HEADLINING - Hempfield Township

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HEADLINING
Winter 2016
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Table of Contents
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation....................................................3
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ........................................................3
Registration ................................................................................................5
Discounted Tickets ....................................................................................5
Aquatic Programs........................................................................................6
Preschool Programs....................................................................................6
Youth & Teen Programs ..............................................................................7
Adult & Senior Programs ............................................................................8
Community Connection Programs ..............................................................9
Trips & Excursions ......................................................................................9
Fitness & Wellness Programs ..................................................................10
Hempfield Recreation Sports ..................................................................12
“Egg”-Stravaganza ..................................................................................13
Summer Day Camp ..................................................................................13
Date With Daddy Dance............................................................................13
John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton
2016
Hempfield Area School District
Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent ..............................24
Welcome New School Board Members ....................................................15
High School ..............................................................................................16
Middle School............................................................................................19
Elementary Schools ..................................................................................22
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
Tax Information ..............................................................................................27
Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library..............................................................28
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling ....................................................29
Volunteer Fire Departments ..........................................................................30
Hempfield Emergency Management Information ..........................................31
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
Director of Public Works
Doug Cisco
724-834-7232 Ext 110
dcisco@hempfieldtwp.org
Township of Hempfield
Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park
1132 Woodward Drive n Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
724-834-7232 n 724-834-5510 (Fax)
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Code Enforcement l Parks & Recreation
Public Safety l Public Works
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Editing/Copywriting Assistance .......................... Pam Naggy
..........................................................................Angela Gartner
Design/Layout .................................................. Michael Swan
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Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
Help Us Keep
Our Parks
Great For Kids
Hempfield Township
Athletic Complex
Located at Hempfield Park
220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
(And Adults Too!)
We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s premier
facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor walking track,
three multi-purpose athletic playing fields, concession stand,
and lobby area.
www.hempfield
parksfund.com
Check our website for
project updates and to
make donations to
the fund.
n Membership Cards:
Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court,
participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST
have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at the
complex during business hours and are free to residents or a
one-time $10.00 fee for non-residents.
n Hours of Operation:
Park Office - Field and Building Rentals
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed: January 1, March 25 and March 27
Winter Hours (November through March):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer Hours (April through October):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
HTAC Modified Hours: January 1 (closed), and March 27 (closed)
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 14 for more
details about the
programs
Hempfield Township has
established a fund with the
Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to support our
township parks. Your charitable donation will contribute to the
maintenance and expansion of Hempfield and Swede Hill Parks.
By donating now, your contribution will also help us expand the
programs offered to the children of Hempfield Township.
ere are two easy ways to donate:
n is link, pittsburghfoundation.org/give_a_donation, will
direct you to the Community Foundation’s
online donation center. Once there
fill in your information and in the
“Name of Fund” section type
Hempfield Parks.
n Make a check payable to
the Community Foundation
of Westmoreland County
and in the memo line
write: Hempfield Parks.
Mail checks to:
Community Foundation
of Westmoreland County
951 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA 15601
ank you for your suo
For more information
or questions, please
contact us at
724-219-3963.
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Resident Registration – Monday, January 4, 2016
Non-Resident Registration – Monday, January 11, 2016
2016 Hempfield Township Pavilion & Field Rentals
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation facilities and parks rental requests for all pavilions and fields at
Hempfield Park and Swede Hill Park are as follows:
• Field Rentals:
• Pavilion Rentals:
Residents:
For April – July:
Monday, January 4, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
Non-Residents:
For August – October:
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, July 18, 2016
Hempfield
Parks & Recreation
Facility Rental
Guide
Update From Advanced Disposal
Effective January 1, 2016 the following changes will take effect
regarding waste hauling and recycling in Hempfield Township.
ACCEPTABLE HHW WASTES
Pesticides & Insect Sprays
Herbicides
Rust Removers
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Wood Preservatives
Used Oil Filters
Vehicle Batteries
Household Fluorescent Tubes
Chlorine Bleach
Drain Openers
Corrosive Chemicals
(Non-commercial)
Lye
Driveway Sealer (less than 5 Gals.)
Hobby Chemicals
Lubricants (Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid)
Paint Products (Oil, Latex, Stripper)
Paint Thinners
Automotive Cleaners (Waxes, Polishes)
Gasoline (less than 5 Gals.)
Automotive Chemicals
(Antifreeze, Brake Fluid) (less than 5 Gals.)
Consumer Electronics
WEEKLY RECYCLING
Recycling will now be collected weekly on the same day as your regular
collection.
LEAF COLLECTION
Leaf collection dates will be expanded to twelve (12) Saturdays per year. For
2016 those dates will be:
• March 19th and 26th
• November 5th, 12th, and 19th
• April 2nd and 9th
• December 3rd and 10th
• October 8th, 15th, and 29th
SENIOR CITIZEN STICKER PROGRAM
Senior citizen stickers will no longer be sold at the Township Building. These
may now be purchased by contacting Advanced Disposal directly at
1-800-437-1759 or by visiting www.advanceddisposal.com.
ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING
Electronic wastes will be collected at Door from each resident who requests this
service. This service is NOT available for commercial establishments. Items to
be collected will include the following:
• Computers
• Electronic appliances
• VCR’s
• Stereo’s
• Keyboards
• Florescent light bulbs
• TV’s
• CD/DVD Players
• Auto Batteries
• Monitors
To schedule a pickup of the above items please call our Customer Care Center
at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative that you are
from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give your name,
address, phone number, and electronic item that we will be collecting. You will
be given a day of collection for your recyclable electronic device. Please note
that this date may or may not be on your regular trash collection day, as these
items are collected separately. Items must be placed at curb by 4:00am the day
of collection. All electronics must be placed curbside. No electronic items will be
collected in alleys.
UNACCEPTABLE
Biological Waste
Radioactive Materials
including Detectors
Ammunition and Explosives
Commercial Chemicals
Containers over 5 Gallons
Materials Improperly Packaged
Unlabeled and Unknown
Materials
Gas Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers
Tires
Appliances
Liquid Mercury
All Medications
To schedule a collection of these items please call our Customer Care
Center at 1-800-437-1759. Identify yourself and inform the Representative that
you are from Hempfield Township PA in Westmoreland County. Give your name,
address, phone number and type of Household Hazardous Waste that you will
be disposing of. Advanced Disposal will send to each resident a containment bag
which the wastes must be placed in. If you have different wastes that could be
flammable, please inform the Customer Care Representative so more than 1 bag
can be shipped to your residence. You will then be scheduled a pick up day for
your waste items. Please note that Household Hazardous Waste cannot be
placed at the curb, but must be within 25 feet of the curb in plain sight for the
collector. No items will be collected in alleys or garage areas due to the type of
vehicle and materials handled.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Household Hazardous Waste will be collected at your door from each
resident who requests this service. This service is NOT available for
commercial establishments. Items to be collected will include the following:
Advanced Disposal looks forward to continuing to serve the residents
of Hempfield Township. As always should you have any questions or
concerns please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-437-1759.
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Easy ways to register
Resident Registration begins Monday, January 4 at 7:30 am
Non-resident Registration begins Monday, January 11 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.
JANUARY 11, 2016
Non-residents include those
who live in the surrounding
communities (i.e., Greensburg,
Hunker, Manor, New Stanton,
Youngwood)
TiCkETS
• 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.
In Person
Register at our main office or the Athletic Complex.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Call 724-834-7232 or visit
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Email: parks@hempfieldtwp.com
Stay Connected
Visit us on Facebook
for daily updates:
www.facebook.com/
hempfieldtwppr
JANUARY 4, 2016
Registration begins for all Winter
programs and 2016 Pavilion
Rentals at 7:30 am online, at the
Hempfield Township Municipal
Building, or Hempfield Township
Athletic Complex.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Seven Springs Resort
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.
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NON-RESIDENT
REGISTRATION BEGINS
DISCOUNTED
Mail-In
Questions
RESIDENT
REGISTRATION BEGINS
Follow us on Twitter:
@hempfieldtwppr
Scan the QR to join
our mailing list
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sign up at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks to get all the latest news,
events, and announcements or text STAYCONNECTED to 22828.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy:
If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, or for any other reason made
by the Parks & Recreation department, you will be contacted and issued a full
household credit or refund for the program. A participant wishing to withdraw
from a program that has not been canceled by the department must provide a
written request at least one week before the scheduled start of the program. If
granted, the participant may receive a 100 % credit to be used by any member
of the household for future use or request a refund check minus a $5.00
administrative fee per participant per program. Within the week prior to the
scheduled start of a program or after a programs starts, refunds/credits will not
be given except for verified medical/hardship cases and may be prorated. If a
participant misses a class or practice on their own, no refunds will be issued.
There is no refund for special events and trips. If there is a different refund
policy for a specific event or activity, it will be listed in the program description.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Aquatic Programs
Preschool Programs
Family Swim
Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year
Must be immediate family member and reside in the same household.
