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All Pumped Up! Gas Pump Restoration Explored at Lincoln Highway Experience
Laurel Highlands Trout Trail
4th Annual Affair with Lincoln Gala
Adopt-A-Sign Donations
2011 Road Rally
MVPA Military Convoy 2009



All Pumped Up! Gas Pump Restoration Explored at Lincoln Highway Experience

Photo related to this news story Interestingly, the first workable gasoline pumps in America were not
used for automobiles. Sylvanus F. Bowser sold his 1885 invention to
provide a means of pumping oil for use in kerosene lamps and stoves
initially. Later, he improved upon the pump by adding safety measures
and a hose to directly dispense fuel into automobiles.

Dave Stubbs, a lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Pa, got his start as
an automobile enthusiast early on: as a young farm boy of twelve he
acquired his first vehicle. Over the years his passion for cars grew
to such an extent that he became involved in racing and car
restoration. The related memorabilia of autos also appealed to Stubbs,
who began collecting gas pumps twenty years ago and shows no sign of
slowing his acquisition pace for the fuel-inspired keepsakes.

On Thursday May 24 at 7 p.m. Stubbs will present “All Pumped Up!” at
the Lincoln Highway Experience. The program will provide an insider
look at the pain-staking process of restoring the antique gasoline
pumps that once populated our nation’s filling stations. Restorations
of various models will be discussed and viewed, including the 1907-
1949 pumps refurbished by Stubbs and Gordon Zeak housed at the museum.
Also touched upon will be newer style pumps that have been turned into
collectibles, an assortment of eye-catching pumps that are displayed
in the Stubbs workshop, and several farm pumps of sentimental value to
the speaker.

The Lincoln Highway Experience is located at 3435 Route 30 East, near
Kingston Dam, in Latrobe. Due to limited seating, advanced
reservations are required. Visit www.LHHC.org to make reservations
through PayPal, or call 724-879-4241. A fee of $10 per person ($7 for
Friends of the Lincoln Highway) will include light refreshments.


Laurel Highlands Trout Trail

Photo related to this news story As most know, Pennsylvania has more miles of trout streams than any
other state but Alaska. Now a broad partnership among state parks,
Trout Unlimited chapters, cultural and historical attractions, upscale
boutique shops, restaurants, and lodging partners has evolved into the
amazing 70 mile north/south Laurel Highlands Trout Trail. Because of
this partnership, 30+ special events, geared to fly fishermen and
their families, will be offered throughout the Laurel Highlands Trout
Trail region during the month of May.

Fly Fishing in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania (about an hour
east of Pittsburgh) is great all year long. The sheer abundance of
high quality streams in this region made it very difficult to identify
the prestigious “Top Ten Streams” list. Visit www.LHtrouttrail.com to
see the list, each location (by coordinates and also description), the
recommended go-to flies and equipment for the Trout Trail, specific PA
fishing regulations and license guidelines, a jam-packed calendar of
events that will appeal to youth, women and hard core fly-fishermen;
and specials that our lodging and restaurant partners are offering
visitors this May.

One of the month’s highlights will be the Laurel Highlands Trout Trail
Rendezvous scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2-6 p.m. at
Hidden Valley Resort’s beautiful Alpine Lodge, a beautiful mountain
resort within the Laurel Highlands. Reservations are required and can
be made online at www.LHtrouttrail.com or through the Lincoln Highway
Heritage Corridor, 3435 Route 30 E, Latrobe, PA 15650. The
Rendezvous will offer a number of demonstrations, including cooking
and fly tying, information booths, fine arts, hearty appetizers and
desserts, cash bar, door prizes, and of course, a compelling speaker -
world renowned fly fisherman and instructor, George Daniel. A few
noteworthy mentions from his lengthy bio is the fact that he was the
head coach of the Fly Fishing Team USA in the 2011 World Fly Fishing
Championships in Italy; Assistant Coach of the US Youth Fly Fishing
Championship, bringing home the gold; numerous individual gold medals;
and appearances on ESPN and OLN while competing in the Great Outdoor
Games and the Fly Fishing Masters. It’s a given that he logs over 200
days a year on trout waters near and far. He will have autographed
copies of his new book, Dynamic Nymphing, available.

Experience fly fishing at its best this May along the Laurel Highlands
Trout Trail. Bring family and friends along to enjoy all the special
month-long events.


4th Annual Affair with Lincoln Gala

Photo related to this news story Mark your calendars! The 4th annual Affair with Lincoln has been set for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the new Lincoln Highway Experience near
Kingston Dam in Latrobe.

If you'd like to receive an invitation with all the particulars, please
call the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor office at 724-879-4241.


Adopt-A-Sign Donations

Photo related to this news story Thank you to the people named below who have adopted or renewed their
Lincoln Highway adopt-a-signs since December, 2011.


Louis Ammon, Verona, PA
Andrew Blenko, North Huntingdon, PA
Dawn Edmiston, Somerset, PA
Stanley Heist, Kennett Square, PA
Jean LeGros, Gettysburg, PA
Stanley Mutzabaugh, Duncannon, PA
Alexandria, Christopher and Victoria Potter by Rebecca Gardner,
Latrobe, PA
Bruce Ralston, Akron, OH
Robert and Virginia Seighman, Latrobe, PA
Erik Zaleskiewicz, Westminster, MD


2011 Road Rally

Photo related to this news story Thanks to all who participated in the 2011 Road Rally. Watch the web site and LH Newsletters for information about next year's event.


MVPA Military Convoy 2009

Photo related to this news story History was made on the famous Lincoln Highway once again, as the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) sponsored the 90th Anniversary of the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy, re-tracing the route of the first U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy across the United States from Washington D.C. to San Francisco.

Check out this video that was filmed, produced, and posted on YouTube by our college interns Alex Grab and David Komoroski, as they followed the convoy from west of Stoystown, PA to the Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg, PA on June 14, 2009!


YouTube is the leader in online video, and allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com, and across the Internet through websites, mobile devices, blogs, and email.


Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, 3435 Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650   724-879-4241