HEADLINING - Hempfield Township

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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Table of Contents
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation....................................................5
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ........................................................4
Registration ................................................................................................7
Discounted Tickets ....................................................................................7
Aquatics Programs......................................................................................8
Preschool Programs....................................................................................8
Youth & Teen Programs ..............................................................................9
Adult & Senior Programs ..........................................................................10
Community Connection Programs ............................................................11
Trips & Excursions ....................................................................................12
Fitness & Wellness Programs ..................................................................13
Hempfield Recreation Sports ..................................................................14
Christmas Events ......................................................................................15
John Silvis
Tom Logan
Doug Weimer
Jerry Fagert
Hempfield Area School District
Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent ..............................16
Hempfield Area School District..................................................................17
High School ..............................................................................................18
Middle School............................................................................................22
Elementary Schools ..................................................................................23
Hempfield Area School District Athletics ..................................................25
Hempfield Area School District Community Partnerships ........................27
Hempfield Area School District Year In Review ........................................28
2016
George Reese
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Messages From The Board of Supervisors ..................................................30
Hempfield Township Received $675,000 From
Commonwealth Financing Authority ..............................................................31
Tax Information ..............................................................................................33
Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library..............................................................35
Volunteer Fire Departments ..........................................................................39
Chairperson
R. Douglas Weimer
dougweimer@hempfieldtwp.org
Treasurer
Tom Logan
tlogan@hempfieldtwp.org
Vice-Chairperson
John Silvis
jsilvis@hempfieldtwp.org
Supervisor
Jerry Fagert
jfagert@hempfieldtwp.org
Supervisor
George Reese
greese@hempfieldtwp.org
Township Manager
Andrew Walz
awalz@hempfieldtwp.org
Director of Parks & Recreation
Jason Winters
jwinters@hempfieldtwp.org
Assistant Township Manager
Bruce Beitel
bbeitel@hempfieldtwp.org
Director of Public Works
Doug Cisco
dcisco@hempfieldtwp.org
Director of Finance
Melanie Phillips
mphillips@hempfieldtwp.org
Hempfield Township
1132 Woodward Drive n Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
724-834-7232 n 724-834-5510 (Fax)
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Code Enforcement l Parks & Recreation
Public Safety l Public Works
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Editing/Copywriting Assistance .......................... Pam Naggy
..........................................................................Angela Gartner
Design/Layout .................................................. Michael Swan
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Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
Help Us Keep
Our Parks
Great For Kids
RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Registration begins for all Summer programs at 7:30 am online, at the
Hempfield Township Municipal Building, or Hempfield Township
Athletic Complex.
(And Adults Too!)
NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION
BEGINS
Monday, September 12, 2016
www.hempfield
parksfund.com
Non-residents include those who live in the surrounding communities
(i.e., Greensburg, Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, Youngwood)
Check our website for
project updates and to
make donations to
the fund.
Hempfield Township has
established a fund with the
Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to support our
township parks. Your charitable donation will contribute to the
maintenance and expansion of Hempfield and Swede Hill Parks.
By donating now, your contribution will also help us expand the
programs offered to the children of Hempfield Township.
ere are two easy ways to donate:
n is link, pittsburghfoundation.org/give_a_donation, will
direct you to the Community Foundation’s
online donation center. Once there
fill in your information and in the
“Name of Fund” section type
Hempfield Parks.
n Make a check payable to
the Community Foundation
of Westmoreland County
and in the memo line
write: Hempfield Parks.
Mail checks to:
Community Foundation
of Westmoreland County
951 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA 15601
ank you for your suo
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Resident Registration – Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Non-Resident Registration – Monday, September 12, 2016
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex
Located at Hempfield Park – 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
n Rental Options:
• Open Court Time
- $2.00 per entry --- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- For all other times, check our website, follow us on Twitter,
or call for schedule.
• Full Court Hourly Rentals:
- $40.00 per hour per court Monday through Friday
- $45.00 per hour per court Saturday and Sunday
• Birthday Parties
- $100.00 up to 20 children
- Includes use of one full size court, variety of sports equipment,
and lobby area for 2 hours. Catering and decorations not
provided.
• Full building rentals are available, please contact us for more
information
n Exercise Classes & Adult Pick-Up Sports
• See Wellness & Fitness Programs on page 13 for more details
about the programs
We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s
premier facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor
walking track, three multi-purpose athletic playing fields,
concession stand, and lobby area.
n Membership Cards:
Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court,
participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST
have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at
the complex during business hours and are free to residents or
a one-time $10.00 fee for non-residents.
n Hours of Operation:
Park Office - Field and Building Rentals
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed: September 5, November 11, November 24,
November 25 and December 26
Winter Hours (November through March):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer Hours (April through October):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
HTAC Modified Hours: September 5 (closed), November 24
(closed), December 24 (close at 2:00 pm), December 25
(closed) and December 31
(close at 2:00 pm)
For more information
or questions, please contact us at
724-834-7232.
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Easy ways to register
TICkETS
Resident Registration begins Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 am
Non-resident Registration begins Monday, September 12 at 7:30 am
Registration for all programs is on a first-come, first serve basis. Sorry
we do not take registrations over the phone or accept cash payments.
Pittsburgh Zoo &
seven springs Resort
Online
• For a complete list of tickets,
prices and dates tickets
will be sold, please
check out the
department’s website at
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks.
• Ticket supplies
are limited.
No refunds
or exchanges.
All sales are final.
• Tickets can be purchased
at both the main office
and the Athletic
Complex during
normal business hours.
Log on to: www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Click on the “Register Now” icon on left side of page.
The new online registration will allow you to register
for a class, check facility availability, and reserve a
pavilion right from your own computer.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Mail-In
Print out registration form found on our website and
mail to the main office or Athletic Complex.
Checks only and payable to:
Hempfield Township
Mail-in registrations will be held until registration date
and will be processed in order that it was received.
In Person
Register at our main office or the Athletic Complex.
All major credit cards are accepted.
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Questions
Call 724-834-7232 or visit
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Email: parks@hempfieldtwp.com
Stay Connected
SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Visit us on Facebook
for daily updates:
www.facebook.com/
hempfieldtwppr
Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation seeks
individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions.
Currently, we are accepting application for HTAC Facility Assistant.
The HTAC Facility Assistant works primarily nights and weekends
throughout November – April. The main responsibilities include
working the concession stand and running the clock/keeping score for
recreation basketball games. The hourly rate is $8.00 an hour.
Applications will be accepted anytime throughout the year, but the first
group will be hired in October. Deadline to register is October 7, 2016.
Below is a list of the seasonal positions available at other times throughout the year. Please check the Employment page on the Hempfield
Township website www.hempfieldtwp.org for current positions
available and more details on each position.
Assistant to the Director – Community Days/
Summer Intern (May – September)
Park Maintenance Assistants (April – October)
Summer Day Camp Coordinator (June –August)
Follow us on Twitter:
@hempfieldtwppr
Scan the QR to join
our mailing list
Sign up at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks to get all the latest news,
events, and announcements or text STAYCONNECTED to 22828.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy:
If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, or for any other reason made
by the Parks & Recreation department, you will be contacted and issued a full
household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw
from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a
written request at least one week before the scheduled start of the program. If
granted, the participant may receive a 100 % credit to be used by any member
of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00
administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the
scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not
be given except for verified medical/hardship cases and may be prorated. If a
participant misses a class or practice on their own, no refunds will be issued.
There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund
policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description.
*Planning hours available starting as earlier as January
Summer Day Camp Counselors (June –August)
Park Attendant (April –October)
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.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures,
please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Fun for One
Come and spend social and recreational time with your child. Our
program consists of movement, tumbling, interaction and playtime.
Parent/guardian participation required.
Age:
1
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Swede Hill Park – Activity Center
Ages 12 – 24 months
Date:
Monday
September 19 – November 7
Time:
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Or
Date:
Friday
No class November 11
Time:
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Or
Date:
Friday
No class November 11
Time:
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Non-Resident Fee: $60.00
Limit:
12 participants per class
Aquatic Programs
Hempfield Recreation Swimming Program
Learn to swim program in conjunction with Kevin Clougherty, Hempfield
High School Varsity Swim Coach and Amy Gong, Hempfield Aqua Club
Head Coach. This program is designed to offer youth, ages 5-12, the
opportunity to learn to swim safely, advance their skills, and progress to
the next level. All classes will be held at Hempfield High School Swimming
Pool and will be offered in 8 week sessions throughout the year.
Beginners: Children who have no previous instructional experience.
Intermediate: Children refine the strokes they have learned and
focus on using correct technique and building endurance.
Advanced: Children continue to review and improve their skills to
move to the next level.
Age:
5 - 12
Coordinator:
Amy Gong, Hempfield Aqua Club
Location:
Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool
Date:
Sunday
Times:
Beginners: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Intermediate:
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Advanced:
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$65.00
Limit:
Music Makers
Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and
reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the
children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches, We’ll play
simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find
around the house to make music. Each class will center around a
different theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to
country. Parent/guardian participation is required.
Age:
1–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Monday
Time:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Family Swim
Must be immediate family member and reside in the
same household.
Location:
Hempfield High School –
Swimming Pool
Date:
Friday
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
14 participants
Play Pals
Activities include fine and gross motor skills, art, music, singing, finger
play, spatial awareness and story time.
Parent/Guardian participation required.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Thursday
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Preschool Programs
Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year
Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your baby
is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will center on a
theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple instruments, group
dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags, balls, scarves, and a
parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even more fun to our songs.
Age:
1-12 months
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Wednesday, September 21 – November 9
Time:
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
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Terrific Two’s & Three’s
This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music,
crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Monday
Or
Wednesday
Time:
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
Youth & Teen Programs
Art Therapy Saturday
Is your child angry or argumentative? Relax! New Anger Management Art
Therapy Group for Kids. Fun, effective and awesome! Limited group size.
Don’t wait! Spots fill up fast. Call 724 - 832-1700 for more information or
go to www.encouragingchange.com.
Age:
6 – 11
Instructor:
Barb Torango, M.ED, Art Therapist
Location:
Seyler – Berkebile Marriage & Family Therapy,
1215 North Greengate Road, Suite D,
Jeannette, PA 15644
Date:
Saturday
September 10 – October 15
Time:
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Resident Fee:
$150.00
Limit:
8 participants
Pre-School Karate –
Presented by Professional
Karate Schools of America (PKSA)
Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase
your child’s confidence, strength, flexibility and
overall physical fitness. Along with the basics,
children will be introduced to stranger awareness issues and basic
self-defense techniques. This class will also focus on demonstrating
respect for oneself and others.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
PKSA Karate
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Girls Lacrosse
Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 every Tuesday and Thursday
this fall to learn the fastest growing sport in the USA!
Have fun and stay active through lacrosse skills and
drills, games, friendly competitions and scrimmages.
Our coaches and volunteers have the knowledge,
experience, and passion for the sport that is necessary to teach all ability
levels and expand lacrosse in the area. Beginners are welcome!
Age:
10 – 14
Instructor:
Jessica Drury, Greensburg Salem High School Varsity
Lacrosse Coach and Staff
Location:
Hempfield Park – Upper Ballfield
Date:
Tuesday & Thursday
September 20 – October 27
Time:
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Non Resident Fee: $50.00
Limit:
40 participants
Super Scientists
Want to be the next Albert Einstein? Come join
Professor Connie for fun scientific experiments. Each week kids will do
experiments and have an introduction to different scientific concepts.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Intro to Dance
Love to dance??? Come join the fun! In this class you will learn tap, ballet,
jazz and musical theatre moves all in 8 weeks with a recital as our last class.
From toe taps to time steps, passé to pirouettes and jazz hands galore, this
class will definitely have you moving to the groove! Tap and ballet shoes
are encouraged but not necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing or a
dance leotard.
