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FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014

We saw you at...

Easter Bunny’s arrival, Cressona Mall

For a review of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” see Page 3

Artistic teens See Page 2

From left, Kaydee Eroh and Anthony and Cayla Crespo, all of Pottsville

Abigail “Abbey,” left, and Heather Garrity, Pottsville For more photos from the event see Page 4

Talented youth

Art exhibit featuring high school students opens Sunday

BY ERIC PEDDIGREE COPY EDITOR

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epeddigree@republicanherald.com

igh school students will be the featured artists in a gallery opening this weekend at the Schuylkill County Council of the Arts.

Various forms of art, including drawings, paintings, sculptures and pottery, will be on display in April at 1440 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, beginning Sunday at the gallery’s grand opening. Scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m., the opening ceremony will have music from Kim Russell-Seibert and light refreshments. The event is free to the public but freewill donations will be accepted.

The gallery will have art from students and educators from high schools throughout the county.

One of the schools that will be represented is Pine Grove Area High School.

Art teacher Megan Bux said five seniors and a junior entered artwork this year. She said she thinks the students will have a total of 12 pieces on display.

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If you go

What: Schuylkill County Artists in High School gallery opening When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1440 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. and I know it was a really good experience for the students,” Bux, who is in her second year at the school, said. “They really enjoyed going and seeing all of the different artwork and seeing their own work displayed.”

She said the event is also beneficial because the students get to see what other students from around the county are doing creatively.

“I think our students are fortunate to have events like this held in the county. It is so important for them to have opportunities to exhibit and display their artwork for the community,” she said. “It is also exciting that Schuylkill County brings all of the districts together for a group gallery show. It gives the students an opportunity to see what other students and peers their age are creating, which can

JACQUELINE DORMER/STAFF PHOTO

Danielle, left, and Emily Petritsch, Shenandoah, look over a large octopus free-standing sculpture, created by Madeline Kassab of Pine Grove Area High School, at last year’s Schuylkill County Artists in High School gallery opening at the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts in Pottsville. This year’s gallery opening will be held Sunday. RIGHT: “Barn Yard” clay by Hutten R. Moyer, Blue Mountain High School and a photograph by Danielle DeBenedict, Tamaqua Area High School, were part of last year’s exhibit. be very inspiring to them.”

Lindsey Boncore, art teacher at Pottsville Area High School, said she and her colleagues submit five student pieces each, for a total of 15 from the school.

She said the gallery is a great avenue for students to express their talents and creativity.

“I feel that these events are important because they give the students a sense of belonging to

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the community and it reinforces the notion that art is not created in a vacuum,” Boncore said. “The arts give students a venue to be expressive and being able to exhibit that gives them a sense of pride.”

Other forms of art that will be on display are photography, jewelry and graphics.

Kim Roulin, art teacher at TriValley High School, said it’s important to have public events for stu-

dents who possess these talents to showcase their skills.

“I think it is a great opportunity for students to have their artwork showcased in a gallery setting. It’s important that we focus on the arts as much as the core subjects,” Roulin said. “We have some very talented students and, not to mention, it’s what makes the world go around.”

For more information about the show, call the SCCA at 570-622-2788.

Celebrate the arts this month in county Get out! That’s right, I said get out!

We’ve been cooped up long enough. Yes, the weather is finally breaking (dare I even say it?) and there’s a surfeit of activity to keep you engaged and in a positive frame of mind this month.

From walks, hikes and a Raptor Egg Hunt at Hawk Mountain on April 19 to music and the arts, there’s loads to do in Schuylkill County in April.

Many notable fine artists have called Schuylkill County home. (And why not?) Still-life artist Rubens Peale lived outside Schuylkill Haven until his death in 1865. His father was Charles Wilson Peale, portrait artist for George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others.

George Benjamin Luks

Schuylkill County Council for the Arts is celebrating Regina future Schuylkill artists from Gargano 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday by hosting its Artists in High School Gallery. Eleven county high schools have submitted student works and student musicians will be performing throughout the afternoon.

