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September 2013 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 8 No. 5 The Hampton News What’s Inside Police Log ...................................... 3 North Hampton Fire Dept. ........... 5 Real Estate ..................................... 6 North Hills Comm. Outreach....... 6 Library News ................................. 8 Chef’s Corner ................................ 9 Sports ...................................... 10-17 Depreciation Lands Museum. .... 19 State Rep. Hal English ................ 20 Current & Upcoming Events 21-22 Classified ...................................... 23 A Local Patriot Returns Home By Gail Scott Will Power Inspiration for September Service by Gina Hussar Six-year-old Will Pilarski was all set to follow in his eight-year-old brother Noah's footsteps this year by entering into his first year of competitive gymnastics. But just over a month ago, when headaches turned out to be much more, his gymnastics path came to an end, at least for now. (Continued on page 15) Two Countries Find Common Ground on the Baseball Diamond As part of the Pony League Friend- ship Tour the Hampton Athletic Associa- tion proudly hosted two Japanese base- ball teams for exhibition games that were played on our high school’s new ball - field. The tour was created to promote friendly relations between the two coun- (Continued on page 14) P off Elementary 2 nd grade students in Marilyn Adams’s class had a spe- cial pen pal in Afghanistan during the 2012-2013 school year. The students wrote cards, letters, and emails to Army Private Connor Green while he was sta- tioned in Afghanistan for eight months. Private Green would write back to the stu- dents and share photographs of his life in the Army and also answer the children’s many questions. Connor is a 2011 Hamp- ton High School graduate. The children had a special treat this August when they got to meet him in person while he was home on leave. Mrs. Adams organized the event at the Poff playground on August 13 th where (Continued on page 23)

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September 2013 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 8 No. 5

The Hampton News

What’s Inside Police Log ...................................... 3

North Hampton Fire Dept. ........... 5

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

North Hills Comm. Outreach ....... 6

Library News ................................. 8

Chef’s Corner ................................ 9

Sports ...................................... 10-17

Depreciation Lands Museum. .... 19

State Rep. Hal English ................ 20

Current & Upcoming Events 21-22

Classified ...................................... 23

A Local Patriot Returns Home By Gail Scott

Will Power Inspiration for September Service

by Gina Hussar

Six-year-old Will Pilarski was all set to

follow in his eight-year-old brother Noah's

footsteps this year by entering into his first year

of competitive gymnastics. But just over a

month ago, when headaches turned out to be

much more, his gymnastics path came to an

end, at least for now.

(Continued on page 15)

Two Countries Find Common Ground on the Baseball Diamond

As part of the Pony League Friend-

ship Tour the Hampton Athletic Associa-

tion proudly hosted two Japanese base-

ball teams for exhibition games that were

played on our high school’s new ball-

field. The tour was created to promote

friendly relations between the two coun-

(Continued on page 14)

P off Elementary 2nd grade students in

Marilyn Adams’s class had a spe-

cial pen pal in Afghanistan during

the 2012-2013 school year. The students

wrote cards, letters, and emails to Army

Private Connor Green while he was sta-

tioned in Afghanistan for eight months.

Private Green would write back to the stu-

dents and share photographs of his life in

the Army and also answer the children’s

many questions. Connor is a 2011 Hamp-

ton High School graduate. The children

had a special treat this August when they

got to meet him in person while he was

home on leave.

Mrs. Adams organized the event at the

Poff playground on August 13th where

(Continued on page 23)

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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

A NOTE FROM THE HAMPTON NEWS

The Hampton News relies strictly on the adver-

tisers to pay the expenses of this publication. With-

out 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!

If you have a smart phone, you can simply

click on the symbol and it will take you directly to

the website to view the current or past issues as

well as money saving coupons around

the community.

Production: Laurie & John Rizzo

Freelance Writers: Gail Scott,

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2013 RiverQuest Student Awards

B ritton Mills, Hampton High School and Michael Yakich,

Hampton Middle School, are the 2013 honorees who were

presented awards at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club on July 13,

2013, during RiverQuest's "RiverFest" fundraiser and special

event. Britton and Michael are among nine awardees who demon-

strated interest in environmental science and stewardship and met

the criteria for the awards.

Michael received a commemorative plaque, $50 award,

RiverQuest t-shirt, and a RiverQuest Family Saturday sail certifi-

cate for demonstrating environmental stewardship through his

studies and projects in

and around the commu-

nity. Michael is an

active member with the

Allison Park Sports-

man Club. He worked

with the water projects

in Pine Creek, Deer

Lakes and North Park.

Some responsibilities

include stocking fish in

North Park Lake and

Pine Creek. He attends

weekly meetings with

the Sportsman Club to further his

knowledge in science.

As for Britton, she received the

Ohio River Navigator Award which

includes: a commemorative plaque,

$100 award, RiverQuest t-shirt, and a

RiverQuest Family Saturday sail cer-

tificate. She demonstrated academic

interest and pursues coursework in

environmental science, volunteering at

the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, the

National Aviary and the Wildlife Re-

habilitation Center in Verona, PA. Britton Mills

Michael Yakich receiving his award

along with James Roddey as the MC

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The Hampton Township Police Department is dedicated to en-

hancing the quality of life of the residents and guests by providing the

very best in law enforcement services. The twenty-two officers and

two civilian clerks take pride in serving the community in a profes-

sional and proactive manner. The HTPD consists of a fleet of 9 vehi-

cles, 1 ATV and 2 mountain bikes that are used for a variety of patrol

operations.

If you have a question or concern, visit:

www.hampton-pa.org/police.asp, and click on Frequently Asked

Questions section or e-mail: [email protected].

The HTPD main numbers: Emergencies: 911.

Administrative use only: (412) 486-0400 or (724) 443–7585.

A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between July

15th — August 26th 2013.

Police Log

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Burglary

On Saturday, August 3rd at 7:20 a.m., Hampton Police were

dispatched to a possible burglary at the AT&T store located at

Shopper's Plaza. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the front

entry door to the business had the glass smashed out. The manager

advised he would have to conduct an inventory to know exactly

what was taken. Investigation to continue.

