Tamaqua news
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.Calvary LewistownThe Rev. Phillip Sabas will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary United Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, at 6:30 p.m., Stewart Weinisch of Jews for Jesus will re-create a traditional Passover service.St. John LutheranThe Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at this Sunday's 9:15 a.m. worship service in St. John's Lutheran Church.Also on Sunday, Confirmation and Sunday school classes will meet at 10:30 a.m. and the bell choir will rehearse at 8 a.m.Next week, the learning ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday; midweek Lenten service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by chancel choir rehearsal; choirs will rehearse on Thursday - angels at 6 p.m., shepherds at 6:30 p.m.Zion LewistownPastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday at Zion Church, Lewistown Valley. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.Bible study is scheduled for Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.The fundraiser meeting is rescheduled for 6:30
p.m.March 21, followed by the preschool board meeting at 7:30.BloodmobileAn American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Tamaqua from 1-6 p.m. Wednesdayat the Tamaqua YMCA, 1201 E. Broad St.Walk-ins are welcome.Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.Appointments may be made by calling 800-733-2767 or by registering online at
www.redcross.org.Citizenship awardThe Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2017 Joseph M. Plasko Citizen of the Year and Tamaqua Business Person of the Year awards.The awards will be presented at the 65th annual Chamber/TIDE Dinner, which will be held on April 26.The awards are open to all residents of the Tamaqua Area School District, 18 years of age or older.Nominations may be mailed to the Citizenship Award Committee, Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce, 37 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252; faxed to 570-668-0826 or emailed to
tamaquachamber@verizon.net.Deadline for nominations is April 3.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or
kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or