Recycling

The Jim Thorpe Borough will hold its tire and electronic recycling from 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at the borough garage.There will be two bins available for discarded items. If you are disposing of a television there will be a $20 fee. The rest of the items to be disposed of must be done as a whole unit. No separate parts will be accepted.If you have any questions, you may call the borough office, 570-325-3025.Reunion committeeMember of the Class of 1965, Jim Thorpe Area High School, who are serving on the reunion committee, will meet on Sept. 23, at the home of Drew Benyo, South Avenue. Plans for their 50th reunion next year will be discussed.ScamperThe 44th annual Switchback Scamper will be held on Oct. 19, beginning at 2 p.m. in the borough of Summit Hill. Registration and packet pick-up will be held at the Wildoner/Koch Pavilion at Mauch Chunk Lake Park from noon to 1:30 p.m. They are also available by calling Walter Schlenner, 570-325-8342 or Bonnie Hoffman, 610-554-3528.The event is sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue. This will be a run or walk event. Registration deadline is the day of the race.Class of 1964Members of the graduating class of Jim Thorpe High School Class of 1964 will celebrate the 50th reunion of their graduation this week.Members will enjoy this evening's home football game, followed by a deck party at Mollies. Saturday evening the group will gather at the Mahoning Valley Country Club. Chairman, Ed Solomon, would like those attending to be there by 5:45 p.m. so that a class picture can be taken.