners
progressing
through local, district, and
state competitions. International champions
are announced by the K
of C international headquarters based on scores
from the state-level competitions.
Last year
more
than
223,000
sharpshooters participated in over 3,200 local
competitions.
The Knights of Columbus is an international
Catholic family fraternal
service
organization
Gail & Cody
Back Row: (L-R) Rich S.-Grand Knight, Mark S.-Coordinator,
Joe A., Matt B., Josh W., Michael B.
Front: Hannah R., Elizabeth H., Sophia M., Laura R.,
Catherine R., Sarah R., Andrew U., Paul S.
with nearly 1.7 million members in over 13,000 local councils.
Last year, Knights donated 68 million volunteer hours and $144
million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects
to benefit their church, councils, communities, families and
youth.
Mark Staszak presenting
an award to Laura R.
Gail Scott
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Depreciation Lands Museum
Spring Events at the
Depreciation Lands Museum
From music to spinning to kids’ activities, there’s a lot going on this spring at the Depreciation Lands Museum, a living
history village in Hampton Township, 4743 S. Pioneer Rd, Allison Park. For more information or registration forms for any of
these special events, please visit the museum’s website,
www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or contact us at
[email protected], (412) 486-0563.
The museum will host its annual Colonial Tea on Sunday,
February 15, 2015, with seatings at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a variety of hot teas, scones, sandwiches,
cakes, and other eighteenth- and nineteenth-century goodies,
served in the cozy eighteenth-century style tavern by gracious
costumed servants. The meal will be enhanced by enlightening
entertainment offered by storyteller Lisa Segedy. Admission is
$25 per person or $20 for members, seniors, and children under
12, and prepaid registration is required.
Beginning March 1, Adventures in Pioneer Living Day
Camp is accepting registrations for both sessions, June 15–19
and July 20–24. Kids ages 8–12 spend the morning as a pioneer
or Native American, experiencing life in eighteenth-century
Western Pennsylvania. Campers receive a snack each day and a
costume to borrow for the week. The cost is $100 for nonmembers, $80 for members. In addition, teens 14 and older are invited to volunteer as assistants.
The museum opens for the season on Sunday, May 3, 1–4
p.m., with its annual Children’s Heritage Day, featuring the
games and activities of childhood during the mid-1800s. There
will be stories and hands-on activities throughout the museum.
On Sunday, May 17, 1–4 p.m., the museum will be free to
the public for Friendship Day, with special displays and demonstrations. The Pittsburgh Historical Music Society Orchestra will
present a free concert, featuring historic music on period instruments.
The museum is pleased to offer a new class for small
groups, Learn to Spin with a Drop Spindle. This two-hour
class is designed for up to six students, age 10 through adult.
Students will gain an appreciation for the self-sufficient Western
Pennsylvania settlers of the past as they learn to spin wool fiber
into yarn. Materials and equipment provided. The fee is $15 per
participant, and a handcrafted drop spindle with a supply of wool
roving may be purchased for an additional $10. To schedule a
class time, call or email the museum, then register online at
www.planetreg.com/DropSpindle.
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The History of
Hampton Library
by Betty Dixon
When we moved to Hampton
in 1969, Hampton did not have its
own library. But, there was a
county bookmobile that came
once a week. So, every Friday, I
would find myself standing in line
at Shoppers Plaza waiting for my
weekly fix of books. So for years
that what’s I did. Rain or shine,
as the years passed I used the
county bookmobile. Through the
years, more and more people were
using the bookmobile or asking
about a library. Soon a group of
residents began talking about establishing our own library.
After much discussion and
debates, we finally ended up in a
space in Shopper Plaza “square”,
and HCL was born. After a couple of moves, we ended up at the
south end of the Plaza, when
Home Depot took over the north
end.
Then, the township decided to
build the Community Center and
HCL was granted a wing in the
new building—What a joy!
Ten years ago this June, HCL
opened in a dedicated space, and
since I volunteered at the other
locations, I presented myself to
the director at that time, and lo
and behold, I got hired. I was
thrilled, and have been working
here ever since!
We have a lot of great programs
here-story times for the kids-book
clubs for adults, but my favorite is
Cooks-n-Books. We meet once a
month and, based on a theme, we
cook our recipes at home and
bring them to share with the
group. We get a chance to try a
new, and sometimes, exotic recipes. And then we get to critique
what we tasted. It’s interesting.
