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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Table of Contents Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation ...... 3 Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ...... 3 Registration ...... 5 Discounted Tickets ...... 5 Aquatic Programs ...... 6 Preschool Programs ...... 6 Youth & Teen Programs ...... 7 Adult & Senior Programs ...... 8 Community Connection Programs ...... 9 Trips & Excursions ...... 9 John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton Fitness & Wellness Programs ...... 10 Hempfield Recreation Sports ...... 12 “Egg”-Stravaganza ...... 13 2016 Summer Day Camp ...... 13 Date With Daddy Dance ...... 13
Hempfield Area School District Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent ...... 24 Welcome New School Board Members ...... 15 High School ...... 16 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Middle School ...... 19 Chairperson Treasurer Elementary Schools ...... 22 R. Douglas Weimer Tom Logan Messages From The Board of Supervisors ...... 24 724-834-7232 Ext 118 724-834-7232 Ext 117 Tax Information ...... 27 [email protected] [email protected] Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library ...... 28 Vice-Chairperson Assistant Treasurer Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling ...... 29 Sherry Magretti Hamilton John Silvis Volunteer Fire Departments ...... 30 724-834-7232 Ext 115 724-834-7232 Ext 114 [email protected] [email protected] Hempfield Emergency Management Information ...... 31 Assistant Secretary Jerry Fagert 724-834-7232 Ext 116 [email protected]
Township Manager Assistant Township Manager Andrew Walz Bruce Beitel 724-834-7232 Ext 141 724-834-7232 Ext 127 [email protected] [email protected] Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Public Works Jason Winters Doug Cisco 724-834-7232 Ext 124 724-834-7232 Ext 110 [email protected] [email protected] Township of Hempfield Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park 1132 Woodward Drive n Greensburg, PA 15601-9310 724-834-7232 n 724-834-5510 (Fax) Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Hempfield Township Help Us Keep Athletic Complex Our Parks Located at Hempfield Park Great For Kids 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 (And Adults Too!) We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s premier facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor walking track, three multi-purpose athletic playing fields, concession stand, www.hempfield and lobby area. parksfund.com n Membership Cards: Check our website for Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court, project updates and to participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST make donations to have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at the Hempfield Township has the fund. complex during business hours and are free to residents or a established a fund with the one-time $10.00 fee for non-residents. Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to support our n Hours of Operation: township parks. Your charitable donation will contribute to the Park Office - Field and Building Rentals maintenance and expansion of Hempfield and Swede Hill Parks. • Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm By donating now, your contribution will also help us expand the Closed: January 1, March 25 and March 27 programs offered to the children of Hempfield Township. Winter Hours ( November through March): ere are two easy ways to donate: • Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm n is link, pittsburghfoundation.org/give_a_donation, will • Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm direct you to the Community Foundation’s Summer Hours (April through October): online donation center. Once there • Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm fill in your information and in the • Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm “Name of Fund” section type HTAC Modified Hours: January 1 (closed), and March 27 (closed) Hempfield Parks. n Rental Options: n Make a check payable to • Open Court Time the Community Foundation - $2.00 per entry --- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm of Westmoreland County - For all other times, check our website, follow us on Twitter, and in the memo line or call for schedule. write: Hempfield Parks. • Full Court Hourly Rentals: Mail checks to: - $40.00 per hour per court Monday through Friday Community Foundation of Westmoreland County - $45.00 per hour per court Saturday and Sunday 951 Old Salem Road • Birthday Parties Greensburg, PA 15601 - $100.00 up to 20 children - Includes use of one full size court, variety of sports equipment, and lobby area for 2 hours. Catering and decorations not provided. ank you for your suo • Full building rentals are available, please contact us for more information n Exercise Classes & Adult Pick-Up Sports • See Wellness & Fitness Programs on page 14 for more details about the programs
For more information or questions, please contact us at 724-219-3963.
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2016 Hempfield Township Pavilion & Field Rentals Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation facilities and parks rental requests for all pavilions and fields at Hempfield Park and Swede Hill Park are as follows: • Pavilion Rentals: • Field Rentals: Residents: For April – July: Monday, January 4, 2016 Monday, March 21, 2016 Non-Residents: For August – October: Monday, January 11, 2016 Monday, July 18, 2016 Hempfield Parks & Recreation Facility Rental Guide
Update From Advanced Disposal Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes will take effect ACCEPTABLE HHW WASTES UNACCEPTABLE regarding waste hauling and recycling in Hempfield Township. Pesticides & Insect Sprays Biological Waste WEEKLY RECYCLING Herbicides Radioactive Materials Recycling will now be collected weekly on the same day as your regular Rust Removers including Detectors collection. Swimming Pool Chemicals Ammunition and Explosives Wood Preservatives Commercial Chemicals LEAF COLLECTION Used Oil Filters Containers over 5 Gallons Leaf collection dates will be expanded to twelve (12) Saturdays per year. For Vehicle Batteries Materials Improperly Packaged 2016 those dates will be: Household Fluorescent Tubes Unlabeled and Unknown • March 19th and 26th • November 5th, 12th, and 19th Chlorine Bleach Materials • April 2nd and 9th • December 3rd and 10th Drain Openers Gas Cylinders • October 8th, 15th, and 29th Corrosive Chemicals Fire Extinguishers SENIOR CITIZEN STICKER PROGRAM (Non-commercial) Tires Senior citizen stickers will no longer be sold at the Township Building. These Lye Appliances may now be purchased by contacting Advanced Disposal directly at Driveway Sealer (less than 5 Gals.) Liquid Mercury 1-800-437-1759 or by visiting www.advanceddisposal.com. Hobby Chemicals All Medications Lubricants (Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid) ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING Paint Products (Oil, Latex, Stripper) Electronic wastes will be collected at Door from each resident who requests this Paint Thinners service. This service is NOT available for commercial establishments. Items to Automotive Cleaners (Waxes, Polishes) be collected will include the following: Gasoline (less than 5 Gals.) • Computers • Electronic appliances • VCR’s Automotive Chemicals • Stereo’s • Keyboards • Florescent light bulbs (Antifreeze, Brake Fluid) (less than 5 Gals.) • TV’s • CD/DVD Players • Auto Batteries Consumer Electronics • Monitors To schedule a pickup of the above items please call our Customer Care Center To schedule a collection of these items please call our Customer Care at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative that you are Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative that from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give your name, you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give your name, address, phone number, and electronic item that we will be collecting. You will address, phone number and type of Household Hazardous Waste that you will be given a day of collection for your recyclable electronic device. Please note be disposing of. Advanced Disposal will send to each resident a containment bag that this date may or may not be on your regular trash collection day, as these which the wastes must be placed in. If you have different wastes that could be items are collected separately. Items must be placed at curb by 4:00am the day flammable, please inform the Customer Care Representative so more than 1 bag of collection. All electronics must be placed curbside. No electronic items will be can be shipped to your residence. You will then be scheduled a pick up day for collected in alleys. your waste items. Please note that Household Hazardous Waste cannot be placed at the curb, but must be within 25 feet of the curb in plain sight for the HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION collector. No items will be collected in alleys or garage areas due to the type of Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at your door from each vehicle and materials handled. resident who requests this service. This service is NOT available for Advanced Disposal looks forward to continuing to serve the residents commercial establishments. Items to be collected will include the following: of Hempfield Township. As always should you have any questions or concerns please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-437-1759.
