HEADLINING - Hempfield Township

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HEADLINING
Spring 2015
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FOR HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP AND HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Table of Contents
Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation ..............................................3
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex ....................................................4
Registration ............................................................................................5
Discounted Tickets ................................................................................5
Preschool Programs ..............................................................................6
Youth & Teen Programs ..........................................................................7
Adult & Senior Programs ........................................................................7
Community Connection Programs..........................................................8
Trips & Excursions ..................................................................................9
Fitness & Wellness Programs ..............................................................10
Summer Day Camp ............................................................................10
Hempfield Recreation Sports ..............................................................10
2015 Sports Camps ............................................................................11
Hempfield Area School District
Message From Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintedent ..........................12
Hempfield Students Pilot Chromebooks in the Classroom ..................13
Spartans Spring Sports Schedule ........................................................14
Self-E Show a Success ........................................................................15
Hempfield Area Students Sign Letter of Intent......................................16
S.T.E.M. Program Launched at Hempfield Area High School ..............17
Middle School Spelling Bee Winners....................................................19
Students Jump Rope for the American Heart Association ....................22
High School ..........................................................................................15
Middle School ......................................................................................18
Elementary Schools..............................................................................20
John Silvis, Jerry Fagert, Doug Weimer, Tom Logan & Sherry Magretti Hamilton
2015
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Messages From The Board of Supervisors ..............................................23
New Resident Checklist ............................................................................27
News from the Code Enforcement Department ........................................26
Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce ....................................................28
Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library ........................................................29
Westmoreland Cleanways ........................................................................31
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month ......................................................33
Volunteer Fire Departments ......................................................................34
Chairperson
R. Douglas Weimer
724-834-7232 Ext 118
[email protected]
Vice-Chairperson
Sherry Magretti Hamilton
724-834-7232 Ext 115
[email protected]
Treasurer
Tom Logan
724-834-7232 Ext 117
[email protected]
Assistant Treasurer
John Silvis
724-834-7232 Ext 114
[email protected]
Assistant Secretary
Jerry Fagert
724-834-7232 Ext 116
[email protected]
Township Manager
Andrew Walz
724-834-7232 Ext 141
[email protected]
Assistant Township Manager
Bruce Beitel
724-834-7232 Ext 127
[email protected]
Director of Parks & Recreation
Jason Winters
724-834-7232 Ext 124
[email protected]
Director of Public Works
Doug Cisco
724-834-7232 Ext 110
[email protected]
Township of Hempfield
Greensburg-Hempfield Business Park
1132 Woodward Drive n Greensburg, PA 15601-9310
724-834-7232 n FAX 724-834-5510
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Code Enforcement l Parks & Recreation
Public Safety l Public Works
Production by Apollo Design Group
Editing/Copywriting Assistance .......................... Pam Naggy
..........................................................................Angela Gartner
Design/Layout .................................................. Michael Swan
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Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation
Help Us Keep
Our Parks
Great For Kids
RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Monday, May 4, 2015
Registration begins for all Summer programs at 7:30 am online, at the
Hempfield Township Municipal Building, or Hempfield Township
Athletic Complex.
(And Adults Too!)
NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Monday, May 11, 2015
Non-residents include those who live in the surrounding communities
(i.e., Greensburg, Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, Youngwood)
www.hempfield
parksfund.com
Check our website for
project updates and to
make donations to
the fund.
Mark your Calendars
17th Annual Community Days
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.
September 12 & 13
For more information, www.hempfieldcommunitydays.com
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
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Resident Registration – Monday, May 4, 2015
Non-Resident Registration – Monday, May 11, 2015
Hempfield Township Athletic Complex
Located at Hempfield Park – 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
We invite you to visit one of Hempfield Township’s premier facilities featuring a 1/10th of a mile indoor
walking track, three multi-purpose athletic playing fields, concession stand, and lobby area.
n Membership Cards:
Anyone attending HTAC to use the walking track, open court,
participating in Adult Pick-up Sports, or Exercise Classes MUST
have a HTAC Membership Card to enter. Cards are available at
the complex during business hours and are free to residents or
a one-time $10.00 fee for non-residents.
n Hours of Operation:
Park Office - Field and Building Rentals
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Winter Hours (November through March):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer Hours (April through October):
• Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed: May 25 and July 4
n Rental Options:
• Open Court Time
- $2.00 per entry --- Monday – Friday,
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- For all other times, check our
website, follow us on Twitter,
or call for schedule.
• Full Court Hourly Rentals:
- $40.00 per hour per court Monday through Friday
- $45.00 per hour per court Saturday and Sunday
• Birthday Parties
- $100.00 up to 20 children
- Includes use of one full size court, variety of sports equipment,
and lobby area for 2 hours. Catering and decorations not
provided.
• Full building rentals are available, please contact us for more
information
n Exercise Classes & Adult Pick-Up Sports
• See Wellness & Fitness Programs on page 10 for more details
about the programs
For more information or questions,
please contact us at 724-219-3963.
Hempfield Township Parks and Playground Reminders
n MOTORIZED VEHICLES (dirt bikes,
quads, go-karts) are prohibited in
the park.
n FIREWORKS and open fires are
prohibited.
n PLAY EQUIPMENT is designed for
children ages 3 to 12. Please use appropriate equipment for your age.
n CHILDREN are to be supervised by an adult at all times in play areas.
n VANDALISM of any kind will not be tolerated. Offenses will be
prosecuted.
n PLAY at your own risk.
For your safety and enjoyment, please observe the following
park rules:
n DOGS must be kept on a leash and under owners control at all times.
n DOG owners are required to clean up and dispose of waste left
by dogs.
n PERMITS are required to rent pavilions.
n LITTER must be placed in designated receptacles.
n DRIVING vehicles on walking track and on fields and or
grass areas is prohibited.
n VEHICLES must park in designated parking lots.
n SPEED LIMIT throughout park is 5 mph.
n OVERNIGHT parking in the park is prohibited.
n ALCOHOL AND DRUGS are prohibited in the park.
(Violation of these rules may result in removal from the park and/or prosecution.)
Hempfield Township thanks you! Enjoy the parks and playgrounds!
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures, please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Easy ways to register
2015 Hempfield Township
Pavilion & Field Rentals
Resident Registration begins Monday, May 4 at 7:30 a.m.
Non-resident Registration begins Monday, May 11 at 7:30 a.m.
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.
Hempfield Township Parks &
Recreation facilities and parks rental
requests for all pavilions and fields
at Hempfield Park and
Swede Hill Park are currently
available for 2015:
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.
Field Rentals
For August – October:
Monday, July 20, 2015
Hempfield
Parks & Recreation
Facility Rental Guide
Mail-In
Print out registration form found on our website and
mail to the main office or Athletic Complex.
Checks only and payable to:
Hempfield Township
Mail-in registrations will be held until registration date
and will be processed in order that it was received.
DisCounteD
Summer
Tickets
Local amusement parks and area attractions
In Person
Register at our main office or the Athletic Complex.
All major credit cards are accepted.
?
Questions
• 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.
• Check and Credit Card only.
Call 724-836-7900 or visit
www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
Email: [email protected]
Stay Connected
Visit us on Facebook
for daily updates:
www.facebook.com/
hempfieldtwppr
Follow us on Twitter:
@hempfieldtwppr
Scan the QR to join
our mailing list
Sign up at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks to get all the latest news,
events, and announcements or text STAYCONNECTED to 22828.
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.
First Presbyterian Church Preschool is currently
registering students for Fall 2015!
We have classes for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds.
We are located in downtown Greensburg
with plenty of onsite parking.
Check out our new website for more
information.
www.fpcgpreschool.weebly.com
Or call the office for information
724-832-0150.
For a complete list of all registration policies and procedures,
please check our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com/parks
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Music Makers
Music classes can increase your child’s vocabulary, develop math and reasoning skills, and encourage creativity. During Music Makers class, the
children will copy rhythms, follow tempos, and match pitches. We’ll play
simple instruments, learn songs, dance, sing, and even use items we find
around the house to make music. Each class will center around a different
theme. Get ready to explore all types of music from classical to country.
Parent/guardian participation required.
Age:
1–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Swede Hill Park Activity Center
Date:
Friday
June 26 – August 7
No Class: July 3
Time:
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Non-Resident Fee: $45.00
Limit:
16 participants
PRESCHOOL PROGraMS
Camp for Ones
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:
Date:
Monday & Wednesday
June 22 – July 15
Time:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
16 participants
Pre-School Karate – Presented by
Professional Karate Schools
of America (PKSA)
Camp for Twos & Threes
This toddler play group includes various activities such as games, music,
crafts, movement and storytelling for fun and interaction.
Parent/Guardian participation required.
Age:
2–3
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Monday & Wednesday
June 22 – July 15
Time:
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
16 participants
Pre-School Karate is a program that will increase
your child’s confidence, strength, flexibility and
overall physical fitness. Along with the basics,
children will be introduced to stranger awareness issues
and basic self-defense techniques. This class will also focus on
demonstrating respect for oneself and others.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
PKSA Karate
Location:
Date:
Tuesday
June 23 – July 28
Time:
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Camp for Fours & Fives
Developmentally and academically appropriate learning for ages 4 and 5 to
prepare for the school setting without the presence of his/her parent. Activities will include fine and gross motor skills, art, finger plays, spatial awareness,
story time and academic activities. Please bring a small snack to each class.
Age:
4–5
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Tuesday & Thursday
June 23 – July 16
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Resident Fee:
$110.00
Limit:
16 participants
Tiny Tap & Ballet Camp
An introduction to tap and ballet. Your child will learn positions and
movements to music. Tap and ballet shoes not necessary. Must wear
leotard or loose fitting clothes.
Instructor:
Leyna Wright – Twinkle Toes & Taps Entertainment
Age:
4–7
Location:
Date:
August 3 – August 7
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$35.00
Limit:
16 participants
Cuddle and Bounce – 1 month to 1 year
Cuddle and Bounce music class supports healthy brain activity as your
baby is exposed to new faces, sounds, and movements. Each class will center on a theme. We’ll learn songs and finger plays, play simple instruments,
group dance, and move to rhythms. Puppets, bean bags, balls, scarves, and
a parachute are some of the toys we’ll use to add even more fun to our
songs! Parent/guardian participation required.
Age:
1 – 12 months
Instructor:
Connie Madarish
Location:
Date:
Friday
No Class: July 3
Time:
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Resident Fee:
$30.00
Limit:
16 participants
SAT Strategy Prep Course - 2015
Hempfield Area High School Library
Session 1: June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Session 2: July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructed by Martin Grbach (Reading) and James Nescot (Math)
Over 35 years each in education with SAT/ACT Prep Experience
$239 for 12 hours of instruction
(Open to students from any school)
To register call 724.219.7363 or email [email protected]
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Snapology – Minecraft Epic
Snapology’s Minecraft Epic program is a step up from Level I, involving more
technical and advanced Minecraft building and play. Create and build your own
world, animals and character using Legos and in the computer game.