Starting in February, Suzanna
has asked me to host an afternoon
book club. It starts Thursday, Feb.
12th at 1 PM. Come and share
your thoughts on “The Light between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman.
You can pick up a copy of the
book at the library. I look forward to seeing everyone who
loves a good read!
Final Phase of
Stonebridge Commons
NOW OPEN!
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ed that he and his son were
blowing up plastic bottles
with dry ice and water and
that the noise was louder
than he thought it would be.
He was advised of the township noise ordinance and
advised to stop.
On January 15th, 2015 at
2:00 p.m. Hampton Township police took a theft report from 4643 Scarlet Oak
Place. The caller stated that
sometime over the weekend
someone took four of her
On January 18th, 2015
plastic stackable chairs that
were stored behind her at 2:31 a.m. Hampton
house. The chairs were blue, Township police responded
to the area of Virginia Dr.
pink, green and orange.
and Chautauqua Dr. for a
Criminal Mischief
report of shots fired. Upon
th
On November 29 , 2014 arrival, officers located
at 4:35 a.m. Hampton Town- someone setting off fireship police responded to works. They were advised to
Fawn Haven Dr. for a report stop or a citation would be
a mailbox that was damaged. issued.
An unknown vehicle struck Fraud
the caller's mailbox with its
mirror and kept going.
On November 26th,
2014 at 7:35 p.m. Hampton
Noise Complaint
Township police took a
th
On November 29 , fraud report from a township
2014 at 6:15 p.m. Hampton resident. The caller reported
Township police responded that he had the DISH Satelto the area of Lakemont Dr. lite network installed recentfor a report of the sound of ly. He said approximately a
gun shots. As the officer week later he received a
pulled onto Lakemont Dr., phone call from a man sayhe was flagged down by the ing he worked for DISH and
resident. The resident stated that he owed DISH a
that he was the person mak- $150.00 security deposit fee.
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The male stated to send the money by
Western Union to Pakistan, where the
DISH corporate offices were located. The
caller was advised that companies like
DISH Network do not ask for money to be
sent by Western Union and especially out
Tax Preparation Assistance Available
With the tax season upon us, State Rep. Hal English is
partnering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers to
offer free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate
-income taxpayers in his district.
AARP certified tax preparers will be available at his district office by appointment only from Tuesday, February 10 th,
2015 through Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. Scheduling preference will be given to those 60 years of age and older.
Space is limited and appointments must be scheduled in advance. Call the office at 412-487-6605 to find out if you are
eligible.
The office is located at 4290 William Flinn Hwy, Suite
200, in Allison Park. It is accessible by elevator.
of the country.
Hampton Township
residents
should be aware
of these scams and
can also file reports with stopfraud.gov and the
FTC.
On December 1st, 2014 at 9:51 a.m.
Hampton Township Police responded to
Tanglewood Dr. for a fraud report. The
caller reported that at approximately 9:30
a.m., she received a phone call from a man
identified only as Eric who was requesting
$2800.00 due to failure to pay taxes to the
IRS from 2007-2014. Eric advised that if
she did not provide him with this money,
that two police officers from Texas as well
as one from her local municipality would
be arriving in an hour with a warrant for
her arrest. The caller was advised that this
was a scam and asked if she had provided
Eric with any personal information, to
which she stated she had not. This is a
typical scam and residents should remember to never provide information over the
phone. The IRS will not call and threaten
to arrest you if you do not pay a certain
dollar amount. Residents can also file a
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Current Events
Wine & Chocolate Tasting Program
The Hampton Township Department of Community Services and the Hampton Community Library will be hosting a Wine & Chocolate Tasting event presented by Mr. John Eld, former
president of the American Wine Society. Mr.
Eld was the host of the radio talk show John’s World of Wine,
and has taught classes at Community College of Allegheny
County. During this event participants will sample five different wine and chocolate pairings as well as learn information
about the pairings.
The program will be held for one evening, Friday, February
6th, 2015 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Hampton Community Center - Great Room A.
This program is offered for both Resident and Non Resident
Seniors (60 yrs. +). The cost for this program is $30.00 per
participant or $50.00 per couple and includes the wine seminar
as well as samplings of wine and chocolate.
Those who are interested in registering for this program
must complete the attached registration form which can be
found on the township website, www.hampton-pa.org, as well
as the appropriate fee for each participant. There is a maximum
of 30 participants who will be able to register for this program,
once we have reached our maximum number of participants,
registration will be closed. A minimum of 20 participants will
be required for this program to run as scheduled. Registration
is on a first come, first serve basis.
a.m., and will continue each Saturday through March 28 th, 2015.
