The Hampton News
February 2017
From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA
Vol. 11 No. 10
An Unselfish Act of Bravery
by Diane Prem
A
t a Hampton Township meeting
held on January 25th, Hampton
Township Council President Victor Son commended three extraordinary
citizens for their bravery and quick action,
presenting Samantha Boucher, Richard
Durst and Andy Spiker with Recognition
Certificates. Last October they saved the
life of a car crash victim by pulling her out
of her burning vehicle. Son said, “It’s rare
these days that someone would put their
life and safety in danger for the benefit of
trying to help someone else, let alone save
their life.”
The accident victim was Michelle Con(Continued on page 19)
Left to right: Samantha Boucher, Richard Durst, Andy Spiker and Council President Victor Son.
Middle School Finishes
Strong in Lego League
Robotics Tournament
by Tina Harper
th
th
On January 6 & 7 , the Hampton Middle
School Robocruisers competed at La Roche
College in a First Lego League (FLL) Championship Tournament, earning third place for robot performance in the Scholastic Division of 36
teams and second place in the innovative solutions category. Also, the Robocruisers earned
second place in robot performance during a
scrimmage in December at Aquinas Academy.
FLL teams include 10 members in grades 4-8
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A Taste Of Hampton
This 21-and-over event begins at
6:30
p.m. Tickets are $25/person or $45/
by Gail Scott
couple and include the concert, dancing,
The township is hosting an exciting
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new event this year called "A Taste of
Hampton" on Saturday, February 11 at the
Community Center. Get your ticket today!
Local band Austin Drive will perform
Police Log ...................................... 3
and there will be food from an assortment
of many area businesses, including the
Real Estate ..................................... 4
North Park Clubhouse, Pasquale's Pizza, A
Library News.............................. 6-7
Sweet Morsel Bakery, Just 8 Deli, WagSports ........................................ 9-14
ner's Deli and more. The food choices are
Volunteer Fire Department........ 16
delicious and plentiful and there will be
Current Events ............................ 18
wine from Narcisi Winery and beer from
Bone Doc's Brewhouse, brewed by HampHelp Wanted ............................... 19
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resident Brian Hamlin!
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What’s Inside
Pinewood
Derby
by Gail Scott
and in the end, some races are
between just 2 cars. This years'
winners were Alex Mitterer (1st
place), Alex Fulmer (2nd place),
Cub Scout Pack #195
held their annual Pinewood Derby in January
and it was an exciting day
for all involved. The boys
look forward to the Pinewood Derby race each
year and they all say it is
one of their favorite pack
events.
The cub scouts each
build their own car for the
race. Parents help with the
power tools, but the boys
design their own car by
themselves. The scouts are
in grades 1 to 5 and most
in Pack #195 are from
Hampton.
The race was held at
St. Catherine of Sweden
church on January 21st.
The race starts off with
competitors racing in 6
lanes. Cars are eliminated
Why We Need Cholesterol
for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the number 1 cause of
death in America, averaging one death every 40 seconds. To combat the disease,
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strongly limiting dietary cholesterol to
maintain a healthy ticker. However, the
TRUE cause of heart disease may be the
opposite of what conventional medicine has
been claiming for years. In fact, the real
issue may not be excess cholesterol in the
body, but rather a cholesterol deficiency
problem. Say what?
You see, cholesterol is a fatty substance
found in every cell in the body, vital for
healthy hormones, cognition, digestion and
overall cellular function. The body manufactures cholesterol (mostly in the liver) and
without it we wouldn’t be alive. Consuming
cholesterol is, therefore, crucial to your
healthiest self and a strong heart. BUT not
all cholesterol is created equal. Choosing
healthy sources of cholesterol is of utmost
importance, some of which include coldwater fatty fish (sardine, mackerel), pastured egg yolks and organic coconut products. So, ditch the egg-white omelets and
salads with low-fat dressing, and celebrate
.
and Matthew Zegar (3rd place). will move on to race at RegionThe older boys in boy scout als at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall
troop #195 helped with the der- against other local packs.
by on race day. The winners
Photo by Ed Adams Photography
Left to right: Alex Mitterer, Alex Fulmer and Matthew Zegar
with the following delicious chocolate pudding loaded with healthy cholesterol.
