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Wayne Bank has been helping the community grow since 1871 by providing full service banking to its customers. Their Corporate Office is at 717 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.
Wayne Bank encourages community support for local businesses
REGION - Local businesses make our communities a better place to live. Their earnings stay within the community and the wages they pay their employees provide the support needed for the local economy to thrive. But, in these uncertain times, local businesses are struggling and they need our support now more than ever. While we continue social distancing efforts, we must also come together in other ways to help our local businesses. Wayne Bank suggests the following ways to show support for the businesses within your community. 1. Purchase gift cards. One way that you can instantly help a business is by purchasing a gift card. Many businesses sell gift cards on their websites, making it easy to give your favorite local stores and restaurants an immediate boost. Gift cards are also perfect for upcoming special occasions and
Local businesses need our support, now more than ever! it’s never too early to get some holiday shopping done. 2. Order takeout and delivery. Most local restaurants are offering takeout and delivery options, including online ordering. Everyone has to eat, so why not treat yourself to dinner from your favorite local restaurant? This will help not only the restaurant, but will also provide income for delivery drivers. Have meals delivered to your family and friends for a special occasion or just to show you care. 3. Shop local businesses online. Many local businesses have online stores in addition to their storefront locations. Visit their websites and you might even find that they
are offering delivery discounts or curbside pickup options. Remember that as long as you are buying from your local community, you’re helping to keep local businesses open and local jobs intact. 4. Share on social media. If you don’t have the funds to show support financially, there are still plenty of ways to help. Share your favorite local businesses on social media and invite others to like and follow their pages. This can help remind your friends of a business they may have forgotten about or never shopped at. Your share is a vote of confidence for that business and will encourage others to patronize them as well.
5. Leave positive reviews. Another great way to show support for your favorite local businesses, is to give them a good review online. Shoppers frequently use online reviews to help them make purchasing decisions and there is no stronger marketing tool than word-of-mouth advertising. By leaving a positive review, you are encouraging others to become customers of your favorite local businesses. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 27 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Luzerne 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.
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Destination Equinunk
T
he tiny village of Equinunk, PA a destination trip? Absolutely! With its tall shade trees, intriguing examples of early architecture, and the pristine headwaters of the mighty Delaware River, it’s hard to imagine a more inviting locale. What does one do on a visit to Equinunk? Plan your tour starting at the guide to the area’s architecture, located on the outside wall of the Equinunk Historical Society annex. Examples of American Gothic, Farmhouse, Italianate and more hint at the prosperity that exemplified early village homes. The extraordinary stained-glass windows of the lovely old United Methodist Church alone are worth a visit. The Calder House Museum was
an interesting stop in pre-virus time, but sadly, it’s closed for now, but do visit the weekly Porch Sale conducted by the staff of the Calder Gift Shop every Saturday. The Shop’s wares have been spread out on the porch and out into the yard, and access to the main shop is allowed. Goods are vintage and contemporary, and some are created by area crafters. It’s safe and fun to visit. (time) Hungry? The Equinunk General Store provides hefty sandwiches, myriad pastries, and excellent coffee, plus aromas you’ll want to find a way to bring home with you. All are served amongst assorted locally sourced delicacies, and carefully curated antiques. You can spend hours there. Smoky and delicious, the store features weekend Bar-B-Q
items, but these are not available every weekend. Call ahead or check Facebook to find out what’s on the menu. Interested in fly fishing? Len Caputi has located his bait and tackle shop in the rear of the store. Len has recently appeared on local network TV shows talking about the glories of fishing in this area and will be glad to share his expertise with you. Grandma Laurie’s in the old barn restaurant can satisfy your appetite whether you are looking for a quick lunch or a full dinner. That is one hefty burger! Discover a treasure at the Equinunk Emporium, and quaff a beer or shoot a quick game of pool at the Equinunk Inn, all within a quarter mile of wherever you have parked your car.
