ANDREW LEIBENGUTH/TIMES NEWS The American Hose Company held its annual firemen's festival recently in Tamaqua. The festival consisted of food, games, dancing, fire truck rides, bands and prizes. Despite heavy rain at times, the festival was still deemed a success. Pictured holding "Lacie", a 9 week old Cocker Spaniel puppy, is Jesie Schickram, 6, painted as an Avatar. Lacie is a rescued dog owned by JoAnn Rodgers, Tamaqua.