HEADLINING
Summer 2017
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Please refer to Page 18 for the K'Nex Design Challenge article. Table of Contents Messages From The Board of Supervisors ...... 3 Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ...... 4 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation ...... 6 Registration ...... 6 Discounted Tickets ...... 6 John Silvis Tom Logan Preschool Programs ...... 7 Youth & Teen Programs ...... 8 Adult & Senior Programs ...... 9 Community Connection Programs ...... 10 Doug Weimer Trips & Excursions ...... 11 Fitness & Wellness Programs ...... 12 Summer Sports Camps ...... 13 2017 Hempfield Recreation Sports ...... 14 Jerry Fagert George Reese Sumemr Day Camp ...... 15
Hempfield Area School District Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent ...... 16 Hempfield Area School District ...... 17 High School ...... 19 Middle School ...... 21 Elementary Schools ...... 24 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Hempfield Area School District Athletics ...... 26 Student Poster Contest ...... 28 Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Tax Information ...... 30 R. Douglas Weimer John Silvis Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library ...... 31 [email protected] [email protected] Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater ...... 33 Treasurer Supervisor Tom Logan Jerry Fagert Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling ...... 42 [email protected] [email protected] Volunteer Fire Departments ...... 43 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, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Message FroM The Board oF supervisors “ask not, what your is famous quote from President Kennedy’s inaugural e hempfield Township Fire departments need more volunteers in order to meet address continues to hold true today. Many of us often the needs of the residents. Country can do for first look to blame others for the troubles we face, when On a daily basis most residents do not need the services of a fire department. you. ask what, we should be heeding Kennedy’s advice and asking how However, when you need them you expect them to show up and know how to you can do for can we get involved and help our local community. respond to the emergency. Everyone needs to consider what they can do to help their community volunteer fire department. Go visit your local fire department. Talk to your Country” e hempfield Township volunteer Fire departments their firefighting members and their Chief. Learn how rewarding it is to serve your -Pres. John F. Kennedy are struggling and our community is facing a fire community and consider becoming a voLuNTeer to help. protection crisis. In 2014, the insurance industry released their Insurance Services Office (ISO) e Hempfield evaluation of Hempfield Township in which our community rating dropped. is Township Volunteer decreased ISO rating will translate into an increase in fire insurance premiums for Fire Fighting service as much as $75 on average per year. If corrective action is not taken to support the future depends on all volunteer fire service system, the ISO ratings will continue to drop and fire of us. insurance costs will continue to rise. Rising premiums do not in any way fix the volunteer fire fighter shortage or their ability to adequately train and fight fires. Respectfully, Your Hempfield e hempfield Township supervisors are required by pennsylvania law to provide Township Supervisors fire protection services to its citizens. Doug Weimer, Tom Although many communities across the state are facing the same crisis, the Logan, George Reese, Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors has taken action in partnership with the John Silvis, Jerry Fagert Hempfield Township Fire Chief Association to save our volunteer fire fighting system. e supervisors have taken a great first step to attract and retain volunteers by committing to pay for all fire operational expenses and reduce their fundraising Pre-K Counts Preschool burden. ey are also working with the Fire Chiefs in forming a Bureau of Fire to n assist in raising grant funding and improving overall fire service operations. However, n Keystone Star 4 Center volunteers to serve our community as fire fighters continues to be a problem. n CCIS Accepted e hempfield Township residents expect adequate fire protection. Our community needs to preserve the township volunteer fire fighting structure. is n Meals and snacks included system of volunteers provides the most cost effective solution to Hempfield 27 years in business with same owner! residents for fire protection. If our volunteer fire departments one day can no n longer meet the requirements to respond, then the Board will have to institute a paid n Safe fenced in playground on property fire service. is option of a paid service would come at an enormous additional cost with country views! to Township property owners and residents.
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Hempfield Township Help Us Keep Athletic Complex Our Parks Located at Hempfield Park Great For Kids 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 (And Adults Too!) We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s premier facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor walking track, three multi-purpose athletic courts, concession stand, www.hempfield and lobby area. parksfund.com n Membership Cards: Check our website for Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court, project updates and to participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST make donations to have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at the Hempfield Township has the fund. complex during business hours and are free to residents or an established a fund with the annual $10.00 fee for non-residents. Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to support our n Hours of Operation: township parks. Your charitable donation will contribute to the • Park Office - Field and Building Rentals maintenance and expansion of Hempfield and Swede Hill Parks. - Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm By donating now, your contribution will also help us expand the - Closed: May 29, July 4 programs offered to the children of Hempfield Township. • HTAC Summer Hours (April through October): ere are two easy ways to donate: - Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm n is link, pittsburghfoundation.org/give_a_donation, will - Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm direct you to the Community Foundation’s - HTAC Modified Hours: May 29 (closed), and July 4 (closed) online donation center. Once there n Rental Options: fill in your information and in the • Open Court Time “Name of Fund” section type - $3.00 per entry --- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Hempfield Parks. - For all other times, check our website, follow us on Twitter, n Make a check payable to or call for schedule. the Community Foundation • Full Court Hourly Rentals: of Westmoreland County - $50.00 per hour per court Monday through Friday and in the memo line - $55.00 per hour per court Saturday and Sunday write: Hempfield Parks. • Birthday Parties Mail checks to: Community Foundation - $125.00 up to 20 children of Westmoreland County - Includes use of one full size court, variety of sports equipment, and 951 Old Salem Road lobby area for 2 hours. Greensburg, PA 15601 • Full building rentals are available, please contact us for more information n Exercise Classes & Adult Pick-Up Sports ank you for your suo • See Wellness & Fitness Programs on page 12 for more details about the programs
For more information or questions, please contact us at 724-834-7232.
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2017 Hempfield Township Pavilion & Field Rentals Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation park pavilions and fields at Hempfield Park and Hempfield Swede Hill Park are now available Parks & Recreation to rent from April – October Facility Rental Guide
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RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT DiscounteD REGISTRATION BEGINS REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, May 1, 2017 Monday, May 8, 2017 Summer Tickets Registration begins for all Summer Non-residents include those Local amusement parks and area attractions programs at 8:30 am online, at the who live in the surrounding Hempfield Township Municipal communities (i.e., Greensburg, • For a complete list of tickets, prices, Building, or Hempfield Township Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, and dates tickets will be sold, please Athletic Complex. Youngwood) check out the department’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. Easy ways to register • Ticket supplies are 2 limited. No refunds Resident Registration begins Monday, May 1 at 8:30 am or exchanges. Non-resident Registration begins Monday, May 8 at 8:30 am All sales are final Registration for all programs is on a first-come, first serve basis. Sorry • Tickets can be we do not take registrations over the phone or accept cash payments. purchased at both Online the main office and the Log on to: www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks Athletic Complex. Click on the “Register Now” icon on left side of page. • Check and Credit Card only. The new online registration will allow you to register for a class, check facility availability, and reserve a pavilion right from your own computer. All major credit cards are accepted. In Person Register at our Main Office located at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building or the Park Office located at the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex. All major credit cards are accepted.
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Withdrawal & Refund Policy: If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, or for any other reason made by the Parks & Recreation department, you will be contacted and issued a full household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a written request at least one week before the scheduled start of the program. If granted, the participant may receive a 100 % credit to be used by any member of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00 administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not be given except for verified medical/hardship cases and may be prorated. If a participant misses a class or practice on their own, no refunds will be issued. There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description. For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks 36 Resident Registration – Monday, May 1, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, May 8, 2017
Music Makers Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches. We’ll play Preschool Programs simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find around the house to make music. Each class will center around a different theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year country. Parent/guardian participation required. Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your Age: 1 – 3 baby is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will Instructor: Connie Madarish center on a theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple Location: Swede Hill Park Activity Center instruments, group dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags, Date: Friday Morning Session balls, scarves, and a parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even June 9 – July 14 more fun to our songs! Parent/guardian participation required. Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Age: 1 – 12 months or Instructor: Connie Madarish Date: Friday Evening Session Location: Swede Hill Park Activity Center June 9 – July 14 Date: Friday Morning Seesion Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 9 – July 14 Resident Fee: $40.00 Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 or Limit: 12 participants Date: Friday Evening Session June 9 – July 14 Pre-School Karate – Time: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Presented by Professional Karate Schools Resident Fee: $40.00 of America (PKSA) Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase your Limit: 12 participants child’s confidence, strength, flexibility and overall physical fitness. Along with the basics, children will be Fun for One introduced to stranger awareness issues and basic self-defense Come and spend social and recreational time with your child. Our techniques. This class will also focus on demonstrating respect for program consists of movement, tumbling, interaction and playtime. oneself and others. Parent/guardian participation required. Age: 4 – 5 Age: 1 Instructor: PKSA Karate Instructor: Connie Madarish Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Location: Swede Hill Park Activity Center Date: Tuesday Date: Session One June 13 – July 25 Monday & Wednesday No Class: July 4 June 12 – July 5 Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am Session Two Resident Fee: $35.00 Monday & Wednesday Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 July 24 – August 16 Limit: 16 participants Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Resident Fee: $50.00 per session Super Scientists Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 per session Want to be the next Albert Einstein? Come join Limit: 12 participants Professor Connie for fun scientific experiments. Each week kids will do experiments and have Mommy & Me Movement an introduction to different scientific concepts. Get movin’ and groovin’ with your little one! This fun filled class works on Age: 4 – 5 your child’s gross motor skills, memory, and language skills by learning Instructor: Connie Madarish popular songs and dances. Parents get the one on one bonding Location: Swede Hill Park Activity experience with their child while meeting other parents in the area (and Center showing off their moves too!) This class isn’t just for moms, dads are Date: Tuesday encouraged to join too! Children should be between the ages of 1 and 3, June 20 – August 15 preferably walking but not a necessity. Comfortable clothes and sneakers No Class: July 4 encouraged. Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Age: 1 – 3 Resident Fee: $50.00 Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Non- Resident Fee: $60.00 Public Meeting Room Limit: 12 participants Instructor: Leyna Wright Date: Friday June 2 – 23 Time: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Resident Fee: $30.00 AqUATICS PROgraMS WIll Non-Resident Fee: $40.00 RETURn In THE FAll ! Limit: 16 participants 7 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
