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In This Issue Hempfield Fire Department Spartan Stadium & Track Updatedy Hempfield Area School District American Field Service Hempfield Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp 2022 Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds

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ViSion StAtEMEnt the Hempfield township Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Bureau of Fire, Staff, and Volunteers will provide for the quality of life and safety of the constituencies they serve. those constituencies include the residents, business owners, and taxpayers of Hempfield township.

hempfield Township Board of Supervisors

We will maintain and deliver:

George C. Reese, Chairman greese@hempfieldtwp.org R. Douglas Weimer, Vice-Chairman dougweimer@hempfieldtwp.org Tom Logan, Treasurer tlogan@hempfieldtwp.org Bill Bretz, Supervisor bbretz@hempfieldtwp.org John Silvis, Supervisor jsilvis@hempfieldtwp.org

• Award winning Parks • Diverse Recreational opportunities • Quality infrastructure systems • Responsible planned growth and common sense Zoning • Responsive Code Enforcement Department • Active Volunteer Fire Service We will uphold the Public trust by providing these services in an ethical and cost-effective nature. Always striving to keep Hempfield township a Great Place to Live, Work, and Raise a Family.

hempfield Township 1132 Woodward Drive | Greensburg, PA 15601-9310 724-834-7232 | www.hempfieldtwp.com Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Township Offices Closed: December 24 | December 31 | April 15

Township Staff Jason M. Winters, Township Manager jwinters@hempfieldtwp.org Douglas J. Cisco, Director of Public Works dcisco@hempfieldtwp.org Lloyd N. Fait, Director of Finance lfait@hempfieldtwp.org Patrick L. Karnash, Director of Planning & Zoning pkarnash@hempfieldtwp.org Anthony J. Kovacic, Township Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Services akovacic@hempfieldtwp.org James P. Shaw, Director of Code & Safety jshaw@hempfieldtwp.org Aaron K. Siko, Director of Parks & Recreation asiko@hempfieldtwp.org

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JAnuAry Planning S M T W T F Commission – 6:00 pm Supervisors’ Public 2 3 4 5 6 7 Work Session 9 10 11 12 13 14 Supervisor’s 16 17 18 19 20 21 Public Meeting 24 23 26 27 28 31 25 30 Zoning Hearing Board – 6:00 pm All meetings begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Auditor’s MArch Reorganizational S M T W T F Meeting – 5:00 pm 1 2 3 4 Supervisor’s 6 7 8 9 10 11 Reorganizational Meeting – 6:00 pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 All meetings are held at the Hempfield Township 27 28 29 30 31 Municipal Building.

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the Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.

Seated Front Row: Jennifer Bretz, Board Member; Diane Ciabattoni, Board Member; Dr. Tammy Wolicki, Superintendent; Dr. Jeanne Smith, Board Member; Pam Gibasiewicz, Board Secretary

hempfield Area School District Board of Directors

Seated Second Row: Bob Reger, Director of Human Resources; Dr. Matthew Conner, Assistant Superintendent/Secondary Standing: Michael Korns, Board Solicitor; Dr. Tony Bompiani, Board President; Dr. Scott Learn, Board Vice-President; Mike Alfery, Board Member; Wayne Wismar, Business Manager; Vince DeAugustine, Board Member; Paul Ward, Board Member; Jerry Radebaugh, Board Member Not Pictured: Dr. Kimberlie Rieffannacht, Assistant Superintendent/Elementary

hempfield Area School District 4347 State Route 136 (724) 834-2590

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Dr. Tony Bompiani, Board President bompianit@hasdpa.net Dr. Scott Learn, Board Vice-President learns@hasdpa.net Pam Gibasiewicz, Board Secretary gibasiewiczp@hasdpa.net Mike Alfery, Board Member alferym@hasdpa.net Jennifer Bretz, Board Member bretzj@hasdpa.net Diane Ciabattoni, Board Member ciabattonid@hasdpa.net Vince DeAugustine, Board Member deaugustinev@hasdpa.net Jerry Radebaugh, Board Member radebaughj@hasdpa.net Dr. Jeanne Smith, Board Member smithjs@hasdpa.net Paul Ward, Board Member wardp@hasdpa.net Michael Korns, Board Solicitor kornsm@hasdpa.net

School District Staff Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki, Superintendent wolickit@hasdpa.net Dr. Matthew R. Conner, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education connerm@hasdpa.net Dr. Kimberlie B. Rieffannacht, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education rieffannachtk@hasdpa.net Wayne J. Wismar, Business Manager wismarw@hasdpa.net Robert M. Reger, Director of Human Resources regerr@hasdpa.net

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The Hempfield Bulletin Board: A Message from the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors: As we put the finishing touches on 2021, we can look back at how the township strived to make Hempfield a premier community to call home. l Implemented a new online portal for building permits, inspections, and citizen requests l Administered the $4.2 million SAFER Grant providing unique benefits to our volunteer firefighters l Implemented a fire inspection program with a full-time inspector l Completed the $2 million Phase I rehabilitation of Hempfield Park, including a new dog park, pavilion, and sports fields with lights l Welcomed over 45,000 visitors to our pavilions at Hempfield Park l Approved plans for an estimated 250 new homes in Hempfield Township in 2022 and beyond l Completed $1.4 million in road paving, and 10-miles of tar & chip resurfacing l Welcoming the North Hempfield Station as the first all-inclusive member of the Hempfield Fire Department l Approved the purchase of a 2,500-gallon Tanker to enter the Fire Department fleet in 2022 2022 will be the 32nd consecutive year without a municipal tax increase. our Board of Supervisors and township staff have worked diligently to propose a balanced budget for the new year, with exciting projects, and enduring commitments to our community.

Entering the new year, we will be looking to the future of the township through a new comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan is a 10-15-year guide for the township to follow, and to address current and future needs within our community. this 18-month process will provide us with a framework for the future. For the plan to be a success, it requires our community to be active in the process. We need our residents, businesses, developers, civic organizations, education institutions and places of worship to get involved! Look for comprehensive plan surveys, meetings, and events throughout the year.

As we look to the future, we can’t forget to recognize our past. in 2023, Hempfield will celebrate 250 years as a township. We are planning for an exciting year in 2023, celebrating the past and future of Hempfield township. if you’d like to be involved, reach out to the township Manager for additional information. the Board of Supervisors would like to thank our community for their trust in us and our staff. We strive to make Hempfield township a community to call home. We recognize that Hempfield is comprised of many different people, and many unique neighborhoods, but working together will keep our community strong in 2022 and beyond!

For continuous updates and information visit our website at www.hempfieldtwp.com

Welcome

New Businesses & Construction To Hempfield Township

n Andrea VanEstenberg, PHD, LLC n Western Edge Seafood Outlet n Spectro Dolce

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Hempfield launches new online platform for permits, business licenses, and more e Hempfield Township Online Service Center will be fully available to the public beginning January 2022 Always working to improve access for our residents and businesses, Hempfield Township has committed to bringing many essential functions into the digital age. Beginning this August, the Township launched our Hempfield Township Online Service Center.

Create your account, track your requests online

is immersive platform will allow our staff to digitize many processes, from fence and pool permits to commercial building applications, businesses licenses to road opening permits, and everything in between.

rough the Online Service Center, you can easily create an account and receive updates on your permits, requests, or concerns from your home or job-site. Builders and developers will be able to track their permit status, interact with staff, and upload documents to support their applications; while having the ability to view all of their past applications.

Additional digital services include: • Residential Building Permit • Commercial Building Permit • Driveway/Access Road Permit • Road Opening Permits • Fireworks Display Permit • Land Disturbance Permit • Site Plan & Subdivision Application • Business Licenses • Address Verifications • Right-To-Know Requests • Employment Applications • Parks & Recreation Links

Easily alert the Township to concerns Have you ever wondered what happened to that low-hanging limb, junk car, or pothole you called about? By using the new Online Service Center, you can track your concerns and hear back from Township staff. is new feature will allow the Township to address concerns in a timely manner, and identify repeat offenders in our neighborhoods. You can upload pictures, videos, or other information to help us provide you with the best service!