Make time to get out and see lived in Shenandoah and Pottsville in the late 19th cen- this special collection of work.

While I’m prattling art, tury and gained notoriety as an illustrator for newspapers did you know April is National Jazz History in Philadelphia and New month? Well, neither did I York City. He helped estabbut one learns all sorts of lish the “Ashcan School” things in the course of a day realistic art movement of in the tourism industry. the early 20th Century.

Since 2003, April has been These are but a few examdesignated and celebrated as ples of the fine artists who have walked our streets and Jazz Appreciation Month by many more Schuylkill Coun- the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of ty natives continue to contribute to the artist’s craft.

American History. Jazz

‘Winter Soldier’ 1 of Marvel’s best “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” the latest Marvel movie/merchandising monolith, has all the makings of another generic comic-book blockbuster. It’s a toolong sequel with a few snappy one-liners, a third act that concludes with a predictable cacophony of explosions, and the usual end-credit previews for the next installment.

Nothing new to see here.

Except, for the most part, it works.

Maybe it’s the charm and chemistry between Chris Evans as our square-jawed hero, Steve Rogers, and Scarlett Johansson as his partner in global crime-fighting, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow. Maybe it’s the rock’em-sock-’em, mano-a-mano action scenes that directors/ brothers Anthony and Joe Russo stage. Maybe it’s the topical relevancy as the gov-

MOVIE REVIEW ernment Captain America defends seems to be turning on its own people, launching a worldwide satellite spying program that theoretically will have the ability to kill those presumed dangerous to the state. Whatever the case, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is one of the better entries in the franchise.

Be sure to stay through the credits as there are two previewswedgedinthere.Afterall, no matter how good “Captain America” is, it’s really just a long commercial for promoting the whole Marvel enterprise.

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” a Walt Disney release, is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, gunplay and action throughout. Running time: 136 minutes. ★★★

Appreciation Month is designed to shine the spotlight on the extraordinary history of jazz and its importance in American culture.

We’re a musical community and numerous famous musicians have called Schuylkill County home, including Les Brown, Michael Edwards and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. The SCCA will host its Blue Note Café on April 11 and program on Les Brown and his Band of Renown on April 13.

In another important local happening on the Schuylkill arts scene, our friends at Schuylkill County’s VISION are busy working to bring the Block of Art on April 25 to 27 in downtown Pottsville.

The historic district of Pottsville comes alive with

fine art of all types, from paintings to poetry, theater to music. Innovative sights and sounds will fill the temporary galleries, spilling out of the grand historic structures into the street.

Some new additions this year include a John O’Hara Walking Tour at 10 a.m.

April 26 (guided by yours truly; wish me luck!) which meets in the Union Station parking lot and Music in the Arts Youth Performances, featuring the “Minor Notes Chorale,” on April 27 with concerts at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church.

The Greystone consistently steps up to the plate supporting the arts in Schuylkill County and this year’s Block of Art is no exception. Plan to enjoy a fabulous meal and

interesting discussion as they host a Meet the Artists Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

As part of Block of Art, Schuylkill County’s VISION will host a benefit at Roma Pizzeria and Restaurant in the Oak Room featuring a preview of the evening’s Art Auction along with fabulous food and drink for a mere $20. Tickets are available at the door or contact us at 570-622-7700.

There’s a whole lot more going on in April but alas, I’m out of room my friends.

For more information on the events I talked about and many more that I didn’t, be sure to visit our calendar of events at www.schuylkill.org.