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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 twenty-two 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 15th, 2016—December 23rd, 2016.
Theft from Vehicle
On January 18, 2017 at 5:23 p.m., Hampton Township officers responded to a business on Wildwood Road for a theft from a
vehicle report. Upon arrival, the responding officers were advised
that an individual had forced entry into two locked vehicles in the
parking lot by breaking through windows. Multiple items of value
were taken.
Residents are encouraged to refrain from leaving items of
value in plain view in unattended vehicles.
Drug Arrest
On January 4, 2017 at 10:06 p.m., a Hampton Township officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Turner Road, after
observing multiple traffic violations. While investigating the traffic stop, the operator was found to be in possession of drugs and
paraphernalia.
On January 4, 2017 at 2:23 a.m., a Hampton Township officer
observed a vehicle traveling on Route 8, which was unable to
maintain its lane of travel. The officer initiated a traffic stop on
the vehicle and, upon making contact with the operator, observed
signs of impairment. After failing to complete field sobriety tests,
the operator was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI.
On January 5, 2017 at 11:56 p.m., Hampton Township officers were dispatched to Route 8 in response to an individual who
was reported to be smoking marijuana in their vehicle. An officer
was able to intercept the vehicle in question and observed a traffic
violation. A traffic stop was then conducted on Harts Run Road,
and contact was made with the driver, who showed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI, possession of drugs, and possession of paraphernalia.
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A NOTE FROM THE HAMPTON NEWS
As The Hampton News continues to strive to bring
you informative and interesting stories, we also continue to
welcome your ideas and input. Without the generous business owners’ help, we would not be able to provide our
newsletter on a monthly basis. Please support the business
owners that help us provide you with this publication!
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Editor: Deb Brady
Freelance Writers: Gail Scott, Diane Prem, Tina Harper &
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Photo by John Harper
HMS First Lego League team, Robocruisers at LaRoche College. Team members include (front) Sammy Sidhu, Sean McGinnis, Austin Smith, (back) Katie Harper, Lauren
Graff, Audrey Brienza, Tori DePasquale, Amiya Johnson, Taylor Blair.
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who work together on the annual theme and compete in the following: 1) Robot: designing, building, and programming a Lego Mindstorm EV3
robot to perform missions/tasks, 2) Project/
Innovation: research and present solutions to a
problem related to the theme, and 3) Core Values:
demonstrating virtues like teamwork and problem
solving.
This year’s theme, “Animal Allies,” focused
on our furry, feathered, and finned friends. The
project mission concentrated on making our interactions with animals better, considering endangered, verge of extinction, and overpopulation.
The Robocruisers’ research included a teleconference with Margie Marks, the curator of Education
Conservation at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
The team agreed the best way to solve the imbalance of species was to educate elementary youth
through a game they created on Scratch, a computer program. The game makes youth aware of
the situation and inspires them to take action to
help animals.
Ms. Cohen, impressed with her team’s performance, remarked, “The Robocruisers worked
extremely well together and their teamwork was
awesome this year! They also incorporated sensors this year which was a major feat.”
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tiple signs of impairment. The operaPolice Log
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operator was found to be in possession tor was also found to be in possession
of drugs and paraphernalia.
of paraphernalia, and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI.
Vehicle Accident/DUI Arrest
On January 8, 2017 at 4:33 a.m.,
Hampton Township officers were dispatched to Middle Road at Wildwood
Extension, for a single vehicle accident involving the operator fleeing the
scene on foot. The operator was reported to be walking down Middle
Road towards Cedar Ridge Road. Officers were able to locate the individual in question, who showed signs of
impairment. The operator failed to
complete field sobriety tests and was
placed under arrest for suspicion of
DUI. The vehicle had crashed into a
guide rail and was towed from the
scene.