Terrific Twos & Threes 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: Session One Audition Workshop Monday & Wednesday Love to perform but unsure of how to audition for a musical or play? This June 12 – July 5 is the workshop for you! Learn how to: Session Two • Write a theatre resume and take a headshot Monday & Wednesday • Pick out the perfect song and monologue July 24 – August 16 • What to wear at audition, call back, and dance call Time: 10:15 am – 11:15 am Resident Fee: $50.00 per session We end the program with mock auditions! This course gives one on one Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 per session attention and open to anyone in high school or older. Limit: 12 participants Age: 9th grade & Up Instructor: Leyna Wright, BA in Musical Theatre from Terrific Twos & Threes - Evening Point Part University This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music, Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction. Public Meeting Room Parent/Guardian participation required. Friday Age: 2 – 3 Date: July 14 – August 11 Instructor: Connie Madarish Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Swede Hill Park Activity Center Resident Fee: $50.00 Date: Session One Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Monday & Wednesday Limit: 16 participants June 12 – July 5 Session Two Intro to Dance Monday & Wednesday Love to Dance??? Come join the fun! This one-week July 24 – August 16 camp will focus on tap, ballet, jazz, and musical Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm theatre moves. From toe taps to time steps, passé to Resident Fee: $50.00 per session pirouettes and jazz hands galore, this class will Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 per session definitely have you moving to the groove! Tap and Limit: 12 participants ballet shoes are encouraged but not necessary. Tiny Tap & Ballet Please wear loose fitting clothing or a dance leotard. An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn positions and Age: 7 – 10 movements to music. Tap and ballet shoes are encouraged but not Instructor: Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment necessary. Must wear leotard or loose fitting clothes. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Instructor: Leyna Wright – Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment Public Meeting Room Age: 4 – 7 Thursday Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Date: June 8 – July 27 Public Meeting Room Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Date: Thursday Resident Fee: $55.00 June 8 – July 27 Non-Resident Fee: $65.00 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Limit: 16 participants Resident Fee: $50.00 Snapology – Creature Creator Robotics Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 In Snapology’s Creature Creator Robotics class, your animal lover will Limit: 16 participants create their own animal inspired robotic models. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more. Your child is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play. Age: 7 – 14 Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Public Meeting Room Date: July 3 – 7 No Class: July 4 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Resident Fee: $135.00 Non-Resident Fee: $145.00 Limit: 18 participants 2 Easy Ways to Register for Programs See page 6 for details 8 Resident Registration – Monday, May 1, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, May 8, 2017
Snapology – Space Wars Robotics Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and Adult & Senior Programs space travel! Come on an Dog Obedience Training adventure This class is for dogs 8 weeks to young adult with no previous training building and experience. Learn the tools to develop your dog’s unique potential. programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun Classes will cover identifying the best training techniques for you and program. Learn about space, space travel and, of course Star Wars®! Build your pet, and include instruction on Focus, Watch me, Sit, Down, Stay, different robots each day! Learning is enhanced through the use of Come, Leave it and Lose leash and much more. Everyone MUST FIRST laptops in this class. ATTEND THE ORIENTATION CLASS prior to Obedience Class. No dogs Age: 7 – 14 needed for the Orientation Class. The Orientation Class will cover topics Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building such as reading your dog’s body language, understanding your breed’s Public Meeting Room issues, stages of puppies and young adult dogs, how to correctly meet Date: July 24 – 27 and greet. This is sure to be an informative class for all. All of our Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Obedience Classes are an 8-week course compressed into a 4-week Resident Fee: $135.00 curriculum. Perfect for the busy dog owner. Non-Resident Fee: $145.00 Instructor: Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training Limit 18 participants Location: Hempfield Park – Pavilion C Snapology – Super Heroes Date: Friday To the Batcave, Snapology fans. Design your own superhero using LEGO® Session 1: June 9 – June 30 bricks. Create your own adventure and comic strip. Have a blast as you Orientation – June 2 create your own fantasy world of superheroes. What kind of super powers Session 2: July 14– August 4 do you have? Orientation – July 7 Age: 5 – 14 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Resident Fee: $90.00 per session Public Meeting Room Non-Resident Fee: $100.00 per session Date: July 24 – 27 Free Workshop! Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Workshops are FREE to the general public. Dog Resident Fee: $135.00 attendance is encouraged. One dog per adult owner Non-Resident Fee: $145.00 please. We work on issues such as loose leash, Limit: 18 participants excessive barking, jumping, potty training, as well as Snapology – Video Game Design any issues that are important to you. Family, friends Create your own video game in this awesome Snapology camp. We’ll are welcome to participate. Please have young children teach you how to design your very own online game that can be shared properly supervised during this time. and played at home with family & friends. Don’t miss out! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING Age: 10 – 14 Instructor: Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Location: Hempfield Park – Pavilion C Public Meeting Room Date: Friday Date: July 3 – 7 June 2 or July 7 No class July 4 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Getting Paid to Talk Resident Fee: $135.00 Getting Paid to Talk is a 2 ½ hour class designed as an upbeat and realistic Non-Resident Fee: $145.00 assessment of the voice over industry designed specifically for adults. Limit: 18 participants A great class for anyone who has been told they have a good voice; those who use their voices prominently in their occupations; people with musical or theater background; or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs work and how people get started. Age: 18 & up Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Public Meeting Room Date: Tuesday, July 25 Deluzio & company, LLP - 351 Harvey Avenue, suite A Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Greensburg, PA 15601 - 724-838-8322 Resident Fee: $25.00 Non-Resident Fee: $35.00 Limit: 16 participants
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Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification Join our friends at Mutual Aid in our first of many sessions of the Community Connection Programs Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification courses. The certification will be a classroom style, video-based, instructor-led course This section of programs has been established to offer Hempfield that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on Township residents informational sessions and one-time instructional an adult. This course teaches skills with AHA’s research-proven Practice- classes. Community Connection Programs are always free to Hempfield While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe Township residents and $10.00 to Non-Residents. Pre-registration is the students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills. required for all programs. Age: 18 & up Ask Oscar Instructor: Mutual Aid Ambulance Service These days everyone has a dog! They are becoming a part of our family Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building structure. They need just as much care and understanding as our own Public Meeting Room children. Learn what is best for them and break through the misconcep - Date: Saturday, May 20 or July 22 tions with a question and answer seminar about training, nutrition, vet Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm care, exercise and topics that are important to you. Ed DeLancey from Resident Fee: $15.00 per class Leaning to Lead Dog Training will take the time and help you to love and Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 per class understand your dog the right way. Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+ Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building Bring friends, meet friends, and make friends! You will never eat alone or Date: Thursday worry about traffic with this fun senior social group! Adults 55 and up May 18, June 15, July 20, or August 17 may join us each month as we travel out of town to a great restaurant. Time: 6:00pm – 7:00 pm June Lunch – Hartwood Restaurant Benefits available to Veterans and their Dependents The Hartwood Restaurant is an elegant boutique restaurant featuring Westmoreland County Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to fresh, seasonal, upscale cuisine in a casual, country setting. Beet and ensure that all Veterans receive those benefits to which they are greatly Asparagus Salad, Lamb Burger, Roasted Turkey and Cranberry Wrap and entitled. A representative will be available to conduct a presentation on Mushroom Quesadillas are a few of the many delicious choices available. benefits that are available to veterans and their dependents. Many eligible All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own. for these benefits are unaware and could be negatively impacted as a result. Fee includes transportation only. Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Date: Wednesday, June 21 Public Meeting Room Time: 10:30 am Date: Thursday, August 10 Returns at approximately 2:30 pm Time: 1:00 pm Resident Fee: $17.00 Non-Resident Fee: $27.00 Download Free eBooks from the Greensburg Limit: 20 participants Hempfield Library July Lunch – Osteria Pasqualino Learn how to download and read free eBooks from the Greensburg Located in Murrysville Pa, Osteria Pasqualino uses authentic Italian Hempfield Library to your eReader, tablet, or smartphone. Bring your ingredients in all of their recipes. Mediterranean Salad, Fettuccine alla device and your library card to this free workshop. If you don’t have a Bolognese, Pizze Napoletane baked in an original wood oven imported library card, bring your phot ID and we will issue you one so you can use from Naples or Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon, will be sure to satisfy this wonderful service. Wireless internet will be provided. your craving for homemade Italian cuisine. All attendees will order off Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building - the menu and pay on their own. Fee includes transportation only. Public Meeting Room Date: Wednesday, July 19 Date: Wednesday Time: 10:30 am June 4, July 19, or August 16 Returns at approximately 2:00 pm Time: 1:00 pm Resident Fee: $15.00 Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 Getting Started with your iPad Limit: 20 participants If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPad, this class is perfect for you. Learn how August Lunch – Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub to simply navigate through and customize your iPad Back by popular demand, this is one luncheon you won’t want to miss! applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Password. Located at Olde Stonewall Golf Club, the restaurant features an The class is intended for those with an iPad 2 and above American style cuisine with a casual medieval theme. Located on the and using the newest operating system. Wireless internet will be provided. 1st floor of the castle, lunch prices range from $5.95 to $16.95. Enjoy a Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – bowl of Pumpkin Bisque Soup, the Apple Bourbon Salmon or one of the Public Meeting Room many delicious items on the menu that make it so very hard to choose Date: Wednesday, June 14 from. All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own. Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fee includes transportation only. Date: Wednesday, August 16 Getting Started with your iPhone Time: 10:30 am If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPhone, Returns at approximately 4:00 pm this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and Resident Fee: $17.00 customize you iPhone applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Non-Resident Fee: $27.00 Password. Wireless internet will be provided. Limit: 20 participants Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – Register early! Registration ends the Friday prior to all Wednesday luncheons. Public Meeting Room Bus departs at time indicated above from parking lot behind Petsmart in Date: Tuesday, July 18 Hempfield Square. Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am 10 Resident Registration – Monday, May 1, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, May 8, 2017
