HEADLINING - Hempfield Township

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HEADLINING
Winter 2015
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
In This Issue
ThankYou
to all members of the
Hempfield Township
community who
participated in our recent community events.
Each of the events were very successful
and could not have been done without the
support from our great community.
16TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAYS –
SEPTEMBER 6 & 7, 2014
Thank you to the everyone who attended this annual
community event. Also, thank you to all of the
sponsors, vendors, crafters, performers, and
everyone who made this weekend special.
Message from
Dr. Barbara J. Marin,
Superintendent
Hempfield Area Launches
Cyber Academy
West Hempfield Middle
amd Elementary Schools
Sweep Five of Top Ten
Places in Math Contest
Message From The
Board Of Supervisors
Snow Removal Season
Baltzer Meyer
Historical Society
Greensburg-Hempfield
Area Library
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A sincere thank you is in store for Doug Fordyce,
Hannastown Fire Chief and the entire Hempfield Township
Fire Chiefs Association for the planning and execution of
this great event for our community and surrounding
communities. Without the participation of our Hempfield
Township Fire Departments and surrounding departments,
this event would not be able to be an educational and fun
evening for those who attend.
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Table of Contents
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation ..................................3
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ........................................4
Registration ................................................................................5
Discounted Tickets ....................................................................5
Aquatic Programs........................................................................6
Preschool Programs....................................................................7
Youth & Teen Programs ..............................................................8
Adult & Senior Programs ............................................................9
Community Connection Programs ..............................................9
Trips & Excursions ....................................................................10
Fitness & Wellness Programs ..................................................10
Hempfield Recreation Sports ....................................................11
Hempfield Recreation Special Events ......................................11
Hempfield Area School District
Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintedent ................12
Members Of The Board of School Directors..............................12
Hempfield Area Launches Cyber Academy ..............................13
Department of Special Education Expands
Reading Curriculum ..................................................................13
Retired Hempfield Teachers Launch
a Free Health Care Clinic ..........................................................13
Lisa Maloney Named School Counselor of the Year ................13
Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center ................14
Veterans’ Day Assemblies Across the District ..........................14
High School ..............................................................................15
Middle School............................................................................18
Elementary Schools ..................................................................21
John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton
2014 - 2015
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Chairperson
R. Douglas Weimer
724-834-7232 Ext 118
dougweimer@hempfieldtwp.org
Vice-Chairperson
Sherry Magretti Hamilton
724-834-7232 Ext 115
smhamilton@hempfieldtwp.org
Messages From The Board of Supervisors ..................................24
Township Prepares for Upcoming Winter Season ........................25
Directory of Services for Hempfield Township ..............................29
Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library..............................................30
Westmoreland Cleanways ............................................................32
Volunteer Fire Departments ..........................................................34
Treasurer
Tom Logan
724-834-7232 Ext 117
tlogan@hempfieldtwp.org
Assistant Treasurer
John Silvis
724-834-7232 Ext 114
jsilvis@hempfieldtwp.org
Assistant Secretary
Jerry Fagert
724-834-7232 Ext 116
jfagert@hempfieldtwp.org
Township Manager
Andrew Walz
724-834-7232 Ext 141
awalz@hempfieldtwp.org
Assistant Township Manager
Bruce Beitel
724-834-7232 Ext 127
bbeitel@hempfieldtwp.org
Director of Parks & Recreation
Jason Winters
724-834-7232 Ext 124
jwinters@hempfieldtwp.org
Township of Hempfield
Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park
1132 Woodward Drive n Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
724-834-7232 n FAX 724-834-5510
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Code Enforcement l Parks & Recreation
Public Safety l Public Works
Production by Apollo Design Group
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
2015 Hempfield Township Pavilion
& Field Rentals
facilities and parks rental requests for all
pavilions and fields at Hempfield Park
and Swede Hill Park are as follows:
• Pavilion Rentals:
Residents:
Monday, January 5, 2015
Non-Residents:
Monday, January 12, 2015
• Field Rentals:
For April – July:
Hempfield
Monday, March 16, 2015
Parks
& Recreation
For August – October:
Facility
Rental
Monday, July 20, 2015
(And Adults Too!)
www.hempfield
parksfund.com
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.
Guide
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 – Monday, January 5, 2015
Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 12, 2015
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex
Located at Hempfield Park – 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
We invite you to attend 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 and
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
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
• Closed: January 1, April 3 and April 5
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 10 for more details
about the programs
For more information or questions,
please contact us at 724-219-3963.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Easy ways to register
Resident Registration begins Monday, January 5 at 7:30 am
Non-resident Registration begins Monday, January 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.
Online
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.
RESIDENT
REGISTRATION BEGINS
NON-RESIDENT
REGISTRATION BEGINS
JANUARY 5, 2015
JANUARY 12, 2015
Registration begins for all Winter
programs and 2015 Pavilion Rentals
at 7:30 am online, at the Hempfield
Township Municipal Building, or
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex.
Non-residents include those
who live in the surrounding
communities (i.e., Adamsburg,
Greensburg, Hunker, Manor,
New Stanton, Youngwood)
DISCOUNTED
TICkETS
Pittsburgh Zoo & Seven Springs Resort
Mail-In
• 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.
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.
?
Questions
Call 724-836-7900 or visit
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Email: parks@hempfieldtwp.com
Stay Connected
Visit us on Facebook
for daily updates:
www.facebook.com/
hempfieldtwppr
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.
SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
seeks individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions. Below is a list
of the seasonal positions available. 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 (Summer Intern)
HTAC Facility Assistants (November – March)
Park Maintenance Assistants (April – October)
Summer Day Camp Coordinator (June – August)
Summer Day Camp Counselors (June – August)
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.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy:
If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, or for any other reason made by
the Parks & Recreation department, you will be contacted and issued a full
household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw
from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a
written request at least one week before the scheduled start of the program. If
granted, the participant may receive a 100 % credit to be used by any member
of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00
administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the
scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not
be given except for verified medical/hardship cases and may be prorated. If a
participant misses a class or practice on their own, no refunds will be issued.
There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund
policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures,
please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Junior lifeguard certification
The Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and
aquatic safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic
opportunities.
Age:
11-14
Instructor:
S Endeavors – Kariena Sever & Staff
Location:
Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool
Date:
Friday
January 30 – April 10
No Class: April 3
Times:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$100.00
Non-Resident Fee: $110.00
AQUATIC PROgraMS
Adult learn to Swim
Age:
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
15 & up
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$80.00
lifeguard certification
Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional
lifeguard? Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice,
you’ll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills.
Age: 15 & up
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$275.00
American red cross Swimming Program
Parent Orientation Meeting: Informational meeting with instructor to
answer questions and provide session information for all American Red
Cross Swimming Program.
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Date:
Thursday, January 29
Times:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Parent and Child: Parent or guardian must participate with child under
age 4. Pediatrician permission required for babies 0 – 6 months.
Preschool: For ages 4 – 5 who do not have previous instructional
experience.
Beginners Levels 1-3: For ages 6 & up who do not have previous
American Red Cross training.
Advanced Beginners Levels 4-6: For ages 6 -14 who have passed the
previous American Red Cross training.
Age:
6 months to 14 years old
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Sunday
February 1 – April 12
No Class: April 5
Times:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Beginners Level 1 – 3
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Advance Beginners 4 – 6
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Preschool
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Parent and Child
Parent and Child/Preschool:
Resident Fee:
$65.00
Beginners Levels 1 – 3/Advanced Beginners Levels 4 – 6:
Resident Fee:
$75.00
lifeguard recertification
Already a lifeguard? Complete your recertification through our program.
Age: 15 & up
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$140.00
Private lessons – All levels & Abilities
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
5 Lessons – $250.00
10 Lessons – $500.00
Non-Resident Fee: 5 Lessons – $260.00
10 Lessons – $510.00
Family Swim
Water Aerobics
Must be immediate family member and reside in the
same household.
Instructor:
Location:
Hempfield High School –
Swimming Pool
Date:
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Age: 18 & up
Instructor:
S Endeavors – Kariena Sever
& Staff
Location:
Hempfield High School –
Swimming Pool
Date:
Friday
No Class: April 3
Times:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$70.00
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS:
www.sendeavors.com
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Water Safety instructor
Fun For one
Age:
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
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:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Multipurpose Room
Ages 12 – 24 months
Date:
Monday
January 26 – March 16
Time:
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Or
Date:
Friday
Time:
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Or
Date:
Friday
Time:
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
16 participants per class
16 & up
Sunday
No Class: April 5
Times:
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$275.00
Already a WSI? Teach with us to keep current! Need current clearances and
must complete pre-training. Contact Kariena at www.sendeavors.com
Water Safety today
Learn safety practices in water environment, including home pools, beaches,
lakes, etc. This class covers everything needed to know whether hosting a pool
party or vacationing at the beach. Registration fee includes reference materials.
Instructor:
Location:
Supervisor Meeting Room
Date:
Friday, May 15
Times:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00 per family
Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 per family
Game Zone with coach connie
Fun, games, crafts, and more highlight this mix of spoprts activities to
engage kids and keep them active. Coach Connie’s high energy and
enthusiasm is sure to attract kids of all ages in this active program.
Parent/guardian participation is required.
Age
4–5
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Multipurpose Room
Date:
Wednesday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
16 participants
PRESCHOOL PROgraMS
Abc-123 Preschool Fun for everyone
Take advantage of this program designed to prepare your child for the
school setting with developmentally appropriate learning without the
presence of his/her parent. Please bring a bag lunch to each class.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Multipurpose Room
Date:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$110.00
Limit:
16 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:
Multipurpose Room
Date:
Tuesday
Or
Thursday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
Amazing Athletes
Amazing Athletes programs are specifically designed to enhance your
child’s learning experience through movement. At Amazing Athletes your
child will learn the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 9 different sports
while also building self-confidence, practicing teamwork and improving
their fine and gross- motor skills. Each class focuses on 2 different sports.
Sports include Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer,
golf, Lacrosse, and Tennis. Registration fee includes T- shirt.
