HEADLINING

Winter 2017

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Master Plan for renovations and improvements to Hempfield Park

Important information inside about project updates as well as opportunities to help us keep our parks great for kids. Table of Contents Messages From The Board of Supervisors ...... 3 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation Revitilization Project Update ...... 4 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation ...... 6 Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ...... 6 John Silvis Tom Logan Registration ...... 7 Discounted Tickets ...... 7 Aquatics Programs ...... 8 Preschool Programs ...... 8 Doug Weimer Youth & Teen Programs ...... 9 Adult & Senior Programs ...... 10 Community Connection Programs ...... 11 2017 Trips & Excursions ...... 12 Jerry Fagert George Reese Fitness & Wellness Programs ...... 14 Hempfield Recreation Sports ...... 15

Hempfield Area School District Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent ...... 16 Hempfield Area School District ...... 17 High School ...... 19 Middle School ...... 22 Elementary Schools ...... 24 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Hempfield Area School District Athletics ...... 26 Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Hempfield Township Residential Burning Regulations ...... 27 R. Douglas Weimer John Silvis Tax Information ...... 29 [email protected] [email protected] Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library ...... 31 Treasurer Supervisor Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling ...... 33 Tom Logan Jerry Fagert [email protected] [email protected] Volunteer Fire Departments ...... 35 Supervisor George Reese [email protected]

Township Manager Assistant Township Manager Andrew Walz Bruce Beitel [email protected] [email protected] Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Public Works Jason Winters Doug Cisco [email protected] [email protected] Director of Finance Melanie Phillips [email protected] Hempfield Township 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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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS e Board of Supervisors are excited to provide you with a brief end of year Please contact Jason Winters, Director of Parks & Recreation to find out how you Township update. In our last newsletter, we reported the receipt of $212,000 from can get involved with our park improvement plans. the Pennsylvania’ Greenways and Trail Grant program which will be used to improve Finally, in 2016 the Township invested heavily in our public infrastructure. We upon our soccer fields at Hempfield Park. is grant will also provide for the addi - were able to pave more than 22 miles of roadway and repair more than 500 catch tion of a restroom facility to that area of the park, as well as improved accessibility, basins. Looking ahead to 2017, you will see an upgrade to the walking track in front and field lighting. We anticipate this project being completed in 2017. of the Municipal Building along Woodward Drive. is will be completed in Additionally, we would like to conjunction with the paving of announce that we are in receipt of a Woodward Drive as part of a $460,000 second grant from the Greenways and grant received from the Multi-Modal Trail program in the amount of Grant Fund. is entire project will be $215,000 to construct a sixth pavilion combined with our 2017 pavement at Hempfield Park. For the past few plan as we continue to invest in our in - years, the demand for our pavilions has frastructure. spiked and this will allow us to offer you another wonderful facility to rent. R. Douglas Weimer is construction will be completed in John Silvis 2018. Tom Logan In 2016, we were able to complete Jerry Fagert renovations to Pavilion E with a George Reese completely remodeled kitchen and bathroom. anks to Lowes Home Improvement and the Dominion Foundation for providing valuable resources to bring this project to fruition. In addition to support from these two partners, we were granted funds from Pirates Charities. is money is being used to re-design the lower baseball field and rededicate it as Mazeroski Field. is field renovation will be completed in the spring of 2017. 2017 Hempfield Township Pavilion & Field Rentals

Hempfield Township Parks Hempfield & Recreation facilities and Parks & parks rental requests for all Recreation pavilions and fields at Facility Rental Hempfield Park and Swede Hill Park are as follows: Guide • Pavilion Rentals: Residents: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Non-Residents: Monday, January 9, 2017 • Field Rentals: Monday, March 6, 2017

3 HEMPFIELD ToWnSHIP PARkS & R ECREATIon REvILITIzATIon PRoJECT UPDATE . Help Us keep our Parks Great For kids (And Adults Too!)

Hempfield Township has established a fund with the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to support our township parks. Your charitable donation will contribute to the maintenance and expansion of Hempfield and Swede Hill Parks. By donating now, your contribution will also help us expand the programs offered to the children of Hempfield Township. ere are two easy ways to donate: n is link, pittsburghfoundation.org/give_a_donation, will direct you to the Community Foundation’s online donation center. Once there fill in your information and in the “Name of Fund” section type Hempfield Parks. n Make a check payable to the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and in the memo line write: Hempfield Parks. Mail checks to: Community Foundation of Westmoreland County 951 old Salem Road Greensburg, PA 15601 For more information, contact Andrew Walz, Township Manager at 724-834-7232 Ext. 141 ank you for your suo

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Renovation and updates to existing Renovations include fully enclosed fence, updated kitchen and dugouts, and expanded field. Grant provided by bathroom. Pirates Charities. Project to be completed in Spring 2017. Grants provided by Lowes Home Improvement and Dominion Foundation. Project finished Summer 2016. Upper Soccer Field Renovations of upper soccer field with new goals, bleachers, benches, lighting, and the addition of restrooms - $212,000 Grant provided DCED. Project to be completed in 2017.

Pavilion F

Addition of a new pavilion with a kitchen and private bathroom - $215,000 Grant provided by DCED. Project to be completed in 2018.

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RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS REGISTRATION BEGINS Hempfield Township JANUARY 3, 2017 JANUARY 9, 2017 Registration begins for all Winter Non-residents include those Athletic Complex programs and 2017 Pavilion who live in the surrounding Located at Hempfield Park Rentals at 7:30 am online, at the communities (i.e., Greensburg, 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 Hempfield Township Municipal Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, Building, or Hempfield Township Youngwood) We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s premier Athletic Complex. facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor walking track, three multi-purpose athletic playing fields, concession stand, and lobby area. n Membership Cards: Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court, participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at the complex during business hours and are free to residents or an annual $10.00 fee for non-residents. n Hours of Operation: Park Office - Facility Rentals • Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Closed: January 1 and April 14 Winter Hours - November through March: • Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm • Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Summer Hours - April through October: • Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm • Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm HTAC Modified Hours: April 16 (closed) n Rental Options: • Open Court Time For Kids Ages 5 – 12 - $3.00 per entry --- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Hempfield Park – June 12 to August 18 - For all other times, check our website, follow us on Twitter, Full Program Registration - $950.00 or or call for schedule. Weekly Registration for $115.00 per week • Full Court Hourly Rentals: Early Drop-off or Late Pick-up also available - $50.00 per hour per court Monday through Friday All campers will receive a t-shirt, weekly - $55.00 per hour per court Saturday and Sunday field trips, and partial week registration available • Birthday Parties More detailed information will be available in the - $125.00 up to 20 children Summer Headlining Hempfield, including prices, - Includes use of one full size court, variety of sports equipment, and specific themes, and field trip location lobby area for 2 hours. Catering and decorations not provided. • Full building rentals are available, please contact us for more information n Adult Pick-Up Sports • See Wellness & Fitness Programs on page 14 for more details about the programs

36 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation DiscounteD 3 Easy ways to register Resident Registration begins Tuesday, January 3 at 7:30 am TiCkETS Non-resident Registration begins Monday, January 9 at 7:30 am Registration for all programs is on a first-come, first serve basis. Sorry Pittsburgh Zoo we do not take registrations over the phone or accept cash payments. seven springs Resort Online Hidden Valley Resort Log on to: www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks Click on the “Register Now” icon on left side of page. The new online registration will allow you to register • For a complete list of tickets, for a class, check facility availability, and reserve a prices and dates tickets will pavilion right from your own computer. All major credit cards are accepted. be sold, please check out the department’s website at Mail-In www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. Print out registration form found on our website and mail to the main office or Athletic Complex. Checks only and payable to: • Ticket supplies are Hempfield Township limited. No refunds Mail-in registrations will be held until registration date and will be processed in order that it was received. or exchanges. All sales are final. In Person Register at our main office or the Athletic Complex. • Tickets can be All major credit cards are accepted. purchased at both the main office and the Athletic Complex during normal Call 724-834-7232 or visit Questions www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks business hours. ? Email: [email protected] Stay Connected

Visit us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: SEASONAL for daily updates: @hempfieldtwppr POSITIONS www.facebook.com/ hempfieldtwppr Scan the QR to join AVAILABLE our mailing list Sign up at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks to get all the latest news, Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation events, and announcements or text STAYCONNECTED to 22828. seeks individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions. Please check the Employment page on the Hempfield Withdrawal & Refund Policy: Township website (www.hempfieldtwp.org) for current 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 positions available and more details on each position. household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw Assistant to the Director – Community Days/Summer Intern from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a (May – September) 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 HTAC Facility Assistant (November – April) of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00 HTAC Facility Attendant (year-round) administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the Park Attendant (April – October) scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not Park Maintenance Assistants (April – October) 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. Summer Day Camp Counselors (June –August) There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund For more information on the above positions, including policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description. application deadlines, please check out our website. Applications are available at the Main Office located at the For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, Hempfield Township Municipal Building, the Park Office located please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks at the Hempfield Township Park & Athletic Complex, or online. 7 Resident Registration – Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 9, 2017

Fun for One Come and spend social and recreational time with your child. Our program consists of movement, tumbling, interaction and playtime. Parent/guardian participation required. Aquatic Programs Age: 1 Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Hempfield Recreation Swimming Program Ages 12 – 24 months Learn to swim program in conjunction with Kevin Clougherty, Hempfield Date: Monday High School Varsity Swim Coach, and Amy Gong, Hempfield Aqua Club January 23 – March 13 Head Coach. This program is designed to offer youth, ages 5-12 the Time: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm opportunity to learn to swim safely, advance skills, and progress to the Or next level. All classes will be held at Hempfield High School Swimming Ages 12 – 18 months Pool and will be offered in 8 week sessions throughout the year. Date: Friday Beginners: Children who have no previous instructional experience. January 27 – March 17 Intermediate: Children refine the strokes they have learned and Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 am focus on using correct technique and building endurance. Or Advanced: Children continue to review and improve their skills to Ages 18 – 24 months move to the next level. Date: Friday Age: 5 - 12 January 27 – March 17 Coordinator: Amy Gong Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am Location: Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool Resident Fee: $50.00 Date: Sunday Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 January 29 – March 19 Limit: 12 participants per class Times: Beginners: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Intermediate: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Music Makers Advanced: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and Resident Fee: $65.00 reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the Non-Resident Fee: $75.00 children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches, we’ll play Limit: 25 participants per class simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find around the house to make music. Each class will center around a Family Swim different theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to Must be immediate family and reside in same household. country. Parent/guardian participation is required. Location: Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool Age: 1 – 3 Date: Friday Instructor: Connie Madarish January 27 – March 17 Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Date: Monday Resident Fee: $50.00 January 23 – March 13 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Limit: 14 families Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Limit: 12 participants Play Pals Activities include fine and gross motor skills, art, music, singing, finger play, spatial awareness and story time. Parent/Guardian participation Preschool Programs required. Age: 2 – 3 Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year Instructor: Connie Madarish Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center baby is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will Date: Thursday center on a theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple January 26 – March 16 instruments, group dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags, Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm balls, scarves, and a parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even Resident Fee: $50.00 more fun to our songs. Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Age: 1 – 12 months Limit: 12 participants per class Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Wednesday January 25 – March 15 Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs Limit: 12 participants See page 7 for details 8 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation

