FALL/WINTER PROGRAM 2014-2015
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP
PARKS AND RECREATION
15TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The chill is in the air, darkness comes early and it is time for all the witches, ghosts and goblins to appear. Join us
at Richland Township Community Park Boo-Barn for a night of spooky fun. Children can take part in pumpkin and
cookie decorating, crafts, face painting and games. As night draws near, come aboard the Spooky Hay Wagon for a
ride through the park. Registration is required no later than Friday, October 24th. No exceptions. Please send in the
registration form enclosed in this newsletter. No phone registrations will be accepted. Appropriate for ages 0 - 9.
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Richland Community Park Boo-Barn
Resident Fee: $5.50 per child
Daylight Saving Time ends and
Non- Resident Fee: $8.00 per child
2014 Fall Leaf Pick-Up Dates
Standard Time begins on
Wednesday -October 29, 2014
Sunday, November 2nd
Wednesday- November 19, 2014
Spring Forward
Fall Backward
Trick or Treat
Friday, October 31, 2014
from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
Safety tips for a fun Halloween
Go Only To Houses You Know.
Have Your Parents Check Your Treats.
Wear White or Reflective Clothing.
Throw Wrappers in the Trash.
Wednesday –December 3, 2014*
*The December 3rd collection will include bagged garden
residue, vegetative materials, hedge cutting,
and tree trimmings that are tied/bound
bunches no larger than 3” in diameter and do
not exceed 48” in length.
All bags must be out prior to 6:00 a.m. on the
day of pick up. All items/leaves must be in
biodegradable paper bags for pick up.
PLASTIC BAGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE~
Please limit each bag to 40 lbs.
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic
American Health Care Group
Flu season peaks from December to March, but
the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
recommends that individuals receive their
vaccinations in the Fall to avoid the flu.
American Health will provide flu vaccinations
for Medicare-enrolled Seniors (and disabled
individuals who are enrolled in Medicare) at no
charge to the individual. Pr oof of Medicar e
Part B health insurance is required so that their
plan can be billed for the covered vaccination.
All Medicare Advantage Plans are eligible
including: Highmark Security Blue and
Freedom Blue, UPMC for Life, Health America
Advantra, United Health Care, Bravo, and
Gateway Assurance.
Most employer health plans include flu shots as
a covered benefit. For these companies,
American Health can bill the insurance plan
directly for the employee flu claim. For those
individuals not under Medicare Part B or an
immunization health benefit, a nominal fee will
be charged at the time of the shot. Our
professional nurses are known for their
reliability and friendly service and ensure the
highest level of safety and comfort.
When: Fr iday, October 17, 2014
Where: Richland Municipal Building
Activity Room
Time: 9:00 am—11:00 am
Cost: No char ge for Medicar e enr olled
Seniors. Bring your Medicare Health Care Card
and Insurance Card. If not covered by insurance
the cost is $28.00.
Please pre-register using the Program
Registration form found in this newsletter. Fees
will be collected that day if vaccination is not
covered by your insurance company.
Holiday Child Seat Safety Check
Is your Car Seat Safe?
Are there recalls on your child’s seat?
Is your child’s seat properly installed or
should your child use a booster seat?
When: Thur sday, Nov. 13, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM
Where: Richland EMS
4009 Dickey Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Sponsor: TECHS & State Far m Agent
Jaison Rinker.
To have a certified child passenger safety
technician check your child seat installation in your
vehicle at no cost you must make an appointment.
Presented by Team Educators for Child Safety
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
E-Waste Collection Day
Help our community go Green. Celo Holdings LLC
will again be present in November for everyone to
bring their E-Waste. They will, according to state
and federal laws, de-construct and recycle all of the
E-waste you bring on November 1, 2014. Celo
Holdings LLC only works with certified recyclers
and refineries in order to be in compliance with
these regulations. There will be no charge for
disposal of E-Waste, which by definition is “ office
electronics, such as computers, printers,
cell phones, etc.”