Location:
Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool
Date:
Sunday
January 31– April 10
No Class: March 27
Times:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00 per family
Non-Resident Fee: $60.00 per family
Limit:
14 families
Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your
baby is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will
center on a theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple
instruments, group dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags,
balls, scarves, and a parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even
more fun to our songs! Parent/guardian participation required.
Age:
1 – 12 months
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Swede Hill Park – Activity Center
Date:
Wednesday
January 27– March 16
Time:
9:00 am – 9:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Non-Resident Fee: $60.00
Limit:
12 participants
Hempfield Recreation Swimming Lessons
Our swim lesson program is designed for recreational swimming as part
of life long safety, fitness and/or enjoyment. Certified Water Safety
Instructors will work with your child to aid in progression development.
Parent and Child: Parent or Guardian must participate with child under
age 4. Pediatrician permission required for babies 0 – 6 months.
Fun for One
Preschool: Ages 4 – 5 who do not have previous instructional experience.
Come and spend social and recreational time with your child. Our
program Consists of movement, tumbling, interaction and playtime.
Parent/guardian participation required.
Age:
1
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Ages 12 – 24 months
Date:
Monday
January 25 – March 14
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:
12 participants per class
Beginners: Ages 6 & up who do not have previous instructional
experience.
Advanced Beginners: Ages 6 -14 who have passed the previous
beginners training.
Age:
Location:
Date:
Times:
6 months to 14 years old
Hempfield High School – Swimming Pool
Sunday
January 31 – April 10
No Class: March 27
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Beginners
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Advanced Beginners
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 /Advanced Beginners:
Resident Fee:
$75.00
Limit:
Music Makers
Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and
reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the
children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches. We’ll play
simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find
around the house to make music. Each class will center around a different theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to country. Age:
1–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Monday
Time:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
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Play Pals
Tiny Tap & Ballet
Activities include fine and gross motor skills, art, music, singing, finger
play, spatial awareness and story time. Parent/Guardian participation
required.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Thursday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn
positions and movement to music. Tap and ballet
shoes not necessary. Must wear leotard/loose fitting
clothes.
Age:
4–7
Instructor:
Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes &
Taps Entertainment
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Supervisors Meeting Room
Date:
Thursday
February 25 – April 14
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$40.00
Limit:
16 participants
Pre-School Karate – Presented by
Professional Karate Schools of America (PKSA)
Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase your child’s confidence,
strength, flexibility and overall physical fitness. Along with the basics,
children will be introduced to stranger awareness issues and basic selfdefense techniques. This class will also focus on demonstrating respect
for oneself and others.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
PKSA Karate
Location:
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex
Date:
Tuesday
February 2 – March 8
Time:
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Youth & Teen Programs
Intro to Dance
Love to dance??? Come join the fun! In this class you will learn tap, ballet,
jazz and musical theatre moves all in 8 weeks with a recital as our last class.
From toe taps to time steps, passé to pirouettes and jazz hands galore, this
class will definitely have you moving to the groove! Tap and ballet shoes
are encouraged but not necessary. Please wear loose fitting clothing or a
dance leotard.
Age:
7-10
Instructor:
Leyna Wright, Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment
Location:
Date:
Thursday
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
16 participants
Super Scientists
Want to be the next Albert Einstein? Come join Professor Connie for fun
scientific experiments. Each week kids will do experiments and have an
introduction to different scientific concepts.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Karate Kids
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 9 – April 27
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
16 participants
Terrific Two’s & Three’s
This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music,
crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction.
Parent/Guardian participation required.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Monday
Or
Wednesday
Time:
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs
See page 5 for details
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Kids Day Out
Volleyball Basics
No need to worry about finding childcare for the few days school is closed.
The same great program we offer in the summer is now available on no
school days! The day will be filled with music, sports, arts, & crafts and of
course, your friends. Full day campers bring a lunch or purchase a lunch in
advance from our concession for $3.00.
Option 1 – Pizza, fruit cup, cookie, choice of juice box or water
Option 2 – Hot Dog, fruit cup, cookie, choice of juice box or water
Age:
Age 5 - 11
Location:
Date:
Monday, January 18
Friday, January 22
Monday, February 15
Thursday, March 24
Friday, March 25
Monday, March 28
Friday, June 3
Camp will not be held if any of the above dates are used as make-up dates for
snow days.
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
Instructor:
Sheron Watson
Location:
West Hempfield Middle School Gymnasium
Date:
Wednesday
February 3 – March 23
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
20 participants
Adult & Senior Programs
Time:
Full day: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00 per day
Non-Resident Fee: $30.00 per day
Or
Time:
Half Day: 8:00 am – 11:30 am or 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00 per day
Non-Resident Fee: $25.00 per day
Additional Child/Children – ½ off regular fee
Getting Paid to Talk
Getting Paid to Talk is a 2 ½ hour class designed as an upbeat and realistic
assessment of the voice over industry designed specifically for adults. A
great class for anyone who has been told they have a good voice; those
who use their voices prominently in their occupations; people with musical
or theatre background; or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs
work and how people get started.
Age:
18 & over
Location:
Date:
Wednesday, March 9
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$25.00
Non Resident Fee: $35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Learn to Speak Spanish for Kids
This Spanish language course for children is a fun, engaging and
interacting class to build and promote second language acquisition. This
course is designed for the beginner student with no minimal experience
of the Spanish language.
Age:
6 – 10
Instructor:
Amanda Aguilera
Location:
Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Date:
Tuesday, February 16 – April 9
No Class: March 8 & April 12
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$55.00
Additional $12.00 book fee payable to instructor at first class
Limit:
20 participants
Hempfield Community CPR & First Aid Certification
Join our friends at Mutual Aid as we offer CPR & First Aid Certification
courses. The certification will be a classroom style, video-based,
instructor-led course that teaches adult CPR and AED use, as well as how
to relieve choking on an adult. This course teaches skills with AHA’S
research-proven Practice While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows
instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the
students’ learning of skills.
Age:
18 & up
Location:
Instructor:
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service
Date:
Saturday, March 5
Time:
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Non Resident Fee: $25.00
U5/U6 & U8 Indoor Soccer Clinic
Winter Indoor Soccer Clinic for U5/U6 andU8’s.
Sessions will be instructional in nature and will focus
on small-sided games and drills to help develop
proper dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques,
which will lead up to game action in later sessions.
Great for those who have already participated in our in-house soccer
program and for those interested in playing soccer for the first time. All
players should bring an appropriate size ball along with indoor soccer
shoes/tennis shoes and wear shin guards.
Age:
4-7
Instructor:
TJ Black
Location:
Date:
Thursday, January 21 – March 10
Time:
U5/U6: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
U8: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$35.00
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Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+
Community Connection Programs
Bring friends, meet friends, and make friends! You will never eat alone or
worry about traffic with this fun senior social group! Adults 55 and up may
join us each month as we travel out of town to a great restaurant.
This section of programs has been established to offer Hempfield
Township residents informational sessions and one-time instructional
classes. Community Connection Programs are always free to Hempfield
Township residents and $10.00 to Non-Residents. Pre-registration is
required for all programs.
March Lunch – Hoffstots Café Monaco
and Oakmont Bakery
Holidays are over and it’s time to get out
and enjoy a lunch at this family operated
restaurant. Choose from soup and salads
to classic sandwiches. Signature
sandwiches such as a Pittsburgh Crab Cake or a Turkey Stack. Try an
Italian Entree, Pasta Pistachio or Eggplant Parmigiana. After lunch,
we will stop next door at the famous Oakmont Bakery. All attendees
will order off the menu and pay on their own. Price includes
transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, March 16
Time:
10:30 am
Returns at approximately 2:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Getting Started with your iPad
If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPad,
this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and
customize your iPad applications. Please bring your Apple ID & Password.
The class is intended for those with an iPad 2 and above and using the
newest operating system. Wireless internet will be provided.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Supervisor Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday, February 17
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.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building
Date: Tuesday, March 8
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
April Lunch – Sharp Edge Emporium and Bakery Square
Enjoy an American lunch with a European Flair. Belgian Burgers to
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad. Order a Fish Sandwich or try the
Mussels’ from Brussels. Whatever you order, guaranteed you’re going
to love it. After lunch, we will head over to Bakery Square. Once the
home to the Nabisco cracker baking factory, we will explore retailers
such as West Elm which offers a huge selection of modern furniture,
home accessories & kitchen items, or relax with a drink from Coffee
Tree Roasters. All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their
own. Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, April 13
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Understanding Medicare
Turning 65 soon? Attend an educational seminar and understand your
Medicare options. This seminar will help you answer the question: What is
Medicare? – Know when to enroll into Medicare – Recognize the different
parts of Medicare – Understand the two major Medicare healthcare
coverage options: Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) and Medicare
Advantage Plans – Understand how prescription drug coverage interact
with your Medicare plan choices. All attendees will receive a free booklet
and there will be time for questions and answers.