Age:
3–6
Instructor:
Brittany Peglon, Amazing Athletes SWPA
Location:
Date:
Monday
Session 1: January 12 – March 2
Session 2: March 9 – May 4
No Class: April 6
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$100.00
Limit:
15 participants
3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs
See page 5 for details
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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
February 3 – March 10
Time:
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Develop coordination and discipline while learning the art of self-defense.
Age:
6 – 16
Instructor:
Master Tim Copper, TC Taekwondo Academy
Location:
Date:
Wednesday
March 4 – April 22
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
16 participants
terrific two’s & Three’s
StArS Winter Soccer Academy
This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music,
crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction.
Parent/Guardian participation required.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Multipurpose Room
Date:
Monday
Or
Wednesday
Time:
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
The winter academy is designed to continue the
development of the youth soccer player. The program is
a one-day a week training session, Tuesday evenings,
with focus on the technical component of the game
along with individual skill. Weekly topics will include
dribbling for possession, dribbling to beat opponents, passing and receiving,
shooting, and defending and many more. These topics are chosen as they allow
players to maximize time on ball, individually. All players should bring an
appropriate size ball along with the correct shoes and shin guards.
Age:
3 – 14
Instructor:
Rob Miele & STARS Soccer
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$100.00
*$10.00 off any additional children after the first is registered.
Limit:
16 participants
YOUTH & TEEN PROgraMS
Karate Kids
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:
Carbon Fire Hall
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
16 participants
teens Play it Safe – Fitness & Self-Defense For Girls
Don’t be a victim! We cover, stretching, karate, yoga, jujitsu, rape prevention,
meditation, self-defense/awareness, internal exercises, cardio and more!
Age:
14 & up
Instructor:
Kariena Sever, S Endeavors – Fitness and Safety Education
Location:
Nick Long’s Martial Art Center
424 Tremont Avenue, greensburg
Date:
Wednesday
Time:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
12 participants
SAT Strategy Prep Course - Winter 2015
volleyball basics
Hempfield Area High School Library
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:
Wednesday
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
20 participants
Jan. 26 • Jan. 28 • Jan. 29 • Feb. 2 • Feb. 4
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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May Lunch – yokoso Japanese Steakhouse and Shopping at the
Waterfront – Homestead, PA
Enjoy an entrée of boneless chicken and fresh salmon grilled in
teriyaki sauce or Hibachi Shrimp grilled with butter and lemon, or
perhaps a NY Strip Steak grilled to perfection. These are just
examples of the delicious entrees available, served with Japanese
green onion soup or house salad, hibachi vegetables and hibachi fried
rice. After lunch we will spend some time shopping at the Waterfront.
All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own.
Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, May 6
Time:
11:00 am
Returns at approximately 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
ADULT & SENIOR PROgraMS
Adult co-ed volleyball
Pick-up games for fun and exercise and are non-competitive.
Age:
18 & Up
Instructor:
Lynn Cutway
Location:
West Hempfield Middle School gymnasium
Date:
Monday
No Class: April 6
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
20 participants
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.
cornhole at the complex
Come join us for some social fun with Cornhole. Free to all that attend.
HTAC Membership Card required for entry. Please see page 4 for
membership details.
Age:
18 & Up
Location:
Date:
Monday
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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.
travel lunch bunch – Senior Program – 55+
budgeting for a better life
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.
Explore the importance of using a budget. Learn how to create a budget
and techniques for following and sticking to it to accomplish goals.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Supervisors Meeting Room
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
March Lunch – Caporella’s Ristorante – Uniontown, PA
Enjoy lunch in this family operated Italian restaurant. Choose from
homemade gnocchi with meatball or maybe eggplant parmigiano.
Try a grilled chicken salad or a baked capicola and provolone
sandwich. After lunch, we will stop for a short visit at the Dusty Attic
Antique & Vintage Shop. All attendees will order off the menu and
pay on their own. Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, March 11
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
April Lunch – Jerome Bettis’ Grille 36 – Pittsburgh
Jerome Bettis’ grille 36 has been voted
Pittsburgh’s best sports restaurant every
year since it opened. Enjoy a “Bus”
steak salad, maybe a Three Rivers
burger, Pomegranate salmon, or a
grilled chicken sandwich. The choice
is yours! Finish lunch as you and a
friend ---yes it’s enough for two...
enjoy one pound of towering carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own.
Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, April 8
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.
Supervisor Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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.
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Preventing an iD Theft crisis
Learn about identity theft, how it occurs, how to prevent it, and what to do
if you become a victim.
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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TRIPS & ExCURSIONS
FITNESS & WELLNESS PROgraMS
baltimore inner harbor
Adult co-ed basketball
Plan to join us for a visit to one of America’s oldest seaports and most
popular tourist destinations. Spend the afternoon enjoying fresh seafood
right out of the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the gallerias of unique shops,
museums, national landmarks, or take a boat ride on the harbor. We will
stop in Breezewood for a brief rest stop. Price includes transportation only.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Date:
Saturday, May 30
Time:
Bus departs at 7:30 am from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at approximately at 11:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$60.00
Deadline to Register:Friday, May 22, or until filled
Limit:
45 participants
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
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, 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
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
bloomfield burgh, bits, and bites Food tour
Welcome to Pittsburgh’s Cultural Food Tour! Spend a Saturday afternoon
exploring Bloomfield, also known as Pittsburgh’s Little Italy. We will start
at the groceria Italiana and carve a path through the streets sampling
pizza, pasta, biscotti, & other Italian delights. Be sure to wear comfortable
shoes, as this is a walking tour.
Age:
Date:
Saturday, April 25
Time:
Bus departs at 12:15 pm from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Resident Fee:
$49.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, April 17 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
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
No class: February 23 & March 23
Time:
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
25 participants
Moses – Sight and Sound Millennium Theater – lancaster, PA
The parting of the Red Sea, the Burning Bush, the Plagues, the Ten Commandments, the greatest Biblical epic of the Old Testament comes to life –
Moses! We will start the day with an early morning departure on a deluxe
motor coach with an on your own breakfast stop. Show begins at 2:45 pm.
Dinner at the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord/gift shop following the
show is included. Price includes transportation, show ticket, and dinner.
Age:
Date:
Saturday, March 21
Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Time:
Resident Fee:
$145.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, March 13, or until filled
Limit:
45 participants
Zumba by Dance Amor Fitness
Looking for a fun party atmosphere with a great workout? Come and try
our Zumba fitness classes. Move and groove to your favorite tunes with
easy to follow moves to get your heart pumping with this full body workout. Once you try our classes you won’t want to miss a single one! No contract required! No long term commitment! Pick the day and time that’s
convenient for you!
Age:
18 & up
Instructor:
Debbie Hedges & Dance Amor Fitness Staff
Location:
Date & Time:
Monday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee:
$6.00 per class or Blocks available for $25.00 for
5 classes or $50.00 for 10 classes
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers
See the Penguins in action at CONSOL Energy Center as they take on the
Florida Panthers! Sign up early as the seats are guaranteed to go quickly!
Price includes game ticket, Penguins baseball cap sponsored by CONSOL, and
bus transportation.
Age:
Date:
Sunday, February 22
Bus departs at 4:15 pm from parking lot behind Petsmart in
Time:
Hempfield Square Plaza and returns immediately following the game
Resident Fee:
$89.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 13 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
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HTAC Membership Card required. Cards are available at the Athletic
Complex and are free to residents and a one-time $10.00 fee for
non-residents. For more details, see page 4.
Age:
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
18 & up
Andrea, Dance Amor Fitness
Wednesday
Time:
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$38.00
WalkFit – beginner/Medium Fitness level
This 45 minute class consists of constant movement and can be done
without weights, or with light weights. WalkFit will increase your heart
rate, strengthen and tone your muscles and get you back on track for a
healthier lifestyle. You will burn more calories than you would walking on
a treadmill and have fun doing it! This class is great for beginner
exercisers, pregnant women, and older adults. Bring your own 1-3 lb.
weights if desired.
Hempfield Recreation Sports
hempfield recreation Spring Soccer
Westmoreland county Adult Women’s Softball league
The Hempfield Recreation In-house Soccer League is
intended for those boys and girls ages 4 – 11. It
provides the children the opportunity to learn soccer
and play at a recreation level.
Under 5 & 6: Residents: $35.00, Non Residents: $45.00
Under 8, 10 & 12: Residents: $55.00, Non-Residents: $65.00
Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games
and practices will be played at Hempfield Park or Swede Hill Park.
Deadline to register is Friday, March 13, 2015.
Practices will begin the week of March 24, 2015 for under 8, 10 & 12 age
group. games will be every Saturday morning starting Saturday, April 11,
2015 until Saturday, May 30, 2015 for all age groups.
Interested in playing adult women’s slow pitch softball? The Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation Alliance is sponsoring a women’s league
that is opened to residents of Westmoreland County. Registration is done
by player and a team can be requested. Practices will begin in May and a
15 game season will be played in June & July on Monday and Wednesday
evenings at 6:45 pm. Fee includes: uniform shirt, field usage, ASA
umpires and game balls. The season will end with a tournament.
Ages:
18 & Up
Location:
Hempfield Park & Swede Hill Park
Possible other locations depending on the
number of teams.
Date:
Monday & Wednesday
Practices – middle to late May
games – June & July
Time:
6:45 pm
Fee:
$75.00 per player
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 24
Volunteer coaches are an integral part of our program. If you are interested in
coaching, please complete a volunteer application during the registration
process. All volunteers must complete Act 34 clearances. Coaches meeting
will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
Parks & Recreation Special Events
Spring Indoor Flea Market
You never know what you may find! Buy or sell gently used, clothes, tools, household items, or
sporting goods. Something for everyone! Time to spring clean and turn your junk into someone
else’s treasure! Sale will be advertised in local newspaper, Facebook and Hempfield Township website.
This is an opportunity not to miss!
Location:
Date:
Saturday, May 16
Time:
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
To Buy:
Doors will open at 8:00 am.
There is no admission fee.
Register by April 25 or until space is full. Sellers begin
To Sell:
setting up at 6:00 am and clear space by 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00 fee includes 10 x 10 space
Non Resident Fee:
$25.00 fee includes 10 x 10 space
Price includes 1 8-foot table and 1 chair. Additional will be available day of event for rent.