Terrific Two’s & Three’s This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music, crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction. Parent/Guardian participation required. Age: 2 – 3 Youth & Teen Programs Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center Date: Monday Intro to Dance January 23 – March 13 Love to dance??? Come join the fun! In this class, you will learn tap, ballet, Or jazz and musical theatre moves all in 8 weeks with a recital as our last class. Wednesday From toe taps to time steps, passé to pirouettes and jazz hands galore, this January 25 – March 15 class will definitely have you moving to the groove! Tap and ballet shoes Time: 10:15 am – 11:15 am are encouraged but not necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing or a Resident Fee: $50.00 dance leotard. Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Age: 7 – 10 Limit: 12 participants per class Instructor: Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Pre-School Karate – Presented by Professional Karate Public Meeting Room Schools of America (PKSA) Date: Thursday Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase your child’s confidence, February 23 – April 13 strength, flexibility and overall physical fitness. Along with the basics, Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm children will be introduced to stranger awareness issues and basic self- Resident Fee: $55.00 defense techniques. This class will also focus on demonstrating respect Non-Resident Fee: $65.00 for oneself and others. Limit: 16 participants Age: 4 – 5 Instructor: PKSA Karate Karate Kids Develop coordination and discipline while learning Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex the art of self-defense. *new location Date: Tuesday Age: 6 – 16 February 7 – March 14 Instructor: Master Tim Copper, Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am TC Taekwondo Academy Resident Fee: $35.00 Location: * 300 Hamilton Ave, Greensburg, PA Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 Date: Wednesday Limit: 16 participants March 8 – April 26 Super Scientists Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Want to be the next Albert Einstein? Come join Professor Connie for fun Resident Fee: $55.00 scientific experiments. Each week kids will do experiments and have an Non-Resident Fee: $65.00 introduction to different scientific concepts. Parent/Guardian participation Limit: 16 participants required. Age: 4 – 5 Volleyball Basics Basic Skill Introduction: Underhand and Overhead Serves, Overhead Instructor: Connie Madarish Passing, Setting, Forearm Passing, and Spiking. For girls and boys who Location: Swede Hill Park – Activity Center may wish to get involved in the middle school program. Date: Tuesday Age: 8 – 14 January 24 – March 14 Location: West Hempfield Middle School Gymnasium Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Date: Wednesday Resident Fee: $50.00 February 1 – March 22 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Limit: 12 participants Resident Fee: $55.00 Tiny Tap & Ballet Non-Resident Fee: $65.00 An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn Limit: 20 participants positions and movement to music. Tap and ballet shoes not necessary. Must wear leotard/loose fitting clothes. Age: 4 – 7 Instructor: Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Public Meeting Room Date: Thursday February 23 – April 13 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Limit: 16 participants 9 Resident Registration – Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 9, 2017

U6 & U8 Indoor Soccer Clinic Getting Paid to Talk Winter Indoor Soccer Clinic for U6 and U8’s. Sessions Getting Paid to Talk is a 2 ½ hour class designed as an upbeat and realistic will be instructional in nature and will focus on small- assessment of the voice over industry designed specifically for adults. A sided games and drills to help develop proper great class for anyone who has been told they have a good voice; those dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques, which who use their voice prominently in their occupations; people with musical will lead up to game action in later sessions. Great for or theatre background; or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs those who have already participated in our in-house work and how people get started. soccer program and for those interested in playing soccer for the first time. Age: 18 & over All players should bring an appropriate size ball along with indoor soccer Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – shoes/tennis shoes and wear shin guards. Public Meeting Room Age: 5 – 7 Date: Wednesday, February 1 Instructor: T.J. Black Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Resident Fee: $25.00 Date: Tuesday Non-Resident Fee: $35.00 January 17 – March 7 Limit: 16 participants Time: U6: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm U8: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Painting with a Twist Resident Fee: $35.00 Unleash your creative side! Bring your favorite beverage, a snack, and Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 relax. If you have never tried painting or are a returning guest, you are sure Limit: 16 participants per age group to have a fabulous time! All painting supplies and instruction from artist is supplied. A pre-selected masterpiece will be chosen for you, all you need Kids Day Out to do is register, show up and plan to have fun! Limited to a group of 20, No need to worry about finding childcare for the few days school is closed. sure to fill up fast. Must be 18 to attend and 21 to consume alcoholic The same great program we offer in the summer is now available on no beverages. Age is required upon registration and ID may need to be school days! The day will be filled with music, sports, arts, & crafts and of provided at event. Please arrive ½ hr prior to advertised start time. course, your friends. Each day must be signed up individually. Pizza lunch Age: 18 & over will be provided. Location: Painting with a Twist Age: 5 – 11 1020 – 1 Town Square Drive, Greensburg, PA Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Thursday, Dates: January 2, 16, 17; February 20 February 23 April 13,14, 17; May 29; June 2 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Camp will not be held if any of the above dates are used as make-up dates for Resident Fee: $40.00 snow days. Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 Time: Full day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Limit: 20 participants Resident Fee: $20.00 per day Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 per day Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification Additional Child/Children – ½ off regular fee Join our friends at Mutual Aid as we offer CPR & First Aid Certification courses. The certification will be a classroom style, video based, instructor - led course that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on an adult. This course teaches skills with AHA’s research-proven Practice While- Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills. Age: 18 & over Adult & Senior Programs Instructor: Mutual Aid Ambulance Service Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Public Meeting Room Essential Living for Essential Health Date: Saturday, April 22 For centuries, essential oils have provided solutions to emotional and Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm physical wellness. Occurring naturally, pure essential oils can be found in Resident Fee: $15.00 various parts of plants, such as bark, stems, seed, and roots. Each oil has Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 its own benefits, but blending the oils can lead to even greater, more powerful experiences. Attend the class to learn more about these incredible, all natural options for everything from food preparation and beauty treatments to aromatherapy and first aid. Registration includes class and all materials to make two roller balls with essential oil blends, one for immunity and one to beat the winter doldrums. Age: 18 & over Instructor: Lisa Bompiani-Smith, Wellness Advocate Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Public Meeting Room Date: Thursday, February 2 or February 9 Deluzio & company, LLP - 351 Harvey Avenue, suite A Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Greensburg, PA 15601 - 724-838-8322 Resident Fee: $15.00 Non-Resident Fee: $25.00

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Dog Obedience Training April Lunch- Solomon’s Seafood & Grille - Washington, PA This class is for dogs 8 weeks to young adult with no An American restaurant that specializes in a combination of traditional previous training experience. Learn the tools to menu items and seasonal offerings. Try the Seafood Platter, Solomon’s develop your dog’s unique potential. Classes will famous Lobster Mac and Cheese or a Chesapeake Crab Cake Sandwich. cover identifying the best training techniques for All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes you and your pet, and include instruction on Focus, transportation only. Watch me, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave it, Loose Date: Wednesday, April 19 Leash and much more. Everyone MUST ATTEND THE ORIENTATION Time: 10:30 am CLASS, prior to Obedience Class. No dogs needed for the Orientation Returns at approximately 2:30 pm Class. The Orientation Class will cover topics such as reading your dog’s Resident Fee: $17.00 body language, understanding your breed’s issues, stages of puppies and Non-Resident Fee: $27.00 young adult dogs, how to correctly meet and greet. This is sure to be an Limit: 20 participants informative class for all. All of our Obedience Classes are an 8-week course compressed into a 4-week curriculum. Perfect for the busy dog May Lunch – Jean Bonnet Tavern – Bedford PA owner. Charming Colonial Atmosphere located on the Historic Lincoln Highway. Instructor: Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training Menu consists of everything from Asian Salmon Salad to Lemon Ricotta Location: Hempfield Park – Pavilion D Chicken. Finish with a seasonally featured dessert or a Triple Layer Carrot Date: Orientation: Friday, April 28 Cake. The Cabin Shoppe is located next door and is filled with unique Classes: Friday, May 5 – 26 merchandise from local artisans. All attendees will order off the menu and Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm pay on their own. Price includes transportation only. Resident Fee: $90.00 Date: Wednesday, May 17 Non-Resident Fee: $100.00 Time: 10:30 am Returns at approximately 3:30 pm Free Workshop! Resident Fee: $20.00 Workshops are FREE to the general public. Dog attendance is encouraged. Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 One dog per adult owner please. We work on issues such as loose leash, Limit: 20 participants excessive barking, jumping, potty-training, as well as any issues that are important to you. Family and friends are welcome to participate. Please Register early! Registration ends the Friday prior to all Wednesday luncheons; have young children properly supervised during this time. Bus departs at time indicated above from parking lot behind Petsmart in REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING. Hempfield Square. Instructor: Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training Location: Hempfield Park – Pavilion D Date: Friday, April 28 Community Connection Programs Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm This section of programs has been established to offer Hempfield Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+ Township residents informational sessions and one-time instructional Bring friends, meet friends, and make friends! You will never eat alone or classes. Community Connection Programs are always free to Hempfield worry about traffic with this fun senior social group! Adults 55 and up Township residents and $10.00 to Non-Residents. Pre-registration is may join us each month as we travel out of town to a great restaurant. required for all programs. February Lunch – Pugliano’s Italian Grille – Plum, PA Getting Started with your iPad Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at family-friendly prices. Enjoy everything If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPad, from Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers or Greens & Beans to Tagliatelle Alfredo this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and or Lobster & Cheese Ravioli. All attendees will order off the menu and pay customize your iPad applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Password. on their own. Price includes transportation only. The class is intended for those with an iPad 2 and above and using the Date: Wednesday, February 15 newest operating system. Wireless internet will be provided. Time: 10:30 am Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Returns at approximately 1:00 pm Public Meeting Room Resident Fee: $15.00 Date: Wednesday, February 8 Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Limit: 20 participants Getting Started with your iPhone March Lunch – 424 Walnut – Sewickley, PA If you are new to Apple and want to Located in the heart of Sewickley, 424 Walnut is an American Restaurant learn the basics of using your iPhone, with an Italian flair. You can order a Reuben or a Chargrilled Delmonico. this class is perfect for you. Learn how Either way you will not be disappointed. There are also a few specialty to simply navigate through and shops within the walking area that we can visit after lunch. All attendees customize you iPhone applications. will order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes transportation Please bring your Apple ID & Password. only. Wireless internet will be provided. Date: Wednesday, March 15 Location: Hempfield Township Time: 10:30 am Municipal Building – Returns at approximately 3:00 pm Public Meeting Room Resident Fee: $17.00 Date: Tuesday, April 11 Non-Resident Fee: $27.00 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Limit: 20 participants

