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SUMMER 2018 Issue

Hampton MAGA ZINE

A Driving Passion:

The Humvee Project

Featuring: District Dispatch School News and Hampton Community Center Programs

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Volume 22, Number 3

Summer Issue, 2018

The official voice of the Township of Hampton and the Hampton Township School District On the Cover: A Driving Passion ... The Humvee Project When Hampton entrepreneur Chuck Miller was looking for a way to demonstrate his company’s mobile simulation technology he turned to the automotive program at the A.W. Beattie Career Center. Under the guidance of Beattie’s staff the students restored two military surplus Humvees to ‘mission-ready’ status and learned a variety of new skills in the process.

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2018-2019 Budget Includes Minimal Tax Increase, Preserves Quality Programming and Services Following months of careful review and deliberations, the Hampton Township Board of School Directors approved a final 20182019 Operating Budget that includes a minimal tax increase while preserving quality programming and services in the District.

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Mandated PSERS contributions continue to be aignificant factor in the expenditure side of the annual budget. process. In May, Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead presented the Board with findings pertaining to enrollment and class sizes. He noted that District enrollment has declined by 150 students; however, due to concerns expressed by parents – particularly at the elementary level – he would continue to monitor enrollment and class sizes and adjust professional staffing levels as needed. On the curriculum end of the budget, Dr. Jacquelyn Removcik, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, provided the Board with a brief review of the breakdown of the expenditures for the curriculum resource budget for 2018-2019. The breakdown was categorized by building and grade level, and digital and traditional resources. The budget includes funding for English/ Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social

Studies resources, as well as several electronic resources designed to improve skill-building (phonics, fluency, spelling) that previously were included as part of the technology budget. Technology spending in 2018-2019 will include the continuation of the District’s 1:1 device initiative, funding for a half-time technician position, and a security evaluation to ensure that the District’s network is secure. The Board also approved 8 to 0 the Senior Citizen Property Tax Rebate Resolution for 2018-2019, which is the seventh year the District has offered the rebate program to qualified seniors. The application for the 2018-2019 School Year will be available in July 2018 on the District website.

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District Dispatch School News .......................................................... 9 HAMPTON HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FALL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Fall / Winter 2018

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence Update .................... 21 Recovery - Tales of Success ........................................................... 23

FALL / WINTER PROGRAMMING Resident registration for Fall / Winter programs begin on August 20th at 8:00am. Non-Resident registration begins September 4th at 8:00am. Registration periods do vary. Please be sure to check each program for any specific registration period.

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Hampton Residents will be given priority. Registrations will not be accepted if received prior to the registration date. Please register early in the registration period. Classes do fill quickly and registration is on a first come first serve basis starting the first day of registration. First fee listed is for Hampton Residents / second fee listed is for Non-Residents. Fees subject to change without notice. Please be sure to complete registration information in full. There are no exceptions. Please do not ask us to exceed class size limits or to put your child in the wrong age, skill level, or class. We try our best to accommodate everyone. Programs are designed according to age levels and instructor student ratios that will benefit the students. If paying by check separate checks are required for each program. Cash refunds are not given.

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY BAD WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY:

TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 412-487-7870 or 724-443-7585

When the Hampton Township School District cancels classes or has an early dismissal due to bad weather; all Department of Community Service Programs are automatically cancelled. Please listen to KDKA Radio, or visit their website for details on cancellations or closures.

The Township of Hampton Township Council: Michael L. Peters, President Carolynn R. Johnson, Bethany H. Blackburn, Richard Dunlap, Sherry Neugebauer, Controller: Jerry E. Speakman Manager: W. Christopher Lochner Website: www.hampton-pa.org

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P.O. Box 312, Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: 412-223-9702 Fax: 412-729-9633 www.hamptonmagazine.org David G. Young, Senior Editor Shari Berg, District Newsletter Editor Alex P. Zarenko, Hampton Highlights Editor

Hampton Township School District School Board: Bryant Wesley II, Esq., President, Mary Alice Hennessey, Vice President, Denise Balason, Secretary, Robert Shages, Treasurer, Gail Litwiler, Lawrence Vasko, Greg Stein, Pamela Lamagna, Jill Hamlin. Superintendent: Dr. Michael Loughead Website: .www.ht-sd.org

Hampton Magazine is a joint publication of the Township of Hampton and the Hampton Township School District, to provide residents with information about programs, events, and people throughout our community. Hampton Magazine publishes four issues per year: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Hampton Magazine reserves the right to refuse publication of any information deemed unsuitable for our readership and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or content of advertising. © Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.

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Hampton Township Municipal Update STAY NOTIFIED – BE A SAVVY CITIZEN!!! Did you know that with the Township’s website you can receive news alerts, program notifications, emergency information, Council/board agendas and minutes, calendars highlighting Township meetings and events, etc.? All you need to do is visit the Township website at www.hampton-pa.org and look for the “Stay Notified” link on the left-hand side of the home page. Once you find this link, you need to create an account by typing in your e-mail address in the appropriate location and then sign in to create an account. Once your account has been created, you can choose the community information links you wish to receive. This is your chance to stay informed of Hampton events as they happen. LAND DEVELOPMENT – IT’S A PROCESS For the majority of residents, the development of a new housing plan next to their home can be disturbing. For years, you’ve looked out a window in your home to see trees and natural surroundings only to have them replaced by new homes, retention ponds, and new neighbors. They say that the only constant in life is change and there is no doubt when it comes to land development, that is very true. But how does land development take place? If a property owner wishes to redevelop land that they own, they must comply with the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code as well as the Township’s Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. To do so, they must file an application with the Township that under the law Township Council has no choice but to review. Many residents are troubled to hear that, but under the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code, reviewing a land development application is not a choice of a local government, it is a responsibility. So, a land application has been filed. What’s next? The review of land development applications is a PROCESS, it does not take place over night. Even under the fastest circumstances, land development applications can take 60 to 90 days to be reviewed by the appropriate Township boards and commissions. The system is designed in such a way to give residents numerous opportunities to attend board meetings to not only develop a better understanding of what is going on, but to also offer input as to their concerns or support for the development. Residents are encouraged to follow the Council and Community Development sections of the Township’s website to stay upto-date with land development applications within the Township. Also, Council agendas are posted on the Township’s Facebook page the Friday prior to their meetings. So, if you have not had an opportunity to friend or follow the Township’s Facebook page, or “Stay Notified” through the Township’s website, you are encouraged to do so.

WHAT COUNCIL’S BEEN UP TO? Matters addressed during recent Council meetings included, but were not limited to: •

Adopted a resolution in conjunction with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development MTF grant program regarding the Community Park Trail Project.

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Engaged in an agreement with WebsEdge for the production of a promotional video highlighting the Township, School District, Hampton residents, and facilities.

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Adopted a resolution converting Ben Herr Street to a oneway street.

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Suspended the Kid’s Club Program effective September 1, 2018 because of a lack of qualified employees.

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Discussed and encouraged residents to participate in the Township’s Active Shooter Response ALICE Training Program on July 22nd in the Community Center.

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Authorized the advertisement of a public hearing related to a proposed Solar Panels Ordinance.

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Discussed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s summer road resurfacing program, which includes the resurfacing of the following roadways: W. and E. Hardies Roads, Wildwood Road, Wildwood / Sample Road, and the replacement of the Sample Road bridge.

COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATION A SUCCESS! The Township would like to thank all of those who attended this year’s July 3rd Community Day Celebration. Except for the heat, it was a magnificent day culminated by a fireworks show presented by Pyrotechnico. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors as well as the Township’s Community Services Department, Police and Volunteer Fire Department’s as well as Shaler Hampton EMS for their assistance in making this day an overwhelming success. Summer 2018 • Hampton Magazine • Page 3

A Driving Passion - The Humvee Project

By David G. Young

hen Hampton resident and entrepreneur Chuck Miller began restoring two military surplus-grade Humvees that he acquired two years ago he ran into a dilemma. His plan was to return the vehicles to their active-status military condition. He could easily find local collision repair shops to perform the necessary bodywork and painting that the vehicles required. But the project was also going to require more than cosmetics. Miller also wanted to install various types of specialized equipment in both vehicles to demonstrate the capabilities that mobile technology can provide. He wanted the restored vehicles to feature CB radios, scanners, recording equipment, and other devices including drones. Ultimately he envisioned the two Humvees serving as potential learning platforms that could demonstrate the capabilities of his business, KbPort™. KbPort designs and sells technology-based simulators for training medical personnel in critical lifesaving techniques. Employing a combination of custom software programs and state-of-the-art equipment their simulators are used throughout the world to help doctors, nurses, technicians, and other clinicians refine and perfect their lifesaving skills. The company is a widely respected leader in their field with five patents granted for KbPort’s innovative technologies. Page 4 • Hampton Magazine • Summer 2018

Anybody trained in CPR techniques using the classic Resusi-Annie manikins from years past can understand the value of using life-like simulators to refine caregivers’ resuscitation skills. Clearly it would have been quite harmful to practice CPR techniques on a healthy person. But today KbPort’s electronically based simulators go way beyond those simple early training devices, or ‘simulators,’ to provide medical practitioners with highly detailed feedback necessary for refining their life-saving skills. The founder of KbPort, Miller, is a visionary entrepreneur who is guiding the company into promising new markets, cutting-edge projects and ground-breaking product development. He continually looks for new ideas to position KbPort as the marketleader in medical simulations and training technology. Following a successful career selling and servicing clinical and metallurgical microscopes, Miller then went on to design and sell sophisticated video systems, including solutions for education, medical, industrial, surveillance, and professional applications. When he couldn’t find the products to satisfy customer needs, he started KbPort and set out on a mission to develop his own tools to get the job done.

Foreseeing the growing need to build medical simulators into ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, and numerous other rescue vehicles, Miller realized his team needed more experience developing and refining their mobile installation expertise. With a long-standing interest in the historic Humvee’s of Operation Desert Storm and Gulf War fame, Miller hit upon the idea of purchasing two surplus vehicles to test some of KbPort’s mobile technologies and to gain experience with mobile installations. Most Americans who lived through the Gulf War of 1990-1991 probably recall the flood of images that emanated from Operation Desert Storm. In the process of expelling the Iraqi forces that had occupied the tiny Persian Gulf state of Kuwait, US and coalition forces pushed the enemy back across the shifting desert sands in a new type of Jeep that was more rugged and adaptable than the venerable Jeeps of World War II fame. The US Army called them “High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles” (HMMWV). But in operation they were given the nickname ‘Humvee.’ These vehicles were also larger and more multifaceted than the military jeeps first introduced in World War II. Four-wheel drive Humvees (which have since been replaced by the US Military) saw action as military scout vehicles, gun platforms, ambulances, and ammunition carriers, among other purposes. Given that kind of versatility Chuck Miller recognized that Humvees might also be capable of satisfactorily demonstrating KbPort’s mobile medical simulation technologies. As Miller explained, “The Humvee project is a passion of mine and I wanted to incorporate that passion into my daily life at KbPort. We had already built custom trailers and ambulance boxes for medical simulation. There’s a lot of demand for first responders to be able to handle any type of a crisis situation and different types of equipment. So it occurred to me that we could make a training vehicle with our technology installed and provide advanced levels of instruction for our clients. We also realized this is something our competitors weren’t doing.” But he recognized that it’s very expensive to produce vehicles like this. “I can do a lot of the