Age:
7 – 10
Instructor:
Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building Supervisors
Meeting Room
Date:
Thursday
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Non- Resident Fee: $55.00
Limit:
16 participants
Tiny Tap & Ballet
An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn positions and
movement to music. Tap and ballet shoes not necessary. Must wear
leotard/loose fitting clothes.
Age:
4–7
Instructor:
Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Supervisors Meeting Room
Date:
Thursday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
16 participants
3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs
See page 7 for details
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Karate Kids
Free Workshop!
Develop coordination and discipline while learning the art of self-defense.
Age:
6 – 16
Instructor:
Master Tim Copper, TC Taekwondo Academy
Location:
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
16 participants
Workshops are FREE to the general public. Dog attendance is encouraged.
One dog per adult owner please. We work on issues such as loose leash,
excessive barking, jumping, potty-training, as well as any issues that are
important to you. Family and friends are welcome to participate. Please
have young children properly supervised during this time.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
Instructor:
Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training
Location:
Hempfield Park – Pavilion D
Date:
Friday
September 30
Time:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kids Day Out
No need to worry about finding childcare for the few days school is closed.
The same great program we offer in the summer is now available on no school
days! The day will be filled with music, sports, arts, & crafts and of course, your
friends. Each day must be signed up individually. Pizza lunch will be provided.
Age:
5 – 11
Location:
Date:
November 11, 23, 25, 28
December 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
January 2, 16, 17
Camp will not be held if any of the above dates are used as make-up dates for snow days.
Time:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00 per day
Non Resident Fee: $30.00 per day
Additional Child/Children – $10.00 per child
Getting Paid to Talk
Getting Paid to Talk is a 2 ½ hour class designed as an
upbeat and realistic assessment of the voice over
industry designed specifically for adults. A great class
for anyone who has been told they have a good voice;
those who use their voice prominently in their
occupations; people with musical or theatre background;
or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs work and
how people get started.
Age:
18 & over
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal BuildingSupervisors Meeting Room
Date:
Wednesday, November 30
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$25.00
Non- Resident Fee: $35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Volleyball Basics
Basic Skill Introduction: Underhand and Overhead
Serves, Overhead Passing, Setting, Forearm Passing,
and Spiking. For girls and boys who may wish to
get involved in the middle school program.
Age:
8 – 14
Location:
West Hempfield Middle School Gymnasium
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
20 participants
Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification
Join our friends at Mutual Aid as we offer CPR & First Aid Certification courses.
The certification will be a classroom style, video based, instructor - led course
that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking on an
adult. This course teaches skills with AHA’s research-proven Practice WhileWatching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the
students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills.
Age:
18 & up
Instructor:
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal BuildingSupervisor Meeting Room
Date:
Saturday, October 15
Time:
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Adult & Senior Programs
Dog Obedience Training
This class is for dogs 8 weeks to young adult with no previous training
experience. Learn the tools to develop your dog’s unique potential. Classes
will cover identifying the best training techniques for you and your pet, and
include instruction on Focus, Watch me, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave it, Loose
Leash and much more. Everyone MUST ATTEND THE ORIENTATION CLASS,
prior to Obedience Class. No dogs needed for the Orientation Class. The
Orientation Class will cover topics such as reading your dog’s body language,
understanding your breed’s issues, stages of puppies and young adult dogs,
how to correctly meet and greet. This is sure to be an informative class for all.
All of our Obedience Classes are an 8-week course compressed into a 4-week
curriculum. Perfect for the busy dog owner.
Instructor:
Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training
Location:
Hempfield Park – Pavilion D
Date:
Friday, October 7 – 28
Orientation: Friday, September 30
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$90.00
Prep Course for
Newly Revised SAT - 2016
Hempfield Area High School Library
Fall: September 19, 20, 22, 26 & 27
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Instructed by Martin Grbach (Reading) and James Nescot (Math)
Over 35 years each in education with SAT/ACT Prep Experience
$239 for 12 hours of instruction (Open to students from any school)
To register call 724.219.7363 or email jmsatprep@gmail.com
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Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+
Community Connection Programs
Bring friends, meet friends, and make friends! You will never eat alone or
worry about traffic with this fun senior social group! Adults 55 and up may
join us each month as we travel out of town to a great restaurant.
This section of programs has been established to offer Hempfield
Township residents informational sessions and one-time instructional
classes. Community Connection Programs are always free to Hempfield
Township residents and $10.00 to Non-Residents. Pre-registration is
required for all programs.
September Lunch – Table 86 by Hines Ward – Seven Fields, PA
Enjoy lunch from a delicious made from scratch menu. Enjoy Butcher
Block burgers, seafood, pastas, steaks, and desserts. Guaranteed to have
something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. All attendees will order off the
menu and pay on their own. Price includes transportation only.
Date
Wednesday, September 21
Time:
10:30 am
Returns at approximately 3:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Ask Oscar
These days everyone has a dog! They are becoming a part of our family
structure. They need just as much care and understanding as our own
children. Learn what is best for them and break through the
misconceptions with a question and answer seminar about training,
nutrition, vet care, exercise and topics that are important to you.
Ed DeLancey from Learning to Lead Dog Training will take the time and
help you to love and understand your dog the right way.
Location:
Date:
Thursday, November 17
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
October Lunch – Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub –
Ellwood City, PA
Located on the 1st floor of the castle, the restaurant features American Style
cuisine with a medieval theme. Enjoy the Pecan Chicken Salad or a Mediterranean Salad topped with Salmon. Castle Burger, Open Faced Prime Rib or
Beer Battered Fish all served with Coleslaw or Broccoli Salad. Chicken Pot Pie,
Apple Bourbon Salmon or Pasta Primavera all served with House Salad or Soup
du Jour are just a few of the lunch items to choose from. All attendees will
order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, October 12
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Benefits available to Veterans and their Dependents
Westmoreland County Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to
ensure that all Veterans receive those benefits to which they are greatly
entitled. A representative will be available to conduct a presentation on
benefits that are available to veterans and their dependents. Many eligible
for these benefits are unaware and could be negatively impacted as a result.
Location:
Date:
Wednesday, October 5
Time:
1:00 pm
Download Free eBooks from the Greensburg Hempfield Library
November – Girasole - Italian Restaurant –
Walnut Street Shopping, Shadyside, PA
Learn how to download and read free eBooks from the Greensburg Hempfield
Library to your eReader, tablet, or smartphone. Bring your device and your
library card to this free workshop. If you don’t have a library card, bring your
photo ID and we will issue you one so you can use this wonderful service.
Space is limited, so call the library reference department at 724-837-5620 #3
to reserve your spot. Wireless Internet will be provided.
Location:
Date:
Thursday, September 8, 22, October 6, 20,
November 3, 17, or December 8
Time:
1:00 pm
Start with a bowl of Zuppa del Griorno and add Spinach and Ricotta
Ravioli or Mezza Rigatoni all served with a house salad. Or try the
Fett’Unta Di Salmone~ olive bread soaked in olive oil, grilled salmon,
asparagus. Be sure to save room for dessert! All attendees will order off
the menu and pay on their own. After lunch we will take about 1 hour to
shop on Walnut Street. Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, November 9
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Getting Started with your iPad
If you are new to Apple and want to learn the
basics of using your iPad, this class is perfect for
you. Learn how to simply navigate through and
customize your iPad applications. Please bring
your Apple ID & Password. The class is intended
for those with an iPad 2 and above and using
the newest operating system. Wireless
internet will be provided.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Register early! Registration ends the Friday prior to all Wednesday luncheons,
Bus departs at time indicated above from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Hempfield Square.
Getting Started with your iPhone
If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPhone,
this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and
customize you iPhone applications. Please bring your Apple ID &
Password. Wireless internet will be provided.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Date: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Understanding Medicare
Rogers Community Auction
Turning 65 soon? Attend an educational seminar and understand your
Medicare options. This seminar will help you: Answer the Question:
What is Medicare? – Know when to enroll into Medicare – Recognize the
different parts of Medicare – Understand the two major Medicare
healthcare coverage options: Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)and
Medicare Advantage Plans – Understand how prescription drug coverage
interact with your Medicare plan choices. All Attendees will receive a free
booklet and there will be time for questions and answers.
Location:
Supervisors Meeting Room.
Date:
Wednesday
September 28, October 26 or November 30
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us as we travel to the Tri-State’s Largest Open Air Market. More than
1.600 vendors, fresh produce, antiques, and collectibles, meats, cheeses,
tools, etc. Dine at the Baer’s Den Restaurant or one of the many other food
vendors on the grounds. Be sure to wear your most comfortable shoes,
bring your tote bags and/or coolers, and prepare to enjoy the day whether
shopping or just browsing.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult.
Date:
Friday, October 21
Time:
Bus departs at 8:00 am from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at
approximately 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, October 14, or until filled.
Limit:
45 participants
Pittsburgh Light Up Night/Gateway Clipper Dinner Cruise
Trips & Excursions
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
Join us for our 2nd annual “View from the Porch “seats. Overlooking centerfield,
the Porch provides a unique game experience with barstools and outdoor sofastyle seating. Fee includes transportation, game ticket, $20 worth of food and drinks.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by
an adult
Date:
Wednesday, September 28
Time:
Bus departs at 5:00 pm from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns
immediately following the game
Resident Fee:
$75.00
Limit:
20 participants
Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House
Plan to join us as we visit a century old lumber and feed mill that has been transformed
into Main street USA with colorful storefront facades hosting more than 15 retail
vendors and services. We will be entertained in the Opera House with a Tribute to
Johnny Cash featuring Bill Venet. Included is a wine tasting and a buffet lunch. Price
includes performance, wine-tasting, buffet, tax, gratuities and transportation.
Age:
21 & up
Date:
Thursday, September 15
Bus departs at 9:30 am from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Time:
Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at approximately 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$60.00
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, September 14, or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
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Kick off the start of the Holiday Season in
Pittsburgh aboard the Gateway
Clipper Fleet. Unbeatable city sights
and the spectacular buffet dinner
will ensure this “Light Up Night”
will not be forgotten. Dance to the
DJ and enjoy the sparkling city sky
line! Enjoy the amazing fireworks from
the City of Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night. Price
includes transportation and dinner cruise.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Date:
Friday, November 18
Time:
Bus departs at 4:30 pm from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at
approximately 11:30 pm (following the cruise)
Resident Fee:
$110.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 11 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
New York City: 12 hours in the “Big Apple”
This is the perfect opportunity to visit one of the most popular tourist
destinations. Plan to shop at Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman or Lord
and Taylors. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 9/11
Memorial or the Statue of Liberty. Visit Restaurant Row for Dinner at
Bareburger, Frankie & Johnnies or House of Brews. Take in a Broadway
Show, visit Times Square or spend time in China Town or Greenwich
Village. You have 12 full hours to enjoy this dynamic city on your own.
Drop-off and pickup will be at 33rd and 7th, across from Madison Square
Garden. We will make one rest stop and a breakfast stop before arriving
in the city. Price includes transportation only
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Date:
Saturday, November 5
Time:
Bus departs at 1:00 am from Hempfield Park. Please
park in the Tennis Court parking lot, to the left of the
Athletic Complex.
Resident Fee:
$110.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, October 28 or until filled
Limit:
45 participants
Magic of Christmas in Pittsburgh
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Enjoy the magic of the season as we visit the Peoples Gas Holiday Market
in Market Square. You will be in for a one of a kind holiday shopping
experience as you visit European-style wooden chalets. Visit PPG Place for
free Horse and Carriage rides, enjoy holiday performances by local
children’s choirs and bands or ice skate at the PPG Rink under the 60 foot
Christmas tree. Shop downtown or be sure to visit the larger than life
representation of the Biblical nativity scene at the US Steel Building. Take
advantage of the Free Fare Zone for the Buses or the T. Enjoy a meal at one
of the many restaurants Pittsburgh has to offer. Register early: this trip is
sure to fill up quickly. Price includes transportation only.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult
Date:
Saturday, December 10
Time:
Bus departs at 11:00 am from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns
approximately at 6:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, December 2 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
Pick-up games for fun and exercise and are non-competitive.