11 Resident Registration – Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 9, 2017

Understanding Medicare Benefits available to Veterans and their Dependents Turning 65 soon? Attend an educational seminar and understand your Westmoreland County Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to Medicare options. This seminar will help you: Answer the Question: What ensure that all Veterans receive those benefits to which they are greatly is Medicare? – Know when to enroll into Medicare – Recognize the entitled. A representative will be available to conduct a presentation on different parts of Medicare – Understand the two major Medicare health - benefits that are available to veterans and their dependents. Many eligible care coverage options: Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and for these benefits are unaware and could be negatively impacted as a Medicare Advantage Plans – Understand how prescription drug coverage result. interact with your Medicare plan choices. All Attendees will receive a free Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – booklet and there will be time for questions and answers. Public Meeting Room Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Date: Wednesday, April 5 Public Meeting Room. Time: 1:00 pm Date: Wednesday April 26, May 31, or June 28 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Community Drug Awareness Westmoreland County is experiencing a drug overdose epidemic. Hempfield is not excluded. We as parents, children, siblings, neighbors, Trips & Excursions coworkers, friends, etc.… need to help identify the cause and help reduce this number. Please join us as we meet with Tim Phillips, Director of the Westmoreland County Drug Overdose Task Force. Substance abuse Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals affects all of us and this is the time to ask questions, receive treatment See the Penguins in action at PPG Paints arena as they take on the referral and/or general information on the many resources available. Washington Capitals! Sign up early as the seats are guaranteed to go Speaker: Tim Phillips, Director of the Westmoreland quickly! Price includes game ticket and bus transportation. County Drug Overdose Task Force Age: All individuals under 18 must be Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Date: Monday, January 16 Public Meeting Room Time: Bus departs at 5:30 pm from parking lot behind Date: Wednesday, January 25 Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns Time: 6:00 pm immediately following the game Resident Fee: $105.00 Ask Oscar Non-Resident Fee: $125.00 These days everyone has a dog! They are Deadline to Register: Friday, January 13, or until filled becoming a part of our family structure. They Limit: 20 participants need just as much care and understanding as our own children. Learn what is best for them Monster Jam and break through the misconceptions with a The 2017 touring season question and answer seminar about training, brings more Monster Jam nutrition, vet care, exercise and topics that are excitement with these important to you. Ed DeLancey from Learning colorful, larger than life to Lead Dog Training will take the time and help you to love and beasts. Twelve feet tall, understand your dog the right way. ten thousand pound Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – machines, will bring you Public Meeting Room to your feet, racing and Date: Thursday, February 16 or Thursday, April 20 ripping up a designed Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm track full of obstacles to soar over and smash Download Free eBooks from the Greensburg through. Set to invade Hempfield Library PPG Paint Arena, Monster Jam electrifies crowds with breathtaking stunts. Learn how to download and read free eBooks from the Greensburg As professional drivers showcase all of the best tricks that these monster Hempfield Library to your eReader, tablet, or smartphone. Bring your trucks can do; audiences are sure to be delighted by all of the additional device and your library card to this free workshop. If you don’t have a special effects and tricks that help bring this show to life. library card, bring your photo ID and we will issue you one so you can use Price includes transportation & show ticket. this wonderful service. Wireless Internet will be provided. Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – adult Public Meeting Room Date: Saturday, February 11 Date: Thursday Time: Bus departs at 11:45 am from parking lot behind January 18; February 8, 22; March 8, 22; April 5, 19; Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns or May 3, 17 immediately following the show Time: 1:00 pm Resident Fee: $50.00 Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Deadline to Register: Friday, February 3, or until filled Limit: 20 participants

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Galleria Mall and Lunch at National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® & Day in your choice of Restaurant – Washington, D.C. Mt. Lebanon Join us to experience the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade from If you have never been to the your grandstand seats. Enjoy the festivities as you explore on your own Galleria Mall, you’re in for a treat. the many memorials including The Lincoln and Vietnam Memorial, The Relaxing atmosphere that includes Washington Monument & many more. Spend time exploring The stores such as Chico’s, Charming Smithsonian Museums, The National Air & Space Museum, The Museum Charlie, Crabtree & Evelyn or of National History and many more of interest. Price includes reserved Williams-Sonoma, just to name a grandstand bleacher seats for parade and transportation only. few. Pick from Bravo! Cucina Italiana, BRGR, Houlihan’s, or Mitchell’s Fish Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Market for lunch. Price includes transportation only. Lunch on your own. adult Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Date: Saturday, April 8 adult Time: Bus departs at 2:00 am from Hempfield Park. Please Date: Thursday, January 26 park in the Tennis Court parking lot, to the left of the Time: Bus departs at 10:00 am from parking lot behind Athletic Complex. Leave Washington DC at 8:00 pm. Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at Resident Fee: $90.00 approximately 3:30 pm Non-Resident Fee: $100.00 Resident Fee: $17.00 Deadline to Register: Friday, March 31 or until filled Non-Resident Fee: $27.00 Limit: 45 passengers Deadline to Register: Friday, January 20, or until filled Pittsburgh Pirates vs Limit: 20 participants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Glass Center and Lunch at Tessaro’s Get ready to enjoy Pirate baseball as they Step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Join us for a take on the Phillies. Seated in section tour of a contemporary glass art gallery. Watch a demonstration of glass - 204– “All You Can Eat” seats, you can dine blowing or flame working. You will then have the opportunity to roll up on hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, salads, your sleeves and create your own masterpiece. No experience necessary. popcorn, peanuts, ice cream, and soda We will then head to Tessaro’s, known for their ½ pound burgers cooked while enjoying the game! on their famous hard wood grill. You could also enjoy a Reuben, a Grilled Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Chicken Salad or one of many delicious items offered. adult Price includes transportation, tour, demonstration and hands on glass Date: Friday, May 26 making activity. Lunch on your own. Time: Bus departs at 5:15 pm from parking lot behind Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns adult immediately following the game Date: Thursday, March 23 Resident Fee: $65.00 Time: Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind Non-Resident Fee: $75.00 Petsmart in Hempfield Square and returns at Deadline to Register: Friday, May 19 or until filled approximately 3:30 pm Limit: 20 participants Resident Fee: $40.00 Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 Baltimore Inner Harbor Deadline to Register: Friday, March 17 or until filled Plan to join us for a visit to one Limit: 20 participants of America’s oldest seaports and most popular tourist Reyers Shoes/ Donna’s Diner /The Winner and destinations. Spend the after - Daffin’s Candy noon enjoying fresh seafood Wear you most comfortable shoes and plan to spend an enjoyable day at right out of the Chesapeake the famous “go to” outlets in Sharon, Pa. First we will visit Reyers Shoes Bay. Explore the gallerias of which carries over 150,000 pairs of shoes in every size, style and color unique shops, museums, imaginable. We will then have lunch at an old fashioned 50’s diner. After national landmarks, or take a lunch we will visit a clothing outlet that carries everything from formal boat ride on the harbor. We will stop in Breezewood for a brief rest stop. wear to casual wear, handbags and scarves. And for our male participants, Price includes transportation only. The Winner provides a Men’s Lounge with television, popcorn and beer! Age: All individuals under 18 must be Our last stop will then be Daffin’s Candy. We will be allowing time to shop accompanied by an adult for all your Easter candy! Date: Saturday, June 3 Price includes transportation only. Lunch on your own. Time: Bus departs at 7:30 am from parking lot behind Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at adult approximately 11:30 pm Date: Thursday, April 6 Resident Fee: $70.00 Time: Bus departs at 8:30 am from parking lot behind Non-Resident Fee: $80.00 Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns Deadline to Register: Friday, May 26 or until filled approximately at 5:30 pm Limit: 45 participants Resident Fee: $25.00 Non-Resident Fee: $35.00 Deadline to Register: Friday, March 31 or until filled Limit: 20 participants 13 Resident Registration – Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 9, 2017

Yoga Yoga is a completely systematized, yet simple, science of physical conditioning for more healthful living. The stretches and postures practiced in yoga are a natural way to reduce stress and tension, and gain Fitness & Wellness Programs strength and flexibility. Age: 18 & Up Instructor: Penne Steiger Adult Pick-up Co-Ed Sports Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Do you want to play in a non-competitive team atmosphere? Join us for Public Meeting Room adult pick-up sports. All you have to do is show up each week and pay Date: Monday $3.00 with your HTAC membership card. No extended commitments are Session 1: January 16 – March 20 necessary. See below for a list of sports and dates No class: January 23 and February 27 Age: 18 & Up Session 2: April 3 – June 19 Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex No class: April 24, May 22 and May 29 Date: January – April Time: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Fee: $3.00 per night, pay at front desk Resident Fee: $45.00 Basketball: Thursday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm** Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 Pickleball: Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am Limit: 25 participants Tuesday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm** Morning Yoga with Penne Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am This class is designed to stretch, flex, tone the muscles and relax the mind. Soccer: Wednesday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm** What better way to reduce that mid-week stress? Take the time to ** These sports will change to 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in April. awaken your body and feel energized. Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Age: 18 & Up Pick-up games for fun and exercise and are Instructor: Penne Steiger non-competitive. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building, Age: 18 & Up Public Meeting Room Location: West Point Elementary School Date: Wednesday Date: Thursday January 18 – March 8 January 26 – March 30 Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Resident Fee: $45.00 Resident Fee: $35.00 Non-Resident Fee: $55.00 Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 Limit: 25 participant Limit: 20 participants

Date With Daddy Dance 13th Annual All will dine in elegance while enjoying a sit down dinner, then dancing with fabulous music by 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 Saturday, April 1 Date: Friday, April 21 l 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free to all Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Egg Hunt at 11:00 am Township residents. Resident Fee: Adult: $40.00 Child: $35.00 l Hempfield Park Registration required If inclement weather, Non-Resident Fee: Adult: $50.00 l Games, Egg Hunt, Prizes, and event will be held in Child: $45.00 Appearance by the Easter Bunny Athletic Complex Deadline to Register: Friday, March 24, 2017