All sessions will be held at the Science Center Building on the
A free presentation featuring 8
La Roche College Campus, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
different countries/topics
Facilitators from North Hills-McKnight Branch of the American
Great Decisions, an eight-week program series sponsored by Association of University Women (AAUW), and guest speakers
the Foreign Policy Association, will begin February 7 th, 9:30 will present the programs which feature eight different countries/
topics, one each week, which include: Russia, Privacy in the
Digital Age, Sectarianism in the Middle East, India Changes
Course, U.S. Policy Toward Africa, Syria’s Refugee Crisis,
Human Trafficking Today, and Brazil in Metamorphosis. The
sessions will include presentations, videos, and discussions are
free and open to the public. Guidebooks are recommended,
but not required, and can be purchased at the first meeting. For
questions contact Judy Daw, at 412-486-0302, or email
[email protected].
AAUW to Present Great Decisions
Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table
The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table usually meets
the 3rd Monday of every month, except August.
WHERE: The Hampton Township Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park, Pa. 15101
TIME:
7:00 p.m.
Our speaker at the February 16th meeting will be educator,
Civil War Historian and author, Brad Pflugh. The title of his
presentation will be, “Butler County’s Nine-Month Men:
Pennsylvania’s 134th & 137th Regiments.”
Free to the public. For more information please call Margie
or Bob at (724) 625-2329.
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HHS Musical Acoustic Café:
The Addams Family
Vintage Carnival
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS
Enjoy an evening of musical performances,
carnival entertainment & refreshments
Date:
Time:
Location:
Saturday: March 14, 2015
7:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Hampton High School
Cafeteria & Auxiliary Gym
Admission: $4 pre-sale until March 6, $5 at the door
Tables: Reserve a table for 8 for $42
(admission fee plus $10 includes premium reserved
seating, sample platter of finger foods)
Pre-order ends March 6th
Checks payable to HTSD (Talbot Players in Memo)
Mail: Acoustic Cafe’ c/o Liz Perrone
3004 Shawnee Ct. Gibsonia, 15044
Refreshments, student artwork, silent auction, & vendor
products will be available to purchase.
All proceeds benefit the award-winning
Hampton High School Musical.
Police Log
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complaint the IRS, the FTC, and stopfraud.gov.
Vehicle Accidents & Ice Storm
On January 3rd, 2015 at 7:00 a.m., Hampton Township police responded to numerous accidents and disabled vehicles due
to an ice storm that struck the area. No serious injuries were reported in any of the accidents to which officers responded.
Vehicle Accident
On November 29th, 2014 at 12:19 a.m. Hampton Township
police were dispatched to Greengrove Dr. for a single vehicle
accident with no injuries. Upon arrival officers learned that the
driver of the vehicle swerved to miss several deer crossing the
roadway and struck a utility pole. The vehicle was removed from
the scene by a tow truck.
Attorney Hal English
412-486-1923
www.halenglish.com
4000 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Allison Park, PA 15101
On January 5th, 2015 at 10:02 a.m. Hampton Township police responded to Rt. 8 at Westmoreland Supply for a 2 vehicle
accident with no injuries. A vehicle was pulling out of the parking lot at Westmoreland Supply and struck another vehicle traveling southbound on Rt. 8. Both vehicles were able to be driven
from the scene.
On January 9th, 2015 at 8:34 p.m. Hampton Township Police
were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with no injuries on
Clearview Rd., just up from FireDex. Upon arrival, officers
learned that the vehicle slid on the sharp bend and struck the
guardrail on Clearview Rd. The vehicle had to be towed from the
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
December 2014, Chief John Schwend
Monthly Incident Summary:
CO Alarm No Ill Effects
3
Commercial Fire Alarm
9
Commercial Structure Fire
1
Containment / Haz Mat Detail
1
Gas Leak / Smell of Gas
1
Other
2
Residential Fire Alarm
5
Residential Structure Fire
2
Vehicle Accident No Entrapment
1
Vehicle Accident W/ Entrapment
2
Wires Down / Transformer Problem
5
Total Incidents for the Month
32
Total Incidents for 2014
381
Noteworthy incidents:
 NHVFD responded to 6 commercial fire alarms at the
Ridgeview Adolescent Center in West Deer . NHVFD responded to numerous wires down calls and transformer explosions early in the month due to heavy wind conditions.