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Easy ways to register RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT 3 REGISTRATION BEGINS REGISTRATION BEGINS Resident Registration begins Monday, January 4 at 7:30 am JANUARY 4, 2016 JANUARY 11, 2016 Non-resident Registration begins Monday, January 11 at 7:30 am Registration begins for all Winter Non-residents include those Registration for all programs is on a first-come, first serve basis. Sorry programs and 2016 Pavilion who live in the surrounding we do not take registrations over the phone or accept cash payments. Rentals at 7:30 am online, at the communities (i.e., Greensburg, Online Hempfield Township Municipal Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, Log on to: www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks Building, or Hempfield Township Youngwood) Click on the “Register Now” icon on left side of page. Athletic Complex. The new online registration will allow you to register for a class, check facility availability, and reserve a pavilion right from your own computer. DISCOUNTED All major credit cards are accepted. TiCkETS Mail-In Pittsburgh Zoo & Seven Springs Resort Print out registration form found on our website and mail to the main office or Athletic Complex. • For a complete list of tickets, Checks only and payable to: Hempfield Township prices and dates tickets Mail-in registrations will be held until registration date will be sold, please and will be processed in order that it was received. check out the In Person department’s website at Register at our main office or the Athletic Complex. www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. All major credit cards are accepted. • Ticket supplies are limited. No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. Call 724-834-7232 or visit Questions www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks • Tickets can be ? Email: [email protected] purchased at both Stay Connected the main office and the Athletic Complex during normal Visit us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: business hours. for daily updates: @hempfieldtwppr www.facebook.com/ hempfieldtwppr Scan the QR to join our mailing list MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sign up at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks to get all the latest news, events, and announcements or text STAYCONNECTED to 22828.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy: If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, or for any other reason made by the Parks & Recreation department, you will be contacted and issued a full household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a written request at least one week before the scheduled start of the program. If granted, the participant may receive a 100 % credit to be used by any member of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00 administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not be given except for verified medical/hardship cases and may be prorated. If a participant misses a class or practice on their own, no refunds will be issued. There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Aquatic Programs Preschool Programs
Family Swim Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year Must be immediate family member and reside in the same household. Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your Location: Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool baby is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will Date: Sunday center on a theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple January 31– April 10 instruments, group dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags, No Class: March 27 balls, scarves, and a parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even Times: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm more fun to our songs! Parent/guardian participation required. Resident Fee: $50.00 per family Age: 1 – 12 months Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 per family Instructor: Connie Madarish Limit: 14 families Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Date: Wednesday Hempfield Recreation Swimming Lessons January 27– March 16 Our swim lesson program is designed for recreational swimming as part Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 pm of life long safety, fitness and/or enjoyment. Certified Water Safety Resident Fee: $50.00 Instructors will work with your child to aid in progression development. Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Parent and Child: Parent or Guardian must participate with child under Limit: 12 participants age 4. Pediatrician permission required for babies 0 – 6 months. Fun for One Preschool: Ages 4 – 5 who do not have previous instructional experience. Come and spend social and recreational time with your child. Our Beginners: Ages 6 & up who do not have previous instructional program Consists of movement, tumbling, interaction and playtime. experience. Parent/guardian participation required. Advanced Beginners: Ages 6 -14 who have passed the previous Age: 1 beginners training. Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Age: 6 months to 14 years old Ages 12 – 24 months Location: Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool Date: Monday Date: Sunday January 25 – March 14 January 31 – April 10 Time: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm No Class: March 27 Or Times: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Beginners Ages 12 – 18 months 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Advanced Beginners Date: Friday 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Preschool January 29 – March 18 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Parent and Child Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 am Parent and Child/Preschool: Or Resident Fee: $65.00 Ages 18 – 24 months Non-Resident Fee: $75.00 Date: Friday January 29 – March 18 Beginners /Advanced Beginners: Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am Resident Fee: $75.00 Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $85.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Limit: 20 participants per class Limit: 12 participants per class Music Makers Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches. We’ll play simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find around the house to make music. Each class will center around a differ - ent theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to coun - try. Age: 1 – 3 Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Date: Monday January 25 – March 14 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Limit: 12 participants 6 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
Play Pals Tiny Tap & Ballet Activities include fine and gross motor skills, art, music, singing, finger An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn play, spatial awareness and story time. Parent/Guardian participation positions and movement to music. Tap and ballet required. shoes not necessary. Must wear leotard/loose fitting Age: 2 – 3 clothes. Instructor: Connie Madarish Age: 4 – 7 Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Instructor: Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Date: Thursday Taps Entertainment January 28 – March 17 Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Supervisors Meeting Room Resident Fee: $50.00 Date: Thursday Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 February 25 – April 14 Limit: 12 participants Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Resident Fee: $40.00 Pre-School Karate – Presented by Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 Professional Karate Schools of America (PKSA) Limit: 16 participants Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase your child’s confidence, strength, flexibility and overall physical fitness. Along with the basics, children will be introduced to stranger awareness issues and basic self- defense techniques. This class will also focus on demonstrating respect for oneself and others. Age: 4 – 5 Youth & Teen Programs Instructor: PKSA Karate Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Tuesday Intro to Dance February 2 – March 8 Love to dance??? Come join the fun! In this class you will learn tap, ballet, Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am jazz and musical theatre moves all in 8 weeks with a recital as our last class. Resident Fee: $35.00 From toe taps to time steps, passé to pirouettes and jazz hands galore, this Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 class will definitely have you moving to the groove! Tap and ballet shoes Limit: 16 participants are encouraged but not necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing or a Super Scientists dance leotard. Want to be the next Albert Einstein? Come join Professor Connie for fun Age: 7-10 scientific experiments. Each week kids will do experiments and have an Instructor: Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment introduction to different scientific concepts. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Age: 4 – 5 Supervisors Meeting Room Instructor: Connie Madarish Date: Thursday Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center February 25 – April 14 Date: Tuesday Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 26 – March 15 Resident Fee: $45.00 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 Resident Fee: $50.00 Limit: 16 participants Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Karate Kids Limit: 12 participants Develop coordination and discipline while learning Terrific Two’s & Three’s the art of self-defense. This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music, Age: 6 – 16 crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction. Instructor: Master Tim Copper, TC Taekwondo Parent/Guardian participation required. Academy Age: 2 – 3 Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Instructor: Connie Madarish Date: Wednesday Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center March 9 – April 27 Date: Monday Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 25 – March 14 Resident Fee: $45.00 Or Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 Wednesday Limit: 16 participants January 27 – March 16 Time: 10:15 am – 11:15 am Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs Limit: 12 participants per class See page 5 for details
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Kids Day Out Volleyball Basics No need to worry about finding childcare for the few days school is closed. Basic Skill Introduction: Underhand and Overhead The same great program we offer in the summer is now available on no Serves, Overhead Passing, Setting, Forearm Passing, school days! The day will be filled with music, sports, arts, & crafts and of and Spiking. For girls and boys who may wish to get course, your friends. Full day campers bring a lunch or purchase a lunch in involved in the middle school program. advance from our concession for $3.00. Age: 8 – 14 Option 1 – Pizza, fruit cup, cookie, choice of juice box or water Instructor: Sheron Watson Option 2 – Hot Dog, fruit cup, cookie, choice of juice box or water Location: West Hempfield Middle School Gymnasium Age: Age 5 - 11 Date: Wednesday Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex February 3 – March 23 Date: Monday, January 18 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, January 22 Resident Fee: $45.00 Monday, February 15 Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 Thursday, March 24 Limit: 20 participants Friday, March 25 Monday, March 28 Friday, June 3 Camp will not be held if any of the above dates are used as make-up dates for snow days. Adult & Senior Programs Time: Full day: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Resident Fee: $20.00 per day Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 per day Getting Paid to Talk Or Getting Paid to Talk is a 2 ½ hour class designed as an upbeat and realistic Time: Half Day: 8:00 am – 11:30 am or 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm assessment of the voice over industry designed specifically for adults. A Resident Fee: $15.00 per day great class for anyone who has been told they have a good voice; those Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 per day who use their voices prominently in their occupations; people with musical Additional Child/Children – ½ off regular fee or theatre background; or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs Learn to Speak Spanish for Kids work and how people get started. This Spanish language course for children is a fun, engaging and Age: 18 & over interacting class to build and promote second language acquisition. This Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building course is designed for the beginner student with no minimal experience Supervisors Meeting Room of the Spanish language. Date: Wednesday, March 9 Age: 6 – 10 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Instructor: Amanda Aguilera Resident Fee: $25.00 Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Non Resident Fee: $35.00 Supervisors Meeting Room Limit: 16 participants Date: Tuesday, February 16 – April 9 Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification No Class: March 8 & April 12 Join our friends at Mutual Aid as we offer CPR & First Aid Certification Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm courses. The certification will be a classroom style, video-based, Resident Fee: $55.00 instructor-led course that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how Non-Resident Fee: $65.00 to relieve choking on an adult. This course teaches skills with AHA’S Additional $12.00 book fee payable to instructor at first class research-proven Practice While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows Limit: 20 participants instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the U5/U6 & U8 Indoor Soccer Clinic students’ learning of skills. Winter Indoor Soccer Clinic for U5/U6 andU8’s. Age: 18 & up Sessions will be instructional in nature and will focus Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building on small-sided games and drills to help develop Supervisors Meeting Room proper dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques, Instructor: Mutual Aid Ambulance Service which will lead up to game action in later sessions. Date: Saturday, March 5 Great for those who have already participated in our in-house soccer Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm program and for those interested in playing soccer for the first time. All Resident Fee: $15.00 players should bring an appropriate size ball along with indoor soccer Non Resident Fee: $25.00 shoes/tennis shoes and wear shin guards. Age: 4 - 7 Instructor: TJ Black Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Thursday, January 21 – March 10 Time: U5/U6: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm U8: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Resident Fee: $35.00 Non-Resident Fee: $45.00
