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FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 2013

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We saw you at...

Frackville Halloween parade

Addisyn Balicki, Frackville, left, and Mariahna Robertson, Pottsville

Celebrate reading

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Sydney, left, and Riley Bray, Strausstown For more photos from the parade, see Page 4

Love of books

Annual festival encourages young, old to read

BY ERIC PEDDIGREE COPY EDITOR

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epeddigree@republicanherald.com

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his weekend, children will learn the importance of reading from the people who write the stories.

The 27th annual Family Reading Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville. The event is cosponsored by The Republican-Herald, Child Development Inc. and “With the the Schuylkill County sad state Reading Council.

“If you love to read, of so many it’s a great day,” said bookstores closing, I feel Janet Joyce, director of marketing and events like community services the reading at The RepublicanHerald. festival The free event will are very feature 26 authors repimportant resenting different litto promote erary genres sharing hard copy their books and expebooks and riences with visitors.

One of those authors reading.” is Ashland native Marsha Hubler.

Marsha Hubler, author According to the event website, republicanheraldnie.weebly.com, Hubler has published 11 juvenile fiction books, including the bestselling “Keystone Stables Series.”

Hubler said she has attended the Family Reading Festival for many years and believes in its mission to spread the love of books to children.

“I enjoy coming because I love any event that encourages children to read,” she said.

“It’s a great event that I wish could be held in every mall but I think Fairlane is unique in its desire to hold this event annually.”

Exhibits will line the mall’s main corridor with two designated reading rooms, in which authors will read their books throughout the day. Along with the authors, schools and organizations will have themed exhibits with activities. A free child identifi2

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What: 27th annual Family Reading Festival When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Fairlane Village mall, Pottsville cation program with fingerprinting and pictures will be held in the former arcade across from CVS. There will be a registration table near Boscov’s for students. Joyce said the school with the most registered students will receive a plaque.

Hubler said the event is unique in that it allows children to interact with the authors.

“I believe the public gains from the event by meeting authors face to face and having children become excited about books and reading by meeting the authors, as well,” Hubler said.

The festival also serves as a chance for the authors to network with each other. For Hubler, it acts as a homecoming.

“By attending the event, I, of course, sell my books for profit. But just as exciting is meeting some old friends whom I know having grown up in Ashland but haven’t seen in a long time,” Hubler said. “I also enjoy meeting many new friends such as other authors and sweet children who love to read.”

Joyce said while the activities are designed for children, the festival is for the entire family and parents may even find a new spark for reading.

“Even though the event is geared toward the youth, most of the authors are not,” Joyce said.

Hubler said the most important aspect of the event is to promote reading to a younger audience. With the popularity of ebooks, she said it is good to keep the youth acquainted with actual books.

“With the sad state of so many bookstores closing, I feel events like the reading festival are very important to promote hard copy books and reading,” Hubler said. “Although many children do read on Kindles, it’s always good to offer them the choice of actually holding a book in their hands and, again, meeting authors face to face.”

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Marsha Hubler, Ashland native and author of “The Trouble with Skye,” above, is one of the authors who will be attending the 27th annual Family Reading Festival on Saturday at Fairlane Village mall. The event is co-sponsored by The RepublicanHerald, Child Development Inc. and the Schuylkill County Reading Council.

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From left, Cole, Kylie and Stefanie Meskunas, Frackville From left, Blake Kessock and Madisyn and Kylee Klemow, all of Frackville

Adam, back, and Andrew Fuller, Frackville

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November offers fun activities in county Traditionally a busy month, November offers an array of activities in Schuylkill County.

If you enjoy the outdoors, take a fall foliage flight from the Schuylkill County Airport or a walk in the November sun. Consider joining Schuylkill On the Move for its Broad Mountain Ramble on Nov. 10 for some highlights of fall’s natural scenery on the mountain.

Take the bull by the horns and register for Schuylkill VISION’s Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning. This 5K offers an opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the Schuylkill River while running/walking the historic Bartram Trail. There’s

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One of the things I consider a blessing is that so many local happenings are family friendly. Throughout the year we enjoy an abundance of events that please both even a costume contest! young and old.