Humvee: The Army’s Do-it-all Vehicle • Two Types: Unarmored and Armored • Manufacturer: AM General • Unit cost: $220,000 (as of 2011) • Produced: 1984 to 2018 • Total built: 281,000 • Weight: 5,200-5,900 • Length: 15 ft. • Width: 7 ft., 1 in. • Height: 6 ft., reducible to 4 ft., 6 in. work myself, he said, “and I have people here at KbPort that have helped me to modify vehicles before. But I wondered how could I get the price down and it occurred to me that we have a fully equipped career school nearby. The A.W. Beattie Career Center already teaches everything we needed to incorporate into the project.” “Beattie’s administration connected me with Pat Ciccone, an instructor in its collision technology program. I wanted to change the color of the Humvee and I needed it stripped down, sanded, repainted, and equipped with modern technology. But I also knew that was going to be a bit of a reach for Beattie. They rarely teach kids how to restore a 30-year-old vehicle! But in my opinion, the Humvee project could potentially become a big recruitment tool for them.” “The project began in February 2018 when I drove the vehicle over to Beattie in the cold and rain with no roof or side curtains.” He continued, “we had already stripped it down pretty far. I had a lot of the new components already purchased, so all they needed to do was sand it all down and figure out the paint schemes. They also needed to fabricate the doors on it and a few other parts.” Several aspects of using the A.W. Beattie Career Center appealed to Miller and KbPort. First of all, it offered the breadth of skills necessary for success. Perhaps most importantly, Beattie offered a nursing program, which aligned Continued on next page Summer 2018 • Hampton Magazine • Page 5

particularly well with Miller’s company. KbPort sells its training technology to nursing organizations across America. Beattie also offered a good fit for the project because they operate a robotics program and conduct electronics classes. But most important to the Humvee project, however, was Beattie’s automotive collision center. It occurred to Miller and his team that they could probably combine all of those career learning areas into a project that could design and assemble the type of training vehicles they had in mind. So they put together a proposal for Eric Heasley, the executive director of Beattie. Heasley and his team responded with enthusiasm and expressed a desire to participate. Working together, KbPort and Beattie began repurposing the Humvees to provide a showcase for advanced medical technology training. While Miller was planning the installation of two-way communication systems into the Humvees he met a vendor at a flea market one weekend. The vendor was heavily involved in CB radios and related equipment. During the week, the man was an HVAC installer who manages a company in Wexford. “He told me that he couldn’t find anyone to help him with his business because no one wants to perform that type of work,” said Miller. “Everybody believes you’ve got to go to college to be successful, but there are many young people

who aren’t a good fit with college-level education. I hear that many people are telling these kids ‘don’t go down that career path.’ Yet tech school graduates can make a good living in a fulfilling career. That’s why our educational leaders in Hampton support schools like Beattie.” Technical training in the form of vocationaleducation is increasingly viewed as a means to helping America remain competitive with emerging markets around the world. But there still seems be some resistance. According to Fortune Magazine* as many as two-thirds of U.S. companies across multiple industries report difficulties finding qualified applicants for technical positions. The biggest gaps are in the technology and healthcare sectors. Preparing students to meet the demands of the workforce while they are still in high school or college can be an important first step in helping close the skills gap. Vo-tech classes can also prepare students for potentially lucrative and rewarding work, in many cases without the need for a four-year degree. As Miller explains, “We shouldn’t be giving vocational education a bad name. If anything, we should be extolling it. I think about that every time I get onto a plane. Think about what our society would be like if we get to a point where nobody can repair anything except computers or computer programs.” Source: *http://fortune.com/2015/05/12/how-u-s-companies-canfill-the-skills-gap/)

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“What compounds the problem,” he continued, “is that many technical businesses like KbPort are often too busy to mentor young people with little experience. I just don’t have any employees that can spare the time to guide and work with young people who are very green. However, this is something that we want to work towards because we see the value for us and for entry-level job candidates coming to us right out of schools such as Beattie.” Down the road, Miller does envision offering job opportunities to young tech school graduates. “At some of the places I’ve worked,” he said, “we’ve actually implemented formal mentoring programs. That can be done as simply as matching a rookie with an experienced hand. But it has to be highly structured, with objectives and planned activities.” And in a small way the Humvee project is a step in that direction. ”Many people have seen that camouflaged Humvee,” Miller said. “Business associates, friends, and even neighbors, have asked ‘where did you get this thing painted? It’s pretty cool!’ Nobody even looks twice at the black Humvee we also have. I prefer the black one personally, but when people see me with the camouflaged vehicle they say ‘man, that is really cool looking.’” “When I tell them we produced the vehicles in cooperation with classroom workshops at Beattie, it becomes an hour-long conversation,” Miller says. “The beauty of the whole project is that students just starting out don’t really have expectations or standards. They couldn’t really mess up a Humvee that’s 30 years old and camouflaged! I wasn’t looking for perfect bodywork and this was a perfect starter project.

But they have very high standards at Beattie. They may work on a few junkers from time to time, but they also work on some pretty nice cars over there, too.” For Miller and the engineers at KbPort, the project enabled them to showcase the company’s capabilities. At the same time they’ve given back to the community, which is a part of their values. But by the same token, companies like KbPort also need to attract entrylevel high-tech people for production and installation. So it makes sense to start off preparing people at the entry level to perform the installation process. “My wife and I want our children to get the best elementary and secondary education possible,” said Miller. “To a very large extent, that’s why we chose to live in Hampton. But we would also want them to consider all of the postsecondary options possible, including schools like A.W. Beattie Career Center. The vehicles turned out pretty well considering the limited amount of time we had available to work on them. To commemorate the project, we had the students involved sign their names underneath the hood of the vehicles.” Chuck Miller is open to bringing future projects to Beattie as opportunities present themselves. He thinks it may be possible to involve students from many diverse areas of study across the school’s programs. In addition to automotive collision technology similar future projects could include students from the areas of advanced computer programming, auto technology, computer systems and networks, robotics, emergency response technology, health and nursing technologies, and even advertising design. Summer 2018 • Hampton Magazine • Page 7

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A Message from the Superintendent of Schools

Reflecting on the Snapshots of Success for 2017-2018 Madia Photography

As I write this message, the 2017-2018 School Year has just concluded, and I am pleased to report that it has been an extremely successful year in the Hampton Township School District. We have many accomplishments to celebrate in academics, the arts, and athletics. Our students and staff have continued to uphold our Tradition of Excellence for which HTSD has become known, both regionally and on the national stage. We have received several notable external accolades this year. Hampton was recognized by both the Pittsburgh Business Times and the U.S. News and World Report as a top school on the statewide and national levels, respectively. HTSD also participated in the 2018 Remake Learning Days, our second time hosting an event during this exciting week which focuses regionally on innovation in education. Visitors to Hampton’s Innovate the Future at the Hampton Hub had the opportunity to interact with students as they demonstrated the transformative learning experiences they engaged in during the 2017-2018 School Year. Hampton Middle School unveiled a new Innovation Studio, which was made possible through the generosity of the Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence. The Innovation Studio has served as a catalyst for a number of transformative lessons at the Middle School, as our students learn the value of creative problem-solving and innovation. We had the honor and privilege of hosting Dr. Ruben Puentedura, the developer of the “Substitution Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) Model” for instructional technology, during a professional development day for our staff. Dr. Puentedura is in high demand by educators around the world. His SAMR Model

for instructional technology, during a professional development day for our staff. Dr. Puentedura is in high demand by educators around the world. His SAMR Model provides guidance to educators on how to incorporate transformative technology into the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning environment. The model consists of four levels of technology integration which provides an interactive and engaging blended learning experience for students, and which goes hand-in-hand with our goals for our curriculum, instruction, and our learning environment.

production, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” was nominated for Gene Kelly Awards in 11 categories, and earned five awards on May 25 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Hampton won the awards for Best Music Direction, Best Choreography, Best Ensemble and Best Costume Design for the fourth year in a row, and sophomore Joe Fish won the award for Best Supporting Actor. Over 31 schools in Allegheny County participated in the event this year; we are certainly proud of these accomplishments and how well our students have performed, especially given the high level of regional talent.

I am also pleased to announce that Hampton has been formally recognized as a Common Sense School by Common Sense Media. This recognition further validates that Hampton is working tirelessly to create a culture of digital teaching and digital citizenship in our schools. In addition to this schoolwide award, Hampton also has three teachers in the District who have earned the designation as Common Sense Educator.

We also celebrated music and visual arts through our annual Hues and Harmony event. In March, the community was invited to two nights of visual artwork and vocal and instrumental music selections which highlighted the many talents of our students District wide.

Another area of focus this past year was incorporating the arts into everyday learning opportunities, as well as celebrating the arts through a number of school-community events. Over the past year, the District participated in a yearlong self-evaluation which was facilitated by the Arts Education Collaborative of Pittsburgh. The purpose of the self-evaluation was to examine the many facets of music and art programming in the District, and to ascertain strengths and areas to focus on in the future. We received the report in June and plan for a formal presentation of the findings to the public during an upcoming Board meeting in August. We also celebrated several notable achievements in the arts. Our High School musical

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In this issue, please read about our High School Band, which commissioned an original piece titled “Beacons of Light” to honor the legacy of volunteer drumline instructor Ryan McCutcheon, who died in an automobile accident on September 30, 2017. The piece made its national debut at the spring band concert in May and is a tribute to the impact one person can make on the lives of many. In the area of athletics, our students continued to earn several notable achievements in 2017-2018: • In the fall, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ volleyball and golf teams qualified for the WPIAL playoffs; • In the winter, girls’ basketball earned the section championship title; wrestling qualified for the WPIAL team championships; varsity cheerleading’s competitive spirit team competed in the WPIAL (Continued on page 11) www.ht-sd.org

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In addition to these amazing athletic accomplishments, many student athletes individually qualified for WPIAL and PIAA championships and were named to all-section and state teams. As we close out the 2017-2018 School Year and turn our focus toward the start of a new school year in the fall, we have high hopes for the continued success of our students. We are fortunate here at HTSD to have a community that is completely invested in the success of our students. We thank you for your support and invite you to join us as we look forward toward a new and exciting journey in 2018-2019! Sincerely, Dr. Michael Loughead, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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championships and qualified for the PIAA championships. • In the spring, the girls’ track and field, girls’ lacrosse and boys’ lacrosse teams earned section championships; and the track and field, softball, baseball and boys’ tennis teams qualified for the WPIAL championships. Ted Donegan and Ben Ringeisen earned section championships in boys’ tennis doubles and were silver medalists in the WPIAL championships. Our girls’ lacrosse team was also named WPIAL champions.

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HTSD Lifetime Learning Academy

The Hampton Township School District will be offering community education courses through its HTSD Lifetime Learning Academy for the Fall of 2018. Available courses will be listed on the HTSD website at www.ht-sd.org under the Community/Community Education/HTSD Lifetime Learning Academy dropdown menu as sessions become available. Courses are available in a variety of subject areas, including Arts and Crafts, Digital Technology, Gardening and Home Improvement, Health and Wellness and Humanities/ Academic Enrichment. Courses are taught by HTSD staff and other knowledgeable experts in the subject areas being offered. Registration information is available on the HTSD website and includes both an online registration and payment option, as well as a mail-in registration form and payment option. To learn more, visit www.ht-sd.org. ******************************************************* Are you a member of the community with a great talent or skill you would like to share as part of the HTSD Lifetime Learning Academy? Please contact the Assistant Superintendent’s Office at 412-492-6305.

