January 22, 2008

National City Bank Contributes to Restoration of West End Pond

OIL CITY-National City Bank recently donated $6500 in support of the restoration and enhancement of West End Pond on the campus of Clarion University-Venango Campus. The pond is an important natural resource for the Venango County area and a treasured local landmark that has created many happy memories for Venango Campus students and alumni, as well as community residents.

Kim E. Lyttle, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and administrator of the bank's charitable foundation, visited the campus in December, along with Lisa Lynch, Vice President and Oil City Branch Manager, and Eric Funk, Market President, to review plans with campus leaders for the work set to begin this winter. These plans include returning the pond to its original size and depth and adding amenities to provide additional recreational opportunities, such as lighted walkways, a pavilion, a fire pit, a four-sided Victorian clock, and additional parking.

Clarion University(Venango Campus, located in Oil City, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed. Students can begin any of Clarion University's 90+ bachelor's degrees at the Venango Campus, earn an associate degree, a bachelor's or master's degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses. The campus is home to Clarion University's School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology. Clarion University(Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

Photo caption: National City Bank representatives visit West End Pond prior to its restoration.
(Identification, left to right: Kim E. Lyttle, Senior Vice President, National City Bank; Christopher M. Reber, Executive Dean, Venango Campus; Debra D. Sobina, Director of Finance and Administration, Venango Campus; Lisa Lynch, Vice President and Oil City Branch Manager, National City Bank; and Eric Funk, Market President, National City Bank.)

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