(Gargano is executive director of Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau)

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We saw you at ... the bunny’s arrival on Saturday From left, Charles Dixon, Eddie and Delilah Nugent, all of Pottsville From left, Danielle Sallada, Pottsville; Gary Yenilaitus, Pine Grove; Marlena Cartwright, Pottsville

Taylor, left, and Schuylkill Haven

Tessa

Ditzler,

From left, Nicole, Bryce and Larry Roadcap, Pottsville

Photos by Jacqueline Dormer

From left, Mike, McKenzie and Mikayla Torola, Orwigsburg

From left, Gabriel, Maryonna and Balin Hickey, all of Pottsville

THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 120 N. Mill Street, St. Clair Will Host a

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Fri., Apr. 4th “DJ GARY @ PARTYTYME” Sat., Apr. 5th “iDJ JOHN DELOWERY” Sun., Apr. 6th. Ladies Sunday Funday All your favorite vendors

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Petite Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Gulf Shrimp Sautéed in a Fresh Spinach & Diced Tomato Cream Sauce tossed with your choice of Pasta Includes our all you can eat Soup, Salad & Bread Bar

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SATURDAY- STEAK NIGHT w/ Prime Rib

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Sat. Apr. 12th, 4:30-6:30 pm $7 Adults $3 Children (Under 10 years of age)

Thursdays Ribs & Beer

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Call to order (570) 429-0302 (570) 429-0581 (570) 628-4676

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Saturday, April 5th

MEAT BINGO Starts at 1:00pm Doors Open at 11:30am 20 Games - $15.00

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1:00pm to 6:00pm

Special Games & Refreshments

Tickets at the door or call Church (570) 429-0945 for info.

Takeouts are available

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

FOR ADVANCED TICKETS Call Deb 570-294-6769 or Jamie 570-617-4812

MARCH SATURDAY MADDNESS SPECIAL Yuengling Summer Wheat Drafts $2

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Celebrating National Jazz History Month

THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS TODAY ANNUAL THEME BASKET AUCTION — Shop and drop, 5 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, auction starts 7 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Saturday, Cardinal Brennan Field House, Fountain Springs. Benefits Trinity Academy at Father Walter J. Ciszek Education Center, Shenandoah. Call 570-462-3927.

BASKET RAFFLE — Browse and bid, 6 to 8 p.m. today, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Tickets $5 per sheet of 25 or $20 for five sheets. Call Patty at 570-773-2059.

BATTLE OF THE BIRDS — 7 to 10 p.m., Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg. Adults $10, seniors $8, students $5. Fundraiser event with Philadelphia Eagles competing against best local athletes in game of basketball.

Sponsored by Hamburg Area Education Foundation. Call 610-562-2241, ext. 4550.

DANCE — 9 p.m. to midnight, doors open 8:30 p.m.,

2501 West End Ave., Pottsville

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Frackville Elks, 307 S. Third St., Frackville. Cover charge $3.

DEVILED CRAB DINNER — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Polish American Fire Company No. 4, 115 W. Centre St., Shenandoah. Cost $9. Eat in or take out, with free delivery in Shenandoah area. Tickets available by calling 570-4620970 or from any member.

FISH FRY — 5 to 7 p.m., Tremont Fire Company, Middlecreek Road, Tremont. For orders, call in starting at 4 p.m. at 570-695-3915.

LENTEN DINNER — 11:30 to 6 p.m., St. Michael Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church social hall, 110 N. Morris St., Saint Clair. Adults $10, children $6. Eat in or take out.

Delivery in Saint Clair available. For takeouts and delivery, call 570-429-2138.

LENTEN DINNER — 4 to 7 p.m., East Norwegian Township Fire Company, 16 Sunshine St., Diener’s Hill, Pottsville.

Adults $8, children $4, senior 55+ special $5. Eat in or take out. Free local delivery.

LENTEN DINNER — Sponsored by St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 4

to 7 p.m., Russell building, Ninth Street and Schuylkill Avenue, Pottsville. Prices vary. Takeouts available.

LENTEN DINNER — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Altamont Fire Company, 215 S. Green St., Frackville. Meals start at $8.25. Eat in or takeout. Delivery in Frackville area. Call 570-874-4384.

LENTEN DINNER — 4 to 7 p.m., Schuylkill Hose Company No. 2, 51 Saint Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Call 570-385-0393.