On January 1, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.,
Hampton Township officers were advised by dispatch to be on the lookout
for a vehicle that was reported to be
driving erratically on Route 8. A
Hampton Township officer was able
to locate the car in question, and observed multiple traffic violations prior
to initiating a traffic stop on Route 8.
The operator was unable to perform
field sobriety tests and was placed
under arrest for suspicion of DUI.
Suspicious Person
On January 2, 2017 at 12:49 p.m.,
Hampton Township officers were dispatched to East Hardies Road for a
DUI Arrest
report of an elderly person walking in
On December 29, 2016 at 11:46 the area who appeared to be confused.
p.m., a Hampton Township officer Upon arrival, officers located the indiinitiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on vidual, who was found to have AlzheiDuncan Avenue. Upon speaking with
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Very Ready Alphabet Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Now thru May 9th
Cultivate a love for the library as we travel the world of the Alphabet! This storytime will be filled with stories, music and activities! While designed for 3 -5 year olds, all ages are welcome! Registration is appreciated!
Library News
3101 McCully Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-684-1098
www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
It’s Time for Winter Book Bingo!
Adults warm up your winter at the library! Beginning February
1st pick up your bingo card and start playing! Read books listed
on the Book Bingo squares. Each book counts for only one
square. For each book you read, enter a drawing for a chance to
win a $25 gift card. When you have five squares in a row
(across, down, or diagonally) you’ve made a BINGO! For every one BINGO get an additional 5 raffle tickets! Book Bingo
ends on March 31st, 2017.
Each person may only complete one BINGO card.
Miss Mousie’s Alphabet Adventures!!
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Now thru May 10 th
Caregivers 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! This lapsit storytime will focus on building pre-literacy
skills through stories, songs and interactive play, Make new
friends for both you and your baby! Ages newborn thru 3 years
old. Registration is appreciated!
Pint Sized Picassos!
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Now thru May 11th
This program combines stories with art and is designed for fun
and mess for little artists ages 4 through 6 years of age! Please
dress in clothes they may get “messy!” Registration is required and space is limited! Please note, that due to the
unique nature of this program, your child must be registered to
participate in the “art part.”
“Soup”erbowl Crop! All Day Scrapbooking!
Friday, February 10th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come join the fun all day as we have a “Souper” Bowl time
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Library
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creating scrapbook pages and completing books. Make it a new
years’ resolution to finish all of last year’s scrapbooks!
$20.00 to cover the cost of supplies, drinks and food. There will
be giveaways and prizes too! Registration Required!
Murder by the Book! A Mystery Book Club!
Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, By John LeCarre.
Books available at the library.
Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!
Betty’s Book Buzz
Thursday, Feb.16th , 1:00 p.m.
Join Betty as she gives her opinions, (both good and bad) about
Night Fall, By Nelson DeMille.
Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Make new friends, meet new books!
Cooks-N-Books: What’s for Dinner! 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 23rd - Dump Dinners!
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. Here’s what to do…
1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library that has a
recipe that fits the region.
2) Cook 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.
Color Me Calm: A Coloring Program for Adults!
Fridays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Stressed? Looking for a fun, easy way to beat the winter blues
after the holiday craziness? Join us for Adult Coloring! Did you
know? The meditative process in coloring has proven to calm the
mind, lessen anxiety and bring a sense of peace. Try it out for
yourself! Coloring pages and pencils will be provided or bring
your own.
News and Views!
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
No winter doldrums here at the library! Join local author and journalist Gerry K. Smith for a lively exchange of news and opinions!
Topics include the inauguration of a new administration to global
chaos to local issues such as taxes and the price of gas!
Stay informed! All are welcome!
American Girl Doll Island Sleepover!
Friday, February 24th, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Beat winter boredom and join us for a tropical themed sleepover!
Wear your pjs and bring your dolls for this island party! The dolls
will sleep over in the library, but you can join us the next morning
for donuts at 10am! All dolls are welcome to the party! Ages 5 -9.
Registration fee: $2.00
SAVE THE DATE for TRIVIA!
5th Annual Hampton Community Library Trivia Night!
Friday, March 31st
(Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System not required!)
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m. Program
ends at 9:30 p.m.