Fully Available to the public online beginning January 3, 2022 for full complete paperless

e Online Service Center will save you a trip to the office, and will allow you to track your request from start to finish!

We are excited for this new opportunity to provide an efficient, user-friendly platform for all of your residential and business needs!

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State and County Roads in Hempfield Maintained

by PennDot and Westmoreland County

Public Works Update Public Works Crews will now be shifting to winter operations. Throughout the winter season crews will operate snow removal equipment over 26 different snow routes. The Township spans over 90 square miles encompassing nearly 300 miles of roadway. On average each snow route covers approximately 12 miles and takes nearly three hours to complete during routine snow removal.

Additional time is required for more significant snow events which may require plowing operations. In order to assist with efficient snow removal operations, residents are asked to follow:

The following roadways are not owned or maintained by Hempfield Township:

COUNTY ROADS Maintained by Westmoreland County Department of Parks & Roads: Phone 724-830-3955 Greensburg/Mt. Pleasant Road

Snow Removal Tips

Lowry Avenue

STATE ROADS

• If snow is expected, move your cars into the driveway • If you are shoveling out the entrance to your driveway, never throw snow directly into the street. Shovel onto the curbstrip or other area of your property.

• If possible, finish clearing your driveway entrance AFTER the final widening pass by the snow plow. DO NOT throw snow into the street.

• If you have to go out during hazardous driving conditions, remember to drive slowly, brake slowly, allow plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front, and watch for sudden obstructions.

• Please avoid parking in Cul-de-Sacs to allow snow removal equipment room to operate.

Maintained by PennDot: Phone 724-832-5387 Agnew Road Arona Road Baughman Road Bennetts Dairy Road Brinkerton Road Brown Avenue Carbon Road Donohoe Road Edna Road Evanstown-Herminie Road Georges Station Hahntown-Wendel Road Hannastown Road Lewis Avenue Locust Valley Road Luxor-Bovard Road Madison-Herminie Road Middletown Road Millersdale Road North Greengate Road Oakford Park Road Old Route 119 (Hunker) Pellis Road Penn-Adamsburg Road

During snow removal operations, it is the policy of Hempfield Township to not replace mailboxes damaged in the course of routine snow removal operations.

Throughout the fall and winter season, Public Works Crews will continue routine maintenance projects throughout the Township including catch basin repairs, pipe replacement, right-of-way maintenance and roadway repair. To report a roadway condition on a Township road please call (724) 834-7232, ext. 310 or email at publicworks@hempfieldtwp.org.

Penn-High Park Road Penn-Manor Road Radebaugh Road Roseytown Road Route 30 Route 66 Route 70 Route 119 Route 130 Route 136 Route 819 Route 993 Seanor Church Road Skidmore Road Slate Run Road South Greengate Road Stone Church Road Swede Hill Road Thomas School Road Twin Lakes Park Road Waltz Mill Road Wendel-Herminie Road Willow Crossing Road Yukon Road

Although you may be a Hempfield Township resident, you may reside on a roadway maintained by the state or Westmoreland County.

Therefore, Hempfield Township does not have any authority on these roads.

Should you have concerns regarding state roads, you may also wish to contact your state senators or representatives. The Westmoreland County Commissioners may also be contacted for concerns on county roads.

Welcome to New Hempfield Township Tax Collector Faye Rosatti. Starting in January 2022 the Tax Collector Office will be located at Hempfield Township Municipal Building – 1132 Woodward Drive.

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No parking during snow removal:

How long will it take to process my permit application?

It is prohibited to in the Township to hinder snow removal operations, streets must be kept clear to allow Hempfield Township Public Works crews to salt and plow them.

Zoning permits – up to 15 business days Building permits – up to 30 business days

I received a Courtesy Notice from the Code Department, now what?

Park your car off-street, if possible, especially when snow is predicted, our snow removal crews may not be able to fully clear the street for the safe passage of emergency vehicles and other traffic.

The Code Department has implemented a new program to quickly notify property owners when they have a minor code violation on their property. If you receive a door hangar, please immediately correct the problems listed or if you have questions please contact the issuing code officer. The “courtesy notice” is to help you get your property into compliance. We will reinspect the property again after 5 days have elapsed. If you have taken corrective action, you can disregard the violation letter that was sent as a follow up, However, if the door hanger and the violation letter are ignored, further legal action may be taken against you.

Residential Burning Regulations: All outdoor burning or fires in areas of RESIDENTIAL dwellings shall be: • Limited to twigs and yard waste during the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. Please call Advanced Disposal at 1800-437-1759 to schedule a leaf collection.

• Burning of any type is prohibited on any paved portion of a street, alley, or public grounds.

Junk Vehicles Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative, uninspected or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, or roadways and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled.

Weather… It Happens

And in Pennsylvania, it is fair to say that we get to see it all. Windy days in particular create garbage and recycling collection challenges, complete with blowing litter and debris that escape bins, cans and containers. While we can’t control Mother Nature, here are some tips that may help prevent your trash and recycling from blowing away.

• Recycling and Trash • Take your bins and cans to the curb the morning of pick-up, rather than the evening before.

This will reduce the amount of time your cart is exposed to high wind conditions.

• Be sure your lid can close on your trash can. Trash is more susceptible to blowing out of the can when the lid is not completely shut.

• Bring your bins and cans in as soon as possible after collection to reduce the risk of them blowing down the street.

• Recycling • If possible, place heavier recyclables toward the top of the bin to weigh down loose papers, however, do not bag your recyclables to keep them from blowing out, plastic bags full of recyclables are not accepted.

• If your recycling bin is only partially full, consider waiting until your next collection to place it at the curb.

• Trash • Bag all your trash before placing it in the can. This is especially important for small, lightweight items like Styrofoam packing peanuts.

• Compact the trash – if you have loose items, place bagged trash on top of them to prevent them from blowing out of the can.

Do I need a Permit?

Permits are required for buildings, sheds, fences, pools, additions, etc. If you are unsure please call our department at 724-834-7232 Ext. 240 for information before you build or install.

Where do I find permit applications?

All permit applications can be found on our website www.hempfieldtwp.com or at our office.

How can I pay for my permit?

The bottom line is this – when it comes to garbage and recycling collection on a windy day, it only takes a little extra time to reduce blowing litter. Your neighbors, as well as your hauler, will appreciate it.

Hempfield Township accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Credit cards will incur a 2.95% or $2.50 minimum processing fee. We do not accept Discover or American Express cards.

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Hempfield Fire Department Beginning with the Grapeville Station in 1918, to our 11-member stations today, the Hempfield Fire Department is engrained in the fabric of our community.

Throughout the more than 100-year history of fire service in the Township, we have experienced numerous transitional periods. Through all of these transitions, the Hempfield Fire Department has been successful because of the dedicated volunteer force that has been in place. The Hempfield Fire Department has members from nearly every vocation and background. Today, Emergency Services in our community are experiencing significant and exciting changes. From new apparatus, to a new generation of volunteers, the Hempfield Fire Department is excited to grow and evolve with the Hempfield of 2022 and beyond! Take a moment to learn a little more about how the Hempfield Fire Department is working to protect our community.

Furthering the effectiveness of the North Hempfield Station, Mutual Aid Ambulance began a staffed EMS presence at the station beginning on December 1, 2021. This partnership is a part of the broader modernization of Emergency Medical Services in Hempfield Township. The addition of Mutual Aid at North Hempfield, coupled with the consolidated emergency response of the Adamsburg & Community Rescue 14 Ambulance Service, with Mutual Aid, has created an exclusive partnership with Mutual Aid Ambulance Service as the sole EMS provider in Hempfield Township.

Other stations in our community have collaborated to bring more effective fire service to you. The Bovard and Luxor Stations utilized the consolidation option in the service agreement to join forces for the community. This consolidation brought more volunteers to one station, along with the equipment from the Luxor station, and consolidated operational costs to be more efficient in our evolving Township. Fire and emergency services in the Luxor area will now be provided from the Bovard and Hannastown Stations collectively.