Age:
18 & Up
Date:
Thursday, September 22–
December 1
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00
Limit:
20 participants
Adult Tennis Clinic
Tennis clinic will include instruction on stroke technique which includes
footwork, positioning, and movement. The clinic will include games and
drills designed to help your match play. The first 45 minutes will be
instruction and the remaining 45 minutes will be match play.
Age:
18 & up
Instructor:
Jerry Way
Location:
Hempfield Park Tennis Courts
Date:
Saturday, September 10 – October 8
Time:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Morning Yoga with Penne
This class is designed to stretch, flex, tone the muscles and relax the
mind. What better way to reduce that mid-week stress? Take the time to
awaken your body and feel energized.
Age:
18 & Up
Instructor:
Penne Steiger
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building,
Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
25 participants
Fitness & Wellness Programs
Adult Co-Ed Basketball
Do you want to play basketball in a non-competitive team atmosphere?
Join us for adult pick-up basketball. All you have to do is show up each
week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC membership card. No extended
commitments are necessary
Age: 18 & Up Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Tuesday, September 6 – December 27
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
Pickleball at the Complex
Pickleball is a paddle sport for all ages and skill level. Players use a
Pickleball paddle (similar to a ping-pong paddle) to hit a pickleball
(similar to a wiffleball). The game is easy for beginners to learn, but can
develop into a fast paced and competitive game for experienced players.
All you have to do is show up each week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC
membership card. No extended commitments are necessary.
Age:
18 & Up
Location:
Date:
Tuesday, September 6 – December 27
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Or
Tuesday, September 6 – December 27
Time:
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fee:
$2.00 per visit, pay at front desk.
Adult Co-Ed Soccer
Do you want to play soccer in a non-competitive team atmosphere? Join
us for adult pick-up soccer. All you have to do is show up each week and
pay $2.00 with your HTAC membership card. No extended commitments
are necessary
Age: 18 & Up Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Thursday, October 6 – December 29
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
Yoga
Yoga is a completely systematized, yet simple, science of physical conditioning
for more healthful living. The stretches and postures practiced in yoga are a
natural way to reduce stress and tension, and gain strength and flexibility.
Age:
18 & Up
Instructor:
Penne Steiger
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building,
Date:
Monday, October 10 – December 12
No class: October 24 and November 28
Time:
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
25 participants
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Hempfield Recreation Sports
Brought to you by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Special Olympics of Westmoreland County
Recreation Basketball for Boys and
Girls ages 4 to Grade 12.
Westmoreland County Special Olympics will be holding Multi
Sports Trainings at Hempfield Park Pavillon D and HTAC Building
on Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. To participate in
Special Olympics athletes must be at least 8 years of age and have
a Special Olympics PA Athlete Application on file. For more
information, please contact Steven Saunders at
ssaunders@wiu.k12.pa.us and follow us on Facebook at
Special Olympics Westmoreland County. Age 4 – Grade 4 will be instructional. Grades
5 – 12 will play a complete 16 game season
with playoffs. All ages groups are co-ed. The
league will begin with a workout the week
of December 15. The season will begin on Saturday, January 7.
Team practices will be scheduled prior to the start of the season.
Grades 5 – 12
Residents: $65.00
Grades 1 – 4
Residents: $55.00
Age 4 – kindergarten Residents: $35.00
Non-Residents: $75.00
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All
games and practices will be played at the
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex.
Registration deadline - December 2, 2016
for Grades 5 – 12 and December 9, 2016
for Age 4 – Grade 4.
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches
who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is
to create a positive environment that promotes self-confidence
and self-esteem through the experiences we provide. The program
is dedicated to providing all youth with the highest quality of
recreation and educational experiences.
For a complete list of specific
dates, times and an overview of
the schedule, please check out
the website: www.hempfieldtwp.com/
parks. If adult coaches are not
obtained in a specific age group,
teams will be combined or possibly eliminated.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete a
volunteer application at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. All volunteers must obtain all clearances in accordance with Act 153. For
more information on needed clearances and how to obtain them,
please check out the Ways to Get Involved section of our website.
Saturday, March 14 will be Hempfield Recreation Basketball
March Madness day. The day includes a skills competition for all
age groups and the playoffs semi-finals and finals for Grades 5 –
12. More information will be available at the start of the season.
4 Annual Fall Family Night
th
Saturday, October 24
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hempfield Park
Hempfield Indoor Soccer
The Hempfield Indoor Soccer League
sponsored by Hempfield Recreation Sports is
open to any and all teams that would like to
participate in a fun and competitive atmosphere. The Indoor League will use Futsal balls
and will be played on an indoor surface. Each
team will play a 6 game schedule with the
top four teams making a single elimination
playoff. With all the players on the top two teams receiving a
Championship or Runner-up t-shirt. All games will be played at
the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex.
Ages:
U-10 (co-ed), U-12, U-14, High School, and Adult
Divisions: Boys and Girls: Min: 4 teams Max: 8 teams
Teams:
Min: 5 players Max: 12 players
Fee:
$200.00 per team. Each team will be responsible for
paying one certified referee per regular season game.
The referees will be assigned by the league.
Bonfire, Hayride, Prize drawing for kids
in costume up to 12 years old.
New this year: There will be 2 separate sessions, each having a 6
week season and playoffs. The first session begins the weekend of
November 6, 2015 and the second session begins the weekend of
January 8, 2015. Registration begins on Monday, October 5, 2015
and will be open until one week prior to the start of the session or
until filled. For a complete list of specific dates, times and an
overview of the schedule, please check out the website:
Free to all
Township residents.
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Registration
required.
Letter from the
North Pole
1st Annual
Santa In The Park
Astonish your child
with a letter from
Santa Claus this
Christmas
Season.
Friday, December 2
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hempfield Park
Join Santa as he transforms the park for the holiday
season. Come and enjoy holiday treats, caroling,
horse drawn carriage rides and the opportunity to
visit with Santa
Free to all Township Residents
Registration Required
To have your child receive a letter from Santa,
please complete a form on our website:
Township residents only.
Collecting: New, unwrapped toys
Collection Dates:
November 1, 2016 thru December 11, 2016
Drop off Locations: Hempfield Township
Municipal Building &
In Need Of: Ages 0-12 years
BREAKFAST
WITH
SANTA
Saturday, December 17
9:00 am
Lakeview
Toys for Tots accepts a wide variety of novelties and toys each
year, but this holiday season, they are advocating for book
donations in order to meet the needs of literacy programs
across the nation. Stuffed animals are accepted; any that the
organization cannot use will be donated to a local fire or police
department for appropriate use. Nerf guns are also acceptable
donations, but please refrain from donating toys that directly
resemble weapons (guns, swords, etc).
Join Santa for breakfast and enjoy live caroling, crafts
and have a chance to get your picture on Santa's lap.
Registration: Adult $20.00, Children $10.00
Township residents only.
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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent
Dear Parents, Guardians, and
Community Members,
This issue of Headlining Hempfield spotlights numerous academic and athletic
accomplishments that occurred during the previous school year. We continue
to take great pride in the success of our students, the dedication of our staff,
and the steadfast support of our parents and community members.
It is my pleasure to welcome you back to a
brand new school year. The summer
months seem to go by more rapidly than
any other time of year. Our administrators
have been busy working on their master
schedules, updating handbooks, and
finalizing staff and student assignments.
Throughout the summer, many of our
teachers and administrators have attended
professional development workshops and
participated in meetings to align, revamp,
and enhance curriculum to provide the best
possible instruction for our students. Our
custodial and maintenance staff have been working diligently all summer refurbishing the buildings and grounds. Soon our staff and students will be back in
their classrooms for another exciting year!
The first instructional day for students is Monday, August 29th. Please refer to
the district website at wwww.hasdpa.net for the complete Calendar of Events.
I encourage you to contact me via email at marinb@hasdpa.net or by phone at
724-850-2231, if I can be of assistance to you in any way. Best wishes for an
exciting, productive, and outstanding 2016-2017 school year!
Sincerely,
Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
New Faces in the Principal’s Offices
Mr. John Behrendt has officially assumed the role of principal at Stanwood Elementary School. Mr. Behrendt has been employed by the Hempfield Area
School District for eleven years and has been the interim principal at Stanwood
Elementary School since December 2015. His previous administrative
responsibilities include serving as the principal of Bovard Elementary School,
substitute Assistant Principal at Hempfield Area High School, and Director of
Crossroads Alternative School. His teaching experiences include regular and
special education. Mr. Behrendt previously taught sixth grade at Harrold Middle
School and fifth grade at Stanwood. He also taught special education at the
Clariton City School District, prior to coming to Hempfield. He earned a B.A.
and M.Ed. from California University
of Pennsylvania. Mr. Behrendt
resides in Monongahela with his wife,
Cathleen, and their three children,
Chad, Spencer, and Allie.
Mr. Christopher Brasco has been
appointed as the new principal of
West Hempfield Elementary School,
replacing Mr. Randall Sarnelli who
retired at the end of June. Mr. Brasco
has been employed by the Hempfield
Area School District for the past ten
Mr. John Behrendt
years as a middle school and high school assistant principal. Prior to coming to
Hempfield, he served as a principal, administrative assistant, and third grade
teacher in the Jeannette City School District. Mr. Brasco earned a B.A. in
Elementary Education from Bethany College and a M.Ed. from California
University of Pennsylvania. He resides in North Huntingdon with his family Kelly,
Santino, and Quinn.
New to Hempfield, we welcome Mr. Gregory Saraceni who will be replacing Mr.
Brasco as assistant principal at Hempfield Area High School. Mr. Saraceni
comes to Hempfield from the Penn Trafford School District where he served in
the capacity of Assistant Principal and test coordinator at the high school for the
past three years. Prior to that, he
taught high school English, and
served as the English department
chair, and head teacher. He earned
his B.A. in English Writing from
the University of Pittsburgh at
Greensburg and earned his M.Ed. in
Administrative Supervision from
Saint Vincent College. Mr. Saraceni
resides in Greensburg with his wife,
Brandie, and their four children,
Mr. Gregory Saraceni
Mr. Christopher Brasco
Bailey, Tanner, Mia and Addy.
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Hempfield Area School Board of Directors
Seated left to right: Sonya L. Brajdic, President; Diane S. Ciabattoni, Board Member; Pamela A. Naggy, Secretary; Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent; Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki,
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; Dr. Jeanne S. Smith, Vice-President; Michele V. Fischer, Board Member
Standing left to right: Dr. Mark A. Gross, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; Paul J. Ward, Board Member; Robert A. McDonald, Board Member; Tommy M. Bishop,
Board Member; Dr. Paul S. Adams, Board Member; Joseph M. Lutz, Board Member; Robert Reger, Director of Human Resources; Wayne J. Wismar, Business Manager;
Dennis Slyman, Solicitor
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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High School
Class of 2016 Earns Scholarship Money
The annual Senior Awards Assembly was held in May with presenters
representing local community organizations and colleges/universities
attending to present awards and scholarships to the class of 2016 where they
were awarded over $2,934,665 in awards and scholarship money.