Assemble your own team, or let us put one together for you that
night. $15/person,
(8 people/table). Test your general trivia knowledge! Will
Team T.A.P. (The Awesome People) hold on to the title this
year or is Queen Elizabeth’s Court ready to do battle?!? Perhaps your team will surprise them all!
Please note this is an adult program.
Space is limited; Registration required.
2017 Chess Tournament!
Hampton Community Library will be hosting the 2017 CHESS
TOURNAMENT sponsored by Pittsburgh Chess Club on Saturday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. Registration has started!
Space is limited. Ages 6 through 12. Please register in person
since the application requires a signature.
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Competitive Cheer is Flying High
been building their competitive teams for decades. “We were excitby Laura Evans ed to place first at WPIALs and third in the entire state,” Meghan
Stephany, team captain, said. Meghan is a senior and has been on
he Hampton High School Competitive Cheerleading Team is the team since it was formed. “Looking back at the team since we
having a great start to the new year. The team recently took began four years ago, it’s crazy to see how far we’ve come and how
first place at the WPIAL Competitive Spirit Championship. much we’ve improved. I couldn’t be more proud of how hard our
Then, they went on
team has worked to
to place 3rd at the
get to where we are
State
Championtoday.” The team
ship in Hershey on
will be heading to
January 21st. Over
the UCA National
forty teams qualiCheerleading Comfied to compete in
petition being held
the Small Varsity
in Orlando, Florida
division at Hershey.
in
mid-February.
This group of tal“We wouldn’t have
ented athletes is
made it this far
very proud to have
without the dedicaplaced third, sepation of our coach
rated by a small
Amanda and the
margin from the
support
of
the
first and second
school and our parplace finishers.
ents.” Meghan addThe Hampton
ed.
competitive cheerCompetitive
leading team is still
cheerleading is one
in its infancy. This
of the few sports
Photo by Rachael Schafer
is only their fourth
that runs almost
year in the prothroughout the enThe 2016-2017 members of the Competitive Cheer Team: Front row: Olivia Berarducci,
gram. They were up
tire school year.
Ashley Berg, Jaidyn Lang, Amber Milchak, Rhiannon Rutkowski, Eyssa Evans and Meghan
against
other
The girls start pracStephany. Back row: Jordan Fink, Morgan Bondi, Casey Lux, Coach Amanda Kerestes,
schools that have
Vienna Howat, Brooke Weeks, Ally Weeks and Jordan McMillen.
ticing in May and
then attend various
camps in the summer to form their routine, which is a combination
of tumbling, stunting, dancing and cheering for school spirit. They
practice four to five days a week and participate in sideline cheer at
all the Hampton football and basketball games in addition to attending competitions. When asked about the grueling schedule and time
commitment, Morgan Bondi and Ally Weeks, also seniors, agreed,
T
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Zweygardt Looks
for Success with
Hampton Swim
Team
“Splash!” That’s the sound
of new Hampton swim coach
Morgan Zweygardt diving into
her first season with the Hampton boys and girls. Not only will
Coach Zweygardt lead the high
school team to what we hope
will be a championship season,
but she is also coaching the
Hampton Dolphins, the team of
year-round swimmers in which
kids of all ages may compete.
Coach Zweygardt, 27, has
recently moved to Pittsburgh
from Jacksonville, Florida. Born
in South Dakota, the young and
spirited coach spent her college
years at Duquesne University,
where she was a competitive
swimmer herself, participating in
the backstroke events including
the 100, 200, and the relay.
Her Dolphins have recently
been experiencing a bit of trou-
ble, losing their January meets to North Allegheny and to North Hills. When asked why
they have had a hard time finding success early
in the season, coach Zweygardt provided a
confident response. “Our year-round swimmers have been participating in all events. [I
plan to] focus my swimmers on their specialized event, giving them time to train harder for
what they are best at.”
This game plan will take effect immediately, as the Hampton swim teams get ready for
their February meets, and gear up for WPIAL
and hopefully state championships.
WPIALs are held at the University of Pittsburgh, and they run March 2 nd and 3rd. This
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Police Log
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mer's disease and had wandered away from their residence.