LENTEN DINNER — 5 to 8 p.m., Humane Fire Company, Third Street and Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville. Eat in or take out. Free delivery in Pottsville.

Call 570-622-5891.

LENTEN FOOD SALE — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Ryan Township Fire Company, 945 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Platters $10.

LENTEN FOOD SALE — Noon to 7 p.m., Citizens Fire Company No. 2, Mahanoy City. To order or for local delivery, call 570-773-1750 or visit www.Doorkickers.com.

LENTEN PIZZA SALES — Pick up 5 to 8 p.m. or sellout, Ringtown Valley Fire and Res-

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DURING LENT 5:00pm to 8:00pm

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Now Taking Easter Brunch Reservations

All menu items available for takeout.

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ROD & GUN CLUB 825 Ravine St., Pottsville

DEER ROAST

- Also Fresh Ham Available -

- Sunday May 18, 2014 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

Tickets On Sale Now!

Music by, “D.J. CRAZY CHRIS”

cue Company, 46 W. Main St., Ringtown. Cost $10 each, $1 for each extra topping. Delivery available in Ringtown area.

To order, call 570-889-3245.

ORDER DEADLINE FOR STICKY BUN SALE — Pick up April 12, First Congregational Church, Mahanoy City.

Cost $5.50 for plain and $6.50 with nuts. Call 570773-3845 or 570-668-2927.

PERFORMANCE — “Annie Get Your Gun,” 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, North Schuylkill High School auditorium, Fountain Springs.

Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets available by calling 570-8740495 during regular school hours. Limited number of tickets available at door.

PERFORMANCE — “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m.

Sunday, Blue Mountain High School auditorium, Orwigsburg. Adults $9, students and senior citizens, $5.

SEAFOOD DINNER — 3 to 6 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, 600 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City. Dinners $10.

Seafood combo dinner $12.

EASTER FOOD

• SALE •

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Deadline April 11th Pick Up April 18th.

Call to order (570) 429-0302 (570) 429-0581 (570) 628-4676

Eat in or take out.

UNBAKED LENTEN PIZZA SALE — 4 p.m. to sellout, Liberty Fire Company No. 4,Schuylkill Haven. Pizza from Pottsville Pizzeria $6. For more information, call 570-385-3341.

UNBAKED LENTEN PIZZA SALE — 2 to 6 p.m. every Friday, West End Fire and Rescue, 700 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City. To place an order, call 570-778-6118.

SATURDAY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN POT PIE DINNER — 4 to 7 p.m., Liberty Fire Company No. 4, 223 Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Adults $8, children $4, quarts $6. Takeouts available. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area by calling 570-385-3341.

ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE — Today and April 6, Schuylkill Mall, Frackville.

Sponsored by Friends of the Ringtown Library. Visit www. ringtownlibrary.org.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS — 2 to 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington St., Port

UNION St., Schuylkill Haven

LENTEN FISH DINNERS Every Friday During Lent 4pm to 7pm

Choice of: Baked or Broiled Haddock, Crab Cakes,, Shrimp & Fish Sticks Sides: Mac & Cheese, Scalloped Potatoes or French Fries and Applesauce or Cole Slaw Dinner includes Drink & Dessert Prices vary depending on platter

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SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH J.C.J. @ 10 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH WILD NICK TILE @ 4 PM -7 PM

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Please see CALENDAR, Page 6

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Carbon. Sponsored by Save the Strays Schuylkill.

BOOK SIGNING EVENT — Shenandoah native, Diane Vernitsky Jellen, author of “My Resurrected Heart: A Codependent’s Journey to Healing,” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Shenandoah Free Public Library, 15 W. Washington St., Shenandoah.

CHEESESTEAK DINNER — 3 p.m. to sellout, William Penn Fire Company. Cost $8.

For orders and free local delivery, call 570-462-0338.

CHILDREN’S EASTER PROGRAM — 1 to 3:30 p.m., Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church, 217 W. Main St., Ringtown.