Understanding Medicare Steel City Church Tour & Lunch at Porch at Schenley Turning 65 soon? Attend an educational seminar and understand your We will start the day with coffee and pastries at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral . Medicare options. This seminar will help you: Answer the Question: This Gothic Revival Church, completed in 1872 and built on an Indian Burial What is Medicare? – Know when to enroll into Medicare – Recognize the Ground, has the oldest marked graves west of the Atlantic Seaboard. We will different parts of Medicare – Understand the two major Medicare then walk next door to the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, healthcare coverage options: Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and distinguished by 26’ tall stained glass windows designed and installed by the Medicare Advantage Plans – Understand how prescription drug coverage famous Tiffany Studios. First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh was listed interact with your Medicare plan choices. All attendees will receive a free as one of the 10 Most Gorgeous Churches in Pennsylvania. Right around the booklet and there will be time for questions and answers. corner is Smithfield United Church of Christ , designed to provide a place of Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – worship for Pittsburgh’s German immigrants. The main features of the Public Meeting Room sanctuary are the magnificent stained glass windows which occupy 60% of Date: Wednesday the wall space and depict both biblical stories and Pittsburgh history. We will May 31, June 28, July 26, or August 30 proceed to Oakland to enjoy lunch at the Porch at Schenley , a neighborhood Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm bistro in the heart of Oakland that creates simple, delicious, scratch made meals. Focusing on fresh, local, seasonal food, The Porch even grows items for the menu on the rooftop garden! After lunch, we will visit Saint Paul’s Cathedral , the Mother Church of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, under the leadership of Bishop David Zubik, is the center of spiritual life for over 3,000 parishioners. The Cathedral has hosted many notables, including Cardinal Trips & Excursions Karol Wojtyla (Pope Blessed John Paul II), Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Venerable Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Our last stop of the day will be Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church , a visually stunning Phipps Conservatory & Lunch at Lucca Ristorante historic building modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Located in Join us for a Conservatory Tour that will focus on plant collections, their Pittsburgh’s charming Polish Hill neighborhood. Price includes tour, history and the current flower show. Following the enjoyable morning at transportation, and lunch. Phipps, we will have lunch at Pittsburgh’s own Tuscany, Lucca Ristorante. Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by Enjoy Contemporary Northern Italian cuisine, served in an elegant setting. an adult The menu boasts the highest quality meat, produce, fresh seafood and Date: Thursday, July 6 imported products. All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their Time: Bus departs at 7:45 am from parking lot behind own. Fee includes transportation and admission to Phipps Conservatory. Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an approximately 5:00 pm adult Resident Fee: $60.00 Date: Thursday, May 25 Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 Time: Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind Deadline to Register: Thursday, June 15 or until filled Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at Limit: 20 participants approximately 2:30 Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta Resident Fee: $35.00 No need to worry about driving and parking! Jump off the bus and enjoy Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 an August afternoon at the Regatta! Bands performing on the main stage, Deadline to Register: Friday, May 19 or until filled Jet Ski Stunt Show, Anything That Floats Race on the river. Frisbee Dogs, Limit: 20 participants Kids Zone, Climbing Wall, Food Vendors, all at Point State Park, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor Regatta Marketplace on the Clemente Bridge. Plan to join us for a visit to one of America’s oldest seaports and most pop - Fee includes transportation only. ular tourist destinations. Spend the afternoon enjoying fresh seafood Date: Saturday, August 5 right out of the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the gallerias of unique shops, Time: Bus departs at 12:00 noon from parking lot behind museums, national landmarks, or take a boat ride on the harbor. We will Petsmart in Hempfield Square Parking lot and returns stop in Breezewood for a brief rest stop. Price includes transportation only. at approximately 6:00 pm Resident Fee: $15.00 Age: All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 Date: Saturday, June 3 Deadline to Register: Friday, July 28 or until filled Time: Bus departs at 7:30 am from parking lot behind Limit: 22 participants Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at approximately 11:30 pm Resident Fee: $70.00 Non-Resident Fee: $80.00 Deadline to Register: Friday, May 26 or until filled Limit: 45 participants
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Seven Springs Wine Festival Yoga The Wine Festival showcases wineries from all over Pennsylvania offering a Yoga is a completely systematized, yet simple, science tantalizing experience for anyone who loves wine. Complimentary wine of physical conditioning for more healthful living. sampling from 30 wineries, musical entertainment, and a variety of crafts. The stretches and postures practiced in yoga are a Wine Check Service and Souvenir Wine Glass included. natural way to reduce stress and tension, and gain Fee includes festival ticket and transportation. strength and flexibility. Age: 21 & up (must have identification available) Age: 18 & up Date: Sunday, August 27 Instructor: Penne Steiger Time: Bus departs at 10:30 am from parking lot Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building – behind Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza Public Meeting Room and returns at approximately 5:30 pm Date: Monday Resident Fee: $45.00 July 31 – Sept 18 Non- Resident Fee: $55.00 No class: August 28 & September 4 Deadline to Register: Friday, August 18, or until filled Time: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Limit: 22 participants Resident Fee: $35.00 Non-Resident Fee: $45.00 Limit: 25 participants Morning Fitness with Jackie! Looking for a fun party atmosphere Fitness & Wellness Programs with a great workout? Come and try our new Zumba fitness class! Move and groove to your favorite tunes with easy to follow moves to get your heart Adult Pick-up Co-Ed Sports pumping with this full body workout. Jackie will work with you to ensure Do you want to play in a non-competitive team atmosphere? Join us for your comfort level and reduce the risk of injury. Once you try our classes adult pick-up sports. All you have to do is show up each week and pay you won’t want to miss a single one! $3.00 with your HTAC membership card. No extended commitments are No contract required! necessary. See below for a list of sports and dates Pick the day and time that’s convenient for you! Sign up for one or sign Age: 18 & Up up for both! Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Age: 18 & up Date: May – August Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Fee: $3.00 per night, pay at front desk Date: Session One Basketball: Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday Pickleball: Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 am May 22 – July 17 (No Class: May 29) Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Or Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am Wednesday Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am May 24 – July 12 Soccer: Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Session Two Volleyball: Wednesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday Ladies Morning Tennis League July 24 – September 11 (No Class: September 4) Or Intermediate to advanced. Three (3) ladies to a team. Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday mornings. Individual Signups. July 26 – September 13 Play two (2) times per week for 6 weeks. Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am If interested in Ladies Tennis Clinic Resident Fee: $40.00 or Private Lessons, please contact Non-Resident Fee: $50.00 Jerry Way. Ages: 18 & up Instructor: Jerry Way, Tennis Pro Location: Hempfield Park Tennis Courts Date: June 13 – July 25 Friends. Family. No play: July 4 Time: 9:00 am start Community. Resident Fee: $60.00 Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 We’re all in this together. Limit: 12 players That’s one reason Why I’m proud to support the Hempfield Area Spartans.
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Girls Lacrosse Camp Girls ages 10-14 are invited this summer to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA. Our coaches and volunteers have the knowledge, experience, and Summer Sports Camps passion for the sport that is necessary to teach all ability levels and expand lacrosse in the area. Beginners are welcome. Youth Tennis Camp Age: 10 – 14 Basic instruction in tennis skills, rules and courtesy for beginners. Drills, Instructor: Jessica Drury, Greensburg Salem High School Varsity conditioning and match play will be included for the more experienced Lacrosse Coach and Staff. player. Students must bring their own racket and plastic drink container. Location: Hempfield Park – Upper Ballfield Please wear tennis shoes. Fee is per session. Date: July 24 – July 28 Age: 8 – 17 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Jerry Way, Tennis Pro Resident Fee: $50.00 Location: Hempfield Park Tennis Courts Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 Date: Session 1: May 15 – May 19 Session 2: June 12 – June 16 Girls Tennis Camp Session 3: July 10 – July 14 This camp is for all those high school girls that will be Time: Ages 8 – 12: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm on their school’s junior varsity tennis team or will be Ages 13 – 17: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm an incoming freshman on the team. This camp will Resident Fee: $50.00 help you develop your skills and improve your Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 conditioning for the upcoming girls’ tennis season. Limit: 12 participants per session Drills, conditioning, and match play will also be included in this camp. Camp will be run by Hempfield Area Girls Head Coach, Jerry Way and Hempfield Summer members of his varsity team. Fastpitch Softball Camp Age: Grades 9 - 12 Girls ages 8 – 17 are invited to participate in the Instructor: Jerry Way, Tennis Pro Softball Fundamentals Camp presented by Seton Hill Location: Hempfield Park – Tennis Courts University Softball Team. Campers will learn and Date: July 31 – August 4 improve upon the basics of batting, fielding, pitching, Rain Dates: August 8 – 9 catching, and base running. Players are divided by age and are taught Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am different skills each day. Resident Fee: $70.00 Age: 8 – 17 Non-Resident Fee: $80.00 Instructor: Bill Monstrola, Seton Hill University Softball Limit: 12 participants Head Coach Location: Seton Hill University Softball Field Date: June 19 – June 23 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Resident Fee: $95.00 Non-Resident Fee: $105.00 Hempfield Summer Basketball Camp The Hempfield Summer Basketball Camp is devoted to helping young players ages 7 – 15 to improve their basketball skills in a fun, enthusiastic, and safe environment. Campers of all ability levels will feel comfortable as they improve their basketball skills. We hope by end of the camp that each player will have developed their individual talents, made new friends, and feel great about their camp experience. The staff has great experience with youth basketball camps and will provide a great camp experience for youth players of any level! Age: 7 – 15 Instructor: Bill Swan, Hempfield High School Boys Basketball Coach Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: July 17 – July 19 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Resident Fee: $60.00 Non-Resident Fee: $70.00
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Soccer Stars for Recreation Fall Special Needs Participants Soccer for Boys Outreach program for physically or mentally disabled participants. and Girls ages Learn basic skill and team concepts. Participants are placed on different teams each week for small sided games. 4 to 9 Location: Hempfield Park Soccer Fields Date: Friday, September 15 – Friday, October 20 The Hempfield Recreation Soccer league is intended for those boys Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and girls ages 4 – 9. It provides the children the opportunity to learn Resident Fee: $20.00 soccer and play at a recreation level. Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 Age 4 (Under 5) Residents: $35.00 Non-Residents: $45.00 Kindergarten (Under 6) Residents: $35.00 Non-Residents: $45.00 Grades 1 & 2 (Under 8) Residents: $55.00 Non-Residents: $65.00 Grades 3 & 4 (Under 10) Residents: $55.00 Non-Residents: $65.00 VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches and practices will be played at Hempfield Park. Registration deadline – Friday, August 11, 2017. who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive environment that promotes self-confidence and Games will be every Saturday morning from September 9, 2017 to self-esteem through the experiences we provide. The program is October 28, 2017. Additional practices will only be scheduled for U8 & U10 and will be on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings starting the week dedicated to providing all youth with the highest quality of of August 28, 2017. recreation and educational experiences. For a complete list of specific dates, times and an overview of the If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete a schedule, please check out the website: volunteer application at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. All www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. If adult coaches are not obtained in volunteers must obtain all clearances in accordance with Act 153. a specific age group, teams will be combined or possibly eliminated. For more information on needed clearances and how to obtain them, please check out the Ways to Get Involved section of our website. at the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex New 3 Volleyball Courts Now taking rentals
SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation seeks individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions. Please check the Employment page on the Hempfield Township website (www.hempfieldtwp.org) for current positions available and more details on each position. HTAC Facility Assistant (November – April) HTAC Facility Attendant (year-round) Park Attendant (April – October) Park Maintenance Assistant (year-round/seasonal) For more information on the above positions, including application deadlines, please check out our website. Applications are available at the Main Office located at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building, the Park Office located at the Hempfield Township Park & Athletic Complex, or online.