Age:
7 – 14
Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Location:
Supervisors Meeting Room
Date:
Monday – Thursday
July 6 – July 9
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$75.00
Limit:
20 participants
YOUTH & TEEN PROGraMS
“DIY” Cat & Dog Toys
Love your Pets! Learn about cat and dog healthy habits, while making fun
toys for hours of enjoyment. Let’s face it; animals get bored with their toys
just like kids. So instead of running to the store to buy expensive toys that
your pets could tire of quickly, you’ll be able to make them something new.
Age: 8 – 12 Instructor:
Theresa Woodring
Location Hempfield Township Athletic Complex
Date:
Monday
June 8 & June 15
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Resident Fee: $15.00
Non-resident Fee: $25.00
An additional $5.00 supply fee must be paid to the instructor at the first class.
Limit: 15 participants
Weird Science
Chemistry and Physics! Who would’ve thought that learning could be so
much fun? See the chemical reactions of things that fizz, bubble, ooze and
explode! Then watch Sir Isaac Newton put to the test with gravity
experiments to capture the imagination. Watch out “Myth Busters!”
Theresa Woodring
Date:
Monday
June 8 – June 22
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
An additional $5.00 supply fee must be paid to the instructor at the first class.
Limit:
12 participants
Pop Bottle Art – Upcycling
Creative and fun ways to reuse empty plastic pop bottles.
A different way to “Go Green.” You will paint, cut, reshape,
and transform those plastic bottles into works of art.
Theresa Woodring
Date:
Monday
August 3 – August 17
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Limit:
10 participants
ADULT & SENIOR PROGraMS
Snapology – Amusement Park Adventures
Dog Obedience Training – Keeping Your Dog Calm
Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to
use Lego® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other
awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?
Age:
7 – 14
Location:
Date:
Monday – Thursday
July 6 – July 9
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$75.00
Limit:
20 participants
How many of you said to your dog “Just chill out?” Are you driven to despair by
your dog’s energy level? Do they seem tense and on edge, ready to jump up at
every little thing? Then this seminar is for you. Learn the tools that trigger your
dog’s behavior and what to do to keep them calm in any situation, in spite of the
world around them. This class is just for owners – no dogs allowed.
Instructor:
Ed DeLancey, Learning to Lead Dog Training
Location:
Date:
Thursday
May 7, June 11, July 9, or August 6
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$25.00 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $35.00 per class
Dog Obedience Training – Loose Leash – Your Way
Code Enforcement Associates
Proudly providing Hempfield Township
with building inspection services
for the Uniform Construction Code.
1633 Route 51
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Toll Free: 1 (866) 410-4592
Local: (412) 405-8231
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All of us get frustrated when we try to walk our dogs and they just won’t listen.
This should be an enjoyable time where you and your dog bond, enjoying the
freedom of going outside and having fun. But many times it simply is a
nightmare. Let us help you break things down to why some dogs are over
stimulated. What to do on specific situations whether your dog encounters
reactionary dogs, bikes, stroller etc. We can even help those with limited
mobility. This class is just for owners – no dogs allowed.
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Thursday
May 14, June 18, July 16, or August 13
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$25.00 per class
June Lunch – Speers Street Grille – Speers, PA
Enjoy homemade food and the historical décor while dining in a
relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy an Angus Burger, Fish Sandwich or maybe
try the Sky High Meatloaf Sandwich. On the lighter side try a BBQ
Chicken Salad or a Grilled Vegetable Salad. Whatever you choose from
the menu, you won’t be disappointed. After lunch we will walk next
door to The Riverside Village Shoppes. This charming Victorian complex
of unique shops carries a large selection of Yankee Candles, Willow Tree,
wind chimes, antiques, beautiful greeting cards and much more.
All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their own.
Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, June 10
Time:
10:30 am
Returns at approximately 3:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
July Lunch – Lidia’s – Pittsburgh, PA
Back by popular demand! This is the luncheon you all asked about!
A few of the items you may order off the menu include: Lidia’s Pasta
Trio, Fettuccine Fra Diavolo Grilled Salmon with Asparagus Pork Tenderloin
Milanese Style or many more. Lunch includes,
Caesar Salad or Soup of the day and dessert.
After lunch we will spend a little time
shopping in the Strip District. Price includes
lunch, tax, gratuity, and transportation.
Date:
Wednesday, July 8
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
20 participants
August Lunch – Solomon Seafood & Grille with shopping at
Tanger Outlets – Washington, PA
Hungry for a cup of Clam Chowder or Seafood Bisque? Enjoy along
with Solomon’s famous Lobster Mac and Cheese or a Chesapeake Crab
Cake Sandwich. Jumbo Shrimp, Scottish Salmon, or a Grilled Seafood
Salad. The choice is yours! We will then head over for a short time at
Tanger Outlets. All attendees will order off the menu and pay on their
own. Price includes transportation only.
Date:
Wednesday, August 12
Time:
10:30 am
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Limit:
20 participants
Register early! Registration ends the Friday prior to all Wednesday
luncheons. Bus departs at time indicated above from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square.
Dog Obedience Training –
Puppy & Beginner Sessions
This class is for dogs 8 weeks to young adult with no
previous training experience. Learn the tools to
develop your dog’s unique potential. Classes will
cover identifying the best training techniques for you
and your pet, and include instruction on Focus, Watch me, Sit, Down, Stay,
Come, Leave it and Lose the leash and much more. Everyone MUST
FIRST ATTEND THE ORIENTATION CLASS prior to Obedience
Class. No dogs needed for the Orientation Class. The Orientation Class
will cover topics such as reading your dog’s body language, understanding
your breed’s issues, stages of puppies and young adult dogs, how to correctly meet and greet. This is sure to be an informative class for all. All of
our Obedience Classes are an 8 week course compressed into a 4 week
curriculum. Perfect for the busy dog owner.
Instructor:
Location:
Hempfield Park – Pavilion D
Date:
Monday
Session 1: June 8 – June 29
Orientation – Monday, June 1
Session 2: July 6 – July 27
Orientation – Monday, June 29
Session 3: August 3 – August 24
Orientation – Monday, July 27
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$100.00 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $110.00 per session
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
theater background; or anyone who is interested in how voice-overs work
and how people get started.
Age:
18 & over
Location:
Date:
Thursday, June 18
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$25.00
Limit:
16 participants
Hempfield Community CPR &
First Aid Certification
Join our friends at Mutual Aid in our first of many
sessions of the Hempfield Community 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 PracticeWhile-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the
students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills.
Age: 18 & up
Instructor:
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service
Location:
Date:
Saturday
July 18
Time:
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$15.00 per class
COMMUNITy CONNECTION PROGRAMS
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.
Budgeting for a Better Life
Explore the importance of using a budget. Learn how to create a budget and
techniques for following and sticking to it to accomplish goals.
Location: Hempfield Township Municipal Building –
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Travel Lunch Bunch – Senior Program – 55+
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.
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Getting Started with your iPad
Pittsburgh Places of Worship Tour
If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPad,
this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and
customize your iPad applications. Please bring your Apple ID &
Password. The class is intended for those with an iPad 2 and above and
using the newest operating system. Wireless internet will be provided.
Supervisor Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday
June 10 or August 12
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Start the morning with baked goods and coffee tasting
presented by Zeke’s Coffee, a local Pittsburgh
Coffee roaster. Our first place of worship to visit is
Calvary United Methodist Church. Located in
Pittsburgh’s historic Manchester neighborhood, this
Victorian –era church opened its doors in
1893 and is known for its medieval –style stained glass
windows, Gothic architecture, gargoyles and wooden
carvings. Lunch will take place at The Church Brew Works; housed in
the former St. John’s the Baptist Church of Lawrenceville. Built in 1901, it
was created to meet the needs of the Polish, Italian and German immigrants. After lunch we will step onto the University of Pittsburgh’s campus
for a docent-led tour of Heinz Memorial Chapel which is renowned for its
beautiful stained glass windows. Enjoy hearing music on Heinz Memorial
Chapel’s powerful pipe organ. Our next place of worship is Rodef Shalom
Temple which houses Congregation Rodef Shalom, the oldest Jewish congregation in Western Pennsylvania. Tour the imposing domed Beaux Arts
1907 building and the Biblical Botanical Garden. The Garden displays
more than 100 temperate and tropical plants grown in ancient Israel in a
setting reminiscent of the land of Israel. Our final stop will allow us to view
the walls and ceiling of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, decorated
with elaborate tempera paintings by artist Maxo Vanka. The murals tell the
story of Croation peasants who left their native farm lands at the turn of
the 20th century. Register early; this one is sure to fill up quickly.
Age:
All individuals under 18 must be accompanied by
an adult
Date:
Friday, June 26
Time:
Bus departs at 9:00 am from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns at
approximately 6:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$63.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, June 19 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
Getting Started with your iPhone
If you are new to Apple and want to learn the basics of using your iPhone,
this class is perfect for you. Learn how to simply navigate through and
customize you iPhone applications. Please bring your Apple ID &
Password. Wireless internet will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, July 7
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Preventing an ID Theft Crisis
Learn about identity theft, how it occurs, how to prevent it, and what to
do if you become a victim.
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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.
Date: Wednesday
May 27, June 24, or July 29
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Shaker Woods Festival
For 33 years the tradition of
hosting more than 200 of the
best juried craftspeople in the
country that will be dressed in
Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable
handmade wares is carried on. Wear your walking shoes for a journey down
the rustic paths throughout the beautiful manicured woods while enjoying
the aroma of great country cooking over open fires and the sound of free entertainment located at two different stages. Over 200 crafters along with
wonderful food items for you to enjoy. Fee includes admission to festival.
Age:
an adult
Date:
Saturday, August 15
Time:
Resident Fee:
$25.00
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, August 12 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
TRIPS & ExCURSIONS
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Get ready to enjoy an incredible night at PNC Park! Watch our Pirates
face the Cardinals while sitting in comfort on the “Porch” This area
overlooks centerfield, and uses barstools and sofa seating! Grab your
friends and family and enjoy an evening at the ball park! Fee includes
transportation, game ticket, and $20 towards food provided by Aramark.
Age:
an adult
Date:
Monday, September 28
Time:
Bus departs at 5:00 pm from parking lot behind
Petsmart in Hempfield Square Plaza and returns
immediately following the game
Resident Fee:
$70.00
Deadline to Register: Monday, September 21 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
New exercise classes coming to the Athletic Complex
this summer. Look online for more details.
3 Easy Ways To Register For Programs
See page 5 for details
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Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino
Yoga
Will it be your lucky day? Only if you join us for a trip to Wheeling Island
Racetrack and Casino where you will receive $25.00 in free play with a
Players Club registration (bring your driver’s license to register). You will have
an opportunity to try your hand at the games of chance in the casino or pick
the winning greyhounds (based on availability). Lunch on your own.
