Apr 3, 2002 3 min read

Volunteers sought The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help clean up an illegal dumpsite Saturday, April 13, near Skyline Drive in Forbes State Forest.

“The Skyline Drive dumpsite not only endangers wildlife and the water supply, it detracts from a superb view,” said DCNR Secretary John C. Oliver. “With strong volunteer participation, we can rid this site of illegally dumped garbage and debris.

The cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the Pondfield fire tower along Skyline Drive. From there, volunteers will carpool to the dumpsite.

Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeves and heavy-duty work gloves. Lunch and water will be provided. The rain date for the cleanup is April 27.

The Skyline Drive dumpsite sits on a slope in the headwater of the scenic Quebec Wilderness Area. Articles illegally dumped there include auto parts, tires, household items and assorted litter. On the same day as the volunteer cleanup, contractors will use equipment to remove appliances and other large items.

Late last year, 11 volunteers donated 35 hours, clearing more than nine tons of trash from the edges of Pine Knob Road in the state forest.

Before the Forbes State Forest cleanup, interested volunteers should contact Randy Bookshar of the PA CleanWays Fayette County Chapter at 724-246-2554 or via e-mail at pacleanwaysfayette@lcsys.net, or call the Forest Lands Beautification Program toll-free at 877-772-3673.

All volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult supervisor during the cleanup and must have a consent form completed by a parent or guardian. Each adult supervisor may be responsible for no more than six youth volunteers.

Candidates to speak

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Auditor General Bob Casey and running mate state Sen. Jack Wagner will attend a rally at the Waynesburg Elks lodge today from 5 to 7 p.m.

Meeting scheduled

The Southwestern Local Task Force monthly meeting will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Intermediate Unit 1 in Coal Center.

All parents of children with disabilities are encouraged to attend, as well as personnel from agencies in the Washington, Fayette and Greene counties. Guest speaker will be Sue Franke, Hug Therapy.

For more information, call 800-328-6481.

Performance planned

Five student musicians from Spain, members of the “Tuna” singers of the University of Villadolid, will perform Spanish popular songs on traditional instruments while wearing 16th century costumes in a free presentation at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg today at 7 p.m. in Village Hall.

For more information, call university relations at 724-836-7497.

Outage reported

Electricity was out for about two hours for some 50 Allegheny Power customers in Elco Borough Tuesday afternoon. According to Allegheny Power officials, a fuse in a transformer blew out around 2 p.m., primarily affecting customers in the Cleveland Street area.

Workshop scheduled