CHINESE AUCTION — Browse and bid, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., auction starts 6 p.m., Saint Clair Lions Club, McCord Avenue, Saint Clair. Cost $10. Sponsored by “Success with MS” team with proceeds to MSWALK2014. Call 570573-3454 for information.

CHINESE AUCTION— Doors open 8 a.m., auction begins 1 p.m., Pine Grove Temple, 23 Oak Grove Road,

For An Appointment or to Register Call

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Pine Grove. Cost $5 for 25 tickets. Winner need not be present to win. Sponsored by Jacob’s Lutheran Church.

CHINESE AUCTION AND VENDOR SALE — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., former Waldenbooks location, Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville. Tickets $3 each.

Benefits Sissy’s Squad, a team in the Walk for ALS. DINNER THEATER — 5:30 to 9 p.m., Gallery at the Walk in Art Center, 110 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. An adultonly murder mystery presented

by Actors Guild of Schuylkill Haven to benefit Schuylkill Haven Island Park. Cost $25.

EASTER BUNNY ARRIVAL — Noon, Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville. Magical Easter show

by Tom Crowl, 11:30 a.m.

EASTER EVENT — Crafts and snacks, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., second floor, Mahanoy City Public Library. Register at library, email sarahannfucci@gmail. com or call 570-573-1822.

FREE COMMUNITY SOUP SOCIALS — 4 to 6 p.m., first Saturday of the month, Founders Hall at Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette St., Tamaqua.

FUNDRAISER — Pennsylvania Classic Wrestling Superstars Pro Wrestling, doors open 4 p.m., show starts 5 p.m.,

Coal Mine Tap Room

2 N. Third St. St. Clair 570-429-0825

Fri. April 4 - “Sterling Koch” Sat. April 5 - “Fred Nebula”

Wed. Wings & Yuengs $1.75 Lager Bottles Fri. Burger & Fries & 16 oz. drafts/Soda $8.95

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M&T Movies at the Majestic M&T Movies Saturday, April 19, 7:00 p.m.

Kitchen Hours

Friday 4-8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7-11 a.m. & 4-8 p.m.

Thursday 5-8 p.m. Seafood & Steaks Breakfast Thursday & Friday 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

In Cooperation with Block of Art Art Auction Saturday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.

In Cooperation with PGTC Movie Magic Sunday, April 27th

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In Association with The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Fri. & Sat. May 9 &10, 7 p.m.

Sun. May 11, 2 p.m.

Adults $15, 12 & under $12

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Columbia Hose Company No. 1, 742 W. Centre St., Shenandoah. Advance tickets $15 for ringside, $12 general admission. Tickets $17 and $14 at door. Event to raise funds for Michael Cooney, who lost his Shenandoah home in Jan. 7 fire. Tickets available at Hair Design by Roseanne, 330 S. Main St., Shenandoah, and Pizza Place, 360 S. Lehigh Ave., Frackville. Call 570-889-5043.

FUNDRAISER — Bowl for Kid’s Sake, 1 to 4 p.m., Boyer’s Food Market, 150 E. Centre St., Ashland. Gift basket drawing.

Benefits Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Schuylkill County.

LENTEN BREAKFAST SE-

RIES — 7 to 8 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 1382 W. Main St., Valley View. Call 570-573-9467.

LENTEN SEASON BREAKFAST — 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., Outwood Lutheran Church Pavilion, 934 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove. Adults $6, children 10 and under, $3.

LONGABERGER BASKET, DESIGNER PURSE AND SOPHY JEWELER BINGO — 1 p.m., doors open 11 a.m., Holy Cross School hall, Clay and Wiggan streets, New Philadelphia.

MEAT BINGO — 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Schuylkill Hose Company No. 2, 51 Saint Peter St., Schuylkill

Haven. Tickets $15.

OPEN HOUSE — 1 to 6 p.m., Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven.

PENNY AUCTION — 2 to 4 p.m., doors open 1 p.m., Locustdale Fire Company, Fire House Hill, Locustdale. Tickets $2 plus gift.