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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 7 – Friday, May 26 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. Age 4 (Under 5) Residents: $45.00 Non-Residents: $55.00 Kindergarten (Under 6) Residents: $45.00 Non-Residents: $55.00 VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED Grades 1 & 2 (Under 8) Residents: $65.00 Non-Residents: $75.00 Grades 3 & 4 (Under 10) Residents: $65.00 Non-Residents: $75.00 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 10, 2017. program is dedicated to providing all youth with the highest Games will be every Saturday morning from April 8, 2017 to May 27, quality of recreation and educational experiences. 2017. Additional practices will only be scheduled for U8 & U10 and will begin the week of March 27, 2017. 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 team. A 15 game season will be played in June & July on two teams receiving a Championship or Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm. Fee includes: field usage, playoff umpires fees and game balls. Teams are responsible for Runner-up t-shirt. All games will be played at the Hempfield Township own uniforms and half of umpire fee for regular season umpire Athletic Complex. ($15.00). The season will end with a tournament. Deadline to register – Ages: U-10 (co-ed), U-12, U-14, High School, and Adult Friday, May 5. Please contact us if you are looking for a team to play on. Divisions: Boys and Girls: Min: 4 teams Max: 8 teams Ages: 18 & up Teams: Min: 5 players Max: 12 players Location: Hempfield Park & Swede Hill Park Fee: $200.00 per team. Each team will be responsible Date: Monday & Wednesday 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: $300.00 per team The second session begins the weekend of January 6, 2017. Registration is currently opened and will be open until Friday, December 30, 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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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent Dear Parents, Guardians, and • We completed the installation of over 600 new security cameras in all of Community Members, our district properties. These are high-resolution cameras that record footage The Hempfield Area School District has 24 hours per day. We have already found that the cameras have had a huge been working diligently to ensure the safety impact, because we are able to review footage throughout the buildings and of our students and staff. Over the past four have documentation when incidents do occur. years a District wide Safety and Security Don Constantine, School Police Officer, Committee has worked together to scans the driver’s license of Karla Thomas, strengthen security across the district. I a parent who was entering the high school would like to highlight some of the initiatives that have been implemented within the cur - rent school year to bolster the security in all of our buildings: • We have updated all of our building Emergency Operating Plans (EOP). This was completed in conjunction with Hempfield Emergency Manage- ment, the PA State Police, and the Westmoreland Department of Public Safety. All plans have been reviewed and School Board approved. In the near future they will be available on the PEMA website, so that in the event of an emergency, they can readily be accessed by all of our first responders. • Through a PEMA Grant, Bob Gerlach from Hempfield Emergency • We implemented the Raptor system in all district buildings. Upon entry into Management has conducted site-based building assessments in every a school, drivers licenses are scanned and a photo name tag is printed. It school to evaluate our emergency preparedness. allows us to screen for registered sex offenders, manage custody issues, and keep track of all visitors who enter our buildings. This system was • We are implementing the Mobile Emergency Response Plan (MERP) piloted last year in three of our schools and it has now been expanded to System in all of schools. In the event of an emergency, an alert is sent to all of our buildings. It is used on over 16,000 campuses across the United every staff member via their cell phone and/or computer with a list of the States. emergency protocols to be followed. This will provide specific, sequential steps to be taken dependent upon the situation. It will align with our EOP • We provided ALICE training for our entire professional and support staff. Plans. ALICE is an acronym that stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. A core team of experts were trained last school year and • We are in year two of the implementation of monthly table-top safety drills we are implemented a with all staff. These simulations present simulations of actual incidents that “train the trainer” model in could occur and the staff works together to brainstorm solutions and bringing this information procedures for dealing with each possible occurrence. This is a proactive to our staff. In addition to approach that will better prepare the staff to handle actual emergencies in a full day of training in the event they do occur. August before schools • We hired seven additional school police officers who rotate to patrol the started, Officer Leonard high school during the day and we added nighttime security to patrol the Lander and our safety high school in the evening. In addition to maintaining the front entrance, consultant, John Swartz, they are also visible throughout the building in the hallways and in the have visited each building cafeteria. All of these officers are Act 235 certified to carry firearms and for follow-up site based tasers. Officer Lander oversees security across the district and he is training within the first three sometimes called to respond to situations in other buildings. With the months of school. They will return to each school in January toprovide additional staff, we always have back-up security at the high school if he is additional training. summoned to another school. Have a wonderful holiday season filled with opportunities to spend time enjoying your family and friends. I wish you a happy and healthy new year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have suggestions, questions, or concerns. You can reach me by email at [email protected] or by phone at 724-850-2231. As always, thank you for your support of the Hempfield Area School District. Sincerely,

Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D. Hempfield Area School District Superintendent of Schools

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Understanding Academic Performance Scores The Educator Effectiveness System is designed to evaluate classroom teachers based upon classroom observations, teacher specific data, elective data, and building level data. The building level data is used to develop the school academic performance score displayed as part of the Pennsylvania School Performance Profile (SPP). The SPP score comprises fifteen percent of each classroom teacher and principal/school leader evaluation beginning with the classroom teacher rating in the 2013-2014 school year, and the principal/school leader rating in the 2014-2015 school year. The score for a school is based upon indicators that define a high performing school. Many data elements come together to create the academic score. These elements are categorized into five areas. The first three areas represent fifty percent of the school academic performance score: • Indicators of Academic Achievement - Include PSSA/Keystone performance, industry standards-based competency assessments, grade three reading proficiency, and SAT/ACT college ready benchmarks. • Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap - All student scores are used to define how well a school is making progress toward proficiency of all students. • Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap - Historically underperforming students’ scores are used to define how well a school is making progress toward proficiency. The high-needs students are students who have historically not demonstrated proficiency. This category represents forty percent of the school academic performance score: • Indicators of Academic Growth/PVAAS - Measures the school’s impact on the academic progress of groups of students from year-to-year. This category represents ten percent of the school academic performance score: • Other Academic Indicators - Assesses factors that contribute to student achievement (e.g., graduation rate, promotion rate, attendance rate). Schools may earn up to seven additional points via Extra Credit for Advanced Achievement based upon advanced performance on state and industry assessments, as well as for students earning a three or higher on an advanced placement exam or four or higher on an international baccalaureate exam. Note 1: Data is displayed for each element if there are eleven or more students represented. This includes all the performance measures used to determine the academic performance score. Note 2: Closing the achievement gap measures are based on a closure expectation over six years. Clicking on an underlined performance measure for closing the achievement gap will display the calculations associated with that measure. To view the data and the calculations that contributed to the SPP score please visit the Pennsylvania School Performance Profile website at http://www.paschoolperformance.org/ and select the Hempfield Area School District and the name of the school you would like to view.

J >100 | s 90-100 | s 80-89.9 | n 70-79.9 | t 60-69.9 | t <60 noW HiRinG PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PROFILE Substitute Positions Needed (SPP) Scores The Hempfield Area School District is accepting applications for the following substitute positions: School Designation SPP Score Substitute Teachers ...... $100.00/day Fort Allen Elementary n 77.1 Substitute Nurses (RN certification required) ...... $100.00/day Substitute Custodians ...... $10.00/hour Maxwell Elementary n 78.3 Substitute Secretaries ...... $8.50/hour Stanwood Elementary n 71.5 Substitute Paraprofessionals ...... $9.00/hour Substitute Building Aides ...... $7.25/hour West Hempfield Elementary s 80.8 Please visit www.hasdpa.net>Our_District>Human_Resources for West Point Elementary s 87.1 more information about required clearances and how to apply Harrold Middle School s 86.4 Wendover Middle School s 83.0 West Hempfield Middle School t 64.7 Hempfield Area High School n 79.0

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Veteran’s Day Celebrated Around the District Schools around the district honored local veterans by presenting programs filled with music and tributes by the students and staff. Students invited their parents, grand- parents, and other veterans they knew to participate in the ceremonies. Some of the schools hosted a breakfast before or a reception after the program. Veterans were also invited to visit classrooms to meet and talk with the students. Presenting Veter - ans Day programs in the Hempfield Area schools has been a tradition for many years, Students in Mrs. Prosdocimo’s third grade classroom at and it always proves to be an emotional, fulfilling program for everybody involved. Stanwood Elementary, encouraged to feel sacrifice at Harrold Middle School POWER their own level, donated back some of their Halloween group, sponsored by candy that was then placed in treat bags for the Mrs. Goughneour, made cards veterans who attended their annual Veteran’s Day for Veteran’s Day assembly. Over twenty pounds of candy was donated!

Yarn Bomb Greensburg Exhibit In collaboration with Seton Hill University, Westmoreland Museum of Art, and the Blackburn Center, local artists created a variety of fiber art projects that were displayed throughout Greensburg for two weeks in October. The installation was coordinated by Sue O’Neill, Costume Director for the theater and dance program at Seton Hill University, and was titled Yarn Bomb Greensburg . Quilts made for the exhibit were donated to the Blackburn Center, a center in Greensburg committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. Many of Hempfield’s kindergarten through grade twelve students contributed artwork for the display. Middle School Student’s Woven Squares

Maxwell Elementary Fabric Heart Mural

School Closings & Delays 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 postings on WTAE, KDKA, and WPXI, as well as the district website at www.hasdpa.net. Please be sure to up - date your contact information in Skyward Family Access if you have had any changes to your email or phone number so that you do not miss important messages.

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Karlee Schneider Crowned 2016-2017 Homecoming Queen For the second year in a row, heavy rain did not dampen the spirits of the homecoming court and students of Hempfield Area School District. Students, parents, and friends lined the street as the parade proceeded along Route 136, making its way to the high school stadium to watch the Hempfield Spartans defeat the Altoona Mountain Lions 28-0. The rain didn’t let up for the halftime festivities as the court’s escorts held umbrellas over the girls in an attempt to keep them dry. Karlee Schneider was crowned homecoming queen, representing the class of 2017. "Being crowned homecoming queen was something that I never expected to happen for me in high school, and when they announced my name, I was shocked and overcome with so much joy! I'm so thankful for all the wonderful ladies I was on court with, who were all so lovely and kind. The whole experience was like David Vezendy, Grade 12 Homecoming court pictured left to right: Michelle Burns, Anne-Marie a fairytale come true." Congratulations to our new queen and her Principal, places on the crown Lozaw, Annie Iezzi, Kylee Winkler, Karlee Schneider, court. on Karlee Schneider, Class Jenna Osikowicz, Gabby Holmberg, Lauren Keller of 2017 Homecoming Queen (Picture courtesy of Laurie Adams, High School English Teacher)

Homecoming King Crowned Over 580 students attended the 2016 homecoming dance, outfitted in their beautiful dresses and good-looking suits, to dance the night away to music provided by Xenon Productions. After Eric Nordby was crowned homecoming king by popular vote of the senior class, he escorted the homecoming queen, Karlee Schneider, to the dance floor for the traditional king and queen dance. The homecoming dance is a wonderful end to a week of homecoming festivities that included spirit days, a pep rally, and of course, the crowning of the homecoming queen.