On Nov. 9, the Schuylkill And with the advent of the County Historical Society is holiday season, we cannot holding its annual Holiday help but look for experiences Marketplace, which will we all can enjoy together, include art by Kathy Connel- several of which come to ly, icons by Kim Fritzges, The mind: Gabriel Chamber Nutty Bavarian, Hope Hill Ensemble will perform Nov. Lavender Farm, Ukrainian 10 at Jerusalem Evangelical pysanky art by Ed Sirkot, Lutheran Church, Dock Lily Pond Handmade Soap, Street, Schuylkill Haven. treats by Sweet Barista and The annual Family Reading so much more. You’ll have an Festival features plenty children’s activities and a host of opportunity to support our

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authors Saturday at Fairlane Village mall. Santa arrives Nov. 16 at both the Schuylkill and Fairlane Village malls.

Santa arrives in Garfield Square, Pottsville, on Nov. 30 for the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting, with the children’s party at the Humane Fire Company afterward. It’s also Small Business Saturday in downtown Pottsville so plan to keep your holiday shopping dollars local, have a great lunch at Roma Pizzaria, Ruby’s Kitchen or All-American Cafe and take the kids to see that “right jolly old elf!”

The Schuylkill Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Schuylkill Haven Area High School. You can take the whole family to enjoy the

M&T Movies at the Majestic on Nov. 16 featuring “The Santa Clause.”

The Sovereign Majestic will delight us on Nov. 23 and 24 with “Annie Kids” and again on Nov. 30 with The Gary MacCready Ensemble.

And if you missed “SHOUT: The Mod Musical” last month, don’t sweat it. Our friends at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park will host it on Nov. 22 and 23 as a dinner theater. There is always something for everyone in our community.

At the visitors bureau, we will be giving thanks by recognizing the annual tourism awardees with four awards categories: volunteer, employee, government partner and business/organiza-

tion. We are currently taking nominations for the awards acknowledging Schuylkill County citizens, community organizations and government entities that have done much to further our local tourism industry.

Please consider nominating a worthy individual or organization in one of our four categories while there is still time. Nominations due no later than 4 p.m. Nov. 12.

For more information on Schuylkill County events in November, check out our website www.schuylkill.org and remember to give thanks and get out and enjoy Schuylkill County!

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Costumes encouraged but not required. Prizes awarded.

SOUP AND BAKE SALE — 8 a.m. to noon, Polish American Fire Company, 115 W. Centre St., Shenandoah.

Choice of bean, vegetable, chicken noodle and New England clam chowder. Soup $5 per quart with take-out containers available.

SOUP, BAKE AND YARD SALE — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Frackville American Legion Post 398, 40 S. Mahanoy St., Frackville (behind Heaven Scent Florist).

SOUP AND SANDWICH SALE — Noon to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church,

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WING NIGHT — 7 to 11 p.m., Glovers’ Hill Athletic Club, Shenandoah. Admission $20, includes wings, beverages and a variety of side dishes. Sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Volleyball Boosters.

BINGO — 6:30 p.m., doors and kitchen open 5 p.m., Coaldale Ambulance building. Call 570-645-2050.

BINGO — 6:45 p.m., American Legion, 3 E. Spruce St., Minersville.

FREE CLOTHING CLOSET — 10 a.m. to noon, Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 13th and Market streets, Ashland. Call 570875-3000.

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

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SUNDAY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — 8 to 11:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception social hall, Saint Clair. Adults $6, children 8 and under, $4.

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 Lodge 1533, 307 S. Third St., Frackville.

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER — 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Parish Center, 313 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Adults $7.50, children $3. Takeouts available.

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The Christmas Concert by The Gary MacCready Ensemble Featuring Jenna McBreen, Greg Senich, Bernie Brilla Saturday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12.00

In Association with Lift Your Spirits Performing Arts Christmas Through the Years A USO Salute to Our Veterans

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When I get back home I brag that I didn’t gamble one nickel (it’s true) and retell the story of how my wife and I stopped by the hotel bar for a drink; she slipped a $20 in whatever game was in the bar top and got her drink for “free.”

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of more than 100 horticulturalists, the Bellagio’s conservatory features elaborate arrangements of plants and flowers in its atrium. In addition, every evening, a water and music show plays in their spectacular fountains along the quarter-mile-long lake in front of the Bellagio.

The Mermaid Show at the Silverton Casino Hotel’s aquarium. This 117,000-gallon reef aquarium has more than 4,000 tropical fish and live mermaids.

