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HNB Donates to Lacawac's Education Programs

3/27/2019

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The Honesdale National Bank donated $1,500.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary to support the nature preserve, environmental education center, and biological field station through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. This donation will help provide free or reduced-cost programs in-the-classroom or at Lacawac’s Field Station. 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. 
 
Founded in 1836, The Honesdale National Bank (HNB) stands as one of the area’s strongest, independent financial institutions serving Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier counties of New York. HNB offers full-service community banking through our eleven offices in Wayne, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Susquehanna counties.
 
HNB has earned the distinction as a leading community bank by offering customers security, experience and unparalleled service. A reflection on our banking tradition, in 2018, HNB was named one of the “100 Highest Performing Community Banks with assets of $500M to $1B in the 21st Century” by Alex Sheshunoff and The Partnership for Banking Excellence.
 
As a leading community bank, HNB is focused on reinvesting back into the communities in which they live, work, play and serve. Through their focus on growing opportunities for residents, local businesses and community organizations our corporate social responsibility efforts are rooted in activities that enable our local area to continue to grow thrive.
 
Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit association founded in 1966 for the purpose of protecting a gift of the original Connell Park lands by Arthur and Isabel Watres and facilitating environmental education and research. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack, the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation plays an important role in the preservation of Lake Lacawac which is one of the southernmost glacial lakes in the hemisphere and has been preserved in pristine condition free from development and encroachment.  For more information visit www.lacawac.org.
 
Photo:   Craig Lukatch, President Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center; Charles Curtin, Vice President and Trust Officer.
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Scartelli Olszewski Renews Support of Lacawac Sanctuary

3/27/2019

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Scranton, Pa (March, 2019) – Wilkes-Barre and Scranton personal injury law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., announces its continued support of local nonprofit organization Lacawac Sanctuary and Biological Field Station. The attorneys at Scartelli Olszewski are proud to be donors of such an impactful agency working fiercely for the good of the environment. Lacawac is an organization which promotes environmental preservation, education, and research. Learn more about the invaluable work being done by Lacawac by visiting www.Lacawac.org.

About Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.:  Founded in 2001, Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. handles personal injury and wrongful death cases on behalf of medical malpractice victims as well as all personal injury matters.  Scartelli Olszewski, with clients in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa region, lives by its slogan:  “Small enough to care, large enough to win.”  To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.scartelli.com. 

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NBT Bank Donates to Lacawac Sanctuary

3/27/2019

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​Lake Ariel, PA (March 2019) –NBT Bank donated $5,000.00 to Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit research and education center providing the community with a host of quality environmental, historical, and cultural programs. This donation will assist with academic enrichment programs such as Conservation Leadership Academy, PiER Mentoring Program for Girls in STEM; and Day Camps, K-12 Field Experiences and Youth Environmental Sciences Afterschool Outreach.
 
Craig Lukatch, Lacawac Sanctuary’s president stated, “We are grateful to NBT Bank for their financial assistance. Our programs help children in our community so the local funds support our local residents. Lacawac’s goal is to educate people of all ages about northeast Pennsylvania’s unique and diverse habitats and natural resources keeping true to our mission of education, research and preservation,”
 
Jamie Reeger, Lacawac’s Environmental Education Manager noted that “Our hands-on academic enrichment programs directly complement what students are learning in school, and address the Pennsylvania State Education Standards for Science and Technology and Environment and Ecology.”
 
Mary Ellen Bentler, NBT Bank Vice President and Retail Market Manager Northeast PA Market stated that “NBT Bank values the work that is accomplished at Lacawac Sanctuary and supports its work through donations such as the one made through the Pennsylvania EITC program.”
 
Businesses can make a charitable donation to approved organizations based on the amount of state taxes they owe. In return, the businesses receive a 75 percent tax credit (up to $400,000) when they file their state taxes. A two-year commitment at the same funding level earns a business a 90 percent tax credit.
 
Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit association founded in 1966 for the purpose of protecting a gift of the original Connell Park lands by Arthur and Isabel Watres and facilitating environmental education and research. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack, the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation plays an important role in the preservation of Lake Lacawac which is one of the southernmost glacial lakes in the hemisphere and has been preserved in pristine condition free from development and encroachment.  For more information visit www.lacawac.org.
 
Photo:   Laura Rowe, NBT Bank, Hamlin Branch Manager; Craig Lukatch, President Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center; Mary Ellen Bentler, NBT Bank Vice President and Retail Market Manager Northeast PA Market.
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Lacawac Sanctuary Plans for the Future with a New Education Center

3/20/2019

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LAKE ARIEL, PA (March 2019) – Lacawac Sanctuary’s mission is to educate the next generation of environmental stewards and scientists and strengthen academic achievement by providing hands-on, indoor and outdoor STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) education programs for Preschool-12 students.
 
Lacawac is currently seeking funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and private foundations and donors to renovate and construct an environmental education center where children and educators can come together to understand, appreciate and protect our natural resources. Lacawac’s future Environmental Education Center will also be a gathering place in a stunning setting for the entire community.
 
For more than 50 plus years Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center has inspired a love for nature and ecology among families, researchers, and students throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Nearly a half century of footprints on the trails and the natural evolution of our diverse ecosystems have created a critical need to revitalize and expand the aging facilities and to preserve our forests, wetlands and other natural areas for future generations.
 