Criminal Mischief

On Friday, August 16th, several residents from Shawnee

Court reported that their mailboxes were damaged sometime over-

night. No suspects at this time.

On Wednesday, August 21st, several residents from LeTort

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Because I care about all of you, I am going to put

myself out there and share a not-so-fantastic parenting

moment. This morning, after a night of tossing and

turning, I woke up to my youngest throwing tantrum

after tantrum, walking around like a little chubby

bomb waiting to explode at any moment. “You’re

being SUCH a baby!” I heard myself say. He’s 15

months old, people. I called my baby a baby. I’ll re-

move myself from the “Mother of the Year” contest-

ant list.

But let me defend myself for a moment. I see his

wheels turning. I see that inner monologue going and

I’m convinced that the inner monologue sounds some-

thing like that the guy that does the voiceovers for

horror movie trailers. Sometimes I think he thinks to

himself, “I’m so glad we are going shopping. I will

wait patiently until we get to the checkout line and

then, when the cart is full and just enough people are

around, I will break into hysterics for no good reason

and make everyone there think she is completely inca-

pable as a mother.” This is the kid with the 10 octave

squeal. This is the kid who has made me THAT per-

son, the one everyone looks at in restaurants.

Thank GOODNESS for my super strong inner

peace force field! And for time spent in silence. It was

in such a time that the BEST parenting method came

to me, and it’s a method I have used with all of my

kids and more and more often, my spouse as well.

Here it is:

BEST- Breathe, Empathize, Solve, Toss

When your kids push your buttons, talk back, spill

something, act out in public, scream on airplanes or

whatever, try handling it the BEST way.

Breathe. When you take a sec to breathe, you stop

yourself from REACTING. When we take one breath,

it’s just long enough to diffuse the frustration and to

keep us from acting like someone we wouldn’t even

want to share a cab with.

Empathize. SO often we over react because we are

expecting our children to behave in a way that they are

not emotionally capable of. Even our teenagers lack

the same level of adult control that most of us have. Is your child tired?

Feeling that you don’t trust him? Most of the time our kids are not trying

to drive us insane. Take poor behavior as a message. What message are

they trying to send that they aren’t ready to verbalize? Manage your expec-

tations. If you take your kids to the grocery store when they are sick and

exhausted, guess what? It’s kind of your fault.

Solve. Solve the problem. And if they are old enough, get them involved

in the solution so that they begin to think about problem solving for them-

selves. Ask, ”Any ideas on how we can fix this?” If they are tiny and it

means cutting your shopping trip short? Do it. The best solutions are the

ones that get them thinking or the ones that diffuse the anxiety for you

both.

Toss. Toss it out. The second you solve it, stop thinking about it. Give

them a hug. Get on with your day. My husband has a tendency to stay mad

for three hours over a broken remote. It’s broken. Breathe. Empathize. Did

you put the remote where the 15 month old could get to it? Solve. Fix it or

buy a new one. And Toss. RIP remote. We had some good times. And now

it’s over.

Onward and upward, just a little step closer to sanity. =)

Gina Hussar is an author, Personal Success Coach and Certified Reiki

Healer. She can be reached at [email protected]. For FREE

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Chief John Schwend Monthly Report

July 2013

Monthly Incident Summary:

CO Alarm No Ill Effects 4

Commercial Fire Alarm 8

Gas Leak / Smell of Gas 1

Other 2

Pumping Detail 4

Residential Fire Alarm 5

Smoke Investigation / Burning Odor 4

Vehicle Accident No Entrapment 9

Vehicle Accident W/ Entrapment 1

Wires Down / Transformer Problem 8

Total Incidents for the Month 46

Total Incidents for 2013 269 Congratulations to Firefighter Nolan Flynn for responding to

his 500th career incident with NHVFD as well as Lieutenant

Jordan Brennan for responding to his 1500th incident.

Noteworthy incidents:

Numerous storms came through the area this month

causing a number of pumping related incidents as well as

many calls for wires down and poles on fire

NHVFD was dispatched to a business on West Hardies

Rd. for smoke in the building after a lightning strike. Crews

investigated and found the air conditioning unit had been

struck. Power was secured to the unit and no further action

was necessary

NHVFD responded along with HVFD to the report of a

tractor accident with entrapment on Sweet Water Pl. One

patient with a head injury was unable to get out of the tractor

that had rolled on its side. Crews removed the windshield

with screw drivers to assist EMS in gaining access to the

patient.

New Membership:

We can always use new members who are interested in fire-

fighting, 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 visit our website at

www.northhamptonvfd.org.

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North Hills Community Outreach

NHCO Winter Coat Collection NHCO is collecting new and gently used winter coats for local

families in need during September and October. All sizes are appre-

ciated; children’s and adult XL and XXL are especially needed.

Coats should be clean and have working zippers. Donations can be

dropped off at NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison

Park, PA 15101, Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm, during September and

October. For more information, please contact Vicki at

[email protected] or 412-487-6316 opt 1.

Schenley Shuffle 5k to Benefit Open Your Heart to a Senior The Schenley Shuffle 5k Run/1-mile Walk and Brunch will be

8:00 a.m., September 21, at Bartlett Grove in Schenley Park, Oak-

land. This timed race benefits Open Your Heart to a Senior, a volun-

teer organization that helps seniors in Allegheny County remain safe

in their homes by providing friendly visits, safety checks, rides to

appointments, and more. After the race, enjoy brunch and activities

including yoga, a photo both, raffle baskets and lawn games. Open

Your Heart to a Senior volunteers will be recognized during brunch

and some seniors will be there to cheer on the runners. Open to all

ages! Registration for the run and brunch is $20, or free for OYHS

volunteers. Register by September 20 at http://www.eventbrite.com/

event/7685941859 Open Your Heart to a Senior is sponsored by

United Way and is a partnership between North Hills Community

Outreach, Family Services of Western PA, Agewell Pittsburgh and

the Jewish Federation.