The responding officer transported the individual back to
their residence where they were released into the care of a
relative.
Vehicle Rollover
On January 6, 2017 at 6:03 a.m., Hampton Township
officers were dispatched to Wildwood Road Extension, near
Middle Road, for a single vehicle rollover accident. The operator stated that the accident occurred when an oncoming vehicle entered their lane of travel, causing them to swerve off
of the roadway and onto an embankment. The operator had
been able to get out of the overturned vehicle on their own,
and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Vehicle Accident
On January 4, 2017 at 11:56 a.m., Hampton Township
officers responded to West Hardies Road, at Richland Road,
for a vehicle over an embankment. Upon arrival, officers
made contact with the operator, who was not injured. The
operator stated that they were attempting to make the turn
onto Richland Road, when they lost control of their vehicle
and went through a guide rail and over the embankment. The
vehicle was towed from the scene.
On January 8, 2017 at 7:19 p.m., Hampton Township
officers responded to Route 8 for a two vehicle accident. The
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Dawgs Take Tournament
Championship
The Butler Valley Dawgs ADM Red
Team from the Frozen Pond of Pittsburgh
in Valencia traveled to RMU Neville Island Sports Complex just after Christmas
to play in the Nutcracker Ice Hockey
Tournament. The Dawgs Red Team is
made up of kids from Hampton Township,
Pine Richland, Mars, Shaler, Butler, and
surrounding communities. The team battled hard, defeating the Lil 66er’s Yellow
team, and the RMU Team, but then suffered a tough loss to Mt. Lebanon. With a
record of 2 and 1 the Dawgs advanced to
the semi-finals where they defeated the Lil
66er’s Red team to advance to the Championship game on Wednesday, December
28th against the Pittsburgh Predators. It
was a tight battle through the first period
and midway through the second but the
Dawgs wouldn’t be denied. They rallied
ahead to defeat the Predators 9-3. The
Butler Valley Dawgs ADM Red Team
were crowned Tournament Champions.
The Dawgs consisted of Brayden Bianco,
Coltyn Povlik, Adam Goul, Anna Hutton,
Blake Toback, Brady Wilson, Jackson
Fox, Jake Golebiewski, Jameson Halin,
Logan Brown, and Xavier Bossola. Head
Coach Neil Bozzola, Coaches, Troy Wilson, Steve Hutton, Brian Fox, and team
manager Leanne Hutton.
Nominate a Positive Athlete
Positive Athlete Pittsburgh is a movement by high-character professional athletes tied to Pittsburgh professional and collegiate sports teams
to celebrate young athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances,
give back to their communities, or have an infectious attitude that positively affects those around them. Positive Athlete Pittsburgh believes it
is crucial to begin shaping the futures of young athletes for life skills
beyond athletic competition, and to reward positivity in our communities.
Visit www.hamptonathletics.org to nominate an athlete.
The deadline to nominate an athlete is March 31st, 2017.
Hampton Talbot Baseball Boosters Present:
NIGHT at the RACES
Saturday, February 11, 2017 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Catered Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Races Start at 7:15
Place: Hampton Volunteer Fire Hall on Duncan Ave.
Admission $20 per person or $35 per couple
(Includes a catered buffet dinner and beverages)
B.Y.O.B—Must be 21 to attend
Our craftsmanship is on display in:
 Retail locations all over the United States & Cana-
da, including a Flagship store in Times Square
 Several schools, banks and Laundromats in the
Pittsburgh area
 Executive offices in Warrendale & Pittsburgh
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Defibrillators Donated to
Hampton Sport Facilities
by David Bianco
Maureen Knapp was a loving wife and
proud mother who like many parents, traveled
weekly to a local athletic field to watch her
daughters play sports and in this case softball.
But on one particular day, sadly, she would fall
victim to sudden cardiac arrest. SCA strikes
325,000 people annually in the United States and
most do not survive the event. SCA
doesn’t
discriminate! With lay responders learning CPR
and AED’s being deployed in athletic complexes
and public locations, we can help combat SCA.
