The Hampton News March 2006 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 1 No. 7 Catching Up With Former Steeler Randy Grossman North Pittsburgh Phone Company By Roberta Schwarzbach Offers Scholarships to Area Schools By Laurie Rizzo One touchdown catch, nesota Vikings for their first Super four Super Bowl Rings, many more Bowl Championship. The Super North Pittsburgh Telephone is celebrating 100 years memories…I was fortunate enough Bowl was still relatively new, and of service and wants to show their appreciation to to spend time recently with former Randy was unaware that he would their customers! The company awarded eight Steeler tight end, Randy Grossman. even be receiving a ring for their schools $1,500.00 toward scholarships for the fol- Signed as an win. One day, he lowing districts to use as they wish: Hampton, Pine undrafted received a registered Richland, Freeport, South Butler, North Allegheny, rookie in 1974, package, opened it Seneca Valley, Deer Lakes and Mars! much the way only to find his first this year’s in- breakout star side. The next year Willie Parker brought another ring joined the team, followed by two more he was con- a few years later. tacted the night When asked how the of the draft to rings were designed, sign with the he responded that it is team. When asked if he had grown from input from players. The third up a Steelers fan, he said, “No. I ring was by far the flashiest filled grew up in Philadelphia and didn’t with diamonds, and Randy was To continue their celebration, over the next ten know a thing about the Steelers or wearing it the day of the interview. months, they will randomly select ten people each Pittsburgh.” Although it usually stays in a locked month to receive “FREE ConnectTime DSL”. His first year with the team was the security box, he does wear it on cer- (Continued on page 16) year the Steelers defeated the Min- (Continued on page 10)

Several Hampton Teachers Nominated for Excellence Choosing the right name for your child total of twelve Hampton School District teachers Each teacher received a certificate A have been nominated by a member of the community recognizing his or her contribution Do you want your child to be for a Teacher Excellence Center award. They are: Janis to the Hampton Schools. successful? See page 4 to get Allen, Poff; Joseph Brush, HHS; Joseph Bursick, HHS; Dr. Rosenthal’s take on names. Amy Foley, HHS, JoAnn Friday, Poff; Deniene Gillis, Local Blood Drive was a Poff; Kevin Green, HHS; Paul Hoffman, HHS, Marguerite Great Success! Lent begins March 1st

Imbarlina, HHS, Ken Kemmer, HHS, Dave Kuniak, HMS; More than 300 lives will be saved Find a meatless meal that can and Lynn Zdinak, Wyland. as a result of the Hampton High be prepared in under one half School Scholarship Blood Drive hour in the chef’s Corner on conducted on Monday, January page 6 MATH: Don’t Memorize. Understand! 30th. A total of 133 Hampton

… the motto of JUST MATH – the only “content spe- High School students, staff and parents donated cific” learning center, that doesn’t use costly up-front skills blood, making it another What’s Inside assessments, paid consultations or contracts. JUST MATH has something for everyone: successful blood drive. Note from Editor/Gardening...... 2 The excellent turnout We Are In Your Backyard ...... 3 *one on one instruction *small group instruction helps Hampton to keep Dr. Rosenthal...... 4 *enrichment *remediation *adult education its first place standing in Sports ...... 5 *PSSA/SAT/GED/NTE preparation the scholarship program Chef’s Corner...... 6 *professional development opportunities and the organizers thank MJ Rulnick ...... 8 *fund raising opportunities *informative seminars all those who donated. Police Log...... 9/10 *custom print materials for home, school or office The next drive is sched- Dr. Febbraro/Fire Department...11 uled for Monday, April Library Corner...... 13 Pricing from FREE to $149/month for th weekly 90 minute 1-on-1 math lessons. 24 – Hope to see you Upcoming Events and Call: (724)449-MATH, Email: [email protected] there! Entertainment ...... 14 or Visit: http://justmath.tripod.com today! Classified...... 15

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Note from the Editors Gardening 101 By Roberta Schwarzbach This is our seventh month publishing f you are thinking about planting a garden this year, but have never tried be- “The Hampton News” and we have 311 I fore, here are some tips to make it a more pleasurable, relaxing experience. residents that have phoned in or emailed us wishing to receive the newsletter on a • Start small. You may have visions of grandeur but don’t regular basis! If you are interested in overwhelm yourself by trying to do too much in your first having it sent directly to your computer, attempt. Plant the garden where you are able to see it of- please contact us by email or telephone ten to enjoy it and thus motivate you to take care of it. and we will gladly add you to the growing • Evaluate and choose a site. For vegetable gardens, list! choose a site that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. If you are contemplating a flower garden, realize that sun Do you have news you would like to share needs will vary depending on the flowers you choose. or a story idea you would like to see cov- Also remember that the afternoon sunlight is hotter and ered in our publication? Send us your more drying than morning sunlight. ideas! All submissions will be considered • Check soil. Especially important is the p-H level of the soil. This tells you for coverage and publication. Please con- how acidic or alkaline the soil is. Most plants will tolerate a neutral level but tinue to patronize our advertisers who some are very specific. Be sure to check tags. make “The Hampton News” possible. • Prepare the bed. This is possibly the least favorite of gardening chores but

important nonetheless. Weeding and tilling the soil will make all the differ- Our Mission: To provide Hampton Town- ence when it actually comes time for the garden to perform. ship residents with current information in and around the community on a monthly • Choose what you will plant. If planning a vegetable garden, think about the basis. space necessary for each variety. For example, corn takes a great deal of space and has a very long period. If you only have a small garden you might Send story suggestions or comments to: want to choose plant that has a longer harvest such as tomatoes and lettuce. You get more results for the space. The Hampton News P.O. Box 243 At this time of year, it is fun to Wildwood, PA 15091-0243 plan a warm weather activity. Phone: 412-818-6491 FAX: 724-449-6068 Gardening can be something that Email: [email protected] involves the whole family and Publisher: Desktop Publishing offers great reward for hard Freelance Writer: Roberta Schwarzbach work. Even on a cold day, you Design & Production: Laurie Rizzo can walk through your yard and plan the spot for your garden. It The Hampton News is published 12 times a will give everyone something to year. The newsletter is FREE and available at over 50 Hampton businesses. If you would like look forward to. Next month, to receive this publication right to your com- look for tips involving planting puter, please call or email us and we will email and maintaining your garden. it directly to your computer! Subscriptions mailed to your home or business are available for $1.00 a month—call for more details!