High School Fall Play a Hit for Audiences United Spartans: Changing the World through Kindness The Hempfield Area Theatre Company, under the direction of Jim Steeley, High School English Teacher, presented Our Town , a three-act play by The United Spartans Club was initiated three years ago with a small group of American playwright Thornton Wilder. Our Town tells the story of the fictional Hempfield Area High School students who had a dream to improve the school American small town of Grover’s Corners through the everyday lives of its with simple acts of kindness. Now the club, with adviser, Sarah Kucherer, has citizens. The production crew created an exciting theater experience by building over fifty active members, and the dream has grown to improve our school, our a new “theater” directly on the main community, and our world! They sponsor many spirit events at the high school auditorium stage in what was and visit middle schools to help the students prepare for high school. They recently definitely an intimate and powerful helped the community by working at Fort Allen’s “Food 2 Go 4 Kids” fundraiser theater setting for both the perform - event, the United Way Day of Caring, and plan to sponsor a Read Across America ers and the audience. event in March. The United Spartans believe that “no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted,” and their actions prove it! Their efforts have improved Hempfield Area and the community; next the world! George Gibbs (played by senior Ed Diorio) and his little sister Rebecca (played by sophomore Airi Tilley) have a conversation about the moon, the stars, and the meaning of life in an adorable scene from Thornton Wilder's play, Our Town.

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Planetarium Shows Offered at Hempfield Dedication Ceremony Held for Area High School Eagle Scout Project Awesome planetarium shows are pre - Brayden LaVerde, a student at Hempfield Area High School, has been playing sented regularly in the high school dek hockey since he was a very young boy. One day he found himself and his planetarium. Their digital system friends locked out of the old tennis courts across from Hempfield Area High enables the audience to view stars School where they often went to play recreationally in their free time. The courts and constellations, zoom to different were old and the area was deemed unsafe; therefore, a lock was put on the planets and beyond, and watch full gate to keep everybody out. After some thought as to where they would be dome videos. Several shows are able to play, Brayden decided that this might be a great opportunity to clean offered, including a planets show, an up the courts and create his own dek hockey rink as his service project to earn eclipse show, and a constellations & his Eagle Scout ranking. After receiving approval from the school board, zodiac show. Private shows are also Brayden set out to raise the necessary money to fund his project. He sold available! For more information, cutting boards, received cash donations, solicited donations of materials and contact high school science teachers, supplies from local companies, and applied for a “Special Projects Grant” from Mr. Zak Shuster ([email protected]) the Hempfield Area Foundation Funds in which he was granted $500. With the or Jennifer Bilott ([email protected]), support of Brayden’s family and friends, many man-hours, and a lot of hard to book a show or sign up for the email work, the dek hockey project was completed and the dedication ceremony un - list. Check http://www.hasdpa.net/planet for show times. derway! The dek hockey rink, which is open to the public, is located across the Successes in STEM Literacy street from Hempfield Area The Hempfield Area High School STEM literacy team is making great strides High School. in their pilot of STEM Communications , with the newly added senior year STEM course. The first STEM class of students effectively completed their junior sem - Brayden LaVerde, seated third from left, prepares for the inar, job shadowing experiences, and professional meetings with corporations balloon launch as part of the and universities. They are now finalizing their participation in the program by dedication ceremony for the collaborating through the course, STEM Communications , to provide solutions dek hockey rink for a district problem. The first semester students are working to renovate Hempfield Area High School’s library to make it a student-centered, techno - logically advanced learning environment, where students can be engaged and participate in real world learning experiences. The next class of sophomores can apply to participate in the STEM Literacy Initiative in December of 2016. With these successes, Hempfield Area’s STEM Team was selected as one of sixteen districts to present at the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD) Conference on November 12-14, 2016, to educate other districts about the strengths of our program and encourage their participation in the STEM Literacy Initiative.

Little Spartan Preschool The Little Spartan Preschool is in full swing working with the high school Family & Consumer Science students on many creative activities this fall. The students in the Child Development III class plan and teach the preschoolers various lessons using a variety of instructional techniques. Both the preschool children and the high school students benefit from this hands-on experience. The preschool program meets three days a week for twelve weeks in the fall and spring semesters. For more information on the Little Spartan Preschool , visit our website at Picture left to right: Craig Siniawski (Technology Education), Lisa Blahovec (Math), www.hasdpa.net>Parents/Community> Doug Cook (Science), Ashley Siniawski (English), John Testa (Technology Education) Little_Spartan_Preschool. 20 Hempfield Area School District High School

Quiz Team Students Successful on All Fronts The Hempfield Area Quiz Team, consisting of ninth through twelfth grade HEP students, competed against six different teams to obtain their ranking for an upcoming tournament in January. Ten students participated in six different team rounds, each consisting of twenty-six to thirty questions. The JV team has an undefeated record of six and zero while the varsity team has a record of four and two. JV’s top scorer for both competitions was Chris Venzin, responsible for fifty-eight of his team’s points. Varsity’s top scorer remained the same with AJ Lazar garnering eighty-six points. Both teams are continuing to prepare for the final tournament coming up in the new year. Seniors Annie Iezzi and Nick Ross, along with junior Meg Jones, made up the winning first place team overall in the Public Speaking Competition. Annie Iezzi also received a second place individual award for her speech discussing Wishes, and Rhiannon Kelly individually scored fourth place with her topic, Toys and Gender. The Creative Convention competition focused on Greek mythology. A Hempfield team consisting of four HEP students placed third. Many skits were modeled around Pandora’s Nick Ross, Annie Iezzi and Box which they cleverly connected to the presidential Meg Jones with their first place election. In addition to their overall team award, Chris Venzin, certificates from the Public dressed as Zeus, won the best costume award. Speaking competition

Maria Morozowich, Jasmine Al Rasheed, Bailey Markovich, and Kyle Roman at the Creative Convention

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Middle School Students Participate in Middle Schools Promote Drug-Free Messages Band Festival The middle schools’ Student Assistance Teams (SAP) recently sponsored “Red The eighth grade band students from Harrold, Wendover, and West Hempfield Ribbon Week” which was packed full of activities, sending the message to stay Middle schools took the field at Spartan Stadium at the annual Spartan Band drug free. West Hempfield had guest speakers for each grade level including Festival held in September. Playing alongside the high school marching band Gregg Norton who spoke to the eighth graders about the dangers of drugs, while gave these students a sampling of the marching band experience. The high sharing personal stories that resonated with the students. Seventh graders had school band is under the direction of Brian Tychinski and assistant directors, guest speakers from Adelphoi who had been placed there due to drug addiction. Nancy Flinner and Andy Giles. Middle school bands are directed by Elinor Their personal accounts of how drugs affected their lives was especially powerful Kurtiak (Harrold), Dan Lindey (Wendover), and Denny Doran (West Hempfield). since they were not much older than the students. Sage’s Army, created by the family of a young man who lost his life due to drug addiction, spoke to the students at all three middle schools, and once again, put a personal story to the message of avoiding drugs.

Students at West Hempfield Middle School each planted a red tulip bulb in the front of the building and in the courtyard as a symbolic gesture to remain drug and Wendover Promotes a Bully-Free Environment alcohol free. The planting was the brain- Wendover students kicked off the 2016-2017 school year with a school-wide child of Lea Scozio, a former Hempfield Area team-building activity as part of its Bully Prevention Program. Students worked student who is doing her community nursing in their homerooms to complete challenging, and sometimes silly, obstacle internship at West Hempfield Middle School courses to promote communication and teamwork. “Students being able to work this semester. together and trust each other is an important part of our bullying prevention efforts, so the activities are built around these concepts,” said Wendover teacher Harrold and Wendover also had guest speakers for the students. Harrold used Dee Waters, a member of the school’s bully committee that helps coordinate the theme, You Only Live Once (YOLO), and had various activities throughout the lessons. The kick-off is part of a greater year-long program where students the week. Students were randomly chosen to spin the “Wheel of Misfortune” and teachers work on anti-bullying lessons once a month to discourage bullying each day at lunch. The wheel had various drug categories with corresponding behavior and promote kindness, responsibility, and self-esteem. questions. If the student answered correctly, they won a YOLO themed prize. All schools had themed dress-up days such as dress like a nerd , which allowed students to show they are “too smart” for drugs, sports shirt day (good sports don’t do drugs), and camo day (you won’t find me doing drugs). Hempfield Area is continually working to educate their students on the dangers of drugs. Red Ribbon Week, held annually in October, is the kick-off to promoting a drug-free environment for our students.

Outdoor Classroom at West Hempfield Middle School Aaron Riggleman, a fifteen-year-old sophomore at the high school, completed his Eagle Scout project this past spring by constructing an outdoor classroom at West Hempfield Middle School. The project con - sisted of eleven benches Harrold Well-Wishers Club and a podium so that stu - dents and teachers would The Well-Wishers Club at Harrold Middle School is working hard this year. They have an opportunity to enjoy collected items for veterans at the Aspinwall and Oakland facilities, and they technology-free classes outside. Aaron wishes to express his gratitude to the have also kept busy packing food for the Food-2-Go-4-Kids Program at Fort faculty, staff, and Tech Ed club at West Hempfield, as well as the Hempfield Allen Elementary. For their future events they will be visiting local nursing Area administration for helping him achieve his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout homes, senior centers, and starting a collection of items for Children’s Hospital. in Troop 259 of Herminie. The Well-Wishers Club allows students to get involved in their community in a very positive and rewarding fashion. 22 Hempfield Area School District Middle School