Approximately 80% of the graduating class are attending a four-year or
Kaitlin A. Ackinclose
Halie S. Ankeny
Jenna M. Answine
Kiersten K. Bradnam
Julia M. Brklycica
Monica C. Buczynski
Jason D. Chobirko
Carley J. Colello
Laura J. Daehler
Alexandra G. DeRiso
Elena M. Dolgas
Alex J. Doran
Emily A. Downing
Breck E. Ewer
Kacie M. Flannigan
*Adam C. Gamber
Alexander G. Glosner
Helaina C. Haubrick
Kiley M. Henehan
two-year college or university, business, trade or technical school; 2% enlisted
in the military; 11% went straight into the workforce; and 7% were undecided
at the time of graduation. There were 457 graduates receiving their diploma
on June 2, 2016, seventy-four (74) with a GPA of 94.625% or higher to claim
the status of honor graduate. Congratulations Class of 2016!
Honor Graduates – Class of 2016
Jennifer L. McNamara
Taylor K. Hoffman
Breanna L. Mesich
Anna L. Hostert
Zachary L. Meyers
Sarah E. Immel
Grant P. Michal
Morgan K. Johnson
Crystal R. Miller
Annie L. Jones
Elizabeth A. Molek
Nicholas D. Kintz
Connor D. Monzo
Katherine A. Klimchock
*Nicole E. Kovacs
Jirapach Moongdee
Seth M. Mough
Jacob F. Kremer
Kristen E. Murtha
Jennifer Kwok
Brian T. Nixon
Maura J. Loughran
George E. Panagis
Brady A. Luffy
Luke A. Persin
Victoria A. Lytwak
Adam V. Podlaszewski
Hunter C. Maholic
Lindsay N. Reese
Dominic J. Marshall
Rachel J. Reese
Rachael E. Maselli
Riley A. Ritson
*Dana M. Masington
Micaela G. Robosky
Kara A. Mastrorocco
Sarah M. Roman
Victoria A. Mayo
Jacob R. Salvatore
Sophia P. Sommers
Hannah M. Spinella
Ashlee M. Stants
Abigail M. Stape
Miranda M. Steiner
*Molly E. Sternick
James R. Stiffler
Kaylee E. Stinebiser
Jessica E. Tartal
*Ethan M. Toth
Cheyenne D. Varner
Nicholas K. Wallace
Nicholas M. Winter
Amy L. Yuhouse
Zayne Z. Zalich
Sara E. Zidek
*Indicates top 5 graduates
National Merit Scholarship Recipients – Class of 2016
Finalists (each received a $2,500 scholarship)
Commended Students
Adam C. Gamber
Dana M. Masington
Ethan M. Toth
Alexander G. Glosner Nicole E. Kovacs Jordan C. Stack
2016 Advanced Placement Awards
Total Scholars – 54 students
AP Scholar Awards – 28 students (Granted to students who receive scores of three or higher on three or more AP Exams):
Jenna Answine
Elena Dolgas
Kacie Flannigan
Salvatore Gummo
Annie Iezzi
Morgan Johnson
Jennifer Kwok
Todd Rates
Lindsay Reese
Sarah Roman
Jacob Salvatore
Ryan Showman
Jacob Smeltz
Jordan Stack
Kara Mastrorocco
Grant Michal
Seth Mough
Erik Nordby
Luke Persin
Colin Phillips
Nathan Ralph
Claire Staines
Miranda Steiner
Cole Stinebiser
Zakarie Suchko
Nicholas Wallace
Nicholas Winter
Tate Yawitz
AP Scholar with Honor Award –
10 students (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of three or higher on four or more of these exams):
Kirklin Anderson
Benjamin Lawson
Hunter Maholic
Jennifer McNamara
Zachary Meyers
George Panagis
Demetrius Pyo
Noah Richason
Alexander Rusnock
Zane Wilson
AP Scholar with Distinction Award –
16 students (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of three or higher on five or more of these exams):
David Adams
Adam Gamber
Alexander Glosner
Alexander Hervol
Sarah Immel
Annie Jones
Nicole Kovacs
Brady Luffy
Dominic Marshall
Dana Masington
Connor Monzo
Keturah Mort
Chase Pastor
Molly Sternick
Ethan Toth
Zayne Zalich
National AP Scholar Award
2 students (Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least four on all AP exams taken and scores of four or higher on eight or more of these exams.)
Dana Masington
Ethan Toth
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High School
Hempfield Repeat Winner in BotsIQ
Hempfield Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Awarded in Memory of Betty Valerio
Congratulations to the Hempfield Area High School BotsIQ team as a repeat
winner of the Grand Champion Award at the BotsIQ 2016 Finals at California
University of Pennsylvania. The Grand Champion Award is given to the team that
not only has a Bot that performs well in the arena, but also excels in the judging
of the engineering documentation binder and in their team interview. According
to Bill Padnos, Executive Director of SWPA BotsIQ, “This repeat performance is
due to Craig Siniawski’s dedication to working with his students on all aspects of
the program, and how much the students were able to communicate on what they
have learned throughout the year. Documentation is a critical part of the real-life
manufacturing process and Craig’s students understand that fact and excel in it.”
Congratulations to Mr. Siniawski and his dedicated team of students.
The Hempfield Area Charitable Foundation
Board presented the 2016 scholarship
award in memory of Betty Valerio, a longtime board member who was truly
dedicated to the Hempfield Area School
District. Betty served on the school board
for over thirty years, and because of her
commitment to the district, her family
requested donations be made in her
memory to the foundation.
The committee felt that Luke Persin, the
2016 recipient of the award, reflected the
dedication and service Betty Valerio
embraced. He is an Eagle Scout, an
Outdoor Odyssey Youth Mentor, Student
Council President, and an honor graduate.
Luke is a true leader and is dedicated to
serving his community. We wish him the
very best in his journey to becoming a
physician. Congratulations Luke!
Mrs. Marty Rovedatti-Jackson,
Chairman of the Hempfield
Foundation Scholarship
Committee, with Luke Persin,
2016 Award Recipient
Marching Band Travels to
Washington, DC
Hempfield Area School District was well represented by
the marching band as they traveled to Washington, DC
and Winchester, VA for their spring band trip. It was an educationally driven trip which included visits to the Luray
Caverns, war memorials, Smithsonian Museums, and Arlington Cemetery. The band also attended a comedy at
the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and a dinner cruise
on the Potomac River. But the main focus of the trip was
their performances – a concert in front of the Jefferson Memorial, and marching in the Apple Blossom Festival Parade
in Winchester, VA. Congratulations to the students and
staff for earning three plaques: first place in their division,
first place “band front,” and first place “overall.” The band
would like to thank the community for their continued support throughout the year by purchasing their subs! Next
year’s destination – Hawaii!
Senior Citizens Prom Celebrated 18 Years
The 18th Annual Senior Citizens Prom had another successful year with
over 300 Hempfield residents “sailing away” as they ate, danced, and
mingled among their friends. High school students donated their time
setting up, decorating, and hosting the event, along with coordinator, Mrs.
Natalie Fetterman. A big “thank you” to all of the clubs, organizations,
and businesses who donated baskets and gift certificates for the raffle.
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High School
Hempfield Area High School Community
Art Exhibition
Throughout the 2015-2016 school year, art students, under the direction of
teachers, Tom Billeck and Emily Daignault, created numerous works of original
art to be viewed by the community and beyond. These students wanted to
infuse inspiring art throughout the school and at the annual art exhibition at the
Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
Students worked together toward a common artistic goal which encouraged
them to be accepting of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, celebrate
various artistic styles, and utilize problem-solving skills throughout the artistic
process. The artwork promoted a culture of art appreciation and a community
of art advocates. All student artists were required to create a proposal, and once
their plan and materials were in place, students stayed after school and on
weekends to create their
art. Several of the works
are still in progress and
will be finished during the
2016-17 school year. This
project was funded in part
through a grant from the
Hempfield Area Foundation Funds.
Junior Ashley Stone (left)
and Senior Vanessa
Saunders put the finishing
touches on Junior
Annie Iezzi for their “living
painting” exhibit for the
Hempfield Area High
School student art show
at the Westmoreland
Museum of American Art.
Please see the front cover
for additional photos from
the exhibition.
High School Competes in First VEX Competition
A team of students from the high school HEP program travelled to the Sarah
Heinz House in Pittsburgh to compete in the VEX competition. The team spent
three months designing, building, and programming a robot using VEX parts
with the objective of shooting balls into a net. This was Hempfield Area’s first
year participating in this competition. The team placed sixteenth out of thirtytwo in the seeding round, to then advance to the semifinals of the regional
qualifying round. This finish was strong enough to qualify them for the state level
competition, where they unfortunately were eliminated.
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High School
Project 18 Visits Harrisburg
Mrs. Truxal Wins “Exemplary Teacher Award”
Students from the high school Project 18 class visited Harrisburg at the end of
the school year to learn about state government first hand. Students had the
opportunity to tour the capitol building, state museum and judicial center. They
also sat in on a session of the state's House of Representatives and met with
over fifteen speakers including Attorney General Kathleen Kane, former
Governor Mark Singel, and Secretary of the Department of Environmental
Protection, John Quigly. Project 18 has been taking this trip since 1978, and this
year's students upheld the long standing tradition of asking great questions and
representing the high school with distinction.
For the third year, the Project 18 class organized a “Senior Class Exemplary
Teacher Award.” The nomination process is taken very seriously and indicates
what an exceptionally good staff we have at Hempfield. After covering all the
criteria for the award, the students nominated the teachers that they felt met the
criteria. Sixty-six teachers were nominated, and after the ballots were tallied,
Mrs. Darlene Truxal was declared the “Class of 2016 Exemplary Teacher!”
Runners up were Mr. Eric Davis, Mr. Ray McCanna, Mr. Joe Scheuermann, and
Mr. Bill Swan. Mrs. Truxal joins previous winners, Ms. Jaimie Sebastianelli and
Mrs. Karen Sternick, and will be recognized on a plaque displayed near the
main office of the high school.
Former Maxwell Students Go Back for one Last Walk
Many of the students from the class of 2016 who attended Maxwell as elementary students decided to return to their elementary school on the last day of
classes to participate in the first annual “Senior Walk” to walk the same halls as
they did all those years ago. Maxwell's current students made signs and offered
high fives and shouts of congratulations as the graduates walked through the
halls in their caps and gowns as “Pomp and Circumstance” played over the PA
system. Some of the teachers had hugs (and tears) for their former students.
The “Senior Walk” proved to be a special day for all involved.
Seated: Darlene Truxal; Standing left to right: Joel Trenton, Project 18
Vice-President, Joe Scheuermann, Eric Davis, Bill Swan, Ray McCanna,
Taylor Hoffman, Project 18 President, and Haylee Bobak, Project 18 Secretary
Monica Buczynski Awarded Global Scholars Award
The Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association Program (PSMLA) is a
four year interdisciplinary program that fosters cultural awareness in academic
subjects, as well as incorporating activities and community service that focuses
on international themes. The 2015-2016 school year was the first year of
implementation, and Hempfield Area School District is pleased to have had a
senior complete the requirements within one year. Monica Buczynski, a 2016
Hempfield Area graduate, has been awarded the PSMLA Global Scholars Award
and has been recognized by Pedro A. Rivera, Secretary of Pennsylvania's
Department of Education, for this distinction. Congratulations Monica!
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Middle School
WHMS Student Rylan Kauffman Finishes First at
MCWP Math Contest
Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to Tayiah Keefer and Rachel Tinney, sixth-grade students in
Ms. O’Leary’s and Mrs. Forrester’s English classes, respectively, at
Wendover Middle School. These
girls were among twenty
students chosen as winners in
the 2016 Westmoreland County
Firemen’s Association Fire
Prevention Essay Contest from
all over Westmoreland County!
Tayiah and Rachel were recognized at an awards ceremony
held at the Youngwood Fire
Hall, and were presented with
special plaques, bicycles, gift
cards, and smoke detectors
for their excellent work. Pictured
above with their
new bikes are
Outstanding job, girls!