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How To Pick A Winning Name For Your Child! First Capitol Counseling Connection Dr. Howard Rosenthal Dear Dr. Rosenthal,

We are having our first child and my husband and I want to give our child a name that will help him (or her!) succeed. Any suggestions? Kiana

Dear Kiana,

There’s an old true story about Robert Lane of New York who in 1958 named his first son Winner, and then three years later named his second son Loser. When the two boys grew up, the one with the name Winner had a rap sheet that overflowed with 30 arrests, while Loser (who never hid his name) was an ex- tremely successful police officer!

The problem with attempting to pick a great name (or simply a common or trendy one) is that popular names for boys and girls seem to change at the speed of light. For exam- ple, Social Security Administration data indicate that Jacob is currently the most popular name for boys, while Emily tops the list for girls. The question, nevertheless, is whether the name will stand the test of time.

Assume you had a child in 1975, which would make the child 30 years old today. Those same Social Security statistics indi- cate that the names Jacob and Emily didn’t even make it into the top 20 slots! Consider the name Joshua that currently holds the number 3 spot. Joshua is in the 26th spot for 1975. The name Madison is quite popular and ranks number 3 for girls in the US and number 2 in Missouri. If you had suggested to parents in 1975 that they name their little princess Madison they probably would have questioned your sanity!

Folks often assume that names become popular because of ce- lebrities. Hence, parents might name their daughter Britney after Britney Spears. Most research indicates this is a fallacy. A family is more likely to choose Britney because a little girl down the street named Britney is unusually successful.

Behavioral scientists and economists also note that an affluent name may become popular with those who are at the bottom of the economic ladder within 20 years or less. So much for pick- ing a power name!

There is some evidence to show that names that incorporate alliteration such as Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Mickey Mouse are easy to remember and can help the individual. But would you really want to name your first- born Tiny Tim?

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Ultimate Frisbee Catches On By Roberta Schwarzbach Women’s Self ired of the gym? Looking for a way to keep fit and have a little friendly competition at the same time? Then you may Defense Seminar T want to try Ultimate Frisbee, a sport that ranks among the fastest growing in the world. Ultimate, which also used to be Saturday, April 1, 2006 known as Frisbee Football, is a non-contact sport, played by teams 1:00-3:00 PM of seven players moving the disc up and down a football-sized field by passing to teammates. Once the disc is caught, no running Fee $20 is allowed, and the disc must be passed. Teams score when a teammate catches a pass in the opponent’s end zone. Games are typically played to 15 points. Call 724-444-7750 for more

Hampton students have joined the bandwagon and have made Ulti- information and to register mate an official HHS Club Sport in 2004. The team competes in the Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League (PHUL). The Hamp- Space is limited! ton team is co-ed and is open to any HHS student. This year, they have a roster of 22 students and will compete against such schools as Fox Chapel, Mount Lebanon, Aquinas Academy, Bethel Park, Young Brothers Tae Kwon Do and Central Catholic. Ultimate is a year long sport with the team 4156 Kenneth Drive practicing outdoors in the fall, with winter practices indoors and games to begin in early March and end in May. Gibsonia, PA 15044 A noteworthy part of this game is the “Spirit of the Game”. At all levels of play, from school to amateur even up to the world cham- Senior Shape Up pionships, the game is self-refereed and players call their own Instructor Teda Pilcher leads a low impact, low intensity fouls. The two players involved in the conflict work it out between aerobic exercise class for seniors. Pre-registration required. themselves and come to a mutual agreement. Amazingly, this sys- Day: Wednesdays &/or Fridays Time: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. tem works well and has become a very important component of the Location: Community Center Aerobic Room game. Dates: Mar. 22 - June 2, 2006 Any interest in checking out this sport? A guidebook can be Fee: Wednesday or Friday $50.00 (10 classes) downloaded at http://www.platulty.com/global/pdf/handbook.pdf. Wednesday and Friday $100.00 (20 classes Also, look in next month’s issue of The Hampton News for infor- mation on Pittsburgh leagues for players of all ages. Back Yard Sports League offers the following:

• Backyard Flag Football with age divisions 6-8, 9-11 and 12- 15 years old. • Ultimate Dodgeball • Backyard Kickball • Backyard Wiffle Ball

Visit their website www.backyardflagfootball.com or call 412-318-4557 for more information. Hurry begins 4-2-2006

Poff Elementary School Struck Again!

In February, Paige Serbin, Physical Education Teacher at Poff, organized a Jump Rope-A-Thon for The American Heart Associa- tion! Students jumped rope in the gymnasium before school hours and raised $810! Thanks to Paige Serbin for her outstanding ef-

Athletic Hall of Fame Hampton Township School District is seeking nominations for in- ductees into its 2006 Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominated athletes must be a graduate of at least five years from Hampton High School. The Hall of Fame was created in 2001 to honor those indi- viduals who have brought prestige and pride to the Hampton School District athletic program either as a player, coach or admin- istrator. Nominations must be submitted no later than March 27, 2006. Forms may be obtained by contacting the Athletics Office at 412-492-6389.

