Tamaqua

Senior citizens

The Tamaqua Seniors met Oct. 25 at the Tamaqua Community Center with 86 members in attendance. President Jean Machamer conducted the business session and provided an inspirational reading. Secretary Joan Ann Garber and Vice President Nancy Gerber provided their reports.

Joan Ann Garber also provided the invocation, entitled "The Rose."

Gladys Arner, Anna Mae Yushinsky and Pearl Davis were added to the sick list.

Apple dumpling orders will be accepted through Nov. 4, with delivery scheduled for Nov. 14.

Trick or treat

All local municipalities have set Oct. 31 as "Trick or Treat Night" in their respective communities. The only differences will be in the hours set for ghouls and goblins to be on the prowl for treats.

In Tamaqua, tricksters will have between 6-8 p.m. to gather as many treats as possible.

Rush Township has set the hours between 5-8 p.m. for scaring up Halloween goodies.

Schuylkill Township communities have set aside the hours from 6-8 p.m. for trick or treating.

West Penn Township's trick or treating will be held from 6-8 p.m.

Tax exemptions

The Schuylkill County and Tamaqua Borough Per Capita and Occupation Tax Exemption Forms for the year 2013 will become available on Oct. 29 for Borough of Tamaqua residents.

The exemption forms can be obtained at the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 E. Broad St., Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Forms will also be available at tax collector Alan Kerr's office, the Tamaqua Area School District Administration building, the Tamaqua ABC High Rise, Majestic House Apartment Complex, the Tamaqua Public Library and the Tamaqua Post Office.

Sorority news

The Preceptor Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a beginning Day Celebration on Aug. 29 at Lake Hauto. Marie Umbriac served as hostess. The theme of the meeting was "Spam Delights." Members prepared the canned meat in a variety of different dishes with Patti Confer's spam loaf voted as the tastiest entry. Confer was presented a Spam apron and was crowned Spam Queen. Everyone in attendance received a Spam related gift, compliments of the hostess.