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Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+ Bring friends, meet friends, and make friends! You will never eat alone or Community Connection Programs worry about traffic with this fun senior social group! Adults 55 and up may join us each month as we travel out of town to a great restaurant. This section of programs has been established to offer Hempfield Township residents informational sessions and one-time instructional March Lunch – Hoffstots Café Monaco classes. Community Connection Programs are always free to Hempfield and Oakmont Bakery Township residents and $10.00 to Non-Residents. Pre-registration is Holidays are over and it’s time to get out required for all programs. and enjoy a lunch at this family operated restaurant. Choose from soup and salads Getting Started with your iPad to classic sandwiches. Signature If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPad, sandwiches such as a Pittsburgh Crab Cake or a Turkey Stack. Try an this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and Italian Entree, Pasta Pistachio or Eggplant Parmigiana. After lunch, customize your iPad applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Password. we will stop next door at the famous Oakmont Bakery. All attendees The class is intended for those with an iPad 2 and above and using the will order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes newest operating system. Wireless internet will be provided. transportation only. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Date: Wednesday, March 16 Supervisor Meeting Room Time: 10:30 am Date: Wednesday, February 17 Returns at approximately 2:30 pm Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Resident Fee: $15.00 Non-Resident Fee: $20.00 Getting Started with your iPhone Limit: 20 participants If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPhone, this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and April Lunch – Sharp Edge Emporium and Bakery Square customize you iPhone applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Enjoy an American lunch with a European Flair. Belgian Burgers to Password. Wireless internet will be provided. Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad. Order a Fish Sandwich or try the Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Mussels’ from Brussels. Whatever you order, guaranteed you’re going Supervisors Meeting Room to love it. After lunch, we will head over to Bakery Square. Once the Date: Tuesday, March 8 home to the Nabisco cracker baking factory, we will explore retailers Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am such as West Elm which offers a huge selection of modern furniture, home accessories & kitchen items, or relax with a drink from Coffee Understanding Medicare Tree Roasters. All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their Turning 65 soon? Attend an educational seminar and understand your own. Price includes transportation only. Medicare options. This seminar will help you answer the question: What is Date: Wednesday, April 13 Medicare? – Know when to enroll into Medicare – Recognize the different Time: 10:30 am parts of Medicare – Understand the two major Medicare healthcare Returns at approximately 4:00 pm coverage options: Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and Medicare Resident Fee: $15.00 Advantage Plans – Understand how prescription drug coverage interact Non-Resident Fee: $20.00 with your Medicare plan choices. All attendees will receive a free booklet Limit: 20 participants and there will be time for questions and answers. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building May Lunch – Spaghetti Warehouse and Supervisors Meeting Room The Pittsburgh Public Market Date: Wednesday, January 27, February 24, March 30, Hungry for pasta? The Incredible 15-Layer April 27, or May 25 Lasagna or Chicken Parmigiana will take Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm care of that! Or dine on Original Recipe of Spaghetti & Meatballs. After lunch, we will visit The Pittsburgh Public Market. This is the home for local, fresh, independent businesses. Check out the merchant schedule at www.pittsburghpublicmarket.org Trips & Excursions All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes transportation only. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers Date: Wednesday, May 18 See the Penguins in action at CONSOL Energy Center as they take on the Time: 10:30 am New York Rangers! Sign up early as the seats are guaranteed to go quickly! Returns at approximately 4:00 pm Price includes game ticket and bus transportation. Resident Fee: $15.00 Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Non-Resident Fee: $20.00 Date: Wednesday, February 10 Limit: 20 participants Time: Bus departs at 6:00 pm from parking lot behind Register early! Registration ends the Friday prior to all Wednesday Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns luncheons. Bus departs at time indicated above from parking lot immediately following the game behind Petsmart in Hempfield Square. Resident Fee: $90.00 Non-Resident Fee: $100.00 Deadline to Register: Friday, February 5 or until filled Limit: 20 participants 9 Resident Registration – Monday, January 4, 2016 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 11, 2016
Monster Jam The 2016 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement with these colorful, larger than life beasts. Twelve feet tall, ten thousand pound machines, will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom designed track full of obstacles to soar over and smash through. Set to Fitness & Wellness Programs invade CONSOL Energy Center, Monster Jam electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts. As professional drivers showcase all of the best tricks that these monster trucks can do; audiences are sure to be delighted by all Adult Co-Ed Basketball of the additional special effects and tricks that help bring this show to life. Do you want to play basketball in a non-competitive team Price includes transportation & show ticket. atmosphere? Join us for adult pick-up basketball. All you have to do is Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult show up each week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC membership card. No Date: Saturday, February 13 extended commitments are necessary. Time: Bus departs at 12:00 pm from parking lot behind Age: 18 & Up Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex immediately following show Date: Thursday Resident Fee: $50.00 January 7 – May 26 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (January 7 – March 31) Deadline to Register: Friday, February 5 or until filled 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (April 7 – May 26) Limit: 20 participants Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk Disney on Ice Adult Co-Ed Soccer Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagination. Be magically Do you want to play soccer in a non-competitive team atmosphere? Join us whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special effects and for adult pick-up soccer. All you have to do is show up each week and pay astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring songs $2.00 with your HTAC membership card. No extended commitments are including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious necessary snowman Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they journey to discover that true love Age: 18 & Up is the most magical power of all! This unforgettable celebration of love Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex and friendship will leave your family with memories to last a lifetime. Date: Tuesday Price includes bus transportation and show ticket. January 5 – March 29 Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Date: Saturday, March 12 Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk Time: Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns Adult Co-Ed Volleyball immediately following show Pick-up games for fun and exercise and are Resident Fee: $60.00 non-competitive. Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 Age: 18 & Up Deadline to Register: Friday, March 4 or until filled Location: Fort Allen Elementary School Limit: 22 participants Gymnasium Date: Thursday Baltimore Inner Harbor January 21 – May 26 Plan to join us for a visit to one of America’s oldest seaports and most pop - Time: 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm ular tourist destinations. Spend the afternoon enjoying fresh seafood right Resident Fee: $20.00 out of the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the gallerias of unique shops, Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 museums, national landmarks, or take a boat ride on the harbor. We will Limit: 20 participants stop in Breezewood for a brief rest stop. Price includes transportation only. Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Mobile F.I.T.T. Date: Saturday, May 21 Mobile F.I.T.T.’s group classes are conducted as a 1 hour, total body, circuit Time: Bus departs at 7:30 am from parking lot behind style training program that helps you boost your metabolism, burn fat and Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at build muscle. Designed to accommodate all different fitness levels, from approximately at 11:30 pm beginner to advanced. This is an excellent way to workout in larger groups Resident Fee: $60.00 of family, friends and/or co-workers. Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 Age: 18 & up Deadline to Register: Friday, May 20 or until filled Instructor: Jacob Hapchuk Limit: 45 participants Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Session 1: Monday or Wednesday March 7 – April 13 Session 2: Monday or Wednesday April 18 – May 25 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Resident Fee: $60.00 per session Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 per session
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Pickleball at the Complex Zumba at the Athletic Complex Pickleball is a paddle sport for all ages and skill level. Players use a Looking for a fun party atmosphere with a great workout? Come and try pickleball paddle (similar to a ping-pong paddle) to hit a pickleball (similar our Zumba fitness classes. Move and groove to your favorite tunes with to a wiffleball). The game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop easy to follow moves to get your heart pumping with this full body into a fast - paced and competitive game for experienced players. All you workout. Once you try our classes you won’t want to miss a single one! have to do is show up each week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC No contract required! No long term commitment! Pick the day and time membership card. No extended commitments are necessary. that’s convenient for you! HTAC Membership Card required. Age: 18 & Up Age: 18 & up Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Tuesday Date: Tuesday or Thursday January 5 – April 26 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Fee: $6.00 per class or Blocks available for $25.00 for Or 5 classes or $50.00 for 10 classes Date: Tuesday January 5 – March 29 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Fee: $2.00 per visit, pay at front desk SEASONAL Yoga POSITIONS Yoga is a completely systematized, yet simple, science of physical conditioning for more healthful living. The AVAILABLE stretches and postures practiced in yoga are a natural way to reduce stress and tension, and gain strength Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation and flexibility. seeks individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions. Age: 18 & up Instructor: Penne Steiger Please check the Employment page on the Hempfield Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building, Township website (www.hempfieldtwp.org) for current Supervisors Meeting Room positions available and more details on each position. Date: Monday Aquatics Coordinator *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons February 1 – April 4 No class: February 22 & March 21 Aquatics Instructor (Seasonal) *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons Time: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Aquatics Lifeguard (Seasonal) *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons Resident Fee: $45.00 Assistant to the Director – Community Days/Summer Intern Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 (May – September) Limit: 25 participants HTAC Facility Assistant (November – April) HTAC Facility Attendant (year-round) Park Attendant (April – October) Park Maintenance Assistants (April – October) Congratulations to Hempfield Township Summer Day Camp Coordinator (June –August) *Planning hours available starting as early as January Parks & Recreation on receiving a Summer Day Camp Counselors (June –August) UPS/KAB Community Tree Planting Grant For more information on the above positions, including application deadlines, please check out our website. The grant was made Applications are available at the Main Office located at the Hemp - possible through Keep field Township Municipal Building, the Park Office located at the America Beautiful and Hempfield Township Park & Athletic Complex, or online. The UPS Foundation with the assistance of Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling. The grant will Prep Course for be used as a community tree planting project at Hempfield Newly Revised SAT - 2016 Park Hempfield Area High School Library Winter: Jan. 25, 26, 28, Feb. 1 & 2 3:00 PM- Spring: April 18, 19, 21, 25 & 26 5:30 PM Instructed by Martin Grbach (Reading) and James Nescot (Math) Over 35 years each in education with SAT/ACT Prep Experience $239 for 12 hours of instruction (Open to students from any school) To register call 724.219.7363 or email [email protected] 11 Resident Registration – Monday, January 4, 2016 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 11, 2016 Hempfield Recreation Sports Brought to you by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Soccer Stars for Recreation Special Needs Participants Spring Soccer Outreach program for physically or mentally disabled participants. for Boys and Learn basic skill and team concepts. Participants are placed on different teams each week for small sided games. Girls ages Location: Hempfield Park Soccer Fields 4 to 9 Date: Friday, April 8 – Friday, May 27 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Resident Fee: $20.00 The Hempfield Recreation Soccer league is intended for those boys Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 and girls ages 4 – 9. It provides the children the opportunity to learn soccer and play at a recreation level. Under 5 (Age 4) Residents: $35.00 Non-Residents: $45.00 Under 6 (Kindergarten) Residents: $35.00 Non-Residents: $45.00 VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED Under 8 (Grades 1 & 2) Residents: $55.00 Non-Residents: $65.00 Under 10 (Grades 3 & 4) Residents: $55.00 Non-Residents: $65.00 We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games to create a positive environment that promotes self-confidence and practices will be played at Hempfield Park. Registration deadline – and self-esteem through the experiences we provide. The Friday, March 18, 2016. program is dedicated to providing all youth with the highest Games will be every Saturday morning from April 9, 2016 to May 28, quality of recreation and educational experiences. 2016. Additional practices will only be scheduled for U8 & U10 and will be on Wednesday evenings starting Wednesday, March 30, 2016. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete a volunteer application at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. All For a complete list of specific dates, times and an overview of the volunteers must obtain all clearances in accordance with Act 153. schedule, please check out the website: For more information on needed clearances and how to obtain www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. If adult coaches are not obtained in them, please check out the Ways to Get Involved section of our a specific age group, teams will be combined or possibly eliminated. website.