Location:
Date:
Wednesday, January 27, February 24, March 30,
April 27, or May 25
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May Lunch – Spaghetti Warehouse and
The Pittsburgh Public Market
Hungry for pasta? The Incredible 15-Layer
Lasagna or Chicken Parmigiana will take
care of that! Or dine on Original Recipe of
Spaghetti & Meatballs. After lunch, we will
visit The Pittsburgh Public Market. This is the
home for local, fresh, independent businesses.
Check out the merchant schedule at
www.pittsburghpublicmarket.org
All attendees will order off the menu and
pay on their own. Price includes
transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, May 18
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Trips & Excursions
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers
See the Penguins in action at CONSOL Energy Center as they take on the
New York Rangers! Sign up early as the seats are guaranteed to go quickly!
Price includes game ticket and bus transportation.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Date:
Wednesday, February 10
Time:
Bus departs at 6:00 pm from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns
immediately following the game
Resident Fee:
$90.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 5 or until filled
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.
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Monster Jam
The 2016 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement with these
colorful, larger than life beasts. Twelve feet tall, ten thousand pound
machines, will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom
designed track full of obstacles to soar over and smash through. Set to
invade CONSOL Energy Center, Monster Jam electrifies crowds with
breathtaking stunts. As professional drivers showcase all of the best tricks
that these monster trucks can do; audiences are sure to be delighted by all
of the additional special effects and tricks that help bring this show to life.
Price includes transportation & show ticket.
Age:
Date:
Saturday, February 13
Time:
Bus departs at 12:00 pm from parking lot behind
immediately following show
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 5 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
Fitness & Wellness Programs
Adult Co-Ed Basketball
Do you want to play basketball in a non-competitive team
atmosphere? Join us for adult pick-up basketball. All you have to do is
show up each week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC membership card. No
extended commitments are necessary.
Age: 18 & Up Location: Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Date: Thursday
January 7 – May 26
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (January 7 – March 31)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (April 7 – May 26)
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
Disney on Ice
Adult Co-Ed Soccer
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagination. Be magically
whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special effects and
astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring songs
including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious
snowman Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they journey to discover that true love
is the most magical power of all! This unforgettable celebration of love
and friendship will leave your family with memories to last a lifetime.
Price includes bus transportation and show ticket.
Age:
Date:
Saturday, March 12
Time:
Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind
immediately following show
Resident Fee:
$60.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, March 4 or until filled
Limit:
22 participants
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: Tuesday
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Pick-up games for fun and exercise and are
non-competitive.
Age:
18 & Up
Location:
Fort Allen Elementary School
Gymnasium
Date:
Thursday
January 21 – May 26
Time:
6:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00
Limit:
20 participants
Baltimore Inner Harbor
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:
Date:
Saturday, May 21
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 20 or until filled
Limit:
45 participants
Mobile F.I.T.T.
Mobile F.I.T.T.’s group classes are conducted as a 1 hour, total body, circuit
style training program that helps you boost your metabolism, burn fat and
build muscle. Designed to accommodate all different fitness levels, from
beginner to advanced. This is an excellent way to workout in larger groups
of family, friends and/or co-workers.
Age:
18 & up
Instructor:
Jacob Hapchuk
Location:
Date:
Session 1: Monday or Wednesday
March 7 – April 13
Session 2: Monday or Wednesday
April 18 – May 25
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$60.00 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 per session
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Pickleball at the Complex
Zumba at the Athletic Complex
Pickleball is a paddle sport for all ages and skill level. Players use a
pickleball paddle (similar to a ping-pong paddle) to hit a pickleball (similar
to a wiffleball). The game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop
into a fast - paced and competitive game for experienced players. All you
have to do is show up each week and pay $2.00 with your HTAC
membership card. No extended commitments are necessary.
Age:
18 & Up
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
January 5 – April 26
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Or
Date:
Tuesday
Time:
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fee:
$2.00 per visit, pay at front desk
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! HTAC Membership Card required.
Age:
18 & up
Location:
Date:
Tuesday or Thursday
Time:
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
SEASONAL
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
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 22 & March 21
Time:
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
25 participants
Throughout the year, Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
seeks individuals to fill part-time/seasonal positions.
Please check the Employment page on the Hempfield
Township website (www.hempfieldtwp.org) for current
positions available and more details on each position.
Aquatics Coordinator *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons
Aquatics Instructor (Seasonal) *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons
Aquatics Lifeguard (Seasonal) *10 weeks on Sunday afternoons
Assistant to the Director – Community Days/Summer Intern
(May – September)
HTAC Facility Assistant (November – April)
HTAC Facility Attendant (year-round)
Park Attendant (April – October)
Park Maintenance Assistants (April – October)
Summer Day Camp Coordinator (June –August)
Congratulations to Hempfield Township
Parks & Recreation on receiving a
UPS/KAB Community Tree Planting Grant
*Planning hours available starting as early as January
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.
The grant was made
possible through Keep
America Beautiful and
The UPS Foundation
with the assistance of
Westmoreland Cleanways
and Recycling. The grant will
be used as a community tree
planting project at Hempfield
Park
Prep Course for
Newly Revised SAT - 2016
Hempfield Area High School Library
Winter: Jan. 25, 26, 28, Feb. 1 & 2 3:00 PM5:30 PM
Spring: April 18, 19, 21, 25 & 26
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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Hempfield Recreation Sports
Brought to you by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Soccer Stars for
Special Needs Participants
Recreation
Spring Soccer
for Boys and
Girls ages
4 to 9
Outreach program for physically or mentally disabled participants.
Learn basic skill and team concepts. Participants are placed on different
teams each week for small sided games.
Location:
Hempfield Park Soccer Fields
Date:
Friday, April 8 – Friday, May 27
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$20.00
Non-Resident Fee:
$30.00
The Hempfield Recreation Soccer league is intended for those boys
and girls ages 4 – 9. It provides the children the opportunity to learn
soccer and play at a recreation level.
Under 5 (Age 4)
Under 6 (Kindergarten)
Under 8 (Grades 1 & 2)
Under 10 (Grades 3 & 4)
Residents: $35.00
Residents: $35.00
Residents: $55.00
Residents: $55.00
Non-Residents: $45.00
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches
who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is
to create a positive environment that promotes self-confidence
and self-esteem through the experiences we provide. The
program is dedicated to providing all youth with the highest
quality of recreation and educational experiences.
Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games
and practices will be played at Hempfield Park. Registration deadline –
Friday, March 18, 2016.
Games will be every Saturday morning from April 9, 2016 to May 28,
2016. Additional practices will only be scheduled for U8 & U10 and
will be on Wednesday evenings starting Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete a
volunteer application at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. All
volunteers must obtain all clearances in accordance with Act 153.
For more information on needed clearances and how to obtain
them, please check out the Ways to Get Involved section of our
website.
For a complete list of specific dates, times and an overview of the
schedule, please check out the website:
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks. If adult coaches are not obtained in
a specific age group, teams will be combined or possibly eliminated.
Westmoreland County
Parks & Recreation
Alliance Women’s
Softball League
Hempfield Indoor Soccer
The Hempfield Indoor Soccer League
sponsored by Hempfield Recreation
Sports is open to any and all teams that
would like to participate in a fun and
competitive atmosphere. The Indoor
League will use Futsal balls and will be
played on an indoor surface. Each team
will play a 6 game schedule with the top
four teams making a single elimination
playoff. With all the players on the top
two teams receiving a Championship or
Runner-up t-shirt. All games will be played at the Hempfield Township
Athletic Complex.
Ages:
U-10 (co-ed), U-12, U-14, High School, and Adult
Divisions:
Boys and Girls: Min: 4 teams Max: 8 teams
Teams:
Min: 5 players Max: 12 players
Fee:
$200.00 per team. Each team will be responsible
for paying one certified referee per regular season
game. The referees will be assigned by the league.
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. Deadline to register – Friday, April 29.
Ages:
18 & up
Location:
Hempfield Park & Swede Hill Park
Date:
Monday & Wednesday
Practices – middle to late May
Games – June & July
Time:
6:45 pm
Fee:
$50.00 per player
The second session begins the weekend of January 8, 2016.
Registration is currently opened and will be open until Friday,
January 1, 2016 or until filled. For a complete list of specific dates,
times and an overview of the schedule, please check out the website:
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THANK YOU
TO OUR
FALL 2015
RECREATION
SOCCER
SPONSORS:
n Avolio Law Group
n Commissioner Ted Kopas
n First Commonwealth Bank
n Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. –
Matthew Snider, Financial Advisor
Hempfield Township
Parks & Recreation
n Law Office of Debra L. Henry
n Med Express Urgent Care
n S&T Bank
n Timeless Event Photography
INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM SPONSOR – Hempfield Recreation
Sports are always looking for those businesses, organizations, or
individuals that want to sponsor a youth sports team. Each
sponsorship includes your name on the back of a team’s uniform
along with recognition in Headlining Hempfield and signage at the
park. Each sponsor also receives a team shirt and plaque with team
picture. For more information on sponsoring a team, please go to
our Recreation Sports section of our website at
For Kids Ages 5 – 12
Hempfield Park – June 13 to August 19
Full Program Registration - $850.00 or
Weekly Registration for $100.00 per week
Early Drop-off or Late Pick-up also available
New this year: All campers will receive a t-shirt, weekly
field trips, and new partial week registration
More detailed information will be available in the
Summer Headlining Hempfield, including prices,
specific themes, and field trip location
12th Annual
Saturday,
March 19
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Egg Hunt at 10:00 am
l Hempfield Park – Pavilion D
l Games, Egg Hunt, Prizes, and
Appearance by the Easter Bunny
l
Free to all
Township residents.
