Tamaqua

Rush-Ryan seniors

The Rush, Ryan and Delano Senior Citizens Inc. met Nov. 10 at the Ryan Township Fire Company with 43 members in attendance. Chaplain Kathleen Valentine provided the invocation.

President Eleanor Schmerfeld conducted the business meeting and reports were presented by secretary Florina Martin and treasurer Shirley Becker. Military veteran members were honored. Readings were offered by Shirley Becker, Jean Machamer and Florina Martin.

Senior news

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group meets every Thursday, at 1 p.m., in the Tamaqua Community Center, located to the rear of Boyer's Food Mart.

Last week's meeting was attended by 65 members. One new member, Alberta Everhart, was welcomed. President Jean Yanick conducted the business session.

Eleanor Roberts offered the invocation. Secretary Eleanor Schmerfeld offered her weekly report. The membership total has reached 189.

Attention, teachers, college students, and all book lovers.

Win $1,000, $500, or $250 worth of new books of your choice.

Please call the library to find out how you could be a winner.

Regular Hours:

Monday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

75th anniversary open house celebration

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library, an open house celebration of the library's 75th anniversary will be held.

Board of Health

The November meeting of the Tamaqua Board of Health was held at the municipal building with Randolph Gormley, Earl Boettger, Shirley Becker and Health Officer Judith Hadesty R.N. in attendance.

The board received a report from Health Enforcement officer James Barron, who reported making five spot check inspections: BPO Elks Lodge 592; Soley's Cafe; Pine Street Pub; St. Jerome's Regional School; and Primitive Methodist Church. He also received and adjusted seven complaints: four for rubbish or garbage; two possible infestations; and one strong odor.