Maureen’s family decided to take action to
hopefully help prevent this from happening to
other families. They held a fundraiser at the
North Park Boathouse to raise money, with the
intention of purchasing and donating AED units
to local athletic complexes so they could then
have heart safe facilities.
They raised enough money to purchase and
donate 14 automated external defibrillators to
ballfields throughout Allegheny County, and
locations in Butler and Westmoreland as well.
Hampton Athletic Association and Hampton
Soccer Clubs are just two of many recipients of
their generous donation. Their units will be
placed at the two locations in Hampton Township’s McCully Complex.
On February 7th, 2017 at 7 p.m. representatives from several locations will come together at
the Hampton Community Center in the adult
lounge to meet members of Maureen’s family.
The event is being coordinated by Maureen’s
sister, Hampton resident Shannon Bucci, and her
family. At this presentation, each site will receive their AED donation. Part of the donation
will also include a gift certificate for people to be
certified in CPR from each location. Each location will also receive an AED cabinet to house
the unit at their complexes so it’s accessible to
the public. There will be folks from Hampton,
Shaler, Pine Richland, Deer Lakes, Plum, Butler,
and others on hand. Anyone is welcome to stop
by and show their support for the Knapp immediate and extended family for their altruistic efforts in combating sudden cardiac arrest.
Sastre Martial Arts Opens
Sastre Martial Arts School opened in July and is located in Hartwood Towne
Center in Glenshaw. They offer classes in Tang Soo Do, MMA, and kickboxing
for all skill levels and ages.
Sastre also offers a class called Little Dragons for kids from ages 3 to 5. Little Dragons introduces children to karate while teaching discipline, developing
confidence, and improving balance and coordination. The school is offering a
new class in kickboxing for women. They have classes in Tang Soo Do (Korean
martial arts) for ages 5 to adult, kickboxing for ages 9 to adult, and MMA for
ages 12 to adult.
Owner and head instructor Master Sastre has been involved in martial arts
for over 24 years. He is a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a black belt in
kickboxing and has had practice in Mixed Martial Arts for many years.
Check out their website for a list of classes. The website is
www.sastremartialarts.com. Prices for the month of February (only) will be
$29.99 for 3 classes in any program.
The school is located at 3990 Saxonburg Boulevard, suite 200, Glenshaw.
Phone # 412-406-7483 and is open from: Monday-Friday 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
and Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30pm.
Stop in today to see the school and watch a class, or call 412-406-7483 with any
questions. Be sure to take advantage of the special price offer for February!
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Cheer
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“We all truly love competing so
the effort is worth it when we get
on the mat and perform a clean
routine.” Morgan added, “We
work hard because we are representing Hampton and want to live
up to our tradition of excellence.”
Similar to football, the sport
of competitive cheerleading is
prone to injuries. This year the
team had to re-arrange their routine multiple times due to different
athletes suffering from a concus-
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sion, a torn Achilles tendon and an
ankle injury to name a few.
Coach Amanda Kerestes commented, “This was one of our
rougher starts to the season, but
the girls all pulled together and
persevered. We’ve got a lot of
talent on this team and I’m feeling
confident they will perform well
at Nationals.” Echoing the team’s
cheer tag line, Ally chimed in,
“We’ve faced many challenges
this year but we’re Talbot
Tough!”
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tion of academic excellence and the quality of the baseball
program. Per NCAA guidelines,
he will officially sign his national
letter of intent in the fall of his
senior year.
At Hampton, Conti lettered as
a freshman and earned the starting
shortstop position as a sophomore. Following his sophomore season, WPIAL AAA
coaches selected him as a first
team all-section infielder.
Conti plays for the Pittsburgh Spikes in the summer
and the Allegheny Pirates during the fall season. He is the
son of Phil and Laine Conti.
NCAA College Commitments
Philip Conti
Philip Conti, a junior at Hampton High School, recently took a
step toward fulfilling his dream of playing Division I college baseball
when he verbally committed to the College of William and
Mary. Conti received interest from nearly a dozen other Division I
schools. He chose William and Mary because of its unique combina-
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Ashley
signed on November
11th, her 18th birthday.