11th Annual
Saturday,
March 28, 2015
Mother/Son &
Father/Daughter Dances
All will dine in elegance while enjoying a
sit down dinner, then dancing with fabulous
music by DJ Rockin John. Time passes too
quickly, so prepare to wear your fanciest
outfits and brightest smiles.
Sign-up early as space is limited. Both dances
are for ages 4 - 10. Dress is semi-formal and
a photographer will be on hand to take
pictures.
Date with Daddy Dance
(Father/Daughter)
Date: Friday,
April 10, 2015
Mother’s Day
Dance
(Mother/Son)
• 9:00 am
• Hempfield Park – Pavilion D
• Games, Egg Hunt, Prizes, and Appearance by the Easter Bunny
Free to all Township residents. Registration required
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Date: Friday, May 8, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Place: Lakeview - Route 30
Adult: Residents: $40.00,
Non-Residents: $50.00
Child:
Residents: $35.00,
Non-Residents: $45.00
Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent
The Pennsylvania Department of Education
we continue to strive to improve our curriculum and programs to insure that all
recently released the results of the School
students exhibit growth and reach their fullest potential.
Performance Profiles (SPP) scores. Our outYou may access the public SPP site by going to http://www.paschoolperfor
standing performance is a result of the hard
mance.org where you will be able to view the academic performance score for
work, effort, and dedication of our staff, students,
all public schools in the state. In addition to the scoring aspect of the site, the
administrators and the support provided by our
public can compare schools within their geographical area and across the state.
Board of School Directors. We are extremely
The
first quarter of the school year has been filled with a myriad of educational
proud of the achievement of all of our schools.
and
extra-curricular
activities. This issue of Headlining Hempfield provides highThe chart below provides a summary of the perlights
of
some
of
these
initiatives.
formance attained by each school. Although all
of our schools did extremely well, notable
I am pleased to announce that Hempfield is the recipient of two Safe Schools
recognition was achieved by:
Grants. A $40,000 grant will fund the hiring of Leonard Lander, a school police
officer, whose primary responsibility will be Hempfield Area High School.
l Maxwell Elementary School: #1 performing school in Westmoreland County
Mr. Lander, a twenty year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police, worked
and #4 out of 2,944 schools across the state
in the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Drug Law Enforcement Division and
l Hempfield Area High School: #1 performing high school in Westmoreland
Drug Interdiction Unit. In addition, Mr. John Schwartz, an eighteen-year veteran
County and #217 out of 2,944 schools across the state
of the Pennsylvania State Police, who was a supervisor in the Criminal Investil Stanwood Elementary School: #5 performing school in Westmoreland
gation Bureau, will serve as a consultant and provide input as we continue to
County and #248 out of 2,944 schools across the state
strengthen the security in all of our schools. The second grant, in the amount of
$25,000 will fund the purchase of security cameras that will be installed in all of
The 2013-2014 SPP is based upon many data points. The scores have been
our schools.
calculated based upon assessment data, including PSSA, PASA, and Keystone
Exam performance as well as the
It is hard to believe that the holiday
progress the schools have made in
season is already upon us. I hope to
closing the achievement gap in readsee you at one of the student perform>100 |
90-100 | s 80-89.9 | n 70-79.9 | t 60-69.9 |
<60
ing, mathematics, and science. State
ances in December. I wish all of you
assessment scores, college readiness
a wonderful holiday season filled with
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL PERFORMANCE PROFILE
tests, industry standards-based asopportunities to spend time enjoying
(SPP) Scores
sessments, and the degree of student
your family and friends. I also wish
School
Designation
SPP Score
growth over time are factored into the
you a happy and healthy new year.
scoring. Other identifiers of highPlease don’t hesitate to contact me if
Fort Allen Elementary
s
82.8
achieving schools that are factored
you have suggestions, questions, or
into the calculations include: graduaconcerns. You can reach me by email
Maxwell Elementary
99.5
tion, promotion and attendance rates
at marinb@hasdpa.net or by phone at
Stanwood Elementary
91.8
as well as evidence of offering
724-850-2231. As always, thank you
rigorous courses. Secondary schools
for your support of the Hempfield Area
West Hempfield Elementary
s
81.8
may also earn extra points beyond the
School District.
West Point Elementary
s
86.8
100 point scoring system for those
Sincerely,
students who have earned advanced
Harrold Middle School
s
85
Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D.
scores on the state, industry, and
Wendover Middle School
s
79.5
Advanced Placement exams.
The staff and administration will
continue to analyze the performance
of our students in all of our schools as
n
West Hempfield Middle School
Hempfield Area High School
79.5
92.4
Superintendent of Schools
Hempfield Area School
Board of Directors
Seated: Dr. Tammy Wolicki, Assistant Superintendent for
Elementary Education; Mrs. Diane Ciabattoni, Vice-President;
Dr. Barbara Marin, Superintendent; Mrs. Sonya Brajdic,
President; Dr. Jeanne Smith, Board Member; Ms. Pamela
Naggy, Board Secretary; Ms. Michele Fischer, Board Member
Standing: Mr. Joseph Lutz, Board Member; Mr. Wayne
Wismar, Business Manager; Mr. Michael Kusma, Board Member; Mr. Douglas Lawson, Board Member; Dr. Mark Gross,
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; Mr. Randy
Stoner, Board Member; Mr. Robert McDonald, Board Member;
Mr. Dennis Slyman, Board Solicitor
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Hempfield Area Launches Cyber Academy
The Hempfield Area School District proudly announces the
addition of online classes. The Hempfield Area Cyber
Academy (HACA) was established in the summer of 2014
and enrollment is growing quickly. Middle and high
school students now have an opportunity to enroll in
online courses which will count toward their Hempfield
diploma. Hempfield Area faculty facilitate the courses
and provide ongoing support, while students remain
as important members of our Hempfield family!
The mission of the Hempfield Area Cyber Academy
is to provide every student with an intellectually
stimulating educational experience. We offer
students an alternative learning environment based
upon their unique needs. Each student’s courses are
carefully selected to match their needs and post-
secondary options. The program utilizes a variety of web-based
learning tools within the standards-based courses. Students
have an opportunity to select from a wide variety of required
and elective courses in order to attain the credits
necessary to graduate from the Hempfield Area School
District.
The Hempfield Area School District plans to expand
HACA in the future, offering cyber-learning opportunities to all Hempfield students. The vision of the
district is to balance both online and traditional
learning opportunities in order to provide a high-quality
“blended” learning environment.
For more information regarding The Hempfield Area
Cyber Academy, please contact Amanda Augustine,
Cyber Academy Coordinator, at 724-850-2301.
Department of Special Education Expands
Reading Curriculum
Retired Hempfield Teachers Launch a Free
Health Care Clinic
The Hempfield Area School District Department of Special Education has
initiated several exciting changes to the reading curriculum for the 2014-2015
school year. During the spring of 2014, a Special Education reading committee
met several times to revise the reading program scope and sequence to
determine what changes could be made to ensure that special education
students were meeting specific benchmarks in the curriculum before transitioning
from elementary school to middle school, and middle school to high school. As
a result of these determinations, two additions were made to the existing reading
curriculum.
Dr. George Vollrath, retired administrator/teacher, along with his wife, Mrs. Kathy
Vollrath, retired teacher, opened a free healthcare clinic in Greensburg last
October. Majesty Care Clinic provides free health care to residents of
Westmoreland County ages 19-65 who do not have health coverage, and who
fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The clinic is totally free for
individuals who meet the criteria. Majesty Care Clinic provides primary and
chronic illness care. The clinic consists of sixty volunteers, thirty of whom are
physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants. Volunteers form a staff
of individuals who are committed to the highest quality of care for patients.
Elementary special education students will now have the opportunity to
participate in the Read Well 3 program. This extension of the current Read Well
Program focuses on Common Core Standards, and continues to address individual student needs in the areas of comprehension and decoding skills. Using
differentiated instruction, teachers are able to present concepts in small,
collaborative groups. An online component of the program, called Ticket-toRead, enables students to practice concepts both in class and independently.
Majesty Care Clinic is a non-profit organization which is funded through grants,
private donations, a yearly fundraiser, and other initiatives such as Amazon
Smile. All funds are 100% for patient care. If you would like to learn more
about Majesty Care Clinic, please visit www.majestycareclinic.org or call
724-691-0216. Majesty Care Clinic is also on Facebook where you can LIKE
and share with family and friends.
Students in middle and high school language arts classes will have the
opportunity to participate in Language! Live. This research-based curriculum is
specifically designed for readers who are reading two or more years below grade
level and gives students the opportunity to participate in personalized, adaptive
online learning with teacher-directed instruction.
Lisa Maloney Named
School Counselor of
the Year
The Hempfield Area School District
Counseling Department is proud to
announce that Mrs. Lisa Maloney, Professional School Counselor at West Hempfield
Elementary School, has been named
Pennsylvania School Counselor of the Year
by the Pennsylvania School Counseling
Association (PSCA). This recognition
honors professional school counselors who have made significant contributions
to their students, their programs, and the profession. Individual counselors are
recognized at three levels: elementary, middle/junior high, and high school. The
awards will be presented at the annual PSCA conference recognition dinner at
Seven Springs on December 5. This award also qualifies Mrs. Maloney as a
candidate for the American School Counselor of the Year Award which will be
announced in 2015. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Mrs. Maloney!
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Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Education in Pennsylvania involves general education as well as electives,
which are “for credit” program options including career and technical
education (CTE). To that end, many parents are aware that there are
approximately 500 school districts in the Commonwealth, but if asked how
many Career and Technology Centers (CTC’s) they may not be able to hazard
a guess.
twenty-three career and technical education programs offer industryrecognized certifications, free college credit through both statewide and local
articulation agreements, as well as the opportunity for business and industry
internships.
