The Lacawac Sanctuary in Wayne County will honor 2 individuals and a company who have given tirelessly to Lacawac and its growth at the 3rd Annual Farm To Plate Dinner on August 11 at the Watres Lodge at the Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road in Lake Ariel, Wayne County.

The Lifetime Achievement in Research will be given to Dr. Clyde Goulden, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia; the Lifetime Achievement in Education to The Dime Bank; and the Lifetime Achievement in Preservation will be given to William Leishear, Lacawac Trustee.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to come together,” state Craig Lukatch President, “and honor those who are making a difference in the lives of those in our community.  Without the support of our friends and volunteers, Lacawac would not be able to provide quality education programs for PreK through 12th grade students and shape the next generation of Earth stewards.”

More On The Awardees

-- Dr. Clyde Goulden was born in Kansas City, Kansas (November 30, 1936).  He attended and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (1958) and Master’s degree (1959), Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas.  Goulden received is doctoral (Ph.D.) degree, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana in 1962 and completed a post-doctoral at Yale University (1962 to 1966) with Professor G. Evelyn Hutchinson. 

He served as an exchange Scientist (January, 1966 to September, 1966) sponsored by U.S National Academy of Sciences and Academy of Sciences of the USSR (Russia with research at Academy of Sciences, Leningrad, USSR and The Institute of Inland Water Biology, Upper Volga River, USSR) and was an Associate Curator at the Academy of Natural Sciences (ANSP). 

Goulden served on the board of directors of Lacawac Sanctuary and receive a National Science Foundation Grant to conduct research on Lake Lacawac.  Currently he served as the Curator Emeritus at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Drexel University.

-- The Dime Bank believes in relationships. As a community bank based in Northeast PA with branches in Pike, Wayne, and Lackawanna counties, the bank wants to be the customer’s total financial partner by offering a full complement of financial services. Since 1905, they have been making a difference in the lives of those they touch by helping generations of customers realize their goals and dreams.

The Dime Bank employees do their best to assist their customers, their community, as well as one another. Employees participate in many fundraising events to support local wildlife sanctuaries, educational programs for students, and non-profits through United Way, to name a few. 

The Dime Bank supports organizations in the area with financial donations to enrich the lives of everyone living here. The Dime Bank employees and board members volunteer their time and support to local community projects including charities, health organizations, civic groups, churches and synagogues, and more.

-- William Leishear grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and spent a lot of time in the Lake Wallenpaupack area since the mid 1950’s.  His love for the area in Wayne and Pike counties continued to grow over the years.

After 30 years in the Philadelphia area at school and working with an engineering company, he bought a house in Pike county in 1989 and moved back to the area full time in 1999.  In that year he was introduced to Lacawac. 

Meeting with Arthur many times, his interest in Lacawac and its mission statement increased.  He joined the board of directors in 1999 and served on the operations committee.

Bill now serves on the board of Trustees helping in the finance committee as well as the operations committee.  He has been involved in many projects at Lacawac.

Farm To Plate Dinner

On August 11, guests sit down surrounded by the forest to a delicious stationed-style supper that celebrates truly local cuisine.  Dine al fresco at Lacawac's 115-year old Watres Lodge.  Enjoy deliciously prepared and sustainably grown farm food by Settlers Hospitality Group.

The 2018 dinner will feature cocktails, dinner stations at the Historic Watres Lodge, live music, and a silent auction.  Cost per person is $85 and can be purchased in advance by calling Lacawac at 570-689-9494 or by purchasing tickets online.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Lacawac Sanctuary website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates (right panel). Follow on Twitter.  Like on Facebook.   Click Here to support their work.

[Posted: July 24, 2018]

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