The Hampton Township School District Newsletter, The District Dispatch, is published six times annually as part of Hampton Magazine. Its purpose is to keep Hampton residents informed of events, achievements, issues and opportunities concerning the District and its stakeholders. Letters, comments or article suggestions may be addressed to: Shari Berg, Public Relations Specialist Communications Solutions Group 4591 School Drive • Allison Park, PA 15101 Email: berg@ht-sd.org • Phone: 412-492-6312 The Hampton Township School District Newsletter • Summer 2018• Page 11

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Meet Steve Sciullo: Hampton High School Security Specialist

Steve Sciullo The safety and security of the students and staff at Hampton Township School District is one of the top priorities, and as such, the District frequently reviews protocols and procedures to enhance and adjust safety measures as needed. For the last several months, the District has made changes that align with its mission to provide a safe and secure environment for all students and staff. New changes include a visitor registration system at all buildings, and the hiring of a Safety and Security Specialist at the High School. The District already has a School Resource Officer, a position that has been in place since 1999 in cooperation with the Hampton Township Police Department. Officer Aaron Zola is currently serving in that position and is stationed at the High School. The Safety and Security Specialist position is not intended to replace the School Resource Officer, but rather to work cooperatively with Officer Zola to enhance overall building security. The primary role of the position will be to work with students, staff and administration to prevent issues from occurring, to remain observant and vigilant in the building from a safety standpoint, and to address safety issues as they surface. In May, the School Board approved the hiring of Mr. Steven Sciullo to fill this new position. Mr. Sciullo is not a new face at Hampton High School. He previously worked as a paraprofessional with the District for nine years. “Throughout his time as a paraprofessional, Mr. Sciullo’s ability to

build relationships and rapport with students, and effectively communicate with all adults in the building, has helped him deter inappropriate behavior, gather necessary information during investigations, and help maintain a safe environment,” said Dr. Marguerite Imbarlina, High School Principal. “His familiarity with our students will be a valuable tool in his new role.” Mr. Sciullo said he is excited about his new position and is looking forward to continue building relationships he has already established with staff and students. “This is such a challenging time for students for a number of reasons. They’re under a lot of pressure, not only to perform academically, but socially as well.” His time supervising the students in the cafeteria as a paraprofessional has provided him with valuable insight into how students behave in a more relaxed setting. “It’s nice to see them in a different environment,

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occasionally join them in a game of basketball. It’s a great way to get to know the students, their likes and dislikes “and just who they are as a person outside of being a student at this school.” In his role as Safety and Security Specialist, Mr. Sciullo will be responsible for a number of daily activities, including the following: • • •

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Checking the parking lot at the start of each day; Checking and securing the building in the morning before and after staff and student arrival and at dismissal; Monitoring students as they enter the building and ensuring visitors and guests move through the secured vestibule; Monitoring the hallways, classrooms and common areas of the building during the school day; and Monitoring and supervising lunch periods.

Mr. Sciullo said he also plans to reach out to his counterparts at neighboring school districts to explore best practices and to ensure Hampton is staying ahead of the curve where safety and security is concerned.

where they get to be more themselves than they can be in the classroom,” Mr. Sciullo noted. Having the benefit of seeing students in different settings assists him with spotting potential problems before they occur. Mr. Sciullo is known for engaging students who may need a little extra help in making connections with other students. Pairing students with others at lunch is one of his specialties; however, sometimes that may not be what some students need. “Sometimes students don’t like the cafeteria at all and just don’t want to be in this environment, with or without others at a table, and for those students, I can help them find another alternative.” He will also open the auxiliary gym for students toward the end of the lunch period and

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Helping the students to feel accepted and safe is a difficult job, but Mr. Sciullo said it is one he plans to tackle with 100 percent effort. “I have a motto, and it’s pretty simple. Greet every kid, every day, with a smile and a hello, because you never know what kind of day they’re having, or what they might be going through in life; that smile and hello may make all the difference.”

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Before he could compose the piece, he had to spend time getting to know the person it would be memorializing. That included spending time with Mr. McCutcheon’s friends and family, and pouring over his personal music collection to get a feel for his musical tastes. “He loved a very diverse collection of music, which made me immediately love him, as this is something that he and I would have had in common,” said Mr. Heiny.

Composer Mr. Chad Heiny conducts the Hampton High School Percussion section during the debut of “Beacons of Light.” The Italian poet Antonio Porchia once said, “One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.” For Hampton High School percussionists, the saying holds true of their time with volunteer drumline instructor Ryan McCutcheon, who died in an automobile accident on September 30, 2017. Mr. McCutcheon – a North Allegheny High School alumnus and student at Robert Morris University at the time of his death – loved music and was an avid percussionist. His family members once said that drumming was everything for him; it was his absolute passion. Mr. McCutcheon brought his knowledge and passion for all things percussion and shared it as a volunteer drumline instructor with the Hampton High School Marching Band. In his short time with Hampton, Mr. McCutcheon made an impact on the students. As a way to honor and repay his dedication, the students commissioned an original piece from local composer Chad Heiny. The piece, titled “Beacons of Light,” made its world debut at the Hampton High School Band Spring Concert on Wednesday, March 16 in the High School Auditorium. The students said they could not think of a better way to show their appreciation than to have a song commissioned in Mr. McCutcheon’s name. Every copy of

“Beacons of Light” sold will include this dedication: “Beacons of Light” was commissioned in memory of Ryan McCutcheon by the Hampton High School Percussion Section. “I think it’s amazing,” said Lizzie Waters, a freshman percussionist in the band. “I’ve probably listened to the song more than 100 times. It really captures everything we’re trying to express.” Senior percussionist Jessica Stufft said commissioning the song was a great way to show appreciation to Mr. McCutcheon for his dedication to the marching band last fall. Junior Nathan Hutchison called “Beacons of Light” the first band piece in a long time that he has genuinely felt happy about performing. “It really captures (Ryan’s) essence . . . his happier time. At the same time, it’s really melancholy at the end.” “Beacons of Light” is the third song Mr. Heiny has composed for a high school percussion section. He recently wrote pieces for North Allegheny High School and Lancaster Catholic. “But this is the first time I’ve been memorializing someone, so this piece was a lot more emotionally driven and a lot more emotionally taxing for me to write,” he said.

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He watched one of Mr. McCutcheon’s homemade drumming videos on YouTube and was struck by the warm tone of his drums and the musical style of his playing. He studied the drum sets Mr. McCutcheon preferred – toms, bongos and concert toms – to create a sound in “Beacons of Light” that musically represents that style. Mr. Heiny also referenced a four-note sequence from one of Mr. McCutcheon’s favorite songs in his composition. “(It) has an absolutely stunning melody and I took my favorite four-note sequence from it to make several subtle – and in some cases, not so subtle – references throughout the duration of the work.” While his musical preferences played a role in the composition of “Beacons of Light,” Mr. Heiny said his primary inspiration for the content came from personal interviews with those who knew Mr. McCutcheon best. “He was liked by all, brought out the best in people he was around, and seemed to always be a positive spirit no matter what the situation,” said Mr. Heiny. “The process of marrying all of this wonderful knowledge about him with what my heart was telling me to write was at times incredibly daunting, and in many cases emotionally exhausting. This piece was totally transformative for me. There were times when I was listening to it and just tearing up. I feel very grateful for being able to be a part of this.”

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Innovate the Future at the Hampton Hub: Remake Learning Days 2018 The Hampton Township School District, known for its Tradition of Excellence and transformative learning environment, was once again pleased to participate in the 2018 Remake Learning Days event. Hampton has evolved from the District’s past T4 (Talbot.Township.Techno.Tour), Technology Expositions, which were highly interactive and engaging events. Remake Learning Days provided an opportunity for the entire community to experience, firsthand, the many ways technology powers critical thinking, communication and problem solving in our schools.

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Student Records Policy, Hampton Township School District maintains a cumulative student record for each child. Such information assists staff in the day-to-day operation of the District’s educational program, some of which is required by law. The student’s record includes student identification and attendance data, information of schoolwork completed, as well as examples of achievement and standardized group tests. Records of all standardized tests completed voluntarily by secondary students (usually for college entrance purposes) also are part of the student’s record. If a child transfers to another school system, the District will forward the record when a parent-initiated written request is sent from the new school. A high school student’s transcript may be released to post secondary or prospective employers with written permission from the eligible student or the parents. The District’s policy on student records guarantees that parents and eligible students shall have the right to review and obtain a copy of the record; challenge its contents; refuse individual consent where permission is needed for releasing certain information; and file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201. This policy is in compliance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Education’s regulations and with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Parents or students may request a copy of the District’s student records policy from the building principal. A listing of the types and locations of educational records maintained and the title and address of the officials responsible for these records also may be obtained. To view your child’s records, please contact the principal for an appointment. Release of Information Policy, According to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), non confidential information about students may be included in publications such as sports programs, newspapers, radio and television news reports, newsletters, award and graduation programs, yearbooks, musical and play programs and other school publications. This information may include the student’s name, address, study interests, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, awards received and other similar information. Parents who wish to exempt their children from the release of such information should do so in writing to the principal. Child Find and Special Education Services for Exceptional Students, According to state and federal special education regulations, annual public notice to parents of children who reside within a school district is required regarding child find responsibilities. Hampton Township School District is required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for services via Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For additional information related to Section 504/Chapter 15 services, the parent may refer to Section 504, Chapter 15, and the Basic Education Circular entitled Implementation of Chapter 15. Also, school districts are required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for gifted services via 22 PA Code Chapter 16. For additional information regarding gifted services, the parent may refer to 22 PA Code Chapter 16. If a student is both gifted and eligible for Special Education, the procedures in IDEA and Chapter 14 shall take precedence. This notice shall inform parents throughout the Hampton Township School District of the child identification activities and of the procedures followed to ensure confidentiality of information pertaining to students with disabilities or eligible young children. Children, ages three through twenty-one can be eligible for special education programs and services. If parents believe their child may be eligible for special education, the parent should contact Dr. Jay Thornton, District Psychologist/Director of Student Services at 412-492-6327. Identification procedures ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services that are individualized to meet student needs. These services are provided at no cost to the parents, in compliance with state and federal law, and are planned to ensure educational benefit for student progress. Various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis to identify students who may be eligible for special education. Screening activities may include: hearing, vision, physical and speech/language screening; and a review of group-based data (cumulative academic records, aptitude and achievement test scores, enrollment records and health records, as well as parent and teacher responses to questionnaires) by the building-level Child Study or Response to Intervention & Instruction Team. When screening results suggest that a student may need special education services, HTSD will, with parental consent, conduct an Evaluation. Children age three through the age of admission to first grade are also eligible if they have developmental delays and, as a result, need Special Education and related services. Developmental delay is defined as a child who is less than the age of beginners and at least three years of age and is considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following exists: (i) the child’s score, on a developmental assessment device, on an assessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that the child is delayed by 25% of the child’s chronological age in one or more developmental areas, or (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of the developmental areas, as documented by test performance of 1.5 standard deviations below the mean on standardized tests. Developmental areas include cognitive, communicative, physical, social/emotional and self-help. For additional information you may contact Dr. Jay Thornton, District Psychologist/Director of Student Services at 412-492-6327. Services for School-Age Students with Disabilities, HTSD provides a free, appropriate, public education to eligible students. To qualify as an eligible student, the child must be of school age, in need of specially-designed instruction, and meet eligibility criteria for one or more of the following physical or mental disabilities, as set forth in Pennsylvania State Regulations: Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability (formerly referred to as Mental Retardation), Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Visual Impairment including Blindness. Information regarding the appropriate developmental milestone descriptors for infants and toddlers may be found at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website at http:// www.cdc.gov or The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) website at http://nichcy.org. For additional information regarding the signs of developmental delays or other disabilities, please contact the District Psychologist/Director of Student Services at 412-492-6327. The District engages in identification procedures to ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services, individualized to meet student needs. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal laws and are reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress. To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted on an on-going basis. These screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability, and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, physical, and speech/language screening; and review by a Child Study Team, Pupil Personnel Team, or Student Assistant Program (SAP) Team. When screening results suggest that the student may be eligible for special education services, the District seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect that their child is eligible for special education services may request a multidisciplinary evaluation at any time through a written request to the Building Principal, District Psychologist/Director of Student Services or the Special Education/Transition Coordinator. Services designed to meet the needs of eligible students include the annual development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), bi-annual or tri-annual multidisciplinary re-evaluation, and a full continuum of services, which include Itinerant, Supplemental, or Full-Time Levels of Intervention. The extent of special education services and the location for the delivery of such services are determined by the IEP team and are based on the student’s identifiedneeds and abilities, chronological age, and the level of intensity of the specified intervention. The District also provides related services, such as transportation, speech and language therapy, The Hampton Township School District Newsletter • Summer 2018 • Page 18