Home News You Can Use… …. From Judy Gifford and Roger Eichner

Hampton Home Sales

7/16/2013 –8/15/2013

address Sold price

2124 South Villa Dr $860,000

4436 Mt Royal Blvd 800,000

3076 Canterbury Dr 575,000

4037 Parke Dr 495,000

3144 Henrich Farm Ln 490,000

4261 Laurel Ridge Dr 460,000

4253 Chambertin Ct 335,000

3342 Oaknoll 310,000

4912 Meadow Crest 291,000

5137 Hamlet Dr 209,000

3378 Cramlington Dr 205,800

4564 Bucktail 190,000

2867 Clearview Rd 128,000

2373 Wyland 127,050 This information is supplied from the

West Penn Multi-List. It is deemed reliable

but not guaranteed.

Home Seminar Series V—

October Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Hampton Community Library/Community Center

Oct 2th– Ask the Inspector…..Scott Kelly, ASHI Licensed Home Inspec-tor will answer your questions on what items cause concern to buyers and common preventions to take to avoid long term damage to your prized asset. Oct 9th— Remodeling 101… Patti Ringo, Hampton ASID certified interi-or designer will help you determine if remodeling will give you what you want… learn the dos and don’ts, understanding space, function and improving value with regard to staying within a budget. Oct 16th— Township Requirements...what are they, should you decide to remodel, sell or buy in Hampton? Chris Lochner, Township Manager, will explain what the purpose of these common municipal necessities, including a dye test and other common ordinances. Oct 23th — Redesigning your Kitchen...what steps do you take to a rewarding project? Consider what you want, versus what you need, in a given space. Designer Patti Ringo will help you explore options, plan and establish a budget. All sessions are informal with open forum for questions or discussion, an opportunity to learn and share ideas. Place will be one of the smaller Activity rooms.

Registration is requested. Sign up for 1, 2, 3, or all 4. Bring a friend. Call the library (412 684-1098) or Judy (412 760-1673)

Prudential Preferred Realty

Hampton Office,

2860 Wildwood Rd Ext., Suite 100,

Judy Gifford 412 760-1673

[email protected]

Roger Eichner 412 977-3957

[email protected]

Free Rides for Seniors along Freeport Road area Seniors older than 60 can receive free rides to appointments,

shopping and more along the Freeport Road area between Sharps-

burg and Blawnox, Monday through Friday during the day. For

rides, seniors can call 412-782-2001. Persons interested in volun-

teer driving or dispatching should contact Kerry at kkmul-

[email protected] or call 412-449-0151. The Free Rides for Seniors

Shuttle is a program of North Hills Community Outreach and spon-

sored by St. Margaret Foundation.

FREE Computer classes offered North Hills Community Outreach offers FREE computer clas-

ses for those who need to learn computer basics, Word, Excel, In-

ternet and more. Great for those who’ve never used a computer or

who need to brush up for a job. Convenient locations at Avalon

Library and Millvale NHCO, various times. Please call Lea at 412-

487-6316 opt 2 for more information and a schedule.

WorkAble Employment Help WorkAble offers free employment services to unemployed

and underemployed people all over Allegheny County. Services

include workshops in resume and cover letter writing, interviewing

skills, and networking, as well as job fairs, social media training,

an online learning center and computer lab, and more. For more

information, call Harriet at 412-487-6316 opt 2 or visit

www.workableac.com. WorkAble is a partnership between North

Hills Community Outreach, Jewish Family & Children’s Services,

and South Hills Interfaith Ministries and funded by United Way.

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Lane, Shamrock Drive, and Lee Drive reported that their mail-

boxes were damaged overnight. No suspects at this time.

Criminal Mischief to Vehicles

On Tuesday, August 6th, a resident from Royal View

Drive reported that her vehicle had the window smashed out

during the night. The vehicle owner confirmed that nothing

was taken from the vehicle, however she stated that she does

not keep anything of value inside of the vehicle. Absent fur-

ther information, the incident appeared to be an act of criminal

mischief.

Fire

On Monday, August 19th, fire units were called to Lake-

wood Drive for a grease fire with a large amount of

smoke. When police arrived, the house was evacuated and

fire units were on scene. EMS checked the homeowner, who

was coughing from inhaling some smoke. Fire units stayed on

scene until smoke was cleared from the house.

Theft from Vehicles

On Thursday, August 1st, a resident from Westwind Drive

reported that sometime overnight unknown person(s) entered

his unlocked vehicle and removed money. Another resident

from Cherry Street reported that her purse was taken from her

unlocked vehicle overnight. No suspects at this time.

Police Log (Continued from page 3)

(Continued on page 13)

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3101McCully Road

Allison Park, PA 15101

412-684-1098

www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org

Library News

A huge THANK YOU to all sponsors for yet another successful

Summer Reading Program. Over 800 children, teens, and adults

participated this year! We hope you enjoyed the programs offered

as much as we did planning them. Thank you for all your support.

As the summer is winding down we are gearing up for the fall!

Mark your calendars!

Fall Hours!!

Sunday and Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Storytimes!!

A,B,C – Learn and Play at the Library!

Calling children ages 18 months through 4 years! Join in this new

early literacy storytime as each week we discover a new letter in

the alphabet!

Younger or old siblings are invited to participate as well!

Tuesdays, Sept 10th through Dec. 10th

Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Toddle on Over~

Calling all toddlers, ages 2 through early 3’s, join in the fun with

stories, songs and activities that fit the imagination of this fun lov-

ing group! Younger or older siblings are invited to participate too!

Wednesdays, Sept 11th through Dec. 11th

Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. or 1p.m.

Books and Blocks: a Mommie and Me Lapsit~

For moms who are looking to make new friends and build a foun-

dation in literacy with their babies, this is for you! Stories, songs

and simple activities will fill this time together! Ages newborn

through 2 years.

Thursdays, Sept. 12th through Dec. 12th, 10:30 a.m.

Adventures with Books!

Preschoolers, ages 3 through early 6’s, come join the fun as

each week you will experience a new adventure through sto-

ries, songs, and rhymes! Younger siblings are invited too!