Creative Convention Middle School Hempfield Enrichment Program (HEP) students from Harrold, Wendover, and West Hempfield Middle Schools let their creative juices flow in October as they took part in a variety of activities relating to literature by testing the students’ abilities to creatively write, perform, and problem-solve. To Black and Gold Tailgate Dance get into the Halloween spirit, students created literature-themed costumes, which they modeled proudly. Wendover’s team of Ella Donovan, Holly Rockwell, The Harrold Band recently sponsored their annual Black and Gold Tailgate CJ Frederickson, Raina Jones, Kate McVay, and Mary Planic took home the Dance where students dress to show support for their favorite Pittsburgh sports golden pumpkin for their efforts. The middle school HEP teachers include teams. The concession menu featured traditional Pittsburgh tailgating food such Mrs. Amanda Goodman (Harrold), Mrs. Denise McGill (Wendover), and as halushki, pierogies, and walking tacos. The gym was open for sports games, Mrs. Molly Blasko (West Hempfield). and Mrs. Danielle Ali, Harrold teacher, was DJ for the event. The dance was made possible with the help of many Harrold band parents and band director, Elinor Kurtiak. Wendover Students Visit Hanna’s Town Eighth graders at Wendover Middle School took a trip back in time to 1773 and Wendover Middle School Elects Student Council were able to relate in a hands-on manner with the lives of people they are learning about in school. During a field trip to historic Hanna’s Town, students Officers experienced colonial times while learning about the games, jobs, and lifestyles The student body at Wendover Middle School elected new student council of early Pennsylvania settlers. The field trip coincided with the student’s curricu - officers who will help lead to shape the vision and programs for the 2016-2017 lum in their history classes, where they studied colonial settlements, and their school year. Newly elected President Tommy Dominski, Vice President Maggie English classes, where they read the historical fiction classic Johnny Tremain . Isler, Secretary Alyssa Miller, and Treasurer Nick Haubrick run meetings, discuss student issues with Principal Deanna Mikesic, and represent the student body at assemblies and functions, both inside and outside of school. The election was the culmination of a week - long campaign where candidates, including Christian Zilli, Rachel Tinney, Sukhman Singh, and Matthew Overdorff, presented their ideas in a school-wide assembly. Coins for Connellsville West Hempfield Middle School students, under the direction of Mrs. Dana Academic Quiz Bowl 2016 DeMarco and Ms. Michelle Bernard, recently hosted a fundraiser for the Connellsville School District to benefit the people affected by the tragic August On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, flood. Using the theme, Racing for Connellsville , all homerooms participated in middle school quiz teams from the challenge of creating a race car that moved from Spartan Territory (starting both Allegheny and West - line) to Falcon Territory (finish line). A Racing for Connellsville bulletin board moreland counties converged displayed the amount of money each homeroom donated on a daily basis. Sixth on Harrold Middle School for grade teacher, Mrs. Melissa Clista, had the winning homeroom with $176.60! the annual Academic Quiz Coach Jim Paul’s seventh grade classroom finished second with $114.80! Bowl. Fourteen teams tested In all, the student body raised their wits by answering $809.00. West Hempfield questions in math, science, Middle School is extremely social studies, English, and proud of this generous, finan - culture during the Jeopardy-style matches. The combined Hempfield cial donation. Gift cards will be Enrichment Program’s team consisting of William Krueger, Noah Lohr, Cooper purchased for the students and Cernuska, Adam McCauley, Donovan Boller, Jillian Brockhoff, and Nathaniel families who were affected by Harden made our district proud by finishing the day undefeated, and the disastrous flood. becoming this year’s Quiz Bowl champions!

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If you Give a Moose West Point Gives Back A Muffin Mrs. Stacy Giles and her third grade students participated in West Point To practice the letter “M,” students in Elementary School’s annual canned food drive to benefit the Westmoreland Mrs. Michele Yanizeski’s kindergarten County Food Bank. Mrs. Giles told her students that she would match the number class at West Hempfield Elementary of items her students brought in, and in total, she and her class donated 105 read If You Give a Moose a Muffin by items to the food bank! Laura Numeroff. After sequencing the story, they made moose antlers and were treated to muffins!

West Point Students Anti-Bullying Assembly West Point students learned basketball skills along with character traits, as “Jim Basketball Jones” led an anti-bullying assembly that emphasized being an “up - stander,” not a bystander. Jim’s anti-bullying school assembly focuses on caring Hannah Heinnickel, West Point fifth grade for other students by Chili Wing Cook-Off Contest for Fort Allen’s student, spins a basketball on her finger applying kindness. Food 2 Go 4 Kids Weekend Backpack Program The first annual Chili Wing Cook-Off fundraiser was held in October at the Stanwood Elementary Color Run 2016 Fort Allen Fire Hall to benefit the “Food 2 Go 4 Kids” weekend backpack program at Fort Allen Elementary School. There were twenty-one different Stanwood students and their families joined in the second annual color run to wings and chilis to taste, all donated from local restaurants and organizations. fundraise for their school. The color run , also known as the Happiest 5K on the The fundraiser also included a basket raffle, bake sale, and kid’s coloring and Planet , is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and face painting, as well as live musical entertainment. We would like to thank individuality. all our sponsors, participants, and local businesses that donated food and baskets for the event, especially Pastor John from Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, and Bill Conforti, from Conforti’s Pizzeria. The “Food 2 Go 4 Kids” weekend backpack program is sponsored by the Fort Allen School community, which includes staff, students and their families, and community churches and supporters. Backpacks are filled with easy-to- prepare meals or snacks for children to eat on the weekend. Students, who must be pre-qualified, take home a bag of nutritious, easy to use, child-friendly food twice a month. If you would like to help feed a child for a weekend, mon - etary donations are always welcomed and can be mailed to: Fort Allen PTO, Attention: Food 2 Go 4 Kids, 560 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Third Grader, Chloe Snyder, enjoyed walking the course around Stanwood Elementary

Maxwell’s Reading Buddies Dr. Barbara Marin, Fourth grade students in Mrs. Natalie Superintendent, and Bosley’s class were each given a Eric Nelson, State “reading buddy” from Ms. Jacki Representative, two of the Dettorre’s kindergarten classroom. judges for the Chili Wing Cook-Off, sample some The fourth graders read a story to their chili from one of the buddy, and in turn, the kindergarten contestants. Ted Kopas, students read a short book to the fourth County Commissioner, grade students! All of the students was also a judge. were excited to read to their partner and practice their reading skills.

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Meet the President Fifth grade students at Maxwell and West Point Elementary School libraries had the opportunity to interview Mr. Ralph Lincoln, a third cousin of President Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln came dressed as the president and students were challenged to ask him open-ended questions for their research unit. Ms. Lauren Cribbs, graduate student, and Ms. Darla Kline, School Librarian, co-planned the program.

Mobile Fab Lab Grant Awarded to West Hempfield Elementary West Hempfield Elementary School recently received a grant sponsored by the Kennametal Foundation for the Carnegie Science Center to present a mobile fab lab. Fifth grade students, along with their homeroom teachers, participated in a mobile fab lab in which students had an opportunity to design, build, and decorate foam gliders. Students used computer programs, CNC machines, and 3D printers to complete the STEM focused task. The students at West Hempfield West Point “Girls on the Run” Raise Money for Elementary would like to thank the Kennametal Foundation and Carnegie Relay for Life Science Center for providing their students and staff with this wonderful learning experience. West Point Elementary Girls on the Run team, under the direction of coaches Miss Julianne Smelko, Mrs. Terry Provenzano, Mrs. Abrey Mylant, Miss Helen Knopf, and Miss Stephanie Kimball, raised money for their community service West Point Students Learn Coding project. They conducted a penny war between each grade level with the Students in third grade at West Point Elementary are engaged and excited as proceeds going towards West Point’s Relay for Life team. they learn “coding” in order to maneuver a Finch robot as part of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematic) initiative. Mrs. Audrey Dell, West Point Principal, applied for, and happily received, a grant from Hummingbird Tech - nologies, which funded this project. After-school clubs will be meeting as well to practice coding the Finch robot.

Pink Out 2016 In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, students and staff at Stanwood Elementary wore pink for their Pink Out ! Day in October. Students also created giant “pink wings” for a photo prop to raise money for cancer awareness.

Madalyn Planet, Stanwood First Grader, poses in front of their giant “pink wings” 25 Hempfield Area School District

The following Hempfield Area student athletes signed “National Letters of Intent” to participate in intercollegiate athletics: • Alex Murray (track & field; DePaul) • Gabby Holmberg (track & field; Duquesne) • Hayden Fox (track & field; US Naval Academy) • Jordan Bernard (softball; Wheeling Jesuit) • Ali Belgiovane (softball; Pitt Johnstown) • Kaitlin Hoffner (softball; St. Thomas Aquinas) • Jenna Osikowicz (softball; Seton S , Hayden Fox itting: Anthony Colello, J • Hill), Madison Stoner (softball; Hillsdale) Alex Murray, Gabrielle Holmberg arod Verkleeren, Vincent Distef Sta anis • Morgan Ryan (softball; Notre Dame) nding: Vince DeAugusti ne (Wresting Head Coac Joe Quealy (Wr h), • Stacey Walling (softball; Pitt Johnstown) estling Assistant Coach) • Anthony Colello (wrestling; Pitt Johnstown) • Jarod Verkleeren (wrestling; Iowa State) • Vincent Distefanis (wrestling; Seton Hill University). Jordan Bernard, The Hempfield Area School District and community are proud Ali Belgiovane, Kaitlin Hoffner, of their accomplishments in the classroom and on the athletic Jenna Osikowicz, tracks and fields. We wish you continued success at the Madison Stoner, collegiate level. Follow the Hempfield Area Athletic Department Morgan Ryan, on Twitter @HASDathletics. For sport schedules, results, Stacey Walling rosters, and pictures, please visit http://www.hasdpa.net/athletics.

26 News from Hempfield Township

Snow Removal on Private Reporting a Roads and Driveways PRIVATE Streetlight Issue The Township of Hempfield encourages all ROAD FAX Reporting of its residents who live on private roads or The first is a change to the fax number. When faxing in the shared private driveways to make plans for Streetlight Problem Report, please fax to 877-289-3674. salting and snow removal. If you are dependent upon deliveries, Attached is a new Streetlight Problem Report that includes particularly of fuel, please make sure that your fuel needs are taken the new fax number. care of before the worst weather of winter occurs. Online Reporting Using a web enabled device, follow these steps: 1. Navigate to www.firstenergycorp.com. Township Leaf Collection Dates For 2017 2. Click "Report an Outage" from the upper left menu group. March 18 April 1 3. Click "Report Lighting Problem" from the upper left menu group. March 25 April8 4. Answer the first two questions, then select the appropriate button to report an outage for either a Streetlight, Multiple Streetlights, or Outdoor Area Light. 5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Please use this form." If you’re interested in joining any township 6. Complete the on-line form, entries with an asterisk (*) are boards, please send letters of interest to the Township Secretary at required fields. Township of Hempfield 7. Click [NEXT] at the bottom of the screen when the form is complete. Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park 8. Review the summary page, and click [SUBMIT] if correct. 1132 Woodward Drive, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601-9310 9. Users will then get a statement on a new web page that the streetlight information was sent. 10. A follow up e-mail will be delivered to the e-mail address Hempfield Municipal Building Closed provided in step #6. This message will include a notification number that can be used to follow up if necessary. January 2 & April 14 Residential Burning Regulations All outdoor burning or fires in areas of RESIDENTIAL dwellings shall be: n Limited to twigs and yard waste during the hours of 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on SATURDAYS. n Controlled in a safe manner and has an ATTENDED WATER SUPPLY OR EQUAL AT ALL TIMES. n Occurring at least 50 feet from any structure and 30 feet from any property line. n GARBAGE, NEWSPAPERS or PAPER PRODUCTS, RUBBER, TIRES, PAINT, ANIMAL WASTE, PLASTICS, DIAPERS, TOXIC MATERIALS, or any other SOLID WASTE is PROHIBITED from being burned AT ANY TIME. n Outdoor fireplaces, grills, fire pits, and stone rings used exclusively for recreational purposes and/or for food preparation are exempt from these regulations provided the activity is conducted not closer than 15 feet to any property line. n LEAVES are PROHIBITED from being burned AT ANY TIME. Check the fall leaf collection dates on page 14 of this newsletter. n Burning of any type is prohibited on any paved portion of a street, alley, or public grounds. Fines: 1st Offense: Warning issued; Fire to be extinguished; 2nd Offense: Prosecution; Up to $1,000 fine Township Forms Available On-Line All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on “Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”. 27 News from Hempfield Township