And if you are lucky enough to have planned your trip for the second Saturday and Sunday of August, don’t leave without visiting the working Water-powered, Civil War Era, Joel Hill Sawmill off Creek Rd. south of the center of the village. Tours are at 11 a.m. and by reservation only due to the need to practice social distancing. When the sawmill tour is finished, move next door to the new Cleveland Museum which features turn-of-the (last) century machinery typical of the industrial revolution. Museum volunteers spend the winter bringing some of the massive equipment back to life. To reserve your tour spot, call Greg or Kathy at 570-798-2420. Have a group that would like to take a
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canceled in this odd and wearying pandemic year. In the fall, if restrictions are lifted, the First Friday programs at EHS’s Calder Cafe, featuring the area’s absolutely remarkable musicians will resume. First Fridays take place every first Friday of the year from November through April. They are free, (donations are welcome) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. If the weather is iffy, check for cancellation call (570) 224-6722. We need this cheerful musical event to lift our spirits! Everyone, Stay Safe!
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The Equinunk Historical Society is a fixture in the small village. While it’s closed currently due to the coronavirus pandemic, stay tuned for some future programming. And stop by The Equinunk General Store for some homemade food. Opposite page is an old truck displayed at the 2019 Historical Society car show.
tour? Call Greg to see if a time can be arranged. The Equinunk Historical Society
hopes to be able to reopen soon and resume their outstanding programs, most of which had to be
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Alpine Wurst & Meat Haus has your number meats [to preserve them],” Gretchen said. “Instead, by using the HPP process our meats are put in real cold water at 90,000 PSI, which kills any bacteria in the meat by making it inert.” This process gives the Alpine a “clean label,” which means a quadrupled shelf life. “It keeps the product fresh and real,” she said. “Stores don’t have to worry about anything going bad.” And if you can’t get to the Alpine in person or to one of the 56 stores that carry their products, there is always shopping online at www.thealpineonline.com. Here you will find dozens of items to choose from including the Hearty Breakfast Package, Grill Sampler, German Dinner for Two, and Party Package. The store is now open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Alpine Wurst and Meat House
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prides itself in excellent cuts of meat, be it baby back ribs or brisket, they have the perfect cut
Alpine Wurst & Meat Haus is located on Route 6, Honesdale, Pa.
T
he Eifert family knows Ger-
deli also contains everything from appe-
man. One step inside their deli
tizers to dessert, including Gretchen’s
Gretchen said. “Mark and I were all by
and butcher shop gives the
apple strudel and their famous rice pud-
ourselves. We have a skeleton crew right
shopper an authentic look at
ding. There are condiments galore, in-
now.”
“We just came back in mid-June,”
what a German butcher shop should
cluding meat rubs, and dry goods to go
But that crew is busy, waiting on the
look – and taste – like.
along with your favorite German dish.
many customers who walk in the door
Chocolates and baking stuff round out
as well as keeping the more than 19 Su-
the well-stocked store.
permarkets – and 56 locations – sup-
The meatcases are jam packed with authentic German wurst, sausages and meat. Warm pretzels with kosher salt
“Mark’s parents, Klaus and Ingrid,
plied with some of the finest German
entice you to grab two, not just one. And
started the Alpine in 1977,” Gretchen
meats around. (See page 3W for com-
the homemade salads, pies and strudel
said. “His parents were born in Ger-
plete details).
call out your name as you walk by the
many.”
glass cases.
to satisfy any appetite.
Gretchen said the Alpine goes to great
Up until March of this year, the Alpine
lengths to insure their meat is fresh and
included a restaurant alongside of its fa-
that means going to Connecticut every
mous deli and butcher shop. However,
Monday with their freshly smoked
due to COVID-19, the restaurant was
sausages to put them through an HPP
made products, meats, sausages,
Gretchen Eifert, who along with hus-
closed and the Eiferts shut down the
process.
dry goods and other German
band Mark, runs the Alpine. And the
business for a time.
You better be ready to enjoy some of the best tasting German food around. ”We make 90 varieties of Wurst,” said
“We don’t use any chemicals in our
Gretchen Eifert stands in the deli, which is full of delicious home-
products.