Fridays, Sept. 13th through Dec. 13th

Two convenient times: 10:30 a.m. or 1p.m.

Registration appreciated for all storytimes!

Back to School Homework Help for Parents!

Sat., Sept. 7th 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 17th 7:00 p.m.

Are you a parent of a child who struggles with school work?

Are you dreading the battles that will come with arguing over

homework? This hour long presentation, taught by Suzanne

McCarthy, certified teacher and presenter will give you tips,

suggestions, and methods to help you help your child be suc-

cessful in school! Registration Required.

An Ounce of Prevention:

Avoiding computer problems before they start.

Presented by Samuel Blair, Owner,

Bluedigital Pittsburgh, LLC

Thursday, Sept. 19th 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Computer problems like viruses and spyware cause headaches

for most computer owners at some time. The good news is

that these problems are avoidable with the proper safeguards

in place and some good common sense.

This event will discuss some common computer problems

such as viruses and malware, how they get on your system,

and how to avoid them in the first place. You’ll learn how to

stay safe and secure online and have a more satisfying com-

puter experience.

Registration Required.

Cooks-N-Books Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for

people who love to cook and make new friends! No real ex-

perience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share

recipes and food!

We meet in Great Room A in the Hampton Community Cen-

ter on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

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Chef’s Corner Sciullo’s 910 Deli and Catering Specializes in Homecooked Italian and American Cuisine

With over 20 years of culinary experience, first genera-

tion American Chef Mark Sciullo started Sciullo’s 910 Deli

and Catering almost three years ago by utilizing good old

down home-cooking and authentic recipes brought over by

his mother and father, “Franca and Italo,” from Italy. Spe-

cialty items include homemade meatballs and sauce, stuffed

banana peppers and lasagna to name a few. Located at 4358

Gibsonia Road, the Deli is dine-in or take-out, and no cater-

ing job is too large or too small for owners, and husband and

wife team, Chef Mark and Marci Sciullo.

Two best selling items are the “Man Reuben,” a giant

roast beef, turkey, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut,

thousand island dressing sandwich on fresh Mancini rye

bread; and the grilled Italian sandwich called the “Corrado,”

that is Mancini bread topped with ham, capicola, salami, mor-

tadella (Italian baloney with pistachios), provolone cheese

and roasted hot peppers. The Deli also features daily home-

made specials such as grilled caprese salad, crab cakes, gyros,

pasta, pizza, and potato and bacon soup. Breakfast is served

all day with favorites like peaches and cream and pumpkin

pancakes, along with traditional fare like rib eye and eggs and

home fries.

Hours of operation are Monday from 11:00 a.m.–7:00

p.m., Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. and Sat-

urday 7:00 am—3:00 p.m. Check out their daily specials on

Facebook at SciullosDeli, or their website at

www.Sciullos910.com, or call 724-443-3300.

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Traditional Italian Pizza and its Variations are Worth the Effort

by John Rizzo

I ’m guessing that you don’t know exactly what you are getting

when you order a calzone or stromboli when visiting a new

pizzeria. And I’m not sure there’s any clear answer. De-

pending upon the state or even the neighborhood you are in, it can

vary. One difference I can say with certainty is the shape.

The calzone, a half-moon shape filled pizza, is generally

served with the sauce on the side or over top. Originating in Na-

ples, Italy back in the 18th century, the calzone got its name from

the stylish baggy pants that were worn by the men. Traditionally

the ingredients were similar to pizza –meats, cheeses, vegetables

and even the sauce. The ingredients are placed in the center of

dough, which is round and rolled flat, then folded into a crescent

shape and baked or fried. In this area, it’s not uncommon to find

the sauce served on the side or ladled over top.

The stromboli, similar to the calzone, resembles a sandwich

more so than the calzone. Usually filled with Italian meats and

cheeses, the dough is either rolled or formed into a flat sandwich

with dough on the top and bottom. The stromboli did not origi-

nate in Italy, but outside Philadelphia of all places. A 1948 film

named Stromboli, featuring Ingrid Bergman as a refugee who

marries a Sicilian fisherman, inspired the name for Nazzereno

Romano. Romano, who owned an Italian restaurant in Essington,

PA, created this future pizzeria favorite and named it after the

film. (Stromboli is the name of a volcano on the Aeolian Islands

just outside the Sicilian coast)

Whatever you choose, whether it’s a calzone or stromboli, I

would suggest you read the menu carefully or ask a staff member

how it’s prepared.

Pizza dough

Bread Flour 33/4 Cups salt 2 tsp.

Dry yeast, envelope 1 Olive oil 2 TBL

Warm water (110° F) 1.5 Cups Sugar 1 tsp.

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and sug-

ar; let stand for 10 minutes. (the yeast will feed on the sugar

during this time). Add the flour, salt and olive oil. If using an

electric mixer, use the dough hook and kneed the dough for

approximately 8 minutes. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon of

flour at a time until it reaches a firmer texture. If making this

manually, combine the ingredients by hand and roll out on to

floured surface and knead until the dough is elastic and forms

a ball. Cover with plastic film and let it proof until it doubles

in size (about an hour or two).

Calzone Yield: 3

On a cool floured surface, divide the dough into 3 even

balls; set 2 aside. Roll the other ball of dough into a circle -

about a 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta over 1/2 of

the dough then layer 1/3 of each additional topping over the

ricotta. Fold the other half of the dough over top of the filling

(Continued on page 19)

Pepperoni 1/2 Cup Ricotta cheese 1 lb.

Roasted Red Pepper 1 Cup Spinach 1Cup

Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Cup Marinara Sauce 2 Cups

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The Hampton 7 base-

ball team finished the

July tournament sea-

son strong with two

consecutive Champi-

onships in both the

Pine Richland 7A and

the Mt. Lebanon 7A

tournaments. The semi

-final and Champion-

ship games of the Pine

-Richland tourney had

to go extra innings to

be decided. The same

games in the Mt Leba-

non tournament were

won with walk-off

singles. All are very

exciting games. Con-

grats to the Hampton

7s on a great tourna-

ment season!