Parents and students who would like more information should plan to attend
our upcoming “Career Night” that is focused on students investigating their
career pathway interests prior to scheduling at Hempfield. Thursday,
February 12th presents the Service sector industries (Commercial Art,
Computer Information Science, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design,
Health Occupations, Protective Services, as well as Sports Therapy and
Exercise Science). The other programs were presented in Career Nights
earlier in the school year; however, for further information please visit our
website at www.cwctc@org, or contact our guidance office at (724) 925-3532:
Mr. Jay Elder @ ext. 1375 (jelder@cwctc.org) or Mr. Lon Hays @ ext. 1310
(lhayes@cwctc.org).
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) serves the
students and families of the Hempfield Area School District, as well as eight
other consortium member school districts. Our school has started the year
with renewed interest in many of our programs that has been spurred on by
an economic revitalization within technical career pathways. Some of the
interest is focused through new job opportunities being offered by companies
seeking viable energy resources in deep shale exploration in the Keystone
State, as well as a revival of manufacturing, construction, transportation, and
service industries. Additionally, new research studies have demonstrated that
students significantly benefit from CTE. Students gain valuable knowledge
and skills that prepare them as they move on to post-secondary pursuits after
graduation or directly into the job market, or into military service.
The Hempfield Area School District has closely collaborated with CWCTC to
have interested students in grades ten through twelve make program
selections based on their individual interest, as well as career pathway goals.
Ninth graders at Hempfield may contact their guidance counselor to see if they
are eligible for tenth grade CTC enrollment.
CWCTC serves as an important and valuable community resource of potential
employees for local business and industry. Central is viewed as a first option
for high school students and adult learners seeking a viable career path. Our
Veterans’ Day Assemblies Across the District
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In commemoration of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, assemblies and
receptions occurred across the district. It was extremely moving to witness the
reactions of the veterans as the students paid tribute to their heroes. Our
students expressed their gratitude and appreciation, and the veterans beamed
with pride as many of their children and grandchildren thanked them for their
service to our country. Thank you to everyone who put so much planning and
effort into making the Veteran’s Day activities so special.
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High School
Four Hempfield Area Students Sign
Letter of Intent
Work Permits
Each school district is responsible for issuing work permits to all minors
(individuals under 18 years of age) who reside in the district including those
who attend non-public schools, cyber charter schools, or are participating in
a home education program. Hempfield Area students can pick up the Application for Work Permit in the grade level or main office of the High School or
online at www.hasdpa.net>Our Schools>Hempfield Area High School>
Resources>School Forms. A physical is NOT required for Work Permits,
and the parent/guardian DOES NOT have to sign the application in person.
Completed applications are brought to the main office by the student and the
official Work Permit is issued (blue card). As proof of age, students must
present a copy of their birth certificate, driver’s license or permit,
baptismal certificate, or a valid passport.
We are proud to recognize four Hempfield Area School District seniors who have
received athletic scholarships as they continue their education at the college
level. Congratulations to Morgan DeFloria who will attend Shippensburg as a
member of the volleyball team, Maddie Holmberg who will attend Penn State
and compete in Track & Field , Sam Krivus who will attend the University of
Virginia as a member of the wrestling team, and Kason Harrell who will attend
Indiana Perdue Fort Wayne University (IPFW) and play on the basketball team.
Morgan has finished her season with the girls volleyball team; however, you can
still come out and see Sam and Kason in the winter and Maddie in the spring.
Congratulations again to these tremendous athletes.
Seated: Maddie Holmberg, Morgan DeFloria, Sam Krivus, Kason Harrell
Standing: Rob Holmberg, Diedre Holmberg, Tammy DeFloria, Joe DeFloria,
Jennifer Krivus, Dave Krivus, Terri Harrell, Louis Harrell
Rachel’s Challenge
Peer Mediation at the High School
Watch out, Hempfield! A Chain
Reaction of Kindness was started
on September 3, 2014, when
Rachel’s Challenge was presented to the high school students
and the community. In all, over
2,000 people heard about Rachel
Joy Scott and her message of the
power of simple kindness.
Rachel’s life was cut short when
she became the first victim at
Columbine. Her legacy of kindness has touched countless othStudents Hang Inspirational Words on
ers because she really lived by her the “Wall of Kindness” at Hempfield
belief that you “will never know Area High School
how far a little kindness can go.”
Students, teachers, and community members signed a banner as they pledged
to accept Rachel’s Challenge to practice kindness and compassion. The
presentation was sponsored by several high school clubs including United
Spartans, Student Government, Christians in Action, Gay Straight Alliance,
Spanish Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, National
Honor Society, and Spartan Army. These groups will help keep the chain
reaction going throughout our school district all year long. Over 120 high school
students attended a meeting of the United Spartans shortly after the presentation. The students of Hempfield are energetic, caring, excited, and eager to
help. They are bubbling over with enthusiasm and creative ideas for wonderful
activities at all Hempfield Area Schools, as well as throughout the community.
The Chain Reaction has started…let’s ALL keep it going, one act of kindness
at a time, and join United Spartans in accepting Rachel’s Challenge! For more
information, go to RachelsChallenge.org
Recently several juniors and sophomores at Hempfield Area High School were
trained in the peer mediation process by Mr. Vezendy, Mrs. Conte and Mrs.
Welty. They now join an existing team with a great record of resolving conflicts.
Peer mediation is an opportunity for two students with a dispute to sit face to
face, with a trained peer, and talk without interruption so that each side is heard.
The goal is to define the problem, create and evaluate solutions, and sign an
agreement which satisfies both disputants. The disputes can be issues regarding
rumors/gossips, minor property issues, bullying, name calling, verbal abuse,
and “he said-she said” arguments. Referrals to peer mediation can be made
through the students’ grade level principal, teachers, guidance counselors or
students. Pamphlets are available in the grade level, guidance, and home &
school visitor offices.
2014-2015 Peer
Mediation Team
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High School
Homecoming 2014
2014 Homecoming
Court: Front RowJanie Wilcox;
Second RowLeah Knizner,
Shelby Kimmick;
Third RowMegan Prenat,
Maddie Holmberg;
Fourth RowLexie Irwin;
Aleeah Sheedy
Science National Honor Society Inductions
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, Hempfield Area High School has
established a chapter of the Science National Honor Society. The first induction
ceremony was held on Thursday October 30, 2014, in which seventy-six
members were inducted.
The Science National
Honor Society was established to enhance the
learning of science
through guest speakers,
job shadowing/ internships, community service,
and off-campus experiences. Congratulations to
the new members.
Heavy rain on October 3, 2014,
did not dampen the Hempfield
student’s spirits for their annual
homecoming celebration. The
rain stopped as the parade was
about to begin, allowing the court
to sit in their cars with the convertible tops open! Approximately
twenty-five groups participated
with the crowd lined up on Route
136 to cheer them along. Janie
Wilcox was crowned queen of
the class of 2015 during the halftime ceremonies of the football
game. Homecoming weekend
continued on Saturday night with
the homecoming
dance where John
Domit was crowned
king! Congratulations
to all the students on
the court who represented their class well!
Seniors Recognized for Outstanding Academic
Performance
Hempfield Area High School is pleased to announce the following scholastically
talented seniors who were recognized in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship
Program. Of 1.5 million students taking the 2013 PSAT qualifying exam, semifinalists placed in the top 1% and commended students placed in the top 5%.
These semifinalists now have the opportunity to continue in the competition
next spring for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $33
million. Congratulations to these students on their accomplishments and
educational excellence, and best wishes as they continue their future pursuit
of academic success.
King and Queen,
John Domit and
Jamie Wilcox share
a dance
Semifinalists:
Jaimie Arthur
August Papas
Macy Wilson
Sarah Powell
Commended:
Megan Handy
Louden Richason
Hannah Loy
Bailey Smith
Evan Poska
Meaghen Stewart
Kevin Weldon
Front L to R:
Megan Handy,
Hannah Loy,
Jaimie Arthur,
August Papas,
Meaghan Stewart,
Bailey Smith
Back L to R:
Kevin Weldon,
Sarah Powell,
Evan Poska,
Louden Richason
Cheerleaders Walk for the Heart
Each year the varsity cheerleading squad participates
in the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Walk
held at the Kennametal Fitness Trail in Latrobe. We
are proud to announce that the squad raised $175.00
this year to donate to AHA. The girls also participate
by cheering and encouraging the other walkers as
they walk their three (3) laps. This is definitely
a worthwhile cause and we applaud them for their
community service.
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High School
School Leadership Conference
Student Council Officers, Aubree Halusic and Moira O’Shea represented
Hempfield Area School District at the Pennsylvania School Board Association
(PSBA) School Leadership Conference in October. The Student Delegate
Program is a unique statewide, hands-on, civics-based educational conference held annually in Harrisburg. The students learn about local governance
and experience first-hand the democratic process involved in operating a
school board meeting. The girls attended hot topic sessions on School Safety,
Bring your own Device, School Nutrition, and Bullying to see how other
schools across Pennsylvania are handling these issues. They also had the
opportunity to hear Tierney Cahill who ran for Congress on a challenge from
her students, and Nico Mele, a Harvard professor who spoke about the
upheaval in society being caused by the Internet. The PSBA program is for
students, created by students, and driven by the students themselves.
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Middle School
Middle School Bands Perform at the Festival
On Saturday September 13, 2014, eighth grade band students from Harrold,
Wendover, and West Hempfield Middle Schools took the field at Spartan
Stadium and played alongside the high school marching band in a performance
at the annual Hempfield High School Band Festival. This gave the students a
sampling of the marching band experience before they hit the field next year!
The high school marching band is under the direction of Brian Tychinski. Middle
School band directors are Elinor Kurtiak (Harrold), Dan Lindey (Wendover), and
Denny Doran (West Hempfield).
Wendover Middle School Students Cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Art Classes at Harrold
Mrs. Suzanne Blady’s eighth grade art students started their school year by
working on Self-E drawings. Self-E refers to the study of student self-expression,
self-exploration, and self-endorsement. Students had fun using digital cameras
to take a “selfie” which was printed on a color printer, and then drawn using a
grid on larger paper. Students could bring their drawings to life by using any art
media available. Several of the “selfies” were chosen to be displayed at the
Westmoreland Museum of American Art in November and December.