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Chef’s Corner Lenten Fridays are Back! 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd * Allison Park, PA 15101 * 412-492-8448 An Easy, Yet Splendid Meal. By John Rizzo The Village at Hampton Fields offers elegantly affordable independent I remember learning in school that upon Marco Polo’s return retirement living with no buy-in fees or long-term leases. Monthly rent from China, he introduced pasta to Italy. It is now apparent includes a private, spacious studio-efficiency, with or without a den, or that pasta was in Italy several centuries before Marco Polo’s a one– or two-bedroom apartment and the security of 24-hour, live-in existence. Although, the exact origin of pasta is unclear, managers. But the best part of living at The Village at Hampton Fields there is evidence that the Etruscans were dining on pasta as is the pampering array of amenities included in the rent. Residents early as 400 B.C. It is likely that the Arabs introduced dried enjoy three chef-prepared meals noodles to Sicily in the 8th century. daily, all utilities, cable TV, pri- The word macaroni is derived from the Sicilian term for vate transportation to local ap- pointments and shopping, weekly “making dough forcefully”, for early pasta making was labor intensive and could take up to a full day to make. It wasn’t maid and linen service, free park- th ing and days filled with recreation until the 17 century in Naples that pasta cooked with toma- and activities. toes delighted the pallets of the Italians.

The residents enjoyed a Valen- tines Candlelight Dinner in Febru- Linguini with white clam sauce Yield 4 ary with their choice of prime rib or shrimp and live entertainment! Linguini: 1 # Residents enjoy a chef prepared candlelit dinner Onion, minced: ¼ Cup Garlic, Minced: 1 TBL

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Hair We Go Steelers Fundraiser those who wanted them, but were a little By Marilyn Jorgensen chicken to get them bonded to their hair. reat Length Hair Extension Techni- the hungry. Someone who might have a People came from everywhere to get the cians, Marilyn Jorgensen of Allison place to sleep, but has to choose between G extensions and people purchased “game Park and Joni Spagnolo of Shaler, donated paying a gas bill or buying their medicine days” and sent them all over the country. hair, time and talent for a fund raiser they in place of food. They provide three hot The most extreme creation we did was on held to benefit the Light of Life Rescue meals a day, 365 days a year. Also help- a man named Andy Cummins, who heard Mission. The sisters applied over 200 ing people with so many other needs as about the fund raiser on the radio and black and gold hair extensions from the well. Beth Healy of Light of Life Rescue stopped in for a black and gold mullet. He Saturday before the last play off game, Mission told me that for $1.84 someone became famous! When Andy was having until the Saturday before the Super Bowl. receives a hot meal. So with the help of his mullet taken out, he told me that two Each pair of black and gold extensions the great Steelers fans, we are able to help men from Switzerland asked him for his were applied for a donation of $15.00. feed around 3,800 people. autograph at the Steelers pep rally. Now Staffers at Light Of Life challenged the Joni and I have been doing Great Lengths we’re doing removals, but several Steeler executives to get the extensions, and in hair extensions for over 8 years at Stair- fans want to keep them in. return donated an additional $4,000.00 to way to Style on Duncan Avenue in the fund raiser. Together we were able to Allison Park, where we held the raise almost $7,000.00 in the two weeks. event. All of the Staff at the salon My idea was to show our support for the pitched in to help us, and we had a and to help feed Pitts- two week Super Bowl party. It was burgh’s hungry. I knew it was a great idea, really fun! but when all of the media; television, radio In addition to the extensions that were and newspapers started calling, I was sure attached to the hair and could last up it was a God idea. to 6 months, we also had “game day “ The Light of Life Rescue Mission is ones. Wendy Gray from Shaler, a strictly a Pittsburgh organization who help fellow stylist at the salon created so many people, the homeless as well as black and gold clip on extensions for

Advertising space is quite reasonable, limited space is still available for the April issue. If inter- ested, please contact The Hampton News: Phone: 412-818-6491 Fax: 724-449-6068

H.P. Preschool students celebrated in their black & gold!

Hampton Presbyterian Pre-School Registration

Hampton Presbyterian Church Children’s Center, a NAEYC Accredited Pre- school, is accepting registration for the 2006-07 school year. Ages 2 thru 5. Call 724-443-5340 to schedule a tour or request a packet.

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“Many experiences in life come without warning. Some may bring happiness, some may bring sorrow. To learn and grow from each is an opportunity not to be missed.” ~JT~ 7

PREPARE FOR THE OUTDOOR SEASON By Mary Jo Rulnick

he outdoor sports season is here. Be prepared with these tips.

T For athletes and fans, stow these things in a crate or bucket in the trunk or back of the van.

* A garage bag or two for muddy shoes and uniforms. You can tear two holes in the bottom of the bag, have your athlete slip off his spikes and slip into the bag, saving you from cleaning mud from the car interior. * A first aid kit complete with bandages, wound cleanser, antibi- otic cream, non-aspirin, insect repellent, Benadryl (for allergic reactions and bug bites) and sunscreen. * A snack box filled with granola and protein bars, fruit snacks, dried fruit, trail mix, crackers and pretzels to chase away the munchies. * An old towel or two for sweaty faces and hand wipes for dirty hands. * A roll of paper towels and a box of tissues. * A magazine or book to read during down time. * Sunglasses for sunny days and umbrella rainy days. * Coupons for pizza, burgers and hoagies when making dinner seems impossible.

Tuck these items in the trunk, too.

* A blanket, sweatshirts or jackets for bone-chilling days. * Outdoor toys, hand-held games and such for the other family members being dragged along to the games. And lastly, don’t forget change for vending machines and toll roads.

Mary Jo Rulnick is the author of The Frantic Woman's Guide to Feeding Family and Friends (Warner Books, 2006) and The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life (Warner Books, 2004). Mary Jo writes about home, family and life issues and is the founder of www.MaryJoRulnick.com offering real tips for busy people. Con- DEAL WITH LOCAL PEOPLE tact Mary Jo at [email protected]. YOU KNOW AND CAN TRUST

he Allison Park “WE BELIEVE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT” T Post Office has been brightened during February with creations from children at Royal Oak Nursery School and Kindergarten. Pic- Licensed by PA Department of Banking tured in front of an ice flow complete with papier mache penguins and puppets are Kinder- garten students. Also on display are Artick terns, Northern Lights, SEE THE NASCAR RACE IN RICHMOND! polar bears, and snowmen all created by three to six year olds using various media. Royal Oak’s annual art show will be Sunday, May 7th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the school which is located at 4413 Mt. Royal Blvd. All are welcome!