She plans to major in
accounting and minor
in sports management.
Ashley is a catcher
and has played fast
pitch softball since she
was 10 years old. She
plays for the Hampton
High School team and for the Ohio Outlaws travel team.
Ashley is the daughter of Bob and Julie Sheetz.
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Police Log (Continued from page 11)
accident occurred when the operator of one vehicle was stopped
on Route 8, waiting to turn left, and was rear ended by another
vehicle. One vehicle had to be towed from the scene.
accident. The accident occurred when the operator of one vehicle
had their vehicle stopped on the roadway, waiting to make a left
hand turn into a driveway. The operator of the second involved
vehicle failed to stop in time and rear ended the stopped car. One
vehicle had to be towed from the scene due to disabling damOn January 13, 2017 at 5:14 p.m., Hampton Township offic- age. end
ers were dispatched to Route 8, near Duncan Avenue, for a two
vehicle accident. The accident occurred when one operator
was attempting to turn onto Route 8 from a driveway and
collided with an oncoming vehicle. One vehicle had to be
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Division
On January 15, 2017 at 9:39 a.m., Hampton Township
officers responded to Duncan Avenue for a two vehicle
Swim Team
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cordingly.
Already, coach Zweygardt has four girls, two boys,
and all three of her relays qualifying for WPIALs! Lia
Appel, Clare Flanagan, Morgan Stormer, Rosy Oh, and
Lydia Quaglia are among those girls that qualified. Boys
include Brett Scheib and Jack Lindquist. AdrienneWhite
qualified for diving. These athletes will compete at Pitt,
where their success could then lead them to state championships!
In short, coach Zweygardt has a great background for
coaching swimming. She’s putting that talent to the test to
try and lead our very own Hampton swimmers to state
championships! It will be interesting to see how the rest of
this season unfolds.
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North Hampton Volunteer Fire
Monthly Chief John Schwend’s Report
December 2016
Monthly Incident Summary:
Assist EMS
CO Alarm No Ill Effects
Commercial Fire Alarm
Fire Police Detail
Gas Leak / Smell of Gas
Other
Residential Fire Alarm
Residential Structure Fire
Smoke Investigation / Burning Odor
Vehicle Accident No Entrapment
Vehicle Fire
Wires Down / Transformer Problem
Total Incidents for the Month
Total Incidents for 2016
1
2
6
7
1
1
2
2
4
8
1
3
38
367
Noteworthy incidents:
NHVFD was dispatched as mutual aid to the report of fire coming
through the roof of a structure in Richland Twp. Units arrived on
scene to find a structure with fire through the roof and approximately
50% involved. Crews from three departments worked to extinguish
the fire.
NHVFD was dispatched as mutual aid to the report of a chimney fire
with extension into the attic on Christmas morning. Crews arrived
on scene with fire through the roof. The fire was contained to a wall
and a portion of the attic.
New Membership: There is no better way to give back to the community than to become a volunteer firefighter. We can always use
new members who are interested in firefighting, fire police or as
drivers only. There is a place in the department for anyone who is
interested in helping. Please contact an officer at 724-443-5250, or
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Blood Drive Boasts
New All Time Record!
The Hampton High School Blood Drive reached a
record breaking amount of donations last month! As
of print date, the drive processed 306 participants and
collected 279 products! Each unit collected saves 3
lives! The drive helped save 837 lives! It is not too
late to donate. Call 412-364-2426 and mention for
Hampton High School. This blood drive was in honor
of Darran, a kindergarten student at Poff Elementary
battling cancer. The next blood drive in May will honor a student at Wyland Elementary also battling cancer.
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Current Events
Taste of Hampton
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food and 2 drink tickets. There will also
be non-alcoholic beverages available.
The HCA is sponsoring the event with
proceeds going to purchase new swings
for the new Hampton playground that
was dedicated in July, 2016.