Harrold Middle School Band Students
West Hempfield Middle School 8th Graders
Experience Colonial Life
On October 10, 2014, the
West Hempfield Middle
School eighth grade social
studies department organized their annual class trip to
historic Hanna’s Town.
While on the field trip,
students participated in
colonial style dancing, made
apple cider, and watched
unique demonstrations from a blacksmith. The trip also gave students a chance
to experience colonial judicial procedures and listen to a Pennsylvania Woodland
Indian and colonial trapper and trader. It was a day where the students were
immersed in the colonial experience, but also could reflect on how it has
influenced our present day.
Black and Gold
Tailgate Dance
On Friday October 10, 2014, Harrold Band
members sponsored the annual “Black and
Gold Tailgate Dance” where students came
dressed to show support for their favorite
Pittsburgh sports teams. The concession
menu featured traditional Pittsburgh tailgating
food, the gym was open for sports games,
and music was provided by their own Harrold
teacher, Mrs. Danielle Ali. This event was
made possible with the help of many Harrold
band parents and band director, Mrs. Elinor
Kurtiak.
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Middle School
West Hempfield Middle and Elementary Schools Sweep Five of Top Ten Places
in Math Contest
Forty-nine Westmoreland County classrooms competed virtually in the annual Fall Sumdog Math Contest. 938 students participated in
the contest and are looking forward to the February contest to compete once again.
l Fifth grade students at West Hempfield Elementary in Mr. Bagiatis’s math class earned 1st place by a wide margin with an
average of 705 questions answered per student. They were rewarded with a premium full access subscription to all Sumdog
games and activities for the entire class.
l 2nd place was secured by Mrs. Hoge’s fourth grade math class, also at West Hempfield Elementary, with an average of
486 questions.
l West Hempfield Middle School was well represented in Mrs. Flock’s math classes who secured 5th, 10th, 16th,
and 18th place.
l Abby DiFlorio, a fifth grader at West Hempfield Elementary, answered the most questions correctly,
followed by John O’Connell of West Hempfield Middle at 2nd place.
l West Hempfield Middle School students Zachary Iezzi placed 6th, Zain Zahir took 8th, and
Tori Mauro finished in 10th place to round out the top ten.
Mummy Week
Wendover Middle School Rededication
Ceremony
Students in the Ancient World
History classes participated in
Mummy Week where they worked
on activities focusing on Ancient
Egypt. One of the activities had
them “mummify” hot dogs and
apples creating “Neferweenies”
and “HapsheMacintoshes.” Once
mummification was complete, in
roughly 40 days, they unveiled and
weighed the result noting the color,
size and weight to see if they were
actually able to achieve dehydration using the natron that was
made in class. A celebration of
food completed the activity as students enjoyed "Neferweenie"
Roast, hot dogs with sauerkraut,
and other feast offerings for lunch.
After two years of teaching and learning around dust, noise, and contractors,
Wendover Middle School was proud to show off their newly renovated school
to the public at their Rededication Ceremony held on Monday, October 27, 2014.
Students, teachers, parents, administrators, school board members, and many
former Wendover staff members gathered in the beautiful state-of-the-art auditorium to hear opening remarks from Principal, Deanna Mikesic. Other speakers
included Dr. Barbara Marin (Superintendent), Dr. Mark Gross (Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education), executives from The Foreman Group who
were the architect and construction managers for the project, as well as former
student council officers from the past three years. The current student council
officers presided over the presentation with performances from the Wendover
band and choirs. The evening concluded with tours through the building.
Students in Mrs. Sweeney’s World History
classes at West Hempfield Middle School
weigh their hot dog as part of their
experiment.
Wendover Student Council President, John Malinak, along with past and
present student council members, cuts the ribbon to mark the rededication of
Wendover Middle School.
To expand their unit on Ancient Egypt, Mrs. Anita Mash’s 7th grade World
History classes at Harrold Middle School mummified hot dogs. Students charted
observations and statistics using an experiment data log.
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Middle School
Harrold Raises Funds for a Greenhouse
Hempfield Teachers Present at the Children’s
Literature Conference
Green Teens, a student group at
Harrold Middle School sponsored by teachers Mrs. Tamara
Bojsen and Mrs. Sarah Hines,
operate the school store which
sells healthy snacks and school
supplies. Proceeds from the
store are going to be used to
purchase a greenhouse in the
spring of 2015. Green Teens
also run a recycling and
composting program in the
classrooms and school cafeteria, in addition to managing the
school garden.
Harrold Green Teens!
Lisa Socrates and Tanya Steeber, reading teachers at West Hempfield Middle
School, presented a breakout session at the 18th Annual University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg Children’s Literature Conference. Keynote speakers were author
and illustrator, John Rocco (Blackout, Wolf! Wolf!, and Moonpowder), and author
Steve Sheinkin (Bomb, The Notorious Benedict Arnold, and Lincoln’s Grave
Robbers). Mrs. Socrates and Mrs. Steeber presented a variety of novel projects
that focused on the common core standards that could be adapted to fit any
novel and any academic ability of students. Educators from across Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties were engaged in an hour long presentation and
took hands-on materials back to their home schools that could be used to enhance their curriculum.
The Great AR Reading Race
“Reading is the cornerstone of all learning,” believe Mrs. Sige and Mrs. Hays,
teachers at Harrold Middle School. Mrs. Sige, reading teacher, and Mrs. Hays,
school librarian, kicked off a new reading incentive program, “The Great AR
Reading Race,” designed to encourage students to read. They have a large
bulletin board in the foyer that displays and recognizes the progress of each top
achieving boy and girl in each grade level. Top performing readers will be
honored and rewarded each nine weeks.
The first nine week’s reading winners are: 1. Michael Jones (247.9 AR points,
8th), 2. Brianna Savage (203.8 AR points, 8th), 3. Madison Sano (175.6 AR
points, 7th), 4. Christopher Venzin (165.8 AR points, 7th), 5. Daisy Armstrong
(114.6 AR points, 6th), and 6. David Roman (75 AR points, 6th).
Mrs. Sige and Mrs. Hays are very proud of all of the readers and are looking
forward to announcing the reading winners for the next nine weeks. Ready, set,
read runners!!
Autistic Support Class Serves Senior
Citizens Lunch
Once a month, Miss Purkiss’ Autistic Support Classroom at Harrold Middle
School travels to New Stanton Methodist Church to serve 50-60 senior citizens
lunch. The students learn vocational tasks and job readiness skills by decorating
the church hall, setting the tables, and cleaning the entire hall once the event is
complete. They engage with the seniors to serve the guests drinks and desserts
while practicing their socialization skills. Prior to the luncheon, the students also
prepare enough dessert to feed the attending seniors and also the individuals
at a local nursing home.
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Elementary School
Maxwell Teachers Rally Together for Mrs. Bupp
The Brown Bag Club
On the first In-Service Day of the school year, teachers rallied around Mrs.
Gail Bupp, an elementary HEP Teacher, and dyed blue streaks in their hair
as a sign of solidarity for their colleague and friend who is currently battling
multiple myeloma. Maxwell Elementary has dedicated this year’s Relay for
Life team in her honor as they "Giddy Up for Bupp" and give cancer the boot.
Students in Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Vojnik’s first grade classrooms at Stanwood
Elementary teamed up to take part in an optional book club called The Brown
Bag Club. Students bought or borrowed their own copy of Don’t Let the
Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. Then, the students who chose to
participate, were given a brown bag filled with their new book and a themed
activity. The Brown Bag Club met in their classrooms during lunchtime and
enthusiastically did some fun-filled pigeon activities. The students are
anxiously awaiting the next Brown Bag Club, which will feature Alexander
and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Maxwell Elementary Focus on School Safety
Like many other school districts in Pennsylvania and across the nation, Hempfield Area School District has placed an emphasis on school safety. District
teachers and administrators have participated in several trainings with regional
emergency management agencies on ways to improve school safety. At the
PTO meeting on September 17, Mrs. Mancini, School Principal, and Lt. Shaw
from the Pennsylvania State Police, held a presentation for parents to provide
updated information to them on school safety. Parents want to know that when
they send their children to school, we are doing everything we can to keep them
safe. The presentation focused on what the district is doing to improve school
safety, what we have learned, areas that need improvement, what we have done
to improve school safety thus far, and plans for continual improvements in the
future. The parents appreciated the district’s efforts to provide a safer school
environment and welcomed the opportunity to dialogue with Mrs. Mancini and
Lt. Shaw.
Building Self-E(steem) Through Collaboration
As part of a special exhibit at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, fifth grade
students at Fort Allen Elementary created a
Self-E project. Focusing on Self-E(steem),
students first worked with Ms. Ryan,
Guidance Counselor, on a self-esteem building activity where students wrote positive
comments about themselves and others. The
students then used those positive comments
to create a word cloud with their technology
teacher, Mrs. Methven. As a culminating
project, the students created a collage Self-E
in art class with their art teacher, Ms. Sheetz,
that incorporated their “selfie” photograph and
their word clouds from technology class.
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
A new intervention program was selected for use with elementary children who
are experiencing difficulty learning early reading and writing skills. Leveled
Literacy Intervention (LLI) is a short-term, intensive, small-group intervention
designed to accelerate the children’s progress in order to bring their skills up
to grade level. Children are provided instruction daily in reading and writing
activities that focus on phonics, fluency, and comprehension. The reading
support teachers participated in professional development in relation to the implementation of this program and are using this knowledge to promote
successful readers and writers in our elementary schools.
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Elementary School
50th Day of School Celebration
West Point Elementary-iPad Grant Recipient!
Kindergarten students at Stanwood Elementary celebrated the 50th day of
school on November 4, 2014, by coming to school dressed up like the 50s! Do
they look 50 days smarter?!?!
Students in Mrs. Irons’ learning support classroom are excited to welcome
two new iPads as a result of a grant award from the Westmoreland
Intermediate Unit Foundation. Mrs. Irons wrote the grant last spring to
enhance the current reading/writing curriculum
with plans to use the iPads to increase
questioning techniques and encourage
students to go beyond the text with
technology. Thank you
WIU Foundation!