Coaches L to R: Scott Andrews, Mike Wolf, Dan Sullivan

Bottom Row L to R: Nathan Garrett, Adrian Midgley, Brady Andrews, Charlie Wolf, Meghan Murray,

Emma Rick

Middle Row L to R: Maddox Lohr, Peter Kramer, Breaden Settnek, Robert Coll, Sean Sullivan

Missing: Brady Long and Geoff Long (coach)

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When the regular season of

Hampton Baseball comes to a close,

the tournament season kicks

off! Without even a weekend in between,

young baseball players continue to brave the heat for the love

of the game. This summer, one such team was the 9 year old

"B" tournament team, coached by Joe Burger.

The tournament season had the boys traveling to Saxon-

burg, Indiana Twp and Cranberry. One of the benefits of

tournament ball is that it allows the players an opportunity to

travel and play teams outside of Hampton Township. This

season, the boys played hard, through intense heat, and con-

tinued to show improvement with each game. “The true bene-

fits of the experience will show as this group of boys contin-

ues to develop and grow,” says Coach Burger. “The tourna-

ment coaching will definitely improve the "baseball I.Q." of

each player.” Many of the boys will take the skills they prac-

ticed in tournament season right into Fall ball, which starts

this month. For die-hard fans who like to enjoy baseball al-

most year-round, Hampton is the place to be!

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First Row: Holden Pritts, Nick Ibinson, Tyler Lapiana

Second Row: John Morris, Michael Bagley, Rian Fitzgerald,

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Third Row (coaches): Jim Ibinson, Dan Lapiana, Joe Burg-

er, Larry Bagley, Bernie Etters

Not pictured: Brayden Hussar, Sammy Sidhu, and Assistant

Coach Dan Hussar.

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Independence Day Celebration at Hampton Park

Attorney Hal English

GREAT day for Baseball, and Even Better Tournament Season for Hampton “Blue”

T he Hampton 8 year-old “Blue” Tournament Team was on a

“mission” for the Ingomar Tournament. It was to show that

hard work pays off, and to place something on the mantle

that proves it! In what seemed like a marathon day of baseball,

Hampton (as the #2 seed) convincingly beat Bradmar-Pine in the

quarter-finals. They beat their “rival” Ingomar (who hosted the

tournament) in the semi-finals 19-12, and worked their way to the

Championship game against Mars. Hampton held on to the lead

for most of the game, however Mars pulled ahead to win the game

in the end. Although Hampton finished as a “runner-up” in the

tournament, the “boys” were proud to fill the void on the mantle

with a nice, shiny trophy, as well as learn a lesson that hard work

and practice pays off!

Pictured from top-left: Gary Mack (Coach), Todd Orkwis (Head

Coach), Eric Eastly (Coach), Erik Hoolahan (Coach), Mike Mac-

cagnan (Coach), Casey Carr (Coach)

Middle L-R: Cross Vento, Tyler Mack, Carson Schlegel, Braxton

Eastly, Andrew Clarke, Zach Carr

Bottom L-R: James Carr, Luke Maccagnan, Joey

O’Donnell, Will Retsch, Kaden Hoolahan, Trevor Orkwis

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Free hot dogs, hamburgers and soda!

On Thursday, August 1st, a resident from McNeal

Road reported that sometime overnight someone entered

his unlocked vehicle and took cash as well as other items.

No suspects at this time. Police remind everyone to keep

their vehicles locked at all times.

DUI Arrest

On Sunday, August 25th at 10:00 p.m., Hampton

Police were dispatched to the area of 4490 Middle Road

for a motorcycle accident. A man was down on the road-

way. He was with a passing motorist who removed the

motorcycle from on top of him. The operator was told to

stay lying down until medics arrived, however he got to

his feet. He was unsteady and very agitated. Police de-

tected an odor of an alcoholic beverage upon his breath.

The operator refused treatment by EMS and was given

field sobriety tests. He was placed under arrest for suspi-

cion of DUI. He did have several knives with him and

suspected marijuana and paraphernalia. Charges will be

filed upon receipt of the crime lab report.

On Monday, August 26th, Hampton Police were dis-

patched to a hit and run crash at Route 8 and Wildwood

Road around 6:00p.m. The Police found the suspect ve-

hicle and stopped it on Shadycrest Lane. The operator did

say he hit someone on Route 8 and then got into an argu-

ment. He then left the scene of the accident without

Police Log (Continued from page 7)

(Continued on page 20)

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tries using baseball as the vehicle to accomplish this

goal. After exchanging gifts with their guests, Hamp-

ton’s 13-14 year old squad fought hard in a 7-inning

game, losing 7-4 to the Japanese all-stars. The Talbots

15 year old team, however, bested their very fundamen-

tally sound counterparts 2-1 with a walk off hit in the

bottom of the last frame to close out a very exciting day

of baseball!

International Baseball (Continued from page 1)

Hoopmania Fitness Hula Hoop Classes Forming

Beginning adult and teen hula hoop classes

taught by a certified Hoopnotica instruc-

tor, are starting Tuesday, September 10th,

from 6-7pm at the Northern Tier Library,

4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. A six week

workshop is only $30 or $7/class. Hoops are

available for rent and for sale. Basic hoop

skills are combined with dance and fitness

moves. This is an energetic, unique

class and burns 400-600 calories per hour

with low impact. Hula hooping is a fun car-

dio workout, builds core strength, enhances balance, tones your

entire body, and reduces stress. Please call the library to register

at 724-449-2665. Read more at the following website-

https://www.facebook.com/HoopmaniaFitness

Hampton Boys Baseball with their Japanese Counterparts Front Row: Zack Mattiuz, Jeremy Schmitt, Trent Aguiar, Jack Bish, and Coach John Aguiar. 2nd row: Neal Corbelli, Carter

Swegman, Christopher Suddeth, Tyler Steedle, Doug Obenrader, Caleb Mattson 3rd row: Tyler Iverson, Jack Brodman, Jack Egan,

Eric Mikulan, Blaine Crawford, Austin Steedle, Ryan Lutynsky Back Coaches: Keith Steedle, Nate Suddeth, Doug Obenrader

Photo by Chris Corbelli

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Will has been diagnosed with medul-

loblastoma, a type of cancer Hampton

residents have become all too familiar

with due to their

current hometown

hero, Connor

Michalek.