Contact the Township Manager State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained by You may reach the Hempfield Township Manager, Andrew L. Walz by dialing PennDot and Westmoreland County (724) 834-7232, extension 141, or by e-mail at [email protected]. The following roadways are not owned or maintained by Hempfield Township: Office Hours COUNTY ROADS The hours of operation at the offices of the Hempfield Township Maintained by Westmoreland County Department Supervisors’, their staff, Code Enforcement and Parks & Recreation of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955 Departments are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road Lowry Avenue STATE ROADS Upcoming Supervisors’ Meetings Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387 You are cordially invited to attend the public meetings of the Hempfield Agnew Road Penn-High Park Road Township Supervisors at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Early in the meeting citizens are recognized and welcome to voice any Arona Road Penn-Manor Road concerns or comments. Baughman Road Radebaugh Road

Public Work Sessions Regular Meetings Bennetts Dairy Road Roseytown Road Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Mondays at 7:00 pm Brinkerton Road Route 30 January 18 January 23 Reorganization Brown Avenue Route 66 February 22 Meeting February 27 Carbon Road Route 70 March 22 January 3 March 27 Donohoe Road Route 119 April 19 April 24 Edna Road Route 130 (Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change) Evanstown-Herminie Road Route 136 Georges Station Route 819 Contact the Public Works Department about Hahntown-Wendel Road Route 993 Township Maintained Roads for the following: Hannastown Road Seanor Church Road n Snow Removal Doug Cisco Lewis Avenue Skidmore Road n Potholes Public Works Director n Road Damages John Storey Jr. Locust Valley Road Slate Run Road Assistant Public Works Director n Storm Damage Luxor-Bovard Road South Greengate Road n Street Closing Madison-Herminie Road Stone Church Road n Storm Drain Concerns n Water Runoff Concerns Middletown Road Swede Hill Road n Street Signs, Stop Signs, Millersdale Road Thomas School Road Speed Limit Signs, Etc. 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 Township Mailbox Penn-Adamsburg Road Yukon Road replacement policy: Although you may be a Hempfield Township resident, you may reside Starting during the first snow of on a roadway maintained by the state or Westmoreland County. the season, the township will Therefore, Hempfield Township does not have any authority on these roads. no longer reimburse or replace Should you have concerns regarding state roads, you may also wish to contact mailboxes damaged during the your state senators or representatives. The Westmoreland County course of routine snow removal. Commissioners may also be contacted for concerns on county roads.

28 News from Hempfield Tax Collector

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 Hempfield Township Residents that the 2016 County and Keystone mailed out Hempfield’s 2015 Per Capita Tax Notice. Township taxes are due at the penalty amount through December Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for 31st, 2016. You should have received your School tax statement in Hempfield individuals. Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure, August. The 2016 School taxes are now due at the penalty amount user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line. through December 31st, 2016. Keystone’s website, www.keystonecollects.com, provides various Mr. Regola's office is 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1 downloadable tax forms and an easy link to e-File . This system located at: Greensburg, PA 15601 completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, personal and secure log-in. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices, Thursdays; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately, Open Saturdays in March, April, delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice. August & September As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their taxes by mail or in 9:00 am to 12:00 noon person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at important change 546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Of course, residents can always Effective January 1st, 2015 all County, Township and School tax contact customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from statements will be mailed directly to the homeowner. If you have a 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. mortgage company, you will need to forward the tax statement to your mortgage company. This change in office procedure is due to recent legislation signed by Governor Tom Corbett on October 22, 2014 (HB1590). If you did not receive your 2016 County and Township tax statement or your 2016 School tax statement, please call our office at 724-837-8437. If you have a 911 address change and you had an escrow set up with your mortgage company and you have not recently given the Westmoreland County Tax Mapping your current address, you need to contact them at 724-830-3415 so that the Court House has your most current mailing address listed on your tax statements.

Earned Income Tax Collector When Do I Need for Hempfield Township A Building As you already know, state law mandated in Act 32 that TOLL FREE 866-701-7206 one earned income tax collector per county shall be Permit established. Westmoreland County’s earned income tax collector is Berkheimer Tax Administrator. The Hempfield There are several important points to note: Township Code Enforcement • This is for earned income tax only Department is • Keystone Collections will continue to be the collector for Business Privilege, responsible for the Per Capita, and Local Services Taxes (LST) issuance of building permits for any type of • Jim Regola will continue to collect property taxes construction. Whatever your plans may be for You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax Administrator. construction, please take the time to contact the Their website is www.hab-inc.com. Code Enforcement Department.

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Township Prepares for Upcoming Winter Season The Township will be utilizing a pro-active, anti-icing program this The anticipated benefits of this new equipment is: winter. Anti-icing is a simple process of using salt brine (rock salt n Materials readily adhere to the roadway, instead of bouncing dissolved in water) to control snow and ice on the roads. off the roadway Residents will notice: n Materials begin dissolving the n Anti-icing materials will be sprayed onto the road before a snow faster snow storm (known as pre-treating); n Quicker melting process of snow, n Anti-icing materials will be sprayed onto the salt as it is being which means better service applied to the road (known as pre-wetting); to the public Pre-Treating -- Pre-treating roadways is a strategy used in Grant money was attained for anticipation of a winter storm. Salt brine will begin working as soon this equipment as the first snow flake falls and will delay the accumulation of snow and process and ice on the pavement. by the Hempfield Board Pre-Wetting -- Once the snow storm is in progress, salt brine is of Supervisors and directly sprayed onto the rock salt, as it is being applied by the salt Senator Kim Ward, through spreader. This accelerates the melting of snow and ice, and helps the the Department of Community salt stay on the road instead of bouncing off the roadway. and Economic Development.

update From Advanced Disposal Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes will take effect that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give regarding waste hauling and recycling in Hempfield Township. your name, address, phone number, and electronic item that we will be WEEKLY RECYCLING collecting. You will be given a day of collection for your recyclable electronic device. Please note that this date may or may not be on your Recycling will now be collected weekly on the same day as your regular regular trash collection day, as these items are collected separately. Items collection. must be placed at curb by 4:00am the day of collection. All electronics LEAF COLLECTION must be placed curbside. No electronic items will be collected in alleys. Leaf collection dates will be expanded to twelve (12) Saturdays per year. For 2016 those dates will be: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at your door from each • March 19th and 26th • November 5th, 12th, and 19th resident who requests this service. This service is NOT available for • April 2nd and 9th • December 3rd and 10th commercial establishments. Items to be collected will include the following: • October 8th, 15th, and 29th SENIOR CITIZEN STICKER PROGRAM To schedule a collection of these items please call our Customer Care Senior citizen stickers will no longer be sold at the Township Building. Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative These may now be purchased by contacting Advanced Disposal that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give directly at 1-800-437-1759 or by visiting www.advanceddisposal.com. your name, address, phone number and type of Household Hazardous Waste that you will be disposing of. Advanced Disposal will send to each ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING resident a containment bag which the wastes must be placed in. If you Electronic wastes will be collected at Door from each resident who have different wastes that could be flammable, please inform the requests this service. This service is NOT available for commercial Customer Care Representative so more than 1 bag can be shipped to your establishments. Items to be collected will include the following: residence. You will then be scheduled a pick up day for your waste items. • Computers • Keyboards Please note that Household Hazardous Waste cannot be placed at the • Stereo’s • CD/DVD Players curb, but must be within 25 feet of the curb in plain sight for the collector. • TV’s • VCR’s No items will be collected in alleys or garage areas due to the type of • Monitors • Florescent light bulbs vehicle and materials handled. • Electronic appliances • Auto Batteries Advanced Disposal looks forward to continuing to serve the residents To schedule a pickup of the above items please call our Customer Care of Hempfield Township. As always should you have any questions or Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative concerns please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-437-1759.

30 tHe GReensbuRG HemPFieLD AReA LibRARy is oFFeRinG tHe FoLLoWinG PRoGRAms: Advanced registration is required for most programs. Please register online at www.ghal.org using the Event Calendar or by calling 724-837-5620.

Saturday, December 3, from 10:30 am - 11:15 am we will have Storytime Saturday, January 14, at 2:00 pm Richard A. with Music and Movement for 2 and 3 year olds with a grownup. Come Stoner will present a discussion on the topic of and enjoy an active storytime, including stories, songs, fingerplays, Life Magazine's place in photographic history as musical instruments, parachute time, and more! well as the work of some of the famous photo - journalists whose work was featured in Life Thursday, December 8, and Wednesdays, January Magazine. This presentation coincides with the 18, February 8 and 22, March 8 and 22, April 5 exhibition of famous Life Magazine covers on and 19, at 1:00 pm there will be eBooks view at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Classes at the Hempfield Township from the library collection. Mr. Stoner is a Supervisors Office. These class will provide photographer whose work is in the collection of the help with checking out eBooks and down - Westmoreland Museum of American Art, The Carnegie Museum of Art, loading them to your eReaders, tablets, and other institutions and private collections. He is on the fine art faculty or smartphones. Space is limited. of St Vincent College and Seton Hill University.

Saturdays, December 10 (10:00 am), Thursday, January 19, at 6:00 pm there will be a January 28 (2:00 pm), February 25 (10:00 am), One Book, One Community Discussion on the March 25 (10:00 am), April 22 (10:00 am) and Wednesdays, December book Crime and Punishment by Fyodor 21, January 18, February 8, March 15, April 5, at 6:00 pm there will be Dostoyevsky. Please register in advance, so a eBooks Classes at Greensburg Hempfield Area Library. These classes copy of the book can be reserved for you. One will provide help with checking out eBooks and downloading them to your Book, One Community is made possible through eReaders, tablets, or smartphones. Space is limited. a generous grant from the Westmoreland Library Network. Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 am we will have Read to Kaya! for those 3 years old and older. Select from your favorite books to read to the January 23 through March 9 there will be an Art Exhibit by Tom Niggel. therapy dogs who will listen attentively to you for 10 minutes. Bring your own books or select from ours. Please register in advance for an open Wednesday, January 25, at 6:30 pm the Westmoreland Community time slot between 10:00 am and 11:00 am This program will take place in Federal Credit Union will sponsor a visit with Author, Floyd Stokes, from the lower level Program Room. American Literacy Corporation, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He will read to 5-11 year olds, and there will be an opportunity to Saturday, December 10, at 2:00 pm we will have purchase his books. A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas for 5-7 year olds. Many children read the poem “Twas the Night Saturday, February 4, at 2:00 pm there will be a Before Christmas” during the holidays, but what if Meet the Author and Book Signing program with you were a pirate? What do pirates read at Scott Brown who wrote The Pittsburgh Steelers Christmas? Come listen to their story. Fans’ Bucket List. Everything you need to know, do, and see if you’re a fan! Thursday, December 15, from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm we will have our Used Book Sale Tuesday, February 7, at 6:00 pm there will be a in the lower level of the library. STEM Book Discussion on An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales by Oliver Sacks. Please register in Thursday, December 15, Tuesdays, February 21, March 21, and April 18, advance, so a book can be made available for you to read. 6:00 pm there will be eBooks Classes at Youngwood Area Public Library. These classes will provide help with checking out eBooks and download - ing them to your eReaders, tablets, or smartphones. Space is limited. 31 Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library

Saturday, February 11, at 10:00 am we will Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 pm there will be a have a Pancake Story Breakfast for 6-10 year Book Discussion for adults on The Fifties by olds. Join us for games, stories, and pancakes. David Halberstam. Please register in advance, Space is limited. Please register in advance. so a book can be ordered for you.

