PAGE 8- THE FOREST CITY NEWS, FOREST CITY, PA 18421 * WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 * PHONE 570-785-3800 * email fcnews@nep.net

LIBRARY TIDBITSby Nancy Narma

by Glenn G. Snyder, MajorLadore Lodge AdministratorWhat’s love got to do with

it?The familiar song by Tina

Turner asks a question:“What’s love got to do, got

to do with itWhat’s love but a second

hand emotionWhat’s love got to do, got to

do with itWho needs a heart when a

heart can be broken”For some, love is just an

emotion. That’s why people fall in and out of love. As long as they feel loved, they contin-ue in a relationship, but once that “loving feeling” is gone, so is the relationship. People talk about falling in love, love at first sight, and experiencing puppy love. These expres-sions all revolve around love as a feeling; and feelings come and go.

But love is more than an emotion, it’s a commitment. Commitments are very differ-ent than feelings. They may create feelings, but must be deeper than our fickle feelings. Commitment goes beyond what you need, and looks for what someone else needs. If you’ve been to a traditional wedding ceremony you’ve heard the words: “To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, in sick-ness and in health, for richer

or poorer, until death do us part.” The presence of these words during what is often a very emotional experience is a reminder that marriage is more than feelings, it is a seri-ous commitment.

The love stories you read in romance novels, and the mov-ies which revolve around love are filled with expressions and feelings of love. Too often they romanticize the feelings and either ignore or limit the com-mitment elements.

If what we read and watch isn’t a true picture of love, what is? The most complete picture is found in God and expressed in His Son Jesus Christ. Many have learned the familiar verse from John 3:16: “for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God the Father made a commitment to solve the problem of sepa-ration between God and man caused by sin. That promise was fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ. Talk about com-mitment; “God has shown us his love by sending his only Son into the world so that we could have life through him. “(1 John 4:9 GW). And make no mistake; it wasn’t a case of an angry Father forcing his son to make an extreme com-

mitment. “This is why the Fa-ther loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority person-ally from my Father.” (John 10:18 the Message)

We tend to help those who help us. But words written to early Romans believers say:“ In human experience it is a rare thing for one man to give his life for another, even if the latter be a good man, though there have been a few who have had the courage to do it. Yet the proof of God’s amazing love is this: that it was while we were sinners that Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:7-8 JB Phillips)

Putting one’s life on the line takes commitment. And that’s what love is all about. The commitment of love is even more convincing when not re-ciprocated. In writing about Jesus John said, “This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the payment for our sins.” (John 4:10 GW)

Is love an emotion, or a com-mitment? “What’s love got to do with it?” When it comes to God it’s everything. What about you?

“Faith Matters” Herrick Twp. Meeting cont. from page 1

FCR School Board cont. from page 1

NEW WEBSITEAzul Digital Solutions sent the

township a website agreement for the township’s website, which will be called, www.herricktwp.org.TRUE FRIENDS DONATION

The township received a thank you from True Friends Animal Welfare Center for the township’s $150 donation. They also received a thank you from the Susquehan-na County Library for a donation as well. REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FUNDS

Harvatine said they should be getting $3,259.48 in real estate transfer funds soon.DRUG TESTING

The township was notified that all workers, both full and part-time, need to be drug tested.AUDIT

The audit has been completed and sent to Montrose.ELECTION

The next general election will have an open 4 year term on the ballot for auditor. Peter Borick’s term ends in 2018 and Marion Bo-

rick’s ends in 2020.The election dates for the pri-

mary election are April 26 and November 8 for the general elec-tion. SALARY INFORMATION

Marion Borick sent the town-ship salary information. The su-pervisors salaries were set by the auditors at $14.25/hr and $16.25/hr for road master. They also agreed to raise Secretary Harvatine’s sala-ry an extra $25 a month. The bond was also set at $400,000.MILEAGE RATES

The IRS has dropped the mile-age rate from 57.5 cents to 54 cents a mile. Harvatine and Supervisor Elliot Ross voted in favor of adopt-ing the new rate. Supervisor Mary Reeder was absent.EMS COORDINATOR

Ross said he spoke to Jim Mc-Cusker who said he is giving up his position as EMA Coordinator in the township. Reeder had told Harvatine there are two people interested in becoming the coor-dinator and deputy coordinator, since Reeder no longer wants to

be in the position but Harvatine and Ross weren’t sure if they still want to be in the positions and would have to wait until next month to vote on it.911 ADDRESS

Roseann Swegel said she is concerned about those that rent homes in the area not knowing the 911 address for the house they are in. She recounted an incident that happened down the road from her last year in which some-one called 911 but wasn’t sure of the address to give. She suggest-ed landlords put the addresses by phones in the house and put a sign outside by the house with the address on it. She also mentioned putting the address in tax bills.ROADWORK

Swegel also said there were de-pressions in the roadway near an entrance to Svecz Road and asked if they can be graded or leveled off. Joe Tedesco told Swegel he would level it off.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 7 at 7pm.

“Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, de-stroying all memory of a begin-ning and all fear of an end.” ~Au-thor Unknown

“Te amo” in Spanish and Latin, “ Je t’aime” in French, “ Ich liebe dich” in German, “S’agapo” in Greek, “Aloha wau ia oe” in Ha-waiian, ”Ya tebya lyublya” in Rus-sian, “Phom rak khun” to females and “Chan rak khun” to males in Thai, “Ninapenda wewe” in Swa-hili, “Wo ai ni” in Mandarin, and “Mi aime jou” in Creole—How ever you express it, in English, it means “I Love You”. Three simple

but magical words that send the heart whirling up the spiral of life and your outlook as well as your cheeks rosy with joy. Many customs, as well as languages, originating from other countries, can be found at your local Library Location. You may be surprised to learn the history of Valentine’s Day and that in other parts of the world, it is not celebrated with cardboard hearts filled with choc-olates or elaborate floral displays. Many have learned over time that a single rose can say volumes, as can a simple handwritten, expres-

sive note when given from the heart.

Many Valentine craft ideas can also be found in the titles just waiting for your attention on the Library shelves. Make a date with yourself to go, explore and enjoy all of what your Library Location has to offer.

This is a very interesting discovery—a small town in the French Alps, Grenoble, France, has introduced the “World’s First Short Story Vending Machines”. At present, there are a total of eight vending machines scattered throughout the town. They allow anyone to select a short story of either a one, three or five minute length, and the machine prints it out on a roll that is very similar to that of a grocery store receipt. Imagine yourself riding the sub-way or train on the way to work and having a short story in your pocket, ready to combat possible boredom? Could this become an international trend? Would you be interested in trying it—or would you rather have a full-length book at your fingertips?

On February 17th, Diana Junior and Joan Skarbez will be present-

ing a program at the Senior Cen-ter. Diana and Joan will be do-ing a reading, and there will be a chance to win with a new Bingo game. Attendees will also be able to join in the fast-growing pastime of adult coloring—it’s not just for kids anymore! To round out the event, there will be some toe-tap-ping music by Tom Butler. Your Forest City Library Location is working in coordination with Ei-leen Tyson, the Director of the For-est City Senior Center, which is al-ways a pleasure. The roster is full for this event, but another is being planned for the future so watch this column for further details.

As I put the finishing touches on some handmade valentines, I will leave you with this thought:

“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valen-tine’s Day. When I think about ro-mance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. ~Author Unknown

Chocolate Hearts—Ruby Red Roses—A First Kiss

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

An internship was approved for Dana Kosman in the El-ementary Partial Program for 150 hours during the months of February and March 2016.

A student teacher request was granted to Mara Ruda-lavage from Marywood Uni-versity, beginning March 15 through May 6 in a special ed-ucation certification with Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Borosky.

Two unpaid days were ap-

proved for Jennifer Kerzetski and Sue Kulasinsky. Kerzetski is for March 11 and 14 and Ku-lasinsky is for March 23 and 24.

Five days of unpaid time was granted to Marissa Evans from February 1 through May 8 to fulfill observation hours.

Building requests were ap-proved for the boys baseball team to use an available gym for team conditioning start-ing February 2 twice a week.

Also from the Greater Forest City Business Alliance and Rail Trail to use the auditorium on March 2 from 6 PM to 9 PM for a presentation.

An executive session was held on February 1 at 6 PM pri-or to the regular board meeting to discuss personnel, legal and contract issues.

The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 14 at 7:30 PM.

East Ararat UM Church Valentine BBQ

The East Ararat United Meth-odist Church will be having a first time Valentine BBQ on Feb. 13. Menu includes Half Chicken, Roll and Cookie. Price is $6.00. Pre-Orders are welcomed and you can call Jackie Burrows at 570-861-9109 or Facebook her. You can call Janu-ary Roney at 570-727-2051 or also Facebook her or the church has a Facebook you can leave a message.

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Pierogie salebegins Feb. 12

The Trinity Episcopal Church will conduct a cheese pierogi sale every Friday dur-ing Lent. The price is $6 a doz-en. The pierogies are home-made, par-boiled and frozen. Orders will be first come, first serve! Pick up can be made at Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale, begin-ning Friday, Feb. 12 from 3-5 pm.

Soup/cabbage &noodles for sale

Forest City Emergencies Servic-es will be selling red clam chowder and cabbage and noodles starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, and very Friday Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Quarts will be $7 and pints will be $3.50. Cabbage and noodles $5 for a quart. Pre-orders are sug-gested by calling 570-785-5015 or 570-785-3226.

Soup supperset for Feb. 27

A soup supper will be held Sat., Feb. 27, from 5-6:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 76 Salem Ave., Car-bondale. Call 570-282-4641 for more information. Donation is $8.

Tri-County Assoc.to meet Feb. 11

The Tri-County Sportsman As-sociation will meet Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the VFW Hall, Main St., Simpson. The big buck contest will be held at this meet-ing. Members had to harvest their buck in Lackawanna, Wayne or Susquehanna County to enter.

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Enrollment at Forest City Regional now 779

There are currently 424 stu-dents in K4 through 6 and 355 in grades 7 through 12, for a total enrollment of 779.