Back in the day, Las Vegas hotel lounges were legendary for offering opportunities to see big-name artists from the ’60s and ’70s for a two-drink minimum, and in many cases, free. While this is no longer the norm, these hotels still have comfortable lounges with bar and/or

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cocktail service, and typically feature live music and comedy acts from up-andcoming performers.

Billed as the “world’s largest classic car showroom,” my favorite freebie is the auto collection at The Quad, formerly known as the Imperial Palace. It has the world’s largest collection of antique, muscle and special-interest cars, and admission to view the collection is free if you take the time to visit the website and print out a coupon.

Although Las Vegas exists for the sole purpose of separating visitors from their hard-earned money, no matter how you spend non-gambling funds, just remember

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cafeteria, Minersville. Admission $3. Sponsored by St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish. Call Theresa at 570544-4316 or Rose Ann at 570-544-5304.

BABA’S TURKEY DINNER — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillcrest Hall, Minersville. Adults $9, children 12 and under $4.50.

Eat in or take out. To reserve dinners, call 570-544-6987.

Sponsored by Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville.

BINGO — Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 618, 2 p.m., doors open at noon, St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church Hall, Oak and Main streets, Shenandoah.

Food and refreshments available. Call 570-617-2000 or 570-590-1188.

BREAKFAST — 8 a.m. to noon, MaryD Fire Company, Walnut and Main streets, MaryD. Adults $7, with mackerel $8, children $4. Baked goods available.

BREAKFAST AT TRINITY — All-you-care-to-eat, 8 a.m. to sellout, Trinity Academy, 233 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah. Focus on “Honoring our Veterans.” Cost for veterans $4, adults $8, children ages 6 to 12 $5. All proceeds benefit school.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

STEVE’S

14-16 Sunbury St. • Minersville

570-544-6096 WEEKEND SPECIAL

Bacon Cheese Omelet & Homefries

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Breakfast Served All Day

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5:30 am to 2 pm We Accept Credit Cards

— 5 to 6 p.m., Faith Church, 1168 Centre Turnpike, Route 61, Orwigsburg. Biblical and balanced program created to help people overcome life’s hurts, habits and hangups.

Free. Mailing address is P.O. Box 323, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

CHINESE AUCTION, PURSE AND VENDOR SALE — 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Benefits Jerusalem Lutheran Youth and Family Ministry.

CHRISTMAS MINI FAIR — 4 to 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 330 W. Market St., Pottsville. Light meal, cookies, candy and crafts for sale. Call 570-622-6230.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE — Featuring Jamie Bishop and Group, 6 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 215 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven.

FALL RALLY DAY — 10:30 a.m., Bethany Christian Fellowship, 102 Front St., Cressona. Music by Three Shades of Blue.

FUNDRAISER — “From

Lakeside Ballroom Presents

November 2nd

Blue Mountain Buccaneers (Oldies Band) 8pm - 11pm

November 16th

Flamin’Dick & the Hot Rods

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND DEAD LEAVES @10 PM $2.50 REDD’S STRAWBERRY ALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD GLENN FLEAGLE @4-7PM $2 MILLER LITE BOTTLES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH JESSE WADE @10 PM $2.50 CORONA LITE

DAILY HAPPY HOUR 4-6 19 FRONT ST., CRESSONA

570-385-1927

Playing 8pm-11pm Tickets at Door Only!

$15 per person $25 per couple

Taking Reservations for Christmas Parties, Deadline: November 30, 2013 40 Crystal Lane • Barnesville • 570-467-2630 www.lakesideballroom.net

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Books to Broadway,” 3 p.m., Tremont Area Free Public Library, 139 Clay St., Tremont. Admission $5. Presentation features members of Schuylkill Choral Society.

IRON CHEF — 1 to 5 p.m., Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg.

Adults $15, senior citizens $13, students $5. Featuring more than 30 food vendors with free samples, more than 10 restaurant chefs compete for your vote in the People’ Choice Competition. Tickets available at door.

MEAT BINGO — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Schuylkill Hose Company No. 2, 51 S. St. Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Admission $15.

ROAST BEEF DINNER — 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Apostles Church, Nicholas and Hancock streets, Saint Clair. Catered by TNT DELI. Cost $10.

Eat in or take out. Delivery in Saint Clair for shut-ins only.