Age:
18 & up
Date:
Wednesday, July 22
Time:
Resident Fee:
$15.00
Deadline to Register: Friday, July 17 or until filled
Limit:
20 participants
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
June 1 – August 3
No class June 22 & July 27
Time:
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Resident Fee:
$45.00
Limit:
25 participants
Zumba by the Aerobics Center
Looking for a fun party atmosphere with a great workout? Come and try our
Zumba fitness classes. Move and groove to your favorite tunes with easy to
follow moves to get your heart pumping with this full body workout. Once
you try our classes you won’t want to miss a single one! No contract required!
No long term commitment! Pick the day and time that’s convenient for you!
Age:
18 & up
Instructor:
Aerobics Center Staff
Location:
Date & Time:
Monday, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee:
$6.00 per class or Blocks available for $25.00 for
5 classes or $50.00 for 10 classes
HTAC Membership Card required. Cards are available at the Athletic
Complex and are free to residents and a one-time $10.00 fee for non-residents.
For more details, see page 4.
FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGraMS
Adult Coed 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:
Date: Wednesday, May 20 – August 26
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee: $2.00 per night, pay at front desk
Summer Day Camp
The 2015 Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp has seen a complete makeover.
It will include extended hours, early drop-off and late pick-up, and expanded weeks.
This year’s program will be a 10 week program and run from June 15 to August 21. Each day will be from
9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hempfield Park. Each week will be based on a theme and include speakers, contests,
crafts, and tons of fun planned by our Day Camp staff. Some will include either a field trip or pizza Friday’s.
There will be five total field trips throughout the summer. All field trips will be included in the overall cost of
the camp. The group will be divided in 2 age groups: 5 – 8 and 9 – 12.
Also new this year, you will have the ability to drop-off early or pick-up late for an additional cost. Early
drop-off will be from 8:00 am – 8:50 am and late pick-up will be from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Either early
drop-off or late pick-up will be an additional fee of $10.00 per week for residents or $15.00 per week
non-resident or both for $15.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents.
Resident Fee:
Full Program – $850.00
Ages:
5 – 12
Weekly – $100.00 per week
Location:
Hempfield Park
Non-Resident Fee: Full Program – $950.00
Date:
$110.00 per week
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Limit:
45 participants per age group
$100 discount for additional children when program is paid in full.
Hempfield Recreation Sports League - Fall Recreation Soccer
The Hempfield Recreation Soccer 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 (Pre-K) & Under 6 (Kindergarten): Residents: $35.00, Non Residents: $45.00
Under 8 (Grades 1 & 2) & Under 10 (Grades 3 & 4): Residents: $55.00, Non-Residents: $65.00
Uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games and practices will be
played at Hempfield Park or Swede Hill Park.
Deadline to register is Friday, August 7, 2015.
Practices will begin the week of August 24, 2015.
Games will be every Saturday morning starting
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Saturday, September 12, 2015
until Saturday, October 31, 2015.
Volunteer coaches are a necessary
part of our program. If you are
interested in coaching, please
complete a volunteer application
during the registration process.
All volunteers must complete
Act 153 clearances.
2015 Sports Camps
Ages 6 – 8 will be introduced to the important technical aspects of
the game thus creating good habits for future years. We will mix the
curriculum with fun drills and challenges.
Ages 9 + will follow a strong curriculum geared to improve each
players overall understanding of the sport. These age groups allow us
to introduce many different concepts including small sided games
and game oriented situations.
All campers should have appropriate shoes, shin guards covered by socks,
and bring water.
Ages:
3 & up
Instructor:
STARS Soccer Camps
Location:
Hempfield Park – Lower Soccer Field
Date:
July 20 – July 24
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$85.00
There will be a $10.00 discount on additional household members that
register for the camp.
Adult Tennis Camp
For the beginner and intermediate player. Basic instruction in tennis
skills, rules, and courtesy. Students must bring their own racket and
plastic drink container. Please wear tennis shoes. The first half an hour
will be instruction and the second half an hour will be play.
Ages:
18 & Up
Instructor:
Jerry Way, Tennis Pro
Location:
Hempfield Park – Tennis Courts
Date:
May 18 – May 22
Time:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants
Youth Tennis Camp
Basic instruction in tennis skills, rules and courtesy for beginners. Drills,
conditioning and match play will be included for the more experienced
player. Students must bring their own racket and plastic drink container.
Please wear tennis shoes.
Age:
10 – 17
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
Session 1: June 15 – June 19
Session 2: July 13 – July 17
Time:
Ages 10 – 13: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Ages 14 – 17: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Resident Fee:
$50.00
Limit:
12 participants per session
Hempfield Summer Basketball Camp
The Hempfield Summer Basketball Camp is devoted to helping young players
ages 7 – 15 to improve their basketball skills in a fun, enthusiastic, and safe environment. Campers of all ability levels will feel comfortable as they improve
their basketball skills. We hope by end of the camp that each player will have
developed their individual talents, made new friends, and feel great about their
camp experience. The camp staff has great experience with youth basketball
camps and will provide a great camp experience for youth players of any level!
Age:
7 – 15
Bill Swan, Hempfield High School Boys Basketball Coach
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
July 20 – July 24
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$95.00
Hempfield Summer Fastpitch Softball Camp
Girls ages 10 & up are invited to participate in the Softball Fundamentals
Camp presented by Seton Hill University Softball Team. Campers will
learn and improve upon the basics of batting, fielding, pitching, catching,
and base running. Players are divided by age and are taught different
skills each day.
Age:
10 – 17
Instructor:
Bill Monstrola, Seton Hill University
Softball Head Coach
Location:
Seton Hill University Softball Field
Date:
June 22 – June 26
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Resident Fee:
$95.00
Girls Tennis Camp
This camp is for all those high school girls that will be on their school’s
junior varsity tennis team or will be an incoming freshman on the team.
This camp will help you develop your skills and improve your conditioning for the upcoming girls’ tennis season. Drills, conditioning, and match
play will also be included in this camp.
Instructor:
Location:
Date:
July 27 – July 31
Time:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Resident Fee:
$70.00
Limit:
12 participants
STARS Soccer Camp
The mission of the STARS Soccer Camp is to provide the highest quality
of soccer instruction in a safe and fun filled environment through a variety
of soccer activities designed to develop the technical, tactical, physical, and
psychological aspect of players at all levels. Our knowledgeable and
friendly staff is devoted to providing a competitive, but positive learning
experience that encourages a lifetime of physical activity through the wonderful game of soccer. At the STARS Soccer Camp we strive to meet the
individual needs of each camper and instill a love for the game. We are
passionate about soccer and determined to make your experience with us a
memorable one. We look forward to seeing you at camp! Check us out at
http://starssoccercamps.wix.com/starssoccercamp
Ages 3-5 will concentrate on having fun and learning to enjoy the
great game of soccer. This could be the first time that many of the
kids will be exposed to the sport and we want it to be a positive
learning experience.
Mother’s Day Dance (Mother/Son)
Date: Friday, May 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Place: Lakeview – Route 30
Adult: Residents: $40.00
Non-Residents: $50.00
Child: Residents: $35.00
Non-Residents: $45.00
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Message from Dr. Barbara J. Marin, Superintendent
Dear Parents & Community Members:
members spotlight how they use math and science in their careers and
their everyday lives. Middle school students created career portfolios, and
at the high school course offerings have been aligned to career clusters to
enable students to concentrate their efforts in the field they would like to
pursue upon graduation.
We made it through another long frigid, Western
Pennsylvania winter and as you read this letter,
Spring is finally upon us! Although we have had
to endure sub-zero temperatures, school closings, and numerous two hour delays, I am happy
to report that the students, staff, administration,
and school board members in the Hempfield
Area School District have been extremely busy
and productive in the accomplishment of many
goals throughout the current school year.
School Safety & Security: We have focused a great deal of attention on improving school safety across the district. New surveillance cameras and security
software are being installed in all of our schools. Exterior doors at the high
school are being re-keyed. Preparations are underway for the renovation of the
entrance to the high school. This project will begin this summer and completion
is expected in October. The administrative team participated in a National Incident Management System (NIMS) Refresher at Hempfield Emergency Management in February. NIMS is a systematic, proactive approach to guide
departments and agencies to work together to manage incidents involving all
threats and hazards. Our next training will be Multi-Hazard Planning for
Schools, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Homeland Security in April. We are also beginning preparations for an active shooter
simulation in August for our entire staff, before the students return to school.
This issue of Headlining Hempfield spotlights some of the initiatives that have
taken root. I am extremely proud of the strides we have made in working toward
articulation between K-12 education, the colleges and universities, and the workforce. Below I have highlighted some of the initiatives that are going to better
prepare our students for what lies ahead upon graduation:
Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development: Westmoreland
County Superintendents have joined forces with industry representatives to connect education, workforce quality, and economic development to prepare our
students for the occupations that will be available to them in the future. I am a
member of the steering committee which meets on a monthly basis to plan ways
to break down the barriers between industry and education with the ultimate
goal for each group to gain an understanding of one another’s challenges and
to open the door for collaborative opportunities. Some of the initiatives in which
we have engaged include:
Cyber Safety: Safe use of technology is an ongoing concern. Attorney Anthony
Bompiani made arrangements for James Dill, retired Chief Deputy of the Office
of the Pennsylvania Attorney General, to speak to students, teachers, administrators, and parents. His presentation focused on the crimes of sexting, sextortion, and cyber bullying. He provided tips on how parents and the community
can work together to prevent cyber-bullying and sexting from affecting our youth.
March Arts: Throughout this issue you will read articles about many of the fine
arts initiatives occurring across the district. The creativity of our staff and students
never ceases to amaze me! We hope you enjoyed Humans of Hempfield spotlighted on the cover. To see more of our students’ creations please visit the the
blog: http://humansofhempfieldblogspot.com
Articulation Agreements for College Credit in the High School: We
have worked in conjunction with Westmoreland County Community College
(WCCC) and Seton Hill University to develop articulation agreements. Our
high school students will reap the benefits as they now have the opportunity
to earn college credits for many of their high school classes. Our own
Hempfield teachers will teach these classes and our students will have the
advantage of entering college, having fulfilled some of their course requirements.
As we move into the flurry of activities that occur each spring, I look forward to
seeing many of you at our upcoming events including the musical Mary Poppins
which will run from April 22nd through April 25th at Hempfield Area High School.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have suggestions, questions, or
concerns. You can reach me by email at [email protected] or by phone at
724-850-2231. As always, thank you for your support of the Hempfield Area
School District.
STEM Premier: The Hempfield Area Board of School Directors just approved an agreement to offer access to STEM Premier free of charge to
our students in ninth through twelfth grade. STEM Premier will allow our
students to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics by building an individualized electronic portfolio which may be viewed by colleges, universities, and
corporations.