Westmoreland County Hempfield Indoor Soccer Parks & Recreation The Hempfield Indoor Soccer League sponsored by Hempfield Recreation Alliance Women’s Sports is open to any and all teams that Softball League would like to participate in a fun and competitive atmosphere. The Indoor Interested in playing adult women’s League will use Futsal balls and will be slow pitch softball? The Westmoreland played on an indoor surface. Each team County Parks & Recreation Alliance is will play a 6 game schedule with the top sponsoring a women’s league that is opened four teams making a single elimination to residents of Westmoreland County. Registration playoff. With all the players on the top is done by player and a team can be requested. Practices will begin in two teams receiving a Championship or May and a 15 game season will be played in June & July on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm. Fee includes: uniform shirt, field Runner-up t-shirt. All games will be played at the Hempfield Township usage, ASA umpires and game balls. The season will end with a Athletic Complex. tournament. Deadline to register – Friday, April 29. Ages: U-10 (co-ed), U-12, U-14, High School, and Adult Ages: 18 & up Divisions: Boys and Girls: Min: 4 teams Max: 8 teams Location: Hempfield Park & Swede Hill Park Teams: Min: 5 players Max: 12 players Date: Monday & Wednesday Fee: $200.00 per team. Each team will be responsible Practices – middle to late May for paying one certified referee per regular season Games – June & July game. The referees will be assigned by the league. Time: 6:45 pm Fee: $50.00 per player The second session begins the weekend of January 8, 2016. Registration is currently opened and will be open until Friday, January 1, 2016 or until filled. For a complete list of specific dates, times and an overview of the schedule, please check out the website: www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks.
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THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2015 Hempfield Township RECREATION SOCCER Parks & Recreation SPONSORS:
n Avolio Law Group n Law Office of Debra L. Henry n Commissioner Ted Kopas n Med Express Urgent Care n First Commonwealth Bank n S&T Bank n Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. – n Timeless Event Photography Matthew Snider, Financial Advisor INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM SPONSOR – Hempfield Recreation Sports are always looking for those businesses, organizations, or individuals that want to sponsor a youth sports team. Each sponsorship includes your name on the back of a team’s uniform along with recognition in Headlining Hempfield and signage at the park. Each sponsor also receives a team shirt and plaque with team picture. For more information on sponsoring a team, please go to our Recreation Sports section of our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. For Kids Ages 5 – 12 Hempfield Park – June 13 to August 19 Full Program Registration - $850.00 or 12th Annual Weekly Registration for $100.00 per week Early Drop-off or Late Pick-up also available New this year: All campers will receive a t-shirt, weekly field trips, and new partial week registration More detailed information will be available in the Summer Headlining Hempfield, including prices, Saturday, specific themes, and field trip location March 19 l 9:00 am - 11:00 am Free to all Egg Hunt at 10:00 am Township residents. Date With Daddy Dance l Hempfield Park – Pavilion D Registration required If inclement weather, All will dine in elegance while enjoying a sit down l Games, Egg Hunt, Prizes, and event will be held in dinner, then dancing with fabulous music by Appearance by the Easter Bunny Athletic Complex DJ Rockin John. Time passes too quickly, so prepare to wear your fanciest outfits and brightest smiles. Sign-up early as space is limited. Dress is semi-formal and a photographer will be on hand to take pictures. Ages: 4 – 10 Location: Lakeview - Route 30 Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Resident Fee: Adult: $40.00 and Child: $35.00 Non-Resident Fee: Adult: $50.00 and Child: $45.00
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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent Dear Parents, Guardians, and When waiting at the bus stop in winter weather, please remind your child to stay Community Members, back as far as possible from the road, especially if there are slippery conditions We hope you enjoy the winter edition of Head - caused by ice or a recent snowfall. This is also a reminder that the children lining Hempfield. It spotlights a wide range of should be waiting at their bus stop approximately five minutes prior to their activities that have occurred throughout the first assigned pick-up time. Bus drivers have reported that as they are pulling away, four months of the 2015-2016 school year. The they have seen children running after the bus. This creates a safety concern for cover of this issue is dedicated to the men and the students and delays the route, since the driver needs to pull over to wait for women who bravely served our country. All el - the late students to board the bus. Your child’s safety is of utmost importance ementary and secondary schools honored local to us, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your children arrive veterans for their service and sacrifice on Vet - at the bus stop on time and board the bus in a safe manner. eran’s Day, November 11, 2015. Students per - formed vocal, instrumental, and literary tributes Staff and Students Across the District Focus on Safety and select veterans served as guest speakers, recalling memories of their Hempfield Area School District has continued a rigorous emphasis on safety military experiences. Each branch of the military was honored and the veterans with both the staff and students. The faculty and administration of all schools stood proudly as the songs for the Airforce, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and participate in monthly “table top simulations” in which they discuss a variety of Navy were spotlighted. The programs concluded with the playing of Taps. complex, real-world scenarios that could possibly happen and work together to Some of the schools held breakfasts, luncheons, and receptions attended by brainstorm solutions on how to deal with these situations. These discussions the veterans and their families. In the elementary schools, the veterans accom - prepare staff to handle possible safety or security issues that may arise. Addi - panied their children and grandchildren into their classrooms, where the students tionally, each school conducts monthly drills that include challenging staff and could ask them questions about their service to the United States. Hundreds of students to think and respond to variables that could alter their regular evacu - veterans were present throughout the district to commemorate this special day. ation procedures. During the course of the year, they practice fire drills, lock down drills, sheltering in place drills, and severe weather scenarios. We strongly Welcome New School Board Members believe in being proactive to better prepare our staff and students if the need I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to outgoing board members Michael arises to respond to an emergency. Kusma (4 years), Douglas Lawson (4 years), and Randy Stoner (8 years) for A core team of staff including our School Police Officer, Leonard Lander, John their dedication and commitment on the board. These three individuals did not Schwartz, retired State Police, and Chris Brasco, Assistant High School seek re-election. There is no greater contribution than the decision to serve as Principal, attended a two day seminar in October, conducted by the ALICE a member of the governing body that makes the important decisions that have Training Institute. ALICE is an acronym which stands for Alert, Lockdown, a profound impact upon the programs and opportunities provided to the students Inform, Counter, Evacuate. This team participated in a “train the trainer” of our district. We thank you for your service and dedication to Hempfield. workshop. Plans are underway to train the rest of our staff on this proactive Congratulations to our three new School Board members, Dr. Paul Adams, technique. Tommy Bishop, and Paul Ward, along with recently re-elected members Michele Our District Safety & Security Committee has continued to meet throughout the Fischer and Dr. Jeanne Smith, Vice-President. All of these individuals took the year. We are also in the process of updating all of our School Crisis Plans which oath of office, administered by the Honorable Mark Mansour, on Wednesday, will be made accessible electronically to Hempfield Emergency Management, December 2, 2015. They join incumbents Sonya Bradjic, President, Diane the Department of Public Safety, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Ciabattoni, Joseph Lutz, and Robert McDonald. As we all prepare to celebrate this holiday season, I hope all of you enjoy quality time with your family and friends and take the time to enjoy all of the excitement School Delays, Closings, and School Bus Safety and wonder of this beautiful time of year. With the winter weather upon us, please be aware that all school closings and delays will be communicated as early in advance as possible via Skylerts and Sincerely, posted on WTAE, KDKA, and WPXI, as well as the district website at www.hasdpa.net . Please be sure that you update your contact information in Skyward if you have had any changes to your email or phone number, so that you do not miss important messages. Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D. The decision on whether to close or delay school is made by the superintendent Hempfield Area School District after consultation with the Hempfield Township Department of Public Works, Superintendent of Schools First Student Transportation, and the Hempfield Area School District Department of Building and Grounds. We try to announce delays or closings as far in advance as possible, however, the timing of the inclement weather is often a determining factor on how early the decision is made.
TITLE IX/SECTION 504 STATEMENT The Hempfield Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap/disability in its activities, educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Publication of this statement is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be directed to the Director of Pupil Services, Title IX Coordinator at Hempfield Area School District, 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601 (724-850-2229).
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Hempfield Area School Board Members
Seated left to right: Sonya L. Brajdic, President; Diane S. Ciabattoni, Board Member; Standing left to right: Dr. Mark A. Gross, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Pamela A. Naggy, Secretary; Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent; Education; Paul J. Ward, Board Member; Robert A. McDonald, Board Member; Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; Tommy M. Bishop, Board Member; Dr. Paul S. Adams, Board Member; Dr. Jeanne S. Smith, Vice-President; Michele V. Fischer, Board Member Joseph M. Lutz, Board Member; Robert Reger, Director of Human Resources; Wayne J. Wismar, Business Manager; Dennis Slyman, Solicitor
New Suicide Policy and Training In June 2014, Act 71 (Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Act) was signed into law in Pennsylvania. This law specifically requires public schools to: (1) adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy; and (2) provide ongoing professional development in youth suicide awareness and prevention for professional educators in all buildings serving students in grades six through twelve. In July of 2015, the Hempfield Area School District Board of Directors approved Policy #819: Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response. In August, all Hempfield Area School District professional staff in the three middle schools and high school participated in training with Dr. Paula McCommons , Director of the Student at Risk (STAR) Center at Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). Dr. McCommons presented an overview of the law as well as a comprehensive examination of factors and circum - stances youth face leading to this unfortunate decision choice. She also discussed best practices for responses to student verbalization/ behavior and follow-up referrals to outside agencies for professional support. Administrative regulations and procedures have also been developed by a committee of personnel and are being shared with staff at building-level faculty meetings.
