Lecture planned
In brief+ Jeffrey Meyer will speak on “The Tree Army Makes Camp at Fort Necessity” as part of the lecture series of the Friends of Fort Necessity on Wednesday at the Visitor Center of Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Meyer is from the Allison Park section of Pittsburgh and a graduate of Hampton High School. He attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, earning a double major in archaeology and religious studies, as well as a minor in Classical Studies. Currently, he is in graduate school for archaeology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Meyer volunteered at Fort Necessity last year and through a grant program is now serving as a seasonal ranger. After completing his master’s degree, he plans on furthering his career with the government.
In 1935, a very different army, compared to George Washington’s troops, set up camp at Fort Necessity. The army had the difficult task of combating two enemies that threatened the United States – poverty and agricultural decay.
The Great Depression put millions out of work and soil erosion ravaged farmland across the nation and President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the national crises. From the darkness and uncertainty of unemployment, millions of men the country over were enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), receiving uniforms, shelter, meals and the pride of public service.
The second Wednesday of the month is the date chosen for the Friend’s Lecture Series at Fort Necessity where the CCC “Tree Army” made their camp and built a beautiful park.
Further information is available by calling Fort Necessity at 724 329-5905. Fort Necessity is located 11 miles east of Uniontown on U.S. Route 40, the National Road.
Training offered
The Western Pennsylvania Firefighters Training Institute will host Washington, D.C., fire and emergency medical services Chief Dennis L. Rubin for a training seminar at California University of Pennsylvania Aug. 14 and Aug. 15.
Rubin will conduct the training event drawing on his 35 years experience, including his time with the Atlanta, Ga., fire and rescue department.
The one-day training seminar, offered either Saturday, Aug. 14, or Sunday, Aug. 15, will run daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is a fee to attend the training. For more details, call the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association at 724-437-5866.
Daley to hold second annual free kids fair.
Kidz Fair planned
State Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-California, will hold his second annual Kidz Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, California.
Several state and county agencies will be on hand with information and demonstrations for children and parents.
Also planned for the fair will be food, crafts, educational demonstrations and door prizes.
For additional information, call Daley’s office at 724-938-6800.
Concert postponed
The Uniontown Downtown Business District Authority’s Main Street program indefinitely postponed Thursday’s Storey Square Concert Series performance because severe thunderstorms were forecast for late afternoon and evening.
The scheduled 5:30 p.m. concert was to feature the band Black Dog Hollow.
The event is expected to be rescheduled but no date has yet been set.
Mahoney honored
State Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-South Union Township, has been chosen to receive the 2010 Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs’ Legislative Champion award at the organization’s reception in Harrisburg next month.
In 2009, Mahoney secured a $200,000 state grant for the Y in Uniontown to install a new electronic system in the building and upgrade equipment in the gym area.
“The YMCA in Uniontown offers a variety of programs and services for citizens,” Mahoney said.
“The community is fortunate to have an organization that provides such a valuable service to its people.”
Mahoney said the Uniontown Y develops spirit, mind and body in all people based on Christian principles regardless to their ability to pay for services.
PennDOT posts schedule
Chris Sleighter, Fayette County manager with the state Department of Transportation, has announced the following tentative work plans for the week beginning Monday.
The schedule is as follows:
n The bridge crew will be cleaning bridges on state Route 166 in German Township.
n The bridge flushing crew will be cleaning bridges on state Route 2011 from Ohiopyle to the Five-Forks area.
n Base repair is scheduled on state Route 166 in the Ball Hill area.
n Shoulder cutting is scheduled on various state roads in the Waltersburg area.
n Washout repair is scheduled on state Route 40 in the Farmington area.
n Pipe flushing is scheduled on state Route 4003 (Albany Road), and state Route 381 in the Mill Run area.
n Patching is scheduled on state Route 3009, state Route 3012 and state Route 3027 (High House Road).
n Spray patching is scheduled on state Route 4003 (Bull Run Road).
n Signs will be updated, downed signs will be replaced and work orders will be addressed on various state routes throughout the county.
All maintenance activities are conducted as the weather permits.
PennDOT said motorists should drive with caution throughout all work areas and be alert for signed work zones requiring the use of headlights.
PennDOT has a 24-hour toll-free number for residents to call to ‘report any road maintenance concern. The number also can be used to report locations of dead deer on state highways.
The number is I-800-FIX ROAD (1-800-349-7623). More information is available online at www.penndot12.com.
Lions Club meeting set
Those interested in learning about the Uniontown Lions Club are being invited to the parking lot of WMBS Radio on South Mount Vernon Avenue in Uniontown from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Those attending will be given a free hot dog. Lions Club brooms also will be available for purchase, and professionals will be on hand to perform car seat safety checks.