Sincerely,
Barbara J. Marin, Ed. D.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM): As part of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Math Science Collaborative, a group of K12 teachers and administrators participated in team activities and corporate
visits to Alcoa Research & Development and PPG Industries. Since our
original group was so successful in the implementation of projects, the AIU
extended an invitation to Hempfield Area to send a second team to participate this year. A group of middle school teachers and administrators will
delve deeper into strengthening the math, science, and technology education curriculum to better prepare students for the workforce demands
that they will face in the future.
Superintendent of Schools
Counseling for Career Success: The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce
Investment Board and the United Way of Westmoreland County partnered
with the Hempfield Area School District to strengthen career preparation
for our K-12 students. Updated software at the elementary level enables
elementary students to begin exploring careers. Some of the elementary
schools also hold Math Science Blasts in which parents and community
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Hempfield Students Pilot Chromebooks in the Classroom
Chromebooks are laptops designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications
and documents stored in the “cloud.” Hempfield Area School District piloted a program across the district to
gather information from teachers and students regarding their impact on teaching and learning.
Each elementary building has been given thirty Chromebooks that teachers can sign out to use in their classrooms. Students use them for applications such as Study Island, Reflex Math, and Lexia Core 5, as well as
to complete research projects and presentations. Using Chromebooks, Mrs. Kristy Pollak’s tech-savvy third
graders at Stanwood are collaborating with Google Drive and Edmodo, a social learning platform that is similar
to Facebook, but in a safe and controlled environment appropriate for school. Kidblog and Google Blogger,
kid-friendly publishing tools to help students publish writing safely online, are among the many other
applications elementary students are using.
At the middle school level, Mrs. Tammy Sige, Harrold English teacher, uses Chromebooks weekly to review
power vocabulary and literature based vocabulary on Quizlet . The students also use them to publish essays
and complete their library accelerated reading tests. “It is awesome to be able to do research when a teachable
moment presents itself,“ said Mrs. Sige. Math students are using them for computer programs such as ALEKS
and Tenmarks to review and reinforce math concepts. Mrs. Teresa Graziotto’s math students at Harrold like
the convenience of using the Internet while in the classroom instead of going to the computer lab.
Chromebooks are used extensively at the High School in the Math, Science, English, and World Language
Departments. Ms. Shannon Klosky uses a graphing application with her math students. They are able to see
first-hand the effect of different variables on the equations. Various test preparation websites are also used to
prepare students for the PSAT, SAT, and Keystone exams. Science department teachers incorporate the
Chromebooks into their lessons by graphing data, reading online textbooks, conducting research, using online
tutorials, and completing science simulations. Although Microsoft Office is taught in the business department,
Chromebooks have been incorporated into the curriculum to teach students about Google Drive and Google
Apps. Students take electronic notes, collaborate on projects, review each other’s projects, and share their
comments.
It is the district’s goal to continue to integrate technology
across the K-12 schools in order to create a more personalized, collaborative and efficient educational environment. In
addition, educational content is moving towards a digital
format with a large variety of resources now being readily
available to teachers and students on the web. According to
Mr. Cory Cullen, High School English Teacher, “Communication, collaboration and utilizing access to information are the
twenty-first century skills that students need, and Chromebooks help facilitate that learning.”
Hempfield Expands “College in the High School” and
“Dual Enrollment” Opportunities for Students
Hempfield Area School District is working together with Seton Hill University and Westmoreland County Community College to expand the opportunity for eligible juniors and seniors to earn college credits. “College in
the High School” and “Dual Enrollment” provide students with an opportunity to get a head start on taking college courses while still in high school. These dual enrollment opportunities will be in addition to the Laroche
College offerings that are already in place. The programs also help students make a smooth and successful
transition to college by giving them a preview of college-level academic work, at a fraction of the cost of regular
college tuition.
• College in the High School allows students to take college-level courses that have been approved by
the respective college/university in the familiar environment of their own high school. Credit for the
course is awarded on both the high school and college/university transcript.
• Dual Enrollment gives high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses at the
respective college/university campus or online. Credit for dual enrollment courses are awarded on the
college/university transcript and students are enrolled in both the high school and the postsecondary
institution.
The Seton Hill University and Westmoreland County Community College courses will be made available to
students in the 2015-2016 school year. Students interested in this opportunity should see their guidance counselor for more information.
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Hempfield Competitive Cheer Squad
Qualifies for State Competition
The Hempfield Area Competitive Cheerleading Squad had a fantastic 2014-2015
season. The team, under the direction of Head Coach Ms. Ashley Contristano and assisted by Ms. Shannon Klosky and Ms. Allison Iksic, consists of thirteen cheerleaders
in grades nine through twelve. The cheerleaders began working to develop their routine
and condition for the season in June of 2014. Their diligent work yielded excellent
results as the team took the mat at the WPIAL competition in January. The squad placed
fourth in the Small Division out of sixteen teams and earned the seventh highest score
overall in the WPIAL's District VII. This allowed them to earn a spot at the PIAA State
Competition in Hershey. The coaches and squad are extremely pleased with these
results, as the squad was created only three years ago and has continued to develop
skills and strengths to reach and exceed goals set. The coaches give much of the credit
to the team captains, Keri Kintigh and Rylie Rusnica, as well as senior leaders, Marley
Lucas and Haley Miscovich, who helped to lead the squad through a successful season.
Additional squad members include juniors Riley Ritson, Halie Ankeny, Savanna Dadisman, and Alexis Hepler, sophomores Mia Bengel, Shana Walkmeyer, Alison McVay,
and Sydney Ruble, and freshman Aleah Cohen. The squad's achievements are noteworthy and have set a new standard for years to come. To add to their success, all four
senior cheerleaders will be cheering in their post-secondary education at universities
and colleges.
Spartan Spirit!!!
The student section was filled to capacity for the
Boys’ Basketball WPIAL playoff games
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High School
Self-E Show a Success
High School Self-E picture
on display at the museum
For almost three decades, Hempfield Area School
District has had a wonderful relationship with the
Westmoreland Museum of American Art. The partnership that is shared recently resulted in many students from the district having the opportunity and
honor to display their artwork at the museum.
Joan McGarry, Director of Education at the museum,
visited the high school and middle school classes to
discuss the history of self-portraiture and inspire
students to create a work of art that is not your
average duckface selfie. At the high school level,
students were asked to redefine (and re-spell) the
Self-E to be a positive thing, with the “E” in Self-E representing Endorsement, Empowerment, Expression, and
Emotion. According to high school art teacher,
Mrs. Emily Daignault, “the in-class discussions alone were
as valuable as the finished products.”
Fifth graders at Stanwood
Elementary worked with a parent to
create a “family selfie” representing
what family means to them.
Rhiannon Kelly, West Hempfield Middle
School student, poses with her “selfie”
Eighth grade students in Mrs. Jennifer Busato’s West Hempfield Middle School
classrooms explored many diverse directions of self-expression in their drawings
with great success! Twenty-six artists were selected to have their self-portraits
exhibited. The self-portrait unit culminated with an eighth grade field trip to the
museum to view the show and take part in several hands-on stations that introduced the students to the museum’s collection.
WIRC Competition
The annual Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition (WIRC)
was held at Seton Hill University on March 9 & 10, 2015. Teams from
surrounding school districts competed to test their comprehension skills on
the selected book titles from this year’s reading list. The team from
Hempfield Area High School, supervised by Mrs. Nicole Owens, won first
place out of forty-two teams. West Hempfield Middle School was
represented by two teams under the leadership of Mrs. Michelle Ulery,
Mrs. Lisa Socrates, and Mrs. Cathy Adamson. Both middle school teams
placed in the top ten with second and eighth place finishes out of forty-one
teams. Congratulations to everyone for their tremendous effort.
Stanwood Elementary students and families also created “selfies” that were
displayed at the art exhibit. Kindergarten students posed as super heroes and
took selfies using Google Chromebooks, each explaining what made them
“super.” Staff members also participated by submitting family selfies that were
included in a “family selfie” sketchbook. Hempfield’s Art Department is grateful
to have the Westmoreland Museum of American Art as a tremendous
educational resource in the community!
High School Students Skype with
Author Ellen Hopkins
High School
Team Places
First
The high school library recently hosted an after-school book discussion with
best-selling young adult author, Ellen Hopkins. The students spoke with Ms.
Hopkins via a laptop and projector using Skype, and had an opportunity to ask
her questions about her books and writing career. A discussion of her latest
novel, Rumble, followed the Skype session. Ellen Hopkins is the author of
eleven best-selling young adult novels and two adult novels.
West Hempfield
Middle School
Second Place Team
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High School
Humans of Hempfield
Hempfield Area Students Sign Letter of Intent
Hempfield Area High School photography classes are participating in a
portraiture assignment called Humans
of Hempfield (HOH). This school-wide
project is inspired by the photoblog and
bestselling book, Humans of New York
(HONY). Photographer, Brandon Stanton, started HONY in 2010 by taking
street photographs throughout New
York City and interviewing his subjects.
Since then, over 6,000 portraits and stories have been gathered in New York
City and throughout the world. It is the
photography students’ intentions to capture Hempfield's own “humans” and
their stories in a similar way. Enjoy a Please see the front cover for a
tiny glimpse into Hempfield High School sample of Humans of Hempfield
life by visiting the Humans of Hempfield
blog at humansofhempfield.blogspot.com.
Hempfield Area School District is proud to recognize five seniors who have
received athletic scholarships while they continue their education at the college
level. Congratulations to Jordan Kempka who will play football for Edinboro
University, Tony Pilato who will play football for the University of Pittsburgh, Jay
Flock and Logan Swan who will both be members of the football team at Seton
Hill University, and Keirsten VanHorn who will play soccer at Robert Morris
University. All five of these outstanding athletes signed their Letter of Intent on
Wednesday, February 4, 2015, while their proud parents looked on.
Seated: Jordan Kempka, Tony Pilato, Keirsten VanHorn, Jay Flock, Logan Swan
Standing: Denise & Marty Kempka, Vicki & Sam Pilato, Frank &
Candace VanHorn, Larry & Cathy Flock, Sue & Bill Swan
Planetarium Shows Are Out of This World!
Mr. Zac Shuster, High School Science Teacher, presents shows regularly in
the high school planetarium. The digital system enables the audience to view
stars and constellations, zoom to moons, planets, and beyond, and watch full
dome videos! Presentations on planets, eclipses, and constellations, as well
as private shows are available. Visit www.hasdpa.net/planet for show times
and sign-up information.
