Students encouraged to apply for conservation scholarship
SUNBURY - The Northumberland County Conservation District (NCCD) is providing a scholarship for a local high school student to attend the Penn State Conservation Leadership School (CLS). CLS is a one-week summer program which allows students to learn about the environment and explored environmentally-related careers.
This year's program will be held at Stone Valley Recreation Area near Penn State University on July 8 to 14. This year's theme is "how Pennsylvania's valuable natural resources influence our future and their value to all of us." Hands-on activities include ropes course activities, leadership activities, green initiatives, learning in the outdoors, PA Game Commission Hunter/Trapper Education certification for those who wish to participate, and a wind farm tour.
The scholarship for CLS will cover the full tuition expense of $495. Transportation is the responsibility of the student. Students between the ages of 14 to 18 who have an interest in conservation and the environment are encouraged to apply. The student must be a Northumberland County resident. For a scholarship application or for more information, contact the NCCD at 495-4665 Ext. 305 or visit www.nccdpa.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 31.
SASB meeting scheduled
COAL TOWNSHIP - The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Shamokin Area School District for May is rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the board conference room.