In 2007, the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors approved funding for a study of the fire service in Hempfield Township. That study noted that approximately 468 members served the community through 12 volunteer fire stations, of which 268 were considered to be active according to applicable standards of the time. In 2018, the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors commissioned a second study to review the operational standards and capabilities of the fire service within the Township. Our dedicated members work tirelessly to answer more than 2,500 call annually, servicing Hempfield Township and assisting our neighboring communities.

The best stations and the best apparatus mean nothing without the best volunteers. We are proud of the over 60 actively responding firefighters, and 250 total volunteer firefighters in our department. Being an active volunteer firefighter requires a significant commitment of time, emotion, and energy. With families, jobs, and personal commitments, being a volunteer firefighter demonstrates a dedication to neighbor and community. Our Department is committed to providing our volunteers with the best experience for their service.

As the Department evolves and grows, we would like you to consider joining our family.

In 2020, Hempfield Township and our communities 12 fire stations, entered into service agreements in the newly formed Hempfield Fire Department. Through these agreements, the Township promised to provide financial support so that our volunteers would focus on protecting our community through increased incident response, and expanded training opportunities. Specifically, the Township would subsidize emergency response expenses including fuel, equipment and apparatus purchasing & maintenance, and equipment & apparatus testing.

This is an exciting time to join the Hempfield Fire Department. On average the we respond to 2,500 incidents annually, ranging from EMS, to technical rescues, and everything in between. Our members of have access to all the necessary gear and training, and the Township is continuing to invest in the Departments future. Our firefighters gain real-world experience, and have numerous growth opportunities. If you are interested serving your community within the volunteer fire service, please email recruitment@hempfieldtwp.org for additional information.

The service agreement also provided each station the option to be supported as an all-inclusive member of the Hempfield Fire Department. These stations (non-chartered) would become all-inclusive members of the Hempfield Fire Department, and Hempfield Township would assume all financial obligations for the operation of the station.

Through fundraising, annual campaigns, and Township support our fire stations have survived for over 100 years. Your donations of time and money supported your neighborhood stations, and helped to buy lifesaving equipment and apparatus, protecting you, your family, and your neighbors. Now the Hempfield Fire Department is evolving to better serve you once again. We are committed to making sure that our residents, our visitors, and our neighboring communities will have another 100 years of successful fire service. Hempfield Township is one community, and the Hempfield Fire Department is one department, built to serve you.

On November 15, 2021 the North Hempfield Station became the first nonchartered member of the Hempfield Fire Department. Since becoming an allinclusive station, the Township’s Fire Department Administration has worked to identify renovations to the North Hempfield Station, maximizing its effectiveness, and keeping North Hempfield Station in its current location serving our community. In 2022, North Hempfield Station will take delivery of a state-of-theart Tanker, which will be capable of responding to emergency scenes with 2,500 gallons of water and essential life-saving equipment.

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Fire Safety Begins At Home According to the NFPA fire departments throughout the country respond to nearly 50,000 residential structure fires that were caused by heating equipment, resulting in more than 500 fatalities, 1,350 civilian casualties, and an estimated $1.1 billion in property damage (Campbell, 2021). As the leading cause of fires in homes throughout the United States, 1 in 7 fires that occurred from 2014 – 2018 were caused by home heating equipment accounting for 19% of home fire fatalities (Campbell, 2021). Space heaters were found to be responsible for two out of five fires, accounting for nearly 81% of the deaths associated with residential fires caused by home heating equipment (Campbell, 2021). Additional research has shown that fireplaces or chimney are the second leading cause of residential fires involving home heating equipment with nearly 29% of the residential fires associated with home heating equipment being caused by fireplaces or chimneys (Campbell, 2021). Due to seasonal weather changes the months of January through March represent the highest instances of residential fires involving home heating equipment.

Residential fires involving home heating equipment can be avoided with a few simple steps. These steps include: • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment • Maintain a three-foot kid-free zone around home fireplaces and space heaters • Never use your oven to heat your home • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters, and central heating equipment in accordance with local codes and manufacture recommunication’s • Have heating equipment and chimney’s inspected and cleaned every year by a qualified professional • Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving a room or going to bed • Always use the appropriate type of fuel, as specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters • Ensure that the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop embers from flying into the room. Make sure that ashes are cool before placing them in a bin for removal.

Since 2002 a downward trend of home heating fires has been realized thanks in large part to the increased safety standards that have been instituted with regards to home heating equipment. Some improved standards include the requirement of cut-off devices that automatically turn off electric or kerosene space heaters when they tip over (Campbell, 2021). Additional factors that have been found to cause home heating equipment fires have been a failure to properly clean equipment, failure to maintain a minimum of three feet of clearance around heating equipment, and home heating equipment being left on and unattended (Campbell, 2021).

For additional information about Home Heating Fires please visit www.nfpa.org.

Hempfield Fire Stations Locations: Adamsburg Station 495 Edna Road, Adamsburg, PA

Grapeville Station 2528 Newark Street, Grapeville, PA

Midway/St. Clair Station 1966 Broadway Avenue, Greensburg, PA

Bovard Station 2 Washington Street, Bovard, PA

Hannastown Station 189 Front Street, Hannastown, PA

North Hempfield Station 1284 Business Route 66, Greensburg, PA

Carbon Station 421 Juniper Street, Greensburg, PA

Hempfield #2 Station 421 Thornton Avenue, Greensburg, PA

West Point Station 100 Volunteer Drive, Greensburg, PA

Fort Allen Station 4532 State Route 136, Greensburg, PA

High Park Station 402 Baughman Avenue, Jeannette, PA 9

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RESIDENT Registration begins for all Fall programs REGISTRATION BEGINS at 8:30 am online, at the Hempfield

Monday, Janurary 3, 2022

EASY WAYS TO REGISTER

NON-RESIDENT non-residents include those who live REGISTRATION BEGINS in the surrounding communities

Monday, January 10, 2022

township Municipal Building, or Hempfield township Athletic Complex.

ONLINE

Log on to: www.hempfieldtwp.com Click on the “Parks & Recreation” button, and then click the “Register now” button.

All major credit cards are accepted.

IN PERSON

(i.e., Greensburg, Hunker, Manor, new Stanton, Youngwood)

Register at the Hempfield township Athletic Complex during normal operating hours. *Subject to State guidelines.

Check website prior to registration.

For help with online registration call us at 724-834-7232 or email: parks@hempfieldtwp.org.

Hempfield Parks and Recreation does not accept cash payments or over-the-phone registrations.

All programs & events are subject to change. Check the website for updates.

Parks & Recreation Program Calender Check out our Winter & Spring Program offerings! Additional information including instructors, program locations and program descriptions can be found online at www.hempfieldtwp.com and click on the Parks & Recreation button! All Parks & Recreation programs and ScaN the events are subject to change. code for iNStaNt acceSS to our program catalog.

Due to the national staffing shortages, the Lunch Bunch program will be paused until further notice. While we understand the values of the program for our community, we will try to hold a diverse array of programs to make up for this long-standing program. Thank you for understanding.

Lunch Bunch

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Program Fun for One Fun for One Terrific Two's & Three's Terrific Two's & Three's Super Scientist Play, Play, Play!

Music Makers Music Makers Little Hoops Stars Basketball Fun for One Fun for One Terrific Two's & Three's Terrific Two's & Three's Super Scientist Play, Play, Play!