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High School
S.T.E.M. Program Launched at Hempfield Area High School
Hempfield Area High School is excited to launch the STEM program for the
class of 2017. STEM is the collaborative integration of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math through the interaction of all disciplines to produce
competitive students who can apply skills learned in the classroom to the
modern day global workforce. Hempfield Area has formed a team of teachers
including Mrs. Lisa Blahovec (Mathematics), Miss Ashley Contristano
(Language Arts), Mr. Doug Cook (Sciences), and Mr. Craig Siniawski
(Technology Education), who have participated in a year of training
and preparation for the initiative to become a reality for Hempfield
Area students. The team hopes to encourage students to
apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real life situations addressing twenty-first century challenges, discovering solutions to complex problems, and providing feedback
through reflective and informative communication. STEM
requires students to go beyond acquisition of knowledge,
encouraging them to not only understand the foundational subject matter, but more so, to apply the knowledge
learned. This program aims to teach students adaptability,
complex communication and social skills, non-routine problem solving,
self-management, self-development, and systems thinking. Students will explore the value of utilizing the “known” to discover the “unknown.”
STEM was introduced to the class of 2017 in a large group assembly. Interested students submitted applications which the committee analyzed and
scored according to a predetermined rubric. Thirty students were selected
to take part in the STEM pilot program. They will explore the STEM
skills, as well as participate in job shadowing and career-based
seminars throughout their junior and senior years to support
their future career choice and inspire a field of study that maximizes their strengths. Hempfield Area High School is very
excited to have partnered with eight corporations and universities thus far, and hopes to gain the support and partnership with others in the future. The team looks forward
to the program’s success and future growth, knowing that
in developing these skills, Hempfield Area will continue
to enhance the educational experience of its students.
Science National Honor Society Members Work
with Elementary Students
Pasta Bridge Teams
Have Another
Successful Year
Members of Hempfield’s Science National Honor Society (SNHS) are visiting
the elementary schools to introduce basic chemistry concepts to second grade
students. The SNHS
members are presenting
scientific demonstrations
in an effort to generate
an interest in science to
the younger students.
Two Hempfield Area High School
teams competed in the annual
Carbone's Pasta Bridge Contest held in
March. A team of juniors (Drew Brannon, Hunter Maholic, Ty McEliece, Chase
Pastor, and Nick Winter) claimed first place with their bridge holding a total weight
of 87.6 lbs! The senior team of Jenn Keefer and Alyssa DePippo placed seventh
out of thirty-five teams, with their bridge holding a weight of 15.4 lbs. Hempfield
Area High School now holds the top three weight records in this contest:
109 lbs, 87.6 lbs, and 43 lbs. Both teams did a tremendous job. Their results
represent a month and a half of work during their activity periods, as well as
after school.
Mary Poppins Comes to Hempfield
Members of SNHS
tie-dye t-shirts with
second graders at
Stanwood Elementary
School
Wind’s in the East, and we all know what that means! The iconic British nanny, Mary Poppins, is set to
fly over the rooftops and into the auditorium at Hempfield Area High School Wednesday, April 22 through
Saturday, April 25, 2015. Directed by Linda Comm, with choreography by Kaitlyn Kertoy and music
direction by Christian Comm, the Hempfield Theatre Company will present Disney and Cameron
Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins in the high school auditorium. Heading the cast in the title role is senior Julia
Gogol, with senior Nick Comito taking on the role of the chimney sweep, Bert. The cast of eighty seven
student performers are aged seven through eighteen, all from various schools in the Hempfield Area
School District.
In March, members of the cast, crew and orchestra, attended a “Mary Poppins Triple Threat Intensive”
workshop run by the internationally recognized Broadway Dreams Foundation. Guest artists from the
Broadway cast of Mary Poppins, professional musicians with Broadway and regional experience, and
Seton Hill University professors, worked with the students to develop their skills and gain an appreciation
for the process of producing live musical theater.
Performances are at 7:30 each evening, along with a matinee on Saturday at 2:00. All tickets are
$15 and will be on sale Monday, March 23, through April 25, 2015, in the High School auditorium lobby.
Additional information is posted on the website at http://www.hasdpa.net/Page/557.
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Middle School
Harrold Students Learn About Caring for Pets
Students Learn About Digital Citizenship
As part of Mr. Mike Krisfalusi’s community living skills class, the eighth grade
students recently attended an outing to the Humane Society of Westmoreland
County. This trip followed various lessons and activities related to the responsibilities of owning and caring for a pet. The students enjoyed the opportunity to
interact with the animals, ask questions, and tour the facility.
Mrs. Cheryl Goughneour, BCIT teacher, welcomed Mr. Philip Little to Harrold
Middle School. Mr. Little, a representative from the Department of Criminal
Investigation in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, highlighted
the importance of digital citizenship. Harrold and West Hempfield Middle
Schools participated in the school-wide assemblies which included Internet
predators, cyber bullying, and privacy, as well as the dangers of posting on
social media.
Harrold Students Come Together in the
Fight Against Hunger
Harrold Middle School's Student Council and their sponsors, Mrs. Jennifer
Purkiss and Mrs. Katie Grasmuck, recently held their annual week-long food
drive and collected over 3,500 of non-perishable items. It was definitely a
school-wide effort with the students contributing food items, and the autistic
support classroom collecting and packing them into boxes. The Westmoreland County Food
Bank truck arrived at
the end of the week
and student council
members lined up to
fill the truck. Harrold
Middle School is
proud of another
successful year in
their fight against
hunger.
Kindness Shines Through at West Hempfield
Middle School
The Arts are Alive at
Harrold Middle School
West Hempfield Middle School teachers, Mrs. Dana DeMarco and Ms.
Michele Bernard, oversee a group of sixth and seventh grade girls who implement activities to benefit both their community and school. Community
events have included “Sock it to Drugs” where the girls developed posters
asking students to bring in socks to donate to the Blackburn center. Over five
hundred pairs of socks were collected to help women facing domestic violence. The girls were instrumental in coordinating the “Toys for Tots” drive for
needy children in Westmoreland County. They also created valentines for the
residents of Juniper Village in North Huntington, which certainly brightened
the day for the senior citizens. The girls have also organized a clothes drive
in the school for those in need. They spend time going through bags of donations, sorting, folding, and organizing them for distribution. West Hempfield
Middle School is proud of the ongoing efforts of this group of students.
The Fine Arts Department at Harrold
celebrated National Youth Arts Month
by hosting their annual Arts Alive
celebration on Thursday, March 19,
2015. The evening was filled with
displays of student artwork and handson art booths by the students of Mrs. Suzanne Blady and the Artin’ Spartans.
There was also a recital of live music and vocal performances by the students
of Mr. Dan Lauritzen and Mrs. Elinor Kurtiak. In addition, an art show was held
during activity period. Students made cookies and brownies with their teachers,
and parents were invited to join in the celebration of these very special artists.
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Middle School
Wendover Future Architects
Accelerated Reading Day at Harrold
Congratulations to Wendover’s H.E.P. students Sarah Golden, Rachael Hollar,
Maddie Rife, Jenna Salvatore, Brenna Upholster, Hayley Leasure, Anna Maselli,
and Jacob Rzempoluch. This team of hard-working seventh and eighth graders
won the Architectural Design Challenge hosted by the Pittsburgh History and
Landmarks Foundation, held in February. Working under the supervision of
their H.E.P. teacher, Mrs. Denise McGill, these students spent numerous hours
during and after school for the past several months creating a scaled model of
a building in a vacant lot in Lawrenceville. The students designed a building
around their theme “Palate to Palette Around the World” while also including
many of the historical architectural elements common to buildings in
Lawrenceville.
Sixth and seventh grade students at Harrold Middle School recently participated
in “Read the Most from Coast to Coast Day.” Sponsored by Accelerated Reader
(AR), students used class time for independent reading and library visits. As
students finished a book, they were able to take an AR quiz. Thousands of
schools across the country participated, and more than 4.1 million AR quizzes
were taken that day!
Middle School Spelling Bee Winners
Seventh graders Katelyn Legg (Wendover Middle School) and Katelyn Johnson
(Harrold Middle School) spelled their way to “champion” at the annual middle
school spelling bees in February. Both girls will represent Hempfield Area School
District at the Western PA Spelling Bee (the final local spelling bee) on Saturday,
March 14, at Robert Morris University. The winner, sponsored by the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette, is eligible to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee held
near Washington D.C. in May. Congratulations and best of luck to these two
outstanding spelling bee contestants.
Wendover Middle School Dodgeball for Charity
Wendover recently held its annual “Dodgeball for Charity” event that features
homerooms competing against each other for the coveted title of “Dodgeball for
Charity Champions.” The event gives students the opportunity to enjoy some
physical activity while raising money for local and national charities. Each student
donated money in order to participate, and additional money was raised through
a guest referee raffle. Wendover students raised over $2,000 during this year’s
event. Over the years, “Dodgeball for Charity” has donated funds to the American
Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House, Mario
Lemieux Foundation, CORE, Westmoreland Humane Society, and many more.
This year the winning homerooms decided to donate the funds raised to MakeA-Wish Foundation and the Majesty Care Clinic.
Kyle Critchfield, Abigail Lint, Danielle Delesandro
& Zain Zahirare are “above the rim” with their
fundraising efforts. Thanks to their combined
efforts totaling over $1,230, West Hempfield
Middle School raised $2,457 for Hoops for Heart
which benefits the American Heart Association.
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Elementary School
West Point Students Learn Pennsylvania Trivia
West Hempfield Elementary Book Fair
Fourth grade students from West Point Elementary studied hard and participated
in a “Pennsylvania” trivia contest with questions about Pennsylvania geography,
famous people, and places. There were seventy-six participants, and the
students earning the prize of a delicious Hershey chocolate bar representing
Pennsylvania chocolate were Cecilia Henderson, Madison LaRocque, Will
Mueller, and Hunter Cernuska. Congratulations to all of the winners!
A medieval theme was used for the book fair
at West Hempfield Elementary. The teams
competed in raising money for the “All for
Books Program,” a program created by
Scholastic where they donate a book for every
dollar raised to another school in need. As a
school, over $2,100 was collected to give to
this worthy cause. The girl’s team raised the
most money, and the prize was Mr. Dinkel
wearing a dress in front of the whole school!
In addition, the money raised at the book fair
was enough to buy books for every classroom
in the school. Thank you West Hempfield
Elementary for the support you give the
school and the community.
Team mascots for the event were fourth grade
teachers, Mr. Chris Dinkel for the boys and
Mrs. Tracey Testa for the girls.
Build on Your Lot or
One of Ours
A Salute to Veteran Patients Week
The week of February 14 was not only a time to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but
also a National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. It was a time to show our support for those who are still healing from the wounds, both visible and invisible,
they suffered while serving our country. Through the collaborative efforts of Mrs.
Angie Crescenzo, second grade teacher at Stanwood Elementary, and ATA
Black Belt Academy, hundreds of cards, letters, poems, and stories created by
Stanwood kindergarten through fifth grade students were collected and sent to
the Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh the week of Valentine’s Day.
