Right: The annual Relay for Life of the Anthracite Region to benefit the American Cancer Society went on as scheduled Saturday in the Tamaqua Area High School stadium despite drenching rain. There were a few changes such as luminaries were kept under a canopy instead of along the walking track. It was the second straight year heavy rain fell during the annual event. Standing next to a wood-carved bear are volunteers, from left, Pat Walker, chairman of the Relay for Life; Angela Nardini, who conducted the luminary service, and Donna Mullen, luminary chairperson. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS

Above: Luminaries were lit beneath a canopy instead of being placed on the walking track. Lighting the luminaries are, from left, Pat Walker, Relay for Life chairman; David Walker, Joe Krushinsky and Cathy Lengyl.