Thursday, February 16, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, Saturday, April 1, at 2:00 pm there will be a February 18, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm we will have a Used Book Sale in Technology Class on Microsoft Office. The class the lower level of the library. will make you feel comfortable with technology and be taught on your level. You will be at ease to ask Thursday, February 16, at 1:00 pm there will be a questions knowing answers will be given in a Book Discussion for adults on Marriage of language that you will understand. Opposites by Alice Hoffman. Please register in advance, so a book can be ordered for you. April 3 through June 22 there will be an Art Exhibit by Don Bixler.

Saturday, February 18, at 2:00 pm there will be Tuesday, April 4, at 6:00 pm there will be a STEM Book Discussion for a Tax Preparation and Current Requirements adults. Title will be announced. program for adults presented by Sandra Young, a tax preparer. Sunday, April 9, we will have a Library Bingo fundraiser. More details will come closer to the event.

Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 pm there will be a Book Discussion for adults on Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. Please register in advance, so a book can be ordered for you.

Code Enforcement Associates Thursday, March 2, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm there will be A Dr. Seuss Birthday Party! for all ages. Join us for fun and games, songs, crafts, and Proudly providing Hempfield Township cake as we celebrate Dr. Seuss! Registration is not required to attend this with building inspection services program. for the Uniform Construction Code.

Saturday, March 4, at 2:00 pm there will be a Technology Class for adults 1633 Route 51 on basic computer skills. The class will make you feel comfortable with Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 technology and be taught on your level. You will be at ease to ask Toll Free: 1 (866) 410-4592 questions knowing answers will be given in a language that you will Local: (412) 405-8231 understand.

Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 pm there will be a Fraud Alert program for adults presented by Mary Bach, a Consumer Advocate. No free lunch, flim flams, schemes and scams. Protect yourselves from the constant scams and be alerted of the dangers.

Wednesdays, March 8 and April 12, at 6:00 pm and Saturdays March 18 and April 22, at 1:00 pm there will be Getting Started in Genealogy programs for adults. Come to one or all of them.

Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 pm there will be a Book iscussion for adults on Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer. Please register in advance, so a book can be ordered for you. 32 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 Hempfield residents have curbside collection of electronics and When deciding what type of Christmas tree to purchase this household hazardous waste through Advanced Disposal (call Advanced Disposal at 1-800-437-1759 to schedule a pick-up). Not all year, keep in mind the artificial verse live Christmas tree municipalities have this additional service, so please share our debate. During manufacturing, artificial trees consume energy information with friends, family and co-workers and keep in mind our and natural resources. These resources can not be recovered Recycling Center remains available to serve you. as the trees are not recyclable in any way and must be disposed of with garbage. On the other hand, live trees add oxygen to the air, control erosion, MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program and provide wildlife habitat while growing. The benefits continue after the (updated restrictions) Christmas season as the Hempfield Township Public Works Department will chip the live trees for mulch to enhance the beauty of Hempfield Park. Not only is prescription drug abuse growing among adolescents in Pennsylvania results in more deaths than all illicit street drugs combined, Live Undecorated Christmas trees can be dropped off at: improper disposal of prescription drugs can create environmental l Hempfield Park, just off Route 66 north of Greensburg (look for signs hazards impacting groundwater and rivers and harming wildlife. The to the drop-off site). Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Take-Back Program focuses on l December 28, 2016 through January 15, 2017. alleviating these health and safety concerns by helping our communities l Do not leave the tree in bags or wrappings and be sure that all properly dispose of unused prescription medications. lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree. The following Westmoreland County Police Departments have installed Other convenient drop-off locations are also available throughout collection boxes available during regular business hours: Westmoreland County. Give us a call or check out our website at City of Greensburg PD ...... 724-838-4324 www.westmorelandcleanways.org for a complete list of locations and dates. Irwin PD ...... 724-864-3103 Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center City of Latrobe PD ...... 724-537-5526 Mt. Pleasant Borough PD ...... 724-547-7210 113 Innovative Lane, Latrobe PA 15650 Penn Township PD ...... 724-863-1119 Acceptable items include Electronics, Cardboard/Paper, Scrap metal, Tires, Wmd. County Park Police ...... 724-830-3469 Fluorescent Tubes, and Freon Appliances. Visit http://www.ddap.pa.gov/Prevention/Pages/Drug_Take_Back.aspx#. The Center is open: Monday: Noon-5pm; Wednesday: 8am-1pm; VoQOS1IbytM for a complete list of sites. Friday: 8am-1pm; 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:30-Noon. Preparing items for disposal: (Some fees may apply) • All pharmaceutical drugs to be disposed must be in a sealed container such as the original container or a zip-lock bag. They can Household Hazardous Waste Collection. not be put into the MedReturn box loosely. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can only be accepted on special • Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container. collection days as Recycling Center employees are not legally permitted to • Personal information should be removed or blotted out with a handle HHW at any time. As such we are partnering with ECS&R to permanent marker. conduct HHW events at our Recycling Center.. Items Accepted** Saturday March 17th from 9am-1pm at the Recycling Center • Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, liquids, creams, ointments Event Registration: Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be • Tablets and capsules accepted. To register call ECS&R at (866) 815-0016, or visit • Pet medicines http://www.ecsr.net/services/household-hazardous-waste/. Each registrant will be assigned a time to minimize lines and waiting Items NOT Accepted** • Intravenous solutions Cost: A disposal fee will be charged to all participants, on a per-pound • Injectables, syringes, and needles (i.e. EpiPens)* These items basis, payable at the event (cash, checks, debit/credit cards). Cost will be: should be taken to a healthcare professional's office or to a hospital • $.75/pound for general public for proper disposal. • $.65/pound for Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling members • Hydrogen peroxide (existing members only; memberships will not be sold on day of • Compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g., asthma inhalers) collection) • Iodine-containing medications Household Chemicals include oil based/latex paint, deck stains, flammable • Thermometers liquids, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, fertilizers, antifreeze/automotive • Alcohol & illicit drugs (i.e. marijuana, heroin, LSD, etc.) fluids, putties, adhesives, glues, wood/metal finishing products, water **Please check with your drop off location hours of operation and a sealers, household cleaning agents, herbicides/pesticides. For questions complete list of items accepted or not accepted. about acceptable material, ask ESC&R when registering. 33 The Great American Cleanup of PA – Free Recycling Bin Loaner Program for March 1 through May 31. Special Events As the temperature drops and the snow hides all the litter along the Westmoreland Cleanways promotes recycling at special events and roadways, it may seem like an unusual time to consider a litter cleanup outdoor spaces. We offer a loaner program in which recycling bins can or beautification project; but in fact it is the perfect time. While you are be borrowed for a 1 day event such as a graduation party, for a few days stuck inside this winter, start planning how your organized group, at a festival/fair, or even a few months for long term events such as the neighbors, or a group of one, can make an impact on our communities. baseball or swimming season. Please contact us for more information. Registration for the Great American Cleanup of PA, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, begins mid- January. Visit www.gacofpa.org to Educational Presentations: find out more information or to register your cleanup event or another Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling offers free educational project such as tree plantings, educational programs for classrooms, youth groups, and adult groups. program, or other beautification project. When Presentations focus on recycling, waste reduction, and conservation. it's time for your cleanup, pick up your Visit our website for a complete list of presentation topics or contact cleanup supplies (gloves, trash bags, Natalie for more information. safety signs) from Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling. Let's help Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful!

34 Volunteer Fire Departments Over the last 2 years, Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department and High Park Volunteer Fire Department have been working towards combining to become one larger and more efficient fire department. Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company Adamsburg and High Park cover the west end of Hempfield Township. 495 Edna Road, PO Box 92 • Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611 Throughout history, Volunteer Fire Departments, especially in Pennsylvania, EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 have been on the receiving end of lowered membership and lowered income Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250 associated with it, as well as ever increasing costs and requests for Fire and www.adamsburgpafire.org Rescue services. To continue to provide the high level of service our Bovard Volunteer Fire Department communities expect and support, our Fire Departments have started the 2 Washington Street • Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619 process of combining into one department. It is not often that emergency EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 services can get ahead of the curve when it comes to firefighters and funding. Main Fire Station Phone: 724-837-8408 We believe this process and the end result, will provide the new Fire Department, with the staying and fire power to handle all types of incidents at Carbon Volunteer Fire Department the same or better service level we provide now, long into the future. This 421 Juniper Street • Greensburg, PA 15601 combined with Hempfield Township recognizing the need for and addressing EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 support for the fire service, will help put us head of that curve. As we continue Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-2145 on this journey, please be on the lookout for status updates and additional www.carbonfire.org information. Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 477 • Greensburg, PA 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Luxor Volunteer Fire Department Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-2029 455 Bovard Luxor Road • Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company Main Fire Station Phone: 724-836-7281 Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1 2528 Newark Street • PO Box 162 • Grapeville, PA 15634 Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department Main Fire Station Phone: 724-523-5308 1966 Broadway Avenue • Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-3560 PO Box 171, 100 Front Street • Hannastown, PA 15635 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-1575 1284 Business Route 66 Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Thornton Avenue • Greensburg, PA 15601 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-832-6722 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-837-7344 West Point Volunteer Fire Department FAX: 724-837-7344 100 Volunteer Drive www.hempfield2fire.org Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 High Park Volunteer Fire Department Main Fire Station Phone: 724-834-6886 400 Baughman Avenue • Jeannette, PA 15644 www.westpointfiredept.com EMERGENCIES – Dial 911 Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-3560 www.highparkvfd.org

35 HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NON PROFIT 4347 Route 136 U.S. POSTAGE Greensburg, PA 15601 PAID PERMIT #88 GREENSBURG, PA

Spring musicAL Empty Bowl Food Bank Fundraiser March 29, 30, 31 & April 1, 2017 Senior Citizen Prom Hempfield Area High School Cafeteria Hempfield Area High School Field House Sunday, March 5, 2017 Saturday, April 29, 2017 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM

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).