14 Resident Registration – Monday, May 1, 2017 Non-Resident Registration – Monday, May 8, 2017 Summer Day Camp For kids Ages 5 -12 Pricing Options Hempfield Park – June 12 to August 18 Registration Type Details Residents Non-Residents 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All 10 weeks - paid in Early Drop Off Available – starting at 8:00 am and Full Program full by June 10 $900.00 $1000.00 Late Pick-up until 5:00 pm $100.00 discount for each additional child Each week includes a specific theme, crafts, speakers, games, Weekly Must register by Friday $110.00 $120.00 involvement from Greensburg-Hempfield Library, afternoon before week attending snack, field trip every Thursday, and pizza every Friday. Must register by Friday Each camper will receive a t-shirt. Partial Week before week attending $85.00 $95.00 3 days per week – For more information on weekly themes and field trips, selected by camper please check out our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. at registration Early Drop-off Available weekly $15.00 $25.00 Late Pick-up Available weekly $15.00 $25.00
June 12 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Week July 17 Space Week June 19 Holidays Week July 24 Spirit Week June 26 Jungle Week WEEKLY July 31 All Around the World Week July 3 America Week August 7 The Great Outdoors Week July 10 Under the Sea Week (Water Week) THEMES: August 14 Mad Science Week
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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent Dear Parents and Community Members, will enable our students to succeed and accomplish their dreams and aspirations. t has been my honor to serve as both the assistant superintendent for We hope you enjoy this issue of Headlining I Hempfield. It highlights a wide range of elementary education and as the superintendent of schools in the Hempfield academic and extra-curricular activities that Area School District over the past fifteen years. My last day as superintendent spotlight our students, staff, and the com - will be June 30, 2017. munity. In Hempfield, we pride ourselves Dr. Tammy Wolicki will become the next superintendent, effective July 1, 2017. on encouraging our students to be well- Please join me in wishing Dr. Wolicki the very best of luck as she assumes this rounded individuals who participate in new leadership role. She is a dedicated, hardworking, capable, and forward many activities that tap into their talents. thinking administrator and I know that Hempfield is going to be in excellent hands Our goal is to encourage them to learn and under her leadership. grow in areas that provide an opportunity I will treasure all of the friendships that I have made over the years and I look for them to demonstration their strengths, forward to crossing paths with all of you for many years to come. expand their creativity, and challenge themselves to take risks and embark upon new paths. Throughout these pages, you will see smiling faces proud of their Sincerely, accomplishments and students and staff engaged in initiatives as they work together in cooperative efforts to accomplish tasks and also participate in projects that give back to those in need. The 2016-2017 school year has been bittersweet for me, because it culminates Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D. my forty-four year career in public education. I am grateful to have had an Hempfield Area School District opportunity to play a role in helping to provide a solid educational foundation that Superintendent of Schools
Relay For Life of Greensburg Student Services Personnel Participate in Cancer touches the lives of millions of people each year, and it is likely that Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and we all know someone who has faced, or is currently facing, cancer. Response Training Fortunately, there is hope. Relay for Life of Greensburg will hold its fourth Pennsylvania schools are required to adopt a youth suicide awareness and annual event on June 10 & 11, 2017, at Hempfield Area High School Spartan prevention policy, and provide ongoing professional development in youth Stadium. Relay for Life provides an opportunity to celebrate those who have suicide awareness and prevention. While all staff members are trained in this battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, area every five years, the Hempfield Area School District Student Services staff and take action to save lives. This fun- has participated in on-going professional development activities to expand our filled day begins at 10:00 AM on Saturday, current knowledge base, update policies and procedures, and compiled June 10th and is open to the public. This resource materials that have been made available to staff, students, and parents. year’s theme, “Wish Upon a Cure,” will They have expanded their awareness of local resources such as the Westmore - provide fun carnival games, a survivor land County Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team (DCORT), Question, celebration at 5:00 PM, and a Luminaria Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training, and 302 Involuntary Commitment training. celebration at 9:00 PM. Be sure to join us and help in the fight against this disease.
Social Studies Curriculum Update The 2017-2018 school year will bring updates to the social studies Academic Standards and to identify the instructional resources. The curriculum for Hempfield Area students. Starting in March of 2015, curriculum maps developed by committee members are located representatives of all grade levels began the review process on the district website within the academic programs and of the current curriculum and identified areas for curriculum pages. Social studies materials were selected for use improvement. School years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 were to support the implementation of the newly developed written utilized to develop the written curriculum aligned to the PA Core curriculum and will be utilized in the upcoming school year.
TITLE IX/SECTION 504 STATEMENT The Hempfield Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap/disability in its activities, educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Publication of this statement is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be directed to the Director of Pupil Services, Title IX Coordinator at Hempfield Area School District, 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601 (724-850-2229).).
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neW! Pennsylvania School Immunization Requirements, Effective August, 2017 Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Health approved changes to the current mandated immunizations required for school-aged students in order to be considered for enrollment in public schools. These changes will go into effect in August 2017, and are intended to ensure that all children attending school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases.
Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following immunizations for attendance: • 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday) • 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given) • 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella ** • 3 doses of hepatitis B • 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
Seventh through 12th grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for attendance: • 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) -first dose is given 11-15 years of age; a second dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade. -If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required • 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) *Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td ** Usually given as MMR
Exemptions to the school laws for immunizations are: • medical reasons; • religious beliefs; and • philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ballers Fundraiser a Success The Hempfield Area School District Scholarship and Charitable Foundation The Hempfield Area School District Scholarship and Charitable Foundation Funds Committee hosted its first fundraiser, a basketball game between the Funds aid district students and teachers by providing support beyond what is Steelers’ Ballers and a team of twelfth grade boys’ varsity basketball players, available through state and local funding. Money from the Foundation Funds teachers, and administrators . A preliminary volleyball game started the event supports those initiatives that fall outside of the district budget; initiatives that with the girls’ twelfth grade varsity volleyball players playing members of the would otherwise not be funded such as student scholarships, educational grants, district’s staff, followed by the Steelers’ basketball game. While the crowd and special district projects. Since its inception in 2011, the Committee has cheered as Louie Lipps, Charlie Batch, B.J. Finney, and Lavon Hooks ran onto funded four scholarships, ten educational grants, and two special district projects. the court for warm ups, they rose to their feet roaring in excitement when Antonio For more information about the Foundation Funds check out their Facebook Brown came running in a few minutes later. During half time, the Steelers made Page at www.facebook.com/HASDFoundationFunds/ or go to the district web - time for excited fans, mostly young students, to get autographs and pictures. site at http://www.hasdpa.net/Domain/1061 to donate. In addition to Rick Druschel who chaired the event, many volunteers gave of Please mark your calendar for our next fundraiser, a Spring Fling on April 28, their time and worked to make this fundraiser a success. The combined total 2017, at the Waterworks Pub and Event Center in Greensburg, from 4:30 PM from ticket sales, concession stand sales, and the 50/50 drawing netted the to 8:00 PM, featuring local Hempfield staff and community talent. Tickets will be Foundation close to $5,000. sold at each district school building.
Pictures compliments of Laurie Adams, High School Journalism Teacher 17 Hempfield Area School District MeGa ReUniOn
Empty Bowl Fundraiser Proves Successful A MEGA REUNION is being planned for classmates and teachers of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, although any and all Hempfield Area The Empty Bowl, a fundraiser designed to raise money for the Westmoreland School District graduates are welcome. County Food Bank, was held on March 5th in the Hempfield Area High School Date: Sunday, July 30, 2017 cafeteria. The event, headed by Timothy Piper, is a well-organized fundraiser with wonderful food, raffles, a silent auction, and entertainment. All attendees Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM take home a handcrafted bowl made by students from local schools and local Location: Mt. Odin Park (Heather Lund Pavilion) art and pottery shops. Twenty-five different soups, bread, and cookies are 247 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 donated from restaurants around Westmoreland County and are served by (Handicapped Accessible) volunteers. The High School National Honor Society members volunteered their Cost: $10 Per Person, Plus a Covered Dish time to bus the tables and help in any way needed. This year over $9,900 was Contacts: Mark Vallozzi @ [email protected] raised for the food bank from cash donations, ticket sales, basket raffles, and a Rick Druschel @ [email protected] silent auction. One dollar buys $10.00 of food, so this money will go a long way. Next year’s event will again be held in early March. Watch for the date in the winter edition of Head - lining Hempfield.
Water Analysis Results Water samples were collected by Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. in mid-February for analysis. Samples were taken from drinking fountains and kitchens in all Hempfield Area School District facilities. Sixty-one water samples were tested for the presence of lead, copper, coliform, and E. coli. All tests came back with negative results indicating that the water is safe for use and consumption.