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physical therapy, and occupational therapy, required for the student to benefit from the special education program. Parents may obtain additional information regarding special education services and programs and parental due process rights by contacting the child’s Building Principal or the Special Education/Transition Coordinator at 412-492-6306. Evaluation Process, Hampton Township School District has a procedure in place by which parents can request an evaluation. For information about procedures applicable to your child, contact the school that your child attends. Parents of preschool age children, age three through five, may request an evaluation in writing by addressing a letter to the intermediate unit staff. For more information, contact: Project DART, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120. Consent, School entities cannot proceed with an evaluation, or with the initial provision of special education and related services, without the written consent of the parents. For additional information related to consent, please refer to the Procedural Safeguards Notice which can be found at the PaTTAN website at www.pattan.net. Once written parental consent is obtained, Hampton Township School District will proceed with the evaluation process. If the parent disagrees with the evaluation, the parent can request an independent education evaluation at public expense. Program Development, Once the evaluation process is completed, a team of qualified professionals and the parents determine whether the child is eligible. If the child is eligible, the individualized education program (IEP) team meets, develops the program, and determines the educational placement. Once the IEP team develops the program and determines the educational placement, Hampton Township School District will issue a notice of recommended educational placement/prior written notice (NOREP/PWN). The NOREP/PWN is required before initial services can be provided. The parent has the right to revoke consent after initial placement. Confidentiality of Information, Hampton Township School District maintains records concerning all children enrolled in the school, including students with disabilities. All records are maintained in the strictest confidentiality. Your consent, or consent of an eligible child who has reached age of majority under State law, must be obtained before personally identifiable information is released, except as permitted under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The age of majority in Pennsylvania is 21. Hampton Township School District protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information at collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction stages. Hampton Township School District maintains, for public inspection, a current listing of the names and positions of those employees within the agency who have access to personally identifiable information. For additional information related to student records, the parent can refer to the FERPA at the following url: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html This notice is only a summary of the special education services, evaluation and screening activities, and rights and protections pertaining to children with disabilities, children thought to be disabled, and their parents. For more information or to request evaluation or screening of a public or private school child, contact the responsible entity listed below. For preschool age children, information, screenings, and evaluations requested, may be obtained by contacting the intermediate unit. Special Education Services for Students in Non-Public Schools HTSD special education programs and services are accessible to resident students attending non-public schools. These students are permitted to enroll on a part-time, dual enrollment basis in a program of special education operated in public school. Special education programs are made accessible to non-public school students through dual enrollment following evaluation and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents of non-public school students who suspect their child is exceptional and in need of special education may request an evaluation by written request to the school principal. Services for Preschool Children with Disabilities, Act 212, The Early Intervention Services Act, entitles all preschool children with disabilities to appropriate early intervention services. Young children experiencing developmental delay or physical or mental disabilities and their families are eligible for early intervention services. At risk children are eligible for screening and tracking through The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc. (412) 431-1905. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for providing services to preschool children (ages 3-5). For information, contact: Project DART, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120, (412) 394-5942. Chapter 15: Services for Protected Handicapped Students, In compliance with state and federal law, the Hampton Township School District provides services or accommodations to protected handicapped students. These services ensure equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. They are provided without discrimination or cost to the student or family. In order to qualify for services as a “Protected Handicapped Student” the child must be of school age and have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. Services and supports for protected handicapped student (Chapter 15) are distinct from those applicable to all students with disabilities (Chapter 14) enrolled or seeking enrollment in special education programs. For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services to protected handicapped students, please contact the school psychologist: Dr. Jay Thornton, District Psychologist/Director of Student Services, Hampton Township School District, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101, (412) 492-6327. Chapter 16: Gifted Education, The State Board of Education recently added Chapter 16, Special Education for Gifted Students. Much of the evaluation, identification, and preparation of an educational plan is similar to the process for students with disabilities outlined in Chapter 14. Parents who suspect that their school-age child is gifted may request a Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE). Multiple criteria, including an evaluation by a certified school psychologist, are used to determine gifted identification. The I.E.P. team collaboratively develops annual goals and short term learning objectives for the student. For more information, please contact: Dr. Jacquelyn Removcik, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Hampton Township School District, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, Pa 15101 (412) 492-6393. Non-Discrimination Policy, As an equal opportunity employer, HTSD maintains a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected classification, as applicable in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, and practices. Announcement of and adherence to this policy is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sections 503 and 504, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and all other applicable state, federal, and local laws and ordinances. For further information, please contact: Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, Assistant Superintendent, Hampton Township School District, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, Pa 1510, (412) 492-6305. All of the above information is available at www.ht-sd.org. 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Just like a typical household often does, the District tends to accumulate and save lots of materials and information that are not essential for the day-today business operation of the organization. This is especially true in the area of special education programs and services. The paperwork associated with special education accrues rapidly and there comes a time when storage space becomes severely limited and the files absolutely need to be purged to make The Hampton Township School District Newsletter • Summer 2018 • Page 19

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room for current student informational records. In keeping with the Pennsylvania Code, Title 22: Education, Chapter 12: Student Rights and Responsibilities Sections 1231, through 12.33 Pupil Records, the District’s special education office staff will begin to review and purge all special education records including all files of all special education students who were born between January 1, 1993 and January 1, 1994. The District will maintain the files of all current and former students who were born on and after January 1, 1993 until those individuals reach the age of 25 years. Thereafter, special education records will be similarly reviewed each school year. This notice of records to be purged applies only to special education records which include the files of those students identified for the Learning Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, Physical Support, Speech and Language Support, Vision Impaired Support, Hearing Impaired Support and Gifted Support Program and Services. The official administrative records that constitute the minimum personal identifying data necessary for the operation of the education system such as student’s name, parent’s or guardian’s name, student’s birth date, academic work completed, level of achievement including grades and standardized achievement test scores and attendance data will be maintained for at least 100 years after the student graduates from high school. These records are on file on microfiche at Hampton High School. This is in compliance with Pennsylvania Code, Title 22: Education, Chapter 12: Student Rights and Responsibilities Sections 1231, through 12.33. Pupil Records, 2.1.1. under Classification and maintenance of data. This public notice provides parents and former special education program and services students with the opportunity to obtain copies for their own information and personal use. While many of the former students who participated in these programs may have retained copies of their records, many have not as evidenced by the variety of requests for records that the psychological services office staff receives. The records appear to be valuable to their owners when enrolling in institutions of higher education, applying for insurance or medical benefits and for other purposes. Consequently, the District invites any former students or their parents to request their records before they are purged. The purging of all special education records of all students who were born between January 1, 1993 and January 1, 1994 will begin in January of 2019. Therefore, if you wish to obtain these records, please complete the form below and forward it to Mrs. Darlene Howell, Special Education Office, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 before December 31, 2018. In keeping with Hampton Township School District Board Policy Section: Operations, Number 801, Title: Public Records page 4, under Fees: Duplicates of public records shall be provided by district at twenty (20) cents per page payable in advance.

************************************************************************************************************************************** REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECORDS My birth date is between 1/1/1993 and 1/1/1994 and I wish to obtain my special education programs and services records. Name: Address: Daytime Telephone: Year of Graduation:

Date of Birth: City, State, and Zip Code: Evening Telephone: Special Education Program:

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. This form will be required for release of records. Please mail this completed Request to Mrs. Darlene Howell, Special Education Office, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101 before December 31, 2018. You will be contacted when your records are ready for pick up. Proper identification including name and date of birth (i.e. driver’s license) will be required before materials are released.

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Success in Recovery

Case Stories from the Addiction Medicine Practice of Dr. Charles Thomas Brophy

hen we hear about the ongoing opioid crisis in today’s society, the picture that emerges is one of despair and frustration. The ravages of addiction seem to be touching families in every neighborhood and across all socio-economic levels. It appears that no family is completely safe from the ravages of dependence on drugs. Few understand that struggle better than Dr. Charles Thomas Brophy, an Osteopathic Physician with multiple board-certified specialties. He has witnessed the dangers of substance abuse first hand as an emergency room physician, as well as within his own social circles. As one of the featured speakers at the recent opioid summits co-sponsored by the Township and the Hampton Township School District Dr. Brophy discussed how opiates affect a user’s brain chemistry and influence uncontrollable impulses. Following are three stories from Dr. Brophy’s experience that illustrate how addiction can be overcome and why there is always hope of recovery for those in addiction.

raised a beautiful family. But her addiction had ruined that as well. She told Dr. Brophy her addiction began with pain pills prescribed by her family physician. She liked the way they made her feel and believed she could control her use. But as her opioid tolerance increased, so too did the severity of her addiction. Unable to acquire a sufficient supply of pills from her doctor, she soon found herself driving the family minivan through the streets of the city’s neighborhoods asking strangers where she could buy heroin. While a neighbor watched her children at home, she was out seeking drugs and getting high. It was a significant low point in her life. She finally decided to be honest with her husband about how bad the addiction had become. She also told a few close friends who encouraged her to go into drug rehabilitation, which she finalStory 1: The Housewife ly did. She completed a 30-day inpatient program Theresa* was a 39-year-old female and the lovanticipating a happy reunion with her loving husing mother of three children. To friends and family band, children, and friends. alike, she was a beautiful, intelligent, and kind But after completing the program and returnhuman being. What they didn’t know was that she was also an addict. When she came to see Dr. Bro- ing home, Theresa found her seemingly supportphy, it was obvious that something in her life was ive husband had filed divorce papers. He had also reported her to the Allegheny County Department broken. She explained during her first visit that her opioid addiction had destroyed her marriage, of Children and Youth Services—and she learned she could now only see her children under superher family, and most of her friendships. She was vision. Soon those friends that had been so endesperately worried that it would soon destroy couraging about rehab were also slamming doors her life, as well. in her face. Theresa was raised in a middle class family In the grip of all this turmoil and betrayal, she overseas. Her oldest sister was a well-respected nurse and among all five siblings she was the only relapsed and once again found herself cruising city streets seeking opiates. It was the only thing addict. She felt like the black sheep of the family that made all of her physical, mental, and emoand limited contact with them out of shame. As tional pain fade away within seconds. Eventually a young woman, she had immigrated to the U.S. she sought relief from her addiction through Dr. and married a successful man with whom she Continued Brophy. Summer 2018 • Hampton Magazine • Page 21

During the first few weeks of her recovery, Dr. Brophy’s team stabilized Theresa using various pharmacologic methods known as Medication Assisted Treatment. This protocol was successful in curing her intense cravings and preventing withdrawal sufficiently for her to think and behave normally. Brophy’s staff also employed addiction counseling, including lessons in healthy coping skills, support meetings, community integration, and general life coaching. Now almost three years into her recovery, she will soon receive a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has accepted an internship serving within a juvenile detention center. And while she remains at times nervous that her history of addiction will lead others to judge her, she also knows it’s a vital part of who she is today—and why she is so driven to help others.

