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May/June 2022
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
PENELEC CREWS ASSIST IN CLEARING ALLEGHENY RIVER
TRAIL CONNECTION
Vernon Kern, board member, Allegheny River Trail in Clarion
County (ARTinCC), requested a donation of time and
equipment to help clear a bike trail connection between
Foxburg and Emlenton, Pennsylvania.
In mid-January, up against the time constraint of an incoming
snowstorm, FirstEnergy Penelec crews volunteered a
half-day of work to ARTinCC. Two crews worked together,
including Philp Uplinger, foreman, and Michael Schaberl,
trimmer, along with Matt Dehart, foreman, and Fred
Christensen, trimmer. They used chippers to clean up brush
and logs that a previous volunteer group was unable to
process due to lack of large enough equipment for the job.
"The crews did a great job clearing approximately 300 yards
of trailhead. ARTinCC will utilize the chips for the trailhead,"
said Bill Bunker, operations manager, Eastern Utility.
FEEDING HEALTH CARE HEROES
Davey provided a monetary donation to support a luncheon
for 715 health care employees at University Hospitals
Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.
This effort was coordinated by the Kent Area Chamber
of Commerce (KACC). Davey was one of several Portage
County businesses that participated.
Lunch was provided to physicians, nurses, therapists,
safety forces, administrative and office personnel, medical
and nursing students, laboratory technicians, custodial and
cafeteria staff, hospital volunteers and more.
Lunch was provided by Davey to hospital staff during afternoon and
evening shifts at University Hospitals in Ravenna, Ohio.
Right: Davey crews helped clear 300 yards of bike trail connection. This
work is part of a larger goal to complete the Pittsburgh to Erie bike trail.
Left: Employees volunteered time and equipment to the Allegheny River
Trail in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. ARTinCC is a member-supported,
non-profit organization.