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Homecoming Despite the cold, rainy weather, the homecoming parade led the way for fans to The following night, more than 500 students arrived at the high school dressed file into the football stadium to enjoy the game. The students showed their en - in sparkling gowns and good-looking suits for the homecoming dance. Half way thusiasm as everyone waited with anticipation to see the crowning of the queen. through the evening, Joel Trentin was crowned the 2015 Homecoming King as At halftime, the 2015 Homecoming Queen, Bailey White, was crowned. Bailey the crowd cheered. Trentin stated, “It was definitely a surprise to hear my name said, “I was so honored and excited. It really caught me off guard because it called. It’s a great honor to be named king, because I know that my fellow class - could have been any one of us. We had such a great Homecoming Court. Thank mates were the ones who chose me. The court was awesome as well. We all you to everyone!” had so much fun at the dance together!”
The 2015 Homecoming King Homecoming Court Court pictured pictured left to right left to right: are: Fiona Rose, Kevin Rabbits, Queen Bailey White, Luke Bodner, Aubree Halusic, Dylan Sikora, Molly Sternick, Joel Trentin (King), Jordan Sterling, Danny Arndt, Nicole Savage, George Panagis, Sydney Miller Jordan Higgs
A Warm Welcome Outstanding Performance by HEP Students at At the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, a new autistic support classroom the Creative Convention Competition was started at the high school. Being new to a school can be difficult for any Convergent and divergent thinking skills were put to the test as the Hempfield student, especially someone with autism; however, the high school has given Area High School HEP students participated in a Creative Convention the new classroom a warm welcome. Students from Mrs. Kline’s health classes Competition held at Springdale High School. The theme, Shakespeare , required and eight “buddies” have been volunteering their time with the autistic students students to participate as teams to solve creative word problems, write a sonnet, either through Interact Club, United Spartans, or of their own volition. They design costumes and perform a skit. Congratulations to the Macbeth team for assist with art projects, class work, social skills, and just by being a friend. The their overall first place finish and the Julius Caesar team for winning best students and teachers in the autistic support classroom want to thank all of these costume. individuals for their time and friendship!
Julius Caesar Team
National Merit Scholarship National Merit Scholarship recipients are recognized for exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the PSAT test given in their eleventh grade year. The class of 2015 students were recognized in the fall edition of Headlining Hempfield , and one student was inadvertently omitted from the list. Kevin Weldon, currently in his first year at Pitt (main campus) and majoring in Engineering and German, should have been on the list of “Commended Students.” We apologize for the over - Macbeth sight and congratulate Kevin on his outstanding academic performance. Team
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Hempfield Hosts ESSPA Calcusolve Competition Hempfield students hosted the Eastern Suburbs Special Program Association (ESSPA) Calcusolve Competition in November. Seventeen teams of five students from surrounding school districts gathered to work individually on eight problems and as a team on two more complex problems. Congratulations to Molly Sternick for placing third individually, and our team of Molly Sternick, Alex Hervol, Ethan Toth, Josh Marks, and Adam Gamber for placing second overall.
STEM Seminar Launches Successfully The first group of thirty high school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students attended the first of four junior seminar sessions on October 15, 2015. Partnered with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s representative Valerie Mercado, STEM coordinators Ashley Contristano, Lisa Blahovec, Craig Siniawski, and Doug Cook facilitated the day’s events. Students participated in problem-solving scenarios, chose STEM related careers to research, learned about social media communication, created an online profile, and connected with corporations for job shadowing. Students also participated in challenges through - out the day, and they worked effectively in small groups to collaborate and pose multiple solutions. As this first pilot group approaches their senior year, these Westmoreland County Food Bank Empty Bowl seminar sessions will allow students to grow in their ability to approach divergent The Eighth Annual Westmoreland County “Empty Bowl” will be held at Hempfield thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Overall, it was an extremely successful Area High School on Sunday, March 13, 2016, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in launch! the cafeteria. Area high schools make bowls in their pottery classes to donate to the program, along with local pottery shops where you can High School Library Hosts Writing Workshops stop by and paint a bowl that will in Honor of National Novel Writing Month be sold at the event. Soup is prepared by over thirty restau - Throughout November, twenty high rants, along with bread and school students participated in writing water, to create a meager meal. workshops in honor of National Novel The public is invited to attend to Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Guest enjoy a delicious bowl of soup, authors from the community partici - coffee, and cookies, all for only pated by speaking to student writers $15.00. You can also purchase and answering questions. Students tickets for the Chinese Auction and guest writers spent time at each and enjoy entertainment. When session working toward a writing you leave you may take your empty bowl home as a reminder that there are goal. people with empty bowls right here in Westmoreland County.
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Hempfield Area Project 18 Program Receives Award The Man Who Came to Dinner Hempfield Area's Project 18 Program was awarded the Ruth Stas Award for The Hempfield Area Theatre Company, under the direction of Jim Steeley, Sustainability in Civic Education by the Pennsylvania Council for the Social presented The Man Who Came to Dinner in November. This entertaining play, Studies (PCSS) on October 15 in Harrisburg PA. The three teachers who have set in the late 1930s, featured Sheridan Whiteside, played by Rylan Jenkins- taught the program since it was founded in 1974 were present, current students, Snaith, who slips on the front steps of the Stanley home and finds himself con - and former students who went on to hold an elected office. fined to a wheelchair during the Christmas holidays. He and his entourage take over the house indefinitely and the result is a very funny comedy as friends of The award recognized the unique nature of Project 18 and its longevity. Class Whiteside invade the house. Cast members performed the play on the audito - accomplishments such as staging candidate forums, registering voters, working rium stage, which on campaigns, and performing community service projects were all highlighted. was transformed so Also commended was the fashion in which the class is taught by utilizing a that the members of hands-on approach with no textbook and frequent guest speakers who teach the audience sat on students about community and government from the school district to the state chairs placed on level. The success of the class is evident when you check out the local risers that faced the government where former students have served at all levels, including State actors. Attendees Congressional members. Currently there are Project 18 alumni serving as were up close and County Row officers, Township Supervisors, and School Board members. personal and just a The concept for the Project 18 class was instituted by the State Board of few feet away from Education after the 26th Amendment granted eighteen year olds the right to the cast throughout vote, and it was begun in many schools across the state. Hempfield Area High the performance. School is the only school in the state where it has survived and thrived for over five decades. US Navy Band Performs at Hempfield Area High School The United States Navy Band, the Navy’s premier musical organization, will perform at Hempfield Area High School on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 7:30 PM. Recognized as "The World’s Finest," the band features some of the nation’s top musicians and performs a variety of music from classical orchestral works to original arrangements of current popular favorites, as well as traditional marches and patriotic fare. Tickets are free to the public, but you must have a ticket to attend. Individuals may place an order for up to four tickets (all seating is general admission) by returning the coupon below, along with a self- addressed stamped envelope . For more information, contact Brian Tychinski, Pictured from left: David Trevaskis President of PCSS; Chris Walters, PCSS; Joel Trentin, Current Project 18 Vice President; Rich Redmerski, Project 18 Hempfield Area High School Band Director, at (724) 850-2071. Founder; Janie Wilcox, Project 18 President 2014-2015; Aimee Hogg, Former Project 18 Student & Teacher; Jacob Makarsky, Current Project 18 Student; Ken Stough Current Project 18 Teacher; and Amy Cheresnowsky, PCSS
Student Delegate Program The Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Student Delegate Program is a unique statewide, hands-on, civics-based educational confer - ence that two Hempfield Area Student Council members attend annually in October. Students learn about local governance and experience the democratic process involved in operating a school board meeting. They spend time debating “hot topics” with other students from across the state. This year’s topics included School Safety, Grading, Drug & Alcohol, and Social Media. Hempfield Area attendees, Salvatore Gummo and Tate Yawitz, stated, “We thought the program created an environment where students could debate and discuss issues and topics involved with schools with students from all over the state in a respectful, yet open way. All in all, it was a great conference with great people.”
Tate Yawitz (left) and Sal Gummo (center) work with students from other districts at the PSBA Conference in Harrisburg.
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Text-Mapping at Harrold Artin’ Spartans Raise Money for Breast Cancer Students in Mrs. Mash and Mrs. McCaffrey’s seventh grade reading classes at Harrold Middle School’s Artin’ Spartans were busy in October with a breast Harrold Middle School recently did a text-mapping project. Text-mapping is a cancer gift basket raffle and a pumpkin decorating contest which raised $221.00 graphic organizer technique that requires students to turn an entire for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. text into a scroll in order to improve comprehension. This Members of the Artin’ Spartans allowed students to are pictured here focus on non-fiction text proudly displaying features as they viewed their baskets the entire text and an - swered questions about the article.
CPR: How to Save a Life! In November, all of the seventh grade students at Harrold Middle School had classes on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using an automated external You’ve Got a Friend Day defibrillator (AED), and they also learned how to help a choking victim. With The students in Miss Purkiss' classroom at Harrold Middle School drew the help of Mutual Aid Ambulance Service of Greensburg, one hundred forty- pictures and wrote thank you cards to their buddies at the high school. five students were certified in the Heartsaver CPR Course . Excela Health also Members of the high school's Interact Club were their “buddies” at the did a special presentation on the importance of getting proper care quickly to "You've Got A Friend Day" at Twin Lakes Park where they enjoyed walking victims of heart attacks and strokes. around and engaging in all of the activities.