There will however be a charge for TV and
stereo disposal. No console stereos. $25.00 for
TV's and $5.00 for stereos.
When: November 1, 2014
Where: Richland Township
Municipal Building
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Have you seen Richland Township’s new website yet?
Visit us at www.Richland.pa.us
Salvation Army and
Richland Township
Presents
“Treasures for Children”
Join us in our 13th year of participating in this
wonderful event. The Richland Township
Recreation Department will have tags available
for you to pick up after November 3rd. Visit
our holiday tree located inside the Richland
Township Municipal Building. Choose a tag
which will include the gender and age of the
child. Please consider a gift price range of
$15-$25, no gift cards or violent toys. Return
all unwrapped gifts with the tag attached no
later than Friday, December 5th, by 4:30 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who continues to
support this wonderful cause for the children of
the Pittsburgh area.
Brunch with
Santa Claus
Join us at Atria’s Restaurant on Sunday, November 30,
2014 for a special Brunch with Santa Claus. Come and
enjoy a buffet style brunch with Santa. We can’t forget
about Santa’s reindeers. Children will be able to make some
reindeer food while waiting to visit with Santa. Bring your
cameras so you don’t miss that special moment with Santa
Claus! Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
First seating is at 10:00 a.m. Second seating is at 10:30 a.m.
Santa Arrives: 10:45 a.m. till 11: 45 a.m.
Cost: Adults:$15.00
Children under 12: $7.00
Gratuity not included. Please remember your servers!
Please fill out the enclosed registration form found in this newsletter
and return completed form along with the required fee no later than
Monday, November 24, 2014.
* Register Early– Limited Seating Available.
Winter Special Needs
Family Fun Day
When: Saturday, February 21st
Where: Cranberry Township
Join us for an hour of bingo. Children will
match objects on their cards for a chance to win Municipal Building
prizes. All children will win numerous times!
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seating is limited to 30 children. Parents of
school age children are not required to stay for All special needs people are invited to join in the fun.
Activities will include crafts, food, sports and fun! This is a
the duration of the game. In order to insure
recreational day for all special needs participants to have
adequate supplies, register no later than
fun regardless of their abilities. There is no fee for this
Monday, February 9, 2015.
event. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!
Date: Satur day, Febr uar y 14, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Richland Township Christmas
Location: Richland Township Municipal
Tree Pick Up
Building
Christmas trees will be picked up at no
Residents: $4.00
extra cost to residents in the months of
December
and January. Tress can be no
Non-Resident Fee: $ 6.00
greater than six feet long and must be
Min./Max.: 15/30
placed at the curb. Please remove tree
from the plastic bag so it can be recycled!
Valentine Children's Bingo
Richland Township
Community Park
Barn, Shelter, & Pavilion
rentals
1. The facilities at Richland Township are available for rental up to one year in advance on a first come,
first serve basis. The barn is open from May 9, 2015 - October 31, 2015 and May 13, 2016 - October
30, 2016.
Earliest Application Date
Event Month
May 1, 2015
May 2016
June 1, 2015
June 2016
July 1, 2015
July 2016
August 3, 2015
August 2016
September 2, 2015
Sept. 2016
October 1, 2015
Oct. 2016
2. Advanced reservations must be made in person at the Richland Township administration office.
Payment is due at the time the application is made. No phone reservations will be taken.
3. Payments are accepted in the form of cash, money order or check.
4. Applications will be accepted from both residents and non–residents.
(A non-resident fee is still in effect.)
5. Visit www. Richland.pa.us for prices, pictures and our new online calendar.
Winterfest 2014
Moraine State Park
Saturday, January 17th
Line Dancing Class
Those who applaud the arrival of snowflakes,
savor crisp, fresh air and experience cabin
fever during January won’t want to miss
Winterfest on Saturday, January 17 at Moraine
State Park. The cold-weather festival is now in
its fourth year. The event is organized by the
Moraine Preservation Fund, a non-profit group
who works to support and improve the park.
