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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS :: 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Erie County Association of Township Officials (ECATO) is now accepting applications for two $500 scholarships to two selected students in Erie County.  An applicant must reside in a Township in Erie County and have been accepted as a first year (freshman) student to an accredited college, university or school that offers a two or four year degree/certificate program.

Applicants will be judged on exemplary community service, demonstrated community and school leadership, academic achievement and economic need, in that order.

The 3-page application is available using the link below.  Applications must be complete and postmarked to the Scholarship Committee no later than April 23, 2010.  A check-off list is provided to ensure all required information is included.  Recipients will be notified by
May 8, 2010.
Scholarship Application

SEEKING STUDENT APPLICANTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS CAMP
The Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is inviting young men & women across Pennsylvania to apply for its summer residential camp for high-school students interested in pursuing environmental careers.  The ultimate camp goal is to introduce 20-25 students to conservation & environmental careers, and encourage their pursuit.  From sampling streams for fish & aquatic life, to developing forestry skills, daily activities are planned to get students out in the field to meet and observe environmental professionals.

Applications must be submitted by April 1.  For enrollment applications & information, visit
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/education/ecocamp_brochure_pdf.pdf 
E-mail ECO_Camp@state.pa.us, Call (724) 865-7857 or Write to ECO Camp Coordinator, Bureau of State Parks - Environmental Education & Information Division, P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551.
 
INSURANCE MAPS
This past September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent us the new proposed Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) panels for Wayne Township.  Please refer to the "Planning & Zoning" webpage for complete details and answers to questions you may have. 

2010 CENSUS
If you are interested in job opportunities with the U.S. Census Bureau, they welcome calls at their job hotline number: 1- 866-861-2010.

March 2010 :: Census forms are mailed or delivered to households
April 1st 2010 :: National Census Day. Use this day as a point of reference for sending your completed forms back in the mail
April - July 2010 :: Census takers visit households that did not return a form by mail

"Take 10" and Help Wayne Township Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years.  The 2010 Census is Easy -- one of the shortest census forms in history.  10 questions & takes about 10 minutes to complete.  It's Important -- Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress & ensure proper district representation in state and local governements.  Information is used to determine locations for child-care & senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.  It's Safe -- By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.  All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data.

For more information about the 2010 Census and the "Take 10" initiative, visit 2010census.gov.

HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE
The Wayne Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 69 on August 24th.
This Ordinance Requires All Persons to Obtain Permits Prior to Connecting, Altering, or Paving Driveways to Public Roads or Performing Excavating or Other Work in Public Roads; Requires The Submission of Plans in Compliance with PennDOT and Township Requirements Prior to the Issuance of Permits; Provides for Permit Fees; and Provides Penalties for Violations.
For more information or to obtain a permit application, contact the township secretary during office hours.
- Jill M. Gibson
SECRETARY
Driveway & Highway Occupancy Ordinance

HI-SPEED INTERNET
If you need access to more broadband at your business and/or home, please take a moment to Click Here and fill out an important survey.  Your responses to this survey may significantly impact the effectiveness of the application for broadband stimulus funding.  The Northwest PA Broadband Network will submit for funding through the Broadband Initiatives Programs included int eh American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The Act includes $7.2 billion to improve access to broadband internet service in underserved communities, businesses in need of better connectivity and rural areas to create jobs and generate investments in technology & infrastructure.

Northwest Commission is continually working with Verizon, in our area, to enable us to have access to DSL Hi-Speed Internet.  By filling out a BFRR (Bona Fide Retail Request) Form, you will at least have a chance to get rid of dial-up internet and get hooked up for hi-speed internet.  Northwest Commision's Website: www.nwcommission.org/bfrr will enable you to view CSA (Customer Service Area) maps and other information on this subject. By clicking the "link" below, you may download & print the BFRR form and bring it to the Wayne Township Municipal Building or mail the form to us:  17395 Sciota Road Corry, PA 16407.  We collect the forms and forward them to the Northwest Commission so that Verizon then receives them.  Let's stick together, fill out and submit the forms so that the BFRR Program can be successful!
BFRR Form

 
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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