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Police Log Subway Sandwich Shop resident. Hampton Detective interviewed the and turned right onto Butler Plank Road. Robbery Solved!! actor arrested and he confessed along with a Several vehicles were traveling in both direc- written statement detailing his involvement tions on Butler Plank Road that were not On January 27, 2006 Hampton Police were dispatched to CVS Pharmacy at 2860 in several criminal episodes including the police vehicles. Hampton police never lost Wildwood Road Extension for a robbery that CVS and Subway incidents. Shaler Town- sight of the stolen van as it turned right onto ship Police filed charges on the Richland Kleber Road and stopped. The passenger occurred. Detective arrived at scene, but Township resident and transported him to the exited the van and ran into the woods. The actor fled the area. One citizen did see the Allegheny County Jail. driver attempted to drive off, but was man in a blue coat exit the crime scene. The clerk at CVS gave a description and told blocked by another police vehicle. The Another Home Depot Theft lead driver had a suspended DUI license and was detectives the actor demanded the clerk open Police to a Chase and Arrest the register or he would have to use his fire- removed from the van and taken into cus- On February 2, at approximately 5:15 arm. Victim gave the actor the money which tody. A search of the area was conducted for p.m. Hampton Police were dispatched to is believed to be $142.00. the second actor with negative results. Actor Home Depot on Route 8. A witness ob- was transported to the station and placed in a On January 28, 2006, only ten days after the served a male run by the contractors door holding cell. Owner of van was notified and Subway Robbery in Hampton, and one day with a shopping cart of tools totaling ap- gave permission to search the van. The sto- after the CVS robbery, police responded to proximately $2,019. The actor loaded items len tools from Home Depot were recovered yet another robbery at the Eckerd Drug Store and headed southbound on Rt. 8 in a blue in the van, along with four used stamp bags at 1710 Mt. Royal Blvd., in Glenshaw. Im- chevy van. Shaler police were also watching of heroin with residue, two glass pipes used mediately after the robbery took place, for the van. Hampton police caught up with for the purpose of smoking crack cocaine Shaler Police detained an individual in the the van and attempted to stop the vehicle and one hypodermic needle. The 31 year old immediate area. The traffic stop led to the using audible and visual signals on the patrol male was processed and transported to the arrest of a 34 year old Richland Township cars. The stolen van continued south on Rt.8 Allegheny County Jail. Other matters handled by Hampton Township Police: Are You A Victim of Trust Fraud? On January 20th, A woman was Suspicious Acts pumping gas at the Get-Go on Ferguson On January 26th—Staff at Royal In the last several years, it has come to Road. While pumping gas, a white male Oak School noticed a vehicle on school light that there are many insurance agents pulled up in a stolen Dodge Neon car property. The vehicle pulled through the and brokers now selling Trusts to retirees from Pine Township, got out of his car parking lot three times. A staff member throughout Western . The and opened the passenger side door of confronted the operator of the vehicle, the victim’s car and removed a purse and the black male stated he was making individuals selling these Trusts do not from the vehicle. An off duty police a phone call. The vehicle left and de- have a degree to practice law and defi- officer was in the lot and saw what hap- scribed by staff as a mid 80’s sedan, nitely are not lawyers. There are market- pened and called police. The victim did either Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis. ing groups that target insurance agents to not realize what had happened. Two Theft sell these overpriced Trusts. The price Hampton Detectives responded and noti- that they charge is normally much more fied other areas that have been working On Sunday, January 15th, local similar incidents. With their background woman advised police her purse was than you would be charged through an and knowledge, they were able to catch stolen from a local church during an estate planning attorney and you also the purse snatcher at the Waterfront in evening service. Investigation is under- have the worry of knowing whether or way. Homestead, PA. not they are done properly, since they are (Continued on page 10) being sold by someone who is not a law- yer. These “Trust mills” have been fea- tured in the media a lot lately and there are now law firms all over the United States pursuing class action suits for peo- ple who purchased an overpriced Trust through someone who is not a lawyer. Are you a victim? Have you bought a Trust or other legal documents from someone who is not a lawyer? If so, the Insurance & Investment Fraud Hot- line can help you. We are currently con- ducting an investigation of this matter in your area. Please call the Insurance & 412-635-0177 Investment Fraud Hotline at 1-800-589- 1088 or 724-444-1420 to get additional details. Please do not assume that you are not a victim! 9

Police Log (Continued from page 9) worked for the government and wanted to get a contact phone number. The money refund her $10,500 into her bank account was never deposited into her account and on Child Abuse and requested her bank information. The January 20, $299.00 was removed from her On Saturday, February 4, a woman man identified himself by name. account. When authorities contacted Advan- witnessed a possible child abuse incident in This gentleman stated his office is in South- tage America, the company representative the Sheetz (Rt 8) parking lot near the gas west, DC. Police advised woman not to give was evasive. Detectives are investigating pumps 8 and 10. Witness observed a woman any personal information out over the phone. this scam. punch a small child inside the vehicle and stated the woman used a closed fist on the On February 2, resident reported a Additional Police Reports Filed: child approximate age 3-4 years old. Detec- phone scam from January 4 from a company (2) heroin overdoses -survived incidents tives are compiling additional information in called Advantage America. The caller stated (1) suicide an alert supplement and conducting an ex- they were a government agency and could (4) Theft, Forgery/Credit Card Fraud/ tensive investigation. give her a grant of $12,000 and it would be Identity Theft (one resulting in arrest in her checking account by January 6. There with 82 counts, non-Hampton Resident) Telephone Scams was a $300.00 fee to process the grant. Vic- (1) case of counterfeit bill reported On January 31st, a woman received tim did not obtain the callers name, but did (2) reported contractor scams two phone calls from individuals stating they Friday Fish Fry at St. Catherine’s are served from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Church Hall. The menu

Our Lenten Fish Fry will be held on the Friday of Lent (March 3, includes baked or fried fish, pierogies, shrimp, macaroni & 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7). Join us for a delicious dinner or call cheese, New England clam chowder, salad, applesauce, coleslaw, ahead for take-out or drive-thru service (412-486-6001). Dinners dessert and beverages. Bring the family for dinner out!