K’Nex Design Challenge This year’s K’Nex Design Challenge engaged students to design and build an Pictured right, l to r, Grace Iwig, amusement park structure out of K’Nex pieces, focusing on making “green” a Zoey Hopkins, Mackenzie Kubinec, priority. Their goal was to create a fun family park that inspired others to be and Riley Dunn environmentally friendly. There were two divisions (Grades 4-5 division and Grades 6-8 division), and each district was permitted to send one team of four students per division. The elementary schools across the district held competitions within their individual schools, allowing their first, second, and third place teams to compete Pictured below, l to r: Yujia Xue, in a district-wide challenge to determine which team would move on to the STEM Colton Davis, and Aislinn Mull Design Challenge held at Westmoreland County Community College on March 28, 2017. Congratulations to the West Point team of Grace Iwig, Zoey Hopkins, Mackenzie Kubinec, and Riley Dunn who represented Hempfield Area School District in the Grade 4-5 division. At Wendover Middle school, a competition was held to determine which team would represent the district at the middle level division. Three teams from the school's Grade 6 STEM Club met after school and showed great teamwork, creativity, and innovation in completing the project's requirements. Congratula - tions to the team of Colton Davis, Gabe Horne, Aislinn Mull, and Yujia Xue who were selected by a panel of teacher judges to represent the district in the Grade 6-8 division. 18 Hempfield Area School District High School
High School Students Show Off Talents Teens for Jeans Collection The Fourth Annual Talent Show, sponsored by Project 18 and benefiting CASA The high school chapter of National Honor Society, sponsored by of Westmoreland, was held in the Hempfield Area High School auditorium on Mrs. Rebecca Franklin, participated in “Teens for Jeans” during January and January 12, 2017. There were twenty-one acts and the event raised $2,676 February. The program collects new and gently used jeans for teens in for the neglected and abused children in our community supported by CASA. homeless shelters. Each year over one million students will experience The panel of judges included Judge Christopher Feliciani, Register of Wills homelessness in the United States, and one of the most requested items is Sherry Magretti Hamilton, and faculty members Linda Comm and Ray a pair of jeans. Hempfield’s effort, led by seniors Hope Gettemy and Ivanka McCanna. Two bands, Kaelber and Vacancy, took first and second place, Davies, collected over two hundred pairs of jeans donated by high school respectively. Chris Venzin received third place with his magic act. Sarah students and staff. The Welcome Home Shelter in Greensburg was the Colosimo sang a show tune and Laura Levic danced, both securing the recipient of the donations. honorable mention awards. Co-directors this year were Alyssa Carusso and Braden Bubarth.
High School Gifted Students Take Third Place Hempfield Area High School gifted students, working under the supervision of Mr. Thomas Harden and alongside Westinghouse Engineers Phil Hawkins and Tim Johnson, recently took third place in the Carnegie Science Center’s Project 18 students delivered the fundraising check to the courthouse to present to Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Contraption Competition. The competition CASA officials. Left to right Meredith King (CASA), Sherrie Dunlap (CASA), Kaitlin involved students constructing a 2’x3’x5’ contraption (like a giant game of Hoffner (Project 18 President), Jake Hoffner (Project 18 Talent Show Emcee), Braden mousetrap) that contained at least twenty transitions and completed the task Bubarth (Project 18 Talent show Co-Director), Alyssa Caruso (Project 18 Talent show of ‘unlocking and locking’ something. Their contraption was centered around Co-Director),Mitchell Samick (CASA) and Mandy Zalich (CASA) an amusement park theme in which the doors to the park were unlocked and locked again by the running of the contraption. In addition to finishing third place overall out of forty-four entries, the students won “Best Use of Gravity” and “Longest Successfully Executed Contraption.” Representing German Valentine’s Hempfield Area with the setup, reset, and explanation of the steps of the contraption were Zak Suchko, Maggie Vanderhoff, Victoria Kuma, and Chris Day Cards Lift the Venzin. As a result of their successes at the competition, these students Spirits of Senior won a return trip to Westinghouse to explain their contraption to Citizens Westinghouse employees and to have an extended Q & A with engineers. The High School German II & IV classes crafted Valentine's Day cards in both German and English for the men and women of Transition North Huntingdon Health Care (nursing home), where senior and German IV student, Pauline Jones, works. The students created one hundred and fifty cards with fun German phrases and knock knock jokes, hoping to brighten the days of the residents.
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Pre-School Pottery Seniors Alyssa Caruso, Tara Pringle, Olivia Vanek, and Kylee Winkler lent their creative hands to work with the Little Spartans Pre-School children by creating small planters on the potter’s wheels for the children to decorate and glaze. The planters were then fired under the direction of art teacher, Mr. Matt Clark. The students will assist the preschoolers in filling their planters with flowering plants from Arona Road Greenhouse, just in time for Mother’s day!
Students Volunteer at the Food Bank Students in Miss Amanda Montell’s and Mr. Chris Helfrich's classes have been volunteering at the Westmoreland County Food Bank once a month. This experience allows the students the opportunity to practice work, social, communication, math and reading skills, and follow verbal and pictorial directions to complete tasks. While there, the students are busy sorting, packing, and weighing boxes of food that will be distributed to families in need. In three months, the classes have packed over 10,000 pounds of food to help others. The students look forward to volunteering next year, as well as some lunch and grocery store outings! Keep up the amazing work!
Hempfield Band Travels to Hawaii Global Scholar Award Recipients Hempfield Band members traveled over 4,000 miles in March to experience Congratulations to seniors Daniela Beck, Victoria Czarnecki, and Madisyn Hale, our nation's history, spending six days on the island of Oahu, The band who are the recipients of the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association performed at Pearl Harbor where they were able to participate in a wreath (PSMLA) Global Scholars Award. This is the second year Hempfield has had laying ceremony on the USS Arizona Memorial. The marching band was a a student earn this honor since the program's inception in 2015. The Global feature of the Honolulu Festival Parade, which draws groups from the mainland Scholars Program is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes global to Asia. The Jazz Band also entertained festival crowds at the Ala Moana perspectives and attitudes, as well as encourages students to think outside Centerstage. their own culture.
Senior Drum Major Emily Pictured l to r: O'Neill said, "Pearl Harbor Daniela Beck, was the most powerful ex - Victoria Czarnecki, and perience I've ever faced. Madisyn Hale Going in, I had no idea how powerful and solemn one place could be. I was - n't prepared for the inten - sity of the Arizona and was privileged to have the honor of presenting a memorial wreath there representing the whole band. It truly was an experience I will never forget." Happy Hill’s Boarding Quality & Love You Can Count On For Your Pet n Country atmosphere 1/2 DAY FREE BOARD n Indoor/outdoor individual runs AFTER 3 DAYS* n Experienced dog people to BOARD 6 DAYS AND GET TH care for your pet THE 7 DAY FREE* Located outside of Adamsburg 724-527-2208 *Present this coupon for discount at time of visit. Restrictions apply, call for details.
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Fluid Power Challenge Middle Schools Spelling Bee Hempfield Area middle school students made quite a splash at the 2016-2017 Fluid Power Challenge! This competition gave over thirty students from our Harrold and Wendover Middle Schools district the chance to learn about mechanical and hydraulic engineering annually host a school-wide spelling bee concepts, and then apply that knowledge to a project-based challenge. All the with the first place finalist from each students involved toiled for two months on their design and portfolio, before four school moving on to compete in the students from each middle school travelled to Penn State University’s Fayette regional bee at Robert Morris University. Campus to represent their team among a field of twenty eight schools. Harrold Congratulations to Alex Buzbee, Harrold Middle School, coached by Eric Strumsky and Amanda Goodman, earned first Middle School, and Cecelia Henderson, place overall, and were recognized for the best design. West Hempfield Middle Wendover Middle School, both sixth School, coached by Matt Anna, won best portfolio for the second year in a row. grade students, for placing first at their Wendover Middle School’s team, coached by Joe Pinskey and Denise McGill, respective schools. Alex and Cecelia had took third place overall. a great showing at the regional bee by competing through to the third round where they both placed within the top thirteen contestants.
Alex Buzbee, the first sixth grader to ever win Harrold’s Spelling Bee Contest, is congratulated by Mr. Jason Lochner, Principal
Wendover’s Cecelia Henderson with Ms. Deanna Mikesic, Principal
Fire Prevention Contest Winners The Westmoreland County Fireman’s Association annually sponsors a School Samuel Radzion, Lydia Queen, Natalie Wright, and Anton Oblack, of Harrold Middle Poster & Essay Contest which is open to all public and parochial schools in School, with their award-winning fluid power machine Westmoreland County. Students in fourth and fifth grade may participate in the poster contest, and students in sixth and seventh grade may participate in the essay contest. Ten essay winners and ten poster winners are selected countywide. We are Family Math Night at Harrold Middle School pleased to announce that Hempfield Area had five students selected as winners In March, Mrs. Theresa Graziotto, Mrs. Andrea Hoak, and Mrs. Rebecca in the 2016-2017 contest. Essay winners (all sixth graders) are: Spurlock hosted an exciting event at Harrold Middle School entitled Family • Allison Kohler, West Hempfield Middle School MATH Night! Eighth grade students, their parents, siblings, and any other • Jack Guy, Wendover Middle School relative were invited to attend a fun-filled evening of mathematical pleasure. • Hunter Cernuska, Wendover Middle School The event is planned to enable students and their families to experience math Poster winners, whose art work will appear in the 2017-2018 Westmoreland in action, all while strengthening mathematical application, problem solving, Fireman’s Association Calendar are: and communication skills through the power of family interactions. • Maximilian Marcieski (fifth grade), West Hempfield Elementary • Sadie Kuhns (fourth grade), Fort Allen Elementary All of the winners were recognized at an award’s ceremony and were presented with a special plaque, a bicycle, and a smoke detector for their excellent work.
Allison Kohler and Sadie Kuhns pose for a Hunter Cernuska & Jack Guy picture with their plaques 21 Hempfield Area School District Middle School
Harrold Celebrates Dodgeball for Charity Black History Month Nearly four hundred students at Wendover Middle School competed in the In honor of Black History month, annual school-wide Dodgeball for Charity tournament. Homerooms form a team seventh grade students in Mrs. and each student pays $5 to run, jump, and dodge balls flying at them as they Baker’s and Mrs. McCaffrey’s try to knock out the competition. The first place team from each grade level wins reading classes read the the honor of choosing a charity. More than $2,200 was raised this year and was biography of Ruby Bridges and donated to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and St. Jude’s wrote summaries of her life. Research Hospital. “I love that you get to have fun playing,” said Kaileigh Students also watched the Mulvihill, an eighth grade student, “and you also get to help people for a cause.” movie, Ruby Bridges, in conjunction with the reading activities, and later compared and contrasted the two versions.
Junior High County Band Seventeen musicians from all three middle schools represented Hempfield Area School District at the Westmoreland County Band Festival held in January at Greater Latrobe High School.
Pitt Grad Visits Middle School Kate Loops, a graduate student of international affairs from the Univer - sity of Pittsburgh, visited Mrs. Blasko, Mrs. Goodman, and Mrs. McGill’s classrooms in January to share her knowledge on Russian culture and the political relationship that exists with the United States. Students had the Front row (l to r) - Annamarie Pacione, Cheyenne Overly, Jimmy Dzurica, Rachel Tinney, opportunity to hear from Skyler Beatty, ChloeFontanazza, Christian Bojarski, Seth Allison and Evelyn Markle someone who has Back row (l to r) - Thomas Mihalko, CJ Fredrickson, Zack Poole, Anton Oblak, Clayton studied in Russia and asked her thought-provoking questions about the culture Anderson, Andrew Wimple, Natalie Wright and Katerina Adams. and politics of the country.