Currently,

Will is undergoing

both chemo and

radiation but his

spirit is strong and

his smile, conta-

gious.

Hampton has

opened their hearts

once again and the first big fundraiser for

Will was held at Hampton Community

park on August 10th. The next public

event was on Saturday, August 24th at

Hampton Community Park soccer fields

headed up by Casey Carr and Todd Ork-

wis. Roughly 24 adult and 24 youth teams

registered to participate in a Cornhole

Tourna-

ment. Food

vendors, a

bake sale, a

50/50 raffle

for Steeler

tickets and

giant inflat-

able round-

ed out the

activities.

Shirts and

bracelets

supporting Will were also sold. “Overall

the event was a big success,” says Carr.

“Coupled with our online fundraising site,

we were able to raise a lot of money.”

The sponsors for this event were

Pasquales’ Pizza, Waterfront Embroidery,

Awards & More, Pittsburgh Plastics and

Turbie Twist.

Casey Carr, Denny Schlegel, Todd

Orkwis, and Peter Carr continued to show

support by running the Tough Mudder

competition in St. Clairsville,

Ohio. Tough Mudder is a very rigorous

10.5 run and obstacle course through hills,

mud, and various challenging obstacles

that test physical and mental strength. The

group ran as Team Will Power!

More events around the community

will be held throughout the year starting

with those in September at Jewart's Gym-

nastics. When Will's coaches and team-

mates heard about him being diagnosed

with cancer they instantly began thinking

of ways they could help. "You feel so

helpless," said Lainy Carslaw, special

event coordinator of the Pittsburgh

Northstars. "Even though you know the

ways you can help are small, you just do

what you can and you show that you

care. The idea is to show Will and his

family that there is a loving community

around them." And the entire boys team

did this by shaving their heads to stand in

solidarity with Will as he prepared to start

treatment.

September is service month at Jewart's

including their two biggest giving events

of the year- national service day held on

September 11th and National Gymnastics

Day held on Saturday, September

21st. These are fun, family friendly

events. Please contact Lainy Carslaw for

more information on you can get involved

or to donate. Please send emails to

[email protected].

Will Power (Continued from page 1)

Denny Schlegel, Casey Carr,

Todd Orkwis, and Peter Carr

ran the Tough Mudder compe-

tition on Sunday, August 25 in

St. Clairsville Ohio to support

Will as team Will Power.

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Here’s what to do…

1) This year we are doing Food Personalities. Check out one of

their cookbooks or magazines from the library.

2) Create that dish and bring it to the group the evening of

the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

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

plies.

September 26th “Rachael Ray” Make something from eve-

ryone’s favorite girl next door!

October 24th “Barefoot Contessa” She makes everyone feel

at home with her elegant dishes!

Mystery Book Discussion Club, Wednesday,

Sept. 18th 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us each month as we discuss The Drowning House, by

Elizabeth Black. Copies of the book are available at the li-

brary. Make new friends, discover new authors, have lively

discussions! We meet in the library.

Holiday Wines – WineTasting!

Friday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s not too soon to

start thinking about all the dinners and parties you will be attend-

ing – so what’s better than attending a wine tasting so you will

have some fresh ideas on wine and wine pairings? Mark your

calendars!! – back by popular demand Pete Hanowich of the

Pittsburgh Wine Festival will be here to entertain us with new

wine samplings! Cost? $25.00 (It’s a bargain!)

More details to follow.

Save these dates for our Home Decorating Seminars coming

Wednesday evenings Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd.

Library (Continued from page 8)

DCS PLAYCAMP checking to see if they have the winning ticket

at their Summer Reading Party.

Magician Dan

Kuniak and

volunteer

inspecting his

shoe at HCL’s

End of Summer

Reading Party.

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Loads of Fun and Hard Work at Band Camp

By Diane Prem

T wo hundred and twenty-five dedicated students took

their positions on Hampton High School’s Gold Field

for band camp the week of August 5th to learn the

pregame and half-time show music and drill that will be per-

formed at upcoming HHS football games and parades. The

students first hummed the tunes, and then played their instru-

ments working long hours throughout the week persevering

under hot and humid conditions. Marking their intricate

movements, they created patterns on the field that included a

piano and a fish to coincide with this year’s theme of Billy

Joel songs. All this was accomplished under the watchful eye

and guidance of Band Director Chad Himmler, as he stood

atop a six-foot scaffold decorated as a yellow lemonade stand

courtesy of a creative prank by senior band members.

“This year’s marching style is different from last years,

but everyone is adjusting very well and in a couple of weeks

we are going to really ’wow’ the audience!” concluded Drum

Majors Miranda Francois and Wilson Leibering.

Creating memories, bonding through dedicated team-

work, and clever pranks are all traditions at band camp. One

prank was an ambush by seniors with water balloons at a

The Lymphoma and Leukemia Society aids in

making cures happen by providing support

services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments,

and the most promising cancer research any-

where. In honor of Dorothy Mann, (mother of

HHS Junior, Megan Mann) and Lymphoma

patients everywhere, The Hampton High

School Dance Team formed the team,

"Dorothy's Dancers", and will be participating

in the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society's walk, Light the

Night. This walk will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2013

from 5:30-9:30 at Heinz Field. Light the Night Walk events are

evenings filled with inspiration. Thousands of walkers-men,

women and children - form a community of caring, and bring

light to the dark world of cancer. Please consider walking on

this team and making a commitment to raising funds. If you are

unable to participate, I encourage you to make a donation to

Dorothy's Dancers. Thank you for helping save lives.