HPC Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction presented by Hampton Presbyterian Youth

Sunday, March 12, 2006 participate in HPC sponsored Mission Trips. 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm This year the Jr. High students will be working, in

Join us for an evening of fabulous food, Italian music and a Silent Auction June, in Philippi, West Virginia as part of an Ap- to help raise funds for the Junior and Senior High youth of our church to palachian journey and the Sr. High kids will be going to Newport, Tennessee in July. They will be Randy Grossman (Continued from page 1) cooking, serving and cleaning up this great dinner as part of their journey. tain occasions. Bring your family and friends! Reservations not The tight end caught a touchdown pass in , but unlike players necessary! today, was unable to keep the ball as a memento. Back then, “you caught the Price of dinner is by donation; checks or cash ac- pass, threw the ball to the ref, and got back in the huddle to keep playing.” cepted at Auction. He described the city wide celebration after the win a “spontaneous outpour- ing of joy.” The first few hours after the victory was “spectacular”-he de- Questions?? Hampton Presbyterian scribed the parkway as “lined with people when we were on our way back 724-443-3201 from the airport.” The media hype back then was very similar to today with a few notable differences-with no ESPN, cable or USA TODAY, there was a much smaller media market as the number of outlets was significantly fewer. Local Pittsburgh Group Helps Kenya by Jon Armstrong Randy had made a prediction earlier this year, stating that he believed that if the Steelers made it to the playoffs, they would win the Super Bowl. This was not Rainbow Christian Missions, a Pittsburgh-based purely a hunch but was based on the fact that the team has had great personnel for non-profit organization, is holding a Medical the last few years and this year the quarterback in Outreach in Kenya in June. RCM is faith-based particular had given them the whole package. and 501(c)(3) tax exempt, assisting Kenya’s orphans, AIDS victims, and destitute. These days, Randy has a career as a financial advi- sor for a company called Advest in downtown Pitts- Monetary donations, vitamins, pain relievers, burgh. He works with investments and insurance anti-bacterial and skin rash ointments, diarrhea for both individuals and corporations. He has 16 and anti-acid medicine, and first aid supplies are years of experience and enjoys his job immensely. being collected and will be distributed at the

Randy, his wife Barb, and 10 year old daughter, Outreach. If donating, all items should be new and sealed in original containers. Sarah, also have another hobby- knitting. Barb is the creator of the Pittsburgh Knitting Festival which For more information, Rainbow Christian Mis- was held at the end of February. Last year’s festival sions maintains a website at: had such a strong response that this year’s event had www.rainbowmissions.com. to be moved to a larger venue-Parkway Center Mall. There were vendors all the Other contact information: way from Texas and New England. Sarah taught a class with her Dad as her spe- Rainbow Christian Missions, cial assistant. The class was for men only (and there were 15 men signed up), PO Box 1124 and they learned how to knit a Terrible Scarf. One student, a Cleveland Browns Wexford, PA 15090 fan, was not subjected to such degradation-he knitted in brown and orange! (412) 364-6402 10

North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department Optimal Health For You, Your Family, and Friends

Fire Chief David Hoburg’s Report Most people have been led to believe that 01/10/06 thru 02/13/06 eating nutritious foods, (including supple- Dispatched Incidents This Period: ments), drinking plenty of fluids, exercis- Vehicle Accident and/or Containment Detail 8 ing regularly, and sleeping well will keep False Commercial Fire Alarms 6 you healthy. Certainly these are all vital Good Intent Call-(Smoke Investigation), No Problem 4 components of healthy living, but recog- False Residential Fire Alarms 3 nizing that every function in your body is Haz Mat Incident, Gas Leak, or Odor Investigation 2 Dr. Febbraro Vehicle Fires 2 under the total control of your nervous Set Up Landing Zone For Medical Helicopter 2 system is the first step in understanding that these activities Live Wires Down, Transformer Or Utility Problem 2 alone cannot create optimal health and healing within you.

Chimney Fire With Little or No Extension 2 A devastating and quite common condition known as a spinal Working Residential Structure Fire 1 subluxation, or misalignment, creates damaging pressure to Activated Carbon Monoxide Detector With CO Present 1 False Carbon Monoxide Alarm 1 the central nervous system. Commonly occurring at birth, sub- Trash or Debris On Fire 1 luxations interfere with the brain’s ability to communicate with Total Incidents Responded To This Month 35 the rest of your body (and vice-versa), and thereby limits your body’s natural ability to heal and repair itself. An optimal The North Hampton Volunteer Fire Department has responded functioning spine and nervous system, free of subluxation, will to 48 incidents in 2006 to date. allow for an uninterrupted cycle of healing and repair within 8 of these calls have been late night calls (between 11PM & 7AM) & you, for life. 12 have been weekday, work time calls (between 7AM & 5PM Mon- day thru Friday). In fact, the best kept health secret is that healing comes from within, not from the “outside-in” as is the current conventional Noteworthy Incidents: We were dispatched to a very bad work- understanding of health. The “outside-in” way of thinking is ing residential structure fire this month on 1/19/06 in Richland best exemplified by the growing number of drug and surgical Township. We responded to a carbon monoxide alarm activa- interventions for almost every health problem imaginable. tion with 191 PPM Carbon Monoxide present on Middle Road This in turn has led to adverse drug events, which have become in Hampton this month. one of the leading causes of death in this country. The Hardt Road long term road closure will begin on March 1. In a society inundated with misleading information regarding Career Milestones This Month: Jerry Wittmer responded to how best to manage their health problems, it is no wonder we his 3000th career fire call this month. are seeing this alarming trend. A simple change in our under- Training: In house training this month: standing of how best to achieve and maintain optimal health is 1/17 (bloodborne pathogens, hepatitis B, & infectious diseases) critical to our future as a healthy and productive society. Chi- 2/7 (equipment familiarization). Allegheny County Fire Acad- ropractic care is the safest and most sophisticated approach to emy: 6 members (David Hoburg, Rick Wauchter, David Prim- restoring and maintaining proper function of the spine and rose, Mary Primrose, Tina Cook, & John Kuss) attended the nervous system. With Chiropractic as your primary health care water safety awareness class this month. David & Mary Prim- choice, you can optimize that natural ability that we all have to rose are attending the 16 hour Safety Officer class and Seth get well and stay well.

