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Wayne Bank Supports the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

2/23/2018

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2018.

Lacawac Sanctuary President, Craig Lukatch-Setser, accepted a check in the amount of $4,000.00 from Mr. Critelli.
The gift was made possible as a result of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Community and Economic Development.

“Wayne Bank is proud to provide support to the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation through the EITC program this year,” stated Mr. Critelli. “The sanctuary is one of our community’s most beautiful natural areas and we are so pleased that this contribution will support their valuable environmental education program for local students.”

This contribution will benefit Lacawac Sanctuary’s Youth Engaging Science (YES) program by providing opportunities for students, in kindergarten through twelfth grade, to participate in hand-on environmental programs both in and out of school. The YES program allows students to explore collegiate pathways and careers in environmental education, including ecology and environmental fields, by offering first-hand experiences and connections with professionals. The YES program also supports opportunities for students to participate in environmental education projects and experiences. Much of Lacawac’s YES program focuses on low and moderate income, rural, and other populations that are traditionally underserved or underrepresented. The program serves youth throughout a multi-county region of Northeastern Pennsylvania and, in 2017, supported over 2,500 local students.

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 26 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Lackawanna Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York State. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL.

PHOTO CAPTION - LEFT TO RIGHT: Craig Lukatch-Setser, Lacawac Sanctuary President, and Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank.

The Dime Bank Donates to Lacawac

2/7/2018

The Dime Bank donated $6,000.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary to support the nature preserve, environmental education center, and biological field station. $5,000.00 was donated through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit conservation, research, and education center providing the community with a host of quality environmental, historical, and cultural programs. This donation will help provide free or reduced-cost programs in-the-classroom or at various field sites. Lacawac’s educational outreach programs serve K-12 students throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The donation directly goes to support hands-on science and environmental experiences for children in over 30 school districts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. $1,000.00 was donated as a corporate sponsorship to help with the Sanctuary’s mission.

Craig Lukatch, Lacawac Sanctuary president stated, “We are grateful to The Dime Bank for their financial assistance. This funding will help children in our community learn through our watershed connections program and K-12 field trips.” For more information, visit www.lacawac.org.

The EITC program, which is administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, provides a tax rebate program. The Dime Bank has been participating in the EITC program since 2001 and is dedicated to supporting education in our communities through the sponsorship of many different programs and venues. Serving its primary market of Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1905, the bank offers a full array of financial services and solutions. For more information, visit www.thedimebank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

Lacawac Awards Moeller Grants

2/5/2018

Lake Ariel, PA – Lacawac recently awarded two grants to scientists conducting research at Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station. The Robert Estabrook Moeller Memorial Awards were awarded to Dr. Elise Heiss, King’s College and Rachel Pilla, Miami University of Ohio.

Dr. Heiss, a chemistry professor at King’s College, has been awarded a $2,000 grant for her research on NITROGEN CYCLING IN LAKE LACAWAC: INVESTIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ON WATER COLUMN NITRIFICATION. Ms. Pilla, a PhD student at Miami has also been awarded a $2,000 grant for her research entitled: Mapping the Metabolic Landscape for Threatened Zooplankton Taxa in Lakes.

Dr. Robert E. Moeller, a long-time friend and supporter of the Lacawac Sanctuary passed away in late May 2011 at the age of 62. Robert was a limnologist, a researcher who studied the structure and function of lakes and the organisms that live in them. He was always generous in giving his time to help students and colleagues with their research. Robert’s love of limnology and devotion to research led his work to be the centerpiece of his life. His breadth of understanding in limnology was impressive and ranged from aquatic botany and paleolimnology to the contemporary ecology of phytoplankton and zooplankton. His focus in more recent years was on the ecology of ultraviolet radiation and its effects on zooplankton-phytoplankton interactions.

Robert’s generosity extended to his establishing an endowed fund which will support Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow awards to college and university students and faculty to do limnological research on Lake Lacawac and other Pocono region lakes.

Lacawac Sanctuary is a biological field station and environmental education center located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack. The station has been conducting scientific research and educating the public since 1966. More information on Lacawac can be found at lacawac.org.

Dr. Elise Heiss

Rachel Pilla

Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available

2/1/2018

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Summer Camp Counselors are responsible for the care of children enrolled in Camp. Lacawac’s counselors provide leadership in program activities, are an appropriate role model, and assist in all aspects of the program. They are crucial in adding energy and enthusiasm to the program, while meeting the daily needs of children.
Application deadline: March 15th.
Specific Responsibilities:

Provide opportunities for each child to experience a successful program
Enthusiastically participate in all program activities with children
Actively promote an environment that is safe and fun for all children in the program
Assist with pre-camp planning and activity preparation
Assist with set-up and clean-up of each day's program
Assist children and the Camp Counselors with arrival and departure procedures

Qualifications:

Strong interest and enthusiasm for the outdoors and sharing the environment with children
Must be able to commit to all days in each camp
Ability to present a professional appearance
Ability to hike several miles a day and carry equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
Ability to work with children ages 5-18
Previous experience with summer camps is preferred
First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications a plus

Requirements and Details:

Attend a week of pre-camp orientation and training
Pass background check and child abuse clearances .
Start date: June 18; End date: August 10 with a follow-up day
A weekly stipend of $400 will be provided for day camp and training week.
One week of residential camp is included. A $500 stipend is provided.

Education:
Minimum of a H.S. Diploma
Experience:

Experience working with children
Coursework in education, ecology or environmental science a plus

Email completed application, resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to:
Lacawac Sanctuary and Environmental Education Center
Attn: Jamie Reeger
94 Sanctuary Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Counselor Application

SUMMER CAMP JUNIOR COUNSELOR

Summer Camp Junior Counselors are responsible for the care of children enrolled in the program. Lacawac’s counselors provide leadership in program activities, are an appropriate role model, and assist in all aspects of the program. They are crucial in adding energy and enthusiasm to the program, while meeting the daily needs of children. Applications must be received by May 1st to be considered. Volunteer counselors must attend a pre-camp orientation and complete mandatory child abuse clearances. This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide opportunities for each child to experience a successful program
Enthusiastically participate in all program activities with children
Actively promote an environment that is safe and fun for all children in the program
Assist with set-up and clean-up of each day's program
Assist children and the Camp Counselors with arrival and departure procedures

Qualifications:

Volunteers must be between the ages of 14 and 17 years
Strong interest and enthusiasm for the outdoors and sharing nature and the environment with children
Must be able to commit to all days of a given camp
Ability to present a professional appearance
Punctuality and demonstrated responsibility
Ability to hike several miles a day and carry equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
Ability to work with children ages 5-12
Previous experience with summer camps is preferred
First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard certifications a plus

Email completed application to [email protected] or mail to:
Lacawac Sanctuary and Environmental Education Center
Attn: Jamie Reeger
94 Sanctuary Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Jr. Counselor Application

Wayne Bank Supports the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

The Dime Bank Donates to Lacawac

Lacawac Awards Moeller Grants

Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available

SUMMER CAMP JUNIOR COUNSELOR

Lacawac Hours: Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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