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Alpine Wurst & Meat Haus has your number meats [to preserve them],” Gretchen said. “Instead, by using the HPP process our meats are put in real cold water at 90,000 PSI, which kills any bacteria in the meat by making it inert.” This process gives the Alpine a “clean label,” which means a quadrupled shelf life. “It keeps the product fresh and real,” she said. “Stores don’t have to worry about anything going bad.” And if you can’t get to the Alpine in person or to one of the 56 stores that carry their products, there is always shopping online at www.thealpineonline.com. Here you will find dozens of items to choose from including the Hearty Breakfast Package, Grill Sampler, German Dinner for Two, and Party Package. The store is now open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Alpine Wurst and Meat House
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prides itself in excellent cuts of meat, be it baby back ribs or brisket, they have the perfect cut
Alpine Wurst & Meat Haus is located on Route 6, Honesdale, Pa.
T
he Eifert family knows Ger-
deli also contains everything from appe-
man. One step inside their deli
tizers to dessert, including Gretchen’s
Gretchen said. “Mark and I were all by
and butcher shop gives the
apple strudel and their famous rice pud-
ourselves. We have a skeleton crew right
shopper an authentic look at
ding. There are condiments galore, in-
now.”
“We just came back in mid-June,”
what a German butcher shop should
cluding meat rubs, and dry goods to go
But that crew is busy, waiting on the
look – and taste – like.
along with your favorite German dish.
many customers who walk in the door
Chocolates and baking stuff round out
as well as keeping the more than 19 Su-
the well-stocked store.
permarkets – and 56 locations – sup-
The meatcases are jam packed with authentic German wurst, sausages and meat. Warm pretzels with kosher salt
“Mark’s parents, Klaus and Ingrid,
plied with some of the finest German
entice you to grab two, not just one. And
started the Alpine in 1977,” Gretchen
meats around. (See page 3W for com-
the homemade salads, pies and strudel
said. “His parents were born in Ger-
plete details).
call out your name as you walk by the
many.”
glass cases.
to satisfy any appetite.
Gretchen said the Alpine goes to great
Up until March of this year, the Alpine
lengths to insure their meat is fresh and
included a restaurant alongside of its fa-
that means going to Connecticut every
mous deli and butcher shop. However,
Monday with their freshly smoked
due to COVID-19, the restaurant was
sausages to put them through an HPP
made products, meats, sausages,
Gretchen Eifert, who along with hus-
closed and the Eiferts shut down the
process.
dry goods and other German
band Mark, runs the Alpine. And the
business for a time.
You better be ready to enjoy some of the best tasting German food around. ”We make 90 varieties of Wurst,” said
“We don’t use any chemicals in our
Gretchen Eifert stands in the deli, which is full of delicious home-
products.
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Teeters celebrates 171 years in business
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One of Wayne County, PA’s finest furniture stores, Teeters’ Furniture, was established in 1849 and is now run by the fifth generation of the Teeter family. Judy Teeter-Seiler said that Teeters’ Furniture has a great selection of furniture, specializing in American-made whenever possible. “Our specialty is custom orders,” Julie said. “Our customers can look at the full line of offerings and we will order what they want, including different finishes or different woods.” The store is located at 327 Main Avenue in Hawley, PA, and is open Monday-Friday 8:30 -5:30; Saturday 8:30 - 5; and Sunday noon-4. Call 570-226-3112 for more info.
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“Glass,” located at the Ledges Hotel in Hawley, Pa., offers beautiful creekside dining. The restaurant is open Wednesday Sunday from 4:30 p.m. and offers a variety of small plate dishes ideal for sharing, featuring flavors from America’s regional cuisine. Glass also features a unique variety of American wines and spirits. The Ledges Hotel is located at 119 Falls Avenue in Hawley, PA, phone 570-226-1337.
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The Settlers Inn at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, PA has long been associated with fine dining and lodging. The restaurant now features outdoor seating under a tent behind the restaurant as well as a full takeout menu. Call 570-226-2993 for more info or visit thesettlersinn.com.