Registration required
Date With Daddy Dance
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.
If inclement weather,
event will be held in
Athletic Complex
Sign-up early as space is limited. Dress
is semi-formal and a photographer will
be on hand to take pictures.
Ages:
Location:
4 – 10
Lakeview Route 30
Date:
Friday, April 8, 2016
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Resident Fee:
Adult: $40.00 and
Child: $35.00
Non-Resident Fee: Adult: $50.00
and Child: $45.00
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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent
Dear Parents, Guardians, and
Community Members,
When waiting at the bus stop in winter weather, please remind your child to stay
back as far as possible from the road, especially if there are slippery conditions
caused by ice or a recent snowfall. This is also a reminder that the children
should be waiting at their bus stop approximately five minutes prior to their
assigned pick-up time. Bus drivers have reported that as they are pulling away,
they have seen children running after the bus. This creates a safety concern for
the students and delays the route, since the driver needs to pull over to wait for
the late students to board the bus. Your child’s safety is of utmost importance
to us, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your children arrive
at the bus stop on time and board the bus in a safe manner.
We hope you enjoy the winter edition of Headlining Hempfield. It spotlights a wide range of
activities that have occurred throughout the first
four months of the 2015-2016 school year. The
cover of this issue is dedicated to the men and
women who bravely served our country. All elementary and secondary schools honored local
veterans for their service and sacrifice on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2015. Students performed vocal, instrumental, and literary tributes
and select veterans served as guest speakers, recalling memories of their
military experiences. Each branch of the military was honored and the veterans
stood proudly as the songs for the Airforce, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and
Navy were spotlighted. The programs concluded with the playing of Taps.
Some of the schools held breakfasts, luncheons, and receptions attended by
the veterans and their families. In the elementary schools, the veterans accompanied their children and grandchildren into their classrooms, where the students
could ask them questions about their service to the United States. Hundreds of
veterans were present throughout the district to commemorate this special day.
Staff and Students Across the District Focus on Safety
Hempfield Area School District has continued a rigorous emphasis on safety
with both the staff and students. The faculty and administration of all schools
participate in monthly “table top simulations” in which they discuss a variety of
complex, real-world scenarios that could possibly happen and work together to
brainstorm solutions on how to deal with these situations. These discussions
prepare staff to handle possible safety or security issues that may arise. Additionally, each school conducts monthly drills that include challenging staff and
students to think and respond to variables that could alter their regular evacuation procedures. During the course of the year, they practice fire drills, lock
down drills, sheltering in place drills, and severe weather scenarios. We strongly
believe in being proactive to better prepare our staff and students if the need
arises to respond to an emergency.
Welcome New School Board Members
I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to outgoing board members Michael
Kusma (4 years), Douglas Lawson (4 years), and Randy Stoner (8 years) for
their dedication and commitment on the board. These three individuals did not
seek re-election. There is no greater contribution than the decision to serve as
a member of the governing body that makes the important decisions that have
a profound impact upon the programs and opportunities provided to the students
of our district. We thank you for your service and dedication to Hempfield.
A core team of staff including our School Police Officer, Leonard Lander, John
Schwartz, retired State Police, and Chris Brasco, Assistant High School
Principal, attended a two day seminar in October, conducted by the ALICE
Training Institute. ALICE is an acronym which stands for Alert, Lockdown,
Inform, Counter, Evacuate. This team participated in a “train the trainer”
workshop. Plans are underway to train the rest of our staff on this proactive
technique.
Congratulations to our three new School Board members, Dr. Paul Adams,
Tommy Bishop, and Paul Ward, along with recently re-elected members Michele
Fischer and Dr. Jeanne Smith, Vice-President. All of these individuals took the
oath of office, administered by the Honorable Mark Mansour, on Wednesday,
December 2, 2015. They join incumbents Sonya Bradjic, President, Diane
Ciabattoni, Joseph Lutz, and Robert McDonald.
Our District Safety & Security Committee has continued to meet throughout the
year. We are also in the process of updating all of our School Crisis Plans which
will be made accessible electronically to Hempfield Emergency Management,
the Department of Public Safety, and the Pennsylvania State Police.
As we all prepare to celebrate this holiday season, I hope all of you enjoy quality
time with your family and friends and take the time to enjoy all of the excitement
and wonder of this beautiful time of year.
School Delays, Closings, and School Bus Safety
With the winter weather upon us, please be aware that all school closings and
delays will be communicated as early in advance as possible via Skylerts and
posted on WTAE, KDKA, and WPXI, as well as the district website at
www.hasdpa.net . Please be sure that you update your contact information in
Skyward if you have had any changes to your email or phone number, so that
you do not miss important messages.
Sincerely,
Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D.
The decision on whether to close or delay school is made by the superintendent
after consultation with the Hempfield Township Department of Public Works,
First Student Transportation, and the Hempfield Area School District Department
of Building and Grounds. We try to announce delays or closings as far in
advance as possible, however, the timing of the inclement weather is often a
determining factor on how early the decision is made.
Superintendent of Schools
TITLE IX/SECTION 504 STATEMENT
The Hempfield Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap/disability in its activities,
educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Publication of this statement is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures
or inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be directed to the Director of Pupil Services, Title IX Coordinator at Hempfield Area School District,
4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601 (724-850-2229).
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Hempfield Area School Board Members
Seated left to right: Sonya L. Brajdic, President; Diane S. Ciabattoni, Board Member;
Pamela A. Naggy, Secretary; Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent;
Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education;
Dr. Jeanne S. Smith, Vice-President; Michele V. Fischer, Board Member
Standing left to right: Dr. Mark A. Gross, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary
Education; Paul J. Ward, Board Member; Robert A. McDonald, Board Member;
Tommy M. Bishop, Board Member; Dr. Paul S. Adams, Board Member;
Joseph M. Lutz, Board Member; Robert Reger, Director of Human Resources;
Wayne J. Wismar, Business Manager; Dennis Slyman, Solicitor
New Suicide Policy and Training
In June 2014, Act 71 (Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Act) was signed
into law in Pennsylvania. This law specifically requires public schools to:
(1) adopt a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy; and (2) provide
ongoing professional development in youth suicide awareness and prevention
for professional educators in all buildings serving students in grades six through
twelve.
In July of 2015, the Hempfield Area School District Board of Directors
approved Policy #819: Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response. In
August, all Hempfield Area School District professional staff in the three middle
schools and high school participated in training with Dr. Paula McCommons ,
Director of the Student at Risk (STAR) Center at Western Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). Dr. McCommons presented an overview
of the law as well as a comprehensive examination of factors and circumstances youth face leading to this unfortunate decision choice. She also
discussed best practices for responses to student verbalization/ behavior and
follow-up referrals to outside agencies for professional support. Administrative
regulations and procedures have also been developed by a committee of
personnel and are being shared with staff at building-level faculty meetings.
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High School
Homecoming
Despite the cold, rainy weather, the homecoming parade led the way for fans to
file into the football stadium to enjoy the game. The students showed their enthusiasm as everyone waited with anticipation to see the crowning of the queen.
At halftime, the 2015 Homecoming Queen, Bailey White, was crowned. Bailey
said, “I was so honored and excited. It really caught me off guard because it
could have been any one of us. We had such a great Homecoming Court. Thank
you to everyone!”
The following night, more than 500 students arrived at the high school dressed
in sparkling gowns and good-looking suits for the homecoming dance. Half way
through the evening, Joel Trentin was crowned the 2015 Homecoming King as
the crowd cheered. Trentin stated, “It was definitely a surprise to hear my name
called. It’s a great honor to be named king, because I know that my fellow classmates were the ones who chose me. The court was awesome as well. We all
had so much fun at the dance together!”
Homecoming King
Court pictured
left to right:
Kevin Rabbits,
Luke Bodner,
Dylan Sikora,
Joel Trentin (King),
Danny Arndt,
George Panagis,
Jordan Higgs
The 2015
Homecoming Court
pictured left to right
are: Fiona Rose,
Queen Bailey White,
Aubree Halusic,
Molly Sternick,
Jordan Sterling,
Nicole Savage,
Sydney Miller
A Warm Welcome
Outstanding Performance by HEP Students at
the Creative Convention Competition
At the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, a new autistic support classroom
was started at the high school. Being new to a school can be difficult for any
student, especially someone with autism; however, the high school has given
the new classroom a warm welcome. Students from Mrs. Kline’s health classes
and eight “buddies” have been volunteering their time with the autistic students
either through Interact Club, United Spartans, or of their own volition. They
assist with art projects, class work, social skills, and just by being a friend. The
students and teachers in the autistic support classroom want to thank all of these
individuals for their time and friendship!
