The Hampton News March 2011 From the Neighborhoods of Hampton Township, PA Vol. 5 No. 12 A Scouting Tradition...The Pinewood Derby by Tina Harper Santa Claus gave each scout a Pinewood mind: aerodynamics, fast wheels, and bal- An annual Cub Scout tradition is par- Derby kit, which includes a block of wood, anced weights. Scouts also work on ticipating in the Pinewood Derby races. four plastic wheels, and four axle nails. unique designs. The Pack awards a variety Scouts of Pack 195 at St. Catherine Parish The scouts had a little over a month to of design categories. raced their wooden creations on Saturday, transform that block into a potential win- In the first round, scouts race six February 5. ner. times, once in each lane. The top 16 aver- During the December Pack meeting, Most design their cars with speed in (Continued on page 23) Cub Scout Pack 195 Pinewood Derby Winners: Front row: Tyler Lapiana - 3rd, Max Benko - Honorable Mention, Evan Prem - 1st, Jacob Concolino - 2nd. Second row: Vince Kuzniewski, Cubmaster; Remy Prem, Scorer; Ed Prem, 2011 Derby Coordinator; Jim Anderson, Assistant Cubmaster; Tom Concolino, Pack Chairman. Sine Software Leading Talbot Meets the Talbots by Laurie Rizzo What’s Inside the Pack in Software Development ittsburgh Penguin Max Talbot visited Police Log ................................. 4 the Hampton Developmental Hockey Real Estate................................ 6 When it comes to software, many P Team at Ice Connection of Pittsburgh to Library News ........................... 8 companies are frustrated by ―if-onlys‖. ―If mentor players on the Hampton team. North Hampton Vol. Fire........ 9 This special appearance from Max Talbot only this software could fit into our work- Sports ................................. 10-12 was a thrill for the young Talbot players, and flow; if only this software could do this or Dr. Rosenthal ......................... 12 that; if only…. ‖ Max Talbot also learned a little about our team One way for companies to satisfy these mascot, ―The Talbot‖- an extinct fighting dog. Chef’s Corner ........................ 16 ―if-onlys‖ is to develop their own software. Max encouraged the young athletes to N.H.C.O. ................................. 17 However nowadays companies are chal- work hard on the ice as well as in the class- Dep. Land’s Museum. ........... 18 lenged by the availability and high cost of rooms! Talbot met the skaters in the locker Upcoming/Current Events .... 21 Classified/Help Wanted ........ 22 (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 11) Pet Column ............................. 23 1 A NOTE FROM THE HAMPTON NEWS Hampton High School Students LeDonne Send Soldiers Some Spring! The Hampton News by Gina Hussar relies strictly on the adver- group of students at Hampton High School are lend- tisers to pay the expenses of ing hands and hearts to help others. The Lend Our Plumbing & this publication. Without Hands Club is a student-run service organization, the generous business own- A that each month chooses a service project with the intent of ers’ help, we would not be improving our community. The group is sponsored by Eng- Contracting able to provide our newslet- lish Teacher Marguerite Sciulli and is comprised of students ter on a monthly basis. in grades nine through twelve. Each member of the group is Please support the business given the opportunity to lead a monthly initiative. owners that help us provide This month, the service project is being headed up by you with this publication! student Lauren Bujaky, and will focus on sending a little bit of cheer to soldiers who are stationed overseas. The group Production: Laurie Rizzo sent requests throughout the school district and the commu- Design: John Rizzo nity asking for things such as stationary, Valentines and St. Freelance Writers: Patrick’s Day cards and decorations, games and snacks in the For all Plumbing, Gina Hussar, Tracy Burns, hopes of sending Spring care packages to soldiers serving in Tina Harper & Diane Prem Iraq and Afghanistan. Not only did they receive a wonderful Heating, & response from teachers, faculty and students, but they also For advertising received six specific addresses of soldiers who are friends or Contracting needs opportunities call: (Continued on page 7) Services Include: 412-818-6491 CUSTOM HOMES & The Hampton News ADDITIONS P.O. Box 243 KITCHEN & BATH Wildwood, PA REMODELING 15091-0243 GAME ROOMS ALL TYPES OF Visit us at: PLUMBING REPAIRS www.thehamptonnews.net TILEWORK HEATING & AIR DECKS EXCAVATING & HAULING GARAGES D.O.T GAS LINED CERTIFIED SEWER LINES WATER LINES CUSTOM CABINETS SEWER CLEANING Call today for your FREE estimate 412-487-3378 2 Eagle Scout Court of Honor invested many hours of hard work in order to achieve a Recognizes