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Custom flooring is our speciality Justin Shield, VP of ProJan Custom Flooring at 705 Cochecton Turnpike in Tyler Hill, PA., said his company is ready to meet his customers’ needs when it comes to carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, tile, or luxury vinyl planking flooring. The company also supplies U-Haul Rentals and does Five-Star Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. With over 40 years of experience, ProJan has earned a reputation of excellence throughout Wayne and Sullivan counties. Call 570-224-6343 for more information.
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Art’s for Him and Her Too Honesdale, PA features a men’s and women’s shop that offers a great selection of brands and designers to fit anyone’s taste. From casual to formal, Art’s for Him and Her Too will get you looking your best for the next great party or event. The store also has men’s shoes, including Johnston & Murphy and Florsheim. Located at 843 Main St., Honesdale, the store is open 9-6 Monday through Friday, and 9 - 5 on Saturday. Drying cleaning and custom tailoring are also available. With 72 years of experience, Art’s prides itself in high quality goods, affordably priced, for men and women.
Contact us at our Tyler Hill office: 570-224-6446
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The Dime Bank celebrates employee milestones CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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ach year The Dime Bank holds a dinner celebration to acknowledge and honor their employees who are celebrating five-year incremental career anniversaries with The Dime Bank. In 2020, The Dime Bank is celebrating the milestones of 27 individuals marking 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 35 years with the bank. This year, in light of the hardship COVID-19 has presented to many families in our region, rather than have the anniversary celebration, the employees voted to donate the dollars that would have been spent at dinner to the Wayne County Emergency Relief Fund through the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF). WCCF Executive Director Ryanne Jennings was excited to accept these funds and wants to encourage other individuals to step up and forgo a party or other item they may have splurged on. Jennings expressed that individual giving or group giving is encouraged and needed to keep the food pantries stocked. To donate, make checks payable to:
Eileen-35 years
Pam-25 years
Julene-25 years
Suzanne-20 years
Deb-20 years
Amy-15 years
Tom-15 years
Mary Caro-15 years
Bryan-15 years
Victoria-10 years
Jaimie-10 years
Meghan-10 years
Michael-5 years
Tina-5 years
David-5 years
Nancy-5 years
Kim-5 years
Victoria-5 years
Wayne County Community Foundation at: 214 9th St., Honesdale and indicate in memo line: Emergency Food Relief Program. President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich stated,
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their fellow peers and our customers, are a part of what makes The Dime Bank so special. We look forward to serving our customers together for many future years and offering the best banking experience to our communities.”
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“Each of these employees is to be celebrated for their commitment to The Dime Bank, to our customers, and to our communities. Please join me as we thank them for their positive attitude, dedication, and loyalty. They, along with
The anniversary celebrants with years of tenure in brackets are pictured in the attached collage: Eileen Jaggars (35), Pamela Kerber Gehman (25), Julene McGraw (25), Suzanne Mansfield (20), Deborah Unflat (20), Amy Burke (15), Thomas Didato (15), Mary Carol Hanis (15), Bryan Rupp (15), Victoria DiGiuseppe (10), Jaimie Fiebiger (10), Meghan Gibbons (10), Michael Borick (5), Tina Geer (5), David Jones (5), Nancy Mead (5), Kimberly Steinberg (5), Victoria Thompson (5). Not pictured: Janette Davis (25), Lawrence Bush (15), Donna Vogel (15), Connie Wilson (15), Chase Holl (10), Diane Christopher-Riefler (5), Cheryl Holmquist (5), Robert Karoscik (5), Gary Schemel II (5).
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raised $43,000 for the hospital’s Second Century Fund, named in honor of Wayne Memorial’s centennial this year. The hospital and Woodloch are working to enhance aspects of the day for golfers, including a more special box lunch than in years past. Wayne Memorial is also working with individual event sponsors to assure they are recognized for their commitment to the hospital’s future. Woodloch has also put certain measures in place for safety— including masking requirements in public areas. “As a healthcare organization, we are particularly sensitive to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Hoff. “We appreciate Woodloch and our golfer’s understanding of the situation.” For more about the golf tournament and updates as they evolve, visit www.wmh.org/golftournament.