Students in Mrs. Johnson’s
Kindergarten class
Seton Hill University Wrestlers Guest
Read in Kindergarten
The Seton Hill University wrestling team is volunteering as guest
readers in Ms. Dettorre’s kindergarten class. Every Friday two members of
the team visit the classroom and read a book to the students. After reading,
the wrestlers lead a discussion with the students about the importance of
team work, respect, and responsibility in the classroom. The kindergarten
students enjoy the visits and look forward to new guest readers each week!
Thank you Seton Hill Wrestlers!
Code Enforcement Associates
Proudly providing Hempfield Township
with building inspection services
for the Uniform Construction Code.
West Hempfield Elementary Students are
Peacemakers
Fifth Grade Peer Mediators at West Hempfield
Elementary School have
been trained to help
students solve their own
problems! Peer Mediation
is a prescribed problemsolving method that
allows students to work
through a conflict with the
assistance of other students. Peer Mediation is available to all students in grades
three through five and is kept confidential. Peer mediators are trained by faculty
coordinator, Mrs. Maloney, and have been a part of West Hempfield Elementary’s Project Peace Program since 2002. This year’s mediators are Jennifer
Booth, Mya Benjamin, Rocco Chicklo, Nick Cameron, Riley Demorest, Abby
DiFlorio, Aiden Dunlap, Brooke Kosinski, Tori Mauro, Aislinn Rendulic, Jacob
Stawinski, and Xavier Wells.
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Elementary School
Mining American Artwork at Stanwood
Pumpkin Book Reports
Several Stanwood Elementary students, under the direction of art teacher,
Dr. Wendy Milne, recently helped to re-create a painting from the Westmoreland
Museum of American Art. The re-creation of “Mining America” was incorporated
into a putt-putt golf hole featured at the museum’s Family Day in November.
Community members were able to enjoy a round of golf while supporting the
museum’s education department.
The first graders at Stanwood Elementary were learning about characters in a
story. Students picked their favorite fiction book, wrote a short book report, then
transformed a pumpkin into their favorite character from their book. The first
grade hallway was lined with their pumpkins and all of the first graders paraded
past them to spark an interest for other books that they might want to read in
the future! The students have received many compliments on all of their hard
work and creativity!
T is for Teddy Bear
West Hempfield Elementary Holds Their
Annual Walk-a-Thon
Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten class at
Stanwood Elementary enjoyed a "T
is for Teddy Bear" picnic day with the
fourth graders! Students graphed
teddy grahams, made patterns out
of teddy bear gummies, and of
course, enjoyed eating them
too! Yum! What a fun way to reinforce our math learning skills across
the grade levels!
West Hempfield Elementary PTO celebrated its second annual walk-a-thon
fundraiser. Students in grades kindergarten through five participated in
“Seven Laps for Healthy Habits” to coordinate with the school’s Leader in
Me: Seven Habits for Happy Kids program. Students
raised money for
PTO programs and
school-wide events.
Trooper Steve Limani
and PTO volunteers
were on hand to
deliver medals to
students who
participated.
Firemen Visit Stanwood Elementary
Fort Allen Students Learn to “Give Back”
Students at Fort Allen in Mrs. Evancho’s class are “giving back” to their
community by making holiday
ornaments for the residents at
Hempfield Manor in Greensburg.
“We feel it is important for our students to think of others, not only on
the holidays, but throughout the
year. It is essential for students to
know that by “giving” you can
make someone’s day or entire
year!” said Mrs. Evancho.
Students at Stanwood Elementary enjoyed the Youngwood and New Stanton fire
departments visiting the school in October to teach them about fire safety.
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News from Hempfield Township
Messages From The Board Of Supervisors
BILL MCCABE
As 2014 winds down and we prepare to usher in 2015, we are proud to
announce that for the 25th consecutive year there will be no tax increase
from Hempfield Township. To put that in perspective, in 1990, the first
President Bush was in office, the USSR was still in existence, Cheers was
the number one show on TV, and Hold On, by Wilson Phillips, topped
the Billboardcharts.
ATTORNEY
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11 N Main St. • Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
724-836-0700
Property taxes that Hempfield residents pay each year go to support three
separate government entities; Hempfield Area School District, Westmoreland County and Hempfield Township. e total millage rate residents
paid in 2014 was 95.61 mills. A total of 71.62 mills was assessed by the
school district, 20.99 mills by the county, and only 3 by the township.
The Experience You Need
A house with an assessed value of $50,000 would have an average total
tax bill of $4,781. Of that total you pay $3,581 to the school district,
$1,050 to the county, and $150 to the township.
Traffic Reminder – Red Lights
The Department of Public Works reminds the traveling public of the
following:
With the average collection of only $150 from home owners per year, we
are able to maintain and salt 300 miles of roadway, numerous storm water
retention ponds, storm water pipes, operate our recreation programs, and
maintain our parks.
If you are not aware, every red light intersection has a painted stop
bar line on the ground, and usually a sign that states “Stop Here on
Red”, with an arrow pointing toward the ground.
This serves two (2) purposes:
R. Douglas Weimer
Sherry Magretti Hamilton
Jerry Fagert
1. If you stop on the painted line,
the intersection does not get
blocked for turning vehicles,
especially trucks.
Tom Logan
John Silvis
2. If you stop properly at the
painted stop bar, there are
traffic sensors in the roadway,
which activate the signals in
your lane. If you go past the
bar, or are too far from reaching
the bar, the red light traffic
sensors are not activated and
you will wait until other cars
stack up behind you.
Contact the Township Manager
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.
Hempfield Municipal Building Closed
Good Friday – April 3
Upcoming
Supervisors’ Meetings
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.
Reorganization Meeting
Monday at 7:00 pm
January 5
Most complaints the Township
receives regarding red lights not
working properly are caused
by the above issues.
Regular Meetings
Mondays at 7:00 pm
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
Public Work Sessions
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 22
Code Enforcement Information
For information regarding burning regulations, parking citations,
business occupancy permits, building permits, etc., please contact
the Code Enforcement Department at 724-834-7232, extension 240.
Note: Meeting Dates are
Subject to Change
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Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained by
PennDot and Westmoreland County
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly
all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type
of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can
range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding,
wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are
accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong
winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
The following roadways are not owned or maintained by
Hempfield Township:
COUNTY ROADS
Maintained by Westmoreland County Department
of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955
Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road
Lowry Avenue
STATE ROADS
Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387
Agnew Road
Arona Road
Baughman Road
Bennetts Dairy Road
Brinkerton Road
Brown Avenue
Carbon Road
Donohoe Road
Edna Road
Evanstown-Herminie Road
Georges Station
Hahntown-Wendel Road
Hannastown Road
Lewis Avenue
Locust Valley Road
Luxor-Bovard Road
Madison-Herminie Road
Middletown Road
Millersdale Road
North Greengate Road
Oakford Park Road
Old Route 119 (Hunker)
Pellis Road
Penn-Adamsburg Road
One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out
heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize
an entire region.
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the “Deceptive
Killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead,
people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from
prolonged exposure to cold. About 70% of winter deaths related to snow
and ice occur in automobiles. Travel by car in daylight, don’t travel alone,
keep others notified of your schedule and stay on main roads – avoid backroad short cuts. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it
strikes.
Prepare:
n Winterize your vehicle
n Insulate your home
n Maintain heating
equipment and chimneys
n Check your Emergency Supply Kit
Penn-High Park Road
Penn-Manor Road
Radebaugh Road
Roseytown Road
Route 30
Route 66
Route 70
Route 119
Route 130
Route 136
Route 819
Route 993
Seanor Church Road
Skidmore Road
Slate Run Road
South Greengate Road
Stone Church Road
Swede Hill Road
Thomas School Road
Twin Lakes Park Road
Waltz Mill Road
Wendel-Herminie Road
Willow Crossing Road
Yukon Road
Although you may be a Hempfield Township resident, you may reside on a
roadway maintained by the state or Westmoreland County. Therefore,
Hempfield Township does not have any authority on these roads.
Should you have concerns regarding state roads, you may also wish to
contact your state senators or representatives. The Westmoreland County
Commissioners may also be contacted for concerns on county roads.
For more information:
n Ready Hempfield: http://www.ReadyHempfield.org
n ReadyPA: http://164.156.186.33/potentialemergencies/winterstorms/
n Ready.gov: http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
n National Weather Service/NOAA: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/winter/
n Centers for Disease Control: http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/
disasters/winter
Contact the Public Works Department about
Township Maintained Roads for the following:
n Snow Removal n Storm Damage n Water Runoff Concerns
n Potholes
n Street Closing n Street Signs, Stop Signs,
Speed Limit Signs, Etc.
n Road Damages n Storm Drain
Concerns
Keep an eye on elderly neighbors
during the winter season
Public Works Department
Extension 110
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Snow Removal Season
The snow removal season will soon be upon us. The top priority of Hempfield Township is maintaining clear and safe roads throughout the Township
during the snow removal season. However, our Public Works Department personnel cannot perform this service successfully without your assistance.
Please take the time to review our tips for the snow season. Your cooperation and understanding will be greatly appreciated.
Motorist and Residential Tips During the Snow Season
The snow removal season will soon be upon us. The top priority of
Hempfield Township is maintaining clear and safe roads throughout the
Township during the snow removal season. However, our Public Works
Department personnel cannot perform this service successfully without
your assistance. Please take the time to review our tips for the snow
season. Your cooperation and understanding will be greatly appreciated.
n When following a salt truck, keep a safe distance, expect trucks to
make sudden stops or turns while in the snow removal operation.
n The priority of which streets are plowed and salted are based on main
emergency vehicle routes, main arteries, school bus routes, etc.
n If a storm is anticipated, remove vehicles from the roadside shoulders.
This allows plows to clear the area the first time through, making return
trips unnecessary. Vehicles parked on the streets during snow
removal, when they have a driveway available, could be ticketed under
Section 63-5 of the Township Code which states, “No motor vehicle
shall be parked on any public or private roadway in such a manner as
to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic lawfully using public or
private roadway or in such a way to interfere with the necessary public
services”. This INCLUDES SNOW REMOVAL.