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Stanwood Kids of STEEL
Stanwood Elementary students are participating in the Kids of STEEL Program
designed by the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon. This program encourages
healthy nutrition habits and promotes physical activity in our youth focusing on
exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices. Participating students log one
mile for every fifteen to twenty minutes of physical activity they perform. They
have the opportunity to join
some of their teachers on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Kids
One Mile Run in downtown
Pittsburgh to complete their last
mile. The staff at Stanwood are
excited to help their students
get active and live a healthier
lifestyle.
Contact Ray Snoznik: 724-640-6682 or email: [email protected]
4455 Old William Penn Highway n Murrysville, PA 15668
Nick Fischer, In-House Registered Dietitian from the Pittsburgh Three Rivers
Marathon, Inc., visited Stanwood on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, for their
Kick-Off Assembly.
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Elementary School
Students Excited to Celebrate
100 Days of School
Youth Art Month
Students throughout Westmoreland County
participated in the Students of the
21st Century art exhibit at Southern
Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) for
Youth Art Month. Stanwood Elementary
was represented by six students including
Mia Moore, Tim Martin, Brodey Cook,
Ashley Keyser, Jesse Crosby and
Parker O’Shell. An opening ceremony was
held on March 1st to recognize all of the
students’ creativity.
First graders at Maxwell Elementary School didn’t let a two hour delay dampen
their 100th day of school celebration on January 30, 2015. They started the day
with a 100th day breakfast where each student counted 100 pieces of cereal
that they enjoyed with milk and juice. The students made collages with 100 items
and enjoyed stories, songs, and poems about the number 100. They did 100
exercises during the day and ended the celebration by making a trail mix of 100
pieces. Most importantly, there were more than 100 smiles throughout the day!
Students Jump Rope
for the American
Heart Association
Elementary students across the district
recently participated in their annual
“Jump Rope for Heart” event, raising an
overwhelming amount of money for the
American Heart Association. Mr. Nick
Keefer, physical education teacher at
Fort Allen and West Point, incorporated additional physical skills and
balance activities for the students to
run, jump, slide, kick and throw, along with the traditional
jump rope activities. High school varsity athletes from the football, basketball, softball, and track and field teams worked with the students in stations
throughout the day. Mr. Keefer explained, “This is an opportunity to raise
pride in Hempfield and also give the younger students some positive role
models to look up to.”
Jump Rope for Heart, organized by the physical education teachers at
each elementary school, is a means to raise money for the American Heart
Association. To make it easier and fun for the students to raise money,
there is an online tool that they can use to collect donations from friends
and relatives. Technology teachers in grades three, four, and five helped
students set up their own Jump Rope for Heart web page with a photo or
video to email to their friends and family asking for their support. The ability
to solicit donations online has increased the amount of donations
significantly over the years.
In Celebration of the 100th day of school, Mrs. Mia Trageser and Mrs. Gabrielle
Roche are dressed up to look like they are 100 years old. They are pictured
here with their Kindergarten class at Fort Allen.
2015 Jump Rope For Heart
Money Raised for the American Heart Association
Fort Allen
Maxwell
Stanwood
West Point
West Hempfield
Total
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$11,546
$18,592
$21,200
$10,190
$12,643
$74,171
Elementary School
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Caring Traits Taught at West Point
Elementary students across the district celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March
2nd with guest readers in their classrooms. Fort Allen welcomed school district
administrators, school board members, county commissioners, Hempfield
Township supervisors, the district attorney and our state senator who graciously
volunteered their time to read to the students. West Point fifth grade classes
enjoyed reading the Dr. Seuss stories to the kindergarten students. Dr. Seuss’
birthday is a celebration that takes place annually across the country and is
known as “Read Across
Ted Kopus,
America Day.”
Students at West
Point who exhibit behaviors exemplary of
the caring traits taught
throughout the year
earn CARE cards.
Each month, students
who have earned
cards are randomly
selected to have
lunch with Mrs.
Ciesielski, the school
counselor, and are
permitted to bring a
friend along too.
Westmoreland County
Commissioner,
enjoyed reading to
the students at
Fort Allen
Maxwell Kindergarten Class Shines with
Kindness!
The children in Ms. Jacki Dettorre’s kindergarten class have been celebrating
and discussing acts of kindness since the start of school. Every time a student
or teacher displays kindness, a link is added to their kindness chain, and it has
been growing in length each day. The students understand the importance of
being kind to others and enjoy bringing a smile to someone’s face each day!
West Point
had a SURPRISE visit from
THE CAT IN THE HAT…
aka their principal, Mrs. Dell.
West Point Girls on the Run Raise
Money for Relay for Life
West Point Elementary Girls on the Run team raised money for their community
service project. Under the direction of coaches Miss Helen Knopf, Miss Julianne
Smelko, Mrs. Stacy Giles, and
Ms. Stephanie Kimball, the team
conducted a “penny war” between
each grade level with the
proceeds going towards West
Point’s Relay for Life team. The
team raised $1,849.59 for the
American Cancer Society.
Future Presidents of America
Second grade students at West Point Elementary celebrated the presidents during the month of February by memorizing all forty-four presidents. The students
were rewarded with a
special lunch recognizing their achievement.
Their teachers, Mrs. Liz
Hensler, Mrs. MaryAnne
King, and Mrs. Jayme
Rost, are very proud of
their students for becoming members of “The
President’s Club!”
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News from Hempfield Township
Up-Coming Supervisors’ Meetings
Message From The Board Of Supervisors
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.
e Board of Supervisors and municipal staff continue to work hard to
make Hempfield Township a great place to live, work, shop, and raise a
family. Over the last several years, the Supervisors have been asked to do
more with less, which has been a common pattern in most Pennsylvania
communities. In spite of this reality, the Township has seen some new
individual housing lot development and construction of new commercial
businesses. e Hempfield Lincoln Height portion of SR 30 was recently
completed alleviating a traffic bottleneck and opening a path for new
growth. is same area was provided with public sewage to eliminate
many malfunctioning old septic systems which will improve the quality
of life and property values.
Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors
Workshop Meetings
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
April 22
May 20
June 17
July 22
August 19
e last two winter seasons have taken a tremendous toll on the maintenance of our over 300 miles of roadways. e employee overtime and
extra salt needed to clear roads have taken the Township over budget because they have been above average winters. is weather has also been
impactful on our pavement conditions, bridges, and storm water systems
since they have experienced so many above average freeze and thaw cycles
resulting in massive deteriorations to these structures. Rather than ask
for more of your money, this Board has dealt with budgetary issues by
focusing our attention on the core responsibilities of local government:
infrastructure maintenance and support for our emergency services. is
year we anticipate paving over ten miles of roadway and supplying our
volunteer emergency responders with the equipment they need to protect
this community.
Note: Meeting Dates are Subject to Change
Office Hours
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
Hempfield continues to be one of the few townships in Westmoreland
County to operate a full time/year round recreation department. is
department organizes trips for our seniors, provides activities for our
school aged children, and offers a variety of classes for our pre-school aged
children (including classes designed to prepare these children for school).
e Township also employees a full time staff in the planning and code
enforcement departments to help us manage our growth and keep our
neighborhoods as quality places to live.
Contact the Township Manager
You may reach the Hempfield Township Manager, Andrew L. Walz by
dialing (724) 834-7232, extension 141, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
In years when winter seasons are average and revenues are up the Supervisors have had the luxury to support regional community programs such
as community days and the library in Greensburg. When we are able to
budget for over and above our core of government responsibilities these
township sponsorships are provided with funds from the proverbial “icing
on the cake”. ese are discretionary budget items we never want to reduce but sometimes must in order to provide for our core government
functions within a balanced budget. ese are difficult decisions to make
when adopting a budget that meets our fiscal obligations while living
within our means without raising property taxes.
e Board of Supervisors will continue to work hard to provide the highest level of services to a community that is by far a great place to live and
raise a family.
Continuing to serve,
R. Douglas Weimer
Sherry Magretti Hamilton
Jerry Fagert
Regular Meetings
Mondays at 7:00 pm
April 27
May 26 (Tuesday)
June 22
July 27
August 24
Tom Logan
John Silvis
Hempfield Municipal Building Closed
Memorial Day – May 25
Independence Day – July 3
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Road Construction Season
Contact the Public Works Department about
Township Maintained Roads for the following:
The Department of Public Works wants to remind residents traveling Township roads to be aware of Public Works’ crews working on roads.
n Snow Removal
n Potholes
n Road Damages
n Storm Damage
n Street Closing
Please pay attention to warning signs along the roads, flaggers, and please
slow down.
The Public Works Department will be doing numerous jobs such as:
paving, patching, tar and chipping, catch basin repairs, storm water pipe
replacements, sign repairs, berming, shoulder mowing, sign repairs and
numerous other jobs.
n Storm DrainConcerns
n Water Runoff Concerns
n Street Signs, Stop Signs,
Speed Limit
Signs, Etc.
Public Works Department
Extension 110
For further information on jobs, please visit the Township website:
www.hempfieldtwp.com under the “Public Works’” page.”
Traffic Reminder – Red Lights
The Department of Public Works reminds the traveling public of the
following:
If you are not aware, every red light intersection has a painted stop
bar line on the ground, and usually a sign that states “Stop Here on
Red”, with an arrow pointing toward the ground.
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This serves two (2) purposes:
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traffic sensors in the roadway,
which activate the signals in
your lane. If you go past the
bar, or are too far from reaching
the bar, the red light traffic
sensors are not activated and
you will wait until other cars
stack up behind you.
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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:
The 2015 County and Township taxes are due at the discount amount by
April 30, 2015. The 2015 County and Township taxes will be due at the face
amount May 1st through June 30, 2015. The penalty amount of the 2015
County and Township taxes will be due July 1 through December 31, 2015.
If you did not receive your 2015 County and Township tax statement(s)
please call our office at 724-837-8437.
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.
The Hempfield Township Tax Office is located at 938 St. Clair Way, Suite 1,
Greensburg, PA 15601. Our phone number is 734-837-8437. Our fax
number is 724-837-8439.
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.
The office hours for Jim Regola are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9 am to 4 pm Thursdays the office is open 9 am to 6 pm Jim Regola's
office is open on Saturdays during the months of March, April, August and
September from 9 am to 12:00 noon.
Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices,
it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections.
Unfortunately, delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt
of an invoice.
NOTE: CASH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS FORM OF PAYMENT
Checks and money orders only
As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their taxes by mail or in person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at 546
Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Of course, residents can always contact
customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from 8 am
to 4 pm
Earned Income
Tax Collector for
Hempfield Township
Due to recent Legislation Act 164 (HB1590) now mandates that
the tax statements be mailed directly to the property owner. If
you have an escrow with a mortgage company, you will mail the
tax statement directly to them. Our office will no longer mail tax
statements to the mortgage company. Spring Township-Wide Leaf Collection
TOLL FREE 866-701-7206
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. .
Residents are reminded that spring leaves will be picked up by Advanced
Disposal and that the leaves must be placed in bio-degradable paper bags
The paper bags can be purchased at your local home improvements stores.
