July 21, 2000 Friends of Bingham's Fort. The event will highlight Erastus Bingham, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the farm he started off 2nd Street, said Westergard. "Hopefully, this will help us to maintain the cemetery at the expectations that everyone would like to see it at," said Jerry McKean parks and cemetery operations manager. The city takes responsibility for stones accidentally broken by city workers, he said. There are three full-time employees who work to maintain the cemetery and 10 to 15 temporary summer staff. The temporary staff budget was cut this year by Mayor Matthew Godfrey to make better use of volunteers and prisoner labor. The cut will not affect this summer, but prisoners are anticipated to fill the void in the spring of 2001. Those wishing to volunteer may show up at the cemetery at 8 a.m. or contact Westergard at 731-3679. September 12, 2000 Volunteers needed for area fort dig OGDEN - Volunteers are needed for an archeological dig of the Bingham's Fort site at 10 a.m., Saturday. The dig is being sponsored by Nelson Intermountain Crane, Friends of Bingham's Fort and Marriott Heritage Foundation. Those interested in participating should meet at 301 W. 2nd Sir with a shovel and gloves. The Bingham Fort area was settled in 1849. The fort contained cabins, stores and a molasses mill as well as a schoolhouse. It was disbanded in 1856. For more information or to volunteer, call Jackie Westergard at 731-3679. - Standard-Examiner staff 100