Music Makers Music Makers Hummingbirds Soccer

Age 1 1 2-3 2-3 4-5 2-3 1 2-3 4-K 1 1 2-3 2-3 4-5 2-3 1 2-3 3-4

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Start Time 10:00 AM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 5:30 PM

Program Dates 1/17- 3/7 1/17- 3/7 1/18- 3/8 1/18- 3/8 1/19 - 3/9 1/20 - 3/10 1/21- 3/11 1/21- 3/11 2/7 – 3/14 3/28 - 5/16 3/28 - 5/16 3/29- 5/17 3/29- 5/17 3/30- 5/18 3/31- 5/19 4/1- 5/20 4/1- 5/20 4/18- 5/23

Resident Fee $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $95 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $95

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS Program Age Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades 5 - 12 Roblox Coding (Virtual) 7 - 14 Girl Power 12 - 14 Let's Explore Yoga 5 - 10 Speed Agility & Quickness for Kids 3rd - 5th Speed Agility & Quickness for Kids K - 2nd Yoga-Arts and Crafts 8 - 12 Music Theory & Exploration 5 - 12 Musical Theater 8+ Musical Theater 8+ Friday Night Fun and Fitness for Kids 3rd - 5th Friday Night Fun and Fitness for Kids K - 2nd Partner Yoga with Siblings or Friends 7 - 12 Mad Science: Brixology Vehicles 5 - 12 My Dolly & Me 5 - 10 Musical Theater Movement 7 - 13 Kid's Anti Bullying/Awareness Class 5+ Hoop Stars Basketball 7 - 10 Volleyball Basics 8 - 14 Minecraft World Builder (Virtual) 7 - 12 Minecraft Modding (Virtual) 8 - 14 Tiny Tap and Ballet 4-7 Hempfield Hummingbirds Soccer 5-6 Roblox Coding (Virtual) 7 - 14 ScaN the code for iNStaNt acceSS to our program catalog.

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Program Dates 1/10 1/12 - 2/16 1/14 - 2/18 1/15 - 2/19 1/16 - 3/6 1/16 - 3/6 1/17 - 2/21 1/18 - 3/29 1/18 - 3/29 1/19 - 3/30 1/21 - 3/11 1/21 - 3/11 2/11 2/15 2/25 2/5 - 3/26 2/7 2/7 - 3/14 3/16 - 4/20 3/2 - 4/6 3/2 - 4/6 3/3 - 4/21 4/18 - 5/23 4/20 - 5/25

Resident Fee $30 $150 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $144 $200 $200 $50 $50 $20 $30 $20 $80 $10 $95 $45 $150 $150 $50 $95 $150

All of our parks and recreation programs can now be found online by visiting the township website!

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Start Time 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 11:30 AM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

Program Dates 1/17 - 3/21 1/18 - 3/8 1/20 - 3/10 2/14 - 2/28 2/2 - 3/9 2/1 3/1 3/15 3/30 4/4 4/5 4/11 - 6/13

Resident Fee $45 $50 $50 $60 $60 $25 $85 $10 $0 $25 $85 $45

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Leave your Legacy in the Parks Over the past 5 years, Hempfield has actively sought state and federal grants, and solicited major gifts for improvements at Hempfield Park. The Township secured over $1.4 million dollars in funding, and is contributing over $400,000 in additional funds from the Hempfield Parks Fund.

Spring Soccer

We are now seeking your support! A Legacy or Site Amenity sponsorship will leave a lasting impression on our community. Consider showing your support with one of the available sponsorships for the Hempfield Park Rehabilitation Project: l

Legacy Sponsorships • Upper Baseball Field • Upper Soccer Field • Pavilion F • Dog Park

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Site Amenity Sponsorships • Memorial Park Benches • Memorial Trees • Water Fountains • Pet Waste Stations • Bleachers

the Hempfield Recreation Soccer League is intended for boys and girls ages 4 – 9. it provides the children the opportunity to learn soccer and play at a recreation level. u5 (Birthyear 2016 or 2017) u6 (Birthyear 2015) u8 (Birthyear 2013 or 2014) u10 (Birthyear 2010 or 2011)

Residents: $45.00 Residents: $45.00 Residents: $65.00 Residents: $65.00

Non-Residents: $75.00 Non-Residents: $75.00 Non-Residents: $95.00 Non-Residents: $95.00

uniforms are included and will be given to all participants. All games and practices will be played at Hempfield Park. Registration deadline – Friday, March 11.

Games will be every Saturday morning from April 9 to May 28.

Additional practices will only be scheduled for u8 & u10 and will begin the week of April 4.

For a complete list of specific dates, times and an overview of the schedule, please check out the website: www.hempfieldtwp.com.

For more information about Legacy and Site Amenity sponsorships please contact the Director of Parks & Recreation at asiko@hempfieldtwp.org.

Adult coaches needed

Hempfield Women’s Softball League

interested in playing adult women’s slow pitch softball? A 12-game season will be played in June & July on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm.

Fee includes: field usage, playoff umpires fees and game balls. teams are responsible for own uniforms and half of umpire fee for regular season umpire ($15.00). the season will end with a tournament. Deadline to register – Friday, May 13. Please contact us if you are looking for a team to play on.

Ages: 18+ Location: Hempfield Park & Swede Hill Park Date: Monday & Wednesday Games – June & July, pending weather time: 6:45 pm & 8:30 pm Fee: $300.00 per team 8-team max 15

CAMP O R N E R

2022 will be the best Summer Day Camp yet!

We are excited to announce some BiG changes for the 2022 Summer Day Camp at Hempfield Park! our camp has grown tremendously and we want to keep that great energy going. We take pride in providing a fun, engaging and safe summer experience for our campers, and we think 2022 is going to be our best Summer Day Camp yet!

What’s New With Camp?

Early-Bird Registration Discount l Sibling Registration Discount l Daily Morning & Afternoon Snack l Daily Lunch*

TWO CAMPS IN ONE!

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Due to our growth and diverse age range, we are splitting our campers in to two camps. Camps will run concurrently, and will have all the same great benefits!

Junior Camp incoming 1st – 3rd Graders

*additional fee may apply

Senior Camp incoming 4th – 6th Graders

Camper enrollment is based on their grade for the 2022-2023 school year.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

NEW

Preteens entering 7th - 9th grade are able to attend camp as Counselors-in-training (Cit). Cit’s will support the counselors with planning and preparing the daily camp program and activities.

CAMP PRICING OPTIONS Full Camp Registration Enrollment in all 10-weeks of Summer Day Camp! resident campers non-resident campers $1,500 per camper $1,800 per camper only $30 per day! only $36 per day!

Becoming a Counselor-in-training builds leadership skills, prepares preteens for future employment as camp counselors, provides full-time summer supervision, and allows for social interaction!

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Water Bottle & Drawstring Bag l Weekly Pool trips l Weekly themed Parties l End-of-Camp Celebration Picnic l

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WEEKLY REGISTRATION

PARTIAL WEEKLY REGISTRATION

Resident Campers - $165 non-Resident - $185 Choose your week!

Resident Campers - $120 non-Resident -$140 3-days per week, selected at the time of registration.

EARLY DROP OFF & LATE PICK UP Early Drop off begins at 7AM – $25/week Late Pick up ends at 6PM – $25/week

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING FULL CAMP REGISTRATION

WEEKLY REGISTRATION

$750 Resident/$850 non-Res

$80 Resident/$90 non-Res

3-DAY CAMP TRIAL not sure if your child is ready for camp?

Do the kids need to burn some energy before camp starts? We will be offering a 3-day camp trial June 8th-10th, 2022.

Pre-registration is required, spaces are limited!

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NEW

Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Located at Hempfield Park, 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

Adult Pick-Up Sports – Membership Required (see membership info): Each person must have a current HTAC membership. l Monday - Soccer l Wednesday - Volleyball l Tuesday - Pickleball l Thursday -Basketball • $5.00 per person + HTAC membership • Must be 18 years or older

Hempfield Township Athletic Complex Membership Cards Membership is required for open court, walking, adult pick-up sports, and drop-in activities.

Every person age 14 and older is required to have a current HTAC membership in his or her own name. Membership cannot be borrowed or shared.

Age Requirements: • Age 14 – 17 must have a parent register the child for his or her own membership.

• Age 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the child’s visit. Parent must have a current membership in the parent’s own name.