Pictured above are Isabella Gillis and Liberty Nelson practicing with an automated external defibrillator during their CRP class
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The Herd Mentality Twenty members of the Harrold Middle School Outdoor Club spent Friday, October 2, 2015, hiking and bushwhacking through the habitat of the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi. This habitat surrounds the small town of Benezette in the aptly-named Elk County. Hunted to extinction in the late 1800s, Pennsylvania’s eastern elk were replaced by their western cousins from Montana and Wyoming in 1913. Descendants of those western animals, which now make up Pennsylvania’s growing herd, were spied by club members throughout the day. Staying Connected Not only did the students spot elk—and hear some impres - To meet the needs of the students, the Student Assistance Program (SAP) team sive bulls bugling, they also investigated the area’s award-winning mine- at West Hempfield Middle School recently held a Mental Health Awareness reclamation project, examined evidence of several species of native wildlife, Week . The goal was to help students understand the importance of forming and even unearthed the skeletal remains of a wapiti (the Native American word positive connections to people, activities, and agencies that will help them for “elk”). through the trials and tribulations that they may face in life. Mrs. Quinn Matz and The day’s activities, coordinated by faculty sponsors Mr. Jeremiah Dulaney and Mr. Gary Gubanich, Health and Physical Education teachers, hosted guest Mr. Edward Yoschak, were both enjoyable and educational, inviting discussion speakers from the following groups: of such concepts as biomes, ecosystems, extirpation, sustainability, predator- • Never Fear Being Different (NFBD) who expressed the importance of prey relationships, and succession species. staying positive about being different. • National Alliance on Mental Health(NAMH) who educated the students on the importance of mental health. • Hempfield Area School Psychologist Ryan Lenz partnered with Home School Visitor Kathleen Harrison to discuss various mental health topics • Susan Harrington spoke to our students regarding positivity To end the week on a fun note, Mrs. Jennifer Busato, Art Teacher, filmed the students debuting their very first lip dub to the motivational song “Shake it Off.” Visit West Hempfield’s webpage at http://www.hasdpa.net/Domain/515, and click “Shake It Off – Lipdub” under the Quick Links to view the video.
Taking the Opportunity to Help the Community Well Wishers, Harrold Middle School’s newest club dedicated to bringing cheer to their school and local community, has wasted no time making an impact by complet - ing several projects. Students found a way to give back to veterans by partnering with a local treatment center for a pen pal program and clothing drive. In October, the Well Wishers held a bingo night at Newhaven Court Assisted Living Facility giving students an opportunity to visit and talk with the seniors. In November, the group teamed up with various other local groups to distribute fresh food to local families in need through the Operation Fresh Express project. The Well Wishers Club is sponsored by teachers Mrs. Danielle Ali, Mrs. Jennifer Simon, and Mrs. Lauren Blatney.
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Wendover Holds Elections FCCLA Members Attend Leadership Meeting How do students become Student Council officers at Wendover? Student This year the Council representatives complete an application stating a change they would Family Career like to see at Wendover and devise a plan to implement this change. The Community applications are read anonymously to student council homeroom represen - Leaders of tatives and the representatives vote on the best responses. The two America (FCCLA) candidates in each office with the most votes earn the right to participate in chapters at West campaign week by hanging posters and talking to students. At the conclusion Hempfield and of campaign week, candidates make speeches in a school-wide assembly Harrold Middle to their peers. Students vote during homeroom period and the top vote Schools attended getters are elected to represent their school. The 2015-2016 officers are: the Western Ben Graham, President; Mackenzie Kramer, Vice-President; Elaina Bancroft, Pennsylvania Secretary; and Jared Rivard, Treasurer. Regional Leadership Meeting at Norwin High School. The members participated in workshops and activities, learned new project ideas, met fellow FCCLA members, and networked with chapters and members from our region. The meeting was aimed at leadership develop - ment, state-wide programs and an exciting start to the FCCLA year!
West Hempfield Middle School Visits Hannas Town History came alive at Hannas Town as eighth grade students from West Hempfield Middle School participated in numerous activities from the mid-1700s. Red Ribbon Week at Wendover Eighth grade is currently study - ing this time-period, and this Wendover Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week this year using the field trip allowed them to interact theme, Self-Help . Students were encouraged to wear wristbands all week with with historians and participate in the saying, “Respect Yourself…Be Drug Free.” Red bookmarks with local numerous hands-on activities. agencies and resources students could call for help regarding drugs and alcohol They witnessed a gunsmith, were distributed. played colonial games, wore Daily themes used were: period clothing, and even per - • “Too Bright for Drugs,” in which students wore sunglasses formed colonial dances! • “Put a Lid on Drugs,” in which students wore their favorite hat Weather even allowed for the • “Join a Drug Free Team,” in which students wore their favorite making of mountain pies and sports shirt s’mores. The day proved to be A variety of speakers came to the school including Sages Army , Tara Williams a fun, educational experience who is a counselor from Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, and for the students. retired State Trooper, Gregg Norton. They all spread the message to be drug- free. On Thursday evening, many sixth grade students participated in the Reality Tour at the Greensburg Courthouse. Wendover Middle School encourages parents to spread the message to their children to be drug-free. Honesty. Respect. Professionalism. Courtesy. It’s how I treat all my customers. And you can be sure I’ll always do my best to meet your needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ® CALL ME TODAY. Kris Feliciani, State Farm Agent 724.925.1700 office 724.925.1307 fax 410 Burton Ave., Suite A State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Youngwood, PA 15697 State Farm General Insurance Company [email protected] Bloomington, IL
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Reading Recovery The Hempfield Area School District is pleased to announce plans for the support teachers in all Hempfield Area elementary schools will receive Reading expansion of Reading Recovery as an intervention for first grade students who Recovery training in 2016-2017 as we expand this program to all of the are having difficulty in learning to read and write. A pilot began during the 2014- elementary schools. 2015 school year at Fort Allen Elementary School Ongoing professional development for teachers of as Mrs. Jody Schmitt received specialized training Reading Recovery is key to the success of the to become a teacher of Reading Recovery. Devel - children. Training involves a teacher instructing a oped in New Zealand over thirty years ago, Reading child in a lesson as other Reading Recovery Recovery is utilized in most states in the United teachers observe and learn. A one-way window is States and many other countries around the world. utilized for this purpose to minimize distractions for This program is a highly effective short-term inter - the student. The Hempfield Area School District re - vention for identified students who receive a half ceived a federal grant of $6,000 for the installation hour of individual daily instruction by a specially of a one-way window at Fort Allen Elementary. This trained teacher of Reading Recovery for twelve to window is utilized to promote continued learning for twenty weeks. The goal is to bring children up to the teachers. level of their peers and give them the assistance they need to develop independent reading and writing strategies. Reading Recovery has a strong tradition of success with low-achieving children. The Hempfield Area School District recognizes the need to address reading During the 2015-2016 school year, Mrs. Schmitt is receiving advanced special - difficulty early and effectively so that children learn to read, and most importantly, ized training to become a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, which prepares enjoy reading to learn. her to train other reading teachers in the use of this intervention. Reading
Red Ribbon Week at Fort Allen Elementary School Red Ribbon Week is a public campaign with the objective of uniting communities • “I’m too Bright for Drugs” in which students wore bright neon colors into action and awareness of alcohol and other illegal drug usage. This year’s • “Don’t Let Drugs Make You Crazy from Head to Toe,” in which the campaign occurred October 26-30, 2015, with the theme, “Respect Yourself… students wore crazy outfits and crazy hair Be Drug Free.” Each Fort Allen student and staff member was given a red ribbon • “We Have the Power to Say No to Drugs,” in which the students wore to wear and participated in school spirit activities each day. Themes included: superhero clothing • “Scare Away Drugs,” in which the students wore orange and black clothing The students at Fort Allen had a GREAT week celebrating being drug free!
Maxwell Students Volunteer at Maxwell Elementary has a NEW Playground “Westmoreland Walks” Fourth grade students at Maxwell Elementary School packed bags filled with pens, hand sanitizers, ear buds, sunglasses, magnets, and pamphlets to hand out to the walkers at the fourteenth annual Westmoreland Walks event, held at Twin Lakes Park in October. A portion of the money raised from the walk goes to benefit Westmoreland County breast cancer survivors where they are treated to spa services, education, lunch, and more, at no cost to them. A portion of the proceeds is also donated to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The students really enjoyed packing the bags and supporting the survivors of breast cancer.