Sponsored by Saint Clair Community and Historical Society. Tickets available at Saint Clair Borough Hall and Historical Society Building.

For information call, Darlene

Blu Tavern Restaurant & Motel

Rt. 209, Llewellyn • 570-544-9919

Featured Entrees

• Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus • Prosciutto & Smoked Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breast Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm

Sunday NFL Ticket w/$1.50 Coors Light or Miller Lite drafts

Halloween Party w/TJ Fitzpatrick Sat. 11/2 Lower Bar Doors Open 8:30 p.m.

For more info www.blutavern.com

PINE GROVE VFW Sat. Nov. 2, 9-12

“SAPPHIRE”

Coming Nov. 9 - “Honeypump” Guests Accompanied By Members Only – ID a Must

at 570-429-2129, Carol at 570-429-0789 or Dot at 570429-0553.

ROAST BEEF DINNER — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nativity BVM High School, One Lawtons Hill, Pottsville. Adults $8, children 8 and under $6.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER — 11 a.m. to sellout, Columbia Hose Company No. 1, 742 W. Centre St., Shendandoah. Adults $8, children $6. Mild or hot sausage also available. Eat in or take out. Free local delivery, call 570-462-9574.

THEME BASKET BINGO — 2 p.m., Rangers Hose Company, 6 East Ogden St., Girardville. Doors open noon.

Advance tickets $20, at door $25, second packet $5.

Children playing bingo must be accompanied by paying adult. For tickets, call 570276-6922, 570-276-1358 or 570-276-6650.

VENDOR BINGO — 3 to 7 p.m., Pine View Acres, 145 Chamberlain Ave., Pottsville.

Cost $25. All proceeds ben-

Book Your Holiday Parties now!

Tuesdays Tapas 5/$5 Wine Down Wednesdays THURSDAYS Ribs & Beer Friday, Nov. 1st.

“FAT CATS”

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Kitchen Hours

Friday 4-8 p.m.

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

Thursday 6-9 p.m. Seafood & Steaks

Sunday Breakfast 7-11 a.m.

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POTTSVILLE (PA.) REPUBLICAN HERALD

Coal Creek Plaza, Saint Clair

570-429-1888

efit Walk for Autism.

VERA BRADLEY AND COACH BINGO — 1 p.m., doors open 11 a.m., Saint Clair Lions Club hall, McCord Avenue, Saint Clair. Advance tickets $20, at door $25. Call 570-527-5787.

WINGS — Noon until sellout every Sunday, Rainbow Hose Company, Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven. Cost $9 per dozen. Also burgers, cheesesteaks and chicken finger platters. Free delivery in town, including businesses. Call 570-385-1511.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY — 5 to 6 p.m., Faith Church, 1168 Centre Turnpike, Route 61, Orwigsburg. Biblical and

balanced program created to help people overcome life’s hurts, habits and hangups.

Free. Mailing address is P.O. Box 323, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

FREE BREAD, PASTRY AND ROLLS — 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., pick up at Living Waters Church of God, 155 S. Balliet St., Frackville. Accepting non-perishable food for redistribution. Call 570874-1585.

FREE FEEDING PROGRAM — Soup kitchen open 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday, New Life in Christ Ministries, 217-219 Market St., Cumbola. Full meal for families in need. Call 570-277-6041.

St. John the Baptist R.C. Church 10th & Mahantongo St., Pottsville

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2013 Saturday, November 9th 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 10th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPECIALS Lottery Tree Gift Certificates Vera Bradley Basket Handmade Doll House Tax Preparation Certificate Estate Planning & Will Prep 24” LED Flat Screen TV - RCA For ‘The Love of Baking’ Basket Little Peace Farm CSA Half-Share

Pictures with Santa Saturday, November 9 after 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, November 10th after 10:30 a.m. Mass

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Over 75 Theme Baskets.

Various Crafts / Handmade Items Jewelry / Wreaths / Bargain Table

Menu includes: Hot Roast Beef Platters (Bring your camera if you wish!) Hot Dogs / BBQ Sausage Sandwiches / Soups Coffee / Soda / Iced Tea

Don’t Miss Our Homemade Baked Goods Preview Weekend Saturday, November 2nd - after 5 p.m. Mass Sunday, November 3rd - after 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Masses Chances can be purchased at this time Baskets: $1.00 ea. / 6 for $5.00 / 12 for $10.00