Generous community support will help Lacawac develop a new Environmental Education Center, which will increase capacity to serve more students, allow Lacawac to provide environmental science programs year round both indoors and outdoors, and offer a venue where everyone can reconnect to nature and world.
 
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), Lacawac is funded solely by its members, benefactors and program participants. These fund only the day-to-day operational expenses of Lacawac. To further our mission to provide environmental education, train the next generation of scientists and earth stewards, conserve our natural resources and preserve our history, Lacawac will launch a capital campaign to build an environmental STEM education center, upgrade educational programming and improve accessibility to the property and facilities. We are inviting and encouraging our friends, supporters and everyone who cares about our work to participate in this campaign to prepare for the next 50 years.
 
Lacawac encourages the general public to view the plans for the new environmental education center on Lacawac’s website at: lacawac.org/environmental-education-center.  Lacawac is asking the public to participate and provide feedback on the plans.  A link to provide comments is found at Lacawac’s website.  For more information on Lacawac’s future plans to develop an environmental education center, contact Craig Lukatch, President at craig.lukatch@lacawac.org. 

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The Best Wedding Venues for Your Special Day in the Northern Poconos

3/16/2019

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What does your special day look like and where do you see yourself saying "I Do"?  Have you considered the Northern Poconos?  From outdoor weddings to an intimate indoor reception, here are a few perfect venues for you.  These four beautiful venues are all unique in their own right and you will love checking them out. 

Lacawac Sanctuary Historic Watres Lodge
Lacawac Sanctuary, in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, is a nature preserve that surrounds a 52-acre glacial lake.  Lacawac Sanctuary was founded in 1966 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The sanctuary came about with the donation of 341 acres and now totals 545 acres.  The mission of the sanctuary is to preserve the glacial lake, its watershed, surrounding forest, and historic buildings.  

Declared a National Natural Landmark, Lake Lacawac is free from development and is the southernmost glacial lake in the hemisphere.  It has been referred to as “the southernmost unpolluted glacial lake in North America” due to the owners being careful to not allow wastewater into the lake.   ​This is what makes Lacawac so special for your special day!

Lake-side outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour on the first floor of the Historic Watres Lodge, then dinner on the lawn of the lodge in a beautiful tented space and dancing in the 20th century carriage house make for a fabulous experience throughout Lacawac on your wedding day.   Your creative flair can be added to the treasures found around every corner. These treasures provide a unique atmosphere for you and your guests. The centerpiece of Lacawac besides the lake, is our Watres Lodge built in 1903.   

Our newly renovated Ice House Cottage is the perfect place for the bride and her maids to prepare for the big day and it is also available for the newlyweds to stay in while they prepare and/or the night of the wedding. Clients love these special options for their wedding party.  More information on Lacawac weddings at www.lacawaclodge.com.

The Settlers Inn, Hawley
Couples hosting their romantic wedding in the Poconos at The Settlers Inn will have the choice of a garden or riverside outdoor ceremony. After you’ve said “I do,” you and your new spouse can take wedding photos while your guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, which includes an open bar and a scrumptious selection of hors d'oeuvres.

A champagne toast will take place during the reception, which is held in The Undercroft Room. The lovely dining room features a fireplace, beautifully set with willow tree tiles, windows and glass-paned doors to enjoy the natural light, a stone entryway that leads to our gardens, and accents of cherry wood, glass art, and Arroyo Craftsman wall sconces. The Undercroft Room is warm, inviting, and serene, creating the perfect environment in which to celebrate your nuptials. (From Settlers Website).  For more information on weddings at Settlers Inn visit their website at thesettlersinn.com/weddings.

The Ledges Hotel, Hawley
Ledges Hotel, is the ideal Pocono Mountains location for a more intimate wedding. The settling is breathtaking with their decks offering views of the river gorge falls. The Waterfall Package at Ledges is ideal for 25 to 50 guests and is available from May to October. Bridal parties will have the ceremony on site, a cocktail reception, wedding cake, coffee bar, and an open bar with a champagne toast. Their Gorgeous Package can accommodate up to 125 guests year-round. This package offers guests 4 hors d’oeuvres, 2 small plate stations, an open bar and dessert displays like cream puffs or chocolate covered strawberries. Guests can end the evening with a coffee bar and after dinner cordials. Each bride and groom will also receive the assistance of a wedding coordinator to make sure all details are handled from beginning to end. (From Ledges Hotel website). For more information on this unique venue visit ledgeshotel.com/weddings-receptions.

The French Manor, Newfoundland
When it comes to romantic Pennsylvania wedding venues, no place compares to the French Manor Inn and Spa. Nestled atop Huckleberry Mountain in Newfoundland, PA, our enchanting stone chateau offers brides and grooms the ideal setting for their special day. The grounds at the inn offer unparalleled views, an inviting ambiance, and luxury accommodations for you and your guests. The knowledgeable staff is eager to assist with planning your Pocono wedding down to the smallest detail. Another great thing about having your reception at The Manor is that we will not host any other weddings on your special day. (From the French Manor Website).  For more information on the beautiful French Manor visit them at thefrenchmanor.com/storybook-weddings/.


​Photos credit Nicole Dumond Photography. nicoledumondphoto.com/ 
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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - info@lacawac.org
Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center is an independent, non-profit, environmental education organization located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos.  We operate solely on grants and private donations from people like you.
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