Taiyah Keef
er (l) and Rachel
On Saturday, April 9, 2016, The Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania (MCWP) conducted its
annual Algebra I/Integrated Math II contest at Derry
Area Middle School. For the third time in the last
four years, a Hempfield student took top honors in
the preliminary round by scoring the highest among
the students representing both Westmoreland and
Fayette Counties. This year’s top finisher was West
Hempfield Middle School student Rylan Kauffman.
Rylan was an 8th grade student in Mr. James
Biondi’s Honors Algebra I class at West Hempfield Middle School this past year.
Math Golf Night at Harrold
More than thirty-five seventh and eighth grade Harrold students stayed after
school to participate in Math Golf where each “hole” consisted of a math problem
and students were awarded points for their answers. Pizza was served after
the ninth hole, and prizes were awarded to the teams with the lowest score after
eighteen holes. The event was organized by Harrold teachers, Mrs. Michele
Duboy, Mrs. Teresa Graziotto, and Ms. Becky Spurlock.
Tinney (r)
Acclaimed Author Visits Wendover
Students had exposure to the writings of J.B. Cheaney through collaborative
lessons with their librarian, English, and reading teachers at Wendover Middle
School. Students in the eighth grade creative writing club submitted their writing
in advance and their librarian sent this to J.B. Cheaney. As a result, students
received feedback and professional advice from our guest author and participated
in a writing activity during the visit. Sixth and seventh grade students attended a
session that focused on character development and action driven writing, while
eighth grade students attended an assembly that focused on the art of storytelling
and movies found in her novel I Don’t Know How the Story Ends.
Architectural Design Challenge
West Hempfield’s HEP Architecture team recently participated in the Pittsburgh
History and Landmark Foundation’s annual Design Challenge. This year,
students were asked to envision an element of their home school to redesign.
West Hempfield Middle School’s team chose to create a new wing of the
school that addressed student needs with a focus on the biophilia hypothesis
which suggests that there is an intrinsic bond between human beings and
other living systems. With their eye on environmental issues and attention to
design details, the team of four – Jilian Brockhoff, Alyssa Drahusz,
Emma Hoffner, and Bret Macrania – placed second
overall and also won first place
as awarded by a
student jury.
A group of eighth grade students receive their writing submissions with feedback
from J.B. Cheaney
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Elementary School
Parent Literacy Club
K’Nex STEM Design Challenge
Hempfield Area School District and the United Way have partnered to provide
parents of preschool students coming to the kindergarten in the fall a quality
transition activity. Once a week for four weeks, parents, grandparents, and
preschoolers are involved in activities that help build a relationship for the
upcoming year. The United Way provides books to be distributed each week,
and activities are built around topics such as emotions, limiting media/TV,
writing/reading connections and friends. Kindergarten, Title I, and other primary
grade level teachers in each of the elementary schools lend their support to make
this program successful. This year we were able to have one hundred twelve
preschoolers attend their assigned school. The hour-long program helps children
build a comfort level prior to entering their “new” school in the fall. While the
children are in the kindergarten classrooms listening to a story and completing
an activity, their parents/grandparents are receiving strategies on presenting the
new book and learning activities to work with the children at home. Enrollment
is limited and is completed during the registration process in February.
The 2016 K’Nex Design Challenge, hosted by the Westmoreland Intermediate
Unit for students in grades four through eight, required teams to design a building
at least one meter tall that could hold weight. The students also documented
their progress in a journal, created a blueprint, and prepared a presentation
addressing how their building was environmentally friendly. Two teams of four
students represented Hempfield Area School District in the county-wide
competition where sixteen teams competed.
Shane Johnson, Stephen Nickischer,
Caden Biondi, and Lucas Vallano,
students in Mrs. Natalie Bosley’s
fourth grade class at Maxwell
Elementary, represented Maxwell
Elementary.
The West Point
Elementary team consisting of Riley
Dunn, Grace Iwig, Mackenzie
Kubinec, and Zoey Hopkins,
students in Mrs. Jennifer Bell’s class,
went on to take third place in the
county competition. Congratulations
to both of our teams for representing
Hempfield Area well!
LEGO Grant Awarded to
Stanwood Kindergarten Teachers
Denise Johnson and Maria Shaffo, both kindergarten teachers at Stanwood
Elementary School, were granted $628 from the Westmoreland Chapter of
the Association of School Retirees (WCASR) to use for a LEGO project in
their classrooms. Mrs. Johnson has dreamed of building a LEGO wall to
enhance students' learning, and this grant will be the beginning. Kindergarten
teachers at Stanwood want their students to leave kindergarten with the
knowledge and skills to think for
themselves, gather evidence,
and be able to stand
up to a problem and
solve it. The LEGO
education solutions
purchased with
these grants will
be a wonderful
tool to help
do this!
Maxwell Elementary Students
West Point
Elementary
Students
Kindergarten Students
Design Leprechaun Traps
Students in Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten class
at Stanwood Elementary used many STEM
skills while designing leprechaun traps! No,
they did not catch the little guy, but there is
always next year! The students will continue
designing, brainstorming and most importantly,
continue to use their IMAGINATIONS
Tenth Annual Rotary of
Greensburg Spelling
Bee Ends in a Tie!
The Rotary Club of Greensburg hosts
an annual Spelling Bee for third grade
students in the Hempfield Area and
Greensburg Salem school districts,
and Aquinas Academy. Each classroom holds their own classroom bee,
with the winner representing their class
in the Spelling Bee. Thirty-one students participated in this year’s
Spelling Bee held on May 19, 2016, at Stanwood ElementarySchool. Nathan
King and Abigail Ross, both students of Stanwood Elementary, were the final
two contestants, and after going back and forth with several words, they were
deemed dual winners. The Rotary Club of Greensburg also supports the education of Hempfield Area School District students with the purchase of a dictionary
for each third grader.
Tablets in Education
Jed Kalp, Stanwood Technology
Teacher, received a grant from the
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
The Tablets in Education Grant
provided Stanwood students with
twenty Kindle Fire HD 8 Tablets to
motivate students to learn in an
atmosphere that is both fun and
educational.
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Elementary School
Third Grade Visits CWCTC
Cosmetology
Fort Allen Students Show Off Their Talents
Fort Allen Elementary School hosted their first ever talent show in May with
the theme, “Step Right Up!” In an effort to raise money for the Fort Allen
Fighters Relay for Life team. A small entry fee was charged, and a “Summer
Fun” basket created by the teachers was raffled off at the end of the evening.
Prior to the show, students brought in spare change to reach a goal of $250
set by their teachers. If they reached their goal, the teachers agreed to perform
at the end of the show, which is exactly what
happened! Some of the featured talents included
martial arts exercises, gymnastics, singing,
musical instruments, and dance. A number of
students also acted as stage crew to assist in
setting up for the event. Over $700 was raised
for the Relay for Life fight against cancer.
Students at the Central Westmoreland Career
& Technology Center (CWCTC) enrolled in the
cosmetology program were afforded the
opportunity to work on some real third grade
“models” from Stanwood Elementary. The
students visited the center and had their hair
shampooed and styled.
A Step Back in Time
West Point Elementary School's fourth and fifth grade students received a special
visit by author and storyteller, Robin Moore. The students were captivated as
they watched and used teamwork to assist in erecting a sixteen foot tipi, and
then used the dwelling as a storytelling space. In addition, they eagerly
participated as part of the storytelling process while Robin made comparisons
between the Native American way of life on the Western Plains and life among
the Lenape Native Americans of Pennsylvania. It was an enjoyable learning
experience for all involved.
Rebecca Ostrosky performs her dance routine
Rockin’ Readers Shine at West Point Elementary
Fourth and fifth grade students at West Point Elementary School were invited to
participate in the Rockin’ Reader Club which met every other Friday morning
before school. Led by Mrs. Ellen Krueger, the students read classic novels to
discuss with their teacher and other club members. The culminating activity was
the “Wax Museum” where teams of students dressed up as one of the characters
and depicted a scene from their favorite classic to the delight of classmates and
parents.
Energy Safe Kids
Fourth grade students at West
Hempfield Elementary participated in
a free program called Energy Safe
Kids presented through Columbia Gas
of Pennsylvania where they learned all
about natural gas safety.
Citizenship at West Point
The fifth grade winners of the coveted
Citizenship Award went to Hunter Ronald,
John Kissell, and Hunter Cernuska! All of
their teachers presented speeches on the
wonderful qualities that made these boys
the 2015-2016 recipients of West Point’s
pride!
WHE Students Volunteer
Fourth grade students in Mrs.
Campbell and Mrs. Hoge’s classes
volunteered their time to pack bags
to be given to cancer survivors at the
annual Relay for Life of Greensburg
held at Spartan Stadium in June.
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Girls’ Softball Team Wins
“Triple Crown!”
Section Champions--WPIAL Champions--PIAA State
Champions! 2016 proved to be their year. They worked hard,
played hard, and deserved everything they achieved. This
year’s girls’ softball team went undefeated, setting a school
record of twenty-five (25) victories. Pitcher Morgan Ryan
averaged fourteen strikeouts a game, and with a defense
behind her that she could depend on to field the balls that were
hit, made for a great team. When you meet the players and
talk to them, you know instantly that they are a team, united
together. They have each other’s backs and support each
other, which contributes to building a winning team. The last
time Head Coach, Bob Kalp, coached his team to a state
championship was seventeen years ago. The work ethic that
he instills in his players, the amount of time he puts into the
program, and the way he pushes them to do their very best, is
all part of creating a winning team. Congratulations to the girls’
softball team and their coaches, Bob Kalp, Richard Albright,
Jenna Keefer, Brittany Fenn, Matt Knizner, Ray Mello, John
Sherrow, and Stefanie Wiegand, , on a very deserving run to
become the 2016 state champions! We are all so proud of you.
HASD Athletic Website Revamped
During the 2015-2016 school year, the Hempfield Area School District enjoyed
many great individual and team sports performances – and provided a completely
redesigned Athletic Department website to highlight and communicate those
accomplishments. Now that all information is complete and current, township
residents are encouraged to visit http://www.hasdpa.net/athletics. The main page
of the website features a slideshow of action photos, quick links to athletic-related
websites, a calendar of daily events, and tweets posted by the Hempfield Area
Athletic Department (follow us on Twitter @HASDathletics). In addition, the
subpages include schedules, rosters, results (for varsity sports only), and a team
photo for every team and cheerleading group. Managed by Steve Miller, we are
extremely proud of this website and encourage everybody to visit it often to keep
up to date with the sports accomplishments at Hempfield Area.