Interested in becoming member? Call 724-443-5250 or visit
our website at www.northhamptonvfd.org.
FISH FRY
Hampton Twp. Vol. Fire Department
2536 Duncan Avenue, Allison Park 412-487-1114
4:30-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18th
Fridays—February 20th & 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th &
27th On Friday, April 3rd from noon to 7:00 p.m.
Eat in or take out
Fish Sandwiches, Fish, Shrimp, and Chicken Strip Dinners
French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, Breaded Mushrooms,
Coleslaw and Applesauce.
Fire Hydrants
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easily accessible during the winter
months.
If a fire hydrant is buried by snow,
it is difficult to find and valuable time
must be spent digging it out. It may take
4 to 6 or more minutes to dig out a fire
hydrant buried by snow. These extra
minutes can truly make a difference
between life and death.
We are asking that you shovel the
area around your adopted fire hydrant
after each snowfall. Clear a path approximately three feet around the hydrant as
well as a clear path from the street or
roadway so that the hydrant is visible
and accessible. Please consider clearing
snow from a fire hydrant for your neighbors who may have medical conditions
or disabilities, or those who are elderly.
This act of kindness will benefit the
entire neighborhood.
If you notice that a fire
hydrant has been damaged, is
missing caps, or is leaking,
please call the Hampton Shaler Water Authority immediately at 412-486-4867
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday or call the after-hours
emergency number at 412-8227766. Your phone call could
save a life!
If you would like to participate in the Adopt-A-Hydrant
Program, call the Hampton
Township Volunteer Fire Department at 412-487-1114 extension – 1. Please leave your
name, address and location of
Thank you in advance for your anticipated
the hydrant you are adopting so we can
participation
in this Adopt-A-Fire Hydrant Prokeep track of the hydrants that are being
gram!
Have
a
safe winter season.
taken care of.
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Police Log
(Continued from page 18)
scene and no one was injured. Later that
day, at 12:48 p.m, Hampton Township police
responded to a 2 vehicle accident on Rt. 8 at
West McNeal Rd. with no injuries. Upon
arrival, officers learned that a vehicle was
pulling out of West McNeal Rd. when another vehicle traveling southbound on Rt. 8
failed to stop at the red light and struck their
vehicle. Both vehicles were able to be driven
from the scene.
th
On January 10 , 2015 at 1:12 p.m.
Hampton Township police responded to a 2
vehicle accident with no injuries at 4101
Middle Road. Upon arrival, officers learned
that a vehicle was traveling southbound on
Middle Road when another vehicle turned in
front of him and they collided. Both vehicles
were towed from the scene. Then at 6:31
p.m. Hampton Township police responded to
a 2 vehicle accident with no injuries on Rt 8
at Oxford Blvd. Upon arrival, officers
learned that a vehicle was stopped on Rt. 8
southbound for a red light when it was struck
from behind by another vehicle that failed to
stop.
On January 12th, 2015 at 7:25 p.m.
Hampton Township police responded to a 2
vehicle accident with no injuries on Wildwood Rd. at Jewart's Gymnastics. Upon arrival, officers learned that a vehicle was exiting the parking lot of Jewart's and struck
another vehicle that was traveling on Wildwood Rd. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
On January 13th, 2015 at 10:19 a.m.
Hampton Township police responded to
3055 East Hardies Rd. for a single vehicle
accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers
learned that a vehicle was traveling westbound on East Hardies Rd. when the vehicle
went off the roadway and struck a Duquesne
Light utility pole. The driver was transported
to the hospital and East Hardies Rd. was
closed while Duquesne Light made the repairs to the utility pole. The vehicle was
towed from the scene. Then at 5:39 p.m.
Hampton Township police were dispatched to Middle Rd. at Wagner's Market for a two vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers learned that a
vehicle was stopped on Middle Rd.
southbound waiting to turn onto Cedar
Ridge Rd. when it was struck from behind by another vehicle. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene.
On January 14th, 2015 at 4:35 p.m.
Hampton Township police were dispatched to 2549 West Hardies Rd.
for a vehicle that struck a mailbox
and continued on. The officer was
able to locate the driver of the vehicle who left the scene. The driver
will be charged appropriately and
will make restitution to the property
owner.
Drug Arrest
On December 31st, 2014 at 1:32 a.m.