There are several important points to note:
NOTE: INTERSTATE WASTE WILL NOT
PICK UP LEAVES IN ANY COLORED
PLASTIC BAGS.
• 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
SPRING LEAF PICK-UP DATES
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Saturday, April 25, 2015
You should have already received information from Berkheimer Tax
Administrator. Their website is www.hab-inc.com.
Leaf bags should be placed at the
curb Friday night. If your bags are
not picked up, please contact the
Township office at 724-834-7232,
extension 119.
Township Forms Available On-Line
All necessary permit applications and forms are available at the
Township’s website at www.hempfieldtwp.com, click on
“Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”.
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news from the Code enforcement Department
Property Identification
911 Emergency Address
The Township of Hempfield reminds all residents to have their street number
visually displayed.
The Township of Hempfield reminds you when contacting 911 to give the
dispatcher your actual service address in Hempfield Township. Please refrain from utilizing your old address prior to the new addresses issued by
the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety several years ago.
As you may recall, duplicate street names and rural delivery route names
were eliminated at that time..
Residential mailboxes shall have the assigned identification number affixed
to both sides of the mailbox, post or framework. In addition, all residences
shall have their assigned number affixed to the residence in the vicinity of a
front porch light, if available. For multiple dwellings, only the main building
number must be posted where observable from the nearest public right-ofway and all interior apartment unit doors must be numbered.
Hempfield Township Employees in
Uniform With Photo Identification
All numerals on mailboxes shall be reflective and shall be a minimum of 3”
in height and ½” in width. All numerals displayed on the residential structures
shall be a minimum of 4” in height and ½” in width.
Hempfield Township Public Works, and Code Enforcement employees are
in uniform and have photo identification. Also, any vendors going door-todoor must have a Township Peddler’s Permit clearly displayed. Furthermore, all utility workers are properly identified. Please be advised that just
because a seller has been issued a permit, this does not mean they are endorsed by the Township of Hempfield.
If you have a concern about unknown visitors in your neighborhood,
contact the Township Building at 724-834-7232, extension 190.
Property Identification
The Township of Hempfield reminds all residents to have their street number
visually displayed.
Residential mailboxes shall have the assigned identification number affixed
to both sides of the mailbox, post or framework. In addition, all residences
shall have their assigned number affixed to the residence in the vicinity of a
front porch light, if available. For multiple dwellings, only the main building
number must be posted where observable from the nearest public right-ofway and all interior apartment unit doors must be numbered.
FRIENDLY RECYCLE CAN POLICY REMINDER:
A reminder that due to a limited amount of cans provided by Advanced
Disposal, the township will only issue one recycle can per household
to new residents of the township or to residents who have not received
a can in the past.
All numerals on mailboxes shall be reflective and shall be a minimum of 3”
in height and ½” in width. All numerals displayed on the residential structures
shall be a minimum of 4” in height and ½” in width.
Citations for Parking Violations
When Do I Need A
Building Permit
The Hempfield Township Code Enforcement Office shall issue illegal parking
citations or warnings to violators in
• No parking zones • Impeding snow removal or emergency services
• Fire lanes
• Illegally parked in handicapped spaces
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.
Initial fines can be as high as $50. Citations must be paid within five (5) days
of issuance to prevent penalties.
Handicapped individuals must visibly display their handicapped placard to
prevent receiving a ticket
for illegally parking in a
handicapped space.
Note: Handicapped
placards are not
acceptable for parking
in fire lanes or other
no parking areas.
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Occupancy Permits Required For Businesses
Residential Burning Regulations
All businesses in Hempfield Township are required to have an Occupancy
Permit prior to occupying a structure. More specifically, this applies to all
new and existing businesses, name changes to businesses, ownership
changes to businesses, etc. Permits are not transferable. Any violation
to Section 60-3B of the Hempfield Township Code can result in a fine up to
$1,000 per day, plus court costs.
All outdoor burning or fires in areas of RESIDENTIAL dwellings
shall be:
• Limited to twigs and yard waste during the hours of 8 am to 2 pm on
SATURDAYS.
• Controlled in a safe manner and has an ATTENDED WATER
SUPPLY OR EQUAL AT ALL TIMES.
• Occurring at least 50 feet from any structure and 30 feet from any
property line.
• GARBAGE, NEWSPAPERS or PAPER PRODUCTS, RUBBER,
TIRES, PAINT, ANIMAL WASTE, PLASTICS, DIAPERS, TOXIC
MATERIALS, or any other SOLID WASTE is PROHIBITED from
being burned AT ANY TIME.
• Outdoor fireplaces, grills, fire pits, and stone rings used
exclusively for recreational purposes and/or for food preparation
are exempt from these regulations provided the activity is
conducted not closer than 15 feet to any property line.
• LEAVES are PROHIBITED from being burned AT ANY TIME.
Check the fall leaf collection dates on back cover of this
newsletter.
• Burning of any type is prohibited on any
paved portion of a street, alley, or
public grounds.
The permit shall be posted in the lobby or an area visible upon entry
to the establishment.
If your business does not have an Occupancy Permit, please contact the
Code Enforcement Office to research whether a permit was ever issued or
to obtain a new one.
Furthermore, every commercial property owner shall annually file with the
Township the names and mailing addresses of all tenants who lease a commercial premises from them.
Please contact the Code Enforcement Office for additional information.
Township Forms Available On-Line
All necessary permit
applications and
forms are available
at the Township’s
website at
www.hempfieldtwp.com, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA
A G r e a t P l a c e t o R a i s e a Fa m i l y
click on
“Government”, “Download Forms & Permits”.
Fines:
1st Offense: Warning issued;
Fire to be extinguished;
2nd Offense: Prosecution; Up to
$1,000 fine;
New Resident Checklist
A friendly reminder of several items that new residents should take care
of upon relocating:
n Make sure your house numbers can be read from the street in case
of emergency;
n Enroll your children in the local school district – Hempfield Area
School District (724-523-8673 or www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us);
n Set up your utilities:
• Refuse Collection & Recycling;
• Water Company (724-755-5800)
• Sewage Authority (724-834-0911)
• Cable
• Natural Gas – Columbia Gas (888-460-4332) or
Dominion Peoples (800-764-0111)
• Phone
• Electric – Allegheny Power (800-255-3443)
n Change your address on your driver’s license (800-932-4600 or
www.dmv.state.pa.us)
n Update your address for Social Security (800-772-1213 or
www.ssa.gov.)
n Update your address for State Taxes (1-888-PATAXES or
www.revenue.state.pa.us)
n Update your address for local taxes;
n License your dog at the Westmoreland County Courthouse
(724-830-3174 or www.co.westmoreland.pa.us)
n Register to vote at the courthouse (724-830-3150 or
www.co.westmoreland.pa.us)
n Change your address at the Post Office
Note: For Emergency Services Dial 911 for Police, Fire, and Ambulance
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WestMoReLAnD CHAMBeR oF CoMMeRCe
Seabase celebrates 20 years!
Chad Amond, president of the Westmoreland County
Chamber of Commerce presents George and Betty
Tetteris, owners of SeaBase Family Fun Center, with a
plaque commemorating the business's 20th anniversary.
WANT Job & Career Expo at Ramada!
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce was proud
to once again help to present the W.A.N.T. Job & Career Expo
on Wednesday, Feb. 25th at the Ramada in Greensburg. The
WANT Job & Career Expo brings together students, job
seekers, and employers from our region, including many
chamber members. Employers represented a wide range of
employment opportunities for job
seekers with a high school diploma,
certificate or a college degree.
WPBA Home Show at Lakeview!
Local officials gather for the inaugural Westmoreland
Professional Builders Association Home Show at Lakeview.
Seen here cutting the ribbon on the show is Westmoreland
County Commisisoners Tyler Courtney and Chuck Anderson;
WPBA member Tom King of Howard Hanna Real Estate;
Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce President Chad
Amond; WPBA member Fred Williams of KLA Construction;
County Commissioner Ted Kopas, and Hempfield Township
Supervisor Doug Weimer.
Friends. Family.
Community.
We’re all in this together.
That’s one reason why I’m proud to support
the Hempfield Area Spartans.
Kris Feliciani,
State Farm Agent
724.925.1700 office
724.925.1307 fax
410 Burton Ave., Suite A
Youngwood, PA 15697
[email protected]
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
State Farm General Insurance Company
Bloomington, IL
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Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
237 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Phone: 724-837-5620
www.ghal.org
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 7:50 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:50 pm
Friday and Sunday Closed
Note: All programs are free of charge (except where noted) and open to the public.
Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, call the Library or visit its website.
CHiLDRen’s PRogRAMs
Children’s author/illustrator visits
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library
2nd floor, Katie Room
Susan Stockdale, author/illustrator of
Stripes of All Types and Winner of the
2014 Pennsylvania ONEBOOK
Every Yound Child Award
Thursday, April 9 at 11:00 am
For boys and girls 3 – 5 years old and
their families.
Sponsored by the
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Southwest Regional Key
No Charge
Preregistration required. www.ghal.org or 724-837-5620
PiCtuRe
tHis At tHe
LiBRARy
ARtist
exHiBition
May 7 - June 24
features the works of
Suzanne Kapusta
July 9 - August 26
Susan White and
Morgan Williams
September 10 - November 11
Renie Pollock
THURSDAY, MAY 7
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
&
SATURDAY, MAY 9
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
See You In June for Summer Reading Club
at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library.
Birth through age seventeen.
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Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library
ADuLt sPRing PRogRAMs
Saturday, April 18
10:30 am
“Arthur St. Clair:
The Invisible Patriot”
Saturday, May 30
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
by Dick Phillips
“Pennsylvania’s
Mysterious Creatures”
by Stan Gordon
ADuLt BooK DisCussions
Tuesday, April 21
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
“The House on
Fortune Street”
by Margot Livesey
Tuesday, May 19
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
“Longbourn”
by Jo Baker
eBooKs &
AuDioBooKs
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library is pleased to make available
eBooks and downloadable audiobooks to area residents for free to
cardholders in good standing. This service is being provided by the
library and a consortium of public libraries in
Westmoreland County. Patrons can download
these materials from a link at the website of
the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library at
http://www.ghal.org or at
westmoreland.lib.overdrive.com.
EBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded to numerous devices including a
PC, a Mac, an iPad, a Nook, a Kindle
and other devices. For some devices,
users will need to install free software.
For more details please contact the
library at 724-837-5620.
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Westmoreland Cleanways
Headlining Hempfield
Winter 2014
128 Innovative Lane, Latrobe PA 15650
[email protected]
“Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful”
An Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful since 2011
If you have questions please email
[email protected]
or call 724-879-4020
Backyard Composting Workshop
Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center
Saturday, May 2, 2015 – Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve; 9am-11am
Attendees learn how to compost yard waste and what kitchen wastes are
safe to compost. They also receive literature
covering composting techniques and how to
construct a compost bin out of readily available
materials. The cost of the workshop is $10 per
person, payable at the door. Preregistration is
required. To register, email Natalie at
[email protected]
or call (724) 879-4020.
