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The Union Dale Volunteer Fire Co. announces 2016 event date *Fall chicken BBQ Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2016

Also the picnic grounds are available for rent. Information is available on our web page www.uniondalefire.com

If interested in renting the grounds print off a contract, fill it out, and get it in to the next fire company meeting.

Meetings are the 2nd Wednes-day of each month at 7 p.m.

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Barbara Varcoe was recognized for her 30 years of service at The Honesdale National Bank during the bank’s annual recog-nition dinner. Mrs. Varcoe joined HNB as a part-time teller. In 1989, upon her graduation from Penn State University, she joined the Trust Department. In addition to the dinner at Lukan’s Farm resort, which is provided for employees being recognized for their years of service, Barbara was recognized for her years of service with a gold HNB lapel pin with three diamonds, each signifying a decade of service to the bank. Pictured are (l to r): William Sch-weighofer, Chairman of the Board, and Barbara Varcoe.

Varcoe recognized for her service

What the Crows KnowI attended a conservation

event that featured a wild bird show. The birds had injuries or defects that would hinder their survival if they were to be released in nature. One of the rarities shown was a white albino crow. The naturalist told us that crows actually eye people. Findings by wildlife biologist John Marzuff sug-gest crows are highly adept at recognizing human faces. The research also uncovered evidence that these birds use their keen perceptive abilities to distinguish between what they consider “good” and “bad” humans.

The account of Elijah the prophet includes ravens, the largest of the crow family. The crows must have viewed him as a “good” human in light of their ongoing daily mission. 1 Kings 17:1-6, God’s Word translation tells us “Elijah, who was from Tishbe but had settled in Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘I solemnly swear, as the Lord God of Israel whom I serve lives, there will be no dew or rain during the next few years unless I say so.’ Then the Lord spoke his word to Elijah ‘Leave here, turn east, and hide be-side the Cherith River, which is east of the Jordan River. You can drink from the stream, and I’ve commanded ravens to feed you there.’5 Elijah left and did what the Lord’s word had told him. He went to live by the Cherith River, which is east of the Jordan River. 6 Ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and in the evening. And he drank from the stream.”

This incident shows God providing for Elijah through normal and miraculous means. He told him to settle by a steam so he would have a natural supply of water. But the provision of his food was supernatural. I’ve never been fed by a raven or crow, and I doubt that you have either. Think about it for a minute. Imagine Elijah sitting alone by the brook when suddenly a flock of birds with wingspans as wide as 50 inches approach him. He knows that they are

ravens, unclean scavenger birds. It must have been a fear-some sight to see these enor-mous black birds swooping in with bread and meat in their beaks. But they did not come by chance. God sent them, God commanded them, God directed them, and thus they came to the prophet’s aid.

Notice that God never al-lowed Elijah to hoard up a sur-plus. He sent the ravens to Eli-jah twice a day, in the morning and again in the evening. The ravens didn’t bring enough on Monday to last the whole week. They brought enough in the morning to last the day and enough at night to keep him nourished during the night. Just enough and noth-ing more. There’s a message for all of. In fact Jesus shared this principle when he taught us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). God is teaching us in the Old Testament the same thing he is trying to teach us in the New Testament. He is willing to supply our needs but only on a day to day to day basis.

All of us have needs. Some of them can be provided through our paycheck, other income, or by family mem-bers. Others are supplied through the kindness of our friends. But sometimes there are needs that are beyond ev-eryone’s resources. We have neither control nor the means to meet them.

Jesus told us a bird story to remember during times of need. “So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat, drink, or wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or gather the harvest into barns. Yet, your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?” (Mat-thew 6:25-26)

So keep an eye out for the crow that may be eyeing you. But better yet, remember that God is keeping his eyes on you and can meet your needs.

Penn State Alumni, Paul Ravnikar (BS ’61, and MSEd ’65), invited friends to attend a PSU Women’s Volleyball match held at Rec Hall on the State College Campus. This event was on Paul’s bucket list, and he chose a great match which fea-tured then #1 ranked Minnesota Gophers vs. #15 Penn State Nittany Lions. After a stop at the Berkey Creamery for some famous ice cream, the group took in a thrilling VB match in which Penn State came back from being down 2 sets to one, and emerged victorious in a 5 set match. This result handed Minnesota their first loss in Big 10 league play. Pictured left to right are William Logar, Paul Ravnikar, and Raymond Be-nasutti (L-R) at the Nittany Lion Statue at Penn State, State College Campus.

Paul Ravnikar checked off one Bucket List item

Superintendent’ Report Octo-ber 10, 2016

• Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Ed Osburn and the FCR Board members, admin-istration, faculty, staff, student and parent volunteers for get-ting out of bed so early and coming together as a school community to support the 2016 Steamtown Marathon. There were over 2000 participants and all of our volunteers worked to-gether to welcome the runners and help ensure that the race got started on time. Our volunteers did an outstanding job clean-ing up following the start of the race—outstanding Forester ef-fort!