Events to include: dog sledding, ice carving,
chili cook off, vendors, music, cross country
skiing and much more. For more information
visit www.morainepreservationfund.org.
This class will offer you fun, exercise and socializing
all in an hour. In a line dance, everyone is doing the
same steps at the same time. You can dance with a
partner or without a partner. Ages 18 and up. Please
wear leather soled shoes that will not mark the floor.
Deadline to register is Friday, February 20, 2015.
When: Mondays beginning Febr uar y 23, 2015.
Cost: $55.00 - 10 week session
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Maximum Number: 15
Location: Richland Municipal
Building Activity Room (Park in back
of building)
Instructor: Holly Deemer
Discount Zoo and Ski Tickets
The Parksof December and discounted Seven Spring Ski Resort Tickets should
be available by the end of November. Pittsburgh Zoo tickets are $11.00.
Office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CASH ONLY PLEASE
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS OF
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP’S 21ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY EVENT.
ARMSTRONG CABLE, CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, CHUCK MEANS, ESQUIRE
GOEHRING, RUTTER & BOEHM ATTORNEYS AT LAW, MARS NATIONAL
BANK, AND SHIELDS PAVING.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Richland Township’s 21st Annual Community Day such a success!
Join us next year on August 8, 2015.
Geocaching & Letterboxing
Geocaching is a recreational activity permitted in Richland Park. It involves the use of a
hand-held GPS (Global Positioning System). Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS
coordinates (a waypoint) and then attempt to find a "cache" (container) hidden at that
location. The most common form of geocaching involves individuals placing caches and
sharing the locations of these caches on the Internet (www.geocaching.com). Participants use
the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, participants sign the logbook found in the cache
container. They also post their “find” on the on-line logbook. They may also place or remove appropriate
items from the cache. Letterboxing (www.letterboxing.org) is similar but involves using only clues to find a
hidden container. There are currently three geocaches in Richland Park and one at the municipal building
property on Dickey Road.
Permits
A cache may not be placed in a Township park or on land owned by the Township before securing a
geocaching permit from Richland Township. Each cache requires its own permit.
Persons applying for a permit must provide a copy of their driver’s license, telephone number, email
address, and the web site address on which the cache will be posted.
A permit is valid for a period of three years from the date issued. Upon expiration of the permit, the
geocache or letterbox must be either re-permitted or removed.
The Geocaching Permit can be found on our webpage: www.richland.pa.us or for information please
contact the Parks and Recreation Department.
Trail Etiquette
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Respect other users on the trails. Show courtesy.
Anticipate other trail users around the corners
and blind spots. Respect wildlife you are
traveling through their home.
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Be friendly and courteous. Greet other folks with a simple
“Hello”!
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Runners and hikers need to yield to equestrians. Bicyclists
should yield to everyone. Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give others users the right of way.
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Announce yourself when approaching others on the trail. Use
your voice to warn equestrians, not bells or horns, which may
frighten the horses.
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Stay on the trail. Do not use the trails when they are wet!
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Operate within your abilities at all times.
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Leave no trace. Pick up litter.
Could Emergency
Responders Find You?
Let’s Help them out!
Missing or inconspicuous house number signs
can cost a life! House numbers should be clear
enough so that police, firefighters, and
paramedics can quickly locate properties in an
emergency. Numbers should be at least 3
inches tall, reflective and of a color that would
contrast from the background to which it is
affixed. If the building is serviced by a mailbox
at the street a house number must appear on
both sides of the mail box. So this year when
you change your clocks, replace the batteries in
your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
also check your house numbers.
When is a barking dog considered a public nuisance?
