The Fayette County Food Bank, Scottdale branch, services the Kingview, Everson and Bullskin Township areas. Sign-up for area residents meeting the income guidelines will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Kingview Mennonite Church, Kingview Road. Bring proof of residence (a recent utility bill for example) and proof of income.
Uniontown
Meeting canceled
The meeting scheduled for Dec. 3 by the Fayette County Board of Assistance has been canceled.
Uniontown
Holiday concert
Let Christmas with the Mantovani Orchestra, conducted by Charles Ellis, charm you with its classic versions of some holiday favorites.
The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, 27 E. Main St., Uniontown.
Tickets are $20, $22 and $24. Children age 12 and under receive a 50 percent discount. For more information, call 724-439-1390.
Harrisburg
Holiday crashes
State police Commissioner Paul J. Evanko reported nine people were killed and 496 others injured in 1,121 crashes investigated by state police during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday driving period.
Evanko said four of those killed were not wearing seat belts, and two of the fatalities were alcohol-related. Of the total crashes, 85 were alcohol-related.
During the Thanksgiving driving period, which ran from Nov. 21 through 25, troopers issued 4,864 speeding citations, arrested 207 for driving under the influence, cited 187 for not wearing seat belts and issued 30 citations for failing to secure children in safety seats.
State police once again participated in Operation CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), a national program committed to traffic-crash reduction on interstate highways during holiday seasons.
Evanko said that during the 2000 Thanksgiving holiday driving period, 11 people died and 477 were injured in 1,267 crashes investigated by state police. Troopers issued 5,369 speeding citations and made 254 drunken driving arrests.
Connellsville
Landlords meet
The Connellsville Area Landlord Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. today. For further information, call 724-628-3156. New members are welcome.
Connellsville
Flu immunizations
Fayette EMS will offer flu immunizations at its office on Arch Street in Connellsville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6.
The elderly and those with chronic illness run the greatest risk for complications from influenza. Vaccination is recommended for anyone who routinely works with the public. For more information, call 724-628-6810.
Connellsville
Flu shots
The Connellsville Senior Center will have flu shots available on Dec. 5. The cost will be $15 per shot. Security Blue and Medicare will also be accepted.
Smithton
Buys Motordrome
James "Red" Miley has completed the purchase of Motordrome Speedway near Smithton.
Miley is well-known to western Pennsylvania racing fans. He is president of Miley Motorsports Inc., the promoter of Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Allegheny County.
Motordrome Speedway, a half-mile asphalt track, will continue to operate as part of the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series program. It will feature Late Models, Pro Trucks, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Chargers. The Pennsylvania Legacy Series is set to return to the track as well.
Miley's acquisition will complement his other track. Motordrome was converted from dirt to asphalt in 1990 and races are held Friday nights. Pittsburgh's Motor Speedway is a dirt surface that holds races Saturday nights.
Tim Callahan has been appointed marketing director of the NASCAR Motordrome Speedway in South Huntingdon Township and Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in North Fayette Township.
Uniontown
Sharing venison
Fayette County Community Action Agency's Food Bank will receive venison donations from Pennsylvania's "Hunters Sharing the Harvest" program in the next few weeks. These donations will be distributed through the food bank.
Interested persons, individuals, clubs or informal groups who wish to participate in the project, call Ken Brandt at 717-367-5223. For more information on local donations, call Jennifer Canada at 724-437-6050 Ext. 264.
