Eberly book going on sale
Uniontown A new book will go on sale Aug. 25 titled, “Giving Back: Reflections on the Eberly Legacy.” A compilation of vignettes written by Eberly family members, educators, business people and employees, the publication offers accounts detailing the life and philanthropies of the late Robert Eberly, a well-known Uniontown banker and businessman, and his father, the late Orville Eberly, who founded Gallatin National Bank.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), an organization that owes its existence to Eberly’s philanthropy, is funding the printing costs.
It is anticipated that the book sales will cover printing costs and CFFC will have additional funds to use for worthy causes in Fayette County.
The actual cost to print each book came to $5, so any person or entity making the $20 donation to CFFC for the book can deduct $15 for tax purposes.
Many books have already been pre-sold to civic organizations and other entities that have benefited from the Eberly family’s generosity. The book can be purchased at most of the public libraries in Fayette County. Books also will be available in Uniontown at Centra Bank, First Niagara Bank and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. The Flatiron Building in Brownsville and the Connellsville Chamber of Commerce will also have books available, as will the California University library. Only about 1,500 copies of the book will be printed.
For more information or to reserve five or more books before the Aug. 25 release, call the Fayette Chamber of Commerce at 724-437-4571.
Uniontown Gregg named manager
The partners of McClure & Wolf, CPAs, announced the promotion of Clayton V. Gregg IV to manager.
Gregg, a 2007 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, joined the local firm in September 2007. Since joining McClure & Wolf, Gregg has worked extensively in the audit department and specializes in the performance of audits for government entities and employee benefit plans.
In addition to his work as a certified public accountant with McClure and Wolf, Gregg serves as an adjunct professor of managerial accounting at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. For more information, call McClure & Wolf, 538 Morgantown St., Uniontown, at 724-437-2000.
Carmichaels Community Bank reports earnings
Community Bank, the subsidiary of CB Financial Services Inc., announced its mid-year earnings. The Bank made $2,137,369 through June 30, an increase of 20 percent as compared to this time last year. This represents a Return on Equity of 11.37 percent and a Return on Assets of 0.93 percent.
Pat McCune, president and CEO, said, “Community Bank is strong, safe, and secure. We are fortunate to have good solid loans and investments. This has allowed us to continue to lend, serve our customers, and grow the Bank. We are determined to support our communities when the going is tough.”
Community Bank is a full service independent bank with assets of $470 million serving southwest Pennsylvania. For more information, go online to www.communitybank.tv or call 1-888-223-8099.
Uniontown Massage service opens
Josey (Johanna) Lowry of Shadow Dance Medicine Lodge in Connellsville is now offering her massage and holistic skills to the Strong Hold at Nickman’s Plaza, Uniontown.
Lowry will be extending her skills to the Polynesian Salon’s day spa and a new fitness center that will soon open. The salon, gym and massage areas are getting a new look and some new faces along with their current services.
Lowry is a 2005 graduate of the massage therapist program at Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown.
She is a certified professional and has many certificates and awards in business and massage therapy.
Lowry said her work is her passion and she is bringing the same spirit from the Medicine Lodge to the Strong Hold.
For more information, call 724-880-3473.
Uniontown Hercik elected president of AAP
James A. Hercik, Fayette County’s chief assessor, was recently elected president of the Assessors’ Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) at the 62nd annual conference held at Seven Springs.
The AAP is made up of nearly 700 assessors representing all 67 counties within Pennsylvania. Hercik, a certified Pennsylvania evaluator, has also served as secretary, treasurer and vice-president of the organization in recent years.
The assessors’ association was formed in 1949 and was known at the time as the Municipal Assessors Association. In 1966, the organization got its current name.
The AAP is affiliated with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and its main focus is the initial and continuing education of the membership. Assessors in Pennsylvania are required to obtain their certified Pennsylvania evaluator (CPE) license from the state Board of Certified Appraisers and receive 28 hours of continuing education every two years.
Hercik also serves on the AAP Assessment Law Committee, Clean and Green Committee, and has conducted numerous seminars as a part of continuing education credits for the general membership. He also is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officials and is currently a candidate for his assessment administration specialist accreditation.
He also is an associate member of the Appraisal Institute and is a certified general appraiser in Pennsylvania.
The Assessors Association has six chapters located throughout the state and is governed by a board of directors made up of representatives from those various chapters.
Hercik began his career in the county assessment office in 1977, and has served as chief assessor since 1988.
He is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in architectural engineering and has completed the real estate certificate program using Penn State’s continuing education process.
Fairmont, W.Va. BMX track opens
Marion County Parks and Recreation’s Poor Farm BMX bicycle racetrack has announced that the track rebuild is complete.
The new BMX racetrack has something to offer for all ages and skill levels and can provide a great time for all bicycle lovers.
Poor Farm BMX held its grand reopening on July 20 and held round two of the West Virginia State Championship Series Saturday.
There will be free one-on-one lessons from some of the nation’s top racers.
New riders will get one free week.
For more information about the track, go online to www.wvbmx.com.