Cost: Hempfield Township Residents: Age 14 +: Free Non-residents: Age 14 – 54: $10/year Age 55+: $5/year Entry: • Current HTAC membership card MUST be presented at check-in for entry to the facility.

• No entry will be permitted without a current membership.

• A $5.00 fee will be charged for all replacement cards.

The Hempfield Township Athletic Complex is a multipurpose indoor facility featuring three full size athletic courts, an indoor walking track, and concession area.

HTAC Hours of Operation November - March Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

HTAC Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed December 24, 31 and April 15

Indoor Walking Track – Membership Required (see membership info): Walking is free with current HTAC membership and available during operating hours unless the facility is being used for a Township event or private rental.

Rentals: • Full Court Hourly Rate: $40/hour Monday – Friday | $50/hour Saturday - Sunday • Full Court Daily Rate: $400/day Monday – Friday | $500/day Saturday - Sunday • Full Building Rental – call for details regarding tournaments and non-tournament events • Birthday Parties: $150.00/2-hour event – one court – up to 32 attendees

Open Court – Membership Required (see membership info): Each person must have a current HTAC membership.

• $5.00 per person +HTAC membership • Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Subject to change • Evening and weekend availability vary. Please call for specific times.

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Hempfield Area School District Message from the Superintendent

regards to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy efficiency, curricular, school security and safety factors position the school for consideration of renovation or new construction. The feasibility study will provide a means of determining the financial scope of a high school project, while being cognizant of future needs of all other physical structures.

One year ago the Hempfield Area School Board approved initial steps for the development of a comprehensive Districtwide feasibility study. SitelogiQ and Core Architects were contracted to complete this study which included all District facilities to provide an analysis of each structure and anticipated future needs so that a long term financial plan can be developed. The District utilizes nine school buildings for instructional purposes, two former schools are under lease, and additional buildings house administration, maintenance, and the Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki, transportation offices. The development of a Superintendent of Schools long-term maintenance plan for these facilities, which have major financial implications, is an ongoing focus. The results of the feasibility study will be shared at a public meeting in January 2022 or shortly thereafter.

School Harrold Middle Maxwell Elementary Hempfield Area High School Fort Allen Elementary West Hempfield Elementary West Point Elementary West Hempfield Middle Stanwood Elementary Wendover Middle

Year Built

Addition/Renovation

1921 1952 1956 1956 1962 1962 1966 1971 1971

1955, 1974, 1984, 1999 1969, 1999 1966, 1978, 1988, 2006 1969, 1999 1974, 2000 2000 2002 2010 2007, 2013

Consideration of a school renovation or new construction project leads to questions regarding the financial impact on taxpayers. The Hempfield Area School District public school board meeting on November 15, 2021, included a presentation by Janney Montgomery Scott regarding the District’s current debt structure. The District will be making final payments for existing debt in 2026, which positions the District to initiate a project with little to no impact upon taxpayers. The community will be informed of progress in this regard through publications, the District’s website, and reports during school board meetings.

A demographic study was completed in November 2019, providing projected enrollments for each elementary, each middle, and the high school through 2028.

The complete demographic report is available on the District’s website. The projected enrollments and building capacity are taken into consideration when making financial decisions for building use and/or renovations.

The chart includes a listing of the schools, the year built, and dates of additions and/or renovations. The age of the Hempfield Area High School and needs in

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Hempfield Area School District Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund “ESSER” The Hempfield Area School District is set to receive three federal grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Grant funds will be used to address expenses in relation to the pandemic that occurred as early as March 2020 and continuing through September 2024. The following table outlines the three grants that are commonly referred to as ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III. Federal Stimulus Funds

Award

Enacted

CARES Act (ESSER I)

$591,589.00

March 2020

Statutory End

The ARP Act or ESSER III requires that 20% of the grant funding be used to address learning loss. The District hired additional certified teachers in the spring of 2021 to work with seniors during study halls, activity periods, and electives. A March Madness event was held in the Spring of 2021 to provide after school tutoring for any high school student needing support. Children in grades Kindergarten, first, and second who needed additional support were invited to attend summer camps during the summer of 2021. Plans are in place to provide similar support through the summer of 2024.

Tydings Period

September September 2021 2022

CRRSA Act (ESSER II)

$2,627,714.00 December September September 2020 2022 2023

ARP Act (ESSER III)

$5,152,027.00

March 2021

Three additional school counselors were hired for the start of 2021-2022 school year using ESSER funds. Each middle school now has two school counselors. Each elementary school continues to have one counselor and five counselors remain at the high school. The school counselors play a key role in supporting students and families in removing barriers to learning.

In addition to using ESSER funds for salaries and transportation for after school and summer programs, grant funds are allocated for intervention materials and resources. The intervention component of the recently adopted ARC ELA program was purchased for use in the elementary classrooms. A phonics program was purchased to support early learning. A data warehouse tool was purchased to support teachers and teams in monitoring the progress of student learning and attendance, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

September September 2023 2024

The move to remote-only instruction for all students in March 2020 required some immediate resources. While students in grades six through twelve had assigned Chromebooks, elementary students did not. The devices within the elementary schools were distributed to students and orders were placed for additional devices. The elementary devices were already more than five years old and updates will soon no longer be available. The grants provided a funding source for replacement devices that were needed once schools reopened for in-person learning in the Fall of 2020. Additional technology needs included hotspots and monthly service fees for Internet connectivity, software programs to support virtual instruction, wireless microphones, charging carts, and cabling. More than $1,000,000 has been designated for technology needs.

School facility repairs and the assessment and upgrade of indoor air quality are identified as acceptable uses of ESSER grant funds. The Hempfield Area School District initiated two independent air quality assessments in the Fall of 2021. Assessment data was collected for air quality measures including temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and total dust readings. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards were used and no significant findings were identified.

Elementary parents were provided the option of a full cyber program instructed by Hempfield Area teachers beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Approximately 450 elementary students enrolled in the program, requiring at least eighteen teachers. Teachers were reassigned from brick and mortar schools and additional teachers were hired. The online elementary program continues in the 2021-2022 school year for approximately 50 students. The Hempfield Area School District joined the Franklin Regional and Norwin School Districts to collaboratively provide an elementary online program called the Westmoreland Online Academy (WOA).

The District has designated more than $1,000,000 to support online learning since the beginning of the pandemic and through the 2021-2022 school year. We anticipate allocating additional funds for the 2022-2023 school year, if needed.

Hempfield Area administrators sought the input of stakeholders in order to best utilize these funds to prevent, prepare, and respond to the pandemic. Teachers completed a survey that identified strategies and resources to address learning loss. A focus group of parents representing the elementary, middle, and high school provided input.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education website provides additional information regarding the permitted uses of these funds. Districts are cautioned not to use the grant funds for recurring expenses as it leads to budgetary issues when the funds are no longer available. The Hempfield Area School District will continue to utilize the funds through September of 2024 to prevent, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus.

The Department of Health recommended six feet of social distancing for the 2020-2021 school year. The District repurposed large group areas, such as gymnasiums, to create additional classrooms in the elementary schools to support social distancing as all children attended school daily. Additional elementary teachers were hired for this purpose. Additional costs to promote social distancing included additional buses to transport students to and from the CWCTC.

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Hempfield Area School District Hempfield Area Adds PreK Classroom at West Hempfield Elementary The Hempfield Area School District received grant funds to support the addition of a PreK Counts classroom to the elementary programming beginning in September of 2021.

The classroom is housed at West Hempfield Elementary School and operates following the school district calendar. The grant award is funded through state and federal funding managed by the state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). The award amount is $175,000 for the 2021-2022 school year and fully funds staffing and operational costs for up to twenty children to attend the full day program. Dr. Rieffannacht, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, authored the grant and plans to continue to seek funding to continue and possibly expand the program in future years.

Mrs. Melissa Thoma serves as the PreK Counts teacher and has eleven years of early childhood teaching experience which assisted in the development of this new program.