To register or donate please visit our team page http://

pages.lightthenight.org/wpa/Pittsbrgh13/DorothysDancers

or email Megan Mann at [email protected].

band meeting. Dressing up in fun attire throughout the week were

the “Claire Sisters” (clarinets) as animal beanie babies complete

with the “I heart you” logo; the dance drill did “pageant girls”; per-

cussion did “Where’s Waldo”; the flutes were “minions”; and the

trumpets were “gym class heroes” to name a few. Free dinners

were provided to the band on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as

well as free Rita’s Italian Ice daily. A special “thank you” goes out

to the Band Parent Association, parent volunteers for their time and

donations, and to Pasquales’ Pizza.

After an early morning rehearsal on Friday, August 9th, the

band spent the day at Kennywood Park enjoying its many attrac-

tions. The evening concluded with a parade throughout the park

where the band demonstrated their newly honed talents marching to

the tunes of “Piano Man” and “Only The Good Die Young.”

Photo by Emma Colbaugh

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Depreciation Lands Museum

Tavern Night at the Depreciation Lands Museum Saturday, September 14, 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Revelers are invited to a lively sum-

mer gathering at the “Talley Cavey Tav-

ern” at the Depreciation Lands Museum.

Experience an evening of historical enter-

tainment in the atmosphere of an eight-

eenth-century frontier tavern.

Patrons will be indulged with refresh-

ment, libations, and victuals of the highest

quality, served by a staff of curious colo-

nial characters. Enjoy authentic eight-

eenth-century music by the Wayward

Companions, as well as dancing, games,

and entertainments. Stroll the museum

grounds and shop in the Talley Cavey

Mercantile. Purchase a handcrafted mug

for enjoying the evening's beverages!

Dinner, drink, and entertainment are

all inclusive for a single tariff of $30 per

person. Prepaid reservations are required.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with indoor

seating available in case of inclement

weather. Eighteenth-century attire is wel-

come but not required.

To obtain tickets, please download an

order form from the museum’s website,

www.DepreciationLandsMuseum.org, or

stop by the museum during regular hours,

every Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact the

Museum at

DepreciationLandsMuse-

[email protected], or call (412) 486-0563

and leave a message.

side to form a half circle. Crimp the ends,

and cut 3 small slices across the top to al-

low steam to escape. Repeat this process

for the remaining dough and place the

three calzones on a

baking stone or a

parchment lined pan.

Bake at 425° F

for approximately 25

minutes or until

golden brown and

the filling is bubbling

around the edges.

Let set for about 10

minutes before cut-

ting. Serve with

marinara sauce.

Chef’s Corner (Continued from page 9)

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State Representative Hal English

Mobile Shredding Truck to be Available at English District Office

Residents of the 30th Legislative District will

have the opportunity to shred sensitive personal doc-

uments for free at the district office of Rep. Hal Eng-

lish (R-Allegheny) on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9

a.m. to noon.

“I am happy to offer the opportunity to help resi-

dents dispose of sensitive documents in an easy and

efficient manner. Secure shredding helps to prevent

identity theft and aids the environment at the same

time,” said English.

The district office is located in Hampton at Cas-

tletown Square North, 4290 William Flinn Highway

in Hampton. “We are on Route 8 just south of

McCully and one-half mile north of Harts Run

Road,” English added.

There is a limit of 5 bags or boxes and for prepa-

ration, residents can use a 13-gallon size tall kitchen

bag as a guide. No books or magazines will be ac-

cepted.

In addition to the shredding event, English said they

will be collecting non-perishable food donations to

aid the North Hills Community Outreach Food Pan-

try.

“The food pantry does a marvelous job helping

people in need and it is a pleasure to assist in that

effort for our community,” said English.

English to Host Next Series of ‘Speak with Hal English’ Meetings

Representative Hal English (R-

Allegheny) said today he will be

hosting another series of “Speak

With Hal” meetings in September.

At these meetings, residents will

have the opportunity for one-on-one

conversation with Representative

English. The meetings will be held

at different locations in Shaler,

Hampton, Fox Chapel and O’Hara.

“The previous sessions have

been very successful and I would

like to continue to provide this op-

portunity to meet with constituents

to hear their thoughts and con-

cerns,” said English.

On Monday, Sept. 16th, the first

meeting will be held at the Hampton

Community Center, 3101 McCully

Road, Allison Park, from 2-4 p.m.

The next location will be the Shaler

North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal

Blvd., Glenshaw from 6-8 p.m.

On Wednesday, Sept. 18th, the

meetings will be held at the Cooper-

Siegel Library, 403 Fox Chapel

Road, Pittsburgh, from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m., then at the O’Hara Municipal

Building, 325 Fox Chapel Road,

Pittsburgh from 6-8 p.m.

providing his insurance information to the other driver. The operator was

found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested. Charges are

pending chemical test results.

Solicitor's Permit

On Monday, August 5th, a Solicitor's Permit was issued to EverDry

Waterproofing Company. Solicitors should display a Photo ID issued by

Hampton PD. They were also provided with a Non-Solicitation List. end

Police Log (Continued from page 13)

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Upcoming Events

A Cappella Youth Harmony Festival

The Harmony Line Chorus of the Barbershop Har-

mony Society, and the Greater Harmony Chorus of

Sweet Adelines International will sponsor a FREE a

cappella singing festival on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

The Festival will be held at Glade Run Presbyterian

Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Rd. (Rt. 8) Valencia, PA

16059. The hours will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The

choruses are excited to sponsor this free, first ever in

the area, barbershop singing workshop for all music

educators, and young men and women ages 13 and old-

er.

We will also provide vocal instruction from profes-

sional, certified, qualified barbershop clinicians, music,

learning tracks, lunch

and a Festival T-

Shirt! This workshop

is not a recruitment tool

for the sponsoring cho-

ruses. Our purpose is to share an a

cappella experience with these young

students and show them that singing and har-

mony are lifetime pleasures.

Please contact Donna Knapp, Festival Co-

ordinator: email is [email protected]; home

phone 412-828-3822, or cell phone 412-303-2741.