Convergent and divergent thinking skills were put to the test as the Hempfield
Area High School HEP students participated in a Creative Convention
Competition held at Springdale High School. The theme, Shakespeare, required
students to participate as teams to solve creative word problems, write a sonnet,
design costumes and perform a skit. Congratulations to the Macbeth team for
their overall first place finish and the Julius Caesar team for winning best
costume.
Julius
Caesar
Team
National Merit Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship recipients are recognized for exceptional
academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the
PSAT test given in their eleventh grade year. The class of 2015 students
were recognized in the fall edition of Headlining Hempfield, and one student
was inadvertently omitted from the list. Kevin Weldon, currently in his first
year at Pitt (main campus) and majoring in Engineering and German, should
have been on the list of “Commended Students.” We apologize for the oversight and congratulate Kevin on his outstanding academic performance.
Macbeth
Team
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High School
Hempfield Hosts ESSPA Calcusolve Competition
Hempfield students hosted the Eastern Suburbs Special Program Association
(ESSPA) Calcusolve Competition in November. Seventeen teams of five
students from surrounding school districts gathered to work individually on eight
problems and as a team on two more complex problems. Congratulations to
Molly Sternick for placing third individually, and our team of Molly Sternick, Alex
Hervol, Ethan Toth, Josh Marks, and Adam Gamber for placing second overall.
STEM Seminar Launches Successfully
The first group of thirty high school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math) students attended the first of four junior seminar sessions on October
15, 2015. Partnered with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s representative
Valerie Mercado, STEM coordinators Ashley Contristano, Lisa Blahovec, Craig
Siniawski, and Doug Cook facilitated the day’s events. Students participated in
problem-solving scenarios, chose STEM related careers to research, learned
about social media communication, created an online profile, and connected with
corporations for job shadowing. Students also participated in challenges throughout the day, and they worked effectively in small groups to collaborate and pose
multiple solutions. As this first pilot group approaches their senior year, these
seminar sessions will allow students to grow in their ability to approach divergent
thinking and deductive reasoning skills. Overall, it was an extremely successful
launch!
Westmoreland County Food Bank Empty Bowl
The Eighth Annual Westmoreland County “Empty Bowl” will be held at Hempfield
Area High School on Sunday, March 13, 2016, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in
the cafeteria. Area high schools make bowls in their pottery classes to donate
to the program, along with local
pottery shops where you can
stop by and paint a bowl that will
be sold at the event. Soup is
prepared by over thirty restaurants, along with bread and
water, to create a meager meal.
The public is invited to attend to
enjoy a delicious bowl of soup,
coffee, and cookies, all for only
$15.00. You can also purchase
tickets for the Chinese Auction
and enjoy entertainment. When
you leave you may take your empty bowl home as a reminder that there are
people with empty bowls right here in Westmoreland County.
High School Library Hosts Writing Workshops
in Honor of National Novel Writing Month
Throughout November, twenty high
school students participated in writing
workshops in honor of National Novel
Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Guest
authors from the community participated by speaking to student writers
and answering questions. Students
and guest writers spent time at each
session working toward a writing
goal.
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High School
Hempfield Area Project 18 Program Receives Award
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Hempfield Area's Project 18 Program was awarded the Ruth Stas Award for
Sustainability in Civic Education by the Pennsylvania Council for the Social
Studies (PCSS) on October 15 in Harrisburg PA. The three teachers who have
taught the program since it was founded in 1974 were present, current students,
and former students who went on to hold an elected office.
The Hempfield Area Theatre Company, under the direction of Jim Steeley,
presented The Man Who Came to Dinner in November. This entertaining play,
set in the late 1930s, featured Sheridan Whiteside, played by Rylan JenkinsSnaith, who slips on the front steps of the Stanley home and finds himself confined to a wheelchair during the Christmas holidays. He and his entourage take
over the house indefinitely and the result is a very funny comedy as friends of
Whiteside invade the house. Cast members performed the play on the auditorium stage, which
was transformed so
that the members of
the audience sat on
chairs placed on
risers that faced the
actors. Attendees
were up close and
personal and just a
few feet away from
the cast throughout
the performance.
The award recognized the unique nature of Project 18 and its longevity. Class
accomplishments such as staging candidate forums, registering voters, working
on campaigns, and performing community service projects were all highlighted.
Also commended was the fashion in which the class is taught by utilizing a
hands-on approach with no textbook and frequent guest speakers who teach
students about community and government from the school district to the state
level. The success of the class is evident when you check out the local
government where former students have served at all levels, including State
Congressional members. Currently there are Project 18 alumni serving as
County Row officers, Township Supervisors, and School Board members.
The concept for the Project 18 class was instituted by the State Board of
Education after the 26th Amendment granted eighteen year olds the right to
vote, and it was begun in many schools across the state. Hempfield Area High
School is the only school in the state where it has survived and thrived for over
five decades.
US Navy Band Performs at Hempfield Area
High School
The United States Navy Band, the Navy’s premier musical organization, will
perform at Hempfield Area High School on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 7:30
PM. Recognized as "The World’s Finest," the band features some of the nation’s
top musicians and performs a variety of music from classical orchestral works
to original arrangements of current popular favorites, as well as traditional
marches and patriotic fare. Tickets are free to the public, but you must have a
ticket to attend. Individuals may place an order for up to four tickets (all seating
is general admission) by returning the coupon below, along with a selfaddressed stamped envelope. For more information, contact Brian Tychinski,
Hempfield Area High School Band Director, at (724) 850-2071.
Pictured from left: David Trevaskis President of PCSS; Chris Walters, PCSS;
Joel Trentin, Current Project 18 Vice President; Rich Redmerski, Project 18
Founder; Janie Wilcox, Project 18 President 2014-2015; Aimee Hogg, Former
Project 18 Student & Teacher; Jacob Makarsky, Current Project 18 Student;
Ken Stough Current Project 18 Teacher; and Amy Cheresnowsky, PCSS
Student Delegate Program
The Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Student Delegate
Program is a unique statewide, hands-on, civics-based educational conference that two Hempfield Area Student Council members attend annually in
October. Students learn about local governance and experience the
democratic process involved in operating a school board meeting. They
spend time debating “hot topics” with other students from across the state.
This year’s topics included School Safety, Grading, Drug & Alcohol, and
Social Media. Hempfield Area attendees, Salvatore Gummo and Tate
Yawitz, stated, “We thought the program created an environment where
students could debate and discuss issues and topics involved with schools
with students from all over the
state in a respectful, yet open
way. All in all, it was a great
conference with great people.”
Tate Yawitz (left) and Sal Gummo
(center) work with students from
other districts at the
PSBA Conference in Harrisburg.
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Middle School
Text-Mapping at Harrold
Artin’ Spartans Raise Money for Breast Cancer
Students in Mrs. Mash and Mrs. McCaffrey’s seventh grade reading classes at
Harrold Middle School recently did a text-mapping project. Text-mapping is a
graphic organizer technique that requires students to turn an entire
text into a scroll in order to improve
comprehension. This
allowed students to
focus on non-fiction text
features as they viewed
the entire text and answered questions about
the article.
Harrold Middle School’s Artin’ Spartans were busy in October with a breast
cancer gift basket raffle and a pumpkin decorating contest which raised $221.00
for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Members of the
Artin’ Spartans
are pictured here
proudly displaying
their baskets
CPR: How to Save a Life!
In November, all of the seventh grade students at Harrold Middle School had
classes on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using an automated external
defibrillator (AED), and they also learned how to help a choking victim. With
the help of Mutual Aid Ambulance Service of Greensburg, one hundred fortyfive students were certified in the Heartsaver CPR Course. Excela Health also
did a special presentation on the importance of getting proper care quickly to
victims of heart attacks and strokes.
You’ve Got a Friend Day
The students in Miss Purkiss' classroom at Harrold Middle School drew
pictures and wrote thank you cards to their buddies at the high school.
Members of the high school's Interact Club were their “buddies” at the
"You've Got A Friend Day" at Twin Lakes Park where they enjoyed walking
around and engaging in all of the activities.
Pictured above are Isabella Gillis and Liberty Nelson practicing with an
automated external defibrillator during their CRP class
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Middle School
The Herd Mentality
Twenty members of the Harrold Middle School Outdoor Club spent Friday,
October 2, 2015, hiking and bushwhacking through the habitat of the largest elk
herd east of the Mississippi. This habitat surrounds the small town of Benezette
in the aptly-named Elk County.
Hunted to extinction in the late
1800s, Pennsylvania’s eastern
elk were replaced by their
western cousins from Montana
and Wyoming in 1913.
Descendants of those western
animals, which now make up
Pennsylvania’s growing herd,
were spied by club members
throughout the day.
