Smoke detectors

The Jim Thorpe Fire Department has free smoke detectors for Jim Thorpe Borough Residents. If you need a smoke detector, please contact Fire Chief Bill Diehm at (570) 325-3890. No commercial properties please.Olde Tyme ChristmasMembers of the parish of St. John's Lutheran Church, South Ave., will celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 19. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a covered dish supper. The children of the Sunday School will present their annual Christmas program following the meal. Pastor Muhr, will also have a children's time and there will also be a Christmas carol sing-a-long.Children's partyThe annual children's Christmas party hosted by the members of the Diligent Fire Company will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18, beginning at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of 10 are invited to come to the company headquarters on Center Avenue, to give Santa their Christmas list.