Eligibility for admittance into the program is outlined by the Pre-K Counts programming guidelines and includes the age of the child and household income. Applications continue to be accepted until the program reaches a maximum capacity of twenty students. Interested parties can find information about eligibility and enrollment by visiting the District website at hasdpa.net>Academics>Pre-K Counts Program.

PreK Counts is for three and four year olds who are not yet eligible for Kindergarten. The program emphasizes child centered and play-based learning. The children learn to identify basic shapes, colors, upper and lower case letters, numbers to 30, and their first and last name. Students also learn to work cooperatively, promoting positive peer relationships.

Elizabeth Martorella Receives the Honorable Christopher A. Feliciani Leadership Award The 12th Annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Westmoreland, Inc. Leadership Breakfast was held at the Word of Life Church in Greensburg, PA on September 24, 2021. During the event, Elizabeth Martorella, a senior attending the Hempfield Area Senior High School, received the Honorable Christopher A. Feliciani Leadership Award for the countless hours of volunteer work she has conducted in the autistic support classroom over the past four years. Elizabeth was nominated by the building principal, Mrs. Kathy Charlton, for her selfless leadership and willingness to support her peers.

“Elizabeth can always be seen with a bright, welcoming smile everywhere she goes,” states Mrs. Charlton. Elizabeth plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg in the fall where she will major in Business Management and play softball.

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Hempfield Area School District High School Peer Mediation: Win/Win People live, work and play together, and it is important for them to get along.

Conflict is a natural part of everyday life.

Conflict can be handled in positive or negative ways.

Conflict can have either creative or destructive results.

It can be a positive force for personal growth and social change.

see a peer mediator to resolve a dispute. Peer Mediators are facilitators, not judges or disciplinarians. There are no consequences for participating in peer mediation. The peer mediators help their peers express their conflicts and find their own best resolutions. This program is a wonderful way for students to learn the skills of conflict resolution and social problem-solving.

The high school mediators were selected pre-COVID and participated in multiple hours of training. David Trevaskis, from the PA Bar Association supported the training in March 2020. The training includes communication and problem-solving skills, as well as, practice of the Conflict Management process.

The mediators have been working hard getting the word out with commercials, presentations in classrooms, and other schoolwide advertising.

The Peer Mediation Program is once again in place at the Hempfield Area High School. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Kathy Conte, the high school currently has twelve students in grades eleven and twelve who are trained to support their peers in solving personal conflicts.

During the process, peer mediators assist disputing students in the peaceful expression and resolution of their conflicts by using a prescribed problemsolving process. Students who are part of a dispute can be referred by the principal, counselor, teachers, parents, other students or themselves.

The process is voluntary: no one is forced to

In addition, the peer mediators are supporting new student transitions. A peer mediator will be assigned to any new student entering the high school. The assigned mediator will meet with the new student, show them around the school, and offer a connection to ease any nervousness.

Introducing the Guest Substitute Teacher Program Great schools need great substitute teachers. If you are thinking about a career in education, returning to the workforce, or looking to work with children, the Hempfield Area School District has an employment opportunity for you. We are excited to introduce the Guest Teacher Program. As a guest substitute teacher you will gain valuable experience and have a positive impact on students.

Substitute teachers have flexibility in selecting from available assignments by school. Elementary substitute hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, middle school substitute hours are 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and high school substitute hours are 7:20 AM to 3:20 PM. Individuals may select full day positions or half days, as available. Compensation is $100.00/day for the first 30 days and $120/day for all days thereafter during the 2021-2022 school year.

Guest teachers are individuals in the community who do not have a teacher certification, but possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will grant an emergency permit (Type 06 permit) allowing individuals to become a day-to-day substitute teacher once the individual completes a district training program, provides required employment documentation (physical, TB test, transcripts and clearances, and other forms), and the PDE application through TIMS. The Type 06 permit allows a guest teacher to substitute in any subject area. The Type 06 Emergency Permit is valid for one year (August 1st-July 31st) and must be renewed on an annual basis.

Applicants must be willing to administer and deliver the district’s instructional program and classroom operations in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state, and federal agencies.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, passion, and desire to make a positive impact on students, and be energetic and engaging to inspire the students.

In order to be considered for an upcoming district training program, interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, current child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances to Bob Reger @ regerr@hasdpa.net or ferrettim@hasdpa.net by 4:30 PM on December 15, 2021.

A two-day training by Hempfield Area School District administration will be provided to acclimate individuals to the procedures and expectations. Prior to the training, candidates must provide official, sealed transcripts from the college/university and the school employee PA Department of Health School Personnel Health Record, including a current TB test. Participants must be present and complete both days of training in order to obtain an emergency permit. The $100 fee for the emergency permit is the responsibility of the applicant. This district will assist the candidates in preparing and submitting the PDE 338-G Form - Application.

Substitute Positions Needed The Hempfield Area School District is accepting applications for the following substitute positions: Substitute Teachers...$100/day - 1st 30 days; Day 31 - $120/day Substitute Nurses .....$100/day - 1st 30 days; Day 31 - $120/day (RN or LPN certification required) Substitute Custodians .................................................$12.50/hour Please visit www.hasdpa.ent>Our_District>Human_Resources for more information about required clearances and how to apply 21

Hempfield Area School District Meet our Newly Elected School Board Members On December 1, 2021, four people were sworn into office as Board of School Directors to serve the residents and students of Hempfield Area School District.

Mrs. Diane Ciabattoni, Dr. Scott Learn, Mr. Jerry Radebaugh, and Mr. Paul Ward were elected to serve for the next four years.

Mr. Jerry Radebaugh, Director of Purchasing for Westmoreland County, is a first-time member of the school board. He and his wife, Maria, have four children.

Jacob Kern, a senior at Temple University, Elena Kern, a sophomore at Ohio State University, Leah Kern, a senior at Hempfield Area High School, and Daniel Radebaugh, a fourth grader at Maxwell Elementary. In his spare time he enjoys attending their sporting events and spending time outdoors. In his first term, Jerry is “most looking forward to forming a strong team that makes the best decisions for Hempfield. We have a lot to accomplish, but I am looking forward to our team making the best decision on infrastructure for the students, teachers, and taxpayers. We have an opportunity to provide sound infrastructure and technology for years to come, and these decisions will need to be made with the concerns of all the people of Hempfield. I am not a power of one, I am one person in a team of nine."

Mrs. Diane Ciabattoni, elected for her eighth term, was recently honored by the Pennsylvania School Board Association for completing twenty-eight years of service to the school district. She currently serves as Chairman of the Personnel Committee, and Co-Chairs the Athletic, Finance, Safety, and Policy Committees.

Diane is the Assistant to the Library Director at the GreensburgHempfield Area Library. She and her husband, Warren, have three grown children, Jamie, Dina, and Warren. When asked what she hopes to accomplish as she continues to serve on the board, Diane said she would like to “continue to improve an already good curriculum, successfully renovate the high school to provide state of the art facilities for the future students, and definitely keep the schools open as long as we are able. The decisions we have to make are sometimes very difficult, but I try to look at all the facts and make the best decision that I can for the good of the students.” Diane enjoys taking walks and curling up with her puppy while reading!

Mr. Paul Ward, an attorney at Kennametal, Inc, was first elected to the school board in 2015. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children, Erin, Jeffrey, and Camryn, all graduates of Hempfield Area High School. Paul currently serves as Chairman of the Athletic Committee and Co-Chair of both the Supplemental and Personnel Committees. As he begins his third term in office, Paul most “looks forward to working closely with the administration and the board to make decisions for the district that drive stronger educational programs and a more positive school environment for everyone in the district.” In his spare time Paul enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.