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2015-2016 Sports Highlights
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Football
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• Qualified for first round playoff appearance
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• Luke Kemerer – Third Place States
• Vincent Distafanis – Eighth Place States
Girls’ Tennis
• Maura Sackett – Fourth Place Section Singles
• Maura Sackett/Annie Iezzi – Third Place WPIAL Section Doubles
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Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Volleyball
• Qualified for second round playoff appearance
• Gabrielle Holmberg, Christie Redinger – All Section First Team
• Kierstan Schade, Claire Staines – All Section Second Team
• Cami Ward – All Section Third Team
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Field Hockey
• Maura Loughran – 2015 WPIAL All Star Section One AAA Team and
Honorable Mention 2015 WPIAL All Star Overall Team
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Boys’ Soccer
• RJ Heaps, Nate Choby, Nate Burkhart – Section One AAA Finest 15
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Rifle – 2016 Section Champions; Second Place WPIALS; Second Place States
• Steve Semekoski – State Singles Second Place
• Wyatt Thomas – State Singles Third Place
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Girls’ Basketball
• Qualified for second round playoff appearance
• Qualified for PIAA Play-in Game
• Michelle Burns & Aubree Halusic – First Team All Conference
• Alexa Pastor – Second Team All Section
• Allison Podkul – Honorable Mention All Section
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Girls’ Lacrosse – Qualified for First Round WPIAL Playoff Appearance
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l Baseball – Section Champions; WPIAL Semi-Finalist;PIAA Quarter Finalist
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• Matt Tarabek – First Team All Westmoreland County; First Team All Section
Boys’ Basketball
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• Team High Twenty (20) 3-Pointers on January 29, 2016
• Mitch Golden – Second Team All Section
• Zach Queen - Honorable Mention All Section
• Zak Mesich – Team Record nine 3-Pointers
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Boys’ Bowling – Section Champs; First Place Regionals; Third Place States
• Billy Thomas – Individual First Place Regionals
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Track
• Girls – Section Champs; WPIAL Champs Fifth Year in a Row
• Boys – Section Champs
• Hayden Fox – WPIAL Champion Pole Vault; Fourth Place Javelin;
Named All-American in Javelin
• Rachel Hutchinson – WPIAL Champion Discus
• Dominick Marshall – WPIAL Third Place Shot Put & Discus; States
Third Place Shot Put
• Alex Murray – WPIAL Sixth Place Shot Put; Seventh Place Discus
• Ryan Zabrosky – WPIAL Sixth Place 400 Meter
• Maura Loughran – WPIAL Fourth Place Discus
• Bailey Traczynski – WPIAL Third Place Hurdles
• Gabrielle Holmberg – WPIAL Second Place Hurdles; Seventh Place
long Jump; Fourth Place Triple Jump
• Gina Cuneo – WPIAL Third Place High Jump
• Samantha Orie – WPIAL Second Place Shot Put; States Fifth Place Shot Put
• Molly DeBone – WPIAL Second Place Pole Vault; States Seventh
Place Pole Vault
• Hayden Fox – States Third Place Pole Vault; Fourth Place Javelin
• Rianna Miedel – WPIAL Third Place 200 Meter; States Fifth Place 200 Meter
• Girls’ 4x4 Relay – WPIAL Second Place
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Wrestling
Girls’ Bowling – Fourth Place Regionals; Second Place States
Boys’ Swimming – Section Champs (12-0); First Place County Meet;
Two County Meet Records; Five New Team Records; Ranked Eighth
Nationally for 2015-2016 Season
• All State Team – Zack Rulli; Cole Stinebiser; Adam Toth; Zane Wilson
Softball – Section Champions; Back to Back WPIAL Champions;
State Champions; Post Gazette Team of the Year
• Morgan Ryan – Post Gazette Player of the Year; Post Gazette Softball
All-Area Team; Westmoreland and Pittsburgh Tribune Review Softball
Player of the Year; PA High School Softball Association All-State First Team;
First Team All Section
• Madison Stoner – Post Gazette Softball All-Area Team; PA High School
Softball Association All-State First Team; First Team All Section
• Jenna Osikowicz – PA High School Softball Association All-State
First Team; First Team All Section
• Alexa Pastor – PA High School Softball Association All-State Honorable
Mention Team; First Team All Section
• Taylor Blevins - First Team All Section
• Taylor Hoffman - First Team All Section
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Community Partnerships
Relay for Life
Hempfield Teachers Care
Heavy rain and thunderstorms did not
hinder the excitement of this year’s Relay For
Life of Greensburg event which took place on
June 11 & 12, 2016, at Hempfield Area High
School. The carnival-themed event, moved
inside to the field house because of weather,
was a huge success with over 1,113 participants on forty-eight teams, raising
$186,895.71 to help finish the fight against cancer. Local communities, schools,
and businesses joined together as they walked laps, played games, and raised
funds for the American Cancer Society. During the 24-hour event , over one
hundred and fifty survivors were recognized from the local communities, and
more than 1,200 luminaria bags were lit to honor and remember loved ones with
cancer who fought back against the disease. For more information or to become
involved in next year’s event, visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/
pagreensburg, or call 724.834.9081. Relay for Life of Greensburg is looking
forward to “Wish Upon A Cure” on June 10-11, 2017.
Coordinated by the faculty in
each school building, staff
members contribute donations in an effort to raise
funds for local charities
and families in need. Some
of the schools have collected
as much as $4,000 in a year
and have made contributions to
charities such as The Blackburn
Center, Westmoreland County Food
Bank, Relay for Life of Greensburg
(American Cancer Society), Multiple
Myeloma Research Foundation, Jayme’s
Team, Jereme Dudzinski Foundation, Children’s
Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, memorial
funds, and their own families in need.
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Pre-K Counts Preschool
Keystone Star 4 Center
CCIS Accepted
Meals and snacks included
27 years in business with same owner!
Safe fenced in playground on property
with country views!
Caleb Remaley (Stanwood Elementary), Jacob Remaley (West Hempfield Middle),
and their mom, Dana Remaley, who works at West Hempfield Middle School,
donated 9”, 12”, and 10” of hair, respectively, for the Pantene Great Lengths Hair
Donation Program. All three are members of the West Hempfield Middle School
Sweatin for Survival Team. (Picture by Timeless Expressions).
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2015 -2016
YEAR IN REVIEW
March
n The High School pasta bridge team won first place with their bridge holding
a weight of 58.4 lbs
n March Arts activities were held in all schools
n Hempfield Area High School hosted the “Empty Bowl Event”
n National Read Across America Day was celebrated at the elementary schools
n Lunch Munchables were introduced to the elementary school lunch program
n The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit signed a three-year lease for rental of
the East Hempfield Elementary School
July-August
n Teachers and staff attended summer workshops to improve their technological
skills
n The Special Education Extended School Year Program was held in July
n The Induction Program for new faculty members began in August
n The “College in the Classroom” Agreement between Hempfield Area School District
and Westmoreland County Community College was approved
n Thirty high school students represented the first cohort of students to participate in
the high school STEM Program
n The Agreement between the Board of Education and the Hempfield Area
Education Association was approved
n The Hempfield Area Foundation Funds committee awarded grants for the
“Reading Recovery Imitative” and “Interactive eBooks” programs
April
n The musical, Les Misérables, was performed at Hempfield Area High School
with sell-out performances
n The first annual THON fundraiser was held at Hempfield Area High School
n The Boy Scout Food Drive was held in all buildings
n PSSA Exams were given to students in grades three through eight
n Aaron Riggleman completed his “Outdoor Classroom” Eagle Scout Project at
West Hempfield Middle School
n Parents of children receiving reading interventions were invited to attend a reading
book club, a series of three evening sessions in which children received books and
parents engaged in literacy activities with their children. Reading support teachers
at all elementary schools hosted these evening sessions.
n Maxwell and West Point Elementary student teams participated in the 2016 STEM
Design Challenge held at the WCCC Advanced Technology Center on April 6th.
n Incoming Kindergarten children and parents participated in the Raising Readers
Parent Literacy Book Club, which met over three weeks. Children received several
books to keep as a result of this collaboration between the school district and the
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
September
n New curriculum was introduced for Health K-12, World Language 6-12, and
Science K-5
n Chromebooks were distributed to all high school students
n Open houses were conducted for parents at all elementary, middle, and high school
buildings
n The annual Spartan Band Festival was held at Hempfield Area High School with
fifteen bands in attendance
October
n PSAT tests were given to all Grade 11 students during the school day
n High School students collected $1,800 at the home football games to donate
to charity
n Bailey White and Joel Trentin crowned homecoming queen & king for the class of
2016
n Representatives from Hempfield’s Project 18 class traveled to Harrisburg to receive
the Ruth Stas Award for Sustainability in Civic Education
n Following math committee meetings and analysis of the 2015 PSSA math scores,
fourth and fifth grade students transitioned to the 2013 edition of Math Expressions,
which is aligned to the PA Core Standards.
May
n Hempfield Area School District joined the Allegheny County Schools Health
Insurance Consortium
n An “early retirement incentive” was offered to all employees of the district
n One Hundred Eight (108) new members were inducted into the National Honor
Society
n The Middle School academic banquet was held for the top eight students in each
grade level
n The High School academic banquet was held for the top 10% of students in each
grade level
n Approximately 380 Hempfield Area residents attended the 18th annual Senior
Citizen’s Prom
n Middle School orientation was held for the incoming sixth grade class
n The tenth annual Third Grade Spelling Bee was held at Stanwood Elementary,
sponsored by the Rotary.
n Mrs. Jody Schmitt , Reading Specialist at Fort Allen Elementary, completed a
year-long training to become a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader.
n The United Way of Southwestern PA held a Leadership Celebration on May 11th
called Painting a Bright Future. Mrs. Rovedatti Jackson, principal of Fort Allen
Elementary, spoke at the event in celebration of the collaboration between the
United Way and the HASD in promoting transitioning of children into Kindergarten.
n The elementary schools hosted a Transition Night for incoming Kindergarten
children and their families.
November
n Veteran’s Day Assemblies were held in all schools
n Dominick Marshall, Alexa Pastor, Taylor Hoffman, Taylor Blevins, and Matt Tarabek
signed letters of intent for athletic scholarships
n Math Parent Nights were held at each of the elementary schools to introduce
parents to the newer edition of Math Expressions and resources to support children
in this transition.
December
n Chorus and Band Concerts where held in all buildings across the district
n Certificates of Election were presented and newly-elected school board
members were sworn into office: Dr. Paul Adams, Tommy Bishop, Michele Fischer,
Dr. Jeanne Smith, and Paul Ward
n The Hempfield Area Foundation Funds committee awarded grants for the
“Olweus Bully Prevention Team Booster” and “Hempfield Area High School
Community Art Exhibition Installation” programs
n High School students won first place in the Carnegie Science Center’s Chain
Reaction Contraption Contest
June
n Hempfield Area School District’s Annual School Picnic was held at Kennywood
Park on June 6.
n The third Annual Relay for Life of Greensburg was held at Spartan Stadium. A total
of $186,895.71 was raised to fund research in the fight against cancer
n The district adopted their final budget for the 2016-2017 school year
n Twenty-five staff members retired from the district
n Randall Sarnelli, Principal at West Hempfield Elementary School, retired after
thirty-four years in education, twenty of which were with Hempfield Area School
District; Christopher Brasco was named the new principal at West Hempfield
Elementary School
n Incoming Kindergarten children participated in a Kindergarten screening held at
each of the elementary schools. A committee of Kindergarten teachers met during
the school year to develop a new screening process for this purpose.
January
n David Johnston, Director of Pupil Services, retired. Jeffery Coover was promoted to
Director of Student Services and Darla Bryant was hired as Supervisor of Special
Education
n School Board members were recognized for their service during Board Appreciate
Month
n The “Food for Kids” Program was approved to be piloted at Fort Allen Elementary
School
February
n Officers from the US Army War College spoke at the high school
n Jump Rope for Heart events were held in the elementary schools
n Ninth grade orientation was held for the incoming ninth grade class parents
n The United States Navy Band performed at Hempfield Area High School
n Dr. Diane Briars, President of The National Council of Teacher of Mathematics,
facilitated the K-12 math committee meeting as the beginning of the curriculum
cycle review process.
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$1.50
$2.00
$2.00
Digital Distribution of Elementary Report Cards & Community Flyers
Elementary parents will notice a change in the number of papers students bring
home in their backpacks in the upcoming school year. Elementary report cards
will be made available in the same manner utilized in the secondary schools by
posting them in the Family Access portal in Skyward. A skylert will be sent out
when they are posted to remind parents/guardians to log in to view and/or print
their child’s report card. Parents who do not have access to the Internet will have
the option to receive a hard copy of the report card. The district is implementing
this practice to reduce costs associated with printing and mailing.