Colyer, Brad King, & Nathan Foster are attending the new es- At Health First Chiropractic our purpose is to provide the sentials of firefighting class. highest quality of care and education toward optimal health

Board of Directors and healing for as many families as possible. Dr. Domenic Line Officers Elected -2006: Elected -2006: Febbraro is a Pittsburgh native who attended the University of

David Hoburg-Fire Chief Stanley Kochan-Chairman Pittsburgh and Life University, School of Chiropractic, in At- Rick Wauchter-1st Assistant Chief lanta Georgia, where he received his doctorate in 1996. He nd Jerry Wittmer Adam Millstein-2 Assistant Chief Mary Primrose maintains a family wellness practice in Hampton Township, David Primrose-Captain-Station #1 David Primrose providing both pain management and corrective spinal care. John Schwend-Captain-Station #2 John Kuss Jerry Wittmer-Lieutenant Art Hahn Rob Balsamo-Lieutenant David Eversole-Lieutenant Officers Appointed By Chief: Chris Wise-Lieutenant Rob Balsamo-Training Officer Mario DeIuliis-Lieutenant Tina Cook-Assistant Training Officer Mary Primrose-Safety Officer Administrative Officers Elected -2006: Line Officers-Assistant Safety Officers Loyal Allman-Fuel Engineer Stanley Kochan-President David Hotovec-Engineer Station John Kuss-Vice President #1Paul Satzger-Engineer Station #2 Al Hahn-Financial Secretary Mike Benca-Assistant Engineer Jerry Wittmer-Treasurer Anthony Piovesan-Assistant Engineer Mary Primrose- Josh Rosensteel-Assistant Engineer Recording Secretary Andy Zeis-Assistant Engineer 11

A Cordial Welcome to the West Side Hot Dog Shoppe

4706 Route 8 * Gibsonia, PA 15044 * 412-487-4749 Start with our own blended hot dogs, a In addition, the “HDS” (Hot Dog Shoppe) considered as that, even though it’s served “West Side Sauce” that consists of 39 in- features comfortable seating for families & fast” gredients, and other favorite toppings, the individuals, big screen TV’s to catch that all “We started with a blank space” says CEO freshest bread products important event, & the best food around. & President Ted Latimer, who, spent the around, and a complete With a full menu that covers appetizers, majority of his career as an automotive menu of other favorite salads, burgers, sandwiches, polish & Ital- engineer with Ford Motor Company, and ® lunch and dinner selec- ian sausage, Philly Cheese Steak, the also owns an engineering firm that acts as a tions, and what do you “world’s best fries”, chili and soups, as well consultant to companies like, Ford, GM, have? “The West Side Hot Dog Shoppe”! as daily specials, and the ever popular Hot Chrysler, GE, Lockheed, Maytag, Kohler Located in the Hampton Plaza, (4706 Route Dog, the West Side Hot Dog Shoppe is a and General Dynamics, among others. “It 8) in the space that used to be the “Dollar full-fledged dining experience. “We don’t sure has taken a while to get the doors open, Store”, the West Side Hot Dog Shoppe fea- really call this “fast-food” says owners’, the but we believe the extra attention to detail tures both dine-in and carry-out facilities. Latimer family. “It’s just too good to be has been worth it. Our goal is to utilize our knowledge and experience in “big” business to grow the West Side Hot Dog Shoppe locally, region- ally & nationally” says Mr. Latimer. The new store in Allison Park, since it’s so big, will also act as a commissary/warehouse to support the other local expansion stores in the Pittsburgh area. “Our target is 12 Corporate owned stores around town, with other franchises becom- ing available soon with full Corpo- rate support. Since we trademark & patent all of our original recipes, we assure our customers of a unique taste experience”. “This is a place that’s 25 years in the mak- ing and we want ALL of our cus- tomers to be satisfied beyond all expectations”. The West Side Hot Dog Shoppe will initially be open 7 days a week from 11am – 10pm. The plan now is to begin opening for a full breakfast menu around Memo- rial Day. “We will also be offer- ing our take-out “tailgate/picnic” packages with a cooler with your favorite NFL/MLB/NHL team logo to take home”. • New Returned Scratch & Reservations are not necessary, but Dent Sales you may call ahead for take-out orders at 412-487-4749 or e-mail your order to: • Discounts of 50% - 80% [email protected] off List Prices So, for a perfect place for a quick lunch or dinner, take in a game, a one-stop location for take-out on a • All Major Manufacturers busy day or to satisfy your co- worker’s or business get-together needs, it’s a great and inexpensive place for everyone. Give it a try, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. Grand Opening is scheduled on March 1st!