Motorist and Residential Tips During the Snow Season
n Do not drive unnecessarily in a storm, especially during severe
snowstorms and freezing rains.
n Avoid calling municipal offices during a storm except in an emergency.
Personnel are extremely busy dealing with storm conditions. It is best
to keep telephone lines clear for emergencies.
n If possible, wait until the road has been plowed before cleaning out the
end of your driveway. There is no practical way to plow the road
without depositing snow into your driveway. DO NOT throw snow
back onto roadway.
n Roadway Encroachment, Obstruction, or Interference is
prohibited under Article B, 2, Section 63-5 of the Hempfield
Township Code. Basketball hoops or vehicles encroaching on
the roadway during snow removal season will be cited.
No basketball hoop, motor vehicle, whether or not registered, shall be
parked or kept stored on any property, public or private roadway in
such a manner as to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
lawfully using public or private roadway or in such way to interfere with
necessary public services INCLUDING EMERGENCY SERVICES
AND SNOW REMOVAL. Penalties include a fine of $50.
n Help reduce the possibility of a broken mailbox post. Plow operators
are urged to take precautions to avoid hitting mailbox posts.
Experience has shown that reduced visibility during a storm makes it
difficult for a driver to see a post in time to avoid striking it or pushing it
over with plowed snow. Any installation within the right-of-way,
including a mailbox, is placed there at the owner’s risk. Therefore,
owners are encouraged to install mailboxes at the maximum usable
distance from the edge of the roadway. Posts should also be checked
for deterioration to reduce the possibility that the weight of the plowed
snow may simply break the post. The Township does not reimburse
or replace mailboxes damaged during the course of routine snow
removal.
n Do not shovel snow into the road or have your driveway plowed into
the road. This can cause a serious traffic hazard. If possible, it is
best to place snow on the side of your driveway opposite the
direction the plow is traveling. By implementing this technique, the
plow will carry snow away from your driveway rather than back into
it. Ordinance No. 83-50 permits code officers to fine people up to
$50 who place snow onto a Township road which creates a safety
hazard.
n Be sure your car is properly equipped for winter driving (snow or
multi-season tires, good wiper blades, etc.).
n Under the Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Code snow mobiles
are not permitted to operate on public roadways.
Snow Removal
on Private Roads
and Driveways
Township Mailbox replacement
policy to change:
PRIVATE
ROAD
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.
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.
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Township Prepares
for Up-Coming
Winter Season
Pre-Treating -- Pre-treating roadways is a strategy used in anticipation
of a winter storm. Salt brine will begin working as soon as the first snow
flake falls and will delay the accumulation of snow and ice on the
pavement.
As the Township prepares for the
up-coming winter season, residents
will notice some new equipment and techniques to battle old man winter:
The Township will be using new techniques as a pro-active, anti-icing
program. Anti-icing is a simple process of using salt brine (rock salt
dissolved in water) to control snow and ice on the roads.
Pre-Wetting -- Once the snow storm is in progress, salt brine is directly
sprayed onto the rock salt, as it is being applied by the salt spreader.
This accelerates the melting of snow and ice, and helps the salt stay on
the road instead of bouncing off the roadway.
The benefits of this equipment is:
n Materials readily adhere to the roadway, instead of bouncing off
the roadway;
n Materials begin dissolving the snow faster;
n Quicker melting process of snow, which means better service
to the public.
Residents will notice:
n Anti-icing materials will be sprayed onto the road before a snow
storm (known as pre-treating);
n Anti-icing materials will be sprayed onto the salt as it is being
applied to the road (known as pre-wetting);
Keystone Collections
Hempfield Township Property Tax
Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield’s tax collector for business
privilege and local services taxes.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.
Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector for property taxes, reminds
all Township residents that the penalty period to pay your 2014 County,
Township and School property tax ends December 31st, 2014.
Mr. Regola’s office is located at 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1, Greensburg, PA
15601.
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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.
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.
Open Saturdays in March, April, August & September - 9 a.m. to Noon
The Hempfield Township Tax Collector may be reached at 724-837-8437
or by e-mail at jim@hempfieldtax.us.
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 am to 4 pm
Earned Income
Tax Collector for
Hempfield Township
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 do not receive your 2015
County and Township tax statement the first week of March, please call our
office at 724-837-8437.
If you had a 911 address change and you had an escrow set up with 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.
TOLL FREE 866-701-7206
ADVANCED DISPOSAL
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.
Holiday Schedule
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - There is no trash collection on Christmas
Day, and New Year's Day, Pick up will be delayed one day if the above
official holiday is on a Monday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a
Saturday or Sunday, there is no change in service day for that week.
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
2015 Garbage Invoices
Quarterly charge for refuse service will be increasing from $39.15
to $40.14. This is a monthly rate change from $13.05 to $13.38.
You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax
Administrator. Their website is www.hab-inc.com.
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Baltzer Meyer Historical Society
Baltzer Meyer Historical Society, (BMHS) is a non-profit organization
established in 1995.
The main level of the center stores our growing archives from the past.
A project started last year to catalog the society’s entire archives and
collections. Future plans include digitalizing the collection which will be an
ongoing undertaking.
Our purpose is the study, preservation and sharing of the records of the
settlements of Westmoreland County. Our interest is about the lives and
families of those who have made Westmoreland County their home. We
are dedicated to preserving the local history and educating others about
this part of the country.
Up Coming Meetings
MARCH 15 - GATLING GUN
by NORM HOWARD and
JIM SNYDER
Norm demonstrates his hand
crafted version of the Gatling
Gun and Jim gives us a brief
history of this famous weapon.
We are in possession of two buildings,
both having great historical value;
Harrolds #8, is a one-room schoolhouse,
built in 1881 and the Old Zion Lutheran
Church, built in 1884. We have been
renovating the schoolhouse since 1996.
The Old Zion Church has become our
headquarters.
APRIL 19 - "SAILOR REMEMBERS THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC”
by BOB MAYNES
From his diary and his memory Bob shares his experiences in the
Pacific Theatre during the latter stages of World War II.
BMHS provides the following services to the community:
School classes at the schoolhouse. During April and May, the third-grade
classes in the school district's six elementary schools will spend a full-day
at the schoolhouse. Students are taught in the 1880’s style of schooling.
This program is in its seventh year. In addition, the schoolhouse has been
host to two wedding ceremonies.
MAY 17 - GOOD INTENTIONS….GONE TERRIBLY WRONG
by ROB and LYDIA MYERS
In many cemeteries there are number of headstones that have been
irreparably damaged by people with the greatest of intentions, who
were simply trying to help.
The Paul Ruff Library conducts, free to members, Genealogical & Historical
research and has monthly meetings nine times a year. Plus, the public is
welcome to come and research for a minimal cost during business hours.
Westmoreland Archaeological Society is housed at BMHS. A traditional PA
German Dinner is served each May and November. Publish a quarterly
newsletter filled with photos and facts.
Visit our website at http://www.paroots.com/baltzermeyer/Pages/
index.html or Facebook. We glimpse into the past and present through
the photos and articles.
Hempfield Township
Emergency Management accepts certificate
from the National Weather services for
recognition as a Storm Ready
Community.
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Directory of Services for Hempfield Township
To contact the offices of the Township of Hempfield and the Hempfield
Township Municipal Building please dial (724) 834-7232. When you
dial the Township, you will be greeted with an automated telephone
system. If you are using a touch tone phone, you may immediately press
any of the extensions listed below to speak to the proper party, unless
otherwise noted. However, if you are using a rotary phone, please hold
on for an operator until the completion of the greeting message. Please
note that during non-business hours, your call will be handled by the
Township’s answering service, which has the capability in an emergency
of contacting the on-duty public works director.
CATEGORY
PHONE NO.
CATEGORY
PHONE NO.
Accidents w/Township Equipment
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Animal Control (Dogs)
Assistant Manager
Athletic Complex
Burning Complaints
Bus Garage (School District)
Cable TV (Comcast)
Code Enforcement
Community Days
County Commissioners
Courthouse
Deer Removal/State Roads
Deer Removal/Township Roads
Emergency
Garbage Hauler (Advanced Disposal)
Gas Company (Dominion Peoples)
Gas Company (Columbia)
Health Department
Hempfield Mun. Auth. (Sewage)
Humane Society
Lien Letters
Line Locations/Digs
Manager
Open Records Officer
Ordinance
PennDot
Phone (Verizon)
112
113
724-468-5505
127
724-219-3963
240
724-523-8600
1-800-532-3779
240
124
724-830-3000
724-830-3000
724-832-5387
724-238-5639
911
1-800-437-1759
1-800-764-0111
1-888-460-4332
1-877-724-3258
724-834-0911
724-837-3779
126
1-800-242-1776
141
141
240
724-832-5387
1-800-275-2355
Potholes
Power Company (West Penn Power)
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Recycling Information
School District
Sewage (Septic)
Snow & Ice Problems
State Police
Drainage from Roads
Street Addressing Concerns
Street Signs
Subdivision Information
Supervisors’ Office (General Info)
Supervisors:
R. Douglas Weimer, Chairman
John Silvis, Asst. Treas.
Tom Logan, Treasurer
Sherry Magretti Hamilton, Vice-Chairman
Jerry Fagert, Assistant Secretary
Taxes (Occ. Priv; Per Cap; )
Taxes (Property; Street Light)
Taxes (Wage Tax)
Tax Assessment Office
Voter Registration
Water Company (M.A.W.C.)
Westmoreland CleanWays
110
1-800-255-3443
110
724-836-7900
119
724-834-2590
240
110
724-832-3288
110
190
110
240
190
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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118
114
117
115
116
1-866-539-1100
724-837-8437
866-701-7206
724-830-3409
724-830-3150
724-755-5800
724-836-4129
Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
237 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Cesare J. Muccari, Director
Phone: 724-837-5620
www.ghal.org
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 7:50 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:50 pm
Friday and Sunday Closed
Note: All programs are free of charge (except where noted) and open to the public.
Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, call the Library or visit its website.
Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
At the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library
BOOk DISCuSSIONS
FOR ALL WHO LOVE SEUSS
March 24 1:00 – 3:00
“Under the Wide
and Starry Sky”
Children’s Library 2nd floor
March 2nd 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Stories Crafts Games and CAKE!
Dress in costume if you like.
The Cat? Thing 1? Thing 2?
Nancy Horan
Discussions
to be scheduled
“Short History of Nearly
Everything”
Bill Bryson
WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON
YOUNGWOOD STORYTIME
The Eighty-Dollar Champion”
Elizabeth Letts
And many more for the
winter/spring season
Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m.
ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY
HISTORY BOOK DISCUSSION
“The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer”
James L. Swanson
Adult Programs: To be announced
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Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
EBOOkS & AuDIOBOOkS
Library Book Sales
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library is pleased to make available
eBooks and downloadable audiobooks to area residents for free to
cardholders in good standing. This service is being provided by the
library and a consortium of public libraries in
Westmoreland County. Patrons can
download these materials from a
link at the website of the
Greensburg Hempfield Area
Library at http://www.ghal.org or at
westmoreland.lib.overdrive.com.
Thursday, February 26 –10:00 to 7:00
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 to 4:00
EBooks and audiobooks can be
downloaded to numerous
devices including a PC, a Mac,
an iPad, a Nook, a Kindle and
other devices. For some
devices, users will need to
install free software. For
more details please
contact the library at
724-837-5620.
MEARS, SMITH, HOuSER
AND BOYLE, PC
Scott O. Mears, Jr.
ATTorNEy AT LAw
127 N. Main Street | Greensburg, PA 15601
724-832-8700 | mearsjr@mears-smith-hb.com
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library and the Greensburg Art Center
host an art exhibit during 2015 titled
Picture This at the Library
March 6 – April 22 ..... features the works of Sue White and Morgan Williams
May 7 – June 24 ........ features the works of Suzanne Kapusta
July 9 – August 26 .... features the works of Nancy Dalverny and Cheryl Kirsch
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westmoreland Cleanways
Headlining Hempfield
winter 2014
128 Innovative Lane, Latrobe PA 15650
info@westmorelandcleanways.org
“Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful”
An Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful since 2011
If you have questions please email
info@westmorelandcleanways.org
or call 724-879-4020
Small Business Recycling Program
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
A new program is now available to help small businesses comply with
Hempfield Township’s Commercial Recycling
Ordinance (and PA law), which requires all
businesses to recycle paper, cardboard,
aluminum cans and leaf waste. All grades of
paper, including cardboard, can be taken to the
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
during the Center’s regular hours. A limited
number of 22-gallon office recycling bins are
also available for loan to help set up your program. Email Ellen at ekeefe@westmoreland
cleanways.org, or call 724-879-4020 for details.
Visit the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center (approximately 4.5
miles past Westmoreland Mall) to drop off items
such as Electronics, Cardboard/Paper, Tires
and Freon Appliances. The Center is open 3
days a week and 1 Saturday a month.
(Reminder: According to the Covered Devices
Recycling Act (CDRA) all televisions,
computers and anything directly connected to
a computer system are officially banned from
Pennsylvania’s landfills and will not be picked
up by waste haulers)
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Christmas Tree-cycling
MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program Comes
to Pennsylvania
Christmas tree recycling will continue to
be convenient for township residents
thanks to Hempfield Township’s
Public Works crews. The Public
Works Department will chip the
trees for mulch to enhance the
beauty of Hempfield Park.
Tree-cycling is truly giving a gift
back to the community.
MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program 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
Westmoreland County Park Police .......724-830-3469
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 26 through
January 23, 2015.
l Do not leave the tree in bags
or wrappings and be sure that all
lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree.
For a complete list of sites, visit pa.gov and follow links to the Healthy
PA Drug Take Back Program, or visit www.westmorelandcleanways.org.
Accepted Medications include:
n Prescription and overthe-counter medications
n Prescription patches
n Ointments and creams
n Vitamins
n Samples
n Pet
medications.
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.
You will be asked to remove pills from bottles and blister packs; liquids
and creams can be left in containers.
NO syringes, needles, inhalers, aerosol cans or thermometers
Single Stream Recycling
According to ACT 101 (Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning,
Recycling, and Waste Reduction Act) all PA municipalities with more
than 5,000 residents and more than 300 persons per square mile
ARE required to recycle. In Hempfield, complying with this Act is easy.
Hempfield residents have access to curbside single stream recycling.
With this program ALL recyclables are combined into ONE recycling
container. It is no longer necessary to sort recyclables into a variety
of bins, sorting now takes place at a Material’s Recovery Facility.
Recyclables in a single-stream recycling bin include:
n Fiber, which includes newspaper, office paper, phone books and
cardboard
n Plastic (#1-5, #7)
n Aluminum
n Tin/Metal
(bi-metal)
n Cartons
(i.e. milk, juice,
broth, soy)
n Glass
If you have not
already done so,
1 recycling bin per
household can be picked up
FREE at the Hempfield
municipal building.
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Volunteer Fire Departments
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company
Carbon Volunteer Fire Department
495 Edna Road, PO Box 92
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611
EMERGENCIES – Dial 911
Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250
www.adamsburgpafire.org
• Train Show – Sunday, January 4, 2015
• Gun Bash – Sunday in March 2015 – Contact Chief Don Thoma
at 724-527-6250 for further details.
• Flea Market – April 26, May 3, and May 17, 2015.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Indoor and outdoor spaces available.
Rain or shine. Interested vendors please contact Lori Begonia
at 724-523-9229 for further information.
WANTED: JUNK VEHICLES • TAX WRITE-OFFS • FREE HAULING
The Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department wants junk cars! If you are
interested in getting rid of “good” junk cars, consider donating them and
receive a tax deduction. These cars are utilized for Rescue classes to
train volunteer firefighters in rescue techniques and practices.
Contact Don Thoma, Fire Chief, Adamsburg V.F.D. at 724-527-6250.
421 Juniper Street
www.carbonfire.org Fort Allen Volunteer
Fire Department
PO Box 477
Main Fire Station Phone:
724-836-2029
Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company
Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1
2528 Newark Street
PO Box 162
Grapeville, PA 15634
724-523-5308
Bovard Volunteer Fire Department
2 Washington Street
Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619
724-837-8408
The Grapeville Volunteer Fire Department is the oldest of the 12
Volunteer Fire Companies which provide Emergency Services in
Hempfield Township. We operate the following Vehicles:
1992 Rescue Pumper, 1995 Heavy Pumper, 2005 Compressed Air
Foam Pumper.
• 2018 will be Grapeville VFC’s 100 year Anniversary
Celebration; Information will be forth coming in 2017 for
Parade, Games, Activities, Entertainment and Fun Times.
• Accepting Applications for Membership: Active Sr. & Jr.
Firefighters.
• Grapeville has a 15.4 acre Park that we rent out on Saturday
and Sunday’s for picnics, parties or family get together. Rental
is from April thru September. Go to www.gvfc21.com for
contact information.
• Fish Fry starts Ash Wednesday and every Friday thru Lent.
11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Call in orders beginning at 10:00 am
724-527-9903; Fish Sandwich, Fish Dinner, Mac & Cheese,
Shrimp, Shrimp Dinner, dinner includes: Cole slaw or
Mac & cheese and fries, plus more options.
724-527-9903 – Local Deliveries, Eat-In and Take Out.
• Annual Spring Gun Bash, March 21, 2015 – 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Donation $10.00 Food and Drink
Contact Dan 724-787-6265 or Dave 724-396-9614
• Truck room details Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Stop in!
• Sunday February 8, 2014 Ladies Auxiliary’s
CASH BASH BINGO
Contact Donna Werner 412-610-3764. Come on out and
support our organization and have some fun.
• Line Dance Tuesday Nights at 7:00 pm
• Thank you for your Support!
• Checkout our website at: www.gvfc21.com
Fire Company Activities, Equipment, Personnel are posted on
website, along with contact information.
Lenten Fish Fries
The following Hempfield Township Fire Departments are
sponsoring a Fish Fry during Lent:
Fire Department
Phone No.
Schedule
Adamsburg VFD
724-527-6250 Fridays During Lent –
11:00 am to 1:00 pm and
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Carbon VFD
724-836-2145 Fridays During Lent –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm and
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Grapeville VFD
724-527-9903 Ash Wednesday and
Fridays During Lent –
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hempfield #2 VFD
724-837-7344 Fridays During Lent
High Park VFD
724-527-2531 Ash Wednesday and Fridays
During Lent – Noon to 8:00 pm
MidwaySt. Clair VFD 724-527-2531 During Lent –
11:00 am to 8:00 pm
North Hempfield
724-832-6722 Fridays February 21 and 28th
VFD
and Fridays During Lent
from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Takeouts Available
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Volunteer Fire Departments
Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department
High Park Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 171, 100 Front Street
Hannastown, PA 15635
400 Baughman Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
www.highparkvfd.org
Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department
Luxor Volunteer Fire Department
Thornton Avenue
FAX: 724-837-7344
www.hempfield2fire.org
455 Bovard Luxor Road
Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662
Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department
1966 Broadway Avenue
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
• Fish Fry during Lent, 11am - 8pm, Dine in or take out,
call ahead 724-834-3560.
North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department
1284 Business Route 66
West Point Volunteer Fire Department
100 Volunteer Drive
www.westpointfiredept.com
Make a new years resolution to support your
community. Hempfield Fire Departments and
Emergency Management are in need of volunteers to
ensure our friends and neighbors are prepared and
protected in their time of need. Contact Assistant
Manager Bruce Beitel for more information.
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HEMPFIELD ArEA SCHooL DISTrICT
4347 Route 136
NON PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #88
GREENSBURG, PA
Be sure to join us on Saturday, April 25 for “Breakfast with Mary,” (reservations required) where you and
your family may share a meal and have a photo taken with Mary Poppins, Bert the Chimney Sweep, and
a colorful variety of characters from the show. Follow the magical morning with a matinee performance of
Mary Poppins on the high school auditorium stage and make it a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day!
“Irresistible! A fresh fountain of youth that will make many a grown-up feel like a kid again!” - USA Today
Please visit http://hasdpa.net/Page/557 for more details.

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