Special Education Services for Exceptional Children
HASD provides a free, appropriate public education to exceptional children. In
compliance with State and Federal laws, HASD will provide protected handicapped children without discrimination or cost to the student or family those
related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal
opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefit of the school program and
extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s
abilities. Complete details of this process can be found in the district student
handbooks or on our website at www.hasdpa.net and selecting Academic
Programs>Special Education.
The district receives numerous requests for the distribution of flyers from local
community organizations and businesses. Beginning with the 2016-2017 school
year, approved flyers will be made available on the school websites within the
Parents/Community section. A weekly email will be sent to families to inform them
of the flyers recently added to the website. Less school time will be utilized in distributing flyers, and printing fees for organizations and businesses will be reduced.
Attendance Matters - Why Does Going to School Matter So Much?
Every school day counts in a child's academic life...
A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. Education not only gives
people basic skills they will need for all aspects of life, but it exposes them to a range
of possibilities for their future. School helps students explore different ideas and activities, and helps them figure out what paths they want to take next. And, in a very practical and immediate way, school helps students attain a better quality of life. But it all
starts with being in school.
Confidentiality of Student Records
The privacy rights of parents, students, and student records are mandated by
Federal and State regulations as well as District policy. The complete explanation
of these rights, the student records involved, and the procedures for the access
and release of these records can be found in the district student handbooks or
on our website at www.hasdpa.net and selecting Our District>School Board>
Policies and selecting Policy #216.
Unfortunately, when students are absent or chronically tardy, achievement levels
suffer. Statistics show us that just being there definitely matters! If a
student is late ten minutes each day of school, he/she misses 1,800 minutes of
instructional time. That’s thirty hours of lost learning. There is no question that
missing thirty hours of instruction impacts a student’s academic performance.
ESSA and Right to Know
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that was signed into law in December,
2015, reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1956 (ESEA)
which includes Right to Know requests. These regulations allow you to learn more
about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. Parents and family members
may request the following information:
l whether a teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for
the grade level and subject he/she is teaching
l whether a teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through
which state qualifications were waived
l what undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate
certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration
Attendance Reminders:
For all absences the parent or guardian must submit to the school district a written
excuse on the district’s Parental/Guardian Excuse Form stating (the form can be
found on the district website under QUICKLINKS) or a handwritten note that includes:
• the date of the absence
• reason for the absence
• written signature of the parent/guardian.
l When a student is absent from school due to an illness and is seen by
his/her doctor, the student should obtain a written excuse from the doctor
which should be submitted by the student upon his/her return to school.
l An excuse must be submitted within three (3) days of a student's return to
school. (Ex: Absent Monday, return Tuesday. Excuse due no later than Thursday.)
l Failure to submit an excuse will result in the absence being classified as
unlawful or unexcused. Such absence will be coded as No Valid Excuse.
l
Parents and family members may request information on policies regarding
student participation in assessments and procedures for opting out. Information
on required assessments includes:
l subject matter tested
l purpose of the test
l source of the requirement (if applicable)
l amount of time it takes students to complete the test
l time and format of disseminating results
We encourage you to review the Attendance Section in the student parent handbook
prior to school year begins. This section will provide you with information
regarding absences, tardy’s, early dismissals, loss of privileges, as well as consequences
for excessive absences and attendance violations. Please contact us if you have any
questions or concerns in regards to your child’s attendance: Kathleen Harrison, LCSW
(Harrold Middle, West Hempfield Middle, and Hempfield Area Senior High School)(724) 850-2059 or Darci Markovic, LSW (West Point, Fort Allen, Maxwell, Stanwood,
West Hempfield Elementary, and Wendover Middle School) – (724) 850-5248.
If you would like to receive specific information about your child’s teacher, please
contact your school’s principal. For general information about ESSA, please contact Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education or
Dr. Mark A. Gross, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education.
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News from Hempfield Township
e Board of Supervisors is dedicated to supporting these essential volunteer
services. Each of these organizations require a wide array of skill-sets and interests,
from answering fire calls to fundraising and accounting. However, our community
will be at risk if residents do not take an active role in volunteering.
If either of these opportunities peeks your interest, please contact Bruce
Beitel, Assistant Township Manager/Public Safety Director, to learn how you can
get involved in helping to protect and serve Hempfield Township.
Continuing to serve,
Our routine is about to change and volunteers are needed.
Summer 2016 will soon be a memory, the kids will soon be back to school and the
autumn leaves will be arriving with their brilliant colors. e annual fall events are
also around the corner, Community Days at Hempfield Park will be held September
10-11. We can always count on a change of seasons but the Townships ability to
count on community volunteers to serve essential roles is also changing.
Community Volunteers are one asset category that isn’t incorporated into the annual
budget. Hempfield Township has historically been a community with an abundance
of volunteers; whether it be as recreation a league coach, Community Day volunteer
or with other area organizations. In order for our Township to continue with success,
volunteers will need to remain an important part of our foundation.
One of the most fulfilling volunteer opportunities offered in Hempfield, is with our
emergency services. e volunteer fire fighters and members of our emergency management staff have played an important role in the preservation of our Township
neighborhoods. However, too few of our young residents are volunteering to serve
in one of our twelve volunteer fire departments. is puts a strain on our dwindling
pool of veteran fire fighters to do more, and often times, with less. e Township
is dedicated to supporting our departments with equipment and training, but the
thing we need most are people willing to serve.
If front line firefighting isn’t for you, the Township also supports the Hempfield
Emergency Management Association (HEMA). is group, stemming from many
different professional back grounds, develops plans for a wide variety of emergency
situations. Should an emergency arise they would be activated to put that plan into
place and support their neighbors through the tragedy. Like with our volunteer fire
departments, the township is dedicated to providing the HEMA staff with quality
training and support.
R. Douglas Weimer
Tom Logan
John Silvis
Jerry Fagert
George Reese
Hempfield Municipal Building Closed
September 5, October 31, November 11, 24 & 25, December 25
If you’re interested in joining any township boards,
please send letters of interest to the Township Secretary at
Township of Hempfield
Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
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Hempfield Township Received $675,000
From Commonwealth Financing Authority
Reporting a
Streetlight Issue
(HEMPFIELD, PA) – After several meeting cancellations due to budget
negotiations the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) met on July 1st
to vote on nearly a year’s worth of applications, and Hempfield Township
was awarded two grants:
FAX Reporting
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.
A $460,000 Multi-modal transportation grant program;
Online Reporting
As well as a $215,000 from the Greenways and Trailways grant program.
Using a web enabled device, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to www.firstenergycorp.com.
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
provided in step #6. This message will include a notification
number that can be used to follow up if necessary.
This was the first time Hempfield Township has applied for CFA monies.
Township Manager Andrew Walz commented, “The multi-modal grant will
greatly help revamp our industrial park. The monies will go towards roadway
resurfacing within the Hempfield-Greensburg Industrial Park to better serve
the multitude of heavy truck traffic workers and residents. This grant will help
us to improve the safety for those pedestrians.” He finished, “And our
Greenways and Trailways grant will help fund our park project so that our
families and residents can have improved park sites and more amenities
and accessibility.”
Chairman of the Board Doug Weimer commented on finding new sources
of funding, “We take great pride in running the township as efficiently as
possible without having to raise taxes on our residents. The success of our
efforts to obtain this money will assist us with that goal.”
Director of Parks and Recreation Jason Winters
commented on being awarded the grant for the
parks, “This is further proof that our project is
seen as having merit.” He finished, “This brings
us closer to completing Phase 1 of our parks
project where we will be updating and
improving our ball fields, playground areas,
and pavilions. We hope to energize our local
business community to further support this
project so we can continue our positive momentum.”
Residential Burning Regulations
All outdoor burning or fires in areas of RESIDENTIAL dwellings
shall be:
n Limited to twigs and yard waste during the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on SATURDAYS.
n Controlled in a safe manner and has an ATTENDED WATER
SUPPLY OR EQUAL AT ALL TIMES.
n Occurring at least 50 feet from any structure and 30 feet from any
property line.
n GARBAGE, NEWSPAPERS or PAPER PRODUCTS, RUBBER,
TIRES, PAINT, ANIMAL WASTE, PLASTICS, DIAPERS,
TOXIC MATERIALS, or any other SOLID WASTE is PROHIBITED
from being burned AT ANY TIME.
n Outdoor fireplaces, grills, fire pits, and stone rings used
exclusively for recreational purposes and/or for food preparation
are exempt from these regulations provided the activity is
conducted not closer than 15 feet to any property line.
n LEAVES are PROHIBITED from being burned AT ANY TIME. Check
the fall leaf collection dates on page 14 of this newsletter.
n Burning of any type is prohibited on any paved portion of a street,
alley, or public grounds.
Fines: 1st Offense: Warning issued; Fire to be extinguished;
2nd Offense: Prosecution; Up to $1,000 fine
Hempfield Parks and Recreation has put together a plan of renovation. More
information about this plan can be found on their website
http://www.hempfieldtwp.com/parksfund/.
Snow Removal on Private
Roads and Driveways
PRIVATE
ROAD
The Township of Hempfield encourages all
of its residents who live on private roads or
shared private driveways to make plans for
salting and snow removal. If you are dependent upon deliveries,
particularly of fuel, please make sure that your fuel needs are taken
care of before the worst weather of winter occurs.
Township Leaf Collection Dates For 2016
October 8
October 15
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
December 10
Township Forms Available On-Line
All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the
Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on
“Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”.
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Contact the Township Manager
State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained by
PennDot and Westmoreland County
You may reach the Hempfield Township Manager, Andrew L. Walz by dialing
(724) 834-7232, extension 141, or by e-mail at awalz@hempfieldtwp.org.
The following roadways are not owned or maintained by
Hempfield Township:
COUNTY ROADS
Office Hours
Maintained by Westmoreland County Department
of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955
The hours of operation at the offices of the Hempfield Township
Supervisors’, their staff, Code Enforcement and Parks & Recreation
Departments are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road
Upcoming Supervisors’ Meetings
Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387
You are cordially invited to attend the public meetings of the Hempfield
Township Supervisors at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building.
Early in the meeting citizens are recognized and welcome to voice any
concerns or comments.
Agnew Road
Penn-High Park Road
Arona Road
Penn-Manor Road
Baughman Road
Radebaugh Road
Bennetts Dairy Road
Roseytown Road
Brinkerton Road
Route 30
Brown Avenue
Route 66
Carbon Road
Route 70
Donohoe Road
Route 119
Edna Road
Route 130
Evanstown-Herminie Road
Route 136
Georges Station
Route 819
Hahntown-Wendel Road
Route 993
Hannastown Road
Seanor Church Road
Lewis Avenue
Skidmore Road
Locust Valley Road
Slate Run Road
Luxor-Bovard Road
South Greengate Road
Madison-Herminie Road
Stone Church Road
Middletown Road
Swede Hill Road
Millersdale Road
Thomas School Road
North Greengate Road
Twin Lakes Park Road
Oakford Park Road
Waltz Mill Road
Old Route 119 (Hunker)
Wendel-Herminie Road
Pellis Road
Willow Crossing Road
Penn-Adamsburg Road
Yukon Road
Lowry Avenue
STATE ROADS
Public Work Sessions
Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meetings
Mondays at 7:00 P.M.
September 21
September 26
October 19
October 24
November 23
November 28
Combined meeting December 21
(Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change)
Contact the Public Works Department about
Township Maintained Roads for the following:
Doug Cisco
n Snow Removal
Public Works Director
n Potholes
John Storey Jr.
n Road Damages
Assistant Public Works Director
n Storm Damage
n Street Closing
n Storm Drain Concerns
n Water Runoff Concerns
n Street Signs, Stop Signs,
Speed Limit Signs, Etc.
Township Mailbox
replacement policy:
Although you may be a Hempfield Township resident, you may reside
on a roadway maintained by the state or Westmoreland County.