Staying Connected
Not only did the students spot
elk—and hear some impressive bulls bugling, they also investigated the area’s award-winning minereclamation project, examined evidence of several species of native wildlife,
and even unearthed the skeletal remains of a wapiti (the Native American word
for “elk”).
To meet the needs of the students, the Student Assistance Program (SAP) team
at West Hempfield Middle School recently held a Mental Health Awareness
Week. The goal was to help students understand the importance of forming
positive connections to people, activities, and agencies that will help them
through the trials and tribulations that they may face in life. Mrs. Quinn Matz and
Mr. Gary Gubanich, Health and Physical Education teachers, hosted guest
speakers from the following groups:
• Never Fear Being Different (NFBD) who expressed the importance of
staying positive about being different.
• National Alliance on Mental Health(NAMH) who educated the
students on the importance of mental health.
• Hempfield Area School Psychologist Ryan Lenz partnered with
Home School Visitor Kathleen Harrison to discuss various mental
health topics
• Susan Harrington spoke to our students regarding positivity
To end the week on a fun note, Mrs. Jennifer Busato, Art Teacher, filmed the
students debuting their very first lip dub to the motivational song “Shake it Off.”
Visit West Hempfield’s webpage at http://www.hasdpa.net/Domain/515, and
click “Shake It Off – Lipdub” under the Quick Links to view the video.
The day’s activities, coordinated by faculty sponsors Mr. Jeremiah Dulaney and
Mr. Edward Yoschak, were both enjoyable and educational, inviting discussion
of such concepts as biomes, ecosystems, extirpation, sustainability, predatorprey relationships, and succession species.
Taking the Opportunity to Help the Community
Well Wishers, Harrold Middle
School’s newest club dedicated to
bringing cheer to their school and
local community, has wasted no
time making an impact by completing several projects. Students
found a way to give back to
veterans by partnering with a local
treatment center for a pen pal
program and clothing drive. In
October, the Well Wishers held a
bingo night at Newhaven Court
Assisted Living Facility giving
students an opportunity to visit and talk
with the seniors. In November, the group teamed up with various other
local groups to distribute fresh food to local families in need through the
Operation Fresh Express project. The Well Wishers Club is sponsored by
teachers Mrs. Danielle Ali, Mrs. Jennifer Simon, and Mrs. Lauren Blatney.
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Middle School
Wendover Holds Elections
FCCLA Members Attend Leadership Meeting
How do students become Student Council officers at Wendover? Student
Council representatives complete an application stating a change they would
like to see at Wendover and devise a plan to implement this change. The
applications are read anonymously to student council homeroom representatives and the representatives vote on the best responses. The two
candidates in each office with the most votes earn the right to participate in
campaign week by hanging posters and talking to students. At the conclusion
of campaign week, candidates make speeches in a school-wide assembly
to their peers. Students vote during homeroom period and the top vote
getters are elected to represent their school. The 2015-2016 officers are:
Ben Graham, President; Mackenzie Kramer, Vice-President; Elaina Bancroft,
Secretary; and Jared Rivard, Treasurer.
This year the
Family Career
Community
Leaders of
America (FCCLA)
chapters at West
Hempfield and
Harrold Middle
Schools attended
the Western
Pennsylvania
Regional
Leadership
Meeting at Norwin
High School. The members participated in workshops and activities, learned
new project ideas, met fellow FCCLA members, and networked with chapters
and members from our region. The meeting was aimed at leadership development, state-wide programs and an exciting start to the FCCLA year!
West Hempfield Middle School Visits
Hannas Town
History came alive at Hannas
Town as eighth grade students
from West Hempfield Middle
School participated in numerous
activities from the mid-1700s.
Eighth grade is currently studying this time-period, and this
field trip allowed them to interact
with historians and participate in
numerous hands-on activities.
They witnessed a gunsmith,
played colonial games, wore
period clothing, and even performed colonial dances!
Weather even allowed for the
making of mountain pies and
s’mores. The day proved to be
a fun, educational experience
for the students.
Red Ribbon Week at Wendover
Wendover Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week this year using the
theme, Self-Help. Students were encouraged to wear wristbands all week with
the saying, “Respect Yourself…Be Drug Free.” Red bookmarks with local
agencies and resources students could call for help regarding drugs and alcohol
were distributed.
Daily themes used were:
• “Too Bright for Drugs,” in which students wore sunglasses
• “Put a Lid on Drugs,” in which students wore their favorite hat
• “Join a Drug Free Team,” in which students wore their favorite
sports shirt
A variety of speakers came to the school including Sages Army, Tara Williams
who is a counselor from Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, and
retired State Trooper, Gregg Norton. They all spread the message to be drugfree. On Thursday evening, many sixth grade students participated in the Reality
Tour at the Greensburg Courthouse. Wendover Middle School encourages
parents to spread the message to their children to be drug-free.
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Elementary School
Reading Recovery
The Hempfield Area School District is pleased to announce plans for the
expansion of Reading Recovery as an intervention for first grade students who
are having difficulty in learning to read and write. A pilot began during the 20142015 school year at Fort Allen Elementary School
as Mrs. Jody Schmitt received specialized training
to become a teacher of Reading Recovery. Developed in New Zealand over thirty years ago, Reading
Recovery is utilized in most states in the United
States and many other countries around the world.
This program is a highly effective short-term intervention for identified students who receive a half
hour of individual daily instruction by a specially
trained teacher of Reading Recovery for twelve to
twenty weeks. The goal is to bring children up to the
level of their peers and give them the assistance
they need to develop independent reading and writing strategies.
support teachers in all Hempfield Area elementary schools will receive Reading
Recovery training in 2016-2017 as we expand this program to all of the
elementary schools.
Ongoing professional development for teachers of
Reading Recovery is key to the success of the
children. Training involves a teacher instructing a
child in a lesson as other Reading Recovery
teachers observe and learn. A one-way window is
utilized for this purpose to minimize distractions for
the student. The Hempfield Area School District received a federal grant of $6,000 for the installation
of a one-way window at Fort Allen Elementary. This
window is utilized to promote continued learning for
teachers.
Reading Recovery has a strong tradition of success with low-achieving children.
The Hempfield Area School District recognizes the need to address reading
difficulty early and effectively so that children learn to read, and most importantly,
enjoy reading to learn.
During the 2015-2016 school year, Mrs. Schmitt is receiving advanced specialized training to become a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, which prepares
her to train other reading teachers in the use of this intervention. Reading
Red Ribbon Week at Fort Allen Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week is a public campaign with the objective of uniting communities
into action and awareness of alcohol and other illegal drug usage. This year’s
campaign occurred October 26-30, 2015, with the theme, “Respect Yourself…
Be Drug Free.” Each Fort Allen student and staff member was given a red ribbon
to wear and participated in school spirit activities each day. Themes included:
• “I’m too Bright for Drugs” in which students wore bright neon colors
• “Don’t Let Drugs Make You Crazy from Head to Toe,” in which the
students wore crazy outfits and crazy hair
• “We Have the Power to Say No to Drugs,” in which the students wore
superhero clothing
• “Scare Away Drugs,” in which the students wore orange and black clothing
The students at Fort Allen had a GREAT week celebrating being drug free!
Maxwell Elementary has a NEW Playground
Maxwell Students Volunteer at
“Westmoreland Walks”
Fourth grade students at Maxwell Elementary School packed bags filled with
pens, hand sanitizers, ear buds, sunglasses, magnets, and pamphlets to
hand out to the walkers at the fourteenth annual Westmoreland Walks event,
held at Twin Lakes Park in October. A portion of the money raised from the
walk goes to benefit Westmoreland County breast cancer survivors where
they are treated to spa services, education, lunch, and more, at no cost to
them. A portion of the proceeds is also donated to the Pennsylvania Breast
Cancer Coalition. The students really enjoyed packing the bags and
supporting the survivors of breast cancer.
Maxwell Elementary students have been enjoying a new playground thanks to
an $11,115 grant from Park and Play Structures and a donation of $20,000 from
the Maxwell Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The oldest portion of the playground was cracked and the wooden structure was rotting beneath the surface
level, which was the incentive for the PTO to start raising funds.
A ceremony took place on October 29, 2015, to dedicate the new playground.
Each homeroom teacher selected three or four students who had demonstrated
excellent behavior to have their picture taken on the new equipment. Thank you
to Park and Play Structures and the Maxwell PTO for making the new playground
possible.
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Elementary School
Stanwood Elementary Color Run
West Hempfield Elementary Students Learn
about Colleges on Alumni Fridays
In October the Stanwood Community joined in “The Color Run” as their Fall
Fundraiser. The Color Run is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness,
happiness, and individuality.
Students at West Hempfield Elementary School are learning about postsecondary opportunities in a fun way! Staff members have placed signs outside
of their classrooms with their post-secondary schools listed, and each Friday a
different college is showcased on the morning announcements.