Maxwell Elementary students have been enjoying a new playground thanks to an $11,115 grant from Park and Play Structures and a donation of $20,000 from the Maxwell Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The oldest portion of the play - ground was cracked and the wooden structure was rotting beneath the surface level, which was the incentive for the PTO to start raising funds. A ceremony took place on October 29, 2015, to dedicate the new playground. Each homeroom teacher selected three or four students who had demonstrated excellent behavior to have their picture taken on the new equipment. Thank you to Park and Play Structures and the Maxwell PTO for making the new playground possible. 22 Hempfield Area School District Elementary School
Stanwood Elementary Color Run West Hempfield Elementary Students Learn In October the Stanwood Community joined in “The Color Run” as their Fall about Colleges on Alumni Fridays Fundraiser. The Color Run is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, Students at West Hempfield Elementary School are learning about post- happiness, and individuality. secondary opportunities in a fun way! Staff members have placed signs outside of their classrooms with their post-secondary schools listed, and each Friday a different college is showcased on the morning announcements. Students learn about the school’s history, enrollment numbers, distance from West Hempfield Elementary, school mascot, school colors, and a fun fact. Staff members are asked to wear their alumni gear on the Friday their school is show - cased, and students are to locate the staff members who are alumni of that particular school. The school informa - Lainey Springer, Sarah Podkul, tion is then posted outside of the coun - and Lauren Harry seling office under the school pennant. were covered in powdered Mrs. Erin Castillo (Saint Vincent pigment after College), Mrs. Tracey Testa (Seton Hill the race was University), and Dr. Lisa Maloney over! (Penn State University & Duquesne University) pose under the school pennants wearing their school logo Fort Allen Elementary Focuses on Nutrition and t-shirts! Family Fitness
What does a cow and a parrot have to do with Grandparent Portraits fitness? Well, the students at Fort Allen Elementary School could probably tell you what they learned from Stanwood students in second grade their special visitors. During an assembly held on recently studied artwork by the artist October 26, 2015, students were asked to Vincent Van Gogh. They drew grandpar - participate in warm-up exercises led by ent portraits in his style and displayed Pirates ballpark host Joe Klimchak, the them for our annual Grandparent Break - Chick-fil-A cow, and the Pirate Parrot. fast Days . Following the exercises, students teamed up with the Chick-fil-A cow and the Pirate Parrot to play a game of Family Feud which consisted of answering questions Jaidin Blanish poses with her grandma dealing with how to lead a healthy in front of her portrait lifestyle. Contestants were awarded prizes for participation, and all students received a free kids meal coupon from Chick-fil-A and a free ticket to a 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates home game. West Point Girls on the Run Raise Money for Relay for Life West Point Elementary Girls on the Run team raised $1,249.63 for their com - munity service project this year. Under the direction of coaches Miss Helen Knopf, Miss Julianne Smelko, Mrs. Stacy Giles, Mrs. Terry Provenzano, and Miss Stephanie Kimball, the team conducted a “penny war” between each grade level with the proceeds going towards West Point’s Relay for Life team.
23 News from Hempfield Township
John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton
e Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors and Staff want to wish everyone a Finally, the brave men and women of our volunteer fire service responded to more joyful holiday season. ese early winter months are a great time to spend time with than 3,200 calls while putting nearly 41,950 hours towards fundraising and training. family over the holidays and for the Township to plan for the upcoming 2016 budget We truly cannot express our gratitude enough to these volunteers for the time and year. e Supervisors will balance their time between time with family and preparing dedication they put forth in serving this community. We also recognize the value for the next work season in the Township. these volunteers provide to Hempfield as estimates for a paid fire service for a As we begin the new year, we are proud to report our Public Works Department community our size averages nearly $9,000,000 per year. was very busy berming 50 miles of roadway, performing maintenance on 275 storm We are very proud the Township has been able to meet our challenges head on and water catch basins, updating more than 770 street signs and repairing 4,500 feet of excited about our many accomplishments. We are constantly committed to best storm water pipe. In addition to these activities, 12 miles of our roadways were serving you, the residents of Hempfield, in 2016. resurfaced. Happy Holidays, e Township’s Parks and Recreation Department was voted the best by readers of Doug Weimer the Tribune Review. ey also successfully served more than 2,500 via the 115 Tom Logan programs offered. Parks and Recreation also hosted very successful events with our John Silvis Daddy-Daughter dance, Mother-Son dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Family Night and Breakfast with Santa.
Shelley and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year! Looking forward into 2016, the Township will have a balanced budget for the 27th During this festive time, along with the onset of frigid weather rapidly approaching, year in a row. If you would like to volunteer for a committee, please send a note into please check on your neighbors, especially older residents, to make sure they are safe the board. this winter season. ank you. It is a privilege to serve you. Please “thank” the men and women of our fire department who sacrifice their time Jerry Fagert to keep all of our families safe.
Dear Friends: As many of you already know, I was successful in my bid for Westmoreland County One of the most rewarding things about being a supervisor is helping people. While Register of Wills. As such, I must resign as Hempfield Township Supervisor prior this is not without complications, there is nothing better than seeing a concern to taking office at the county level. It has been a true pleasure to serve my home addressed or a problem rectified. At times I felt your frustration and disappointment township and all of you. when the solution was outside of the township’s control. My intention has always Upon taking office in January 2012, I was appointed by the Board to act as the been to be your voice and to do what is in the best interest of our community. liaison to the recreation department. At that time, we had a vacancy in the position ank you all for allowing me the privilege to serve you as Supervisor and to of Director of that department. One of my primary tasks was to coordinate the continue to serve you as the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphan’s Court. annual “Community Days” event. It was quite an undertaking. Since then, our I hope to make you proud to call me neighbor. current Director of Parks and Recreation has taken the reins of planning this event. Yours truly, I am proud that this event continues to grow each year and that I may have had a Sherry Magretti Hamilton little part in contributing to that growth. As a Hempfield resident, I am excited to see what the future holds for Hempfield’s beautiful park.
If you’re interested in joining any township boards, Hempfield Municipal Building Closed please send letters of interest to the Township Secretary at Township of Hempfield Friday, January 1 (New Year’s) Friday, March 25 (Good Friday) Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park 1132 Woodward Drive, Suite A Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
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Contact the Township Manager You may reach the Hempfield Township Manager, Andrew L. Walz by dialing Township Mailbox (724) 834-7232, extension 141, or by e-mail at [email protected]. replacement policy: Office Hours Starting during the first snow of The hours of operation at the offices of the Hempfield Township the season, the township will Supervisors’, their staff, Code Enforcement and Parks & Recreation no longer reimburse or replace Departments are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. mailboxes damaged during the course of routine snow removal. Upcoming Supervisors’ Meetings You are cordially invited to attend the public meetings of the Hempfield Township Forms Available On-Line Township Supervisors at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Early in the meeting citizens are recognized and welcome to voice any All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the concerns or comments. Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on “Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”. Reorganization Public Work Sessions Regular Meetings Meeting at 7 P.M. Wednesdays at 7 P.M. Mondays at 7 P.M. January 4 January 20 January 25 February 17 February 22 March 23 March 28 April 20 April 25 (Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change)
Dollar Bank Opens New Loan Center in Hempfield Township New CEO and president of Dollar Bank cuts the ribbon at an official ribbon cutting for the new loan center at the bank’s Westmoreland Office, which is located adjacent to Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield Township. Also on hand for the event in September was Louis Lazzaro, county director for U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (standing beside Mr. McQuade), along with Bob Birdseye, senior loan representative at Dollar Bank; Chad Amond, president of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce; and Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer.
Digital Doc Makes House Call in Hempfield Chad Amond, president of the Westmoreland County Chamber, stands with Robert & Jennifer Mitchell, owners of Digital Doc, along with daughter Alexa and Want To Reach 24,000 homes and businesses Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer at the store’s official ribbon in Hempfield Township? Send contact information cutting and grand opening in September. In addition, Chamber members and to [email protected] or call (724) 532-3930 special guests helped the Mitchells celebrate the opening. Digital Doc is located along Route 30 in Hempfield Township. 25 News from Hempfield Township
Contact the Public Works Department about State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained by PennDot and Westmoreland County Township Maintained Roads for the following: The following roadways are not owned or maintained by n Snow Removal n Water Runoff Concerns Hempfield Township: n Potholes n Street Signs, Stop Signs, COUNTY ROADS n Road Damages Speed Limit Signs, Etc. Maintained by Westmoreland County Department n Storm Damage Doug Cisco of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955 n Street Closing Public Works Director Extension 109 or e-mail Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road Lowry Avenue n Storm Drain [email protected] Concerns John Storey Jr. STATE ROADS Assistant Public Works Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387 Director Agnew Road Penn-High Park Road Arona Road Penn-Manor Road Baughman Road Radebaugh Road Bennetts Dairy Road Roseytown Road Brinkerton Road Route 30 Brown Avenue Route 66 Carbon Road Route 70 Township Leaf Collection Dates For 2016 Donohoe Road Route 119 Edna Road Route 130 March 19 October 8 November 12 March 26 October 15 November 19 Evanstown-Herminie Road Route 136 April 2 October 29 December 3 Georges Station Route 819 April 9 November 5 December 10 Hahntown-Wendel Road Route 993 Hannastown Road Seanor Church Road When Do I Need A Building Permit Lewis Avenue Skidmore Road The Hempfield Township Code Enforcement Locust Valley Road Slate Run Road Department is responsible for the issuance of building permits for any type of construction. Luxor-Bovard Road South Greengate Road Whatever your plans may be for construction, Madison-Herminie Road Stone Church Road please take the time to contact the Code Enforcement Department. Middletown Road Swede Hill Road Millersdale Road Thomas School Road North Greengate Road Twin Lakes Park Road Oakford Park Road Waltz Mill Road Old Route 119 (Hunker) Wendel-Herminie Road Pellis Road Willow Crossing Road Penn-Adamsburg Road Yukon Road
Although you may be a Hempfield Township resident, you may reside on a roadway maintained by the state or Westmoreland County. Therefore, Hempfield Township does not have any authority on these roads. Should you have concerns regarding state roads, you may also wish to contact your state senators or representatives. The Westmoreland County Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer presents proclamations to Troop Commissioners may also be contacted for concerns on county roads. 480 Eagle Scounts; Aaron Gilbert, Nick Cerilli and Trevin Anderson. 26 News from Hempfield Township
Keystone Collections Hempfield Township Property Tax Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield’s tax collector for business privilege and local services taxes. Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector for property taxes, reminds all Township Residents that the penalty period to pay your Keystone mailed out Hempfield’s 2015 Per Capita Tax Notice. 2015 County, Township, and School property tax ends Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for December 31, 2015. Hempfield individuals. Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure, Mr. Regola's office is 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1, user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line. located at: Greensburg, PA 15601 Keystone’s website, www.keystonecollects.com, provides various Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday downloadable tax forms and an easy link to e-File . This system 9:00 am to 4:00 pm completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a Thursdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm personal and secure log-in. Open Saturdays in March, April, Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices, August & September it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice. Important Change As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their Effective January 1st, 2015 all County, Township, and School tax taxes by mail or in person at Keystone’s corporate statements will be mailed directly to the homeowner. If you have a headquarters in Hempfield, located at mortgage company, you will need to forward the tax statement to your 546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. mortgage company. This change in office procedue is due to recent Of course, residents can always legislation signed by Governor Tom Corbett on October 22, 2014 contact customer service at (H1590). If you do not receive your 2016 County and Township tax 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm statement the first week of March, please call our office at 724-837-8437. If you had a 911 address change and you had an escrow set up with Earned Income your mortgage company and you have not recently given the Tax Collector for Westmoreland County Tax Mapping your current address, you need to contact them at 724-830-3415 so that the Court House has your Hempfield Township TOLL FREE 866-701-7206 most current mamiling address listed on your tax statements. As you already know, state law mandated in Act 32 that one earned income tax collector per county shall be established. Westmoreland County’s earned income tax collector is Berkheimer Tax Administrator. There are several important points to note: • This is for earned income tax only • Keystone Collections will continue to be the collector for Business Privilege, Per Capita, and Local Services Taxes (LST) • Jim Regola will continue to collect property taxes You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax Administrator. Their website is www.hab-inc.com.