Story 2 – The Contractor Jonathan* wasn’t doing well when his wife called Dr. Brophy in a total panic. She said her husband was acting “crazy” and it took Dr. Brophy five minutes just to calm her down enough to avoid calling 911. Once her anxiety eased, she was able to talk about her husband’s problem. He had never abused a drug in his life. He was considered “the rock” of his family and had built a successful contracting business over two decades. Now, his wife was calling with Dr. Brophy, desperate to get help for her husband. Jonathan had developed chronic pain issues stemming from his long career of performing hard physical labor. But his pain was also compounded by a condition known as spinal stenosis from which he had suffered since his early 30s. He was the family breadwinner and the father to a chronically ill teenager, so he didn’t feel he could afford to take time off of work. He labored through much of his pain until a medical doctor referred him to a clinic, where the staff prescribed a heavy regimen of oxycodone. This had gotten him through the better part of a decade. But when his pain clinic closed down, along with many other pain clinics, he suddenly was unable to get the medications he had come to rely upon every day to control his pain. His wife reassured him they would find another physician to prescribe painkillers. But every doctor in town was scaling back on providing Page 22 • Hampton Magazine • Summer 2018

opioid prescriptions, so Jonathan suddenly found himself in dire straights. As his body began to manifest withdrawal symptoms, he experienced extreme spinal pain. But it also felt like daggers were stabbing every joint in his body. His nose would not stop running and he couldn’t keep his legs still for more than 3-4 seconds. Jonathan would lie in bed twitching like he was having a seizure and his wife was afraid he was having a nervous breakdown. Jonathan didn’t know what to do, but he knew he had to keep working. So he grabbed a bottle of whiskey out of their liquor cabinet and began to drink heavily, just to ease the dreadful symptoms. But replacing the pain medication was impossible. Despite calling over 30 doctors’ offices and pain clinics, the couple were still unable to find a single doctor who would resume his opioid prescription. But while he could no longer purchase pain pills, he could buy all the alcohol he needed from the liquor store. So Jonathan continued consuming large amounts of alcohol just to relieve his pain. When Jonathan and his wife arrived at the clinic, he was so inebriated the staff had serious reservations about taking him on as a patient. His wife insisted that Jonathan was not an alcoholic. She said he was just trying to manage his dependence upon opioids in the only legal way he could to alleviate his symptoms. Dr. Brophy met with the couple and made sure they understood exactly how to proceed to keep Jonathan safe and complete the induction onto the medications. As of 22 months following that initial assessment, Jonathan has not consumed a single opiate nor a swallowed a drop of liquor. The medications he received controlled his chronic back pain and he no longer has to worry about the development of tolerance as he did with the oxycodone. Unlike many others victims of opioid addiction, Jonathan never resorted to snorting, selling or over-consuming pills His is the distinction

between an addiction and a true chemical dependency. Nevertheless, that chemical dependence almost wrecked his life.

Story 3 – The Drug Dealer

Andre* is a very big man who dominates any room he walks into. At 6 foot 6 inches tall with a muscular frame, he looks very much like professional athlete. And while he had been athletic growing up, he also lived in a rough neighborhood where he soon got involved with the drugs and drug-dealing activities that were ever-present. For Andre, opportunities for education and employment were limited. So he turned to the only activities he knew of that could allow him to put food on the family’s table and a roof over their heads. Growing up, Andre lacked the type of role models that might have led him in a different direction. But he wanted what many of his peers seemed to have, so he eventually fell into social circles that revolved around illegal drugs and the type of lifestyle that represented. He saw that the only people in his neighborhood who seemed to have more than enough money to spend were involved in selling illegal drugs.

So by certain standards, Andre was successful at making a living but he was also wracked by feelings of guilt about the harm he might be doing. And he was unable to figure a way out of the lifestyle into which he had descended. For many years, he had avoided succumbing to the narcotics he sold to support his growing family. But one day at home, he was lifting a heavy piece of furniture and felt something snap in his back. He began hurting so badly he could barely get out of bed. He rested for a few days with a heating pad on his back to ease the pain. But when things didn’t seem to be getting better, he considered taking one of the pills that he sold to his clients. Most of the drugs he sold consisted of large quantities of marijuana, with a few pills here and there. He had never sold “hard drugs” like heroin because he never wanted to be a responsible for someone else’s death. But when his back pain persisted, he decided to try one of those pain pills. Andre began using drugs and before long his habit was out of control. Selling drugs had been his way out of that neighborhood and he had been saving up every penny he could. Andre’s dream was to buy a farm to which he could move his family and get away from the inner city. His deepest hope was that his son would never follow in his footsteps. Continued

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But in short order, Andre became the ‘junky’ he never wanted to be. He was swallowing 15 pills a day and couldn’t stop. Eventually he made his way to Trinity Wellness and began working with Dr. Brophy and his staff. They had a lot of work to do, but after 26 months Andre remained clean and sober. Not only had he avoided substance abuse, he had also avoided any forms of illegal activity over that period. Andre turned his life around and significantly improved his family’s circumstances. He found legitimate work as a Boilermaker, a trained craftsman who produces fabrications from steel plates and tubing. He has received three promotions in the past year and there is talk of making him the foreman on the next job site. Andre finally purchased that farm he dreamed of so long ago and now actually makes more money working as a craftsman than he did selling drugs.

* Not the patient’s real name. All names have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. For more information contact Trinity Wellness Services, 3960 William Flynn Highway, Allison Park PA 15101 Phone: 412-487-0900, Fax: 412-487-4046 or via email to: Contact@TrinityWellnessServices.com

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The Opioid Crisis By the Numbers Opiates are being abused in epic proportions by Americans of all ages, as the numbers below show. 63,600 - The total US overdose deaths in 2016 42,249 - Number of those deaths involving opioids 115 - Average number of opioid deaths each day 112 Million - Opioid prescriptions by doctors in 1992 282 million - Opioid prescriptions written by in 2012 6.2 billion - Hydrocodone pills distributed In 2016 5 billion - Oxycodone tablets distributed in in 2016 99.7% - The U.S. % of hydrocodone consumption 100 times - That fentanyl is more powerful than morphine 11.5 million - Americans misusing pain meds in 2016 948,000 - US citizens that used heroin in 2016 533% - Increase in overdose deaths from 2002 to 2016 Source: www.cnn.com/2017/09/18/health/opioid-crisis-fast-facts/index.html

ATTORNEY HAL ENGLISH Serving country, community and you for 25 years

• Hampton Resident • Lt. Col., Marine Corps (Ret.) • Past President, Hampton Rotary • Layleader, St. Paul’s • Past President, ACBA Small Firm • Past Board of Directors, North Hills Senior Services Wills • Estate Administration • Probate Guardianships • Elder Law • Power of Attorney

412-486-1923 www.halenglish.com Hampton Office: 4000 Mt. Royal Blvd. & Duncan Ave. Summer 2018 • Hampton Magazine • Page 25

HAMPTON HIGHLIGHTS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FALL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Fall / Winter 2018

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FALL / WINTER PROGRAMMING Resident registration for Fall / Winter programs begin on August 20th at 8:00am. Non-Resident registration begins September 4th at 8:00am. Registration periods do vary. Please be sure to check each program for any specific registration period.

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PROGRAM / ACTIVITY BAD WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY:

TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 412-487-7870 or 724-443-7585

SPECIAL EVENTS HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION Candy, costumes, and celebrations! Halloween is right around the corner! Hampton Township will celebrate Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st from 6 - 8pm. If you plan on handing out treats please turn on your outside lights. The Annual Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday October 20th from 12 - 2pm at the Hampton Community Center. Call 412-487-7870 for more information!

HOLIDAY SEASONS GREETING CELEBRATION *With Fireworks* Come celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with your neighbors! On Thursday, December 6th at 7pm welcome the holidays with a low level fireworks display followed by Santa and Rudolph arriving via fire truck at 7:30pm. Children can visit Santa in the Community Centers Gathering Area for a photo opportunity. Live seasonal music and complimentary cookies & hot chocolate will be available for all. We hope to see you at our free family event. Call 412-487-7870 for more information.

ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTERING ONLINE The Department of Community Services offers residents the convenience of registering for programs and services online. To complete program registration visit the Township website at www.hampton-pa.org from your computer, cell phone, or other device, and select “Online Registrations” and login.

Once your profile is set up, it is easy to register for programs and activities. Please feel free to contact the Department of Community Services with any questions at 412-487-7870.

CREATING YOUR HOUSEHOLD PROFILE Before registering for a program, please make a household profile by logging onto our website at www.hampton-pa.org and selecting “Online Registrations” from the left side menu. This will take you to the registration portion of our website. Click the red Login link on the upper right corner to begin. When the login window appears - if you have not yet created a profile, select the third option “If you’re a brand new patron with us, please click here to register for a new account”. From here you will create a user name (your valid email address) and password, as well as be able to enter each family member in your households information. Please note: before you can officially login to the registration portion of the website you will need to verify your email address. An email will be sent to you for verification, once this is done your account will be ready to use. It is very important that you enter all members of your household at this time, even if you are not registering them for something at the moment.

COMMUNITY CENTER INFORMATION HOURS OF OPERATION Dates: September 4, 2018 - December 31, 2018 Monday & Friday: 6:00am - 9:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:00am - 10:00pm Saturday: 8am - 6pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm The Community Center is managed by the Department of Community Services (DCS). Please call 412-487-7870 for information. Hours are subject to change without notice.

FACILITY USE RULES All must enter via main entrance of building. Valid DCS issued ID card must be used at the Service Desk for all members. Non member must check in at the Service Desk / pay daily admission fee. No loitering inside or outside of building. No smoking in the facility. No skateboarding or rollerblading on sidewalk area. Drop off / pick up area located in front of building. No parking in the fire zone.

YOUTH LOUNGE The Youth Lounge is open daily during normal community center hours of operation. Stop by if you please for arcade and table games, watching TV, and social time with your peers. DAY & TIME: Normal CC Hours AGES: 17 & Under LOCATION: Community Center FEE: $6 without valid ID Card

ADULT LOUNGE The Adult Lounge is open daily during normal Community Center hours of operation. Stop by as you please for social time, watching TV, playing cards, or just to relax. DAY & TIME: Normal CC Hours AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Community Center FEE: $6 without valid ID Card

ADMISSION POLICY & FEES All patrons and guests must enter through the main entrance and check in at the service desk. All children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times. Patrons who are 10 years old and up with a valid membership will be issued a photo ID admission card which must be present upon each admission. All photo ID cards will be issued at the Community Center Service Desk. Community Center Membership adult fee is $32 / $63 and youth fee is $19 / $38. Program activity fees and membership fees are subject to change without notice. First fee is for Hampton resident / second fee is for non-residents. Community Center Memberships includes admission to all open gyms, the indoor track, and Tot Watch Room.