Hampton Township police stopped a vehicle for driving without its headlights
on. A traffic stop was conducted and an
arrest was made for underage drinking
and another arrest for possession of marijuana. Then at 4:09 a.m. Hampton
Township police stopped a vehicle for
several traffic violations. The operator
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On January 16th, 2015 at 4:59
p.m. Hampton Township police responded to a two vehicle accident on
Rt. 8 at Anderson Dr. Upon arrival,
officers learned that a vehicle was
stopped on Rt. 8 southbound at Anderson Dr. when it was struck from
behind by another vehicle. No one
was injured in the accident and both
vehicles were driven from the scene.
On January 17th, 2015 at 7:57
p.m. Hampton Township police responded to Wildwood Rd. Ext. for a
single vehicle accident with no injuries. Upon arrival,
the officer learned
that the vehicle
struck a deer that
had run onto the
roadway. There was
minor damage to the
vehicle.
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Carslaw
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selves to new heights--an
almost impossible, yet
tangible goal to reach for.
Last month, Carslaw
created his submission
video for the show, sure to
be one of thousands piling
up on producers’ desks at
NBC. The video received
almost 60,000 views in the
time it was up on
YouTube but the produc-
ers of the show suggested he remove it in preparation for the next
step. The video highlights his
strength and his back story. As
anyone who has seen the show
knows, they are not only looking
for strong athletes, but strong
characters- people with a story that
will inspire viewers and move
ratings. This is one of the reasons
Carslaw's wife, Lainy, suggested he
try out for the show. "Scott's story
has always inspired me. My family
has always been so close, my upbringing in the North Hills happy and
sheltered. I can't imagine growing
up without family, or going through
what he did," Lainy Carslaw says.
Carslaw never met his mother and
despite his father's best efforts to
raise him, he fell short, leaving
Carslaw drifting from foster home to
foster home in Florida. His aunt in
Philadelphia finally ended up tracking him down at age 14 and raised
him as her own son through the rest
of high school. The reunion with his
aunt was one that was so unlikely and
so beautiful, Lainy Carslaw is actually writing her thesis in the Chatham
MFA program on their story.
Although he has a great story to
tell, this is not why Carslaw wants to
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make it on to "American Ninja
Warrior." His main goal is to
shine a light onto men's gymnastics- how it helped him survive a
difficult past, the strength and
character it has given him, and
also the effect that colleges'
dropping non-revenue sports like
men's gymnastics will have on
the next generation.
Pitt dropped men's gymnastics when Scott was a junior in
college, the same year he lost his
father. The result was devastating for him. He lost his team,
his passion for the sport, and for
a while, his drive. This was in
1997. Since then over 100 colleges have joined Pitt in dropping men's gymnastics.
"Title IX's heart is in the right
place," says Carslaw. "In theory,
adding women's sports and
providing opportunities sounds
great, but what is not factored in,
is what is being taken away."
What will boys who excel at
such a difficult sport like gymnastics have to look forward to if
scholarship opportunities are not
there for them?
This is the
question Carslaw, a gymnastics
coach at Jewart's Gymnastics,
asks himself at night. This is
what propelled him back onto
the training bar. This is his
cause: being a champion for the
sport that turned him into one.
"I set a college record as a
gymnast at Pitt on the floor excercise. And my hope is to
break another record at thirtynine years-old by being the next
American Ninja Warrior," says
Carslaw.
Carslaw will find out if his
video submission will be accepted in late spring. No matter
what, he plans to keep training
and is encouraged by all the support he has received from the
community so far.
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Hampton Grad
takes Command
of Navy Destroyer
C
by Gail Scott
ommander Alysa L.
Ambrose Mansfield of
the U.S. Navy has assumed command of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer,
the U.S.S. Gravely. Cdr. Ambrose, the daughter of Fred
Ambrose Jr. and Diana Maury
of Allison Park, is a 1991
Hampton honors graduate.
Cdr. Ambrose took over
on December 19th, 2014 during
a change of command ceremony, as she relieved Cdr. Kevin
M. Kennedy as commanding
officer of the vessel. The ceremony took place at the Naval
Station in Norfolk, Va. with
over 400 special guests in attendance. “I am humbled and
honored to follow Cdr. Kennedy’s great example and have
the opportunity to continue
leading the fine men and women serving on the Gravely,”
she says.