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237 South Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601 Library Hours Phone: 724-837-5620 Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 7:50 pm www.ghal.org Saturday 10:00 am - 4:50 pm Friday and Sunday Closed Library Director: Linda Matey
Note: All programs are free of charge (except where noted) and open to the public. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, call the Library or visit its website.
JoIn US FoR ADULT PRogRAmS AnD BooK DISCUSSIonS Join us for Children's Programs which will include story times plus much more. Artist’s We also have many programs at our Youngwood branch. Exhibitions beginning in February There will be 4 5 Used Books Sales during 2016. Watch our website for details We have a brand new children's area that features puppets,creative shapes and sizes of child friendly blocks and storybooks for the children to use at their leisure plus a tunnel for the children to enjoy. eBooks and Downloadable Audiobooks For Free At The Library The Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library is pleased to make available eBooks and downloadable audiobooks to the residents of Hempfield Township. This service is being provided by the Library and a consortium of public libraries in Westmoreland County. All residents of Hempfield Township are eligible for a free library card and this card is honored at all 20 plus public libraries in our County. Our Library is providing eBooks and downloadable audiobooks for free to its cardholders in good standing. Hempfield patrons can download these materials from a link at the website of the Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library at www.ghal.org . EBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded to numerous devices including a PC, a Mac, an iPAD, a Nook, a Kindle and other devices. For some devices, users will need to install free software. For some device users will need to install free software. For more details, please contact the Library at 724-837-5620.
Check out website www.ghal.org and watch for our winter & spring brochures. 28 Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling 128 Innovative Lane, Suite 2000 • Latrobe PA 15650 www.westmorelandcleanways.org • [email protected] If you have questions please email [email protected] or call 724-879-4020
Christmas Tree-cycling Christmas tree recycling will continue to be convenient for township residents thanks to Hempfield Township’s Public Works crews. The Public Works Department will chip the trees for mulch to enhance the beauty of Hempfield Park. Tree-cycling is truly giving a gift back to the community. Undecorated Christmas trees can be dropped off at: n Hempfield Park, just off Route 66 north of Greensburg (look for signs to the drop-off site). n December 28 through January 15, 2016. n Do not leave the tree in bags or wrappings and be sure that all lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree. Other convenient drop-off locations are also available throughout Westmoreland County. Give us a call or check out our website at www.westmorelandcleanways.org for a complete list of locations and dates. Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Visit the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center (approximately 4.5 miles past Westmoreland Mall) to drop off items such as Electronics, Cardboard/Paper, Tires and Freon Appliances. The Center is open 3 days a week and 1 Saturday a month. Beginning January 2016, Hempfield residents will have curbside collection of electronics and household hazardous waste through Advanced Disposal. In addition to this new service, keep in mind our Recycling Center remains available to serves you.
29 MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program Addresses the environmental and public health concerns of medication Volunteer Fire Departments disposal and safety concerns of drug abuse. There are 22 public drop-off boxes throughout Westmoreland County, Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company including the following at Westmoreland County Police Departments: 495 Edna Road, PO Box 92 • Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611 City of Greensburg PD ...... 724-838-4324 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Irwin PD ...... 724-864-3103 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250 City of Latrobe PD ...... 724-537-5526 www.adamsburgpafire.org Mt. Pleasant Borough PD ...... 724-547-7210 Bovard Volunteer Fire Department Penn Township PD ...... 724-863-1119 2 Washington Street • Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619 Wmd. County Park Police ...... 724-830-3469 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 For a complete list of sites, visit pa.gov and follow links to the Healthy Main Fire Station Phone: 724-837-8408 PA Drug Take Back Program, or visit www.westmorelandcleanways.org. Carbon Volunteer Fire Department 421 Juniper Street • Greensburg, PA 15601 Preparing items for disposal at a Take-Back Box location EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 n All pharmaceutical drugs that are being disposed of need to be in a Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-2145 sealed container such as the original bottle or a zip-lock bag. They www.carbonfire.org may not be disposed of loosely. Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department n Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container. PO Box 477 • Greensburg, PA 15601 n Personal information should be removed or blotted out with a EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 permanent marker. Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-2029 Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company Items Accepted Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1 Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets and 2528 Newark Street • PO Box 162 • Grapeville, PA 15634 capsules, liquid medications, inhalers, creams, ointments, nasal sprays, Main Fire Station Phone: 724-523-5308 and pet medicines* Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department Items NOT Accepted PO Box 171, 100 Front Street • Hannastown, PA 15635 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles* Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-1575 * The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded grants to Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department District Attorney’s in 29 Pennsylvania counties for permanent drug take-back boxes. Thornton Avenue • Greensburg, PA 15601 For additional MedReturn drug take-back locations, please visit ww.medreturn.com. EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-837-7344 The Great American Cleanup of PA – FAX: 724-837-7344 March 1 through May 31, 2016 www.hempfield2fire.org As the temperature drops and the snow hides all the litter along the High Park Volunteer Fire Department roadways, it may seem like an unusual time to consider a litter cleanup or 400 Baughman Avenue • Jeannette, PA 15644 beautification project; but in fact it is the perfect time. While you are stuck EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 inside this winter, start planning how your organized group, neighbors, or Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-3560 a group of one, can make an impact on our communities. Registration for www.highparkvfd.org the Great American Cleanup of PA, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania Luxor Volunteer Fire Department Beautiful, begins mid-January. Visit www.gacofpa.org to find out more 455 Bovard Luxor Road • Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662 information or to register your cleanup event or another project such as EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 tree plantings, educational program, or other beautification project. When Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-7281 it's time for your cleanup, pick up your cleanup supplies (gloves, trash bags, safety signs) from Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling. Let's Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department help Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful! 1966 Broadway Avenue • Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-3560 North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department 1284 Business Route 66 Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-832-6722 West Point Volunteer Fire Department 100 Volunteer Drive Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-6886 www.westpointfiredept.com 30 In a disaster, government and other Some of the activities the membership of agencies may not be able to meet HEMA perform are planning, professional your needs. It is important for all residents communications, outreach, analysis, to make individual plans for their care and supply acquisition, maintenance, and safety during an emergency. Everyone is HAM radio operations. encouraged to prepare themselves, and There is no-cost for training and most of their families for disaster. A good rule of the classes are self-paced and available thumb is that you should be able to online. survive in your home for 72 hours with no outside assistance. For more information to prepare your home and business in the even of If you are interested in more information, please e-mail: a disaster: http://www.readypa.org/ http://www.ready.gov/ [email protected] or feel free to stop by one of our upcoming staff meetings. They start at 7:00 pm at the Township Emergency EMERGENCY INFROMATION ON YOUR CELLPHONE Management Building and will be held: December 17th, February 25th, Receive Hempfield Township emergency alerts and advisories on your and April 28th. cellphone by sending the message HEMAALERT to 888777 or go to: http://HempfieldEMA.com/contact-us and fill out the online form WINTER STORMS AND EXTREME COLD While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly HEMPFIELD EMA IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type The Hempfield Township Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) is of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can seeking new volunteers to complement its staff to better serve the range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with community. No emergency service experience in necessary, no matter blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter what your background may be, we have a position for you. HEMA only storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and requests around 20 hours of your free time a year. sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain. The volunteers of HEMA come from all backgrounds and areas of One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out expertise. While we all work together as a cohesive unit of Emergency heat, power and communications services to your home or office, Management, during our regular lives we are artists, electricians, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can sales-persons, stylists, D.J.’s, utility workers, and a multitude of other immobilize an entire region. professions. The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the “Deceptive What is Emergency Management? Emergency Management is the Killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, generic name of an interdisciplinary field dealing with the strategic people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from organizational management processes used to protect critical assets of prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter an organization from hazard risks that can cause disasters or catastro - weather before it strikes. phes, and to ensure their continuance within their planned lifetime. For more information to keep you safe during any emergency or disaster, please go to: ReadyHempfield.org
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