“Checking Out” The Carnegie Public Library The writer Virginia Woolf once observed that libraries are full of “sunken treas - ure.” Hoping to renew that kind of interest in language and literature, two Har - rold faculty members, Mrs. Tammy Sige and Mrs. Janine Hays, spent the day circulating among the stacks and stacks of resources at the Carnegie Public Library with several members of the eighth grade. It was a trip that was long overdue for Mrs. Sige’s and Mrs. Hays’ WIRC (Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition) members, and it was a trip met with unabridged en - thusiasm. The students enjoyed “checking out” not only the large variety of books the library has to offer, but also the catalog of other attractions: the building’s stunning architecture, the impressive teenage reader’s section, and the heralded artifact’s room, where the group saw an original, signed work by Robert Frost! The students completed the tour and visit of the Carnegie Public Library by participating in a scavenger hunt in the teenage section of the library. Volumes of fun were had by all.
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Public Speaking Competition West Hempfield Middle School Mentoring Program Speaking in front of others is a major fear for Students at West Hempfield Middle School many people, and yet fifteen middle school have recently become members of a students throughout Hempfield Area School Spartan Support Team. These mentor - District met at Wendover Middle School in ing teams are led by teachers and February to do just that! Gifted and high meet regularly to build a heightened achieving students with an interest in public sense of community and belonging. speaking were invited to write, edit, practice, The teams discuss academic and perfect informative and/or persuasive goals, focus on character develop - speeches on topics of their choice. After the ment, foster relationships, and speeches were presented, students also were strive to assist students in gaining given the chance to try their hands at im - self-confidence and motivation. The promptu speaking topics. Congratulations to all teachers and students participate in the brave, hard-working students who took part structured activities, discussions, and in this event, but especially to: Brooklyn assemblies to reinforce the importance of Verellen (first place Informative Speech, first self-discipline and teamwork. Every student and place Persuasive Speech, and Best Overall teacher at West Hempfield is involved in the program. Speaker), CJ Frederickson (second place Informative Speech and tied for third place Persuasive Speech), Elizabeth Bair (tied for third place Persuasive Speech and Judges’ Brooklyn Verellen proudly Choice for Best Impromptu Speaker), Ezra displays her certificate after being Easley (second place Persuasive Speech and awarded first place for her Student Choice for Best Impromptu Speaker), Informative, Persuasive, and and Maddie Carter (third place for Informative Best Overall Speaker at the Speech). competition.
Harrold Middle School Well-Wisher Club The Harrold Middle School Well-Wishers Club has been very busy this year send - ing cards to multiple facilities for Veterans Day and Valentine’s Day. They are now busy collecting items for Children’s Hospital, including items for parents of the patients. The club has been such a great success, and we are very proud of the students who take the time to make someone feel special and appreciated.
Geography Bowl What mountain range separates France and Spain? Many Hempfield Area middle school students would be able to answer this question. Students from Hempfield Area and Greensburg Salem middle schools recently participated in a Geography Bowl competition hosted by Wendover Middle School. The students spent months learning about Europe’s physical and cultural geography to prepare themselves for the competition. With ten teams competing, Wendover’s team of Nolan Stamford, Elizabeth Martorella, Donovan Boller, Santiago Giordanelli, Mary Planic, and Megan Rivard tied with a Greensburg Salem team for first place. Another Wendover team captured second place and a team comprised of West Hempfield students took third. Kudos to all of these students on their great effort!
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Stanwood Kindergarten Students Visit Elementary Students Celebrate Westmoreland Museum of Art the 100th Day of School Kindergarten students recently enjoyed a special visit to the Westmoreland Elementary students around the district annually Museum of American Art, made possible by their art teacher, Dr. Wendy Milne! celebrate the 100th day of the school year in a Students enjoyed a presentation with a docent explaining how art is used to variety of forms. From collecting one hundred create a variety of feelings and emotions! pennies or pieces of candy, to dressing up to look one hundred years old, it always proves to be a fun, yet educational day of fun activities for all the kindergarten students. Students in Mrs. Johnson's Stanwood kindergarten class dressed up like they were 100 years old to celebrate their 100th day of school! Apparently, kindergarten ages you!!
West Point Pennsylvania Trivia Contest Finalists Mrs. Jennifer Bell’s and Mrs. Kathy Soisson’s fourth grade social studies classes competed in a Pennsylvania Trivia Contest in January. They learned over eighty-one Pennsylvania facts in order to become more familiar with the Students discussing how various forms of modern art made them feel area in which they live and their surroundings. There was a three-way tie for the winners who are: Connor Berich, Peyton Legg, and Kasey Williams. Congratulations to all of the finalists on a job well done! Second Graders Learn Hands-On Lessons The finalists are l to r: Lily Hochendoner, Peyton Legg, Kasey Williams, About the Civil War Xavier Burns, Nick Beam, Kelsey Copetti, Claire Kochis, Mitchell DeMoise, Connor Berich, Quinn Wilkins, and Bel Ackerman Dennis & Steven Sucke, dad and grandfather of Emma Sucke in Mrs. Fulton’s class at Fort Allen Elementary School, visited Emma’s classroom to present stories about the civil war time period when Abe Lincoln was president. The children were able to see the uniforms of the officers and the clothing that the children would have worn in that time period. They shared their cooking utensils and equipment used to set up camp, as well as some hard tack candy. The children were able to ask questions and try on some of the clothing, hats, and shoes that the men wore. They learned so much that day and are thankful to the Suckes family for the history lesson!
Elementary STEM Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant Elementary students will participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum as a result of a grant funded by Chevron. Over a two year period, each elementary school will receive $20,000 that will be utilized for teacher training and to purchase modules, or kits, for student use. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides the training, curriculum, and launch modules. The modules are designed to engage a child’s curiosity as they learn through explo - ration and discovery. Elementary BCIT teachers will participate in professional development this summer and will collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers to identify which modules will be embedded into the elementary curriculum. Mrs. Audrey Dell, Principal of West Point Elementary, Emma Sucke proudly poses with her grandfather and dad submitted the initial grant application, which was later expanded to include all five elementary schools for a total of $100,000.00 in grant funding. 24 Hempfield Area School District Elementary School
Kindergarten Students Growing as Writers Practice Math with Children are learning to “read Chopsticks like writers” through a cross- grade level initiative at Stan - Students in Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten class wood Elementary School. used chopsticks in math class on Chinese New Students in Mrs. Prosdocimo’s Year's Day to count manipulatives!! They also third grade classroom partici - ate fortune cookies and read their fortunes! pate in a monthly exchange with 2017 is the year of the rooster so students water Mrs. Higgin’s fourth grade colored roosters, and ended their day with a classroom. During each lesson, Chinese New Year parade dance. children are exposed to new mentor texts to facilitate and aid their own creative writing. The cross-grade level approach has ignited much excitement about growing as writers by all participants! Fort Allen Pen Pals Fort Allen Raises Money for Haiti Third grade students in Mrs. Hisman’s classroom at Fort Allen Elementary School The fourth grade students at Fort Allen Elementary School raised $1,400 during are excited about their new pen pals from the annual Dinner with Santa Holiday Games. The students planned, created, Franklin Regional School District. The third and ran carnival-style games where attendees could pay twenty-five cents for a graders from both schools are practicing chance to win a prize, while helping to raise money for charity. This year, the their letter writing as they correspond back students donated $1,000 dollars to the Water Project for Haiti. The Water Project and forth about their lives, interests, and for Haiti provides sand filters for schools and families throughout Haiti so that the school events. Haitians can have clean drinking water. Denise Pritts, aunt of fourth grader, Aidan White, is the liaison between the school and the Water Project for Haiti. To date, the $1,000 dollars has purchased three sand filters for a school in Haiti. STEM in West Point Library Classes Students in Mrs. Darla Patterson’s kindergarten library classes enjoyed reading Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus . As part of Mrs. Patterson’s goal to include STEM in library class, she had the students design and make buses. After discussing wheels and axles, the students tested their designs by rolling them down a ramp. This is just another example of STEM spreading through many areas at West Point Elementary.