PROGRAM — Smokey Bear and PA Bureau of Forestry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cressona Mall. Call 570-385-5657.

REUNION BREAKFAST — Pine Grove High School Class of 1969, 9 a.m., Red Lion Cafe, Deturksville. Call 570-345-8683.

RUMMAGE SALE — 9 a.m. to noon, Salvation Army. 400

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SPAGHETTI SUPPER — 4 to 7 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 215 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Adults $6.50, children 12 and under, $3.50. Eat in or take out.

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Reader catches discrepancy Dear Mark: I noticed on your audio that you advised standing on 9s versus a dealer’s 2. However, your strategy card that was included with the audio shows splitting (SP) nines against a two. Please clarify.

Also, is always hitting, and never splitting fours, the appropriate play?

Rita C. I believe, Rita, you are referring to a 15-second segment on my “Hooked on Winning” audio where I gave Jersey Acres Market Stone Mountain Wine Cellars Wine Tasting Daily

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Mark Pilarski Deal Me In

some simplified rules if you were not in possession of a blackjack strategy card. I stated that adhering to those few simple rules can bring

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ing on 9s against a 2 in the minority on the multitude of cards I possessed when it came to splitting 9s. Subsequently, when creating my own strategy card to go along with my audio product, I changed the advice to split those 9s to go along with the majority rather than stand in this situation.

Nice catch, Rita, although I did make a correction in a

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the house edge down to approximately 1 percent.

One was a tip where I suggested you should “stand on 9s against a dealer 2.”

When I first recorded “Hooked on Winning” 18 years ago, I initially worked off a blackjack strategy card that recommended splitting 9s except when the dealer shows 2, 7, 10 or an Ace. I later found that view of stand-

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is a poker hand named after me. My name is Joe Bernstein and you can use my full name in your column. Have you ever heard of it?

Joe B. I have, Joe. In Hold ’em, a Joe Bernstein is when one’s Poker hand first two cards are a 6-9. It Dear Mark: was named after a famous I do not play poker, let gambler of the ’20s-’30s. alone gamble, but someone (Pilarski can be reached at where I work said that there pilarski@markpilarski.com)

column more than a decade ago when but one other reader, like you, caught it. As for hitting and never splitting 4s against any up-card, you are correct. I recommend just whacking it every time.

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Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich w/FF $5.95

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Welcoming hour with Bishop John O. Barres 6:00 to 7:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM Induction of the Golden Cross Society Members Dancing Music by Devine Memories Buffet Dinner with Carving Station Cash Bar POTTSVILLE (PA.) REPUBLICAN HERALD

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a.m., Immaculate Conception social hall, Saint Clair. Adults $6, children 8 and under, $3.

Takeouts available, call 570429-0302. Proceeds benefit St. Clare of Assisi parish.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST — 8 to 11:30 a.m., Frackville Elks, 307 S. Third St., Frackville. Adults $8, children $4.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST — 8 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Center, Pine and D streets, Mahanoy City.

Adults $8, children 12 and under $5. Benefits St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church.

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL BINGO — 2 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m., West End Fire & Rescue, 700 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City. Cost $20.

BASKET MAKING — 1 to 5 p.m., Walk In Art Center, 220

8

Parkway, Schuylkill Haven.

Cost $40. Open to teens through adult. Call 570-7323728, ext. 303.

BATON TWIRLING RECITAL — 3 p.m., D.H.H. Lengel Middle School auditorium.

Pottsville. Admission $5.

BINGO — 2 p.m., doors open at noon, St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church Hall,Main and Oak Streets, Shenandoah.

Sponsored by Francis Cardinal Brennan Knights of Columbus Council 618.

BLOCK SHOOT — Noon, Good Will Hose Company, 195 Water St., Cumbola.

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humane Fire Company No. 1, Mahanoy City. Adults $7, children $4.

BUNNY TRAIL OF TREATS — Noon to 2 p.m., Penn State Schuylkill gymnasium, 200 University Drive,

Schuylkill Haven. Free.