Tickets can be purchased at the
Hampton Community Center or by contacting Martha Hunkele at 412-5593966. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Free Throw Contest
All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited
to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus FREE THROW SHOOTING CONTEST on Sunday, February 5th at the
Aquinas Academy Gymnasium 2308
West Hardies Road, Gibsonia. Registration is at 3:30 p.m. The contest starts
at 3:45 p.m followed by finals. Proof of
age and parental consent are required.
For details, contact Mark Staszak from
St. Catherine’s Knights at 412-4804668.
Highpointe at Rebecca, A
Concordia Community, Presents an
Educational Seminar
The public is invited to Concordia at Rebecca
Residence on Thursday or Friday, February 16 th or
17th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for an educational session
and project overview titled “Retirement Community
Living: The Lifestyle.”
Refreshments and valet parking will be available. Registration is required, as seating is limited.
To RSVP, call 724-444-1521 by Thursday, February 9th. Please provide your name, phone number,
which time you plan to attend and how many are in
your group.
The Highpointe at Rebecca Retirement Community is scheduled to open in Aug./Sept. 2017. With
our 6 percent pre-construction discount on the entrance fee, monthly fee and second person fee, now
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PANCAKE DINNER
On Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at EPWORTH
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . Eat in or Take out. Menu: Pancakes &
Sausage and Bacon * Hot or Cold Beverage. Free Will Offering
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Heroes
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nors. As she was driving, something
struck the side of her vehicle, causing
her to hit the guide rail and sent her car
up into the air in a rolling motion. The
vehicle came to rest on its side in the
middle of Route 8 between Harts Run
Road and Clearview Road. Michelle
was trapped. The car started to smoke
and caught on fire. She continuously
honked her horn and cried for help.
Gibsonia resident Samantha Boucher,
29, was traveling southbound. “It was
the scariest thing I have been through. I
didn’t have time to think, I just reacted.”
She first tried to reach the victim
through the driver’s side, but the air bag
had deployed creating a barrier and she
had nothing to cut it with. She ran to the
front and tried to kick in the windshield.
“I had high heels on and couldn’t kick
through the glass. I took off a shoe and
tried with my bare foot… The fire was
burning from the engine block … I
thought I was going to blow up with the
car but I wasn’t going to leave without
her--one way or another. I would have
burned with her in a heartbeat.”
Richard Durst, age 24 and former resident of Hampton, was traveling northbound. He also jumped in to help and
tried to do what needed to be done to
save Michelle. He saw Boucher trying
to kick the windshield, and said she
yelled for help to kick it in. It was safety
glass and wouldn’t break up, so he had
to grab the glass and pull the crumbling
pieces away, sustaining some minor cuts
on his hands and forearms.
Andy Spiker, age 53 and a 1982 Hampton High School graduate and current
Hampton resident, was on his way to his
business, Spiker Construction LLC,
when he saw the glow of the fire on the
road near his shop. Spiker ran to his
truck to get his fire extinguisher but the
flames were too big for it to be effective.
“It was one of the scariest things I ever
did… onlookers were screaming to get
away from the car and the fire was generating a lot of heat … but my inner voice
said I couldn’t leave, even though I knew
it was life threatening.” Spiker and Durst
pulled the victim through the windshield
and guided her to safety. Within seconds,
the whole car was engulfed in flames. The
ambulance arrived, and the driver said that
the victim would not have survived if the
three hadn’t been there.
Durst concluded, “We were all shaky after
wards … it was emotional and it took me a
day or two to process. I wouldn’t hesitate
to do it again though. It didn’t matter who
you were, it was just saving a human life.
It’s refreshing to know that in this day and
age people are still willing to help each
other. That is why I came to get the recognition, so that others can hear that good
things happen.” Spiker added, “If I am
ever in trouble, I want these two with me.”
Help Wanted/Classified
Atria’s Restaurant in Richland is
looking for high school students with
availability to work nights and weekends throughout the school year. We are
looking for students who are eager to
join a positive team and gain work experience in a constructive, fun environment. Apply in person.
For Sale: Brand new unopened
BeatsSolo2 (Bluetooth) wireless headphones, black. $100 (Apple Store SRP
$299). Great deal!
Call Nancy at 412-486-1692.
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