The directors of Water Project for Haiti visited Fort Allen Elementary School to meet Head Start and talk with the students Kindergarten students are no longer the youngest children within the building at Fort Allen and Maxwell Elementary schools. Vacant classrooms, which existed due to decreased enrollment, currently house Head Start classrooms for children Jump Rope for Heart Has 2017 Jump Rope For Heart ages three to five. Westmoreland Community Action pays a monthly rental fee Another Successful Year Money Raised for the to the district for the use of this space. Benefits exist for these young learners as The American Heart Association annually American Heart Association well as for the entire school community. The children attending Head Start attend partners with the elementary schools at Fort Allen $11,585 appropriate school assemblies and participate in the holiday events, such as the Hempfield Area School District to raise money fall parade. For the Head Start students living within the Fort Allen or Maxwell at - Maxwell $17,248 through their Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. tendance areas, the transition to kindergarten will be a smoother process as they Stanwood $22,418 This event engages elementary students to are familiar with the school. Maxwell Elementary has included some paired activ - West Point $12,990 jump rope to earn contributions and empowers ities as grade level students join the Head Start class to read stories. The older them to improve their own health and help other West Hempfield $13,376 students enjoy preparing and sharing with these young learners. The partnership children with heart-heart issues. Total $77,617 provides benefits for both our students and children enrolled in Head Start. 25 Hempfield Area School District
Morgan Ryan Named 2016 Quad A Player of the Year Spartan Wrestlers Make History Morgan Ryan, Hempfield Area softball Three Hempfield Area wrestlers set a pitcher, was recently recognized by the school record in March by crowning Hempfield Area School Board of Directors three WPIAL champions in the same for being named the “2016 Quad A Penn - season. Vincent Distefanis (120 pounds) sylvania High School Softball Coaches defeated top seed Logan Macri of Association Player of the Year.” As a Canon-McMillan in overtime. Luke sophomore and junior, Morgan was Kemerer (138 pounds) defeated Senior the pitcher on Hempfield Area’s two Dom Means from Central Catholic, and consecutive, back-to-back WPIAL Jarod Verkleeren (145 pounds) took Championship teams, and last year down Joey Blumer, also a senior, from pitched her team to an eight-inning, 1-0 Kiski. All three wrestlers moved on to win over Avon Grove in the PIAA Quad A Pictured above L to R: Junior Luke compete in the state competition held in State Softball Championship game at Kemerer, Head Coach Vince Hershey in March, where Senior, Jarod State College, PA. We look forward to DeAugustine, Senior Vincent Verkleeren, captured his first state title. Morgan Ryan accepting her award following Morgan as she pitches her final Distefanis, and Senior Jarod Congratulations to our wrestlers for an plaque from Hempfield Area Verkleeren year at Hempfield Area and wish her the Softball Coach, Bob Kalp impressive year! best next year as she begins her colle - giate career at Notre Dame University. Hempfield Area Athletes to Play Football at the Collegiate Level HACC Cheer Teams Win National Title We are pleased to announce that the following Hempfield Area School District Forty-five athletes, who are members of athletes recently signed their letter of intent to play football at the collegiate level: HACC, a private organization composed • Bussy Remaley, Robert Morris University of Hempfield Area students, competed in • Anthony LeDonne, California University of Pennsylvania (CALU) the Universal Cheerleaders Association • Jake Hoffner, Wagner College in New York City (UCA) National Championship. They Congratulations to these senior athletes who will continue their education and attended the National High School Cheer - athletic career at the college level. We are proud of you and wish you all the best. leading Championship (NHSCC), the most prestigious cheerleading champi - onship in the world. The NHSCC is held Jake Hoffner at the Walt Disney World® Resort in proudly signs Orlando, Florida, and was nationally his letter of televised on ESPN and ESPN2 to over intent as his one hundred million homes and thirty-two Bussy Remaley (left) and Anthony football coach, countries nationwide each year. These LeDonne, pictured above with Rich Bowe, forty-five girls make up two teams: a Greg Meisner, Athletic Director looks on Junior Club team (twelve years of age and under) and a Senior Club team (fourteen High School Swimmers Make a Splash years of age and under). These two national championships mark HACC's fourth national title in just two years and also mark Back to Back UCA National The Hempfield Area Swimming and Diving team has seven senior boys who have Championships for both teams. Back to back titles for two teams in one gone undefeated throughout their entire high school career. They are four-year organization has historically never been done before at these championships. In section champions as well as four year Westmoreland County Coaches Associ - addition to winning two national titles on February 12th, the Junior Club team also ation AAA champions. The boys’ team is currently ranked eighth in the nation by won the Junior Rec World Championship title, and the Senior Club team became the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA). Members of World Championship Runner-ups. Congratulations girls! the senior class who participated in the WPIAL championship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool in March include Cole Stinebiser, Alex Hervol, Boys’ Bowling Team Win Western Regionals Zack Rulli, Dan Whirlow, and Zane Wilson. Nine school records were Hempfield Area’s Boys’ Bowling team claimed first place and the girls’ team placed broken at that meet. Seniors Stinebiser, second in the Western Pennsylvania Regional Tournament, moving them on to Hervol, Rulli and Wilson, along with un - the state championship tournament where the boys placed sixth and the girls derclassmen Gavin Mayo, Adam Toth, placed ninth overall. In single’s play, Kaylee Daniska was crowned the regional and Todd Wilson, advanced to the champion, while Josh Marks and Ashton Altman each placed sixth, allowing all PIAA State meet held at Bucknell three to move on to the state championship tournament where Josh placed University where they received All seventh overall. Congratulations to the bowling team on a great year. State Honorable Mention recognition Pictured above, front row l to r: for top 16 finishes. The team is Zack Rulli, Alex Hervol, Cole Stinebiser coached by Kevin Clougherty, High Back row l to r: Alex Isler, John Denard, School Social Studies Teacher. Dan Whirlow, Zane Wilson 26 News from Hempfield Township
Reporting a Township Leaf Collection Dates For 2017 Streetlight Issue October November December FAX Reporting 14, 21 & 28 4 & 18 2 The first is a change to the fax number. When faxing in the Streetlight Problem Report, please fax to 877-289-3674. Attached is a new Streetlight Problem Report that includes the new fax number. Online Reporting Township Forms Available On-Line Using a web enabled device, follow these steps: All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on 1. Navigate to www.firstenergycorp.com. “Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”. 2. Click "Report an Outage" from the upper left menu group. 3. Click "Report Lighting Problem" from the upper left menu group. 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." 6. Complete the on-line form, entries with an asterisk (*) are required fields. 7. Click [NEXT] at the bottom of the screen when the form is complete. 8. Review the summary page, and click [SUBMIT] if correct. 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 Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) & number that can be used to follow up if necessary. Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)
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Student Poster Contest Students in grades 1-6 throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The 2017 Weather Safety Awareness Poster Contest was sponsored were invited to participate in a poster contest with the lightning safety by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency in partnership theme: “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors”. West Hempfield 5th Grader, with Keystone Emergency Management Association, PA Department of Maximilian Marcieski was announced as the overall state winner of the Conservation & Natural Resources, PA Department of Education, Amer - inaugural 2017 Weather Safety Awareness Poster Contest. For his ican Red Cross, United Way of Pennsylvania, and the PA National efforts, Maximilian won $500 and the DCNR, PENNDOT, and PA Weather Service Offices. Turnpike are to have hundreds of posters distributed to Pennsylvania Congratulations Maximilian and keep up the good work! State Parks, Forest Lands, Welcome Cen - ters, and Rest Stops all across the state. The posters will be displayed in the summer, when outdoor activities and lightning are most prevalent, to remind people of the dangers of lightning.
Spring Has Sprung! Nobody knows the hazards of this dynamic season more than NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS). We ask that you get weather-ready for Get Ready for Some of the Wildest Weather! spring with just a few simple steps: Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather. Temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy 1. Know Your Risk and frigid. Sunny days may be followed by a week of stormy Check weather.gov every morning. It is a simple action that will weather. Sometimes extreme weather changes can occur ensure that you’re ready for the day’s weather. Don’t leave even within the same day. Tornadoes, lightning, floods, early home without knowing the forecast. season heat - spring is three months of danger that can imperil the unprepared. It roars in like a lion, rampaging 2. Take Action! across the United States throughout March, April and May. Assemble an emergency supplies kit with 72 hours’ worth of food and water. In an emergency (such as after a tornado or Spring hazards include: some other hazard event), you may be stuck at home without • Severe Weather/Tornadoes electricity for three days or more. Make sure that you’re prepared. • Floods Also, ensure that everyone in your life knows how to stay in touch with • Lightning an emergency communication plan. This plan lists meeting places and • Heat alternate ways of communicating in case of emergency. Because spring weather is so unpredictable, you may be unprepared when You are not powerless in the face of severe weather hits. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury extreme weather and water events. Learn and death increases. So planning ahead makes sense; prepare for storms, about the hazards most common to spring floods, and tornadoes as if you know in advance they are coming, because - and some that are threats year-round - in the spring, they very likely will. and what you can do about them by going to www.ReadyHempfield.org and www.HempfieldEMA.com. 28 News from Hempfield Township
Contact the Township Manager You may reach the Hempfield Township Manager, Andrew L. Walz by dialing update From Advanced Disposal (724) 834-7232, extension 141, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes will take effect regarding waste hauling and recycling in Hempfield Township. Office Hours WEEKLY RECYCLING Recycling will now be collected weekly on the same day as your regular The hours of operation at the offices of the Hempfield Township collection. Supervisors’, their staff, Code Enforcement and Parks & Recreation Departments are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. SENIOR CITIZEN STICKER PROGRAM Senior citizen stickers will no longer be sold at the Township Building. These may now be purchased by contacting Advanced Disposal Upcoming Supervisors’ Meetings directly at 1-800-437-1759 or by visiting www.advanceddisposal.com. You are cordially invited to attend the public meetings of the Hempfield ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING Township Supervisors at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Electronic wastes will be collected at Door from each resident who Early in the meeting citizens are recognized and welcome to voice any requests this service. This service is NOT available for commercial concerns or comments. establishments. Items to be collected will include the following: • Computers • Keyboards Public Work Sessions Regular Meetings • Stereo’s • CD/DVD Players Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Mondays at 7:00 pm • TV’s • VCR’s May 17 May 22 • Monitors • Florescent light bulbs • Electronic appliances • Auto Batteries June 21 June 26 To schedule a pickup of the above items please call our Customer Care July 19 July 24 Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative August 23 August 28 that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give your name, address, phone number, and electronic item that we will be (Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change) 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 regular trash collection day, as these items are collected separately. Items Contact the Public Works Department about must be placed at curb by 4:00am the day of collection. All electronics Township Maintained Roads for the following: must be placed curbside. No electronic items will be collected in alleys. n Snow Removal Doug Cisco HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION n Potholes Public Works Director Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at your door from each resident who requests this service. This service is NOT available for n Road Damages John Storey Jr. commercial establishments. n Storm Damage Assistant Public Works Director n Street Closing To schedule a collection of these items please call our Customer Care n Storm Drain Concerns Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give n Water Runoff Concerns your name, address, phone number and type of Household Hazardous n Street Signs, Stop Signs, Waste that you will be disposing of. Advanced Disposal will send to each Speed Limit Signs, Etc. resident a containment bag which the wastes must be placed in. If you have different wastes that could be flammable, please inform the Customer Care Representative so more than 1 bag can be shipped to your residence. You will then be scheduled a pick up day for your waste items. Please note that Household Hazardous Waste cannot be placed at the curb, but must be within 25 feet of the curb in plain sight for the collector. No items will be collected in alleys or garage areas due to the type of vehicle and materials handled. Advanced Disposal looks forward to continuing to serve the residents of Hempfield Township. As always should you have any questions or concerns please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-437-1759.
