WHAT ’ S NEWS IN HAMPTON
CONGRATULATIONS TO HAMPTON ’ S KAITLYN MCCLELLAN AND SHALER ’ S ELYZA WILES ON ACCEPTANCE INTO PITT ’ S DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOOL
“ I am so excited because I put so much effort into my education and I ’ m glad all my hard work paid off ,” Elyza said . “ Pitt has such an amazing program , and I can ’ t wait to continue my education and be a part of it . When I decided to be a dental hygienist , I researched all the schools to find the best program for me . The tour that I had of Pitt was when I knew this was where I was going to put all my effort into getting accepted . Pitt has their own dental clinic and students get to learn through hands-on experience to prepare me for when I graduate and find a job .”
Elyza Wiles and Kaitlyn McClellan , who are seniors , participate in A . W . Beattie ’ s Dental Careers program .
Kaitlyn is in her third year of the program . “ I have enjoyed learning about the dental field , and it gave me the opportunity to see if I really wanted to make a career out of it before spending a ton of money on college ,” she explained . “ I have learned many new skills within dentistry that will put me a step forward when I attend Pitt ’ s Dental Hygiene School . I started working in a dental office when I was 16 after my first year at Beattie and now I am also doing co-op . Beattie has made me grow into who I am and the confidence that I have now in everything I do .”
They each credited Dental Careers instructor Paula Gibson with fostering a positive learning environment that has
encouraged them to pursue their college and career goals .
“ Mrs . Gibson is like a second mom to all her students and she will do anything to make everyone succeed ,” Kaitlyn said . “ She has made me go outside of my comfort zone for her to see me succeed and grow .”
KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES ‘ PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA ’ EVENT
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is gearing up for the 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania program — the largest community improvement initiative in Pennsylvania .
Planning a neighborhood litter pickup ? Organizing a larger cleanup of shared public spaces ? Planning a tree planting ? Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful ’ s Pick Up Pennsylvania program can provide the tools and resources to help get you started .
Join thousands of fellow Pennsylvanians in litter and illegal dump cleanups ; beautification projects , such as tree and flower plantings ; recycling collections ; and public education programs — all aimed at cleaner , more beautiful communities . Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partners with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection , PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful to provide free trash bags , gloves and safety vests to registered participants , as supplies last .
Community and civic associations , schools and youth groups , families and friends , business employees , hunting and fishing clubs , conservation organizations , sports teams , and others can organize their members to participate in a local cleanup or community improvement event .
Register at keeppabeautiful . org , choose Programs , then Pick Up PA . Questions can be answered by Michelle Dunn , Pick Up Pennsylvania program coordinator , at 877.772.3673 , ext . 113 , or mdunn @ keeppabeautiful . org .
NORTHERN ALLEGHENY COUNTY SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPEN
Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League ( NACSSL ) registration is open for 2023 . It is a competitive , slow pitch softball league with divisions for ages 50 + and 62 +. Tryout evaluations are held March through April . Games are played May through August , primarily at the North Park Senior Ballfield Complex at the Lodge in North Park . Sign up at nacssl . com , or email nacssl @ yahoo . com .
HOPE HOSPICE LOOKING FOR COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS
Looking to make a difference ? One of the quickest ways to add happiness and feel a sense of purpose is to be of service . Hope Hospice ( a nonprofit organization in the North Hills ) is looking for kind and compassionate volunteers to visit with patients at home or in facilities . Consider helping those in your community by reading , socializing , doing arts / crafts or merely offering your presence !
Hope Hospice is located at 3356 Babcock Boulevard , visit online at hopehospicepgh . org , or contact the organization at 412.367.3685 or wshearer @ hopehospicepgh . org .
INGOMAR GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Ingomar Garden Club holds monthly meetings March through November at Northmont Church , 8169 Perry Highway . The business meeting begins at 10:30 a . m . and is followed by a light luncheon and guest speaker . Prospective members are invited . Visit ingomar-garden-club . com for additional information . n
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