Registration forms can be found at

www.harmonyfestival.wordpress.com

Halloween Parade set for October

The Hampton Community Association (HCA) is planning a

Hampton Halloween Parade to take place at the Community Center on

Saturday October 26th. Children ages infant to 12 years old will fol-

low a parade route and then finish inside the Community Center with

refreshments and prizes for different categories of costumes. The time

of the event will be announced soon. Watch for an update in the Octo-

ber issue of the Hampton News and also on posters around the commu-

nity. The day promises to be a fun event for all. Please tell your friends

and make plans to attend!

The HCA is currently in the process of raising funds to help rede-

sign and replace the current playground equipment in the community

park. It has been many years since the project has been done and we

are in great need of new playground equipment. The HCA is hoping

that the playground theme will be an all-inclusive multi-generational

area. Without our community supporting this project it cannot be done.

The HCA is planning many fun family events in the upcoming year so

families can attend entertaining events and also learn more about the

new playground.

You can also help raise funds for the new playground by filling a

clear plastic “Playground” bank with change. The idea is that you take

home a “Playground” bank and fill it up with change. When your jar

is pretty full, you can take it to the Hampton Community Center and

pour your money in a large bank that marks how much money we have

currently raised. You can take your jar home and start filling it again.

Plastic jars are available for free at the Community Center. Parents,

children, grandparents, and interested community members please stop

in today to one of these locations and pick up a bank. Help raise mon-

ey for the new playground equipment project. We will be looking for

members of the community who are able to help in the construction of

these playground areas when the time comes to have the playground

assembled. A small playground addition will be made next to Drake

Pavilion this September. Be sure to stop by Drake Pavilion this fall

and see it.

For Advertising opportunities

call 412-818-6491

[email protected]

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Hartwood Summer Concert Series Continues

September 1

14th Annual Allegheny County Musical Festival

Corned Beef and Curry Band & Royal Teeth 5:00 PM

Rusted Root (World/Rock/Acoustic) 7:30 PM

$20.00 per car donation to benefit children and youth

Served by the Department of Human Services

September 28

Allegheny Green & Innovation Festival 11 AM - 4 PM

Sponsored by Allegheny Green & Allegheny County Special Events

Hartwood Mansion Events

September 22nd—Seldom Seen Tours

Seldom Seen Tours given at 1:00 p.m. and

2:30 p.m.. Cost is $6 per guest, reservations

required.

October 5th at 1:00 p.m.—Gentle Giants Nature

Program. The program is to observe colors,

shapes, & textures of our largest ‘woody’

plants. Fee is $5.00 per person.

Oct 12th from 6-9:00

p.m.—5th Annual Hart-

wood Fest. This is a

popular night for adults

at the stable complex

with bonfire, hay rides,

food & entertainment to

benefit the Friends of

Hartwood support or-

ganization. Details and

cost will be available at

the mansion in late

summer by calling 412-

767-9200.

Reservations required

for most events by call-

ing 412-767-9200.

Civil War Round Table

The Greater Pittsburgh Civil

War Round Table usually

meets the 4th Monday.

WHERE:

The Hampton Township

Community Center,

3101 McCully Rd., Allison

Park, 15101

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

Our speaker at the Septem-

ber 23rd meeting will be

Civil War historian and

author, Dr. Anthony

(Andy) Waskie.

The title of his talk will be,

“General George Meade,

July 1 – 3, 1863”

Free to the public. For more

information please call Mar-

gie or Bob at

(724) 625-2329.

The Legacy Lineup at Cumberland Woods Village hosts Dr. Knowledge – Fascinating Facts and Interesting Stories

WHAT: Come see Dr. Knowledge (Chuck

Reichblum) at Cumberland Woods Village as

he shares his collection of fascinating facts and

interesting stories, which is one of the largest

in the world! Dr. Knowledge has written two

series of facts and stories books, and he hosts

the Dr. Knowledge Show on News Radio 1020

KDKA.

Those who wish to register for this free

event should call at 412-635-8080 or visit The-

LegacyLineup.com. Tours of Cumberland

Woods Village’s independent living communi-

ty will be available.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Cumberland Woods Village, located

on the UPMC Passavant campus, 700 Cumber-

land Woods Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101

Jennifer Romero, M.D.

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Connor got to meet about 11 children from last year’s 2nd

grade class. Marilyn Adams said, “It was great for my class

to correspond with Connor and even better for them to

meet with him personally. He brought items to share with

them such as a flag, some hats to try on, a scarf, and prayer

beads. This made it real for the students.” The young stu-

dents loved meeting Connor in person after writing to him

and sending him photographs and cards. Aja Lynn,

age 8, said she “really liked the things Connor

brought to show us, especially the money from Af-

ghanistan.” Nine year old Luke Proviano also men-

tioned “I thought it was cool that Connor visited us

and I liked when he showed us things from Afghani-

stan.” Jocelyn Noon wore a camouflaged skirted

outfit to the summer meeting and she said, "It was

nice to finally meet him after writing him letters."

Nicole Kosko, 8, was also one of Mrs. Adams stu-

dents last year and she said her favorite part was

“meeting Connor and learning about the scarves the

ladies wear. I thought that wearing the scarves all

over their bodies would be uncomfortable because it

is so hot there.”

Connor spent the evening answering some ques-

tions and visiting with the children and their fami-

lies. When asked about the pen pal program and the

playground meeting, Connor replied that “All I can

say is that meeting the students in person was my

way of giving back to them for writing me. I really

enjoyed meeting them and am happy that Mrs. Ad-

ams set up the meeting even though the kids weren't

in school. I was shocked they took time out of their

summer to stop by and let me speak to them.” Mrs.

Adams brought popsicles for the children and adults

to enjoy at the playground. Everyone had a lovely

evening and the pen pal writing program was a great

success.

Connor was deployed to southern Afghanistan

for 8 months. He is currently stationed in Ft. Lewis,

Washington which is just south of Seattle. He told

me his future plans include getting out of the army

in December 2014 and then moving back home to

Hampton. He wants to go to school to become a

teacher and to coach high school sports. Everyone

wishes Connor good luck in all of this future plans!

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