Motorists will have an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of history this Saturday, Nov. 21.

“We are holding our annual roadblock on Saturday,” said Young Men United president Donald Crisp. “Money raised will go toward our effort in the restoration of Bernard School. It’s a piece of history that we are working to preserve for future generations to enjoy. We want to reach out to the community and hope people will want to help us out.”

YMU members will be standing roadside at the intersections of Main and Sparta streets, S. Chancery Street and Old Morrison Road (Frank G. Clement Bridge), and the intersection of Northgate Drive in front of Sullivan’s Hometown Pharmacy. Volunteers will be stationed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The group has been working since February to renovate the gymnasium of Bernard School.

“Everything is wonderful,” said Crisp of the progress. “If you saw it when we first got there and you go now, you’d see a big improvement. We’ve gotten the whole gymnasium painted and the floor repaired and stained. We’re putting in bathrooms. We’ve come a long way since February, but everything requires money.”  

Long-term goals are to open the building as a community center.