Therefore, Hempfield Township does not have any authority on these roads.
Starting during the first snow of
the season, the township will
no longer reimburse or replace
mailboxes damaged during the
course of routine snow removal.
Should you have concerns regarding state roads, you may also wish to contact
your state senators or representatives. The Westmoreland County
Commissioners may also be contacted for concerns on county roads.
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News from Hempfield Tax Collector
Keystone Collections
Hempfield Township Property Tax
Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield’s tax collector for business
privilege and local services taxes.
Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector for property taxes,
reminds all Hempfield Township Residents that the 2016 County and
Township taxes are due at the penalty amount through December
31st, 2016. You should have received your 2016 School tax
statement, which is due at the discount amount through
September 30th, 2016.
Keystone mailed out Hempfield’s 2015 Per Capita Tax Notice.
Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for
Hempfield individuals. Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure,
user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line.
Keystone’s website, www.keystonecollects.com, provides various
downloadable tax forms and an easy link to e-File. This system
completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a
personal and secure log-in.
Mr. Regola's office is 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1
located at:
Greensburg, PA 15601
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday,
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursdays; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Open Saturdays in March, April,
August & September
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices,
it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately,
delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice.
As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their taxes by mail or in
person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at
546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Of course, residents can always
contact customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from
8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
important change
Effective January 1st, 2015 all County, Township and School tax
statements will be mailed directly 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 procedure is due to recent
legislation signed by Governor Tom Corbett on October 22, 2014
(HB1590). If you did not receive your 2016 County and Township tax
statement or your 2016 School tax statement, please call our office
at 724-837-8437.
If you have a 911 address change and you had an escrow set up with
your mortgage company and you have not recently given the
Westmoreland County Tax Mapping your current address, you need
to contact them at 724-830-3415 so that the Court House has your
most current mailing address listed on your tax statements.
Earned Income Tax Collector
for Hempfield Township
TOLL FREE 866-701-7206
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.
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 contact the Code Enforcement Department.
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The 8U West Hempfield
All Star Baseball team
recently won first place in
the Trafford-Level Green
Tournament.
Pictured from left to right are:
ROW 1:
Grady Wheaton,
Ryan Smithley,
Hunter Nicholson,
Dom Carello, Brett Anthony,
Brady Buehner
ROW 2:
Luke Williams, Alex Frye,
Colton Gounder, Al Luffey,
Andrew Booth, Austin Taylor
ROW 3 (Coaches):
Ray Williams, Chris Buehner,
Tom Wheaton,
Head Coach Mark Booth,
Dave Anthony, Ron Smithley
update From Advanced Disposal
that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give
your name, address, phone number, and electronic item that we will be
collecting. You will 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
must be placed at curb by 4:00am the day of collection. All electronics
must be placed curbside. No electronic items will be collected in alleys.
Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes will take effect
regarding waste hauling and recycling in Hempfield Township.
WEEKLY RECYCLING
Recycling will now be collected weekly on the same day as your regular
collection.
LEAF COLLECTION
Leaf collection dates will be expanded to twelve (12) Saturdays per year.
For 2016 those dates will be:
• March 19th and 26th
• November 5th, 12th, and 19th
• April 2nd and 9th
• December 3rd and 10th
• October 8th, 15th, and 29th
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at your door from each
resident who requests this service. This service is NOT available for
commercial establishments. Items to be collected will include the following:
To schedule a collection of these items please call our Customer Care
Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative
that you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give
your name, address, phone number and type of Household Hazardous
Waste that you will be disposing of. Advanced Disposal will send to each
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.
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
directly at 1-800-437-1759 or by visiting www.advanceddisposal.com.
ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING
Electronic wastes will be collected at Door from each resident who
requests this service. This service is NOT available for commercial
establishments. Items to be collected will include the following:
• Computers
• Keyboards
• Stereo’s
• CD/DVD Players
• TV’s
• VCR’s
• Monitors
• Florescent light bulbs
• Electronic appliances
• Auto Batteries
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.
To schedule a pickup of the above items please call our Customer Care
Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative
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Join us FoR uPcominG BooK Discussions
All discussions are held at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Libary
September 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 27
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"1984"
Liane Moriarty
"The Husband's Secret"
George Orwell
"Brave New World"
Aldous Huxley
November 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"Go Set A Watchman"
Harper Lee
September 27
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"Only Time Will Tell"
Jeffrey Archer
November 30
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"Freedom"
Jonathan Franzen
ADuLt PRoGRAms
October 6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All discussions are held at the
Greensburg Hempfield Area Libary
"Rosemary,
The Hidden Kennedy"
Kate Clifford Larson
September 17 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Computer Class - Windows 10 October 1 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Computer Class - Smartphones
November 5 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Computer Class - Tablets and Ipads
September 24 2:00 pm
"Love Beyond Measure; Memoirs of a Korean War Bride"
Katie Schell, daughter of Ock Soon Lee, the survivor of the Korean War
October 1 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Movie in the Afternoon at the Library
Join us for presentation "Italian Americans", a history of the Italian
immigrants part 2. The film highlight the dreams and struggles for
those new arrivals entering and living in their new land.
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Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
Art Exhibition
by Pamela Cooper
at the library beginning
October 6 through November 22
Interested in learning
the basics of
how eBooks work?
E BOOK WORKSHOPS
at Greensburg:
September 10 at 10:00 am
September 20 at 6:00 pm
October 8 at 10:00 am
October 19 at 6:00 pm
November 16 at 6:00 pm
December 10 at 10:00 am
December 21 at 6:00 pm
E BOOK WORKSHOPS
at Youngwood
August 25 at 6:00 pm
E BOOK Workshop at
Hempfield Township
Municipal Building
science BooK
cLuB
The Greensburg Hempfield
Area Library will be
introducing a Science
Book Discussion Group in
October. The discussions
will be facilitated by a
retiree from an Alcoa
research center. The first book to be discussed
will be "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of
Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. A copy
of the book will be provided for each participant
about 3 to 4 weeks prior to the date of discussion. Please contact the Greensburg Hempfield
Area Library for details and registration.
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Ballet FUNdamentals
n Appropriate for boys and girls
of all ages
n Read the story of Peter Pan the ballet
n Meet a Ballerina
n Learn about ballet costumes and shoes
n Tryout some ballet movements yourself
n November 19 at 11:30 a.m.
Westmoreland Cleanways
and Recycling
128 Innovative Lane, Suite 2000 • Latrobe PA 15650
www.westmorelandcleanways.org • info@westmorelandcleanways.org
If you have questions please email
info@westmorelandcleanways.org or call 724-879-4020
As of January 2016, Hempfield residents have curbside collection of electronics
and household hazardous waste through Advanced Disposal (call Advanced Disposal at 1-800-437-1759 to schedule a
pick-up). In addition to this service, keep in mind our Recycling Center remains available to serve you.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Cost: A disposal fee will be charged to all participants, on a per-pound
basis, payable at the event (cash, checks, debit/credit cards).
Cost will be:
l $.75/pound for general public
l $.65/pound for Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling members
(existing members only; memberships will not be sold on day of
collection)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can only be
accepted on special collection days as Recycling Center
employees are not legally permitted to handle HHW at
any time. As such we are partnering with ECS&R to conduct HHW events
at our Recycling Center. If you are familiar with our HHW collections, this
new Program will run a bit differently than those previously held.
Household Chemicals include oil based/latex paint, deck stains, flammable liquids, drain cleaners, pool chemicals, fertilizers, antifreeze/automotive fluids, putties, adhesives, glues, wood/metal finishing products,
water sealers, household cleaning agents, herbicides/pesticides. For
questions about acceptable material, ask ESC&R when registering.
Saturday November 19th from 9am-1pm at the Recycling Center
Event Registration: Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be accepted.
To register call ECS&R at (866) 815-0016, or visit http://www.ecsr.net/
services/household-hazardous-waste/. Each registrant will be assigned a
time to minimize lines and waiting
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Educational Presentations:
MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling offers free educational
programs for classrooms, youth groups, and adult groups.
Presentations focus on recycling, waste reduction, and conservation.
Visit our website for a complete list of presentation topics or contact
Natalie for more information.
Addresses the environmental and public health concerns of medication
disposal and safety concerns of drug abuse.
The following Westmoreland County Police Departments have installed
collection boxes available during regular business hours:
City of Greensburg PD..............................724-838-4324
Irwin PD ....................................................724-864-3103
City of Latrobe PD ....................................724-537-5526
Mt. Pleasant Borough PD .........................724-547-7210
Penn Township PD ...................................724-863-1119
Wmd. County Park Police.........................724-830-3469
Christmas Tree-cycling
When deciding what type of Christmas tree to
purchase this year, keep in mind the artificial
verse live Christmas tree debate. During
manufacturing, artificial trees consume energy
and natural resources. These resources can
not be recovered as the trees are not
recyclable in any way and must be disposed
of with garbage. On the other hand, live trees
add oxygen to the air, control erosion, and provide wildlife habitat while
growing. The benefits continue after the Christmas season as the
Hempfield Township Public Works Department will chip the live trees for
mulch to enhance the beauty of Hempfield Park.
Accepted Medications include:
• Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Prescription patches
• Ointments and creams
• Vitamins
• Samples
• Pet medications.
Items NOT Accepted
Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles*
Live Undecorated Christmas trees can be dropped off at:
l Hempfield Park, just off Route 66 north of Greensburg (look for
signs to the drop-off site).
l December 28, 2016 through January 15, 2017.
l Do not leave the tree in bags or wrappings and be sure that all
lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree.
Preparing items for disposal at a Take-Back Box location
Need to be in a sealed container such as the original bottle or a zip-lock
bag. They may not be
disposed of loosely.
Liquid pharmaceuticals
should remain in the
original container.
Other convenient drop-off locations are also available throughout
Westmoreland County. Give us a call or check out our website at
www.westmorelandcleanways.org for a complete list of locations and
dates.
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Volunteer Fire Departments
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company
495 Edna Road, PO Box 92 • Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611
EMERGENCIES – Dial 911
Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250
www.adamsburgpafire.org
Bovard Volunteer Fire Department
2 Washington Street • Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619
Carbon Volunteer Fire Department
421 Juniper Street • Greensburg, PA 15601
www.carbonfire.org Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department
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 and High Park cover the west end of Hempfield Township.
Throughout history, Volunteer Fire Departments, especially in Pennsylvania,
have been on the receiving end of lowered membership and lowered income
associated with it, as well as ever increasing costs and requests for Fire and
Rescue services. To continue to provide the high level of service our
communities expect and support, our Fire Departments have started the
process of combining into one department. It is not often that emergency
services can get ahead of the curve when it comes to firefighters and funding.
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
the same or better service level we provide now, long into the future. This
combined with Hempfield Township recognizing the need for and addressing
support for the fire service, will help put us head of that curve. As we continue
on this journey, please be on the lookout for status updates and additional
information.
PO Box 477 • Greensburg, PA 15601
Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department
1966 Broadway Avenue • Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company
Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1
2528 Newark Street • PO Box 162 • Grapeville, PA 15634
North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department
1284 Business Route 66
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 171, 100 Front Street • Hannastown, PA 15635
West Point Volunteer Fire Department
100 Volunteer Drive
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
www.westpointfiredept.com
Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department
Thornton Avenue • Greensburg, PA 15601
FAX: 724-837-7344
www.hempfield2fire.org
21st Annual
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High Park Volunteer Fire Department
400 Baughman Avenue • Jeannette, PA 15644
www.highparkvfd.org
Luxor Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Prevention Day
455 Bovard Luxor Road • Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662
Tuesday, October 11th, 2016
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm n Westmoreland Mall
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HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
NON PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #88
GREENSBURG, PA

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