Students learn about the school’s history, enrollment numbers, distance from
West Hempfield Elementary, school mascot, school colors, and a fun fact. Staff
members are asked to wear their alumni gear on the Friday their school is showcased, and students are to locate the
staff members who are alumni of that
particular school. The school information is then posted outside of the counseling office under the school pennant.
Lainey Springer,
Sarah Podkul,
and Lauren Harry
were covered
in powdered
pigment after
the race was
over!
Mrs. Erin Castillo (Saint Vincent
College), Mrs. Tracey Testa (Seton Hill
University), and Dr. Lisa Maloney
(Penn State University & Duquesne
University) pose under the school
pennants wearing their school logo
t-shirts!
Fort Allen Elementary Focuses on Nutrition and
Family Fitness
Grandparent Portraits
What does a cow and a parrot have to do with
fitness? Well, the students at Fort Allen Elementary
School could probably tell you what they learned from
their special visitors. During an assembly held on
October 26, 2015, students were asked to
participate in warm-up exercises led by
Pirates ballpark host Joe Klimchak, the
Chick-fil-A cow, and the Pirate Parrot.
Following the exercises, students teamed up
with the Chick-fil-A cow and the Pirate Parrot
to play a game of Family Feud which
consisted of answering questions
dealing with how to lead a healthy
lifestyle. Contestants were
awarded prizes for participation,
and all students received a free
kids meal coupon from Chick-fil-A
and a free ticket to a 2016
Pittsburgh Pirates home game.
Stanwood students in second grade
recently studied artwork by the artist
Vincent Van Gogh. They drew grandparent portraits in his style and displayed
them for our annual Grandparent Breakfast Days.
Jaidin Blanish poses with her grandma
in front of her portrait
West Point Girls on the Run Raise Money for
Relay for Life
West Point Elementary Girls on the Run team raised $1,249.63 for their community service project this year. Under the direction of coaches Miss Helen Knopf,
Miss Julianne Smelko, Mrs. Stacy Giles, Mrs. Terry Provenzano, and Miss
Stephanie Kimball, the team conducted a “penny war” between each grade level
with the proceeds going towards West Point’s Relay for Life team.
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News from Hempfield Township
John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton
e Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors and Staff want to wish everyone a
joyful holiday season. ese early winter months are a great time to spend time with
family over the holidays and for the Township to plan for the upcoming 2016 budget
year. e Supervisors will balance their time between time with family and preparing
for the next work season in the Township.
Finally, the brave men and women of our volunteer fire service responded to more
than 3,200 calls while putting nearly 41,950 hours towards fundraising and training.
We truly cannot express our gratitude enough to these volunteers for the time and
dedication they put forth in serving this community. We also recognize the value
these volunteers provide to Hempfield as estimates for a paid fire service for a
community our size averages nearly $9,000,000 per year.
As we begin the new year, we are proud to report our Public Works Department
was very busy berming 50 miles of roadway, performing maintenance on 275 storm
water catch basins, updating more than 770 street signs and repairing 4,500 feet of
storm water pipe. In addition to these activities, 12 miles of our roadways were
resurfaced.
We are very proud the Township has been able to meet our challenges head on and
excited about our many accomplishments. We are constantly committed to best
serving you, the residents of Hempfield, in 2016.
Happy Holidays,
e Township’s Parks and Recreation Department was voted the best by readers of
the Tribune Review. ey also successfully served more than 2,500 via the 115
programs offered. Parks and Recreation also hosted very successful events with our
Daddy-Daughter dance, Mother-Son dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Family Night
and Breakfast with Santa.
Doug Weimer
Tom Logan
John Silvis
Shelley and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!
Looking forward into 2016, the Township will have a balanced budget for the 27th
year in a row. If you would like to volunteer for a committee, please send a note into
the board.
During this festive time, along with the onset of frigid weather rapidly approaching,
please check on your neighbors, especially older residents, to make sure they are safe
this winter season.
ank you. It is a privilege to serve you.
Please “thank” the men and women of our fire department who sacrifice their time
to keep all of our families safe.
Jerry Fagert
Dear Friends:
As many of you already know, I was successful in my bid for Westmoreland County
Register of Wills. As such, I must resign as Hempfield Township Supervisor prior
to taking office at the county level. It has been a true pleasure to serve my home
township and all of you.
One of the most rewarding things about being a supervisor is helping people. While
this is not without complications, there is nothing better than seeing a concern
addressed or a problem rectified. At times I felt your frustration and disappointment
when the solution was outside of the township’s control. My intention has always
been to be your voice and to do what is in the best interest of our community.
Upon taking office in January 2012, I was appointed by the Board to act as the
liaison to the recreation department. At that time, we had a vacancy in the position
of Director of that department. One of my primary tasks was to coordinate the
annual “Community Days” event. It was quite an undertaking. Since then, our
current Director of Parks and Recreation has taken the reins of planning this event.
I am proud that this event continues to grow each year and that I may have had a
little part in contributing to that growth. As a Hempfield resident, I am excited to
see what the future holds for Hempfield’s beautiful park.
ank you all for allowing me the privilege to serve you as Supervisor and to
continue to serve you as the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphan’s Court.
I hope to make you proud to call me neighbor.
Yours truly,
Sherry Magretti Hamilton
If you’re interested in joining any township boards,
please send letters of interest to the Township Secretary at
Township of Hempfield
Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park
1132 Woodward Drive, Suite A
Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
Hempfield Municipal Building Closed
Friday, January 1 (New Year’s)
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Friday, March 25 (Good Friday)
Contact the Township Manager
Township Mailbox
replacement policy:
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.
Office Hours
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 hours of operation at the offices of the Hempfield Township
Supervisors’, their staff, Code Enforcement and Parks & Recreation
Departments are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Upcoming Supervisors’ Meetings
Township Forms Available On-Line
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 at 7 P.M.
Public Work Sessions
Wednesdays at 7 P.M.
Regular Meetings
Mondays at 7 P.M.
January 4
January 20
January 25
February 17
February 22
March 23
March 28
April 20
April 25
All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the
Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on
“Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”.
(Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change)
Dollar Bank Opens New Loan Center in Hempfield Township
New CEO and president of Dollar Bank cuts the ribbon at an official ribbon
cutting for the new loan center at the bank’s Westmoreland Office, which is
located adjacent to Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield Township. Also on hand for the
event in September was Louis Lazzaro, county director for U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy
(standing beside Mr. McQuade), along with Bob Birdseye, senior loan
representative at Dollar Bank; Chad Amond, president of the Westmoreland County
Chamber of Commerce; and Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer.
Digital Doc Makes House Call in Hempfield
Chad Amond, president of the Westmoreland County Chamber, stands with
Robert & Jennifer Mitchell, owners of Digital Doc, along with daughter Alexa and
Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer at the store’s official ribbon
cutting and grand opening in September. In addition, Chamber members and
special guests helped the Mitchells celebrate the opening. Digital Doc is
located along Route 30 in Hempfield Township.
Want To Reach 24,000 homes and businesses
in Hempfield Township? Send contact information
to info@apollodesigngroup.com or call (724) 532-3930
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State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained by
PennDot and Westmoreland County
Contact the Public Works Department about
Township Maintained Roads for the following:
n Snow Removal
n Potholes
n Road Damages
n Storm Damage
n Street Closing
n Storm Drain
Concerns
The following roadways are not owned or maintained by
Hempfield Township:
n Water Runoff Concerns
n Street Signs, Stop Signs,
Speed Limit Signs, Etc.
COUNTY ROADS
Maintained by Westmoreland County Department
of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955
Doug Cisco
Public Works Director
Extension 109 or e-mail
dcisco@hempfieldtwp.org
John Storey Jr.
Assistant Public Works
Director
Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road
Lowry Avenue
STATE ROADS
Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387
Agnew Road
Penn-High Park Road
Arona Road
Penn-Manor Road
Baughman Road
Radebaugh Road
Bennetts Dairy Road
Roseytown Road
Brinkerton Road
Route 30
Brown Avenue
Route 66
Carbon Road
Route 70
Donohoe Road
Route 119
Edna Road
Route 130
Evanstown-Herminie Road
Route 136
Georges Station
Route 819
Hahntown-Wendel Road
Route 993
Hannastown Road
Seanor Church Road
When Do I Need A Building Permit
Lewis Avenue
Skidmore Road
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.
Locust Valley Road
Slate Run Road
Luxor-Bovard Road
South Greengate Road
Madison-Herminie Road
Stone Church Road
Middletown Road
Swede Hill Road
Millersdale Road
Thomas School Road
North Greengate Road
Twin Lakes Park Road
Oakford Park Road
Waltz Mill Road
Old Route 119 (Hunker)
Wendel-Herminie Road
Pellis Road
Willow Crossing Road
Penn-Adamsburg Road
Yukon Road
Township Leaf Collection Dates For 2016
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
October 8
October 15
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
December 10
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.
Hempfield Township Supervisor Doug Weimer presents proclamations to Troop
480 Eagle Scounts; Aaron Gilbert, Nick Cerilli and Trevin Anderson.
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Keystone Collections
Hempfield Township Property Tax
Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield’s tax collector for business
privilege and local services taxes.
Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector for property taxes,
reminds all Township Residents that the penalty period to pay your
2015 County, Township, and School property tax ends
December 31, 2015.
Keystone mailed out Hempfield’s 2015 Per Capita Tax Notice.
Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for
Hempfield individuals. Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure,
user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line.
Mr. Regola's office is 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1,
located at:
Greensburg, PA 15601
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Open Saturdays in March, April,
August & September
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
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.
Important Change
As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their
taxes by mail or in person at Keystone’s corporate
headquarters in Hempfield, located at
546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642.
Of course, residents can always
contact customer service at
1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Earned Income
Tax Collector for
Hempfield Township
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 procedue is due to recent
legislation signed by Governor Tom Corbett on October 22, 2014
(H1590). If you do not receive your 2016 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 mamiling address listed on your tax statements.
TOLL FREE 866-701-7206
As you already know, state law mandated in Act 32 that one earned
income tax collector per county shall be established. Westmoreland
County’s earned income tax collector is Berkheimer Tax Administrator.
There are several important points to note:
• This is for earned income tax only
• Keystone Collections will continue to be the collector for
Business Privilege, Per Capita, and Local Services Taxes (LST)
• Jim Regola will continue to collect property taxes
You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax
Administrator. Their website is www.hab-inc.com.
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Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
237 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Phone: 724-837-5620
www.ghal.org
Library Director: Linda Matey
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.
JoIn US FoR ADULT PRogRAmS AnD BooK DISCUSSIonS
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Artist’s
Exhibitions
Join us for Children's Programs which will
include story times plus much more.
We also have many programs at our Youngwood branch.
beginning in February
There will be 4
Used Books Sales during 2016.
Watch our website for details
We have a brand new children's area that
features puppets,creative shapes and sizes
of child friendly blocks and storybooks for
the children to use at their leisure plus a
tunnel for the children to enjoy.
eBooks and Downloadable
Audiobooks For Free At The Library
The Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library is pleased to make available eBooks
and downloadable audiobooks to the residents of Hempfield Township. This
service is being provided by the Library and a consortium of public libraries in
Westmoreland County. All residents of Hempfield Township are eligible for a
free library card and this card is honored at all 20 plus public libraries in our
County.
Our Library is providing eBooks and downloadable audiobooks for free to
its cardholders in good standing. Hempfield patrons can download these
materials from a link at the website of the Greensburg-Hempfield Area
Library at www.ghal.org.
EBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded to numerous devices
including a PC, a Mac, an iPAD, a Nook, a Kindle and other devices.
For some devices, users will need to install free software. For some
device users will need to install free software. For more details,
please contact the Library at 724-837-5620.
Check out website
www.ghal.org and watch
for our winter & spring brochures.
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Westmoreland Cleanways
and Recycling
128 Innovative Lane, Suite 2000 • Latrobe PA 15650
www.westmorelandcleanways.org • info@westmorelandcleanways.org
If you have questions please email
info@westmorelandcleanways.org or call 724-879-4020
Christmas Tree-cycling
Christmas tree recycling will continue to be convenient for township residents thanks to Hempfield Township’s Public Works crews. The Public
Works Department will chip the trees for mulch to enhance the beauty of Hempfield Park. Tree-cycling is truly giving a gift back to the community.
Undecorated Christmas trees can be dropped off at:
n Hempfield Park, just off Route 66 north of Greensburg (look for signs to the drop-off site).
n December 28 through January 15, 2016.
n Do not leave the tree in bags or wrappings and be sure that all lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree.
Other convenient drop-off locations are also available throughout Westmoreland County. Give us a call or check out our website at
www.westmorelandcleanways.org for a complete list of locations and dates.
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
Visit the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center (approximately 4.5 miles past Westmoreland Mall) to drop off items such as Electronics,
Cardboard/Paper, Tires and Freon Appliances. The Center is open 3 days a week and 1 Saturday a month.
Beginning January 2016, Hempfield residents will have curbside collection of electronics and household hazardous waste through
Advanced Disposal. In addition to this new service, keep in mind our Recycling Center remains available to serves you.
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MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program
Volunteer Fire Departments
Addresses the environmental and public health concerns of medication
disposal and safety concerns of drug abuse.
There are 22 public drop-off boxes throughout Westmoreland County,
including the following at Westmoreland County Police Departments:
City of Greensburg PD..............................724-838-4324
Irwin PD ....................................................724-864-3103
City of Latrobe PD ....................................724-537-5526
Mt. Pleasant Borough PD .........................724-547-7210
Penn Township PD ...................................724-863-1119
Wmd. County Park Police.........................724-830-3469
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.
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company
495 Edna Road, PO Box 92 • Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611
EMERGENCIES – Dial 911
Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250
www.adamsburgpafire.org
Bovard Volunteer Fire Department
2 Washington Street • Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619
Carbon Volunteer Fire Department
421 Juniper Street • Greensburg, PA 15601
www.carbonfire.org Preparing items for disposal at a Take-Back Box location
n All pharmaceutical drugs that are being disposed of need to be in a
sealed container such as the original bottle or a zip-lock bag. They
may not be disposed of loosely.
n Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container.
n Personal information should be removed or blotted out with a
permanent marker.
Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 477 • Greensburg, PA 15601
Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company
Items Accepted
Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1
2528 Newark Street • PO Box 162 • Grapeville, PA 15634
Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets and
capsules, liquid medications, inhalers, creams, ointments, nasal sprays,
and pet medicines*
Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 171, 100 Front Street • Hannastown, PA 15635
Items NOT Accepted
Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles*
* The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded grants to
District Attorney’s in 29 Pennsylvania counties for permanent drug take-back boxes.
For additional MedReturn drug take-back locations, please visit ww.medreturn.com.
Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department
Thornton Avenue • Greensburg, PA 15601
FAX: 724-837-7344
www.hempfield2fire.org
The Great American Cleanup of PA –
March 1 through May 31, 2016
High Park Volunteer Fire Department
As the temperature drops and the snow hides all the litter along the
roadways, it may seem like an unusual time to consider a litter cleanup or
beautification project; but in fact it is the perfect time. While you are stuck
inside this winter, start planning how your organized group, neighbors, or
a group of one, can make an impact on our communities. Registration for
the Great American Cleanup of PA, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania
Beautiful, begins mid-January. Visit www.gacofpa.org to find out more
information or to register your cleanup event or another project such as
tree plantings, educational program, or other beautification project. When
it's time for your cleanup, pick up your cleanup supplies (gloves, trash
bags, safety signs) from Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling. Let's
help Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful!
400 Baughman Avenue • Jeannette, PA 15644
www.highparkvfd.org
Luxor Volunteer Fire Department
455 Bovard Luxor Road • Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662
Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department
1966 Broadway Avenue • Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department
1284 Business Route 66
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
West Point Volunteer Fire Department
100 Volunteer Drive
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
www.westpointfiredept.com
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Some of the activities the membership of
HEMA perform are planning, professional
communications, outreach, analysis,
supply acquisition, maintenance, and
HAM radio operations.
In a disaster, government and other
agencies may not be able to meet
your needs. It is important for all residents
to make individual plans for their care and
safety during an emergency. Everyone is
encouraged to prepare themselves, and
their families for disaster. A good rule of
thumb is that you should be able to
survive in your home for 72 hours with no outside assistance.
There is no-cost for training and most of
the classes are self-paced and available
online.
If you are interested in more information, please e-mail:
Info@HempfieldEMA.com or feel free to stop by one of our upcoming
staff meetings. They start at 7:00 pm at the Township Emergency
Management Building and will be held: December 17th, February 25th,
and April 28th.
For more information to prepare your home and business in the even of
a disaster: http://www.readypa.org/ http://www.ready.gov/
EMERGENCY INFROMATION ON YOUR CELLPHONE
Receive Hempfield Township emergency alerts and advisories on your
cellphone by sending the message HEMAALERT to 888777 or go to:
http://HempfieldEMA.com/contact-us and fill out the online form
WINTER STORMS AND EXTREME COLD
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly
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.
HEMPFIELD EMA IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
The Hempfield Township Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) is
seeking new volunteers to complement its staff to better serve the
community. No emergency service experience in necessary, no matter
what your background may be, we have a position for you. HEMA only
requests around 20 hours of your free time a year.
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 volunteers of HEMA come from all backgrounds and areas of
expertise. While we all work together as a cohesive unit of Emergency
Management, during our regular lives we are artists, electricians,
sales-persons, stylists, D.J.’s, utility workers, and a multitude of other
professions.
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. It is important to be prepared for winter
weather before it strikes.
What is Emergency Management? Emergency Management is the
generic name of an interdisciplinary field dealing with the strategic
organizational management processes used to protect critical assets of
an organization from hazard risks that can cause disasters or catastrophes, and to ensure their continuance within their planned lifetime.
For more information to keep you safe during any emergency or
disaster, please go to: ReadyHempfield.org
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