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Library Corner STOP IN THE LIBRARY AND MEET SUZANNA wide program aimed at bringing communi- By Roberta Schwarzbach ties together for stimulating discussions he next time you are in the Hampton to the North Hills. As Library Director, and generating new ideas. This year’s T Library, Suzanna Krispli would love Suzanna acts as a “jack of all trades”. She book is The Kite Runner by Khaled for you to stop in and say hello. Suzanna is will oversee every aspect of the library Hosseini. A children’s book has been the new Library Director at the Hampton from budgeting, programming, and collec- added this year to involve the younger gen- Library and she has only been on the job tion development. She is already involved eration in activities and fun surrounding the for two weeks. She is already “very ex- in an exciting project, thanks to a grant book Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse. An- cited about the opportunities here” and recently received from PPG Industries. other book, Fish by L.S. Matthews, for added that she feels the “community center The $2500 grant is to be used for new chil- ages 10 and up. makes for a great relationship between dren’s books and Suzanna feels that the Although very busy with her new job, Suz- people of the community and the library.” library might be able to receive close to anna does find time to relax with her hus- She believes that circulation and registra- 250 new titles. She is working on a list now band and two cats. tion for library cards has increased since and hopes to include some popular titles She enjoys scrap the library’s move to the community cen- that had previously been missing from the booking, singing in ter. She foresees this trend continuing and library. She will also be working hard on the church choir, is thrilled to be a part of it. National Library Week coming up in April. and playing with Suzanna grew up in Brighton Heights and Many activities will be planned for the her three nieces has 10 years of library experience. Her whole family including the possibility of who live close by. career has included time at the Northern some very special guests. She also describes Tier Library where she started and now “One Book One Community” is another herself as an “avid feels like she has come full circle returning program to keep your eyes on. It is county Steeler fan”.

Change Your World @ the Library! Come celebrate National Library Week April 2 -8 at the Hampton Com- munity Library. Every day we will be celebrating!

Come Hungry! Tuesday through Friday we will be hosting an Open House from 10-1! Join us for coffee and pastries. Get a library card! Join the Friends of the Library, Surf the Web or see the latest in Recorded Books Downloadable Audios that can be loaded onto your home pc for FREE!

Get Involved! Join in the One Book, One Community Book Discussions that will be hosted on April 5, 2006 at 1:30pm and April 6, 2006 at 6:30pm. The book that the entire county will be buzzing about is Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Join us for some lively discussion and good food.

Catch the Cat! On Saturday, April 8, 2006 The Cat in the Hat will be presenting a spe- cial Dr. Seuss program for ages 4-8 at 1:00pm. Thing One and Thing Two will be on hand and Green Eggs and Ham may be popping up as well! Registration is required and begins March 21, 2006.

Stop by during the week for our Love My Library Coloring Contest and other great surprises!

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Entertainment Upcoming Events/Mark Your Calendar The Final Winter Family Movie Night for 2006 Easter Celebration at Coventry Square is Scheduled at the Community Center

The March feature is “The Incredibles” which is Fun for the entire family! scheduled for Friday, March 17th and is free of Activities include: charge! You are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase various items at the refresh- Face Painting * Hay rides * Petting Zoo ment counter. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and & Much More! show time is 7:30 p.m. in the Great Room. When: Saturday, April 8 Where: Coventry Square Shopping Center St. Ursula Tuesday Bingo Time: Noon –3:00 p.m. Rain or shine Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early birds at 7 pm. Early Bird Jackpot and Magic Number Games—Pay $60 and $500 Jackpot. $15 Admission. Co-Sponsored by Coventry Square and the Hampton Town- ship Department of Community Services If you have an event coming up and want to let the residents know, let us know and we will pass along the information! Babysitter's Training The Hampton News: (American Red Cross)

Phone: 412-818-6491 Gain the valuable skills and attitudes needed to become a Fax: 724-449-6068 great care provider. In this fun, interactive 1-day course, Email: [email protected] you will receive training in essential care giving and deci-

th sion making while building confidence, responsibility and 7 Annual Pittsburgh Walk for Autism leadership skills. This class is a must for upcoming baby- Research Kickoff Luncheon sitters. Each student will receive a babysitting book and Friday, March 24, 2006 at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm an American Red Cross Babysitters Training Certificate. Heinz Field East Club Lounge Cost: FREE Bring a bag lunch and drink.

NAAR and Autism Speaks present this free Location: Hampton Community Center- event to anyone interested in participating in the Activity, Room II upcoming Walk for Autism Research to be held Date: Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Heinz Field in the Spring of 2006. Come join Time: 9 am – 5 pm us at this motivational event to learn how to Ages: 11 – 15 years old build a successful team! For more information, Cost: $55.00 per person contact Beth Whitehouse at 412.487.6851 or email [email protected] Registration Deadline: April 24, 2006 Minimum: 10; Maximum: 30

GO FOR 40! Early Bird Pass for 2006 Summer Swim Following the success of the Go For 40 seminars attended by about 200 Available to Hampton Residents parents at the elementary and mid- through April 30, 2006 dle schools, an additional session is • Pool will be open on Saturday, scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, at May 27, 2006 at noon 9:30 a.m. in the High School audito- • May 28 & 29 pool will open rium. Regardless of ages, or the noon to 8:00 p.m. (open swim grade levels of their children, only) Hampton parents are invited to Go • June 3 & 4 pool CLOSED due to for 40 to learn proven techniques to swim meet increase their students' grade point • When school is in session, pool average. Go for 40 introduces par- hours -3:00-8:00 pm ents to 40 positive experiences and qualities that young people need to Pre-School Parents Invited for grow to be healthy, caring, and re- an Informative Session on Dial 3 sponsible. These developmental assets play a significant role in stu- Parents of pre-school children are dent academic achievement. In fact, invited to learn more about the Dis- Now Booking for Communions, Graduation research reveals that these 40 devel- trict’s administration of DIAL3 Parties, Summer Picnics, and Family Reunions opmental assets appear to have as screening tests to incoming kinder- much or more influence on student gartners at an information session on AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK achievement as other demographic April 6 from 6:15 to 7 p.m. at Poff Elementary School. DIAL3 items Homemade Soup * Daily Specials factors and school reform strategies. The program is free and parents of assess developmental skills that are * GREAT DELI SANDWICHES * SNACKS * the foundation for academic learning Hours: Mon. 11-3 Tue.-Fri 11-7 Sat. 11-2 Closed Sunday students from kindergarten to grade 12 are encouraged to attend. and consists of five screening areas. 14