Says Ambrose,“The most
important fact about me is that
I am married and a mom,
too. My husband, Tom Mansfield, retired after 30 years in
the Navy and still supports the
Navy as a government contractor. We have three children,
Madelaine, age 6, and twins
Maura and Matthew, age 3.”
When she is at sea on a mission, Cdr. Ambrose is away
from her family but, she says,
they all adapt and do well. It is
just part of her job and her
family understands. When she
began her career, there were no
women role models to follow.
Now women are making great
strides in the Navy. Cdr. Ambrose says she is honored to
have this wonderful opportunity aboard the Gravely.
Cdr. Ambrose is a 1995
graduate of Carnegie Mellon
University in Pittsburgh, where
she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and
Social History and was commissioned through the NROTC
program. She also attended the
Naval Postgraduate School,
earning a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs, Region Security Studies
and the Middle East. Cdr. Ambrose has completed Joint Professional Military Education Phase I and II, and is
designated as a Joint Specialty Officer.
In her career with the
Navy, Cdr. Ambrose has
earned several personal
decorations and completed sea tours aboard the
U.S.S. Peleliu, the U.S.S.
Higgins, the U.S.S. Spruance and the U.S.S. Philippine Sea. While ashore,
her assignments included
tours in the Navy Staff,
Director of Strategy and
Policy, Chief of Naval
Personnel Command To-
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tal Force Manpower Requirements, U.S. Joint Forces Command Joint Capability Development and the Joint Staff
Force Analysis.
Cdr. Ambrose will remain
in command of the U.S.S.
Gravely for 18 months. The
Gravely will deploy with Carrier Strike Group Eight and the
USS Truman in 2015.
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was identified and showed signs
of being intoxicated. The driver
was eventually arrested for suspicion of DUI.
On January 17th, 2015 at
1:06 a.m. a vehicle was stopped
on Rt. 8 for multiple traffic violations. The driver was identified and the officer noticed the
odor of burnt marijuana coming
from the vehicle. The driver was
arrested for possession of drugs
(heroin) and was found to be on
probation.
DUI Arrest
Upcoming Events
HAEE Hosts Gowns Galore Event
Upcoming Race
th
Save the Date: Saturday, March 14 , 2015
March Mad Dash 5K/5Mile/10 Mile Race
North Park Boat House and Lake Area
Proceeds from this event support teens
helping others through service projects on a
local and national level. Middle school
youth volunteer during the summer with The
Pittsburgh Project, completing home repairs
for those in need. Senior high teens are often found repairing damages from natural
disasters in places such as Louisiana, New
Jersey and Colorado.
Adult mentors guide students in becoming
mature adults with a heart for service as they
teach practical repair and building skills.
The Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence (HAEE) is hosting a Gowns Galore consignment sale in March 2015 and is looking for dresses
and accessories to include. Individuals who donate
items for the consignment sale are not required to be
there the day of the sale. They will receive 75 percent of the sale price, with the remaining 25 percent
going to HAEE. Items for donation to the sale may
be dropped off at the Hampton High School cafeteria during one of the designated drop off times:
Sat., Feb. 28th: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m./Wed., March 4th: 6
to 9 p.m. and Thurs., March 5th: 6 to 9 p.m.
If the designated drop off times are inconvenient, donors can make arrangements to drop off
gowns at a different time by contacting the HAEE.
For more information, visit the HAEE website at
www.hamptonalliance.org.
On January 6th, 2015 at
12:46 a.m. Hampton Township
police stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations. The operator was identified and showed
signs of being intoxicated. The
driver was eventually arrested
for suspicion of DUI. Then at
4:56 p.m. the Hampton Township Police stopped a vehicle for
several traffic violations. The
driver was identified and eventually arrested for possession of
drugs and several other violations.
Suspicious Phone Call
On January 8th, 2015 at 3:07
p.m. Hampton Township police
took a suspicious phone call
report. A township resident reported receiving a phone call
from a male who said he was
Steve Martin from the Treasury
Department and wanted an immediate call back or the resident
would face prosecution. The
male had a heavy foreign accent
and the resident did not call him
back. The resident was advised
that this is a common scam and
if they wanted to they could file
a complaint with the FTC, FBI
and stopfraud.gov
Arrest
On January 14th, 2015 at
8:59 p.m. a vehicle was stopped
on Rt. 8 for multiple traffic violations. The driver was identified and was eventually arrested
for possession of drugs and paraphernalia.
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