Snow rules

With the advent of cold winter weather comes the reminder that snow could fall at any time. Tamaqua residents are reminded of borough rules concerning snow removal.Property owners are required to maintain a clear path, at least 3 feet wide, on sidewalks. Snow and ice must be removed from these pathways within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm.Snow, ice and other materials may not be thrown into the streets. Fines of $25 and up may be imposed on anyone caught throwing snow or ice into the street, or who fails to maintain a snow-free pathway.People who plow snow from in front of homes and businesses must remove any piles of snow they create. Anyone piling snow in the street or parking areas could be cited.Residents are asked to refrain from piling snow near fire hydrants or on top of storm drains and are encouraged to clear snow from these areas. Call 570-668-3444 or 570-668-0300 for more information.TEPTOThe Tamaqua Elementary Parent Teacher Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Meetings are held in the school library.Adult Day CareThe Tamaqua Area Adult Day Care Center has a variety of activities planned for January, including a singalong with Audrey Christ on Jan. 11.Other activities for the month include: Jan. 14, scrapbooking; Jan. 20, Salvation Army service; Jan. 22, Eskimo craft day; Jan. 28, exercise with Jeanie. In addition to weekly singalongs, exercise sessions, a variety of therapies and social games, the center provides for hairstyling service, which requires advance notice. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are served daily.Anyone interested in obtaining more information about the center, or services provided, may call 570-668-6577 or visit Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.Bethany ECThe Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services this Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school classes are held at 9:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, a new membership class will begin at 9:15 a.m.Activities for next week include: Wednesday, Tamaqua Youth Ministry meets at 6 p.m.; Saturday, worship team will practice at 8:30 a.m., worship leaders will meet at 9:30 a.m. and a church workday will begin at 9:30 a.m.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or

kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.