YOUTH OPEN GYM The Community Center open gym is reserved for non structured open gym free play use each day for youth only. Scheduled organized team practices and or private instruction is not permitted. Day and times subject to change without notice. Comprehensive monthly open gym schedules are available at the Community Center Service Desk. Valid Community Center ID is needed for admission. DAY & TIME: Daily LOCATION: Community Center Gymnasium FEE: $1 without valid ID Card

ADULT OPEN GYM The Community Center open gym is reserved for non structured open gym free play use for our 18 year old and over patrons. Scheduled organized team practices and or private instruction is not permitted. Days and times are subject to chance without notice. Valid Community Center ID is needed for admission. DAY & TIME: Weekday/Weekend times vary AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Community Center Gymnasium FEE: $1 without valid ID Card

COMMUNITY CENTER INFORMATION INDOOR WALKING & JOGGING TRACK The elevated walking and jogging three lane track is open to all ages and abilities during normal Community Center hours of operation. Thirteen laps on the rubberized track equals one mile. The track is located on the mezzanine level of the community center overlooking the gymnasium as well as the facility lobby. The exterior walls have windows which offer a unique view of Hampton Community Park. Appropriate footwear is required. Valid Community Center ID Card is required for admission. DAY & TIME: Normal CC Hours AGES: All Ages LOCATION: Community Center FEE: $6 without valid ID Card

TODDLER TIME (w/ adult) Children accompanied by an adult (18 yrs. and up) may visit the Tot Watch Room for play time. Toys, kitchenette, and child restrooms on premise. Please visit the Community Center Service Desk to check in before visiting the Tot Watch Room. AGES: 1 - 6yrs old (w/ adult) LOCATION: Tot Watch Room DAYS: Monday - Sunday TIME: 8am - close (Monday - Saturday) FEES: $2 per child without valid Community Center ID

ALSO IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER The independently operated Hampton Community Library is a 4,000 square foot facility within the Community Center. Call the Hampton Community Library for more information at 412-684-1098.

PAVILION RESERVATION INFORMATION COMMUNITY PARK PAVILIONS Hampton Community Park Pavilion reservations are accepted on a year round basis, up to one year in advance. Pavilion reservations are accepted year round at the Community Center Service Desk during normal operating hours. As an example; a rental date of June 4, 2019 may be reserved as early as June 5, 2018 (or 364 days ahead) for a Hampton Resident. Non Resident registration will begin the first day of April, annually. Should you have any questions or desire additional information please call the DCS Office at 412-487-7870.

HAMPTON COMMUNITY PARK PAVILION RATES Pavilion rate includes choice of pavilion and ABC Permit. First fee is for residents / second fee is for non residents. Pavilion Choices: Alcoa, Drake, Grubbs, Hardt, Kraus, Orchard Ling, & Rotary Pavilion Rates: Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday Holidays

$74 / $140 $84 / $150 $114 (Residents Only)

Pavilion Security Deposit- $50 Tent Site Permit- $25 Permit Replacement Fee- $25 Second Permit Replacement Fee- $25

COMMUNITY INFORMATION 2018 TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Township of Hampton Department of Community Services would like to thank the following local merchants / organizations for participating in our 2018 Independence Day Celebration through monetary, material, or service donations. Their generosity contributed to the overall success of our celebration. Please join us in saluting their commitment to our community! Kress Brothers Restoration Odd Fellows Hampton Lodge #1094 Foreign Traffic A & S Carpet Collection Howard Hannah Wagners Service Inc.

The following businesses or organizations donated a service, material or labor, to our Independence Day Celebration: Suzanna Krispli, Hampton Community Library PA Turnpike Commission, Gibsonia Absolute Equipment Boy Scout Troop #195 North Hampton V.F.D. Hampton Fire Police Hampton V.F.D. Shaler / Hampton E.M.S.

HAMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS

Detailed rental information is available by contacting JoAnn Radage, Facility Coordinator, at 412-487-7870 ext. 357. Resident reservations are accepted up to two years in advance. Non-resident reservations are accepted up to eighteen months in advance. Please contact JoAnn Radage to set up an appointment to discuss rental date & times, room availability, set-up needs and fees.

FALL / WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS PRE SCHOOL OPEN GYM (w/ adult) Children may use the Hampton Township Community Center gymnasium while accompanied by an adult 18yrs of age or older for free play. DCS will provide the following equipment; tot basketball hoop, tot basketballs, floor mats, plastic bars, whiffle balls, tees, playground balls, and soft play balls. If you would like to bring equipment toys other than those mentioned, please contact DCS for approval. Please do not bring bicycles, skateboards, motorized toys, remote control toys, or rollerblades. Advance registration is not required. Fee paid upon admission. Please sign in at service desk. AGES: 1 - 6yrs old LOCATION: Community Center Gymnasium C&D DATES: Monday - Friday September 3, 2018 - June 7, 2019 TIME: 9am - 12pm FEES: $2 per child without Valid Community Center ID.

FALL / WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS 2018 - 19 MORNING ACTIVITY TIME & COMMUNITY KIDS CLUB *** IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE MORNING & AFTERNOON KIDS CLUB PROGRAM ***

Since late 2017 we have not been able to recruit or hire qualified Kids Club program staff. We were only able to continue the program through the end of this past school year due to the commitment of the few staff members we did have available. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Therefore, as of July 1, 2018 despite our many enhanced efforts to remedy this staff situation we have not been successful. Our program has been planned but without the qualified staff we are not able to offer this program. This being the case, we wanted to make you aware of this situation as early as possible to enable you to have ample advance notice to find another “before/after school child care provider” well before the start of the 2018-19 school year. Should you have any questions or desire additional clarification please call us at 412-487-7870. AS OF JULY 1, 2018: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES WILL NO LONGER OFFER THE (before school) MORNING ACTIVITY TIME PROGRAM. AS OF JULY 1, 2018: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES WILL SUSPEND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE (after school) KIDS CLUB PROGRAM. THEREFORE, THE KIDS CLUB REGISTRATION PROCESS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AUGUST 1, 2018 WILL NOT OCCUR.

FALL / WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS

RECREATIONAL YOUTH DANCE INSTRUCTION Instruction provided by Dance Unleashed for boys and girls ages 2-18 in the Hampton Community Center Dance Room. Class days and times vary. For registration, class schedule or fee information contact Ms. Kosha Oleniacz at 412-406-7357 or via email to danceunleasedLLC@gmail.com.

FALL / WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR GRADES 1 - 12 This league is open to all boys and girls in Grades 1-12. Our basketball league is generated towards instruction and team play rather than competition. Registrations will not be accepted at the player evaluation. Leagues will be as follows: 3&4 grade girls, 3&4 grade boys, 5&6 grade girls, 5&6 grade boys, 7&8 grade girls, 7&8 grade boys, 912 grade girls, 9-12 grade boys. All new players in grade 3-12 should attend the player evaluation on Saturday November 3rd at the Hampton Community Center. Returning players will be rated pre-season and may attend the evaluation; especially if their rating is now likely to be higher than last years, but it is not mandatory. The Department of Community Services will not guarantee specific night of practice to a player. All practice times are scheduled at the discretion of the head coach. Teams for grades 3-12 will be chosen in a player draft conducted by the Department of Community Services and held at the preseason coaches meeting. Assistant coaches are not placed with teams until after the draft. Siblings wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t automatically be put on the same team but will be part of the draft. Children will be placed on their parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. Practices will begin mid-November with games beginning in early January. FEES FOR 2018 - 19 Regular Fee: $82 / $100 August 20th -October 26th Late Fee: $105 / $125 October 27th-November 2nd Waiting List Fee: $128 / $146 November 3rd & After Game Day and Times: Saturdays 9am - 8pm Game Dates: January 5th - March 9th All games will be played at the Hampton Community Center. Practices will be held at the Community Center on Monday-Friday nights. All selected coaches (grades 3-12) should attend the pre-season meeting and draft at the Community Center. Player Evaluation: Saturday, November 3, 2018 / Hampton Community Center 9:00 - 10:30am : Grades 3 & 4 Boys 10:30 - 11:30am: Grades 3 & 4 Girls 11:30am - 12:30pm: Grades 5 & 6 Girls and Boys 12:30 - 1:30pm: Grades 7 - 8 & 9 - 12 Boys and Girls Coaches Meeting: (All coaches will be notified) Monday, November 5th : 6:00pm: Grades 3 & 4 Girls teams 7:30pm: Grades 3 & 4 Boys teams Tuesday, November 6th: 6:00pm: Grades 5 & 6 Girls teams 7:30pm: Grades 5 & 6 Boys teams Wednesday, November 7th: 6:00pm: Grades 7 & 8 and Grades 9 - 12 Girls teams 7:30pm: Grades 7 & 8 and Grades 9 - 12 Boys teams

DEVELOPMENTAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE : GRADES 1 & 2 The first and second grade program will focus on instruction and development of fundamental skills (dribbling, ball handling, shooting, and passing). Program includes drills and small games (3 on 3) progress to full court games (5 on 5). No evaluation or draft. Parent volunteers are welcome to assist. Boys and girls play together. All participants receive a T-shirt. LOCATION: Hampton Community Center DAYS & TIMES: Saturdays 9 - 11am DATES: Nov. 10th - Feb. 23rd FEES: $82 / $100 per child

FALL / WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMS FALL SWIM INSTRUCTION Resident registration: August 20th at 8am Non-Resident registration: September 4th at 8am All classes meet once a week on Saturdays at the Hampton High School Swimming Pool. Please do not use regular disposable diapers. Cloth diapers with tight fitting plastic pants or disposable “swimmy” diapers are preferred. Classes start September 22nd. SWIM CLASS LEVELS Infant / Parent: Age six months to two years. An adult must enter the water and accompany the child at all times. Introduction to water and safety skills. 3-5 Year Old / Parent: Introduction to water, start kicking, arm strokes, start back float and safety skills. 3-5 Year Old Advanced / Parent: Should be floating unaided, use of kick and arm strokes and safety skills. Into To Swim: 6yrs old & up, at least 4ft tall, no experience Beginner Skills: At least 4ft. Tall, must have passed Intro To Swim Basic Strokes: Must have passed Beginner Skills Advanced Strokes: Must have passed Basic Strokes Stroke Proficiency: Must have passed Advanced Strokes. Verification of prior level of accomplishment is needed in order to move up to the next level. TIME 12 - 12:30pm 12 - 1pm 12:30 - 1pm 1 - 2pm 2 - 3pm

CLASS Infant / Parent Adv. Strokes / Stroke Proficiency 3-5 Yrs. / Parents Basic Strokes Intro to Swim Beginner Skills

FEE $34 / $51 $44 / $61

MAX 15 10

$34 / $51 $44 / $61 $44 / $61 $44 / $61

15 12 10 10

SATURDAY SKI PROGRAM—HIDDEN VALLEY *NEW FORMAT * This program is a great opportunity for novice skiers or for those who like a smaller setting. A minimum of 22 per trip and max of 52 people per bus trip. The bus will board at 12:30pm in the Hampton Community Center / Pool parking lot with departure at 1:00pm. Skiers will return at 11:30pm. Registration is expected to begin October 22nd and the registration deadline is November 16th. Parent chaperones are needed for each trip. Each chaperone may receive a free lift ticket. Ski rental will be extra. Please call 412-487-7870 ext. 316 for more details. AGES: 12 - 18 years old LOCATION: Hidden Valley *SKI CANCELLATION POLICY* DATES: (Individual Trips. Choose one or all three) If poor weather or ski conditions dictate that we Session 1: January 12th must cancel a day of the skiing, the decision will Session 2: January 26th normally be made the Friday before 12:00pm Session 3: February 2nd with notification by email. TIME: 1:00pm - 11:30pm FEES:

Cost will include ski or board lift ticket and Coach Transportation

RENTAL AND LESSIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE BUT CAN BE PURCHASED ON OWN AT RESORT. FEES TO BE DETERMINED BY OCTOBER 19TH / MINIMUM 22 PER TRIP.