A continuously barking dog that can not or will not be controlled by the owner, and which disturbs the
neighbors, can be deemed to be disturbing the peace (or a public nuisance) by the police. Richland Township’s
Animal Noise Ordinance provides the police with jurisdiction in such situations, however, 90% of noisy dog problems
can be solved with common sense and courtesy with a neighborly conversation. The key question to ask yourself is: Is
the activity unreasonable under the circumstances? It is unreasonable to expect complete silence, and most pet owners
do not want their pet to be an irritation. If a problem persists, it is important to talk to a responsible adult at the
residence, not the children or teenagers of the home. If the problem persists contact the Northern Regional Police
Department at 724-443-7848. A representative of the department will ask you about the disturbance, including the
address of the animal, the duration, times and frequency of the disturbance and a description of the animal. There may
be many reasons why an owner fails to curb a pet’s excessive barking.
4019 Dickey Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724.443.5921 or Fax: 724.443.8860
[email protected]
Program Registration Form ( PLEASE PRINT)
YOU MAY COPY THIS FORM FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Please fill out a separate registration form for each program. Acceptance of registration form is based on availability and first come, first served basis as some
programs are limited in size. Make all checks payable to Richland Township. NSF Fee will be charged on all returned checks.
Are you a resident of Richland Township _______Yes ______No
Non-Township residents are subject to an additional fee.
Participant Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/ Guardian Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
( If participant is under 18)
Phone (H) ________________________________________________(Work/Cell) ____________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact :_______________________________________Phone (H) ________________________________(W/C)_________________________
E-Mail Address (This information is secure, it WILL NOT be shared):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant Name
PRIMARY GUARDIAN INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18
Age
Program
Fee
Date Paid
Waiver: The par ticipant and the par ticipant’s legal representatives, heirs, executors and assigns, hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless Richland
Township, its employees, and its elected and appointed officials, from and against any loss, claim, cost, damage, expense, including but not limited to
attorney’s fees and court costs, which may arise or result in any way from the participant’s participation in any Richland Township sponsored event for the
2014/2015 year. All participants and their legal representative, heirs, executors and assigns are informed that any photograph taken by or on behalf of
Richland Township at a scheduled Township event will become the property of Richland Township and all participants, their legal representatives, heirs, executors and assigns consent to the use of any such photographs for such things as Township-issued brochures, newsletters, other publications and the Township
website. If you prefer that such photographs not be used by the Township, please contact the Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Melissa Williams.
Signature of Participant, Parent, or Guardian if under 18 _______________________________Date________________________________
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
Paid
4019 Dickey Road
**ECRWSS
Gibsonia, Pa 15044
Gibsonia, PA Permit No. 1
RESIDENT
Phone: 724-443-5921
Fax: 724-443-8860
GIBSONIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Richland.pa.us
REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Refunds and transfers will be granted only:
1. When a class or event is canceled by the Parks and
Recreation Department due to low enrollment or
other circumstances.
Raymond P. Kendrick, Chairman
George P. Allen, Vice Chairman
John A. Marshall
Barton D. Miller
Donna L. Snyder
2. When a participant submits a refund or transfer request
to the Department at least one week before the starting date
of the program.
PROGRAM FEES:
Program Fees are determined by the cost of instructors,
supplies, and expenses for the minimum enrollment. All
fees collected support and finance the program. Note: Some
classes may require additional fees or supplies to be
purchased by the participants.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
Dean Bastianini
PARKS AND RECREATION COORDINATOR
Melissa Williams
RESIDENTS/NON– RESIDENTS:
A non – resident is considered anyone who lives outside
Richland Township.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES:
Dave Batista
Anton Krysa
Jim Laird
John Pasquinelli
Annette Robinson
Donna Snyder
Michael Thompson
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to
cancel, postpone, change time, date, cost or location of
programs, or make any revisions which may be necessary.
Need another program registration form:
Go to: www. Richland.pa.us
Click on Parks and Recreation/Newsletter
PUBLIC WORKS
Jerry Reichart
Mission Statement
To provide and maintain quality recreation facilities and services which are available to all residents of Richland
Township. To make recreation decisions which are sustainable, economical, and environmentally sound.
To provide recreational opportunities within the financial means of the community and to protect and preserve
unique, natural areas of the Township.