Four of worthy cause of their choice. Hampton’s Finest Bender’s project involved by Tracy Burns creating a storage system that can be transported to and On February 20, 2011, David Benton, Albert Schmitt from Preston County, WV for the Eagle Scout Court of Efkeman and John-Patrick The St. Catherine of Sweden Honor was held at Parkwood Hanna were presented Eagle Appalachia Outreach Minis- United Presbyterian Church Scout Awards for years of try. Benton’s project was to in Allison Park to recognize dedication. Each scout has create an outdoor classroom members of Boy Scouts of advanced through the ranks with a focal point for teach- America Troop 17. Craig from Scout, Tenderfoot, Sec- ing and seating to accommo- Douglas Bender, Andrew ond Class, First Class, Star, date 20 students at Central Life and Ea- Elementary School. Efke- gle earning man’s project was making dozens of trails, building steps and cre- merit badges ating a trail map of both the along the existing trails and new trails way. In addi- located between Hampton tion, each boy Middle School and Hampton performed an High School. Hanna’s pro- Eagle Scout ject was a footbridge span- Project to ning 40 feet across the outfall which they of a pond at the Latodami Nature Center in North Park. Together, the projects totaled 1,317 man-hours. The ceremony, which began with the Presentation of Colors by Senior Patrol Leader Carl Wilkinson IV, Color Guard, and members of Balmoral Highlanders Pipe Band, was attended by close We now have expanded to 200 very proud family members and friends. Only into handling all types of 4% of Scouts achieve this insurance claims. distinguished honor. The Boy Scout Oath and Law have become a part of each boy’s char- acter and personality. Congressmen, Service- men, Supreme Court Justices, Senators and even 10 of the 11 men who walked on the moon received the Ea- gle Scout Award. These four fine young men have earned respect and admiration as they join the ranks of Eagle Scout. 412.967.9567 www.leaveittolieber.com [email protected] 3 Gail Scott Police Log Realtor A summary of noteworthy incidents that occurred between January 25, 2011 – February 13, 2011: Hampton Office Theft 4284 Route 8 Allison Park, PA 15101 On Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Hampton Police responded to the Radio Shack, 4960 Route 8, for an employee theft report. email: [email protected] Upon arrival, HPD met with the District Manager, who explained that the store's manager was in the back room. The District Man- C: (412) 260-8424 ager caught the employee making false returns and taking gift W: (412) 487-7787 x255 cards. The employee made a written confession. Radio Shack esti- mates loss of over $1,000.00. Police escorted the employee off of the premises. Charges will be filed. Auto Theft On Sunday, February 6, 2011 a vehicle was stolen from the parking lot at 2412 Ferguson Road sometime during the afternoon on Super Bowl Sunday. The vehicle was later recovered in the city of Pittsburgh. Fraud On Thursday, January 27, 2011 a resident reported that she received a phone call at 9:30 AM from a male claiming to be her grandson, who lives in Chicago. Supposedly he was calling from a jail in Canada and he needed money for bail by 1:00 PM that after- noon. The money was to be sent to an insurance company in Spain via Western Union in the amount of $2,847.62. The victim went to the Western Union Office in Rite Aid in Duncan Manor Plaza, but the clerk told her it was a scam and she wouldn’t do the transaction. Police department advised the victim that this is a known scam technique. DUI/Vehicle Accident On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Hampton Police were dis- (Continued on page 5) Dr. Domenic Febbraro Serving Allison Park & Surrounding Communities 412.492.4088 www.myhealthfirst.us 4091 Route 8 • Suite 200 Allison Park, PA 15101 4 Art Show and Competition Open to Hampton Students A.W. Beattie Career Center is proud to host its 2011 Art Show & Competition. The Show will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm during A.W. Beattie Career Center’s Open House. Any student in grades 6 – 12 from Hampton is eligible to enter the competition. There are two age categories and six dif- ferent art categories that students may choose from to enter. Tro- phies will be awarded for 1st – 3rd place in each art and age category, as well as one ―Best of Show‖ trophy. Trophies will be awarded at the discretion of a panel of local Pittsburgh area artists who will 412-837-2568 judge the competition. For additional information and entry forms, please visit A.W. Beattie Career Center’s website at www.beattietech.com. Anyone with questions regarding the 2011 Art Show should contact Heather Brown at 412 - 847- 1 9 1 1 o r [email protected].