Tax office

closed SaturdayThe office of JimThorpe tax collector Terry McElmoyle will be closed Saturday, and will reopen Monday.BloodmobileThe American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be stationed at the Fairview Hose Company from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday.House decoratingThe Jim Thorpe Lions Club is sponsoring a Halloween house decorating contest in conjunction with their Halloween parade. Prizes of gift certificates will be given to first, second and third places.The decorations will be judged on originality, scariest and overall appearance.For more information call Jim Trainer at 570-325-4104. The deadline to register to be judged is Monday. The judging will take place Oct. 23 and the winners will be notified by telephone.Recycling programThe tire and electronic recycling in the borough will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25, from 7 to 11 a.m., and not this weekend as was previously reported. If you have questions call the borough office at 570-325-3025.