Classified Section Local Financial Advisor Receives National Recognition RED BARN THEATER—AUDITIONS for the Red Barn 2006 Season will be held at Hampton Municipal Building, Gibsonia financial advisor, Richard P. Sabo has been awarded McCully road on March 11th & 12th from 1:00—5:00 p.m. professional designation as a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC). This action was taken by the International Association of Productions for the season: TALK RADIO by Eric Bo- Registered Financial Consultants, a non-profit educational and gosian, APARTMENT 3A by Jeff Daniels, ANGELS FALL professional organization established in 1984. The coveted RFC by Lanford Wilson, FULL MOON by Norman Krasna and the designation is presented to financial advisors who meet seven cri- Pittsburgh Premiere, THE O’CONNOR GIRLS by Katie For- teria: Education, Examination, Experience, Ethics, Financial Li- gette. censure, Conduct and Continuing Professional Education. The No appointment necessary. Please bring resume and headshot. mission of the international organization is: "Financial profession- Questions, please call 412-364-2483. als dedicated to helping people do a better job of spending, saving, investing, insuring and planning." A Registered Financial Con- sultant must maintain very high professional and ethical standards, House for Sale Hampton Twp. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 plus certify the completion of a minimum of 40 hours of relevant bath, Jacuzzi, Skylight, ceramic tile, hardwood floors, carpet, continuing education each year. According to the organizations crown molding, immaculate condition, In-ground heated pool, chairman, Edwin P. Morrow, RFC, "In a society and economy of lots of extras $229,900 Must See! www.owners.com rapid change it is essential that a financial advisor be engaged in a 3161 Mohawk Drive, Phone# 724-444-0964. continuous quest for knowledge and skills in order to properly serve the public." Richard P. Sabo has been engaged in financial services since 1992 and is locally associated with the firm of Money Concepts Interna- Girl Scout Cookies tional. Individuals interested in learning more are available!! about personal financial services may call 724- 443-5720 and request a free information 2nd & 3rd Grade packet. It is also the firm's policy to offer a no- Poff Brownie Troop #56 obligation interview to individuals wishing to has cookies for sale! consider using their professional services.

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The National Education Association celebrates “Read Across America” on Thursday, March 2, 2006.

Read Across America honors Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Suess (March 2,1904- September 24, 1991)

Reading Specialist, Terri Hub- Family Discounts Available bell supports this day at Poff Elementary School by asking the students to wear RED & WHITE. The students will do many activities in their class- rooms.

4156 Kenneth Drive Join in by reading to your chil- dren on March 2nd or stop Gibsonia, PA 15044 over to the library and relax 724-444-7750 with a good book!

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Happy 100 Years North Pittsburgh! (Continued from page 1) (winners will be notified by mail)

Let’s go back to November 1, 1906, when North Pittsburgh Tele- phone Company was chartered. The original townships included in the charter were Adams, Cranberry and Middlesex in Butler County, Franklin, Hampton, Indiana, Marshall, McCandless, Pine Richland, and West Deer in Allegheny County. The company incorporators were R.M. Gibson and Frederick Burki of Gibso- nia, Ross Glasgow of Bakerstown, James McIntyre of West Deer, E.M. Baker of Valencia, John Logan of Pine, and J. Calvin Ken- nedy of Mars. They held their first meeting on November 17, and promptly elected Gibson the President. They were paid $3.00 per day, but only for actual time spent on the company’s behalf. They were also compensated for the use of their horses and wagon, used to make repairs.

In 1917, the world was at war and this created a large demand for coal, and as a result, NPT installed another telephone exchange in Curtisville to serve the residents. Also, NPT modernized by pur- chasing a new Model “T” truck to replace the horse and wagon that was used to service the telephone lines. After the war, the (412) 487-4626 demand escalated and growth continued for North Pittsburgh Telephone. War once again played a part in the development. “State Inspections” The WWII delayed the construction of a new building because of the shortage of construction materials and it did not begin until 1945. Then new buildings in Wexford and Criders Corners were built at the same time.

North Pittsburgh Telephone became the first independent tele- phone company in Western Pennsylvania to join the Nation-Wide Toll Dialing System in 1949. In 1953 to 1962, NPT enjoyed its greatest period of growth since its inception. The company grew to 140 employees, almost 1000 shareholders and had 19,350 telephones in service. The pace of technology developed quickly and moved onward.

In 1976, the nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s invention and NPT embarked on a multi-year, multi-million dollar conversion from the old electro-mechanical switching processes, to state of the art electronic switching tech- nology.

In 1979, NPT had become involved in a profitable sideline: sell- ing common supplies and equipment (cables, test-sets, jacks, etc.) to other independent telephone companies in Pennsylvania. It did very well and started a separate company to sell phone equipment and supplies. Along with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning their 4th Super Bowl, Penn Telecom was formed. A contest was held to form a logo, by 1980, PTI had added the Business System Divi- sion and switched gears in 1982 to the long-distance arena with D.A.R.T service. In 1985, North Pittsburgh Systems was formed, and in 1995 the company purchased the internet service provider Pinnatech, Inc., which would become Nauticom Internet Ser- vices.

Today, North Pittsburgh Systems, Inc. companies are still grow- ing, still expanding their horizons, and still meeting the changes and challenges they face with creativity and resolve. They remain committed to their simple goal of providing the best possible telecommunication products and services to their customers at a reason- able cost. Thanks again North Pittsburgh! 16