FALL / WINTER ADULT PROGRAMS AQUA AEROBICS

BEGINNER LINE DANCING

This program is designed for the novice Aqua Aerobics participant, arthritic conditions, and expectant mothers. Enjoy the benefits of aerobic exercise in a low impact format which takes advantage of the cushioning and resistance of the water. The class is held in five (5) feet of water or less, so the ability to swim is not required. All you need is a swim suit. If you are pregnant and have a medical condition, written permission from your doctor will be necessary before participating in the class. AGES: 16 & Up CLASS SIZE: Min 10 / Max 26 LOCATION: Hampton High School Pool TIME: 8 - 8:45pm DAYS: Session 1 Monday Sept. 24th - Nov. 12th Session 2 Wednesdays Sept. 26th - Nov. 14th FEES: $25 / $35 DEADLINE: Session 1 & 2: Sept 21

Learn a new type of exercise and enjoy the benefits of doing it with others! Shirley Shultz, Instructor DAY & TIME: Thursdays 1 - 2:30pm DATES: Session I Sept. 13th - Nov. 1st AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Hampton Community Center FEES: $43 / $48 Walk In Fee is $8 per person per class. Pay at Service Desk. DEADLINE: September 11th

FAMILY, SENIOR & ADULT SWIM INDOOR POOL Half the pool will be for adult lap swimmers and half for families and seniors to have fun. LOCATION: High School Indoor Pool DAYS: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 8 - 9pm DATES: Nov. 6, 2018 thru March 28, 2019 FEE (nightly): $4 ages 3 & Up

ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL For beginner to intermediate skill level players. Teams are formed each night. AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Hampton Community Center DAY & TIME: Thursdays 8 - 10pm DATES: Oct. 4th -April 25th FEE: $5 nightly at door

TUESDAY ADULT SKI PROGRAM This program offers six Tuesdays of daytime skiing at Seven Springs. The fee includes bus transportation only. The bus arrives at Seven Springs in time for the “Over the Hill Gang” discount. Any cancellations due to poor weather or ski conditions will be made up at the end of the program. All registrations and other arrangements for this program are handled by Loretta Mitchell. Please call Loretta at 724-831-7555 to reserve your bus seat after September 1. LOCATION: Seven Springs DATES: Tuesdays Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, & 12 TIME: Departure: 8am / Return 5pm Hampton Community Center Parking Lot FEE: Approx. $135 - For bus only for all six weeks. A reduced rate is available on lift tickets depending on age and availability. Lessons available at greatly reduced cost. Registration and payment deadline is November 9, 2018 to Loretta Mitchell at 724-831-7555.

FALL / WINTER ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT / SENIOR PICKLEBALL

ADULT BASKETBALL

Pickleball is an easy game for all ages to learn. It is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The sport is played on a badminton court, with the net a little lower than a tennis net, and played with a hard paddle and a smaller version of a wiffleball. All levels are welcome to walk in and play pickleball. EQUIPMENT: Bring your own racquet AGES: 18 & Up DAY & TIME: September - May Wednesday 1 - 3pm LOCATION: Community Center Gymnasium Courts C & D FEE: $5 per person daily Pay at Service Desk.

This recreational program is designed for athletes 18 & older. Teams are organized each night. AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Hampton Community Center DAY & TIME: Wednesdays 8 - 10pm DATES: Jan. 2nd - March 27th FEE: $5 nightly at the door

ADULT BADMINTON This is a walk in program for those of all skill levels who enjoy the finer points of the game. AGES: 18 & Up LOCATION: Hampton Community Center DAY & TIME: Tuesdays 8 - 10pm DATES: Sept. 4th - May 28th FEE: $5 nightly at the door

FALL / WINTER SENIOR PROGRAMS FIT FOR LIFE

CONTINUING TAI CHI

This is a class for 60 years old and over and meets one day a week. A low impact aerobic workout to energize, increase flexibility, balance, coordination and core strength. Bring your own mat, water bottle, elastic band, & light hand weights. Please wear gym shoes for proper support. Angie Thomson, Instructor. SESSION 1 DATES: Sept. 19th - Nov. 7th DAY: Wednesday TIME: 9:30 - 10:30am FEE: $28 / $34 LOCATION: Dance Room DEADLINE: September 17th MIN / MAX: 8 / 20

This is a class for those that have taken a beginner level class. This gentle exercise class increases flexibility, balance, muscular strength and fitness. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Phil Jannetta, Instructor. SESSION 1 DATES: Sept. 18th - Nov. 8th DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 10 - 11am FEE: $56 / $68 AGES: 60 & Up DEADLINE: September 14th MIN / MAX: 8 / 20

SESSION 2 DATES: DAY: TIME: FEE: LOCATION: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

Nov. 28th - Jan. 30th Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30am $28 / $34 Dance Room November 26th 8 / 20

SESSION 2 DATES: DAY: TIME: FEE: AGES: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

Nov. 27 - Jan. 29th Tuesday & Thursday 10 - 11am $56 / $68 60 & Up November 23rd 8 / 20

FALL / WINTER SENIOR PROGRAMS ESSENTRICS FOREVER PAINLESS End chronic pain—for good! Practical exercises from the author of the New York Times best seller Aging Backwards. Gentle exercise designed to ease discomfort in the feet and ankles, knees, hips, back, and neck. Allowing anyone to live happier, healthier, and pain free. Jill Mucci, Essentrics certified, Instructor SESSION 1 DATES: Sept. 10th - Oct. 29th DAY: Monday TIME: 10:00 - 11:00am FEE: $28 / $34 DEADLINE: September 7th MIN ./ MAX: 8 / 20 SESSION 2 DATES: DAY: TIME: FEE: DEADLINE: MIN ./ MAX:

HAMPTON’S HOT SPOT Hampton Township’s Department of Community Services will be providing self-serve hot beverages and a selection of pastries in the Gathering Area during the winter months. Hot beverages and pastries will be available for Fitness and Community Center members on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 810am beginning Tuesday, January 8th. TIME: 8 - 10am LOCATION: Hampton Community Center Gathering Area DAYS: Tuesday / Thursday DATES: Jan 8th -March 28th COST: FREE

Sept. 12th - Oct. 31st Wednesday 1 - 2pm $28 / $34 September 10th 8 / 20

BEGINNING TAI CHI For the beginner. This gentle stretch exercise class increases flexibility, balance, muscular strength, and fitness. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Ages 60 & up; Ages 18-59 welcomed! Phil Jannetta, Instructor. SESSION 1 SESSION 2 AGES: 60 & Up AGES: 60 & Up DATES: Sept. 18th - Nov. 6th DATES: Sept. 20th - Nov. 8th DAY: Tuesday DAY: Thursday TIME: 9 - 10am TIME: 9 - 10:00am LOCATION: Dance Room LOCATION: Dance Room FEE: $28 / $34 FEE: $28 / $34 DEADLINE: September 14th DEADLINE: September 18th MIN / MAX: 8 / 20 MIN / MAX: 8 / 20 SESSION 3 AGES: DATES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

60 & Up Nov. 27th - Jan. 29th Tuesday 9 - 10:00am Dance Room $28 / $34 November 23rd 8 / 20

SESSION 4 AGES: DATES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

60 & Up Nov. 29th - Jan. 24th Thursday 9 - 10:00am Dance Room $28 / 34 November 27th 8 / 20

FALL / WINTER EXERCISE PROGRAMS PILATES Use a series of breathing and core exercises to strengthen abs, arms, legs, and back without bulking muscles. Improves flexibility and agility to help prevent injury. Bring an exercise mat and small weights. Angie Thomson, Instructor. SESSION 1 SESSION 2 DATES: Sept. 17th - Nov. 5th DATES: Nov. 26th - Jan. 28th DAY: Monday *No Class Dec. 24th & 31st TIME: 7:30 - 8:30pm DAY: Monday LOCATION: Dance Room TIME: 7:30 - 8:30pm FEE: $40 / $45 LOCATION: Dance Room DEADLINE: September 15th FEE: $40 / $45 MIN / MAX: 8 / 20 DEADLINE: November 23rd MIN / MAX: 8 / 20

EASY YOGA Improve posture, strength, and flexibility by doing Sun Salutations and various other yoga stances and moves; breathing exercises to help relieve stress, calm the mind, and unify the body and mind. Bring a sticky yoga mat. Angie Thomson, Instructor. SESSION 1 SESSION 2 DATES: Sept. 19th - Nov. 7th DATES: Sept. 20th - Nov. 8th DAY: Wednesday DAY: Thursday TIME: 10:30 - 11:30am TIME: 7:30 - 8:30pm LOCATION: Dance Room LOCATION: Dance Room FEE: $40 / $45 FEE: $40 / $45 DEADLINE: September 16th DEADLINE: September 18th MIN / MAX: 8 / 20 MIN / MAX: 8 / 20 SESSION 3 DATES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

Nov. 28th - Jan. 30th * No Class Dec. 26th & Jan. 2nd Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30am Dance Room $40 / $45 November 26th 8 / 20

SESSION 4 DATES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: DEADLINE: MIN / MAX:

Nov. 29th - Jan. 31st * No Class Dec. 27th & Jan 3rd Thursday 7:30 - 8:30pm Dance Room $40 / $45 November 26th 8 / 20

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION The Fitness Area and Track are open: Monday thru Friday: 6:00am Saturday: 8:00am Sunday: NOON Closed Sundays from June 1st - Labor Day Hampton Township, Department of Community Services (DCS) â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotel styleâ&#x20AC;? fitness area is located on the Mezzanine Level of the Hampton Community Center. The fitness area is available seven days a week, during regular community center hours of operation, unless posted otherwise. Admission to the fitness area is verified at the Community Center Service Desk by swiping your Membership ID Card via card swipe or by paying the appropriate daily admission fee. Twenty one (21) pieces of equipment will be available. Eleven (11) cardio and ten (10) weight training, which include dumbbells. Free weights are not included. Two (2) Automatic Electric Defibrillators (AED) Units are also available should the need ever arise. For use by trained certified DCS staff or patrons. A unit is located on the mezzanine fitness area stairway next to the lockers and at the main gym entrance. As is the practice with other use areas of the Community Center, the fitness area will not have constant direct supervision. The on duty facility manager will provide routine walk through monitoring. If at any time during your use of the fitness area you should have any questions or require assistance, do not hesitate to speak with the facility manager or service desk staff. Prior to using the fitness area for the first time, each patron is required to read and sign the Rules / Release Form and receive an in-person, hands-on, equipment use orientation from a DCS staff member. Fitness area information packets are available at the Community Center service desk. You may register for a fitness or community center membership online at www.hampton-pa.org.