CHINESE AUCTION — Noon to 5 p.m., Joliett Fire Company, 401 Main St., Joliett. Tickets $2 per sheet. Benefits Reinerton Fire Company.

GALLERY OPENING — Schuylkill County Artists in High School, 1 to 5 p.m., Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1440 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Call 570-622-2788.

LONGABERGER BASKET, DESIGNER PURSE AND SOPHY JEWELER BINGO — 1 p.m., doors open 11 a.m., Holy Cross school hall, Clay and Wiggan streets, New Philadelphia. Admission $25.

OPEN HOUSE — Frackville Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., Frackville Municipal and Community Center, 42 S. Center St., Frackville. Guest speaker Donald Bricker, 2 p.m., on ”Doolittle’s Raid.”

ROAST BEEF DINNER

Open 24 Hours Breakfast, Senior and Kids Menu, Plenty of Sandwiches and Entrees, Salad Bar and Fresh Soups Daily

BREAKFAST SPECIAL 6 AM – 11 AM

Two eggs, homefries & toast w/purchase of coffee 11 AM - 2 PM

— 11:30 to 2:30 p.m., Good American Hose Company,Eighth and Mahanoy streets, Mahanoy City. Cost $9. Eat in or take out.

Call 570-773-3473.

SPAGHETTI DINNER —11 a.m. to sellout, Columbia Hose Fire Company No. 1, 742 W. Centre St., Shenandoah. Adults $8, children $6.

Eat in or take out. Free local delivery available.

SPRING OPENING FESTIVAL — Noon to 5 p.m., The Arts Barn, 3 Berry Road, Schuylkill Haven. Free.

SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE — 8 a.m. to noon, MaryD Fire Company hall, North Main and Walnut streets, MaryD. Adults $7, with mack-

GET Inspired!!

Walk In Art Center Open House

Saturday, April 5,2014 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Benigna's Creek Winery HAWAIIAN LUAU-THEMED DINNER

Saturday, April 5,2014 starting at 6:30pm

The Arts Barn GRAND REOPENING SPRING FESTIVAL

Sunday, April 6,2014 Noon to 5:00pm

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JCJ Band 9 PM til Midnight

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Dance

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11 AM - 6 PM

600 Shoemaker Ave (Next To Sheetz) Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania 19555 Phone: (610) 562-0700

er Road, Minersville. Free admission. Sponsored by Minersville Band Association.

VERA BRADLEY BINGO — 2 p.m., doors open 12:30 p.m., Tremont Fire Company No. 1. Tickets $20. Sponsored by Lady Cardinal Softball Boosters. For tickets, call Kelly at 570-294-5627 or Angie at 570-527-0281.

WALK-A-THON TO BENEFIT RINGTOWN VALLEY FOOD PANTRY — 1 to 3 p.m., registration begins 12:30 p.m., Union Township Municipal Building, Ringtown. Rain or shine. Call Suzie at 570-8893755, Ann at 570-889-5305 or Colleen at 570-889-3370.

AMERICAN GIRL

Sandwich with cup of soup Includes entree, soup & salad, plus desert

erel $8, and children $4.

TEA WITH EASTER BUNNY — 1 to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

Call 570-640-8706 or email kstucci@comcast.net.

TICKETS FOR RONAN TYNAN — Noon to 2 p.m., BG’s Value Market, King’s Village Plaza, Minersville. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at door. Call 570-544-4674.

TURKEY DINNER — Noon to 2 p.m., Four Square Gospel Church, 2300 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Adults $10, children age 6-13, $5, children 5 and under free.

VENDOR SALE — 1 to 3 p.m., Minersville Area High School cafeteria, Battlin Min-

,

Caroline Abbott 2014 Doll Isabelle, Julie’s Car Wash Set & The Rest of the American Doll Line Refreshments, Hot Food & Baked Goodies Available $20.00 Admission Questions 570-778-6118 A. Gavala