*We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to
insufficient enrollment.
Visit the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center (approximately 4.5
miles past Westmoreland Mall) to drop off items such as Electronics,
Cardboard/Paper, Tires and Freon Appliances.
The Center is open 3 days a week and
1 Saturday a month.
(Reminder: According to the Covered Devices
Recycling Act (CDRA) all televisions, computers
and anything directly connected to a computer
system are officially banned from Pennsylvania’s
landfills and will not be picked up by waste
haulers)
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Hosting a Special Event?
MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program
Consider our FREE Special Events RECYCLING BIN loaner program Westmoreland Cleanways promotes recycling at special events and outdoor spaces.
We offer a loaner program in which recycling bins can be borrowed for a 1 day
event such as a graduation party, for a few days at a festival/fair, or even a few
months for long term events such as the baseball or swimming season. Please
contact us for more information.
MedReturn Drug Take-Back Program addresses the environmental and
public health concerns of medication disposal and safety concerns of
drug abuse.
The following Westmoreland County Police Departments have installed
collection boxes available during regular business hours:
City of Greensburg PD
724-838-4324
Irwin PD
724-864-3103
City of Latrobe PD
724-537-5526
Mt. Pleasant Borough PD
724-547-7210
Penn Township PD
724-863-1119
Wmd. County Park Police
724-830-3469
Small Business Recycling Program
A new program is now available to help small businesses comply with
Hempfield Township’s Commercial Recycling Ordinance (and PA law), which
requires all businesses to recycle paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and leaf
waste. All grades of paper, including cardboard, can be taken to the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center during the Center’s regular hours.
A limited number of 22-gallon office recycling bins are also available for loan
to help set up your program. Email Ellen at [email protected], or call 724-879-4020 for details.
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.
The Great American Cleanup of PA –
March 1 through May 31, 2015
Accepted Medications include:
• Prescription and over-the-counter
medications
• Prescription patches
• Ointments and creams
• Vitamins
• Samples
• Pet medications.
You will be asked to remove pills from
bottles and blister packs; liquids and
creams can be left in containers.
NO syringes, needles, inhalers,
aerosol cans or thermometers
Registration for the Great American Cleanup of PA, sponsored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, is now open. 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. Whether you're
an organized group, neighbors, or a group of one, we can all make an impact
on beautifying our communities. When it's time for your cleanup, pick up your
cleanup supplies (gloves, trash bags, safety signs) from Westmoreland Cleanways. Let's help Keep Westmoreland County Beautiful!
Single Stream Recycling
According to ACT 101 (Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling,
and Waste Reduction Act) all PA municipalities with more than 5,000 residents
and more than 300 persons per square mile ARE required to recycle. In
Hempfield, complying with this Act is easy. Hempfield residents have access
to curbside single stream recycling. With this program ALL recyclables are
combined into ONE recycling container. It is no longer necessary to sort recyclables into a variety of bins, sorting now takes place at a Material’s Recovery Facility.
Single Stream Recycling
According to ACT 101 (Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling,
and Waste Reduction Act) all PA municipalities with more than 5,000 residents
and more than 300 persons per square mile ARE required to recycle. In
Hempfield, complying with this Act is easy. Hempfield residents have access
to curbside single stream recycling. With this program ALL recyclables are
combined into ONE recycling container. It is no longer necessary to sort recyclables into a variety of bins, sorting now takes place at a Material’s Recovery Facility.
Recyclables in a single-stream recycling bin include:
• Fiber, which includes newspaper, office paper, phone books and
cardboard
• Plastic (#1-5, #7)
• Aluminum
• Tin/Metal (bi-metal)
• Cartons (i.e. milk, juice, broth, soy)
• Glass
If you have not already so, 1 recycling bin per household can be picked
up FREE at the Hempfield municipal building.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Michelle Brant, Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau; Anita Leonard, Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau Advisory Board member
Since 1983, April has been proclaimed “Child Abuse Prevention Month” by United States Presidents. Over 30 years since the first proclamation by
President Ronald Reagan, the need for individuals and communities to renew their commitments to prevent child abuse to acknowledge the
importance of families and communities working together persists.
The staff of the Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau work to protect children from abuse and neglect, preserve families whenever possible and
ensure that every child under our care and supervision has a safe, stable and permanent home in which to grow. During April and all year long, we
remind everyone that YOU can make a difference in a child’s life.
How YOU Can Help Prevent Child Abuse*
1. Report suspected child abuse and neglect to ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313 or to the Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau at
(724) 830-3301. One phone call could save a child’s life.
2. Arrange for a speaker from the Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau to come and speak about child abuse and neglect at
your school, workplace, church, club or group. The more that you know about child abuse the more that you can do to prevent it.
3. Call 211 to find out what resources are available in your community to help families, such as parenting support, counseling, drug
and alcohol prevention or treatment programs, housing issues…
4. Educate yourself and others in your community to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place.
5. Get to know your neighbors and their children. If you know of a family that is under stress, offer to help.
Sometimes just listening helps.
6. Volunteer your time with an agency that serves children and families. Some examples might be a parenting support program,
an after school mentoring program or a homeless shelter.
7. Be a good example. Respect your family members. Don’t hit your kids; violence teaches violence. Say “I love you” more.
Reward good behavior.
8. Become a foster parent. It’s not an easy job, but the rewards are great.
9. Reach out to neighbors and relatives with children. Offer to babysit, to give them a much-needed break.
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of neglect and abuse such as: withdrawal from
friends or usual activities; changes in behavior or changes in school performance;
depression, anxiety or a sudden loss of self-confidence; an apparent lack of supervision;
frequent absences from school or reluctance to ride the school bus; reluctance to
leave school activities, as if he or she doesn’t want to go home; attempts at
running away; rebellious or defiant behavior; and attempts at suicide (Mayo Clinic)**
If you suspect that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect, we encourage you
to report it. Reports may be made anonymously, but by giving your name
you add credibility to the report. In Westmoreland County call 724-830-3301,
during the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
During the hours the agency is closed, emergency referrals may be
made to 911. You can also call the Childline hot line at 1-800-932-0313.
*Revised from resources provided by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
**http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/basics/
symptoms/con-20033789
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Volunteer Fire Departments
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Company
The Grapeville Volunteer Fire Department is the oldest of the 12
Volunteer Fire Companies which provide Emergency Services in
Hempfield Township. We operate the following Vehicles: 1992 Rescue
Pumper, 1995 Heavy Pumper, 2005 Compressed Air Foam Pumper.
• 2018 will be Grapeville VFC’s 100 year Anniversary Celebration;
Information will be forth coming in 2017 for Parade, Games,
Activities, Entertainment and Fun Times.
• Accepting Applications for Membership: Active Sr. & Jr. Firefighters.
• Grapeville has a 15.4 acre Park that we rent out on Saturday and
Sunday’s for picnics, parties or family get together. Rental is from
April thru September. Go to www.gvfc21.com for contact information.
• Truck room details Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Stop in!
• Line Dance Tuesday Nights at 7:00 pm
• Thank you for your Support!
• Checkout our website at: www.gvfc21.com Fire Company Activities,
Equipment, Personnel are posted on website, along with
contact information.
495 Edna Road, PO Box 92
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania 15611
EMERGENCIES – Dial 911
Main Fire Station Phone: 724-527-6250
www.adamsburgpafire.org
• Flea Market – April 26, May 3, and May 17, 2015.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Indoor and outdoor spaces available.
Rain or shine. Interested vendors please contact Lori Begonia
at 724-523-9229 for further information.
WANTED: JUNK VEHICLES • TAX WRITE-OFFS • FREE HAULING
The Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department wants junk cars! If you are
interested in getting rid of “good” junk cars, consider donating them and
receive a tax deduction. These cars are utilized for Rescue classes to
train volunteer firefighters in rescue techniques and practices.
Contact Don Thoma, Fire Chief, Adamsburg V.F.D. at 724-527-6250.
Bovard Volunteer Fire Department
Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department
2 Washington Street
Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619
Main Fire Station Phone:
724-837-8408
PO Box 171, 100 Front Street
Hannastown, PA 15635
Hempfield #2 Volunteer Fire Department
Carbon Volunteer Fire Department
Thornton Avenue
FAX: 724-837-7344
www.hempfield2fire.org
421 Juniper Street
724-836-2145
www.carbonfire.org High Park Volunteer Fire Department
400 Baughman Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
www.highparkvfd.org
Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 477
724-836-2029
Luxor Volunteer Fire Department
455 Bovard Luxor Road
Luxor, Pennsylvania 15662
Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company
Hempfield Township Fire CO # 1
2528 Newark Street
PO Box 162
Grapeville, PA 15634
724-523-5308
Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department
1966 Broadway Avenue
Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Westpoint B N O
I G
VFD
North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department
1284 Business Route 66
EVERY MONDAY • DOORS OPEN AT 4PM
EARLY BIRD 6:15PM
HALL
RENTAL
KITCHEN
For further information,
AVAILABLE!
OPEN!
Call 724-834-6886
West Point Volunteer Fire Department
100 Volunteer Drive
www.westpointfiredept.com
100 Volunteer Drive, West Point
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Volunteer Fire Departments
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.
For more information to prepare your home and business in the even of a disaster:
• http://www.readypa.org/ • http://www.ready.gov/
Special Needs Population Registry:
The Hempfield Township Emergency Management Agency is concerned for those persons in our community with special needs. Our goal is to assist those residents in making an emergency
preparedness plan. To submit to the Special Needs Registry you can download the form on the HEMA
Website (http://hempfieldema.com/special-needs) or fill out the online form
(http://hempfieldema.com/special-needs/snr)
Receive Emergency Alerts via Text Message on your Cell Phone:
HEMA has added cell phone messaging, to improve the emergency notification to the community. This
service is voluntary and you may opt out at any time. To sign up text HEMAALERT to the 888777.
Follow us:
• Facebook (http://facebook.com/HempfieldEMA) • Twitter (http://twitter.com/Hempfield EMA)!
Robert G. Gerlach
Emergency Management Coordinator
Office: 724-834-7232, ext. 168
Cell: 724-640-6336
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.HempfieldEMA.com
Westmoreland County’s
Firemen’s Association
2014-2015
Fire Prevention Winners
FiRe sAFety
PosteR Contest
4th Grade 1st Place
Madison Dingler
Maxwell Elementary School,
Mrs. Bringe
North Hempfield VFD
5th Grade 1st Place
Ava Marcieski
West Hempfield
Elementary School,
Mrs. Kalinski
Adamsburg VFD
6th Grade 1st Place
Jessica Mitchell
Wendover Middle School,
Ms. O’Leary
Hempfield #2 VFD
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HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4347 Route 136
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GREENSBURG, PA

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