• Building Project Update:o Phase I Overview:• I want our school commu-

nity to know that safety comes first! Mr. Walker, our clerk of the works is working with Mrs. Sei-fried to ensure that all contrac-tors and sub-contractors have necessary clearances before be-ing on site. Any questions or concerns regarding the build-ing project should be directed to Mr. Paul Walker or myself.

• HS Locker Rooms: Locker room demolition is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11, 2016. All contractors know that it is our goal to have the locker rooms and HS gym operational for basketball sea-son. Mr. Durkin is working on alternatives for the basketball schedules in case the work is not completed on-time.

• Band/Music Rooms: Begin 10/17/16-estimated completion date 1/9/2017

• HS Administration Suite: Begin 10/17/2016-estimated completion date 2/27/2017

• On Thursday, October 13th the FCRSD will hold our first Children’s Produce Mar-ket sponsored by the Commis-sion on Economic Opportunity, People Helping People, and the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank. We have 74 families signed up for the first distribu-tion!

• The FCRSD has estab-lished a local competition for the Governor’s STEM Competi-tion. Submissions for our local competition are due by October 21”. The winning team from the local competition will partner with a local company to fabri-cate their prototype for the con-test. We had 35 students attend the informational session and look forward to reading their proposals.

• The Greater Forest City Business Alliance’s fall mixer at the FCRHS was a great success! The presentation on the D&H Rail Trail and the prospect of FC becoming our area’s first trail town was very exciting! Thank you to Ms. Weiss, Mr. Monahan and Student Council, Mr. Zack, Mrs. Lenz, and FBLA, Ms. Giles and the Drama Club, Mrs. Fe-dak and Mrs. Galinsky and our art students, Mr. McCormick, Mrs. Martines, and Mr. Reeder and his team for working to-gether to make it a wonderful event.

• Congratulations to Mrs. Morahan and the Wayne Coun-ty Collaborative Transition

Committee for providing our students with an outstanding educational experience at the Transition Expo which was held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Ladore Lodge.

The Transition Expo provid-ed close to 30 of our students with access to interactive educa-tional sessions to help them pre-pare for life after high school.

• The Open Houses in both the elementary and high school were well attended. I received many positive comments from our parents regarding the ad-justments that have been made to our expectations here at FCRHS. Several HS teachers in-dicated that this was the largest crowd that they could remem-ber.

• The Chamber of the North-ern Poconos is beginning its first year of the Junior Leadership Program. FCRSD, Wallenpau-pack, Wayne Highlands, and Western Wayne school districts each selected five students to participate. The students will attend six leadership sessions throughout the school year. Our students include: Kaitlyn Hentschel, Chris Karwan, Re-becca Moyer, Samantha Rulis, and Matt Tigue.

• Ms. Michelle Giles will be-gin a Jr. Drama Club in the For-est City Regional School District. The first meeting of this new Jr. Drama Club will be Monday, November 14th from 6-7:30 p.m. Juniors Colleen Blount and Caitlyn Gibbs will meet with our 4-6th grade students within the upcoming weeks to share this exciting information!

Upcoming Events:Tuesday, October I I “: Sky-

dome Planetarium Program for grades 1-6—courtesy of the FCRES PTO

Thursday, October 13th: Chil-dren’s Produce Market—we have 74 families to feed a total of 188 people signed up!

Monday, October 17th:-Dr. Elia’s will begin his ten-

ure as FCRHS principal-Senior Night for Fall

Sports—FCRHS gymnasium—between 5:30 and 6:00 immedi-ately following the JV volleyball game

Monday, October 24th: Title I Family Outreach Night: Elec-tion 2016, MMS Student Infor-mation System, and Elementary Curriculum Sessions—begin-ning at 6:00 p.m.

FCR Superintendent Jessica Aquilina Reports to board

Fundraiser for Thompson UM Church

Discover Partylite on Sat-urday, November 12th, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Thompson UM Church.

Come see what’s new in home décor products and smell the home fragrance can-dles which come in a variety of colors, scents and sizes.

For those who may prefer flameless candles are avail-able, giving the atmosphere of a candle without the flame.

Bring a friend for an after-noon of fun. Light refresh-ments will be served. All prof-its will go to the Church!

FCAES to holdmeat raffle Nov. 12

Forest City Area Emergency Services will hold a holi-daze meat raffle on Sat., Nov. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the emer-gency services building, 380 Railroad St., Forest City. (It is similar to a ham or turkey party).

There will be six spins per ticket with one choice. Each spin will be for a different meat prize.

There will be tickets for $100 box of meat (2 times) and bas-ket raffles; chances on 18 dif-ferent meat prizes; $1 each - 6 for $ 5.00 and are on sale now.

There is no admission charge and free liquid refreshments. Good food available for pur-chase. Come join the fun

For more information call 570-785-5025.