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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 2017 County and Keystone mailed out Hempfield’s 2015 Per Capita Tax Notice. Township taxes are due at the face amount through June 30, 2017. Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for You should have received your County and Township tax statements Hempfield individuals. Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure, March 1, 2017. If you have a 911 address change and you had an user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line. escrow set up with your mortgage company and you have not Keystone’s website, www.keystonecollects.com, provides various recently given the Westmoreland County Tax Mapping your current downloadable tax forms and an easy link to e-File . This system address, you need to contact them at 724-830-3415 so that the Court completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a House has your most current mailing address listed on your tax personal and secure log-in. statement. Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices, Mr. Regola's office is 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1 it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately, located at: Greensburg, PA 15601 delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice. Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their taxes by mail or in 9:00 am to 4:00 pm person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at Thursdays; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Of course, residents can always Open Saturdays in March, April, contact customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from August & September 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon All County, Township and School tax statements will be mailed to the homeowner. If you have a mortgage company, you will need to forward the tax statement to your mortgage company. This change in office procedures due to recent legislation signed by Governor Tom Corbett on October 22, 2014 (HB 1590). If you did not receive your 2017 County and Township tax statement, please call our office at 724-837-8437.
When Do I Need A Building Permit The Hempfield Township Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the issuance of building permits for any type of construction. Whatever your plans may be for construction, please take the time to TOLL FREE 866-701-7206 contact the Code Enforcement Department. Earned Income Tax Collector for Hempfield Township As you already know, state law mandated in Act 32 that one earned income tax collector per county shall be established. Westmoreland County’s earned income tax collector is Berkheimer Tax Administrator. There are several important points to note: • This is for earned income tax only • Keystone Collections will continue to be the collector for Business Privilege, Per Capita, and Local Services Taxes (LST) • Jim Regola will continue to collect property taxes You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax Administrator. Their website is www.hab-inc.com.
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. children’s Programs: Read to Kaya and Friends (therapy dog program) Block Party • Saturday, May 20, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (ages 2-6 years) This program is for anyone (3 years old and older) who would enjoy or • Wednesday, May 10, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. benefit from reading to a therapy dog. Bring along a favorite book or two • Thursday, May 25, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. or choose from our selection and spend some time reading to the therapy Join us for a free, fun family-time activity for children ages 2-6 years dogs. No registration is necessary. There will be more programs (siblings welcome). Play with our huge collection of building blocks and scheduled for summer. Please check the online Event Calendar at more. Stay the whole time or drop in for part of the party. The Greensburg www.ghal.org for more details. Hempfield Area Library received materials from The Office of Oooey-Gooey, Gross, and Goopy! Commonwealth Libraries to implement a series of Block Play Parties for (ages 6-10 years) young children and their adults through the Cruise into Kindergarten • Monday, May 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. program grant. Blocks offer children an almost infinite variety of This is the fourth in our Science Exploration series featuring weird, slimy opportunities to express themselves, from constructing simple designs to experiments! Join us for some science fun! This program will focus on veritable engineering feats of bridge building. In addition to the wooden mummies. blocks the library received a variety of figurines, animals, and other props for the children to use with the blocks as part of the grant. Block Parties Summer Reading Program Kickoff are free and open to the public and no registration is needed. (at St. Clair Park Amphitheater) • Thursday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m. Sensory Friendly Storytime Join us at St. Clair Park in the Amphitheater to kick off a summer of fun! (ages 3 years and older) There will be many more activities scheduled, so please check our Event • Saturday, May 13, from 1:00 p.m. Calendar at www.ghal.org closer to summer for more details. Join us for an inclusive storytime that will encourage a sensory experience for all ages and abilities. Children with varying learning styles and abilities 3-5 Year Old Story Hour learn together in a safe and supportive environment where respect and (ages 3-5 years) appreciation for differences are encouraged. This month will focus on • Greensburg Hempfield Area Library: sound. Tuesdays, June 13 through August 1 (except July 4), from 10:00-11:15 a.m. Experience the Arts Come for fun with circle time, stories, crafts, treats, and more! (grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th) • Youngwood Area Public Library: • Thursday, May 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 13 through August 1 (except July 4), at 10:30 a.m. Clay Sculpture Join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a craft! Sculpt a 3-D form with self-hardening clay. You will take your project home This storytime will be 45 minutes to an hour long. Please register using to dry and paint, if you choose. the Event Calendar at www.youngwoodapl.org or call 724-925-9350. Taught by Pam Cooper, exhibiting artist and instructor from Greensburg Art Center. Storytime for 2s (ages 2 years) Experience the Arts programs are presented to 3rd-5th graders free of charge thanks to a grant from The • Wednesdays, June 14 through August 2, from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. This program is This storytime is for parent and child--one-on-one. Come and enjoy this supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the time of fun and education with your toddler. Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Baby Lapsit Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the (ages 8 months to 2 years) Arts, a federal agency. The Pennsylvania Partners • Thursdays, June 15 through August 3, from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Arts Program is administered in this region An interactive program of rhymes, fingerplays, and stories for your baby by the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA). and you! 31 Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
Adult Programs: Greensburg Hempfield Area Library • Wednesday, May 17, at 6:00 p.m. Used Book Sales • Saturday, May 27, at 10:00 a.m. • Thursday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Saturday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. • Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, July 22, at 10:00 a.m. • Thursday, August 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Youngwood Area Public Library • Thursday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. Book Discussions • Thursday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m. Please register in advance, so a book can • Thursday, July 20, at 6:00 p.m. be ordered for you. • Thursday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. Hempfield Township Supervisors Office The Nightingale: A Novel by Kristin Hannah. (1132 Woodward Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601) • Wednesday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m. • Wednesday, June 14, at 1:00 p.m. • Tuesday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, July 19, at 1:00 p.m. Aunt Dimity’s Death • Wednesday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m. by Nancy Atherton.
Technology Workshop: • Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. Microsoft Office Miller’s Valley: A Novel • Saturday, May 20, by Anna Quindlen. from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Have questions about Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or Publisher? This class will give you some answers on all things Microsoft Office. • Tuesday, June 6, at 6:00 p.m. The Gene: An Intimate History Beginning Genealogy by Siddhartha Mukherjee • Saturday, August 26, at 1:00 p.m. (Part of our STEM book This workshop is for anyone who discussion). wants to research your family history but doesn’t know where to start! You’ll learn how to get started with the research, • Saturday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. what steps you need to The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon take, and where to find by Stephen King. resources and facts. Space is limited. eBooks Workshops These classes will provide help with checking out eBooks and downloading them to your eReaders, tablets, or smartphones. Space is limited. If no one is registered by the morning of the workshop, it will be canceled for that day. Please register Code Enforcement Associates in advance via our Event Calendar at www.ghal.org or by calling Proudly providing Hempfield Township 724-837-5620, ext. 3. If you’re with building inspection services registering for the workshops at for the Uniform Construction Code. Youngwood Area Public Library, please use the Event Calendar at 1633 Route 51 www.youngwoodapl.org or call Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 724-925-9350. Toll Free: 1 (866) 410-4592 Local: (412) 405-8231
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 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
Hempfield residents have curbside collection of electronics and MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program household hazardous waste through Advanced Disposal (call (updated restrictions) Advanced Disposal at 1-800-437-1759 to schedule a pick-up). Not all municipalities have this additional service, so please share our Not only is prescription drug abuse growing among adolescents in information with friends, family and co-workers and keep in mind our Pennsylvania results in more deaths than all illicit street drugs combined, Recycling Center remains available to serve you. improper disposal of prescription drugs can create environmental hazards impacting groundwater and rivers and harming wildlife. The Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Take-Back Program focuses on alleviating these health and safety concerns by helping our communities 113 Innovative Lane, Latrobe PA 15650 properly dispose of unused prescription medications. Acceptable items include Electronics, Cardboard/Paper, Scrap metal, Tires, The following Westmoreland County Police Departments have installed Fluorescent Tubes, and Freon Appliances. collection boxes available during regular business hours: The Center is open: Monday: Noon-5pm; Wednesday: 8am-1pm; City of Greensburg PD ...... 724-838-4324 Friday: 8am-1pm; 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:30-Noon. Irwin PD ...... 724-864-3103 (Some fees may apply, check our website, or call the office for details) City of Latrobe PD ...... 724-537-5526 Mt. Pleasant Borough PD ...... 724-547-7210 Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Penn Township PD ...... 724-863-1119 Wmd. County Park Police ...... 724-830-3469 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can only be accepted on special Visit http://www.ddap.pa.gov/Prevention/Pages/Drug_Take_Back.aspx#. collection days as Recycling Center employees are not legally permitted to VoQOS1IbytM for a complete list of sites. handle HHW at any time. As such we are partnering with ECS&R to Preparing items for disposal: conduct HHW events at our Recycling Center. • All pharmaceutical drugs to be disposed must be in a sealed Saturday July 15th from 9am-1pm at the Recycling Center container such as the original container or a zip-lock bag. They can (please note that average wait time is 45 min.) not be put into the MedReturn box loosely. Event Registration: Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be • Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container. accepted. To register call ECS&R at (866) 815-0016, or visit • Personal information should be removed or blotted out with a http://www.ecsr.net/services/household-hazardous-waste. permanent marker. Cost: A disposal fee will be charged to all participants, on a per-pound Items Accepted** basis, payable at the event (cash, checks, debit/credit cards). Cost will be: • Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, liquids, creams, ointments • $.75/pound for general public • Tablets and capsules • $.65/pound for Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling members • Pet medicines (existing members only; memberships will not be sold on day of Items NOT Accepted** collection) • Intravenous solutions Household Chemicals include oil based/latex paint, deck stains, flammable • Injectables, syringes, and needles (i.e. EpiPens)* These items liquids, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, fertilizers, antifreeze/automotive should be taken to a healthcare professional's office or to a hospital fluids, putties, adhesives, glues, wood/metal finishing products, water for proper disposal. sealers, household cleaning agents, herbicides/pesticides. For questions • Hydrogen peroxide about acceptable material, ask ESC&R when registering. • Compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g., asthma inhalers) • Iodine-containing medications Free Recycling Bin Loaner Program for • Thermometers Special Events • Alcohol & illicit drugs (i.e. marijuana, heroin, LSD, etc.) Westmoreland Cleanways promotes **Please check with your drop off location hours of operation and a recycling at special events and outdoor complete list of items accepted or not accepted. spaces. We offer a loaner program in which recycling bins can be borrowed for a 1 day event such as a graduation party, Backyard Composting for a few days at a festival/fair, or even a Spring is a great time to start a backyard composting site. Not only does it few months for long term events such as reduce the amount of garbage doing to the landfill, the finished compost can the baseball or swimming season. Please be used to develop healthier soil. For more information about composting, contact us for more information. visit our website to read the “Guide to Home Composting,” 42 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
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