Birthday wishes

Jayne Myers of Tamaqua is 96 years young, celebrating her birthday on Jan. 8. Although her "friend" Arther Itis has slowed her down a little, she stays active, caring for her own home, playing bingo several times a week and attending Tamaqua Senior Citizen meetings.The widow of Kenneth Myers, she is the mother of four sons: Ken "Mejo," who passed away in 2005; Charles, married to Joanne; John "Jack," married to Denise; and Gary, married to Lynn. She describes her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren as being "too many to count."Summers are spent camping at Locust Lake State Park.A founding member of the former South Ward Fire Company Auxiliary, she is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua.YMCA hockeyThe Tamaqua YMCA is now accepting registrations for a youth hockey league, for payers between the ages of 7 and 14. The season will begin on Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.For more information, or to register, call 668-2903.Calvary MethodistThe Rev. Brian Reading will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. service this Sunday in Calvary Evangelical United Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. The service will include special music provided by Rev. Reading and his family.Also on Sunday, a time of evening praise and Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m.An evening prayer and share service is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m.St. John UCCThe Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy will officiate at the 9:30 a.m. service this Sunday in St. John United Church of Christ. The service will be followed by a time of fellowship. The weekly service will be broadcast on radio station WLSH, 1410 AM, at 11:30 a.m.Also this Sunday, the annual Congregational meeting will begin at 11 a.m.Activities for next week will include: Monday, soup sale; Tuesday, Spiritual Council meeting at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.