Army training base: public meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building a 25-acre military training center in Middletown. Where should it be built? How will it affect our community? Why is this happening? What can we do?

For those who want to experience the interface of Middletown residents and federal power firsthand, there is a public meeting Wednesday night at 6:30 at Mercy High School, located at 1740 Randolph Road. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, will discuss the site suggestions submitted to them by members of the Middletown community.

If you would like to attend and need a ride, please contact me as soon as possible at jlaselva@wes. Include your name and phone number.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Mercy High School (1740 Randolph Road)

Previous Wesleying coverage:

• Army base alternatives
• Mayor, environmentalist to speak on Army issue
• Army eyes M-town for new home

My Argus coverage:

• Middletown residents rally against proposed army base
• Up in arms: University, mayor oppose Army training base
• WSA passes resolution urging University to relocate army base
• Army considers nine other sites for base

G. Pemberton returns to campus for discussion

Lucia Pier writes:

Celebrated essayist and former Wes professor of English, African American Studies, and American Studies Gayle Pemberton will read and discuss her work at Russell House on Wednesday.

Pemberton is the author of The Hottest Water in Chicago: Notes of a Native Daughter and the forthcoming The Road to Gravure: Black Women and American Cinema. Her work appears in many major anthologies including The Art of The Personal Essay. Pemberton has been a Guggenheim Fellow and W.E.B DuBois Fellow at Harvard.

A reception will follow. Contact Lucia at russellhouse@wes for info.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Russell House

Community Engagement Fair on Wednesday

The Center for Community Partnerships will be hosting a Community Engagement Fair on Wednesday. If you can't make the fair, the CCP will also be at the Student Activities Fair.

• Connect with the Middletown community
• Volunteer and work-study opportunities
• Local agencies and student groups will be there to share opportunities

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Location: Usdan courtyard (with rain, Beckham Hall)

Contact Cathy Lechowicz at clechowicz@wes with questions.