FITNESS AREA FEES (valid for 12 consecutive months of use) Membership Category

Resident

Non Resident

Family*

$217

$427

Married Couple

$117

$222

Adult (age 18 & up)

$67

$134

College Student (valid College ID required)

$37

$74

Youth (age 10-17)

$56

$111

Daily

$12

*For a family of four (4) each additional family member is billed at the individual rate.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS Facility Rental Information: Resident reservations are accepted two years in advance. Non-Resident reservations are accepted 18 months from the desired rental date. Interested parties may contact the DCS Facility Coordinator, by appointment, to confirm rental date, location and any additional requests. Alcoholic beverages are only permitted in certain areas of the facility and with an approved Township ABC Permit. The ABC Permit fee is $32.00 per rental date. The renter must obtain the Township ABC Permit at least 7 days before their rental date. Please refer to below to the rental fee charts. Listed are Package Rates, Hourly Rates, Flexible Base Rate Pricing, Hampton Township Non-Profit Organization rental information and the Department of Community Services Birthday Party Packages. FACILTY RENTAL PACKAGE RATES (First fee residents / Second fee non-residents) AREA Great Room A or B Great Room A&B Activity Room I Activity Room II Gathering Area (After Hours Only) Heat & Serve Kitchen (Per Use) BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES: Activity Room 1 & 1/4 of Gym Activity Room 2 & 1/4 of Gym

3 Hours $230/290 $465/585 $110/145 $115/160 $115/160 $220 3 Hours $90/$140 $135/190

6 Hours $465/560 $700/865 $175/210 $205/240 $205/240 $220

FACILITY RENTAL HOURLY RATES (First fee resident / Second fee non-residents) AREA Great Room A or B …………………………………………………………………………………………… Great Room A&B ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Gathering Area (After Hours Only) ………………………………………………………………………….. Activity Room I ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Activity Room II ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Gymnasium (Full) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Gymnasium (Half) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Gymnasium (Quarter) / Tot Watch Room…………………………………………………………………… Dance / Aerobics Room ……………………………………………………………………………………… Adult Lounge / Youth Lounge ……………………………………………………………………………….

8 Hours $585/760 $815/1,050 $260/300 $290/330 $290/330 $220

FEES $85/100 hour $175/198 hour $48/60 hour $42/55 hour $48/60 hour $88/100 hour $48/60 hour $25/40 hour $42/55 hour $42/55 hour

NO ADMITTANCE will be permitted before or after rented time. CANCELLATION OF A RENTAL 50% of rental fee is not refunded. CHANGE OF RENTAL DATE FEE is 50% of rental fee. DAMAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT ($200) is mandatory for every rental and will be returned if not needed HOURLY RATES are available for all rental areas including the gymnasium WEEKEND RENTAL FEES as noted above are effective Friday 4pm-Monday 8am WEEKDAY RENTALS Monday 8am-Friday 4pm will receive 25% discount ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION PERMIT (ABC) is $32.00 / event rental date BEFORE & AFTER HOURS RENTALS require $30.35 / hour additional fee to cover DCS Supervisory & Custodial staff EARLY ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE (SET UP & TEAR DOWN without previous approval) fees are $50.00/ half hour

TOWNSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION Police & Emergencies: Hampton Police, Fire & E.M.S. Emergencies: Call 911 Hampton Police Non-Emergencies: 412-486-0400 ext. 334 412-443-7585 ext. 334 Township Offices: Municipal Building 3101 McCully Road Allison Park, PA 15101 412-486-0400 / 724-443-7585 412-486-5019 (fax)

Township Council: Michael Peters, Council President Carolynn Johnson, Vice President Bethany Blackburn Richard Dunlap Sherry Neugebauer Controller: Jerry Speakman

Monthly Meeting Dates: Township Council 7:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Wed.

Hampton Community Center 3101 McCully Road Allison Park, PA 15101 412-487-7870 412-487-7871 (fax)

Water Authority 7pm on the 4th Mon.

Manager W. Christopher Lochner ...Ext. 306 chris.lochner@hampton-pa.org

Hampton Community Association 5pm on the 3rd Tues.

Assistant Manager Susan A. Bernet...Ext. 303 susan.bernet@hampton-pa.org

Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm on the 4th Tues.

Environmental Advisory Council 7pm on the 1st Mon. Planning Commission 7pm on the 2nd Mon.

Police Chief Tom Vulakovich...Ext. 317 tom.vulakovich@hampton-pa.org Dept. of Community Svcs. Director Alex Zarenko...Ext. 370 alex.zarenko@hampton-pa.org Dept. of Environmental Svcs. Director James Degnan...Ext. 312 jim.degnan@hampton-pa.org Land Use Administrator Martin Orban...Ext. 327 martin.orban@hampton-pa.org Water Authority Samuel Scarfone...412-486-4867 sam.scarfone@hswa-pa.org

TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 412-487-7870 or 724-443-7585

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News & Notes Depreciation Lands Museum Spinning Day - September 9, 1-4 pm Do you spin with a Wheel, Great or Small? Please bring it along to our gathering and spin with us! Even if you don’t spin, bring your wheel to the Gathering! Today we take clothing, fabrics and yarns for granted. Until the mid 19th century all yarn had to be spun by hand on a spinning wheel. Admission: Free when accompanied by a spinning wheel, $3/adults, $1/children under 12, DLMA members free. For more information e-mail DLMuseum@gmail.com or call 412-486-0563 and leave a message.

The Hydref Fall Festival & Market Saturday, October 6, 11am - 4pm Rain or Shine - Traditionally the entire town and countryside turned out for the annual Market Faires. Visitors will meet skilled 18th century crafts people, re-enactors, and “sutlers,” purveyors of 18th century goods. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, live music, great food and activities for the children. Admission: $5/adult, $3/children, DLM Members free. For more info e-mail the Museum or call 412-486-0563 and leave a message. We heartily welcome 18th century Vendors, Craftsmen & Blanket Traders to our events and modern purveyors of “homemade” foods.

North Hills Community Outreach Programs and Events North Hills Community Outreach is assisting hundreds of families in multiple communities affected by the July floods. Assistance is possible only thanks to donations from individuals, businesses, congregations, and other organizations. Financial donations and gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot, Target, Kmart, Walmart and grocery stores are needed to help people with the costs of cleanup and to replace furnaces, electrical work and appliances. Checks can be mailed to NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Online donations can be made at nhco.org Those living in NHCO’s service area of northern Allegheny County north of the city of Pittsburgh who were affected by flooding may call 412-408-3820 or email help@nhco.org to inquire about assistance. Harmony Line Chorus Show To Benefit NHCO The Pittsburgh North Hills Harmony Line Chorus will present “Like a Bridge over Troubled Water: Songs of hope and joy,” a show to benefit North Hills Community Outreach, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8 in St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Road, McCandless. Admission to the concert is a free-will financial donation to support NHCO’s multiple programs, or nonperishable food for NHCO’s three food pantries. For more information about the concert, please contact chorus member Tom Beecher at 412-486-2550.

To Submit Information for publication in Hampton Magazine’s News & Notes section, send printed announcements to Editor, Hampton Magazine P.O. Box 312, Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: 412-223-9702 Email: Editor@hamptonmagazine.org Visit our website for more info: www.hamptonmagazine.org

Museum Lantern Tours Saturday, October 20 & 27, 6-9:00pm Lantern Tours at the Museum. A quiet, family oriented, historical alternative to Halloween. Learn about, and possibly catch a glimpse of the Deacon, the museum’s resident, benevolent ghost. Costumed guides and demonstrators in every building. Beechwood Farms September Programs 1 Fall Migratory Hike 5 Birds & More Naturalist Led Walk 6 Babes in the Woods 12 Birds & More Naturalist Led Walk 13 Fledglings 19 Birds & More Naturalist Led Walk 22 Project Budburst 22 Trees and Shrubs & Supporting Wildlife in Winter 26 Birds & More Naturalist Led Walk Long Time Volunteer Honored by Performance of HHS Band On Wednesday, March 16, 2018 the Hampton High School Band performed an original composition to honor long time volunteer Ryan McCutcheon. The composition, entitled “Beacon of Light,” was dedicated to the memory of McCutcheon, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident on September 30, 2017. The piece was composed by Chad Heiny, a Pittsburgh-area percussionist, educator and composer. Mr. Heiny has composed two other commissioned pieces for local school districts. He noted that this piece was “emotionally taxing” since it was created to honor the memory of someone very important to the students who were commissioning the piece. A memorial message to McCutcheon appeared on every piece of the music sold and read: “Beacons of Light was commissioned in memory of Ryan McCutcheon by the Hampton High School Percussion Section. The composition will be available through Tapspace Publications.

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News & Notes NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS North Hills Community Outreach seeks volunteers to do home safety checks for seniors on Friday August 24. Interested volunteers who are not available one those dates can register for future dates. There will be a brief training at 9:00 am in the NHCO office, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton. Volunteers will then pair up to visit two homes of local seniors to do safety assessments for fire and fall hazards, and install smoke detectors. Ninety local seniors are waiting for home safety checks. Seniors who would like a safety check, or people wishing to volunteer should contact Cathy Pschirer at 412-3070069 x 3313 or clpschirer@nhco.org . NHCO provides “HomeMeds” screenings for seniors North Hills Community Outreach offers free “HomeMeds” medication safety screenings for seniors living in northern Allegheny County, north of the City of Pittsburgh. The screenings help seniors understand their medications, assess whether the medications are working for them, and keep track of medications. Trained volunteers meet with seniors and review all medications. The screening information is sent to a pharmacist for assessment and follow-up. All seniors age 60 or older are welcome to register. For more information or to schedule a medication safety screening, contact Cathy at 412-3070069 extension 3313.

Employment Help North Hills Community Outreach offers multiple free programs aimed at helping people attain self-sufficiency, including employment help. Those seeking help with career counseling, updating a resume or job search techniques can contact the NHCO Resource Coordinator Jackie Boggs via email at jmboggs@nhco.org or via phone by calling 412-408-3830 x 3217. Vehicle Donations Needed Your unwanted car, van, truck, boat, RV, trailer or motorcycle can help several low-income individuals or families. Vehicles donated to North Hills Community Outreach’s Transportation Assistance program are sold at auction and 100 percent of the funds NHCO receives help local people in need overcome transportation challenges. Your donated car could change lives. NHCO can accept vehicles from anywhere in the country, and there is FREE pickup or towing and a hassle-free donation process.

Flooded or salvaged vehicles Vehicles ruined by recent flooding anywhere in the Pittsburgh area can be donated to the North Hills Community Outreach Transportation Assistance program. Pickup or towing is free. The donor must possess the title to the vehicle. The donation process is easy and hassle free. Vehicles are sold at auction and 100 percent of the funds NHCO receives help local people in need overcome transportation challenges. Please visit nhco.org or call 412-408-3830 x 3225. Those living in NHCO’s service area of northern Allegheny County north of the city of Pittsburgh who were affected by flooding and need financial help with transportation assistance may call the number above.

NHCO Seeking Garden Produce Home gardeners with extra produce may donate it at any of North Hills Community Outreach’s three food pantries, which serve nearly 1,200 local families in need annually. Produce may be brought to any NHCO office Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Addresses are 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101 (Hampton); 416 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 (Millvale) ; and AGH- Suburban Campus, 100 S. Jackson Avenue, Floor 2 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 (Bellevue). Donations can also be delivered to the pantry behind the Hampton location 9:00a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 4. General donations of unexpired, unopened, nonperishable food, personal care items and cleaning supplies are also needed to restock the pantry after increased distribution in July after flooding. For more information, call 412-487-6316 opt 1. Pathways program for those struggling North Hills Community Outreach’s Pathways program helps low-income people set goals such as employment or education. Our coordinators meet oneon-one with people to coach, set shortand long-term goals and provide free resources and support. Appointments are available. For information, call Abby in North Boroughs (Bellevue) at 412-307-0069, Nicole in Millvale at 412-408-3830 or Sheila in McKees Rocks at 412-331-1685 ext. 233. Ask the Attorney sessions Free thirty minute legal consultation for non-criminal issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, credit issues, family matters, rent disputes and more is available for families in need at North Hills Community Outreach locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm except December. The next ATA sessions are August 15 in North Boroughs and September 19 in Millvale. Attendees MUST preregister for these sessions by contacting Jackie at jmboggs@nhco.org or 412-408-3830 x 3217.

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