Dr. Scott Learn was elected for a second term in office. He has served as the Vice-President of the board for the past two years and is also a member of the Policy Committee. Dr. Learn is Hempfield Area’s representative on the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Board, and serves as their Vice-President. He is a selfemployed general dentist with a practice in Latrobe. Dr. Learn and his wife, Jennifer, have one son, Brandon, who is a senior at Hempfield Area High School. In his spare time he enjoys spending time outdoors, attending sporting events with his family and friends, and doing things around his house. When asked what Dr. Learn hopes to accomplish in his second term on the board, he “would like to be a part of improving all aspects of our students’ education and experiences to best prepare them for their life after high school. In doing this, the school district will become an attractive feature when young families decide to both stay and move into the district.”

HASD MISSION STATEMENT:

We welcome these members to the Hempfield Area School Board and thank them for their willingness to volunteer to serve the students and taxpayers of the Hempfield Area School District. Serving in the capacity of a school board member requires the dedication of numerous hours in attending meetings. The students, staff, and community benefit from their commitment to fulfilling the mission of the Hempfield Area School District.

The Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.

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Hempfield Area School District The Hempfield Area School District, the Norwin Area School District and Franklin Regional School District collaborated to create the Westmorland Online Academy (WOA) beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. WOA provides parents of elementary children with an online learning option for students in kindergarten through fifth grade with synchronous instruction by a dedicated grade level teacher from one of the three participating school districts. Students also participate in a weekly lesson of art, music, physical education, computer science, and library science through asynchronous instruction. Each home school district supports any needs for school counseling and special education services. Parents of elementary children interested in learning more should contact the current principal to learn more of the enrollment process.

states that she likes the "one teacher" aspect and really feels that the teachers spend the majority of their time engaged and interacting with the students, which is a huge component to student success.

Mrs. Anna Weyan shared that her fifth grade son, Jasper, is doing amazing and contributes this to the ability to communicate with the teacher and the teacher’s understanding of online learning. She states, “The platform being used this year is a big improvement from the past and allows the teachers to better engage the students in the learning process.

This year so far has been amazing.”

The students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to work with other students from across the three school districts to maximize the learning experience. In addition, the staff has found the collaboration with colleagues from other school districts to be beneficial to their practice. We look forward to the continuous collaboration and growth of the program.

Approximately fifty Hempfield Area elementary students are currently enrolled in WOA. Mrs. Lisa Shawki, mother of third Grader Jasmine Shawki,

Spartan Stadium & Track Updated The Hempfield Area School District's Spartan Stadium received major upgrades this fall. The replacements were necessary as the track and turf had been in place for over a decade and had exceeded the life expectancy. The artificial playing surface on the Bill Abraham Field was replaced with a new state of the art turf product and the Ron Colland Running Track was replaced with a new 14mm synthetic surface.

The facility continues to be used by hundreds of student-athletes, for physical education classes, and for community events throughout the year. The renovations will be enjoyed by the Hempfield Area community at large for years to come.

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Hempfield Area School District AnnuAL

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Hempfield Area School District Attn: Business Office 4347 State Route 136 Greensburg, PA 15601

Who: Hempfield Area School District Residents 65 and over When: Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM Where: Hempfield Area High School Field House Cost: $10/Person

Registration Form and Payment Due no later than, March 4, 2022.

Tickets will be mailed no later than the week of March 14, 2022.

Any questions, please contact Natalie Fetterman (724) 834-9000 (ext. 2658)

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Hempfield Area School District “We are more similar than different.”

American Field Service: Connecting lives, sharing cultures For nearly 75 years, AFS (American Field Service) has been a high school exchange program, connecting people and sharing cultures from around the world. The mission of AFS is to empower people to become globally engaged by delivering meaningful intercultural experiences that provide the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more just and peaceful world. The Hempfield Area School District has participated in AFS since 1959, with more than one hundred exchange students. The District welcomes four AFS students for the 2021-2022 school year. Following the 2020-2021 school year in which there were no AFS participants due to the pandemic, the District is excited to continue the tradition.

Mansib Rahman decided to participate in the AFS program for the experience of studying in the United States and to learn more about the culture. Mansib finds many differences between the United States and his home country of Bangladesh. He says school in the United States is more enjoyable due to all of the opportunities with extracurricular activities and sports.

Mansib participated on the Hempfield Area boys soccer team and currently participates on an indoor soccer team. Bangladesh is an overcrowded country; therefore, he was surprised when landing in Washington to see only vehicles, with very few pedestrians in the streets.

Mansib is hoping to travel to other states before traveling home to Bangladesh.

Adrian Stangdell of Sweden decided to participate in AFS after his school counselor and father encouraged him to consider the opportunity.

While Adrian expected major differences between Sweden and the United States, he finds more similarities than differences. He is most surprised by the number of students who drive to school, unlike the use of public transit or bicycles in Sweden. School in Sweden is less structured than in the United States as students can leave the school grounds during breaks. He most enjoys spending time with his new friends, host family, and participating in Hempfield Area’s cross country and indoor track teams.

Bartosz Zielinski was awarded a scholarship through the Future Leaders Exchange Program “FLEX,” with AFS responsible for his placement in the United States.

He feels the United States and Poland have many similarities. He finds the Hempfield Area High School to be much larger in size and to offer many extra curricular activities than his home school. Education in Poland is limited to academic courses only. Bartosz says “you can literally spend your whole day on extra activities. In my opinion, this is extremely beneficial for students because it facilitates them getting to know more people and it gives them a feeling of being a part of society, part of the school.” Bartosz also participated on the Hempfield Area boys soccer team and is currently participating with the indoor soccer team. He would like to attend an NBA game and visit as many states as possible prior to returning to Poland.

Delphine Vandael is living her dream of experiencing life in the United States. She finds the food and school system to be very different in the United States than her home country of Belgium. She values the differences as they lead to learning and growth. Delphine participated on the Hempfield Area field hockey team where she was impressed with the determination, persistence, and competitiveness of her teammates.

She hopes to have an opportunity to ski prior to returning to Belgium. For anyone considering participation in an exchange program, Delphine says,“I would recommend it to everybody.

Just go after your dream because otherwise you are going to regret that you did not do it. It is the best decision I have ever made.”

Harrisburg: 717-612-9880 Fayette: 724-323-8020 Pittsburgh: 724-935-8188 www.gibson-thomas.com

AFS students are housed with host families. Adrian’s host father participated in an exchange program himself when a student at Hempfield Area High School. Mrs. Darlene Frederickson, a Hempfield Area resident and retired teacher of the Greensburg Salem School District, has hosted thirty students from twenty-nine different countries. She is currently the host mom for Bartosz and Mansib. She volunteers her time to support the organization by assisting in finding host families. She serves as the President of the AFS Westmoreland County/Laurel Highlands Chapter and is the co-chair of the AFS/USA/WPA group. Darlene states, “I receive no pay, but experiences of a lifetime!”

Indiana: 724-471-2246 Washington: 724-249-2603 Ft. Myers: 239-776-2908 Established 1916

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Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 www.westmorelandcleanways.org • info@westmorelandcleanways.org 724-879-4020 Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, sponsors and promotes programs that address the proper disposal of solid waste through education, recycling, special collections, and the cleanup of illegal dumpsites and littered areas throughout Westmoreland County.

Meet the new Executive Director, Michael Skapura Michael Skapura was hired as the new executive director of Westmoreland Cleanways. He replaces Ellen Keefe, the former executive director, who retired in October 2021 after 23 years of service. Although this is Mike’s first position in the world of recycling, he brings a variety of experience with him to the position. Mike has a B.A. in Mathematics from St. Vincent College and worked over 25 years managing a local plastics manufacturing company. He has ties to the community as a local volunteer firefighter and as a member of a few local organizations. In fact, his grandfather worked at the coal mine and the coke ovens in Humphrey and his dad played ball on the former Humphrey baseball field which is now the location of our Recycling Center. Mike is committed to helping the community that he grew up in, continuing to enhance recycling in Westmoreland County, working with community leaders and providing educational programs for youth and adults.

Hours of Operation: Mondays Noon – 5 p.m., Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2nd Sat. of each Month, 8:30 a.m. – Noon For the most up -to- date information about recycling opportunities here and across the county, including our services and the items collected at our recycling center, please visit our website, Facebook page, or give us a call. The office is normally open Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00.