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he 14th annual Harry Kiesendahl Memorial Golf Tournament will take place as planned on Monday, August 10, but with changes. Due to Governor Wolf’s rollback of occupancy rates for indoor dining from 50% to 25%, Woodloch Resorts has regretfully told Wayne Memorial that it will not be able to provide the usual dinner at the event. Hospital and Wayne Memorial Health Foundation administrators still expect a great tournament. “It’s always good to get out and exercise,” said WMH CEO David Hoff, “Woodloch offers not only a beautiful course but golf allows for social distancing in ways many other sports do not.” Hoff noted that the event is also for a good cause. The monies raised will help the nonprofit hospital purchase state-ofthe-art technology and fund physician recruitment incentives. Last year, the tournament
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Dream on the Farm by Farm Arts Collective
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arm Arts Collective continues outdoor arts programming in the summer of 2020 with Dream on the Farm, a live theatre performance on Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA on August 6-10 at 7:00 pm. This site-specific performance has been developed and staged for small audience groups in the time of Covid 19. Dream on the Farm is created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 15 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and Chief Gentlemoon of the LenapeNation of PA. The company worked remotely in the spring months and has been rehearsing outdoors since late May. The performance will be safely staged as a mobile (the audience walks from scene to scene) experience for small groups of 12 people on the 30 acre organic farm where Farm Arts Collective has a greenhouse theatre. Dream on the Farm is directed by artistic director, Tannis Kowalchuk, who directed last year's sold out hit Shakespeare on the Farm, as well as the NACL Theatre performances of Courage (Governor's Island, NYC 2017) and The Weather Project. Dream on the Farm is an ecodrama that brings the character of Mother Nature to the farm where she is holding an Extinction Event to warn humans of their destructive and risky behavior on the planet. The play is performed in 2 acts. The first act is a walk for small audience pods where they encounter creatures all across the farm including DJFrog, Spider, Praying Mantis, Farmer, Stardust, Deer, Storm Chaser, Pigeon, Cavewoman, Deity of the Atmosphere. The second act is a shadow play presentation of a past extinction (Neanderthalensis) with a climatic warning to the humans present from Mother Nature and
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This mural was painted on the side of a building on Main St., Honesdale, PA to promote sustainability and Wayne County’s rural character. It was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Assn. for Sustainable Agriculture.
the myriad creatures on the farm. COVID-19 RESPONSE This year, the audiences attending Dream on the Farm will be limited to 60 (down 50% from our normal capacity). To keep spectators and performers safe, we will divide the audience up into groups of 12 people. Each small group will walk together with a “Dream Walker” who will guide them to different locations around the 30 acre farm, to witness a scene performed in a beautiful agricultural setting. We encourage families and friends to come to the same performance so pods are composed of people who are already comfortable with one another. At all performances, masks will be required and the entire show will take place outdoors on a 30-acre plot of land. Dream on the Farm features:
Tannis Kowalchuk (Mother Nature), Jess Beveridge ( Spindra the Spider), Annie Hat (Stardust), Doug Rogers (Farmer), Gregg Erickson (Praying Mantis), Jon Jon Thomas (DJ Frog), Julia Kerhly (Deity of Atmosphere), Cecilia Parker (Deer) Michael Chojnicki (Pigeon), John Roth (Salesman), Babe Howard (Storm Chaser), Manon Manavit (Shadow Puppet Director), Celeste Crowley, Devon Church, Ada Roth (Musicians), Conor Stratton (Voice), Janus Adams (Voice), Mimi McGurl (Assist Director), Melissa Bell (Writer), Mark Dunau (writer), Manon Manavit (Shadow Puppet Director/Writer) and Karen Flood (Costume Consultant) For a 2 minute video about Dream on the Farm, go to: https://vimeo.com/393769861 Farm Arts Collective is an agricultural organization that makes its home on Willow Wisp Organic Farm, a solar-powered organic
vegetable farm in Damascus, Pennsylvania. Farm Arts Collective builds community and cultural practice through four main pillars of activity: farming, art, food, and ecology. Founding artistic director, Tannis Kowalchuk, brings a theatre and community arts practice to her farm through interactive workshops, performances, meals, and special events. Farm Arts Collective provides nourishment of mind, body, and spirit, thus deepening our connection to place and each other. Farm Arts Collective is located on Willow Wisp Organic Farm at 38 Hickory Lane, Damascus, PA 18415. Tickets for DREAM ON THE FARM are $10.00 for children and $25.00 for adults. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. to be seated and to ensure a prompt start time. To purchase tickets, go to www.farmartscollective.org. For more information, contact (570)798-9530 or info@farmartscollective.org
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Norwood Financial Corp. completes acquisition of Upstate New York Bancorp, Inc.
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Great place to find antiques Duck Harbor Shops, located at 617 Duck Harbor Rd., Equinunk, PA. is open Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Judy Thomas, an antique dealer who works out of the store said, “I have a license to shop, this is my dream vocation. I am also an avid picker.” Thomas said the store offers “all sorts of everything. It’s a great antique store.” Ellen Martin, who picks in NYC and specializes in furniture and vintage clothing, also works out of the store. The store is managed by Mike Hostovich and Jeff Sanyour, who also own the Time Machine in Hawley, PA.
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consideration for approximately 20.73% of their shares subject to such election, with the balance of such elections being satisfied with stock consideration, and UpState shareholders who made valid elections to receive the stock consideration will receive stock consideration for 100% of their shares subject to such election. UpState shareholders who expressed no preference as to the form of merger consideration to be received or did not make a valid election will receive stock consideration for 100% of their shares. As a result of the merger, Norwood will extend its footprint into Otsego, Ontario and Yates Counties, New York. The combined company will have over $1.8 billion in assets and 31 branches. On March 31, 2020, UpState had total assets of $443.8 million, deposits of $393.9 million and shareholders’ equity of $46.5 million. “We are pleased to announce the completion of the merger and to welcome Upstate’s shareholders to Norwood and the employees to Wayne Bank. We also look forward to serving the customers of Bank of the Finger Lakes and Bank of Cooperstown”, said Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood. “UpState is proud to become part of the Norwood family. This transaction will provide expanded opportunities for our valued customers and dedicated employees,” stated R. Michael Briggs, President and Chief Executive Officer of UpState. The Kafafian Group, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Norwood Financial Corp and Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. acted as financial advisor to UpState New York Bancorp, Inc. Jones Walker LLP, Washington, DC, served as legal counsel for Norwood Financial Corp, and Stevens & Lee, P.C. served as legal counsel for UpState New York Bancorp, Inc.
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orwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ Global Market: NWFL) (“Norwood”), the holding company for Wayne Bank, announced today that it had completed its acquisition of UpState New York Bancorp, Inc. (“UpState”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, USNY Bank effective as of July 7. USNY Bank has been merged into Wayne Bank. At their election, UpState shareholders are receiving either $33.33 in cash or 0.9390 shares of Norwood common stock for each share of UpState common stock held subject to the allocation and proration procedures set forth in the Merger Agreement. In addition, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, UpState shareholders will receive an additional $0.67 per share in cash for each share of UpState common stock held. In lieu of fractional shares of Norwood common stock, UpState shareholders will receive cash at the rate of approximately $24.02 per share of Norwood common stock. Shareholders who have not previously surrendered their share certificates will receive information shortly on how to exchange their shares for the merger consideration to which they are entitled. Of the 2,208,000 shares of UpState common stock outstanding, 835,878 shares, or approximately 37.9% of UpState shares outstanding, elected to receive Norwood Financial common stock; 1,065,110 shares, or approximately 48.2%, elected to receive cash; and 307,012 shares, or approximately 13.9%, submitted elections expressing no preference as to the form of merger consideration to be received or did not make, or failed to submit, a valid election. Based on this information, UpState shareholders who made valid elections to receive the cash consideration will receive the cash
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