The Recycling Center Are old electronics, cardboard boxes, and polystyrene (Styrofoam) blocks taking over your house? Instead of pushing them to the far corner in your basement, bring them to the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center.

Hours: Mondays Noon—5 p.m. / Wednesdays 8 a.m.—1 p.m. / Fridays 8 a.m.—1 p.m./ 2nd Sat. of each Month 8:30 a.m.—Noon Acceptable Materials: televisions, computers and other household electronics, paper, cardboard, tires, Freon appliances, scrap metal, lead acid batteries, used motor oil, CFL and fluorescent tubes, clear, green and brown bottle and jar glass, block and food grade foam (some fees apply).

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Christmas Tree Recycling Live Christmas Trees put out for the garbage are placed in a landfill, a place designed to store garbage, not to breakdown garbage. Instead, after the Christmas season, recycle your live Christmas trees by dropping them off for tree cycling at no cost.

The trees are chipped by Hempfield employees and used as mulch to beautify community parks, eventually decomposing into valuable humus to nourish and renew the soil.

Drop off details: Hempfield High School Auxiliary Parking Lot between rt. 136 and Middletown Road December 26, 2021-January 28, 2022 Open drop off Remove tree from tree bags and make sure they are bare of ALL decorations and lights.

(Visit our website for other drop-off locations within Westmoreland County)

This winter & spring, enjoy lots of opportunities for learning and fun by signing up for FREE programs at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library and Youngwood Area Library. Advanced registration is required for most programs. For more information and to register online, visit our website https://www.ghal.org/ and use the Event Calendar link to register. Or, call the main Library at 724-837-5620.

This is just a sampling of some of our many quality programs for babies, children, teens and adults.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ghalibrary for the latest news about the library.

Youth programS: Youth program registration begins Monday, January 3. Sign up soon, some popular programs fill up quickly! More programs to be added! Please note: to best serve all youth, some programs will be virtual on Zoom, and some will be in-person. Please check if program will be virtual or in-person before signing up.

Tuesdays Jan 25, March 22, and May 10 at 6:00 PM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Teens Create (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG) teens ages 12-18 Teens, get creative at the library. Teens will design and make their own jewelry, buttons and stickers at these programs.

Mondays Jan 10, Feb 7, March 7, April 11, May 9 at 6:00PM via Zoom

Thursdays Jan 27, Feb 24, March 24, April 28 at 6:00 PM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library STEAM Stop (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG) children in grades 2-5 Join us at the library for this hands on program. Each month kids will complete new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math based challenges. These programs will encourage participants to think creatively about problems and apply what they learn in school in fun new ways.

Read to Succeed: Preschool Edition (VIRTUAL) ages 4-5 Join us for a fun program taught by a local kindergarten teacher for preschoolers to learn foundational skills needed for kindergarten success including writing their names, letter, number, and shape recognition, and basic rhyming words. This program is supported thanks to the generosity of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club.

Mondays, January 31- April 25 at 10:30 AM-11:30 AM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG) ages 3-5 Come join Miss Katie for fun with stories, crafts and more!

Mondays January 31- April 25 at 3:00 PM-4:00 PM via Zoom Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds (VIRTUAL) ages 3-5 Come join Miss Katie for fun with stories, crafts and more at our virtual story time!

Wednesdays Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 at 6:00 PM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Read to Succeed: Preschool Edition (IN-PERSON) ages 4-5 Join us for a fun program taught by a local kindergarten teacher for preschoolers to learn foundational skills needed for kindergarten success including writing their names, letter, number, and shape recognition, and basic rhyming words. This program is supported thanks to the generosity of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club.

Tuesdays, Feb 1 - April 26 at 10-10:30 AM at the Youngwood Area Library Toddler Story Time (IN-PERSON @ YOUNGWOOD) ages 18 months-35 months This special story time is just for toddlers. Come have some fun with songs, movement and stories.

Tuesdays, Feb 1 - April 26 at 10:30-11 AM or Wednesdays, Feb 2 - April 27 at 10:30-11 AM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library Toddler Story Time (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG) ages 18 months-35 months This special story time is just for toddlers. Come have some fun with songs, movement and stories.

Wednesdays, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 and May 18

Read Between the Pages (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG) ages 9-12

Calling all tween readers! Come hang out with the best book club around! When you join this book club, you’ll get to vote on what books we read, experience exciting activities we do and meet cool experts. Members will receive a FREE copy of the book that the group discusses. Members will also participate in activities in the library and around the Greensburg area. All participants will also get a FREE book chosen by the librarians just for them after participating is this unique year long experience. Please only register for this program if you can commit to attending most sessions. This year-long program is grant funded thanks to the generosity of the Standard Charitable Foundation.

Tuesdays, Feb 1 - April 26 at 11AM-12PM at the Youngwood Area Library

Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds (IN-PERSON @ YOUNGWOOD) ages 3-5

Come join Miss Patty for fun with stories, crafts and more!

Mondays Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 25 & May 23 at 6:00 PM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Party on Sesame Street (IN-PERSON) ages 2 year-olds Can you tell me how to get…how to get to Sesame Street? Come to the library to have fun with stories, songs, and crafts with our Sesame Street friends!

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HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 4347 Route 136 Greensburg, PA 15601

NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #88 GREENSBURG, PA

greeNSburg hempfield area librarY coNtiNued Thursdays Feb 3- April 28 at 10:30 AM at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library

Thursdays March 31-May 19 at 6:00 PM via Zoom

ages 5 months – 17 months This story time is just for babies and their caregivers. We’ll have stories, songs and rhymes for our littlest library friends.

ages 13 & up This 8-week class is for anyone ages 13 & older. Our instructor, local Deaf college student, Hannah Ahearn, will teach us basics of how to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Participants will be able to borrow a textbook for the duration of the class and must return it when class is finished. Since we will be building on skills learned, weekly participation is important, so please only register if you are able to commit to attending at least 7 of the 8 sessions.

Baby Lapsit Story Time (IN-PERSON @ GREENSBURG)

Thursdays March 3 – March 24 at 6:00 PM via Zoom

Introduction to American Sign Language for Kids (VIRTUAL) ages 7-11

This 4-week class is for kids ages 7 to 11. Our instructor, local Deaf college student, Hannah Ahearn, will teach us basics of how to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Participants will be able to borrow a textbook for the duration of the class and must return it when class is finished. Since we will be building on skills learned, weekly participation is important, so please only register if you are able to commit to attending at least 3 of the 4 sessions.

Introduction to American Sign Language for Teens and Adults (VIRTUAL)

adult WiNter & SpriNg programS & booK diScuSSioNS 5:00 – 6:30 at the Winery

Greenhouse Winery Book Discussion

Thursday, January 13 “The Silent Patient” – Alex Michaelides Thursday, February 10 “The Road” – Cormac McCarthy Thursday, March 10 “A Piece of the World” – Christina Baker Kline Thursday, April 14 “Runaway”vAlice Munro Thursday, May 12 “Protect and Defend” – Richard North Patterson ( part 1) Thursday, June 9 “Protect and Defend” – Richard North Patterson (part 2)

Thursday, February 3 at 6:00 PM at the Library

Introduction to Genealogy

Saturday, April 9 2:00 – 3:30 at the Library

“Coyotes in the Pasture & Wolves at the Door”

John and Sukey Jamison, Local Trailblazers in Agriculture, share a fascinating glimpse into the heart of the farm-to-table movement.

Saturday, May 14 2:00PM at the Library

U.S. Grant Is Returning To Greensburg As President

Book Discussions Coming in the Spring

Ken Serfass portraying Grant.

Used Book Sale May, 2,3,4,5,7 and May 9, 10,11,12,14

“A Noble Knight” Dan Priatko’s Story of Faith and Courage

Call Greensburg Hempfield Area Library for Details Bag Sale -- $5.00 Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14 10:00 – 4:00 -- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

10:00 – 7:00 Thursdays

Author Scott Brown and the Priatko Family TBA